{"text":"LHISD set to return to classrooms Aug. 27\nBy MIKE EDDLEMAN\nSchool districts all across Texas have wrestled with the decision about when to return to the classroom. Some have chosen to begin with up to a month of virtual learning before opening their doors, others did so at the earliest opportunity.\nLeaders in Liberty Hill ISD watched and they listened, but the most important thing they did was make a decision based on data.\n\"We watch the data every single day. We watch the news and we talk to Texas Education Agency at least once a day, and then we talk to our county health authority,\" said LHISD Superintendent Steve Snell. \"Like with every decision, we look at as much data as possible. At the end of the day, we felt the data from Williamson County, especially the zip codes that affect our school district, warrant at least the choice of a return to school.\"\nFeedback from families and the community was important to the district, but health and safety was the deciding factor in every decision about returning to school.\n\"Parent and family desires is a part of that, but they don't override health concerns,\" Snell said. \"Our staff wanting to come back, our kids wanting to come back, our parents wanting to come back is all important and it definitely weighs in how we're going to facilitate learning, but it doesn't override those health concerns.\"\nLiberty Hill will not delay the on-campus instruction option for families into September like other area districts, choosing instead to delay school for everyone one week, and focus on making sure that whether it is virtual or in the classroom, that students get the education they need.\nSnell said it is helpful to delay one week to give the staff time to plan as teachers return.\n\"Just to delay school three weeks, I didn't think the data showed that was a viable option,\" he said. \"In talking to health authorities, the numbers are so fluid that we felt that in our community we can safely get our staff and kids in, get them educated and get them home without spreading the virus. We didn't feel a week here or week there would make the difference.\"\nWhat Snell is convinced will make a difference is adherence to the district's safety protocols as students return, from wearing a mask to social distancing and beyond.\n\"All the safety precautions that go along with that have to take place,\" he said. \"Going back to school and not having safety plans in place is not an option. We will do every safety thing you can imagine, including wearing a mask, and that's going to be the standard, it's not something we can excuse or ignore.\"\nThe political firestorm swirling around so many of the mandated safety measures is something the district is definitely aware of, but Snell refuses to let those issues come first.\n\"We know those safety precautions don't make everybody happy, and they've definitely been a conversation piece among parents, but I think one of our bigger challenges is that politics has overridden what our health officials are saying,\" Snell said. \"Then there's politics in what our health officials are saying. Trying to decipher actual research studies versus people's opinions has been very difficult.\"\nIn addition to following all precautions while on campus, Snell said it is equally important that people in the Liberty Hill community practice them everywhere.\n\"We've got to continue to behave responsibly outside of school in order for our plans to be truly successful, and that's a difficult thing because we obviously cannot control what happens outside the school,\" Snell said. \"Keeping yourself at a low risk is as critical when you're not in school as it is when you're in school.\"\nHe knows that all the new expectations with COVID-19 are wearing thin for many people.\n\"The problem now is we're getting a little of what is called COVID fatigue, and people are going back to work,\" Snell said. \"The eye test is when you drive around the community it seems like a lot of people are back to normal and my message is we can't let our guard down. We have to be diligent. We have to be consistent examples of healthy behavior to continue to keep the virus down.\"\nThat proud culture of being tough, and fighting through illness is also something that people need to set aside for the time being.\n\"We've got to reverse that trend and get people to stay at home if they have any symptoms whatsoever,\" Snell said. \"They've got to stay home and make sure they're not a carrier.\nThe whole community has to follow those guidelines for our plan to be successful. If they don't and there's an outbreak, we might have to reverse course and send people home for a while. If the data in Liberty Hill ISD gets to a point where we don't think it's safe anymore, we will make the call possibly to halt our plans.\"\nThe question each family has to answer for itself is how best to balance safety and the educational experience, and Snell knows there is not an easy answer.\n\"In person school is going to be different. In person school is going to have restrictions and it might not be the consistent model that it's always been,\" he said. \"We don't know when we're going to have to shut down. At home can be a consistent model, but you have to weigh that risk, is that the best way for your kid to learn? There are lots of questions families need to sit down and talk about as they decide what's best.\"\nBut he added that no matter what choice families have made, the district is dedicated to making it work.\n\"We're going to do everything we can to keep them as safe as possible in our schools just like we did before the virus,\" Snell said. \"None of our plans are perfect and we know that, but we're going to try to be perfect and try to be consistent. We're asking the community for grace, we're asking to be partners, to communicate, but we're going to do our very best \u2013 whether you send your child in person or decide at home learning is best \u2013 that you get a quality education from Liberty Hill ISD.\"\nTagsCOVID-19 Liberty HillLHISDLiberty Hill back to schoolLiberty Hill ISDSuperintendent Steve Snell\nLHISD Board sets budget, adopts tax rate\nA lifetime of service for love of family, community\nPanthers win gold, show growth\nSchool Board hears district, campus ratings\nLHISD fills admin ranks\nFOOD WISE: Arthritis? Low energy? Try Quinoa.\nLady Panthers fall short in title pursuit\nTrack teams shine at Panther Relays","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Venice Film Festival 2017\nF1 Italian Grand Prix Monza 2017\nFerrara Buskers Festival\nItalian Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica della Biennale di Venezia (28 Aug 2017 - 06 Sep 2017), is the oldest film festival in the world and is held year after year between the end of August and the beginning of September. Each year incoming movies are introduced to a large audience including actors, film directors and celebrities belonging to different fields. The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. A not-to miss event including screenings that take place at the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi followed by the award ceremonies bestowing the prestigious Golden Lion. Due to the burgeoning popularity of the event, the Sala Darsena theatre has increased its capacity to meet demand. What's more, a number of social events surround the screenings to ensure that those arriving via superyacht always have somewhere suitably elegant to arrive at.\nSections: Venezia 74 An international competition comprising a maximum of 20 feature-length films, presented as world premieres. Out of Competition Some of the most important works of the year will be presented in the non-competing section, for a maximum of 18 films. Orizzonti An international competition reserved for a maximum of 18 films, dedicated to films that represent the latest aesthetic and expressive trends in international cinema, with special attention to debut films, young talents who are not yet firmly established, indie features and lesser-known cinema. Venice Classics This section features the world premiere screenings of a selection of the finest restorations of classic films carried out over the past year by film libraries, cultural institutions and productions around the world. Cinema in the Garden This non-competitive section features a selection of works, of different genres and lengths, which may be preceded or accompanied by public encounters and conversations with the directors, actors and personalities from the world of art and culture. Settimana Internazionale della Critica A series of no more than 8 films independently organised by a commission appointed by the National Syndicate of Italian Film Critics in accordance with its own regulations. Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days) A series of no more than 12 films, independently promoted by the Italian filmmakers association and by the 100 Autori association. Films are selected in accordance with the regulations of these associations.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Category: Wrestling\nHere's part two of my wrestling box double header \u2013 The December box From Pro Wrestling Crate.\nPro Wrestling Crate always gives some of their proceeds to charity and this month is no exception. This time They donated a huge box of Micro Brawlers to Toys for Tots. The ever popular Marine Corps. charity has been delivering hope and joy to children in need for over 80 years. Pretty awesome guys!\nIf you'd like to see more reviews of the various subscription boxes I get, please head right on over HERE and check out the spoilers. If you'd like to get your very own Pro Wrestling Crate USE THIS LINK and use the coupon code \"Home\" to get 20% off your first crate.\nThis month's theme was:\nSpoiler Card\nShirts: Cody and Young Bucks\nVery colorful shirts, The Cody one is pretty solid assuming it's a He-Man reference as I suspect \u2013 shame Cody's title run wasn't very long \ud83d\ude26\nOkada Micro Brawler\nOne of the more colorful Micro Brawlers, love the attention to detail.\nThe Elite Christmas Tree Ornament\npretty nice quality \u2013 solid wood for that rustic feel.\nZack Ryder Autographed 8\u00d710\nWoo Woo Woo \u2013 nice autograph.\nBoone: The Bounty Hunter film DVD\nBoone the Bounty Hunter follows Boone, America's favorite reality-show bounty hunter and his crew, Kat, Denny and Jackson, as they 'Boone' the crap out of delinquent celebutantes. Although Boone is a talented parkour practitioner, he's a bit na\u00efve as to how his skills translate in the real world. No matter. If you're a celebrity and you break the law, you're gonna get Boone'd!\nAfter the threat of his reality TV show getting cancelled, Boone looks for a case that will be ratings gold. A friend that works at the DEA owes Boone a favor, and gives him a tip of a mysterious drug that can't be traced. Boone and his crew think that capturing the perpetrator could save their show and they begin investigating. It's only when they come toe-to-toe with a dangerous Mexican drug cartel do they realize they're in over the heads and are trying to save their own lives instead. In an epic battle royale, Boone and his crew learn what sacrifice, honor and trust really mean.\nThe stunts alone make Boone the Bounty Hunter an American classic. This fast-paced, electrifying story is captivating and compelling. Boone is our modern-day vigilante, bent on justice at any price. A whore house! People fighting to the death! Killing bad guys and whoopin' ass! Drug dealers, Celebs and corrupt cops beware.\nAmerica, you're welcome.\nhttp:\/\/www.boonethebountyhunter.com\/\nFallen Angel Christopher Daniels Collector's Pin\nThe Verdict \u2013 Not a bad box, just a tad weaker last Month overall \u2013 While I like Cody and the Young Bucks, the art on the two shirts is not my favorite, and shirts are usually my #1 item in these things. I think my favorite thing might be the Johnny Mundo DVD or the Okad Micro Brawler.\nNext Month, the theme is:\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on December 18, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags Boone the bounty HUnter, Box review, Christopher Daniels, Cody, Cody Rhodes, crate review, Elite, Japanese wrestling, John morrison, Johnny IMpact, Johnny Mundo, Okada, pro wrestling, pro wrestling crate, Wrestling, Young Bucks, Zack RyderLeave a comment on Pro Wrestling Crate December 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nI've had two crates sitting on my table for too long, so I'm now behind on these! So what does that mean? That's means everyone is getting a double dose of fine wrestling swag from the fine ladies and gentlemen over at Pro Wrestling Tees.\nPro Wrestling Crate always gives some of their proceeds to charity and this month is no exception. This time some of the money has gone to the Leukemia Research Foundation. This is, of course, very timely considering that not too long ago Roman Reigns came out to the fans with the bad news that he once again was fighting a tough battle against an old opponent \u2013 Leukemia.\nShirts \u2013 \"Stone Cold\" Steve Austin and Terry Funk\nI remember when I first got into hardcore wrestling during the VHS days of the attitude era \/ Monday Night Wars period. I had a buddy that used to get FMW tapes featuring Terry Funk, and immediately became enamored with this crazy old dude that didn't care what anyone thought and kicked ass despite being like 54 at the time. I noticed he always had this awesome \"Funk U\" shirt that seemingly was never on sale anywhere so I figured that was that. That is until now! The Austin shirt is pretty slick as well. Amazing shirts this month.\nEddie Guerrero Micro Brawler figurine\nDustin Rhodes \u2013 Goldust Pen\nPretty cool that it actually has gold leaf (or a reasonable facsimile) floating inside it.\nACH autographed 8\u00d710\nBooker T's Best of Reality of Wrestling DVD\nAt one point, Booker T was constantly on a ton of wrestling podcasts hyping up Reality of Wrestling, so having a DVD of some of their matches is going to be fun.\nBooker T collector's Pin\nLance Archer: Killer Elite Squad Sticker\nPretty solid box as always! For me, the highlight was easily that Terry Funk shirt, but everything in here was pretty good.\nNext Month's Theme is\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on December 18, 2018 December 18, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags ACH, Booker T, crate review, Eddie Guerrero, Japanese wrestling, Lance Archer, lucha, lucha libre, Lucha Loot, luchador, Luchaverse, Mexican wrestling, pro wrestling, pro wrestling crate, Steve Austin, subscription box, subscription crate, Terry Funk, Texas, WWELeave a comment on Pro Wrestling Crate November 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nI mentioned this weekend that I was behind on these boxes, and here we go \u2013 yet another box review. This time it's the quarterly Lucha Loot Crate that I subscribe to.\nIf you'd like to see more reviews of the various subscription boxes I get, please head right on over HERE and check out the spoilers.\nBest of the Best Mask Assortment \u2013 L.A. Park mask\nIt looks like they did something interesting this month and assembled packages with mask and shirt combos \u2013 I'm not sure who was available, but I got one of my favorite Lucha Stars in LA Park aka the Original La Parka. As you can see I've adopted it as my new look!\nBest of the Best Shirt Assortment \u2013 L.A. Park Shirt\nI received a flag with this same design in one of the very first boxes I got, glad to get a shirt of this as the design is VERY cool, and you really can't go wrong representing the Chairman himself.\nLucha \"Perler Bead\" Style Keychain\nIt looks like this was another randomized item, this time I got Tinieblas!\nLapel Pin: El Mesias Ricky Banderas\nThis is the same design as a shirt I received a few boxes ago \u2013 great large full colored pin.\nComic Book: The Masked Republic Luchaverse: Lucha Brothers #1 Variant Cover\nNICE! I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but this is actually the limited edition cover version of this comic \u2013 funny thing is I received the normal one in my Pro Wrestling Crate two crates ago, so I'm all set! Be ready for my review very soon!\nDestino Negro Autographed 8\u00d710\nLucha Libre AAA Sticker Pack\nI remember these sticker albums like this from when I was a kid \u2013 you'd see these at supermarkets and would involve picking up an album and buying sticker packs to go through and fill the album in. cool to see stuff like this still going around, just wish the sold these here!\nThis was a solid box overall, If I were to rate them I'd say that of the three boxes that I ended up with in October, this is easily the best one due to me being such a big fan of LA Park and getting a mask and shirt of him. I'm surprised to see designs getting re-used, but it was done in a good way, and it's not like I got duplicate items or anything.\nConsidering the comic alone with the shirt could easily be the price of the entire box, I'd say that this was well worth the cash. If you'd like your very own box like this, please go here.\nThis isn't an ad or anything as I purchase these with my own cash, but here's what they've done in the past\u2026\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on October 30, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags Destino Negro, el messsias, L.A. Park, lucha, Lucha Brothers, lucha libre, Lucha Underground, ricky banderas, TineblasLeave a comment on Lucha Loot September-October '18 Treasure Chest Unboxing \/ Review\nHere we go again! yet another month and yet another set of crates to dig into! This week I have a Pro Wrestling Crate and Lucha Loot that I've been sitting on, time to stop being busy and get these reviewed!\nPro Wrestling Crate always gives some of their proceeds to charity and this month is no exception. This time some of the money has gone to Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, in his attempt to save his home. It appears that he was in dire need of some help as he was sitting on $10k worth of debt and was about to lose his house. Fans stepped in and he is (hopefully) all good now.\nIf you'd like to see more reviews of the various subscription boxes I get, please head right on over HERE and check out the spoilers. If you'd like to get your very own Pro Wrestling Crate USE THIS LINK and use the coupon code \"Austin\" to get 20% off your first crate.\nUltimate Warrior Shirt\nGuerrillas of Destiny Shirt\nPapa Shango Micro Brawler\nLucha Mask for Dr. Wagner Jr.\nMarty Scurll autographed 8\u00d710\nWar Machine Pin\nGlacier Shoot Interview DVD\nThis was all around one of my favorite boxes in a while due to me being a fan of Dr. Wagner and Bullet Club, and getting a Lucha mask is always a plus. I was honestly worried we'd get a ton of Ultimate Warrior stuff, which despite his legendary status, I was never a huge fan of nor did I enjoy some of his post-wrestling antics and political views. what we did get was pretty subdued and decent enough for me to consider wearing.\nFor this being one of the more vague themes, I feel like it was put together well, and I always love getting more micro brawlers \u2013 which reminds me that they have single figures up for sale now!\nAnd now, here's next week's theme:\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on October 28, 2018 October 28, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags bullet club, lucha, lucha libre, Marty Scurll, NJPW, pro wrestling, pro wrestling crate, War Raiders, WCW, WWELeave a comment on Pro Wrestling Crate October 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nIf you thought last week's WWE Slam Crate was all for this week, YOU WERE WRONG, BROTHER!\nPro Wrestling Crate always gives some of their proceeds to charity and this month is no exception. This time some of the money has gone to the Tracy Caddell Funeral Fund, the father of Impact Wrestling star Trevor Lee. Caddell passed away unexpectedly in July. He was the co-founder of the OMEGA promotion in the early 90's and he played a big role in launching the careers of Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Hurricane Helms.\nIf you'd like to see more reviews of the various subscription boxes I get, please head right on over HERE and check out the spoilers. If you'd like to get your very own Pro Wrestling Crate USE THIS LINK and use the coupon code \"Warrior\" to get 20% off your first crate.\nAJ Styles Shirt\nAnother sort of retro-styled shirt, surprised they could do one for a currently contracted WWE guy.\nWrestling for Free Speech, Colt Cabana Shirt\nAfter Colt finished off his recent, widely publicized, legal trouble with the WWE \u2013 I'm glad he can keep going and help make sure others don't get nearly sent to the poorhouse due to another man's ego.\nZack Sabre Jr. Micro Brawler Figure\nI'm not a huge fan of ZSJ, but this is a solid add for my collection of Micro Brawlers.\nLuchaverse: Lucha Brothers #1\nLast time, I reviewed the Rey Mysterio comic and it was pretty cool, since the Lucha Brothers are two of my current favorite wrestlers, I'm excited to see where this one goes!\nDalton Castle Autographed 8\u00d710\nAnother big get for these guys in the autograph game! usually you rarely get any main-eventers in these, but PWC always steps it up.\nBruiser Brody DVD\nFrom the back:\n\"Wrestling's Last Rebel\" is the definitive look at the life and career of Bruiser Brody told by the people who knew him best. Bruiser Brody was the most unpredictable and charismatic wrestler of all time. Independent, blood, guts, and box office, no one matched Bruiser Brody. Many have tried but there will never be another like him.\nFrom becoming a star in the United States to an international mega-star in Japan, Bruiser Brody marched to the beat of his own drum and did things his way. With a rebellious spirit running through his veins, Brody carved out a niche as an independent wrestler before the indies ever existed.\nIn this documentary you also get to learn of the other side of this complex man as his wife and closet friends talk about what Frank Goodish, the man who portrayed Bruiser Brody, was really like outside the ring as a friend, husband, and father. For the first time you get to see and understand one of wrestling's most explosive personalities.\nBruiser Brody was tragically taken from his family and wrestling fans in Puerto Rico in 1988. But with this 3 Disc Set full of matches, interviews and more, you get to learn and know that Frank Goodish or Bruiser Brody was so much more than his final day.\n\"Wrestling's Last Rebel\" is the story of one of wrestling's most well known names, Bruiser Brody, and this documentary puts his place in wrestling history into perspective.\nFlip Gordon Pin\nAfter his awesome match at last month's All In Pay-Per-View I'll have to check Gordon out more, he really impressed me, especially his lead up to the show in Being the Elite. Another solid pin for my collection.\nPWI 500 Magazine\nThis is awesome, I used to read PWI all the time as a teenager, but haven't really picked it up in absolute ages. what a solid pack-in \u2013 kind of hope this keeps up in future crates.\nYet again, PWC blows WWE Slam Crate out of the water \u2013 while both are good crates, this one is always curated in such a way that you definitely feel like you are getting your money worth, I'd I'd definitely recommend it to everyone. This month's MVP item was probably the comic or magazine, but I'm always a sucker for that sort of stuff.\nHere's the spoiler for next month, not sure of the whole crate is Warrior themes or if it's just a big item, but here goes!\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on October 3, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, WrestlingTags AJ Styles, Bruiser Brody, Colt Cabana, Dalton Castle, Flip Gordon, Japanese wrestling, Lucha Brothers, Mexican wrestling, Pentagon, pro wrestling, pro wrestling crate, Rey Fenix, Wrestling, Zack Sabre JrLeave a comment on Pro Wrestling Crate September 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nAlrighty folks! It's once again time to take a trip down to the mailbox and get all that wrestling goodness that I get each quarter! Today, we'll be looking at yet another edition of WWE Slam Crate, and this one was largely on time after The last few Loot Crate boxes have not been so lucky. After ranting a bit last time, I'll keep this short and sweet and jumped to the point.\nThe theme this time was:\nThey're big, they're bad, and they don't mind letting you know it. Bow down to the supreme Superstars who think they are BETTER THAN YOU! Celebrate the big egos of the WWE Universe with items featuring Alexa Bliss, Elias, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Miz!\nSpoiler Card \/ Alexa Bliss Interview\nThis time the large pull-out includes your standard spoiler card and a large magazine style article with multi-time WWE Women's Champ Alex Bliss.\nElias T shirt\nElias has one of those characters that really doesn't have to do much to infuriate the crowd, this undoubtedly always cracks me up a lot so this shirt will be a proud addition to my shirt rotation despite it being a \"wrestler's face on a shirt\" styled shirt that I don't like as much as simpler ones.\nWWE Slam Stars Alexa Bliss Figure\nI always talk about how much I enjoy exclusive merch like these Slam Star figures, and I'm really glad that you really can't get these anywhere else.\nMiz Embroidered Patch\nI have a vest that I wear to metal concerts, but have amassed a decent amount of wrestling patches to a degree that I might have to make a \"wrestling vest\" one of these days. Maybe I'll start a new trend at wrestling shows, who knows.\nBret Hart Vs Shawn Michaels Pillow\nTo commemorate one of the most notorious feuds in all of wrestling history, Slam Crate tossed a small decorative pillow in this box. I'll hand it to Loot Crate, they always keep me guessing as to what goodies come in here, and it's usually a pretty diverse assortment from month to month.\nWWE Women's Championship Pin\nMy biggest gripe with this is that there are apparently two randomly inserted pins this month. I know that this will eventually mean they will both be available on Loot Vault, Loot Crate's online store, at some point. I just wish they weren't at the point of going for a cash-grab on these for people like myself that try to collect stuff like this. Hopefully, this isn't a new normal for this. Otherwse solid pin, and a great addition to the collection.\nThis crate is hard to review as it's pretty diverse from other crates, as mentioned earlier, but doesn't really have a great stand-out item. To be honest, The previous crate was a bit better. That doesn't mean this was bad, and believe me, I've had some bad crates from this company in the past \u2013 most notably from the anime line that I briefly dabbled in. It was just sort of there. I guess if I'd have to choose, I'd say I like the Elias shirt the most.\nFor Next time: A spoiler \u2013\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on September 27, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, Uncategorized, WrestlingTags Alexa Bliss, Bret Hart, Elias, Loot Crate, Miz, pro wrestling, Shawn Michaels, subscription box, Wrestling, WWE2 Comments on WWE Slam Crate September 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nThe Masked Republic Luchaverse: Rey Mysterio #1\n\"The current in a family line of Mysterios that dates back centuries, each one trained to be a champion of the people and to take on a great evil that has been prophecised to return and plunge the world into darkness. Rey Mysterio is on a quest, aided by the military clandestine group known as \"The Ambassadors\". The mission is clear: retrieve the one thing Rey will need to take on this returning evil\u2026..THE MASK OF THE FIRST MYSTERIO!\"\nTo be honest, when it comes to comics related to wrestling, I never really picked up too many, not even back in my heaviest comic reading days. So aside from the Joey Ryan comic I got a while back (which I should review on here) I haven't really read too many. Luckily Masked Republic had my back recently by tucking one of these bad boys into my recent Lucha Loot Treasure Chest (Review here) via Chido Comics.\nThis comic reminds me a lot of the old-school luchador films from the 60's starring El Santo and Blue Demon in that it exists as a way to create a rich mythology behind a wrestler that can't easily be conveyed in the medium of wrestling as it would come off as VERY silly and far too over the top (well maybe not in Lucha Underground). In this comic, for instance, we find out that Rey was in fact trained in an old Mexican monastery by an old man that would not be out of place in a stereotypical Kung Fu film (I'm sure that this is 100% factual :P). he is prophecised to be a sort of messianic figure \u2013 a man that will eventually save the world from impending doom.\nThis comic features a handful of references to other well-known Luchadors such as Konnan (who seems to be Rey's boss or something) and Tinieblas (who apparently took an off-page trip to the Himalayas specifically to get a map to the location of the foretold ancient mask for Rey). The mask itself is a reference to none other than Rey Mysterio Sr. While actual cameos would have been cool, I really like that this is building what I hope to be a full-on comic universe featuring luchadors. I assume that;s something that has existed in Mexico, but over here not so much.\nPerhaps my only gripe was that the members of The Ambassadors serve very little purpose in the story (so far) aside from standing there and looking scared or wise-cracking while Rey beats the crap out of Zombie mountain lions using his super-powers. I would have almost preferred for the team to me made-up of actual wrestlers, but we'll see if these guys pop up again.\nThe final page is an advertisement for a second one-shot featuring The Lucha Brothers (Fenix and Pentagon Jr.) Since these two are basically my favorite wrestlers at the moment I'm pretty excited to see where this goes and get my next Lucha Loot assuming that will be in there. This was a fun read for what it was and a must buy for any Lucha Fan that's been wanting something like this for a while. Chido Comics is something that could be on the cusp of something cool, I'll definitely keep an eye on them!\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on August 6, 2018 August 6, 2018 Categories Comic Book Review, Comics, Uncategorized, WrestlingTags comic, comic book, comics, lucha, lucha libre, Rey Mysterio4 Comments on The Masked Republic Luchaverse: Rey Mysterio #1\nLucha Loot July '18 Treasure Chest Unboxing \/ Review\nA few months ago, we were informed that Lucha Loot was going through some changes including losing the ability to pre-pay for future boxes and a switch to a bi-monthly schedule instead of monthly. I suggested that this was likely for the better as getting too many loot boxes all of the time would probably get stale, and with three subscriptions (WWE Slam Crate, and Pro Wrestling Crate) it's possible. So here we are, two months later, was it worth the wait?\nOh, before we move on\u2026.If you'd like to see more reviews of the various subscription boxes I get, please head right on over HERE and check out the spoilers.\nNot much to say here, but I'm glad to see a spoiler card because I sometimes am not sure what person an item relates to with this box.\nSangre Chicana Mask\nThis one was pretty interesting for me as I'm not really familiar with the Sangre Chicana Family. Reyes made his professional wrestling debut in 1973, wearing a red mask with a gold stripe, under the name Lemus. A year later he changed his name to Sangre Chicana but kept the mask with the golden stripe. He rose to prominence in a feud with El Cobarde and Fishman that led to a Lucha de Apuesta, mask vs. mask match where Reyes lost his mask. His two sons \"Lemus, Jr.\" and \"Sangre Chicana, Jr.\" have carried the lineage on, wearing variations of this same mask.\nLuchaverse Ancient Medallion pin\nIt was announced a while back that Masked Republic (who produces this box) decided to get into the comics industry by creating a brand initiative called Luchaverse. This pin by Lapel Yeah is basically the \"logo\" of the brand. Even without knowing what it ism this pin is pretty cool!\nMarty \"The Moth\" Martinez Sticker\nWhile the fans might chant \"creepy Bastard\" to old Marty here, nobody can deny how great he has been on Lucha Underground these past 4 years. While I'm not sure I'll be tossing this sticker on anything prominent of mine, the art is cool and it's cool to add to my folder of swag that I have.\nLuchaverse \u2013 Rey Mysterio Comic Book\nThis is the first release of the aforementioned Luchaverse line of comics from Chido Comics.\nI have decided to do a full review of this Comic HERE.\nEl Mesias Ricky Banderas T-Shirt\nEver since seeing him in the short-lived and somewhat baffling Wrestling Society X, I've thought Banderas was pretty cool. This is especially true now as his Mil Muertes character on Lucha Underground has become one of my all-time favorites.\nMasked Republic Keychain\nThis is a fun little take on the Masked Republic logo in Perler bead form \u2013 not sure I'll be using this as Perler bead scultures always seem somewhat fragile, but it's cool none-the-less.\nBlack Danger Autographed 8\u00d710\nSolid autograph from the former Junior Champion from The Crash Lucha Libre.\nAll in all, solid box with the stand-out items being the El Messias shirt and Rey Mysterio comic book. If they keep tossing the comics in each box, I'll be very happy and hop this acts as a subscription of sorts. Really, this is a great way to keep up with Lucha Libre here in the US, now it'll be hard to wait two months for the next one.\nIf you'd like one of these, check this out here\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on August 6, 2018 August 6, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, Uncategorized, WrestlingTags Black Danger, el messsias, lucha, lucha libre, Lucha Loot, Lucha Underground, Marty Martinez, Masked Republic, Mexican wrestling, Mexico, pro wrestling, Rey Mysterio, ricky banderas, sangre Chicana, subscription box, the moth, Wrestling2 Comments on Lucha Loot July '18 Treasure Chest Unboxing \/ Review\nWWE Slam Crate June 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nBefore going into any review for a box from Loot Crate, I wanted to touch base on a bit of controversy they seem to be perpetually embroiled in lately. Since I actually pay for these boxes, you won't see any fake glowing reviews without criticism on my site. You see, I have been a member of WWE Slam Crate since the very first box and recently signed up for Star Trek Mission Crate (well about 6 months ago). Until recently, I had absolutely no issues, but this spring \u2013 Summer has been ridiculously bad for the company for many reasons. It seems that, for whatever reason, Loot Crate can't keep any of their boxes on schedule lately. This WWE crate, for example, was supposed to be shipped well over a month ago, apparently a Firefly Crate is really far behind, and my personal annoyance being Star Trek Mission Crate. The first STMC was supposed to ship sometime in January with the second arriving in March. If I recall we received #1 in February sometime and have YET TO RECEIVE #2!\nApparently the reason behind this is allegedly the shipping materials getting messed up or something, but I honestly could care less if my swag shows up in a model of a Star Trek shuttle craft (as the first one did) because after the initial novelty it will proudly be residing in my recycling bin because it's a shipping box. I'd rather the money go to making sure delays like this don't happen again. Allegedly, these will be shipped in about a week, but we'll see\nWell, without further ado, lets actually talk about this particular crate instead of ranting! This quarters theme was \"Larger Than Life\" and promised items from some of WWE's biggest superstars, let's see how it stacks up with my other wrestling crates like yesterday's Pro Wrestling Crate.\nI already mentioned that I never keep these boxes or anything, but this one was pretty cool \u2013 Wish there were more people on this like Kane or Giant Gonzalez, but for what is basically getting thrown away, I won't worry too much.\nThe spoiler booklet\/Poster\nWhile I don't really hang these posters up, it's a cool way to make the spoiler card something to hold onto.\nMillion Dollar Man Ted Dibiase Money Clip\nHilariously, this is not the first Ted Dibiase money clip I've got from a subscription box, although this one's a bit classier. Well, at least flashier.\nUndertaker Shirt\nNot much to say other than this is a really cool shirt, and I absolutely love that there is nothing printed on the back which 9\/10 times ruins most WWE shirts.\nWCW World Heavyweight Championship Pin\nThese pins are always so cool \u2013 I have amassed quite the collection of these these past few years, and this is already one of my favorites seeing how big of a WCW fan I was. We've already received a pin version of the infamous NWO spray painted version of this belt, so it's nice having the clean one as well.\nAndre The Giant Fleece Blanket\nIt was astonishingly hard to take a picture of this for some reason, but here it is draped over my couch in perhaps the worst pictures on this entire post. It's about 6 feet tall and has images of Andre's actual hand and foot size which is cool. This is possibly the standout item of this box.\nBraun Strowman Figure\nI wasn't too sure about these figures when they first started sending these as the last thing I need are a bunch of things like Funko Pop Vinyls cluttering up my nerd room, but these aren't too bad. They are definitely better than the heavy die cast metal figures that the first few crates had.\nAnd that's it! all-in-all this was one of the better crates from these guys as I can see myself using that blanket and shirt and I LOVE the belt pins. In the past, this crate has send some sort of \"meh\" things (a problem with Lootcrate as a whole) and I believe I would rather have these larger items instead of a ton of small stuff if that's the route they are taking. Perhaps my only issue with this selection of items is that it didn't really take too much advantage of the theme of \"big guy\" wrestlers as it could. Now, here's hoping the companies issues get ironed out.\nNext up is going to be a crate called \"Better Than You\" which could be fun as it appears to be a heel crate.\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on July 19, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags Andre the Giant, Braun Strowman, pro wrestling, subscription box, Ted Dibiase, Undertaker, WCW, Wrestling, WWE3 Comments on WWE Slam Crate June 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nOne of the more popular things I've posted on here in a while was a look at cameos (true or implied) found in the recent pro wrestling anime Tiger Mask W.\nSince I did that, more episodes have been released and there are even more cameos! Some of the funnier cameos are the \"homage cameos\" like characters that are obviously WWE wrestlers slightly tweaked to avoid copyright issues. If you're a new fan of wrestling or not a fan at all, a lot of these references might be over your head, so that's why this guide is here!\nTiger Jeet Singh \/ Gorilla Jeet Singh\nThe Tiger Mask W character Gorilla Jeet Singh is a barely hidden homage to the real-life professional wrestler Tiger Jeet Singh. Singh was a legend in Japan, and made his way over here by way of tape and DVD releases of various Japanese feds. I remember seeing him for the first time when he was teamed with a young Sabu in Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) the fed that ECW owed a lot of their influence to.\nTiger the Black \/ Keith Lee\nThis is one of those cameos that is just implied rather than being really obvious. Tiger the Black has the same appearance, body type, and moveset as former PWG champion and recent WWE signee Keith Lee.\nGedo\nWhile a popular tag team wrestler all over Japan, Gedo is most notable (now) for being the head booker of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Karl Anderson is quoted as saying the reason Gedo and Jado got these positions, and it involved cleaning up a mess from somebody who didn't really know how to book wrestling leading to a huge downturn in sales. Gedo was railroaded basically into an office job, and excelled in his new role. He started giving guys more American-style gimmicks while keeping the matches important and the rest is history, now NJPW has a ton of merch in places like Hot Topic \u2013 something that would have been unheard of years ago.\nThe Candy Pair \/ Mizuki and Saki\nCharacter designer Hisashi Kagawa has said that they are modeled after Japanese female pro-wrestlers Mizuki and Saki. And yes, they do look exactly the same.\nBosman \/ Michael Elgin\nI'm actually not sure why Elgin isn't officially in this series, seeing that he works for NJPW, but Bosman will have to do. He is signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former NEVER Openweight Champion. In NJPW, he was also a one-time IWGP Intercontinental and a one-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. He is also known for his work in Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a one-time ROH World Champion. He has also worked for the Southern California-based company Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, where he is a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion with Brian Cage.\nRed Death Mask\nThis is another case of a wrestler being portrayed in real life to advertise the anime Tiger Mask W. This has been done before with Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark, so here we go with Juice Robinson in a red suit! In the anime he is one of the earlier opponents for Tiger Mask.\nKota Ibushi\nIbushi actually plays Tiger Mask W in real life, so here he is in anime form as well. Ibushi is probably best known for his work in Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) where he has had several videos go viral including a series of matches he had with a blow-up doll. In 2009, Ibushi started working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and eventually signed with the promotion in 2013. In NJPW, he is a former three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and a one-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. He resigned from both DDT and NJPW in February 2016 and has since been performing in several different organizations as a freelancer, including both DDT and NJPW as well as WWE.\nOdin \/ Gene Simmons\nThis is one of the sillier ones, but the art designers have said Gene Simmons of Kiss fame was the Model for Odin!\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on June 28, 2018 June 28, 2018 Categories anime, WrestlingTags anime, cameos, gedo, gene simmons, joshi, keith lee, kota inushi, michael elgin, mizuki, new japan pro wrestling, NJPW, red death mask, saki, tiger jeet singh, tiger mask w1 Comment on A Look at EVEN MORE Cameos in Tiger Mask W\nLucha Underground Returns: Thoughts on Season 4 so far\nFor a while now, my favorite wrestling promotion has NOT been WWE or Impact Wrestling, but Lucha Underground. I've always been a fan of lucha libre, ever since one of my friends and I attempted to watch AAA on Galavision in the late 90's with VERY minimal Spanish language skills. The problem is that watching this style of wrestling was always largely ignored by most magazines and tape trading companies (the outlet at the time before the internet was useful). Yeah, you could get ahold of tapes of translated Japanese wrestling easily, but Lucha was somehow ignored. MTV tried to bring it over twice with Wrestling Society X (which had a LOT of lucha talent) and Lucha Libre USA, neither lasting very long. Then there was Lucha Underground.\nOn paper, the entire idea behind the show was destined to be like it's spiritual predecessor Wrestling Society X \u2013 a show with decent matches overwhelmed with so many gimmicks it fell apart and looked silly. Viewers used to the wrestling product produced by WWE are used to a lot of conventions that haven't really changed in decades. Yeah, the addition of constantly harping about social media and elaborate entrance ramps are new, but the core has not really changed much \u2013 and I think a lot of that is due to casual fans getting mad when chances are made.\nSo here we have a show that fundamentally changes what a wrestling show is, in fact one can argue that it's not a wrestling show, but a show that uses wrestling to drive the drama of a narrative. The entire thing is produced like a film, with slick backstage promos produced by Robert Rodriguez. Throwing out the \"realism\" that modern wrestling has embraced for the last 20 years or so, Lucha Underground revels in silliness that would be commonplace in a comic book. Just thinking about common tropes in the show illustrate this well: there have been a handful of on-screen deaths, there have also been on-screen resurrections due to magical powers. There are a few immortal characters, at least one time-traveler, a tribe of half-dragon people (not guys in suits, real dragon people), a couple of undercover cops trying to investigate a murder spree, and a shady organization seemingly trying to bring about the end of the world by way of Aztec gods or something.\nThis embracing of the fantastic is one of the main reasons that I treat this as how many would treat something like Game of Thrones. While other shows can be predictable, there are some SERIOUS surprises with Lucha Underground.\nAnother major difference is the filming schedule. Instead of airing as a continually-running weekly show in the vein of WWE or TNA programming, Lucha Underground films episodes in batches and airs episodes on a weekly basis under a seasonal structure. Matches are taped first, then out-of-ring story segments are filmed later; this method allows for tighter control of storylines and helps the production team when it comes to writing around injuries. What this means, is that there is a far less likelihood of a meandering storyline that the audience forgets about. There is also less of a chance of hostile micromanaging from a promoter i.e. not letting someone become popular because they aren't the person you decided should be popular. Each storyline climaxes when they should, and it makes the final shows of the season, Ultima Lucha, seem far more important than many WWE Events, even WrestleMania!\nFar more than anything else, the real strong point of Lucha Underground is that it has taken a handful of midcard talent, some discarded by bigger federations, and grown them into bonafide stars. Pentagon Jr., Aerostar, King Cuerno (El Hijo De Fantasma), Drago, and even Fenix were small time players in Mexico until hitting Lucha Underground, now they call the shots much to the dismay of AAA who would have liked to keep them under cheap contracts and quiet. When people are trying to find \"this generations ECW\" \u2013 I would say that you should ignore feds like ROH and PWG \u2013 while solid federations, they lack the edge and game-changing mindset that ECW did for wrestling during the Attitude Era. Look no further than Impact Wrestling to see how influential Lucha Underground is, as it's basically starting to have the same roster.\nYou can only imagine how excited I was to see the start date for season 4 to finally roll by considering how unlikely it seemed that there would ever even be a season 4. Here we are two episodes in and I have some thoughts to share:\nNew and returning Heroes:\nSeason 4 starts out with a bang immediately with Aztec Warfare \u2013 This is Lucha Underground's answer to battle royale style matches like The Royal Rumble. The match starts with two people in the ring and new wrestlers are introduced frequently until a winner is determined via pinfall. The premise this year is that Antonio Cueto (more on him later) is trying to clean up messes his son made and wants a different world champion. Hopefully this sets up a Pentaagon Jr. VS Antonio feud.\nNew entrants included ECW legend Tommy Dreamer, Mr. Pectacular Jessie Godderz, and King Cuerno. Cuerno was returning from a long absence, as was Shawn Hernandez and Vinnie Massaro. Sadly, we are missing people like Dante Fox, Dr. Wagner Jr. and Texano Jr. so far, I really hope that doesn't last all season. All in all, this was a solid Aztec Warfare and considering the final two were Pentagon and Marty Martinez, \"The Moth\" was shown to be a potential main even player of they want everyone's least favorite sleaze ball to run for the gold. My favorite AW match is still AW 2 and the introduction of Matanza, but this was solid.\nEpisode two introduces new members of Infamous Incorporated (managed by Famous B and Beautiful Brenda) in Jake Strong, Big Bad Steve and Sammy Guevara. Jake Strong is the real standout here as he is the former WWE star Jack Swagger. It was cool seeing him get such a solid reception by fans in The Temple considering how crappily he was used in WWE towards the end.\nNew Villains:\nI mentioned Antonio Cueto up there, you read that right as Dario is gone. In fact, he is currently dead due to being killed by his father's goons. I say currently because anything can happen in Lucha Underground (I'm waiting for an undead Dario face-turn). The funny thing is, that the two characters are both played by Luis Fernandez-Gil but could not be any more different. The bombastic arrogance of Dario has been replaced by the cold-hearted no-nonsense demeanor of his father. Instead of constantly putting folks in bad situations like winning a match only to be placed into a second match right after, Antonio states that \"he is a far better promotor than Dario\" and sets things up for the following week. Let's see how long that lasts before he also goes off the deep end as all Cuetos do. We saw a bit of this when Matanza lost against Pentagon Jr. only to be berated by his father to a point where he cowered in fear.\nConfusion?\nReally my only quibble with the start of season 4 was a bit of a continuity glitch wherein, they completely ignored that Vampiro (on commentary) cheated to harm Prince Puma (now in WWE as Ricochet) to help Pentagon yet again. This caused Matt Striker to rip into Vampiro for it. This week? No tension at all \u2013 I know time heals all wounds, but the lack of a call-back seems like an afterthought.\nWhile this season was allegedly made with a budget slash in mind, and was touted to be different than different seasons in the press lead-ups to it in such a way that it seemed like it would be worse \u2013 This feels just like previous seasons of Lucha Underground. Perhaps there were less backstage vignettes than what we're used to, but that's about it. Great job so far, can't wait for more!\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on June 27, 2018 June 28, 2018 Categories WrestlingTags Antonio Cueto, Dario Cueto, LU, Lucha Underground, Mr. Pectacular, Pentagon, Pentagon Jr, pro wrestling, Tommy Dreamer, Wrestling, WWELeave a comment on Lucha Underground Returns: Thoughts on Season 4 so far\nPro Wrestling Crate June 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nLooks like it's that time of the month again! Time for yet another subscription crate un-boxing. I know I seem to do a lot of these, but truthfully it's just a few each month and the ones I usually get are awesome. As you may or may not know, I'm an avid collector of wrestling memorabilia and signed autographs, and as someone that usually doesn't care for receiving gifts on holidays and other special occasions, these boxes seem to give me the same feeling most people get on their birthday or Christmas. Now before I start a therapy session, it's time for the main event: This week we're taking a look at the Pro Wrestling Crate June 2018!\nThis month's theme is \"Ladies of Wrestling\" with some of the proceeds of this crate going to an organization called Womankind. Womankind is a UK-based organization that helps support other organizations in developing nations that help women's rights. I'm not actually sure how long PWC has been donating to charity in these, as I may have been insanely unobservant in the past, but either way it's cool to see them helping others with some of the money they receive.\nWith women's wrestling in what many would consider to be it's highest point in many decades, it's fun to have one of these boxes devoted exclusively to the division.\nShirt 1: Sugar Skull Amy Dumas \/ Lita Shirt\nCool distressed sugar skull shirt from WWE's Lita \/ Amy Dumas.\nShirt 2: Join the Hive \u2013 Rosemary\nEasily Impact Wrestling's biggest female star of the last few years and one of the cooler babyface gimmicks in the entire company.\nCandice LeRae Micro Brawler\nI absolutely love these little figures we get each month exclusively in this subscription box. This one will be proudly displayed next to my Joey Ryan figure to recreate the World's Cutest Tag Team or holding a spot for a possible Johnny Gargano figure I hope we eventually get. I have started amassing quite the collection of these:\nBarbie Blank \/ Kelly Kelly Poster\nWhile not my favorite wrestler, Kelly Kelly sure makes a nice pin-up poster. Granted, I have very few places I could actually put this without looking like a total sleazeball. Maybe I can hang it near my exercise equipment.\nVickie Guerrero autographed 8\u00d710\nAnother solid addition to my collection. I really need to post some of those on here one of these days.\nShayna Bazsler Playing Cards\nWhat better merch for the \"Queen of Spades\" than a deck of playing cards!\nTessa Blanchard collector's Pin\nImpact Wrestling's latest female star and former Mae Young Tournament competitor Tessa Blanchard is the exclusive pin this month, very nice!\nIn the Ring DVD: Luna Vachon\nI am woefully behind on my wrestling DVDs, but this looks pretty cool. Perhaps most well known for her work in WWF in the 90's, Luna was one of the few female wrestlers at that time, that I was legit scared of. Here is part of the blurb on the back on the DVD:\nShot on 6\/6\/06 at a wrestling school behind a mental institution, Luna and Vampire Warrior covered all the wrestling basics such as bumping, selling, and working for the camera as they weaved in stories from being on the road and working with WWE! This was an amazing performance that needs to be seen to be believed. Everyone remembers Luna's insane promos and on this exclusive DVD she takes the time to work with the students on their promo skills. We even got a chance to watch Luna cut some of her most infamous promos and explained to us where they came from emotionally.\nTenille Dashwood's aviator sunglasses\nEmma was one of the most criminally underused characters in the last decade in WWE, I'm very glad she's been doing well in the indies, and especially her work in Ring of Honor. Cool sunglasses as well.\nAll-in-all another great box from Pro Wrestling Crate \u2013 as always the autograph is always a highlight for me, but the shirts (especially the Rosemary one) were great, and I love my Micro Brawlers! pound for pound, this is the best wrestling crate out there. It usually has the most diverse selection of items, and the coolest themes. To get your own, head on over to Pro Wrestling Crate at the following link: Pro Wrestling Crate!\nNext month's box is all about the bad guys\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on June 19, 2018 June 19, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, subscription box, WrestlingTags Amy Dumas, Barbie Blank, Candice Lerae, Emma, impact wrestling, Kelly Kelly, Lita, Luna Vachon, pro wrestling, shayna Baszler, Tenille Dashwood, Tessa Blanchard, The Hive, TNA, Vickie Guerrero, Wrestling, WWELeave a comment on Pro Wrestling Crate June 2018 Unboxing \/ Review\nLucha Loot May '18 Treasure Chest Unboxing \/ Review\nI occasionally partake in the subscription box craze that seems to be going on right now, mostly gaming and wrestling related. There's been some good ones and some bad, but the wrestling ones are largely my favorite ones to get. As an avid collector of wrestling memorabilia and signed autographs, these things are always a pleasure \u2013 well aside from that time WWE unloaded a ton of Enzo Amore merch on everyone before he got released for being an alleged rapist.\nThis week I'm going to look at the Lucha Loot May '18 Treasure Chest from Masked Republic. First thing's first \u2013 the spoiler card:\nLooks pretty solid, a bit heavy on the Masked Republic branded Merch, but I have a possible answer for that later.\nMask \u2013 Hurac\u00e1n Ram\u00edrez\nOne of the forefathers of Lucha Libre, Hurac\u00e1n Ram\u00edrez, aka Daniel Garc\u00eda, was one of the handful of luchadors so popular that he was given his own feature films. He was an active wrestler for more than 30 years, and passed away in 2006. During his career, his true identity was a closely guarded secret except to the closest family and friends, more closely guarded that any other luchador of that period. Following his retirement the \"Hurac\u00e1n Ram\u00edrez\" name and mask has been used by others, primarily because Garc\u00eda did not own the rights to the name and the mask.\nPin Set: Juventud Guerrera\nSolid pin set, instead of one enamel pin (as usual), we get two buttons this time.\nSticker: Masked Republic Japan X Haoming Logo Sticker\nAbout the size of a baseball card.\nMasked Republic Beer Koozy\nI have more wrestling Koozies (that looks weird) than any sane person needs.\nShirt: MAD\nI need to get caught up with recent happenings in AAA, as I had no idea that MAD had reformed or that Konnan had buried the hatchet with the promotion. The logo is really cool, and doesn't scream WRESTLING SHIRT (not that I care like some folks) but it legit looks cool. It'll definitely get added to my rotation!\nAutograph: Mascarita Dorada\nBetter known in the US as El Torito, the diminutive Bull character that used to accompany The Colons a few years back when they were dressed up as Spanish bull fighters, Mascarita Dorada is awesome! one of the better autographs from this subscription.\nDr. Wagner Keychain\nSolid keychain currently residing on my keys. Or other way around\u2026whatever\u2026 Plus Dr. Wagner Jr. is one of my faves, so this was cool.\nHere's what I was talking about earlier:\nLooks like Lucha Loot will be switching to a 6 boxes per year model instead of a monthly model as it now stands \u2013 I assume this is why this box had a lot of in-house swag as they are rebuilding for some reason. I hope it's not some sort of monetary issue as I love these guys and their customer service is pretty awesome.\nAll in all, solid box with the stand-out items being the shirt and autograph. If you have some spare cash laying around, give these guys a shot \u2013 it's like a lucha filled Christmas in your mailbox every month. I would say that you could set aside money for the pre-paid subscription like I did, but that's no longer an option.\nAnyway, check this out here\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on June 6, 2018 June 6, 2018 Categories Loot Box Review, WrestlingTags Hurac\u00e1n Ram\u00edrez, juventud guerrera, lucha libre, MAD, Mascarita dorado, subscription box, WrestlingLeave a comment on Lucha Loot May '18 Treasure Chest Unboxing \/ Review\nTales of Masked Men (2012)\nAbout the same time Netflix added the first two seasons of the hit Robert Rodriguez show, Lucha Underground, it seems they have also added a couple of Lucha Libre documentaries to their ever-expanding library of great stuff. Tales of Masked Men (2012) is the first one I decided to watch, mostly because it was super late and the whole thing was just about an hour-long. I'm not certain if it premiered there, but I know this film was aired on PBS at some point, which shows the sort of program that it is. The documentary is both a historical analysis of the origins of the sport, starting in the 1930's with such men as El Enmascarado (purported to be the first guy that wore a mask in Mexico City), Masked Basque, and Masked Marvel, but it also stands as a sociological film, looking at the society in and around Mexico City.\nDescribed by cultural anthropologist Heather Levi as \"a sport in the key of melodrama,\" Lucha Libre springs from the same root as American professional wrestling (i.e. Olympic and Greco-Roman style competitive wrestling), but has taken on the unique characteristics of Mexico and the country's long-standing fascination with masks. Masks conceal faces but not feelings, allowing luchadors to transform themselves into either the character of a rudo, the rule-breaking villain, or a t\u00e9cnico, the fair and square, technically proficient hero. Practiced in large and small arenas throughout Mexico and the U.S. as well as other countries, this \"working class\" sport is truly interactive, with multigenerational fans passionately involved in the high drama of the ring.\n\u2013The website for the film\nAs one lady in one of the \"on the street\" interviews states, \"For Italians there's opera, For Mexicans there's lucha Libre\", which really goes to show how the sport is regarded by many people in modern-day Mexico. Sadly, just like in America with its own strand of professional wrestling, Lucha Libre is often looked down upon by those that seem to think that the whole thing is a bait and switch act played to fools, but they are the real fools because fans know exactly what is going on. Nobody, apart from small children and perhaps the mentally challenged, think it's real guys \u2013 get off your arrogant high horse.\nI liked some of the discussions of this ever-popular \"you know it's fake right?\" question that folks seem to always have \u2013 and anyone that says this has to be ignorant of just how physical the whole thing is. yeah, outcomes are pre-determined, and there are pulled punches, but I'd challenge any of the naysayers to step in a ring and jump from ropes, do flips, and entertain a crowd. It's a melodramatic live-action comic book, full of real-life superheroes.\nAfter a bit of this cultural discussion, the film shifts into a series of profiles of prominent luchadors (wrestlers). The legendary El Santo (The Saint) is the first Luchador profiled. debuting in around 1934, Santo was a largely poor journeyman wrestler that toiled around dingy independent arenas until he decided to don a silver mask and become a \"Rudo\" (bad guy). Despite his penchant for cheating and getting disqualified, Santo easily became the most popular wrestler in all of Mexico (turning him into a \"Technico\", or good-guy), a fact that landed him numerous film roles. Eventually he transcended the sport and became a living legend and symbol of Mexico until his death in 1984.\nMany anecdotes were shared for Santo (born Rodolfo Guzm\u00e1n Huerta (September 23, 1917 \u2013 February 5, 1984)) including the fact that he seemed to never lose sight of the fans, and did everything in his power to make them happy. It was said that he would even forgo pay, if the show he was attending did not have enough money to pay the rest of the talent, he would have rather they split his guaranteed sum than let his brothers go home penniless. I know it's bad to speak ill of the dead, but it legitimately seems like Santo was a truly good person.\nOne of these days, I need to try to get some of his films, such as one where he and another Luchador named Blue Demon fight werewolves and vampires because wrestling is serious business.\nNext up was Mascarita Sagrada (Little Sacred Mask), perhaps the most famous Mini-Estrella in all of Mexican wrestling. While many see \"midget wrestling\" as exploitative here in the US, it's as popular as ever in Mexico with many of the mini counterparts to normal sized wrestlers becoming more popular than their larger namesakes. One of the more interesting things said during the interview is that Sagrada originally hated Lucha Libre, he saw it as a sport for uneducated people much in the same way that people up north sometimes look down at pro wrestling as a sport for rednecks. He wanted to get into Kung Fu, and used Lucha Libre as a way to train until he fell in love with it.\nHe was trained by two prominent little people wrestlers named Gulliver and El Gran Nikolai, two men that pretty much started the division in Mexico in the 1960's. At one point he relays an anecdote of a class he was in as a small boy, one where a teacher asked him to get some folders from a high shelf. Friends and enemies alike mocked him for not being able to reach said shelf, so he set a chair up in front and grabbed the folders. He knew that in that moment, much as in life, if he had said \"I can't\" his entire life would have been stunted from that point forward. That's how he lives his life \u2013 never letting his size get in his way.\nThere is a version of Mascarita Sagrada currently on US Television on Lucha Underground, however it is very likely that it's not the same guy as the original one here, as he is older.\nFinally the film shifted to another dynamic \u2013 a father and son tag team. Solar is one of the last working wrestlers from the \"silver era\" of Lucha Libre, and while many of his contemporaries have long since retired, he is still there running the ropes at 60+ years old. I recall seeing Solar in the short lived Lucha Libre USA show that ran for three seasons on MTV2 and Hulu, where he even won the Lucha Libre USA Heavyweight Championship at one point. I had no clue how old he was on there, as he can still move like a man much younger!\nHis son is training to follow in his father's footsteps as El Hijo de Solar or Solar Jr. At the point of this film, he was still very much a greenhorn \u2013 not ready to be a star, but he was learning from one of the best. who knows if he'll be as good as his father, hell he may even surpass him in every way \u2013 it's just cool to see them together. The documentary went a bit into the succession of masks and how luchadors will usually pass their persona down to somebody else \u2013 for instance, there is now a THIRD El Santo, Dr. Wagner, and second Blue Demon out there \u2013 keeping the whole thing alive for years to come. We don't really have that much in American Pro Wrestling, I can honestly only think of a few times where a moniker might be passed down \u2013 like in the case of \"Nature Boy\" Ric Flair, or \"Gorgeous George\".\nAll in all, this was a very good, albeit short documentary. It's tailored in such a way that total newbies can watch for the human drama unfolding, others will love seeing cameos from a ton of their favorite wrestlers in the background of shots.\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017 Categories WrestlingTags el santo, lucha, lucha libre, mascarado, mascarita sagrado, solar, solar jr, Wrestling1 Comment on Tales of Masked Men (2012)\nEasily the Best Part of Tonight's WrestleMania 33!\nAfter weeks and weeks of legal issues, and claims of medical tests delaying a return, it looks like many were caught off guard with tonight's most talked about moment \u2013 The Return of Team Extreme \/ The Hardy Boyz to the WWE. If you missed it, there was a six man tag match scheduled at WrestleMania where the defending champions The Club were set to face Enzo and Big Cass and Sheamus and Cesaro. WrestleMania hosts, The New Day, seemed to be injecting themselves into the match when this happened:\nStill no word on whether they'll be able to use the popular \"broken\" gimmick, but this is a good first step!\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on April 2, 2017 April 7, 2017 Categories WrestlingTags Broken, Hardy Boyz, Wrestlemania, WWELeave a comment on Easily the Best Part of Tonight's WrestleMania 33!\nBarbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (2013, BWC Films)\nExtreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) has been dead for well over a decade. People involved such as Paul Heyman, the cultish former owner, have moved on and seemingly distanced themselves from their one time passion, thus leaving multitudes of fans clamoring for something to whet their appetites. In a post-Benoit world, professional wrestling has sort of lost its way, alienating a lot of its former fans that kept it going in the late nineties. People have tried to replicate the magic of the extreme wrestling movement, but a lot of others have tried to merely capitalize on it. Since 2001, there have been many promotional imitations, direct to DVD lamentations, and even historical revisionism released to the masses. It seems that ECW is the \"dead horse\" that everyone has their clubs ready to beat the hell out of. When I saw that there was yet another ECW documentary in the works via Kickstarter, I was skeptical. I thought \"what else can be said?\" Boy was I wrong, Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling is exactly the sort of DVD that any wrestling fan should have on their shelf.\nI think my main problem with a lot of posthumously made ECW media, is that people have a tendency to use the whole thing as some sort of political device. WWE's Rise and Fall of ECW, once thought of as the ultimate tribute of the company, reeks of a Vince McMahon victory lap over the failed venture. Another documentary, Forever Hardcore, was seen as a \"counterpoint to WWE's slightly revisionist offering, but was plagued by bitterness by those interviewed and suffered from a lack of actual ECW video footage. Possibly the most egregious misuse of ECW comes from a company that I am very fond of. TNA, the current number two wrestling federation in the United States, even did a \"reunion show\" called Hardcore Justice. While it had a solid card, they really had no business doing it as they were founded well after ECW's demise and had no pony in the proverbial race. The whole thing seemed like a cashgrab.\nThe reason Barbed Wire City is different is that it comes from a different viewpoint; we've had the victorious billionaire, we've had the wounded former employees, and we've even had the copy-cats, now let's hear from a fan. John Philapavage, the man behind the documentary, was like so many other rabid ECW fans: he lined up in long lines in the snow, huddled in crowded bingo halls, and got to meet some of his heroes. The thing that really set him apart from other fans is that he had the sense to record interviews of himself talking to the people involved. These interviews are combined with wrestling footage, and the odd Ken Burns-esque still photograph with a nifty 3D effect added in.\nI have to tip my hat to Mr. Philapavage on the quality of his interviews. Mostly taken around the time that ECW was on its last legs, these interviews are both entertaining and heartbreaking. Considering the decade worth of interviews here, there are some insights that many documentaries simply cannot hope to achieve. Sometimes you would see an interview from 2001 followed by a snippet of one made more recently to compare someone's attitude change. Take, for example, Angel Medina in 2001: as he watched the company crumbling around himself with guys jumping ship left and right, he stayed positive. More recently he talks about why he stayed in there, and the mistakes he made by doing so. Balls Mahoney was another notable interview that really got to me. He goes from very optimistic in 2001, saying that there was no way the company could go under, to a very different man a decade later. He talks about some really dark times such as a bout with depression, an episode that nearly cost him his life.\nIt isn't all sadness in modern times, as the film is bookended by clips of an upstart federation out of Philadelphia called Extreme Rising ran by ECW alumni Shane Douglas. From meager beginnings, the story of Extreme Rising seems to both mirror and be haunted by its connections to ECW right from the get go. By the end of the film we are left wondering if Douglas can really recapture the magic from a decade past. I liked seeing this stuff in here because it acts as the anchor to our modern world, and really shows how much the wrestling world has changed. While one is left with a little glimmer of hope that we really could see this style of professional wrestling come back, there is a lot of shadows there as well. What was once cutting edge and trendy almost seems depressing today.\nI commend the documentarians discussing the dark times when ECW was said to be \"taking it too far\". They were on the cusp of being so big that the glamorized violence and dangerous stunts were causing problems, but too small to chance upsetting loyal fans by toning it down. Some ECW documentaries have a tendency to not talk about bad things aside from the occasional reference to Paul Heyman's poor business decisions. By having wrestlers discuss their personal issues, and problems within the company, the documentary seems more \"balanced\". Instead of having an agenda, John Philapavage has stayed fairly neutral. He discusses the good things, the bad things, and the downright ugly side of professional wrestling here.\nMy one real quibble with the film is that there was no footage of the \"Mass Transit Incident\". This was a notorious controversy involving an untrained and underage wrestler that got hurt during a match, then tried to sue ECW out of existence. The man in question lied his way into filling a slot in a show and was \"cut open like a stuck pig\" when he allowed a wrestler named New Jack to cut him. One thing most casual wrestling fans don't realize is that wrestlers used to have small strips of razor blades hidden either on their person or some other strategic spot to cut themselves open. This was done for dramatic effect, as the \"fake\" nature of the violence needed to sometimes be \"spiced up\" to tell a story. \"Mass Transit\" was not comfortable doing this himself, and asked New Jack to \"help him\", which was a bad idea. This controversy was a main talking point towards the end of the film, and there was no footage, or even a stock photo of what happened. I felt that this was a missed opportunity, and could have confused someone that did not already know about it.\nOn a technical standpoint, the DVD is a class act; it even has its own composed music. While I would have LOVED to see this in HD on my widescreen TV, the standard definition print is very professional and looks great. There were no stutters or other anomalies, something that can't be said for other fan productions. There are extended interviews and deleted scenes in the special features tab including a series of clips involving Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Despite many appearances on many wrestling shows, fans don't seem to realize how much of a wrestling fan Corgan is, to the point that he owns his own federation. This special feature was cool because you really got to see his passion for ECW, and how it got him into the business. One thing I would love to see is an eventual \"Director's Cut\" edition of this film with more outtakes, deleted scenes, and maybe some more interviews. I bet the guys at BWC films are sitting on tons of footage for this, why not get it out there!\nAll in all, I loved this DVD. For years Beyond the Mat was seen as one of the few great wrestling documentaries out there; now we can add Barbed Wire City to the same level of prestige. The RF video footage, the interviews, and the 3D still images all mesh in such a way that I could really see BWC Films going somewhere in the world of independent filmmaking, and I can't wait to see what they do next. So if you are even a small fan of ECW, do yourself a favor and watch this DVD, you won't regret it.\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on March 29, 2017 Categories WrestlingTags crowd funding, crowd-funded, documentaries, ECW, Kickstarter, pro wrestling, TNA, Wrestling, WWELeave a comment on Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (2013, BWC Films)\nSouthpaw Regional Wrestling is one of the Best Comedy bits WWE Has Done in a While\nWhile I consider myself to be a HUGE wrestling fan, I'm not always a fan of comedy in WWE. On good days, you get a hilarious segment like Mankind giving Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson the This is Your Life treatment, and on other you get crass bathroom humor that only a five year old would find funny. \"Classics\" of the latter category include a time when Roman Reigns gave his boss a coffee full of Syrup of ipecac, or a time when Natalya Neidhart was given a gimmick where she could not stop farting. Riveting stuff.\nDespite this, WWE surprises me every once in a while \u2013 take, for instance, this weeks premiere of the four episode web series Southpaw Regional Wrestling. Easily one of the best bits of digital content WWE has ever done, SRW is a parody of hundreds of small local wrestling feds in the old territory system \u2013 you have a less than charismatic champion with a comically small belt, a ridiculous feud between two former tag champs, a literal monster heel character, and even the down home southern-fried man of the people. Check out some photo highlights, then the actual videos below.\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on March 23, 2017 Categories Comedy, WrestlingTags chris jericho, fandango, funny, john cena, southpaw regional wrestling, SRW, web series, WWELeave a comment on Southpaw Regional Wrestling is one of the Best Comedy bits WWE Has Done in a While\nThe Monday Meme: Party!\nImage from: Tiger Mask W\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on March 13, 2017 March 13, 2017 Categories anime, The Monday Meme, WrestlingTags creepy, funny, Humor, masks, meme, out of context, party, tiger mask w, weird, WrestlingLeave a comment on The Monday Meme: Party!\nI've recently started watching the winter 2016\/7 anime Tiger Mask W, a wrestling anime featuring stars from New Japan Pro Wrestling. New fans might think that all of the colorful characters are from the minds of producers alone, but I'm here to show that a handful of these grapplers are actual people! This has always been something cool when a wrestling anime comes out in Japan, as Jushin Thunder Liger had an anime show, and guys like Terry Funk appeared in Ultimate M.U.S.C.L.E. I'll eventually review Tiger Mask W, but for right now check out some characters you'll get to see if you start watching this.\nNaoto Azuma is the main protagonist of the anime series, which is actually a sequel to a 1968 manga and 1971 anime series. While Naoto is a fictional character made for this show, many people have actually portrayed the character in real life. There have been a handful of wrestling anime characters that have spilled over into the real world, and Tiger Mask is perhaps the longest running.\nTiger Mask I Satoru Sayama\nTiger Mask II Mitsuharu Misawa\nTiger Mask III Koji Kanemoto\nTiger Mask IV Yoshihiro Yamazaki\nTiger Mask V Ikuhisa Minowa\nTiger Mask W Kota Ibushi\nTIGER THE DARK\nTakuma Fujii is a new character in the anime called \"Tiger the Dark\". He is basically this anime's version of the Black Tiger who has always been a rival of the Tiger Mask character. A lot of famous foreign wrestlers have portrayed \"Black Tiger\" through the years, even the legendary Eddie Guerrero once held the title! There is currently a version of the actual character of \"Tiger the Dark\" currently in NJPW and is feuding with the real life Tiger Mask W.\nSPRING TIGER\nHaruna Takaoka aka Spring Tiger is the female protagonist of the series. Like the previous two, she is a made up character, but is not wholly based on fiction. A female Tiger Mask iteration, called Tiger Dream, was played by female wrestler Candy Okutsu in the mid-1990s. unfortunately, Okutsu being injury-prone and having to take several sabbaticals from the ring, the character was easily forgotten by the fans and eventually abandoned.\nKAZUCHIKA OKADA\nKazuchika Okada is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. Okada joins Naoto in his fight against GWM. In real life Okada is a very accomplished wrestler who has held the IWGP Heavyweight title on four occasions as well as a ton of other accomplishments. He did have a breif, and largely forgettable run in america in TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling.\nHIROSHI TANAHASHI\nHiroshi Tanahashi is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. A wrestling ace who helps Naoto in training. In real life, he is a former seven-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and two-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. Tanahashi holds the record for most reigns as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, while his fifth reign holds the record for most successful defenses, with eleven.\nYUJI NAGATA\nYuji Nagata is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. Aside of wrestling, he's also involved with the management of NJPW. Most American fans will recognize him for his tenure in World Championship Wrestling in 1997-8 during the height of the Monday Night Wars.\nTOGI MAKABE\nTogi Makabe is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. In the show, he has a sweet tooth and hosts a famous blog about sweets, being so obsessed with them that he can lack motivation without sweets. One cool tidbit \u2013 The character is voiced by the real Togi Makabe.\nKIMIHIKO OZAKI\nKimihiko Ozaki is based on a real-life ring announcer in NJPW.\nTOMOAKI HONMA\nTomoaki Honma is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. He is currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). He is a former one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and a two-time World Tag League winner with Togi Makabe.\nTOMOHIRO ISHII\nTomohiro Ishii is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name.Though pushed for most of his career as an undercarder without any major championship wins, Ishii gathered a cult following, until he was too popular to ignore. Since then he has gained tag championships, singles titles and even the ROH Television title.\nYOSHI-HASHI\nYoshi-Hashi is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. While he was almost an enhancement talent of sorts in real life, he has slowly started to win occasional matches. a feat that earned him a PWI ranking of 314 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2016.\nBILLY THE KIDMAN\nBilly the Kidman is a fictional character in Tiger Mask W, but it's funny to note that there is a real-life wrestler from the late 90's \u2013 2000's named Billy Kidman.\nTama Tonga and Bad Luck Fale are real life members of the gaijin (foreigner) heel stable \"The Bullet Club\". Also represented is Kenny Omega who is the current stable leader. Previous members of the group include WWE's Anderson and Gallows, Finn Balor and AJ Styles.\nQUEEN ELIZABETH AND PAYNE FOX\nWhile not a direct cameo, Queen Elizabeth and Payne Fox are obviously modeled after WWE women's champions Charlotte Flair (daughter of Ric Flair) and Becky Lynch.\nTETSUYA NAITO\nTetsuya Naito is based on the real-life professional wrestler of the same name. Naito is currently in his first reign as the IWGP Intercontinental Champion, while also being a former IWGP Heavyweight and NEVER Openweight Champion as well as IWGP Tag Team and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion with former partner Yujiro Takahashi, with whom he teamed as No Limit. In addition to those, Naito is also a one-time winner of NJPW's premier singles tournament, the G1 Climax, having won it in 2013, and the New Japan Cup, winning it in 2016. In 2016, Tokyo Sports named Naito the wrestler of the year.\nBlackout is a robot (sure why not) from the Tiger's Den, he serves as the gatekeeper of the Hell in the Hole match being the last challenge to face. He bares more than a passing resemblance to WWE's wrestler The Undertaker.\nMETAL BROTHERS\nMetal Brothers I & II are a couple of masked wrestlers that make an appearance. They bare a resemblance to the WWE's legends the Road Warriors.\nFUKUWARA MASK\nFukuwara Mask isn't a real character, but his \"gimmick\" is very similar to a number of clownish wrestlers from Osaka Pro like Ebessan, Kikutaro and Kuishinbo Kamen. He dresses with a Hyottoko mask and common clothes, giving him a ridiculous appearance. Fukuwara Mask's focus is in providing laughs and serving as a comic-relief by deliberately acting like a fool in his matches, which the audience enjoys.\nThere are other references and mentions like Jushin Thunder Liger, Captain New Japan, Toru Yano, and members of Los Ingobernables de Japon such as Evil and Bushi. Here's hoping they do more of this show, as I would love to see a lot of of the real life wrestlers from NJPW! Stay tuned for a full review of this show soon, I still need to finish it up and I'll let you know what I thought!\nTo see more of these, check out:\nAuthor Stephen K.Posted on March 12, 2017 June 28, 2018 Categories anime, Uncategorized, WrestlingTags anime, bad luck fale, becky lynch, bullet club, charlotte flaair, Ishii, Kenny Omega, Kimihiko Ozaki, Naito, NJPW, Okada, pro wrestling, tama tonga, Tanahashi, TIGER MASK, Tiger the Dark, TNA, Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, WCW, Wrestling, WWE, Yoshi-Hashi, Yuji Nagata1 Comment on A Look at All the Cameos in Tiger Mask W","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Titan Publishing Co., Ltd.\n\"Acclaimed filmmaker, poet, radio and stage dramatist, essayist, photographer and horseracing tipster, Shuji Terayama was born in Aomori Prefecture in 1935 on a moving train.\"\nAcclaimed filmmaker, poet, radio and stage dramatist, essayist, photographer and horseracing tipster, Shuji Terayama was born in Aomori Prefecture in 1935 on a moving train. He had little memory of his often drunk and quiet detective father except that he once pointed a pistol at him and loved to vomit on the train tracks. He left his hometown to live with his uncle during his adolescence while his mother became an escort and prostitute at the US Military Base. He wrote Haiku and Tanka since he was in his teens and used these poems in his films and plays. Tenjo Sajiki, the theatrical group he founded alongside graphic designer Tadanori Yokoo and others, experimented on stages in the liminal space between fact and myth, which is similar to his bizarre but stunning films. This avant-garde and innovative figure continues to influence generations of filmmakers.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Opinion Columns Past Tense: December 4, 2014\nPast Tense: December 4, 2014\nDan Gallagher shoveled to clear the drive in front of Osuna's Chevron station as the cloud level lifted above Lily Rock in November 1973. File Photo\/Norwood Hazard\n65 years ago - 1949\nPete Hibbert passed away. He had been the lookout atop Tahquitz Peak for many years.\nThe American Legion Post 800 held a turkey shoot at the Idyllwild Rifle and Pistol Club near Mountain Center.\nGolfers were testing the Hill's new golf course located in Dutch Flat, site of a pioneer sawmill operation.\nThe first teen dance of the season at Town Hall was declared a success with 140 teenagers dancing to live music by Ric and the Renegades.\nDespite opposition by the County Planning Department, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved annexation of 2,200 acres in Garner Valley to the Lake Hemet Municipal District.\nThe Forest Service traffic count over the Thanksgiving holiday revealed that 9,156 cars, carrying an estimated 20,143 people, visited the Hill between 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.\nCaltrans announced plans to replace the Strawberry Creek bridge on Highway 243 in Idyllwild and to straighten out the double-S curve near Mountain Center.\nA winter storm provided 2 inches of snow to add ambience to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.\nAn agreement was made between the Hemet Unified School District and Idyllwild Arts. In exchange for IA providing two-week summer session scholarships for five HUSD students, HUSD would leave five of its school buses at IA during summer sessions to be used for emergency transportation of students in the event of an evacuation.\n5 years ago - 2009\nWhile officially still fall, snow visited Idyllwild Saturday and Sunday. More than 5 inches fell in the village center, according to the Idyllwild Fire Department. More fell in Pine Cove.\n1 year ago - 2013\nBreak-ins throughout Idyllwild continued to grow. Capt. Scot Collins of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hemet station confirmed the recent spate of burglaries.\nPrevious articleNews of Record: December 4, 2014\nNext articleCreature Corner: December 4, 2014","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home E-Sport News Swiss Sim Racing Series to grow in 2020\nSwiss Sim Racing Series to grow in 2020\nFredy Eugster won the Sim Racing Series title. In October he represents Switzerland in Italy.\nBefore the finale of the Swiss Sim Racing Series 2019, there was one question: do \"real\" racers or Sim Racers swing out at the top? Fredy Eugster impressively provided the answer. In Berne, he achieved an undisputed start-finish victory. GT Master pilot Jeffrey Schmidt had to be content with 4th place. \"The guys are already extremely fit and are driving at a very high level,\" he paid respect to the Sim Racers.\nAt the end of October, Fredy Eugster will compete against the world's best Sim Racers at the FIA Motorsport Games.\nMore qualification locations for 2020\nIn Switzerland, the organizers want to extend the championship in the coming year. Among other things, more qualifying runs at additional locations are planned. Interested parties can already register for the championship on simracingseries.ch.\nLas Vegas: GVC receives preliminary license in Nevada\nMalta Poker Festival - \u20ac500k Guaranteed at Main Event\nRock band KISS plans Casino in Mississippi\n2019 World Series of Poker Main Event: Ensan still in\u2026\nTakashi Iizuka over 30 years of Sonic and a potential\u2026\nWERDER ESPORTS CUP WILL ENTHUSE 450 PEOPLE\nMesse Wien wins Coca-Cola as partner\nSimplicity Esports and Gaming: What will happen now?\nDespite fluctuating shape: G2 Esports reaches MSI semi-final\nThe loss to Carolina cost Dan Quinn, his job in\u2026\nFIFA eWorld Cup: 32 players in a duel for the title & $500,000 prize money\nThe FIFA eWorld Cup has been held annually since 2004. 32 players who have qualified from over 20 million participants\u2026\nJuve coach Sarri: That's why Ronaldo is causing problems\nJuventus coach Maurizio Sarri wanted to praise his superstar. 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But what about the preparations\u2026\nMarcel Schwarz from Team AOK won against 100 opponents and won the first edition of the WERDER eSPORTS FIFA19 Cup\u2026\nThe soft drink giant sponsors the gaming and eSports format Vienna Challengers Arena. The gaming and eSports format Vienna Challengers\u2026\nSimplicity Esports and Gaming is trading at USD 1.75 on the stock exchange on 21.06.2019. The company is listed under\u2026\nG2 Esports has finished the group stage of the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) in third place. Especially towards the end, the\u2026\nThe loss to Carolina cost Dan Quinn, his job in Atlanta.\nPatience is over. Late, but the Falcons still don't know how to win this season. And against Carolina, Dan Quinn\u2026","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Stockholm Center for Freedom\nNews Bosnian authorities reject Turkey's request to extradite journalist due to lack of...\nBosnian authorities reject Turkey's request to extradite journalist due to lack of legal grounds\nThe Justice Ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has put an end to Turkey's persistent efforts to have a journalist living exile extradited to Turkey on trumped-up terrorism charges, disappointing President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan's government and setting a strong precedent for other Turkish citizens living in B\u0130H who are being harassed and threatened with prosecution in Turkey, the Stockholm-based Nordic Monitor website reported on Thursday.\nProsecutor Tunay Pul\u00e7a\n\u00d6zer \u00d6zsaray, 47, formerly the publisher of Sungurlu G\u00fcndem, a local newspaper in the Sungurlu district of \u00c7orum province, fled to BiH, a visa-free country for Turkish citizens, to escape persecution and a post-coup witch-hunt of journalists critical of the government following a controversial coup attempt on July 15, 2016. As expected, his newspaper was raided by the police at 1 a.m. on August 12, 2016, and a detention warrant was issued the same day.\nJournalist \u00d6zer \u00d6zsaray\n\u00d6zsaray and his family's lives were turned completely upside down in 2016, but the worst was yet to come. The then-Sungurlu chief public prosecutor, Tunay Pul\u00e7a, a ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) partisan, requested \u00d6zsaray's extradition from Bosnian authorities using unorthodox means. Pul\u00e7a, the prosecutor of a small district, exchanged correspondence with the Bosnian Justice Ministry on his own through the Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo after learning that \u00d6zsaray was in BiH.\nOn May 2, 2017, with a cover letter in Turkish, Pul\u00e7a asked for \u00d6zsaray's extradition to Turkey, claiming he was a \"founder and chief of an armed terrorist organization,\" in reference to FET\u00d6, a derogatory term coined by the AKP government to refer to members of the faith-based G\u00fclen movement. According to official documents obtained by Nordic Monitor, the Turkish Embassy immediately conveyed Pulca's letter and other documents in Turkish to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry, writing in English, \"[The embassy] has the honor to submit herewith the original judicial documents prepared by Sungurlu Chief Prosecutor's Office, concerning \u00d6zer \u00d6zsaray\" and requesting that they be transmitted to the relevant Bosnian authorities.\nWhen the Bosnian Justice Ministry decided to take legal action on the matter, tasking the Chief Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina with dealing with Turkey's request, a lengthy and tense judicial process started for \u00d6zsaray.\nOn November 22, 2018 a local court questioned the journalist and imposed a ban on leaving the country. The court also ruled there would be no deportation until the Bosnian judiciary made the final decision, given the fact that \u00d6zsaray had applied for asylum in BiH on May 11, 2018.\nOn December 18, 2018 the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected Turkey's request to extradite \u00d6zsaray on the grounds that B\u0130H did not recognize a terrorist organization called FET\u00d6, referring to a Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina document dated November 6, 2018. The decision was upheld by the Bosnian Board of Appeals and announced by Justice Minister Josip Grubesa on January 16, 2019. The minister noted that Turkey's request did not meet the requirements for compliance with the agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.\nThis allowed \u00d6zsaray to breathe a sigh of relief, but his problems were not yet over. He found out that a new petition had been submitted to the Bosnian Justice Ministry by the Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo on April 4, 2019 calling for the previous ruling to be reviewed once again in line with the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters agreement.\nUpon that request, the Board of Judges asked the Chief Prosecutor's Office of BiH in May 2019 to present a legal opinion. The Chief Prosecutor's Office stood behind the earlier court ruling and recommended rejection of Turkey's extradition request once again. Finally, the Board of Judges decided on May 22, 2019 that the rejection of the extradition request was final and could not be appealed.\nSigned by Senadin Begtasevic, the head of the Board of Judges of BiH, the final decision emphasized that Turkey's request was a violation of the legal principle and international responsibility that called for the existence of a recognized terrorist organization as sine qua non for the crime of \"being a founder and chief of a terrorist organization.''\nOn May 28, 2019 the justice minister announced the final verdict of the Board of Judges and the dismissal of the petition submitted by Turkish authorities.\nThe Turkish government is still pursuing the extradition of people in BiH who are affiliated with the Gulen movement. After Erdo\u011fan's July 8-9 visit to Sarajevo, top Bosnian government officials confirmed that he personally requested the expulsion of seven Turkish nationals.\nMeanwhile a group of prominent Bosnians including journalists, artists, academics and writers signed a petition calling on the Bosnian presidency to reject Turkey's demands and to avoid allowing its sovereignty to be undermined.\nThe petition reads: \"\u2026 the Turkish demand, followed by the constant pressure of its leadership, including President of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it is required from Bosnia and Herzegovina to consciously violate its own constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, UN Declaration on Human Rights. If we want to join the society of the modern democratic countries of Europe and the world, you should not allow that luxury. 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{"text":"U.S. Citizen Receives Settlement over Body Cavity Search at Border\nA woman who was subjected to unwarranted body cavity searches after crossing a Texas-Mexico border in 2012 has been awarded nearly a half million dollars by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, her lawyers said.\nby Juli\u00e1n Aguilar July 21, 2016 11 AM\nJosh Denmark\nA woman who was subjected to unwarranted body cavity searches after crossing a Texas-Mexico border in 2012 has been awarded nearly half a million dollars by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, her lawyers said Thursday.\nThe woman, who is identified only as Jane Doe in court documents, alleged that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents working at El Paso's Cordova Bridge ordered her to undergo vaginal probes and a CT scan after she attempted to enter the United States by foot, according to a lawsuit filed in federal district court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and ACLU of New Mexico.\nThe woman, a New Mexico resident and United States citizen, was awarded $475,000, according to a statement by the ACLU, which is representing her. Doe was first searched at the border checkpoint and later taken to University Medical Center in El Paso, where hospital staff performed the more intrusive searches. The woman was released after six hours and was not charged with a crime. She was randomly chosen for the initial search at the port, court documents state, and later charged more than $5,000 in hospital bills.\n\"While we are pleased to have obtained justice for our client, this is really a victory for residents of border communities, who shouldn't have to fear interactions with the thousands of border agents in their midst,\" Rebecca Robertson, the ACLU of Texas' legal and policy director, said in a statement. \"Of course, this result could not have been achieved without Ms. Doe's courage and perseverance.\"\nA spokesman with Customs and Border Protection in El Paso did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\nThursday's announcement follows a 2014 settlement in which Doe was awarded a combined $1.1 million by El Paso's University Medical Center, the hospital's insurance carrier and Texas Tech University. (The hospital is a teaching center for the university's El Paso operations.)\nThe ACLU also sent letters to 40 healthcare providers on the Southwest border \"detailing the rights and responsibilities of hospital personnel when confronted by federal agents who request they perform invasive and illegal body cavity searches,\" the group said in a statement.\n\"In investigating what happened to Jane Doe, we learned that medical personnel may not understand the constitutional limits on CBP's authority to demand a medical search or the hospital's authority to perform one,\" the letter states. \"In light of the potential liability your hospital could face for unconstitutional searches, we urge you to carefully consider the information provided here, which is consistent with and based in part on CBP's own policy on medical searches for law enforcement purposes.\"\nThe settlement also requires that Customs and Border Patrol officers in El Paso undergo an hour of additional training.\n\"We asked for more, but to get any federal agency to commit to policy change is burdensome,\" ACLU senior staff attorney Edgar Saldivar told The Texas Tribune. \"But to get the El Paso sector to agree to some policy change is huge. We have to fight for everything we can get to make sure people in the border are protected constitutionally.\"\nDisclosure: Texas Tech University has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune. A complete list of Tribune donors and sponsors can be viewed here.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Live at 7 p.m.: Wolves vs. Kings. Follow it on Gameview\nThe mixed-use project would contain 89 units of housing, ground-level retail, a theater and a 161-stall parking ramp. Residents who attended meetings of the surrounding neighborhood have complained about the six-story building's height, as well as the potential impact on neighborhood traffic and parking.\nThe color of the building's exterior trim has changed from dark grey to white, based on new renderings posted on the city's website Thursday. A staff report notes that the sixth floor of apartments has been eliminated along Lyndale Avenue, a rooftop park was nixed and the number of parking stalls has also fallen from 206 to 161.\nThe current site is occupied by a thrift shop, barber shop and the Theatre Garage, the latter of which would be incorporated into the new development. It is also home to several surface parking lots, which would be eliminated.\nCouncil member Lisa Bender has observed at neighborhood meetings that the corner has been for mixed-use, high-density development.\nThe developer, Don Gerberding, did not respond to a message seeking comment.\nAgriculture Cargill's ex-CEO 'DMac' reflects: 'The next 10 years will be far more volatile'\nLawmakers seek to reduce fare dodging on Metro Transit light rail and rapid bus lines\nEfforts in play at the Capitol to change system for penalizing those who don't pay.\nTwin Cities libraries embrace new self-service library hours \u2014 without librarians present\nIn Dakota and Scott counties, patrons can access the library during extended hours just by scanning a card.\nWhile Ukrainian and Afghan immigrants are expedited in temporary programs, many others around the world wait.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"General Asia\nProblems of Sindhi Nationalism - What way forward?\nDr Beenish Shoro\nSindhi nationalism is an expression of the impasses the masses in Sindh face under the oppressive feudal-capitalist regime that dominates the whole of Pakistan. Genuine Sindhi liberation in today's context can only be achieved through socialist revolution and the unity of the workers of all nationalities. Dr Beenish Shoro looks at the Sindhi national conquest from a Marxist point of view.\nAt the advent of the twenty-first century the whole planet is convulsed by unprecedented social, economic and political turmoil. After the fall of the Berlin wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union, humankind has gone through a spate of wars, terrorism, imperialist savagery and reactionary fundamentalism. An epoch of mild reaction, stagnation and ferment has been the hallmark of human society under the crushing domination of monopoly capitalism and a paralytic globalisation.\nUnder this stalemate and a lull in the movement for a relatively long period of time questions such as national chauvinism, racism and ethnic conflict have re surfaced even in the advanced capitalist countries where they were thought to have been resolved long ago. In the ex-colonial or so-called developing countries the uncompleted tasks of the national democratic revolution, like the national question, have erupted with a bloody vengeance. These conflicts have resulted in hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of innocent people being killed. Millions more have been displaced from their homes, women and children have been massacred and yet this terrible suffering continues unabated with no end in sight under the prevalent capitalist system.\nGlobalisation poses several challenges for Marxists, and the \"national question\" in the 21st century is one of them. The ongoing restructuring of the global political economy being carried out by multinational corporations, multilateral trade agreements, and such supra-national institutions as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, raises questions about the history and future of the nation state. \"Globalisation\" fostered by profit-maximizing of multinational corporations, brutally undermines the integrity of nations, cultures, the ecology of the planet, and the human condition of existence. No country - not even the biggest country - can withstand the crushing domination of the world market.\nBut here we see a striking contradiction. Precisely at this moment in time, when the world market has become the dominant force on the planet, national antagonisms have everywhere acquired a ferocious character and the national question far from being abolished everywhere assumes a particularly intense and poisonous character. Therefore, it becomes essential to discuss about the history and character of the nation and how the national question is being utilized by capitalists and imperialists.\nThe Nationalist writers and ideologues believe that nations have existed right from the start of human life. But this is obviously a subjective perception. Nations are the result of changes and development in the form of society. The modern state and nation had its origin in the 15th century during the transition from feudalism to capitalism. The state institutionalised bourgeois power while nationality functioned as the ideological core around which the bourgeoisie both consolidated its domestic power over the working class and peasants and solidified a nation vis-\u00e0-vis other capitalist nations. After passing through several stages of productive relations, the trend towards the modern nation came into being. One of the modern requirements of capitalism is undoubtedly the greatest possible national uniformity of the population, for nationality and language identity are an important factor making for the complete conquest of the home market and for complete freedom of economic investment.\nInitially the creation of the nation state and the market gave an impetus to the productive forces, science and technology. But the rapid growth and production through the industrial revolution gave rise to wars for markets and the phenomenon of colonisation. This process gave rise to imperialism and the subjugation of countries and regions where the industrial revolution had not taken place. The whole pattern of socio-economic development of these countries under the yoke of imperialism was uneven and yet combined as imperialist investment was more advanced in those countries due to their quest for higher rates of profit. Even after the independence of these countries, mostly in Asia, Africa and Latin America, the domination of imperialism continues specially in those countries where capitalism was not overthrown by the national liberation movements.\nWith the passage of time their character became more passive and reactionary because of globalisation and advancements in the mode of production and now the nation state has become one of the fundamental barriers to human development. And then these corrupt feudal landlords and capitalists ruling these ex-colonial countries are acting as commission agents of the bourgeoisie to exploit the working class under the slogan of nationalism.\nIn Pakistan the national question exists in its worst form because Pakistan itself is an example of a failed nation state. Pakistan was created as a result of the partition of the Indian subcontinent as the British imperialists and the local\/national bourgeois leaders feared that a united national liberation would not stop there but would move towards a social transformation that would overthrow landlordism, capitalism and the imperialist strangle hold. To avoid a socialist revolution they conspired and split the movement along religious lines that led to the reactionary and traumatic partition of a land that had more than five thousand years of common history, cultural and socio economic existence.\nPakistan was founded not as a nation state, but as a state made up of nationalities. Even the abbreviations which form the word Pakistan are a testimony to this fact. This corresponds to its belated character. On the foundations of extensive agriculture and home industry, commercial capital could not develop fully. Not by transforming production, but broadly by increasing the radius of its operation, the greedy demands of the state and the meagreness of the economic foundation under the ruling class gave rise to the most bitter terms of exploitation. National oppression has been brutal and rough ever since the country came into being.\nIf we look back at last 60 years, the question arises of what Pakistan as a nation state has achieved so far. More than half a century after independence the conditions of Pakistan are more miserable than they were at the time of partition. There are countless failures of independence. The litany of failures includes the inability to have a functional parliamentary (bourgeoisie democracy), four wars with India, the failure either to sustain economic development or meaningful redistribution of wealth to the impoverished masses, the separation of Bangladesh, the inability to resolve regional and sectarian disputes, the inability to sustain a clear concept and direction to Pakistan's Nationalism and finally failure to create a modern cohesive nation state.\nPakistan's political system is dominated by elite groups. In addition it faces the dilemma of chronic military rule. Most political parties in Pakistan have not worked well, although not for want of trying. Literally hundreds of political parties have existed during Pakistan's brief history. In Pakistan, politics is often viewed as a struggle between competing kinship groups, for scarce resources and for prestige and honour, therefore loyalty to such parties is generated not by ideological allegiance to a programme, but rather to individuals within the party.\nUnderstanding the character of this state structure is the key to the understanding of the rise and decline of national movements in Pakistan. The policy of Pakistani governments has primarily been instrumental in the rise of nationalist movements. Ethno-regional identification roughly corresponds with provincial domiciles, but the fit is imperfect owing to the effects of partition and internal migration.\nSindh, the southern most province of the state possesses one of the most varied demographical set-ups in Pakistan. There is a very fragile ethnic balance between Sindhis and non-Sindhis. After partition many of the immigrants from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in India moved mainly to Karachi, but also to Hyderabad, Sukkur and other cities of Sindh.\nThis massive influx of Mohajirs from India and other nationalities resulted in a greater control of people from this transmigration over the economy, jobs and posts in the state apparatus. Although this phenomenon had a greater impact on urban Sindh, the deprivation was felt also in rural Sindh especially amongst the Sindhi middle classes. The acquisition of State and other lands by Punjab Generals and other settlers further aggravated this feeling of national deprivation amongst the Sindhi populace. There are several other factors which fuelled these sentiments.\nIt is not just that after sixty years the Pakistani nation has not been forged by the ruling classes and the state, but even in Sindh whose ruling classes had opted for Pakistan at a crucial historical juncture, the migrants from India and elsewhere could not be harmoniously integrated. These ethnic, national and racial prejudices went on getting worse and exploded in bloody conflicts in the 1980s and 1990s.\nIn addition huge numbers of people from other provinces of Pakistan migrated to Karachi because it is the biggest industrial city of Pakistan and was the capital before Islamabad. With each passing day, it is becoming increasingly contentious as to who is a \"pure\" Sindhi, Pushtoon is or Baluch, as the boundaries between these groups are constantly in flux because of demographic changes. And although it is difficult to decide who is \"pure\" Sindhi, distinction between the classes is exposed with a vengeance in every part of Sind. As Lenin said, \"there are two nations in every modern nation. There are two national cultures in every national culture.\"\nThe military-bureaucratic elite pursued certain policies which on the one hand failed to integrate the people into one ideological community and on the other generated and fed the ethno-national tendencies in Sindh, Baluchistan, Pushtoonkhwa ( NWFP) and former East Pakistan, especially the policies pursued during the Ayub era (1958-1969) and reincarnated in the Zia era (1977-1988). Both the Jeay-Sindhand Baluch movements which had very little support at the time of the formation of Pakistan in 1947 have significantly emerged on the Pakistani political scene in the contemporary period 1971-87.\nAt the heart of nationalist sentiments in Pakistan is the perception by non-Punjabis that the Punjabi nationality dominates the economy, politics, society and the state. There is considerable evidence to support this perception. First, Punjabis constitute a majority of the population, approximately 60%; second, they dominate the civilian bureaucracy and the military; third, the Punjab is by far the wealthiest and most developed province in the state. And this perception is ironically fuelled by governmental policies designed to assuage such perceptions.\nA provincial autonomy movement emerged in Sindhas early as 1917 against the administrative arrangements of the British who had linked Sindh to the Bombay presidency. The movement led by the traditional landed elite of Sindhtook on a national character. The word \"Sindhu desh\" was first time used during this movement.\nSindh became very closely identified with the idea of Pakistan. The Sindhassembly was the first Indian legislature to pass the resolution in favour of Pakistan. G. M. Syed, an influential Sindhi landlord and one of the important leaders to the forefront of the provincial autonomy movement joined the Muslim League in 1938 and presented the Pakistan resolution in the Sindh Assembly. And only a few months later he considered the Pakistan movement as an \"irrational emotionalism\" and wanted an \"independent Sind\".\nG. M. Syed can rightly be considered as the founder of Sindhi nationalism. He formed the Sindh Progressive Party in 1947 and demanded provincial autonomy within a socialist framework. In 1953 he formed the SindhAwami Mahaz. G. M. Syed himself a middle sized landlord represented the grievances of that class as well.\nThe educated middle classes had their own grievances. They did not find any place in two key institutions, the army and civil administration. The ingeniousness of tyranny was that those who were talking about National independence were among the corrupt feudal lords and tribal leaders. Alhough there was still an old, distorted feudal system in their regions, where millions of people were on the verge of extinction, the Jeay Sindh movement got support only from the traditional landed elite and educated middle class.\nThe Jeay Sindhleaders developed covert contacts with high officials of the Indian government to seek assistance in their activities. The movement during that phase remained at the cultural level and could not translate its support at the political level, mainly because of the emergence of the Pakistan Peoples Party led by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Himself a landlord and a charismatic young leader, he appealed to the same Sindhi constituencies and exploited the same regional issues with considerable success. The People's Party successfully played a dual role as the champion of Sindhi grievances at the provincial level in Sindh and the spokesman of the oppressed at the national level. Because of the slogan of \"Roti, Kapra and Makan\" (bread, clothing and shelter) the PPP became a mass party in Pakistan. As Lenin pointed out, \"the National Question is fundamentally a question of bread.\"\nThere have been several movements in Sindh over the last 60 years but there are three very significant mass upsurges that shook the echelons of power in Islamabad. These are the movements of 1968-69, 1983 and to some extent that of 1986. All these movements had different intensities, character, orientation and motivations.\nThe most forceful was the 1968-69 movement, which created a revolutionary situation not only in Sindh but also all over Pakistan. Although there were some connotations of nationalist revulsion against the state, this movement had an overwhelming class basis and a socialist character. It was the only time that the vast masses of urban and rural Sindh were united in a class struggle and overcame the national, ethnic, religious, linguistic and other prejudices.\nIn urban Sindh the workers took over large sections of industry and the economy and in rural Sindh there was a massive peasant revolt where the Sindhi, Punjabi and other landed estates were besieged by the toilers and the feudal aristocracy was forced to flee. But after 1971 when the first PPP government left the revolutionary path and took a reformist direction this movement ebbed and the class unity was again diverted along national and ethnic lines.\nThe PPP government's reforms instead of solving the national question further sharpened the contradictions. The abolition of the more shameful national limitations established a formal equality of citizens regardless of their nationality, but this revealed only the more sharply the unequal position of the nationalities.\nThe quota system and Sindhi language in schools introduced by the Sindh provincial government of Mumtaz Ali Bhutto, did not improve the plight of Sindhi masses but it only increased the national and ethnic hatred amongst the various nationalities, especially in urban Sindh. In reality it gave a basis to the narrow nationalist petty bourgeois \"leaders\" of the Pushtoon, Muhajirs, Punjab and other communities in Karachi and other urban centres of Sindh.\nThe overthrow of the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto government (1977) and his assassination (1979) by the vicious military dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq gave a new impetus to the nationalist movement in Sindh. The symbolism was that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto belonged to Sindh.\nZia was the son of a Mullah who had migrated from Eastern (Indian) Punjab and was American-trained at Fort Bragg. His atrocities, his make up and his background were enough to provoke massive hatred from the masses in Sindh. Zia's repression of the Sindh was no less than the brutalities of British colonialists inflicted upon the mass of the subcontinent and other colonies. All this unleashed a glorious movement of the Sindhi masses against the military dictatorship. Although this movement had significant nationalist overtones, fundamentally it was linked to the general class resentment against this regime.\nThe movement failed because the regime was able to foster ethnic and nationalist discord especially in urban Sindh and in other main cities and provinces of Pakistan. In Karachi the Pakistani state devised the instrument of the MQM, the Punjabi Pushtoon Ittehad, Islamic fundamentalists and other reactionary outfits to break the momentum of struggle that was developing along class lines.\nStill the movement raged on. In such circumstances whenever national antagonisms coincided with class contradictions they became especially hot. According to the official figures 1263 innocent people were slaughtered by the army in interior Sindh while thousands more were injured. There are heroic episodes of resistance that have now become legends in Sindhi folklore.\nThis movement could have still been victorious had the leaders of the so-called MRD (Movement for Restoration of Democracy) and the PPP not refused to give it a programme of revolutionary class struggle. Only on this basis could urban, rural and intra-provincial unity have been achieved. But the MRD leaders were perhaps as much terrified of a revolutionary change as the regime was.\nIn 1986 the movement in Sindh was actually the last nail in Zia's coffin. But the Benazir government and the \"democratic phase\" that was ushered in had so deeply compromised itself that no real change was even talked about. These regimes of formal democracy, with freedom of press, assembly, made the oppressed nationalities only the more painfully aware to what extent they were deprived of the most elementary means of cultural development, their own schools, their own courts, their own officials. Reference to a democracy and future development only served to further irritate them. These so-called democratic regimes under the yoke of imperialism, and in the clutches of the army and the state, could not and did not solve any task of the democratic revolution. Thus the national question in Sindh became more complicated, traumatic and convulsive.\nThe policy of the Zia regime to promote non-party politics had disastrous consequences for national politics in general and provincial politics in particular. In its zeal to weaken the PPP in the Sindh, the regime sought to appease Sindhi nationalism which only served to give a partisan image to the state structure which in turn provoked Mohajir nationalism. The promotion of the MQM was a conspiracy on the part of state to promote ethnic, linguistic and racial divisions amongst the working classes, especially in Karachi, the hub of the Pakistani proletariat. During the Zia ul Haq's regime, the policy was one of divide and rule.\nThe Jeay Sindh adopted a strategy of partial cooperation and partial confrontation with the martial law regime. Its leadership maintained contacts with high functionaries of the Zia regime and did not refrain from obtaining personal and other favours which the regime was willing to grant because of its own objective of weakening the PPP in Sindh.\nTheir leadership was influenced by both the western liberal tradition and the Soviet \"Socialist\" tradition, which in essence was a caricature of Socialism and in reality Stalinism. They formulated their ideologies, structured their programmes and modelled their organization on this \"socialist\" pattern. In practice it was Stalinism, which is based on \"socialism in one country\". The bourgeois nationalists in those days used to say that the national cause comes first and the proletarian cause second.\nIn the 1970s and 1980s the so-called left-wing nationalists followed the model of the Soviet Union, but not that of 1917 but that under the Stalinist totalitarian regime, of bureaucratic rule based on the theory of socialism in one country, i.e. national socialism.\nThey envied the perks, privileges and luxuries enjoyed by these Stalinist bureaucrats and wanted to ape them under the guise of a \"socialist\" Sindh or Baluchistan. The proletarian bonapartist regimes in Afghanistan and other countries, based on the model of Stalinist Moscow were also a point of reference for those nationalist leaders.\nWith support from Moscow, in which the Russian bureaucracy had its own \"national\" interests, they viciously distorted and maligned Lenin's position on the national question. They removed the dialectical essence from Lenin's position on the national question and portrayed it in a mechanistic fashion.\nLenin had envisaged the inevitability of the development of centrifugal national movements in Russia at the beginning of the last century. For many years he stubbornly polemicised with Rosa Luxemburg and others over that famous paragraph of the old party programme that formulated the right of nations to self-determination \u2011 that is to the right of complete separation as states.\nIn defending this right, the Bolshevik party did not by any means undertake the evangel of separation. It merely assumed an obligation to struggle implacably against every form of national oppression, including the forcible retention of this or that nationality within the boundaries of the general state. Only in this way could the Russian proletariat gradually win the confidence of the oppressed nationalities. The policy of Bolshevism in the national sphere had also another side, apparently contradictory to the first but in reality supplementing it. On the thesis on the national question submitted by Lenin to the Comintern in 1920 he clearly stated:\n\"The recognition of the right [to self-determination] does not exclude either propaganda or agitation against separatism or exposure of bourgeoisie nationalism.\" (Lenin's Collected Works, The National Programme of the RSDLP, vol. 19, p. 544.)\nWithin the framework of the party, and of the workers' organizations in general, Bolshevism insisted upon a rigid centralism, implacably warning against any hint of nationalism which might set the workers against one another or disunite them.\nThese kinds of nationalists, who are either already rich capitalists or aspire to becoming such, do not raise the national question because they desire the common man to achieve freedom or a prosperous Sindh; rather they wish to squeeze the blood of their own people by filling the space which would be left vacant by other capitalists. All the \"solutions\" they present to the people can only bring more misery and deprivation to the masses. These kinds of movements are founded on an unscientific basis and ultimately have always dragged people into wars and chaos with catastrophic consequences.\nMarxists are opposed to all forms of national, linguistic and racial oppression and we will fight against all forms of national oppression. But Lenin never said that Marxists must support the national bourgeoisie or the nationalist petit bourgeoisie. On the contrary, the fundamental premise of Lenin's position on the national question was of absolute class independence.\nAs Lenin said, \"The slogan of national culture is a bourgeois (and often also a Black-Hundred, and clerical) fraud. Our slogan is: the international culture of democracy and of the world working-class movement... Those who seek to serve the proletariat must unite the workers of all nations, and unswervingly fight bourgeois nationalism, domestic and foreign. The place of those who advocate the slogan of national culture is among the nationalist petty bourgeois, not among the Marxists.\" (Lenin, Critical Remarks on the National Question, 1913)\nThe first principle of Leninism was always the need to fight against the bourgeoisie. Lenin grasped the dialectical relationship between national-democratic struggles and the socialist revolution, and showed that the popular masses (not just the proletariat, but also the peasantry and petty bourgeoisie) of the oppressed nation were allies of the conscious proletariat: a proletariat whose task it would be to lead the struggle of this \"disparate, discordant and heterogeneous mass\" ... against capitalism and the bourgeois state\". The slogan of working-class democracy is not \"national culture\" but the international culture of the world-wide working-class movement.\nThis is the clear position of Marx and Lenin, who always supported internationalism, while these Stalinists based their ideology on National-Socialism. They were inspired by the \"socialism\" of the Soviet Union, i.e. Stalinism, which was in essence a negation of Marxism and Leninism. They thus adopted the policy of Stalinism. Before the collapse of the Soviet Union they were influenced by the two-stage theory of revolution in which only in the second stage is socialism supposed to be reached. But since the collapse of the Soviet Union, probably now there isn't even room for any remnants of socialism in their policy. Now they have only one agenda: that is autonomy on a capitalist basis.\nPakistan came into existence as the fulfilment of the dream to create a Muslim homeland in South Asia. Sixty years later that dream is rather tarnished. Meanwhile nationalist fervour in Bangladesh is also in decline. The sacrifices and struggles for Bengali nationalism and liberation have amounted only to increased poverty, misery and want.\nIf we in Sindh should achieve \"freedom\" through the same phenomenon as in Bangladesh we may well get freedom from non-Sindhi capitalists, but we will be all the more cruelly exploited by Sindhi capitalists and landlords. These nationalists do not want freedom from poverty, misery, unemployment; they just want freedom to establish control over their own market where they could extract a huge surplus by squeezing the last drop of the workers' blood.\nThe feudal landlords want freedom to exploit the peasants and working class, to create an open market where they will sell the labour of the proletariat, where they will become the brokers of the multinationals and again our dream of freedom would be dashed. The only change that would come about in our lives would be a change of master. We are slaves of the capitalists today and we would remain the same.\nTheir interests under the guise of \"national liberation\"... represent the different interests of the various squabbling sections of finance capital and the exploiting classes. These nationalists are brokers of these barbaric interests. The real \"victims\" are not these nationalist elites but the working class and peasants.\nThe struggle of the proletariat against the bourgeoisie is at first a national struggle. The proletariat of each country must of course, first of all settle matters with its own bourgeoisie. We will struggle for freedom, but that struggle is against poverty, misery, inflation, unemployment, wars, and disease and state brutalities. We want freedom from the slavery of this barbaric system; we need freedom from the exploitation and oppression of capital. The masses of the subcontinent, having suffered the trauma of partition, the drudgery of imperialist exploitation and the agony of capitalist rule are seething for revolt. The action of the oppressed will decide the fate of humankind. Only a genuine Marxist perspective, method, strategy, party and leadership will ensure victory.\nIn the place of all forms of nationalism Marxism advances internationalism. We will not support any movement that divides the masses; we will support every movement that unites the working class masses. We will not go with any movement that is based on the separation of countries or provinces, we will go with every movement that will abolish the borders and link the existing decaying and repressive states to the creation of greater proletarian state based on workers' democracy.\nWe will take revenge for the crime of partition of India through the formation of a Red Revolutionary Subcontinent. As Comrade Lal khan says, \"The unification of the Indian subcontinent will be on a much higher plane than the 1947 Partition.\" The proletariat cannot support any consecration of nationalism; on the contrary, it supports everything that helps to obliterate national distinctions and remove national barriers; it supports everything that makes the ties between nationalities closer and closer, or tends to merge nations.\nNationalism is a transitional phenomenon in support capitalism and will die as society transforms into a socialist society. This cannot last for very long. With the changing objective conditions, revolutionary forces are gathering again in some areas of the subcontinent and their Marxist approach, strategy and perspective will soon provide them a mass basis and as Marx said, \"when an idea gains a mass base it becomes a material force\". In whatever the country the revolution takes place first, it cannot and will not remain confined within that nation state.\nPolitical stability is an illusion under capitalism and will never be achieved. National wars have to be converted into class wars. The only way forward for working people is through the struggle for the expropriation of the big banks and monopolies, the overthrow of capitalism and the socialist transformation of society.\nIn conclusion we could summarize the problems of Sindhi nationalism and the way forward for Sindh thus:\nThere is a vicious national oppression in the cultural, social and economic aspects of Pakistani society and the state. Sindh has been the victim of this oppression and it is the revolutionary duty of Marxists to support the struggle against all forms of oppression and exploitation including the national oppression.\nThe Pakistani\/Punjabi ruling classes and the capitalist state have failed to create a unified nation or a nation state. Hence the inevitable nationalist and other forms of exploitation alongside the fundamental exploitation of human labour.\nInvestment in different projects such as the Kalabagh dam are fundamentally incentives for corporate profit and kick backs for the state officials. All public and private investment in Sindh under the present capitalist system have not and cannot improve the conditions of the masses and working classes in Sindh and elsewhere. The concerns of the Sindhi people over projects like the Kalabagh dam cannot be satisfied in a system of loot and plunder. The present rulers represent the interests of finance capital and not of the masses. Hence we reject their imposed projects against the will of the oppressed masses of Sindh.\nIf we look at the historical, political and demographic situation of Sindh, we see that it is the result of the peculiar exploitative patterns of growth of capitalism. Hence workers from all nationalities were sucked into this industrialization, especially Karachi. The rights of the non-Sindhi workers therefore have to be acknowledged and protected.\nWith the present ruthless aggression of monopoly capitalism, the nation state is diminishing and national economies are being strangled. Hence the formation of an independent Sindh on a capitalist basis would be a utopia and in no way could the workers and poor peasants of Sindh escape their drudgery and exploitation. The glaring example of Bangladesh today is a lesson to be understood. National autonomy under the present state of Pakistani capitalism is a farce.\nIn the sixty years of its history, the Pakistani state has been able to carry out its oppression of Sindh in collaboration with the Sindhi landlords and capitalists. Even Sindhi nationalists who previously had burnt the Pakistani flag later capitulated to the bourgeois state and became ministers with the Pakistani flag flying on the bonnets of their limousines.\nTo defeat the national oppression suffered at the hands of the Pakistani state, the struggle to defeat this regime, the struggle of national liberation must be directly linked to the class struggle. In Trotsky's words \"the rivers of national struggle have to be directed to the ocean of class struggle.\"\nThe national, cultural, economic, social and democratic rights of the toiling masses of Sindh can only be achieved by overthrowing capitalism through a socialist revolution in Sindh and throughout Pakistan. This can only be sustained when the revolution expands on a wider plane leading towards the creation of a voluntary Socialist Federation of South Asia. Only within such a federation can the full national, cultural and other rights of the masses in Sindh be realized.\nThe social and economic contradictions mean that the socialist revolution is destined to meet opposition among the upper layers of the petty bourgeoisie and the elite sections of the oppressed nations. But on the other hand the conflicts of the oppressed nationalities by their very nature shake the bourgeois regime, making conditions even more favourable for revolution in the heart of the state itself.\nTrotsky wrote in the 1930s, \"A predominance of historic extremes is proper to social structure of a belated country \u2011 predominance of the backward peasants and the advanced proletarians over the intermediate formations of the bourgeoisie. The task of one class is shouldered off upon another. In the national sphere also, the uprooting of medieval remnants falls to the lot of the proletariat. But in performing these tasks Russia exactly because of her belated development made use of new and utterly modern classes, party programs. To make an end of these ideas and methods of Rasputin, she required the ideas and methods of Marx.\"\nIf we look at the present situation in Pakistan, the analysis and prognosis is not much different. In order to achieve liberation and a cultural lift, the oppressed nationalities are invariably dependent upon the international and central branches, trusts and commercial institutions.\nThe bourgeoisie of the oppressed nationalities plays the same role in relation to the Pakistani bourgeoisie that the latter play in relation to international finance capital. Hence in no way can they be consigned a revolutionary mission. The subordination of belated national revolutions to the revolution of the proletariat follows a law which is valid throughout the world. Whereas, in the nineteenth century the problem of wars and revolutions was still to guarantee a national market to the productive forces, the problem throughout most of the twentieth century and especially the twenty first century is to free the productive forces from the national boundaries which have become iron fetters upon them. Capitalist globalisation has made a mess of it. Only under socialism can the productive force expand and develop harmoniously at a rapid speed to give humankind an advanced society, cultural and ultimately emancipation.\nWorkers of the world unite...\nPakistan: state terrorism against peaceful protesters \u2013 13 killed and 30 injured 29 May 2019\nPakistan: students mobilising in Multan and other cities despite threats 21 Feb 2019\nPakistan: bail application of jailed Marxist rejected, protests continue 19 Feb 2019\nPakistan: judge refuses to hear the case of jailed Marxist 16 Feb 2019\nPakistan: Marxist student leader jailed, bail hearing tomorrow 15 Feb 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"JUNE 15, 2018 VOL V, NO 12\n\"Grave consequences\" \u2014 AMA and Assisted Suicide Update\nby Margie Montgomery, Exec. Dir.\nThe American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates voted not to affirm the report of its Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) to maintain opposition to assisted suicide, and sent the report back to committee for further review. The CEJA report, online forum and References Committee all recommended that the AMA maintain its position in opposition to assisted suicide. In spite of those recommendations, the House of Delegates voted 56% to 44% for further study.\nIn the interim, the AMA remains opposed to assisted suicide, absent a vote to actually change this position. There will likely be another battle at the next annual meeting in June of 2019.\nMatt Valliere, Executive Director of the Patients' Rights Action Fund, released this statement, \"The American Medical Association's decision to not confirm their own\nCouncil on Ethical and Judicial Affairs' recommendation \u2013 namely that they maintain their opposition to assisted suicide \u2013 does not take into account that this bad public policy puts vulnerable patients at high risk for coercion, mistakes and even abuse.\n\"Although the AMA's opposition position still stands for now, a referral back to CEJA is a lost opportunity and a failure to stand against a policy that has grave consequences for everyone, but especially persons living with illness, disabilities, or socio-economic disadvantage. Assisted suicide is not medical care. \"\nGALLUP rocks the debate!\nLatest polls show pro-lifers gaining ground\nGallup announced last Friday a week-long series to begin Monday, June 11, that would document Americans' latest views on abortion \"including deep dives into gender and generational trends.\"\nThe article noted that though Americans' opinions on many social issues like gay rights, pornography and teen sex have grown more liberal, the 2018 survey shows their abortion views have turned more conservative.\nMonday's article reported that 48% of Americans identify as pro-choice and 48% as pro-life; half say abortion should be legal in some circumstances, but a little more than half say it is morally wrong.\nOn Tuesday , Gallup reviewed the Sherry Finkbine (thalidomide) case with the statistics of the 1962 opinion poll. Pro-lifers are firm on the disability issue. Many will never understand this, but our consistent stance may be one reason we are winning the debate in certain arenas, and holding our own in general.\nThe Wednesday article was a blockbuster, stating that six in 10 Americans broadly support abortion rights in the first trimester, but only 28% in the second trimester, and only 13% in the third trimester. Wow! Let's be sure the Judge presiding over the EMW & ACLU v. Ky \"Dismemberment Abortion\" trial knows these opinions.\nOn Thursday the Gallup Poll showed that men and women have similar abortion views, though 31% of all women believe abortion should be legal under all circumstances and 26% of men do.\nToday, Friday , we learn that 56% of young adults 18-29 are pro-choice, 51% of adults 30-49 are, 39% of those 50-64, and 44% of the 65+group. Pro-lifers are the majority in the 50-64 range with 57% and oddly for 65+ the number drops to 52% but that still beats the 44% who are pro-choice. Of adults 30-49, 45% are pro-life and 38% of those 18-29.\nThere is a need for pro-life activism, and our activism is making a difference! Thank YOU!\nYou've heard of TLC, but what do you know about KyTLC? Learn more and share with a teen!","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Bus lane enforcement in Burnley to help public transport\nA bus lane on Church Street in Burnley will be enforced from next week to help public transport.\nFrom Monday (16 December), drivers could receive a \u00a360 penalty if they use a bus lane on Church Street between School Lane and Active Way, near the Sainsbury's supermarket.\nThe aim is to help public transport by ensuring that bus lanes are kept clear, and stopping misuse.\nThe bus lane, which has been in place for some time, will be enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nCounty Councillor Keith Iddon, Cabinet member for highways and transport, said: \"Bus lanes help people to get around using public transport and help to reduce traffic, making it a nicer place for everyone.\n\"These PCNs help to discourage this misuse and help buses to get around. We're happy if we don't make a penny from the bus lane, as it means that people are doing the right thing.\"\nCameras will monitor the bus lane from Monday 16 December, with warning notices for an initial period, before Penalty Charge Notices are given out. This gives people a chance to get used to the bus lane being enforced.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SHINee will hold its fifth solo concert!\nSource: SM Entertainment\nSouth Korean boy group SHINee will hold its fifth exclusive concert in September, the idol group's agency said on Friday.\nFrom August 21 to September 4, the group will have 'SHINee CONCERT \u2013 SHINee WORLD \u2013 EXHIBITION' at COEX Artium of SMTOWN in Samseong-dong, Seoul. The event will be a pregame for the group's fifth concert 'SHINee CONCERT SHINee WORLD V' on September 2-4.\nThe exhibition will disclose hidden photos and clips from the group's previous concerts. Illustrators BRIDGE SHIP HOUSE, ANDY REMENTER and Seong Lib participated as art collaboration for the upcoming concert's poster.\nSince its debut 2008 with EP \"Replay,\" SHINee has secured a wide range of fandom internationally, especially in Japan.\nIn January-May period of this year, the K-pop quintet accumulatively drew more than 1 million concert-goers in its Japan tour \"SHINee World 2016 D\u00d7D\u00d7D.\" In the tour, it staged a total of 20 concerts, 16 in local arenas and 4 in Tokyo Dome and Kyosera Dome.\nPrior to the September concert, S.M. Entertainment will hold a special exhibition in SM Town in COEX Artium, southeastern Seoul, from Aug. 21 through 31. The exhibition presents the stage outfits and undisclosed photos and video clips of S.M. Entertainment's K-pop idol musicians, including SHINee.\nMeanwhile, SHINee will hold its fifth solo concert 'SHINee WORLD V' from September 2-4.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home\/Careers\/Hourly \/ Production Jobs\/US & Canada Protein Processing Locations\/Waco, TX\nSearch and apply for Waco production positions Buscar y solicitar puestos de producci\u00f3n en Waco\nView production position details | Search and apply for salaried positions\nQuestions about hourly production opportunities? Please call 888-244-6357.\nPreguntas sobre oportunidades de producci\u00f3n? Por favor llame al 888-244-6357\nWhether you drive, fly, or walk to Waco, you're guaranteed a fun visit in the heartland of Texas! Waco is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin, Waco's the place to stop for scores of shops and restaurants galore. So, come on by and stay for a visit!\nThe city was founded in 1849 by the Huaco Indians that lived on the land in the present-day downtown area.\nWaco is the county seat of McLennan County. It also offers some major attractions, five historic homes, seven recreational venues and nine arts organizations staging theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions.\nThe city is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco is also home to Baylor University and the Waco Mammoth National Monument, a 100-plus acre stretch of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. The site provides a glimpse into the lives of Columbian mammoth bones discovered in Waco along the Bosque River and is part of the National Parks System.\nRecently, Waco also gained popularity by being featured as the home of Fixer Upper, a popular HGTV home renovation TV series. Fixer Upper features Waco natives Chip and Joanna Gaines, who also operate Waco business Magnolia Market.\nCargill in Waco\nCargill is a thriving employer in the Waco community. The Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats Waco facility was established in 1965 and consists of 381,275 square feet of production facilities. Cargill Waco team members give back to the community through programs such as the Ronald McDonald House, the Salvation Army, McLennan County Pack of Hope and the Waco Education Foundation.\n1st shift processing\n2nd shift processing\nAgriculture positions\nBenefits and pay\nPlant details\nBenefits (commencing upon 60 days of employment):\nMedical, dental and vision insurance (including Prescription Drug coverage)\nShort term disability and life insurance\nPlus, paid vacation and holidays and a variety of health and wellness incentives\nLocated on the north side of Waco\nEmploys over 650 team members\n13 Different nationalities represented in our workforce\nProcesses approximately 27,000 turkeys each day\nhttp:\/\/www.waco-texas.com\/\nhttp:\/\/wacochamber.com\/","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \u00bb Matchup of the year (so far): Felix Vs. Darvish\nMatchup of the year (so far): Felix Vs. Darvish\nBy Steve Rudman April 16, 2014 2 Comments6 Mins Read\nYu Darvish has a 3-3 career record against the Mariners, but is 0-2 when facing Felix Hernandez, which he'll do Wednesday. \/ Wiki Commons\nAt 3-0 with a 2.67 ERA and 0.996 WHIP, Felix Hernandez is off to the best start of his 10-year major league career. Since he bunched his three wins into the season's first 12 days, Hernandez gets three more starts before the month is done, which means he has a longshot opportunity to enter May 6-0. That would be memorable.\nSince 1914, the first year such records are available, only four pitchers, including former Mariner Randy Johnson twice, started the first calendar month 6-0. Aided by two wins over the Mariners in the first 10 days of 1988, Oakland's Dave Stewart was the first to produce a 6-0 April. Pitching for Arizona, Johnson did it in 2000 and 2002, and Brandon Webb and Jered Weaver followed in 2008 and 2011, respectively.\nThe difficulty in achieving such a feat is illustrated by the fact that even a 4-0 start is relatively rare, especially in Mariners annals. But that's the number Hernandez will be aiming for that Wednesday night in Arlington when he faces the Texas Rangers, who will try to end Hernandez's run by sending out Yu Darvish.\nHernandez and Darvish have contested each other twice, botg in 2012. Felix got the better of both duels, beating Darvish 6-1 May 21 at Safeco Field and 7-0 July 14, also at Safeco Field.\nIn the May 21 game, Hernandez allowed one earned run in eight innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. The Mariners chased Darvish after four innings largely because of Ichiro, who had a run-scoring triple and a two-run single.\nIn the July 14 game, Darvish had nothing (seven earned runs and four walks in 6.1 innings), while Hernandez pitched one of the great games of his career, a complete-game, three-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts and no walks. According to Elias, there were only 35 other games of that statistical sort in the majors since 1900, meaning that what Hernandez did that day was more than six times as rare as a no-hitter.\nWhile Hernandez has gotten the better of Darvish in their meetings, he has generally not fared well against the Rangers, who own a 20-12 record against him. Texas is the only MLB team to defeat Hernandez 20 times. Hernandez is 5-9 with a 4.45 ERA \u2013 more than a full run above his 3.18 career mark \u2014 in 18 starts in Arlington.\nWhile Hernandez leads the majors with 30 strikeouts, Darvish leads with an 0.00 ERA. Darvish's year was delayed because of a trip to the disabled list with neck stiffness, but he returned strong. The right-hander hasn't allowed a run in two starts spanning 15 innings. He's walked two and struck out 15.\nIf Fernandez wins, he will improve to 4-0 for the second time in his career (also 2009) and joins Jamie Moyer as the only pitchers in franchise history to twice start a season 4-0. Only six Mariners have done that. One made it to 5-0, much less 6-0.\nMariner Pitchers With Perfect First Months\n1980 Rick Honeycutt 4 4-0 3.24 Started 6-0 but collapsed to 10-17\n1996 Randy Johnson 6 4-0 3.35 5-0, 3.67; had major back surgery\n1997 Jeff Fassero 6 4-0 2.85 16-9, 3.61 in AL-high 35 starts\n2001 Aaron Sele 6 4-0 2.61 15-5, 3.60 ERA, 2 CGs, 1 SHO\n2001 Jamie Moyer 5 4-0 3.86 1st 20-win season (20-6) at age 38\n2005 Jamie Moyer 6 4-0 3.53 13-7, 4.28; had 12 no-decisions\n2009 Felix Hernandez 5 4-0 2.38 19-5, 2.48; 7-game win streak\nGOOSE EGGS: The Mariners did not get a runner past second base in their 5-0 loss to the Rangers Tuesday night and suffered their third shutout loss in six games. This is only the second time in franchise history (1990) that the Mariners have sustained three shutout losses in a season's first 13 games. The 1978 Mariners were blanked a record six times in April and three other editions (1977, 1993, 2012) were shut out four times.\nMOUND WOES: In addition to the shoulder soreness that led to Blake Beavan's exit after only four innings Tuesday, top prospect Taijuan Walker was scratched from his rehab start in Tacoma when he couldn't get his shoulder loose. Walker was scheduled to rejoin the Mariners in Miami this weekend.\nFURTHER REVIEW: Roenis Elias, who held the Rangers to one run and five hits over 6.2 innings for his first major league win Monday, has 2.16 ERA over his first three starts, third-lowest among the first three starts for any Mariners pitcher over the last decade, according to Elias Sports Bureau. The two lower ERAs belong to Felix Hernandez, who had an 0.86 in his first three starts in 2005, and James Paxton, who posted a 2.12 in his first three last year.\nAL WEST: Oakland increased its lead in the division with a 10-9 victory over the Angels Tuesday night. The A's have won four in a row and eight of nine after weathering a dramatic, two-run shot in the ninth by Mike Trout off Sean Doolittle . . . Dan Straily became the first A's starter to give up more than three earned runs, yielding seven hits and six runs . . . Angels hitting coach Don Baylor could be back with the club in a limited pregame capacity when LA returns from a lengthy trip later this month. Baylor broke his leg Opening Day and isn't likely to be in the dugout during games for several weeks.\nCOMING UP: The Mariners conclude the four-game series in Texas Thursday (first pitch 11:05 a.m.) before moving on to Miami to face the Marlins. RHP Erasmo Ramirez (1-2, 5.63), pounded for eight runs and 13 hits by the Athletics in his past two starts after a two-run debut against the Angels April 1, will oppose RHP Tanner Scheppers (0-1, 7.88). Ramirez is 0-0, 2.38 in three appearances against Texas while Scheppers has a 1.69 ERA in 11 career relief appearances against Seattle.\nAnother first \u2014 of the bad kind \u2014 for Mariners\nSlow career start? Kelenic has good company\nThiel: M's do OK vs. AL West; Kelenic demoted\nMatt712 on April 16, 2014 8:10 am\nGood weather forecast for a pitchers' duel \u2013 not too hot, not too cold, and a bit humid. Not sure about Darvish, but I think Felix is in good enough shape to go all the way.\nThe key will be the early innings. I hope the Ms are aggressive. They need to get on the board early. If they fall behind or it's a stalemate, then we're finally going to see Cano get a ballgame-full of free passes and Felix will get pulled around the 7th in a 1-0 crapfest.\nBayview Herb on April 16, 2014 2:12 pm\nbotg???","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The School of Medicine and Public Health\nSkin Disease Research Center\nResearch Funding\/Grants\nEducation Expand Collapse\nDermatology Residency\nMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship\nFaculty Development Program\nSkin Disease Research Center Expand Collapse\nUW SDRC Home\nUW SDRC Seminars\nPilot and Feasibility Studies Program\nUW SDRC Members\nAbout the UW SDRC\nmed.wisc.edu\nuwhealth.org\nEvents Expand Collapse\nFaculty & Staff Resources Expand Collapse\nFaculty Manual\nDermatology Resources\nAbout Expand Collapse\nHistory of Dermatology at UW-Madison\nStrategic Goals and Vision\nMukhtar Lab\nFor over 25 years, the Mukhtar laboratory devoted large efforts aimed at developing novel mechanism-based dietary agents for prevention and treatment of skin diseases and cancer. In August of 2021 the laboratory has closed, Dr. Hasan Mukhtar is now Emeritus Professor.\nIn early work, the laboratory employed chemically induced mouse skin tumor model system which was extended to mouse model of photo-carcinogenesis, a system more relevant to human skin cancer and later extended to other tumor model systems of lung, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers.\nThe Mukhtar laboratory was the first to establish potential role of green tea polyphenols for prevention of skin (both chemical and photo-carcinogenesis models), lung and prostate cancers. It was also the first to define potential cancer chemopreventive effects of a wide variety of dietary agents, most notably of ginger, lupeol, fisetin and pomegranate. Over the years the laboratory has devoted large efforts in defining molecular targets of cancer chemoprevention in various organ sites and also established several biomarkers which are predictive of cancer chemopreventive outcomes. This laboratory was also the first to provide the information about prostate cancer chemoprevention by oral infusion of green tea polyphenols and then to provide information about molecular targets for these effects. The Mukhtar laboratory was also the first to establish the use of nanotechnology for prevention of cancer and to coin the term \"nanochemoprevention\".\nCurrently the laboratory is working on novel dietary agents present in pigmented fruits and vegetables for the treatment of psoriasis. The Mukhtar laboratory has expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biomarker assessment and considerable experience with the use of various animal tumor bioassays of induced and transgenic models.\nCancer prevention and therapy\nThe focus of Mukhtar laboratory in this area is to establish the utility of naturally occurring dietary substances in prevention and treatment of skin and other cancers. For these studies cellular and molecular approaches in cell culture systems and intervention studies in transgenic mouse models are performed. Chemopreventive efficacies of many dietary substances and molecular targets of their effects are examined. The long term goal is to establish a mechanistic basis for developing novel approaches for prevention of skin and other cancers.\nPrevention of photocarcinogenesis and photoaging\nExposure of the skin to sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly its UV-B component (280\u2013320 nm), results in erythema, edema, hyperplasia, hyperpigmentation, sunburn cells, immunosuppression, photoaging, and skin cancer. Amongst these various adverse effects, skin cancer and photoaging are of great concern. More recent changes in lifestyle have led to a significant increase in the amount of UV-B radiation people receive leading to a surge in the incidence of skin cancer and photoaging. As these trends are likely to continue in the foreseeable future, the adverse effect of UV-B has become a major human health concern. Therefore, development of novel strategies to reduce the occurrence of skin cancer and delay the process of photoaging are highly desirable goals. One approach to reduce their occurrence is through photochemoprevention, which is defined as the use of agents capable of ameliorating the adverse effects of UV-B on the skin. Photochemoprevention via use of botanical antioxidants, present in the common diet of humans, has gained considerable attention as photochemopreventive agents for human use. This laboratory has identified several agents that can ameliorate UV induced damages and many such agents have also found a place in skin care products.\nModel depicting the effect of green tea constituent EGCG on androgen receptor (AR) mediated signaling. (See image, left) EGCG competes with natural AR agonist DHT to physically interact with the expressed AR protein. Once bound, it decreases the interdomain interaction of AR leading to a decrease in AR protein expression and hence, a decrease in AR transactivation functions. This results in decreased expression of AR target genes and, thus might negatively influence the growth of prostate cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. FASEB J. 2011 Apr;25(4):1198-207.\nThree modes of action of botanical antioxidants. (See image, right) Accumulating laboratory data indicate that many botanical agents, with antioxidant properties exert anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventive and anti-photoaging effects in the skin. This suggests the possibility that specific botanicals might be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of human skin disorders. The use of skin care products supplemented with several effective agents working through different pathways in conjunction with the use of sunscreens may be an effective approach for reducing UV-B-generated ROS-mediated photoaging and skin cancer in humans. Because UV-B radiation plays an important role in cutaneous damage, agent(s) that can protect against UV-B-radiation could be ideal photochemoprotective agent(s) for photoaging and skin cancer. Exp Dermatol;15(9):678-84, 2006.\nApoptosis by dietary factors: the suicide solution for delaying cancer growth\nApoptosis, a form of programmed cell death, plays a fundamental role in the maintenance of tissues and organ systems by providing a controlled cell deletion to balanced cell proliferation.\nInduction of apoptosis by dietary chemopreventive agents. The extrinsic pathway is initiated by ligation of transmembrane death receptors (CD95, TNF receptor and TRAIL receptor) to activate membrane-proximal (activator) caspase-8 via the adaptor molecule FADD. This in turn cleaves and activates effector caspase-3. Dietary agents block the death receptor and also target the caspases blocking the caspase cascade. This pathway can be regulated by c-FLIP, which inhibits upstream activator caspases and IAPs, that affects both activator and effector caspases. The intrinsic pathway requires disruption of the mitochondrial membrane and the release of mitochondrial proteins into the cytoplasm. Stress signals elicited by the dietary chemopreventive compounds regulate the proapoptotic proteins and antiapoptotic proteins, leading to the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondrial inner membrane. Cytochrome c forms an apoptosome with Apaf-1 and caspase-9, thereby initiating the apoptotic caspase cascade, whereas Smac\/DIABLO and high-temperature requirement protein-A2 bind to and antagonize IAPs. The activated caspases catalyze the dissolution of intracellular structure that leads to apoptotic cell death. The Bcl-2 family proteins regulate apoptosis as they form complexes that enter the mitochondrial membrane, regulating the release of cytochrome c and other proteins. The activation of the caspase cascade occurs by the TNF family receptor and it also causes activation of Bid that activates mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Bax is activated and releases cytochrome c and other mitochondrial proteins. Dietary agents can also block growth factor-mediated antiapoptotic signals through the direct inhibition of the binding of growth factors to the receptor or inhibition of the downstream phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt pathway. Blue color of dietary chemopreventive agents denotes that both the in vivo and in vitro effects have been demonstrated and red color denotes that only in vitro effects have been demonstrated. Carcinogenesis;28(2):233-9, 2007.\nThe last decade has witnessed an exponential increase in the number of studies investigating how different components of the diet interact at the molecular and cellular level to determine the fate of a cell. It is now apparent that many dietary chemopreventive agents with promise for human consumption can also preferentially inhibit the growth of tumor cells by targeting one or more signaling intermediates leading to induction of apoptosis. The Mukhtar laboratory has pioneered in the identification of several compounds from dietary sources as inducers of apoptosis in cancer cells. Emerging data from the laboratory suggest that some of these dietary agents especially those which humans could be persuaded to consume may be utilized for the prevention and management of cancer.\nNanochemoprevention-sustained release of bioactive food components for cancer prevention\nChemoprevention, especially through the use of naturally occurring phytochemicals capable of impeding the process of carcinogenesis at one or more steps, is an ideal approach for cancer management.\nTumor targeting strategy with nanoparticles. Normal tissue vasculature is lined by tight endothelial cells, which prevents the nanoparticles from escaping into the tissue; whereas tumor tissue vasculature is hyperpermeable with leaky endothelium, which easily allow the nanoparticles to infiltrate and extravasate to the tissue. Once the nanoparticles carrying the phytochemicals enter the blood flow, they move freely until they reach the tumor tissue where due to the leaky environment, they allow the encapsulated drugs to be released and get accumulated in the tissue. The nanoparticles could be conjugated with targeting moieties, which will facilitate the nanoparticles to be delivered only to the tumor cells. The nanoparticles can be designed to encapsulate single or multiple agents and direct antitumor action. Inset: Enlarged tumor endothelium to demonstrate the passage of drugs encapsulated in nanoparticles. The nanoparticles carrying the phytochemicals are shown with targeting moieties that help them to bind on the tumor tissue and then release the encapsulated phytochemical(s) into the tissue. The nanoparticles could also be conjugated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to increases the circulation time by stabilizing them against opsonization. PLA, polylactic acid. Nutr Cancer;62(7):883-90, 2010.\nDespite accomplished outcomes in preclinical settings, its applicability to humans has met with limited success for many reasons including inefficient systemic delivery and bioavailability of promising chemopreventive agents. The Mukhtar laboratory recently introduced a novel concept of \"nanochemoprevention\" that utilizes nanotechnology for enhancing the outcome of chemoprevention (Cancer Res 69, 1712\u20131716, 2009). To establish the usefulness of nanochemoprevention in cancer management, the efficacy of a well identified chemopreventive agent epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) encapsulated in polylactic acid (PLA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) nanoparticles (hereafter referred to as nano-EGCG) in preclinical settings was studied. Nano-EGCG was found to retain its biological effectiveness, with over 10-fold dose advantage compared to nonencapsulated EGCG for exerting its cell growth inhibition, proapoptotic, and angiogenic inhibitory effects. Nano-EGCG was also observed to be effective in inhibiting tumor cell growth in athymic nude mice, with over 10-fold dose advantage compared to nonencapsulated EGCG. The rate of degradation of nonencapsulated EGCG was rapid, with a complete degradation within 4 h, whereas nano-EGCG had a significantly longer half-life. These studies provide a foundation for the use of nanoparticle-mediated delivery of natural products to enhance the bioavailability of active agents for their enhanced effective and chemopreventive potential. In doing this, it is hoped that perceived toxicity concerns associated with prolonged use of agents could also be minimized. One disadvantage of using PLAPEG nanoparticles is its unstable nature in acidic environment; and therefore, it is not recommended for oral consumption. Also, oral consumption is the most desirable and acceptable form of delivery of chemopreventive agents. The Mukhtar laboratory is currently working to overcome this obstacle and is working on ways to develop nanoparticles encapsulating phytochemicals that are suitable for oral consumption.\nAnother focus of our research is identification of molecular targets that could be used as biomarkers for cancer progression, identifying the stage of the disease, as novel therapeutic or chemopreventive targets, or as a prognostic marker for drug development. Our laboratory over the course has identified several such molecules that are over-expressed during the progression of cancer.\nIncreasing expression of matriptase during the progression of prostate cancer in humans. (See image, right) Immunostaining for matriptase in representative specimens of normal, BPH, PIN and prostate cancer specimens of tumor grades 1 to 3. Prostate cancer specimens were assigned tumor grades on the basis of Gleason pattern and Gleason score. Immunoreactive matriptase protein was observed in a coarsely granular pattern in cell cytoplasms of epithelial cells of BPH and of grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 prostatic adenocarcinoma. There was minimal staining of occasional stromal cells. Matriptase expression was weak in normal and moderate to strong in BPH, PIN and advanced prostate cancer specimens. Arrows indicate areas staining for matriptase in cancer and normal regions. Original magnification, X40. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev;15(2):217-27, 2006.\n(See image, left) Immunostaining for S100A2 in representative samples of benign tissue obtained after separating cancer tissue from prostate cancer patients. S100A2 expression was moderate to strong and was primarily expressed in basal cells (A, B) and smooth muscle cells (C, D) (arrows; magnification x200). J Clin Oncol; 21(1):106-12, 2003.\n(See image, right) Immunostaining for S100A4 protein in representative samples from cancer tissue of different Gleason score obtained from prostate cancer patients. A progressive increase of S100A4 protein was observed in cancer specimens with increasing tumor grade (A-D; arrows; magnification x200). J Clin Oncol;21(1):106-12, 2003.\nRepresentative photomicrographs of prostate tumor biopsy specimens showing immunostaining for Notch1 in cancerous as well as normal adjacent tissues (a); normal prostate tissue (b); blood vessels in cancerous tissue (c); HGPIN (d); and Gleason pattern 3 (e) and Gleason pattern 4 (f). Green arrows, normal tissue with none to low staining; red arrows, cancerous tissue with moderate to high Notch1 expression. Clin Cancer Res;15(2):452-9, 2009.\nResearch on psoriasis\nPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease involving keratinocyte hyperproliferation and aberrant terminal differentiation affecting approximately 2-3% of the population in the United States. The pathogenesis of psoriasis is complex and incompletely understood; however, it is appreciated that hyperproliferation and aberrant differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes and inflammation leading to disrupted barrier characterized by an abnormal stratum corneum is a prominent feature of the disease. Caspase-14 is involved in terminal differentiation and is essential for accelerated cornification in response to barrier disruption and for the formation of normal corneocytes. Emerging data from other laboratories and our studies suggest that caspase-14 expression is substantially down-regulated in human psoriatic lesions.\nAnti-inflammatory agents which possess the ability to inhibit hyperproliferation and induce differentiation could be useful for the treatment of psoriasis. Developing such an agent, especially a natural product, would be a welcome addition to the armamentarium for treating psoriasis. Delphinidin, a major anthocyanidin abundantly present in pigmented fruits and vegetables, possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities.\nPreliminary observation from the Mukhtar laboratory suggest that delphinidin treatment induced procaspase-14 protein and mRNA expression in normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEK). Delphinidin also induced the processing of caspase-14 into catalytically active subunits p10 and p20. Furthermore, delphinidin treatment to NHEK increased the protein expression of AP-1subunits and NF-kB subunits p50 and RelB. Importantly, delphinidin under identical treatment conditions did not result in induction of apoptosis. This remarkable distinction forms the basis of current ongoing research which is designed to investigate the effect of delphinidin on keratinocyte differentiation and hyperproliferation both in in vitro human reconstituted skin model and in preclinical in vivo settings.\nThe hypothesis that this laboratory is testing is:\nDelphinidin will induce differentiation and accelerate cornification that will in turn reduce the severity of psoriasiform lesions by inducing the expression of caspase-14 and suppression of cell proliferation without inducing apoptosis.\nIf these assumptions are experimentally validated in the ongoing research then delphinidin could have promise for the treatment of psoriasis and for other hyperproliferative skin disorders.\nCaspase-14 is downregulated in parakeratotic regions of psoriatic skin. (See image, right) Expression of caspase-14 in normal and psoriatic skin: Skin sections of normal and psoriatic skin were obtained from the same patient and used for immunostaining for caspase-14. In psoriatic skin the arrow indicates parakeratotic region (PR) where the expression of caspase-14 was strongly downregulated. The staining shown here are representative data from three different psoriatic skin patients with similar staining pattern. Ongoing Studies\nIntranet (Knowledge Base)\nThe Department of Dermatology\n1 S. Park Street, 7th Floor Administration\nFeedback, questions or accessibility issues: webmaster@dermatology.wisc.edu.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"EXCLUSIVE: Grassroots LGBTI charity has 24 hours to raise funds or it will be shut down\nThis gay Londoner's determination to carry on 'flirting with handsome men' after terror attack inspires the world\nFor almost 11 years Marrz Balaoro has been single handedly supporting Hong Kong's LBGTI migrant workforce. But his hard work is about to be undone as his organization faces eviction.\nThe people that walk through his doors are minimum wage workers from the Phillipines. Most have been fired from their job because their employers found out they were LGBTI.\nBalaoro gives them a place to stay, food, money for transport and even provides fun past times like; gardening and crafts to keep their minds off things.\nA trans man himself who lives in Hong Kong because he can make more money than at home in the Phillipines, Balaoro saw a need to protect LGBTI foreign workers. He decided to take action and for the past 11 years has spent more than 60% of his own monthly income to help others.\nThe Filiguys Association of Hong Kong is the first Filipino LGBTI organization in Hong Kong and helps its community with employment and visa issues.\n'There were cases that they would refer Filipino workers (to migration agency services),' Balaoro told Gay Star News.\n'There were cases that was special, they are LGBTI and they won't talk about it, they were embarrassed.\n'The need someone who feels the same.'\nHong Kong relies on a foreign workforce of 330,000 people. About 130,000 of those worker are Filipinos.\nBalaoro's dedication is unmatched\nNot only does he give his time, money and support to the LGBTI workers \u2013 he even trained as paralegal to help them with legal issues \u2013 he has raised his adopted daughter while working two jobs.\nHe works as a domestic helper \u2013 Balaoro's boss is very supportive of his charity work.\n'I just want to make my time very productive, be able to help other people,' he said.\nBut his decade of work is in a dire situation. He is about to be evicted from the rented space where he houses the LGBTI workers.\nLate last year he developed a serious gum disease and could not afford treatment in Hong Kong, his health insurance does not cover dental. Balaoro was forced to travel home twice to the Philippines to seek treatment.\nPaying for the necessary medical treatment stopped him from paying rent at his organization. His landlord wants him out by June 6.\n'I talked to the landlord, I'm hoping there are donations coming. I'm doing raffles and trying to sell t-shirts and bags,' he said.\nBut it's not enough. A fundraising page has been set up for the global community to help Balaoro on the two months rent that is owing.\nThey only need to raise $2140 to stay open.\nBalaoro's story\nNo protection for LGBTI workers\nCountless people have sought help from Balaoro after they were fired for being LGBTI. He has set up a pool of employers who are willing to hire LGBTI people.\n'All LGBTI community members are entitled to our services,' he said.\n'There are a lot of people (employers) who are supportive, they don't mind, they care how dedicated we are to our work.'\nHong Kong does not have laws which protect LGBTI in the workplace.\nIn March, Hong Kong's Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a statement calling on the government introduce the anti-discrimination legislation.\n'Offering the LGBTI communities better legal protection is more than just a moral and human rights obligation,' said EOC chairperson Professor Alfred Chan Cheung-ming.\n'Hong Kong should modernise its anti-discrimination legislation.'\nTo donate to Balaoro's charity, click here.\nShannon Power 05 Jun 2017\n12 weird butthole facts you might have never wanted to know posted on September 1, 2017\nLGBT+ History Month 2021: When and how to get involved posted on January 26, 2021\nGermany is more likely to grant asylum to 'flamboyant' LGBTI refugees\nEXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong tax department recognizes same-sex couples\nPolitician continues social media attacks on gay Hong Kong protest leader\nIs your company doing all these things to support its LGBTI staff?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tiger Woods makes cut and Scottie Scheffler opens huge lead at The Masters\nTiger Woods safely saw himself into the weekend at The Masters, but his score of 1-over-par is nine shots behind World No.1 Scottie Scheffler after two rounds.\nSat, 9 Apr 2022\nTiger Woods made the cut on day two at The Masters after battling the elements at Augusta National, as Scottie Scheffler built a huge lead after 36 holes.\nWoods overcame a tough start to his round to card an admirable score of 74. Combining this with a round of 1-under-par on Thursday, he sits in tied 19th place and nine shots behind Scheffler.\nThe five-time Masters champion bogeyed four of his first five holes and he fell back to 3-over-par for the week. He battled back with solid birdies at the 8th and 10th holes.\nDespite back-to-back bogeys on holes 11 and 12, he showed the fighting spirit on the back nine that helped him to win his 15th major title at Magnolia Lane in 2019.\nWoods found birdies at the 13th and 14th holes to card his score of 2-over-par. Augusta National played very hard on Friday, but not for Scheffler whose hot streak continued in Georgia.\nRelated: Rory McIlroy gives completely honest answer about fatherhood and golf\nScheffler separates from the field. Lead is now five strokes. #themasters pic.twitter.com\/0WQLTXZyu5\n\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2022\nHe became World No.1 after winning the WGC Match Play at Austin Country Club and his score of 67 on day two has given him a healthy five-shot lead heading into the weekend.\nAdam Scott reveals AWKWARD moment golf legend was told to \"SIT DOWN\" at Masters\nTwo-time Masters champ worried about tension with LIV Golf players at Augusta\nScheffler's lead of five ties the Masters record for a 36-hole lead at Augusta National.\nFour of the five previous players with a five-shot lead at the 36-hole stage went on to win the tournament.\nJordan Spieth was the last player to hold a five-shot lead at The Masters in 2015 and he went on to win by four shots.\nScheffler, 25, played his first eight holes in 1-under-par, but his round caught fire on the back nine.\nHe made birdies on the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th holes to reach 8-under-par.\nDespite an errant drive on the 18th hole, he recovered to make a par to equal the joint-lowest score of the second round. Justin Thomas also shot a 67 to reach 1-under-par for the event.\nScheffler leads by five shots from defending champion Hideki Matsuyama, former champion Charl Schwartzel, Sungjae Im and 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry.\nHarold Varner III, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith and Kevin Na all sit on 2-under-par in a tie for sixth place heading into the weekend.\nJordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau were all notable names to miss the cut on Friday.\nNext Page: Watch: Stewart Cink makes STUNNING hole-in-one at The Masters!\nAugusta National\nRory McIlroy gives completely honest answer about fatherhood and golf\nThe Masters R3 tee times: When do Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler tee off?\nTWO more players added to The Masters field as PGA Tour clash with LIV Golf\nPGA Tour to CLASH with LIV Golf at Augusta | But how much are Masters Tickets?!\nWho has qualified for 2023 Masters at Augusta National?\nWATCH: Wrong Scott forlornly sends Masters invitation to Scott Stallings\nCONFIRMED: Masters to allow LIV Golf players in 2023 but hint at TROUBLE ahead","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Why Choose Us Patient Stories Community News Specialty Providers Meet Our Providers Mission Statement & Philosophy\nContact Us Haverhill Office Newburyport Office, Lower Level Newburyport Office, Upper Level\nWellness Visits Illness Visits Extended Hours Recommended Screenings & Immunizations Mental & Behavioral Health Pediatric Nutritionist Special Care Coordinator Lactation Support School Consultations Whole Child Care - Newborn to 21 Social Services LGBTQAI+\nCOVID Information Frequently Asked Questions Patient Resources My Child Is Sick Medication Doses Medical Library\nNew Family Consultation Medical Library\nPatient Satisfaction Survey Reviews & Ratings\nMy Child Is Sick\nPatient Portal Portal\nBill Pay Bill Pay\nPatient Forms Forms\nCurrent PatientsCurrent Patients\nNew PatientsNew Patients\nAfter Your VisitAfter Your Visit\nMission Statement & Philosophy\nNewburyport Office, Lower Level\n257 Low Street\nNewburyport Office, Upper Level\nHaverhill Office\n600 Primrose St.\nOur two offices are conveniently located off of Route 95 in Newburyport and off of Route 495 in Haverhill.\nWhole Child Care Newborn to 21\nIllness Visits\nPediatric Nutritionist\nSpecial Care Coordinator\nChildren's Health Care provides comprehensive health care with various support services including nutrition, lactation support, social services, and mental health services.\nMedication Doses\nNew Family Consultation\nProvider Spotlight - Eric Bucher, MD\nA chance to get to know your providers\nEric Bucher, MD\nDr. Bucher is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who works in our Haverhill office. He joined CHC in the summer of 2001.\nDr. Bucher was born in a US Army hospital in Frankfurt, Germany while my father was in the service. His family moved back to the States when he was still just a baby, and he grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, where most of my family still lives. After graduating from Keystone Oaks High School in Dormont, PA, he attended Northwestern University, where he majored in English literature. As a freshman in college, he met a fellow English major from Concord, MA, and they have now been married for twenty-eight years. He received my medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and completed my pediatric training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. After three years in private practice in western Pennsylvania, he joined Children's Health Care almost twenty years ago in the summer of 2001.\nDr. Bucher and his wife have three daughters. The oldest is an elementary music teacher in Worcester, MA, and the other two are students at Baylor University and Ohio State University. His house is also the home of two sugar gliders named Icarus and Ramsey. Although they look a little bit like rodents, sugar gliders are actually small marsupials that are native to Australia and can glide through the air like flying squirrels.\nDr. Bucher and his family at the Grand Canyon.\nDr. Bucher and his brother on the day of his high school graduation.\nDr. Bucher plays bass in 2 local bands.\nDr. Bucher has 2 pet sugar gliders, Ramsey and Icarus.\nDr. Bucher and his 3 daughters.\nAll About Dr. Bucher!\nWhat is your favorite fruit?\nPink grapefruit from Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton, Florida.\nHard rock.\nWhat is the last TV show you watched?\nWhat is your favorite book?\nThat's hard. As an avid reader and former English major, there are so many! I have a particular soft spot for pulp fiction, like A Fighting Man of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs (the writer who created Tarzan), the sword and sorcery stories of Robert E. Howard (who created Conan the barbarian) and the cosmic horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft (who lived in Providence and set many of his stories right here in Massachusetts).\nWhat is your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?\nCumberland Farms Toasted S'mores\nWhat is your favorite vacation you have taken?\nOur family loves to travel, and we have visited all forty-eight of the contiguous United States. One of our best trips started at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and ended two weeks later in Las Vegas after stops at Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and seven states in between.\nWhat did you want to be when you were a child?\nAs a kid, I wanted to be either a secret agent or a scientist. I didn't consider medicine as a career until my junior year in high school.\nIf you could have any other job what would it be?\nA rock star. I have played music all my life, and I currently play bass in two local rock bands. I couldn't live without it, but I have no delusions of quitting my day job.\nDo you have any hidden or useless talents?\nI can tie a knot in a cherry stem without using my hands.\nWhat area of pediatrics are you interested in?\nI enjoy all aspects of primary care pediatrics. I have always had particular interests in infectious diseases and travel medicine, and I am currently a member of both the Wilderness Medical Society and the International Society of Travel Medicine.\nWhat's the best part of CHC?\nWe are so blessed to have the best staff, many of whom have been with us for decades. They are so dedicated, and their compassion in caring for our patients shows through in everything they do.\nChildren's Health Care of Newburyport, Massachusetts and Haverhill, Massachusetts is a pediatric healthcare practice providing care for families across the North Shore, Merrimack Valley, southern New Hampshire, and the Seacoast regions. The Children's Health Care team includes pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive pediatric health care for children, including newborns, toddlers, school aged children, adolescents, and young adults. Our child-centered and family-focused approach covers preventative and urgent care, immunizations, and specialist referrals. Our services include an on-site pediatric nutritionist, special needs care coordinator, and social workers. We also have walk-in appointments available at all of our locations for acute sick visits. Please visit chcmass.com where you will find information about our pediatric doctors, nurse practitioners, as well as our hours and services.\nHaverhill, MA 01830 Suite 200\nRecommended Screenings & Immunizations\nSchool Consultations\nWhole Child Care - Newborn to 21\nLGBTQAI+\nNewburyport Lower Office\nNewburyport Upper Office\n\u00a9Children's Health Care 2022","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Analyst: Understanding What Shapes Generation Can Help The...\nMay 24, 2004, 1:00 a.m. EDT 5 Min Read\nThe 2000 U.S. Census counted 139 million Americans under the age of 35. According to one expert, understanding the events that are shaping Generations X, Y and Z will help credit unions if they wish to succeed with these new generations.\nMeredith Bagby, a CNN guest reporter and authority on youth trends, told attendees at WesCorp's Future Forum conference that\"generational marketing\" is knowing what happened that shaped a generation. Hard factors include macro history, world wars, economic swings and newsmaking events. Soft factors include music, sports, culture, fashion and other nostalgia-related items.\n\"Credit unions must start early. Students are an underserved market in banking,\" she said. \"After college, most plan to stay with their financial institution. Only 21% say their banking relationship is temporary. If credit unions get to them early on, they build a relationship for a lifetime. To do this, credit unions must support community and family life.\"\nAfter years of dominance, the \"Baby Boomer\" generation no longer is the largest generation in the United States. Currently, Generation Y, or \"millenials,\" is the biggest.\nGeneration X, defined as persons born between 1965 and 1977, comprises approximately 40-million Americans, or 20% of the U.S. population-slightly smaller that Boomers or Generation Y, she said.\nAccording to Bagby, the major events that shaped Generation X include the Iran hostage crisis from 1979 to 1981, the Aids\/HIV outbreak in the 1980s that made sex dangerous and scary, the space shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986 that showed technology does not always work, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.\n\"The collapse of the Soviet Union changed the way we look at our country. Boomers grew up in the Cold War, and have a different perspective,\" she said. \"Generation X doesn't remember bomb shelters.\"\nMembers of Generation X tend to be skeptical and cynical towards all institutions, are non-joiners, they reject materialism, are self-reliant, not team players, competitive, and pragmatic. They are the most educated generation, as over 50% are high school graduates and 45% have college experience. Forty percent grew up in non-traditional households, either single-parent or divorced.\n\"They didn't have a 'Leave it to Beaver' household, so they wait longer to get married because they saw marriage doesn't work,\" said Bagby. \"More importantly, because they don't believe they'll do as well as their parents, they are better savers than Boomers at the same age. Generation Xers are putting money away for their retirement.\"\n70-Million In Generation Y\nGeneration Y-at 70 million strong the largest American generation ever-includes people born between 1977 and 1995. While the oldest members are just entering the workforce, this generation spent $172 billion in 2000, and is in control of the pocketbook at home, Bagby said.\nOne of the earliest defining memories for Generation Y was the election of Bill Clinton in 1992. \"He was a young president; the first Boomer president,\" she said. \"Clinton embraced pop culture by inviting actors and musicians to the White House. He made politics, entertainment and news as one.\"\nOther major events for Generation Y were the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the 1999 Columbine school shooting that showed the enemy is within, and the late 1990s Internet boom that created unrealistic expectations.\n\"These people grew up thinking all they needed was a computer and some web software, and a gray-haired person would give them $100 million for their company,\" Bagby observed.\nGeneration Y members tend to be wildly optimistic, team players (similar to Boomers), they hold a \"tribal\" sense of community, are overscheduled, and are the most connected generation ever thanks to cell phones, pagers, and their own technological savvy. Because of their large numbers, they are in competition for a limited pool of spots in the best prep schools and colleges. Almost half are non-white.\nGeneration Y grew up with an incredible number of entertainment choices, so they have a short attention span. Bagby said it is difficult to get them to sit down to watch a long documentary or read a thick document-something for CUs to keep in mind when attempting to reach them.\nThe Three Lessons To Be Learned\nIn order to market successfully to Generations X and Y, Bagby offered three lessons: speed, selling values and speaking the language.\n\"Embrace the speed of communication,\" she said of the first. \"Employ viral marketing. With e-mail, wireless, text messaging and other forms of instant communication, things happen quickly. These generations are used to comparing prices instantly online. Credit unions must make their information available.\"\nProduct adoption in Generations X and Y takes place from the bottom up, not the top down, she continued. Marketing is not about companies telling people what to buy; it is about people finding things out for themselves. Successful companies place information where people can find it for themselves.\nOne example of this marketing style is a company that introduced the public to its camera phone by quietly sending operatives to Times Square in New York City. Instead of dressing in company logo clothing and overtly pitching the product, the operatives simply asked passers by to take a picture of them with their mobile phone. When the astonished people asked questions about the camera phone, they were told where they could buy one, never realizing the \"man on the corner\" worked for the company.\nGenerations X and Y are more interested in what a company represents, and will avoid a brand if they don't like the company's practices, so selling values is important. \"Companies are not just selling a product, they are selling an identity,\" said Bagby. \"These new generations want less flash, more substance.\"\nIn order to \"speak the language,\" companies must go to places where the younger generations are. This includes taking the time to watch MTV, she said.\n\"Young people speak differently than older people. It is important to know what those words are. GAP gets it. It has an ad with Britney Spears, Missy Elliot and Madonna, so it reaches across generations.\"\nMarketing to Generation Y is made more challenging because they are inundated with advertising and know how to avoid it. They navigate around pop-up ads on the Internet, and change the channel when television commercials come on.\nBagby said companies have not yet figured out how to reach them, because they still throw product pitches out there and hope something gets through.\n\"Credit unions must learn how to market by putting the information out there in a place people can find it for themselves,\" she counseled.\nLooking deeper into the future, Generation Z, also known as Generation 9-11, may be profoundly influenced by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. One theory is they will be overprotected, which might make them risk-averse and, in adulthood, conformist.\n\"The biggest trend is: global challenges are going local, including the environment and terrorism,\" said Bagby.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Jon Gosselin Jets to Miami After Kate Resurfaces in North Carolina\nBusiness or pleasure? Former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin revealed he's heading down to Florida this week after his ex-wife, Kate Gosselin, resurfaced as she adjusts to normal life in North Carolina.\n\"Looking forward to [Miami] this week,\" Jon, 44, shared via Instagram Stories on Monday, January 10.\nIt appears that the former reality TV star turned DJ is visiting the party locale to perform a set alongside The International DJ Casper (a.k.a. Joseph Wright), based on a post shared by Jon on January 8. The dates listed are January 12, 13, 14 and 15.\nJon Gosselin\/Instagram\nThe post comes just days after his ex-wife, 46, was photographed while running errands in her now-home state of North Carolina. The former pair share eight children \u2014 twins Mady and Cara, 21, and sextuplets Aaden, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Joel and Leah, 17.\nJon has custody of Hannah and Collin, while the Kate Plus 8 star has custody of the remaining sextuplets, Aaden, Alexis, Joel and Leah. Their twins, Mady and Cara, are currently attending different colleges in New York State, Syracuse University and Fordham University, respectfully. While on break from school, they stay with their mother in North Carolina.\nKate, who has not appeared on television since 2019, relocated from Pennsylvania to Troutman, North Carolina, and has since been working as a nurse. Prior to becoming a household name, the matriarch was a labor and delivery nurse at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Pennsylvania.\nThe former couple continue to be locked in a tumultuous custody battle over their children since their divorce in 2009 after ten years of marriage. In December 2021, In Touch confirmed that Jon had dropped his legal team and planned to represent himself during their ongoing custody case.\n\"I haven't talked to my twins in eight years,\" Jon revealed during a candid interview on The Dr. Oz Show in November 2021. \"I text them every single year. And every time I come here to your show or interview, I text my daughter every single time.\"\nThe IT technician is also not in contact with his other sextuplets.\nDuring the interview, host Dr. Mehmet Oz asked Jon if Hannah missed her mother.\nThe former TLC personality replied, \"No, I know that.\"\n\"[Hannah] feels a little bit slighted from what things have transpired,\" he said of his daughter's association with the other kids. \"I know she misses Leah and Alexis. She's been snubbed by her brothers, so I don't know what's going on with that.\"\nMary Cosby Explains Why She Skipped 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' Reunion\nPrevious: WATCH: Georgia fans party in streets as Bulldogs claim national title\nNext: 12 Of The Best Big 3 Moments On \"This Is Us\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Grow Show With Kyle Kushman\nGrowing Green to Generate More Green. Each week, we plant the conversational seeds about cultivation and the changing climate of Cannabis Culture.Multi-Award Winning Growmaster and Respected Cannabis Consultant Kyle Kushman peels back the layers of benefits of the world's most versatile plant\u2026from food to fuel\u2026from remedy to resource.\nGreat content, wish there was more\nBy Harvest Helper - Feb 19 2017\nIt's been a while, and I love listening to Kyle's take on the world, people and growing cannabis. People could learn a thing or two from Mr. Kushman. Hopefully he makes a triumphant return to the podcast scene sometime soon.\nWell done Kyle Kushman!\nBy MattMcWilliams - Jun 29 2015\nKyle Kushman is knocking it out of the park. Must-listen to podcast. Keep it up Kyle!\nLatest release on Nov 11, 2016\nRank #1: Rare Dankness with Scott Reach\nToday on The Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Scott Reach of Rare Dankness. Scott Reach has been in the cannabis industry for over 15 years, and has experienced some explosive growth since he burst onto the competitive scene in 2011. He is an award winning cannabis breeder whose renowned genetics and collaborative efforts have earned multiple awards at a variety of industry events.\nRare Dankness\u2122 was founded in 2010 after many years of growing, collecting, preserving, and experimenting with many varieties of Cannabis. Rare Dankness has been able to work with some of the most sought after and highly coveted genetics. Their collection of genetics spans the last three decades and represents the finest specimens of Cannabis strains in the world.\nRank #2: Soma's Sacred Seeds\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Marc \"Soma\" Rossman, Founder\/Owner of Soma's Sacred Seeds. Soma's Sacred Seeds is an Amsterdam based medical cannabis seed company. Soma's Sacred Seeds offers excellent high grade organic cannabis seeds, in Amsterdam and online. After winning the 1999 High Time Cannabis Cup with its 'Reclining Buddha' strain in the Indica category, the company became internationally famous.\nSince Soma's first joint, he has found cannabis to be one of the most positive forces in his life. Soma started growing cannabis in 1971 in southern Vermont. He owned and ran a vegetarian restaurant and bakery. As he became more aware of his diet, a deeper knowledge of ecology and its effect on the environment came with the territory. This led to his interest of growing cannabis in an organic eco-friendly manner. Although marijuana laws are never fair around the planet, he refuses to give up his right to have his sacrament and medicine constantly near him in the form of clothing, food, plants, paper and smoke. Soma wrote a book titled Organic Marijuana Soma Style including some new insights on the most up-to-date options for organic marijuana growing.\nRank #3: Grow Where You Are Planted\nKyle Kushman has a great chat with Adam Dunn, Owner of HoodLab Colorado and Head Breeder at T.H. Seeds. Adam shares about his experience in Amsterdam, and what he is doing with cannabis breeding and preservation.\nRank #4: To Dab or Not To Dab\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman talkes i joined by Lanny Swerdlow, host of the Marijuana Compassion & Common Sense radio broadcast on BlogTalkRadio.com. Kyle and Lenny chat about dabbing, including difference between dabbing and vaping, medical reasons why someone would choose to dab or vape, and why you don't feel the same effects as smoking.\nRank #5: Adam Jacques, Owner, Oregon Microgrowers Guild\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by industry icon and medicine man Adam Jacques. Adam is the founder of the Oregon Microgrowers Guild and is known by many as a legend in the field of CBD development. His life's work is devoted to educating the public about growing medicinal grade cannabis as well as producing clean, full-extract cannabis oil for his many patients.\nIt's his tireless work in the breeding of strains with record-breaking percentages of CBD that earned him Canna Magazine's Most Influential Grower in the Northwest award at its Seattle conference this past August, as well as a nomination for the worldwide Most Influential Person in the Industry award at the CannAwards International conference back in February. Jacques sees the recognition only as a means to an end: to get the word out about the medicinal effects of cannabis. To him, it's all about helping people.\nRank #6: Nico Escondido from High Times Magazine\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Nico Escondido from High Times Magazine. Nico is a cultivation editor for High Times, penning the column \"Nico's Nuggets\", answering questions from ganja-curious minds from around the world each and every week. Nico is also director of the most well-known and extensive cannabis-related competition in the world: The High Times Cannabis Cup Competition.\nRank #7: Frenchy Cannoli, Cannabis Resin Consultant, Educator & Write...\nIn Europe, cannabis is much more commonly consumed in hash form, not the flower form which is the most familiar here in the U.S. But that's all changing, thanks to a little help from our guest today. Frenchy Cannoli is a cannabis resin expert, educator and writer who is bringing artisan-quality hash to the forefront of the American cannabis scene.\nFrenchy has been making hash for over 40 years, perfecting a rare style of hash-making he learned as a young man in the Parvati Valley, living in caves amongst the Hashishin of India. Now he is the official Hashishin for Aficionado Seeds, a Mendocino County- based seed company promoting boutique cannabis. He's also been active with the Emerald Growers Association, working to create a \"hash-makers' guild\" \u2014 and to do what he can to preserve the outdoor cannabis growing tradition in Northern California.\nRank #8: Steve Breeder, Founder of the Spice of Life Seed Company\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Steve Breeder, a man who has spent much of his life immersed in understanding, cultivating and breeding the world's most versatile and most popular natural-growing plant. In 1994 Steve founded the Spice of Life Seed Company, with the vision of providing the world with top of the line, organic cannabis. Steve is not only a master cultivator, but one of the most brilliant cannabis breeders in the world. His seeds are synonymous with quality and flavor. His passion for producing the world's BEST, tastiest organic pot has led him to push the limits of conventional cultivation techniques.\nRank #9: Marcus \"Bubbleman\" Richardson, Owner of Bubble Bags and ...\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Marc Richardson, owner of Bubble Bags and Fresh Headies. Marc helped to pioneer the hash extraction process, developing methodologies utilizing water, ice and dry-sifting to process plants. The resulting high-quality, chemical free, PURE resin hash was famously coined Bubble Hash by Marc, and these days he's known as Bubbleman.\nRank #10: \"Farmer Tom\" Lauerman, Founder of Farmer Tom's Collective and Terpworks\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Farmer Tom Lauerman. Tom's relationship with cannabis began in San Diego. His very active lifestyle included surfing, skateboarding, and downhill mountain bike racing which naturally caused him to sustain a few bumps and bruises along the way. Cannabis was his \"go-to\" to get back up and running. Life was good\u2026then things changed.\nLike many of us growers in the industry, Farmer Tom experienced the sting of being a cannabis cultivator during the so-called war on drugs\u2026his collective was raided in 1999, and he was busted for growing well over 400 pot plants.\nThat was then, and this is now. As legalization pushes forward, so does Farmer Tom. Now a legal organic grower in the great state of Washington, Tom prides himself on being both an activist and an educator \u2013 he is all about the legalization and normalization of the cannabis plant. He speaks several times a year at industry events and educates on cultivation panels, and has even taken his message to the local news. Tom's passion for education has even led to a ground-breaking relationship with a federal agency. Working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Tom helped give the feds an inside look at how a real-world grow works so that rules to protect workers can be established in this budding industry.\nRank #11: Ken Estes the Modern Day Medicine Man\nKyle Kushman talks with Ken Estes, modern day medicine man and humanitarian, who is notoriously known for the creation of the beloved strain Granddaddy Purple, and for joining the fight for legalization of Medical Marijuana usage. Ken shares how marijuana helped him recover and begin to live again after a tragic accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.\nRank #12: Nikka T, Owner, Essential Extracts\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Nick Tanem aka DJ Nikka T. DJ Nikka T is a multi-award winning hash master who has won fifteen Cannabis Cup awards for his tasty, clean and potent solventless hash. He's been making hash since he was a teenager. Following his love for cannabis, he traveled to Amsterdam as a young man to learn hash-making methodology from a legendary hash maker, and has continued to grow and improve on those techniques to this day.\nRank #13: Growing Cannabis from Counterculture to Common Culture\nToday on The Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Debby Goldsberry. They chat about how she became a cannabis activist, her expectations for the upcoming election, and her hopes for the progress of cannabis in the next five years.\nRank #14: Robert Connell Clarke, Writer, Cannabis Expert, and Director of BioAgronomics Group\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Robert Connell Clarke, Writer, Cannabis Expert, and Director of BioAgronomics Group. Robert is an authority in the fields of both industrial and medicinal cannabis breeding, and his work is widely celebrated both within the industry and in his body of written work includes five books, multiple peer-reviewed articles, and he has also contributed several book chapters in collaboration with other industry experts.\nRob currently serves as the Projects Manager for the International Hemp Association and participates in cannabis-focused conferences, both domestic and internationally. Robert is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Phylos Bioscience Cannabis Evolution Project, a cannabis genomics company based out of Portland that has sequenced the genomes of thousands of ancient and modern cannabis samples\u2026.\nRank #15: Dr. Dustin Sulak, Osteopathic Physician, Activist and Lecturer\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Dr. Dustin Sulak, Founder of Integr8Health. Over the past few years we've seen some radical progress when it comes to cannabis legalization. Marijuana is now legal for medical or even recreational use in nearly half the country, and with more legalization initiatives in the works for 2016, we're almost sure to add more states to the legalization roster. As more people than ever are looking to try it for the first time, seasoned tokers who have been using pot for years are taking a closer look at what they're smoking.\nToday we are talking with Dr. Dustin Sulak about beginning cannabis therapy and transitioning from recreational to medicinal use. As a licensed physician, he utilizes both modern and ancient medicine in his therapies, and through his practice provides guidance to patients looking to integrate cannabis into their wellness plans.\nThis information isn't just for newbies. Former recreational users are getting serious about medicinal use now that people are free to experiment with cannabis, and have more control over their own consumption. In addition to having a private practice, he is an activist, lecturing on medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system at many cannabis-related events throughout the country, and is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine\u2026\u2026..be sure to check out his website at www.healer.com........he truly is a WEALTH of information.\nRank #16: Life and High Times of High Times Magazine\nKyle Kushman welcomes High Times Magazine Associate Publisher Rick Cusick. Kyle and Rick reflect on their history at High Times Magazine, including the prejudice that was endured and the milestones achieved. Plus, Rick provides us with an in depth analysis into the High Times Cannabis Cup.\nRank #17: Executive Director for NCIA Aaron Smith\nAaron Smith is co-founder and executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. Prior to launching NCIA, Aaron distinguished himself as a public advocate for marijuana policy reform \u2014 first under the auspices of a California-based medical cannabis advocacy group, Safe Access Now, and more recently as the California state policy director for the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project. Aaron has successfully built coalitions with elected officials on both sides of the aisle in order to advance marijuana law reform legislation in the state capitol and among the voting public. Aaron's opinion pieces have appeared in major newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times, and he has been a frequent commentator on national television news networks. Originally from California, Aaron is currently based in Denver.\nRank #18: Alison Holcomb: The Architect of Marijuana\nKyle Kushman speaks with Alison Holcomb, the Director, Campaign for Smart Justice for the ACLU. Known as the architect of marijuana legalization in Washington state, she takes us through the process that would bring cannabis legalization to Washington State.\nRank #19: AC Braddock, CEO of Eden Labs\nToday on The Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by AC Braddock, CEO of Eden Labs. AC is a highly sought-after speaker at industry events and an expert in the field of cannabis extraction tech. While Eden Labs is known for its ground breaking extraction technology including Hi-Flo CO2 Extractors and its Coldfinger distillation systems, AC isn't just all about extraction. She has a passion for educating, and is breaking the mold when it comes to corporate structuring and industry ethics.\nAs one of the founding members of Women of Weed, an active member of the MJBA's Women's Alliance, and a board member of the Council of Responsible Cannabis Regulation and NCIA, this Seattle resident is a true leader and advocate for the cause of responsible legalization.\nRank #20: Charles Nesson Weld Professor of Law at Harvard Law School\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Charles Nesson, Weld Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Charles Nesson attended Harvard College studying mathematics during his undergraduate program. He was initially regected from Harvard Law school, but after improving his grades, he took on law school, earning near perfect grades graduating summa cum laude.\nCharles Nesson is currently leading a project to \"reify university as a meta player in cyberspace\", to advance restorative justice in Jamaica. He also plans to legitimize and teach poker and the value of strategic poker thinking. During the academic year, he teaches courses in Evidence and the American Jury. He has represented the founder of NORML and the publisher of High Times Magazine.\nNew York City Cannabis Film Festival\nKyle talks about the New York City Cannabis Film Festival and CannaBus Culture Film Fest with festival founder Tim Mattson.\nBig Book Of Buds Greatest Hits\nBig Book Of Buds Greatest Hits featured as Kyle Kushman welcomes back longtime cannabis expert and activist, Ed Rosenthal aka the Guru of Ganja.\nCalifornia Prop 64 Debate\nCalifornia Prop 64 Debate as Kyle Kushman moderates between Pro-Prop 64 supporter Chris Conrad and Anti-Prop 64 supporter Sean Kiernan.\nBrett Rapkin Director of Spaceman\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Brett Rapkin, Director of \"Spaceman.\" Brett Rapkin wrote and directed \"Spaceman\" starring Josh Duhamel as gonzo MLB pitcher Bill \"Spaceman\" Lee in 2015.\nRapkin grew up playing year-round baseball in Los Angeles and attended The University of Arizona. Shortly after graduating, he ventured to Cuba with a small crew to direct the documentary film that would eventually become \"Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey.\"\nThe Grow Show: Ask Kyle Special\nToday on The Grow Show, Kyle Kushman calls out to all growers for a very special \"Ask Kyle\" episode. In this special episode, Kyle will be answering questions from the listeners giving them the knowledge they need to become a better grower. Usually The \"Ask Kyle\" section is the final section of the Grow Show but with so many questions flooding in, Kyle wants to give them the attention they deserve and dedicate this episode to YOU!\nRare Dankness with Scott Reach\nExecutive Director for NCIA Aaron Smith\nAC Braddock, CEO of Eden Labs\nNikka T, Owner, Essential Extracts\nAdam Jacques, Owner, Oregon Microgrowers Guild\nKirk Reid, Founder of Captain Kirks Edibles\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Kirk Reid aka \"Captain Kirk,\" Founder\/Owner of Captain Kirk's Edibles. Captain Kirk's Edibles is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Now a three-time Cannabis Cup winner, Kirk's journey into the edibles field began like so many others\u2026 out of necessity. Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, he was in the hospital recovering when a close friend brought him a marijuana laced edible. He tried it, it worked, and since then he's been hard at work developing tasty recipes and whipping up cannabis infused treats for both local patients as well as celebrities such as Tommy Chong and Willie Nelson, who's a huge fan of Kirk's infused Key Lime Cheesecake!\nRobert Connell Clarke, Writer, Cannabis Expert, and Director of BioAgronomics Group\n\"Farmer Tom\" Lauerman, Founder of Farmer Tom's Collective and Terpworks\nAdam Eidinger Back on the Grow Show\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined once again by Adam Eidinger, founder of the DC Cannabis Campaign, DCMJ.org, and political activist. Adam spearheaded the passing of Initiative 71 which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in Washington DC, and is now pushing for the federal government to reschedule cannabis.\nAdam's organization uses very public displays of civil disobedience to draw attention to the cause, including events that involved the parading of a 51-foot inflatable joint on the streets of DC, as well as a marijuana clone and seed share right in front of the White House. Today we're going to talk to him about those recent demonstrations as well as what you should know before participating in acts civil disobedience yourself.\nAdam Eidinger, Political Activist and Founder of the DC Cann...\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Adam Eidinger, founder of the DC Cannabis Campaign, DCMJ.org, and political activist. Adam spearheaded the passing of Initiative 71 which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in Washington DC, and is now pushing for the federal government to reschedule cannabis.\nMaya Elisabeth, Founder of OM Edibles, Co-Founder Whoopi and...\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Maya Elisabeth, founder of OM Edibles and the Om Collective of California, which is an all-female owned and operated medical grow whose motto is be passionate about being compassionate.\nMost recently Maya has been in the news as the co-founder of Whoopi and Maya which just launched a brand new line of women's wellness products in partnership with Hollywood personality and outspoken cannabis advocate Whoopi Goldberg. Today she is here tokin' and talking with us about the growing market for edible and topical products as cannabis becomes more and more socially acceptable.\nFrenchy Cannoli, Cannabis Resin Consultant, Educator & Write...\nJohn Holmstrom, Founder of PUNK Magazine\nToday on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by John Holmstrom, an illustrator, writer, and seasoned publisher. Some of his most well-known illustrations are the covers of two Ramones albums, as well as a comic-based chronology of punk rock for Spin Magazine in a special \"punk culture\" issue. You can find some awesome illustrations at his website www.johnholmstrom.com\nAs a publisher he's practically a legend for defining and presenting the best of anti-establishment culture. Founding PUNK Magazine in 1975, his work was quickly picked up as a practical visual representation of the Punk era. You want to know what the difference between \"punk\" and \"glam\" is? Ask John Holmstrom \u2013 he KNOWS. After the magazine stopped publication in 1979, he began work on a number of collaborative projects with the likes of The Village Voice and Heavy Metal magazines, and then joined forces with High Times in the late 80's. By 1991 he had risen in the ranks of High Times, growing from Managing Editor to Publisher and President. After working with the magazine for 13 years, he moved on to other projects\u2026. we're here today to catch up with John, and maybe reminisce a little about the good ol' days!\nNico Escondido from High Times Magazine\nDr. Dustin Sulak, Osteopathic Physician, Activist and Lecturer","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Personal Preferred\nPrivate Priority\nSME Corporate Treasury Investment\n\u0639\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\nInvestors News\nInterim Results\nInvestors Calls\nPersonal Online Banking Corporate Online Banking Boursa Kuwait Online Trading Merchant Portal\nLooking for anything in particular?\nAll years 2006 (3) 2007 (8) 2008 (10) 2009 (6) 2010 (11) 2011 (6) 2012 (6) 2013 (11) 2014 (9) 2015 (4) 2016 (4) 2017 (5) 2018 (7) 2019 (5) 2020 (6) 2021 (4) 2022 (14)\nTweet this page\nNational Industries Group Holding Successfully Completes KD 40 Million Bond Issuance with Joint Lead Managers Markaz and Gulf Bank\nAhmed Hassan: National Industries Group Holding's latest achievement marks a new milestone\nAli Khalil: Markaz is consolidating its leadership in the Investment Banking sector\nTony Daher: Our recent achievement is a testament to Gulf Bank's commitment to meeting the banking and investment needs of its customers\nWith National Industries Group Holding K.P.S.C. (\"NIGH\" or the \"Group\") as the Issuer, and Kuwait Financial Centre \"Markaz\" and Gulf Bank serving as the Joint Lead Managers, the three parties announced in a joint statement the success of the KWD bond issuance for the National Industries Group Holding with a nominal value of 40 million Kuwaiti Dinars for a five-year term. The latest bond issuance demonstrates investors' trust in the quality of the offer and the high creditworthiness of National Industries Group Holding, as well as the effectiveness of distribution by Markaz and Gulf Bank as the lead managers. Furthermore, the issuance marks the first Kuwaiti Dinar-denominated bond issuance so far in Kuwait in 2022.\nThe National Industries Group Holding bonds were issued in two tranches, the first with a fixed rate at 5.25% per annum, payable on a quarterly basis, and the second tranche with a floating rate at 2.25% above the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Discount Rate, and payable on a quarterly basis.\nThe new bonds mark the seventh debt issuance by National Industries Group Holding. It is worth noting that these bonds, due in 2027, are issued in Kuwaiti Dinars and have a credit rating of (BBB-) from Capital Intelligence.\nMr. Ahmed Hassan, CEO of National Industries Group Holding , said: \"With its seventh bond issuance coming to fruition, National Industries Group Holding has reached a new distinguished milestone. The offer's success reinforces our reputation for creditworthiness and dependability as a highly diversified business with robust fundamentals. It is also a strong testimony to the Kuwaiti capital market's standing as a flourishing investment destination that provides lucrative opportunities for both issuers and investors.\"\nHe continued: \"In addition to the flexible structure and fair pricing of the new bonds, the issuance's effective execution played a critical role in the wide participation of investors. As the main managers of this process, both Markaz and Gulf Bank have proven their abilities in arranging the subscription and distribution processes in an outstanding manner.\"\nHassan expressed that National Industries Group Holding is looking forward to strengthening its long-standing relationship with both Gulf Bank and Markaz, benefiting from their market strengths and extensive distribution networks to further grow their business.\nMr. Ali H. Khalil, CEO of Kuwait Financial Centre \"Markaz,\" said: \"As we complete yet another bond issuance with success, we are pleased that Markaz's mandate as a joint lead manager has been well executed, further cementing our market leadership in investment banking. The offer was attractive to investors given National Industries Group Holding's outstanding reputation. The quality of the issue was complemented by the excellent execution and distribution efforts made by us and our partner, Gulf Bank.\"\nMr. Khalil added: \"The new debt issuance adds to our long track record of placing and executing successful large transactions helping our clients meet their financing objectives. We have assisted several local companies operating in various sectors in issuing bonds and 'sukuk' to secure the funding required to support their businesses. It is our highly qualified team of investment banking professionals with extensive experience, outstanding technical execution capabilities, and in-depth industry knowledge that enables us to continue serving the capital market needs, companies, and investors.\".\nOn his part, Mr. Tony Daher, CEO of Gulf Bank, commented: \"We are pleased to have participated in National Industries Group Holding's latest bond issue as a joint lead manager with Markaz.\"\nHe added: \"The positive reception from investors and the successful completion of the National Industries Group Holding's bond issue mark the outcome of both a strong offering and the successful execution of a strong Markaz-Gulf Bank partnership. Our latest achievement is a testament to Gulf Bank's ongoing commitment to meeting the banking and investment needs of our clients. It also reflects Gulf Bank's constant efforts to diversify its revenue streams and provide its shareholders with strong returns.\"\nEstablished in 1960, NIGH is a multi-industry conglomerate and a holding company headquartered in Kuwait regarded as a major player in the industrialization of modern Kuwait. NIGH's highly diversified portfolio includes several successful business establishments, including Kuwait Cement Company K.P.S.C., National Industries Company for Building Materials K.P.S.C., Noor Financial Investment Company K.P.S.C and Mabanee Company K.P.S.C. NIGH was listed on Boursa Kuwait in 1984, and is currently a constituent of the Premier Market on Boursa Kuwait.\nAs at 30 June 2022, the Group's total assets reached KWD 1,442 million with an equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company of KWD 513 million. The Group achieved net profits attributable to owners of the Parent Company of KWD 31.2 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022 compared to KWD 43.6 million for the same period in 2021.\nThe international credit rating company Capital Intelligence affirms the investment grade rating of NIGH's bonds at \"BBB-\" with a stable outlook. It stated in its report that NIGH's large asset base comprising of a significant portfolio of quoted equities, as well as its diversification across multiple sectors coupled with its sound operating performance at most subsidiaries and associated companies, are factors for supporting the stabilising of the rating. Furthermore, the rating reflects the strength of the Issuer, comfortable effective liquidity, lowered leverage on the back of its recent capital increase, and good reputation of the company.\nFrom Select Arab Emirat Dirham Australian Dollar Bangladeshi Taka Bahraini Dinar Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc Danish Krone Egyptian Pound EURO Pound Sterling Hong Kong Dollar Indian Rupee Jordanian Dinar Japanese Yen Kuwaiti Dinars Sri Lankan Rupee Norwegian Krone Newzealand Dollar Omani Riyal Philippine Peso Pakistani Rupee Qatari Riyal Saudi Riyal Swedish Krona Singapore Dollar U.S. Dollars South African Rand\nTo Select Arab Emirat Dirham Australian Dollar Bangladeshi Taka Bahraini Dinar Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc Danish Krone Egyptian Pound EURO Pound Sterling Hong Kong Dollar Indian Rupee Jordanian Dinar Japanese Yen Kuwaiti Dinars Sri Lankan Rupee Norwegian Krone Newzealand Dollar Omani Riyal Philippine Peso Pakistani Rupee Qatari Riyal Saudi Riyal Swedish Krona Singapore Dollar U.S. Dollars South African Rand\nFrom Amount\nTo Amount\n* For indicative purposes only, for a more accurate calculation please visit local branch\nAl Danah Chances\nDaily Chances\nMonthly Chances\nYearly Chances\n* A minimum deposit of KD 200 or more is required to enter any draw\n* This calculation assumes that the money deposited is left in the account for the whole day, month or year, and is only an indicative tool.\nView Danah Winners\nFixed Deductions\nPeriod in Months\nDisbursed Loan\nWealth Loan Calculator\nNon Revolving Loan\nRevolving Loan\nCollateral Type Select Real Estate (Income Generating) Share Portfolio Fund Portfolio WISE Portfolio Bond Portfolio (Excluding Tier II)\nCollateral Value\nTotal Cost of Loan\n* For indicative purposes only and is based on equal monthly installments. 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{"text":"Tag Archives: instruments\nThe Interesting Instrument\nMusic has been called the greatest thing that humans do; some are of the opinion that it, even if only in the form of songs sung around the campfire, it is the oldest example of human art. However, whilst a huge amount of music's effect and impact can be put down to the way it is interpreted by our ears and brain (I once listened to a song comprised entirely of various elements of urban sound, each individually recorded by separate microphones and each made louder or softer in order to create a tune), to create new music and allow ourselves true creative freedom over the sounds we make requires us to make and play instruments of various kinds. And, of all the myriad of different musical instruments humankind has developed, honed and used to make prettyful noises down the years, perhaps none is as interesting to consider as the oldest and most conceptually abstract of the lot; the human voice.\nTo those of us not part of the musical fraternity, the idea of the voice being considered an instrument at all is a very odd one; it is used most of the time simply to communicate, and is thus perhaps unique among instruments in that its primary function is not musical. However, to consider a voice as merely an addition to a piece of music rather than being an instrumental part of it is to dismiss its importance to the sound of the piece, and as such it must be considered one by any composer or songwriter looking to produce something coherent. It is also an incredibly diverse tool at a musician's disposal; capable of a large range of notes anyway in a competent singer, by combining the voices of different people one can produce a tonal range rivalled only by the piano, and making it the only instrument regularly used as the sole component of a musical entity (ie in a choir). Admittedly, not using it in conjunction with other instruments does rather limit what it can do without looking really stupid, but it is nonetheless a quite amazingly versatile musical tool.\nThe voice also has a huge advantage over every other instrument in that absolutely anyone can 'play' it; even people who self-confessedly 'can't sing' may still find themselves mumbling their favourite tune in the shower or singing along with their iPod occasionally. Not only that, but it is the only instrument that does not require any tool in addition to the body in order to play, meaning it is carried with everyone absolutely everywhere, thus giving everybody listening to a piece of music a direct connection to it; they can sing, mumble, or even just hum along. Not only is this a wet dream from a marketer's perspective, enabling word-of-mouth spread to increase its efficiency exponentially, but it also makes live music that other level more awesome (imagine a music festival without thousands of screaming fans belting out the lyrics) and just makes music that much more compelling and, indeed, human to listen to.\nHowever, the main artistic reason for the fundamental musical importance of the voice has more to do with what it can convey- but to adequately explain this, I'm going to need to go off on a quite staggeringly over-optimistic detour as I try to explain, in under 500 words, the artistic point of music. Right, here we go\u2026:\nMusic is, fundamentally, an art form, and thus (to a purist at least) can be said to exist for no purpose other than its own existence, and for making the world a better place for those of us lucky enough to be in it. However, art in all its forms is now an incredibly large field with literally millions of practitioners across the world, so just making something people find pretty doesn't really cut it any more. This is why some extraordinarily gifted painters can draw something next to perfectly photo-realistic and make a couple of grand from it, whilst Damien Hirst can put a shark in some formaldehyde and sell it for a few million. What people are really interested in buying, especially when it comes to 'modern' art, is not the quality of brushwork or prettifulness of the final result (which are fairly common nowadays), but its meaning, its significance, what it is trying to convey; the story, theatre and uniqueness behind it all (far rarer commodities that, thanks to the simple economic law of supply and demand, are thus much more expensive).\n(NB: This is not to say that I don't think the kind of people who buy Tracy Emin pieces are rather gullible and easily led, and apparently have far more money than they do tangible grip on reality- but that's a discussion for another time, and this is certainly how they would justify their purchases)\nThus, the real challenge to any artist worth his salt is to try and create a piece that has meaning, symbolism, and some form of emotion; and this applies to every artistic field, be it film, literature, paintings, videogames (yes, I am on that side of the argument) or, to try and wrench this post back on-topic, music. The true beauty and artistic skill of music, the key to what makes those songs that transcend mere music alone so special, lies in giving a song emotion and meaning, and in this function the voice is the perfect instrument. Other instruments can produce sweet, tortured strains capable of playing the heart strings like a violin, but virtue of being able to produce those tones in the form of language, capable of delivering an explicit message to redouble the effect of the emotional one, a song can take on another level of depth, meaning and artistry. A voice may not be the only way to make your song explicitly mean something, and quite often it's not used in such an artistic capacity at all; but when it is used properly, it can be mighty, mighty effective.\nStandard | | Tagged abstract, art, art form, artistic, band, beauty, brain, campfire, choir, choral, coherent, communication, compelling, connection, create, creative, creative freedom, Damien Hirst, detour, diverse, ears, easily led, economics, effective, emotion, emotional message, explicit, Film, formaldehyde, function, grip on reality, gullible, heart strings, hum, human, human voice, importance, instrument, instruments, iPod, language, listen, literature, live music, marketer, meaning, message, modern art, music, music festival, musical, musical entity, musical instruments, musical tool, musician, noise, painter, painting, paintings, photo-realistic, piano, practitioners, pretty, range of notes, shark, significance, sing, singing, song, sound, special, story, supply and demand, symbolism, theatre, tonal range, tool, Tracy Emin, tune, uniqueness, versatile, videogames, viral, voice, word-of-mouth\t| 0 comments\nNMEvolution\nMusic has been called by some the greatest thing the human race has ever done, and at its best it is undoubtedly a profound expression of emotion more poetic than anything Shakespeare ever wrote. True, done badly it can sound like a trapped cat in a box of staplers falling down a staircase, but let's not get hung up on details here- music is awesome.\nHowever, music as we know it has only really existed for around a century or so, and many of the developments in music's history that have shaped it into the tour de force that it is in modern culture are in direct parallel to human history. As such, the history of our development as a race and the development of music run closely alongside one another, so I thought I might attempt a set of edited highlights of the former (well, western history at least) by way of an exploration of the latter.\nExactly how and when the various instruments as we know them were invented and developed into what they currently are is largely irrelevant (mostly since I don't actually know and don't have the time to research all of them), but historically they fell into one of two classes. The first could be loosely dubbed 'noble' instruments- stuff like the piano, clarinet or cello, which were (and are) hugely expensive to make, required a significant level of skill to do so, and were generally played for and by the rich upper classes in vast orchestras, playing centuries-old music written by the very few men with the both the riches, social status and talent to compose them. On the other hand, we have the less historically significant, but just as important, 'common' instruments, such as the recorder and the ancestors of the acoustic guitar. These were a lot cheaper to make and thus more available to (although certainly far from widespread among) the poorer echelons of society, and it was on these instruments that tunes were passed down from generation to generation, accompanying traditional folk dances and the like; the kind of people who played such instruments very rarely had the time to spare to really write anything new for them, and certainly stood no chance of making a living out of them. And, for many centuries, that was it- what you played and what you listened to, if you did so at all, depended on who you were born as.\nHowever, during the great socioeconomic upheaval and levelling that accompanied the 19th century industrial revolution, music began to penetrate society in new ways. The growing middle and upper-middle classes quickly adopted the piano as a respectable 'front room' instrument for their daughters to learn, and sheet music was rapidly becoming both available and cheap for the masses. As such, music began to become an accessible activity for far larger swathes of the population and concert attendances swelled. This was the Romantic era of music composition, with the likes of Chopin, Mendelssohn and Brahms rising to prominence, and the size of an orchestra grew considerably to its modern size of four thousand violinists, two oboes and a bored drummer (I may be a little out in my numbers here) as they sought to add some new experimentation to their music. This experimentation with classical orchestral forms was continued through the turn of the century by a succession of orchestral composers, but this period also saw music head in a new and violently different direction; jazz.\nJazz was the quintessential product of the United States' famous motto 'E Pluribus Unum' (From Many, One), being as it was the result of a mixing of immigrant US cultures. Jazz originated amongst America's black community, many of whom were descendants of imported slaves or even former slaves themselves, and was the result of traditional African music blending with that of their forcibly-adopted land. Whilst many black people were heavily discriminated against when it came to finding work, they found they could forge a living in the entertainment industry, in seedier venues like bars and brothels. First finding its feet in the irregular, flowing rhythms of ragtime music, the music of the deep south moved onto the more discordant patterns of blues in the early 20th century before finally incorporating a swinging, syncopated rhythm and an innovative sentiment of improvisation to invent jazz proper.\nJazz quickly spread like wildfire across the underground performing circuit, but it wouldn't force its way into popular culture until the introduction of prohibition in the USA. From 1920 all the way up until the Presidency of Franklin D Roosevelt (whose dropping of the bill is a story in and of itself) the US government banned the consumption of alcohol, which (as was to be expected, in all honesty) simply forced the practice underground. Dozens of illegal speakeasies (venues of drinking, entertainment and prostitution usually run by the mob) sprung up in every district of every major American city, and they were frequented by everyone from the poorest street sweeper to the police officers who were supposed to be closing them down. And in these venues, jazz flourished. Suddenly, everyone knew about jazz- it was a fresh, new sound to everyone's ears, something that stuck in the head and, because of its 'common', underground connotations, quickly became the music of the people. Jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong (a true pioneer of the genre) became the first celebrity musicians, and the way the music's feel resonated with the happy, prosperous feeling surrounding the economic good times of the 1920s lead that decade to be dubbed 'the Jazz Age'.\nCountless things allowed jazz and other, successive generations to spread around the world- the invention of the gramophone further enhanced the public access to music, as did the new cultural phenomenon of the cinema and even the Second World War, which allowed for truly international spread. By the end of the war, jazz, soul, blues, R&B and all other derivatives had spread from their mainly deep south origins across the globe, blazing a trail for all other forms of popular music to follow in its wake. And, come the 50s, they did so in truly spectacular style\u2026 but I think that'll have to wait until next time.\nStandard | | Tagged 1920s, 1950's, accessible, achievement, acoustic guitar, African music, alcohol, alongside, America, as we know it, available, awesome, bars, black community, blues, box of staplers, Brahms, brothels, cat, celebrity, cello, century, cheaper, Chopin, Cinema, city, clarinet, classes, common, concert attendances, culture, daughters, descendants, developed, developments, discordant, discrimination, drinking, drummer, E Pluribus Unum, economic boom, edited highlights, emotion, entertainment industry, evolution, expensive, experimentation, expression, flowing, folk dances, Franklin D Roosevelt, From Many One, front room instrument, good times, gramophone, happy, history, human race, immigrant, immigrant cultures, imported slaves, improvisation, industrial revolution, innovation, instruments, invented, irregular rhythms, jazz, Louis Armstrong, Mendelssohn, middle class, mixing, mob, modern culture, music, music of the people, musicians, new sound, NME, noble, oboes, orchestra size, orchestras, parallel, penetrate, piano, pioneer, play, poetic, police officers, poorer echelons, popular music, population, profound, prohibition, prosperous, prostitution, public access, R&B, race, ragtime, recorder, rich, riches, Romantic era, Second World War, seedy, Shakespeare, sheet music, slaves, social levelling, social status, society, socioeconomic, socioeconomic upheaval, soul, speakeasies, staircase, swing, syncopated rhythm, talent, The Jazz Age, tour de force, underground, upper classes, upper middle class, USA, violinists, western history\t| 0 comments","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Iggy Pop, his BBC radio show, The Four Seasons and Lust For Life\nI can't claim to know him but I certainly remember\nbriefly catching the irrepressible Iggy Stooge (as\nIggy and The Stooges circa 1972. Iggy's bottom right.\nhe was known then) record a\ntrack for The Stooges' now cult album, \"Raw Power\", at the CBS Studios in\nLondon in late 1972.\nIggy had\njust relocated from the USA to London and his notoriety had gone before him.\nHere was this wild white boy who slashed himself on stage with broken bottles,\ndived off stage into audiences (before audiences knew anything about catching\nstage divers) and usually finished gigs dripping in blood.\nPower\" by \"Iggy and The Stooges\" was the first Stooges album to include Iggy in\nthe billing and is now considered one of the earliest influences on punk. Iggy\nwas totally under the influence in those days (who wasn't?) and consequently\nstuffed up much of the album's mix. CBS wouldn't release Iggy's version so Iggy's management brought in David Bowie to remix \"Raw Power\" into its current\nform.\nIggy Stooge, later Pop, (left) and David Bowie back in the day\nAt the time, Bowie was also involved with another\nCBS band, Mott the Hoople, Bowie having written and produced the now iconic \"All The Young\nDudes\" \u2013 album and single. One of the highlights of this period was when Bowie\nappeared on stage with Mott the Hoople, and then introduced Iggy Stooge and Lou\nReed to join them in a rousing rendition of \"All The Young Dudes\" and Lou\nReed's \"Sweet Jane\". Where this was I've no recollection (even though I was\nthere) except to remember it being at a seaside resort on England's south coast\nin striking distance of London. Such were the excesses of the times, I\ntravelled down to the gig with a gaggle of music journalists in a chauffeured\nlimousine furnished with ice-buckets of champagne, wine and beer, back-up\ncrates of same plus the usual other substances rock writers liked to partake\nin. Funnily enough, some of these journalists are now respectable media figures\ntoday, working for national British newspapers and broadcasters.\nIt goes without saying that I followed Iggy's\ncareer from then on and was naturally delighted, decades later, when Iggy Pop\n(as he became) hit the charts with \"Lust For Life\". And I still listen to Iggy\nto this day. And I don't mean I only listen to his music. I also listen to the\nmusic that influenced Iggy and turns him on through his radio show on the BBC. It's every Sunday at 4pm (UK time) on BBC Radio 6 Music.\nGuide to Iggy Pop's radio show episodes:\nhttp:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b03yblbx\/episodes\/guide\nto Iggy Pop's radio highlights here:\nhttp:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/music\/playlister\/presenters\/p011zc4w\nListening to Iggy on the radio, you realise just\nhow wide his influences are, and how broad his taste is; which brings me to the\npoint of this ramble. About five years ago, I went to see the stage musical,\n\"Jersey Boys\", in London, about the life of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.\nI'd always enjoyed their music and became reacquainted with the magnificent\nsongs they put out in the 1960s.\nOne of these Four Seasons songs, Marianne, from\n1967, has a riff that I'm convinced Iggy and David\nThe Four Seasons with singer Frankie Valli second right.\nBowie 'borrowed' when they\nwrote and produced \"Lust For Life\" ten years later. See what you think. Here's\nLust for Life by the Igster:\nfor Life: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oJDPAmMVriI\nNow, here's Marianne by The Four Seasons.\nMarianne: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4-bAF_vI3DM\nNow I'm not passing judgement. As you'll agree,\nsimilarities in songs happen all the time. It just makes you realise, though,\nwhat a truly underrated and inspirational group The Four Seasons were and are.\nThere they were pumping out garage rock riffs back in the mid-60s and no-one,\nthat I know of anyway, has ever picked up on it. All power to the Seasons. No wonder\nJersey Boys is still running and showing all over the world.\nDid Sleepy John inspire Marc Bolan?\nIn search of the first hard rock\/heavy metal riff\nHow smart were those early black blues pioneers?\nByPaul Merry May 23, 2013\nBluesMuse9. Another misconception about the blues is that African Americans in the genre's early days had no education. The great W. C. Handy, who virtually single-handedly standardized the blues into its modern 12-bar format between 1912 and 1920, had a teaching degree. Handy's publishing partner, Harry Pace, who went on to found the African-American-owned Black\u2026\nRead More How smart were those early black blues pioneers?Continue\nThe magical sounds of Muscle Shoals\nNo one looks less like a rock band than The Swampers. Yet, these elderly(ish) white gentlemen The wonderful Swampers. They're a bit older now. produce one of the most magical sounds in the history of rock, pop, funk and soul music. Like Neil Young, they even had a verse dedicated to them in the lyrics\u2026\nRead More The magical sounds of Muscle ShoalsContinue\nMick Green: the greatest rock & roll guitarist you've never heard of\nUpdated 31 May 2021. Before The Beatles' first UK hit, back in 1962, an 18-year-old English rhythm & blues guitarist joined one of the most dynamic \u2013 but, mostly, now forgotten \u2013 of all English blues-rock bands. They were the Pirates, the band of the great, late Johnny Kidd. (see previous post). Not just a giant of a man, but a giant of the\u2026\nRead More Mick Green: the greatest rock & roll guitarist you've never heard ofContinue\nHelping blues slide pioneer, Casey Bill Weldon, get a headstone\nByPaul Merry March 24, 2014 April 6, 2022\nUpdated: 26th January 2019. It seems only yesterday that the esteemed blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, Bonnie Rait, forked out the cash to put a headstone on the unmarked grave of an equally-esteemed female blues artist from earlier times. The headstone was for the great Memphis Minnie (1897 \u2013 1973), that pioneering blues singer-songwriter who could play the guitar as well\u2026\nRead More Helping blues slide pioneer, Casey Bill Weldon, get a headstoneContinue\nHeavy metal drumming's getting too fast to beat\n\" I know those guys must be smart to use computers in such a way. Just not the same.\" nora j mckiddie (@mckiddie_j), January 18, 2014, Michigan, USA. I don't know much about heavy metal drumming, but this post is about exactly that. My experience in this area stretches to witnessing live performances by Led\u2026\nRead More Heavy metal drumming's getting too fast to beatContinue\nWhen Birmingham UK gave birth to heavy metal\nBlues Muse 1. Black Sabbath as they looked back around 1968. It looks like butter wouldn't melt in Ozzie's mouth (second right), doesn't it? Last night, my son was lucky enough to watch the original Black Sabbath perform \u2013 thunderously live \u2013 in Melbourne, Australia. All the original line-up were there, except the drummer, Bill Ward\u2026.\nRead More When Birmingham UK gave birth to heavy metalContinue\nMeredith says:\nI was just listening to that Four Season song and that BUMB-BUMB-BUMB comes on, I had to get online to see if this was a documented similarity\nIt's fun to imagine Iggy and Bowie hanging out listening to Frankie Valli records\nPaul Merry says:\nDid you find if the similarity of Iggy's Lust For Life to the Four Seasons was documented online anywhere, Meredith. I'd be interested to know. And thanks for the feedback.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"April 2017 Perspective\nApril 05, 2017 | Market Commentary\nThe U.S. Economy\nWe are entering what is likely to be a period of accelerated interest rate hikes. In March, Federal Reserve policymakers raised the target for the fed funds policy interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 0.75% and 1.00%. The move raised short-term interest rates, but dovish commentary from Fed Chair Janet Yellen pushed rates on longer dated bonds slightly lower, resulting in a flattening of the overall yield curve and a rally in Treasury securities.\nThe decision to hike now sets a new, faster pace for the normalization of monetary policy, and although U.S. economic growth is by no means \"off to the races,\" we too believe the domestic economy no longer requires such intense support. Labor markets continue to tighten, inflation is accelerating by several different measures, and indeed, recent comments from several senior Fed officials suggest a significant interest in getting rates off of zero, painting a picture for 2017 that could include several more hikes.\nIt is our view that rates will indeed move higher, albeit gradually. There are decreasing marginal benefits to ultra-low interest rates. Credit growth from lower borrowing costs is at least partially offset by lower bank profitability and interest income. Instead of maintaining ultra-low rates, future efforts to stimulate the economy might be more effective if they come not from the central bank, but from our newly elected officials in the form of fiscal measures and\/or structural reforms.\nAs a follow up to last month's newsletter, we discussed the higher, post-election sentiment in certain \"soft data\" surveys, which has not yet been followed by a related increase in the economic \"hard data.\" This is something we are monitoring closely as we believe there is an elevated risk of increased market volatility should economic activity not follow through. Further, recent work we have done on the topic show a loose correlation between certain \"soft data\" sentiment indicators and economic \"hard data,\" and that correlation gets increasingly poor over time.\nElevated expectations-driven sentiment has begun to show fragility as political wins prove challenging. In late March, President Trump and Republican legislators failed to proceed with health care reform, highlighting the challenges that a seemingly unified government is still likely to face in its attempts to push through key elements of its pro-business agenda.\nThe recent eight-day slide in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the longest such losing streak since 2011, partly reflects the degree to which full valuation levels demand some eventual uptick in the \"hard data.\" Whether that uptick arises from sentiment-driven consumption or from the successful implementation of certain pro-growth reforms is something that still remains to be seen.\nThe Global Economy\nOn March 29, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50, formally beginning Britain's two-year process of withdrawal from the EU. Although few expect a speedy withdrawal, it appears as if the pace of negotiations will be sluggish.\nIntent on keeping PM May waiting as long as possible, European Union leaders will hold off until a scheduled Brexit summit on April 29 before even beginning to outline basic negotiation goals. After that, based on those goals, the European Commission must then draw up more detailed directives that will require the unanimous approval of the remaining 27 EU nations. This initial process could take several months or more, pushing off actual discussions with the UK until the summer at the earliest.\nMeanwhile, UK households are beginning to feel the adverse effect of Brexit and subsequent selloff of the British pound. The now weaker currency is driving up inflation while simultaneously hampering retail sales. Imported goods become more expensive as the currency weakens.\nWorse, accelerating inflation is eating into any material jump in wages. The most recent data from the UK Office of National Statistics shows both inflation and wage growth at 2.3%, meaning that for the first time since 2014, the typical annual pay raise is completely offset by inflation.\nWith British households merely jogging in place, unsurprisingly, IHS Markit reports that not since 2013 have UK households felt this pessimistic about their financial prospects.\nElsewhere, major family empires in South Korea, known as chaebols, have become embroiled in public scandal. In early March, President Park Geun-hye, accused of conspiring to extort millions from Korean businessmen for government favors, was officially thrown from office by the Constitutional Court. Park, whose father ruled Seoul as an autocrat in the mid-1900s, has denied wrongdoing. On March 31, she was arrested, making her South Korea's third former president since 1990 to be put behind bars.\nAlso in March, several key family members from the Lotte Group business empire, the fifth largest conglomerate in South Korea, were put on trial on charges of embezzlement, tax evasion, and fraud. Founder Shin Kyuk-ho and his two sons were indicted. Already in prison is Mr. Kyuk-ho's daughter. Adding to the intrigue, a top Lotte Group executive died last year in an apparent suicide, only hours before a scheduled questioning for a corruption probe.\nThe scandals reflect a country that has undergone a tremendous multi-decade transformation, but still faces further issues with modernization. For starters, the chaebols continue to have enormous influence over the South Korean economy. As of 2015, the five largest chaebols accounted for 58% of total gross domestic product, deterring politicians from interfering with major business interests.\nWe do, however, remain constructive on the South Korean economy. Supporting our view are solid fiscal, debt, and external positions, as well as the (increasingly visible) likelihood for reform.\nU.S. equity markets were flat to modestly positive during March, and are up approximately 6% on a year-to-date basis. International equity markets\u2014driven by strength in emerging markets\u2014were up nearly 3% for the month and have returned approximately 8% year-to-date. Valuations in the broad U.S. stock market remain somewhat elevated, but we continue to see few unsustainable excesses in the U.S. economy that would suggest the economy is at risk of collapsing under its own weight. In this environment, discernment and flexibility are critical.\nGiven the slow global growth environment, in portfolios geared toward investors that need capital growth, we are targeting investments in fundamentally strong businesses that are not heavily reliant upon macroeconomic growth to drive sales and earnings. More specifically, we see value in businesses that we believe have control of their destiny and are taking share in large established markets or are creating new markets on their own. Our goal is to identify companies trading at attractive valuations relative to their growth potential.\nRegarding fixed income, our economic outlook remains constructive toward credit, and although credit spreads have tightened, they remain relatively attractive on a fundamental basis. Considering these dynamics, we maintain a sizeable allocation to corporate bonds. As we are in the later stages of the economic cycle and valuations are not as compelling as they were previously, we may look to reduce credit exposure over time if credit spreads tighten further or if our outlook for the economy and\/or macro risks change. Portfolios also have a notable allocation to U.S. Treasury securities\u2014which includes some Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)\u2014and Agency securities, as well as asset-backed Pass-Through securities.\nPortfolios generally maintain a modest duration. Despite the post-election rise in rates and March fed funds rate hike, interest rates are still historically low. Since the excess yield for holding a long-term bond instead of a series of shorter-term bonds remains low, we maintain our view that investors are not being adequately compensated to hold significant amounts of long-term debt. Should rates increase to more attractive levels, we would look to increase duration through the purchase of longer maturity Treasuries or Agencies to take advantage of higher levels of income. Conversely, if rates consolidate and prices rise, we may look to reduce duration.\nIn our view, short-term and income-oriented investors should also explore equities that display stable fundamentals and are trading at attractive valuations. We believe companies that generate strong, stable cash flows and pay an attractive dividend could be compelling options for these types of investors in the current environment.\nSource: Thomson Reuters. Analysis: Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (Manning & Napier).\nManning & Napier is governed under the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Investment Advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.\nAll investments contain risk and may lose value. This material contains the opinions of Manning & Napier, which are subject to change based on evolving market and economic conditions. This material has been distributed for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.\nThe S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect any fees or expenses. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a subsidiary of the McGraw Hill Financial, Inc., is the publisher of various index based data products and services and has licensed certain of its products and services for use by Manning & Napier. All such content Copyright \u00a9 2017 by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and\/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Neither S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC, their affiliates nor their third party licensors make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the ability of any index to accurately represent the asset class or market sector that it purports to represent and none of these parties shall have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of any index or the data included therein.\nThis newsletter may contain factual business information concerning Manning & Napier, Inc. and is not intended for the use of investors or potential investors in Manning & Napier, Inc. It is not an offer to sell securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy any securities of Manning & Napier, Inc.\nLessons From a Growing Apparel Stock\nIt's Been a Great Decade. Now What?\nTop 5 FAQs from Our 2020 Outlook Webinar\nWebinar: 2020 Outlook - Cutting Through the Noise\nPerspective on what's trending in the markets and how it impacts investors","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Books published by 30 Degrees South Publishers\nWhere? Books \u00bb Publisher \u00bb 30 Degrees South Publishers\nTotal 52 jump to: go \u2039 previous12345...next \u203a\nOne Beat of a Butterfly's Heart: A Tanganyika Police Notebook (Paperback)\nBy Callander, Ronald\nIn this book we are given a unique view of East Africa of the 1950s; not the stereotyped picture of wildlife safaris and leaping Masai but the emerging independence struggle of a new African nation from the viewpoint of a white police officer, in an exceptionally detailed, thorou...ghly readable first-hand account of a rare period of recent history.\n30 Degrees South Publishers\nTitle is temporarily out of stock\nA Guide to the Anglo-Boer War Sites of Kwazulu-Natal (Trade Paperback \/ Paperback)\nBy Torlage, Gilbert; Watt, Steve\nAt the outbreak of the Second Anglo-Boer War on 11 October 1899, approximately 25,000 Boers invaded the British colony of Natal from the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek and the Orange Free State. The colony was the scene of some of the most important battles of the war, as well as th...e Siege of Ladysmith which lasted for 118 days.\nBattles of the Anglo-Boer War\nPre-order title, release date has been delayed\nCanvas Under the Sky (Trade Paperback \/ Paperback)\nBy Binckes, Robin\nRauch Beukes, a young Boer of 17, returns to the family homestead to find it razed to the ground, the livestock gone and his mother and sisters slaughtered by the marauding Xhosa from across the Great Fish River. So begins a tale of violence and warfare, love across racial divide...s, painted against the grand backdrop of the Boer migration north.\nNot currently available\nThe Relief of Ladysmith: Breakthrough at Thukela Heights, 13-28 February 1900 (Trade Paperback \/ Paperback)\nBy Gillings, Ken\nImp. $22.99\nNot Available Locally\nBattles of the Anglo-Boer War series provides an accessible guide to some of the major campaigns, battles and battlefields of this historic conflict in KwaZulu-Natal.\nInternationally sourced on backorder; allow 4-8 weeks\nOut of Action (Hardback, illustrated edition)\nBy Cocks, Chris\nOut of Action is a reworked and updated edition, the sequel to the bestselling Fireforce-one man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry.\nThe Chronicle of Jeremiah Goldswain: 1820 Settler (Trade Paperback \/ Paperback)\nBy Goldswain, Mr Ralph\nThis is the story of the 1820 Settler, Jeremiah Goldswain, in his own words.\nTucker'S Deadline: A True Story (Paperback)\nThis is the true story of Irving Tucker, who married an English girl, Yvonne, and left South Africa in 1976 to farm sheep on the Welsh border, growing their own organic vegetables and living a healthy life style. They returned to South Africa every year on holiday. The couple was... childless.\nI Won't be Home Next Summer: Flight Lieutenant R.N. Selley DFC (1917-1941) (Paperback)\nBy Cocks, Kerrin\nRonnie Selley, a South African from rural Natal, joined the RAF on a short- service commission in 1937, considered the golden age of aviation. During these glory years of Howard Hughes and Amelia Earhart few guessed at the brewing storm and dark days to come.\nMampara: Rhodesia Regiment Moments of Mayhem by a Moronic, Maybe Militant, Madman (Paperback)\nBy Walsh, Mr Toc\nToc Walsh was conscripted into intake 138 Depot Rhodesia Regiment on 18 April 1974 and endured a year of what he deemed to be 'military mayhem'. In July 1976, he was drafted again with the 10th Battalion Rhodesia Regiment to continue his wild ride into the maniacal world of comba...t.\nNorth of the Red Line: Recollections of the Border War by Members of the Sadf and Swatf: 1966-1989 (Paperback)\nBy Wroth, Hanlie Snyman; Van Tonder, Gerry\nOver the years, much has been written about individuals and the forces and their operations in what became commonly known as South Africa's Border War, or Grens Oorlog, but never before has the human spirit of this 23-year-old conflict been so graphically and unashamedly captured... and chronicled as in this book.\nIndex by Publisher Name\nDes Hunt\nJohn Marsden\nLinda Chapman\nMorris Gleitzman","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Link to this page: https:\/\/www.socialistparty.org.uk\/issue\/1101\/31356\nFrom The Socialist newspaper, 16 September 2020\nNon-fiction: Left Out - the inside story of Labour under Corbyn\nRetreat and hesitation could not beat relentless right wing\nJeremy Corbyn, photo by Chatham House\/CC (Click to enlarge)\nHannah Sell Socialist Party general secretary\nThis is not, and could not be, a neutral telling of the years when Jeremy Corbyn led the Labour Party. The two journalists who wrote the book - Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall correspondent for the Sunday Times, and Patrick Maguire, political reporter for the Times in Westminster - have their own negative views on Corbyn, reflected in the book.\nNonetheless, it is not a crude hatchet job, but reports masses of detail about the actions of both sides of the civil war that raged in the Labour Party over five years.\nMany of these are irrelevant. Does anyone actually care what the pro-capitalist grouping around Chuka Umunna ate and drank while they were planning to split from Labour and launch the failed Independent Group?\nThey are also often unattributed, with many anonymous quotes which cannot be verified. They overwhelmingly deal with events inside the 'Westminster bubble' of parliament and the Labour Party headquarters.\nLeaders of unions are only fleetingly mentioned. The struggles and concerns of rank-and-file trade unionists, or the wider working class, do not feature at all.\nBlairites and establishment\nNonetheless, the book confirms what the Socialist consistently pointed to - the relentless drive by the majority of the Parliamentary Labour Party, backed by the capitalist establishment, to defeat Corbyn. All other issues were secondary.\nAt arch-Blairite Peter Mandelson's infamous garden parties, despite divisions between the majority of pro-EU right-wing Labour MPs and a minority from pro-Brexit seats who took a different view: \"All of Mandelson's guests longed for the day that Corbyn was no longer leader of the Labour Party, regardless of whether the sweet release came inside of the EU or out.\"\nThat does not mean that there was unanimity on how to gain 'sweet release'. Both Mandelson and Tony Blair saw Tom Watson as the figurehead of the struggle against Corbyn.\nBut, whereas Mandelson wanted to continue a longer-term fight inside the Labour Party, Blair \"developed a view, which he held very strongly, and very deeply, that the Labour Party was finished - that it was irrecoverable.\"\nMandelson and Watson still hoped to prevent Corbyn consolidating his position. Hence Watson calling Umunna's split a \"premature conclusion\".\nThe book describes how Watson and Mandelson set up a caucus within the PLP - \"a party within a party\" - to organise against Corbyn. Mandelson and Watson are among those who in the 1980s expelled supporters of the Socialist Party, then Militant, for allegedly being a \"party within a party\". But for them, if you are arguing for capitalist rather than socialist ideas, doing so is not only acceptable but heroic.\nThe capitalist programme of all of those who plotted against Corbyn is also openly acknowledged in the book. Umunna's split stood for \"a market economy, a rules-based international order, and remain\". No wonder it disappeared without trace.\nBlair insisted they needed a programme, but it is very difficult to build deep-felt popular support for a programme that is fundamentally defending the status quo of capitalist inequality and austerity.\nKeir Starmer will find this out against the background of a new phase of economic crisis. The advantage of 'not being Johnson' will soon shatter if he comes to power and attempts to implement a programme in the interests of capitalism.\nThe way in which the Labour right cynically used allegations of antisemitism is also clearly revealed by the book. For example, Watson saw the hatchet-job Panorama programme \"as a blunt instrument with which to smash\" Corbyn.\n\"Watson invited MPs to circumvent Southside [Labour Party HQ] and submit claims to antisemitism and bullying to him. His next job was to expose them publicly and tarnish them irrevocably.\"\nHow much clearer could it be that this had nothing to do with genuine concerns about antisemitism and everything to do with a cynical attempt to \"smash\" Corbyn?\nThe book also describes the role played by Keir Starmer, now Labour leader. As shadow Brexit secretary he bided his time, pushing the leadership towards supporting a second referendum, and opposing those, including Corbyn, who wanted to call Johnson's bluff and clearly campaign for a general election during the Brexit deadlock.\nStarmer publicly kept his distance from the open saboteurs, but behind the scenes met arch-Blairite Tom Baldwin once a week to discuss tactics.\nUnfortunately, Left Out not only confirms the intransigence and determination of all the pro-capitalist anti-Corbynites. It also vividly describes the hesitation and retreats of Corbyn and his supporters.\nIt confirms what appeared to be the case, that Corbyn often had better instincts than many of his advisors. For example, one of his best speeches on Brexit - which the book says was a factor in convincing the nascent Independent Group to split - where he pointed to how a worker in Tottenham and a worker in Mansfield may have voted differently in the referendum but faced all the same problems, was one of the few written entirely by him and not an aide.\nA significant section of Corbyn's immediate circle understood that for working-class voters who had supported Brexit, it would be seen as betrayal not to - as they had in 2017 - promise to respect the referendum result.\nOne shadow cabinet minister is quoted as saying Labour's 'tests' on Brexit \"were crap. They were unsellable in my constituency. We want the same rights in the labour market as we've got already? What does that mean? People voted against Europe because they think work is shit.\"\nHoward Beckett, Labour national executive committee member from Unite, is quoted as saying: \"The working class voted leave. Listen to the working class.\" Unite's left leadership is correctly credited with being central to preventing a complete rush to support remain.\nThe majority of Corbyn's circle, however, wanted to move in the direction of supporting remain. On all issues they wanted at every stage to find a position that they hoped would pacify the Labour right, and beyond them the capitalist class.\nUnfortunately, as was also clear from outside, it was shadow chancellor John McDonnell who usually led the retreat and attempts to compromise, often without first consulting Corbyn. None of them, however, were prepared to give a consistent fighting lead, calling on those who supported Corbyn to fight to transform the Labour Party into a democratic workers' and socialist party.\nThe more intransigent the right, the more inclined to compromise the left became, which in turn gave the right more confidence they could win. The book describes how, following the departure of the Independent Group, \"Corbyn would make major concessions in order to prevent any further defections.\"\nHe \"announced that, unless its Brexit plan passed the Commons... Labour would support a second referendum. Outside of the Labour Party, the splitters appeared to have taken only a week to effect the shift they had wasted the best part of a year agitating for inside it.\"\nThen the right were given a further boost by the suspension of left MP Chris Williamson - which to the right \"served as proof of a vital sentiment: dissent worked - especially when expressed in public.\" While it boosted the right, it also inevitably deepened the disillusionment among Corbyn supporters.\nThis book is a very frustrating read for all socialists who saw an opportunity in Corbyn's election as Labour leader to create a mass party that fought in the interests of the working-class majority\nNot because it disproves that such an outcome was necessary or possible, but rather because its endless details confirm the ways in which the opportunity was squandered via retreats and hesitation.\nHowever, without meaning to, it also drives home the lesson that trade unionists and socialists need to ensure future attempts are successful - albeit, after the defeat of Corbynism within the Labour framework, in a new party of the working class.\nDonate to the Socialist Party\nFinance appeal\nThe coronavirus crisis has laid bare the class character of society in numerous ways. 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{"text":"Feanor watches tv\nSo, thanks to Janice having heard good things about it, we watched the documentary THE LION IN YOUR LIVING ROOM, which I highly recommend.\nMidway through it, Feanor got down from Janice's lap, walked halfway across the room, and sat himself down to watch what was going on. I think he was listening more than watching, attracted by a section in which they played a variety of different cat vocalizations; Janice thinks he was mainly looking. In any case, it definitely attracted his attention (usually it's Hastur who watches the tv at odd moments, but she was in another room at the time).\nBy the way, that's my Sime in the background to the upper left; to the right of it are Janice's two Naismiths.\nThe Cat Report (W. November 30th, 2016)\nAnnabell Lee's adoption means that there's just two cats in the cat-room today: LILLITH (8 yr old mature cat, white w. grey) and SHEENA OPRIA (12 yr old senior cat, solid sleek black). They're no longer in their extended lodging but back in their usual two-unit cages.\nLillith came out at once, as usual, and settled herself in the tube in the outer room. She wasn't much in the mood to play, but she did have two walks. She's chatty when out and about, but quiets down when something gets her attention. Her favorite parts of the store are the shelves with the bags of cat litter just to the left of the cat room and the far wall, the quietest part of the store. She was quite interested in the pet beds along that wall, and wanted to try some out for softness and size.\nBetween the walks I discovered that she had some tangles, so set to working on them. She didn't think much of my technique, but I did get some of the knots worked through; if we do this bit by bit it shdn't take long to get her fur all nice and untangled.\nSheena has made a lot of progress. Last week she hid in the back of her cage, as far away from me as she cd get. She seemed to like my petting her, but resisted any efforts to get her to come towards the front of the cage (she went and hid in her dirt box each time I tried). This week she came up to the front of the cage right away and enjoyed a good petting. Based on the good advice someone posted this week (sorry; I've forgotten who), I moved her over to the top of the cat-stand in the outer room, where she stayed for the next two hours. She loves being petted, arching her back and putting her tail in the air, but has a quick switch when she wants you to stop. She seemed frightened by all the games I offered but did like the catnip. She was so panicked by the collar that I gave up my idea of walking her right away. To calm her back down afterwards I gave her a towel-bath with a wet towel; she followed this up with a proper thorough tongue-based grooming of her own, just to show me how it was done.\nIn other news, we had a donor who brought by forty cans of wet cat food: brands such as Weruva, Fancy Feast, and Blue Wilderness. I've stashed then inside the bench.\nGlad to hear the news about Annabell Lee, and Skittles (who I didn't even meet), and Oscar the rv cat. I have friends who sold their house, bought an r.v., and hit the road with their two cats a year ago, and they report that their cats are doing fine: they watch the outside (which changes every few days) with great interest, but are very emphatic about staying INSIDE where it's nice and safe. Let's hope the same proves to be true of Oscar.\nHad to say it made my day when I heard that Edison had found a new home. Needing a new home at his age, having been really sick with the kalki, and having lost his bonded partner, he really deserves a break.\nNo health concerns; both cats seemed to be fine.\n(written under the scrutiny of my own two cats, sleeping on separate corners of my desk and soaking up the lamplight)\nVerne on Verne\nSo, as I continue to make my way bit by bit through Lottman's biography of Verne, I think the following is going to be my favorite quote from the book:\nMr. Jules Verne is the creator of a new genre\nand has earned a place of his own in\ncontemporary literature. A lively storyteller,\nthe equal of our finest novelists, he is at the same\ntime one of the best scientific minds of our time.\nNo one has endowed fiction with greater realism;\nin reading his books one wonders whether they\nare really the product of the imagination.*\nThe author of this paean to Verne's work is, it turns out, Verne himself. That is, the words above are Verne describing his own work, taken from a circa 1866 blurb he wrote to accompany one of his early novels. I tried to imagine one of the Inklings writing this about his own work and drew a blank (Wms might think it but I don't think even he wd say it in print).\nI think the biggest surprise, to me, is Verne's relationship with his publisher, which was closer to Elvis's with Col. Tom Parker than Tolkien's with Allen & Unwin. I wd even go so far as to describe most of Verne's writing as Work For Hire. The publisher kept Verne on a retainer, paying him a yearly income that was later re-arranged into a monthly stipend. The copyrights belonged to the publisher, not the author, and the publisher also had great influence over the stories' contents. Sometimes Verne wd pitch a book to his publisher for inclusion in his ongoing series EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES (in which almost all his books appeared), only to have the publisher reject it. Sometimes the publisher (M.Hetzel) demanded the ending of a book be re-written; in a few cases he assigned Verne a topic (generally it seems for his non-fiction works). One of Verne's great ambitions, never realized, was to be made a member of the French Academy; I wonder if rumor of his arrangements with his publisher got out and counted against him (given that bias against work-for-hire continues to the present day).\nIn any case, pecking away at the biography has made me think I really shd at some point read up a bit on the Franco-Prussian war and the resulting Commune. It's also convinced me it's time to re-read one of the classics: TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. Here's hoping I can find a good-quality Kindle edition.\n*JULES VERNE: AN EXPLORATORY BIOGRAPHY by Herbert R. Lottman (1996), p. 119\nI Remember the Memory Wars\nSo, here's an interesting piece on Repressed Memory Syndrome, and the evidence that 'repressed' memories are all-too-often false memories (that is, that the process designed to recover lost memories creates the memories it's trying to find). A major figure in that fray has just won a major award, the John Maddox Prize, given to scientists who stand their ground in the face of outside pressure.\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/science\/2016\/nov\/17\/we-cant-let-the-bullies-win-elizabeth-loftus-awarded-2016-john-maddox-prize-false-memory\nMy take on this would be that every genealogist knows that people get things mixed up; that things you'd think everyone would remember get lost while some things get handed down in surprising detail (for example, in my family there are two distinct versions of the story how my great-grandfather died on his way to church, an event that took place a hundred and two years ago).*\nThe mutability of memory also came up in Gerald Posner's book on the Kennedy assassination, CASE CLOSED (1993), in which he discusses at one point how witnesses' memories of the event has changed over time.\nAs an Inklings scholar, of particular interest to me is the collecting, sifting, and evaluating evidence regarding literary events. When did the Inklings first begin to meet? When did Tolkien start THE HOBBIT? When did he finish the earliest draft? When witnesses disagree -- for example, Fr. John and Michael Tolkien directly contradict JRRT's accounts of THE HOBBIT's origins -- how do we decide which is more accurate? When we have evidence that comes from an unreliable source, do we ignore it entirely or use it with caution?\nSo, it behooves us to have an awareness of the tricks memory plays. I know I have to watch out myself when quoting something somebody told me decades ago. Stories evolve over time, and it's all too easy to embellish and 'improve' a story if you're not careful.\njust abandoned: FARHENHEIT FOUR FIFTY-ONE (half-way through). doesn't hold up well on re-reading, all these years later.\n*The solution I used was to write down all the information I could when interviewing someone about this or that side of the family, then go back and sort it all out later as best I cd.\nA. A. Milne vs. P. G. Wodehouse\nSo, I've long known about the bad feeling between A. A. Milne and P. G. Wodehouse,* stemming from Milne's accusing Wodehouse of treason for some stiff-upper-lip broadcasts PGW made about the lighter side of being in a German detention camp in the early days of World War II.** Told he'd have to face a tribunal and explain himself when he returned to England, Wodehouse went to New York instead and didn't return to England until thirty years later, when he was invited by the Queen to come and accept a knighthood.\nI'd known that Wodehouse, who was famous for his sunny disposition, had let the matter pass aside from writing one short story that created a Milne analogue in order to mock his poetry.\nWhat I had not known until tonight\/yesterday is that Wodehouse took a few more digs at Milne, the best of which took the form of a joke that goes something like this:\nWodehouse was once reported to have said\nthat he had started a \"Try to Like A.A. Milne\nClub.\" There were no takers, until one man\njoined, only to resign a week later. \"Since\njoining the association,\" he explained, \"I have\nmet Mr. Milne.\"\nFor more details about the two men's uneasy relationship, see\nhttp:\/\/strangeco.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/the-p-g-wodehousea-milne-feud.html\nFor a much more detailed account of Wodehouse's wartime broadcasts, see the book WODEHOUSE AT WAR, which I think (it's been a long time since I read it) includes at least some of the actual broadcasts in the interest of letting those curious read and decide for themselves.\ncurrent reading: WOULD I FIGHT, ed. Keith Briant & Lyall Wilkes (1938)\n*author of the Winnie-the-Pooh and Bertie-and-Jeeves stories, respectively\n**most people don't think creating the rough equivalent of HOGAN'S HEROES is a war crime. Milne however had a job to do at the propaganda department and wanted to make an example of Wodehouse.\nHow Volcanoes Work, according to Verne\nSo, I was bemused by the following passage in Verne's THE GOLDEN VOLCANO, written circa 1899. In what I suppose we might call a misinformation dump, he has a character explain how volcanoes work and get it gloriously wrong:\n\"Volcanoes, as you know, are all -- and this can be definitely\nasserted -- located at the edge of the sea or near it -- Vesuvius,\nEtna, Hecla, Chimborazo -- in the New World as well as the Old.\nThe natural conclusion to be drawn from this is that they must\nbe in underground communication with the oceans. Water filters\ninto them, quickly or slowly, depending on the composition of\nthe soil. It reaches the interior fire, where it's heated and turns\nto steam. When this steam, trapped in the bowels of the earth,\nattains a high pressure, it creates an internal upheaval and tries\nto escape to the outside, dragging ashes, slag, and rocks out\nthrough the chimney, surrounded by swirling clouds of smoke\nand flame. That, without any doubt, it the cause of eruptions\nand probably of earthquakes, too . . .\"\nAll eyes were on the engineer at that moment. The explanation\nhe had just given of volcanic phenomena was certainly\nan accurate one.\nI don't know if this faux-science was something that's been put forth as a legitimate theory of vulcanology or if it's just an idea Verne had come up with and was throwing out there. I suspect the latter. I'm pretty sure the realization that Yellowstone is a caldera of a supervolcano came after Verne's time, so we can't fault him there, but there are many volcanos that are a long way from the sea. Maybe it depends on how generously we define \"near\" the sea to be.\nAlso, I have to say that after all the build-up I was a little disappointed to find that the mountain of the title was 800 to 1,000 feet tall.\nTHE GOLD VOLCANO: Reading Minor Verne\nSo, the current book I'm reading is an impulse-read plucked off the shelf of the local library to read while on a trip: THE GOLDEN VOLCANO by Jules Verne --one of the books left unpublished at Verne's death in 1905 and rewritten by his son for posthumous publication. This edition goes back and strips out all his son's changes, printing the original Verne-ian version for the first time.\nI was a big fan of Verne back when I was about ten to twelve, and read (and reread, repeatedly*) all the classics: TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, and, best of all, THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (which I first read way back in 1972).\nIn later years when I came to reread all these as a adult, I was disappointed both with the writing and with the bogus science involved (given Verne's reputation for writing fact-based extrapolation). I made a concerted effort to read the newly translated versions of THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, books which I'd heard had been greatly changed by their nineteenth century translators, only to find that I much preferred the old vintage translations over the new scrupulously corrected ones that took pains to have their books accurately represent what Verne wrote. It's a rare case in which I'd say the people who monkeyed with these stories at the time knew what they were doing and actually did improve them.\nI've also in recent years sought out minor Verne titles, partly to see if there were any gems I didn't know about and partly because you can get an really good idea of someone's talent by reading their second-tier books).** Here are the ones I've read:\nTHE SPHINX OF THE ICE FIELD (his regrettable 'sequel' to Poe's PYM), THE BEGUM'S FORTUNE,*** THE HUNT FOR THE METEOR,*** MASTER OF THE WORLD, and now THE GOLDEN VOLCANO. ****\nGiven the low quality of all these, I think it's pretty clear that I can give up with a clear conscience and not worry about missing any hidden gems.\nI've concluded that if you come across a book by Verne you never heard of, you're probably better off giving it a pass. And when re-reading the old classics like AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS (which I think holds up best of them all), don't bother seeking out the most recently translated one; an old Illustrated Classic will probably do just fine.\ncurrent reading: THE GOLDEN VOLCANO, by Jules Verne (verdict: don't bother)\n*I also read FIVE WEEKS IN A BALLOON but it didn't grab me and I've never re-read it.\n**for example, I'm quite fond of Woolf's NIGHT AND DAY (her attempt to write like Jane Austen), and was fascinated and disturbed by H. G. Wells' MIND AT THE END OF ITS TETHER (his final despairing pessimistic work, in which he decided he'd been wrong to think that mankind could create a better world).\n***these two were gifts from my friend, the late Jim Pietrusz.\n****I've been trying to remember whether I read TRIBULATIONS OF A CHINAMAN IN CHINA a few years back or simply read a little and then gave up, skimming the rest.\nInklings Murder Mystery (\"The Sinister Student\", ) SPOILERS\nSo, I've now finished the fourth of Kel Richards' C. S. Lewis mysteries. This one I think reads better than the rest, simply so far as readability goes. But like the previous books in the series, it does have what was for me an absolute jump-the-shark moment. I think in general if you liked any of those previous books, you'll probably like this one too. And if you didn't like them, there's not much hope for this time round.\nFirst, there's the murder mystery -- which need not be taken too seriously, given that the murder victim is revealed on the back cover of the book. Richards tends to favor wildly improbable methods of murder he pulls out of the hat; in this case the murder weapon and hence murderer are obvious from very early on.\nSecond, there's the P. G. Wodehouse sections. Whenever Richards' point-of-view character runs into the girl he's sweet on, they lapse into faux-Bertie Woosterisms (what ho, what ho). They even mention by name several times a Wodehouse character (Florence Cray, one of Bertie's onetime ill-matched fiancees). I'm a great admirer of Wodehouse myself, so I'm glad to see that Richards is too, but his imitation shows that it's harder than it looks. In short, Richards is not just not another P. G. Wodehouse: he's not even another P. H. Cannon.\nTwo things that are very much to the good in this book, that makes it stand out and made it a more enjoyable read, for me at least, than its predecessors, is the Oxford setting and the inclusion of J. R. R. Tolkien as a character. I'm obviously a soft touch when it comes to books set in Oxford, and much more so when it comes to Tolkien. And for all this faults, Richards does produce a character named 'Tolkien' who actually plausibly resembles the real person of that name -- something many who have written JRRT into their stories as a character have utterly failed at. It's also nice to see a reconstructed Inklings meet (one Thursday night in Lewis's rooms, the other on a Tuesday at the Eagle & Child), with a plausible roster of Inklings in attendance: Lewis himself, Warnie,* Tolkien (who reads them his just-finished last chapter of THE HOBBIT), Nevill Coghill, Adam Fox, and latecomer Hugo Dyson. I'm sorry to see Dr. Havard doesn't make an appearance at either meeting, but then they were an informal group and it wasn't at all odd that one or another of them cdn't turn up at their gatherings, so I just told myself Humphrey was busy at the clinic that week. And while in his previous books Tolkien was just mentioned a time or two, he's a fairly major minor character this time around: after the point-of-view character (Young Morris) and CSL, I'd say Warnie and Tolkien probably show up the most often, often to comment on the ongoing events.\nAs for the jump-the-shark moment, for me this came when the rather odd visiting researcher who kept trying to meet Tolkien and Lewis, and seemed strangely informed about their works (including ones not-yet-published), turned out to be a time-traveller from the future who'd come back to Oxford 1936 in his tardis specifically to meet those two great writers. His tardis has a functioning chameleon circuit, so it takes the form of a wardrobe, thus giving Lewis the idea of travelling to another world by entering a wardrobe. And while it's clear the traveller isn't Doctor Who himself, he might as well be; he even uses a sonic screwdriver at one point to uncover a clue for Lewis et al. And if I'm reading Richards rightly, it's the time-traveller who's responsible for the famous bargain between Lewis and Tolkien: he certainly accidentally gives JRRT the idea of writing a story about Atlantis.\nSo, not a turn of events that I saw coming, and not one that I thought improved his book. If it had worked for me, I suppose I'd be calling it jump-the-genre instead of jump-the-shark. I suppose I shd give him points for originality, but is it originality to be the first person to have a really bad idea?\n*in one rather nice touch, Richards admits in an endnote that he calls Warnie 'the Major', even though he now knows Warnie was still Captain Lewis at the time, simply because it sounds right: Warnie is widely known as 'the Major' among fans of the Inklings.\nLabels: CLS in fiction, CSL, Inklings, Inklings in fiction, JRRT, JRRT in fiction, jump-the-genre, Kel Richards, Oxford\nAbandoned or in Abeyance? (Another Tolkien\/Lewis project)\nSo, while trying to find out more about the Tolkien\/Lewis film that I saw at the Milw. Film Festival, I came across mention online of a play about the two men's friendship. Most of what I could find out about it dated to two years back, and I've not been able to find out if the project is still in the works or has drifted off into the last of might-have-beens; I'll give an update if I do find out more.\nFirst, here's the link to the Indiegogo pitch, during which they raised just over $3500, which had been their goal to fund the drafting and development of the play. I'm curious if anyone who backed this project got a copy of the play (the reward for the $75 donation) or the Tolkien\/Lewis timeline he compiled (what he called his 'eReseach' and was offering to share at the $250 level).\nhttps:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/the-tolkien-lewis-new-play-project#\/\nNext, there's this piece from the Tolkien Library site, which includes an interview with Reed about the project.\nhttp:\/\/www.tolkienlibrary.com\/press\/1165-play-about-friendship-between-jrr-tolkien-and-cs-lewis.php\nFinally, there's this piece from a local (Vancouver-area) source\nhttp:\/\/churchforvancouver.ca\/ron-reed-and-upcoming-movies-take-on-the-tolkien-lewis-project\/\nPutting all three of these together, we learn that the playwright is Ron Reed, who's associated with the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver and has performed in their production of FREUD'S LAST SESSION (he played Freud) as well as elsewhere playing CSL in SHADOWLANDS; he's also in the past written a play about Geo. MacDonald (A BRIGHT PARTICULAR STAR)\nReed was attracted to the idea of telling the story of Tolkien's friendship with Lewis by the idea that by day Tolkien was the most boring lecturer in the most boring subject at Oxford,* while by night he was creating what became a a seminal work of great modern literature.\nThe idea, at least at one point, was for the play to focus on Tolkien & Lewis's friendship: starting when they first met, Tolkien's role in Lewis's conversion (or more properly I suppose re-conversion), Lewis's encouragement of Tolkien's works,** and their drifting apart over differing opinions of each other's works and CSL's marriage with Joy Gresham.\nReed is to be the playwright, while someone named Shauna Johannesen was to be the project's 'dramaturg', which as described by them seems to be roughly what at TSR we called \"editing\" and which in other contexts I've seen called \"development\": taking a complete draft and turning it into a polished publishable piece.\nThe only other interesting detail I could glean was that David Downing was apparently involved in the project in some way, since an autographed copy of his book was being offered as the reward for one of the higher levels of donation in its Indiegogo pitch.\nMy main questions, after reading what these various websites had to say, are\n(1) how far did this project get? Is the a finished play (polished or unpolished)?\n(2) if a script does exist, is there any way to get a copy, now that the Ingiegogo pitch has expired?\n(3) also, did any of the backers of that pitch see the T\/L Chronology? It sounds like a really useful research tool in and of itself?\n(4) finally, is this project still in the works, or has it expired and quietly been put aside? I suspect the latter, given that the most recent mention I cd find of it dated back about a year and a half -- but you never know, so if anyone with more information out there is willing to share, I'd be interested in learning more about the current status of this project.\ncurrent reading: THE GOLD VOLCANO by Jules Verne (posthumous publ.)\n*I suspect some, such as Tom Shippey, would object strongly and eloquently to that characterization.\n**by which I suppose they mean Lewis being hurt over Tolkien's dislike of Narnia.\na second Tolkien film (TOLKIEN'S ROAD)\nSo, while on the subject of Tolkien films, and picking up where I left off a month or so ago, there's another Tolkien film I've seen recently, this one on-line.\nTOLKIEN'S ROAD is a short student film, made in 2014. About half an hour long, it's available free on You Tube (apparently there's no way to get it in more permanent form, e.g. on dvd) -- at any rate, not that I've found so far anyway.\nTo be fair, it's important not to hold this little film to too high a standard: it's not a professional release, it's been made available for free, and the whole thing is pretty much an ambitious student project.\nThat said, there's nothing in this film to warm the cockles of a Tolkien scholar's heart. This film is terrible. It takes the approach to Tolkien that appears in Humphrey Carpenter's radio play IN A HOLE IN THE GROUND THERE LIVED A TOLKIEN, in which JRRT wanders about muttering smaggabaggins at neighbors while burning breakfast, and J. I. M. Stewart's fictionalized Tolkien analogue Prof. J. B. Timbermill, who winds up sitting on the green chatting with hippies and motorcycle gang members, completely cut off from reality.\nThis film's Tolkien wanders around Oxford, occasionally meeting up with C. S. Lewis (we know it's Lewis because Tolkien calls him 'Jack' and he smokes a pipe) as well as running into characters from his mythology all the time. He's haunted by recurring nightmares in which he relives his experiences on the Western Front, seeing his friend G. B. Smith and the rest of the TCBS being bayonetted by orc-faced German officers. This ongoing trauma has prevented him from finishing THE BOOK OF LOST TALES, whereupon a quaint little man with furry feet steals Tolkien's only copy of the (unconvincingly neat and tidy) BOOK OF LOST TALES; the rest of the story is Tolkien's attempt to get it back while distracted by elf-maidens, confronted by what is either a balrog or a black rider, rescued by a Strider-analogue* and a Gandalf look-alike, &c, &c, &c. Like I said, it's quite short (only thirty-five minutes long) but seems a lot longer; it took me three tries to get all the way through it.\nIn the end, it's not the amateur nature of this production that puts me off, it's their conception of Tolkien. The idea of Tolkien as someone who wandered around with flowers in his hair, blowing off lectures, and generally hallucinating his way through life is so far from my conception of the man that I can't enjoy its presentation here. The character called 'Tolkien' here is closer to the protagonist of \"The Sea Bell\" than anything like the real JRRT. And I've found I really care when I see a fictional portrayal of a real person that doesn't in any way correspond to what that person was really like, whether it's the many recent distorted portrayals of H. P. Lovecraft, the longer tradition of thinking that Conan Doyle in real life was anything like Sherlock Holmes (Holmes was far less gullible), and now the depiction of Tolkien as some kind of out-of-it loon. The real person was far more interesting; why not try portraying him as he was, or something at least approximating him.\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KTCc6Z3dAZI\n*bizarrely, in the 'Prancing Pony' scene the locals sing a song lifted from the LotR Musical (one of the better numbers, luckily)\nPosted by John D. Rateliff at 10:10 AM 1 comment:\nAnother Tolkien BioPic Project\nSo, thanks to a posting on the MythSoc list (thanks Douglas), we now know about yet another Tolkien-related film project in the works-- if by 'in the works' we mean is a hopeful spark afloat on the vast sea of films-that-never-get-made. I've maintained for a while now that we're not likely to see any SILMARILLION movies for a long, long time to come, if ever, and that the likeliest Next Big Thing in the way of Tolkien films would be a biopic. Here's the link:\nhttp:\/\/deadline.com\/2016\/11\/james-strong-j-r-r-tolkien-middle-earth-the-lord-and-the-rings-unique-features-bob-shaye-michael-lynne-1201849947\/\nThis announcement is mostly about the writer\/director\/producers and doesn't provide much in the way of information about the film itself. The following snippet seems to be about all we know at this point about the plot:\n\"Story follows Tolkien's early life and love affair with Edith Bratt, whom he later married. The couple lived happily in Oxford, surrounded by friends, but when war broke out in 1914 Tolkien embarked on four years of battle and hardship, an experience that influenced his Middle Earth stories.\"\nThis of course bears only a passing similarity to reality, and while we shdn't judge too strictly from an offhand account like this, it suggests that this will be a work of fiction. If we're lucky some historical and biographical fact will find its way into the film, but I wdn't count on it. It'll probably be very pretty, though, given the BBC-style talent involved: I suspect it aspires to be a 'Merchant Ivory' type film.\nFletcher, the author, seems to be full of projects currently in the works but little that's actually come out yet. The piece mentions his having devoted six years to researching the film and interviewing people: presumably this would be Tolkien biographers such as John Garth (given that Tolkien's main biographer, Humphrey Carpenter, has been dead for over a decade now).\nStrong, the director, has worked on a number of well-regarded British shows, from DOWNTON ABBEY to DOCTOR WHO.\nShaye and Lynne famously committed New Line to supporting Peter Jackson's LotR films. Though with a projected budget of twenty million dollars we shd see much less here in the way of special effects. And just in case anyone was wondering, no Sir Peter in sight.\nAs for the second piece, it reveals a lot more of the mindset with which Fletcher intends to approach the project: Tolkien with PTSD (post-traumatic stress) -- or, as they used to call it in Tolkien's time, shell-shock (which, by the way, Tolkien never had: the record is pretty clear about that). Note that while the first article concentrates on the John Ronald\/Edith love story against a background of war, the second (earlier) piece doesn't even mention her.\nIt'll be interesting to see what becomes of this project, if anything, and who winds up starring in it\nhttp:\/\/oncampus.osu.edu\/telling-tolkiens-story\/\ncurrent reading: THE GOLD VOLCANO by Jules Verne\nThe Inklings Discuss . . . Horror Comics?\nSo, as part of my work on the festschrift, which is ongoing, I had to confirm some quotes and page references today. And you know how it is: you pick up a book to try to locate one specific passage you need and in the process various odds and bits you've never paid proper attention to before catch your eye. And it was that way with me today.\nI was looking up something relating to THE HOMECOMING OF BEORHTNOTH and came across a mention of an Inklings meeting that was held at the Eagle & Child in Oxford on November 9th, 1954: exactly sixty-two years ago yesterday. Present were CSL and Warnie, McCallum, Mathews, JRRT, and semi-Inkling Roger Lancelyn Green (to whose diary entry we're indebted for this account). They discussed Tolkien's just-released LotR, and horror comics, and who was the greatest man to come from each country in the British Isles, deciding on Edmund Burke for Ireland, Sir Walter Scott for Scotland, and Shakespeare for England, although there were dissident votes for Pitt or Wellington for the latter spot (apparently the Welsh need not apply).\nThe first and third topics here sound pretty much in line with the sort of things I'd expect to read that the Inklings were talking about, but the middle topic brought me up short, and I was surprised not to have noticed it before on any previous reading of this passage. We know that Warnie, Lewis, and Tolkien were quite open in admitting that they read and enjoyed works in the then rather disreputable field of science fiction. But that they would be conversant in comic books came as a bit of a surprise, and horror comics at that. I tried to come up with a mental image of Professor Tolkien, or CSL, reading, say, EC Comics, and I admit the image wdn't come. Curious.\nOf course it's possible that they were discussing horror comics without having actually read any of them; the topic was a hot one at the time, that being the same year that the notorious book SEDUCTION OF THE INNOCENT came out, which I gather more or less argued that reading comics lead to a life of crime.\nSo, one of those occasional bits of evidence that challenges our preconceptions. They're good for you, if occasionally disconcerting.\nmost recent viewing: MISS HOKUSAI and THE MARTIAN.\ncurrent reading: THE GOLD VOLCANO by Verne.\nI forgot to include the important detail of what book I was looking things up in when I found this: it was the invaluable Scull & Hammond CHRONOLOGY, page 444. --JDR\nThe New Arrival: THE LAY OF AOTROU & ITROUN\nSo, the newest book by J. R. R. Tolkien was published this past week, on Thursday.\nWaiting is hard: my copy is currently on its way to me but the time between the 3rd, when it came out, and the 17th, when it's due to arrive, seems long.\nAnd this even though I've had a copy of the poem itself for years that I've read many times since\ngetting a photocopy of the original magazine publication back around 1978, when I was in college (thanks Jessica) and making a concerted effort to find and copy all Tolkien's misc. pieces (and all the pieces about him I cd locate with the aid of Richard West's TOLKIEN CHECKLIST). And I like this poem quite a bit: I've written about it (in my contribution to the Shippey festschrift) and even helped organize a dramatic reading of the whole piece (at Kalamazoo, several years back).\nSo why am I so glad to soon have the same poem in book form? For one thing, it'll be easier to shelve and keep track of than the photocopy has been (though I mostly solved that problem a few years back by putting the now somewhat battered copy in its own binder, as I also did with other pieces such as \"Imram\" and \"For W. H. A.\").* And for another I've been curious to learn whether the volume would contain any other of what we might call Tolkien's medieval poetry (or more accurately, poems in medieval modes), most of which is uncollected, some even unpublished.\nAnd then, a ray of light: thanks to Janice pointing out that the book was already available on Kindle. As a result, I've been able to get and read it before my (paper) copy has even arrived. And for those who, like me, are curious, here's a quick breakdown of this slim volume's contents:\nNote on the Text by Christopher Tolkien\nThis is followed by Verlyn Flieger's introduction, wh. puts the piece in context (both among Tolkien's other works and from Breton legendry (Villemarque et al)\npart one: the published LAY.\njust over 500 lines, plus explanatory notes\npart two: the two CORRIGAN poems\nfirst poem: about a changeling (76 lines)\nsecond poem: about the witch in the woods, the sinister Fey (104 lines). this piece later formed the core of A&I.\npart three: draftings\nfragment (29 lines)\nmanuscript drafts (5 pages and 12 pages)\nfair copy (490 lines)\ntypescript (also 490 lines), with notes re. revisions; probable text-copy for the 1945 publication.\npart four: comparison of specific passages\n--sources (Breton, French, English)\n--Tolkien variants (e.g., the second Corrigan poem vs. corresponding passages in A&I)\nAnd for the book as a whole?\nMy advice: pick this one up. Sooner rather than later.\nIt's a great chance to see a very different side of Tolkien from that on display in, say, FARMER GILES OF HAM or the Hobbit works.\nAs Verlyn Flieger says in the very first line in her Introduction: \"Coming from the darker side of J. R. R. Tolkien's imagination . . .\"\ncurrent reading: THE CURSE OF SAGAMORE by Kara Dalkey\nInklings Murder Mystery (\"The Sinister Student\", )...\nAbandoned or in Abeyance? (Another Tolkien\/Lewis p...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Admission Updates\nFind Colleges\nFind University\nTop 22 Best Schools in Jaipur 2021\nPublished by Namrata Vashisht on 5th November 2021 5th November 2021\nIndian cities are developing at an extremely fast pace. This development is in terms of agriculture, industry and education. Jaipur is one such city. Here are some of the best schools in Jaipur that you may want to consider to give your child the best education this wonderful city has to offer.\nBest Schools in Jaipur\nList of the Best Schools in Jaipur 2021\n1. Jayshree Periwal International School\nJayshree Periwal International School\nWhere\u2013 Mahapura Rd, Narayan-Y-Block, Mahapura, Rajasthan 302026\nPrincipal\u2013 Dr Jayshree Periwa\nSchool Type\u2013 Private Co-educational\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/jpischool.com\/\nContact no.\u2013 0141 305 7777\nJayshree Periwal International School is a private co-educational school in Jaipur, formerly known as Step by Step International School. The school follows International Baccalaureate Primary Programme from Nursery to Grade 5, Middle School Curriculum from Class 6th to 8th and from class 9th onwards follows International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE). The school has an affiliation to the International Board and Cambridge Assessment International Education.\nThe school has a beautiful and mesmerising campus, spread across 50 acres near Mahindra World City on Ajmer Road. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it offers various facilities like sports complex, air-conditioned campus, smart classrooms, science labs, boarding facility with Hygienic home-like food, medical facilities and many other facilities.\nThe school follows environment friendly practises like rainwater harvesting, water recycling, solar heating, energy-efficient and ozone-friendly air-conditioning. It focuses on environmental protection and conservation of natural resources, which is an essential part of the curriculum as well. The school has single-sex international boarding house accommodation. The school offers facilities like Glass Back Squash Courts, Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, Throw Ball, Horse Ridding, Shooting Range, Athletic Track, Cricket Field and many other facilities.\n2. Maharani Gayatri Devi Public School, Jaipur (MGD)\nMaharani Gayatri Devi Public School, Jaipur\nWhen\u2013 1943\nWhere\u2013 Sawai Ram Singh Road, Near Ajmeri GateJaipur, 302001, Rajasthan\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Archana S. Mankotia\nSchool Type\u2013 Private Girls School\nMotto\u2013 Our utmost for the highest\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.mgdschooljaipur.com\/\nContact no.\u2013 091166 52634\nMaharani Gayatri Devi Public School, Jaipur (MGD) is not just one of the best schools in Jaipur, but it is also the first girl's school in Rajasthan. Maharaja of Jaipur Sawai Man Singh Bahadur and his wife Gayatri Devi started the school to provide education to the local court women. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).\nThe school has a beautiful campus with touches of royal architecture, spread across 26 acres in Jaipur. It offers facilities like modern classrooms, gardens, lawns, sports fields, tennis court, boarding houses, science labs, computer rooms and many other facilities.\nThe school has around eight boarding houses according to different age groups. It also has various student councils, clubs and houses with student representatives. The school organises various inter-house competitions relating to cultural, drama, dance, music, art and crafts, debates, quizzes and other activities.\nThe notable alumni of the school include Sandhya Mridul, Pamella Bordes, Meira Kumar, Diya Kumari, Apurvi Chandela and many others.\n3. Neerja Modi School, Jaipur\nNeerja Modi School, Jaipur\nWhere-Neerja Modi School, Shipra Path, Shanthi Nagar, Mansarovar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302020\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Indu Dubey\nAffiliation\u2013 CBSE, IB\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.nmsindia.org\/\nNeerja Modi School is a private co-educational school that started in the year 2001 in Jaipur. The school today has a strength of 4500+ students and 350+ faculty. It offers quality education from Nursery to Class 12th. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and International Board (IB).\nThe school has a beautiful and green campus spread across 20 acres with state-of-the-art facilities. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it provides its students with various facilities like a football field, a cricket ground (International Standard), a 25-meter lap swimming pool, a 400m athletic track; as well as courts for tennis, basketball, badminton & volleyball, horse riding, cricket nets, table tennis, and squash, hostel accommodation with the mess, science labs, modern classrooms and many other facilities.\nThe school offers hostel facilities with hygienic home-like daily meals. It follows environment-friendly techniques like rainwater harvesting, water recycling, solar-powered buildings and many other green methods. The school also hosts various inter-school tournaments, and the school students participate in multiple districts, state and national level competitions.\n4. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya\nMaharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya\nWhere\u2013 Sawai Ram Singh Rd, Rambagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004\nAffiliation\u2013 CBSE\nFees\u2013 2 LPA\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.msmsvidyalaya.in\/\nMaharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. Late Her Highness, the Rajmata Gayatri Devi's initiative started the school in the year 1984. The school is under the Sawai Ram Singh Shilpa Kala Mandir Society. It has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The school provides a complete scheme of education for boys and girls between the age of 3 years to 18 years.\nThe school has a beautiful campus in Jaipur, equipped with various necessary facilities. The school offers facilities like library, learning support for special needs, inclusive educations, counselling and career guidance cell, student resource centre, IT Cell, science labs, computer rooms, labs, the smart class with audio-visual instructions, etc.\nThe school is a member of National Progressive Schools Conference, New Delhi. It has accreditation for outstanding development of the international dimension in the school curriculum by the British Council. The school fulfils its commitment to society through its various social programmes like the adoption of a village school. The school has links with various international schools in countries like England, France, Singapore, etc. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it tries to provide exposure to its students. For that reason, it organises multiple student exchanges with these countries.\n5. St Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Jaipur\nSt Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Bhagwan Das Rd, Panch Batti, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001\nPrincipal\u2013 Fr. Dominic S.J\nSchool Type\u2013 Jesuit (Catholic) Co-educational\nMotto\u2013 Deus Fortitudo Mea which means God is my strength\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.stxaviersschooljaipur.com\/\nSt Xavier's Senior Secondary School is one of the best private co-educational schools in Jaipur. The school is under the management of the Jesuits, an international Christian Religious Order, known as the Society of Jesus. It has more than 100 highly qualified and dedicated teachers, focusing intricately on each child's learning and growth, to help them excel.\nThe school has a state-of-the-art campus in Jaipur with world-class facilities. It offers facilities like modern smart audio-visual classrooms, well-equipped library, massive, multifaceted sports complex, science labs, computer rooms, swimming pool and many other exciting facilities for the students.\nThe school publishes its independent student paper named X Rays. It has a massive and well-equipped sports complex for the students named Fr. Batson Sports Complex. The school has various student clubs and councils which organises multiple co-curricular activities for the students all-round the year.\nThe alumni of the school include names like Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Vice-Chancellor of Ashok University, Rajiv Mehrishi, Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Lt. Amit Bhardwaj.\n6. Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur\nJayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 2-3, Ajmer Rd, adjoining Stadium, Chitrakoot, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302021\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Madhu Maini\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.jphschool.com\/\nJayshree Periwal High School (earlier known as Step By Step High School) is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. Jayshree Periwal, an entrepreneur, founded the school in the year 2002. It is under the Jayshree Periwal Group of Schools.\nThe school has a stunning campus with all essential world-class facilities for the students. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it offers various facilities to its students like a sports complex, science labs, computer labs, modern classrooms, library, cafeteria, staff rooms, dining halls and many other facilities. The school has a boarding facility with fully equipped mess facility as well.\nThe school has a reputation for producing excellent results in 10th and 12th class board exams along with various national competitive entrance exams for top colleges. It had the highest number of the selection of students through various competitive exams for IIT, NLU, Delhi AIIMS, etc. The school also has tie-ups with various top universities of the world. It organises various international student and teacher exchanges with multiple countries each year. The school runs various community outreach programmes and has the best sports communities.\n7. Maheshwari Public School, Jaipur\nMaheshwari Public School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Sector 4, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004\nPrincipal\u2013 Mr Rasheed Shaikh\nSchool Type\u2013 Private Boy's School\nMotto\u2013 \"Lead me from darkness to light.\"\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/mpsjaipur.com\/\nMaheshwari Public School, Jaipur is one of the best private boy's schools in Jaipur. The Education Committee of The Maheshwari Samaj, Jaipur governs the school. Maheshwari Public School, Pratap Nagar is the sister school of Maheshwari Public School, Jaipur.\nThe school has a magnificent campus with various facilities. The school offers multiple facilities like multi-purpose halls, library, huge auditoriums, indoor sports arena, modern classrooms, science labs, computer labs, cafeteria, Audio Visual Aids Lab, a stage for Fine Arts, Music and Theatre, Indoor playrooms for Chess, Table Tennis, Carrom, etc. outdoor game courts for Volleyball and Basketball, etc.\nThe school recently got a new wing equipped with affluent auditorium along with an indoor sports arena. It was awarded as the number 1 school under all-boys day school category in the state of Rajasthan for the 7th consecutive year and ranked 15th best all over India.\n8. Springdale's School, Jaipur\nSpringdale's School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Ansals Sushant City, Machwa, Kalwar Road, Jaipur,(Rajasthan)\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Malini Dhir\nMotto\u2013 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which means \"the world is a family.\"\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/springdales.com\/jaipur\/index.asp\nSpringdales School is a private co-educational school that started in the year 1955 in Jaipur. The school is under the Springdales Education Society which runs the prestigious Springdales Schools of Delhi. It has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The school provides quality education to students from Nursery to Class 12th.\nThe school has a beautiful campus spread across 8 acres in Jaipur. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it has various facilities like well-equipped classrooms, state-of-the-art science and computer labs; cafeterias, sports complex, library, labs and many other facilities.\nThe school curriculum prioritises all fields like Academics, Sports, Art, Dance, Music and other Co-Curricular Activities. It follows ideals of the holistic learning system, in which imparted in a stress-free environment with a no examination system up till class 8th. The school also focuses on various co-curricular activities and life skills like sport, music, art, dance, public speaking and interactive capabilities. It offers transportation facilities to the students to pick up and drop by school buses.\n9. Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School, Jaipur\nMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Shree Kishanpura, A-Block, Mahal Rd, near Central Spine, Yojana, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303806\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Vaidehi Singh\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/msbsschool.com\/\nMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School is one of the best private co-educational schools in Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Trust started the school in the year 2004. The school has an affiliation to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).\nThe school has a beautiful campus, spread across 15 acres in Jaipur and has various facilities. Some of the facilities it offers include air-conditioned classrooms, science labs, two libraries, games room, sports complex, open courtyards, multi-purpose halls and many other facilities for the students.\nThe school offers counselling and career guidance to students to help them deal and decide their academics aptly. It organises various inter-school competitions throughout the year. The school also focuses on academics as well as co-curricular and has various student bodies, clubs and councils to manage these activities.\n10. DPS, Jaipur\nDPS, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Delhi Public School, Jaipur, Ajmer Road Branch NH-8, Jaipur Ajmer Highway, Jaipur Pin code \u2013 302026\nPrincipal\u2013 Ravi Dutt\nMotto\u2013 Service Before Self\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.dpsjaipur.com\/\nContact no.\u2013 Delhi Public School, Jaipur, Ajmer Road Branch NH-8, Jaipur Ajmer Highway, Jaipur Pin code \u2013 302026\nDelhi Public School (DPS), Jaipur is one of the best schools in Jaipur. It is a day-cum residential boarding school. The school is under the Delhi Public School (DPS) Society. It offers quality education to students from class nursery to class 12th.\nThe school has a beautiful and well-equipped campus in Jaipur. It offers various facilities like gym, playground, multi-purpose hall, school cafeteria, science labs, modern classrooms, sports complex and many other facilities.\nThe school organises multiple international student and teacher exchanges with various countries each year. It has various student clubs and councils which organises multiple co-curricular activities for the students all-round the year.\n11. Cambridge Court High School, Mansarovar, Jaipur\nCambridge Court High School, Mansarovar, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Madhyam Marg, Sector-8, Mansarovar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302020\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Lata Rawat\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.cambridgecourtgroup.com\/\nCambridge Court High School is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. The school has classes from Nursery to the 12th standard. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).\nThe school has a well-equipped campus with various facilities like science labs, chemistry lab, computer lab, smart classrooms, library, excellent arts room, dance hall, music room, audio-visual room, sports complex and many other facilities.\nCCHS offers new facilities like Developing language skills, teach next smart classes, audio-visual auditorium, french language classes, Sanskrit language and many other international language classes. Along with excellent academic, the school offers the best athletic facilities to the students.\n12. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Vidyashram, Jaipur\nBharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Vidyashram, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, K. M. Munshi Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India \u2013 302015\nPrincipal\u2013 Smt. Pratima Sharma\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.bhavansvidyashram.org\/\nContact no.\u2013 0141-2711291, 2707859, 2702006\nBharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Vidyashram is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. Dr KM Munshi established the school in the year 1938. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It imparts quality education from Kindergarten to the Post-Graduate level. It offers subjects ranging from Carnatic Music to Computers, from Sanskrit to Business Management and from Yoga to Journalism.\nThe school has a massive and well-equipped campus. The school offers various facilities like learning resource centre, library, labs, computer centres, science labs, sports complex, auditoriums, multi-purpose halls and many other facilities.\nThe school has a different centre, publication, education programmes and institutes spread across the country and abroad. It offers excellent hostel facilities to the students with regular hygienic mess food facility.\n13. Maheshwari Public School, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur\nMaheshwari Public School, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur\nWhen- 2008\nWhere\u2013 Sector-5 (Extn.) Pratap Nagar, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033\nPrincipal\u2013 Smt. Reeta Bhargava\nAffiliation\u2013 ICSE\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/mpspnjpr.com\/\nMaheshwari Public School is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. The Education Committee of The Maheshwari Samaj, Jaipur governs the school. The school has affiliation from Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).\nThe school has a brilliant campus with excellent facilities. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it offers various facilities to its students like a resource room, library, labs, language rooms, smart classrooms, smart classrooms, activity resources, music room, arts and craft room, games room, yoga room, AV Aid room and many other facilities.\nThe school provides excellent boarding facilities with food mess providing hygienic home-like food to the students. It appoints a student body each year who look after the students and organises various events. The school organises various field trips, has house systems, offers student counselling and multiple clubs.\n14. Mahaveer Public School, Jaipur\nMahaveer Public School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Vardhaman Path, Arjun Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Rashmi Talwar\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/mahaveerpublicschool.org\/about-mahaveer\/\nMahaveer Public School is a fully comprehensive private co-educational school in Jaipur. Shri Mahaveer Digamber Jain Shiksha Parishad, Jaipur started the school in the year 1996, on the completion of 50 years of Shri Mahaveer Digamber Jain Senior Secondary School. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school.\nThe school has an airy and beautiful equipped campus with various amenities. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it offers its students world-class amenities like a school playground, modern well-ventilated classrooms, library, science labs, computer labs, auditoriums, art cottage, Mahaveer gymnasium, Edu-comp smart class, school talk Programme and many other facilities.\nThe school offers a transportation facility to students. It has various inter-school competitions and co-curricular activities lined up all around the year. The school provides 100% security with security guards and CCTV so that students feel safe and secure on campus.\n15. India International School, Jaipur\nIndia International School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 117-121, Sri Sai Shiksha Sansthan, Vishwamitra Marg, Sirsi Rd, Hanuman Nagar Extension, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302012\nDirector\u2013 Ashok Gupta\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.iisjaipur.org\/iis.html\nIndia International School is one of the best private co-educational schools in Jaipur. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school. It started in the year 1990 and initiated under the aegis of the Indian Council for International Amity (ICFAI).\nThe school has a beautiful campus in Jaipur with all world-class amenities. It offers various facilities like library, labs, audio-visual systems, biology labs, cafeteria, sports complex and many other amenities.\nThe school has membership with International Schools Association, Geneva; European Council of International Schools, UK; Council of International Schools, UK and National Progressive Schools Conference, New Delhi. It has various student clubs like a book club, sports club, environment club, environment club, science club, etc. The school also has an India International Philately Club and is a full-time member of the Philately Bureau of the Department of Post, Jaipur. The school has an NCC (National Cadet Corps) Air Wing, open to boys in grade 8 to 12.\n16. Sanskar School, Sirsi Road, Jaipur\nSanskar School, Sirsi Road, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 117-121, Vishwamitra Marg, Hanuman Nagar Ext., Sirsi Road, Jaipur \u2013 302012\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Neelam Bhardwaj\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.sanskarjaipur.com\/\nContact no.\u2013 0141-2246189, 0141-2357844\nSanskar School, Sirsi Road is a co-educational senior secondary school in Jaipur. The school started in the year 2002, and Sri Sai Shiksha Sansthan is its parent body. The school is an English medium CBSE school. It is a child-oriented school, which provides opportunities for skill-based activities that contribute to the development of an all-round personality.\nBeing one of the best schools in Jaipur, it has a state-of-the-art campus with fantastic facilities for the students. The school offers various facilities like a separate high-tech, four-storey, air-cooled buildings for the Primary, Middle and the Senior sections; a garden with a variety of plants; an amphitheatre for outdoor functions\/ activities; basketball courts, a tennis court, an international standard cricket ground and a football ground. It also has classrooms with interactive boards and projectors, separate well-stocked libraries for Junior and Senior sections, a play area with slides, sandpit, aviary and pet farm for Pre-Primary section; and many other facilities.\nThe school has various student houses for academic, cultural and outdoor activities. It organises various inter-house and inter-school competitions to improve four aspects of all-round education, namely behaviour, academics, sports and co-curricular activities. The school also offer various exquisite activities like Art and Craft, Music, Dramatics and Dance. To improve the standard of education it imparts, it has well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Fine arts, Geography, Psychology and Mathematics Labs as well as fully air-conditioned Computer Labs with Networking, a Student and Teacher Resource Centre and a High-tech Auditorium.\n17. Ryan International School, Nirman Nagar, Jaipur\nRyan International School, Nirman Nagar, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Ryan International School,\nPadmavati Colony\u2013 B Near New Aatish Market Opp. Nirman Nagar, Jaipur\nMotto\u2013 \"Excellence in Education and All-Round Development\"\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.ryaninternational.org\/site\/risnirmannagar\/\nRyan International School, Nirman Nagar is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. The school is under the Ryan International Group of Institutions, and Dr Augustine F. Pinto started the school. The school aims to provide global education integrated with innovative use of technology to develop global citizens through a holistic approach. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school.\nThe school has a well-equipped campus in Jaipur. The school has various facilities like the well-stocked library, science labs, biology labs, computer centres, multi-purpose halls, auditoriums, sports complex and many other facilities.\nThe school offers multiple co-curricular activities like Indian Model United Nations, ICFPA- International Children's Festival of Performing Arts; ICEPLEX a Ryan Media Initiative BBN Beyond Breaking News Journalism; NASA Educational Workshops & Programs Social Service Teen Camp; Competitive Exams like ISO, IMO and many others.\n18. Rukmani Birla Modern High School, Jaipur\nRukmani Birla Modern High School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Gopalpura Bypass, Shanti Nagar, Near Durgapura Railway Station, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018\nAffiliation- CBSE\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/rbmhsjaipur.edu.in\/\nRukmani Birla Modern High School is one of the best private co-educational schools in Jaipur. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school. The school offers holistic and quality education from till class 12th.\nThe school has a stunning campus with various facilities. It offers multiple facilities offered by the school are sports complex, library, biology lab, science lab, gardens, art rooms, dance rooms, activity rooms and many other facilities. The school provides various sports facilities for sports like football, basketball, cricket, running, athletics and many other facilities.\nThe school has various student clubs and bodies which organises multiple co-curricular activities. It organises various inter-school events and competitions, and offers different co-curricular activities for the students.\n19. Maheshwari Girls Public School, Jaipur\nMaheshwari Girls Public School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Sector 1 Rd, Sector 2, Sector-1, Vidyadhar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302039\nSchool Type\u2013 Private Girl's Schol\nMotto\u2013 Making girls powerful and serene\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/mgps.in\/\nMaheshwari Girls Public School is a private girl's school in Jaipur. The school is under the Education Committee of Maheshwari Samaj, Jaipur and started in the year 2001. It offers quality education to girls till 12th class. The school has more than 4600 students enrolled with them.\nBeing one of the best schools in Jaipur, it offers various facilities like A well-stocked library frequently replenished and overflowing with the latest in the world of education, a wide range of well-equipped laboratories of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer, English Language, Humanities, dance rooms, music rooms and many other facilities.\nThe school ranks 3rd in the category of Best Girl's Day School in Rajasthan for the year 2019-2020. It provides facilities like NCC, Guide, Lazium, Yoga, Taekwondo, Skating, Aerobics and Band facilities. It also has Dramatics, Debates, Multiple Club Activities, Career Fair, Counselling, Workshops, Conferences, Celebration of National Days and Birth and Anniversaries of Legends. Festivals are an essential part of mentoring the girls at the school. Educational Excursions, Picnics and adventure learning trips get organised by the school for the students.\n20. Ryan International School, Mansarovar\nRyan International School, Mansarovar\nWhere\u2013 Padmani VT Rd, Mansarovar Sector 5, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.ryaninternational.org\/site\/rismansarovar\/\nRyan International School is one of the best private co-educational schools in Jaipur. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school.\nThe school has a beautiful campus with various facilities like sports complex, indoor games, library, science labs, biology labs and many other facilities.\nThe school provides sports facilities like grounds for Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Handball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Karate, Judo, Gymnastics, Skating and indoor games. The school offers various programs like ICFPA, INMUN, Trip to NASA, BBN course, Maggie Minithon and ICEPLEX.\n21. The Palace School, Jaipur\nThe Palace School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 Jaleb Chowk City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002\nPrincipal\u2013 Mrs Urvashi Warman\nSchool Type\u2013 Private Co-education\nMotto\u2013 Knowledge is the elixir of life\nWebsite\u2013 https:\/\/www.thepalaceschool.com\/\nThe Palace School, Jaipur is a private co-educational school in Jaipur. Princess Diya Kumari started the school in the year 2001, with the support of her parents Late Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji and Maharani Padmini Devi Ji. The school has affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is an English medium school.\nThe school has an elegant campus in Jaipur. Being one of the best schools in Jaipur, it provides various facilities to its students like digital classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, biology labs, first aid room, cricket field, gym, table tennis, sports complex, skating rink, English labs, dance room, art room, and many other facilities.\nThe school offers various co-curricular activities like Sports, (skating, cricket, swimming, lawn tennis, karate etc.), visual and performing arts (classical and western dance, vocal and instrumental music), yoga & gymnastics, art & craft, clay modelling, robotics, educational trips, picnics, soft adventure programs and summer camps.\n22. Calorx Public School, Jaipur\nCalorx Public School, Jaipur\nWhere\u2013 P.No.5 Sector 28 Pratapnagar Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033\nWebsite\u2013 http:\/\/www.cpsjaipur.edu.in\/contact.html\nCalorx Public School, Jaipur is a professionally managed independent co-educational school in Jaipur. The school started in the year 1995. The school is an English medium CBSE school. It provides K-12 education through various activities.\nThe school has a well-equipped campus in Jaipur. The school offers various facilities like sports complex, biology lab, science lab, medical care, sports and games facility, modern classrooms, computer centres, indoor court, library, cafeteria and many other facilities.\nThe school follows the Calorx Taxonomy method, keeping in mind the CCE requirements as well as building a strong foundation for futuristic elements of a Calorxian. It provides transportation facility for students to pick up and drop. It focuses on various co-curricular activities and life skills like sport, music, art, dance, public speaking and interactive capabilities.\nNamrata Vashisht\nEducation Writer at Edunify\nI am a law student at New Law College, Pune. Reading books, sports and learning new languages are a few of my interests. 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{"text":"Building & Construction Housing News\nWhy New Building Technics Are Not Prevalent in Nigeria'\nAugust 13, 2018 Cedmagazine\t0 Comments\nHousing professionals have attributed the dearth of latest trends in building technology and construction technics in Nigeria to the poor economic situation, which doesn't create the needed funds to import the devices.\nThe experts also blamed the development on the fear of local artisans loosing their relevance in the industry.\nWith changing times, there have been global advancement in building technics that could help in the construction of mass housing, reduce the sector's deficits through timely delivery, quality provision and affordability in cost.\nThe Guardian's investigation revealed that the common building construction technics that come with about 60 per cent in cost reduction include; the prefabricated building technics and the container housing. The technics are designed for construction of mass housing in advanced countries and could help in reducing the existing over 17million housing shortfalls in the country.\nIn Nigeria, the use of glass and steel and clay bricks is trending in most locations including rural and urban centres especially towards the luxury end of the housing market.\nFor instance, the prefabricated building construction involves the practice of assembling a variety of components of a structure at a manufacturing site and transporting those sub-assemblies to the location of the construction jobsite. It is a mass produced mode of construction and takes less than half the time when compared to traditional construction\nThe technic is becoming the norm, improving in quality of building, sidesteps the possibility of unreliable contractor, unproductive staff and has become available with numerous benefits which also include; eco-friendly, energy efficiency, shorter construction time and sustainable construction. Whereas, in existing traditional construction methods require extra materials that lead to increased waste.\nIn the case of container homes, they are made from the steel shipping containers that carry goods on trains, trucks, and ships. The smallest container makes a tiny box of a home at about 100 square feet of floor space. Experts say homes are built with containers because they are seen as more eco-friendly than traditional building materials such like bricks and cement. Tempo-housing, Nigerian housing interior and exterior firm has leveraged on this technology and expertise to create a Nigerian tailored solutions to the housing problem that is quick to build, easy to maintain, portable and most importantly affordable.\nSpeaking on the development, the Managing Director of Tetramanor, a Lagos-based building Development Company, John Beecroft told The Guardian that the two technics very common at the moment are the use of glass and steel.\n\"In most of the buildings around, you see a lot of usage of glass and steel. This is more common in expensive locations like, Lekki, Ikoyi, Banana Island and Victoria Island in Lagos. Glass and steel are very expensive materials to build home. The use of glass and steel give you very beautiful buildings.\"\nAccording to him, Nigerians are also adopting the uses of clay bricks in building their homes as the practice provides low cost maintenance in building.\n\"Clay bricks are actually very expensive to build, however, now that they are been mass-produced, they have become cheaper. People are beginning to use them. The unique thing about clay bricks is that maintenance is lower. Once you fixed it, there are no needs to paint every year like the normal blockhouse nor plaster it or clean it. Of course, it has its own challenges too like you can\u00edt put the piping\/wiring inside clay bricks rather everything must be exposed. Building cracks is limited also in the use of clay bricks. Developers in the country have been adopting this technology en masse.\"\nFor him, developers in Nigeria are looking forward to the adoption of prefabricated buildings where the technology involves construction of buildings in the factory for onward assembly at the building site, only if there are enough funds to import the technics to the country.\n\"This technology is common in the United States of America (USA) and other countries because it is much cheaper and more used for mass housing. The technology is in the form of mole wall build and everything including the roofing done in the factory, only to be installed on the site. Nigeria doesn\u00edt have the technology. Until Nigeria makes use of prefabricated building, solving the problem of affordable housing will remain a challenge. The buildings are lighter in weight, tested and are certified to be durable.\n\"In the US, developers are using woods to build so that if the wood collapsed on the occupants, he or she could still survive whereas if a block house collapse on occupants, survival rate is not visible. We need to find the cost of importing this technology to Nigeria to solve the challenge of mass housing,\" he said.\nOn container housing, he emphasized that some developers have claimed that the technology could be used for a two-bedroom\/three room apartment as low as N6 million and the container housing can be arranged up to three or four storeys high. According to him, experts have attested that it could reduce the cost of the normal house down by 60 per cent reduction, which is very affordable.\nHe said; \"We know that two or more developers are trying to bring it onboard but we are watching to see whether its something that we could explore. Most of the oil companies use them off-site for accommodation. The containers that are lying in waste in shipping houses could be converted for that purpose. We need the technology to be imported, the skill for workers and the buyers to have confidence in the technology. We must produce it in Nigeria, workers and those who will adopt it.\nThe Second Vice President of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Kunle Awobodu said new technics in building construction have made rendering, laying of blocks and plastering in building to be very easy to achieve at a faster rate.\n\"Some new machines that molds blocks at high speed are now available in the market. 3D printings are now used for making the mechanical components of building prototypes. The process is been introduced to construction to encourage mass construction. We also have construction robots that could do a lot of activities within the construction industry like erection of steels and lying of bricks but our fear is that when you start to engage the use of robots, it might lead to unemployment for the building artisans.\"\nSource: The Guardian\n\u2190 FMBN Adopts Rent-to-Own Housing Scheme for NHF Contributors\nConcrete Road Cheaper, Safer Says Dangote \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Looking forward since 1880\n\"Inspiring confidence through generations of eyewear\" has always been the adage of MOREL. It is the authenticity of this maxim which drew our inspiration for our new 2022 campaign: a historical series of original photos depicting genuinely bold characters featuring the frames of MOREL's new collection. The campaign is a journey through time that begins with the portrait of Jules Morel who founded the company in 1880. This is the starting point of a tribute to the four generations that have crossed all eras with passion and audacity, making MOREL what it is today: a global, independent French brand manufacturer.\n\"Looking forward since 1880\" is a bold campaign that pictures MOREL's history, its present, and its future.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Steph Leek\nYou are here: \/ TV \/ News \/\nKeeley Hawes: \"She should be very large-breasted\"\nThe actress talks about her role in the TV adaptation of J. K. Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy', which was released on Blu-ray and DVD yesterday.\nJun 16, 2015 roob.la\/48615\nShareAll sharing options for:Keeley Hawes: \"She should be very large-breasted\"\nJ.K. Rowling, who famously wrote the Harry Potter series, took a step back from the world of wizardry to focus on adult fiction with her novel, The Casual Vacancy, which was quickly adapted for television.\nSet in the suburban town of Pagford, the plot begins when an admired member of the parish council, Barry Fairbrother (Rory Kinnear), meets an untimely death. It paves the way for a local election, which stirs the interest of a handful of town's folk.\nHoward Mollison (Michael Gambon), a notorious snob, and his wife, Shirley (Julia McKenzie), force their son Miles (Rufus Jones) to run for council. If he wins, they plan to make him reverse Fairbrother's decision to keep the local council estate as part of Pagford.\nMiles is a complete pushover, and his wife Samantha (Keeley Hawes) struggles to cope with her controlling in-laws as well as trying to zest up her marriage.\nIn an interview prior to the release of The Casual Vacancy box set, Hawes gave an insight into her character.\n\"Miles and Samantha are not in a great place when we meet them,\" she explained. \"Their marriage is in a very bad way. That's really down to his relationship with his mother and his father. He is a mummy's boy, but he's gone too far and now they are using him and pushing him forward in this election.\"\nSamantha is a strong-willed woman whose troubling past comes back to haunt her when the election starts to takes a toll on family life. When asked about her approach to the character, Hawes revealed: \"When I read the books I was very keen that she should be very large-breasted. I think that's a major part of Sam's personality.\"\n\"She's probably gone to these lengths at some point, when keeping things alive, when she started her underwear boutique. It's all part of this look. They're not in keeping with the rest of her, in the same way that she's not in keeping really with the rest of Pagford. I was very keen on keeping that from the book. The outfit Samantha wears is all very top-end but it looks very cheap.\"\nRowling and director Jonny Campbell made the TV mini-series very relatable for the audience, particularly through Samantha, who conveys the struggle for approval that many people experience with their in-laws.\n\"I've got so much sympathy for her,\" Hawes admits. \"She's really stuck. She loves her husband and it is something still worth saving. It's not a total loss. She's just being railroaded at every turn by these very strong characters. They live in a house which has been owned by Miles' parents. Even the house they live in is down to them.\"\nThe Casual Vacancy is out now on Blu-ray and DVD.\nf\/news f\/tv f\/michael gambon f\/j. k. rowling f\/the casual vacancy\nf\/rufus jones f\/keeley hawes f\/rory kinnear\n@stephleek\nWhy we should all be watching Saturday Night Live\nReview: Sicario (2015)\nReview: The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)\nKick Ass 2 video game tie-in to be released in May\nMartin Sheen to scale high places\nMovie News: Django Unchained \u2013 First Images Revealed\nUp next in TV\nWWE Day 1 2022 review: A good start to a New Year in WWE\nShareAll sharing options for:WWE Day 1 2022 review: A good start to a New Year in WWE\nAround the World in 80 Days (2021) review: Entertaining adventure, if not quite the trip of a lifetime\nShareAll sharing options for:Around the World in 80 Days (2021) review: Entertaining adventure, if not quite the trip of a lifetime\nWWE Survivor Series 2021 review: Brand. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing\nShareAll sharing options for:WWE Survivor Series 2021 review: Brand. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing\nWWE Crown Jewel 2021 review: WWE returns to Saudi Arabia with their best PPV in nine months!\nShareAll sharing options for:WWE Crown Jewel 2021 review: WWE returns to Saudi Arabia with their best PPV in nine months!\nWWE Extreme Rules 2021 review: about as extreme as an episode of The Great British Bake Off\nShareAll sharing options for:WWE Extreme Rules 2021 review: about as extreme as an episode of The Great British Bake Off\nWWE SummerSlam 2021 review: a wildly uneven spectacle in Vegas\nShareAll sharing options for:WWE SummerSlam 2021 review: a wildly uneven spectacle in Vegas","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Mayer Brown continues IP expansion in DC and Chicago by adding 11-lawyer team led by partner Jamie Beaber\nMayer Brown continues IP expansion in DC and Chicago by adding 11-lawyer team led by partner...\n\u76f8\u5173\u4eba\u5458\nJamie Beaber\nMayer Brown, a leading global law firm, announced that prominent intellectual property lawyer Jamie Beaber has joined the firm in Washington DC as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice. Previously he was a partner at Steptoe & Johnson. Joining Mr. Beaber in the move from Steptoe to Mayer Brown are four counsel and six associates in Washington DC and Chicago.\nFor nearly two decades, Mr. Beaber has focused his practice on intellectual property litigation, including unfair import actions under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as well as Customs issues arising from these proceedings. Notably, he has handled more than 50 investigations before the US International Trade Commission (ITC). Mr. Beaber also has extensive experience representing clients in intellectual property litigation before US district courts across the country, particularly in the Eastern District of Texas and the District of Delaware.\n\"Jamie is well-known throughout the industry for his technical patent litigation work\u2014particularly before the ITC bar\u2014and we are thrilled to welcome him and his team to the firm,\" said Alan Grimaldi, co-leader of Mayer Brown's global Intellectual Property practice. \"Jamie's significant experience handling Section 337 cases before the ITC on behalf of a diverse array of technologies further enhances Mayer Brown's existing capabilities in this area and will be a huge asset in servicing our global clients,\" added John Mancini, co-leader of the firm's global Intellectual Property practice.\nMr. Beaber said, \"Mayer Brown's strong track record of success in handling cases before the ITC, along with the recent growth of its global IP practice, make the firm a terrific fit for me and my team,\" Mr. Beaber said. \"We look forward to contributing to the continued expansion of Mayer Brown's IP capabilities.\"\nDaniel Masur, partner-in-charge of Mayer Brown's Washington DC office, said that the arrival of Mr. Beaber and his team continues the office's strong recent growth. \"Since the start of 2014, we have added nearly two dozen lateral partners and other lawyers in practice groups including White Collar Defense & Compliance, Securities Litigation & Enforcement and Employment & Benefits. The addition of these outstanding individuals demonstrates clearly that top-tier lawyers increasingly view Mayer Brown as a destination of choice.\"\nMr. Beaber is affiliated with several bar associations and serves on numerous committees. Currently, he serves as the Co-Chair of the Federal Circuit Bar Association's International Trade Committee. He is a frequent writer and speaker on patent litigation topics, including ITC proceedings and enforcement, Section 337 investigations and trade secrets. In 2012 and 2013, he was named a \"Rising Star\" by Law360 for his work handling high-stakes cases at the ITC.\nMr. Beaber holds an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center, a JD, magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law, and a BS from the University of North Dakota.\nMayer Brown's multi-disciplinary, full-service global IP practice has experienced explosive growth during the past three years\u2014almost doubling its size. The practice consists of nearly 100 lawyers in more than eight offices, including Europe and Asia. Innovators at global multinationals, emerging growth companies and established mid-sized businesses all rely on Mayer Brown's global IP practice to help protect, preserve and enforce their intellectual property assets. The practice is fully integrated with other firm practices and offices around the world\u2014particularly in key business centers, including Brazil, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.\n\u76f8\u5173\u6267\u4e1a\u8303\u56f4\n\u4e1a\u52a1\u9886\u57df \u2013\n\u4e13\u5229\u8bc9\u8bbc\nITC 337\u8c03\u67e5\n\u5b56\u58eb\u6253\u5728\u300a\u4e9a\u592a\u6cd5\u5f8b500\u5f3a\u300b(2023\u5e74)40\u4e2a\u7c7b\u522b\u7684\u8bc4\u9009\u4e2d\u699c\u4e0a\u6709\u540d,36\u540d\u5f8b\u5e08\u4e0a\u699c\nMayer Brown advises Marlin Equity Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Cloud Technology Solutions Group\n12 \u6708 19 \u65e5\nThe IP News that Mattered Most in 2022, According to You\nIPWatchdog\n\u63a5\u53d7\u6700\u65b0\u7684\u89c2\u70b9\u4fe1\u606f","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Notebooks of the Oxford Diocesan Church Building Society\nOxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Top. Oxon. f. 6].\nThis is a collection-level description. To identify the box\/es you wish to see, please review the offline catalogue indicated in 'Other finding aids' section further down on this page, and note the shelfmarks of the items you wish to see.\nPlease email specialcollections.bookings@bodleian.ox.ac.uk quoting the shelfmarks of the items you wish to see and the date of your intended visit. You may order up to ten items.\nPlease complete one green slip per shelfmark and hand this to a member of staff at the reserve. You may have up to ten items on reserve.\nNotebooks of the secretary of the Oxford Diocesan Church Building Society, containing memoranda of letters written and notes of collections.\n5 shelfmarks\nMSS. Top. Oxon. f. 6-10\nCollection ID (for staff)\nCMD ID 13295\nOxford Diocesan Church Building Society.\nFalconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, nos. 30110-4.\nThe notebooks were presented to the Library by Rev. A. Clark on 5 July 1889.\nSee also Papers of the Oxford Diocesan Church Building Society, (Shelfmarks: MSS. Top. Berks. c. 14-16, d. 9; Top. Bucks. c. 6-8, d. 3; Top. Oxon. c. 103-105, d. 42)\nIndexed Names and Subjects\nChurch buildings -- England -- Oxford\nOxford Diocesan Church Building Society\nEmily Tarrant\nOxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Top. Oxon. f. 6]. https:\/\/archives.bodleian.ox.ac.uk\/\/repositories\/2\/resources\/749 Accessed January 17, 2021.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ex-players suing NHL rip decision to vote Gary Bettman into Hockey Hall of Fame\nSandy Duncan\nAP Published 11:13 p.m. ET June 26, 2018\nDaniel Carcillo, right, is suing the NHL over head injuries.(Photo: Chris LaFrance, USA TODAY Sports)\nThe addition of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to the Hockey Hall of Fame has prompted sharp pushback from some former players angry about the league's handling of head injuries.\nBettman joined Martin Brodeur, Jayna Hefford, Willie O'Ree, Martin St. Louis and Alexander Yakushev in the Hall of Fame Class of 2018 announced[1] on Tuesday.\nBettman has overseen the NHL's expansion from 24 to 31 teams and a surge in annual revenue from $437 million to $5 billion in a quarter century overseeing the NHL. His tenure also has included three lockouts of the players and increased controversy over concussions.\nA federal lawsuit against the league, consolidated from five cases filed in 2013, has sought class action status for pursuit of damages for mental and physical health problems plaguing former players who experienced head trauma during their careers.\nThe plaintiffs have alleged the league failed to warn its players of the long-term risk of brain damage that may have been suffered in action on the ice.\nMore: Boynton, Carcillo sue NHL over head injuries[2]\nMore: Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur revolutionized position[3]\nTwo more retirees, Daniel Carcillo and Nick Boynton, recently filed their own federal lawsuit under similar arguments. They were among the vocal critics on Tuesday of Bettman's impending induction, using their Twitter accounts to express disgust about the honor for the NHL's top official since 1993.\n\"I can't get over what a slap in the face this must be to the families of Steve Montador, Rick Rypien, Derek Boogaard, Bob Probert & Wade Belak,\" Carcillo tweeted , referencing five former players who were suffering from brain damage and died prematurely by causes that included overdose and suicide. \"Gary Bettman had a hand in every death by withholding info about the risks of doing their job.\"\nBoynton questioned the election and called on the Hall of Fame to return all the personal items he had donated to the museum from his career.\n\"This is not something I want to be a part of,\" Boynton tweeted.\n[4] 2 of 26\n[9] 7 of 26[10] 8 of 26[11] 9 of 26[12] 10 of 26[13] 11 of 26[14] 12 of 26[15] 13 of 26[16] 14 of 26[17] 15 of 26[18] 16 of 26[19] 17 of 26[20] 18 of 26[21] 19 of 26[22] 20 of 26[23] 21 of 26[24] 22 of 26[25] 23 of 26[26] 24 of 26[27] 25 of 26[28] 26 of 26[29]\nLast SlideNext Slide[30][31]\n^ Hall of Fame Class of 2018 announced (www.usatoday.com)\n^ Boynton, Carcillo sue NHL over head injuries (www.usatoday.com)\n^ Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur revolutionized position (www.usatoday.com)\n^ 1 of 26 (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)\n^ 10 of 26 (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)\n^ Last Slide (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)\n^ Next Slide (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)\nPrevious articleStill no dominant PGA Tour player halfway through year\nNext articleClippers trading Austin Rivers to Wizards for veteran center Marcin Gortat\nDorktown: The 1976 Oakland A's stole nearly a mile worth of bases vs. one team\nSports Alex Rubenstein - January 20, 2021\nMedia Club: Remembering the time 21 Savage whispered through a song\nSports Joe Ali - January 20, 2021\nThailand's luxury-quarantine reopening plan did not work as expected\nTravel Daniela Kankova - January 19, 2021\nThailand offered tourists to spend quarantine in a number of its luxurious resorts. However, a bare fraction of the expected travelers did show up. According...\nWorld News Jamey Keaten - January 21, 2021\nGENEVA (AP) \u2014 President Joe Biden's top medical adviser on COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday announced renewed U.S. support for the World Health...\nBiden's first Cabinet member to lead battered intel agencies\nWorld News Mary Clare Jalonick - January 20, 2021\nWASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his...\n@2020 Seattle Metro Magazine","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Why Don't Feminists Write I Wouldn't Leave My Son Alone with a Gay Man?\nFebruary 28, 2017 The Editors\nFairfax's man hating Daily Life website came up with a new low in reverse sexism last week. Author Kasey Edwards put forth her reasoning of why she doesn't allow any man to be unsupervised with her daughters even for a short while. She claims she cannot trust her judgement at all and that child sexual abuse from men is so common that it is just safer to have this rule. She rationalizes her decision saying they are based on cold hard facts and that if she hurts men's feelings then that is worth saving her daughters from potential sexual abuse.\nIf you ever wanted an example of moral panic and thinking of every man as potential sex offender and naturally a sexual predator this would be it. This article is not the first article by a feminist to argue that men should not be left alone with children. News presenter Tracey Spicer wrote that she did not want her children to sit next to men on planes. Mia Friedman also asked the question in an article should men be left alone with children? This mindset is an insult to all fathers, uncles, grandfathers, male teachers, childcare workers, sporting coaches and youth leaders who do an outstanding job looking after children.\nA lot of people will dismiss these articles as simple click bait designed to generate outrage so that it will be shared around. But there is more to these articles than that, it is part of the feminist mindset that male influences need to be shut out from the lives of children as much as possible. That masculinity is a bad influence and that the next generation needs to be feminized. This goal is of course cloaked under the guise of protecting children.\nFeminists argue that facts are on their side and that feelings shouldn't matter. However, if we take this argument to its logical conclusion there is one group of men who should especially be kept away from children specifically boys, and that's gay men. Looking at the data sources Kasey Edwards did, you can draw the conclusion that gay man are the most dangerous people for boys to be around.\nBased on the Australian Institute for Family Studies girls are subject to sexual abuse more than boys by a ratio of 2 to 1. Based on a fact sheet by the Centres Against Sexual Assault the child sexual abuse ratio of girls to boys is again to 2 to 1. However, this fact sheet also states that 93% of perpetrators are male.\nUsing these statistics this means that 31% of child sexual assaults would have a male perpetrator whose victims would be boys, meaning that they are homosexual child sexual offences. This is an alarmingly high rate given that according to Roy Morgan Research only 3.4% of the Australian population identify as homosexual. Now many would argue that the male abusers of young boys are not homosexual but motivated by power or is a result of their own sexual abuse. However more medical professionals are calling paedophilia a sexual orientation similar to homosexuality.\nTherefore, feminist logic would then dedicate that they shouldn't leave their sons alone with gay men. But I have never seen a feminist argue this, perhaps because they don't want to offend their gay male friends who are part of a designated victim group. But they have said they don't care about men's feelings, shouldn't this include their gay male friends' feelings too, or is that too controversial for them to say?\nNow do I believe that gay men should not be left alone with boys? Of course not, it is wrong to cast such generalisation on all gay men based on the above statistics, as it is wrong to do this to all men. Also, these broad statistics do not take into account socio-economic factors in sexual abuse which is large component. Thinking of every second person as a sex offender is not a healthy way to live and teaching your children to distrust all men leaves them scared, less independent and unprepared for the real world. Also, if you don't trust your judgement about other people I would also question your judgement in other areas of life.\nAdditionally, Kasey and other feminists who lay the blame on men forget that women are not free from blame when it comes to child sex offenses. Many experts believe female sex offenders are more likely to escape conviction and justice, with such situations going underreported. Reasons include victims unwilling to report female sex offenders for fear of not being believed, or because it is less obvious even for victims to realise that a female has indeed abused them sexually. Because female sex offenders challenge the notions regarding women as nurturing and caring, experts have concluded that child abuse involving a female adult are much more prevalent than what actually gets reported. But conveniently for Kasey, she has chosen to leave this out.\nA male and especially a father's influence is an important part of a child's development and deny this to a child based on your own paranoia and slave to statistics is a type of child abuse in itself. This latest example of feminist lunacy should not be taken seriously by anyone seeking advice about how to best raise a child.\nNext In the name of our children, let's ban the Mardi Gras\nThe Tragic Life and Death of Aaron Carter\nNovember 8, 2022 Margo Huss\nMarch for the Babies Returns to Melbourne's Streets in 2022\nOctober 8, 2022 Tim Wilms and Margo Huss\nWF Ep. 168 Britain's Future with Jolene Bunting\nOctober 6, 2022 Tim Wilms\nRainbow Fascism Strikes Again: Victoria's 6.8 Million Dollar Pride Festival\nSeptember 2, 2022 Margo Huss\nBook Review: The Sexual Holocaust\nAugust 26, 2022 Philippe Armstrong\nTNE 62 Missing in Action\nJuly 4, 2022 Tim Wilms","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Advancing Kids Twitter\nADVANCING KIDS\nPromoting children's optimal health, development and well-being\nMeasures & Metrics\nA Pound of Cure\u2026 How Might We Pay For an Ounce of Prevention?\nBy advancingkids on May 22, 2018 \u2022 ( Leave a comment )\nBy: Jesse Chandna and Scott Orsey\nSocial determinants of health, the circumstances in which people live and work, have a profound impact on the overall outcomes of children and their families. That is why Connecticut Children's Medical Center places a priority not only on addressing the medical and surgical needs of young patients, but also on addressing factors, such as healthy housing, transportation, and adverse childhood experiences, that impact children and youth outside of our hospital walls. As society increasingly recognizes this same connection, we will be able to further develop the means to embed social determinants of health and innovative interventions in everything we do.\nWe are encouraged by an annual report recently published by the PwC Health Research Institute that identifies key topics that will have the most impact on the health care industry in 2018. This year's report focuses on how health care providers and insurers can increase enterprise resilience, which is the ability for organizations to adapt to short- and long-term change, in an industry that's undergoing considerable transformation from a variety of factors including, but not limited to: political uncertainty; business model uncertainty due to efforts to reform how providers are reimbursed for care; new entrants into the industry, such as the Amazon-Berkshire Hathaway-JP Morgan Chase joint venture to improve health care for their employees; and the consumerization of health care.\nIn these uncertain times, we are pleased to see that the report identified addressing social determinants of health as a risk-mitigation strategy for health care providers. This is significant because treating social determinants of health like other risk mitigation strategies, such as infection prevention and emergency preparedness, allows the sector to place a value on upstream interventions and thus offers an impetus to fund them. The report also identified social determinants of health as an important strategy that health systems can leverage to create efficiencies that will facilitate adaptation to an uncertain environment as payment reform efforts escalate. We are excited that insurers and providers appear increasingly ready to embrace shared-risk payment models that reward providers for the value of care they provide to patients, and the extent to which they keep patients healthy, rather than paying them simply for the volume of patient care they provide.\nOn our journey to be at the forefront of population health management, Connecticut Children's has incorporated social determinants of health into its operations for many years. This stems from a realization by care providers and hospital leadership that many of the delays and disorders treated at our facility could have been more efficiently addressed through early identification and intervention, as well and by connecting families to community-based resources at the earliest opportunity.\nIn 2012, Connecticut Children's formed Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health (Office) to promote children's optimal healthy development. One way the Office does that is through addressing the social determinants of health by increasing partnerships and collaboration between internal community-oriented programs and external community-based efforts across all sectors influencing child health and well-being. Now, Office programs and initiatives are being implemented across Connecticut and in more than 28 states, with targeted support from public and private sources including federal and state agencies, corporations, and foundations.\nNow that the Office's infrastructure is established, we are working to quantify the cost savings and associated return on investment, and the impact of our work on children and families in order to strengthen our competitive position as conversations regarding pediatric payment reform intensify. There is much work to be done to pinpoint these metrics, largely because the long-term outcomes we seek are difficult to measure since the benefits of our work often fall in sectors outside child health services. For example, helping a young, at-risk child obtain early intervention for mild developmental or behavioral concerns likely yields significant future savings not only in the child health services sector, but also in special education expenses or even juvenile justice. Similarly, early intervention with public safety, food insecurity, housing and other social factors yields savings across a multitude of sectors.\nAs we work to calculate the specific return on investment for our work through Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health, we will continue to build the programs that will successfully deliver the outcomes we seek.\nBoth Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health are excited to embrace pediatric payment reform models that support a shift towards value-based care. We are confident our work to address social determinants of health in a cross-sector manner will be the standard of care to achieve population health for generations of children to come.\nJesse Chandna is a strategic finance manager for Connecticut Children's Medical Center.\nScott Orsey is the associate director for operations, business strategy and institutional engagement for Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health.\nTo sign up to receive E-Updates from Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health, click here.\nCategories: Measures & Metrics\nTagged as: Health, Health Promotion, Jesse Chandna, Scott Orsey, Social Determinants of Health, Value Based Care\nManchester Embraces Healthy Homes Support\nSocial Innovation Spotlight: Hartford Promise Integrated College Success Model\nAddressing Asthma Disparities\nAt Our Core\nCommunity Benefit Reporting\nHealthy Housing\nInsights for Change\nPreventing Childhood Obesity\nStrengthening Clinical Care Delivery\nTraining Future Child Health Leaders\nFollow Advancing Kids by Email\nFollow Advancing Kids on Twitter\nTop categories: Insights for Change","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Radio Stations\/Broadcasting\nGreen River, WY 82935-5321\nA little history...\nThe idea of an AM station began in William (Bill) Simms' mind in the 1960's, however with an extended freeze for new AM licenses by the FCC, KUGR would not be born until 1976. \u2026 read more\nThe idea of an AM station began in William (Bill) Simms' mind in the 1960's, however with an extended freeze for new AM licenses by the FCC, KUGR would not be born until 1976. Bill applied, received the licensing and hired Al Harris to build and manage the station, as he was unable to move to Green River. Bill knew he had to start the call letters with a ''K'' and wanted to incorporate GR for Green River, so his daughter came up with KUGR (Cougar) and so it is now.\nAl put the station on the air in June of '76 and bought Bill's ownership of KUGR in 1978. He also hired Julio Delgadillo to do a Sunday Spanish show in '78. Julio retired in 2010.\nThe Radio Network's General Manager\/Sports Director, Steve Core, joined the staff in December of 1985. Al's wife, Faith, joined as Office Manager in March of 1986.\nTen years after KUGR was put on the air, a second station, KYCS, was born and the two became known as The Broadcast House. KYCS signed on October 1st 1986.\nIn September 1998, two stations became three and KFRZ the Freeze was put on the air. Shortly after the Freeze signed on, the Broadcast House moniker was replaced by The Radio Network.\nAs if Al and Faith didn't have enough on their plate, they decided to adopt another baby and KZWB The Big Dog signed on with The Radio Network in June of 2005.\nIn the summer of 2008 KUGR could be heard not only at 1490 AM, but on the FM dial at 104.9 as well.\n? So here we are, The Radio Network family...still going strong and still accumulating projects.\nCheck out our website!","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"18th-century map of South Carolina and a part of Georgia is acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation\nTwo versions of the map\u2014one made in 1757 and the other in 1780\u2014show growth\nand westward expansion between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.\nWILLIAMSBURG, VA.- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has recently acquired a very rare copy of A Map of South Carolina and a Part of Georgia published in 1780 by William Faden based on a 1757 version made by the cartographers William Gerard De Brahm and published by Thomas Jefferys. Although other copies are known to exist, this example, which is in pristine condition with vibrant original color, is the first known to have become available in several decades. The large-scale map (about 4\u00bd feet tall by 4 feet wide) is a significantly revised version of the 1757 document by De Brahm, and when paired with this earlier version of the map (a copy already exists in the Colonial Williamsburg collection) the two maps tell a compelling story. Together they show a visual comparison about the extent to which the South Carolinians and Georgians settled the western frontiers of their colonies during the period between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.\n\"Colonial Williamsburg collects objects such as the Faden map not only for their inherent beauty, but for their intrinsic value as documents of past peoples, places and events,\" said Ronald L. Hurst, the Foundation's Carlisle H. Humelsine Chief Curator and Vice President for Collections, Conservation, and Museums. \"Remarkably well preserved, the Faden map will be used with other cartographic documents and three-dimensional objects to illustrate the movement of cultural groups from the seacoast to the southern backcountry on the eve of the Revolution.\"\nTo best understand why this map is so extraordinary beyond its scarcity, one needs to first understand who made it, how it was originally intended for use and how it came to be revised over time, beginning with the original 1757 version. The story begins with the map's cartographer, William Gerard De Brahm (1717-1798). Born in southern Germany, he served as a military engineer in the Bavarian army until 1748 and thereafter was expelled from Bavaria for renouncing his Catholic faith in favor of Protestantism. With the encouragement of the Bishop of Augsburg, Samuel Urlsperger, he led a group of 156 German Protestants to settle in the Salzberger community of Ebenezer, Georgia, in 1751. Shortly after his arrival, his skills as a trained surveyor and engineer were recognized in both Georgia and South Carolina, and by 1752 De Brahm was selected by Governor James Glen of South Carolina to design and construct a system of fortifications for Charleston. Two years later, De Brahm was appointed Surveyor General of South Carolina. Realizing that there would be a war with France, the British Board of Trade requested that each colony supply maps of their topographical surveys, the resulting map depicted geography that was vastly superior to any previous map of the region.\nDe Brahm used his training as an engineer to create a map that aimed to assist colonists in settling the vast wilderness of the region. He meticulously and scientifically represented details, such as settlements, land quality, climate, coastlines, waterways and the suitability of soil for agricultural growth. The map delineates plantation landscapes belonging to European settlers, while the cartouche depicts the enslaved Africans who would be forced to work the land. Native Americans' lands in the interior of the Colonies are mentioned sporadically, but much of the map was left blank, suggesting endless possibilities for European settlement. Once all the information was compiled, De Brahm sent the map to the Board of Trade in England, which then approved it and commissioned cartographer, engraver and map seller Thomas Jeffreys, who served as Geographer to King George III, to publish it. The resulting map (shown at left), published in London on October 20, 1757 (during the French and Indian War), illustrates the progress as well as the potential of the area.\nThe second version of the map was published at the height of the Revolution. By 1778, the British had taken Savannah, and in April 1780, once Charleston fell to the British, the focus of the war shifted to the Southern Colonies. Given the contemporary interest in the region, Thomas Jeffreys' successor, William Faden, altered the 1757 copperplates with updated information on the region, publishing it in June 1780. The revisions were so major that some scholars consider the result to be virtually a new map. This new version included county names, roadways, new place names and settlements across the entire map, revealing the amount of new information that was gathered over a span of less than 20 years during a time when Britain was focused on expanding and populating its empire in North America and the backcountry of South Carolina was opened up for English settlement. The alterations were largely based on the surveys gathered by John Stuart, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District from the 1760s to his death in 1779. Stuart frequently complained to royal officials in Britain that he lacked accurate maps of the backcountry to conduct his work, which frequently involved boundary disputes between Native Americans and settlers. He provided his findings to the Board of Trade, who, in turn, hired Faden to publish the updated version. The 1780 edition of the map reflects the westward movement of the population.\n\"De Brahm's map of South Carolina and Georgia was viewed in the period, as it is today, as a remarkable achievement of eighteenth-century cartography,\" said Katie McKinney, Colonial Williamsburg's assistant curator of maps and prints. \"The blank space on the 1757 map is one of its most striking features, which never aimed to detail the backcountry landscape. It makes sense that when looking to publish a map on the region that Faden would use De Brahm's map as a template to incorporate new information about these Southern colonies. Compared to the earlier version, this map will allow us to better interpret the westward movement of people and objects in the region throughout the eighteenth century.\"\nThe Georgetown Precinct reflects the extensive revisions made to the 1757 map (above left) on the 1780 map (above right). The original map primarily illustrated topography and land use as evidenced by the detail, whereas the 1780 map focused on roadways, waterways, landowners and settlement. The 1780 map shows the intricate rivers and streams that made up the Pee Dee River. Georgetown Precinct thrived financially in the eighteenth century as home to some of the wealthiest indigo and rice planting operations in the low country, which relied on the work of enslaved laborers.\nVermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' presented in Dresden\nGutted and broke: Brazil's National Museum pleads for money\nExhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art features 9 works by Frank Stella\nBoard committee approves architect for new and expanded University Art Museum\nIn-depth exhibition features over 40 modern and contemporary tapestries\nModern and historical jewels and gemstones highlight Phillips Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale\nPhi presents: Renata Morales and Marina Abramovi\u0107 at Ca' Rezzonico Gallery\nModern sculpture meets ancient Greece in unique island exhibition\nDYSFUNCTIONAL opens in Venice and invites visitors to rethink boundaries between art and design\nChile's Valparaiso, an open air graffiti and mural art gallery\nVanja Malloy named to lead Syracuse University Art Galleries\nPhillips sale features a selection of exceptional timepieces encompassing vintage and modern sports watches\nGallery Hyundai announces new Executive Director\nPhillips announces highlights included in the Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT\nNew exhibition examines the relationship between contemporary art and the rural\nExhibition features twenty-five new sculptures and ten related drawings by Ron Nagle\nBlanton Museum permanently endows Spanish Americas curatorship\nAustria hands over MiG 'symbol' of Croatian independence war\nThe Glass House announces 70th anniversary celebration, summer party and auction\nPortland Art Museum and Northwest Film Center announce new Director and Curator, Film & New Media\nExhibition explores the extent to which artists avail artificial intelligence in their artistic practice\nStrauss & Co sale includes important artworks by African moderns\nLeading artists come together for United Artists for Europe\nArtistic Glass Bong Creator: Empire Glassworks\nThe benefits of using FB video download free can help you in fast sharing","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Whooping cranes in flight at Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve, Kansas. \u00a9 Dan Witt\nStories in Wisconsin\nTop Three Must-See Spring Migrations\nSpring means that the animals of the world are in motion to their summer homes and breeding grounds.\nIt's spring! And in Wisconsin that means it's time to shed our winter coats and get outside. The coming of spring also means that many of the birds that spend their summers in Wisconsin are winging their way back here from their wintering grounds farther south.\nMany of these birds must make the 600-mile non-stop trip across the Gulf of Mexico to get here. They include such jewels as the ruby-throated hummingbird, scarlet tanager and indigo bunting. Waterfowl like blue-winged teal and waders like spotted sandpiper also migrate over or around the Gulf on their way back to Wisconsin.\nThe Nature Conservancy is protecting the forests, wetlands and other habitats that these birds need to rest and refuel during their arduous journey.\n\"The journeys of wild animals are a source of inspiration and remind us that we need to protect nature both locally and globally,\" said Elizabeth Koehler, director of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. \"There are many excellent bird-watching locations throughout the state, and we'd like to share a few of the best places we know of in Wisconsin to see different species of waterfowl, waders and songbirds.\"\nProthonotary Warbler These brightly colored songbirds sing from high in the trees. During the mating season, females will fill nest cavities with moss, dry leaves, twigs and bark. \u00a9 Steve S. Meyer\nGreen Heron These wading birds return to Wisconsin in the spring, and can be seen near the water's edge waiting for small fish or other prey. \u00a9 Steve S. Meyer\nSandhill Cranes A flock takes flight in the misty morning light. \u00a9 Steve S. Meyer\nSandhill Cranes Chicks leave the nest within a day after hatching to learn to feed themselves. Young remain with parents for 9-10 months, until migration. \u00a9 Steve S. Meyer\nMale Red Breasted Merganser This slim, crested duck forages by diving and swimming underwater to hunt small fish. \u00a9 Gary S. Meredith\nTo celebrate spring and the return of our migratory birds, TNC has created a list of the Top Three Must-See Migrations in Wisconsin.\n1. Waterfowl\nDucks and geese are among the earliest of Wisconsin's spring migrants, and their numbers can be impressive. Wisconsin's Green Bay is one of the largest freshwater estuaries in the world and is critical habitat for migrating waterfowl particularly the diving ducks like greater and lesser scaup and redheads. Good waterfowl viewing spots along the bay include Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, Sensiba State Wildlife Area and the Peshtigo River State Wildlife Area.\nAnother good place to see these birds and other migrating waterfowl is at the wetlands of the Mink River, protected and managed by The Nature Conservancy, and in adjoining Rowley's Bay at the northern end of the Door Peninsula. Redhead, scaup (both greater and lesser), bufflehead, red-breasted merganser and goldeneye are just some of the ducks that visit this area in March and April.\nA good location to see ducks in southern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake, a Conservancy preserve protecting a pristine kettle lake that attracts waterfowl.\nTo the west, along the border with Minnesota, is the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge that provides important habitat for migrating canvasback in the spring. Nearly one-third of their North American population \u2014 75,000 to 100,000 birds \u2014 use Lake Onalaska, a backwater of the Mississippi north of La Crosse, as a springtime staging area.\n2. Waders\nDucks and geese are not the only water birds that return to Wisconsin in the spring. Several wetland preserves provide excellent opportunities for watching wading birds, including the largest and rarest in North America: whooping cranes. Whooping cranes were reintroduced at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in central Wisconsin in 2001 as part of a national effort to establish additional flocks of these critically endangered birds within their historic range. Cranes raised at Necedah were guided on their first migration to wintering grounds in Florida by biologists piloting an ultralight aircraft alongside the birds. The cranes now return to Wisconsin from Florida every April and May.\nOther notable wading birds that return to Wisconsin in the spring include sandhill cranes, close cousins to the whoopers, and many kinds of herons. Horicon Marsh in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States and provides important nesting habitat for these birds. Horicon is also well-known for its large numbers of migrating Canada geese in the fall.\n3. Songbirds\nSpring means migrating songbirds for many birdwatchers. Among the earliest grassland songbirds to arrive in the state are eastern meadowlarks at preserves like the Conservancy's Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area in southwestern Wisconsin. Grassland birds that arrive later in the spring include bobolink, dickcissel and upland sandpiper.\nWarblers are perhaps the most colorful and varied of Wisconsin's spring songbird migrants. When and where to look for warblers varies with the timing of the season \u2014 warblers eat insects and so depend upon the warm weather that makes their prey abundant. Wooded areas are the best locations for warblers and isolated patches of forest in agricultural areas can concentrate the birds. Baxter's Hollow is an extensive tract of deep forest in Wisconsin's Baraboo Hills that provides important nesting habitat and attracts birds that are rare elsewhere in the state, such as worm-eating and hooded warblers.\nAnother good location for watching warblers is Wyalusing State Park that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. The songbird migration here can be outstanding in May \u2014 look for many kinds of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and others.\nThe journeys of wild animals are a source of inspiration and remind us that we need to protect nature both locally and globally.\nElizabeth Koehler Director of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin\nVisit A Preserve\nBaxter's Hollow\nBaxter's Hollow is TNC's largest preserve in Wisconsin. Spring is an especially good time to visit to see migratory songbirds and wildflowers.\nLulu Lake Preserve\nHome to wetlands, oak openings and rare fish and mussels. Birders can see Cooper's hawks, migrating ospreys and nesting pairs of sandhill cranes.\nMink River Estuary\nWaters from the Mink River and Lake Michigan combine to form this freshwater estuary. Visitors will find great opportunities for bird watching.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Watch Dogs 2 in Development According to Ubisoft Employee's CV \u2013 Report\nSenior gameplay programmer Julien Risse may have accidentally leaked the sequel.\nPosted By Ravi Sinha | On 30th, Apr. 2015 Under News\nUbisoft's Watch Dogs may not have been the greatest game in the history of all things great but it was a roaring success, especially considering its status as a new IP. Though the publisher has talked about plans for building a franchise around Watch Dogs, an employee's slip-up may be the first sign that Watch Dogs 2 is actually in development.\nAs reported by Videogamer, senior gameplay programmer Julien Risse listed Watch Dogs 2 as one of the current projects he's working on via his LinkedIn profile. Risse began working from December 2013 and Watch Dogs came out in May 2014, which is interesting when you consider that the first game was supposed to originally release in November 2013.\nThis doesn't necessarily mean that Ubisoft will reveal Watch Dogs 2 at E3 2015, though given its track record with the first game it's not unreasonable to expect a teaser of sorts. Stay tuned for more information and let us know what you think about a sequel to Watch Dogs in, say, the next two years.\nTagged With: e3 2015, Ubisoft, ubisoft montreal, Watch Dogs, Watch Dogs 2\nPlatforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC\nCrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled And NBA 2K19 Top June EU And US PlayStation Store Charts\nRebellion CEO Says Money Biggest Factor In Epic Games Store Exclusive Deals\nMadden NFL 20 Gets Four New Inductees Into The \"99 Club\"\nGears 5 Will Eliminate Depictions Of Smoking","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Last cigarette to EVER be smoked in England 'will be in Derby in 2050'\nBy Chop Tang on April 02, 2019\nThe life of cigarettes will one day come to an end. There will be no cigarettes on the streets and in shops, and maybe the tobacco tree will have found other users. This is according to researchers who have predicted that the last smoker to ever be seen in England will be in Derby in the year 2050. Cigarettes only have 30 years to exist.\nAccording to Frontier Economics, the current 7.4 million smokers will have quit their bad habits in 30 years. This is affirmed by the quitting trends which have indicated a reducing number of smokers since the 1990s.\nCigarette smoking is estimated to kill about 200 people every day. Whether this is the motivation behind quitting, the research suggests that the rate of quitting varies from one city to another.\nBristol is estimated to host the last smoker in 2024, all the other having quit the smoke. York and Wokingham, the Berks, will closely follow York with both housing the last smoker in 2026.\nIn 2027, the number of smokers will have reduced to zero in Yorkshire's East Riding, Portsmouth, Blackburn and Darwen (Lancashire), and Reading. In 2028, Bournemouth, Buckinghamshire, and Milton Keynes will see the last smoker quit. Southampton will be among the last cities to see the last smoker; the city will hold on to the smoke until 2049.\nFrom the study, the last cigarette and the last smoker will be seen in Derby in 2050. Philip Morris, a tobacco manufacturer, commissioned this study that predicted the unprecedented end to tobacco smoking. The researchers based their analysis on employment, income, health, and education. They analysed the factors that lead to quitting and how fast each of the factors results in halting.\nNational Health Services (NHS) cessation services have been used increasingly in the past few years, and so have heated tobacco and e-cigs, and this has accounted for quitting behaviour. According to Public Health England, the use of e-cigs is levelling, and the harm caused by tobacco can be reduced if more smokers are encouraged to use vaporisers instead of smoking tobacco.\nAccording to Mark McGregor from Philip Morris, there are tens of alternatives to smoking. If explored, these alternatives can see more people giving up cigarettes for good. Among these alternatives is vaping.\nPhilip Morris plans to produce smoke-free products instead of cigarettes. While the reducing number of smokers might influence the decision, it is also the firm's contribution towards a smoking-free world. By producing smoke-free products, such as vaporisers, the company estimates that the last cigarette might be seen earlier than 2050.\nCigarettes are not only for the wealthy as smokers are spread across all cities. About 20 percent of people living in deprived areas are smokers. Averagely, 22 percent of people in Kingston, upon North Lincolnshire and Hull, Blackpool, are still smokers.\nThe number of smokers has been reducing since 1990. In 1990, 33 percent of adults in the UK were smokers, but today, only 15 percent of adults smoke. While the population in the country has increased, it is undoubted that the number of smokers has gone down. Not everyone has believed that cigarette smoking will reduce to zero with some saying that unless cigarettes are not produced at all, smokers will always be there. Some critics say that it is not possible to tell the future based on employment, income and health data.\nContent Source: https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/last-cigarette-ever-smoked-derby-14177441\nWhat to Know About The History of...\nby owen Li on October 15, 2020\nWhat Happens When Your Nicotine Salts Get...\nVaping 101: A Comprehensive Guide to E-Liquids\nAdding Flavour Concentrate to Salt-Based e-Liquid: Our...\nby owen Li on September 24, 2020\nCannabis CBD CBD oil E-liquid\nTurn on comments in the store settings!\nBeyond-basic Women's Sheakers\nWomen's Sheakers","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"H-Man\nI always wanted to make a \"full length\" comic. A normal Belgian comic is about 48 pages long. I took\nseveral shots at achieving this. My 1993 effort stopped at 6 pages, after which the inspiration had\ncompletely disappeared. In 1999, I tried again and had to stop after 15 pages.\nIn 2004, I started a project that would eventually lead to my 48 pages-goal : H-Man. H-Man, the name,\nis courtesy of Anthony Vanraes, a big fan of American comic strips and superheroes. Starting from this\nname, I have made up the characters and the unimpressive plot points.\nThe first full-length H-Man comic was finished in early 2005, but the results left me insecure and unhappy.\nWhenever I get excited about something - such as : 'making a full-length comic' - I tend to get too sloppy.\nI draw and draw at an ever increasing speed, just to see it completed. Results are mediocre at best.\nIn October 2006, after much consideration, I began to redraw every single page of my first H-Man comic.\nIn May 2007, this second version of the first H-Man, entitled \"Ye Intruders Beware\" (a subtle nod to one of\nmy favourite movies The Goonies) was done and dusted and ready to be printed. The expression 'special\nedition' is used too often since the arrival of DVD, but I do believe it is an apt saying this time around.\nYou can consider it the veritable \"redux\" edit of the first, very crappy comic.\nSeveral big names (e.g. Lectrr, Steve Van Bael, Jeff Broeckx) from the Belgian comic scene have read my\nwork and they weren't very enthusiastic. Serge Baeken called it \"the ugliest comic book I have ever read\".\nSeveral Belgian indie comic book artists absolutely hated it, calling it \"very chaotic and very ugly\" and asking\n\"what crack the author was smoking\", amongst other compliments.\n!!! Copies of H-Man I - Ye Intruders Beware (48 black & white pages) can be shipped worldwide. Just contact\nme and we'll work out the cheapest sending and\/or postal solutions.\nThe press on H-Man (15 December 2009)\nThe first 9 pages [2005 version] (14 December 2009)\n1 | 2 | 3 | 4 [2004 concept art] (14 December 2009)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Prayers of the People February 2\nBy Dot Hall\nLord God, thank you for the opportunity to gather in this beautiful church tonight to worship you. While we are here, calm our minds, focus our thoughts on your word, and open our hearts to feel your love.\nLord, as we reflect on this week, it would be so easy to be angry about so many things. A prolonged government shutdown that seemed to play jeopardy with innocent people's lives, brutally cold winter weather that made it unsafe for many in our homeless community, the sad and senseless shooting of a 14 year old girl in nearby Syracuse. All one has to do some days is look at the news and our blood pressure rises! Remind us that you are present in all these situations, working to turn them into something good. Help us to manage our anger by turning to you for peace and understanding when we get frustrated and upset. Remind us that when our neighbors act like sandpaper: when they rub us the wrong way, or act a little rough, or have a scratchy personality, that you call us to love our neighbors as ourselves.\nLet us start tonight by changing our mindset. Help our first thoughts be about loving and caring. There are many in our congregation that need our love and prayers: Hugh, Edward, Bobby, Kevin, Carol, Rick, and Betsey. We also hold up the family of Marlene Chappell. Bless each of these people and their families. And hear us too, right now, as we bring our own silent prayers of need and celebrations to you.\nPrayers of the People from February 23\nby Nic MacLane \"For I am the LORD, I do not change;\" \"Jesus Christ is\u2026\nBy Kim Buchanan: Dear Heavenly Father, We thank You for the many blessings you provide\u2026\nPrayers of the People November 4\nBy Dot Hall, Loving God, we come to you in thanksgiving, knowing that all we\u2026\nPrayers of the People from September 23\nBy Dot Hall Heavenly Father, we come to you today a little bit afraid. We\u2026\nPrayers of the People August 19\nBy Rachel Roney Dear Gracious and loving Father We pause this morning to appreciate the\u2026\nA prayer for good news\nBy Dot Hall\u2026 Lord God, You show us you are with us in so many\u2026\nJuly 29 Prayers of the People\nBy Dot Hall Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd, Thank you for the gift of today. Thank\u2026\nPrayers of the People from May 6\nBy Dot Hall Father, you sent Christ to earth and He followed Your will wholeheartedly,\u2026","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Toward a more humble Middle East policy: a post-uprising update from Dr. Robert Malley\nJacob Goldberg\nMay 20, 2013 \u2014 When told by the student introducing the event that he would be expected to offer his thoughts on the aftermath of the Arab Spring, Dr. Robert Malley retorted that the events to which she referred were\u2026\nElliott Abrams, national security official to two presidents, comes to UCLA\nLea L.\nWearing a red tie, Elliott Abrams, the renowned American diplomat who served under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush \u2014 most recently as Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy \u2014 could be seen talking with a friend\u2026\nHussein Ibish offers post-election analysis of Israeli-Palestinian stalemate at UCLA\nThis past Thursday afternoon, Professor David Myers \u2014 chair of UCLA's Department of History and scholar of modern Jewish intellectual history \u2014 hosted an informal discussion with Dr. Hussein Ibish, bringing together a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students\u2026\nWar on campus: Gaza rocket disaster brought to UCLA\nTessa Nath\nFree free Palestine. Long live the intifada. Intifada. Intifada. Thursday, November 15 witnessed these slogans ring forth from the mouths of students on the lawn in front of Kerckhoff Hall. About 30 students gathered with signs declaring \"Free Palestine,\" \"Stop\u2026\nJ Street Director Comes to UCLA\nOn Monday, J Street U at UCLA kicked off the quarter with a discussion with Jeremy Ben-Ami \u2014 former presidential adviser and president of J Street. The presentation consisted of a summary of J Street's policies and a Q&A session with students,\u2026","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Quotes (11\/8): Coughlin, Rolle, Hankins\nHead Coach Tom Coughlin**\nQ: No limitations on Victor Cruz?\nA: None today.\nQ: Is he good for Sunday?\nA: I hope so, we'll see.\nQ: Come on Tom. You've got to give us that one.\nA: And don't quote me. Where's Tom (Rock)?\nQ: Your defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in 10 quarters. Why is that?\nA: Well, we've done a pretty good job of stopping the run all year. We are contesting better and we're getting turnovers, so we're denying opportunities and we're playing better. We're playing harder. We're more synchronized. I hope it just does nothing but get better.\nRE: Coming off the bye week\nA: I'm excited to play. It seems like a long time, but it's coming fast.\nQ: Did Jacobs have a setback?\nA: Not really. Were you here yesterday?\nQ: I was not.\nA: I thought so. He didn't work (much) yesterday either.\nQ: It looks like Terrelle Pryor may be faster than some of the other running quarterbacks you've faced.\nA: He is faster. He's bigger. He's just as big, anyway. That's part of the reason, but he's a gifted runner and he will run under whatever circumstance. If he doesn't like what he sees in the secondary, he pulls it down and runs and he does have designed running plays for him to keep the ball as well.\nQ: It looks like when he runs with the ball it looks like he's a receiver.\nA: That's your opinion. He looks like a quarterback to me when he throws it.\nQ: What did you see from your guys this week off the bye?\nA: They had good energy. We're excited about going forward. We're looking forward to the rest of the season. They practiced well.\nQ: Do you view this as a must-win home stand?\nA: The most important game of the year is the next one and that's this one.\nQ: Do you have an appreciation for how resilient Andre Brown has been through injuries and cuts?\nA: It's obvious how important it is to him and he did everything he could to get back out here and he's had three really good weeks of practice where he's gotten better each day out here. I mean he hasn't played in a while, but hopefully\u2026 You always think, number one, you've got to take care of the ball. He hasn't been hit and he hasn't been tackled, so you've got to take care of the ball. But hopefully he'll be able to do that.\nQ: How careful do you have to be with the fact he hasn't played in a year?\nA: First of all, he's in good shape. He's in excellent condition. You're talking about a day that's in the 50's, so I don't think there will be any conditioning issue, but we'll keep our eye on that part of it.\nQ: How much can you expect from Adrien Robinson and what kind of role can he have?\nA: He's working his way back. It's a shame that he's lost as much time as he did because obviously he had a chance to improve and help us, so now it's a tough role but he's got a good attitude about it.\nQ: Oakland put up a lot of yardage against Philly. What did you see when you saw the tape?\nA: Ninety-seven snaps. 560 yards, a lot of yardage, a lot of plays, but they, for whatever reason, weren't able to always put the ball in the end zone and, of course, Philadelphia had such a large margin that they prevailed.\nCB Trumaine McBride\nQ: Was there anything you were limited in that you couldn't do?\nA: I feel good right now. I went out there today and I felt good running. I felt good turning. I felt good playing, so I'm ready to go for Sunday.\nQ: Is Terrelle Pryor about as quick a quarterback as you guys are going to have to deal with?\nA: He's pretty fast. He very well could be because he\u2026 I saw on film where he'll basically start out one way, turn around across the field and he'll still beat guys. He's fast.\nQ: Have the coaches been talking about trying to contain Terrelle Pryor?\nA: If you watch film, he's a huge part of the offense. He makes a lot of plays with his legs, so we definitely have to be aware of that and we definitely have a plan in place for that.\nQ: What's the primary challenge for you guys in the secondary in stopping a guy like Pryor?\nA: That's the biggest thing with us. He's going to scramble and he may get loose, so we have to make sure we're on our guys tight.\nQ: How are you feeling?\nA: I'm good. I'm ready to go.\nDT Johnathan Hankins\nRE: Possibly suiting up on Sunday\nA: Hopefully, if I get the shot. If they call my name, I'm going to be out there ready to go. If they call my name, I'm going to be ready to go.\nQ: You've talked from the very beginning about how much of a mentor Shaun Rogers has been for you. How tough was it to hear that news and to see him get banged up the last couple of weeks?\nA: It was real tough. I was surprised. I didn't hear about it until later on in the day. It was definitely a blow to the D-line, he was definitely an impact player out there. I hope he can get healthy and get back, but if not, my prayers and my spirits go out to him. Hopefully I can learn from him and contribute that on the field.\nQ: How excited are you for that opportunity?\nA: I wouldn't say I'm really excited because a guy went down and he was hurt but the opportunity is there and it's there for me to take, so I'm going to take full advantage of it.\nQ: How frustrating has it been here these last few weeks? You had that game and you maybe thought you kind of opened the coaches' eyes a little bit.\nA: It's been tough. I've been talking to coach and the guys. It's not always going to be handed to you or given to you, so you have to learn how to work for it. I've been practicing my butt off every single week as if I'm going to go out there and play, so this week If my name is called, which I think it may be, I'm just going to go out there and give it my all.\nQ: What do you think you can bring?\nA: Well, of course, stopping the run. That's what they brought me here for. Doing that and getting a push up the middle and hopefully I'll get a sack on Terrelle if I can catch him.\nQ: I would imagine you would have a better chance of catching him if he was going backwards.\nA: Yeah. I don't have time to be chasing him unless JPP gets him tired and I can get the little slack off of it. It's going to be a challenge. I'm pretty excited to go up against him. I never really got the chance to hit him so if I get the chance, I'm definitely going to let him know I'm there.\nQ: Were you guys friends at Ohio State?\nA: We were cool. He was older than me and used to hang out with the older guys but he was a great teammate. You never could really touch him in practice, though. This is going to be the first time I really get a chance to hit him.\nS Antrel Rolle\nQ: When you watch Terrelle Pryor on film, is he about as fast a quarterback as you guys are going to deal with?\nA: Absolutely. I think Pryor, he's a big guy. He's very, very athletic and he can hurt you with his legs as well as his arm so he's definitely a double threat. We understand what we have coming at us.\nQ: Obviously you've had a lot of guys banged up in the secondary. With Jayron coming back and McBride is out there practicing, how important is it to get those guys back in there?\nA: It's always important to have all your weapons intact. It allows you to build that chemistry, allows you to have that comfort zone and more importantly, it allows you to go out there and work with the guys that you will be working with throughout the course of the game.\nQ: What's the key to the 10 quarters without a touchdown?\nA: Everyone just flying around making plays. Coaches and players being on the same page at the same time and players just going out there and executing the game plan effectively.\nQ: What's the mindset for this team going forward? You're coming off a bye halfway through the season, you have a three-game home stand here. Is this a must-win game?\nA: Every game is a must-win game for us so that's going to be our mentality \u2013 win at all costs. Not every win is going to be the way you expected it to be, not every battle is going to be the way you expected it to be, but you just have to go out there and win at any costs.\nQ: What have you seen from Hankins this year?\nA: To be honest with you, I really don't focus on those big guys too much, but Hankins, I know when Shaun Rogers went down, he stepped in, he filled in quite well. He was plugging up those gaps, he was getting off the blocks, making tackles and just being effective. That's something that we ask him to do and he's stepped right in and he's been effective for us.\nQ: Do you feel like your defense is just starting to hit its stride of late?\nA: Yeah, I think so. I think our defense is coming together quite well at this point. I think we're on the same page at the same time and having Jon Beason here at the middle linebacker has definitely helped us out a lot. It clears up a lot of grey areas for us. He's the voice of the defense so we pretty much just rally behind him and everyone just takes","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The swedish prince Episode 21 & 22\nOluwafolakemi March 4, 2021 The swedish prince 0 Comments\n\ud83c\udf39\ud83c\udf39The Swedish Prince \ud83c\udf39\ud83c\udf39\n\ud83c\udf38\ud83c\udf38(ROYAL [email protected]\u00e7\u00a3) \ud83c\udf38\ud83c\udf38\n\ud83c\udf39Chapter 21\ud83c\udf39\nMaggie's P.O.V\u2764\ufe0f\nHe looks at it and squints. \"You call that a castle?\"\n\"Hey, when am I ever going to have an actual prince in this situation after this?\"\nHe shrugs. \"I'd hope never.\"\nHe takes my hand and we walk over the bridge, the castle getting a lot smaller the closer we get.\n\"My mother would like it,\" he muses, looking around as we go throu-gh the entrance and into a courtyard full of shops and children running everywhere, most of them in little princess costumes.\n\"Oh,\" I [email protected] \"I want one. Do you think they have adult sizes?\"\nHe gives me a funny look. \"You want to be a princess?\"\n\"What girl doesn't want to be a princess?\" I ask and then I realize the question probably holds some real meaning to him.\n\"I mean, growing up, of course you do. It's a fantasy.\"\n\"Am I a fantasy?\"\nI look him up and down, looking impossibly handsome as he always is. \"You're my fantasy, yes. Definitely.\"\nHe seems to think that over as we head into one of the shops. \"You know, if you [email protected]\u00a3 back with me to Sweden, and married me, then you could be a real princess.\"\nOh my god.\nI st\u00a9p dead in my tracks.\nMy heart lurching to a st\u00a9p.\n\"You do not joke about that,\" I manage to say, my blood thrumming h0t throu-gh my veins.\nWhat if he isn't joking?\nBut I see the sly glint in his eyes, the hint of a smile and he is joking.\nThank god I didn't take him up on it.\n\"Hey, I'm not desperate to be a princess, thank you very much,\" I tell him, picking up a crown from a displa-y. \"Why should I be when I have all that I nee-d to be one right here.\"\nI can feel his eyes on me, watching me intently. \"I think we should buy you a crown,\" he says after a moment.\nI smile at him sweetly. \"You're really hell bent on ma-king me a princess.\"\n\"Actually I have a better idea.\" He ducks around the corner and comes back holding a stuffed version of the reindeer from Frozen.\n\"Sven the reindeer?\" I ask as he puts the plush toy in my hands.\n\"No,\" he says, almost annoyed. \"It's a moose. Viktor the moose.\"\n\"But it's a reindeer,\" I tell him and show him his name tag. \"And his name is Sven.\"\nViktor takes the animal from me and rips the fabric nametag off his collar, hiding it between a pile of Olaf sli-ppers.\n\"Now it's Viktor. The moose.\" He shoves it back in my hands. \"Now when I'm gone, you'll still have a Viktor of your own.\"\nWell, fv\u00a2k. If this isn't one of the cutest things ever.\nEven though he just vandalized a Disney toy at Disneyland.\nI look down into the reindeer's big eyes and will myself to think of it as Viktor the moose.\nAfter we buy the reindeer\u2013moose\u2013and the clerk wanted to double check with us that we were okay with buying a defective toy, we head over to Splash Mountain, because the wait times seemed somewhat reasonable.\nThat was a lie, of course. There are no reasonable wait times in the park, so Viktor and I are yet again stuck in a long line.\nBut I guess stuck is too strong of a word.\nThe thing is, I'm positively delighted with just standing beside Viktor and doing nothing but waiting. We talk, about everything we can without getting too personal, because who wants to get personal surrounded by a bunch of strangers.\nI lean back against his che-st and he wra-ps his big arms around me and we shuffle forward, not wanting to be [email protected]\nHe tells me about his pet rabbits he had while growing up, how he was so obsessed with Watersh!pDown at the time that he named them after the characters and was convinced they were going to have an uprising when he wasn't looking.\nI tell him about my family's tradition of giving weird names. Rosemary and Thyme, and Pike have always gotten the brunt of it, but Callum's middle name is actually Danger, April has two, May and June, and my full name is Margaret Mayhem.\n\"Margaret Mayhem?\" Viktor laughs loudly, the sound soaring over the crowd and ma-king a few people in line turn their heads. \"I'm sorry but mayhem means\u2026\"\n\"Mayhem means a little chaotic and crazy\" I say with a sigh. \"Apparently both me and Callum were handfuls when we were born.\"\n\"Or perhaps you both grew into your names like, what is it called again? A self-fulfilling prophecy.\"\n\"That might be true for Callum but I am not chaotic or crazy.\"\nHe raises his brow at me. \"Well\u2026\"\nI punch his che-st. \"Hey.\"\nHe gr-abs my fist and k!sses my knuckles. \"You were a little chaotic and crazy last night,\" he says in a low, silken voice.\nI immediately blush and my b\u00a9dy knows all too well. I've felt the ache of him between my legs all day and I know I'm walking a little differently.\nEven though we end up boarding the log flume ten minutes later, my b\u00a9dy is still feeling a bit h0t and nee-dy, especially as we end up sitting squished at the very back of the log and my as-s is pressed into his crotch.\nI glance at him over my shoulder, my eyes turning sly. \"You comfortable?\" I ask, wiggling my as-s into him.\nHe just shakes his head, his jaw growing tense in pla-yful warning.\nAs it turns out though, a lot of the ride is in the dark.\nNow, I know that the dark in Disneyland is only dark to you. The place is famous for the amount of [email protected]\u00a3ras they have set up, eyes on you at all times. They can always see you clearly, no matter what.\nBut from the way we're sitting at the back, so squished together with his long legs [email protected] mine, it's almost natural for Viktor's hand to be in my [email protected]\nun-bu-ttoning the t\u00a9p of my jean shorts.\nSli-pping his f!ngersinto my un-derwear.\n\"We could get caught\" I turn my head and hiss at him, hoping all the singing from the animatronic animals drowns out my voice from the other people in the log.\nThankfully they are all adults.\n\"So?\" he says lazily, sliding his f!ngersaround and around.\nMy eyes close briefly.\nThis is so wrong.\nBut, god, it feels so good.\n\"So we could get banned for life.\"\n\"That's okay,\" he says. \"I live in Sweden.\"\nI'm about to tell him to st\u00a9p, that it's wrong, that we're in public and we're violating laws and probably Disneyland's innocence but then the log starts to climb up the final hill and the gravity thr\u00fb-sts me further back into him.\nAnd Viktor has skills.\nHe keeps his f!ngersgoing, ru-bbing me expertly and with the tick tick tick [email protected] of the log as it's cranked up the hill.\nI'm coming just as the log flume hits the crescendo.\nThe world is open and bright in front of my eyes, all of the park in front of me, and my mouth is open, crying out his name.\nAnd then we're dropping straight down, down, down into the water.\nNothing like a cold splash hitting you in the face to bring you back on track.\nAfter the ride we're both soa-ked, me in more ways than one, and we pick up the large ph0to of us they took during the final fall.\nViktor is grinning like an idiot in it.\nIt looks like I'm screaming from fear.\nOnly the two of us know the truth about that ph0to.\nThat thing is going up on my wall.\nWhen we finally get back to the h0tel from Disneyland, we're both exhausted.\nThe traffic from Anaheim to Hollywood ensnared us for hours, so bad that even the Waze app on his phone couldn't shortcut us out of there.\nOur h0tel room is freshly cleaned and pas-ses my inspection (a housekeeper always knows what to look for) though I'm sad that the last signs of the lavender flowers have been swept away. I still detect a hint of it in the air, or maybe I'm forever smelling it like a memory that won't go away.\n\"Get n-ked,\" Viktor says, taking his shi-t off over his head, displa-ying that [email protected], ba-re torso of his.\n\"You aren't tired?\" I ask him, my f!ngersalre-ady obeying his commands before my mind has a chance to argue.\nI take off my tank t\u00a9p, one that says Hakuna Matata that he bought for me in the park and I couldn't wait to change into, then start un-bu-ttoning my jean shorts. He strides over to the curtains that have been left open and pu-lls them shut just as the shorts fall to my feet.\n\"I don't care if people see\" I tell him.\nAfter what happened on the ride, I feel like I've di-pped my toe into the life of someone else, someone footloose and fancy free. I want to live like I don't give any fv\u00a2ks. I want to get into a fv\u00a2k bankruptcy\nI want to do that with Viktor, live this whole other life in this h0tel room.\nBut when I lie down on the be-d, n-ked, and he joins me, the exhaustion takes over the both of us. Viktor wra-ps me in his arms and pu-lls me toward him, his leg hooking over mine, so that we are a tangle of lim-bs and warm skin.\n\"Just a nap,\" he whispers into my ear, even though it's nearly midnight alre-ady. I didn't think I would feel as comfortable just lying here n-ked with him as I am when I'm fv\u00a2king him, but in seconds my mind and b\u00a9dy start to drift away.\nI'm awakened by the [email protected]\u00a3 of a lighter, a puff of smoke filling the air.\nI open my eyes to see Viktor sitting up in be-d, smoking.\nIt's cinematic, with the light coming in throu-gh the crack in the curtains like a spear, lighting the edges of him up.\nThere's another light coming from the bathroom but the main one is off and we're mostly in darkness. I don't remember turning it off before I fell asleep.\n\"What time is it?\" I ask.\n\"Sorry,\" he says to me, glancing over his shoulder with a warm smile.\n\"I didn't want to wake you. But I knew if I went on the balcony, someone would see me. There's been a [email protected] out by the pool all night.\"\nIt's only then that I notice the dull thump of music and the occasional laughter.\n\"I couldn't sleep,\" he explains, lying back down on the be-d, facing me. \"I thought this would help.\"\nHe holds it out to me in offering and this time I take it, looking up at the ceiling as I do so. \"Won't this set off the smoke detector?\"\nHe bites back a grin. \"No.\"\n\"But we could get in trouble, I don't think they allow smoking of any kind.\"\nHe studies me for a moment, his expression soft, amused, content. \"We'll be okay.\"\nI shrug at that, trusting him. After we gave new meaning to the word Splash Mountain this afternoon, smoking in a h0tel room shouldn't have me so worried.\nI have a puff. Hold the smoke in my mouth, probably for a bit too long, probably because I'm trying to show off in front of him, and he has to take the joint back from my f!ngers.\n\"And for a moment there I didn't think you smoked,\" he muses.\n\"I don't,\" I tell him and then start coughing violently. Point proven. \"Honestly. Very rarely. Sometimes Pike has some but that's about it.\"\nHe nods, puffing back. \"I un-derstand,\" he says, smoke falling from his mouth. \"You have a lot to worry about, a lot to be re-ady for.\"\nI pu-ll the edge of the blanket over my che-st, tucking it un-der me. I like the whole lying around n-ked thing but a girl has her hang ups.\n\"To be honest, I rarely drink. I can't afford the hangover for one, not when I have to work so early, and I feel like I have to always been on. Like, with my parents, they were always drinking. I mean, not in a bad way, but it was a common sight. I think back now and I'm like how did you do that? How did you let yourself be loose and relaxed and just know that everything was going to be fine?\"\nI catch myself and then reach out and gr-ab the joint from him as a way to start blurring memories. \"Of course, it wasn't fine in the end, was it?\"\n\"It will get easier, Maggie,\" he tells me as I inhale. \"I promise.\"\nI take a moment before I exhale. \"How would you know?\" I cough.\n\"I don't know. That's what people tell me. I suppose becoming a king and becoming a parent are similar in a lot of ways.\"\n\"I guess,\" I say. \"But with you, you have a system in place. You have, like presidents or prime ministers or something to actually pas-s rules and do all the dirty business. If you're a parent, all that dirty business is on you.\"\n\"You're right,\" he says, taking the joint back. \"I can't pretend to know. I can only say I un-derstand.\"\nI know he does. We're in such similar situations. Very different situations, mind you, but similar all the same. Saddled with responsibilities that are bigger than we are, overwhelmed by the change in our lives, gra-ppling with loss.\nI sigh and fall back on the be-d. The pot is starting to affect me alre-ady and I hope things don't get weird. \"Tell me about your brother, Alex.\"\nViktor exhales sharply throu-gh his nose and I can feel him tense up.\n\"I don't mean anything bad\" I say.\n\"Let's just forget, just for tonight, that we've lost them. Pretend they're still here. Pretend we're at a [email protected] and people want anecdotes about them. What would you tell them? What are some of your best memories?\"\nThe room has grown silent except for the sound of my beating heart and the dull thud of the music outside. Viktor then lies back on the be-d beside me and we both stare up at the ceiling.\n\"Alex was always a bit of a weirdo,\" he begins. \"But I never had a problem with it. He was totally fascinated by the strangest things. Things like trains, for example. He loved trains. He was obsessed for years. I know it sounds silly, but being my parents and all, we had a mas-sive pla-yroom for all of our toys and at the end of it was his train collection.\"\nHe takes another hit of the joint and lets the smoke float above us like fog.\n\"He'd spend hours in there, even when I got to an age where toys no longer interested me, he was still fascinated. But it wasn't the locomotives or the tracks or the ro-mantic quality of trains that kept him going. It was just the wheels. Of all things, there was something he found comforting about the wheels turning. Give him a train without a track and he didn't care for it. Give him a track and he would spend hours and hours watching it make the rounds around the room. Even now the sound of a toy train brings me back.\"\n\"Sounds like a nice memory.\"\nHe looks at me in surprise, as if it hadn't crossed his mind. Then a small smile tilts the corner of his mouth. \"Yeah. It is a nice memory. It was something about him that I found peculiar but so ess\u00a3ntially Alex.\"\n\"What else is a nice memory?\" I ask, wanting to know more.\n\"Christmas,\" he says. \"Christmas is a big deal in Sweden. As you know, Santa comes from [email protected] We also [email protected] Christmas Eve instead of morning.\"\n\"So when do you open your pres\u00a3nts? I mean, how does Santa get them to you without you seeing him?\"\nHe smiles. \"Well that's the thing. You have to have a pretty sneaky Santa. And we did. You'd never see him. Until one day I rigged a tra-p.\"\n\"A tra-p? You set a tra-p for Santa?\"\nHe shrugs and then puts the joint out on the notepad beside the be-d.\n\"I was curious. Anyway, I made it so that he would trip over a wire which would then s\u00a3nd all these metal things, like the fireplace poker and an ashtray and a tin box, stuff that was [email protected] and noisy, onto the floor. We had [email protected] floors in the living area where the tree was, so you would hear it. And I knew that we were always sequestered for some convenient reason in another room the same time the pres\u00a3nts would appear.\"\n\"I see where this is going.\" I can't help but smile at the thought of a super curious and devious Viktor rigging a tra-p for Santa. It reminds me of Callum for some reason.\nHe nods, still staring up at the ceiling with a dreamy look on his face.\n\"Oh, yes. So we were all in the study because my mother had to show us something, who knows what, and then CRASH. There was a hvge ban-g and commotion from the other room. So I raced out of there first and my mother managed to hold back Alex, or maybe Alex alre-ady figured it out by then and he didn't care. Either way, I ran into the room to see my father dressed as Santa, a sack of pres\u00a3nts at his feet, along with all the other cra-p I had set up scattered on the floor. Do you know what I did?\"\n\"I looked into my father's eyes and for once I saw a father. I know that sounds silly, of course he's my father. But he's also the king and he often has that mentality first, father second. The fact that he dressed as Santa himself and didn't have a palace worker or butler do it, that meant the world to me. Meant that he actually cared. So I looked at my father and I said, 'So sorry to disturb you Santa, thank you for the pres\u00a3nts.' And then I ran out of the room. To this day my father still thinks he had me fooled but the thing is, I wanted to be fooled. I never wanted him to know that I knew, it would take all the magic away.\"\n\"That's actually really sweet,\" I tell him, running my f!ngersover his che-st.\n\"What about you?\" he asks. \"What do you remember from your childhood that was good?\"\n\"Honestly? Everything.\" I don't have to think too [email protected]\n\"Even though we grew up fairly poor, you know, and yeah I was upset that I didn't get to go to Disneyland like other kids did, or I didn't have the toys everyone else had or I didn't have new clothes, my childhood was pretty happy. I don't know, it wasn't until I was much older that I realized we lacked. Even so, I loved my parents and they loved me, I know they loved me, you could feel it, they showed it, you knew, we all knew their love and\u2026\"\nThe tears hit me like a [email protected] in the face. I thought I was going to be fine talking about this. I should be fine by now.\nViktor reaches out and pu-lls me to him, holding me ti-ght.\n\"I'm fine,\" I say, but I'm not fine. I can't even find the words to go on, the tears just keep flowing and flowing. \"I\u2026I'm\u2026\"\n\"It's okay,\" Viktor says. \"I'm here.\"\nI know you're here. You're here for me. And then you'll be gone. They were here for me and they're gone. Everyone I love leaves me.\nEveryone I love leaves me.\n\"I miss them so much,\" I cry out, sobbing so loudly that it hurts my che-st. My mouth is open, gaping as the choked, silent wails try and escape me. \"Oh god, oh god. I miss them so much. It hurts, Viktor, it hurts me.\"\n\"My Maggie,\" he whispers, k!ss!ngthe t\u00a9p of my head over and over again. \"I hate to see you hurt. I wish I could take this pain from you, I would give anything to do so.\"\nI dig my f!ngersinto his shoulders, hanging on ti-ght, afraid to let go. If I hold on ti-ght enough, maybe I won't have to be alone.\n\"I just want to see them again,\" I whimper, my words garbled. My heart is so heavy I'm afraid it might pu-ll me down so low that I'll never get back up.\n\"I just want to tell them how much I love them. How much they meant to me. How much I nee-d them. I don't think I'll ever st\u00a9p nee-ding them.\"\nI try and hold my breath, try to supress the sobs but it doesn't work.\nI cry and I cry, feeling like I'll never be free of this.\n\"I don't think we're supposed to st\u00a9p nee-ding our parents,\" he says softly, smoothing my hair with his palm.\n\"I think that's what love is, always nee-ding someone. nee-ding doesn't have to be a bad thing or a weak thing. It's just [email protected] of living. We nee-d air to breathe and food to eat. We nee-d certain people in the same way. In the end it's what keeps us alive.\"\nI nod, sniffling in to him.\n\"Hey, it's okay,\" he tells me softly. \"I'm here and I'm not going anywhere.\"\n\"But you are,\" I manage to say. \"You're leaving me too. And I nee-d you, Viktor, I nee-d you.\"\nHe exhales, long and shaking.\n\"I know, Maggie, I know.\"\nSilence pas-ses between us and the dark of the room seems to press in on us. The crying has dragged the life out of me and suddenly I'm so tired I feel I could sleep forever. Every [email protected] of me feels poured in concrete.\nI've almost completely drifted off to sleep when I hear Viktor whisper into the dark.\n\"I nee-d you too.\"\n\ud83c\udf04\ud83c\udf04\ud83c\udf04\nThere's something different about the way you wake up when it's a day you don't want to face.\nEven if your first thoughts upon waking are jumbled from sleep, you still know, de-ep down, that something is going to happen.\nIt's like sadness hangs in the air above you, a heavy hand that holds you down and reminds you that you will nee-d all the strength you have to get throu-gh the day.\nEven though I'm wra-pped un-der sheets, with Viktor's strong leg hooked over mine, the back of my head resting in the crook of his arm, I'm immediately hit with a pang of sorrow. Any other day and I would wake up blissful after these two beautiful days we've had with each other, the fact that I fell asleep, entangled in his arms.\nBut as safe as I feel with him like this, he won't be able to protect me from the pain that will come later, a pain that will make this anticipatory one seem like nothing more than a scratch.\n\"God morgon,\" he says to me in Swedish, his breath warm on the t\u00a9p of my head.\nThere's something so beautiful and peaceful about his voice in the mornings. Normally it's so de-ep and strong and polished. Refined. As it should be. He has a lifetime of public speaking ahead of him.\nBut in the mornings it's ragged, raw, groggy with sleep. It makes him seem less of a prince, more of a young man.\n\"How did you sleep?\" he asks. \"I pas-sed right out I think.\"\n\"I sle-pt like a baby,\" I tell him, turning over on my stomach and facing him.\nYesterday was our last day and we were so exhausted from Disneyland the day before, that we literally stayed in the h0tel room and by the pool, only venturing out to Sunset to gr-ab a meal at a trendy restaurant.\nThe rest of the time, well, let's just say there was a lot of S-x. I am thor0\u00fbghly worn out but in the best way possible.\n\"Good.\" He gives me a soft smile, his eyes warm as he stares at me, and reaches over, gently brushing my hair off my face.\nWe stare at each other for a few moments, the moments you know you will remember, the moments that become scenes that become memories. To just stare openly at someone like this, to have them stare at you, to not nee-d words to say, I like this. I like you.\nI'm falling for you.\nI've fallen for you.\nplea-se, plea-se don't go.\nBut those might just be in my head. I close my eyes, scared for a moment that he'll see those thoughts, that they won't match his.\n\"Breakfast,\" he suddenly says.\n\"I think we nee-d breakfast.\" He sits up and I see him look at the clock.\nHe doesn't say anything about the time but we did sleep in a bit longer than we should have. He does have a plane to catch.\n\"What would you like?\" he says, getting up and walking over to the desk.\nMy eyes are draw to that ti-ght round as-s of his, looking extra taut with his slight tan lines. I wonder where he got tanned, where he tans.\nBeing a prince in Europe, he probably spends winter in the Mediterranean, sunning on giant super yachts .\nThere's so much more that I don't know about him and there's no more time to find out.\nI think I'm going to be sick. My appetite is completely gone.\nAnd when my appetite is gone, then you know it's serious.\n\"I'll just have toast,\" I tell him.\nHe glances at me over his shoulder, picking up the phone. \"You sure?\"\nI nod. \"And coffee.\"\n\"Well naturally,\" he says then says into the phone.\n\"Ah, yes, good morning. This is Vik\u2026this is Mr. Andersson in room 219, I would like to order room service. A pot of coffee,\" he looks at me and mouths cream? I nod.\n\"With cream. Some toast with jam and all those fixings and I'll have two soft boiled eggs and a side of bacon.\"\n\"Soft boiled eggs?\" I ask him. \"Interesting choice.\"\n\"Very common breakfast at home,\" he says as he hangs up the phone. \"Served alongside some crisp bre-ad, ham, and of course, pickled herring.\"\nI scrunch up my nose. \"No.\"\n\"Oh yes. Quite good,\" he says. \"You'd grow to love it.\"\nI swallow the lump in my throat. I won't have the chance to.\nIt's not long before there's a knock at the door. Viktor quic-kly sli-ps on a robe and throws me one and once we're covered, opens the door for the room attendant.\n\"I hope you ti-pped him well,\" I say to him after the guy leaves, closing the door behind him.\n\"What am I, an animal?\"\nViktor looks offended.\n\"No, it's just, well in Europe you don't ti-p, do you? And also no one ever ti-ps h0tel staff enough. And also, yes. You are a moose.\"\nHe grins at that. \"All of that is true, except that most of us in Europe know how ti-pping works over here. Do you want to sit on the balcony?\" he asks, as he picks up the tray from the room service cart.\nI look throu-gh the curtains at the bright sunshine, hear the faint splash of people in the pool right below.\nI shake my head. \"I'd rather eat in here.\"\nOut there I know I'd be sharing him with the world. We have hours, minutes, left with each other and I can't bear to not have him all to myself in this beautiful dark world we've created in this h0tel room.\n\"Me too,\" he says, wincing at the beam of white light coming in throu-gh the curtains. \"I think I've had enough of the California sunshine.\"\nBut have you had enough of me?\nHe places the tray in front of me and gets on the be-d, both of us sitting cross-legged on the messy sheets. He pours me a cu-p of coffee, then adds a splash of cream.\n\"That enough?\" he asks.\nThis isn't enough.\nBut I nod. \"Yes, thank you.\" I clear my throat as he hands me my cu-p and pours himself one, black. \"You don't put cream in yours?\" I ask.\nHis head shakes. \"No. We drink it black in Sweden. Puts hair on our che-st.\" He pounds a fist against his pecs in a mocking gesture. \"Apparently it works.\"\nViktor does have hair on his che-st but it's the perfect amount, just enough to make him look like some Nordic Viking god, not so much that looks like a caveman.\nWe both fall silent and sip our coffees and the room seems to hum with this energy of all the things we aren't saying to each other, of all the goodbyes that loom on the horizon.\n\"What is it?\" he asks me after studying my face for a good minute.\nI give a small shrug. \"I was just thinking.\"\n\"I can tell,\" he says. He brings his brows together until a de-ep line forms between them and runs his f!nger along it. \"You get this.\"\n\"It's called resting bit-ch face here in America,\" I tell him.\n\"I've heard about this face,\" he muses. \"Sounds too harsh for you.\"\n\"What would you call it then?\"\nHe takes an easy sip of his coffee and seems to think about it. \"Thinking S-xy face.\"\n\"S-xy face?\" I laugh. \"How is that S-xy?\"\n\"Because it's S-xy when you're all mean looking. Makes me think I did something wrong and you're going to punish me.\"\nI roll my eyes. \"St\u00a9p.\"\n\"It's true. But I think all your faces are S-xy. Especially the ones when you're calling out my name. Your mouth drops open like a ripe peach. It reminds me of other places. You know what we call a peach in Swedish? Persika. I'm very much in love with your sweet persika.\"\nI'm blu-shing. Oh yeah, I'm blu-shing, probably the shade of a persika. I think he even called me min lilla persika the other night.\nDid he just use the L word? It was just to describe a b\u00a9dy [email protected]\u2013or two\u2013but even so.\nI look at him with big eyes but he only smiles at me. If he said something he didn't mean to, he's not showing it.\nI swallow. \"Is that so?\" I manage to say.\nHe leans forward, and with one swift move, pu-lls the sash around my robe so it opens and my brea-sts are expo-sed, and since I'm sitting cross-legged, my persika.\nHis eyes rest between my legs and I can practically see his mouth watering which makes me we-t in return. \"If you take a picture it will last longer,\" I try to joke, feeling so ba-re and expo-sed. Vulnerable. Yet there's no fear in being this way with Viktor. It's natural.\n\"That must be a saying,\" he murmurs, his eyes trailing up my stomach now to my brea-sts and I swear my skin burns in their wake. He moves the tray to the side. \"I would love to take many pictures.\"\nI stiffen at the thought and he smiles gently at the worry on my face. \"I'm also taking pictures in my mind. They will be there forever. You know how couples carve their name in the bark of a tree? The sight of you, the smell of you, the sound of you, the taste of you, it's all etched in my head. It won't be smoothed away with time.\"\nMy heart swells in my che-st, pressing against my ribs.\nI won't be smoothed away.\nI won't be forgotten.\n\"You know I can't get enough and I won't get enough of you,\" he tells me, taking the cu-p of coffee from my hands and setting it down on the tray. \"Not with the time we have left, not with all the time left in the world. But I will take my time now, enjoying every inch of your sweet skin while I can.\" He then picks up the small pitcher of cream. \"Lie back.\"\nI raise my brows, stare at the cream. What?\nHe gives me a look that says, just do it, and so I do. I'll do anything he tells me to.\nApparently even if it involves cream.\nHe breaks into a car-nal grin and takes his time slowly tilting the pitcher, so the cream splashes out delicately onto my brea-sts.\nI [email protected]\n\"Is it cold?\" he asks, amused.\n\"No.\" I just think most people would [email protected] in this situation. I stare at him curiously. \"What are you doing?\"\n\ud83c\udf38T. B. C\ud83c\udf38\nplea-se rate and comment \ud83e\udd17\ud83e\udd17\ud83e\udd17\ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0a\nPrevious Previous post: The swedish prince Episode 20\nNext Next post: The swedish prince Episode 23\nPlease solve the \"You are not a bot\" exercise: 7 + 11 + 8 =","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"News Sports Opinion Magnolia Mississippi State Obituaries E-Edition Legals\nJudging the judges: Misconduct isn't swept under the rug in Mississippi\nJimmie E. Gates\nMississippi Clarion Ledger\nThe state's judicial watchdog group received 264 complaints against judges in 2018.\nIn 2018, three judges were publicly reprimanded and two of those were also fined.\nDisciplinary action in Mississippi is not kept secret. That is not the case in many states.\nJudges are supposed to get it right. But when they don't, there are consequences, and Mississippians aren't kept in the dark.\nIn 2018, three justice court judges were publicly reprimanded and two of the three were ordered to pay a fine.\nA judge presided over a case involving a relative, dismissed domestic abuse petitions without a proper hearing and retaliated against a complaining party.\nAnother judge rescinded an arrest warrant for his ex-girlfriend.\nAnd a third failed to issue rulings in more than two dozen cases in a timely manner, including one that had lingered for seven years.\nLast year, the state's judicial watchdog group \u2014 the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance \u2014 received 264 complaints against judges. Of those, 54 required an investigation, nine were subject to formal review and three were acted upon by the Mississippi Supreme Court, which makes the final decision on disciplinary action.\nLargest number in modern times:40 new judges take the bench in January in Mississippi\nThe other 29 complaints \u2014 due to budget constraints, the commission said \u2014 were pushed to 2019 for further review.\nWhile judicial disciplinary action is kept secret in many states, Mississippi is one of four states that provides detailed public access to disciplinary statistics of judges, according to a report in April by ProPublica.\n\"We do what we can,\" Commission Executive Director Darlene Ballard said of her five-member staff. \"I think we do a lot with a little.\"\nBallard's wish list includes an additional investigator since she has only one now to cover judicial complaints statewide.\nWho were the reprimanded judges in 2018?\nJustice Court Judge Mary Curry\nThe Claiborne County judge signed warrants based on affidavits by her relatives, dismissed domestic abuse petitions without proper hearings, presided over cases involving a relative, waived an expungement fee, ordered a clerk to void receipts and retaliated against a complaining party.\nThe commission recommended a public reprimand. Curry, who took office in 2016, accepted responsibility and agreed to the recommended punishment.\nJustice Court Judge Jesse Burton\nOn July 17, 2017, the Coahoma judge filed an affidavit claiming his former girlfriend had stolen money and personal property from him. Based on this affidavit, another justice court judge issued an arrest warrant for her.\nHowever, before the warrant was served, Burton changed his mind and instructed the clerk's office to rescind the warrant the other judge had issued.\nThe commission said the judge inserted himself into the case.\nNot getting involved:Judges recuse themselves from Jackson vs Siemens case\nIt recommended that Burton be publicly reprimanded and fined $500.The state Supreme Court agreed.\nBurton also agreed. It was his first disciplinary action in 27 years as a justice court judge.\nJustice Court Judge Jimmy McGee\nThe Alcorn County judge took 28 cases under advisement, but didn't issue rulings in those cases, including one that had lingered for seven years. The commission recommended he be publicly reprimand and fined $1,683.34, the equivalent of two weeks' salary.\nThe Supreme Court agreed.\nRemoval, disagreement\nWhile these most recent cases ended in public reprimands and fines, the state Supreme Court has gone further than that in past years. It also has, at times, disagreed with the commission's recommendations.\nIn 2015, the state Supreme Court removed then-Lee County Justice Court Judge Rickey Thompson from office on a 2013 recommendation of the commission.\nThe commission recommended Thompson's removal for lending the prestige of his office to advance the private interests of others, denying a defendant her right to the counsel of her choosing and keeping several participants in the drug court program past the two-year limit allowed by state law. It also said he jailed participants for unspecified violations or failure to comply with drug court.\nIn 2017, the state Supreme Court suspended Lee County Justice Court Judge John Sheffield for 120 days without pay for ordering a man to serve six months in a work center for a 17-year-old case that had been resolved in 1997.\nIn another case in 2017, however, the court ruled in favor of Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton. The commission had accused her of using her position as a judge to promote sales of her book and to further her music career.\nThe court issued a one-paragraph statement in which the judges said they could find no wrongdoing on Polk-Payton's part.\nJudicial conduct: Voters approved oversight 40 years ago\nThe Mississippi Commission of Judicial Performance was created in 1979 by the Mississippi Legislature and voters approved it through a constitutional amendment.\nSince the commission was created, about 9,500 complaints have been made against judges with the majority coming from litigants.\nAny citizen, litigant, attorney, law enforcement official, judge, public official, or other individual who has knowledge of possible judicial misconduct may file a complaint with the commission. All complaints must be submitted to the commission in writing.\nIf you fail the Mississippi bar exam 3 times, it's back to law school Lawsuit: Black student robbed of salutatorian because district feared white flight Mississippi lawmakers funneled $1.5 million in education money to Weight Watchers Report: Mississippi foster care children still abused, neglected. Feds may take over\nContact Jimmie E. Gates at 601-961-7212 or jgates@gannett.com. Follow @jgatesnews on Twitter.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tag Archives: digitization\nDo Your Research, Featured, Hartman Center, News and Features\nNew J. Walter Thompson Co. Digital Database\nMay 18, 2018 Amy McDonald\nPost contributed by Josh Larkin Rowley, Reference Archivist for the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.\nIn 2016, a small group of researchers and project managers descended upon the Rubenstein Library reading room. They were from the company Adam Matthew Digital, a U.K.-based builder of primary source digital databases for use in teaching and research. Over six weeks and three trips, they were firmly ensconced in research in our reading room from when we opened at 9AM\u2014pausing only for meals\u2014until we closed.\nThey perused hundreds of boxes from the Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History's archives of the J. Walter Thompson Co., an advertising agency founded in New York City in 1864. Considered the most complete record of any existing advertising agency, the archives documents 150 years of the agency's work with hundreds of business clients, corporate culture, personnel, marketing research, and contributions to the advertising industry. The goal of Adam Matthew's research was to build a digital database that captured the essence of the agency and its contributions to American consumer culture.\nHomepage for J. Walter Thompson: Advertising America research database featuring 1972 Kodak ad from the JWT Advertisements Collection.\nThanks to the work of Adam Matthew Digital, Backstage Library Works, our own Digital Collections & Curation Services, and several Duke student assistants, the database is now complete and available to institutions for purchase. Titled J. Walter Thompson: Advertising America, the database includes print advertisements, writings and speeches by JWT staff, company publications, account materials, company newsletters, market research and reports, meeting minutes and much, much more. Together, these materials not only document the story of one of America's oldest and most enduring advertising agencies, but they also reveal many aspects of 20th century history. Researchers interested in facets of business, social, economic, and cultural history are sure to find the database a rich resource.\n\"Browse by Collection\" page for J. Walter Thompson: Advertising America research database.\nIf you are interested in purchasing the database for your own institution, inquiries can be sent to Adam Matthew Digital website here. The database is free to Duke students, faculty, and staff in the Libraries' collection of resource databases here.\nadvertisingdatabasesdigitizationhistory of advertisingJWT\nAudiovisual Materials, Digital Collections, Franklin Research Center, From Our Collections, University Archives\nAn Interview About a Duke University Pioneer\nFebruary 26, 2014 Amy McDonald\t1 Comment\nNathaniel White, Jr was among the first five black students to attend Duke University in 1963. He was not, however, the first person in his family to attend college. His father, Nathaniel White, Sr., had attended Hampton Institute prior to founding his own printing business in Durham. In a newly-digitized interview, White, Sr. discusses his life, his memories, and his experience as a black man living in Virginia and North Carolina during the 20th century.\nWhite's interview is part of the Behind the Veil digital project, which has just added over 300 new interviews with North Carolinians, including many from Durham. The interviews capture details of what life was like in the Jim Crow South for African Americans. In White's interview, he shares the story of his childhood, the black business community in Durham, and the influence of scouting on his life. Of particular interest to local researchers, he describes individuals and businesses in the Durham black community in the mid-20th century, providing deep insight into Durham's history.\nNathaniel White, Jr., center, was a native of Durham and one of the first three African-American students to graduate in 1967.\nHe also briefly discusses his son's pioneering role at Duke. He mentions that White, Jr., had considered Hampton Institute himself, but then had the opportunity to attend Duke. His father candidly remarks in the interview, \"There's one thing about a situation like that, it's more like the real world than some other places that you might go and everything seems like it's alright but it's not training you for what you're going to meet when you get outside. It's a real struggle out there. The sooner you learn that, the better off you might be. . . . In other words, every day he had what it's like to be an African American citizen in this country. So he didn't have to learn that after he graduated. He learned it every day at Duke.\"\nLearn more about the fascinating Behind the Veil project on Bitstreams, the blog of the digital collections department of Duke University Libraries.\nPost contributed by Val Gillispie, Duke University Archivist.\nBehind the Veildigitizationdukehistory\nDigital Collections, Do Your Research, From Our Collections, News and Features, University Archives\nThe 1960s, One Page at a Time\nJuly 9, 2013 Amy McDonald\t3 Comments\nOne of the most frequently used items in the Duke University Archives is The Chronicle, particularly the 1960s issues. Many students are interested in the decade\u2014which was one of great change in the student body, the curriculum, and in social life\u2014and alumni and other researchers use it to find out details about particular events. This year, as Duke commemorates 50 years of desegregation among the undergraduate class, The Chronicle is especially helpful as a source of information about desegregation and later student protests like the Vigil and the Allen Building Takeover.\nThanks to the work of the Duke University Libraries' Conservation Department, Digital Production Center, and Digital Projects Services, we now have eleven complete years (fall 1959-spring 1970) of The Chronicle digitized at http:\/\/library.duke.edu\/digitalcollections\/dukechronicle\/. The issues are browsable by year and date and keyword searchable.\nAlthough it will be extremely helpful for research on desegregation and student protest, it will also be helpful for researching topics ranging from the Duke-UNC rivalry to women on campus to ads for local restaurants. Through even small stories and announcements, we learn a lot about campus.\nFor example, on November 22, 1968, we read that a memorial mass was held to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the passing of John F. Kennedy, Jr.:\nOn March 1, 1963, we learn of the mysterious origins of the name of Towerview Road:\nAnd on November 7, 1969, we find 1969 at Duke, perfectly preserved:\nThere are 868 issues of editorials, news stories, sports writing, advertisements, and much more. Let us know what you think, and how you will use the digitized decade of The Chronicle!\nPost contributed by Valerie Gillispie, Duke University Archivist.\nchronicledigitizationdukehistory\nDigital Collections, From Our Collections, Students and Interns, TRLN CCC Project, University Archives\nDigitizing the LCRM Update #9: Remembering the Allen Building Takeover\nMarch 26, 2013 Amy McDonald\nThis month's Digitizing the Long Civil Rights Movement update pauses to look back into Duke's own past struggles with racial equality. On February 13, 1969, students in the Afro-American Society occupied the Allen Building where the university's primary administration offices were (and still are) located. These students demanded that Duke take steps to enact racial equality on campus, including the founding of an African-American Studies department, the hiring of more African-American professors, and the establishment of an African-American cultural center on campus. Similar demands had been made before from members of the Black Studies Program, as featured in our fourth update in this blog series.\nWhat distinguished the Allen Building Takeover from the previous efforts for reform was its forcefulness\u2014on both sides of the debate. The Takeover marked the first such occupation by students in Duke's history. The administration's response also became notable for what some members of the student body perceived to be its brutality. Police officers dispatched to the scene used tear gas to disperse a crowd that had gathered around the building, leading to a \"riot\" on the main quad of West Campus.\nBoth photos from The Chronicle, February 16, 1969.\nAllen Building Takeover Collection, Box 1, Folder 10: abtms01010035\nIn the wake of the Takeover, students rallied to enact the suggested agenda of the original occupiers. Eventually, most of the demands did become standard practice at Duke, but the change occurred more gradually than what the galvanized student body had wanted in February 1969. The items selected above are from a photo essay published by The Chronicle (Duke's independent student newspaper) that encapsulated the events of Takeover.\nWe are happy to announce that the Allen Building Takeover Collection and its wealth of primary documents and remembrances of the important event will soon become available online to researchers.\nFor more information on the Content, Context, and Capacity Project for Digitizing the LCRM, please visit our website or like us on Facebook.\nThe grant-funded CCC Project is designed to digitize selected manuscripts and photographs relating to the long civil rights movement. For more about Rubenstein Library materials being digitized through the CCC Project, check out previous progress updates posted here at The Devil's Tale!\nPost contributed by Josh Hager, CCC Graduate Assistant.\nactivismdigitizationdukehistorylongcivilrights\nDigital Collections, From Our Collections, Students and Interns, TRLN CCC Project\nDigitizing the LCRM Update #7: A High-Caliber Holiday Photograph\nDecember 7, 2012 Amy McDonald\t1 Comment\nAs we approach the conclusion of 2012, the CCC Project at Duke is excited to announce that we have begun work with the last three manuscript collections that will undergo digitization for the grant. Collection reviews of the Black Student Alliance Records, the Charles N. Hunter Papers, and the Allen Building Takeover Collection are underway.\nAt the same time, we are working on the finishing touches of the Elna Spaulding Papers, the largest collection that Duke is contributing to the CCC Project. Look for more updates on these collections in upcoming blog posts on The Devil's Tale.\nFor this month, we wanted to highlight a photograph that conveys the holiday spirit. We recognize that it is the season for peace on Earth, good will toward all, and (toy) firearms.\nPhotograph taken by Jim Thornton for the Durham Herald-Sun, undated. Women-in-Action for the Prevention of Violence and Its Causes Records, Box 11, Folder 1: wiams11001036\nIf we were giving out year-end awards for the CCC Project, this photograph has to win the \"Most Ironic\" trophy. Normally, at this point, we would provide context that would explain exactly what this spokesman is trying to convey. Unfortunately, all that we know about this photograph is that it appeared in the Durham Herald-Sun and the photographer was Jim Thornton. The fact that this photograph appears in the Women-in-Action records indicates that the event was some sort of anti-violence demonstration that perhaps encouraged parents to avoid purchasing violent toys for Christmas. However, this explanation is at best an educated hypothesis.\nNo matter the explanation, this photograph and the rest of the CCC materials are quite thought-provoking. And our final thought for this update: Happy Holidays from the CCC Staff!\nTo learn more about the CCC Project, please visit CCC on Facebook.\ndigitizationlongcivilrights\nDigitizing the LCRM: Duke's Dept. of African & African-American Studies\nAugust 22, 2012 Amy McDonald\t3 Comments\nIn this month's update of the CCC Project at Duke University, we are happy to announce the publication online of the records of Duke's Department of African and African-American Studies. The items included in this collection document the beginnings of the department, the research and teaching of its faculty members, and the various social and cultural movements occurring within the African-American community during the 1970s and later. We encourage researchers to peruse the digitized documents, accessible from the collection inventory, to find a host of items sure to add to the scholarship of the long civil rights movement.\nOur document spotlight for the month highlights the struggles that the African and African-American Studies Department, then known as the Black Studies Program, experienced in its earliest days. From its inception in 1969, the Black Studies Program had been offering several courses through adjunct faculty. Still, the Program lacked a director and its course slate remained minimal, although the Program did offer a major.\nIn addition, members of the African-American community at Duke contended that the university's administration did not implement programs to encourage \"black cultural representation.\" The document shown below is a draft petition from late 1979 written by members of the African-American community at Duke asking the administration to ameliorate both the academic and cultural issues that hampered the growth of the African-American community at the university.\nDraft Petition to Duke Administration Regarding Cultural Representation of the Black Community. Department of African and African-American Studies Records, Box 1, folder 30 (File ID daams01030169)\nAlthough we do not have a completed petition in the Department's records, the goals of the document did eventually become Duke's policy. University administration would create new standards to recruit more African-American faculty members. In addition, the Program would soon become a fully-staffed Department. In terms of cultural engagement, the establishment of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture in 1983 helped to fulfill the demands listed in the petition. Researchers will now have the opportunity to learn even more about the beginnings of African-American Studies at Duke and how struggles for recognition led to a strong academic and cultural presence on campus.\ndigitizationdukehistory\nDigital Collections, From Our Collections, Manuscripts, News and Features, TRLN CCC Project\nDigitizing the LCRM: Update #2\nJune 22, 2012 Amy McDonald\t2 Comments\nWe're going to start our second update on Duke's participation in the CCC Project with exciting news: the first three CCC-digitized collections are now available online! You can now find digitized content directly through each collection's finding aid. Take a minute and check out the digitized portions of the Basil Lee Whitener Papers, the Rencher Nicholas Harris Papers, and the Women-in-Action for the Prevention of Violence and Its Causes Records.\nThis month, we feature an item from the Basil Lee Whitener Papers. Whitener was a Democratic Congressman representing Mecklenburg County (N.C.) from 1957 through 1968. Like many other Democrats from the South (who collectively became known as \"Dixiecrats\"), Whitener was a vehement opponent of integration and any federal action intended to address civil rights issues.\nHis papers contain a great deal of correspondence, speeches, bills, and other materials that reflect both the views of constituents regarding civil rights and how he acted in the House of Representatives to try to derail reform-minded legislation.\nWhitener's opposition was firm, but such groups as the NAACP and the North Carolina Baptist Student Union sent telegrams and letters to the Congressman arguing for strong civil rights legislation. Knowing that these efforts fell on deaf ears, who then actually lobbied against civil rights legislation? The answer is the NRA . . . but not that NRA. The organization in question is the National Restaurant Association; the letter that their representative Ira Nunn sent to Whitener in opposition to what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is presented below.\nLetter, Ira H. Nunn of the National Restaurant Association to Basil Lee Whitener, November 1, 1963. From the Basil Lee Whitener Papers. (Click to enlarge.)\nThe given reason for the NRA's opposition to H.R. 7152 was that its proposals \"can only result in the diminution of free enterprise and of the rights and freedoms of all citizens.\" Decode this political jargon and you will see that the NRA disapproved of the proposed ability of the federal government to mandate the integration of all public dining spaces.\nInstead, the NRA offered the solution of voluntary integration. In his letter, Nunn claimed that voluntary integration had been a \"widespread success.\" While Nunn's claim was literally true insofar as a certain percentage of restaurant owners had chosen to integrate their establishments voluntarily, the spirit of the argument is false. Restaurateurs were not en masse choosing to integrate their establishments, especially in the South. For example, only forty percent of businesses in Greensboro were integrated by the end of 1963. Nationally, out of a possible 60,000 districts where mandated integration could have existed, only 1,000 had integrated facilities. It is understandable that Nunn would like to present his industry as reform-minded while preserving laissez-faire standards, but the historical reality does not corroborate his argument.\nWhy would Nunn and restaurateurs more broadly oppose civil rights reform? While a culture of segregation may have contributed to the NRA's opposition, it is much more likely that members of the NRA feared the potential loss of business that forced integration would entail, especially in the South. Therefore, at its core, the NRA's argument against integration was primarily economic rather than cultural or social, making it stand out from most anti-integration documentation from the early 1960s. Furthermore, in an ironic twist given Whitener's role as a representative of North Carolina, it is probable that the NRA's economic argument was in part inspired by the events of the 1960 Greensboro Sit-In and subsequent protests across the South. In fact, such protests provided strong evidence of the social role of restaurants and the necessity for integrating their dining counters, even if the members NRA could only see the possibility of losing customers and profit.\nThe grant-funded CCC Project is designed to digitize selected manuscripts and photographs relating to the long civil rights movement. For more information on this project, including updates on the progress of digitization, please check out the CCC website. As part of the outreach efforts of the CCC Project, monthly blog posts to The Devil's Tale will provide updates on the latest Rubenstein Library collections to be digitized for the project. Stay tuned!\nDigital Collections, Franklin Research Center, From Our Collections, Students and Interns, TRLN CCC Project\nRencher Nicholas Harris was Durham's first African-American city councilman as well as a member of the Board of Education and the Secretary for the Board of Directors of Lincoln Hospital. His papers, collected at the Rubenstein Library and now digitized, cover the scope of his civic efforts from public health to transit planning. For example, the document shown below is a budgetary analysis of Durham school cafeterias in 1959\u2014and a prime example of how civic documents demonstrate racial realities.\nAt first glance, the document lists the budgets of all of the public school cafeterias in Durham, separated into white and \"negro\" categories. Examine the figures more closely and the depth of racism in the school segregation policy becomes clear. Compare, for example, the operation expenses of white Durham High and African-American Hillside High ($68,475.27 to $39,346.22, respectively). In addition, the white schools show a net income of $6,205.02 versus the net monetary loss of the African-American schools of $4,638.23. It is up to researchers to determine the full explanation and significance of these figures.\nFortunately, this document, along with a host of other records containing information on historic impetuses and efforts for civil equality in North Carolina, will soon become available online. Duke University Libraries' Digital Production Center is currently participating in the Content, Context, and Capacity Project led by the Triangle Research Libraries Network (Duke, NC State, UNC, and NC Central).\nThis grant-funded initiative is designed to digitize selected manuscripts and photographs relating to the long civil rights movement. For more information on this project, including updates on the progress of digitization, please check out the CCC website. As part of the outreach efforts of the CCC Project, monthly blog posts to The Devil's Tale will provide updates on the latest Rubenstein Library collections to be digitized for the project. 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{"text":"Books by Mindie Burgoyne \u2013 the Travel Hag\nMindie Burgoyne has published six books \u2013 all focusing on historic small towns in Maryland.\nReleased in July of 2015\nThe Haunted Mid-Shore: Spirits of Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties is the second book in a series of haunted tales about the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Book 1 is Haunted Ocean City and Berlin). This book holds 25 stories set in Cambridge, Denton, Oxford, St. Michaels, Easton and the remote reaches of lower Dorchester County. Stories include The Town Dog-killer, Bloody Henny at Spring Valley, the LeCompte Curse, Marguerite the Murdered Actress, Spirits of Navy Point and The Death Chant at Bachelors Point. This book has many stories in it that are also featured on the Cambridge, Easton, St. Michaels and Denton Ghost Walks.\nReleased in October of 2014, Haunted Ocean City & Berlin is the first is a three-book series of haunted tales of Maryland's Eastern Shore. This book focuses on Maryland's seaboard side and features twenty stories about ghosts, hauntings and tales of the dead. The stories in this book follow the stories shared on the Ocean City and Berlin ghost walks that Mindie Burgoyne crafted including stories on the Atlantic Hotel, Trimper's Menagerie Carousel, Dolle's Candyland, the Berlin Healing Tree, Rackliffe House and the Assateague Indian. These two ghost walks are part of a 10-walk series that include ten of the Eastern Shore's most popular towns (including Easton and Snow Hill which are focuses of books shown below).\nHer most popular book, Haunted Eastern Shore, Ghostly Tales from East of the Chesapeake was published by The History Press in 2010 and is now in its fifth printing selling over 7000 copies. Big Lizz, Wish Sheppard and the Denton jail, Snow Hill Inn and Cosden Murder Farm are just some of the 23 sites features in this book. Sites in this book are featured on ghost tours provided year round by Chesapeake Ghost Walks.\nEaston: Then and Now focuses on the historic Town of Easton which was once the Eastern Capital of Maryland. Photo images of Easton in the nineteenth century with captioned details are printed adjacent to a current image of the site with details about how the site has or hasn't changed over the decades. Published by Arcadia Publishing in 2007.\nSnow Hill: Images of America focuses on the small Town of Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland which was once a significant port town at the headwaters of the Pocomoke River. Today it's population is small and the town has become a emerged as a destination for eco-tourism, while keeping its historic charm. Over 100 historic images of the town are included in the book. Published by Arcadia Publishing in 2006.\nLinda Lee Herdering\nNovember 3, 2012 at 1:54 pm \u00b7 Reply\nCool! I didn't realize you wrote the book on Snow Hill! I bought that a few years back for Mom\u2013 we visited Snow Hill several times from her Ocean Pines home. Man\u2013spent a lot of days around those towns\u2026 Cool! ~~Linda\nMindie Burgoyne\nNovember 4, 2012 at 8:39 am \u00b7 Reply\nThat was my first book, Linda. I worked for the Town of Snow Hill doing business development when I first moved to the Eastern Shore. Fell in love with that place. I still love to go back there. Such a pretty little waterfront town.\n#16 Ocean City Maryland 10 Cool Things to Do (mostly free)\nSelf Guided Driving Tour of Newfoundland and Labrador\nHow to Talk to Trees\nParish Close at Saint-Th\u00e9gonnec \u2013 Brittany\nCan Fat Girls Ride Bikes?\nChesapeake Views and Cemetery Quest Bike Trails \u2013 #showmeyourbike\nI See Hearts in Brittany \u2013 Menhir de Goalennac\nSubscribe with Kindle\nTravel Hag Newsletter\nSubscribe the Travel Hag News\nVacation of Many Cars With Teens From Hell\nHag Breakfast at the Hay Adams Hotel \u2013 and a ghostly encounter\nArchives Select Month January 2022 July 2019 June 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 September 2017 August 2017 March 2017 December 2016 May 2016 February 2016 December 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 April 2015 March 2015 January 2015 November 2014 July 2014 May 2014 April 2014 February 2014 January 2014 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 August 2012 June 2012 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 January 2011 November 2010 October 2010 August 2010 June 2010 February 2010 November 2009 July 2009 February 2008","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Cool L.A. Label NSF Clothing Is Popping Up on This On-the-Rise Shopping Stretch\nHollywood, Pop-Ups, Style\nJust steps from Just One Eye and Tartine.\nPhotos: Courtesy of Eunji Paula Kim\/NSF\nNSF founder Nick Friedberg and creative director Jamie Haller.\nEdgy-luxe retailer Just One Eye isn't the only one giving the burgeoning Sycamore District a stylish spruce-up. Just steps from JOE and few doors from foodie favorite Tartine, L.A. label NSF Clothing is popping up on the up-and-coming shopping stretch in Hollywood now through Tuesday, Dec. 31, marking its first standalone brick-and-mortar boutique and workshop.\nThe 3,000-square-foot warehouse-like space stocks NSF founder Nick Friedberg and creative director Jamie Haller's full womenswear line ($110 to $550), including casual-luxe staples like effortless vintage-wash tees, relaxed utilitarian-inspired jumpsuits, quilted bomber jackets, distressed denim, and more items usually found on the racks of Nordstrom, Revolve, and soon-to-shutter Barneys New York.\nAnd to f\u00eate the 10-year anniversary of its women's line, the brand is also offering exclusive archival and one-of-a-kind pieces as part of its winter 2020 collections, including best-sellers from NSF's debut line such as the Adams jacket, the Beck boyfriend straight slouch jean, the Lisse sweatshirt hoodie, and the Maddox footballer sweatpant, to name a few.\nThe throwback pieces will be stocked in the back workshop, where the brand will also host community events, industry panels, hands-on classes (such as distressing and garment dyeing), and more happenings.\nAs far as the decor, Haller (who's also a home renovator in her spare time) sourced vintage furnishings from the Rose Bowl and made a custom eight-foot live oak bench and modular blonde wooden display cubes, among other fixtures.\nNSF was originally founded in 2005 by Friedberg as a men's line. He and Haller joined forces in 2012, and the GQ-approved design duo are also behind the decidedly more feminine label, Icons.\nScroll through the gallery above to see more inside the shop, and see below for the address and hours.\nNSF Clothing pop-up shop, 937 North Sycamore Ave., L.A., 90038; Monday to Friday to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nTags: featured, icons, jamie haller, nick friedberg, nsf clothing, sycamore avenue\nRon Robinson, Raquel Allegra, More L.A. Fashion Insiders on Their Fondest Barneys Memories\nThis Bohemian-Chic Aesthetics & Wellness Bar Will Be Open for Post-Holiday Pampering Soon\nDanielle Directo-Meston December 9, 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Veterans' Disability\nContact Us Today for a FREE Case Evaluation\nSpeeding up the process of veterans benefits\nThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has taken a lot of flack over the past few years when it comes to veterans benefits, and rightfully so. The backlog of those waiting for their benefits has been on the uprise for years, with the average wait time for benefits skyrocketing to 923 days by the end of 2013. Many were simply not getting the treatment they needed.\nHowever, VA officials have announced plans they hope will speed up the process of disability claims and appeals. A new standardized set of forms from the VA aims to make it easier for veterans and their families to get the benefits they so desperately need.\nVA Secretary Robert McDonald said in a press release that it is his department's goal to do everything they can to ensure veterans receive an accurate decision on their claim.\n\"Our veterans and survivors will know, at the outset of the claims process, what is needed, which removes subjective interpretation from the process,\" McDonald said. \"We want to eliminate any barriers that make it difficult for our veterans or survivors to receive benefits to which they are entitled.\"\nThese new regulations are set to be in place by March 2015, according to VA. However, it is important to remember that we have heard claims that the process will improve before. There have been years of work on a system to eliminate backlog, which peaked in early 2013 at more than 611,000. The backlog still sits at more than 300,000 veterans.\nVeterans who want to ensure they receive their benefits should seek the assistance of a trained attorney. This can make the process of attaining maximum benefits much easier.\nThe Law Offices of Harold W. Conick and Associates is based in Wheaton, Illinois and committed to assisting veterans obtain the maximum benefit from their claims. The process is complicated and lengthy, but veterans must be persistent in pressing their entitlement to service connected benefits.\nHow COLA Will Impact Social Security Disability In 2023\nWhy You Should Hire A VA Disability Attorney\nIs There A Minimum Age To Receive Social Security Disability?\nThings You Can Do to Help Your Social Security Case\nAn Overview of VA Disability Ratings\nChildren's Disability\nSocial Security And Disability Lawyer\nSocial Security Disability and Mental Disorders\nSocial Security Disability Attorney\nSocial Security Disability Lawyer\nSocial Security Disability Lawyers\nSocial Security Lawyer\nSSD Benefits\nVA Disability Lawyer\nVeterans' Disability Benefits\nVeterans' Disability Lawyer\nHarold W. Conick& Associates Ltd. is a Lisle, IL Social Security Disability and Veterans' Disability Lawyer representing clients throughout DuPage, Kane, Will, Kendall and Cook Counties and throughout the state of Illinois including but not limited to Lisle, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Lombard, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Oak Lawn, Glendale Heights, Villa Park, West Chicago, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Warrenville, Orland Park, Westmont, & Woodridge.\n\u00a9 2023 Harold W. Conick & Associates Ltd.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Biden leads Trump in Florida, tied in Arizona amid rising COVID-19 fear\nCandice JaimungalSocial Media Contributor\nJuly 12, 2020, 4:00 PM GMT+0\nThe coronavirus outbreak is having strong impacts on the 2020 US presidential race, specifically in the Sun Belt states of Florida, Arizona, and Texas. In these states, registered voters are more likely to vote for Biden over Trump, depending on their COVID-19 concerns, according to the latest CBS News\/YouGov Poll.\nThree in four voters say COVID-19 is a very serious problem in their state. Almost seven in 10 (69%) of registered voters in Arizona say the efforts to contain coronavirus in their state are going badly, compared to 65 percent in Florida, and 62 percent in Texas.\nTwo in three (68%) Floridians say the state opened too quickly because of pressure from the Trump administration, compared to 32 percent who say Florida reopened too quickly because the state thought it was right.\nBiden support increases with concern about COVID-19. In Arizona, 72 percent of those voting for Biden say they are very concerned about COVID-19. 67 percent of Biden supporters in Florida and 68 percent of Biden supporters in Texas say they are very concerned. Nine in 10 Biden voters say COVID-19 is a major factor in their vote. Trump voters are more likely (90%) to say the major factor in their vote is the economy \u2013 specifically, in Arizona.\nIn Texas, voters (53%) say the President is the candidate that cares more about the US economic situation, compared to Biden (51%). Texas voters (58%) see Joe Biden as the candidate that cares more about COVID-19, compared to President Trump (46%).\nIn the state of Florida, Joe Biden has a six-point lead on Trump (48% vs. 42%). President Trump holds the lead in Texas (46% vs. 45%). Arizona voters are split (46% vs. 46%) on their choice for president.\nBiden leads among women voters in all three states of Arizona (50% vs. 42%), Florida (50% vs. 37%), and Texas (47% vs. 42%). Additionally, Biden is gaining voters with voters over the age of 65 \u2013 specifically in Florida. President Trump's support with Florida seniors has dropped slightly from 57 percent in 2016.\nIn the states of Arizona, Florida, and Texas, Trump 2020 supporters express more enthusiasm over voting than Biden supporters. Additionally, a stark difference emerges in the reason why supporters plan to vote for each candidate. In Florida, 67 percent of Trump supporters say the main reason they support him is because they like Donald Trump. Biden supports (49%) in the Sunshine State say their main reason for supporting him is to oppose Donald Trump.\nIn Arizona, 94 percent of Biden supporters and 95 percent of Trump supporters say they probably won't change their mind \u2013 leaving little room for change.\nIn all three states, voters would like to see voting by mail made easier. 59 percent of Biden voters, and a quarter (25%) of Trump voters in Florida, say they prefer to vote by mail in 2020. Trump supporters in Texas are less likely to prefer vote by mail (9%), compared to the states Biden supporters (45%).\nMethodology: These surveys were conducted on behalf of CBS News by YouGov between July 7-10, 2020. They are based on representative samples of 1,099 registered voters in Arizona, 1,229 in Florida and 1,212 in Texas. Margins of error for registered voters: Arizona +\/- 3.8 points, Florida +\/- 3.5 points, Texas +\/- 3.3 points.\nSee the Texas, Arizona, and Florida toplines from this week's CBS News\/YouGov Poll\nImage: Getty\nExplore more data & articles\nCBS News \/ YouGov polls\nWhat issues do you want President Biden to focus on?\nDo you think Republicans in Congress are more united or divided?\nDo you think Democrats in Congress are more united or divided?\nWould you rather have a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives who compromises to get things done or sticks to their principles no matter what?\nHow YouGov identifies people as Democrats and Republicans\nWhat do Americans think of George Santos as he prepares to be sworn into the U.S. House?\nPolitics | Economist\/YouGov Poll: November 19 - 22, 2022\nPresident Trump job approval rating\nHow opposing political stances impact Americans' purchase behavior\nHow shared political stances impact Americans' purchase behavior","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Where is the Outrage for Conyers?\nJermanator Senior MemberPosts: 16,131 Senior Member\nHis wife got sent to Club Fed a few years back when she was a Detroit city councilperson. Back in the day, Conyers did quite a bit for civil rights, but he has been needing to go out to pasture for a long time. He has been thoroughly corrupted and needs to go. Now. (and that was before this sexual stuff).\nI hope he is toast.\nhttps:\/\/www.npr.org\/2017\/11\/30\/567436833\/conyers-hospitalized-for-stress-as-5th-franken-accuser-comes-forward\nTurd. I got more to say later.\nHe's got a lot of defenders reaching for an ear on NPR. I can't understand why?:uhm:\nAlmost seems like these guys resent getting caught. Everyone else got away with it, so should I.\nIt's all along time over due. I hope it sticks.\nThis is from way back in 2010.\nhttp:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/detroit\/index.ssf\/2010\/12\/the_fabulous_online_life_of_jo.html\nAt 61, John Conyers married his 25 year old campaign worker... Monica.\nknitepoet Senior Member Posts: 21,274 Senior Member\nWhere is the Outrage for Conyers?.\nSeems to be right here in the headlines of your first link\nPelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down;\nSeven Habits of Highly Effective Pirates, Rule #37: There is no \"overkill\". There is only \"open fire\" and \"I need to reload\".\nshootbrownelk Senior Member Posts: 2,035 Senior Member\nTime for Conyers to slither away and take Franken along with him. Both of those bottom feeders have done enough damage to our beloved United States of America.\nknitepoet wrote: \u00bb\nPelosi has changed her tune over the week, at first doubting if the allegations are true.\nShe has not extended that line of thought to her opponents.\nLast night Fox News and other news outlets were reporting that Pelosi wanted Conyers to resign, and has made public statements to that effect. Maybe she had forgot that she is a champion of women's causes.\nFisheadgib Senior Member Posts: 5,797 Senior Member\nJerryBobCo wrote: \u00bb\nTen days ago Pelosi stated \"John Conyers is an icon in our country and has done a great deal to protect women.\" I guess she assumed that we would have forgotten that by now.\nsnake284 wrote: \u00bb\nFor my point of view, cpj is a lot like me\nFisheadgib wrote: \u00bb\nIf he wanted to protect women he'd have put a padlock on his zipper.\nBack in 2010, Conyers was taped reading through a nudie magazine on an airplane. Class act!\nhttp:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2017\/11\/21\/flashback-john-conyers-was-filmed-reading-playboy-on-a-plane-in-2010-video\/\nVarmintmist Senior Member Posts: 7,434 Senior Member\nNothing to see here.... Didnt you hear about Roy Moore?\nIt's boring, and your lack of creativity knows no bounds.\nHe must have unfulfilled back room obligations, the way his constituents are throwing a fit.\nearly wrote: \u00bb\nConyers has been screwing his constituents since the day he was first elected to Congress. This mess is just an extension of that behavior.\nThis just in. Conyers won't seek re-election.\nhttps:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/politics\/conyers-won%E2%80%99t-seek-re-election-in-wake-of-harassment-claims-relative-says\/ar-BBGfd5Q?OCID=ansmsnnews11\nIf the swamp won't drain, maybe it can be skimmed.\nAwesome. Now Franken needs to do the honorable thing.\nbullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,244 Senior Member\nSeppuku?\nTo make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.\n-Mikhail Kalashnikov\nThat would work as well. I am glad that at least Conyers has been held (somewhat) accountable for his actions. If he was a conservative it would have been blown off, the victims called liars, and \"fake news\".\nConyers now says he's stepping down on Tuesday, Dec. 5.\nWait, today's Tuesday, Dec. 5.\nAnd he is suggesting his son as his successor.\nhttp:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2017\/12\/05\/politics\/john-conyers-out-retires\/index.html?adkey=bn\nHe has been a man of low character from the first day he took office. He has gotten away with everything. He is disgraced now in a way that even his supporters have to admit. Had he been young enough and smart enough to continue lying his way out of everything, they would still pretend to believe him, and still be supporting him. If he had enough brain cells left to reflect on his career, he would be laughing his ass off that he got away with everything for so long. If he is stupid enough to actually believe that he has been mistreated, that's the best punishment I could have wished for him.\nNow, I want him to disappear and make way for whoever the DNC chooses to replace him, which I have no doubt will also be a worthless human being.\n.......................Now, I want him to disappear and make way for whoever the DNC chooses to replace him, which I have no doubt will also be a worthless human being.\nALL of those commies are worthless human beings!\n104RFAST Senior Member Posts: 1,281 Senior Member\nI know of an X Quarterback that would be perfect as his replacement","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Video: Volvo Ocean Race yacht grounded\n5 December 2014 by Laura Nineham\nThe nine-strong crew of Team Vestas Wind are safely on their way back to civilisation after spending two days sheltering on a remote Indian Ocean island after hitting a reef during the Volvo Ocean Race.\nThe yacht hit the sandbar at 19 knots on Saturday, according to the Volvo Ocean Race. The team stayed on board, waiting for daylight.\nFortunately no one was injured when Team Vestas Wind's boat hit the reef.\nThese images show the team returning to boat to retrieve everything they can.\nThe crew were picked up by a coastguard RIB and taken to nearby \u00cdle du Sud, a near-deserted speck in the ocean with no communication with the outside world.\nOnce on the islet, the crew were air-dropped food packages by the Mauritius coastguard, including cans of Coke, chocolate and cookies.\nNeil Cox, Team Vestas Wind's shore crew chief, told the VOR on Tuesday: \"We've had nine guys sitting on a sand pit in the middle of the Indian Ocean.\n\"You'd think it's a bad movie. You sit there and talk to the coast guard and they're telling us about everything we're dealing with on the technical side, then they're asking me to warn the guys that the reef is riddled full of sharks and barracuda and God knows what else.\"\nWatch the dramatic moment the yacht hits the reef at 19 knots:\nOn Tuesday, the crew were picked up by a 20-metre fishing vessel and it's understood they are now safely in Mauritius. They are due to fly to Abu Dhabi at the end of the week.\nTeam Vestas Wind were on the second leg of the nine-month round-the-world race, which is due to finish in June 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden.\nSee more superyacht Events News\nLeopard Motor Yacht Friday For Sale\n40m Marine Industrial Motor Yacht Carmen Serena Sold\nSunseeker Motor Yacht Ambassador For Sale","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SEIKO Launches Spring Drive,\nthe Only Watch in the World to Represent the True Motion of Time.\nSpring Drive is the most important new movement created by SEIKO since the quartz Astron in 1969. It is based on the foundation of all mechanical watch technology, a mainspring, but uses an entirely new system for time regulation that delivers the equivalent to 1 second per day accuracy, and, uniquely, glide-motion hands that represent the continuous, even motion of time. Spring Drive. The quiet revolution.\n28 years in the making. Three key innovations\nThe idea of Spring Drive was conceived in 1977 by an engineer at SEIKO EPSON's Suwa plant in Japan. The technical challenges required to realize the dream were immense and have taken 28 years to overcome. Spring Drive required the invention of new technologies in all areas of the craftsman's art.\nThe Mainspring. While SEIKO has made its own mainsprings in-house since 1959, none of the existing springs were considered strong enough to deliver the industry-leading performance dreamed of by the engineering team. An entirely new spring was created using a new high-elasticity material called Spron 510(*) to create more power. The result is a mainspring that delivers more power, more smoothly and for longer. Spring Drive has a power reserve of 72 hours.\nThe 'Magic Lever'. The new 'Magic Lever' system allows for more efficient transmission of the rotor's power to the mainspring. It is fitted directly to the shaft of the rotor and thus creates more efficient winding of the spring. This new system is 30% more efficient than traditional winding systems.\nTri-synchro regulator. This new device replaces the escapement and thus eliminates the weakest and most vulnerable part of the traditional watch mechanism. It regulates the three kinds of energy used in the Spring Drive mechanism, the mechanical power of the mainspring, the electrical energy, created from this mechanical power which activates a crystal oscillator, and the electro-magnetic energy that turns the glide wheel precisely 8 times per second.\n( * Spron 510 is the registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.)\nOne-way circular motion\nSpring Drive is unique because, while it has nearly all the characteristics of a classical mechanical watch, it does not require an escapement. The escapement uses the back and forth motion of a balance wheel to regulate the speed at which the spring drives the hands and it is this high-friction motion that makes the traditional mechanical watch vulnerable to inaccuracy and damage. The genius of Spring Drive is that all the motion in the movement is in one direction, so that the friction is all but eliminated. It is also this one-way motion that allows the hands to move with the unique glide-motion that reflects the real nature of time. Spring Drive is a natural revolution in timekeeping.\nState-of-the-art watchmaking\nTo realize the Spring Drive dream, all SEIKO's skills in the mechatronics of timekeeping have been utilized in both the traditional and electronic arenas.\nThe mainspring power supply, the gear train, the power reserve system and the Magic Lever are classical, mechanical watch components. Of the 276 components in each Spring Drive watch, 80% are those incorporated in mechanical watches. Like the highest grade mechanical watches, Spring Drive has 30 jewels to ensure low friction and high accuracy, and each watch is assembled by hand by SEIKO's most skilled craftsmen and women.\nThe electronic components of Spring Drive are state-of-the-art. While other companies have attempted to develop a mechanical watch with an electronic time regulation system, only SEIKO has succeeded in realizing this dream. It required new advances in electro-magnetics to develop the braking system within the regulator and new advances in power generation and IC to convert part of the mainspring's mechanical power to an electrical signal; just 25 nanowatts are all that is required to power the circuit and the crystal oscillator. This is 50% of the power needed in any conventional watch circuit.\nIt is SEIKO's unique combination of skills in both mechanical and electronic micro-engineering that has made Spring Drive possible.\nUnique designs for a unique technology\nSpring Drive is offered in a design that is as unique as its technology. The inspiration for the design is in the circular motion that is at the heart of the engineering triumph.\nThe cases combine three circles, prominently visible in their side profile and the circle motif is also reflected in the engraved crown. Similarly, the dials express the circle concept, with the round sub-dials harmonizing with the overall case shapes. The circular motion itself is visible through the case back where the rotor and the glide wheel are clearly visible, moving evenly and smoothly.\nSpring Drive is available in two versions. The first, with a steel bracelet is for the lover of modernity; its tough, almost sporty, execution highlights the 'state of the art' nature of the movement. The second, with straps of crocodile skin, expresses the tradition of classical watchmaking of which Spring Drive is emblematic.\nSpring Drive: The Launch\nSpring Drive is unveiled at the 2005 Baselworld Exhibition. As the focal point for luxury watches, Baselworld provides the perfect platform for the launch of Spring Drive and the whole SEIKO stand at Baselworld has been re-designed to showcase it.\nSpring Drive will be launched to the public at the Seiko Center in Paris in September, and will thereafter be available in exclusive retail stores in the USA, Europe and elsewhere.\nSpring Drive in numbers\nSpring Drive is an important milestone in the history of watchmaking, and will take its place alongside other developments like the creation of the escapement, the invention of the mainspring and the harnessing of quartz, as defining moments in the story of time. The launch of Spring Drive is a breakthrough moment for the science of timekeeping. Its technological advances are many and varied, as its numerical statistics reveal:\n0.025 mm. The thickness of each layer of alloy in the coil block.\n1 second a day accuracy, 10 times better than the chronometer mechanical standard.\n3 types of energy are controlled by the Tri-synchro regulator: mechanical, electrical and electro-magnetic.\n5 craftsmen and women. Only Seiko's 5 most skilled craftsmen and women are entrusted with the assembly of Spring Drive.\n8 times per second. The precise speed at which the glide wheel turns within the electro-magnetic braking system.\n13 generations of prototype were built in the development phases.\n15 microns . The width of the wire in the Tri-synchro regulator's coil.\n18 layers of amorphous alloy in the coil block.\n25 nanowatts. The minute amount of power needed to activate the regulator, less than half that needed in all other watch circuits.\n28 years of research and development invested in the project.\n30 percent improvement in winding efficiency achieved through the improved Magic Lever system.\n30 jewels in the movement. 32 in the small second hand version.\n72 hours of power reserve.\n92 years since Seiko built its first wristwatch.\n124 years of Seiko's expertise in time keeping.\n230 patents have been applied for in Japan, USA and the EU.\n276 components in the movement. 280 in the small second hand version.\n600 actual prototypes were built between 1997 and 2004.\n25,000. The number of times the coil is wound, for maximum energy efficiency.\n28,800. The number of times the glide wheel turns per hour.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Connacht woe for Joe's!\nWritten by Dan Dooner on December 2, 2021\nMore in Sport:\nBurke's baptism of fire as Tyrone come to town! January 26, 2023\nGrey day for All Blacks at The Green! January 26, 2023\nLennon: 'Armagh will be our biggest test' January 26, 2023\nSt. Patrick's halt provincial adventure\nAIB Connacht Junior Club FC Semi-Final\nSt. Patrick's 4-17 St. Joseph's 0-3\nSt. Joseph's' first Connacht adventure since 2003 was ended rather abruptly by an ice-cold St. Patrick's outfit in the chilly environs of Markievicz Park on Saturday last as the Sligo side romped home to a 26-point win to book their place in the Connacht final.\nSt. Joseph's captain Johnny Mannion, however, was philosophical at the full-time whistle.\n\"I think the gap from when we got knocked out was just too long and we never got going. They were on their third week on the bounce and they were fitter and stronger, they outplayed us all over the field,\" he said.\n\"We were trying to keep the mood up in camp, thinking that we had a chance, but it's always in the back of your mind that these guys have won Sligo, they played intermediate football very recently, and we got knocked out in a semi-final. You always come hoping that you'll get a victory, but it wasn't to be\".\nThe hope and optimism of the first ten minutes, which saw Mickey Joe Egan give Joseph's an early lead while St. Patrick's toiled at the other end, quickly vanished before the first-half water break as the Sligo side finally found their range with five unanswered points. Unfortunately for the 'Joe's' they were just getting started too.\nGoals from the often unplayable Padraic Clarke and Jim Davis, and points from Cathal Finneran, Pierce Kearins, David Giblin and Conor Kevaney followed by half-time. At that stage, St. Joseph's were already staring down the barrel of a comprehensive defeat, trailing 2-9 to 0-2.\nThings didn't get any easier for the Kilteevan side in the second period as Pierce Kearins raised a green flag within a minute of the restart. Half-time substitute James Clarke then got in on the act when he breezed through for goal number four just three minutes later as the Joseph's' resistance wilted under constant pressure.\nBryan Dolan's point ten minutes into the second half did offer brief respite but that's where the scores dried up for the Roscommon club. Meanwhile, Patrick's were in merciless mood, picking off points and developing a 4-14 to 0-3 lead by the second water break.\nThree more St. Patrick's scores from Padraic Clarke (a free), substitute Niall Connolly and Pierce Kearins polished off an impressive performance, and brought a shuddering halt to a St. Joseph's' campaign.\n\"It was one of the best years I've ever had with the club. It was our first time to get to a semi-final since 2003,\" Johnny Mannion said.\n\"People forget that we haven't an underage set-up or anything and what we do is driven by the players; we're the ones who get the managers and coaches in.\n\"Although we were well beaten, it's still a great day out for our club. To see all those people out there cheering us on, it's great to see\".\nAs for the way forward, the St. Joseph's skipper believes more competitive football would help.\n\"I always thought myself that there should be a championship alongside junior championship, that could be played during the league when the Roscommon county team is out.\n\"If you had a championship with Kilglass, St. Michael's, St. Ronan's, St. Barry's and ourselves, and the winner of that goes on to Connacht, they know then that that's where they're going,\" he said.\n\"We won the quarter-final and we got through on that, but if you knew beforehand, you'd be more prepared I think.\n\"Then you'd play your normal championship against the 'B teams' of Brigid's and Pearses to keep the standard up, because you're not going to improve if you're just playing at your own level, you need to play better teams\".\nThere's no doubt St. Joseph's encountered one of those 'better teams' last Saturday afternoon, but while the final score wasn't pretty, the Kilteevan side can rightly be proud of their efforts in 2021.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Read Next Paul McCartney Writing Musical Version of 'It's a Wonderful Life'\tSend Us a Tip\tSubscribe\nOn the Road With Motley Crue: All In the Name of Rock & Roll\n\"Paint a garbage can platinum and it's still a garbage can.\"\nDavid Handelman\nDavid Handelman's Most Recent Stories\nThe Addams Family: The World's Biggest Rerun\nGus Van Sant's Northwest Passage\nJane's Addiction: Taking Chances\nMotley Crue (L-R) Vince Neil, Mick Mars performing live onstage in the UK on February 14th, 1986.\nPeter Still\/Redferns\/Getty\nAny moron can drive from Tucson to Phoenix in less than two hours, but the guys in M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce are not just any morons. They're rock stars with the current Number Two album and a new, customized Lear jet, and they want to travel between these first two gigs of their Girls, Girls, Girls tour by plane. Besides, explains the trollish guitarist Mick Mars, flying is less painful than driving when hung over \u2013 a state that most of the Cr\u00fce are proudly familiar with.\nUnfortunately, the jet's not ready: the CD player shorted out its electrical system, its black leather upholstery hasn't been installed, and its nose has yet to be tattooed with the new M\u00f6tley insignia \u2013 a bentover blond stripper in garters. So after driving for an hour (in the opposite direction) to the Tucson airport, the Cr\u00fce \u2013 singer Vince Neil, 26, bassist Nikki Sixx, 28, drummer Tommy Lee, 24, and Mars, allegedly 31 \u2013 amble from their limos to a cramped, suffocatingly hot five-seat chartered plane. It sits on the runway for twenty minutes before the twenty-minute flight. Thus the band saves a grand total of about twenty minutes.\nOnce airborne, the band wolfs down some BLTs, and the ever-chipper, ultraskinny Lee uses the butt of his lighter to open a few bottles of Corona beer. During the trip the Cr\u00fce admires the many swimming pools speckling the landscape below. Sixx, who as chief songwriter is the acknowledged brains of the outfit, announces, \"I want a pool the shape of a pussy!\"\nAlbum Review: Shout at the Devil (1984)\nBleached-blond Neil, toying absently with his hefty gold bracelet, looks out the window toward Phoenix and asks, \"Is that smog?\" Lee checks it out and replies, \"It could be dust \u2013 it's the desert.\"\nA loud beeping sound from the cockpit reminds the Cr\u00fce of flying high jinks from the band's six-year past \u2013 like the time Neil took the pilot's controls and nearly crashed into another plane, or the time the group's plane lost power and the wheels had to be manually cranked down. \"We were all going, 'Oh, my fucking God, our career's over,\"' Sixx says.\nBut M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce doesn't die easily. Instead, in the spirit of living up to their intentionally misspelled, calculatingly umlauted name, the four highschool dropouts have continued to indulge in every conceivable rock & roll vice. Despite Sixx's addiction to heroin, Lee's marriage to Dynasty star Heather Locklear, various sexual round robins and altercations with the law, including Neil's felony conviction for killing someone while driving drunk, their career has never seemed healthier.\nThis summer millions of kids will buy the Band's fourth paean to the wild life, Girls, Girls, Girls (\"Our three favorite pastimes,\" says Sixx). The Cr\u00fce's first three albums (1982's Too Fast for Love, 1983's Shout at the Devil and 1985's Theatre of Pain) have sold in the millions, simply because of the sheer force of the band's barnstorming, Vegas-like live extravaganzas. When its debut album (an independent release recorded in three days for under $20,000) was remixed and released by Elektra, only seven radio stations in the country would play it. Theatre of Pain did yield MTV hits with the ballad \"Home Sweet Home\" and the band's lame version of \"Smokin' in the Boys Room,\" but the true Cr\u00fce sound remained unmined.\nThese days the Cr\u00fce and many of its rude and loud heavy-metal colleagues have fully invaded MTV, radio and the Billboard charts. Even new bands like Poison and Cinderella can slap on some makeup, squeeze into some studded leather, spritz their hair, bang out some fistpumping choruses and go platinum. So a previously established, well-marketed band like the Cr\u00fce, with a radio-friendly album, can easily rise to the top of the sleazy heap.\nWhen heavy metal's practitioners discuss the appeal of their music, the phrase \"the kids\" is invoked almost constantly. \"We play and write for the kids,\" Sixx says. \"We've never had peer acceptance. They couldn't see past the costumes. . . . Kids don't buy Whitney Houston. People that buy one record a year buy that. In the golden age of rock it was all kids playing for kids. Now it's that again.\"\nThough heads bang all around the world, heavy metal, in many ways, seems a peculiarly middle-American-youth phenomenon. In England the punk rebellion was fueled by lower-class anger and social unrest, but in America the average middle-class Joe can afford some form of the good life. So instead of roaming the streets, alienated youths cruise the malls, more bored than angry.\nAnd heavy metal has caught on as a sort of Lite punk: it smells and tastes like rebellion but without that political aftertaste. Its main selling points are that adults find it unlistenable, preachers call it blasphemous, and Tipper Gore blushes reading the lyrics. Fans at Cr\u00fce concerts say they like the group because the music is hard and fast, but they also like the band's reckless hedonism, which they read about in the metal fanzines.\nSteve Boles, 18, saved up his graduation money and flew with his mother and sister from Pendleton, Indiana (population 2000), all the way to Tucson just to see the first show of the Girls tour. A levelheaded, college-bound kid, he's an anomaly among Cr\u00fce fans, but he sits in the parking lot for hours just to get Tommy Lee to sign his shirt. Boles says he likes the Cr\u00fce because \"they do what they want\" but admits the band's image is probably just image. \"I think a lot of it is showbiz. They have to act that way to make money . . . whatever it takes to be popular.\"\nFor all the anthemic raunch, horror-show makeup and well-planted whispers of Satanism, heavy metal's only discernible message is \"Party hearty.\" The music stirs the kids up only to dump them back in the malls, as exhausted and aimless as ever.\nBack in 1981, Frank Carlton Serafino Ferranno, who had begun calling himself Nikki Sixx, dropped out of the L.A. group London to start a new band called Christmas. He recruited drummer Tommy Lee (bass) from Suite 19, another area band. Soon after, they came across an ad announcing, Loud, Rude, Aggressive Guitarist Available. Thus they found Bob Deal, then hit it off immediately upon discovering that they used the same blue-black Nice'N Easy hair dye. \"We didn't even have to hear him play,\" says Lee in the band's biography. \"We went, 'This is the guy \u2013 he's disgusting.\"' Deal changed his name to Mick Mars and suggested the group's inspired moniker. After dismissing the first lead vocalist, they lured Vince Neil (Wharton) away from a Cheap Trick cover group called Rock Candy. No matter that Neil didn't have the greatest voice in the world \u2013 he had all the right moves. Since then, the band has consumed more than 750 bottles of Jack Daniel's in its quest for musical excellence.\nM\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce: The Rolling Stone Album Guide\nIn 1983, Sixx told a reporter, \"We could just fall apart tomorrow or go straight to the top, because we're such extremists as personalities. It's like riding a roller coaster twenty-four hours a day. Every time you turn around, somebody's in jail or 100,000 kids are buying our album.\"\nTrue enough. For instance, last summer Vince Neil, after being allowed to finish the Theatre of Pain tour, spent twenty days in the clink for vehicular manslaughter for a December 1984 DUI accident that killed Nicholas Dingley, the drummer for the group Hanoi Rocks, and severely injured two others. Neil has paid $2.6 million in settlement to the injured parties, played benefit concerts and served 200 hours of community service. He is still on probation; the liner notes on the last M\u00f6tley album warned fans, \"If and\/or when you drink \u2013 don't take the wheel. Live and learn \u2013 so we can all fuckin' rock our asses off together for a long, long time to come.\"\nAsked what their new album is about, Neil says, \"We don't write songs to be messages . . . When I was younger, even now, I don't listen to the words. If I like the melody, I like the song.\" Sixx says, \"I don't understand U2's music. It's too serious. They bum me out. I think music's an escape . . . I'm not a parent. I don't want to tell kids what to do.\"\nOccasionally, the Cr\u00fce does make a suggestion: the liner notes on Theatre of Pain asked fans to send in pictures \u2013 \"you know what kind we like\" \u2013 and the band received 4000 Polaroids of young body parts.\n\"I've always thought of us as the psychiatrists of rock & roll,\" says Sixx, \"because the kids come to see us, get all this anxiety and pent-up aggression out. That hour and a half is theirs. No one can take it away. No parent can tell them to turn it down.\"\nTo fully appreciate what goes into that cathartic ninety minutes, just stand next to Paul Dexter at the back of the floor during a M\u00f6tley show. His leg thumping with the beat, the blond, bleary-eyed Dexter calls cues through a headset while he and two assistants finger computerized controls for 1600 lights, which are mounted on mobile grids, and smoke, fire and sparklers during the sixteensong set.\nThe playlist never varies \u2013 the $1.5 million production is too technically complex to allow for improvisation. Everything is planned, right down to Neil's introductory raps, which Sixx has written in Magic Marker on sheets of legal paper taped to the stage. (For the song \"Red Hot,\" the rap goes like this: \"You know, there's nothing like a nice, cold . . . blonde! Or brunette! But what I really like are redheads . . .\")\nWhen the Cr\u00fce was starting out at L.A. clubs like the Starwood, the members would light their pants on fire and chain-saw the heads off mannequins. But Sixx, like his audience, has a TV-bred attention span; last tour, after reading something somewhere about commedia dell'arte, he concocted a stage set that resembled a theater, and the band wore heavy makeup and glittery silks. This time out, the makeup is gone, and the high concept is concert hall as strip club. (The Top Twenty title song and its slick video depict the boys cruising on their Harleys from club to club, ogling and groping at the hot dancers.)\nThe Girls show kicks off with old stripper music. Ceiling-high red curtains drop to the floor like garments, revealing a bare, smoky red stage. Pneumatic lifts raise first one, then two, then three levels of amps. Lee begins his stick-shattering pounding as his drum set emerges out of the ground in a forklifted cage. Originally, the rest of the band had planned to emerge from between a giant woman's legs. Instead, they hit the stage running. Neil grabs his cordless mike, mike stand and all, and tears around screeching \"All in the Name of . . .,\" which, like most Cr\u00fce tunes, has a catchy riff and a much-repeated refrain:\nShe's only fifteen \u2013 she's the reason, the reason I can't sleep\nYou say illegal \u2013 I say legal's never been my scene\nI try like hell but I'm out of control\nAll in the name of rock'n' roll \u2013\nfor sex and sex I'd sell my soul.\nMost of M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce's lyrics deal with the band, its milieu, desires and exploits. For Neil, the Girls album \"is all based on going out with your buddies and having a good time, going to strip clubs and stuff.\"\nDuring each song in the concert, the dazzling light array swivels and shifts like Spielberg's grandest special effects; flash pots explode in sync with the music, and lithe, blond Emi Canyn and Donna McDaniel (the Nasty Habits) rise out of the ground to shimmy and sing backup.\nBut the set's truly awe-inspiring peak comes when Lee's drum-set cage rises high above the stage. In the midst of a solo he stops and announces, \"I had a fucking dream. I wanted to play the fucking drums upside down.\" Then, while he plays, the cage tilts forty-five degrees to the left, then to the right, then face down ninety degrees, and finally it flips him head over heels in two complete circles. \"See?\" the barechested, strapped-in Lee cries when it finally rights itself. \"Dreams do come true.\"\n\"We try to go overboard with the stage show,\" says Vince Neil, tanning by the pool at the Sheraton El Conquistador, near Tucson, \"so the kids get their money's worth. I'd be bummed if I went to a concert and they just stood there and played. That's not my idea of show business.\" Just to make sure his voice won't give out, Neil gets a steroid shot before performances. One-fourth Mexican, he was born in Hollywood, California, and cut high school in suburban Covina to go surfing. He still calls everyone \"dude\" and skateboards backstage.\nOf all the Cr\u00fce, he's the one most caught up with living the image of a rock star. In the band's home video Uncensored, released last year, he's seen cruising L.A. in a tub in the back of a limo, drinking champagne with a set of breast-flashing women, explaining, \"This is why I'm in this business.\" Before every concert he kisses dressing-room posters of models like Paulina Porizkova and Carol Alt for good luck.\nTo be interviewed, he has to be pried from chatting up two leggy models who are staying in the room next door. He marvels that even though the models had spent the entire previous night hanging out in his room, they didn't tear off his clothes. \"It's okay,\" he says with a gleeful laugh. \"Laying the foundation before you build the skyscraper!\"\nNeil, who says he's currently dating a \"beach bunny,\" divorced his wife around the time he went to jail last year. The marriage had never been publicly acknowledged because Sixx had wanted the band to appear to have no attachments. In other words, to maintain their image, the members of the Cr\u00fce have the opposite of Gary Hart's problem. \"I think Hart would've made a great president,\" Neil says. \"I mean, we could've played at the White House!\" But he adds that Hart \"lied.\" \"A president, to me, is Abe Lincoln, George Washington \u2013 not some guy who's boning some chick.\"\nNeil has had problems of his own since his Ford Pantera rammed into a Volkswagen on the way home from a beer run. \"After the accident, I wouldn't even leave the house. I was afraid to.\" He entered a hospital and underwent therapy for a month. The terms of his probation include speaking to community groups and staying off booze. Neil does his best, asking for Evian when his cohorts chug Jack Daniel's. But it's obviously a strain, especially when, every show, he brings a bottle of Jack onstage so Sixx can take a chug. Neil still drinks beer and margaritas without too much peer pressure. A counselor will be popping in on various tour stops to help him.\n\"I fucked up,\" Neil says of the accident. \"I've always wanted to go out and have a good time, loved fast cars, loved to get drunk. I just fucked up. So ever since, I've tried to say, 'Learn by my mistake. Don't make the same mistake yourself.\"' He claims that he doesn't feel a twinge when belting out, \"Have a drink on the boys, we'll entertain you in style,\" in the song \"Bad Boy Boogie.\" \"I used to, but not anymore. You can't dwell on things the rest of your life.\" (Still, the band no longer performs \"Knock 'Em Dead, Kid.\")\nIf the Cr\u00fce hadn't happened, Neil says, \"I would be one of those guys in Hawaii that rents you jet skis.\" When sixty, \"I want to be like Jerry Buss, the guy that owns the Lakers. That guy's happening. He's like sixty-five, and he's always got a beautiful nineteen-year-old on his arm. He sits in his mansion, has a good time.\"\nA kid comes up to Neil and asks him, \"Will you sign an autograph for my friend Daniel?\"\n\"Sure,\" Neil says good-naturedly, taking the pen. \"How do you spell Daniel?\"\n\"Three, come in three, is seven up yet?\" security chief Fred Saunders says into his walkie-talkie.\n\"That's a suppository, over,\" comes the reply.\nThree is M\u00f6tley's cheerful tour manager, Rich Fisher; Seven, Mick Mars. This is the tenor of the nearly constant walkie-talkie chatter of the Cr\u00fce's road crew. Saunders (Four), who used to hang with Hell's Angels, devised the number system partly so outsiders couldn't eavesdrop and partly because it sounds cool.\nForty-one is the dressing room; 129, the gig location; 268, the bus; 101, the hotel; 100, \"krell\" (cocaine); 714, a bimbo; and 747, a \"pig with lipstick\" (fat girl). Saunders can also perfectly duplicate each Cr\u00fce member's signature and often signs their eight-by-ten glossies. \"I don't like doing them, but there's such a demand,\" the muscular, bearded Saunders says apologetically. \"At least they're not hand stamped.\"\nIt's midday in the blazing Arizona heat, and Seven is nursing a hangover (\"My brains are oatmeal,\" he confesses) in his room, curtains drawn, watching an episode of Kung Fu on TV. Mick Mars, the least social of the Cr\u00fce, looks like Paul Williams wearing an Addams Family wig. Born in Indiana, the son of a factory foreman, Mick moved to California when he was eight. He changed his name, he says, because \"the initials were B.A.D., and it was bad luck for me.\" Twice divorced, he says he's \"real picky\" about girls. \"There's too much disease going around.\"\nMars is the band's cutup, the one most likely to scream unexpectedly or talk about muffs and woodies. He calls Jack Daniel's \"mouthwash.\" But he admits he drinks for confidence: \"It's weird to get out onstage and be real animated. I feel awkward.\"\nHis hobbies are \"fucking around\" in his Corvette and dabbling in his eight-track home studio. Though he can quote extensively from Penthouse's \"Forum,\" he admits, \"I'm not too big on reading.\"\nDoes he picture still being M\u00f6tley ten years from now? \"Yeah, at least putting out albums, getting together, goofing around, if only for \u2013 what's that word? \u2013 nostalgia's sake.\"\nIt's the afternoon before the first concert of the new tour, and Tommy Lee is taping public-service announcements for a local Tucson TV station. He seems uptight; whenever the camera's off, he lights up another cigarette. He glances at a script for a drinking and driving spot. \"I got a good one for this,\" Lee says. \"Can I mention that I've had a couple of 502s?\" He's told that Arizonans won't know what that means.\n\"DUI,\" he explains helpfully. On one take, he says, \"Do me and yourself a favor, man. If you're going to drink and drive . . . oh, shit.\"\nLee later says he didn't \"dig\" doing the P.S.A.: \"I didn't have an accident, and I didn't check into a hospital. I know when to say, 'No, that's enough.' I guess it's a good thing for kids who are in trouble all the time, but if they don't listen to their parents and friends, they're gonna listen to me? I'm not a preacher, man. I just play drums.\"\nTommy \"T-Bone\" Lee is the youngest, most gungho and instantly likable Cr\u00fce member. Born in Athens, Greece (his mother is Greek, and his father was in the armed services), he soon moved to California, where he went to Neil's high school but only attended three classes: music, coed volleyball and graphic arts, in which he'd print up Aerosmith T-shirts. Since both parents worked, he'd go back home and whack his drums until three o'clock, then leave before his mother arrived and return as if he'd just got home from school. \"The first president of the United States really didn't matter to me. I don't give a shit. I wasn't around then. I don't need that upstairs.\" He was only seventeen when the band formed.\nLee has the most \"tats\" (tattoos) of anyone in the band \u2013 no small accomplishment \u2013 including a phoenix over his entire right thigh and a rose with the name Heather on his left forearm. He met Dynasty star Heather Locklear at an REO Speedwagon concert. He took her hand and said, \"Hi, I'm Tommy, nice to touch you.\" He got her phone number from his accountant's brother, a dentist who knew Locklear's dentist. But the first time he called her up, he almost blew it. He told her, \"Hey, check it out, you're on channel 2.\" A minute later she was back saying that the person on channel 2 was Heather Thomas of The Fall Guy. \"I was confused,\" Tommy says, \"as to which Heather I'd actually be going out with.\" That obstacle was soon overcome, and they married May 10th, 1986.\nMarriage is \"great, it's very cool,\" says the man who admits he used to \"fuck anything with a pulse.\" \"If I wasn't married, I'd probably be dead, the partying and stuff.\"\nEven now that he's a family man, Lee has no problems with the image of women that the band projects. \"It never enters my mind. I really don't think about anything, I just do it.\"\nNo one in M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce is wearing underpants, so before sliding into his leather stage pants for a photo shoot, Nikki Sixx wipes his rear with a towel, which he then tosses at his band mates, who flee in all directions. \"We're on tour again!\" cries Vince Neil.\nThe band members take turns pumping a twenty-pound barbell before doing a bare-armed pose. Sixx, who has been working out regularly, throws a minitantrum when he sees how chubby his arm photographs in the preliminary Polaroids. He sits while having ice packs applied to hide bags under his eyes and regards the bare-chested, six-foot-four-inch Lee and his pancake-flat tummy. \"If I could just lose this shit here,\" he says, tugging at his midriff. \"I want to go onstage without a shirt on. I want to be in top form. When I'm thirty, I want to be like Jagger, at my peak. I don't want to fade. I want to be getting better, like that Clairol commercial. Is that corny?\"\nSixx, the most reflective member of the band, was born in San Jose, California. His mother left his Sicilian father for a musician in Frank Sinatra's band, with which she sang backup, and young Sixx grew up, mostly with his grandparents, in Idaho, New Mexico and Seattle. A loner who read adventure books and dreamed of being a gunslinger, he stole car radios and listened to Deep Purple and T. Rex. He got his first guitar by bringing an empty case to a music store, asking for a job application and sticking a guitar in when the manager's back was turned.\nHis grandmother's death last July inspired the ninety-second orchestrated snippet on Girls, Girls, Girls called \"Nona,\" which repeats one line over and over: \"I'm outta my head without you.\" Her death, a source says, also helped snatch him from a severe heroin addiction that had started after the Theatre of Pain tour (which ended in March 1986). Sixx had grown so reclusive and dependent that he couldn't bring himself to go to her funeral.\n\"I was strung out bad for over a year,\" he says quietly. \"I'd just bought a new house, and it turned into the Hollywood rock & roll headquarters. It was like 'Here, snort this. Here, shoot this. Here, drink this. Hey, fuck her.'\n\"No one can pull me out of anything once I start, I do what I want. I was probably trying to see how close I could get. 'Is Nikki Sixx human? Can I die?\"' He spent seven days in a drug-rehabilitation clinic, alongside other sports and entertainment figures, and eventually quit. The same counselor checking up on Neil also keeps an eye on Sixx.\n\"Heroin is the most dangerous drug,\" says Sixx. \"It's like heaven, you know? People wouldn't do it if it weren't. And quitting hurts. But I opted for pain and to have success as a songwriter \u2013 to achieve these goals, rather than being a drugged-out rock star. Half the kids in L.A. are on junk. It's so fashionable, it scares the fuck out of me.\"\nSuddenly, he backs off. \"I don't want to sound like a parent.\" One result of his addiction is the new album's song \"Dancing on Glass,\" which declares, \"I've been thru hell\/And I'm never goin' back\/To Dancing on Glass.\"\n\"I'm not mellowing out,\" he says. \"I'm just street smart about it.\" Mellowing out would kill the M\u00f6tley image, but how long can it continue? Sixx now lives surrounded by antiques in a spotless house (\"There's something warm about old things\"), and his impending marriage to Vanity seems to have dampened his self-destruct fuse. \"We've kind of tamed each other,\" says the sultry singer-actress backstage at the Tucson show. \"At home, Nikki's such a farm boy! He wears granny glasses. He doesn't drink Jack at home at all. Just some wine. You don't need booze and drugs when you're in love.\"\nTo prove her point, she grabs him from behind and grinds against him. \"This is his favorite thing in the world,\" she chirps.\nNikki had a crush on Vanity for four years and finally contacted her through her management. She fell for him in seven hours and asked him to marry her in three weeks. Why? \"The way he looked at me. He looked like he'd been adoring me forever.\" They plan to marry in December. Interestingly, Vanity's name will then be Vanity Sixx, a misspelling of her former group's name.\nBut Nikki's not worried that marriage will end his sex appeal. \"I have more to offer than being a bachelor. I'm a writer.\" He has dreams of directing videos, writing screenplays and publishing a book of rock-lyric-like poetry. He wants to call it Shades, because he feels each of his songs expresses a certain color. He sees the new album as \"golds, silvers, reds, greens, twinkling lights.\" He hopes that by grouping together his more sensitive writings and labeling them with specific colors, \"kids can get into it, it won't be wimpy.\"\nNobody could accuse him of wimpiness on his new song, \"You're All I Need,\" written from the point of view of a kid who has just killed his girlfriend to keep her from dating anyone else. It's the closest thing he's ever written to a love song, and he defends it as simply \"mirroring\" society. It seems time to ask what he thinks of that society, the society that rewards M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce's vices while exiling Gary Hart for his. Sixx seems puzzled by the question. \"Who's Gary Hart?\"\nIt's 5:00 P.M. the day before the show in Phoenix, and Sixx is poolside, drinking a Bloody Mary and eating a platter of shrimp. A proud mother brings over her four-year-old son, Tommy, to meet him. \"He knows all your music,\" she says.\n\"Hi, Tommy!\" says Nikki, shaking his tiny hand. \"What do you wanna be when you grow up?\" Tommy, shied into muteness, shrugs. \"A rock star?\" He nods.\nSixx is ecstatic. \"You don't want to be a fireman or the president?\" Tommy shakes his head no. \"Why's that, so you can get all the girls?\" Tommy Grins.\n\"You can do whatever you want,\" says Sixx, clearly happy to be preaching his main message to such a ready convert. \"Go jump in the pool with all your clothes on!\"\nTommy hesitates, frowning slightly. He looks at the pool, then at his mother, then at Sixx. \"Go for it!\" Sixx urges.\nTommy's mother's smile tightens. \"That's too deep for you,\" she says and grabs his arm, leading him off.\n\"I love kids,\" Sixx says fondly, as he watches them walk away.\nThis story is from the August 13th, 1987 issue of Rolling Stone.\nIn This Article: Aerosmith,\tCoverwall,\tDeep Purple,\tFrank Sinatra,\tMotley Crue,\tNikki Sixx,\tPoison,\tT. Rex,\tTommy Lee","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"THOMAS WESTFALL\nMCM HOME TIPS\nMCM 411\nGCV Blog\nRoger Lee MCM rarity in Orinda - First Time on the Market!\nPosted by Thomas Westfall on June 9, 2016 at 7:49am\nThe Wilkinson House in Orinda was built for the family in 1955 and for the first time ever, it is now on the market! This is an AIA award-winning stunner, designed by local architectural wunderkind Roger Lee, contemporary to Eichler architects like Anshen & Allen and Claude Oakland.\nRoger Lee was a native Californian of Chinese decent born in Oakland in 1920 who died in Hawaii at the age of 61, where he also served during World War II as an assistant engineer with the US Engineers office in Honolulu. A graduate of Cal Berkeley, Lee opened his firm in 1949 and quickly became one of the leading modern architects of his time along with other iconic figures such as Neutra and Wurster. Lee designed just over 100 custom homes, mostly in Northern California and was known as an architect who \"designed high style for the middle class\". Lee's homes were critically acclaimed immediately by his peers and he received the Award of Merit by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1949 for his own residence in Berkeley, and honored again in 1956 by the AIA's \"Homes for Better Living Program\" for 440 Camino Sobrante in Orinda, aka The Wilkinson House.\nIrene Wilkinson with Roger Lee and his wife\nLee was very hands on with his creations and paid incredible attention to detail in not only the design but the location of the property in order for his homes to work harmoniously with nature to bring the outdoors in. Roger Lee and his wife were personal friends of the Wilkinsons and met Irene and Bill while attending Cal and remained in contact until Lee's passing in 1981. Roger Lee was personally involved and worked together with the Wilkinsons on every aspect of the property, which is why his homes are some of the most unique, and coveted mid-century modern properties available.\nMore eye candy and details at www.440caminosobrante.com\np.s. Camino Sobrante may sound familiar since it's also where Steph Curry used to live before recently moving to Walnut Creek!\nThe Wilkinson Family enjoying their home\nTags: eichler for sale, mcm for sale, eichlers for sale, east bay modern for sale, roger lee home for sale, orinda home for sale\nYou need to be a member of Thomas Westfall to add comments!\nJoin Thomas Westfall\nThe Greenridge Eichler Community website is generously underwritten by your neighbor & local Realtor: Thomas WestfallCal BRE license # 01833889+1.415.889.7608 (m)ThomasWestfall@apr.com\n\u00a9 2020 Thomas Westfall Powered by\nHello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Thomas Westfall.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Two in five hospital patients 'never have visitors'\nNurses say patients with no visitors endure longer stays in hospital.\nNurses say around four in 10 hospital patients receive no visitors\n40% of patients don't have visitors in hospital\nTwo in five people in hospital never have any visitors, research suggests.\nA poll of 200 hospital nurses for the Royal Voluntary Service found many believed the lack of visitors had a detrimental effect on patient recovery.\nNurses felt patients were less likely to be mobile if they had no visitors, were less likely to follow medical advice, had fewer conversations and relied on nursing staff more.\nNurses believe it results in longer stays in hospital\nNurses also felt these patients endured longer stays in hospital.\nSam Ward, director of commissioned services for Royal Voluntary Service, said: \"With results showing two-fifths of patients may not see a visitor during their hospital stay, it is clear that more is needed to be done to support them.\n\"Volunteers offer a professional support service, encouraging mental stimulation, physical activity, and can play a significant role in both mental and physical recovery.\nFind Your Next Job on Nurses.co.uk\n1000s of UK Nursing and Care Home Jobs. Updated all day, every day.\nFind Your Next Job!\n\"It is vital that hospitals work together with volunteer service providers to make sure that patients across the country are able to access this support.\"\nSusan Webster, a senior charge nurse at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, said: \"Volunteers make a real difference to the ward and we are lucky to have such a dedicated volunteer team.\n\"They provide company for the patients, some of whom don't get any visitors and can be left feeling isolated.\n\"You can't put a price on the value of that social interaction, especially for our older patients.\"\nThe Royal Voluntary Service runs several hospital services including assistance with meals, patient transport, trolley services and volunteer-run cafes and shops.\n\u2022 Number of A&E patients waiting more than four hours up by a third\n\u2022 95% of Nurses say patient health is at risk (and it's due to NHS staff shortages)\n\u2022 Like this article? Subscribe to The Nurses Weekly!\nWard Nurse\nWoking, Surrey, England\nStroud Resourcing\nEndoscopy Manager\nFarnham, Surrey, England\nRegistered Nurse - Care Home\nWarwick, Warwickshire, England\nAppoint Healthcare\nCambridge, Cambridgeshire, England\nCambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust\nDeputy Ward Manager\nSee all of our RGN jobs\nMaxine Obeng\n5 Practical Tips For Making A Good First Impression For Black Nursing Leaders\nIf you're just starting in a senior role, making a positive first impression is key. Band 8 Nurse, Maxine, offers her first impression top tips, as well as advice for dealing with 'Imposter Syndrome'.\nZara Zaman\nTop Tips For Working Over The Christmas Season\nAdult Nurse, Zara, offers her advice and tips for working during the busy festive season, and explains why having a positive attitude is so important for both you and your patients.\nNatalie Ponting\nWhat Is Agency Nursing & Why It Could Be Your Next Career Move\nNatalie Ponting of MSI group explains the pros and cons of working as an Agency Nurse, contrasting the increased job flexibility and pay with the unpredictability and potential extra costs.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"It's Still Elementary\nReexamining LGBT Issues in Schools\nIt's STILL Elementary examines the incredible impact of the groundbreaking original documentary, It's Elementary - Talking About Gay Issues in School. It's a great case study of how documentary filmmaking coupled with a robust...\nIt's STILL Elementary examines the incredible impact of the groundbreaking original documentary, It's Elementary - Talking About Gay Issues in School. It's a great case study of how documentary filmmaking coupled with a robust grassroots campaign, can literally change the world. IT'S STILL ELEMENTARY follows up with teachers and students featured in the first film to see how having teachers in elementary and middle school who taught them about LGBT people affected their lives. It's STILL Elementary also documents the story behind the controversial PBS broadcast of It's Elementary and the infamous right-wing attacks on the film and its creators. It's STILL Elementary is a call to action for parents and educators to continue working for safe, inclusive schools.\n\"'It's STILL Elementary' is a powerful call to action to stop ignoring anti-gay slurs, and work for more welcoming and inclusive classrooms. Nobody can watch this movie and walk away without feeling that they too have a role to play in creating a climate that respects and protects all youth.\" Rhonda Thomason, Teaching Tolerance\nIt's Still Elementary Trailer","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"What is Google Assistant?\nBest ARKit-enabled apps\nBest iPhone apps\nBono demands greater web copyright policing\nDuncan Geere | 4 January 2010\nBest iPhone apps: The ultimate guide\nBono has weighed into the filesharing debate on the side of the major labels, in an editorial marking the beginning of a new decade in the New York Times. The musician lists 10 things he'd like to see in the 2010s, including a desire for the internet to be more heavily policed for copyright infringement.\nThe Irish rocker said: \"A decade's worth of music file-sharing and swiping has made clear that the people it hurts are the creators \u2014 in this case, the young, fledgling songwriters who can't live off ticket and T-shirt sales like the least sympathetic among us\".\nAs with Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Lily Allen's similar outbursts, fans have reacted angrily. One fan on the U2 Interference forums said: \"what Bono and (U2 Manager, Patrick) McGuinness are calling for feels more like a desperate attempt by the record labels to preserve their old and dying business model rather than coming up with a new model to fit the current climate\".\nIn Britain, plans for monitoring systems will see \u00a325 added to every broadband bill in the country - something which is vigorously opposed by many sectors of industry, including ISPs, musicians, and even MI5.\nIs increased policing of copyright on the web worth the expense? Or is it futile in the face of tech-savvy pirates who are always a step ahead of the monitoring techniques? Lets us know what you think in the comments.\nSections Apps\nPopularIn Apps\nApple previews new emoji ahead of World Emoji Day\nThe best Amazon UK Prime Day deals: All the deals that are actually any good\nSave \u00a320 on Amazon Prime - but you need to sign up by the end of today!\nGet 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for $0.99 or 99p\nGet an \u00a310 Amazon voucher if you sign up to a 30 day Audible trial\n5 best affordable meal kits","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues\nThe AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (EPI Center) is a new initiative designed to deliver clear, concise, and actionable scientific evidence to policymakers and other decision-makers.\nScientific evidence can be incredibly useful in policymaking, but too often, it is undervalued and can sometimes be difficult to access or understand.\nWe want to make it easier for policymakers and other decision-makers to access relevant scientific evidence and then integrate that evidence into their decision-making process.\nThe EPI Center synthesizes and distills scientific evidence on key societal issues in a way that makes it clear how that evidence can inform policy-making and decisions at the local, state, and federal levels.\nThe EPI Center:\nDemonstrates the relevance of independent, non-partisan scientific evidence to public choices;\nDelivers clear, specific, and timely information to the people who need it most; and\nUltimately, strengthens the policymaking process and bolsters public decisions about the most important issues of our day.\nHydraulic Fracturing is a common drilling technique that involves injecting large quantities of fluids into rock formations to release oil and gas. Studies show that hydraulic fracturing can lead to environmental issues such as water contamination, soil contamination, and air pollution including the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.\nGreen infrastructure solutions to water management\nIncreases in precipitation will only increase the risks and costs associated with stormwater management. Green infrastructure is a method of stormwater management to divert and reduce runoff, often by replacing impervious surfaces with natural soils and vegetation to help to prevent flooding and pollution.\nPer- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water\nA family of thousands of synthetic compounds used in everything from housewares to fire-fighting foam, PFAS persist in the environment and bioaccumulate. Studies have found that 97 percent of people have PFAS in their blood and a number of the compounds are linked to human health issues.\nVoting Technology and Security\nComputer scientists, cryptologists, statisticians and other experts share a number of concerns about voting technology, election security, and the verifiability of election results.\nElection Security: Lessons Learned from 2020\nTraffic Stops, Public Safety, and Inequitable Revenue: Challenges in Policing and City Government\nPFAS and Drinking Water Roundtables with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC)\nWorkshop: Analyzing the Challenges of Improperly Abandoned and Orphaned Wells\nVideo: Science, Technology, and the Vote: Safeguarding the integrity of our elections\nVideo: Policing, Public Safety, and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking\nOffice of Public Programs | Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues\nInternet Voting Remains Insecure, Says AAAS EPI Center\nGreen Stormwater Infrastructure Helps Curb Effects of Climate Change in Cities\nVideo: Deploying Data-Driven Green Stormwater Infrastructure Programs\nScientific experts discuss vulnerabilities of Delaware's online voting system with the State Election Commissioner\nEPI Center letter to members of the Ohio House of Representatives regarding internet voting\nVideo: The Risks of Internet Voting in the Puerto Rico Electoral Code of 2020\nSummit Briefs Policy-makers on Drinking Water Safety\nOffice of Public Programs | Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues | COVID-19 Resources\nTop State Officials Urged to Bar Security-Flawed Internet Voting Platforms\nCenter for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues | COVID-19 Resources\nScientific Experts Call on Elected Officials to Avoid Any Internet Voting\nBringing Scientific Evidence to Meet Local Policy Challenges, a Town Hall at the AAAS Annual Meeting\nKentucky's close gubernatorial race highlights the importance of scientific evidence regarding election security\nStatement on Ensuring Election Security\nOn Election Day 2019, millions of Americans will cast their votes on paperless, insecure voting machines\nStatement on certification of voting systems in North Carolina\nFew New Jersey Counties Plan to Replace Electronic Voting Machines by 2020\nExperts Warn Action is Necessary to Secure American Elections\nAccurate Elections Require Science-Based Methods\n- Hydraulic Fracturing\n- Green Infrastructure\n- PFAS and Emerging Contaminants\n- Voting Technology and Security\nRelated Focus Areas\nTweets by AAASEPICenter","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Attleboro student honored during first football game\nABC6 News\nBy: Chloe Leshner\ncleshner@abc6.com\n@cleshnerabc6\nA touching tribute to an Attleboro High School student who died on vacation with his family last week. The community coming together at tonight's football game.\nWhat would normally be an exciting night at Attleboro High School, the first football game of the year, was somber as the community remembered Nick Vero, the senior who died last week.\nThe football stadium falling silent as hundreds take a moment to remember Vero. The principal paying tribute before kickoff.\n\"He embodied the idea of one Attleboro as he made friends easily with people of all endeavors,\" says Principal Bill Runey.\nDisplayed on the field tonight, a sign reading \"always in our hearts.\" Vero, on everyone's minds.\n\"He was a hard worker, dedicated to anything he did. It's been tough but at the same time I know he would want us to be tough as a community and as a school,\" says Chris Reynolds, a senior at AHS.\nVero was set to start his senior year this week but died tragically on a family vacation in North Carolina while swimming in rough surf.\n\"Typically the first full week of school, first football game there's a lot of excitement, a lot of enthusiasm and understandably Nick was such a big loss for us that it's been somber. It's been supportive but its been a somber environment,\" says Runey.\nVero's family among the crowd, the community support helping them as they grieve.\n\"It really shows how strong the community is and how supportive they've been for us in the circumstance. It has been great, it's taken our mind off of it because otherwise we'd be at home curled up in a ball,\" says Alicia Cabral, Vero's aunt.\nCounselors have been available for students this week. One of Vero's track teammates made black, white and blue ribbons for students to wear in his honor.\n(C) WLNE\/ABC6 2017","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Seprod earnings rocket on gains from GraceKennedy shares\nPublished:Friday | August 12, 2016 | 12:00 AMSteven Jackson\nRichard Pandohie, CEO of Seprod, addresses the company's annual general meeting in Kingston on July 11.\nSeprod Limited earned $594 million in net profit for its June second quarter or 135 per cent more year-on-year, due to improved operations and appreciation of shares held in GraceKennedy.\nGraceKennedy, a large food and finance conglomerate, is a rival to Seprod in the retail food arena, but the companies also have a business relationship, with GraceKennedy Foods USA acting as distributor for Seprod's Butterkist, Ovaltine and Pronto brands in the United States.\nSeprod reported earnings per share of $1.22 in the June quarter, compared to $0.55 a year earlier. For the half-year, the company made $1.75 per share, compared to $0.99 per share at HY 2015.\nThe outlook for the remainder of the year puts the performance of the operations up at least 50 per cent higher year-on-year, according to Chief Executive Officer Richard Pandohie in a Financial Gleaner interview on Wednesday.\nSeprod booked $518 million as 'finance and other operating income', which related to the 46 per cent rise in the price of GK shares mainly during the quarter.\n\"We have a substantial amount of GK shares and the [finance and operating income] were positively impacted by the gain on our GK shares,\" said Pandohie.\nThe GK stock rocketed from $84 to some $122 per share during the quarter. The stock traded above $123 this week, having previously hit a peak of $127.\nThe three-way stock split approved by shareholders last month took effect this week, with GK currently trading at $43.62.\nThe stock's year-to-date performance is in record territory, surpassing levels hit in 2004.\nSeprod refused to disclose the value of its GK holdings. Checks by the Financial Gleaner, however, reveal that it is not among the top 10 shareholders.\nSeprod was able to book the unrealised gain from the shares, which remained in its possession in the quarter, because of how they are classified on the company's books.\nrevenues flat\nSeprod's chief financial officer, Angela Cooper, told the Financial Gleaner that the GK shares are classified as 'held for trading', allowing the gains to be reflected in 'profit and loss'. She further explained that were the shares to be classified as 'available for sale', then that unrealised gain would instead have gone to comprehensive income.\nSeprod's revenues for the second quarter were flat at $3.9 billion as the company slashed prices on its retail products, outsourced its sugar farming operations and divested its grain business.\n\"We have taken a price reduction on biscuits by 20 per cent and juices by 30 per cent, which also impacted on our revenues,\" Pandohie said.\n\"We outsourced the Golden Grove Estate farming operations and all the cane cultivation and harvesting is now being done by third parties,\" he added.\nThe company now gets the majority of its cane supply from Bercyn Farms and FM Jones Estate. The restructuring at its Golden Grove sugar operations resulted in reducing losses by 55 per cent to roughly $20 million a month.\n\"Most of the operations are ahead of last year; plus, we have the new portfolios of Betty milk and Supligen with the acquisition of [the] Nestl\u00c8 brands through Mussons,\" said Pandohie.\nSeprod produces its own dairy products under the Serge Island brand, but also manufactures Betty and Supligen on behalf of related company, the Musson Group. The brands were added to Seprod's portfolio after Musson International Dairies Limited acquired the dairy operations of Nestl\u00c8 Jamaica last November.\nPandohie took over the reins of Seprod at the end of 2014 with a mandate to grow exports and increase local market share through import substitution. Part of that mandate came with a $5-billion programme that is ongoing across the group. The spend includes upgrades to the beverage plant at Serge Island Dairies and the restructuring of the sugar operations; and an upgrade to the biscuit operations.\nAn aspect of the growth strategy involved Seprod forging a distribution deal with GK Foods, designed to deepen its own penetration of the North American market.\nsteven.jackson@gleanerjm.com\n\u00abStart-up company normalising drones as tool of business\nWendy's says cheaper groceries keeping people at home\u00bb\nDairy industry on the upswing\nSeprod the only sweetness in St Thomas\nSugar, soot and sickness - St Thomas residents claim they are suffering as Seprod ignores environmental rules\nOn the Corporate Circuit\nConsulations on to avert sugar factory shutdown","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Feed the Resistance\nRecipes + Ideas for Getting Involved\nBy Julia Turshen\nFrom favorite cookbook author Julia Turshen comes this practical and inspiring handbook for political activism\u2014with recipes. As the millions who marched in January 2017 demonstrated, activism is the new normal. When...\nFrom favorite cookbook author Julia Turshen comes this practical and inspiring handbook for political activism\u2014with recipes. As the millions who marched in January 2017 demonstrated, activism is the new normal. When people search for ways to resist injustice and express support for civil rights, environmental protections, and more, they begin by gathering around the table to talk and plan. These dishes foster community and provide sustenance for the mind and soul, including a dozen of the healthy, affordable recipes Turshen is known for, plus over 15 more recipes from a diverse range of celebrated chefs. With stimulating lists, extensive resources, and essays from activists in the worlds of food, politics, and social causes, Feed the Resistance is a must have handbook for anyone hoping to make a difference.\nJulia Turshen is the bestselling author of Feed the Resistance, named the Best Cookbook of 2017 by Eater, and Small Victories, named one of the Best Cookbooks of 2016 by The New York Times and NPR. She has coauthored numerous cookbooks including It's All Good with Gwyneth Paltrow, and hosted the first two seasons of Radio Cherry Bombe. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, T Magazine, Bon App\u00e9tit, Food & Wine, Saveur, and SELF. Epicurious has called her one of the 100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time. Julia lives in the Hudson Valley with her wife and pets.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Lunch Club and Afternoons\nMinutes of Full Governing Body meetings\nSchool Mission and Values\nGallery - Recent Photographs\nGold Book\nMake a CEOP report\nHow the letters should sound\nP.E. Information\nP.E. funding statement\nBreakfast & KidZone Afterschool Club\nParent Consultations Booking System\nParent Volunteer Policy\nSupporting your child\nWellbeing Advice\nEveryone has enjoyed wellbeing week during which the children were encouraged to stay healthy. We discussed how healthy eating, physical exercise and sleep contributes to mental wellbeing.\n100 Recommended Fiction Books\nFriends of St Joseph\nSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School\nTogether we grow in God's love, learning to be the best we can be.\nSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hertford, is a Voluntary Aided co-educational School within the Diocese of Westminster. Our thriving community includes Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes and a pre-school playgroup with premises in the grounds of the school.\nThe purpose of St Joseph's School is to live, love and learn in a Catholic Christian environment where we:\nRespect and accept each other;\nStrive for excellence and delight in effort;\nBuild a community based on tolerance and peace;\nSupport each individual to fulfil their potential;\nAre open to the diversity of the wider world;\nHave high expectations of ourselves and others.\nOur behaviour policy is based around four principles:\nWe are ready to learn, to help and to do our best.\nWe will stay safe and keep others safe.\nWe are responsible for our own actions and behaviour.\nWe are respectful to others, to the environment and to ourselves.\nThe School owes its existence and special character to the fact that it was established by the Church to nurture Christ's kingdom in its children and through the nature of its teaching in all subjects, to bring them to a deeper knowledge of and belief in God and a commitment to Him.\nEvery child is of equal importance. Pupils are valued for what they are rather than what they can do and are given every opportunity for educational development to the highest level possible. All are equal in the sight of God.\nThe features of a Catholic community include as a first premise - \"Prayer and worship threaded through its daily life\"\nCatholics believe that Religious Education is not one subject among many but the foundation for the entire educational process. The beliefs and values it communicates should inspire and unify every aspect of school life. It should provide the context for and substantially shape the school curriculum and offer living experience of the life of faith in its practical expression.\nReligious Education is not only communicating knowledge - it is educating for a way of life which is Christ centred. It follows that daily collective worship has always been at the centre of school life. Traditional prayers and hymns are used as well as prayers written by the children.\nHistory of St Joseph's\nThe original (St. Mary's) School was opened in 1851 in the centre of Hertford, adjacent to the Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph, St. John's Street. It was re-named St Joseph's and moved to its present site on the outskirts of Hertford with the building of 3 classrooms in 1959. The final buildings were completed in 1967. A new classroom was added in 1990.\nSt. Joseph's Catholic Primary School,\nNorth Road,\nHertford,\nSG14 2BU\nadmin@stjosephs255.herts.sch.uk\nAll website content copyright \u00a9 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"1926 Stephen 2022\nStephen Pelles\nAugust 27, 1926 \u2014 December 12, 2022\nStephen Pelles, age 96, of Munhall passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Helen (Balaz) and August Pelles.\nBeloved husband of 67 years to Bernice (Holland) Pelles; Loving father of Stephen \"Butch\" Pelles, Rodney (Amy) Pelles and Lisa Pelles Leff; Cherished grandfather of Josiah Pelles, Felicity Pelles, Valerie Pelles, Rebecca Pelles, Edward Pelles, Annalisa Pelles, and Sharayah (Kyle) Plasinsky and great-grandfather of Eli Ashton Plasinsky; Dear brother of Helen Steele (late Charles) and the late Virginia Rice and Marge Harmening.\nStephen worked for US Steel in Duquesne for 40 years prior to his retirement. He proudly served our country in the US Navy during WWII. He was a longtime member and very active in his church Praise Assembly of God, where he volunteered at the Food Bank.\nFriends and Family will be received on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 4-7 PM, where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10 AM with Pastor Tim Bunny officiating.\nInterment will follow at Grandview Cemetery in North Versailles.\nTo send flowers to the family in memory of Stephen Pelles, please visit our flower store.\n10:00 - 10:30am (Eastern time)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Past Sunday Readings and Videos\nJanuary 9, 2022 1st Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 43:1-7\nThe Response: Psalm 29\nThe Second Reading: Acts 8:14-17\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nVideo Recording\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nJanuary 2, 2022 2nd Sunday after Christmas\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:7-14\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 2:41-52\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nDecember 26, 2021 1st Sunday after Christmas\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 61:10-62:3\nThe Response: Psalm 147\nThe Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 1:1-18\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nDecember 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: Micah 5:2-5a\nThe Response: Canticle 15\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 1:39-55\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nDecember 12, 2021 Third Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: Zephaniah 3:14-20\nThe Response: Canticle 9\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 3:7-18\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nDecember 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: Baruch 5:1-9\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 3:1-6\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nNovember 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 33:14-16\nThe Response: Psalm 25:1-9\nThe Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13\u200b\nThe Gospel: Luke 21:25-36\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nNovember 21, 2021 Last Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14\nThe Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 18:33-37\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nNovember 14, 2021 25th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Daniel 12:1-3\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-25\u200b\nThe Gospel: Mark 13:1-8\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nNovember 7, 2021 24th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: 1 Kings 17:8-16\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28\u200b\nThe Gospel: Mark 12:38-44\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nOctober 31, 2021 23rd Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:1-9\nThe Response: Psalm 119:1-8\nOctober 24, 2021 22nd Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:7-9\nOctober 17, 2021 21st Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 53:4-12\nThe Response: Psalm 91:9-16\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10\u200b\nOctober 10, 2021 20th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15\nThe Response: Psalm 90:12-17\nThe Gospel: Mark 10:17-31\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nOctober 3, 2021 19th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 2:18-24\nThe Response: Psalm 8\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12\u200b\nThe Gospel: Mark 10:2-16\u200b\u200b\u200b\nSeptember 26, 2021 18th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29\nThe Second Reading: James 5:13-20\u200b\nThe Gospel: Mark 9:38-50\u200b\u200b\nThe Second Reading: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a\u200b\nThe Gospel: Mark 9:30-37\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9a\nThe Second Reading: James 3:1-12\u200b\nSeptember 5, 2021 15th Sunday after Pentecost\nAugust 29, 2021 14th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9\nThe Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 6:56-69\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Proverbs 9:1-6\nThe Gospel: John 6:51-58\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nAugust 8, 2021 11th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:4-8\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 16:2-4,9-15\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 6:24-35\u200b\u200b\u200b\nJuly 25, 2021 9th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: 2 Kings 4:42-44\u200b\nThe Response: Psalm 145:10-19\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 6:1-21\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22\nThe Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Amos 7:7-15\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14\nThe Gospel: Mark 6:14-29\u200b\u200b\u200b\nJuly 4, 2021 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Independence Day Sunday\nThe First Lesson: Deuteronomy 10:17-21\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16\nThe Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48\u200b\u200b\u200b\nJune 27, 2021 5th Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24\nThe Response: Lamentations 3:21-33\nThe Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15\nThe First Lesson: Job 38:1-11\nThe Response: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32\nJune 13, 2021 3rd Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Ezekiel 17:22-24\nThe Response: Psalm 92:1-4,11-14\nJune 6, 2021 2nd Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 11:14-15\nThe Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1\nMay 30, 2021 1st Sunday after Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-8\nThe Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17\nThe Gospel: John 3:1-17\u200b\u200b\u200b\nMay 23, 2021 Day of Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14\nThe Response: Psalm 104:25-35, 37\nThe Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21\nThe Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15\u200b\u200b\u200b\nMay 16, 2021 7th Sunday of Easter\nThe First Lesson: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26\nThe Second Reading: 1 John 5:9-13\nThe Gospel: John 17:6-19\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nMay 9, 2021 6th Sunday of Easter\nThe First Lesson: Acts 10:44-48\nThe Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6\nThe Gospel: John 15:9-17\u200b\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Acts 8:26-40\nThe Gospel: John 15:1-8\u200b\u200b\u200b\nApril 25, 2021 4th Sunday of Easter\nThe First Lesson: Acts 4:5-12\nThe Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24\nThe Gospel: John 10:11-18\u200b\u200b\u200b\nApril 18, 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter\nThe Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48\u200b\u200b\nApril 11, 2021 2nd Sunday of Easter\nThe Second Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:2\nThe Gospel: John 20:19-31\u200b\u200b\nApril 4, 2021 Easter Sunday\nThe Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43\nThe Gospel: Mark 16:1-8\u200b\u200b\nApril 2, 2021 Good Friday\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25\nThe Gospel: John 18:1-19:42\u200b\u200b\nApril 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14\nThe Response: Psalm 116:1, 10-17\nThe Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26\nThe Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35\u200b\nMarch 28, 2021 Palm Sunday\nLiturgy of the Palms: Mark 11:1-11\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11\nThe Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47\u200b\nMarch 21, 2021 5th Sunday of Lent\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10\nThe Gospel: John 12:20-33\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9\nThe Gospel: John 3:14-21\u200b\nMarch 7, 2021 3rd Sunday of Lent\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17\nThe Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25\nFebruary 28, 2021 2nd Sunday of Lent\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16\nFebruary 21, 2021 1st Sunday of Lent\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17\nThe Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22\nThe Gospel: Mark 1:9-15\u200b\nFebruary 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday\nThe First Lesson: Joel 2:12-13,15-17\nThe Response: Psalm 103:8-14\u200b\nThe Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:2\nThe Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21\u200b\u200b\u200b\nFebruary 14, 2021 Last Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-12\nThe Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6\nThe Gospel: Mark 9:2-9\u200b\u200b\nFebruary 7, 2021 5th Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 40:21-31\nThe Response: Psalm 147:1-12, 21c\nJanuary 31, 2021 4th Sunday after Epiphany\nJanuary 24, 2021 3rd Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10\nJanuary 17, 2021 2nd Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-20\nThe Gospel: John 1:43-51\nJanuary 10, 2021 1st Sunday after Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 1:1-5\nThe Second Reading: Acts 19:1-7\nThe Gospel: Mark 1:4-11\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a\nThe Gospel: Luke 2:41-52\nThe Response: Psalm 147:13-21\nThe Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7\nThe Gospel: John 1:1-18\nDecember 25, 2020 Christmas Day\nDecember 24, 2020 Christmas Eve\nThe Second Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18\nThe Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7\nThe Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9\nThe Fifth Lesson: Micah 5:2-4\nThe Sixth Lesson: Luke 2:1-7\nThe Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8-20\nThe Eighth Lesson: John 1:1-14\nDecember 20, 2020 4th Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16\nThe Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27\nDecember 13, 2020 3rd Sunday of Advent\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11\nThe Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24\nThe Gospel: John 1:6-8,19-28\nDecember 6, 2020 2nd Sunday of Advent\nThe Response: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13\nThe Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-15a\nThe Gospel: Mark 1:1-8\nNovember 29, 2020 1st Sunday of Advent\nThe Response: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18\nThe Gospel: Mark 13:24-37\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24\nThe Response: Psalm 95:1-7a\nThe Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Zephaniah 1:7,12-18\nThe Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11\nNovember 8, 2020 23rd Sunday After Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Wisdom 6:12\u201316\nThe Response: Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20\nThe Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13\u200b\nNovember 1, 2020 22nd Sunday After Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Revelation 7:9-17\nThe Response: Psalm 34:1-10,22\nThe Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18\u200b\nThe Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46\nThe Response: Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 4:1-9\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14\nThe First Lesson: Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32\nThe First Lesson: Jonah 3:10-4:11\nThe Second Reading: Philippians 1:21-30\nThe Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16\u200b\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 50:15-21\nThe Response: Psalm 103:1-13\nThe Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12\nThe Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 56:1,6-8\nThe Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32\nThe Gospel: Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28\nAugust 2, 2020 9th Sunday After Pentecost\nThe Response: Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-22\nThe Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5\nThe Response: Psalm 119:129-136\nThe Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52\nThe Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43\u200b\nThe Response: Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-14\nThe Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11\nThe Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23\u200b\nJuly 5, 2020 Independence Sunday & 5th Sunday After Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-12\u200b\nThe Response: Psalm 145: 8-15\nThe Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25a\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 28:5-9\u200b\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 20: 7-13\u200b\nThe Response: Psalm 69: 8-11, 18-20\nThe Second Reading: Romans 6:1b-11\nJune 14, 2020 2nd Sunday After Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 19:2-8a\nThe Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23)\nJune 7, 2020 1st Sunday After Pentecost\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 1:1-2:4a\nThe Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13\nThe Response: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36\nThe Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11\nThe Gospel: John 17:1-11\nThe Gospel: John 14:15-21\nThe Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10\nThe First Lesson: Acts 2:14a,36-41\nThe Gospel: Luke 24:13-35\nThe Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9\nApril 12, 2020 Easter\nThe Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4\nThe Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10\nApril 10, 2020 Good Friday\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 52:13\u201453:12\nThe Gospel: John 18:1-19:42\u200b\nThe Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35\nApril 5, 2020 Palm Sunday\nLiturgy of the Palms\nMarch 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday In Lent\nMarch 22, 2020 Fourth Sunday In Lent\nThe First Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13\nThe Gospel: John 9:1-41\u200b\nMarch 15, 2020 Third Sunday In Lent\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7\nAudio File\nMarch 8, 2020 Second Sunday In Lent\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-4a\nThe Second Reading: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17\nMarch 1, 2020 First Sunday In Lent\nThe First Lesson: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18\nThe Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11\nThe First Lesson: Joel 2:12-13, 15-17\nThe Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21\nThe First Lesson: Exodus 24:12-18\nThe Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9\nFebruary 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday After Epiphany\nThe Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37\nFebruary 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12]\nThe Response: Psalm 112:1-9, [10]\nThe Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16]\nThe Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20\u200b\n\u200b Audio File\nFebruary 2, 2020 Presentation of Jesus in the Temple\nThe First Lesson: Malachi 3:1-4\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18\nJanuary 26, 2020 Third Sunday After Epiphany\nThe Response: Psalm 27:1, 5-13\nJanuary 19, 2020 Second Sunday After Epiphany\nJanuary 12, 2020 First Sunday After Epiphany\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 7:10-17\nThe Response: Psalm 80:7, 16-17\nJanuary 6, 2020 Epiphany\nJanuary 5, 2020 Second Sunday After Christmas\nThe Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a\nThe Gospel: Matthew 2:1-8\nDecember 29, 2019 First Sunday After Christmas\nThe Response: Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7\nThe Second Reading: Psalm 147: 13-21\nThe Response: Romans 1:1-7\nThe Second Reading: Matthew 1:18-25\nThe Gospel: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18\nThe Second Reading: James 5:7-10\nThe Response: Romans 15:4-13\nThe Second Reading: Matthew 3:1-12\nDecember 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent\nThe Response: Romans 13:11-14\nThe Second Reading: Matthew 24:36-44\nThe Gospel: Psalm 122\nNovember 24, 2019 Last Sunday After Pentecost (Christ the King)\nThe Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20\nNovember 17, 2019 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)\nThe Gospel: Luke 21:5-19\nNovember 10, 2019 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27)\nThe First Lesson: Job 19:23-27a\nThe Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17\nNovember 3, 2019 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 26) All Saints Celebration\nThe First Lesson: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18\nOctober 27, 2019 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25)\nThe First Lesson: Joel 2:23-32\nThe Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18\nThe Response: Psalm 119:97-104\nThe Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5\nThe Gospel: Luke 18:1-8\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7\nThe Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15\nOctober 6, 2019 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)\nThe First Lesson: Lamentations 1:1-6\nSeptember 29, 2019 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21)\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1\nThe Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28\nThe Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17\nSeptember 8, 2019 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18)\nThe Second Reading: Philemon 1-21\nThe First Lesson: Jeremiah 2:4-13\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16\nThe Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14\nAugust 25, 2019 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2\nAugust 11, 2019 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)\nThe First Lesson: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20\nThe Response: Psalm 50: 1-8, 23-24\nThe Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16\nAugust 4, 2019 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)\nThe First Lesson: Hosea 11:1-11\nThe Response: Psalm 107:1-9, 43\nThe Second Reading: Colossians 2:1-11\nJuly 28, 2019 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)\nThe First Lesson: Hosea 1:2-10\nJuly 7, 2019 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)\nThe First Lesson: 2 Kings 5: 1-14\nThe Second Reading: Galatians 6:1-16\nThe Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20\nJune 30, 2019 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)\nThe First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14\nThe Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25\nJune 23, 2019 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7)\nThe Response: Psalm 42-43\nThe Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29\nJune 16, 2019 First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday)\nThe First Lesson: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31\nJune 9, 2019 Day of Pentecost\nThe Gospel: John 14:8-17, 25-27","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"After Mubarak, Egypt Appears Ready To Elect Another Military Man\nBy David Greene\nAnd so as Leila just told us, Egyptians appear ready to elect a military man - which in a way seems amazing considering the images we remember from three years ago. At that point, a military dictator, Hosni Mubarak, was removed from power. At that time, it was NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro in Cairo. She was witnessing all of the celebration.\n(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED BROADCAST)\nLOURDES GARCIA-NAVARRO, BYLINE: There are tooting horns and people running and screaming in the streets - just an absolutely mad air of celebration. Everyone's trying to get on their cell phone, taking pictures - they want to commemorate the moment. Even the translator, we called him to try and get help and he was like, uh-uh, I am with my friends tonight celebrating. This is a moment I am never going to forget.\nGREENE: But it's worth remembering Egyptians were angry at Mubarak, not at the military itself, and that's important to understand. According to Ashraf Khalil, he's the author of \"Liberation Square: Inside The Egyptian Revolution And The Rebirth Of A Nation.\" And he says, seeing Egyptians turn now to Sissi, who is Mubarak's head of military intelligence, doesn't surprise him.\nASHRAF KHALIL: Egyptians do kind of love a man in uniform. I mean, the Army has special status. Under Mubarak - and this was something that revealed itself during the revolution - the police were hated. The police were the bad guys. The Army was trusted.\nGREENE: But Khalil worries about what this moment in Egypt means. After Mubarak came a democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, from the Muslim Brotherhood. The military ousted him in a coup that was backed by the people, and now the former military chief, Sissi, is poised to win a new election.\nKHALIL: In many ways, what's happening now - the ousting of Morsi, the ascension of Sissi, is almost an acknowledgment on the part of many Egyptians that the country wasn't ready for democracy - and that's really depressing.\nGREENE: What depresses you about that?\nKHALIL: Because personally as a journalist and as a dual citizen - Egyptian - I was there on and off since 1997. I witnessed the late-stage Mubarak years where really this rot and self-loathing crept into the Egyptian psyche. Like everyone knew the place had gone rotten, and seeing them break off these shackles during the revolution was absolutely amazing. I didn't think they had it in them, and I say that as a dual citizen.\nAnd seeing it all kind of go down this path, I was disappointed with the way the Brotherhood acted after the revolution. I was disappointed in the way Morsi acted in power, and I was disappointed at how fast everyone rushed back into the arms of the military after one admittedly bad year under Morsi. Like, it really has been kind of this series of worst-case scenarios.\nGREENE: Now after Mubarak was removed, Egypt appeared on a path towards democracy, but today there's a looming question - can democracy exist in a place where the political opposition has been the victim of a brutal crackdown? The military has targeted the Muslim Brotherhood, including on a bloody day last August when the group held a series of protests. At the time, we reached Monal al-Qazzaz, a spokesperson for the Brotherhood.\nMONAL AL-QAZZAZ: We want to save our ballots from their bullets. They want to kill our democratic process. They want to kill our democratic dreams. And the only way out for us is to empower a democratic institution. But the power of the tanks and the power of the bullets is killing us.\nGREENE: That crackdown on the Brotherhood has continued leading up to today's election. How much outrages is there with that in Egypt?\nKHALIL: Very little. It's a really spooky time in Egypt right now in a sense that there's things happening that I haven't seen before under Mubarak. And that - I'm used to there being no real sympathy, but there's real hostility towards anyone engaged in anything that might be regarded as troublemaking. And that includes opposition politicians, that includes anyone trying to hold a protest, that includes journalists, certainly, all NGOs.\nThere's this feeling that now's not the time to rock the boat. Now, we need stability. Now, we need security.\nGREENE: That desperate desire for security is something we asked Lina Attalah about. She's editor of an independent online newspaper in Cairo called Mada Masr. She's been covering the run-up to the election and she says recent terrorist attacks have people frightened.\nLINA ATTALAH: It's the kind of violence that hits near schools or churches or places that just regular people frequent. Now, it's important not to exaggerate these things. There has been violence, there has been sporadic acts of terrorism pretty much everywhere in Egypt, but also, it's not Baghdad. It's not the kind of situation where you have a lot of fatalities.\nHowever, the pro-military media institutions managed to create a huge scare out of these sporadic events and it translated into people feeling that they are quite unsafe with the current political void that Egypt is witnessing.\nGREENE: It is not necessarily that people tie the Brotherhood to those incidents, many just watched Morsi in power and felt they could never trust the Brotherhood to keep the country safe. Lina Attalah says many Egyptians only trust the military to do that, but she says things could change.\nATTALAH: I think the political process in Egypt past the 2011 revolution is constantly dynamic. And even though there is a temporary return to the state by a lot of the people as shown in the support that Sissi is receiving in these elections, this has to be understood as a very strong reaction to what has been popularly perceived as a very bad ruling experience by the Muslim Brotherhood and a lack of any other alternatives. By no means this should be described as Egyptians liking dictators or military rulers.\nGREENE: But Ashraf Khalil seems to have a dimmer view. I asked him what he's learned from the Brotherhood's time in power and from the crackdown on them that followed.\nKHALIL: The lesson is don't alienate your potential allies. You know, I think the Brotherhood practiced bad politics. I think Arabs might be facing a steep learning curve when it comes to building political consensus. It's not something that the last 50 years have trained them for - and I say that as an Arab before anybody gets mad at me.\nGREENE: Ashraf, you are Egyptian-American. You grew up here, you have dual citizenship. You've been living in Egypt through these times, but you've decided at this moment that you want to leave and come back to the United States. I wonder if you can tell me about that decision. Why now?\nKHALIL: Part of it feels like we've come to the end of a chapter. Watching the revolution, the revolution was an amazing thing. And I don't say this as an indictment of Sissi or the current government - I mean, it looks like he's got the votes and if you've got the votes, you've got the votes. I believe in that, but this does feel like the revolution has failed. Beyond that, the last year or so I've experienced being afraid in Egypt. So I'm not eager to leave Egypt, but I'm willing, yeah, for the first time in a long time.\nGREENE: The voting in Egypt will continue into tomorrow. And we'll have more from NPR's Cairo correspondent, Leila Fadel on tomorrow's program.\nGREENE: You are listening to MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.\nDavid Greene\nDavid Greene is an award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author. He is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, the most listened-to radio news program in the United States, and also of NPR's popular morning news podcast, Up First.\nSee stories by David Greene","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Piles of thrown-out TVs, laptops and phones pose an environmental risk\nChristmas gifts from past years meet a sad end at Absolute Green Electronics Recycling in California. Computers are dismantled. Their parts get sorted into cardboard bins. One bin holds nothing but hard drives. Another holds AC adapters. Bins stretch in rows across a huge warehouse. Stacked-up printers form a miniature mountain. \"There are different grades of boards,\" said owner and president Victor Kianipay, stepping past dust-covered TVs to poke into apple boxes filled with circuit boards. E-Waste A Global Problem This is electronic waste, or e-waste. Within five years, the annual figure may reach 65 million tons, the group estimates. A lot of companies send electronic waste to developing countries. \"You see all these thousands \u2014 literally thousands \u2014 of women and young kids whose job is to cook circuit boards,\" said Jim Puckett. Thirty-five nations have adopted the ideas of the Basel Convention, Puckett said. The U.S. Boosting Recycling In The U.S. The old TVs are particularly bad.\nhttps:\/\/newsela.com\/articles\/gadgets-pollution\/id\/2402\/\nRelated: _tylerarcand_28 \u2022 Electronic Waste \u2022 christalndaye \u2022 e wast\nBrown v. Board of Education \"We conclude that the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.\" \u2014Chief Justice Earl Warren India's Environment Problem: Disposing Electronic Waste The high-pitched, nasal call of the neighborhood scrap collector is a familiar weekend sound in most Indian neighborhoods. In Noida, a quiet satellite city of New Delhi, Ashu Kumar has been collecting old newspapers, phones, computers, digital recorders and refrigerators for the past five years. And for years, at the end of each month, Kumar trekked down a dusty road to the Seelampur scrap market \u2014 the largest graveyard of India's ever growing electronic waste \u2014 to sell his wares. In India, yesterday's electronics are today's business, and Seelampur, about 9 miles (14.5 km) outside New Delhi, is the biggest scrap market in the country. On a typical day, visitors are greeted by piles of used goods, like the 50-ton mountain of old telephones that Mohammad Arif, a scrap trader, bought for $2,500 at an auction one winter morning. By evening, the mound will be dismantled and the parts sold off.\nAlex Lin - Turning E-Waste Into E-Treasure Alex Lin was a boy who was just reading the newspaper one day. He read an article about something called e-waste. He learned that it is the waste generated as people upgrade electronic devices. When people are done with things like computers, phones, mp3 players, etc. and throw them away, that's e-waste. He also learned that e-waste is dangerous to the environment.\nHigh-Tech Trash June is the wet season in Ghana, but here in Accra, the capital, the morning rain has ceased. As the sun heats the humid air, pillars of black smoke begin to rise above the vast Agbogbloshie Market. I follow one plume toward its source, past lettuce and plantain vendors, past stalls of used tires, and through a clanging scrap market where hunched men bash on old alternators and engine blocks. Soon the muddy track is flanked by piles of old TVs, gutted computer cases, and smashed monitors heaped ten feet (three meters) high. Beyond lies a field of fine ash speckled with glints of amber and green\u2014the sharp broken bits of circuit boards. Radioactive leaks found at 75% of US nuke sites Steam rises from cooling towers at Exelon Corp.'s nuclear plant in Byron, Ill., March 16, 2011. AP Photo BRACEVILLE, Ill. - Radioactive tritium has leaked from three-quarters of U.S. commercial nuclear power sites, often into groundwater from corroded, buried piping, an Associated Press investigation shows.\nThe humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12\u201316 metres (39\u201352 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with unusually long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. An acrobatic animal known for breaching and slapping the water with its tail and pectorals, it is popular with whale watchers off the coasts of Australasia and the Americas. Alex Lin, Teenage Activist He's overseen the recycling of 300,000 pounds of e-waste. He's successfully lobbied the Rhode Island state legislature to ban the dumping of electronics. He's used refurbished computers to create media centers in developing countries like Cameroon and Sri Lanka to foster computer literacy.\nLiving on Earth: E-waste Youth Activist Air Date: Week of January 4, 2008 stream\/download this segment as an MP3 file Alex Lin (Courtesy of Alex Lin) Living on Earth interviews Alex Lin, who won the Brower Youth Award for his pioneering work on electronic waste. Lin recycled and refurbishes computers for kids in the U.S. and around the world. Transcript Short Answers to Hard Questions About Climate Change 3. Is there anything I can do? Fly less, drive less, waste less. You can reduce your own carbon footprint in lots of simple ways, and most of them will save you money. You can plug leaks in your home insulation to save power, install a smart thermostat, switch to more efficient light bulbs, turn off the lights in any room where you are not using them, drive fewer miles by consolidating trips or taking public transit, waste less food, and eat less meat. Perhaps the biggest single thing individuals can do on their own is to take fewer airplane trips; just one or two fewer plane rides per year can save as much in emissions as all the other actions combined.\nRelated: _tylerarcand_28 - Electronic Waste - christalndaye - e wast - zero waste - Solid Waste Works - Natural Resources and Waste Management to June 2012 - Food security & food waste - Waste & Incompetence in the EU - Electronic medical records - ELECTRONIC DESIGN - electronic music - Waste - Nuclear Waste - 28 - Zero Waste - Waste Minimization - Electronic - E-Waste and the Future - Electronic - 10\/28 - Cogeneration CHP (Combined Heat Power) Wood Waste Management - Burning Wood waste - Waste Disposal - E-Waste - Waste - to do 9\/28 - 10\/28 - baliilla_28 - INCIDENTS: HAZARDOUS WASTE - e-waste info - Chris Jordan - Midway - Human waste power plant goes online in the UK - Daniel Kraft: Medicine's future? 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{"text":"Speranza 22 raised funds for the Mike Ballard Foundation and Try Rugby.\nTwo UAE-based rugby charities have benefitted from a Dh21,000 donation from a rugby team set up in memory of a former team-mate.\nSperanza 22, featuring players who have previously played for Abu Dhabi Harlequins, have featured at the Dubai Rugby Sevens for the last three years.\nThey first took part in 2013, 10 months after former Quins youth prospect Marco Speranza died in a plane crash in his native Argentina.\nThe team, named after Marco and his birth date, have since raised money for worthy rugby causes and continued that earlier this month by presenting two cheques to the Mike Ballard Foundation and Try Rugby.\nBallard, a former Quin himself, was forced to give up the game playing for Quins against Jebel Ali Dragons in the 2014 West Asia Champion Club final.\nHe recently returned to Abu Dhabi to live and was on hand at Zayed Sports City on May 2 to receive a cheque for Dh11,000.\nSperanza and Quins assistant coach Rory Greene said: \"We were delighted to enter the Dubai Sevens for a third year in a row in 2015. This year was even more special as we were able to support not only the MBF but also Try Rugby.\n\"Mike continues to inspire us all with his physical and mental strength to overcome his horrific injury and we are all delighted to see him back in Abu Dhabi working and living an independent life.\n\"Try Rugby has inspired us all. To see the young players, many with severe learning or physical disabilities, find an environment where they feel part of a team and a club is an exceptional achievement.\n\"We are delighted that S22 were able to help. Marco would be exceptionally proud that S22 are supporting these two great causes.\"\nThe Mike Ballard Foundation continues to help the American in his rehabilitation but is now also branching out to help others.\n\"Seeing the way Speranza 22 came together to support Marco's family really helped me get through the grind of my rehab and physical therapy,\" said Ballard.\n\"Now that I'm back on my feet, hopefully we can keep moving forward and help other people on their road to recovery.\"\nTry Rugby was set up by members of Quins to provide rugby to children with disabilities.\n\"Thank you to all at Speranza 22 for your support for Try Rugby. Your support will be the kick start our Abu Dhabi Harlequins Try Group needs to get this amazing cause reaching all the children it needs to,\" said Try Rugby founding member Sema Faulkner, who collected a Dh10,000 cheque from Speranza.\n\"Our kids range from those with special needs, disabilities and just those who cannot cope with a competitive rugby environment.\"\nNine months after the 20-year-old Speranza's death, his friends got to the semi-finals of the International Open Men's competition in Dubai. In 2014 they made the final, losing narrowly to Wyvern Harlequins who again put paid to their chances of success last year, beating them in the Trophy quarter-finals.\nGreene paid tribute to the team's sponsors, including Gulf Marine Services (GMS) and Etihad Towers.\nDuncan Anderson, CEO GMS, said: \"GMS continues to support S22 to promote rugby and all the values that are associated to the sport for young people.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"More than 14,000 participants to take part in the 16th edition of the Generali Gen\u00e8ve Marathon\nAfter two complicated years, the great popular running festival is back with 8 race formats on the programme and some new features\nSwiss runner Marcel Hug, six-times gold medallist at the Paralympic Games, will be at the start of the wheelchair race\nTadesse Abraham as well as many athletes from the THSN refugee team will start the Half Marathon\nAn exceptional elite field for the Marathon distance with several athletes capable of running under the event record of 2h06'59\nINVITATION: A press conference will be organised on Saturday 14 May at 11:30 am at the H\u00f4tel Royal in the presence of the elite athletes\nFor many years, the Generali Gen\u00e8ve Marathon organising committee has been offering a festive and friendly weekend of running. From the passionate amateur to the elite, from the young to the old, with or without disabilities, there is something for everyone in the eight race formats on offer (from 1 to 42.195 km, alone or in a team).\nNew features in 2022\nThis year, Generali has become a Title Partner and its Swiss foundation, The Human Safety Net Switzerland (THSN), a Charity Partner. These two new partnerships breathe new life into the event, which has returned to its original red colour, and features the addition of a new slogan, #RunForRefugees in support of refugees.\nThe 6km \"La Genevoise #LikeAGirl by Always\" race, previously intended only for women, has become the \"5km by Always\", and will now be open to men as well. This race is relocated to the lakefront, in front of the jet d'eau, on an ultra-fast course conducive to personal bests.\nIn another evolution, the start in Ch\u00eane-Bourg has been slightly moved and will now be just in front of the new train station. This direct access from many stations to the Lake Geneva area encourages participants to use public transport.\nThe organisers are more concerned than ever about the carbon footprint generated by the event. This is why a carbon footprint assessment will be carried out. Numerous concrete actions have already been put in place for several years, such as the TPG transport ticket offered to each participant, the Geneva water distributed at the refreshment stands without any PET bottles, and the management of waste.\nAn exceptional elite line-up\nTo remain true to its DNA, the event will proudly welcome some thirty able-bodied and disabled professional athletes who will come to try to beat their own record or even the event's record.\nWheelchair race - Half Marathon\nAmong the 11 participants who will be at the start of the half-wheelchair race, are 5 world-class athletes including the famous Swiss Paralympic athlete, Marcel Hug. In 2021, he won all the races in which he participated at the Tokyo Games bringing home 4 gold medals in the 800m, 1500m, 5000m and the marathon distance. He also set a new world record in the 1500m. He will be joined by the 2021 European champion in 800m and 1500m Patricia Eachus and his predecessor in 2018, Alexandra Helbling in 400m.\nNumerous running stars will be challenging each other in the Half Marathon to break the event record. The team of refugees from the event's charity partner, The Human Safety Net Switzerland (THSN), will be in the field, including Tadesse Abraham, Dominic Lobalu and Kidane Solomon. Kidane Solomon won the 10km race at the Lausanne 20km last week in 30'03. Dominic has already won numerous titles. He holds the 10km record of the event in 29'14 and finished third at the Balexert 20km in Geneva in 2021 (1h00'34). As for Tadesse, he will have to defend his record setting pace on this distance of 1h03'55, which he set in 2013.\nAmong the women, Kenyan Cynthia Kosgei is on superb form following her win in the 20km of Lausanne last week in 1h09'06. She can expect tough competition fro one of the best marathoners in the world, Helen Bekele Tola, who holds the record for the queen event of the Balexert 20km of Geneva (1h07'05 in 2021).\nOn the Marathon distance, about fifteen prestigious athletes will try to win and even break the event record. Among them, Emanuel Gisamoda will be running his first marathon. The formidable Tanzanian has already proved himself in Geneva last autumn during the Balexert 20km of Geneva by dethroning the Genevan Tadesse Abraham in 59'09.\nOther champions of the distance will be at his side like the Ethiopian Betesfa Getahun whose personal best is 2h05'28. He will be joined by another Ethiopian, Birhan Nebebew, who has a record of 2h06'. In addition, Kenyan Bernard Koech, nicknamed \"CHEBASA\", trained by Julien Wanders in Iten, could be a formidable opponent as he recently finished 4th in the 20km of Lausanne.\nOn the European side, the winner of the Finnish national championship on the marathon distance in 2021, Aki Nummela, will be present with the objective to obtain his qualification for the European championships in M\u00fcnich.\nAmong the women, the favourites will be Kenyan Meseret Dinke (1st in the La Rochelle Marathon in 2019 - 2h29'51) and Ethiopians Chaltu Negesse (4th in the Marrakech Marathon in 2020 - 2h28'23) and Marion Kibor (9th in the Valencia Marathon in 2021 - 2h25'12). The eldest of the field, the 47-year-old Australian Astrid Roberts will try to finish under 2h50 in order to qualify for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda 2023 age group championship.\nA press conference will be organised on Saturday 14 May at 11:30 am at the Hotel Royal (Rue de Lausanne 41-43) to present these different athletes.\nFollow the races live on Sunday\nInterested parties will be able to follow the Marathon, Half Marathon and Half Wheelchair races live on Sunday 15 May on the athle.ch website as well as on the Generali Gen\u00e8ve Marathon website.\nThe live broadcast will also be available on the Facebook pages Athle.ch, Generali Gen\u00e8ve Marathon and Generali, H\u00f4pital de La Tour, SIG, and L\u00e9man Running.\nRushes video will also be available on Sunday at 2pm for interested media.\nWeekend programme\nFriday 13th May\n10am - 7pm: Bib collection\nSaturday 14th May\n9am - 6pm: Bib collection\n3:30pm: Parent\/Child race 1km\n4:10pm: Junior Race 1km\n5:05pm: Junior Race 2.5km\n6:30pm: 5km by Always\n7:30pm: 10km Run, Walking and Nordic Walking\nSunday 15th May\n8:30am: Half Marathon 21,097km\n8:30am: Half Marathon Wheelchair 21,097km\n9:45am: Marathon 42,195km\n9:45am: Marathon Relay in teams of 4 to 6 runners\nA CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ALL TRIATHLETES\nThe City of Evian in the French Alps, and OC Sport - organizers of the La Tour Gen\u00e8ve Triathlon and the Mont-Blanc Triathlon - are proud to announce the creation of a brand new event, the Evian Triathlon.\nTHE MONT-BLANC TRIATHLON LAUNCHES A FULL DISTANCE FORMAT\nThe 18th edition of the International Mont-Blanc Triathlon will be held on 17 and 18 June 2023, starting from Passy. The event gives all triple effort enthusiasts the opportunity to set off on magnificent courses facing the \"roof of Europe\".\nRegistrations open for the 5th edition of Run Mate by Core-Lean Lac L\u00e9man\nFollowing the success of the fourth edition of Run Mate by Core-Lean Lac L\u00e9man earlier this year, registrations for the fifth edition are now open.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"10 Best App Lockers For Android To Use in 2020 \u2013 Fingerprint App Lock\nOnsa Mustafa Last Updated: Jan 2, 2020\nSmartphones have now become our basic need and for that reason, it contains a lot of sensitive data. So, it has now become necessary to keep the data more secure. You may have faced such situations where you have to share your phone with others for some reasons. May be to show them pictures or to make a phone call etc. But because of the personal data, you hesitate to give your phone to others. So, to cater to such situations, we have come up with some apps that will lock your important apps, so no one can access them. In this article, I will tell you 10 Best App Lockers For Android that you can use in 2019. All these apps are available on Google Play store and are free to install.\n1. Norton App Lock\nIn the field of antivirus software vendors, Norton is a big name. Norton antivirus is a big software for making your device virus-free. However, there is also an ad-free Android app locker that you can use to secure your data on phone. The app will allow you to use a PIN\/pattern or a fingerprint scanner. The other features the app provides are safeguarding the photos and preventing the uninstallation of the apps. It can also allow you to capture pictures of intruders. It is one of the best app locks for android without ads.\nThe best part of the app is that it will recommend the list of the apps that you should lock up. There are many other features as well. Overall, the app is really good and does its job reasonably well.\nYou can download the app from Here\n2. AppLock (by DoMobile Lab)\nAppLock is one of the best app lockers for android mobile and tablet. You can use a password to protect any specific app on your phone and prevent unauthorized access. Also, you can hide your photos and videos from the gallery and store them in a private folder. You can say that it is the best gallery lock android app.\nJust like many other apps, you need to create a master pattern lock. Once created you need to use it every time you access the application. It will allow you to hide the app icon from the app drawer so that no one can easily find it. There are many other interesting features like you can set different profiles to lock different apps. You can also add a fake cover to locked apps.\n3. AppLock \u2013 Lock Apps & Privacy Guard\nIt is of one the best app lockers for Android. It contains many amazing features to secure your data and apps. Moreover, it is not an ad-free and does contain any in-app purchases. The interface of the app is super easy, you can use different methods to lock your apps.\nYou can use a PIN\/pattern, fingerprint scanner, face tracking, or a Disguise cover, such as to shake, blow, or use a crash message to unlock. Like other apps, you can also hide photos and videos, prevent uninstallation of the apps, hide notification previews from apps, etc. These features are available in many high-end phones as well. If you don't have a high-end phone, you can use this phone to make it more secure.\n4. AppLock (by IvyMobile)\nAppLock by IvyMobile is one of the best app lockers for android phone. Just like other apps, you can secure your contacts, gallery, settings, email, etc. You can use a PIN or a pattern lock to protect your applications. This free Android app locker is ad-supported.\nJust like other lock apps, it can also take a picture of anyone who fails to unlock the apps. It will also allow you to replace the Applock icon with a fake icon like an alarm clock, calculator, etc.\n5. Smart Applock:\nSmart AppLock is one of the decent free app lockers for android. To keep your phone more secure, it will lock your apps, photos, settings, toggles, and call logs. Just like its name suggests it is a smart lock app. It disguises itself as a lock screen, so, other people think they're back there all over again. Other features include auto-start upon reboot, delayed app locking, break-in alerts. It also has fingerprint reader capabilities but only for Samsung devices. It is not an ad-free app.\n6. Perfect AppLock\nPerfect AppLock lets you secure your apps using a PIN, pattern, or a gesture password. Moreover, you can also lock up your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and internet data. There is also a \"Screen Filter\" feature that will help you to manage screen brightness of different apps. The feature will also put a rotation lock to prevent unwanted screen rotation.\nJust like other lock apps, it can also take a photo of the intruder after three failed attempts. The app is absolutely free However, it is ad-supported.\n7. AppLock \u2013 Fingerprint (by SpSoft)\nIf you are looking for an app that has a user-friendly interface, then this app is surely for you. Just like other apps, you can use a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint scanner to secure your apps. The best part is that you can create different passwords for each locked app. Moreover, you can add a fake icon on locked apps to confuse the intruders. It will take pictures of anyone who will try to unlock the apps and will send it to your email address. Furthermore, the app is available in 30 different languages.\n8. LOCKit\nLOCKit is another amazing app locker for Android. It can secure your private files and data. The app will let you lock your phone screen as well. It has a phone booster, built-in file scanner, and notification cleaner.\nYou have to use a PIN or a pattern to create your master password. Moreover, this Android app locker allows you to hide your private photos and videos from your gallery and secure them inside separate vaults. The features include an intruder selfie, power-saving mode, and prevention of uninstallation of locked apps. It is a free app and contains ads.\n9. AppLocker \u2013 Privacy guard & Security Lock\nThis is one more app locker for android to make your phone secure. You can use this app to lock apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Messenger and any app you choose, including gallery, phone settings and app markets.\nJust like other apps, it can also catch the intruder. The app is free and is available on the Google Play store.\n10. AppLock \u2013 Fingerprint Password\nAppLock-Fingerprint Password is one of the impressive app lockers for android that allows you to use your fingerprint sensor to lock apps. You can also use a pattern or create a numeric PIN to lock phone app.\nAppLock can lock Facebook, Whatsapp, Gallery, Messenger, Snapchat, Instagram and many other apps to ensure personal and phone security. AppLock can hide pictures and videos. This Android lock app is entirely free and contains ads.\nOnsa Mustafa\nOnsa is a Software Engineer and a tech blogger focuses on innovation in technology. She likes music, photography, traveling and exploring nature.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Chargers Wire\nFrom the football field to fatherhood with Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr.\nChris Harris Jr.\nFour-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr., is more than just a cornerback for the Chargers: he's the ultimate girl dad to four adorable daughters.\nHarris was featured on Whistle's latest episode of 'Double Duty' where he shares what it's like to be a full-time father while playing in the NFL.\nHarris' wife, Leah, also speaks on how she's seen him develop into a girl dad and what life is like at home with their family.\nYou can watch the episode in the video below.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Cougar Town\nCougar Town Season 3 Episode 4\nOne look is all it takes for Bobby to fall for Travis' photography professor, but Travis refuses to introduce them; Laurie falls for a guy she's never met when she begins a romance, via twitter, with a soldier in Iraq; and Jules and Andy prepare to go to war against an unruly gang of kids on bikes who are terrorizing the cul-de-sac.\nSerie: Cougar Town\nDirector: Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel\nGuest Star: Sarah Chalke\nEpisode Title: Full Moon Fever\nKeywords:Cougar Town Season 3 Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 4\nThis docuseries exposes the breakdown of the U.S. criminal justice system during the Central Park Five case where five teenagers of color were convicted of a rape they did not\u2026\nThe series follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service by Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.\nGenre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller\nThree \"good girl\" suburban wives and mothers suddenly find themselves in desperate circumstances and decide to stop playing it safe and risk everything to take their power back.\nAn astronaut named Gary and his planet-destroying sidekick Mooncake embark on serialized journeys through space in order to unlock the mystery of \"Final Space,\" the last point in the universe,\u2026\nGenre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi & Fantasy\nChappelle's Show\nChappelle's Show is an American sketch comedy television series created by comedians Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan, with Chappelle hosting the show as well as starring in various sketches. Chappelle,\u2026\nSet in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to\u2026\nJeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through\u2026\nTold from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has\u2026\n90 Day Fianc\u00e9: The Other Way\nAmericans move to a foreign country all in the name of love. Will uprooting their lives in the United States pay off, or will they be packing up and moving\u2026\nI'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!\nI'm a Celebrity\u2026Get Me Out of Here! is a British reality television show, first screened in 2002, in which celebrities live in jungle conditions with few creature comforts. The show\u2026\nGodfather of Harlem\nThe true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With\u2026\nSydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon\u2026\nGenre: Action, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller\nThe early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.\nA single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets\u2026\nGenre: Comedy, Crime\nFormer first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the\u2026\nA newly minted military interrogator arrives at a covert detention center to discover that some of the terrorists held there are not of this world.\nGenre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy\nRobin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg return in all-new, comedic adventures. They may be super heroes who save the world every day \u2026 but somebody still has to do\u2026\nGenre: Action, Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"You are at:Home\u00bbNews\u00bbAwards\u00bbYokohama's aeroacoustic simulation technology receives award\nYokohama's aeroacoustic simulation technology receives award\nBy Rachel Evans on\t 9th November 2016 Awards\nYokohama's research on highly accurate fluid analysis and data mining for next-generation silent tire development, conducted in cooperation with the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), has received an award from the High Performance Computing Infrastructure (HPCI) initiative for an Excellent Achievement Research Project.\nHPCI was established by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to create a platform for a shared computational environment which connects Japan's next-generation supercomputer, the K Computer, with supercomputers of universities and research institutions throughout Japan via a high-speed network.\nThe Yokohama\u2013ISAS\/JAXA project used the aeroacoustic simulation technology first announced by the team in 2014 to clearly demonstrate the impact of changes in a tire's surface, such as the depth and width of the groove, on the acoustic waves (noise) generated by a rolling tire.\nThe project's calculations involving huge amounts of data were done on the Tohoku University Cyberscience Center's supercomputer (SX-ACE). The progress made by this project indicates the possibility of designing tire tread patterns that will lead to lower acoustic waves, which in turn could lead to the development of the next-generation of low-noise tires.\nThe Excellent Achievement Research Project award recognizes the suitability of applying the HPCI system's big data calculation capabilities to conduct a systematic and reliable analysis that will contribute directly to the development of new tire designs.\nTTI Awards open for nominations!\nTire machinery manufacturer Cassioli wins Pirelli Supplier Awards 2019\nApollo Tyres Global R&D Centre recognized with innovative design award\nAlliance Tire Group's new Agri Star II series","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Get United's best fares today on flights to Vietnam starting from $581\nSearch flights to Vietnam\nFlights to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) View more\nFrom Houston (IAH)\nFrom Denver (DEN)\nfrom$ 1,015*Viewed: 11 hours ago\nFrom New York\/Newark (EWR)\nFlights to Hanoi (HAN) View more\nFrom West Palm Beach (PBI)\nPlan ahead and get the best flights to Vietnam\nto Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)\nSan Jose, CA (SJC)\nfrom$ 730*Viewed: 17 minutes ago\nNew York\/Newark (EWR)\nNew York (NYC)\nThings to do in Vietnam\nDiscover Vietnam with flights to Ho Chi Minh City.\nVisit Ho Chi Minh City\nSee the red-crowned cranes at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which dates to 1865. Stroll around the lakes, view the tropical fish and spend a moment at the World War I monument.\nUnderstand the past at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore culture and folk beliefs, learn about dance and wedding traditions and trace the city, from earliest days through revolutions to the modern day.\nGo to Bitexco Financial Tower, Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic skyscraper known for its sweeping city views from the glassed-in Sky Deck. Afterward, browse the boutiques and exhibits.\nExplore more flights to Vietnam\nRelated routes To Ho Chi Minh City\nRelated routes To Hanoi\nRelated routes United States - Vietnam\nRelated routes From Vietnam","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Falcon Fight Academy\nK1 Rules\nThai Boxing\nLight Continuous\nSemi Contact\nKick Jutsu\nBurn Blast & Tone\nClub Timetable\nIn the early seventies names like Phil Milner and John Robinson were being carved into martial arts stone as top exponents of Karate and as the years passed on Phil, already established and John became top names within the instructors world. Both coming from the mining village of Dinnington they and their clubs earned the reputation as a hardened group and were a force to be reckoned with at any tournament. Both men built like Goliaths were part of a team who demolished a row of Worksop houses with their bare hands and feet.\nAfter leaving Her Majesties Forces Cris Janson-Piers (Cris had a name change by deed poll due to serious family upheaval) wanted to carry on his Judo Ju Jitsu and karate activities so he joined his local \"Falcon Karate Club\" at Falcon Square in Dinnington.\nWhen Sensei John Robinson retired from teaching Cris took over the club and was honoured to be allowed to retain the name of Falcon Karate club.\nAs the sports evolved, the club became involved in the then, new Freestyle Karate and Kick Jutsu inboth semi and Full Contact systems and was renamed \"Falcon Contact Karate Club\" as the name the Falcon would never leave the club in respect of the founder Mr John Robinson.\nThe club started to grow at an unbelievable pace and at 60 students per class with 4 instructors each class, twice a week it had to move to larger premises.\nThen the martial arts boom hit and Cris had to open satellite clubs as he did not have his own premises. This involved Cris teaching over 40 classes per week! The numbers were that large that he outgrew the Organisation he was with so in the early 80's he developed the BFKKO which is an Organisation which is still very strong today.\nWith martial arts evolving again newer styles of Full Contact and Low Kick were introduced.\nThen the BFKKO developed Satellite clubs throughout Great Britain and continued to grow again.\nThe next successful step was the opening of Cris' first official academy and after 3 moves since he now totally owns the building his club runs from. A totaly dedicated centre, now called \"FALCON Fight Academy\" as it houses several different syles which have developed over the years.\nA little girl who joined the Falcon Karate Club at 7 years old, now 31 (1982) years old and a 6th Dan, who has developed one of the main syllabus' of the organisation has now received her Masters Degree and is the Chief Instructor of the club along with Glyn Smith. Kerry-Louise is also the Chief Instructor of the BFKKO now as Cris has other commitments which have now placed him as CEO of the Falcon Group.\nCris is the WAKO Pro President to GB and is in charge of all the Ring Sports, GB squad selections and the examination of all officials for WAKO, the World Governing body for kickboxing.\nThe most important thing is..... \"our own students of the Falcon Fight Academy still mean the world to us and we are committted to their involvement and enjoyment within the arts, we are here to serve you and carry on the name.... FALCON\".","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Consolidation in the Flow Battery market: RedT's merger with Avalon\nOn 1 July 2019 RedT, the provider of flow batteries, announced its plan to merge with Avalon Battery Corporation, a private California-based supplier of flow batteries with engineering facilities in Vancouver and a manufacturing plant in Suzhou. Following AIM rules, trading was suspended at a price of 1.07pence.\nThe merger is in fact a reverse takeover of RedT by Avalon. Both supply vanadium redox flow batteries but the relative strengths of the two companies is not obvious. For 2018 RedT reported revenue of \u00a32.5million (2017: \u00a30.7m) with an operating loss of \u00a312.3m (2017: \u00a37.6m), and had announced that it was looking for strategic partners to support the business. Although revenue for the first half of 2019 was down (as it had been for the first halves of previous years) the company has always insisted that the potential pipeline of opportunities was large, valuing it at \u00a3203m after assigning a probability of success to each project.\nAvalon, which was founded in 2013, gives no details of revenue or size. However the merger will be implemented by the acquisition of Avalon with a number of RedT shares at a price of 1.65p making it worth $37.5m (\u00a330m). RedT's market capitalisation at that price would be \u00a315.8. The CEO of the merged company will be Larry Zulch from Avalon with Neil O'Brien from RedT remaining as chairman.\nwww.redtenergy.com\nThe July announcement stated that the merged company would raise \u00a324m as part of the merger. On 1 Nov it was announced that US$5m had been raised so that the two companies can continue operations until the merger is completed. Interestingly, this loan is provided by Bushveld Minerals Limited (BMN), whose subsidiary Bushveld Vanadium is a large miner of vanadium ore in South Africa.\nBushveld had already announced its intention of expanding beyond simply mining vanadium to become involved with all the steps up to the completed flow battery (December 2018). Its loan to RedT can be converted into shares in the merged company at a maximum price of 1.65p, thus giving BMN a significant interest. It also has a right of first refusal to supply vanadium products for two years and the option to nominate a member of the board subject to various conditions.\nThe merger should, if finalised, strengthen the vanadium redox flow battery business. There remains a concern as to why these batteries have not taken off more as a means of electricity storage on or off grid. Compared to lithium-ion they are safer, more long-lasting and, because their energy and power are independent, can be more easily expanded to give larger and longer storage. Their up-front cost may be higher and their efficiency slightly less, but the lifetime levelized cost of storage is lower.\nLithium-ion batteries certainly get all the attention due to their role in cars and phones. Rightly and wrongly users may feel they can be trusted more. Too often even serious news media assume that storage can be handled by making more lithium-ion batteries, without realising that they become impractically large and expensive for storage of more than a few hours. Flow batteries can be the solution for storage of hours or days, such as will be needed by solar and wind producers to provide a steady electricity supply.\nA project called Energy Superhub Oxford will use a combination of lithium-ion and flow batteries to demonstrate how the strengths of both can be combined to support and smooth out the demands from 100 EV chargers and, eventually, 300 heat pumps. Hopefully this and other initiatives will provide the proof that RedT needs to make its business successful.\nBy Julian Singer| 2019-12-06T21:09:48+00:00\tDecember 5th, 2019|RedT Energy|Comments Off on Consolidation in the Flow Battery market: RedT's merger with Avalon\nRedT announce a strategic review, cost-cutting and board changes as sales disappoint\nSome Good News for Flow Batteries\nRedT concentrates on its flow batteries but still has all to play for\nFlow Batteries: a brief overview\nThe redT energy company heads for commercialisation with its pioneering batteries for energy storage","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fresh feel to last 8 line-up\nFrance's Kylian Mbappe (L) and Uruguay's Luis Suarez will hope that their striking power proves decisive for their respective teams in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday. photos: afp\nReuters, Samara\nEurope and South America will do battle again for soccer supremacy in the World Cup quarter-finals but with many of the usual combatants having already exited, there is a fresh feel to a line-up that promises a new or long-absent finalist.\nWhile Africa, Asia and North America will not be represented, dashing any hope of a revolutionary breakthrough in the eventual destination of the trophy, at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.\nWith perennial challengers Germany, Spain and Argentina all having exited a tournament that has thrown up a never-ending series of surprises, the draw has a distinctly unbalanced feel in terms of the talent weighing on either side.\nIn one half, England, who played their one final when they won the title in 1966, and Sweden, who lost to Brazil on home soil in the 1958 final, will meet in Samara on Saturday with a last-four clash against Croatia or Russia awaiting the winner.\nNeither the hosts, whose previous best was a single semi-final appearance as the Soviet Union in 1966 or Croatia, who also reached the last four in 1998, were expected to challenge but have significantly outshone many supposed superiors.\nOn the other side of the draw, five-times winners Brazil take on Belgium's so called 'Golden Generation', and 1998 champions France face Uruguay, who were crowned twice in the tournament's early history.\nOverturning long-held preconceptions about football's two main land masses, this year's quarter-finals pitch thrilling and adventurous European teams against pragmatic, stubborn and defensively-minded South American opponents.\nBrazil, usually the game's great entertainers, and Uruguay boast the meanest defences at the World Cup having both conceded once in their four games.\nTheir opponents, Belgium and France, are more focussed on creating havoc at the other end.\nUruguay kept Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo at bay in their 2-1 last-16 win, just as France banged in four against Argentina at the same stage. They play in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday.\nThe spotlight on Brazil is still stubbornly trained on talisman Neymar, who has been defined by his histrionics as much as his performances in Russia, yet the true heroes of their current side are seemingly stationed at the other end of the pitch.\nBrazil's defensive record under coach Tite has been remarkable, with only six goals conceded in 25 matches, and they have been just as miserly in Russia.\nBelgium, however, are the tournament's highest scorers with 12 in four straight victories including their superb comeback from two goals down to beat Japan in the last 16.\nIn Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne, Belgium, who last reached the semis in 1986, have two of the game's most devastating creators. Yet as they walk out to face world soccer's mightiest superpower in Kazan on Friday, they might wish they were playing relative minnows Sweden instead.\nThat could have been their fate had they lost their last group game to England, who have been handsomely rewarded for finishing runners-up with - on paper - what appears to be a far-easier route to the final.\nHaving overcome Colombia on penalties in the last 16, if England get past workhorses Sweden, whose brand of football is not the easiest on the eye, they will face either Russia or Croatia, who play each other in Sochi on Saturday.\nNone of the teams in this side of the draw, including England, would have begun the tournament with realistic expectations of reaching the final. Yet what were once distant dreams are now edging closer to reality.\nMore on Fifa World Cup 2018\nPavard wonder strike voted best goal of World Cup\nI couldn't look at a football, says Neymar after World Cup\nWorld Cup fever still raging in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps\nDiving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll\nMbappe is a young 'alien', says Varane\nI hope Pogba understands why he was good: Mourinho\nQatar ploughs ahead with World Cup plans despite crises\nMOST POPULAR ON FIFA WORLD CUP 2018\nBrazil can take Russia World Cup by storm\n2018 FIFA World Cup FIxtures\nFIFA ranking: Bangladesh 20th in Asia\nBrazil have lost their essence under Tite, says Carlos\nSpain media's 'ciao' to Ronaldo\nFrance and Croatia seek World Cup glory\nFIFA reveals the slogans for 32 teams at the World Cup\nGermany vs Sweden Match in numbers\nMaradona's birthday greetings for Messi\nSpain vs Russia match in numbers\nFrance fans in WC celebration\nFrance celebrates World Cup win\nBest moments of the FIFA World Cup\nLatest Videos & Highlights\n[Watch] Top 10 goals at the World Cup so far\nFootball fever hits Dhaka\nSwitzerland knew how to get under Brazil's skin\nABOUT US CONTACT US SMS SUBSCRIPTION APPS COMMENT POLICY RSS SITEMAP ADVERTISEMENT\nNEWSLETTER CONFERENCE HALL ARCHIEVE","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Why MedTech Is Ripe for Investment & Innovation\nKepler Vision Technologies CEO Harro Stokman wrote an article about investment and innovation in Medtech. It was featured on CEO.digital. Read it below!\nInvesting in medical technology has never been seen as \"mainstream\" for Venture Capitalists, for a lot of reasons. The Medtech sector is incredibly complex, much of the technology is still considered to be experimental, and the application and acceptance of new technology often hinges on a web of interdependent decision makers. The coronavirus pandemic however has raised Medtech's head above the parapet, acting as a catalyst for change \u2013 accelerating the creation and rapid deployment of new technical innovations and raising the profile of this fast-growing industry.\nThe global healthcare system is under greater pressure than ever before. The single biggest factor affecting this is our planet's aging population \u2013 more people are living longer lives than at any point before in human history. However, the financial means to provide health care has not grown proportionally to cover this. This presents huge opportunities for MedTech companies to provide new, cost-effective ways to address growing demand for medical care, and has created promising opportunities for private equity investments and venture capital.\nEarly-stage funding for Medtech\nHowever, early-stage funding remains a major stumbling block for Medtech companies. Once friend and family funding and product design has been secured, many Medtech companies find that securing the interest of venture capitalists is a much steeper uphill battle. I have experienced this first-hand. My own company is Kepler Vision Technologies, which operates monitoring systems looking after the wellbeing of humans at night. We were repeatedly advised not to take our computer vision technology into the healthcare space. Venture capitalists from a range of backgrounds told me that they had repeatedly failed to make inroads in Medtech, citing a high attrition rate of businesses whose products failed to reach sustainable adoption rates.\nComplex decision-making process in healthcare\nMuch of this comes down to the decision-making process in healthcare. Even small changes can require the approval and backing of several different decision makers to be successfully implemented and sweeping system changes using relatively new technology (for example AI) can involve getting the backing of dozens of stakeholders with different priorities. Adoption is about more than successfully balancing cost-effectiveness with improved patient outcomes, there are considerations about legacy systems, data protection, regulatory frameworks, interoperability, patient and nurse acceptance that all impact the web of decision making.\nWhile there were signs of this process streamlining in 2019, the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has underlined the effectiveness of a more direct approach to decision making. We've seen this with Kepler Vision Technologies with decision makers taking special note of how our system might reduce unnecessary contact between staff and patients, and, on a global scale, with the shift towards remote medical services (Online video meetings with your doctor are now a fact of life). Unsurprisingly, many investors have taken a special interest in helping health care providers meet the challenges of the pandemic, but as we look towards a post-pandemic economy and the proven success of these investments, we begin to see more VC funding following in the footsteps of the special branch of \"impact investments.\"\nUnlike other markets, rising demand for healthcare is guaranteed \u2013 presenting an investment opportunity which has an incredible potential for growth as technology continues to evolve. For Medtech companies the key to future growth will hinge on understanding consumers' needs, harnessing data, and taking advantage of the more streamlined decision-making channels we are likely to see in the wake of the pandemic. MedTech innovations are already playing a fundamental role in changing how healthcare is delivered, opening the door for both further advancements and applications of technology in healthcare, and an opportunity for healthy ROI for investors.\nThis article was featured on CEO.digital.\nTop 5 Tech Innovations in Elderly Care for 2022\nHealthcare Enablers 2021 features Kepler Night Nurse\nKepler on the list of Top IoT Startups of 2021 published by Techround","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"'' this park\n'' NPS.gov\nAir Resources\nInventory & Monitoring\nNatural Sounds & Night Skies\nPhotos & Multimedia\nResearch Learning Centers\nDo Your Part\nNational Historic Trails\nParks as Classrooms\nLaws & Policies\nCRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship, Volumes 1-8\nPreserving Ranches: Not Only Possible, but Imperative\nInterview with\tDorn C. McGrath Jr.\nPilgrim Places: Civil War Battlefields, Historic Preservation, and America's First National Military Parks, 1863-1900\nReclaiming New Deal-Era Civic Archeology: Exploring the Legacy of William S. Webb and the Jonathan Creek Site\nHistoric American Buildings Survey: North Carolina Audit\nExploring the Contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers Through New Technologies\nMississippi's Historic Schools Survey\nReviews: Books\nBuilding Suburbia: Green Fields and Suburban Growth, 1820-2000\nIn Light of Our Differences: How Diversity in Nature & Culture Makes Us Human\nGiving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States\nBuilding the Nation: Americans Write About Their Architecture, Their Cities, and Their Landscape\nConstructing Image, Identity, and Place: Perspectives in Vernacular Architecture, Volume 9\nThe Pennsylvania Barn: Its Origin, Evolution and Distribution in North America\nPatterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design: Park and Recreation Structures from the 1930s\nFletcher Steele, Landscape Architect: An Account of the Gardenmaker's Life, 1885-1971\nAfrican American Architects: A Biographical Dictionary, 1865-1945\nIn the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863\nGetting Around: Exploring Transportation History\nExploring a Common Past: Researching and Interpreting Women's History for Historic Sites\nThe Culture of Tourism, the Tourism of Culture: Selling the Past to the Present in the American Southwest\nDigital Imaging: A Practical Approach\nReviews: Exhibits\nFrom Cambodia to Greensboro: Tracing the Journeys of New North Carolinians\nAlexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America\nSeparate is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education and Marching Towards Justice: The History of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution\nBrooklyn Works: 400 Years of Making a Living in Brooklyn\nThe Museum of Communism and The House of Terror\nLiquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete\nReviews: Multimedia\nWhat Exit? New Jersey and Its Turnpike\nMotorCities: Experience Everything Automotive\nRivers of Steel\nAcross the Generations: Exploring U.S. History Through Family Papers\nHistory Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web\nhttp:\/\/historymatters.gmu.edu\nCity University of New York, American Social History Project\/Center for Media and Learning, and George Mason University, Center for History and New Media; maintained by American Social History Productions, Inc.; accessed September 10-19, 2004.\nWhile the majority of people get their news and interpretations of history from the popular media, it is important for historians and, more importantly, history teachers to arm themselves with as many sources and methods as possible to pique the interests of their students. This is especially true when teaching one of the broadest history courses offered in high schools and colleges, the United States history survey. History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web provides a forum in which teachers, both new and experienced, can examine and improve their efforts to develop an effective course of instruction by reviewing the work of colleagues.\nHistory Matters focuses primarily on the social and cultural history of the United States by providing access to \"materials that focus on the lives of ordinary Americans.\"(1) The site is divided into eight primary features, ranging from collections of primary source documents and general reference material to course syllabi and advice from history teachers working at several levels within the educational system. Included in these features is an element that strikes right at the heart of addressing the power of popular culture's influence on interpretations of history. In Past Meets Present, the History Matters staff compile articles and reviews from historians on popular issues within contemporary society. Several articles, including Michael Nelson's commentary on the movie Thirteen Days, help teachers to combat the poetic license taken by the movie industry in presenting the interpretation of an event while taking painstaking efforts to make sure that the actors' costumes fit the period exactly. More importantly, for new teachers, the site suggests ways to incorporate even inaccurate dramatic history in productive ways to reach students in today's ever-increasingly television-driven society.\nPerhaps the site's most beneficial aspect is the numerous links to other sites and documents. Site administrators have provided guided paths for visitors and a keyword search option to navigate resources. Despite some inactive links, History Matters is a valuable search engine for the vast history-related resources on the Internet. The site provides introductions to most links, which have been selected by individuals specializing in the field. This makes the site valuable not only to teachers, but also to researchers and students. As more primary documents are presented on the Internet, researchers and students gain increased access to materials that previously may have been available only through great expense of travel and time.\nAnother beneficial feature of the website is the collection of online forums in which topics in American history are discussed. The moderators for each forum are well-established and respected historians. Examples include Linda Gordon on family history and Eric Foner on Reconstruction. At the time of this review, the last posted messages were from late 2003, giving the impression that the forums are inactive at this time. However, visitors can still access them and benefit from discussions by their peers on topics ranging from new research to methods of teaching.\nAnother difficulty faced by history teachers and historians is bringing the past to life for their audiences. History Matters provides links to archival resources including original documents, maps, and photographs. The site could benefit from more historic preservation-related links that would provide additional visual interpretation of historic places for the casual visitor or teacher in search of resources.\nWhile professional organizations and conferences provide similar opportunities as History Matters, the immediacy of a website increases teachers' abilities to find materials that respond to the needs of their students. This is especially valuable to teachers at community colleges and universities where students are new to history topics. History Matters can also keep high school and community college teachers abreast of new ideas and research.\nHistory Matters provides a wealth of opportunity for U.S. history teachers to enrich the classroom experience for their students, themselves, and others in the field. Moreover, it offers those interested in heritage stewardship a place to research and discuss history and interpretation.\nDaniel Flaherty\n1. \"More About History Matters\" at http:\/\/historymatters.gmu.edu\/expansion.html; maintained by American Social History Productions, Inc.; accessed September 10, 2004.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Social services & welfare, criminology\nTolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management By Raj Lakha\nTolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management\nby Raj Lakha\nCollates the key components of disaster and emergency management in one handbook and helps readers understand and formulate a disaster and emergency management policy for their workplace. This book helps organisations plan to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster.\nTolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management Summary\nTolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management: Principles and Practice by Raj Lakha\nAs a result of recent high-profile disasters the area of disaster management is becoming increasingly significant and recognises within both the public and private sectors, spanning the areas of health and safety, occupational health and risk and facilities management. A growing number of organisations are undertaking measures to protect themselves against potential disaster, and many find themselves faced with this daunting responsibility. \"Tolleys Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management: Principles and Practice\" collates all the key components of disaster and emergency management in one handbook. Written specifically for professionals with responsibility for health and safety, crisis, disaster and emergency management and incident prevention, it is designed to help readers understand and formulate a disaster and emergency management policy for their workplace. It will also help organisations plan to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster. This second edition has been updated to include: a new chapter on the subject of Disaster Recovery: Creating Crisis Resilient Communications and Information Systems; a new chapter on Investigations and Inquiries; Detailed information on SARS; information on the Civil Contingencies Bill; and, details on terror legislation, including the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. It helps understand and formulate a Disaster and Emergency Management Policy for your workplace. It helps organisations plan to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster.\nCustomer Reviews - Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management\nTolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management Reviews\nReview of the first edition: \"This book is packed full of information of use to those responsible for formulating policies to prevent and deal with disasters and emergencies. It has, however, one rather unusual aspect seldom found in such works it also reads very well, and can be browsed with profit by anyone with even a casual interest in the topic.\" - HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK, 2002\nAbout Raj Lakha\nRaj Lakha co-founded in 1994 Safety Solutions UK Limited, one of the UKs leading safety related training companies. He has advised and trained many hundreds of blue-chip organisations and local and national government bodies worldwide on topics ranging from Safety, Risk, Disaster and Business Continuity Management. He has also developed DEMSoft, the new checklist software. He conceived and developed for NEBOSH the new Specialist Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management Systems (DEMS). He holds degrees in Economics and Government, an MBA in International Business and is a Member of IOSH and IIRSM. Tony Moore spent 28 years in the London Metropolitan Police, retiring in the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1986. Since then he has specialised in the management of human-made disasters, including civil disorder and terrorism. He is currently Associate Director of the Resilience Centre, a part of Cranfield University based at the UK Defence Academy. He holds a Master of Philosophy (M Phil) degree from the University of Southampton, is the Chairman of the Institute of Civil Defence and Disasters Studies and a Member of the Society of Industrial Emergency Services Officers.\nBusiness Continuity Management: Principles and Approaches; Case Studies on International Disasters; Construction Related Disasters; Crisis Management; Disaster and Emergency Management Systems (DEMS); Emergency Planning for COMAH and Non-COMAH Sites; Historical Context of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Control within the UK; Environmental Management: The Consequences and Environmental Monitoring of Industrial and Technological Disasters; Fire Safety Management for Public Buildings; Forensic Fire and Explosion Investigations; Human Error and Human Factors; International Aspects of Disasters ILO Code of Practice; Insurance, Losses and Risk Management; The Law Relating to Emergencies and Disasters; The Medical Response to Disaster; Public Inquiries and other Investigations into Disasters and Major Emergencies; Recovery Creating Crisis Resilient Communications and Information Systems; Rescue Equipment and Response; Terrorism; Training and Exercising for Effective Preparedness and Response. And: Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; Table of Statutory Instruments; Table of European Legislation; Index.\nRaj Lakha","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Trick or Treat! Halloween and the elderly\nIf I Don't Get a Sandwich Soon...\nAll It Takes is One Fall\n104 and Still Living at Home\nDysphagia: When swallowing is an issue\nIndependence -- A Basic Human Need for Seniors in Allegheny County\nHero in Aisle Six\nWhen Mom Can't Be Left Alone\nSenior Group Activities -- We've got it covered\nMultigenerational Households Gaining Popularity\nWait! Don't eat that! The real Tide Pod Challenge\nIt's all about the heart\nThe Nickel Story -\nHana Haatainen-Caye\n\"Hey, Red, you owe me a nickel!\"\nSusan had bumped Frank while he was playing pinball in the bar where she waitressed. A red light flashed TILT and the game was over. Reaching into her apron pocket, Susan pulled out a nickel and flicked it to him, then went back to her work.\n\"I'm going to marry her someday,\" Frank told the bartender confidently.\n\"Sure you are!\" he laughed. \"She's been here a long time, and Ive never known her to even go out on a date. Good luck!\" Frank rubbed the nickel between his fingers, knowing it was his lucky charm.\nSusan had made a life for herself as a young widow and single mother. The last thing she was thinking of was complicating her life with a new man.\nBut Frank's lucky charm worked -- Susan knocked his socks off and stole Frank's heart on their first date. Soon he had not only won her heart, but her daughter's as well.\nThere were many hard times after their wedding. Frank was a military man who was shipped overseas, leaving Susan in the single-mother role once again. Another daughter kept her busy, and both daughters adored their daddy. The years passed by quickly.\nFrank loved to tell the nickel story to anyone who would listen. His eyes sparkled as he spoke of his love for Susan. This was a man who truly loved his wife.\nTheir fiftieth wedding anniversary was a special day. Frank contacted me to do a floral arrangement for the church and a corsage for his bride. They renewed their vows on that Sunday morning following the worship service. Our band surprised them as they walked down the aisle by singing \"their\" song, \"The Sunny Side of the Street.\" Their walk became a dance as Frank twirled Susan down the aisle. What a celebration! It was a joy to be in their presence.\nSoon after this wonderful day, Frank got sick. He offered everyone a smile and continued to glow with his love of Susan. Frank was never one to complain. Having a strong faith, Frank knew he would be with the Lord soon. After a few long months of suffering, he died.\nAll the seats at the funeral home were taken as we gathered to honor the memory of this dear friend. We were all inspired by him in our own ways. The minister spoke of Frank with such love and respect. We laughed, and our hearts were warmed as he shared memories of this special man. And then he told the nickel story. He said that Frank had called him a week or so before he died and asked to see him. While they visited, Frank took out his lucky charm. He had held onto that nickel for all of these years.\n\"Frank told me to keep this for him,\" the minister said as he reached into his pocket and walked over to Susan. \"He wanted me to give it to you today and tell you to hold onto it. He'll be waiting for you at the pinball machine.\"\n~Hana Haatainen-Caye \u00a92003\nThe Nickel Story\nWWII veteran\nKorean war veteran\nThe Sunny Side of the Street\n87-year-old Edith\nAge Out Loud\nAlzheimer's poetry\nArlington Cememtery\nBellevue PA\nBellevue sesquicentennial\nBobbi Carducci\nCaptioned telephones\nCaregiving in Allegheny County\nCaregivingProducts.com\nDiscounts for veterans in Pittsburgh\nGlass Dharma\nHelpful Products for Seniors\nImperfcet Caregiver\nMedicare Advocacy\nMemorial Day in Pittsburgh\nOlder Americans Month\nPittsburgh caregiver\nPittsburgh in-home care","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Charles Knowles\nAPPLE CREEK -- Charles R. Knowles, 92, 12324 Dover Road, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville, after complications from a broken hip.He was born Aug. 18, 1914, in Athens to Alfred and Lena (Palmer) Knowles and married Ruth Creighton on Aug. 15, 1939. She died July 18, 1990. On March 17, 1992, he married Ruth (Miller) Yoder. She survives.He was a retired school teacher and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Richard (Marie) Knowles of South Pasadena, Calif., Robert Knowles of California and Sarah (Bob) Cunningham of Elgin, Ore.; stepchildren, Betty Miller, Steven (Bena) Yoder, Mae (Junior) Troyer, Andrew (Linda) Yoder, Barbara (Mervin) Miller and Lori (Leroy) Mast, all of Apple Creek and Susan Yoder of the home; 30 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.Services will be Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m. at the residence, with Bishop Eli Jay Miller officiating. Burial will be at Hershberger Cemetery, Paint Township, Wayne County.Friends may call anytime at the residence. Spidell Funeral Home, Mount Eaton, is handling arrangements.Paid","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Major General Richard Montgomery\nMontgomery County was named for Major General Richard Montgomery, who was in the British army when he distinguished himself in the French and Indian War. In 1772 he imigrated to America and later joined the Revolutionary forces against England. He became leader of the Continental forces in Canada. General Montgomery was killed at Quebec in December 1775 and was considered by the people of that day as a great hero.\nMontgomery County was originally a part of Augusta County, which was formed in 1738. In 1770 Botetourt County was formed from Augusta County, and in 1772 Fincastle County was formed from Botetourt County. When Fincastle County was abolished in 1776, Montgomery was the easternmost of the three counties formed: Montgomery, Washington and Kentucky.\nThe first explorers came into the area in 1671 when Col. Abraham Wood sent out a party from Fort Henry, near present day Petersburg. When they came upon what is today's \"New River,\" they named it Wood's River for their commander. The settlement period of Montgomery County came after the large land grants of the 1740's and 1750's.\nAs the settlers pushed into the valley and westward, they had two routes to take them from the valley floor to the plateau of the southwest some 1000 feet higher. The earliest route to Montgomery County was up the Catawba Valley from the present site of Roanoke, past today's Lusters Gate, to the top of the ridge that defines the east-west water divide in Montgomery County. The site of Blacksburg developed on the \"resting place\" from the steep climb from the valley. A second route was up the Roanoke River Valley to Hans Meadow, or Christiansburg. The second route eventually became known as Wilderness Road and became the preferred one causing Christiansburg to develop more rapidly than Blacksburg.\nThe first court for Montgomery County was held in Fort Chiswell, near present day Wytheville. In order to be more centrally located, it was relocated in 1789 to Hans Meadow, present day Christiansburg.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sunday worship is now both in-person and livestreamed.\nWorship &\nJoin Us For Worship\nFern Street Food Ministry\nSocial Justice Ministry\nSharing Our Offering\nMusic & Arts Ministry\n& Giving\nRev. Dr. Adam Robersmith\nA minister, spiritual director, artist, and educator, the Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith leads our congregation. Raised with a Universalist theology by Lutheran parents, he now draws on many sources of wisdom as a Unitarian Universalist, including the\u202fwestern contemplative tradition, Taoism, the transcendentalists, feminism & womanism, earth-centered traditions, and Jewish and Christian texts. Prior to the Universalist Church, he served the Second Unitarian Church of Chicago and other Unitarian Universalist congregations in Illinois and Arizona. In addition to leading our congregation as senior minister, Rev. Adam also supports the work of ministerial and spiritual formation within and beyond Unitarian Universalism.\nRev. Adam is a lifelong scholar, holding a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, a Master of Divinity from Starr King School for the Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary. His undergraduate studies focused on Biology (Neurobiology, Behavior, and Ecology) as well as Myth, Ritual, and Literature. He was the St. Lawrence Fellow for the study of Universalist History in seminary, studied the process of spiritual formation for his D.Min, and is now working on a Ph.D in Human Development at Fielding Graduate University. He also holds certificates in Spiritual Direction and Permaculture Design.\nIn addition, he has performed, created, and taught in various media with over 40 years of arts and performance experience. He is an artist who most often works in fiber as a spinner, weaver, and knitter; a musician who plays harp, bodhran, and sings; and a writer of poetry, fiction, and spiritually focused non-fiction. When he is not actively tending his garden in the woods of Connecticut, he can often be found enjoying it and the wilder spaces beyond with his partner of 25 years, Don.\nTo reach Rev. Adam: Click here to send an email\u202f or call 860-233-3669.\n433 Fern Street, West Hartford, CT 06107\nProud to be a Welcoming Congregation since 2003.\nThe Universalist Church of West Hartford \u00a9 2023. All rights reserved. This website was designed and developed by Pixel and Code Studio.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Diagnostic Labs\nSmart Reports\nSmart Wellbeing\nSafePlay\nCareers at Medicus\nEntrepreneur in Residence Program\nWorking at Medicus\nHomeWell by Medicus AI is a smart booking app that connects users with labs and phlebotomists in their vicinity to facilitate an \"at home\" solution for diagnostic sample collections.\nThe app provides an end to end solution for both users and diagnostic test providers with results delivered directly to a user's app, which are augmented with intuitive explanations to empower users in understanding their health.\nTailored packages include pre-selected tests based on recommendations for specific cases and range from general check-ups to condition-specific panels. Users are able to select packages for a detailed breakdown of the tests included and add test packages to their order.\nAn intuitive chatbot experience based on a doctor-designed primary care assessment is available for ten common symptoms. The responses are reviewed by a doctor before test recommendations are made, giving the user the ability to add them directly to their order.\nA digital scheduling tool that allows users to book a phlebotomist or nurse's visit for a specific place, date, and time.\nDetailed instructions and information on how to prepare for blood tests, and how to collect urine and stool samples.\nStatus tracking and instant notifications at every step of the process.\nDigital and instant delivery of test results, accessible directly in the mobile app.\nComprehensive dashboard for nurses and phlebotomists for direct communication with users, real-time updates, and scheduling.\nEasy-to-understand explanations using intuitive colors, clear visuals, and actionable recommendations.\nBook your free demo\nGet in touch to learn more about how Medicus solutions can support your business.\n\u00a9 Copyright Medicus 2022\nAbout Privacy Policy Imprint","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"(son)\nRyan Sanders\nAustin Sanders\n(daughter-in-law)\nMadeline Sanders\n(granddaughter)\nSamantha Sanders (ex-wife)\nJed Allan\n4 \u2022 5 \u2022 6 \u2022 7 \u2022 8 \u2022 10\nCuffs and Links The Loo-Ouch\nRush Sanders is a recurring character on Beverly Hills, 90210. He is portrayed by Jed Allan.\nRush, a flamboyant and brash businessman, is the father of Steve Sanders, who he had with a woman, Karen Brown, who passed away after they'd separated. He also has two younger sons, Ryan and Austin, from another relationship. During Steve's early childhood, Rush married Samantha Sanders, who adopted and raised Steve as her own. Steve would not discover this until he'd come of age. Upon first hearing of an adoption, he initially thought that both his parents had adopted him. While Steve was growing up, Rush's bold, sometimes insensitive nature often strained his relationship with his son.\nSeries arc Edit\nThis would carry into Steve's early adulthood, until a day arrived when Rush was finally prompted to try setting their bond on its proper course. He later offered Steve proof that he was indeed his biological father, and this moment marked a turning point which led the two men to begin growing closer.\nRush later helped Steve start up a publication, The Beverly Beat, which he ran with his friends Brandon and David. Toward the end of the show's run, Rush became a father-in-law and a grandfather when Steve married Janet Sosna and the couple had a daughter, Madeline.\nRush and Samantha divorced when Steve was 5. [1]\n\u2191 Camping Trip\nRetrieved from \"https:\/\/90210.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rush_Sanders?oldid=83842\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Brian Doyle-Murray\nBrian Doyle (rower)\nBrian Doyle (Carlow hurler)\nThe Kinks discography\nLost & Found (1961\u201362)\nLost and Found (disambiguation)\nBrian Doyle-Murray (born Brian Murray, October 31, 1945) is an American comedian, screenwriter, actor and voice actor. He is the older brother of actor\/comedian Bill Murray and the two have acted together in several films, including Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, The Razor's Edge and Groundhog Day. He co-starred on the TBS sitcom on Sullivan & Son, where he played the foul-mouthed Hank Murphy. He currently appears in a recurring role as Don Ehlert on the ABC sitcom The Middle. Doyle-Murray was nominated for three Emmy Awards in 1978, 1979, and 1980 for his work on Saturday Night Live in the category Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program. Two other younger brothers, Joel and John, are actors as well. His oldest brother Ed is a businessman, and brother Andy is a chef, and runs the Murray Brothers \"CaddyShack\" restaurant located in the World Golf Village resort near St. Augustine, FL. Doyle is his grandmother's maiden name, and he chose to hyphenate in order to avoid confusion with another actor by the name of Brian Murray\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Brian_Doyle-Murray\nBrian Doyle may refer to:\nBrian J. Doyle (born 1950), former press secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security\nBrian Doyle (baseball) (born 1955), former Major League Baseball infielder\nBrian Doyle (writer) (born 1935), Canadian writer\nBrian Doyle (rower) (1930\u20132008), Australian rower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics\nBrian Doyle (footballer) (1930\u20131992), footballer and manager\nBrian Doyle (Wexford hurler) (born 1991), Irish hurler for Shelmaliers and Wexford\nBrian Doyle (Carlow hurler) (born 1989), Irish hurler for Erin's Own and Carlow\nBrian Andre Doyle, Solicitor-General of Fiji from 1948 to 1951\nBrian Doyle-Murray (born 1945), comedian and actor\nBryan Doyle (born 1963), Australian politician\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Brian_Doyle\nBrian John Doyle (18 August 1930 \u2013 1 June 2008) was an Australian Olympic medal winning rower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He attended Xavier College and his senior rowing was with the Mercantile Rowing Club in Melbourne.\nIn 1956 he was the strokeman of the Australian boat which won the bronze medal in the eights event. In 2010 Doyle was inducted as a member of the Rowing Victoria Hall of Fame. His sons David and Mark Doyle also rowed for Australia in VIIIs, David in men's VIIIs at the 1983 World Championships and the 1986 Commonwealth Games and Mark in the men's VIIIs at the 1986 and 1987 World Championships.\nBrian Doyle's profile at Sports Reference.com\nNotice of Brian Doyle's death\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Brian_Doyle_(rower)\nBrian Doyle (born 1989 in Muine Bheag, County Carlow, Ireland) is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Erin's Own and has been a member of the Carlow senior inter-county team since 2011.\nPlaying career\nDoyle plays his club hurling with the Erin's Own club in his home town. After coming to prominence at juvenile and underage levels he joined the club's senior team while he was still a minor.\nIn 2009 Doyle played in his first final of the county senior championship. It was Erin's Own first appearance in a championship decider since 1970. Mount Leinster Rangers provided the opposition and won by 1-13 to 1-11.\nInter-county\nDoyle first played for Carlow as a member of the county's minor hurling team in 2006. It was a relatively successful year as the county reached their first Leinster final. Kilkenny provided the opposition and went on to crush Carlow by 4-22 to 1-5. Doyle was eligible for the minor grade again in 2007, however, Carlow exited the championship at an early stage. He later spent a number of years as a member of the Carlow under-21 team but enjoyed little success in this grade.\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Brian_Doyle_(Carlow_hurler)\nThe Kinks were active for more than 30 years between 1964 and 1996, releasing 28 regular albums in the UK (24 studio, four live), and 30 in the USA (24 studio, four live, two compilation), where the early albums were slightly different to the British albums partly due to the method that publishing royalties were calculated in the two countries, partly due to difference in popularity of the extended play format (the UK market liked it, the US market didn't, so US albums had the EP releases bundled onto them), and partly due to the US albums including the hit singles, and the UK albums not; after The Kink Kontroversy in 1965 the albums were the same. There have been somewhere between 100 and 200 compilation albums released worldwide. Their hit singles included three UK number-one singles, starting in 1964 with \"You Really Got Me\"; plus 18 Top 40 singles in the 1960s alone and further Top 40 hits in the 1970s and 1980s.\nThe Kinks' music often focuses on everyday subjects for working-class people in Britain and are known for their poetic lyrics about subjects like fashion followers in \"Dedicated Follower of Fashion\", poverty in \"Dead End Street\" and environment issues in \"Apeman.\"\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/The_Kinks_discography\nLost & Found (1961\u201362) is a Beach Boys compilation album which was released in 1991 under DCC Compact Classics record company. The album contains all of the early recordings of the band before they were signed to their first major record label, Capitol Records. This release is notable to collectors as it uses the original master tapes, where as many countless gray market issues of the same material use inferior sources. This release was compiled and mastered by Steve Hoffman. Original recordings were produced by Hite Morgan in 1961 & 1962.\n\"Luau\" demo (Bruce Morgan) \u2013 1:46\n\"Surfin'\" demo (Brian Wilson, Mike Love) \u2013 2:31\n\"Studio Chatter\" \u2013 0:16\n\"Surfin'\" (Brian Wilson, Mike Love) \u2013 2:29\n\"Luau\" (Bruce Morgan) \u2013 1:50\n\"Barbie\"+ (Bruce Morgan) \u2013 2:23\n\"What Is a Young Girl Made Of\"+ (Bruce Morgan) \u2013 2:18\n\"Surfin' Safari\" (Brian Wilson, Mike Love) \u2013 2:06\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Lost_&_Found_(1961\u201362)\nA lost and found is a box or office present in many public areas where visitors can go to retrieve lost articles.\nLost and Found may also refer to:\nLost and Found (1979 film), a British comedy starring George Segal and Glenda Jackson\nLost & Found (1995 film), a short film directed by Kaizad Gustad\nLost and Found (1996 film), a Hong Kong film directed by Lee Chi-Ngai\nLost & Found (1999 film), an American comedy starring David Spade and Sophie Marceau\nLost and Found (2005 film), a Bosnia and Herzegovina film\nLost and Found (2008 film), a Chinese black comedy directed by Ma Liwen\nLost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor, a 1979 short television film by David Lean\nLost & Found (TV series), a 2015 Family Channel series\n\"Lost & Found\" (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)\n\"Lost & Found\" (Gilmore Girls)\n\"Lost and Found\" (Haven)\n\"Lost and Found\" (NCIS)\n\"Lost and Found\" (Touch)\n\"Lost and Found\" (The Twilight Zone)\nLost and Found (book), a children's picture book by Oliver Jeffers, and a 2008 short film based on it\nThis page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https:\/\/wn.com\/Lost_and_Found_(disambiguation)\nliveinlegal.com\nlivinginhistory.net\nasiliveittheextendedself.com\nthescientificlives.com\nlostinconfusion.com\noldwomanwholivedinashoe.com\noldwomanwholivedinashoe.net\noldwomanwholivedinashoe.org\nliveinfamilydata.com\nliveinleipzig.com\nlivinginhistory.com\nliveinfamilylegal.com\nfamilyliveinchina.com\nliveattheapollo.net\ntunisielive.com\nchinalivein.com\nfamilyliveinlegal.com\nlivingforfreeinamerica.net\nliveinfamilychina.com\nLost & Found, T-Pain\nLost & Found, Atmosphere\nLost & Found, Kasey Chambers\nLost & Found, Anoop Desai\nLost & Found, Vargas Blues Band\nSomething Different, Lost & Found\nLost & Found, Rollins Band\nNice To Know, Lost & Found\nMoment Of Highness, Lost & Found\nMust Be, Lost & Found\nThis, Lost & Found\nLost & Found, Social Distortion\nLost & Found, Ian Van Dahl\nUsed To Be, Lost & Found\nStand Up And Fight, Lost & Found\nUnfriend, Lost & Found\nNo Matter, Lost & Found\nRaise Him Up, Lost & Found\nNew Creation, Lost & Found\nLost & Found, Ghostwridah\nLost & Found, Echo & The Bunnymen\nLost & Found, Sinew\nLost & Found, Queue\nLost & Found, Faker\nLost & Found, Will Smith\nLost & Found, Gino Vannelli\nYour Memory, Lost & Found\nHeaven, Lost & Found\nHeard, Lost & Found\nLions, Lost & Found\nI Liked You More, Lost & Found\nBe Not Afraid, Lost & Found\nBaby, Lost & Found\nHe's A Friend, Lost & Found\nHarken, Lost & Found\nLost & Found, Sexy Sadie\nLost & Found, Tomorrows Bad Seeds\nLost & Found, Her Majesty\nLost & Found, Ember Oceans\nLost Found\nWhat is this place how many days have I been here\nIs this outer space how the hell did I get here\nAnd I even knew it talking the air is to thin\nHow many shots did I take why is there eight glasses in front of me\nSo I get up walk around I see so many people get down\nI see girls I see thugs and I realize I'm still in the club\nWhere's the nova where's my cup I guess me and my girl broke up\nAgain cause I'm always in the bin the bin of the lost and found\nThis is the spot where you're going when you just lost your girl\nTake a shot up if you wanna step into the world\nIf I lose one I get two and you know just what we gonna go do\nCome to my place get down have just your girlfriend come through the lost and found\nIf this is a test I'm gonna commit me a sin yeah\nAnd I saw her face and she creases a little baby come and this is just a little thing come closer\nIn my space now I'm completely in trance mode\nDJ turn up the base I still got eight glasses in front of me\nSo we get up walk around and shorty's still breaking it down\nWe saw girls we saw thugs I'm so glad I woke up in this club\nHere's my nova here's my cup yes it me and this girl break up\nI get a friend cause I'm always in the bin\nThe bin of the lost and found\nWhen you go through the lost and found\nGo through the lost and found\nWhile the SARS-Cov-2 virus or Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan in end 2019, around late Autumn, the video is dated much earlier - from 2017 ... Their site visits in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged in December 2019, are expected to include the WIV and the wet market, where the deadly virus was suspected to have been transmitted from live animals like bats to humans....\nLater on Tuesday, Wyden hailed Haines' commitment to releasing the report in a Twitter post, saying, \"This is huge ... Meanwhile, the United Nations rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, Agnes Callamard, who also found in 2019 that the killing of Khashoggi was a state-sanctioned crime, has been calling on Washington to share what it knows about the murder case with the rest of the world....\nChine : Le milliardaire Jack Ma refait surface apr\u00e8s deux mois et demi de silence\nAlibaba founder Jack Ma, who had not been seen in public in nearly 3 months, appears on video, saying. \"We'll meet again after the epidemic is over\" pic.twitter.com\/aFQyDWB7wQ\u2014 BNO News (@BNONews) January 20, 2021....\nGarde \ufffd vue, arrestations, blessures... Le Morning Live n'\ufffdtait pas de tout repos !\nL'occasion de revenir sur le Morning Live, qui en a fait voir des vertes et des pas ......\nLes valeurs \u00e0 suivre \u00e0 Wall Street Reuters\u202220\/01\/2021 \u00e0 13:39\nNYSE +3.80% ... Reuters content is the intellectual property of Thomson Reuters or its third party content providers. Any copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon....\nBrian Austin Green : Amoureux et tactile \u00e0 la plage avec Sharna Burgess\nEdit Pure People 20 Jan 2021\nBrian Austin Green a retrouv\u00e9 l'amour, dans les ... Brian Austin Green ....\nEhlers a d\u00e9jou\u00e9 Matt Murray \u00e0 2 min 20 s de la p\u00e9riode suppl\u00e9mentaire, peu de temps apr\u00e8s que le gardien des Jets, Laurent Brossoit, eut r\u00e9alis\u00e9 un bel arr\u00eat aux d\u00e9pens de Drake Batherson ... Lowry a permis aux Jets de s'approcher \u00e0 un but en fin d'engagement apr\u00e8s avoir fait d\u00e9vier un tir de Neal Pionk derri\u00e8re Murray, qui effectuait un troisi\u00e8me d\u00e9part d'affil\u00e9e ... ....","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"News | Entertainment\n16 Jan 2021 9:10\nHome > News > Entertainment\nMeghan Trainor insists her baby is \"healthy\" amid her battle with gestational diabetes\nThe 'No Excuses' singer revealed recently she has been diagnosed with the condition - which causes high blood sugar to develop during pregnancy, and usually disappears after giving birth - as she is currently expecting a baby boy with her husband Daryl Sabara\nAnd Meghan has now reassured fans that her condition is \"manageable\", and both she and her unborn baby are doing fine.\nShe told the 'Today' show: \"Got a little tiny bump in the road - I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but it's manageable and it's okay. And I'm healthy and the baby's healthy. I just have to really pay attention to everything I eat.\n\"It's nice to learn so much about food and health, and [it's] nice to hear that so many women experienced this.\"\nMeghan, 26, spoke about her gestational diabetes diagnosis late last month, when she said she knew she had to get tested for the condition because it runs in her family.\nShe said: \"My family, we got gestational diabetes in my family, my mom had it for a month while she was pregnant and I mentioned it to my doctor and they tested me and were like, 'Okay, your blood sugars are pretty high'. So I was like, 'Oh my God, I'm sorry - I had a Pop-Tart' and they were like, 'It doesn't work like that but let's focus on eating the right stuff and working out.'\"\nBut unfortunately, the health scare hasn't helped to shun any of her cravings, which have all been for sugary foods.\nShe added: \"I just noticed that my whole life I've been at nighttime, 'I want a giant bowl of popcorn, I want Salty Crunch' and now I'm like, 'I really want a brownie or like Oreos, sugar...' and that's never been me.\n\"I'm never like, 'Oh ice cream', and now I'm like, 'I want a tub'. Also, like candy - I want a whole thing of Gushers right now.\"\n>> More Entertainment News\n\u00a9 2021 Bang Showbiz, NZCity\nOther Entertainment News\n16 Jan: Victoria Beckham was inspired to \"step away\" from the Spice Girls by Sir Elton John\n16 Jan: Anderson Cooper realised he was \"different\" when he was seven years old\n16 Jan: Mary J. Blige celebrated her 50th birthday with an all-day \"surprise\" virtual party\n16 Jan: Chadwick Boseman's widow paid a moving tribute to the late actor as she accepted his posthumous Tribute Prize at the 2021 Gotham Awards\n16 Jan: Martha Stewart \"waited in line\" to receive the coronavirus vaccine\n16 Jan: 'The Undoing' took both a physical and mental toll on Nicole Kidman\n16 Jan: Drew McIntyre has revealed he is asymptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19\nSir Ben Ainslie is satisfied his INEOS Team UK team has made the quantum leap it needed to compete for the Prada Cup 8:26\nMotoring:\nFire investigators are picking through what's left of a BP service station in Napier 8:06\nMary J. Blige celebrated her 50th birthday with an all-day \"surprise\" virtual party 8:06\nA computer science expert says the Reserve Bank data breach is another nudge for the Government...to take security more seriously 7:56\nAuckland's Waitemata Harbour is expected to be packed with spectators today, for the Prada's Cup 7:46\nRecord high prices for fruit and vegetables are a reminder to look for what's in season...to get the best value 7:36\nEntertainment NZ News NewsLinks NZ Web","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Attorney Dayanna Lopez practices in the areas of personal injury, family law, and civil litigation. Ms. Lopez earned a Bachelor's degree with a double major in English and Political Science in 2005, before pursuing a law degree from the same school. In 2009, she received her Juris Doctorate of Law from the Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, she received the Exemplary Leadership & Dedication Award and the Outstanding Service Award from the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association. Ms. Lopez continues to serve her Alma Mater, by participating every year with the Stetson University Model United States Senate, actively mentoring and encouraging those wishing to pursue a career in law or public service.\nBefore joining the Politis & Matovina, P.A. legal team, Attorney Lopez worked in Florida's Office of the State Attorney, the criminal division of the Office of the Attorney General, the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, and most recently, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida. During her career, she has also contributed to several published books and research projects. Ms. Lopez volunteers her time performing pro-bono legal services for Veteran's Court in Volusia and Flagler counties along with victims of domestic violence. Ms. Lopez also serves on the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee for the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.\nAttorney Lopez is a member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Bar (2013 - present), Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (2013 - present), the Volusia County Bar Association (2013 - present), the Flagler County Bar Association (2013 - present), the Putnam County Bar Association (2013 - present), Inns of Court, Volusia\/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers, and the Florida Justice Association (2020 - present). She founded the Tax Law Society and participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Attorney Lopez is fluent in both English and Spanish.\nLearn More About Attorney Lopez\nPOLITIS & MATOVINA, P.A. 2019-Present Associate Attorney\tPort Orange, Florida Practice areas include family law, personal injury, civil litigation & criminal trial law.\nCOMMUNITY LEGALSERVICES OF MID-FLORIDA\t2013-2019 Supervising Attorney Daytona Beach, Florida\nSEVENTH JUDICIAL CICUIT COURT Provided direct support to Division 49\nOFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION Volunteer Moot Court proceedings, reviewed transcripts, attended post conviction hearings & drafted answer briefs\nSEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, OFFICE OF STATE ATTORNEY\tIntern\/Volunteer\/Guardian Ad Litem\tDaytona Beach, Florida Researched & drafted orders\/dealt with child abuse and neglect cases\nHILL WARD HENDERSON Law Clerk \u2013 Employee Benefits Division\tTampa, Florida Researched universal health care legislation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SQN announce partnership renewal with Greenpower Education Trust\nAhead of the charity's upcoming 2022 racing season, we are delighted to confirm our extension as the official Communications Partner of Greenpower Education Trust, a position we have held for the past two years.\nThroughout a difficult period for the entire education sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have tirelessly supported Greenpower and its mission to engage more young people in STEM across the UK and beyond. Since the relationship began in 2019, we have played a key role in increasing public awareness of the work the charity does through its unique electric racing challenge.\nOur strong relationship with Greenpower is built on shared goals, as we believe that this country's young people deserve access to practical, hands-on learning opportunities within STEM. We also strongly align with Greenpower's use of electric power for its competitors' vehicles, as it demonstrates the possibilities of alternative energy to students from an early age.\nWe have also been proud to assist Greenpower in promoting a clear message of diversity, equality and inclusivity over the past twelve months, as the charity works to increase gender and cultural diversity in STEM and engineering. Greenpower's dedication to this cause saw it feature in the Hamilton Commission Report, a research report spearheaded by seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, that explores the barriers to the recruitment and progression of Black people within UK motorsport.\nWith a successful 2021 season centred around resilience in the rear-view mirror, our focus now shifts to the 2022, a year of rejuvenation for the charity. As Greenpower's official Communications Partner, we will utilise our extensive experience and talented team to help further the charity's reach and prominence in both the media and the STEM industry.\nChris Hughes, Managing Director of SQN, said on the partnership renewal: \"Since our partnership began in 2019, we have seen first-hand the brilliant opportunities that Greenpower provides. The ethos of 'you can't be who you can't see' manifests itself throughout the entire organisation, opening a world of possibilities for young people that might have otherwise gone unexplored. At its heart, Greenpower is made up of a talented team who are all passionate about driving positive change, and that is something that we share at SQN. To have the opportunity to extend our partnership into 2022 \u2013 at a time when young people need organisations like Greenpower more than ever \u2013 makes us incredibly proud.\"\nPaul van Veggel, CEO of Greenpower Education Trust, added: \"We are delighted to once again have SQN as our official Communications Partner as we head into 2022. SQN has become an extension of the Greenpower team over the past two years and has been vital in amplifying our voice through a challenging period. The future is looking incredibly bright for Greenpower, and we hope to continue working with SQN for many years to come.\"\nTwitter Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin Instagram\nSine Qua Non International Ltd\nChiltern House, 45 Station Road\nHenley-on-Thames, Oxon\nRG9 1AT\n\/\/\/clings.tower.screen\nTel +44 (0) 1491 845 420\nCopyright \u00a9 2001-22 Sine Qua Non International Ltd","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Building an Interview Archive of Local Activism in Brazil\nThe Cost of Opportunity project team in Brazil in 2016 (courtesy of The Cost of Opportunity team)\nOver the past two decades, Brazil has engaged in a vast expansion of its higher education system, with the stated goals of promoting economic mobility and reducing social disparities. Enrollments in Brazilian universities have nearly tripled, and higher education is a source of hope in regions such as the Baixada Fluminense, part of Rio de Janeiro's poor urban periphery.\nIn collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Institute of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (IM-UFRRJ), a Bass Connections project team has been conducting research directed toward fostering social mobility throughout the region. Central to this project has been doctoral student Travis Knoll (History), who was the team's project manager for two years. Knoll is currently completing a dissertation related to this team's research and was awarded an International Dissertation Research Fellowship from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).\nLast spring, Knoll also received a Bass Connections Student Research Award to trace the legislative, executive and judicial trajectory of affirmative action in Brazil as well as the links between racial justice policy and religious civil society organizations. His project is mentored by John French. Recently, he shared this update:\nTranslation and Teamwork: Giving Visibility to Decades of Activism in the Baixada Fluminense\nBy Travis Knoll (Ph.D. in History)\nI spent my first three months on an SSRC-funded research grant in the Baixada Fluminense tracking down and interviewing regional and national Black Movement leaders who played key roles in Black Church militancy in this vital region for Brazil's progressive Catholic Church, as well as activists who spearheaded the popular education-based college prep courses for Black and poor students.\nPart of my follow-on funds has helped our partner institution's Documentation and Imaging Center (CEDIM-UFRRJ) and their undergraduate scholarship recipients preserve these interviews for local use after my research is long done.\nThe first scholarship recipient, Ingrid Nogueira, began in late September 2018 while a second, Carolina Mendon\u00e7a, began this January. These interviews will help my dissertation and also be made available onsite (in audio and transcribed) for future scholars of this under-studied region to both learn about important community leaders and confirm the existence of less-publicized regional points of interest.\nCarolina Mendon\u00e7a, Maria L\u00facia Alexandre and Ingrid Nogueira at the Documentation and Imaging Center at the Multidisciplinary Institute of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (courtesy of Travis Knoll)\nIn order to select the two students who would help preserve these interviews, CEDIM's coordinator, Maria L\u00facia Bezerra da Silva Alexandre, who is also a doctoral candidate in History at the Get\u00falio Vargas Foundation, and I co-administered a selection process to weigh each student's interests, writing abilities and financial need. Candidates wrote short essays on my research topic's relevance both to their studies and to the larger struggles for human rights in the Baixada Fluminense.\nMaria Lucia managed 24 scholarship recipients last semester alone and oversees a wide range of projects, from the digitization of transnational magazines to the preservation of Church human rights records from Brazil's period of military rule (1964-1985). The task may seem overwhelming, but her desire to help \"give visibility\" to the region's residents drives her even on the busiest of days. She explains that the historical \u2013 not just the political \u2013 is personal. \"More than generating more knowledge about the region,\" the UFFRJ's agreement with Duke gives the students \"a sense of belonging\" to the history generated and preserved there.\nThe two undergraduate scholars give further voice to this sentiment. During her application process, Ingrid expressed interest in \"the Baixada and feminist movements\" and said that in the current climate, highlighting the contributions of \"negritude\" and \"affirmative action\" to Brazilian society and intellectual life is \"indispensable.\"\nCarolina, who is already part of other research groups, showed interest in the Baixada Fluminense's relationship to higher education access and religious civil society. In fact, she entered the UFRRJ's Nova Iguacu campus to lift the cloud of stigmatization and amnesia that still shrouds the region. For her, the memories the activists put in recorded form have a \"social importance\" not just academic value. After a few weeks of transcribing, the experience has confirmed the necessity of taking \"ownership\" of the history of the region, often actively forgotten by its residents.\nAs they transcribe the interviews of local activists, Ingrid and Carolina flag unfamiliar acronyms and names, and I work with them to correct or clarify the transcript and send them additional scholarship, ranging from studies of colonial African-rooted religious practices, to progressive Church politics, to ongoing land struggles, to inform their transcription and help supplement their scholarly interests.\nIngrid Nogueira transcribes an interview at CEDIM (courtesy of Travis Knoll)\nSince both students are still at the beginning of their programs, they have yet to choose their specializations, but Ingrid has shown interest beyond the Baixada and social movements to Afro-Diasporic history, more broadly. Carolina, who began her CEDIM scholarship at the beginning of January, remains open to either colonial or contemporary topics. Brazil's current political and social situation has her leaning toward studying contemporary issues, and she hopes delving into these interviews and the issues activists wrestle with will give her \"a closer look at this research area (history of Baixada)\" to allow her to make a \"definitive choice\" about her topic.\nIt is my hope that whatever academic decisions they end up making, their experience hearing and transcribing how the activists they are listening to perceive Brazil's colonial past and present inequalities will prepare them with their encounters with historical records and testimonies, whatever their age.\nFor me, reading these interviews in print has allowed me to track down other potential interviews and even caused me to go back to the archive a few times to search for documents I would otherwise overlook just listening.\nOverall, this process has given me advising and candidate selection experience and works toward Bass Connections' goal of facilitating and supporting vertically integrated teamwork. These opportunities arose because of Duke and UFRRJ's research exchange agreement (see \"Duke-UFRRJ Agreement\" here) and from the encouragement Bass Connections gives to collective teamwork crossing disciplinary and national boundaries.\nRead about this year's Cost of Opportunity project team.\nMeet all of the 2018 Follow-on Student Research Award grantees.\nApply for 2019 Bass Connections Student Research Awards by March 1 at 5:00 p.m.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Foodservice & Hospitality Leaders Weigh-in on the Industry's Most Pressing Issues from RC Show 2021\nFront of House , Industry Profiles , Online Exclusive , Your Stories\nThis year's RC Show comes at a pivotal time. Provinces across Canada are at different stages of reopening, guidelines are constantly changing, and we're all still living with the general feeling of uncertainty for what the future holds.\nThis year's Show will focus on some of the major themes and issues that are facing this foodservice industry during this challenging time and bring in experts and leaders from across the continent who are paving the way for success.\nWe gathered a few of these pioneers, including:\nNivera Wallani, President & General Manager at KFC Canada at Yum! Brands: Catch Nivera as part of RC Show 2021's CEO Panel: Quick Service Restaurants on the Speaker Stage on Monday, March 1st at 9:30 a.m.\nScott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer, Chipotle: Scott will be present on the CEO Panel: Fast Casual Restaurants at RC Show 2021. Catch him speak on Tuesday, March 2, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on the Speaker Stage.\nPatrick \u200cSaurette\u200c, Co-Owner,\u200c \u200cThe\u200c \u200cMarc\u200c \u200cRestaurant\u200c \u200cGroup\u200c \u200cLtd.\u200c: Hear\u200c \u200cPatrick\u200c \u200cspeak\u200c \u200cat\u200c \u200cRC\u200c \u200cShow\u200c \u200c2021\u200c \u200con\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200c\"Canada's\u200c \u200cindependent\u200c \u200cleaders\u200c \u200ctalk\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200cfate\u200c \u200cof\u200c \u200cthe\u200c independent\u200c \u200crestaurant\"\u200c \u200cpanel\u200c \u200ctaking\u200c \u200cplace\u200c \u200cSunday,\u200c \u200cFebruary\u200c \u200c28,\u200c \u200c12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\u200c \u200con\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200cSpeaker\u200c \u200cStage.\u200c\nDonna Dooher, Owner, Mildred's Temple Kitchen: Donna Dooher will be speaking on RC Show 2021 ONLINE LIVE's \"Canada's independent leaders talk the fate of the independent restaurant\" panel on Sunday, February 28, 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. on the Speaker Stage.\nBrenda O'Reilly: Co-Owner & President, YYT Foodservices: YellowBelly Brewery & Public House, O'Reilly's Irish NL Pub, YellowBelly at YYT: Hear Brenda speak on \"Canada's independent leaders talk the fate of the independent restaurant\" panel at RC Show 2021 ONLINE LIVE.\nSunday, February 28, 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. on the Speaker Stage\nKeep scrolling to get their insight on a number of hot-button topics: ghost kitchens, labour, liquor and licensing, mental health, and retail.\nGhost Kitchens\nHow did COVID accelerate the ghost kitchen trend?\nCOVID likely accelerated experimentation with ghost kitchens as brands were forced to pivot from their traditional operations. But the sole purpose of the ghost kitchen model is to increase access and ease \u2013 and these consumer habits and expectations will most definitely last long into the future. The opportunity for brands is then to ensure they remain dedicated to becoming even more accessible and easy to get, whether they leverage the ghost kitchen model or look to new and innovative ways to achieve those goals.\nNivera Wallani\nFor all intents and purposes, our restaurant is a ghost kitchen. We've been in lockdown here in Toronto since October 10th with no customers coming into the dining room or patio for sit down meal experience. Our kitchen is strictly flat-out production for take-away and pantry. I can see how ghost kitchens will continue to evolve and take hold.\nDonna Dooher\nWhat actions did you take to ensure you're keeping up staff morale for long-term benefits?\nI offered more flexibility with schedules and shorter shifts. I ensure to keep them informed in an effort to ease their stress. I always tried to stay positive when communicating with staff.\nBrenda O'Reilly\nWhat\u200c \u200care\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200cbenefits\u200c \u200cto\u200c \u200cyour\u200c \u200cbottom\u200c \u200cline\u200c \u200cto\u200c \u200censuring\u200c \u200ca\u200c \u200cpositive\u200c \u200cworkplace?\u200c\nA\u200c \u200cpositive\u200c \u200cworkplace\u200c \u200cshould\u200c \u200cbe\u200c \u200cfirst\u200c \u200cand\u200c \u200cforemost\u200c \u200cin\u200c \u200cevery\u200c \u200coperator's\u200c \u200cmind.\u200c \u200cWe're\u200c \u200cseeing\u200c \u200ca\u200c \u200cmonumental\u200c \u200cmind\u200c \u200cshift\u200c \u200ctaking\u200c \u200cplace\u200c \u200cin\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200chospitality\u200c \u200cworkforce\u200c \u200cand\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200cpandemic\u200c \u200chas\u200c \u200caccelerated\u200c \u200cmany\u200c \u200cchanges\u200c \u200cthat\u200c \u200chave\u200c \u200cbeen\u200c \u200cslow\u200c \u200cto\u200c \u200ctake\u200c \u200chold.\u200c \u200cIf\u200c \u200cone\u200c \u200ccan't\u200c \u200cmake\u200c \u200cthe\u200c \u200cconnection\u200c \u200cbetween\u200c \u200ca\u200c \u200cpositive\u200c \u200cworkplace\u200c \u200cand\u200c \u200ca\u200c \u200csolid\u200c \u200cbottom\u200c \u200cline\u200c \u200cthen\u200c \u200cthey\u200c \u200cshould\u200c \u200cclose\u200c \u200ctheir\u200c \u200cbusiness\u200c \u200cnow.\u200c\nThe employee experience continues to be a key focus area for businesses. Studies show that employees with a positive work experience are 32% more likely to perform at a high level and 52% less likely to leave. Critically, they are also 73% more likely to go above and beyond in their roles and devote the kind of discretionary effort that leads to business success. (Globoforce and IBM, survey)\nEmployee well-being also strongly impacts how they will perceive their work. That's why at KFC we put a high priority on our employee value proposition. Studies show that companies who invest in wellness programming report a 40% drop in absenteeism. (Benefits Canada). Additionally, more than 60 percent of employers said well-designed wellness programs have a return on investment of $1.50 to $3 per dollar spent over a two-to-nine-year timeframe. (The work Comp Experts, Survey)\n\u200cNivera Wallani\nHow can businesses support and empower their managers when it comes to ensuring staff wellness?\nBusiness owners hopefully are continuing to enrich their safety and hygiene protocols during these times. We must realize the extra expenses and time required to adhere to health officials' directives are critical for staff safety. The support we give managers in the hard products, trust and enforcement of the temporary measures build us up for success as we attempt to safely emerge from this very difficult time.\nPatrick Saurette\nLiquor & Licensing\nHave the changes to liquor regulations benefited your business during the pandemic? How so or why not?\nThe opportunity to sell liquor off site with our curbside offerings has been a great adjustment and an advantage to our bottom line. Wine pairings and cocktail kits keep our creativity honed, our relationships with distributors alive and we sincerely hope these measures will continue post pandemic.\nI thought they would benefit us more, but I can still see the opportunity to add more options to our take-out & delivery menu. In NL we need them to increase the discount to licensees & off it on beer bottles, cans, and kegs.\nWhat operational changes did you make in response to liquor rules\/regulation changes, can you speak to the success\/results of these changes?\nLike most operators, we started offering cocktail kits and beverage pairings with our take-out and pantry items. Our restaurant is located in the same building as an LCBO \u2013 so competing with a monolith requires very clever marketing initiatives.\nIt's been moderately successful from a selling standpoint but as we liquidate our inventory we have discovered the true cost of housing a wine cellar and that we still undervalue the retail price of our wines. Unfortunately, I don't believe consumers would take to price increases on wine menus \u2013 maybe on food.\nIt is critically important that organizations recognize, celebrate and invest in their employees \u2013 not just during a global pandemic but as an ongoing best practice. At Chipotle we strongly believe that employees are the backbone of our business and continually analyze and evolve our benefits, like the addition of access to mental health care and the option to earn a debt free college degree. Chipotle also offers three paid sick days starting on the first day of employment so there is no accrual period \u2013 we have found this a valuable benefit to build a culture that cultivates wellness. Consider what you can do or change to best serve your workforce \u2013 it is not always easy, but it is crucial to create and maintain a culture of wellbeing where employees feel safe, valued and heard.\nScott Boatwright\nWhat resources or support have you provided to your staff to foster good mental health practices?\nAt KFC, employee mental health is one of our guiding principles. Our Employee Value Proposition is focused on 3 elements, \"Be Your Best Self, Make a Difference, and Have fun.\"\nWe strongly believe that for employees to be their best self they need to feel whole in all aspects of their life. Our internal Wellness program focuses on healthy living by addressing the physical, nutritional, financial, and mental well-being of our employees to allow them to be their best selves in both their personal and professional lives.\nThis comes to life in different ways across our Franchise system \u2013 but we're proud of the unique culture we've built and really lean into building relationships, building trust and credibility with our employees through collaboration as well as open, honest conversations. We have a one-team mindset where we focus not only on the growth of the brand but growth for our franchisees, their teams, and their organizations.\nCan you speak to the need for creativity when pivoting during the pandemic?\nAs independent operators running full-service dining experiences we find ourselves thrown into a red ocean of takeout and delivery options. Much of our takeout is based on existing menu offerings which puts us at a higher price point in a market place of much lower average spends. We're now competing with brands that excel at efficiencies along with scale and volume to reduce supplier and operational expenses. Creativity is key but our customer service remains our greatest asset. We continue to build on the base we had before the lock-down, ensuring repeat and referral business.\nDo you think COVID accelerated the retail trend for the foodservice industry? How will this trend fare in 2021?\nIn the past restaurants were the innovators. Retail food followed our trends then set about bringing them to larger audiences with a different cost model. Today we're no longer just innovators; we're art directors, shooting photos and videos of our products, we're processors, navigating packaging and labelling guidelines, we're B2C and B2B enterprises pushing new technologies. But it's a very competitive landscape and I believe many will abandon these initiatives when we get back to fully operate as full-service dining rooms. We'll no doubt experience a spike in pent-up demand for eating out that will distract many operators from following through with these initiatives.\nCovid accelerated 10 years of change within 10 months \u2013 from digital innovation to consumer purchasing habits. The habit shifts which I can confidently predict will be permanent are the ones that make our lives easier. Most notably: The shift of purchasing through digital commerce will continue as a trend post-COVID. COVID motivated brands to ramp up their e-commerce capabilities and innovate much faster than we have in the past while accelerating the adoption of new technologies across the industry.\nDigital has also reached a new audience of consumers \u2013 casting a wider net of reach. The shift in technology has not only enhanced the guest experience, but also the team member experience across all access channels, including drive-thru, takeout and even dine-in.\nConsumer purchasing habits are evolving. With 'stay at home' orders in place, we have seen a surge in people looking for comfort and familiarity. This has also resulted in a shift from individual occasions to group occasions and value becoming an even bigger driver in foodservice.\nCan you name some easy-to-implement activities or efforts you've installed during the pandemic? Are there any you plan to keep?\nWe have had great success with meal kits and special events that build on our 'restaurant activities' that we have built over the years like our Sunday Supper Club. We create multi-course meals prepared \u215e of the way that guests 'finish and assemble' at home.\nWe include all the items labelled along with instructions in premium packaging to be picked up earlier in the day. We then have a planned Zoom call where the Chef and myself unpack the bags and describe the simple instructions, chat about the wine we selected, and connect with our 'friends' during these trying times. It creates an experience at home that mirrors our food and guest expectations.\nFoodservice retailer, Labour, Labour costs, Labour shortages, liquor, liquor regualtions, mental health, restaurant retail","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"David Bowie: Pushing Ahead of the Dames\nBest known of course for his startling imagery and multiple characters, David Bowie had, for the best part of a decade prior to getting his first big break, been sitting on the margins of the music industry trying everything he could come up with in an attempt to get noticed. This film investigates what happened between the birth of one David Jones in Brixton, London in 1947 and the dawn of his career in music - which began when, at the age of 16, he formed local group The Konrads as saxophonist - and the day when the same young man, by now re-christened David Bowie, first came to the attention of the world at large under his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust in 1972. Featuring rare and exclusive interviews, contributions from those who worked with David during this time, rare film footage, archive material plus news reports, location shoots, rare photographs and much more besides, this intriguing documentary is the finest film yet to emerge on this often forgotten period of Bowie's incredible career.\nMusic Video Distributors","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Antwerp Diamonds Conquer Mars\nBelgian-based company Almax easyLab, a company specialized in producing super precise polished diamonds for high-tech scientific applications, is playing an instrumental role in the recent NASA mission to Mars. They have polished the natural diamond, sourced via Antwerp, the world's leading diamond hub, that is used in a spectroscope, a device that enables the search of signs of life on Mars, on board of NASA's Mars-Rover robot Perseverance.\nThe project is not the only space application where Belgium's exquisite polishing expertise is instrumental. On behalf of the University of Hasselt (Belgium), the company has also polished diamonds for the Oscar-Qube, technology that allows to measure magnetic fields in low earth orbit, which will be on board of one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets, to be launched in August in the European Space Agency's (ESA) mission to the International Space Station (ISS).\nVisit the homepage\nAntwerpBelgiuminnovation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Full Moon Struggle\nNighttown Stories #1\nSpike stood in a fighting stance, legs apart and feet planted firmly. His right arm was straight out from his side and he was fighting to keep it stiff and extended. The room he was in was pitch-black except for slivers of moonlight coming through the boarded-up windows. Beads of sweat formed on his head, but it wasn't just from exertion.\n\"Well done, Spike,\" came the silky voice from the dark. \"You never cease to amaze me.\"\nSpike didn't answer. He didn't dare to let any of his concentration waver, not for even a second. He couldn't see what was down at the end of his arm, but he could feel it. He could feel it kicking, scratching, clawing. He could hear the scream coming from it, high and piercing. Yet he could also hear the low, oily voice of the man talking to him. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up as he felt the man move behind him. Even though he couldn't feel any heat, couldn't feel any hot breath, he knew the man was standing right behind him. His flannel shirt was soaked in sweat and his short, brown hair was plastered to his head. He had fear running through his vains just as surely as the blood carried adrenaline from his glands to his heart. His lower arm and hand were bloodied from the struggle of the thing, but he couldn't feel the pain.\n\"You know,\" the voice oozed out of the dark, \"I could kill you right now.\"\nSpike grunted acknowledgement.\n\"But it would be so much more fun to do something much, much worse,\" the voice said. The voice, deep and just a touch gravelly, moved slowly, like a living thing coming to sink its teeth into Spike's flesh. It lingered over the last few words, like an animal licking its chops over fresh kill. The dark was coming to life around Spike, caressing him like a lover, fondling his bare cheek, brushing against his exposed neck. \"Wouldn't that be,\" the voice paused for effect,\" just so much fun?\"\nThe struggle at the end of Spike's arm was slackening. His brain told him not to answer the voice, but he couldn't help it. Still, his concentration was so focused on the struggle that all he could eke out was, \"Can't touch.\"\nThe voice moved away from Spike, back to the end of his arm. The blonde hair was flying less now, the hands clawing at Spike's arm were less frantic, growing weaker. The blood-red lips were barely parted, and the shrieking had lessened into a low moan.\n\"Oh, Spike!\" the voice said, a hint of glee flowing just beneath it like fish under an ice flow. \"Look at you, you big, strong man!\" Then Spike heard a sigh, and felt a push against the girl. The struggle stopped. \"It was getting a little boring,\" the voice said, matter-of-factly.\nLetting his arm drop, letting the bundle at the end of his arm drop, letting the long, sharp piece of wood drop, Spike felt suddenly drained. He wanted to collapse, wanted to let his legs fall out from under him, but he didn't dare. The voice was attached to a man, a dangerous man. A man who hated Spike and wanted to kill him, or do something even worse. He tried to catch his breath, to collect himself, and finally managed to croak out, \"Time to go, Mir.\"\nMir stepped into the moonlight, his face made pale, his eyes seeming to glow. He looked at Spike with a mix of feral animosity and blind, unreasoning hunger. He stepped toward spike and growled, \"Oh yes, John. It's time to go.\" His arms lunged out and grabbed Spike by the throat. Drained and spent from the struggle with the girl, Spike wasn't strong enough to resist the grip. But before he could choke to death, the hands moved. One arm moved to support him under the shoulders, the other caressed his face and moved it to the side. There was no heat, no breathing, not quickening heart beat from Mir. But there was a highly aroused, \"Oh yes, John. I have waited for this moment for so long.\"\nThe inhumanly strong arms supported Spike and kept him from falling. They also held his head in place, keeping him from struggling. His blood was pounding in his ears, his body was bathed in a fresh wave of sweat. Fear came off his skin, and Mir breathed it in. He savored the smell. His cold, dry tongue flicked out and licked the skin of Spike's neck. The living man struggled against the undead one, but couldn't break free. He tried to get his brain to work, to focus, but the fight-or-flight response was too deeply embedded, he couldn't make himself work properly. His life flashed before his eyes, his childhood, his years in construction, his wife, his child, his church\u2026\n\"Jesus help me!\" he screamed, finding his voice. Suddenly he was hitting the floor hard, rolling on his side. Mir was screaming, cursing, the words flowing out of him like a river. Rolling over, trying to prop himself up a bit, Spike saw the flesh of Mir's hands smoking.\nAfter a minute, Mir suddenly stopped. Standing upright, puffing out his chest a little, he smoothed out his jacket, pulling down the areas that had bunched up a bit. Then he glared at Spike, his pale face framed in the moonlight and his glowing eyes seeming to bore straight through Spike's face into his brain. Moving to the window, breaking out a board, he turned to face Spike and said, \"Enjoy your little victory John. It's only a matter of time before you will be just like me.\" As he jumped out the window, Spike heard the undead man yell, \"Forever damned, John! Forever damned!\"\nManaging to sit up, John Stephen \"Spike\" Turnman looked at where the girl had been. Now there was a skeleton. He would separate her skull from the rest of the bones as soon as he was able.\nCopyright (c) 2014 christopher w neal\nJohn Stephen \"Spike\" Turner and Mir Krohf are creations of christopher w neal\nThe History and Folklore of Vampires: The Stories and Legends Behind the Mythical Beings\nDiana Gabaldon Outlander Series Sam Heughan Picked As Jamie Fraser!\nby Nell Rose10\nBook Review: Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea\nby Patty Inglish MS18\nJames Weldon Johnson's Life of Poetry\nMythology in Literature\nMythology Of Undine - A Mermaid Novella Or A Fairy Tale?\nby Tolovaj Publishing House0\n100 Great Epics of the World\nby Kumar Paral7","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"DivHERsity Report by JobsForHer finds Overall attrition rate in women is greater than that of men in 2021\nNational, September 29, 2022: Gender diversity is a key component of most corporate hiring practices. But how far are we along the process to ensure a balanced workforce?\nThe Diversity Benchmarking Report released at HerRising 2022 - India's largest career event for women organised by JobsForHer captures how companies in India are improving their gender diversity ratio at the workplace. In reference to 'The Great Resignation', the report reveals the overall attrition rate among the employees was 9% while the attrition rate among women professionals was 13%, hence proving how more women (than men) had to quit the workforce in 2021.\nThis exclusive report unravels the current situation of female workers in the ecosystem and how corporate leaders are aiding its momentous improvement. Based on the data collected from more than 300 companies that participated in the DivHERsity Awards survey, the survey includes participation from 73% of large enterprises & 27% of SMEs and startups from a variety of industries, such as IT, BFSI, FMCG and Pharma.\nThe release of the report came at a time when corporate India is all set to reimagine workplaces for women in India through HerRising which saw more than 3000 women attending the online career event along with 50+ top companies looking to hire potential candidates.\nThe diversity report was well received by sponsor companies like Trust, Capgemini, Broadridge, Fidelity International, Mastercard, Micron, MOODY'S, Xperi Corporation, Chetak, KBR, Taylor & Francis, TVS Motor Company, Biocon Limited & Biocon Biologics, Vestas.\nHighlighting the need for better workplaces for women, Chella Pandian Pitchai, AVP, Global Head, Talent, Learning, Leadership Development, Culture & DEI, Biocon Biologics Limited said, \"We need to address the bias across the pyramid - bottom, middle and top. To mark this change we should focus on our mindset, environment and opportunities. To begin with, mindset is the biggest change we need to make. Second is the environment which has infrastructure that supports women professionals. Third is culture fit opportunities.\"\nSpeaking on the findings of the report, Ms. Neha Bagaria, CEO and Founder of JobsForHer said, \"It is heartening to see several organisations taking a step in the right direction to make the workplace more women-friendly. We are hopeful that this trend will enable and encourage more women returnees, women in tech and women in leadership to enter the workforce and climb the professional ladder, while ensuring gender parity across all levels.\"\nCASAGRAND provides sponsorship to budding kick-boxing player Nivedha under CASAGRAND...\n\u0ba4\u0bc6\u0bb2\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1 \u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf \u0bb5\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc8\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba9 '\u0b95\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bc7\u0baf\u0bbe \u2013 2' \u0b87\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b89\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bbe\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b9f\u0bbf\u0b9c\u0bbf\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bb0\u0bc8...\n'We have made education a political priority,' says Manish...\nThe Deputy Chief Minister, Delhi .....\nAfter the tremendous success of the first season, Mango People Media is back with...\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b89\u0bb4\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0ba9\u0bbe\u0ba9 \u0b9a\u0ba8\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1 \u0b86\u0baf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbe\u0b95\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0bca\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc7\u0ba9\u0bcd.\n\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bc1\u0bb3\u0bcd\u0bb3 \u0b92\u0bb5\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0bca\u0bb0\u0bc1 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bbe \u0b9a\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd ......\nCongress to launch Jan Adhikar Abhiyan against 'failed'...\nThe Congress on Wednesday said it would launch .......\nAriel and Whirlpool spread the message of gender equality...\nAriel- the leading detergent brand from P&G and home appliances brand Whirlpool...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/neighborhood\/bellaire\/news\/article\/Bellaire-Police-Department-weekly-report-14974117.php\nBellaire Police Department weekly report\nPublished 10:49 am CST, Tuesday, January 14, 2020\nAt 2:15 a.m., Officer Younger initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling more than 100 mph in the 2200 block of IH 610 southbound. During the traffic stop investigation it was determined the driver was driving while intoxicated. The driver was placed into custody and transported to the Bellaire Jail and processed without incident. Sergeant Hollie and Corporal Clawson assisted with this investigation.\nBetween the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) stole the victim's vehicle which was parked on the second floor of the parking garage at 6330 West Loop South.\nAt 8:41 p.m., Officer D. Norman was dispatched to a major accident in the 6700 block of IH 610 northbound with a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with both parties involved. The owner of the burning vehicle appeared to be intoxicated due to having red glossy eyes, slurred speech, unsteady on her feet and the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath and\/or person. Upon further investigation, the suspect was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. While being placed in a patrol vehicle, one officer was kicked numerous times by the suspect as she fought to get out of custody. Officers J. Clisham, J. Trujillo, Corporal D. Clawson and Sgt. D. Hollie assisted with this case.\nAt 10:58 a.m., Officer Jenkins was dispatched to meet the reportee concerning two vehicles being broken into in the 5100 block of Grand Lake Street. The reportee stated the vehicles were parked in the driveway on Dec. 25, 2019, and when she came to the house on Dec. 31, 2019, she found the car doors ajar. The reportee notified the victim who is out of town. The victim advised the reportee she wanted a police report of the incident.\nAt 4:54 p.m., Officer D. Norman was dispatched to the Bellaire Police Department lobby in reference to a minor accident in which the at fault party left the scene of the accident before providing their information in the 5600 block of IH 610 northbound.\nAt 1:49 a.m., Bellaire Officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Oleander Street for an ex-boyfriend on the property who wasn't supposed to be there. Upon arrival Officers contacted the defendant and the complainant in this case. During the investigation it was determined the defendant was intoxicated in a public place and further had sent intimate photographs of the complainant to her family several months ago without her effective consent. The defendant was placed in custody and charged with unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. Sergeant D. Hollie, Officer D. Guerra, and Officer T. Younger assisted in this case.\nAt 4:40 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a burglary of a motor vehicle in progress in the 4400 block of Lafayette Street. Upon arrival in the area a suspect was detained. During the course of the investigation it was determined the defendant had rummaged through at least two vehicles and possibly stole loose change. The defendant was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle. Sergeant Hollie and Officer Younger assisted in this case.\nAt 2:10 a.m., Officer Bellard was dispatched to a theft in progress call at 4439 Bissonnet St. An unknown suspect entered the store and took beer without paying for it.\nAt 2:32 a.m., Officers were dispatched to 5859 Bissonnet St. in regards to an alarm. Upon arrival, Officer Schwausch observed a white pickup truck inside the store. Upon further investigation, it was determined nothing was stolen and the suspects immediately fled the scene after crashing the truck into the store. Officers Schwausch, Bellard, Clisham and Corporal Clawson assisted with this case.\nAt 12:38 a.m., Officer Bailey was dispatched to 5133 Bellaire Blvd. in reference to a robbery. Officer Bailey arrived on location at approximately 0042 hours and met with the victim. The victim stated a customer he was transporting assaulted him after a verbal altercation and attempted to steal his vehicle. Both suspects were located by responding officers and arrested. Officers Ortega, Guerra, and Sgt. D. Hollie assisted in this case.\nAt 12L45 p.m., Officer H. Lopez was dispatched to 6575 West Loop South in reference to a theft. The victim stated an unknown person entered his office and removed an envelope which was inside a filing cabinet drawer. The theft happened sometime between Dec. 24, 2019, and Jan. 3.\nAt 10:35 p.m., Officer Marcotte made contact with two males sitting in a vehicle in front of a closed business at 5821 Bissonnet St. The driver was found to be in possession of a fraudulent social security card and Alien ID card. He was arrested and charged with 2 counts of felony tampering with a government instrument.\nAt 9:34 a.m., Officer Baylis was flagged down by the reportee in reference to possible fraud in the 5400 block of Bellaire Blvd. Upon further investigation the case was determined to be forgery. Officer Baylis gathered the information for this report. There is no suspect information at this time.\nAt 2:12 p.m., Officer Andrade was dispatched to the 4600 block of Oleander Street in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Officer Andrade made contact with the victim who stated on Jan. 4 between 12:15 and 2:09 p.m., an unknown suspect broke the front right window of his vehicle and stole cash from the center console after leaving Bank of America.\nAt 2:37 p.m., Officer D. Norman was dispatched to the 5200 block of Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary of a habitation. Officer Norman made contact with the victim who advised an unknown person entered their partially opened garage and stole a leaf blower and a power washer.\nAt 6:12 p.m., reporting officer Sgt D Kerr, was dispatched to 5134 Spruce St. in reference to an aggravated robbery that had just occurred. Kerr made contact with a store employees who stated a tall black male had come into the store, pulled a gun, and demanded the money from the registers. The suspect was described as a black male wearing black hat, black jacket, and black pants. The suspect then fled west on foot.\nAt 5:43 p.m., Officer D. Norman observed a White Nissan van in the area of 4500 Bissonnet St. with a dealer paper license plate which did not return to any vehicle. Upon further investigation, the driver was arrested for fail to identify to a police officer - fugitive.\nAt 10:35 p.m., Officer Marcotte initiated a traffic stop on a 2001 Chevy Suburban for failure to maintain a single lane of traffic and over correcting in the 5900 block of IH 610 northbound. The driver was found to show signs of intoxication, he was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).\nAt 12:07 a.m., Officer Younger initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations in the 5000 block of Westpark. During the traffic stop investigation it was determined the driver was driving while intoxicated. The driver was arrested for DWI 2nd and processed without incident. Corporal Clawson and Officer Guerra assisted with this investigation.\nAt 3:27 a.m., Officer Schwausch was patrolling the 7800 block of IH610 SB when he observed a vehicle fail to maintain a single lane, impede traffic, and swerving within its own lane. Officer Schwausch initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the operator of the vehicle. Further investigation found the driver to be driving while intoxicated. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated and transported to the Bellaire Jail without incident.\nAt 11:48 p.m., Bellaire Police Officer Marcotte initiated a traffic stop on a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta for speeding and failure to signal several lane changes in the 7600 block of IH 610 northbound. One of the passengers provided a false name and was arrested for failure to identify to police.\nBellaire, West U, River Oaks\nTeen accused in Bellaire HS fatal shooting to remain in custody\nWhat we know about the Bellaire High School shooting\nSt. Agnes roaring toward postseason\nHouston Chamber Choir up for first Grammy\nBellaire HS fatal shooting was unintentional, DA says","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Maleiha Malik\nMaleiha Malik is a Reader in Law. She studied law at the University of London and University of Oxford. She is a barrister and a member and fellow of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. Her research focuses on the theory and practice of discrimination law. She has written extensively on discrimination law, minority protection and feminist theory. She is the co-author of a leading text titled Discrimination Law: Theory and Practice which was published in 2008.\nShe is, along with Dr Jon Wilson from the Department of History at KCL, the co-ordinator of the AHRC project on Traditions in the Present which explores the relevance of 'tradition' in contemporary societies. Maleiha's current research focuses on the intersection between sexual and cultural equality, and it explores the adjustments that may need to be made to feminist theory to accommodate increasing cultural pluralism. She teaches courses in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Discrimination Law and European Law to undergraduates and postgraduate students.\nThursday 7 October 2010, 6.30pm Foyles Charing Cross, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB\nPapal plots, burqa bans: what does it mean to be secular today?\nCandid Camera - Pauline Hadaway - Moral questions of Abu Ghraib photos\n\"The Battle of Ideas is where we can step out boldly where the angels \u2013 or should that be demons \u2013 of conventionality fear to tread.\"\nNicky Charlish, participant, 2009","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Who are Asthma UK?\nAsthma UK are an organisation with a long history, stretching all the way back to 1927, and the founding of the Asthma Research Council. In 1989 we became the National Asthma Campaign, which in turn became Asthma UK in 2004.\nIn 2020 Asthma UK merged with the British Lung Foundation to become the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership.\nHow much does Asthma UK receive from each \u00a31 entry?\nFrom each \u00a31 lottery entry, Asthma UK receives a minimum of 60p (60%).\nThe remaining 40% is split between covering the prize fund (18.4%) and the costs of administering the lottery (21.6%).\nHow old must I be to enter?\nYou must be at least 16 years old to play the lottery.\nHow will I know if I'm in the draw?\nWithin 21 days of signing up you will receive a letter of confirmation which includes your unique lottery number(s). You will also be given the date you will first be included in the draw.\nHow many entries can I have?\nYou can have a maximum of 20 lottery numbers in play per each weekly draw.\nWhy does a monthly Direct Debit start from \u00a34.34?\nThe lottery draw takes place every Friday and sometimes in a month there are 5 Fridays rather than 4.\nBy paying an additional 34p per month the additional credit will accumulate to cover the additional draw on the months with 5 Fridays.\nWhy is the minimum fee \u00a313 when paying by debit card?\nDue to the costs incurred for payment processing and administration it would be cost prohibitive to offer a lower payment amount for debit card payments.\nCan I choose my own lottery number?\nNo. When you enter the lottery, you will be sent a unique 6-digit number. This number will be chosen at random and will be your number for as long as you play our lottery.\nHow do I claim a prize?\nWith the Asthma UK Lottery you do not need to make a claim for any prizes. All prizes are sent to you automatically.\nHow much does it cost Asthma UK if I win?\nThere is no cost to Asthma UK if you win. The draw is a number-match game, so the cost of prizes are covered by the time the number is drawn and prizes distributed.\nSelf-Exclusion\nAsthma UK Lottery\nAsthma UK Unity Lottery\nUnit 6 Furness Gate\nPeter Green Way\nBarrow-in-Furness\nLA14 2PE\nEmail: info@unitylottery.co.uk\n\u00a9 The Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership\nAsthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4798.\nPromoter: The Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership, 18 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA.\nResponsible Person: James Culling, Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership, 18 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA.Registered with the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005. Licence number 4798 issued to The Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership, a registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177).\nIn 2019 by receiving 66p from every entry into the lottery, Asthma UK raised an amazing \u00a3216,950 from the Asthma UK Lottery.\nThe Lottery is open to all UK residents (excluding Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man) aged 16 or over. Full Terms and Conditions apply.\nThe Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Address: 18 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA.\nThe Asthma UK Lottery is a Unity Lottery operated on behalf of Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership by Sterling Management Centre Limited which is registered as an external lottery manager by The Gambling Commission. Sterling Management Centre Limited are licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 3137.\nEnter your name in reverse (e.g. John Smith becomes htimS nhoJ)\nTick here if you'd like to receive email updates from us.\nWe will treat your personal information with respect and process it in accordance with our privacy policy.\nThis website or its third-party tools use cookies which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. If you want to know more please refer to the cookie policy.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"This hot hot summer heat means all the more reason for indulging in some ice creamy dessert, and who better to serve them to you than our very own Artisans? In this edition of People of Demetres, we get chatty with Dante and Cassandra. Read on to find out who's recently flown the family nest and who aspires to create some moody fantasy films \u00e0 la Tim Burton. \ud83e\udd14\nMeet Dante\nWith a big smile and winning personality, Dante's ready to take centre stage. Majoring in communications while hustling for acting jobs on the side, this Demetres Artisan's easy-going demeanour helps him in his day-to-day interactions with our guests.\nHi Dante, what are you up to these days outside of working at Demetres?\nRight now I'm studying communications, and doing acting on the side. In high school, I was heavily into acting. It started with an audition for an arts school at Yonge and Sheppard, and then I got an agent and did a few commercials here and there, mostly for toys to be honest\u2026 even at the age of sixteen.\nI also want to get back into boxing. I did it last summer with my uncle, who taught me kendo, the art of swordplay, and kozhikode, which is close quarter combat like boxing, kickboxing, and grappling. After a while, I fell in love with it, and I was kind of a natural at it because as a kid I grew up always watching these fight scenes and mimicking them. Other than that, my life is pretty bland lately actually. I moved out on my own recently so I don't really have much free time.\nHow do you like living on your own so far?\nIt's good. I like having my own sense of responsibility. Even though I had some responsibilities while living at home, there wasn't really anything at stake since you're still just living with your parents. But as soon as you're on your own, it's you. You have to be on it and making sure that you're doing the right thing. You have to be your own mother, father, sister\u2026 and make sure that you're on the right track.\nWhat kind of food have you been cooking up for yourself so far?\nUsually I'll just make jerk chicken with rice. The jerk chicken is not authentic though because it needs to be cooked over an open fire, not just be put into an oven. I haven't been too adventurous lately. When I go out for food, it's usually just pizza, burger or fries. I'm scared of trying new foods because of my nut allergy. I was paranoid about it as a kid, and even now I'm still learning about how a lot of places use peanut oil, like Five Guys with their fries, or places just putting little bits of cashews in their salads.\nIf you could have a meal with anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?\nThere's this Japanese producer called Nujabes, he pioneered this genre called lo-fi hip hop. It's like old timey music with jazz and hip hop and little samples here and there. I want to know how he created something that didn't really exist, and how he kept expanding on it. I also just want to know how he got involved with music.\nFor more of Dante, check out his instagram @PapiKenpachi\nSay hi to Cassandra\nHaving recently graduated from post-secondary education, Cass looks forward to working in the film industry. With her serene manner and a love for customer interactions, she is always ready to step up and ensure that our guests are having a good time.\nHi Cassandra, what are you up to these days?\nWell I just graduated from Film and Television Production program at Humber College, so now I'm just working at the restaurant as much as possible.\nOooh film & television production! What kind of direction do you want to pursue with that?\nI want to work on fantasy and darker [themed] projects, and also Victorian era based projects. I don't know if I want to pursue directing as much as I want to pursue producing. Producing feels more like my cup of tea. Directing is fun, and I would like to direct eventually but producing allows you more control over whether a project happens or not. Eventually I would like to try directing but I feel like I need to establish myself a lot more before I try it.\nIf you could have a chat with anyone in the film industry, dead or alive, who would it be?\nI would love to talk to Robin Williams, because he's hilarious and he made great movies. I always forget that he's passed away and when I remember, I get sad. I liked him as the genie in Aladdin and I liked him in the old Jumanji.\nIf you could fly away for a vacation anywhere right now, where would you go?\nScotland \u2013 I'm in love with the culture. Scotland is full of so many great things \u2013 beautiful castles, the highlands, and I'm also in love with Outlander. My family is British, they come from Newcastle so England would be fun as well.\nFor more of Cassandra, check out her Instagram @cassandraengleby & @myownlittlebookishworld. She also vlogs with her roomie on Youtube @CasadomdraVlogs\nA big thanks to Dante & Cassandra for sitting down and speaking with us! Check back next week for a wee field trip and a recipe that will be sure to cool you off in this hot summer heat. If you're hankering after some serious dessert action, make sure to follow us on Instagram @demetres or Facebook.\nLocal Favourite \u2022 Queenie Best\nIntroducing: Demetres Supply\nChocolate Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Heart patient goes extra mile, literally, while awaiting transplant\nEddie Holman takes an opportunity to get some fresh air, accompanied by his temporary heart pump, IV pole and a statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion.\nPenn State Health staff members go the extra mile for their patients.\nSometimes patients also go the extra mile. Multiple miles, in fact.\nEddie Holman has taken 6.8-mile walks in the halls of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. That's an accomplishment for any patient, but doubly so for someone awaiting a heart transplant. While Holman awaits a new heart, his own weakened organ is sustained by a temporary ventricular assist device called the Impella 5.5 heart pump.\nIn fact, the former Marine and Chambersburg resident may have set a record for mobility with his walks, said Dr. Miriam Freundt, a critical care physician at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She presented his case at a recent American Heart Association meeting in Chicago.\nThe substitute\nHolman arrived at Hershey Medical Center in early October for evaluation and diagnostic procedures. \"They immediately decided to keep me,\" he chuckles. \"I've been here ever since,\" while a donor heart match is sought.\nHolman had been feeling short of breath for several months, even when doing something only mildly strenuous, like walking. An echocardiogram confirmed he needed immediate support for his failing heart, said Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh, surgical director for heart transplants and mechanical circulatory support at Hershey Medical Center. \"He had mitral valve surgery in 2011. The best outcome for him now is to receive a heart transplant.\" But Holman has Type O blood, and patients in that group usually wait the longest for a donor heart because they can receive organs only from others with Type O.\nTo support Holman while he waits, Hershey Medical Center physicians implanted the Impella device shortly after he arrived. The device pumps blood from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta, essentially taking the place of a healthy heart by maintaining critical blood circulation.\n\"Since early 2020, we have had about 25 cases in which we used the Impella 5.5 device as a bridge to transplant,\" Freundt said.\n'You drove yourself here?'\nHolman's journey to Hershey Medical Center began with a trip to the pharmacy. \"I went to pick up a prescription. I had felt horrible over the weekend. I couldn't sleep. My stomach felt full. The shortness of breath was worse,\" he said. Prescription in hand, he decided not to drive home but to the local hospital's emergency room.\n\"You drove yourself here?\" he says ER staff asked after seeing his condition. Following treatment there and at another regional hospital, he was transferred to Hershey Medical Center, where he received the Impella device.\n\"The device is implanted through an artery in the shoulder,\" Freundt explained. Earlier heart-assist equipment was implanted using an artery in the groin, essentially confining the patient to bed. In addition, the newer device can be used for a range of patients with heart failure \u2015 not only those awaiting a heart transplant.\nMaking strides\n\"I wasn't short of breath any longer after I got the device,\" Holman said. He soon began taking laps around Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute's North Hall at Hershey Medical Center. He finds moving about with the Impella device to be like walking with a second intravenous stand.\n\"He immediately told me how good he felt,\" Freundt said. \"He was soon walking up to nine-tenths of a mile every day. I said 'No way!' By Day 5, he was up to 1.9 miles in one day. And Holman kept walking, setting a goal of reaching 6.8 miles. Before long, he met that challenge.\nHe currently walks an hour twice a day during day and evening shifts. Because longer exercise requires coordination with the availability of staff members to accompany him, those often-record-setting walks take place about once every two weeks. For safety, he is always accompanied by a member of the health care team.\nHis new goal is an even 7 miles in one day. \"Six-point-eight is so close to seven that the new figure has been scratching at me,\" he said, laughing.\n\"Mr. Holman's determination truly is an inspiration to others,\" Freundt said.\n'Walking rings' around others\nHolman appreciates the care he is receiving as he awaits a heart transplant. \"The staff has been great,\" he said, acknowledging the assistance he receives on his walks as well as his constant care.\nHolman poses in front of a sign celebrating an earlier walking goal.\nThe Medical Center entered information about his case into the database of the United Network for Organ Sharing. Mahesh continually reviews transplant possibilities for Holman but cannot predict when a donor match will occur. Beyond the wait times patients with Type O blood face, he said, Holman's height of 6 feet and weight of approximately 200 pounds also narrow possible matches. \"The donor heart must have sufficient capacity to circulate blood in the recipient but also not be too large for the chest cavity,\" Mahesh explained.\nAt the same time, Holman's physique keeps him strong and \"walking rings\" around many patients. In fact, his exercise is limited only by the battery life of the Impella device. When the pump needs to be charged, he can exercise on a stationary bike. \"He's in great shape,\" Mahesh said.\nDo-or-die attitude\nHolman, who will turn 64 in December, believes his heart issues began when he developed rheumatic fever at the age of 6. Now a four-year employee of a Franklin County bakery, he attributes his record-setting walks to his family's \"go-getter\" attitudes and his own motivation. \"I have a do-or-die attitude,\" he said. \"If I don't do it this time, I'll do better next time.\"\nHolman was born in Chicago, but spent much of his life in Maryland, where numerous family members currently live. He moved to Chambersburg in 2000. His father served in the military, as did Holman, his brother and his sister. \"They were all focused on doing well and overcoming any hurdles,\" he said, citing the significant ranks they achieved while serving the nation.\n\"I work on my attitude toward things,\" he said, reflecting on his family's accomplishments. \"I've never been a selfish person, but my one hope is that I help others know they can do it, too. If not 6.8 miles, maybe half a mile, maybe just around the block. But you can do it.\"\nBristol's battle: Family of emergency responders rely on Penn State Health Children's Hospital for daughter's cardiac arrest treatment\nPenn State Health names Armstrong vice president and physician leader for orthopedic services\nThe Medical Minute: Hernia \u2013 the common, treatable condition no one is talking about","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"how to use diminished chords\nWe harmonize each note using only the I-Maj6 or the vii-diminished chords (which is the rootless V7\u266d9). Fully Diminished Chords. This is because it is very similar \u2013 but more interesting. In this video I am going to go over some of the Quartal arpeggios that work great for m7b5 chords and show you how to easily add them to your vocabulary. Advertisement. Moreover, the note of F# provides a greater \"pull\" (voice leading function) to the chord of G minor. for G7, think Abdim7 for C7, think Dbdim7 (We could also think of building the diminished chord from the \u2026 The first time a guitar student fingers a diminished 7 chord, he might be tempted to move on to other things because of the sound. In the same way that we observed for the diminished chord, the diminished scale is repeated every three semitones.This is very advantageous, as it opens up a very wide range of possibilities. When to Use Diminished Chords When playing a diminished chord by itself, you might wonder when someone would ever want to use them in a progression. Diminished chords are chords that you never use as anything other than a passing chord. 1) Use a diminished 7 chord as a transition to any 2-chord. This is a simple technique for adding a jazzy flair to your blues. How to Use Diminished Chords. But when placed between the right chords, they make great transitions. Augmented chords don't sit in the regular Minor or Major scales. How do I use the diminished chord row? This is due to their distinctive sound, which when isolated can come off as discordant or even harsh. We will also take a look at V7 substitutions and augmented chords. See following video to learn the shapes. The diminished scale is a symmetric scale formed by the sequence: Tone \u2013 Semitone \u2013 Tone \u2013 Semitone \u2013 Tone \u2013 Semitone \u2013 Tone.. The 3 Different Uses Of Diminished 7th Chords. If they are, it is based on the 7th degree of the scale. A diminished chord is a collection of notes that always want to resolve. This will make sense in the next section discussing the 3 uses of a diminished 7th chord. In addition to everything else that is included with a Full Access Membership, many lessons include \"Full Access Extras\". How to Use Diminished 7th Chords in a Chord progression. music What is a diminished chord and how to use it - Making Music 4 Ever They sound like they want to go somewhere. The chord of D7 involves the notes D F# A C, whereas F# diminished is F# A C Eb. When heard alone, diminished chords can be perceived as eerie, goofy, or even annoying. Also, try to offer some resolution to your diminished chords. You have probably read the page which talks about the notes that are sounded when we press a particular button on the diminished 7th row (The Mystery of the Diminished Row) and are now wondering how diminished (or diminished 7th) chords are used in a musical setting.There are 2 very common uses of the diminished chord so I will concentrate on them; Chords that set up the next chord so it satisfies the listener. Now, you might have noticed that the spacing between the notes are all a minor 3rd interval apart. A diminished chord's character is best described as ambiguous. When playing a chord progression, you can lead into a major chord by approaching it from the diminished chord a half step below it. Most of the time when a musician uses a diminished chord, they're adding a diminished seventh on top, making a 4-note chord. Most often, you will see a half diminished chord labeled like this: Cm7(b5). I'll show you how to use a diminished arpeggio and chord over the 4 chord in a 12 bar blues. For example: E minor \u2013 C# diminished \u2013 B minor. Diminished Chords \u2013 How to Use them in a Chord Progression; Where the Harmonic Minor Scale Comes From and How to Use it; Combining the Major Scale with the Harmonic Minor Scale . Most standards tend to hang around certain keys and therefore, use the same few half diminished chords. Use diminished chords as passing chords or transition chords, meaning very briefly, to add a spice of strangeness before you resolve it to a more consonant chord. As passing chords. You wouldn't want to end a song with the diminished chord because it would sound unfinished. For instance, if you're planning to play a G major chord, precede it by briefly playing F#dim7 chord. They're what we call \"dissonant\". How the Diminished 7 Chord is Used. I'll start by showing you how to transform A minor shapes into A diminished (dim). But first off, let's have a look at the dim7th chord shapes. As a rule of thumb, you usually either use diminished chords to build tension or to set up a resolution, such as the authentic cadence. Diminished chords are powerful tools for adding spice to your progressions. Play it now to hear what the chord sounds like. Part 2 - For Premium Members. These notes always conveniently form a diagonal line on the fretboard. Now it's time to tackle a new chord type\u2014diminished. However, keep in mind that it needs to be heard in context with other chords to make sense. They can really help spice up certain songs that only use a handful of chords as well. Diminished 7 Chord Diagram As a result of this need to resolve, diminished chords are most commonly used as passing chords, or leading chords. It sounds dissonant and -- at first -- it might not seem to be a useful chord. Diminished 7 Chord Theory. In the key of C this means we add a B double flat us Gb\u21e8Bbb is a minor 3rd) then you get a fully diminished 7th chord. Where You'll Find a Diminished Chord in Popular Music . The first thing to notice is that diminished chords have different ways to resolve, in fact there are three main types of dim chords resolutions you will come across. This on its own creates beautiful sounds, and its fun to play around it in a \"modal\" setting. When you play the following exercises, do not learn them to reproduce them when you perform. Extra Stuff for Full Access Members! Diminished chords are not used very often. The first time through I'll show you the rhythm part, the 2nd time through I'll show you how to add fill licks to that rhythm. Jazz with the Bass Jazz it up by going from a major chord to a diminished chord by moving the root note up a half-step. We will look at both chromatic passing chords and diminished seventh chords. Guitar Passing Chords. Same can be constructed for minor, and dominant scales. You may also see a circle with a slash through it after the chord number\/letter: C\u03c6. In Fretboard Theory Volume II Chapter 5, I am going to explain how chords a whole-step apart are sometimes connected with passing chords, similar to the way players use chromatic passing tones to connect different scale degrees. What we end up with is seeing the same four over and over, while rarely encountering the other eight, making for a world of pain when we do. Diminished chords have a dissonant sound and are often used to add tension to progressions. TABS ON PATREON The diminished chord is extremely versatile and has some magical qualities that we're exploring in this video. Character and Mood of Diminished Chords . For example, the diminished seventh chord built on C, commonly written as C o 7, has pitches C\u2013E \u266d \u2013G \u266d \u2013B: Musical scores are temporarily disabled. 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{"text":"Hassan Rouhani (Iran)\nHome \u00bb Hassan Rouhani (Iran)\nIran protests: EU urges end to violence\nby Deutsche Welle | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nThe EU has urged Iran to show \"maximum restraint\" in handling protests that have rocked the country in recent days. Iranian officials, meanwhile, have arrested protest leaders and imposed a near-total internet blackout. A spokeswoman for the EU on Thursday \u2026 Read More\nAli Khamenei, Amnesty International, EU-Iran relations, European Union (EU), Germany, Germany-Iran relations, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Iran Protests, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Middle East, Mike Pompeo\nIran says it will fuel centrifuges\nby Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nIn this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani, center, attends a ceremony to inaugurate Azadi Innovation Factory in Pardis technology park in west of Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. \u2026 Read More\nAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump, Fuel centrifuges (Iran), Hassan Rouhani (Iran), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran nuclear deal, Middle East, United States (US), Vladimir Putin\nPutin Is Trolling the United States in the Persian Gulf\nby Dimitar Bechev | posted in: News, Russia\t|\nIn the wake of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Russian president has positioned himself as a peacemaker. But continued conflict is his friend. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attend a joint press conference in \u2026 Read More\nBashar al-Assad, Drone attack (Saudi Arabia), Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia), Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russia, Russia-Iran relations, Russia-Middle East relations, Russia-Saudi Arabia relations, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Vladimir Putin\nIn Major Threat To Dollar's Reserve Status, Russia Offers To Join European SWIFT-Bypass\nby Tyler Durden | posted in: News, Russia\t|\nThree weeks after a meeting between the countries who signed the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was ditched by US, French, British and German officials said the trade mechanism which was proposed last \u2026 Read More\nDmitry Peskov, Federica Mogherini (EU), Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Mohammad Javad Zarif, Russia, Russia-Iran relations, SWIFT, United States (US), US-Russia relations, Vladimir Putin\nIran to 'resist' Trump decision on Israel's hold over Golan\nby AP via The Washington Times | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nVisiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump hold up the signed proclamation recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights as Netanyahu leaves the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo\/Manuel Balce Ceneta) TEHRAN, Iran \u2026 Read More\nDonald Trump, Golan Heights, Hamas, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Israel, Javad Zarif (Iran), Lebanese Hezbollah group, Middle East, United States (US), US acceptance of Israel's control of Golan Heights, US-Israel relations\nIsraeli Strikes on Sovereign Syria Must Be Stopped \u2013 Moscow\nby Sputnik News | posted in: Israel, News\t|\nThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on 21 January that it had hit alleged Iranian military facilities in Syria, including weapons depots in the area of Damascus International Airport, an intelligence centre, and a training camp, in response to a \u2026 Read More\nBenjamin Netanyahu, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Israel, Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Israel military strikes on Syria, Israel-Russia relations, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russia, Syria, Vladimir Putin\nIdlib and Beyond \u2013 The Vultures are circling in Syria\nby Thomas Donnelly | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nWreckage from an airstrike by pro-Assad forces near Idlib Province, September 8, 2018 AMER ALHAMWE \/ AFP \/ Getty Over the past several weeks, the war in Syria has crept back into the headlines, even competing with the drama and \u2026 Read More\n\"Iraq Derangement Syndrome\", Bashar al-Assad, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Hezbollah, Idlib, Iran, Iranzamin (Greater Iran), ISIS, Middle East, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syria, U.N. \"de-escalation zone\", Use of chemical weapons in Syria, War in Syria\nIran's Khamenei: 'No war, no negotiations with the US'\nby i24News - AFP | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the shrine of Imam Ridha in Mashhad, Iran. Khamenei.ir Khamenei said economic woes were result of internal mismanagement by the govt. and not just US pressure. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday \u2026 Read More\n2015 nuclear deal (Iran), Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump, Hassan Rouhani, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Middle East, United States (US), US sanctions on Iran, US-Iran relations\nAP Explains: Iran reopens uranium plant in its latest gamble\nby Amir Vahdat and Jon Gambrell - AP | posted in: Middle East, News\t|\nTEHRAN, Iran \u2013 Iran says it has restarted production at a \"major\" uranium facility involved in its nuclear program, though it still pledges to follow the terms of the country's landmark atomic deal now under threat after President Donald Trump \u2026 Read More\nAtomic Energy Organization of Iran, Centrifuges, Donald Trump, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Middle East, Mike Pompeo, United States, Uranium plant (Iran)\nNetanyahu claims Iran hid nuclear weapons program\nby Fox News | posted in: Israel, News\t|\nAki Khamenei (Iran), Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump decision on Iran Nuclear deal, Fordow Uranium Enrichment Facility, Hassan Rouhani (Iran), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Iran nuclear program, Israel, Javad Zarif (Iran), Mohsen Fakhrizadeh (Iran-Project Amad), Multiple Point Initiation (MPI), News Video, Nuclear test (Iran), Nuclear weapons (Iran), Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND)-(Iran), Project Amad (Iran-1999-2003), Yellowcake production (Iran)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"AZD7442 PROVENT Phase III Prophylaxis Trial Met Primary Endpoint in Preventing COVID-19\n77% reduced risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19\nFirst long-acting antibody combination to prevent COVID-19\n20 August 2021 -- Positive high-level results from the PROVENT Phase III pre-exposure prophylaxis trial showed AstraZeneca's AZD7442 achieved a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of symptomatic COVID-19, the trial's primary endpoint.\nAZD7442, a combination of two long-acting antibodies (LAAB), reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 77% (95% confidence interval (CI): 46, 90), compared to placebo. The trial accrued 25 cases of symptomatic COVID-19 at the primary analysis.\nThere were no cases of severe COVID-19 or COVID-19-related deaths in those treated with AZD7442. In the placebo arm, there were three cases of severe COVID-19, which included two deaths.\nAZD7442 is the first antibody combination (non-vaccine) modified to potentially provide long-lasting protection that has demonstrated prevention of COVID-19 in a clinical trial.\nThe trial included 5,197 participants in a 2:1 randomisation AZD7442 to placebo. The primary analysis was based on 5,172 participants who did not have SARS-CoV-2 infection at baseline.\nMore than 75% of participants had co-morbidities, which include conditions that have been reported to cause a reduced immune response to vaccination.\nThe LAAB was well tolerated and preliminary analyses show adverse events were balanced between the placebo and AZD7442 groups.\nMyron J. Levin, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, US, and principal investigator on the trial, said: \"The PROVENT data show that one dose of AZD7442, delivered in a convenient intramuscular form, can quickly and effectively prevent symptomatic COVID-19. With these exciting results, AZD7442 could be an important tool in our arsenal to help people who may need more than a vaccine to return to their normal lives.\"\nMene Pangalos, Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, said: \"We need additional approaches for individuals who are not adequately protected by COVID-19 vaccines. We are very encouraged by these efficacy and safety data in high-risk people, showing our long-acting antibody combination has the potential to protect from symptomatic and severe disease, alongside vaccines. We look forward to sharing further data from the AZD7442 Phase III clinical trial programme later this year.\"\nAZD7442 was optimised using AstraZeneca's proprietary YTE half-life extension technology, which could afford up to 12 months of protection from COVID-19, and is delivered by intramuscular injection.\nPreliminary 'in vitro' findings from investigators at Oxford University and Columbia University demonstrate that AZD7442 neutralises recent emergent SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, including the Delta variant.1-6\nAstraZeneca will prepare regulatory submission of the prophylaxis (PROVENT and STORM CHASER) data to health authorities for potential emergency use authorisation or conditional approval of AZD7442. Full results from PROVENT will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal and presented at a forthcoming medical meeting.\nPROVENT\nPROVENT is a Phase III, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a single 300mg dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of COVID-19. The trial was conducted in 87 sites in the US, UK, Spain, France and Belgium. 5,197 participants were randomised in a 2:1 ratio to receive a single intramuscular (IM) dose of either 300mg of AZD7442 (n = 3460) or saline placebo (n = 1,737), administered in two separate, sequential IM injections.\nThe primary efficacy endpoint was the first case of any SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR positive symptomatic illness occurring post dose prior to day 183. Subjects will continue to be followed for 15 months.\nParticipants were adults 18 years-old and over who would benefit from prevention with the LAAB, defined as having increased risk for inadequate response to active immunisation (predicted poor responders to vaccines or intolerant of vaccine) or having increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection, including those whose locations or circumstances put them at appreciable risk of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Participants at the time of screening were unvaccinated and had a negative point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 serology test.\nApproximately 43% of participants were 60 years and over. In addition, more than 75% had baseline co-morbidities and other characteristics that are associated with an increased risk for severe COVID-19 should they become infected, including those with immunosuppressive disease or taking immunosuppressive medications, diabetes, severe obesity or cardiac disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney and chronic liver disease. Approximately 73% were White\/Caucasian, 17% Black\/African American, and 3% Asian. Approximately 15% of participants were Hispanic.\nAZD7442 is a combination of two LAABs - tixagevimab (AZD8895) and cilgavimab (AZD1061) - derived from B-cells donated by convalescent patients after SARS-CoV-2 virus. Discovered by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and licensed to AstraZeneca in June 2020, the human monoclonal antibodies bind to distinct sites on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein7 and were optimised by AstraZeneca with half-life extension and reduced Fc receptor and complement C1q binding. The half-life extension more than triples the durability of its action compared to conventional antibodies and could afford up to 12 months of protection from COVID-19 following a single administration.8-11 The reduced Fc receptor binding aims to minimise the risk of antibody-dependent enhancement of disease - a phenomenon in which virus-specific antibodies promote, rather than inhibit, infection and\/or disease.12\nAZD7442 is being studied in a comprehensive clinical trial programme for both prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in over 9,000 participants. Ongoing trials include TACKLE COVID-1913, a Phase III treatment trial in an outpatient setting and collaborator treatment trials in outpatient and hospitalised settings. AZD7442 is being assessed in both IM and intravenous administration routes.\nAZD7442 is being developed with support from the US Government, including federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in partnership with the Department of Defense; Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, under Contract No. W911QY-21-9-0001.\nAstraZeneca is working with governments around the world to make AZD7442 accessible to high-risk populations as another valuable option in the fight to end COVID-19, should it prove to be effective and well tolerated.\nData published in Nature in July 2020 showed that in preclinical experiments, the LAABs were able to block the binding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to host cells and protect against infection in cell and animal models of disease.14\nUnder the terms of the licensing agreement with Vanderbilt, AstraZeneca will pay single-digit royalties on future net sales.\nAstraZeneca (LSE\/STO\/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on Twitter @AstraZeneca.\n1.Liu C, et al. Reduced neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617 by vaccine and convalescent serum. Cell. 2021 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cell.2021.06.020\n2.Zhou D, et al. Evidence of escape of SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 from natural and vaccine induced sera. Cell. 2021; doi: 10.1016\/j.cell.2021.02.037.\n3.Dejnirattisai W, et al. Antibody evasion by the Brazilian P.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2. bioRxiv. 2021; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1101\/2021.03.12.435194.\n4.Wang P, Nair MS, Liu L. et al. Antibody resistance of SARS-CoV-2 variants B.1.351 and B.1.1.7. Nature 2021 Mar 8. doi: 10.1038\/s41586-021-03398-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33684923.\n5.Chen RE, et al. Resistance of SARS-CoV-2 variants to neutralization by monoclonal and serum-derived polyclonal antibodies. Nat Med 2021; 27, 717\u2013726. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41591-021-01294-w.\n6.Wang P, et al. Increased resistance of SARS-CoV-2 variant P.1 to antibody neutralization. Cell Host Microbe. 2021; 29 (5): 747\u2013751.e4.\n7.Dong J, et al. Genetic and structural basis for recognition of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein by a two-antibody cocktail. bioRxiv. 2021; doi: 10.1101\/2021.01.27.428529.\n8.Robbie GJ, et al. A novel investigational Fc-modified humanized monoclonal antibody, motavizumab-YTE, has an extended half-life in healthy adults. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013; 57 (12): 6147-53.\n9.Griffin MP, et al. Safety, Tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MEDI8897, the respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F-targeting monoclonal antibody with an extended half-life, in healthy adults. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017; 61(3): e01714-16.\n10.Yu XQ, et al. Safety, Tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MEDI4893, an investigational, extended-half-life, anti-staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin human monoclonal antibody, in healthy adults. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016; 61 (1): e01020-16.\n11.Domachowske JB, et al. Safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of MEDI8897, an extended half-life single-dose respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F-targeting monoclonal antibody administered as a single dose to healthy preterm infants. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2018; 37(9): 886-892.\n12.van Erp EA, et al. Fc-mediated antibody effector functions during respiratory syncytial virus infection and disease. Front Immunol. 2019; 10: 548.\n13.Clinicaltrials.gov. Phase III study of AZD7442 for treatment of COVID-19 in outpatient adults (TACKLE). Available at: https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/\/NCT04723394. [Last accessed: 30 June 2021].\n14.Zost SJ, et al. Potently neutralizing and protective human antibodies against SARS-CoV 2. Nature. 2020; 584: 443\u2013449.\nPosted: August 2021","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Libra News\nThe Libra Association appointment of fomer HSBC's CEO James Emmett as the managing director of Libra network\nBy Tsunami 09\/17\/20 10:47 AM\nThe Libra Association has announced the appointment of James Emmett as the Managing Director of Libra Networks LLC, the operating company subsidiary of the Libra Association, with effect from 1 October 2020, according to the company blog on September 17.\nJames Emmett\nJames Emmett previously held the Chief Executive role of HSBC Bank plc and Europe, where he was responsible for HSBC's UK Wholesale Bank and operations across Continental Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Bermuda.\nMr. Emmett is a highly experienced financial services leader with a wealth of global experience in business, strategy, technology, and operations, gained through his 25 years with HSBC, one of the world's leading international financial services institutions, Libra Association said on the blog.\nStuart Levey, CEO of the Libra Association, said:\n\"James is a first-class financial services executive with deep substantive expertise and operational experience. I am excited that he is joining us and confident that his leadership will help make Libra's vision a reality.\"\nJames Emmett said:\n\"As someone who is passionate about the opportunities for financial services and technology to make a real difference, I am delighted to be joining Libra Networks with a mission to enhance financial innovation and inclusion and to deliver the operationalization of the network.\"\nAs AZCoin News reported, the Libra Association appointment of Steve Bunnell as Chief Legal Officer, Sterling Daines as Chief Compliance Officer, and Stuart Levey as Chief Executive Officer, as well as the addition of new members.\nLibra is a permissioned blockchain digital currency proposed by the American social media company Facebook, Inc. The currency and network do not yet exist, and only rudimentary experimental code has been released. The launch is planned to be in 2020.\nLibra Association's Member Checkout.Com Acquires Australian Startup Pin Payments\nThe Libra Association Has Named Obama's Former Under Secretary For Terrorism As Its First CEO\nCrypto traders in Africa are less likely to be scammed than traders in other regions in the past year\nAfter Coinbase Pro and Binance listing support announcement for Uniswap's just-released governance token UNI to rally 300% in price\nFacebook's crypto wallet Novi is inching forward\u2026\nLondon-based Finance app \"Diem\" is\u2026\n\"A wolf in sheep's clothing\", German Finance Minister\u2026\nLibra Association is changing its name to the Diem\u2026\nThe Facebook stablecoin project Libra might get off the\u2026\nLibra Association has hired Saumya Bhavsar as General\u2026","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Why Do They Hate Mary Magdalene?\nPut simply -- Mary Magdalene was the High Priestess of Baal. She was converted from evil to good.\nHer conversion broke the power of the Satanic religion that we are now confronting once again.\nHer act anointing Joshua before his crucifixion conferred the Office of the High Priest of Baal on him, and made him Accursed.\nAnd that is the guise and role in which he suffered, literally as the guilty one responsible for all the evil in the world, the one responsible for the gross sins of Baphomet.\nYet, he was innocent.\nA miracle was required, something so contrary, so anti-intuitive, so above-and-beyond our reckoning, that our Lord took on the Highest Office of the Satanists, and let all their guilt be heaped on him.\nAnd she's the one who anointed him into that office.\nNo wonder she was weeping.\nTo those present who knew what was happening, there were plenty of reasons to hate Mary Magdalene.\nIf she and her followers hadn't committed such horrible atrocities, there would be no need for such terrible atonement.\nAnd who was she, that he should suffer for her? He owed her and her followers less than nothing at all.\nThe Other Side hated her, too --- for completely different reasons; their entire religion was nullified by her conversion. They lost the bloodline of the High Priestess and have never been able to re-establish it again.\nThousands of years later, this dimension of the Passion of Christ has been papered over. The hatred of Mary Magdalene endures, but the reasons for it are not well-known outside the High Church.\nSo now, in the midst of the final denouement, you understand how poignant and painful it is, his love for Mary Magdalene.\nPaul Stramer April 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM\nOnce again the Catholic Church of over 20 centuries has a different view.\nhttps:\/\/www.newadvent.org\/cathen\/09761a.htm\nhttps:\/\/www.newadvent.org\/cathen\/09721b.htm\nhttps:\/\/www.newadvent.org\/fathers\/1701121.htm\nDebra April 19, 2021 at 10:56 AM\nWow, that's nothing I've ever heard before in the many accounts I've taken time to read as I've strived to understand who she was and their relationship.\nbubbapatric April 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM\nThe biggest identity thief of all time is the notorious Canaanite clan makeover shapeshifters calling themselves phonecians. In fact Shem Noah favorite son archaeologists confirm built the pyramids killed the leader of Baal priest nimrod.\nDefinitely on evil Canaanite bad side started calling Shem pig ,Dwarf.\nAnd erased his legend when it was customary to call sons of Shem Semites .\nFast forward we are mid identified as slaves to a foreign corporation.\nFoscolos00 April 19, 2021 at 7:32 PM\nWhat books are being referenced for the above statement?\nThe book of Jasher(Yasher) reflects a completely different account;\nEsau killed Nimrod And Then Sold The Birthright | We Are Israel\nhttps:\/\/weareisrael.org\/2014\/08\/19\/esau-killed-nimrod\/\na follower April 20, 2021 at 5:05 AM\nFrom several of these articles posted here daily, many, many articles , a constant never ending stream of articles, revolving around much, much, the same.\nAnna - \"The idol of Ashtoreth is here, the image of the Great Abomination which brings Desolation is standing where it should not stand, in New York Harbor.\"\nAnna continualy injects this tidbit, and i do see problems with the idols and also the Freemasons, but does this \"abomination align with scripture the way Anna portrays it?\nIs it for instance standing in a Holy place?\nIs New York or New York Harbor a Holy place?\nHow about America?\nWas it ever, as a whole?\nAnna is pretty loose with 'her' interpretations and or accusations as they relate to scripture.\nLarryR April 20, 2021 at 6:29 AM\nEveryone has their own interpretations and this is hers. I'm just interested in her source for my own interpretation.\nFoscolos00 April 20, 2021 at 6:41 AM\n@ a follower; Hope this helps:\nStatue of Liberty Facts | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard\nhttps:\/\/gnosticwarrior.com\/statue-of-liberty.html\nShells of the Dead\".Qliphoth!!! IT is OVER !!! Unlocked for EVER!! Glory to God!!!! - YouTube\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fis0cQqBP68\nETTishbite April 20, 2021 at 7:32 AM\nCease , my son, to hear the instruction that causeth thee to err from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 19:27\nBellerian1 April 20, 2021 at 9:33 AM\nhahahaha... Evil does like its Bait n Switch huh. Clowns. She wasn't converted, she did that to avoid the consequences and to dump them on the target... With that kind of HELP, ones better off not playing along.\n\"Put simply -- Mary Magdalene was the High Priestess of Baal. She was converted from evil to good.\nAnd that is the guise and role in which he suffered, literally as the guilty one responsible for all the evil in the world, the one responsible for the gross sins of Baphomet. \"\nAt least she admits her \"lord\" is satan\/baal... :P\n\"A miracle was required, something so contrary, so anti-intuitive, so above-and-beyond our reckoning, that our Lord took on the Highest Office of the Satanists, and let all their guilt be heaped on him. \"\nQFA.... if ones \"god\" would do this, that ain't a God, thats a shiteating Turd Burglar.\nJordan April 20, 2021 at 5:56 PM\nWHOA, this is astounding to me! I have never heard any of this, but it sure makes sense!!\nSESRES dot com\nShades of 1913\nPaper Mills and Clarification\nNo Arguments Needed --- Try This Yourself","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Humanism and Its Discontents\nby Joyce Carol Oates, 2007 Humanist of the Year \u2022 22 October 2007\nJoyce Carol Oates was presented with the 2007 Humanist of the Year award at the 66th Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association in Portland, Oregon, on June 8, 2007. The following article was adapted from her acceptance speech and the Q&A that followed.\nHumanism\u2013like \"the humanities\" and indeed all of the arts\u2013has sometimes seemed, amid the turbulence of history, a frail vessel bearing us onward along a treacherous stream.\nWe must imagine our distant ancestors discovering death\u2013baffled and terrified by death\u2013and needing to ascribe to this natural phenomenon a supernatural explanation. As T.S. Eliot observed, \"Humankind cannot bear very much reality.\" Especially, humankind can't bear the crushing evidence of a reality that limits human delusions of immortality and omniscience. A primitive fear of the unknown and of death\u2013a disbelief that \"this can't be all there is\"\u2013has prevailed, tempting us to believe in a deity that will guarantee not only our immortality but our worth and will likewise unite us with loved ones in the afterlife, as in the country and western classic \"May the Circle Be Unbroken\" (In the sky, Lord, in the sky).\nAnd yet there still seems to be a powerful need in many (most?) people to believe in literal evil, good, God, heaven, and hell. Terms we might interpret as metaphorical have acquired an eerie Platonic realism.\nRecently in San Francisco, when interviewed on Michael Kresnick's popular radio call-in show, Book Forum, I inadvertently aroused the anger of a number of individuals who called in to protest my passing remark that I didn't believe in evil\u2013that I thought of evil as a theological term, not adequate to explain, nor even to suggest, psychological, social, and political complexities.\nWhen we label someone as \"evil,\" we are implicitly identifying ourselves as \"good.\" The issue on the show was Islamic suicide bombers, who are surely motivated by political passions and so to call them merely evil is to fail to understand the phenomenon of terrorism. Though I said repeatedly that I wasn't defending terrorism but rather was questioning the terms in which it was being discussed, it seemed to make no difference; my critics remained angry and unplacated.\nAs a novelist I tend to be sympathetic with persons who are religious, though I can't share in their convictions. It has always been something of a mystery to me that intelligent, educated men and women\u2013as well as the uneducated\u2013can \"have faith\" in an invisible and nonexistent God.\nWhy, instead, is humanism not the preeminent belief of humankind? Why don't humans place their faith in reason and in the strategies of skepticism and doubt, and refuse to concede to \"traditional\" customs, religious convictions, and superstitions?\nOne hundred years ago a gathering of secular freethinkers may have consisted of a majority of individuals who believed in the \"perfectibility\" of humankind. Following Charles Darwin's revolutionary work, scientists and educators like the distinguished T. H. Huxley believed in both biological and social\/moral evolution. The optimism of the turn of the twentieth century is expressed in H.G. Wells' youthful Utopian work, though there is a check to that work in Wells' brilliantly conceived and executed \"scientific romances\" (The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The War of the Worlds). By 1920 a more cautious note is sounded in Wells' monumental The Outline of History: \"Human history becomes a race between education and catastrophe.\" By 1945, in The Mind at the End of Its Tether, the former Utopianist was predicting the destruction of human civilization, in a tone comparable to that of Sigmund Freud's late, melancholy essays in The Future of an Illusion and Civilization and Its Discontents. In fifty years, in the wake of not one but two devastating world wars, the Holocaust, and the revelation of the Nazis' genocidal agenda against Jews, the \"perfectibility of mankind\" would seem to have been turned inside-out.\nAnd yet humankind, and humanism, prevails. And in succeeding generations I would like to predict that humanism\u2013a secular, ethical analogue to traditional religions that lifts its gaze no higher than reason\u2013will be the preeminent belief of humankind.\nQuestion from the audience: I was first introduced to you by your 1969 novel, Them, and was blown away by the skill and the emotion and understanding that came across. Do you have a favorite among your works?\nJoyce Carol Oates: That's a difficult question to answer. It is an interesting question because we tend to invest so much of our emotion and spirit into the work that we are involved in at the present time. Given the deep immersion into successive projects, it always seems what was done most recently looms the largest. So my latest novel, which is called The Gravedigger's Daughter, is very close to my heart. It's a fictitious account based upon my own grandmother's life. My grandmother had been the child of German Jews who came to this country in the 1890s, but they didn't settle in a large city or in the Jewish neighborhood. They went to a rural area in upstate New York, north of Buffalo along a snow belt, a kind of horrific place to settle for anybody. They changed their names and sort of decided they wouldn't be Jewish anymore and just erased their background.\nAnd so as a girl, I had a wonderful grandmother, and she was the quintessential woman who lives for other people\u2013very warm, very loving, and very generous. It never occurred to me when I was a girl that my grandmother had no background, no personal history. She never talked about very traumatic things in her childhood. This concept that people would come from another country having suffered so much and decide that they couldn't deal with it any longer and therefore expunge their memories is what the novel is about. What is the price that we pay for that kind of expunging of memory, where you are living in the present and in the future in America where we tend to invent and reinvent ourselves? This is the great question in the book. I guess I feel very close to that.\nQ: I noticed that nobody uses the \"A-word\"\u2013 atheist\u2013for you. Perhaps it is a step beyond nontheist or humanist. Do you identify as an atheist?\nOates: That's a good question. I have met Christopher Hitchens once or twice, and he has a book that I'm sure you've either read or are aware of titled God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. He is very adversarial, very eloquent, and very funny in his interviews. And, of course, he is very much a self-declared atheist.\nI'm not averse to acknowledging it, but as a novelist and a writer, I really don't want to confront and be antagonistic toward people. As soon as you declare that you are an atheist, it's like somebody declaring that he is the son of God; it arouses a lot antagonism. I'm wondering whether it might be better to avoid arousing this antagonism in order to find\u2013not compromise\u2013some common ground.\nMy good friend, Peter Singer, will declare that he is an atheist and there is a certain bluntness about him. He's also an animal rights person who will stand up and say very matter-of-factly, \"I don't especially like animals.\" So it's a matter of personal style. Singer has also said there was a time when saying you were gay was confrontational. I think it depends upon the context and on what you want from your audience. My friend Norman Mailer has always felt that when you stand up before an audience, you have to arouse them, maybe to indignation or annoyance. And so he says things that accomplish just that. I'm simply not very confrontational.\nBasically, I have characters who present different points of view. Some of them are extremely atheistic and irreverent, and mock religion, which seems very easy to do given the sort of cartoon or caricature aspect of people who have blind faith. Hitchens points out this comic aspect very well, and he is very funny about it. But if you do that, you demonize people and turn them into ridiculous objects. Again, I'm not sure that's a really good idea, because though you can say religion poisons everything, the fact is that religion seems to be hardwired in our species.\nAs I suggested in my earlier statements, people are baffled and terrified by the idea of death. They don't want to be extinct and they don't want to think that their possible extinction renders their entire lives without worth. Therefore, they project their wishes to some metaphysical zone and create a deity who assures them (and people like them) they'll live forever. As for the rest of us, we're going to hell so we don't really matter. But the deity seems a pure invention to us. I mean, for most of us it seems touching and poignant and childlike as an adventure. But to others it is an archetype lodged deeply into the unconscious. I think we all have this archetype in the unconscious, and to root it out and discuss it in a rational way is very healthy and very good. But I'm not sure it's a good idea to wave a red flag and annoy other people because we do have to live with them, even the very antagonistic and messianic fundamentalist Christians in our country.\nQ: I have a question with regard to your description of H.G. Wells's evolution, from his early writings to his later work. I'm wondering if that reflects your notion that as one ages and moves on to more mature levels, one becomes more cynical about possibilities.\nOates: No, I think it was basically the time that Wells was living, not the fact that he got older. He lived through World War I and World War II, and then the evidence of the Holocaust was revealed. That is what I was indicating, that the end of the nineteenth century seemed to be a time when intelligent people could be very optimistic and actually believe in the perfectibility of humankind. Now it sounds like a bad joke. But, again, I didn't mean that as people got older they got more cynical. It was just the period of time.\nWell, thank you very much. And don't get cynical.\nTags: humanism\nJoyce Carol Oates is an acclaimed novelist, essayist, poet, dramatist, and reviewer. She is the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University and was the 2007 Humanist of the Year.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Arts & CultureFlag Football\nEnd-of-the-Year Awards for the Georgia Bulldogs\nWe'll miss you, Richard LeCounte. Credit: Kevin Snyder \/ UGA Athletics\nby\tCy Brown\tJanuary 6, 2021\nThanks to a late Jack Podlesny 53-yard field goal\u2014and an even later safety by Azeez Ojulari, for good measure\u2014the Bulldogs beat Cincinnati 24\u201321 to claim the Peach Bowl. Thus ends the 2020 season with a final record of 8\u20132.\nWhile I think we'd all be happy to have the year 2020 wiped from our collective consciousness, we should take a moment before we move on to the promise of the 2021 season to dole out some season-ending awards to some deserving Dawgs.\nDude Who Should've Played Sooner: JT Daniels. Our offense turned a corner after Daniels got the nod in the Mississippi State game. His ability to find the open receiver and remain cool and collected in late-down situations was in stark contrast to Stetson Bennett IV up to that point. He also provided us with the opportunity to hit the deep ball for the first time in Kirby Smart's tenure. Daniels finished the season with 1,231 yards passing, 10 touchdowns and just two picks. Extrapolate that to 12 games, and you're looking at one helluva full season. I'm excited to see what Todd Monken can cook up for him with an entire offseason as The Guy.\nDude Who Should've Been More Involved: Darnell Washington. Big No. 0 at tight end is a matchup nightmare. He finished the season with seven receptions for 166 yards, with five of those receptions coming in the final two games. We'll have a lot of talented receivers to cover on next year's team. Washington could be a problem for defenses if he gets lost in the mix.\nDudes I'm Happy Are Just Freshmen: Jalen Carter and Jermaine Burton. For my money, lineman Carter was the standout freshman on defense, while wideout Burton was the standout freshman on offense. Given another offseason of strength and conditioning work\u2014as well as spring practice for the first time in their careers\u2014and they could develop into some of the top players in the country at their positions.\nDude I Hate To See Leave (DGD Award): Richard LeCounte. There are a bunch of dudes from this team I hate to see go: Monty Rice, Azeez Ojulari, Eric Stokes and Ben Cleveland, to name a few. But LeCounte especially, because of the way he went out. The safety was Smart's first-ever commitment at Georgia and was the backbone of what became the winningest senior class in school history. He was a fixture in the secondary for four years until a motorcycle accident after the Kentucky game sidelined him for the rest of his senior season. By all accounts, he worked his ass off to get back to full health and play again, which he did on the final play of the Peach Bowl.\nGeorge Pickens Antic of the Year: Squirting a Tennessee Player. Pickens is childish, in the best possible sense of the word. I love the highlight-reel catches he makes, of which there are many, and I love the chaos he brings to the game. Which brings me to the time he squirted Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano with a water bottle following a scramble to the sideline. We've only got one more season of Pickens fun before he bolts for the NFL, so enjoy it.\nStadium That Shouldn't Have Had Fans In It: Sanford. I've made my thoughts clear on this a few times, but in case you didn't catch it, we definitely shouldn't have had fans at Sanford Stadium DURING A PANDEMIC. But as fate would have it, only three home games ended up taking place last season, which was probably for the best. Let's all hope we get this pandemic under control and next season we can (safely) pack Sanford with 92,000 hooting Dawgs fans.\nWin of the Season: It's a Tie! All wins are good wins, in retrospect. (OK, that Kentucky game really sucked, but you get my point.) We went through a nine-game SEC schedule and emerged with seven wins, plus a bowl win over an undefeated team. Yes, I'd love to have another crack at Alabama and Florida with Daniels at quarterback, but life isn't fair and just sucks sometimes. This is the life of a Georgia fan.\nBut those wins are history, as is the 2020 season. So let's look forward to the ones we have coming next fall: whipping Clemson's ass to start with, then 13 more, and then another one.\nBulldogsfootballUGA\nThese Writers Offer Steady Guidance Through the Chaos\nby\tPete McCommons\t- Jan 6, 2021\n2021 Brings Hope After a Year of Fear and Chaos\nby\tEd Tant\t- Jan 6, 2021\nCincinnati Poses a Peach Bowl Challenge for the Bulldogs\nGeorgia will end the 2020 season where it was supposed to begin: Atlanta. The Bulldogs were slated to play Virginia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to open the season before COVID...\nGreg McGarity's Mixed Legacy at Georgia\nGeorgia athletic director Greg McGarity is retiring, so it's time to assess his legacy in Athens and determine whether we can call him a \"Damn Good Dawg.\" McGarity started...\nThe Bulldogs Redeem Themselves in Win Over South Carolina\nIn the buildup to Georgia's clash with South Carolina Saturday night in Columbia, Georgia players reiterated that they weren't out to get revenge on the Gamecocks, who derailed the...\nNew Georgia QB JT Daniels Steps Up Against Mississippi State\nFolks, we have a quarterback\u2014and a good one, by the looks of it. Having exhausted his options with Stetson Bennett IV and D'Wan Mathis, Kirby Smart finally turned to...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"College Visit Planning: How to Ace The College Tour\nBy Julie Schuler\nCollege is a home away from home for teens\u2014academically, socially, and for those who live on campus, physically. So, when it comes to the selection process, an on-site tour can be one of the most important factors in deciding where to go. You can get a lot of information about a school online, but an in-person visit is the best way to get a feel for a school's culture or vibe.\nNeed more college tour preparation?\nCollege Visit Checklist: 6 Ways to Make College Visits Successful\n\"It's never too early to start thinking about visiting colleges,\" says Brittany Scott, coordinator of campus visits at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Scott advises scheduling tours junior year, with follow-up visits to top choices senior year, if financially feasible. \"The goal is to get a good feel for the university, ask questions, and find the right fit.\"\nHow Should You Prepare?\nWhether or not your teen will be a first-generation college attendee, there's a lot to learn. \"Parents may be 20 years removed from their college experience, and a lot has changed,\" says Kate Schwab, senior director of advising programs at College Now, a college access organization.\nPart of the learning curve involves understanding what to expect from the college application process. Schwab recommends attending the orientation session provided by your high school guidance office before taking a college tour to get an understanding of the differences between private and public schools, types of degrees offered, need-based and merit-based aid, and more.\nHow Many Schools Should You Visit?\nParent Cathy Nicholson has been through the college visit process twice: her son is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and her daughter is a senior in high school. Her experience with each child was different. \"My daughter wanted to visit 10 schools; my son would have been fine with one,\" she says. \"You have to adapt your expectations as a parent to the personality of your child.\"\nNicholson encouraged her son to look at two additional schools, including one in his home state. Schwab suggests three visits as a starting point. Try to see schools of different sizes, and maybe one that is urban and one that is rural. Students may not know what they prefer until they see it in person.\nWhat Questions Should You Ask?\nScott recommends having a set of questions that you ask at every school. Be sure to ask about the basics: residential life, dining services, and campus culture\u2014but don't stop there. Some of the questions she recommends asking your tour guide include:\nWhat do you like most about your school?\nWhat organizations are popular on campus?\nWhat is the experience like for first-year students?\nWhat are some of the work\/study opportunities?\nWhat job placement services are available after graduation?\nWhat safety measures are on campus?\nCan students have a car on campus?\nHow Do You Arrange a College Visit?\nNicholson encouraged both of her children to do the legwork when scheduling college tours. \"College is a big responsibility, and it's important to let the student do as much as possible.\"\nMost colleges offer online registration for visits on their website. For example, at BGSU, students can pull up a campus visit calendar to schedule tours with specific academic departments, like Business or Education.\nScott suggests finalizing the following logistics before the actual visit:\nRead through the agenda so you know what to expect\nPrint out the agenda or have it on your phone\nKnow where to park and whether you will need a parking pass\nArrive about 20 minutes prior to your first session\n10 Must-Do College Visit Tips to Get The Most Out of Your Campus Tour\n\"I also highly recommend that families explore the city or community off campus,\" she says. \"Drive or walk into town. Make sure it's someplace that you feel comfortable. Often, when we ask people why they chose BGSU, the answers have a common theme: They felt like they belonged. That's the feeling you want with the school you choose.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"News Item, 17\/06\/2011 , Guetersloh: Reinhard Mohn Prize Awarded to Brazilian Citizen Participation Project\nChancellor Angela Merkel gives presentation speech\nDr. Thomas Wittek\n\"With its citizen participation program, the city of Recife shows how wide-ranging collaboration and partnership can be used to reduce the distance between policymakers and the public,\" said Dr. Gunter Thielen, CEO and chairman of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. \"The program complements the city's representative democracy by allowing citizens to play a direct role in decision-making processes, together with city administrators. It's a very good example of how the public can get involved in government, an idea often advocated by Reinhard Mohn.\"\nSince 2001, its citizens have been extensively involved in shaping Recife's development. More than 100,000 adults and young people participate every year in forums and on the Internet, making suggestions for urban development projects and monitoring them as they are implemented. They also set priorities in a number of policymaking areas. The participatory processes therefore allow the city to be present \"on the ground\" and to share responsibility with the public. To do so, it has built a comprehensive network of paid workers and volunteers, which ensures people are involved throughout the year in making and implementing decisions.\nLocated on Brazil's northeastern coast, Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco. Expansive beaches with ornate buildings stand opposite the city's slums, which are home to more than 50 percent of the population - a contrast often found in Brazil. The cornerstone for deliberative governance was laid in Brazil in the 1990s when 20 years of military dictatorship came to an end and democracy was introduced, thereby providing Recife with a chance to reorient itself politically. For the public, however, the change was seen as a chance to improve quality of life, something that was difficult to achieve with the limited public funds at the city's disposal. As a result, in 1993 Recife began trying to get the public more involved in decision-making processes - and thereby increase awareness of the problems the city was facing while further developing its democratic processes. The first comprehensive, long-term approach to citizen participation only appeared in 2001, however, when the Orcamento Participativo (Participatory Budget) was introduced.\nIn order to award the 2011 Reinhard Mohn Prize, which focused on the topic \"Vitalizing democracy through participation\", the Bertelsmann Stiftung carried out a global search to identify government organizations that have been successful in including the public in political decision-making processes. A total of 123 institutions and communities applied. Of the seven finalists, Recife's Participatory Budget program received the most votes during the online voting.\nAbout the Bertelsmann Stiftung:\nThe Bertelsmann Stiftung is dedicated to serving the common good. It executes projects in its four core areas of education, business and social affairs, health, and international relations, and strives to promote peaceful coexistence among the world's diverse cultures. Through the example of its civic engagement, it wants to encourage others to support their own communities as well. Founded in 1977 as a registered charity, the Bertelsmann Stiftung is majority shareholder of Bertelsmann AG. Structured as a private operating foundation, it is politically non-partisan and works independently of Bertelsmann AG. The Bertelsmann Stiftung currently employs 316 people and has a budget of approximately \u20ac60 million.\nSpeech Reinhard Mohn Prize 2011 J\u00f6rg Dr\u00e4ger (326 KB)\nSpeech Reinhard Mohn Prize 2011 Liz Mohn (203 KB)\nSpeech Reinhard Mohn Prize 2011 Gunter Thielen (214 KB)\nReinhard Mohn Preis 2011: Rede Gunter Thielen (90 KB)\nReinhard Mohn Preis 2011: Rede Liz Mohn (66 KB)\nReinhard Mohn Preis 2011: Rede J\u00f6rg Dr\u00e4ger (82 KB)\nwww.facebook.com\/ buergerbeteiligung","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"English Language and Linguistics (Hons), B.A.\nUniversity of the West of England (UWE Bristol)\nDeadline passed Unknown (University site)\nUnknown (University site)\n13000 GBP\/year\nUniversity rank #601 (WUR) Bristol, United Kingdom\nEnglish Language and Linguistics (Hons) at University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) combines an excellent learning environment with outstanding teaching and research.\nYou'll be taught by leading academics and published researchers at Frenchay Campus, with plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in Bristol's vibrant culture. Explore the core areas of language and linguistics and develop specialist knowledge in areas such as discourse analysis, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, onomastics, rhetoric and creative writing.Work with academic staff on projects involving local communities, including Sounds Bristolian and Place Names research.\nApply your knowledge practically in a wide range of fields, including forensic linguistics, speech and language therapy, learning and teaching a second language, and analysing spoken discourse.\nCareers \/ Further study\nAn English language and linguistics degree is highly regarded by employers and our graduates are in great demand.\nYou could go on to advise on and write government papers, company reports or doctors' communications with patients after this English Language and Linguistics (Hons) at University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) .\nOther careers are available in the media, publishing, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), forensic science, public relations, communications, human resources, education, speech and language therapy and journalism.\nAlways verify the dates on the programme website. programme website.\nApplicants can make a 'late' UCAS application up until 30 June, and at UWE Bristol, we continue to accept applications to a course until it's full.\nDuration description\nThree years full-time; four years sandwich;\nMore information Go to the programme website\nCourses included:\nConstructing Language(s)\nMeaning: Style and Discourse\nApplying Linguistics: Forensic Analysis\nEnglish: Past, Present and Future\nStudying Speech Communities\nAnalysing Culture: Language and the Visual\nLanguage, Research and the Workplace\nPathway Courses\nSome international students may need additional education in order to qualify for a degree. In conjunction with its partner organisation, Kaplan International Pathways, the University of West England, Bristol offers a number of entry route options for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate pathway courses.\nA pathway course offers complete preparation for university-level study, and is taken at the UWE Bristol's International College. Upon successful completion of their course at the required level, students planning to progress are guaranteed a place on their chosen degree.\nTariff points: 120\nGCSE: For all applicants, Grade C\/4 or above in English Language, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.\nA-level subjects: No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.\nRelevant subjects: English Language, English Literature, Modern Language\/s, Psychology, Sociology\nBased on the original amount of 13000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.\nLiving costs for Bristol\n750 - 1260 GBP\/month\nThe funding that you are eligible for depends on your fee status, the type of programme you are studying and when you start your UWE Bristol studies.\nPlease note: To be considered for a scholarship, you must hold an offer to study at the University and fulfil certain eligibility. The scholarship availability, amount and eligibility will depend on the country and\/or region that you come from.\nFor the best chance of being considered for a scholarship, we recommend that you apply early for the course that you are interested in studying.\nVisit the programme website for more information\n(Hons) English Language\nEnglish Language Studies (Hons)\nUCLan Cyprus\nLarnaca, Cyprus\nUniversity of the West of England (UWE Bristol), United Kingdom\nFind more information on the university website\nView 328 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United Kingdom","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Get the latest news and features from Glamourbuff.com, including interview reporting, wiki, and biography about your favorite actresses.\nFacts about Nina Dobrev's Height, Parents, Birthday, Ex-Boyfriend, Net Worth, and More\nPhoto: Instagram\/nina Nina Dobrev is a talented Canadian actress who is mostly known for her performance in the hit...\nDoes 'Chicago Med' Star Asjha Cooper Have a Boyfriend? Her Dating Life Explored\nPhoto: Asjha Cooper Instagram Asjha Cooper is an emerging American actress who is presently making headlines thanks to her...\nSofia Wylie's Boyfriend and Parents: Five Facts about Her\nPhoto: Sofia Wylie Instagram Sofia Wylie is a talented American actress who first gained prominence following her portrayal of...\nJessica Darrow Biography: Know Her Parents, Height, and Age\nPhoto: Jessica Darrow Instagram Jessica Darrow is a rising actress who first tasted the limelight in 2019 after portraying...\nWho Is 'Don't Look Up' Actress Melanie Lynskey's Husband? Inside Her Married Life\nMelanie Lynskey is a talented actress from New Zealand who has been garnering popularity for her performances in several...\nPhoto: Jessica Darrow Instagram Jessica Darrow is an emerging Cuban-American actress and singer who recently came into the limelight...\nInside Lily Collins' Age, Parents, Height, and Net Worth\nPhoto: Lily Collins Instagram Lily Collins is a talented British-American actress who received the limelight for her performances in...\nFacts about Lupita Nyong'o's Parents, Height, and Net Worth\nPhoto: Nupita Nyong'o Instagram Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o has risen to fame following her Academy Award-winning performance, as Patsey,...\nFacts about Sarah Snook's Height, Parents, and Net Worth\nPhoto: Sarah Snook Instagram Sarah Snook is an Australian actress who has made it big in the entertainment industry...\nHow Tall Is Anya Chalotra? Inside 'The Witcher' Actress' Height and Education Details\nAnya Chalotra has taken the world by storm through her portrayal of Yennefer of Vengerberg in the Netflix fantasy...\nHow Much Is Tamara Tunie's Net Worth? Inside Her Career\nPhoto: Tamara Tunie Instagram Tamara Tunie is a well-known American actress who has made her way up in the...\nWho Are Jean Smart's Children? Regards Them as 'Courageous'\n2021 has been an adjusting year for Jean Smart, especially after the tragic death of her longtime husband, Richard...\nIs Hailee Steinfeld Dating a Boyfriend Now? Inside Her Dating Life and Ideal Partner\nPhoto: Hailee Steinfeld Instagram Hailee Steinfeld has been marking her way up to the top ever since her breakout...\nWho Are Anya Chalotra's Parents? Into 'the Witcher' Star's Family and Origins\nAnya Chalotra is an English actress who has attained huge limelight for her portrayal of Yennefer of Vengerberg in...\nHow Tall Is Zendaya? Inside Her Height Difference with Boyfriend, Ethnicity, and Parents\nPhoto: Zendaya Instagram Zendaya is a woman of many talents. She is a talented actress, singer, dancer, and author....\nA Look Into Freya Allan's Dating Status and Boyfriend\nPhoto: Freya Allan Instagram Freya Allan is a rising English actress who came into the limelight for her performance...\nEmmanuelle Chriqui Wants To Adopt Kids \u2014 But Is She Married?\nImage: Emmanuelle Chriqui Instagram Canadian actress Emmanuelle Chriqui had previously expressed her desire not to have kids but to...\nElena Satine's Parents Helped Her Dream Reach a New Height\nCredit: Elena\/Instagram Elena Satine is a Georgian-American actress who has risen to fame through her performances in movies and...\nFacts about Mckenna Grace: Age, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, and More\nSource: Mckenna \/ Instagram Mckenna Grace is a talented American child actress who has been rising to prominence through...\nIs Avaah Blackwell Married to a Husband? A Look into Her Dating Life\nCredit: Avaah \/ Instagram Avaah Blackwell is a talented Canadian actress and stunt performer who recently made her appearance...\nHannah John-Kamen Praises Her Parents for Supporting Her Dreams \u2014 Meet Her Family\nHannah John-Kamen | Credit: Hannah\/Instagram British actress Hannah John-Kamen has been on the top of the game thanks to...\nLaur Allen | Credit: Laur\/Instagram Laur Allen is an American-born multi-ethnic actress who came into the limelight for her...\nFacts about Annie Gonzalez's Birthday, Parents, Height, and Net Worth\nAnnie Gonzalez is an aspiring American actress who is best known for her appearance in the Netflix drama-comedy series...\nIs 'Gentefied' Star Annie Gonzalez Married to a Husband? Inside Her Low-Key Personal Life\nAnnie Gonzalez is an American actress known for her portrayal of Lidia Solis in the Netflix drama-comedy series Gentefied....","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Murder she wrote - and plenty of it: Denise Mina on her career\nPeter Guttridge\nDenise Mina's Garnethill and Paddy Meehan novels are dark but compelling. She tells us what inspires her\nSat 28 Jul 2007 19.10 EDT First published on Sat 28 Jul 2007 19.10 EDT\n'Crime is a very hard genre to feminise'... Denise Mina Photograph: Murdo Macleod\/The Guardian\n'In the forensic science course I took at university they used photographs of dead bodies. For ballistics they showed us a guy lying on the floor, and his head had burst. With a shotgun, the air in the pellet expands so that if you shoot into the head the skull blows up. It was just mush but there was an eyeball lying there. What made it human, what made it moving, was the detail. And I really wanted to describe these scenes.'\nCrime writer Denise Mina is talking about the starting point for her first novel, the award-winning Garnethill (1999), which she wrote when she was supposed to be working on her PhD at Strathclyde University. Mina and her present setting seem a million miles from such gruesome images. This friendly, funny mother-of-two is perched on the edge of a chair in the airy study of her spacious townhouse in the West End of Glasgow. One of her children is rampaging along the wide corridor outside the study door; her partner is baking bread in the kitchen. So far so normal. But those who know Mina's brilliant but gruelling Garnethill trilogy and the first two in her Paddy Meehan series know that her work is steeped in darkness.\nThe main character in her trilogy, Maureen O'Donnell, suffers and we suffer with her. The Field of Blood (2005), the first in the Paddy Meehan series, has a harrowing account of the murder of a child by older children. Mina's books have looked dispassionately at alcoholism, incest, mental illness and many forms of abuse.\nHer new novel, The Last Breath, the third in the Meehan series, is set in 1990, when one of those child murderers is to be released from jail. Meehan, by now a successful columnist living in a posh flat, is offered big money to do an interview with him. She isn't inclined to do so, partly because her attention is elsewhere - a former lover has been murdered, possibly by the IRA. She has inherited his house and, more importantly, the notes for the last feature he was working on. The plotting is clever, the characterisations deep, and Glasgow is well captured. The novel is another brilliant exploration of the themes of family, friendship and justice.\nMina laughs ruefully at mention of her themes. 'Every time I write a book I despair because I say to myself, \"You've written the same fucking book again!\" Crime is a very hard genre to feminise. If you have a female protagonist she is going to be looking after her mum when she gets older; she is going to be worried about her brother and sister; she will be making a living while bringing up kids.'\nFor her, justice is a more complex issue related to the requirements of the crime genre: 'Crime fiction now is big enough not to need tidy resolutions. But an open-ended resolution has to be made to work in another way. The concept of justice goes with achieving a pleasing solution for the reader, one which doesn't just have the bad guy shot but which answers those questions about what is just. There's a deep-rooted belief in a just world - and that makes for good mental health - but all the evidence is that the world isn't just, so people have to shift reality all the time to get a sense of justice. And I think that's what crime fiction explores in a really deep way.'\nMina came to crime fiction after a contradictory childhood. Born in Scotland in 1966 to an engineer in the oil industry, she lived all across Europe until she was 16, going to boarding school in Perthshire and other schools in London, Paris and Amsterdam. Through friends of her parents in the diplomatic service she frequently attended children's parties at ambassadors' houses. At the same time she had a big, extended working-class family back in Glasgow. 'My upbringing was middle-class but my parents' families were both working-class so I had this odd combination of working-class background but in a privileged position.' She was 'famously naughty' and rebellious at her various convent schools and left at 16. 'I smoked a lot and I was fat and quite sulky - that's a bad mix.'\nEventually she went to university to study law - 'that's a real working-class thing - if you go to university you have to do a vocational course' - but decided she didn't want to practise. 'I was 19 and really intense and I got quite disillusioned.' Then she came up with the idea for Garnethill. 'I'd read so much right-wing crime fiction where they find the evidence and shoot the bad guy - I thought there must be another approach.'\nShe always intended it as a trilogy, partly because it was too big a family story to fit into one novel and partly because she liked the triptych form in art history. The completed trilogy - the other novels are Exile (2001) and Resolution (2002) -has received justifiable acclaim, but she's not tempted to return to her central character. 'That would be a betrayal, a reunion tour. And, to be honest, they were really dark books and I got really depressed writing them - I was fucking glad they were finished. I dearly miss Maureen and her brothers but I could never be that intense again. I like to think of Maureen having a nice, quiet time in the Highlands, going off for coffee and making bread.'\nAfter a standalone thriller, Sanctum (2003), she pitched the idea of her current series, which will run to five novels. She 'really got into' the Paddy Meehan series but took on a number of other projects too, while pregnant with her second child. 'I wrote a play last year [Ida Tamson] and I've been commissioned to write another for the National Theatre of Scotland. And I started writing comics.'\nIndeed, she was the first woman writer to do 12 instalments of comic-book series Hellblazer. 'I said I'd eat my own guts to write for Hellblazer. They said they hoped it wouldn't come to that. The series is about everything I'm interested in: theology, detective fiction, the gothic. The guy who draws it lives in Argentina so I was climbing over walls when I was heavily pregnant to film the sites I was using.'\nShe sees the Paddy Meehan series as a biography. 'Although in this new one it's not so much about her personality, it's about the events around her. She's more stable and static - that's daring for me. But I wanted to do the series as a biography of a character because I was interested in whether anyone ever changes and why?'\nShe laughs suddenly.\n'I've met my best friend from 20 years ago through Friends Reunited and she said: \"You haven't changed at all.\" I thought: \"God - all this work I've done, all the crap I've gone through, all the personality traits I've tried to shed and I'm still the same!\"'","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \u00bb Boston \u00bb Downtown\nNorth End news site to cease publishing\nBy adamg on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 9:47am\nMatt Conti reports he will be winding down his work on NorthEndWaterfront.com and he and his staff will stop posting new items altogether in January.\nThe site and its e-mail newsletter have been the main source of news for the North End - and the burgeoning waterfront area - since 2009, providing not just articles, but videos of community meetings and hearings, feature photos highlighting the unique events and scenes in the neighborhoods and a place for residents to discuss the news.\nSimply put, the site has over-stretched our technical and part-time limits as an ad-hoc operation. Year after year, I wondered how long I could sustain this community news experiment. We scrambled to publish multiple articles daily without any full-time staff on a platform never intended to \"scale,\" nor to be a decade-plus business project. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I decided we had to continue at least through year-end. From here, the site would need an untenable investment in people and technology. I have follow-on ideas, however, I do not plan to replace NorthEndWaterfront.com at this time.\nSuffolk students in North End apartments...\nBy Friartuck on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 10:29am.\ngive sigh of relief.\nIn realted news...\nBy Gary C on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 10:48am.\nTime to make your annual uHub contribution.\nBy tblade on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 11:24am.\nWith all the things we have to subscribe to in the digital age, it's refreshing to have a platform that never asks us for a subscription, never holds a quarterly pledge\/membership drive, and doesn't market \"premium\" features behind a pay wall.\nI contributed to UHub earlier this year (to my detriment, it was my first time).\nWe all subscribe to so many things we may feel stretched thin. And this isn't the most amazing economy. But, if you can, I encourage you to contribute to what has essentially become our favorite small-town newspaper.\nBy Allstonian on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 11:25am.\nBetter yet, consider setting up a small monthly donation.\nHe ran a great blog\nBy anony-mouse on Thu, 09\/24\/2020 - 2:15pm.\nI mean, it was no U-Hub, but it was a really good website.\n#DonateToUHub\nFirst The Jewish Advocate,\nFirst The Jewish Advocate, now this.\nIn other Downtown news\nPolice say teen who set cruiser on fire in the May 31 rampaging was arrested while trying to flee the country\nCar flies off I-93 at the Zakim, lands on Leverett ramp, driver survives\nNew year but same old stuff: Red Line just not up to snuff\nBPD clerk charged with overtime abuse, forging supervisor signatures\nCitizen request of the day: Leave the Boston Common Christmas lights on\nTwo sought in connection with stabbing at Downtown Crossing T stop","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Indie Pogo Review \u2013 Smashing Jumps with Indies\nTime to smash some indie heads!\nWritten by Jakejames Lugo on July 25, 2019 at 1:51 pm\nIndie Pogo is the kind of game you get when you take the basic premise of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. and apply it to an ensemble of indie game mascots, then make them all jump around wildly. It's fun, fast, furious, and absolutely as ridiculous as it sounds. And yet that's part of the charm for a game that borrows so heavily from the big Nintendo mash up, but still makes it feel like a fresh idea. You might not know who every fighter that shows up is or where they're from, but you'll definitely come to remember them and maybe curious enough to learn more after playing a few matches of Indie Pogo.\nIt's not just about running around and beating up your opponents, Indie Pogo instead makes you jump around as if you were on a pogo stick. Surprisingly, this works very well and forces you to play around the arcs of your jumps and plan where you land, either on a platform or on someone's head. Punching and kicking can still happen, with characters having their own unique attacks, but it feels much different than in Smash Bros for all the right reasons. Every character also gets a powerful Super attack that charges up as you land attacks midair in succession, leading to some wild attacks with varying results. Some Supers look really cool taking up the whole screen, while others might not be as flashy but are super effective in sneaky ways.\nMatches of Indie Pogo can be done in one-on-one bouts, teams, or with up to 4 fighters in a free-for-all. But unlike in Super Smash Bros. where you need to knock your opponent's off stage to score KOs, Indie Pogo allows you to either deplete a fighter's health bar or send them off the level to score knockouts. This allows fights to have more options to in achieving victory and keeps things from getting too dull.\nThe learning curve for getting good in Indie Pogo isn't steep, but it's no walk in the park either. You can casually pick up and play with anybody, but you'll need to be clever in order to use your attacks and abilities to get the most out of their effects. And luckily, the game has a great tutorial and Challenges that can show the ropes on how things are done. It doesn't take much to learn the basics, but there is still a definitive gap in skill levels between those who really look into the tech and strategies one can do.\nThe roster and stages are very interesting, especially if you've played any of the indie games that are featured. Many will recognize the likes of Shovel Knight, Lilac from Freedom Planet, and many others from the more popular indie games, but there's a lot of love for others not as widely known. The best part of this? You can find out more about each by hitting an option within the menus that takes you directly to a game's Steam page.\nIt's a neat way of allowing players to discover more about an indie game character they see or use in Indie Pogo, and even give them the option to purchase their original games. This is something other mash-up fighters can really learn from, especially those with obscure character inclusions. This also can be said for the stages you fight on, which are all pulled directly from different indie titles, not just the fighters themselves.\nSpeaking of which, there's a lot more indie love in here than you might think. You can unlock trophies and dossiers on characters from various games, even if they aren't added to the roster of playable fighters. And again, each one allows you to see and go purchase the game right on steam directly from the game itself. Most of this gets highlighted in the game's Shop. It's here you can unlock new fighters, stages, bonus outfits, sound clips, and even taunts to use during a match. This comes from using coins you gain after completing battles or any other game modes, so even if something looks a bit expensive to unlock you'll always have a number of options to get what you need to do so.\nOutside of local play, which can be done with up to four CPUs or players, there's a single player Arcade Mode, Challenges, and Online Multiplayer to keep you busy. Arcade puts you into eight battles with a boss fight at the end, where you can earn coins and trophies for completing it. Again, this follows a very similar formula to Super Smash Bros. but the game attempts to mix things up with different kinds of fights as you go on. Challenges are scenarios where you must complete a task under specific criteria, which may or may not require you to use a given character. These can get tough and make you think about how you play, but are also rewarding if you manage to get through them.\nAnd finally Online Play is exactly what it is. You can make rooms to play against others online and place on the leaderboards. It's not hard to get into a match, but there are the occasional hiccups when you can't find many people playing online. When you do manage to get other together for a rumble, everything works out very good. Some experiences may vary depending on how well your internet connection is, but you can still expect to find some good matches when going online.\nIndie Pogo can be very fun and addicting. You don't have to be familiar at all with these indie characters, but sitting down for one match with any of them will show you how wacky and interesting they can be. The effort of collaboration to make all of this come together so well is a joy to see, especially with how well the game gives spotlight to every indie title that's included. The overall concept may be similar to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. in many ways, but that doesn't take away from the clever application of it to the indie gaming side of things. You can't go wrong diving into a few matches of Indie Pogo for some quick rounds, or taking time to really learn this simple, yet challenging game.\nThis review is based on a digital review code for Indie Pogo for Steam, provided by Lowe Bros Studios.\nReview Scores Explained\nMultiple indie games featured\nVariety of stages and fighters\nGreat tutorial and challenges\nMany unlockables and bonuses\nSome difficulty spikes and learning curve\nOnline match experience will vary\nLuigi's Mansion 3 Review \u2013 Spooky Hotel Hijinks\nMononoke Slashdown Review \u2013 The Grinding Ninja\nThief of Thieves: Season One Switch Review \u2013 Mobile Heists\nMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Review \u2013 Always Going for Gold\nKiller Queen Black Review \u2013 Queen's Guard on Switch\nCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review \u2013 Combat Evolved\nDisney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Review \u2013 Revisiting Classic Tales\nDeath Stranding Review \u2013 Delivery Gear Solid\nShovel Knight: Plague of Shadows Review \u2013 Good to be Bad\nAstro Gaming C40 TR Controller Unboxing and Impressions\nFreedom Planet Review \u2013 Heroes with More than Attitude\nBlazing Chrome Review \u2013 Gear Up and Blast Them","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"From the Publisher of\nThe Adventures Continue\nTAC, Jr. #45\nThe holidays are fast approaching, and this issue of TAC, Jr. is the final\nscheduled one for the year. Of course, if anything special comes along, I'll\nbe sure to let you know.\n1) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NOEL\nI'm sure all of you join me in wishing Noel Neill a very happy birthday as\nshe turns 80 this November 24.\n2) SUPERMAN'S GHOST\nFrom reader Jim Amash on October 22:\nA week ago I went to see Don McLean in concert, and he sang \"Superman's\nGhost.\" He introduced the song by talking about how he couldn't believe the\nnews about Reeves' death, saying, \"Superman's not supposed to die. It can't\nbe true! These things aren't supposed to happen.\" He said the news about\nReeves always bothered him and that the song has to do not only with Reeves'\nfate, but also about America and himself.\n3) GEORGE REEVES ARTICLE IN NOVEMBER BIOGRAPHY MAGAZINE\nSeveral readers informed me that there is an article about George Reeves on\npage 32 in \"Biography\" magazine. There seems to be no new information in the\narticle, but, as TAC reader Steve Beckley says, \"It's good to know that\nafter all this time, even people other than we die-hard fans find George's\nstory interesting!\"\n4) SARAH KENT -- FRANCES MORRIS\nFrom TAC reader, Ken Dooley, November 5:\nJust read an interesting interview in \"Western Clippings\" with Frances\nMorris, the actress who played Sarah Kent in \"Superman on Earth.\" Amazingly\nshe is still alive at age 95. She mentions that of all her work in\nHollywood, the \"Superman\" appearance is the one most often spoken about by\nfans. Oddly enough, she also played a nurse in the film \"So Proudly We\nHail.\" Another funny fact is that while she played George's mother in that\nepisode, she was only nine years older than he at the time. If you're\ninterested in westerns and are unfamiliar with \"Western Clippings\" magazine,\nplease contact Boyd Magers at vidwest@abq.com.\n5) TV LAND SUPERMAN MARATHON DATE CHANGED\nTAC, Jr. reader Janet Harbison reported to me that the date for the\n\"Superman\" marathon on TV Land has been changed to December 9 - 10.\n6) AND SPEAKING OF TV LAND\nTV Land was quick to change its biography of Robert Shayne when daughter\nStephanie sent information regarding Bob's alleged communist connections,\nbut the web master there was less than cooperative when I pointed out a few\nother mistakes.\na) The Jack Larson bio lists a credit for \"The Dick Van Dyke Show.\" I\nexplained to TV Land that Jack Larson of \"Superman\" never appeared on that\nseries. As many of you know, a \"Jack Larson\" does appear in \"Big Max\nCalvada,\" episode #79 (first aired November 20, 1963), but that is not the\nJack Larson we know. I spoke with Jack about his several years ago. \"I first\nlearned about the other Jack Larson when I applied to the Screen Actors'\nGuild regarding some benefits and discovered I was credited with some jobs\nI'd never done.\" Investigating further, Jack discovered that for a short\ntime, although it's against their rules, two Jack Larsons were members of\nSAG. It was the other Jack Larson who appeared on \"The Dick Van Dyke Show.\"\nWhen I pointed this out to TV Land, their response was:\n<<As for your information regarding Jack Larson, if you take a moment to\nlook up Jack Larson's bio in the imdb (usually considered the most reliable\nsource of credit listings for actors) you will find some of the information\nwhich appears in our bio of the man there as well.>>\nTo date, the biography of Jack Larson has not been changed, and TV Land\ncontinues to misinform its readers.\n7) AND YET MORE FROM TV LAND\nSeveral TAC readers noticed that a photo of Phyllis Coates accompanies the\nTV Land bios of both Phyllis Coates and Noel Neill. Thinking TV Land would\nwant to know about the error they made I sent them a short note. The\nresponse from TV Land:\n<<As for your concern regard the photos of Noel Neill and Phyllis Coates,\nthey come directly from the distributor with each actress named on the\nprint. We will not be amending them.>>\nThe next day I asked them to take a second look... and received a second\n<<Unfortunately, with the case of the photos, we do not believe you to be\ncorrect and the change will not be made.>>\nAnd so Phyllis Coates' photo continues to appear atop Noel Neill's biography\non the TV Land web site.\n8) VARIETY AD UPDATE\nAs reported on the web site, the cost for the 2001 \"Variety\" ad will be\n$3000 if we choose to run it in the Los Angeles edition only and $4000 for\nnational distribution. I hope we can go national this time. As of today, our\ntotal stands at $600. As in the past, any additional monies will be donated\nto the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation in George's name. Every contributor will\nhave his\/her name listed on both the web site and the ad itself. Please\ndon't forget about this project. I'll remind you often and keep you informed\nof our progress on the main page of my web site and on the anniversary ad page.\n9) METROPOLIS AND MAYBERRY\nI promised to have Randy Garrett's article finished before this, but I've\nbeen putting in some extra hours at work and was unable to give it my full\nattention. Rather than have you wait even longer, I've decided to post what\nI have and promise to complete it in the coming weeks. You can see the first\ninstallment by clicking on the link shown on the main page.\n10) THE END -- PUBLISHED IN LITITZ, USA\nAll contents (c) 2000 by Jim Nolt.\nPS -- Wishing all of you a most joyous holiday season. See you in January.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran nuclear assets\nFILE - In this July 3, 2016, file photo, Yossi Cohen, then the director of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, attends the funeral in Jerusalem of a rabbi killed by Palestinian gunmen. Cohen, the outgoing chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence service, offered the closest acknowledgment yet his country was behind a series of recent attacks targeting Iran's nuclear program and a military scientist in a television interview aired Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo\/Oded Balilty, File) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)\nJune 10, 2021, 11:22 PM \u00b74 min read\nDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) \u2014 The outgoing chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgment yet his country was behind recent attacks targeting Iran's nuclear program and a military scientist.\nThe comments by Yossi Cohen, speaking to Israel's Channel 12 investigative program \"Uvda\" in a segment aired Thursday night, offered an extraordinary debriefing by the head of the typically secretive agency in what appears to be the final days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rule.\nIt also gave a clear warning to other scientists in Iran's nuclear program that they too could become targets for assassination even as diplomats in Vienna try to negotiate terms to try to salvage its atomic accord with world powers.\n\"If the scientist is willing to change career and will not hurt us anymore, than yes, sometimes we offer them\" a way out, Cohen said.\nAmong the major attacks to target Iran, none have struck deeper than two explosions over the last year at its Natanz nuclear facility. There, centrifuges enrich uranium from an underground hall designed to protect them from airstrikes.\nIn July 2020, a mysterious explosion tore apart Natanz's advanced centrifuge assembly, which Iran later blamed on Israel. Then in April of this year, another blast tore apart one of its underground enrichment halls.\nDiscussing Natanz, the interviewer asked Cohen where he'd take them if they could travel there. Cohen said \"to the cellar\" where \"the centrifuges used to spin.\"\n\"It doesn't look like it used to look,\" he added.\nCohen did not directly claim the attacks, but his specificity offered the closest acknowledgement yet of an Israeli hand in the attacks. The interviewer, journalist Ilana Dayan, also seemingly offered a detailed description in a voiceover of how Israel snuck the explosives into Natanz's underground halls.\n\"The man who was responsible for these explosions, it becomes clear, made sure to supply to the Iranians the marble foundation on which the centrifuges are placed,\" Dayan said. \"As they install this foundation within the Natanz facility, they have no idea that it already includes an enormous amount of explosives.\"\nThey also discussed the November killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian scientist who began Tehran's military nuclear program decades ago. U.S. intelligence agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency believe Iran abandoned that organized effort at seeking a nuclear weapon in 2003. Iran long has maintained its program is peaceful.\nWhile Cohen on camera doesn't claim the killing, Dayan in the segment described Cohen as having \"personally signed off on the entire campaign.\" Dayan also described how a remotely operated machine gun fixed to a pickup truck killed Fakhrizadeh and later self-destructed.\nCohen described an Israeli effort to dissuade Iranian scientists from taking part in the program, which had seen some abandon their work after being warned, even indirectly, by Israel. Asked by the interviewer if the scientists understood the implications if they didn't stop, Cohen said: \"They see their friends.\"\nThey also talked about Israel's operation seizing archival documents from Iran's military nuclear program. Dayan said 20 agents, none Israelis, seized material from 32 safes, then scanned and transmitted a large portion of the documents. Cohen confirmed that the Mossad received most of the material before it was physically taken out of Iran.\nCohen defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to go public with the results of the operation, going against a long-standing practice of secrecy involving Mossad activities.\n\"It was important to us that the world will see this, but this thing should also resonate with the Iranian leadership, to tell them, 'Dear friends: One, you have been infiltrated. Two, we see you.. Three, the era of ... lies is over,'\" Cohen said.\nMedia in Israel operate under a decades-old policy that requires journalists to clear stories involving security matters through military censors. That Cohen's remarks apparently cleared the censors suggests Israel wanted to issue a new warning to Iran amid the Vienna nuclear negotiations.\nIran has repeatedly complained about Israel's attacks, with Iran's ambassador to the IAEA Kazem Gharibabadi warning as recently as Thursday that the incidents \"not only will be responded to decisively, but also certainly leave no option for Iran but to reconsider its transparency measures and cooperation policy.\"\nShahrokh Nazemi, a spokesman for Iran's mission to the United Nations, told The Associated Press early Saturday that Cohen's comments reflected a long-running pattern of \"criminal\" sabotage against Tehran that includes the Stuxnet computer virus attack on Natanz over a decade ago.\n\"This lawlessness has reached a point when the former official of this regime is shamelessly and blatantly threatening our nuclear scientists with death,\" Nazemi said. \"This madness must not be tolerated.\"\nCohen, who was replaced by former operative David Barnea, acknowledged in the interview he might one day seek the prime minister's office himself.\nAssociated Press writer Karin Laub in Amman, Jordan, contributed to this report.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Saving the Ends of the Earth\nBy Bryan Walsh @bryanrwalshApril 16, 2012\nCourtesy of Wildlife Conservation Society\nI could barely make out Steve Sanderson over the winds howling into the satellite phone. Sanderson, the head of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), was calling from Tierra del Fuego in Chile, an island off the very southernmost tip of South America. Other than Antarctica, you can't get further away from civilization and still be on land than Tierra del Fuego, yet the island has come under the same kind of development pressure that other wild places are experiencing. That's what has brought Sanderson and WCS to Tierra del Fuego, where this month the group announced a partnership with the government of Chile to cooperate in management of protected areas on Tierra del Fuego\u2014including the island's first trekking trail, which could become a mecca for ecotourists. \"We're hoping we can make it a major ecotourism destination,\" says Sanderson. \"It's a truly beautiful, beautiful area.\"\n(MORE: Indonesia Punishes Wildlife Traffickers)\nWCS already had a strong conservation program in Chile and Tierra del Fuego, where it manages Karukinka, a nearly 300,000-hectare protected area on the island. Karukinka was actually donated to WCS in 2004 by the investment bank Goldman Sachs, and it's a special area, containing the world's southernmost old-growth forest, as well as wildlife like the Andean condors, elephant seals, dolphins and the endangered culpeo fox. It's also important for global warming\u2014Sanderson points out that the peatlands on the island contain some 300 million metric tons of sequestered organic carbon, and need to be protected to keep that gas from escaping into the atmosphere. \"It's more than a feel good story,\" says Sanderson. \"It's meaningful for the whole planet.\"\nMost of us will never get to visit a place as remote and as beautiful as Tierra del Fuego\u2014though get down there if you can. But we all benefit when the very special places of the planet are placed under protection.\nMORE: How U.S. Soldiers Are Fueling the Endangered Species Trade","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"27. Lord Wellesley\nLord Wellesley (as Governor General) came to India in 1798 at a time when the British were locked in a life and death struggle with France all over the world.\nHe decided that the time was ripe for bringing as many Indian states as possible under British control. By 1797, the two strongest Indian powers, Mysore and the Marathas, had declined in power.\nThe Third Anglo-Mysore war had reduced Mysore to a mere shadow of its recent greatness and the Marathas were dissipating their strength in mutual intrigues and wars.\nPolitical conditions in India were propitious for a policy of (British) expansion: aggression was easy as well as profitable.\nAdministrative Plans of Wellesley:\nTo achieve his political aims, Wellesley relied on three methods i.e.\n1. The system of Subsidiary Alliances\n2. Outright wars\n3. Assumptions of the territories of previously subordinated rulers.\nThe doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley.\nUnder the subsidiary alliance system, the ruler of the allying Indian State was compelled to accept the permanent stationing of a British force within his territory and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance.\nSubsidiary Alliance:\nIn reality, by signing a Subsidiary Alliance, an India state virtually signed away \u2013\nIts independence\nThe right of self-defense\nMaintaining the diplomatic relations\nEmploying foreign experts\nSettling its disputes with its neighbors.\nAs a consequence of Subsidiary Alliance, lakhs of soldiers and officers were deprived of their hereditary livelihood, spreading misery and degradation in the country.\nMany of the unemployed soldiers joined the roaming bands of Pindarees which were to ravage the whole of India during the first two decades of the 19th century.\nThe Subsidiary Alliance system was, on the other hand, extremely advantageous to the British. They could now maintain a large army at the cost of the Indian states.\nLord Wellesley signed his first Subsidiary Treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1798.\nThe Nizam was to dismiss his French-trained troops and to maintain a subsidiary force of six battalions at a cost of \u00a3 241,710 per year. In return, the British guaranteed his state against Maratha encroachments.\nIn 1800, the subsidiary force was increased and, in lieu of cash payment, the Nizam ceded part of his territories to the Company.\nThe Nawab of Avadh was forced to sign a Subsidiary Treaty in 1801. In return for a larger subsidiary force, the Nawab was forced to surrender to the British nearly half of his kingdom consisting of Rohilkhand and the territory lying between the Rivers Ganga and the Yamuna.\nWellesley dealt with Mysore, Carnatic, Tanjore, and Surat even more sternly.\nTipu of Mysore would, of course, never agreed to a Subsidiary Treaty. On the contrary, he had never reconciled himself to the loss of half of his territory in 1791. He worked incessantly to strengthen his forces for the inevitable struggle with the British.\nTipu Sultan entered into negotiations for an alliance with Revolutionary France. He sent missions 'to Afghanistan, Arabia, and Turkey to forge an anti-British alliance.\nLord Wellesley was no less determined to bring Tipu to heel and to prevent any possibility of the French re-entering India.\nTipu still refused to beg for peace on humiliating terms. He proudly declared that it was \"better to die like a soldier, than to live a miserable dependent on the infidels, in the list of their pensioned, rajas and Nawabs.\" Tipu met a hero's end on 4 May 1799 while defending his capital Seringapatam. His army remained loyal to him to the very end.\nNearly half of Tipu's dominions were divided between the British and their ally, the Nizam. The reduced kingdom of Mysore was restored to the descendants of the original rajas from whom Haidar Ali had seized power.\nA special treaty of Subsidiary Alliance was imposed on the new Raja by which the Governor-General was authorized to take over the administration of the state in case of necessity.\nAn important result of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War was the complete elimination of the French threat to British supremacy in India.\nIn 1801, Lord Wellesley forced a new treaty upon the puppet Nawab of Carnatic compelling him to cede his kingdom to the Company in return for a handsome pension.\nThe Madras Presidency as it existed till 1947 was created, by attaching the Carnatic to territories seized from Mysore and Malabar.\nThe territories of the rulers of Tanjore and Surat were taken over and their rulers pensioned off.\nThe Marathas were the only major Indian power left outside the sphere of British control. Wellesley now turned his attention towards them and began aggressive interference in their internal affairs.\nChiefs of Maratha Empire:\nThe Maratha Empire (during the Wellesley time) consisted of a confederacy of five big chiefs, namely \u2013\nThe Peshwa at Poona\nThe Gaekwad at Baroda\nThe Sindhia at Gwalior\nThe Holkar at Indore\nThe Bhonsle at Nagpur\nThe Peshwa was the nominal head of the confederacy.\nUnfortunately, the Marathas lost nearly all of their wise and experienced leaders towards the close of the 18th century.\nMahadji Sindhia, Tukoji Holker, Ahilya Bai Holker, Peshwa Madhav Rao II, and Nana Phadnavis, the people who had kept the Maratha confederacy together for the last 30 years, all were dead by the year 1800\nindianhistorylordwellesletmodernindiahistory\nPrevious Previous post: 26. Treaty of Bassein (1802)\nNext Next post: 28. George Hilaro Barlow","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Community engagement and involvement (CEI)\nCEI is an integral part of our work with our partners in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.\nCommunity engagement and involvement\nHow do our CEI groups work?\nCommunity Engagement and Involvement (CEI) refers to engaging patients and members of the public in research, so they can provide their input in the design, implementation and dissemination of research and services affecting them, improving the quality and relevance of research (INVOLVE).\nCEI has been an integral part of our work with our partners in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Partners from LAMRN have worked with the UK team to identify participants for CEI groups in each country. The groups comprise bereaved parents from a variety of backgrounds who have experience of stillbirth and newborn death and have recently used maternity services. Across the network these parents share a willingness to use their own experiences to support research which aims to improve services for others in the future.\nOur partners in each country have delivered training to CEI groups to help them understand the research process. Each group nominated leaders with a remit to link the research team with target communities. CEI groups meet regularly and interact with local and UK research teams. The groups and individuals have gained confidence through the process and have made important contributions to all stages of the research process. Members have enthusiastically embraced their important role in the development of stillbirth research, working together towards change that will positively impact on outcomes for women and families in the future.\nHow has CEI played a role in our research?\nCEI has already delivered positive results in our partner countries. For instance, in Uganda, the group reviewed and improved qualitative research interview topic guides, so that interviews were conducted in a sensitive way and questions were asked in a way that they were easy to understand for women and their partners. The CEI group in Kenya have helped the research team interpret data, confirming the most important findings resonating with their own experiences of care.\nIn each country the CEI groups inform research and help to develop interventions for the next phase of the programme. Participants represent their groups at country stakeholder meetings.\nHow has CEI raised awareness of stillbirth in communities?\nCEI groups have helped to raise awareness of stillbirth in local communities by speaking at community and church meetings. They have been influential in raising the issue with local leaders, with the Zambia group producing a play around stigma women face in communities. This has helped to reduce some of the stigma associated with discussing stillbirth. Our CEI groups are also represented on country stakeholder groups.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Dragon Curse (The Unwanteds Quests #4) (Paperback)\nBy Lisa McMann\n(- AGES 8 TO 12)\nThis is book number 4 in the The Unwanteds Quests series.\n#1: Dragon Captives (The Unwanteds Quests #1) (Paperback): $8.99\n#2: Dragon Bones (The Unwanteds Quests #2) (Paperback): $8.99\n#3: Dragon Ghosts (The Unwanteds Quests #3) (Paperback): $8.99\n#5: Dragon Fire (The Unwanteds Quests #5) (Paperback): $8.99\n#6: Dragon Slayers (The Unwanteds Quests #6) (Hardcover): $18.99\n#7: Dragon Fury (The Unwanteds Quests #7) (Hardcover): $18.99\nKobo eBook (September 2nd, 2019): $8.99\nHardcover (September 3rd, 2019): $18.99\nTen years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artim\u00e9, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artim\u00e9 in the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called \"The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.\"\nAt last, after harrowing battles and devastating losses, the three Stowe siblings are reunited. Back in Artim\u00e9, however, their joy at finding one another is short lived. Fifer loses her leadership position and struggles to find her place and purpose, while Thisbe is relentless in her determination to return to the land of the dragons and help Rohan rescue the other black-eyed children. Aaron fails to ward off increasing opposition from a resentful Frieda Stubbs and the dissenters, leading to a shocking and dangerous turn.\nMeanwhile the Revinir pursues Thisbe and Drock all the way to the seven islands, putting the people of Artim\u00e9 in peril. To save them, Thisbe makes an unthinkable sacrifice that leaves Fifer, Aaron, and the others to face political eruption and destruction in the formerly peaceful magical world.\nLisa McMann lives in Arizona. She is married to fellow writer and musician, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children. Her son is an artist named Kilian McMann and her daughter is an actor, Kennedy McMann. Lisa is the New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for young adults and children. So far she has written in genres including paranormal, realistic, dystopian, and fantasy. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults. Check out Lisa's website at LisaMcMann.com, learn more about The Unwanteds Series at UnwantedsSeries.com, and be sure to say hi on Instagram or Twitter (@Lisa_McMann), or Facebook (Facebook.com\/McMannFan).\nSeries: The Unwanteds Quests\nJuvenile Fiction \/ Animals \/ Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical\nCompact Disc (September 3rd, 2019): $43.99","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Add Festival\nStages and other entertainment\nVIP Comfort Pass\nPerform at the festival\nVolunteer or work\nDrugs and security\nSimilar Festivals\nPage was last changed Jan 17th, 2019 @ 17:16:37\nFrom the team behind Tomorrowland comes the sister festival TomorrowWorld, a dance festival set to travel abroad this September from the 26th to the 28th.\nThe festival is held in the Chattahoochee Hills, near Atlanta, Georgia.\nTomorrowworld Tickets 2014\nIt has been suggested that the death of two young people at New York's Electric Zoo Festival made organisers change the minimum age to 21.\nThere are some interesting rumours that the organisers will be bringing it a version of the festival to South Africa, near Cape Town, in 2015. It's speculated that it will also be called TomorrowWorld, just like the American version of the festival. Fingers crossed!\nThe 2014 head-liners include Avicii, Bassnectar, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Diplo, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Richie Hawtin, Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Tiesto, Zedd.\nTomorrowWorld aims to create a charming, fantasy world where all-comers our welcomed with open arms. Revellers are encouraged to embrace their surroundings, befriend one another and lose themselves in the enchantment of the site.\nAside from the fabricated beauty, TomorrowWorld is surrounded by the splendour of expansive forests and stunning lakes, festival-goers should approach it as one magical party that's all the more enjoyable when sharing with friends and strangers alike.\nTomorrowWorld 2014 will feature music across eight magical, expansive and highly-imaginatively designed stages.\nEach stage will place host to a different style of dance music ranging from Hardstyle to Trance via Dub-Step and Techno and will be individually and extravagantly decorated. 2013 saw mechanical spiders shoot fire and a magical bookshelf stage (complete with animatronic elves), while the sister festival TomorrowLand has wowed revellers with mountain-scapes, waterfalls and plenty of laser-action.\nTomorrowWorld is unrivalled in terms of production values: prepare to get your mind blown.\nLike Tomorrowland, there are various different levels of tickets that can be purchased.\nThe Full Madness pass gives you access to the festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and costs $357.\nFor another $50 ($407) It is possible to purchase the Full Madness + Dreamville Pass which gives you access to the festival on the three days, plus the Dreamville camping grounds and 'The Gathering' pre-party on Thursday.\nIt is possible to buy tickets for individual days for $137.\nVIP Comfort passes give those holding it access to special areas, as well as raised platforms near the stages with a better view, hors d'ouvres, speedy access and parking.\nThe Full Madness Comfort Pass costs $847, while the Full Madness + DreamVille Pass costs $907 and includes camping.\nTomorrowWorld is restricted to 21 years and above. You must be 21 or older on the date of the festival.\nTomorrowWorld have promised to put a lot of effort into making the event accessible for all, with designated camping and viewing platforms. Guide dogs are permitted and there will be adapted toilets in specific locations. The festival entrances will have intro-assistants present who will be contactable via the information booth throughout the event.\nAny questions can be emailed to ada [at] tomorrowworld [dot] com.\nIn September, the weather in Atlanta fluctuates between lows of 15 and highs of 25 degrees Celsius.\nThe 2014 version of the festival will take place at Chattahoochee Hills, Atlanta, Georgia.\nIf you are staying in the area, it is recommended that tourists check out the following:\nThe Blue-Eyed Daisy Bake Shop\nThe Serenbe Community Shopping District\nSmith's Store - Oldest Retail Establishment in Chattahoochee Hills\nShuttle buses will be running from Atlanta airport and downtown Atlanta. Tickets for the shuttle are priced from $40 return and need to be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased here.\nFor those driving the county can be found on US Highways 27 and 280, and State routes 1, 26, 355 and 530 and there will be various (yet to be announced) drop off points around the site. There will be limited parking available for those staying at DreamVille with weekend passes costing $50.\nIf you have purchased a Global Journey package transfers from the airport and shuttle buses to the site will already be included.\nThere are various hotels in the area that can be booked through the official site here, prices vary between $130 and $190 a night.\nFor those travelling from abroad TomorrowWorld offers a Global Journey package which, as part of the price, includes hotel accommodation.\nSimilar to TomorrowLand (TomorrowWorld's sister festival) the camping grounds will be known as DreamVille. DreamVille will host a pre-festival on the Thursday night, includes a marketplace as well as places to purchase food and drink.\nTomorrowWorld offers festival-goers a variety of additional camping packages:\nEasy Tent (2\/4 persons $550\/$600) \u2013 includes festival and DreamVille tickets, pre-pitched Tomorrowland-branded tent, inflatable mattress, night light and sleeping bags.\nDream Lodges (from 2\/4 persons $2,899\/$5499) - includes festival and DreamVille tickets, luxury tent with full-sized mattress, private lockers, electricity, storage and a terrace complete with chairs and a table.\nManors (sleeps 12, prices available on request) \u2013 includes a private hotel suite, champagne on arrival, private bathroom\/shower, a terrace with a lounge and stocked bar, outdoor furniture and a Jacuzzi.\nDreamVille ticket holders are also allowed to bring their own tents to camp in. The camping opens on Thursday, September 25th at 10:00AM, and it closes on Monday, the 29th at 14:00PM.\nThe site is huge, spread across some 8000-acres of forest among the Chattahoochee Hills. The main stage is abound a 30 minute walk from the DreamVille camping are. The parking is 2.5 miles away from the camping, so comfortable walking shoes are advised.\nTomorrowWorld operates a token system for buying refreshments on site, no cash will be accepted for the purchase of food and drink. Food or drink purchased from outside TomorrowWorld will not be permitted to the event. However, outside food may be brought in to DreamVille.\nFor $75 festival-goers can pre-purchase a BoozeBag, which will be ready to collect at the DreamVille and TomorrowWorld entrances. The custom made purse contains 35 tokens which can be redeemed to purchase food and drink on site. 2014 prices have not been announced but last year food was priced between four and six tokens, alcohol between three and five and bottles of water at two.\nThere is a variety of food and drink available at DreamVille, ranging from BBQs to crepes and bakeries to hamburgers; there will also be a selection of craft beers and non-alcoholic options including a smoothie shop.\nBe the first to contribute! log in and add some information or advice.\nTomorrowWorld has a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and searches will be taking place. 2013 saw a dog unit at the entrance as well as uniformed and undercover police officers.\nSecurity teams will be performing body-searches upon entry to DreamVille and TomorrowWorld.\nEDM fans will recognise the venue as it was used for other EDM festivals such as CounterPoint and Echo Festival.\nThe 2013 Tomorrowland festival official anthem was named after the TomorrowWorld site, Chattahoochee.\nThe 2013 line-up included Armin Van Buuren, Benny Benassi, Axwell, Calvin Harris, Fedde Le Grand, Laidback Luke, Crookers, R3hab, Dimitiri Vegas and Like Mike, and David Guetta, the full lineup can be found here\nUltra Miami\nElectric Forest Festival\nASK A QUESTION ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL\nMost Popular Wiki Pages\nGwangju World Music Festival\nI'll Be Your Mirror Melbourne\nRoskilde Previous Line-up Highlights\nStrawberries & Creem Festival\nIbiza Rocks Past Line Ups\nMost popular tickets\nTomorrowland 2014 - Full Madness Weekend Pass - Weekend 1 Tickets\nTomorrowland Festival 2014\nT in the Park\nRecently Edited Wikis\nFestival de M\u00fasica y Arte Ventana Libertad\nHarrogate International Festivals presents Carnival\nLoveland Festival 2019\nMusic On Festival 2019\nFree Your Mind Festival\nRecently Added Blog Posts\nOutlook Festival 2015 Review\nHead this way for S\u00f3nar 2015\nThe first ever party on a plane announced.\nThis Summer's European Festivals\nStraf_werk completes line up...\nCopyright WikiFestivals 2018\nSign up to WikiFestivals\nGet answers about festivals, information and support from people like you.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Guest blog by Christine\nIf you have walked in Europe you will have come across signs giving you an estimated walking time to a destination. If you have walked in different countries you may have noticed that the basis for the estimation varies. The variation is down to the flawed implementation of the EU Walking Time Directive. A brilliant concept, realisation of the vision would have allowed citizens from any member state to plan walks both in country and across borders on a standard basis. Not only would this have promoted walking as a hobby it would also have fostered European solidarity.\nIt's easy to forget that it was the UK who originally pushed for this piece of EU regulation. British civil servants believed that walking was an English invention and saw the Directive as an opportunity for orderly adoption of Naismith's Rule across the continent.\nThe French of course had Hercule's Convention. Although this was only used in France, parts of Canada and Polynesia, they insisted that this was adopted as an alternative. At this point English newspapers, in particular the Daily Mail, ran a scare story that British walking would have to be speeded up if it was to comply with Europe. The Minister of Walks denied this was the case but the John Major Government panicked and negotiated a British opt out.\nThe rest of Europe continued to develop the Directive without the solid basis of Naismith's rule. Perhaps the most damaging intervention came from an alliance between the Dutch and the Danes. The so called \"flat land standard hour\" meant no account was given to any variation in altitude.\nThe resulting Directive was duly implemented in all member states but experience reveals the following:\n- Spanish walking times are regionally specific\n- the French erected signs with dual walking times depending on whether you had eaten the plat de jour\n- the Italians had a special time for walkers wearing lycra and designer glasses\n- the Greeks doubled walking times\n- the Germans doubled walking speeds (triple on the autobahn)\n- Austrian walking times speeded up in the afternoons and failure to maintain the pace meant denial of access to mountain huts\n- the Irish wrote a song about it.\nPerhaps the only country to have realised the vision of the early Directive pioneers is Switzerland which of course is not in the EU. Using permanently positioned satellites the Swiss constantly monitor average walking times and recalibrate signs on a daily basis to ensure that times accurately reflect evolving walker capabilities.\nI'm personally a devoted European but the troubled history of the EU Walking Time Directive shows the distance that can sometimes exist between vision and reality.\nLocation:The EU Walking Times Directive\nJuan Holgado April 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM\nThanks Christine for your interesting notes about the curiosities of the European walking standards.\nRoger Darlington April 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM\nAnother effort at consumer empowerment which proved misguided then.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tag: Fiat-Chrysler\nWill Fiat Chrysler use Tesla technology?\nIt is looking like Fiat Chrysler might buy the use of a Tesla technology for its brands' electric cars. During a conversation with stock analysts, FCA boss Mike Manley revealed that his company was considering this option. It would not be the first partnership between the two companies.\nPSA and Fiat Chrysler agree on merger\nPSA and Fiat Chrysler have agreed on a merger. However, the details are still open, as the agreement is to be worked out in the coming weeks. It is also open what this means for electric mobility in the new company.\nFiat Chrysler to build battery centre in Turin\nFiat Chrysler is building a battery assembly centre at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy in which FCA is initially investing 50 million euros. It can also be expanded later for future projects.\nIT: Fiat Chrysler to test V2G with 700 electric car fleet\nFiat Chrysler intends to test vehicle-to-grid technology with a fleet of 600 to 700 electric cars. The carmaker has now signed a letter of intent with the Italian energy supplier Terna.\nFiat to turn European bestsellers into electric cars\nAfter the Fiat 500 is released in a fully- electric from next year, Fiat said that from 2023 a fully-electric Fiat Panda will also hit the market. The two e-models are part of a broader plan to focus on renewing the two European bestsellers.\nFCA investing \u20ac700M to produce Fiat 500 electric car\nFiat Chrysler is investing a total of 700 million euros in a production line for the electric version of the Fiat 500, according to media reports citing an unnamed top manager of the company.\nFCA is investing billions in factory electrification\nFiat Chrysler has released an investment plan, which details a sum of more than five billion euros to be invested in their Italian production facilities by 2021. The plan is to make them fit for electric car making.\nFiat Chrysler & Mitsubishi to sell GAC BEV\nToyota and Honda will not be alone in selling electrified versions of the compact SUV Trumpchi GS4 by GAC under their own name. Now both Fiat Chrysler and Mitsubishi, who are also both also partners with GAC in China, plan to follow the same strategy.\nSep 5, 2018 - 02:30 pm\nNo money for EV advertising\nA new analysis has shown that six of the biggest car manufacturers in the USA, namely General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler, are still spending next to nothing on the promotion of their electric and hybrid vehicles.\nJun 2, 2018 - 05:31 pm\nGM subsidiary Cruise receives billions from Softbank\nThe race to deliver autonomous driving at scale is picking up as the technology company Softbank is investing 2.25 billion dollars in GM Cruise, the General Motors subsidiary specialising in self-driving cars.\nIONITY negotiating with Volvo, FCA, PSA, Jaguar and Tesla\nIONITY, the high power charging cooperation between BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen, along with subsidiaries Audi and Porsche, is negotiating with other potent partners such as utilities and even Tesla, who maybe interested in joining.\nhttps:\/\/www.electrive.com\/2019\/11\/04\/will-fiat-chrysler-use-tesla-technology\/","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tzdakah Lab\nLab News\nTeam Drezner - Current Students & Alumni\nThe Tzedakah Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University is led by Professor Noah D. Drezner. The Lab's mission is found in its name. Tzedakah (\u200e\u05e6\u05d3\u05e7\u05d4\u200e ze\u00b7DAH\u00b7kah) is a Hebrew word with its closest translation to philanthropy. The word comes from the same root as the word Tzedek (\u05e6\u05d3\u05e7\u200e righteousness, fairness, or justice). Our premise for the research and work of the Lab is that philanthropy can be motivated by and help pursue social justice.\nLab Research\nIdentity-based Philanthropy\nInternationalization of Higher Education Philanthropy\nHBCU and MSI Philanthropy\nPhilanthropic Mirroring & the National Alumni Giving Experiment (NAGE)\nThe National LGBT Alumni Study\nSocial Factors Contributions to Alumni Giving: Trust & Sense of Belonging\nMembers of the Tzedakah Lab team continue to develop and refine theories of donor motivations and prosocial behavior development. Through this theoretically driven work, we strive to create practitioner-relevant scholarship that informs research and practice. Our multidisciplinary work, using sociological and social-psychology frameworks in particular, addresses the theoretical gap in the literature.\nPhilanthropy Education Translational Research Archive (PETRA)\nPhilanthropy and Education Book Series (Palgrave)\nUseful Links for Philanthropy Research\nThe Tzedakah Lab team is actively engaged the dissemination of other's work to scholars and scholar-practitioners in order to create a vibrant scholarly and practitioner community. To do so, the Lab is home to several resources including the academic journal, Philanthropy & Education, the Association of Study of Higher Education's (ASHE) group Scholars of Philanthropy in Higher Education (SoPHiE), the Palgrave book series Philanthropy and Education, a literature database for scholars and practitioners named PETRA (Philanthropy Education Translational Research Archive.\nResearch-Practice Partnerships\nAlumni Census Project\nInstitutional Workshops\nResearch-practice partnerships are mutually beneficial collaborations that promote the production of evidence-informed practice. The Tzedakah Lab welcomes research-practice partnerships with institutions of higher education. These partnerships can take short- and long-term forms. Possible partnerships are through our Alumni Census Project and customized Institutional Workshops.\nTzedakah Lab\nSection Menu Toggle Tertiary Menu\nWe believe that all people can engage in voluntary action\u2014regardless of social identity and socioeconomic status\u2014that reclaims education as a public good. As such, we bring scholarship and practice together, so that all communities are seen as and empowered to be philanthropists.\nThe Tzedakah Lab team is actively engaged in new research and the dissemination of other's work to scholars and scholar-practitioners in order to create a vibrant scholarly and practitioner community. To do so, the Lab is home to several resources including the academic journal, Philanthropy & Education, the Association of Study of Higher Education's (ASHE) group Scholars of Philanthropy in Higher Education (SoPHiE), the Palgrave book series Philanthropy and Education, a literature database for scholars and practitioners named PETRA (Philanthropy Education Translational Research Archive). Further, we share and further our research through the creation of research-practice partnerships that include our Alumni Census Project and institutional workshops.\nThe Tzedakah Lab\nEmail: TzedakahLab@tc.columbia.edu","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HHS Issues Important Notice Regarding Transmission of Medical Records to Third Parties Following Ciox Health Decision\nby Jessica Melendez | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments\nHHS Issues\nHHS Issues On January 23, 2020, the Federal District Court of the District of Columbia issued a decision in Ciox Health, LLC v. Azar, et al., which has implications on the type of protected health information that must be transmitted to third parties and the fees that can be charged for the transmission.\nHHS Issues important notice\nCiox Health, LLC, a national medical records provider, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January 2018 concerning various legal restrictions and conditions placed on the transmission of protected health information (PHI) to third parties. Most significantly, the case concerns what a company like Ciox can charge for responding to a patient's request to send PHI to a third party.\nTo ensure that patients have ready access to their medical records, HHS adopted rules limiting what companies can charge for delivering PHI. These restrictions are known as the \"Patient Rate.\" For years, it has been understood that the Patient Rate limitations only applied to a patient's request to access their own PHI, and not to a patient's request to send PHI to third parties such as insurance companies and law firms. However, that understanding changed in 2016 when HHS published guidance stating that the Patient Rate applies even to requests to send PHI to third parties. According to Ciox, this change caused Ciox and other medical records companies to lose millions of dollars in revenue.\nIn its lawsuit, Ciox challenged the 2016 guidance and its expansion of the Patient Rate to non-patients as violative of the procedural and substantive protections of the Administrative Procedure Act. Ciox also challenged a regulation adopted in 2013, which requires medical records companies to send PHI to third parties regardless of the format in which the PHI is contained, and in the format specified by the patient. Ciox argued that Congress only required that certain types of electronic health records be delivered to third parties, not all records regardless of their format, as the 2013 rule requires.\nOn January 23, 2020, the District Court for the District of Columbia issued an opinion1 holding that \"HHS's 2013 rule compelling delivery of PHI to third parties regardless of the records' format is arbitrary and capricious insofar as it goes beyond the statutory requirements set by Congress\" and that \"HHS's broadening of the Patient Rate in 2016 is a legislative rule that the agency failed to subject to notice and comment in violation of the APA.\"\nAccordingly, the District Court declared unlawful and vacated the 2016 Patient Rate expansion and the 2013 mandate broadening PHI delivery to third parties regardless of format.\nFollowing the Ciox decision, HHS released a notice2 stating that the federal court had vacated the third party directive to the extent that it requires the transmission of PHI to third parties in any format, and explained that the Patient Rate will only apply to an individual's request for access to their own records\u2014not to an individual's request to transmit records to a third party. The notice further states that \"OCR will continue to enforce the right of access provisions in 45 C.F.R. \u00a7 164.524 that are not restricted by the court order.\"\nAlthough the decision provides some relief to companies like Ciox, it is important to remember that covered entities and business associates must still comply with state laws which may provide individuals and third parties with more rights to access PHI.\nhttps:\/\/ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov\/cgi-bin\/show_public_doc?2018cv0040-51\nhttps:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/court-order-right-of-access\/index.html\nIt should also be noted that OCR has recently increased its efforts to enforce the Right of Access Rule and launched an initiative early last year to ensure that individuals receive their records in a timely manner and without being overcharged. OCR has already fined two covered entities \u2013 a hospital and a primary care and interventional pain management services provider \u2013 $85,000 each under this initiative.\nThe Ciox decision and OCR's Right of Access Initiative are important for healthcare providers who process patients' requests for medical records, as well as those who outsource that function to business associates.\nTips for healthcare providers and business associates post-Ciox decision\nProviders and business associates must train staff to properly identify and timely respond to patient access requests. In light of the Ciox decision, staff should be trained to differentiate between patient requests to access their own records and patient requests to transmit their records to third parties. Policies and procedures should be revised to clarify this distinction along with the corresponding HIPAA and state obligations in responding to these requests.\nProviders and business associates must also remember that the limitation on fees still applies to patient requests to access their own records. Under HIPAA, an individual who has requested a copy of their records may not be charged more than a reasonable, cost-based fee that is limited to certain labor, supply, and postage costs.\nProviders who contract with business associates for Health Information Management services must also ensure that the business associates are in alignment with and trained to adhere to the providers' policies and procedures. The underlying services agreement may address potential liability and\/or indemnification in the event the business associate fails to comply with its contractual or HIPAA obligations.\nTache, Bronis, Christianson and Descalzo, P. A.\n150 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33131","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"A History of U.S. Foreign Policy from Z to Shining Z\nIn this episode of Horns of a Dilemma, William Inboden, editor-in-chief of the Texas National Security Review, is joined by Robert Zoellick, former president of the World Bank, and Philip Zelikow, former executive director of the 9\/11 Commission and counselor to numerous administrations, to discuss Zoellick's new book, America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. They also discuss how Zoellick transformed himself from an economist, an expert in finance, a lawyer, and a diplomat, into a historian who wrote an overarching history of a vast period of American power.\nBrought to you by the Texas National Security Review, this podcast features lectures, interviews, and panel discussions at the University of Texas.\n\u00a9 University of Texas","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\"Days Of Our Lives'\" Victoria Konefal Shares How She's Bringing Her Feminism To Salem On BUST's \"Poptarts\" Podcast\nBY Emily Rems\nIN Poptarts\nDays Of Our Lives, the most iconic soap opera ever to grace the small screen, has been running five days a week on NBC since 1965. Victoria Konefal, the show's super popular new star, joined the cast in 2017 as Ciara Brady\u2014the strong-willed daughter of the show's power couple Bo and Hope\u2014and shortly after making her debut, she was singled out for a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. She has been voted #1 Soap Actress multiple times in polls conducted by TV Source Magazine, and in this hilarious and revealing episode of BUST's Poptarts podcast, she shares her unique feminist perspective on what it's like inside the wild and truly woman-centric world of soaps.\nAbout: BUST's Poptarts is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by magazine editors Emily Rems and Callie Watts that celebrates women in pop culture. The first half of each episode is devoted to a hot topic in entertainment, and in the second half, a segment called \"Whatcha Watchin'?,\" Callie and Emily dig into all the shows, movies, books, music, videos, and podcasts they've enjoyed since the last episode, and either praise or pan each experience\nThis podcast was produced for BUST by Cait Moldenhauer and Jessy Caron at More Banana Productions and was recorded by Logan del Fuego.\nPhoto By Birdie Thompson","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Jeff Bezos $100m charity donation slammed by Corbyn: \"Just pay your taxes\"\nNovember 26, 2019 Ben StevensCompanies Industry News\nJeremy Corbyn has called out Jeff Bezos' recent philanthropic donation of nearly $100 million telling him to \"just pay your taxes\".\nAmazon's founder and chief executive Bezos, also the richest man in the world with a net worth of roughly $110 billion (\u00a378.5 billion), was praised for donating $98.5 million to a range of homeless charities via his philanthropic fund 'Bezos One Day Fund'.\nThe Labour Party Leader Corbyn, currently on the campaign trail ahead of the December 12 general election, criticised Bezos on Twitter highlighting that this was just \"0.09 per cent of your net worth\", adding \"just pay your taxes\".\nThat's 0.09% of your net worth.\nJust pay your taxes. https:\/\/t.co\/KEke1NUE8E\n\u2014 Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 24, 2019\nAmazon has been criticised across the political spectrum for taking advantage of various tax breaks to dramatically reduce the amount of tax it pays.\nIn the US in 2018 Amazon paid nothing in federal taxes despite reporting profits of more than $11 billion.\nAmazon does not disclose what it pays in tax in the UK, but the GMB workers union estimates it should have paid \u00a3103 million in corporation tax last year, while Amazon's biggest UK arm which discloses its accounts paid just \u00a314 million.\nREAD MORE: Amazon has paid less corporation tax in 20 years than M&S did last year\nAn Amazon spokesperson said these \"calculations are completely incorrect\".\nLabour has pledged to increase corporation tax in the UK to 26 per cent in a bid to level the playing field between online players like Amazon and high street stores who are being battered by business rates bills, leading to more than 10,000 high street stores to shut this year.\nMy card to @Amazon on its 25th birthday.\n\"You owe the British people millions in taxes that pay for the public services that we all rely on. Please pay your fair share.\"#Amazon #Amazon25 pic.twitter.com\/8YewzxEb1K\n\u2014 Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) July 5, 2019\nThis is not the first time Corbyn has taken aim at Bezos, having written a birthday card to Bezos on Amazon's 25th birthday stating: \"Dear Jeff. Happy Birthday. You owe the British people millions in taxes that pay for the public services that we all rely on. This year, pay your fair share of taxes, give your hard-working staff a pay rise and respect workers' rights. Many Happy Tax Returns, Jeremy.\"\nMorrisons becomes first supermarket to offer unsold food with Too Good To Go app\nEbay sells StubHub to Viagogo for $4bn\nAmazon embroiled in fresh privacy scandal as Cloud Cam footage could be watched by employees\nWorldpay to merge with FIS in $43 billion deal\nOver 9000 online retailers in financial \"distress\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"New Nukes\nHistory is in danger of repeating itself, with plans in the UK to build at least three new reactor types, as well as plans for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) that are commercially unproven. Nuclear economics has always been a hotly debated topic for SPRU's Professor Gordon MacKerron, who was critical of the government's optimistic cost appraisals for nuclear new builds in the 1980s and 1990s. Professor MacKerron explains that increases in costs, due to more complex reactor design and higher safety standards, are not offset by cost reductions achieved through experience. In addition to nuclear economics, the handling of nuclear waste is another highly contentious area. In 2013, Cumbria County Council rejected an application for the siting of a geological waste disposal facility \u2013 an indisputable knock to public acceptability of an ambitious nuclear new build program. With the UK being one of few countries to construct nuclear-propelled submarines, research undertaken by Professor Andy Stirling, Emily Cox and Dr Johnstone at SPRU finds that workforce skills for the civilian and defence sectors in the UK appear to have some degree of mutual dependency. Sustaining the skills needed for nuclear submarines could therefore provide some explanation for the strength of the UK's commitment to nuclear new builds, while other (non-nuclear submarine) European countries, such as Germany, are moving to phase out nuclear. The differing democratic qualities of Germany and the UK have also been identified as a key factor in understanding the very different decisions taken by the two countries.\nSPRU 28th Oct 2016 read more \u00bb\nNew Nuclear | News | News 2016 | News October 2016\nUpdates every 5 mins. Last update 11:20pm. Notes","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SpaceX Starhopper Completes Final Test Flight\nby Sidney Fraser | Aug 28, 2019 | Science Fiction \/ Fantasy | 0 comments\nOn August 27, 2019 SpaceX made history with its second and final test flight of its craft 'Spacehopper'. The craft, powered by a SpaceX Raptor engine, slowly climbed into the air and reached a hight of 150 meters before gracefully \"hopping\" to one side and then landing gently. The whole affair lasted a mere 57 seconds but represented a major leap forward to Elon Musk's dream of landing on Mars.\nSpacehopper made its first test flight last month, when it rose to a height of 20 meters and hovered momentarily before landing. Today's test launch showed the technologic marvel of a craft maneuvering while hovering. Having proven its worth and showing a job well done, Spacehopper will now be retired from flight.\nMoving forward SpaceX will now begin the final phases of building the craft 'Starship' and rocket 'Super Heavy'. Both the craft and rocket will use 41 of the Raptor engines to enter the atmosphere. Together these examples of master engineering will make the trek through space to the red soil of Mars and beyond.\nThe goal of Starship and Super Heavy will be the ability to repeatedly launch and land crew (and eventually passengers) in different locations on Earth, as well as into space. Elon Musk has said that both vehicles (ship and rocket) will replace SpaceX's existing fleet of Falcon rockets and Dragon spacecraft to carry satellites, cargo and humans into space.\nSpaceX was founded by Elon Musk in 2002 and it has made great strides in the private space flight sector. Musk has faced some criticism for what some have called 'Sci-fi and Steampunk' designs for both Spacehopper and Starship, however it is well known that Mr. Musk has been a science fiction fan since his childhood. While his designs are distinctly 'retro', today's launch proved that the design takes nothing away from the crafts ability to do its job.\nWhile Spacehopper has taken its final flight, its work will continue as a stand to test Raptor engines on the ground. The Starship vehicle could take to the skies as early as next year.\nSidney Fraser\nSidney Fraser is an American transplanted to a new life in London, where she explores fannish and geeky places, events and creations, which she relates in the continuing True and Proper Adventures of Sidney Fraser.\nWatch SpaceX's Starship Mk1 Final Assembly | SCIFI.radio - Your Sci-fi Radio Station - [\u2026] is the next step in the evolution of the Starhopper, a stubby test platform that successfully flew in two\u2026","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Free Resouces\nGovernment's 'Conversion Therapy' Ban is Harmful\nChristian Concern responds to the government's announcement that it plans to legislate to ban so-called 'conversion therapy'.\nGJC\n5\/14\/20213 min read\nCriminalising consensual conversations\nAndrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern said: \"Any ban would criminalise certain consensual conversations. People would risk criminal sanctions for talking with someone who raises the subject of unwanted sexual attractions. This is not what a free society looks like.\n\"The merest suggestion that sex is best reserved for heterosexual marriage could be criminalised by such laws. Any ban on 'conversion therapy' is bound to seriously inhibit free speech.\"\nCriminalising helping gender confused children\nAndrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern said: \"Any ban would criminalise talking therapy for people experiencing gender confusion. We have already seen the harm that a professional ban on talking therapy has done to children with gender confusion who need help. It has provoked resignations and a legal case prohibiting puberty-blockers. If talking therapy is criminalised then no-one will be able to help gender confused children.\"\nVictim fund will encourage accusations\nAndrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern said: \"Plans to set up a fund for 'victims of conversion therapy' will only encourage people to make accusations. Anything that could be deemed 'conversion therapy' will be reported in the hope of obtaining compensation. We will become a snitcher society.\n\"Some people feel regret or dissatisfaction about every kind of counselling or therapy. This is not to be equated with actual harm, which is not demonstrated by scientific studies, nor even claimed in the Memorandum of Understanding. \"The government is hereby promising to reward people who report on private conversations or prayer. This is the way totalitarian governments behave.\"\nConsultation on 'conversion therapy'\nThe government announced plans for a consultation on ' conversion therapy'.\nAndrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern said: \"It is high time all the arguments were heard and listened to. For too long the government and media have only listened to LGBT activists who are determined to criminalise consensual prayer, or conversations aimed at helping those who want to be helped.\n\"LGBT activist and head of ITV News Paul Brand has wrongly claimed that there have been 'years of consultation' on this issue. This is completely untrue. There has never been a public consultation on this issue.\n\"What there has been is a series of invite-only meetings with the Coalition Against Conversion Therapy. This is a secretive organization with no online presence comprised of representatives of the mental health bodies.\n\"These are the people commissioned by the Department of Health in 2014 to draw up the current professional ban on so-called 'conversion therapy'. It is time for the government to listen to other voices and to understand the harmful intolerance of imposing a criminal ban on helping people.\"\nA fundamental breach of human rights\nAndrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern said: \"Any ban on 'conversion therapy' is bound to fundamentally breach human rights. Private consensual conversations will be criminalised breaching freedom of expression and freedom of speech. Campaigners are clear that private prayer should be criminalised breaching freedom of religion. Preaching that criticises sexual immorality would be criminalised too, again breaching freedom of religion and belief. No ban on conversion therapy can avoid breaching human rights.\"\n\"It appears that we have a government that does not care about human rights but wants to criminalise certain consensual conversations. This shows just what an intolerant society we are becoming.\n\"We hope that the government listens to voices of reason in the consultation and decides that this is not the direction any freedom-loving society should take.\"\nCredit to our partner: Christian Concern","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"FDBusiness.com\nAIPIA\nInterpack Preview\nPackaging & Environment\nTop 100 Food Companies\nTotal Processing Preview\nWSTA Welcomes Decision to Scrap the Alcohol Duty Escalator\nDMK Group Expands Further in Ice Cream DMK Group is expanding its existing portfolio in the ice cream sector with new creations for the Milram and Baileys brands, while also further expanding its partnerships with other well-known...\nVisitors to Irish Whiskey Distilleries Exceed 1 Million For First Time Over one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries and brand homes last year, the first time visitor numbers have exceeded the one-million mark. That is according to Drinks Ireland\/Irish Whiskey Association,...\nMergers & Acquisitions \u2013 Biggest Buyers and Sellers in 2019 Orkla, Pernod Ricard, Nestl\u00e9, Asahi, PepsiCo, Lactalis, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Azelis, Berlin Packaging, Kirin and Waterlogic were the most acquisitive companies of 2019, according to the bevblog.net food and drink transactions database,...\nTailored Insights For the Food Industry at Packaging Innovations 2020 Packaging Innovations 2020 will host curated content designed to tackle the biggest challenges faced by the food, drink, beauty, pharmaceutical and healthcare, e-commerce, and retail sectors, as part of the show's...\nFazer Becomes Market Leader in Gluten-free Bakery Products Fazer Group is continuing to execute its growth strategy and invest in growing product categories by acquiring Vuohelan Herkku's bakery and mill businesses. Vuohelan Herkku is one of the forerunners...\nThe wine and spirit industry is set to save \u00a3175 million in additional duty payments following the British Chancellor's decision to scrap the Alcohol Duty Escalator, according to Budget forecasts.\nThe decision follows the successful Call Time on Duty campaign, spearheaded by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, along with the Scotch Whisky Association and The TaxPayers' Alliance, and saw almost 90% of MPs emailed by their constituents through the www.calltimeonduty.co.uk website.\nAs a result of the Chancellor's changes, wine duty is set to rise by RPI inflation (2.5%), instead of the expected 4.5%, and spirits duty will be frozen altogether for this year.\nWSTA chief executive Miles Beale comments: \"The Chancellor's decision to scrap the alcohol duty escalator a year early and freeze alcohol duty for spirits is fantastic news and will be widely welcomed by consumers and businesses. The move will help British pubs, bars, and restaurants up and down the country, and will boost jobs and investment in the great British drinks industry and in the hospitality sector more widely.\"\nIndependent economic research from Ernst and Young has found scrapping the escalator will boost the public finances by \u00a3230m and create 6,000 new jobs.\nHe adds: \"While we would have liked to have seen a complete freeze on wine duty, this is a positive step and as such the WSTA applauds the Chancellor's decision to scrap the escalator.\"\nThe revised rates are due to come into effect at midnight, Sunday 23rd March.\nWarning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in \/home\/fdbusiness\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/legatus-theme\/includes\/single\/post-tags.php on line 5\nDanish Crown Sells American Business to JBS\nA Focus on Premiumisation in the UK Milk Market\nCoca-Cola System to Invest $3 Billion in Russia\nFood & Drink Business Conference & Exhibition 2016\n[eventlist]\nfind food jobs\nF&D Business Preferred Suppliers\nAdd a Business now!\nNew Subscriber\nWhich is the capital city of Great Britain?\n\u00a9 2019 Copyright Premier Publishing. All Rights reserved.\nDesigned by PREMIER PUBLISHING","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Become a UN Volunteer\nVolunteer in your country\nVolunteer online\nPriority areas for rapid deployment\nEngage a UN Volunteer\nRequest UN Volunteers\nHost a UN Volunteer\nSollicitez des Volontaires des Nations Unies\nSolicitar voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas\nUnited Nations partners\nFinancement du programme VNU\nFinanciar el programa VNU\nSponsor UN Volunteers\nFinancer des volontaires\nFinanciar a voluntarios\/as\nUNV and the private sector\nState of the World's Volunteerism Report\nVolunteerism and the Global Goals\nLe volontariat et les objectifs mondiaux\nEl voluntariado y los objetivos mundiales\nPlan of Action 2016-2030\nNuestras campa\u00f1as\nAbout UNV\nOur mission: Mobilize volunteers\nOur mission: Promote volunteerism\nUNV Strategic Framework 2018-2021\nUNV in the media\nIVD in West and Central Africa: volunteers support learning and empowerment\nDakar, Senegal\nLow quality, print optimized High quality, color print\nInternational Volunteer Day (IVD), celebrated on 5 December, is the opportunity to recognize and appreciate all efforts invested by volunteers to advance on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the world. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme joins this celebration to honour, with other volunteering organizations, the thousands of women and men, young and old, who are giving their time and capacity to strengthen community resilience to climatic, social or political challenges.\nUN Volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo instill the values of volunteerism among youth.\n(UNV, 2013)\nIn West and Central Africa, IVD is celebrated in all 24 countries by governments, civil society, non-governmental organizations and the UN system.\nThis year's theme, \"Volunteers build resilient communities\", focuses on the values of volunteerism through the appreciation of local volunteers (including the marginalized groups and women, who make up nearly 60 per cent of volunteers worldwide) and their impact on building a resilient community.\nIn Bamako (Mali), UNV commends the engagement of women in volunteerism, in a photo exhibition called \"portraits of women volunteers in Mali\". Through this activity, the role and outstanding achievements of women serving as UN Volunteers with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and other UN agencies, funds and programmes are highlighted and recognized. The exhibition will introduce to the public 15 to 20 portraits of UN Volunteers in action in their working environment in Mali. This activity also targets increasing the number of women signed up to the global UNV database as volunteer candidates.\nIn Gabon, young people are invited to participate in a slam competition, as a popular urban art for young people. The themes of the texts to be declaimed will have to take into account the promotion of volunteering and development and the fight against discrimination against women. The slam contest is organized at the French Institute of Libreville to award the prize for the best text in translating the theme chosen for the occasion: \"Volunteers build resilient communities\".\nIn Guinea Bissau, UN Volunteers are working with UN Habitat, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the National Volunteer Committee, Civil Protection, the Red Cross and the Government to promote the resilience of urban communities in Gabusinho and Antula neighborhoods. A training of 50 volunteers and community members is organized over two days, on infrastructure resilience and good practices on house building as well as to establish a 'plant barrier' (sebes vivas) with enlarged canopy trees to reduce the impact of the heavy winds in Gabusinho.\nTogo stands out strongly in the IVD celebrations. Volunteers from different organizations will share experiences between them through a television broadcast by local television channel TVT. UNV also participates in \"Eco jogging\", a public health and sports event that allows participants, while running to keep fit, to pick up plastic bags in the street. Other activities include the organization of a\"Volunteer of the Year\" contest, and the installation of the IVD Village, which is a fair where various volunteer structures will be displayed around their exhibition booth.\nIn Guinea, UNV will facilitates the training of 200 young people on the concept of volunteering at the University of Kindia on 5 December. IN the lead up to that, a fundraising campaign in solidarity with people with disabilities was initiated from 25 November to 4 December by international and national institutions, companies and non-governmental organizations in Conakry and Kindia.\nIn Niger, the production and broadcasting of a documentary film on the work of volunteers in agriculture, gender equality, community resilience and more is planned for the IVD launch in NIamey and Maradi. Additionally, UNV is convening a volunteer forum on the theme of community resilience, gender and development, prevention and peaceful crisis management. Another important activity targets the collection of food products, pharmaceuticals, clothes and toys for distribution to minors in detention in the prison of Kollo in Niamey.\nIn Liberia, eight high schools were chosen and prepared to discuss the values \u200b\u200bof volunteerism under the theme \"Does Volunteerism Contribute to Resilient Communities?\" On this occasion, UNV is working with partners to provide awards (UNV t-shirts, caps and certificates) to the top three schools.\nIn Chad, UNV and partners are launching awareness-raising activities on volunteerism for women and youth. In solidarity with people affected with leprosy, volunteers will clean a clinic and school for their children and then donate school supplies to students, mainly girls, to encourage them to have quality education.\nWith UNV, volunteers in Cameroon launched the rehabilitation of two boreholes in the Bogo community in the far North of the country and participated in a fair to present to the public the achievements made by volunteers for their communities. The activity took place at the Reunification Monument in Yaound\u00e9.\nIn Benin, volunteers organized a safety and hand-washing awareness-raising caravan followed by donations of waste bins and handwashing equipment in Cotonou on 3 December.\nIn Sierra Leone, IVD activities will take place over four days, including the cleaning-up and painting a hospital ward, the Princess Christian Maternity Teaching Hospital.\nOther activities to celebrate the volunteers are underway, such as in Dakar, Senegal, where a high-level panel on community resilience through volunteering, an exhibition of volunteer organizations and a blood donation drive have been organized.\nIVD will also be markedin Nigeria where UNV, in partnership with other stakeholders, paid a pre-visit to camps for internally displaced persons in Abuja and where a rapid needs assessment was conducted. Internally displaced persons at Gongola camp will be benefiting from a training and medical outreach programme on 4 December 2018, supported by the UN Clinic. About 100 internally displaced persons will be trained as advocates for peace building, conflict resolution and community resilience.\nIn Congo, the Volunteer Organizations Platform has put in place a joint plan for the commemoration of 5 December 2018. It aims at fostering community resilience to promote sustainable development. Among the planned activities, a conference-debate on \"Resilience\", a donation of books for local libraries, clean-up operations and sports activities between international and national volunteers will be held.\nIn the Gambia, UNV hosted a radio show about the importance of volunteerism and the dangers of illicit drugs, as well a round table with university students to discuss on volunteerism as a solution for community development and the dangers of irregular migration.\nIn C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Ghana, etc., volunteers will also be fully commended for their various contributions to local communities, as part of the celebrations on IVD.\nCurrently, 109 million volunteers around the world, including 7.1 million in West and Central Africa, from diverse backgrounds and professions, support the development of vulnerable communities.\nThis day, 5 December, is dedicated to volunteers and recognizing their involvement and commitment to build sustainable and more resilient societies.\nIVD2018 #ResilientCommunities #SWVR2018\nSDG 17: Partnerships for the goals\nUN mission in Mali celebrates 'The Voices of Courage' through a photo exhibition featuring women volunteers\nVolunteering engages urban citizens and displaced persons as agents of change\nInternational Volunteer Day 2018: Volunteers build resilient communities\nOn IVD, UNDP and UNV celebrate their strong partnership in Tuvalu\nIVD in East and Southern Africa: Volunteers build resilient communities\nRussian version of the 2018 State of the World's Volunteerism Report launched in Moscow, Russia\nIVD in Asia and the Pacific: volunteers engage people for collective action\nIVD in Europe and the CIS: volunteers enhance inclusion for all\nIVD in the Arab States: volunteers weave safety nets for societies\nIVD in Latin America and the Caribbean: uniting volunteers for resilience\nMy UNV Profile\nUNV eCampus\nSponsor volunteers\nMobilize volunteers\nPromote volunteerism\nUNV Strategic Framework\nUNV Intranet\nUNV Password reset\nThis website benefits from the continuous support of UN Online Volunteers. 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{"text":"Recognized source of sector knowledge and capital markets access\nSectors Healthcare Sectors Healthcare Services\nHaving experts in all major sub-sectors and a culture that fosters cross-collaboration allows us to provide unrivaled insights to our clients that are navigating the rapidly evolving landscape.\nStrategic Investment from InTandem Capital Partners\nJoint Bookrunner\nFollow-On\nAcquisition of Clarion Healthcare\nInvestment from Arsenal Capital Partners\nStrategic Capital Investment from Court Square Capital Partners\nCash + 41% Ownership in CareMax (Inclusive of Earnout)\nSale of Medicare Value-Based Care Business to CareMax, Inc.\nSole Placement Agent\nSecured Credit Facility with HPS Investment Partners, LLC\nSale to Optum Health, a UnitedHealth Group Company\nInvestment in ClareMedica Health Partners, LLC\nMerger with Pharm-Olam\nMerger with The Lynx Group\nOur leading team of professionals leverage their knowledge, experience and singular healthcare focus to help our clients define and achieve their strategic, capital markets and investment objectives.\nJed Brody\nSenior Managing Director, Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions\nJed Brody is a Senior Managing Director of Healthcare Investment Banking at SVB Securitiesk. With over 20 years of experience, he will lead the firm's M&A advisory business across major sectors of healthcare, including healthcare-focused private equity.\nJed joined the firm in 2021 from Barclays where he most recently was Co-Head of Healthcare Americas and Global Head of Healthcare M&A. While at Barclays, he worked on many transactions including, but not limited to, CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, ICU Medical's $2.35 billion acquisition of Smiths Medical, the sale of Equian to UnitedHealth Group for $2.35 billion, the sale of Kindred Healthcare to Lifepoint, Sun Life's $2.5 billion acquisition of DentaQuest, Centene's $17.3 billion acquisition of WellCare. Prior to this, he was at Lehman Brothers.\nHe earned his BS in Finance from Lehigh University.\nSenior Managing Director, Pharma Services\nBen Brown is a Senior Managing Director in Investment Banking at SVB Securities and leads the firm's Pharma Services practice. With over 20 years of Investment Banking and investing experience, he has executed M&A and equity transactions for clients across several verticals, including pharma outsourcing and IT, payor and provider services, healthtech, software, consulting and human capital services.\nBen joined SVB Securities in 2021 from Baird, where he spent over 15 years, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Global Pharma Services Investment Banking. Prior to Baird, he held Investment Banking and private equity positions with Thomas Weisel Partners, The Halifax Group, Growth Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Group.\nHe holds a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University (cum laude) and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.\nJeff Danesis\nSenior Managing Director, Healthcare Services\nJeff Danesis is a Senior Managing Director of Investment Banking at SVB Securities and oversees the firm's Physician Services Investment Banking franchise.\nHis career spans over 15 years of healthcare investment banking expertise and over 40 closed transactions. He has extensive deal experience in physician-centric businesses with a particular emphasis on physician practice management and outpatient provider models. Notable recent transactions include advising Waypoint Capital on its acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Allergy Partners, Truvista Ophthalmology Surgical Center and select affiliated physician practices on its sale to Sunvera Group (a Ridgemont Equity Partners portfolio company), Prism Medical Products on its sale to Henry Schein, Green Bay Radiology on its partnership with Lucid Health (an Excellere Partners portfolio company), Austin Radiological Association on its partnership with Radiology Partners; the recapitalization of Dermatologists of Central States by Sheridan Capital Partners; the recapitalization of Charlotte Radiology by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to form U.S. Radiology Specialists; the sale of Midwest Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery to an undisclosed financial sponsor-backed buyer; and the sale of Cleveland HeartLab by Quest Diagnostics.\nPrior to joining the firm in 2014, Jeff was a Director in the Healthcare Group at Lazard and a member of the Healthcare Investment Banking Group at Wachovia Securities.\nHe earned his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and his B.A. from Northwestern University.\nHoward Dingle\nHoward Dingle is a Senior Managing Director in Investment Banking at SVB Securities and is focused on coverage of Healthcare Distribution, Technology and related Services companies. With 12+ years of Healthcare Investment Banking experience, he has worked extensively with both private and publicly listed firms on mergers & acquisitions, equity offerings, acquisition financings and debt financings.\nHoward joined SVB Securities in 2021 from RBC Capital Markets, where he had worked since 2013, most recently as Managing Director covering Healthcare Distribution, Technology and related Services verticals. Prior to RBC Capital Markets, he held positions with Credit Suisse and Deloitte.\nHe holds a B.S. (with honors) from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. (with honors) from The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.\nRobert Jackey\nRobert Jackey is a Senior Managing Director in Investment Banking at SVB Securities and is focused on coverage for Physician Services and Healthcare Provider companies. With over 18 years of Healthcare Investment Banking experience, he has led efforts to execute strategic transactions for a variety of public and private companies. Bob's advisory and execution experience spans the spectrum of traditional provider organizations through high-growth healthcare disruptors, including domestic and multinational corporations.\nRobert joined SVB Securities in 2021 from Citigroup, where he spent over 16 years, most recently as Managing Director, covering the alternate site \/ sub-acute, behavioral, clinical staffing \/ outsourcing, dental, hospital \/ acute care, patient transportation, physician organization and veterinary verticals.\nHe holds a B.S. (summa cum laude) in electrical engineering as well as an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University.\nM. Toby King\nToby King is a Senior Managing Director in Investment Banking at SVB Securities, focused on the Healthcare Provider continuum. With over 20 years of Healthcare Investment Banking experience, he has advised some of the industry's leading healthcare providers and private equity firms across a wide variety of situations.\nToby joined SVB Securities in 2021 from Citigroup, where he spent more than a decade, most recently as Managing Director and Head of North America Healthcare leading efforts with individual coverage across hospitals, alternate-site providers, behavioral health, outsourcing and post-acute care. Prior to Citigroup, he spent over ten years in the Healthcare Group at Merrill Lynch. Prior to investment banking, he worked at HCA's Corporate Finance and Development group.\nHe holds a B.A. from Bellarmine University and an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.\nRelated Research Team\nStephanie Davis\nSenior Managing Director, Healthcare Technology and Distribution\nStephanie Davis, CFA, is a Senior Research Analyst at SVB Securities covering Healthcare Technology and Distribution. She has over a decade of experience covering the Healthcare IT and IT Services sectors and leads the firm's digital health research efforts.\nPrior to joining the firm, Stephanie worked at Citibank, where she led coverage for the Healthcare IT sector, including the electronic health record companies, payer-facing and provider-facing IT players. Before Citi, she was an Equity Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan and, earlier in her career, was an Investment Banking Analyst at Sonenshine Partners.\nIn 2019, Stephanie was recognized as a Runner-Up for Health Care Technology and Distribution on Institutional Investor's All America Research Team and was included in Business Insider's \"Rising Stars of Equity Research\" in 2017.\nShe earned a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Columbia University and is a CFA charter holder.\nWhit Mayo\nSenior Managing Director, Healthcare Providers & Managed Care\nWhit Mayo is a Senior Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst covering Healthcare Providers & Managed Care at SVB Securities. He leads SVB Securities' research across payors, providers, and health systems and provides strategic guidance and insight for our clients and partners.\nWhit joined the firm in 2021 from UBS, where he most recently served as Managing Director. Prior to that, Whit covered the sector at Baird and Stephens, Inc.\nIn 2020 he was ranked in Institutional Investor's All-America Research Team within the Health Care Facilities & Managed Care category.\nHe earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Sewanee, The University of the South.\nBarry Blake\nGlobal Co-Head of Investment Banking and Global Co-Head of Healthcare Investment Banking\nBarry Blake is the Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, and Global Co-Head of Healthcare Investment Banking at SVB Securities. In this role, he co-leads the firm's healthcare investment banking strategy and initiatives, with a focus on Healthcare Services & Technology. With 25 years of experience, he has built extensive relationships and has proven expertise in healthcare services, medical devices and tools\/diagnostics, leveraged finance, and with financial sponsors. Leading the Healthcare Services team at SVB Securities, he has advised on numerous transactions, including the sale of LHC Group to Optum Health, a UnitedHealth Group Company, for $6B.\nBarry joined the firm in 2021 from Guggenheim Securities where he was a Senior Managing Director focused on advising healthcare services companies. While at Guggenheim he advised on many transactions including, but not limited to, the $10B sale of Envision to KKR; the $4B sale of Kindred Healthcare to a consortium comprised of TPG, Welsh Carson and Humana; the $2.4B sale of American Medical Response to KKR and the $1B sale of Almost Family to LHC Group. Prior to this, he was the Head of Global Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions for Citigroup. While at Citigroup he worked on many transactions including, but not limited to, the $34B acquisition of Medco by Express Scripts. He also worked in the M&A and Healthcare groups at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Lehman Brothers. While at JP Morgan he advised on many transactions including, but not limited to, the $4.8B acquisition of NextRx from Wellpoint by Express Scripts.\nBarry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hendrix College, and his Masters of Business Administration with high distinction from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.\nHe has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for each of The Hopkins School in New Haven, CT and Hendrix College in Conway, AR.\nDirector, Business Manager\nChristian Clark is a Director and Business Manager of Investment Banking at SVB Securities. Mr. Clark is responsible for managing the group's overall operations including strategic planning, financial and business reporting and analytics, people management and recruiting. He supports Healthcare Services & Technology and MD&D investment banking teams.\nMr. Clark joined the firm in 2018 as the Business Manager for Equity Research. He was responsible for managing the Equity Research side of client strategy and for leading many key strategic initiatives in product, process and business development. He was promoted to Associate Director of Equity Research during his time in Equity Research.\nPrior to SVB Securities, Mr. Clark worked at Credit Suisse and held a variety of business and strategy positions within the Equities division. Prior to this role, he was a Fixed Income client consultant at Bloomberg LP.\nMr. Clark earned his B.S. in Finance (Summa Cum Laude) from Pennsylvania State University.\nSenior Managing Director, Director of Research\nJim Kelly is a Senior Managing Director, Director of Research at SVB Securities. Mr. Kelly is responsible for product management, analyst development and equity strategy.\nPrior to joining SVB Securities in 2015, Mr. Kelly worked at Credit Suisse, where he served in research management as an Associate Director of Equity Research in New York and was responsible for leading key, strategic initiatives in research product and process development. Prior to his ADOR role at Credit Suisse, Mr. Kelly spent 13 years in Equity Research covering the US Pharmaceuticals industry for Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston.\nMr. Kelly received his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. Mr. Kelly also serves on the board of the Lehigh Business School Dean's Advisory Council.\nJulia Belladonna\nManaging Director, Associate Director of Research\nJulia Belladonna is a Managing Director, Associate Director of Research at SVB Securities.\nJulia joined the firm in 2021 from Credit Suisse where she spent 20+ years in a variety of roles, most recently as the COO of Global Economics for their Institutional client & Private Wealth Management businesses. She brings over two decades of experience in financial markets, business and talent management, international regulatory requirements, and operations. She has excelled in managing complex groups, collaborating across business units, and developing strategies to deliver research to clients. Prior to Credit Suisse, she was an Industry Analyst at Merrill Lynch.\nJulia earned a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and History from Williams College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia Business School.\nTrusted advisor to emerging and established medical technology companies poised for growth\nUnique perspective into the digital transformation of healthcare's eco-system\nPartner of choice in advising and financing the advance of healthcare innovation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"GSK, Sanofi, Haleon jump after win in Zantac product liability case\nGSK Plc (NYSE:GSK) rose 7.9% and Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) gained 8.1% after winning in a Zantac product liability lawsuit. GSK consumer spinofff Haleon (NYSE:HLN) advanced 7.3%.\nThe companies were granted summary judgement by federal judge in Florida in multi district litigation related to heartburn relief medication Zantac, according a 341 page court ruling.\nZantac was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2020 amid concerns over the unacceptable levels of potential human carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine. The users of the drug have filed thousands of lawsuits over its carcinogenic effects against drugmakers, including Sanofi (SNY) and GSK (GSK).\n\"Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 requires a court to grant summary judgment for a moving party when the party proves that there is no genuine dispute of material fact and that the party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law,\" U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg wrote in the opinion.\n\"As a result, if the plaintiff does not have this evidence, there is no genuine dispute of material fact, and the defendant is entitled to judgement as a matter of law,\" Rosenberg added .\nThousands of Zantac users have filed lawsuits over its carcinogenic effects, implicating drugmakers such as GSK (GSK), Sanofi (SNY), Pfizer (PFE), Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), Perrigo (PRGO), and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY).\nIn September GSK (GSK) was upgraded to neutral from underperform at Credit Suisse, with the analyst noting that Zantac litigation is \"likely to remain a concern for some time\" as legal proceedings will likely take years to resolve.\nPfizer (PFE), which has also been involved with litigation related to Zantac, in August highlighted the withdrawal of the drug in 2019 and 2020 did not involve any of its products. Pfizer marketed the product between 1998 and 2006.\nA Citi analyst in August said that a potential settlement between the drugmakers over Zantac would likely be limited to $10 billion.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Palestinians, Israel soldiers clash in West Bank's Hebron\nIsraeli security forces clash with Palestinian and foreign protesters in the heart of the West Bank city of Hebron, on February 24, 2017 (AFP Photo\/HAZEM BADER)\nHebron (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Hundreds of Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli soldiers Friday in the powderkeg West Bank city of Hebron on the anniversary of a 1994 massacre carried out by a far-right Jewish settler.\nSoldiers fired tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the crowd as cannons doused them with stinking water, an AFP correspondent said. There was no report of injuries.\nJewish settlers, of whom 500 are entrenched in the centre of the city of around 200,000 Palestinians, hurled stones at the protesters who also pelted soldiers with stones.\nSettler Baruch Goldstein on February 25, 1994 mowed down 29 Palestinians inside Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs, holy to Muslims and Jews alike, before being lynched.\nAlso on Friday, dozens of Palestinians staged a protest in Hebron against US President Donald Trump who has voiced strong support of Israel, pelting a huge portrait of America's leader with shoes, an ultimate insult in the Arab world.\n\"This is a Palestinian product. He will get it in his face, him and everybody supporting him,\" said activist Issa Amro.\n\"Today we are here to send the message to the Trump administration that we exist, we deserve full rights as everybody in the world. We disrespect this president who does not see us as equal human beings with everyone.\"\nPalestinians in Hebron have stepped up calls for the Israeli army to re-open a street near the Jewish settler enclave in the heart of the city that has been largely closed off to Palestinians for the past 23 years since the massacre.\nHebron has been at the centre of a wave of deadly unrest since October 2015 that has killed 252 Palestinians, 36 Israelis, two US nationals, a Jordanian, an Eritrean and a Sudanese, according to an AFP count.\n19 inches of snow fell in two Summit County communities; northern Ohio storm totals released\nAkron Beacon Journal\nFatal shooting on Riverside Drive in South Austin leaves one dead\nKTBC\nMan shot and killed in Kalispell\nKPAX\nAirlines brace for cancellations and delays as 5G service launches nationwide\nCBS News Videos\nBreaking and entering suspect due in court\nWCVB - Boston\nHB 1022 would allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin by means of a standing order\nWMUR - Manchester\nAnti-Vax Folk Singer Got COVID on Purpose. Now She's Dead.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Rugby: le tournoi Gimbert accueille Philippe Sella \u00e0 Villacoublay\nL'actualit\u00e9 de l'Arm\u00e9e de l'air\nPubli\u00e9 le lundi 20 f\u00e9vrier 2012 \u00e0 11:00 par Ltt Marianne Jeune, Sirpa air\nTags : air actualites, aircast armee de l'air\nSpyCast\nTOP SECRET Personal Attention, SpyCast Listeners Known to be the podcast real spies listen to -(STOP)- eavesdrop on conversations with high level sources from around the world -(STOP)- spychiefs molehunters defectors covert operators analysts cyberwarriors technologists debriefed by SPY Historian Hammond -(STOP)- stories secrets tradecraft and technology discussed -(STOP)- museum confirmed to have greatest collection of artifacts on the subject anywhere in the world -(STOP)- podcast rumored to be 15 years old -(STOP)- entire back catalog available online for free -(STOP)- please investigate this claim with all possible haste -(STOP)- SPY Historian Hammond said to have a Scottish accent -(STOP)- is this a countermeasure or a hearts-and-minds campaign? (END TELEGRAM) Our Manifesto SpyCast is not conceived in a remote podcast factory, assembled on an industrial basis, and then \"sold\" by an actor reading from a script - SpyCast is an artisanal product, hand-made in Washington D.C., informed by people in the know, and consumed the world over by inquiring minds. SpyCast's sole purpose is to educate its listeners about the past, present and future of intelligence and espionage. Globalization and technological change make an informed citizenry and robust debate more important than ever. The U.S. Constitution protects our ability to pursue our mission and to reach a global audience - something for which we are grateful. This responsibility will never be outsourced to an impersonal global value chain. We are produced in the global epicenter of intelligence and espionage. We count 18 intelligence agencies, 175 embassies, and 400 think-tanks as our neighbors. We are part of the morning commute to Langley, Ft. Meade and the Pentagon. We are heard in London, Canberra, New Delhi, and yes, even Moscow, Havana and Beijing. We have a Rolodex that would make an ex-president wince. We are imitated, but never intimidated. We are 15 years strong. We are SpyCast.\nWhat's Your Story - The Podcast Factory Org (ASBL-VZW-NPO)\nEveryone has a story to tell, what's yours?\nThe Vanguard Podcast\nDefence, Security, Technology\nVanguard is Canada's oldest trade journal of record that provides a forum for Canada's security and defence community, discussing strategic perspectives and overviews of government and military policy and practice, through interviews with leading practitioners and contributions from renowned experts, including representatives from industry. The Vanguard Podcast follows in the footsteps of this great history and seeks to serve the Canadian Government by providing clear and concise information to educate on policy, trends, and industry news.\nDesign is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.\nThis is Bombshell, a bi-weekly podcast coming to you from Washington insiders to dissect today's foreign policy crises and tomorrow's security challenges. We'll talk military strategy, White House mayhem, and the best cocktails known to (wo)man. Brought to you by War on the Rocks.\nTackling big questions with the world's greatest thinkers.\nExploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Steve Madden Calls Iggy Azalea's Twitter Slam a 'Lover's Quarrel'\nBy Jackie Willis 7:32 AM PST, January 30, 2015\nIggy Azalea has put her foot in her mouth plenty of times, but despite her recent Twitter rant, Steve Madden is still standing behind the \"Fancy\" rapper.\n\"This was a lover's quarrel,\" the shoe brand told ET on Friday. \"We love Iggy and are very excited about our collaboration. When you get two artists working together sometimes there are fireworks.\"\nPHOTOS: And the GRAMMY Nominees Are...\nSteve Madden's statement is a far cry from what Iggy was tweeting (and later deleting) on Thursday. \"Everything in collaboration is supposed to be mutually approved. But Steve madden did the most disgusting photo shoot ever and never even told me about it,\" the GRAMMY nominee said after seeing a Tumblr page with Steve Madden images of her. \"I'm just now seeing it as its uploaded on some random Tumblr page and I am livid.\"\nContinuing to spout her disapproval, she tweeted: \"I worked really hard on the creative direction of both the shoes and the shoot I WAS involved with and in.\"\nNEWS: Iggy Azalea Blames Criticisms on Her Anatomy\nShe added: \"I really feel it's been tainted with these God awful images that Steve madden took upon (sic) themselves to create and share without my knowledge. Gross gross gross.\"\nBut of course, she couldn't stop there. \"I've been bamboozled with a Tumblr page where everyone wears socks and takes unintentional crotch shots on pool toys,\" the rant continued. \"I'm in shock.\"\nNEWS: Hackers Threaten to Release Iggy Azalea's Alleged Sex Tape\nThe Tumblr images have since been removed and Iggy also deleted her tweets. She later Instagrammed the images she did approve of along with a lengthy message about her partnership with Steve Madden. What we gather from her posts, she really didn't like the socks in the shoot.\n\"Sorry for the drama! I didn't mean for it to turn into some big blog situation (as usual) but I'm not gonna sit back and totally let Steve Madden get dragged under the bus because as a whole they're awesome ppl,\" she wrote. \"I just don't support neoprene Jesus sandals WITH socks. That all.\"\nSteve Madden agreed, telling ET, \"It's our creative differences that allow us to design an incredible collection and we are looking forward to sharing it with the world!\"\nDo you think Steve Madden should keep Iggy on after this outburst?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Islander Students Earn Research & Innovation Grants to Conduct High-Impact Studies\nBy Luisa Buttler, Elizabeth Mock | Published: May 10, 2019\nCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2013 From phytoplankton levels in Texas waters, to counseling for single mothers, to the health of NCAA women's soccer players, Islander students are involved in a wide range of research endeavors. The Division of Research and Innovation (R&I) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is committed to supporting this work through its internal funding program.\n\"Our internal student research competition enables students to design, fund, and complete a research project on campus or in the community,\" said Dr. Ahmed Mahdy, Vice President for R&I. \"That experience prepares them for graduate school or the workforce.\"\nR&I granted up to $800 each to eight Islander student researchers for the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year. One student, Nora Maza, who is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education, received funding for her project titled, \"Enhancing Support for Single Mothers through a Psychoeducational Counseling Group.\" Thanks to the grant, Maza and other counseling education students will implement a psychoeducational counseling group for single mothers to be held at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center. Maza's goal is to provide a safe space for single mothers to share experiences with one another, build healthy coping skills, and learn about community resources. The program will also provide masters-level counseling students with the opportunity to gain real world experience in group facilitation.\n\"One of my favorite aspects of the Garcia Center is the opportunity it provides to A&M-Corpus Christi students to create meaningful programs that impact our community,\" said Maza. \"Single mother households account for 21 percent of local family households, which is higher than the state and national percentage. Not only is the percentage higher, but there is a lack of mental health resources for these women. It is important to address these gaps in resources and provide services that can have a lasting impact on families.\"\nR&I regularly provides funding for innovative high-impact student research with the goal of increasing student competitiveness within the workforce. Islander students receiving R&I 2019-2020 grants include:\nTiffany Chin, Master of Science in Marine Biology student, for her project titled, \"Influence of Different Freshwater Inflow Regimes on Phytoplankton Biomass and Community Composition in Three Texas Estuaries,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Michael Wetz, Associate Professor of Marine Biology.\nChi Huang, Master of Science in Marine Biology student, for her project titled, \"Composition and Distribution of Epiphytic Algae within Seagrass through Image Analysis and Effect of Nutrient Level on Accumulation Pattern of Epiphytic Algae and Seagrass Morphology,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Kirk Cammarata, Associate Professor of Biology.\nNora Maza, Ph.D. in Counselor Education student, for her project titled, \"Enhancing Support for Single Mothers through a Psychoeducational Counseling Group,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Kristina Nelson, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education.\nEthan Taulbee, Master of Science in Fisheries and Mariculture student, for his project titled, \"Scale Microchemistry as a Non-Lethal Alternative for Tracking Individually Variable Migration Patterns in Mobile Fish,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Benjamin Walther, Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences.\nAshley Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Biology student, for her project titled, \"Growth Rates as Indicators for Larval Fish Health Post Hurricane Harvey,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Simon Geist, Assistant Professor of Marine Fisheries.\nKaela Teh, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies student, for her project titled, \"Islanders Helping the Early Acceleration of Readers Together (iHEART): A School-Based Tutorial Program for Teacher Candidates and Primary School Children,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Bethanie Pletcher, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction.\nJordan Wainwright, Master of Science in Kinesiology-Sports Science student, for her project titled, \"The Effect of Pre-season on Renal Biomarkers in NCAA Division One Female Soccer Players in South Texas,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Daniel Newmire, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology.\nHao Yu, Ph.D. in Coastal and Marine System Science student, for her project titled, \"Contribution of Sediment Methane to the Atmosphere from Subtropical Lagoons of Corpus Christi, Texas,\" with faculty mentor Dr. Richard Coffin, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences.\nTexas Sea Grant Awards Research Funding to Seven Islander Grad Students\nIslander Grad Students Assess Program for City's Homeless to Maintain, Clean Downtown Seawall\nUndergraduate Research Celebrated at 2019 McNair Day","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \u00bb 1% for the Planet champions environmental causes\n1% for the Planet champions environmental causes\nBeverage companies team up with environmental nonprofit\n(Image courtesy of 1% for the Planet)\nBarbara Harfmann\nKEYWORDS nonprofit organization \/ sustainability\nWith myriad issues impacting the planet, including climate change, dwindling rainforests and food waste, the nonprofit organization 1% for the Planet, in partnership with more than 1,200 member organizations and thousands of nonprofit partners in 40 countries, has been championing environmental change since 2002.\nCelebrating its 15th anniversary next year, the Burlington, Vt.-based environmental nonprofit organization was founded by businessmen and environmentalists Yvon Chouinard and Craig Matthews, who launched clothing company Patagonia and fly fishing equipment company Blue Ribbon Flies, respectively. An \"a-ha\" moment while fishing in Montana was what led these two entrepreneurs to expand into the nonprofit sector, says 1% for the Planet Chief Executive Officer Kate Williams.\n\"They realized that businesses have an opportunity and obligation to give back to and invest in the natural systems that support all economies,\" she explains. \"Their first project was to pool business resources to protect the very fishing area where the idea was born, exemplifying the inspiration of their own passion for the outdoors.\"\nFrom the initial idea, the 1% for the Planet network has grown to include diverse businesses from around the globe focusing on a variety of environmental issues ranging from reducing food waste to removing trash from oceans, the organization says.\n\"Companies donate at least 1 percent of sales directly to approved nonprofit organizations in our network, such as 350.org, Food Corps, the National Forest Foundation and Waterkeeper Alliance,\" Williams explains. \"\u2026 But the awesome part of our organization is that there are many ways members can fulfill their donation beyond writing a check.\n\"\u2026 Our member businesses volunteer, donate product and run advertisements featuring the great work that their nonprofits do,\" she continues. \"In the last year, we've seen members bring employees out on service days in local community gardens, provide pro-bono legal advice and more. \u2026 Not only does it benefit the nonprofits, but it also serves as a great brand-building strategy by helping members more deeply engage with their staff and consumers around their company values.\"\nBound together by a shared commitment to caring for the planet, the network has given more than $150 million to approved nonprofit organizations, according to Williams. Beverage companies, like Honest Tea, an independent operating unit of The Coca-Cola Co.; Finlandia Vodka, a division of Brown-Forman Corp.; Spindrift, and Maine Beer Co., have given more than $10 million to date, she adds.\nMember organizations, like Bethesda, Md.-based Honest Tea, can use the 1% for the Planet logo on their certified product line, helping increase the global impact of the 1% for the Planet brand. In return, the 1% for the Planet model provides third-party certification to a company's giving, Williams explains.\n\"The health of the planet has always been at the core of Honest Tea's mission,\" Williams says. \"They have been a 1% for the Planet member with their glass bottle product line sales since 2014 and have given generously to organizations such as FoodCorps, which helps to increase transparency around the way food is produced, distributed and consumed.\"\nCreating meaningful impact\nBringing awareness and solutions to broad issues like how energy is sourced, how to restore endangered habitats and rainforest preservation are among the ways member business and nonprofit partners are creating a meaningful impact, Williams says.\nBeverage companies also are behind several causes. For example, because Finlandia Vodka is made with glacial spring water, the Helsinki, Finland-based brand supports Protect Our Winters and the New York\/New Jersey Baykeepers, which focus on solutions to the water issues facing the planet, Williams says.\nNew York-based Juice Generation, which makes sustainably produced smoothies, is dedicated to giving more people access to healthy food. Through its partnership with Harlem Grown, a New York City nonprofit organization, the company funded three school garden projects, which grow 500 pounds of local food and help feed 800 children, she adds.\nAdditionally, Boxed Water is Better, Grand Rapids, Mich., and beauty supply company Caudalie, New York, have teamed up with the National Forest Foundation to support tree-planting initiatives in U.S. national forests throughout the next three years.\nWith 12 employees in the United States and additional capacity in France and Japan, 1% for the Planet is \"a growing network of people paying it forward for the future of our planet,\" Williams says.\nMore consumers also are committed to making a difference. According to New York-based Nielsen's report titled \"The Sustainability Imperative,\" 66 percent of consumers say they're willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.\nWilliams adds: \"Consumers want their purchases to count \u2014 not just for them, but for the causes they care about. There is, in fact, a growing sense of urgency that is the context in which CSR initiatives are really resonating. Through the 1% for the Planet network, we are helping to build this awareness by bringing together dollars and doers to focus on the most pressing issues.\"\nRecent Articles by Barbara Harfmann\nBioengineered used instead of GMO as new labeling rule takes effect\nFlexibility vital for can filling and seaming equipment\nCaps, closures provide protection, premiumization\nNo alcohol trend rising in prominence\nBarbara Harfmann, managing editor of Beverage Industry, visits beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, and writes and edits for the magazine's print and online components. She also represents the magazine at trade shows and events. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Illinois State University.\nHonest Kids available at Subway restaurants\nHonest Tea asks consumers to pay with honesty\nFiji Water joins 1% for the Planet\nThe Adventurous Consumer named No. 1 trend for 2019\nThe Soft Drinks Companion: A Technical Handbook for the Beverage Industry","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Copyright \u00a9 2019 Coonabarabran Times. All rights reserved.\nCirculating throughout the Warrumbungle Shire...\nIndependently owned and operated by Max and Lynne Estens, the Coonabarabran Times is the only newspaper covering news and events in the Warrumbungle Shire area. Approximately 2000 copies are distributed each Thursday across the townships of Coonabarabran, Binnaway, Baradine, Coolah, Dunedoo, Mendooran and Gunnedah, also including a digital edition.\nThe Coonabarabran Times was originally founded in 1927 as an amalgamation of The Bligh Watchman (1877\u20131927) and The Clarion (1910\u20131927). It continues to be a solid publication, consisting of local news and issues facing the community, sport, events and advertisements.\nIn addition to publishing the a weekly newspaper, the Coonabarabran Times also offers commercial printing and photocopying.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"By AP \u2022 Updated: 03\/11\/2022\nNatalia Pototska, 43, cries as her grandson Matviy looks on in a car at a center for displaced people in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. - Copyright AP\nRussia's invasion of Ukraine has driven some 14 million Ukrainians from their homes in \"the fastest, largest displacement witnessed in decades\", says the UN's refugee chief.\nIt means the number of refugees and displaced people worldwide has increased to more than 103 million, Filippo Grandi told the UN Security Council.\nGrandi, head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said Ukrainians are about to face \"one of the world's harshest winters in extremely difficult circumstances\".\nHe said it included the continuing destruction of civilian infrastructure that is \"quickly making the humanitarian response look like a drop in the ocean of needs\".\nHumanitarian organisations have \"dramatically scaled up their response,\" he said, \"but much more must be done, starting with an end to this senseless war\".\nBut given \"the likely protracted nature of the military situation,\" Grandi said his agency is preparing for further population movements both inside and outside Ukraine.\nGermany struggles to find housing for more than one million refugees\nBrussels extends Ukrainian refugee rights to live and work in EU until 2024\nUkraine war: Ukrainian refugees urged not to return home this winter as power cuts loom\nIn his wide-ranging briefing, Grandi said that while Ukraine continues to grab headlines, his agency has responded to 37 emergencies around the world in the last 12 months arising from conflicts.\n\"Yet, the other crises are failing to capture the same international attention, outrage, resources, action,\" he said.\nGrandi pointed to the more than 850,000 Ethiopians displaced in the first half of the year, and said the recent surge in the conflict in northern Tigray has had \"an even more devastating impact on civilians.\"\nThe UN refugee agency is also in Myanmar, where the country's military rulers are facing armed resistance and an estimated 500,000 people were displaced in the first half of the year, Grandi said.\nHumanitarian access remains \"a huge challenge,\" he said, adding that a return home remains distant for the almost 1 million Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled from Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh.\nIn Congo, brutal attacks including sexual violence against women have added more than 200,000 people to the 5.5 million already displaced in the country, Grandi said.\nHe lamented that \"the horrors\" he witnessed when he worked in Congo 25 years ago are repeating themselves, \"with displacement being, once again, both a consequence of conflict and a complicating factor in the web of local and international tensions.\"\nAddressing a council responsible for ensuring international peace and security, Grandi said: \"Surely we can do better in trying to bring peace to this beleaguered region.\"\nThe refugee chief said these crises and others, including the longstanding issue of refugees from Afghanistan and Syria and the complex flow of migrants from the Americas, \"are not only fading from media attention but are being failed by global inaction.\"\nWhile Ukrainian refugees accepted, new fears in Central Europe over Middle Eastern migrants\nFact check: Do 25% of UK hosts want to kick out Ukrainian refugees?\nAmsterdam to house migrants on cruise ship moored in port\nReasons for displacement are also becoming more complex, with new factors forcing people to flee including the climate emergency, Grandi said.\nHe urged greater attention and much greater financing for preventing and adapting to the warming planet, warning that otherwise tensions and competition will grow \"and spark wider conflict with deadly consequences, including displacement.\n\"And what is a starker example of `loss and damage' than being displaced and dispossessed from one's home?\" he asked.\nAnd he expressed hope that this month's UN summit on climate change in Egypt and the summit in the United Arab Emirates next year will consider both climate's link to conflict and the displacement it causes.\nBut Grandi said this is not enough. He said the UN refugee agency needs $700 million [\u20ac715 million] by the end of the year to avoid severe cuts in its services.\n\"Ashamed to be European\": New book depicts life inside a Greek refugee camp\nUkrainian teacher turns home into a classroom to help shield students\nRUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE POLITICAL REFUGEES REFUGEES UKRAINE WAR\nfilm Obituaries Ukraine Cinema Ukraine Russia war COVID-19 civilian deaths\nFILM OBITUARIES UKRAINE CINEMA UKRAINE RUSSIA WAR","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Methodology Aids Microscopic Study of Fibrils in Molecules\nDOUGLAS FARMER, SENIOR EDITOR\nResearchers from Washington University in St. Louis have found a mechanism to efficiently and accurately measure the point spread functions (PSFs) of the position of molecules, called variance upper bound (VUB). They believe this will someday aid scientists and clinicians as they look to understand what is happening at the molecular level in the body.\nThe researchers specifically used fluorescent molecules to bind with amyloid fibers and measure their differences in structure. As it turns out, in so doing, they found a way to bypass typical limitations associated with single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) and single-molecule orientation localization microscopy (SMOLM) in the laboratory, which have difficulty tracking molecular movement.\nTransient amyloid binding (TAB) SMLM and SMOLM using Nile red (NR). (a) SMLM image of a network of A\u03b242 fibrils. Color bar: localizations per bin (20 \u00d7 20 nm2). Inset: diffraction-limited image. (b) TAB SMOLM image, color-coded according to the mean azimuthal (\u00f8) orientation of NR molecules within each bin. Inset: main binding mode of NR to \u03b2-sheets, that is, dipole moments aligned mostly parallel to the long axis of a fibril (its backbone). (c-g) All individual orientation measurements localized along with fibril backbones within the white boxes in (b). Scale bars: (a, b) 1 \u00b5m, (f, g) 100 nm. Courtesy of Matthew Lew.\n\"SMOLM is useful for seeing how molecules are assembled or how they move in a variety of soft matter, that is, squishy, liquid-like system,\" said Matthew Lew, an assistant professor in the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University. \"For example, SMOLM can be used to see how molecular motors move cargo inside cells, how receptors open and close to let molecules in and out of a cell, or to see how molecules move within the pores of a nanoparticle for alternative energy applications.\"\nA recently published study from Lew and his colleagues pointed out that while PSFs measure only one orientation at a time, the method they devised can measure many at one time, and swiftly. They reported that with the aid of VUB, the team was able to measure fluorescence attached to amyloid fibers and accurately image differences in these networks.\nThe team used Nile red (NR), a fluorescent molecule that binds with a biological structure and emits light only when it is attached to a particular target of study.\nUsing VUB, the researchers said they were able to enhance the effectiveness of SMOLM in measuring the positioning of fibrils commonly seen in the brains of those with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. They observed the binding of the fluorescent molecules along the long axis of the fibrils.\n\"All fibrils look the same under a normal fluorescence microscope, but SMOLM sees differences in how these fibrils formed,\" Lew said.\nThe researchers envision transient amyloid binding SMOLM providing vital clues in structure and toxicity that would aid the search for effective treatment of these conditions.\n\"The drug industry has spent tens of billions of dollars making drugs that are very effective at removing all systemic amyloid beta from patients, with no clinical benefit,\" Lew said. \"The structures of these protein assemblies are correlated with the positive and detrimental effects they have on neurons, but this exact relationship is nebulous and not well understood. We are using SMOLM to push the frontiers of this understanding.\"\nThis research was published in Optica (www.doi.org\/10.1364\/OPTICA.388157).\nSep\/Oct 2020\nfluorescence microscopy\nObservation of samples using excitation produced fluorescence. A sample is placed within the excitation laser and the plane of observation is scanned. Emitted photons from the sample are filtered by a long pass dichroic optic and are detected and recorded for digital image reproduction.\nResearch & TechnologyMicroscopyfluorescence microscopysingle-moleculesingle-molecule localization microscopysingle-molecule localizationSMLMsingle-molecule orientation localization microscopySMOLMTech PulseBioScan\nFiber Optic Imaging Bundles\n5 companies\nOptical Pellicles\nPockels Cells\nEuroPhotonics\nSino-Galvo (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Owaisi's driver fined for driving SUV without number plate; cop rewarded \u20b95,000 for action\nAfter the police asked for the fine, a few supporters of the AIMIM chief gathered outside the guest house where the SUV had reached. Soon, senior police officials also reached the spot.\nNew Delhi Updated on: November 24, 2021 11:26 IST\nSUV without number plate carries Owaisi in Solapur\nThe driver ferried Owaisi to a guest house in Solapur city in Maharashtra\nThe incident happened on Tuesday when Owaisi was in Solapur for an event\nTraffic police inspector Chandrakant Wable then collected Rs 200 fine from the driver of the vehicle\nThe driver of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was fined Rs 200 from the police after he ferried Owaisi to Solapur city in Maharashtra. The police on Wednesday said the vehicle was found without a number plate. The incident took place on Tuesday when Owaisi, who represents the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency in neighbouring Telangana state, was in Solapur for an event, he said.\nThe policeman, who took the action against his vehicle was later given a cash reward of Rs 5,000 by the local police authorities, the official said.\n\"All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party president Asaduddin Owaisi's luxury SUV reached the government guest house located in Sadar Bazar area in Solapur, following which the politician went to take rest. However, assistant police inspector Ramesh Chintankidi, who was on duty there at that time, noticed that the leader's car did not have a number plate on its front side,\" he said.\nChintankidi then asked Owaisi's driver to pay a fine as the vehicle was without a number plate, he said.\nFollowing this, a few supporters of the AIMIM chief gathered outside the guest house, but soon senior police officials also reached the spot.\nTraffic police inspector Chandrakant Wable then collected Rs 200 fine from the driver of the vehicle, he said.\n\"Solapur Police Commissioner Harish Baijal then honoured API Chintankidi by giving a cash reward of Rs 5,000 for his action,\" the official said.\n(With inputs from PTI)\nAlso Read | 'Govt knows how to handle': Yogi Adityanath warns Owaisi against CAA-NRC pitch in UP","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"King's Quest Chapter 3 Launches April 26th\nThe first two episodes of Graham's life hit some pretty positive press on their releases last year. The third instalment is currently slated for release on April 26th on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.\nSince The Odd Gentlemen announced their episodes remake of the point and click classic, the series has been widely praised for its careful balance of originality and faithfulness to its parent games. Tasked with rescuing his future bride, it will be interesting to see if Young King Graham lives up to this spectacular press. With hints that the story behind this witch-filled meet cute is deeper than expected, it seems the flare of originality will prevail in the latest episode titled 'Once Upon A Climb'\nNew, News, PC\/Steam, PlayStation, Post, Xbox\nKing's Quest, King's Quest: Once Upon A Climb, The Odd Gentlemen\n7 Expectations for Sony's VR Press Event on Tuesday\nWhat Xbox Cross-Network Play Means for PlayStation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"An unusual green tea craft beer is the ultimate Edinburgh collaboration\nTwo Edinburgh businesses have come together to create an unlikely tipple \u2013 green tea flavoured beer. The unusual concoction is [\u2026]\n(Photo: Phil Wilkinson)\nBy Gillian McDonald\nDecember 1, 2017 2:04 pm(Updated September 24, 2020 1:44 pm)\nTwo Edinburgh businesses have come together to create an unlikely tipple \u2013 green tea flavoured beer.\nThe unusual concoction is the result of a collaboration between Barney's Beer and Eteaket, and they hope the innovative new beer will encourage drinkers to try something new.\nA fusion of beer and tea\nMount Fuji, the new jasmine and green tea pale ale, is a fusion beer which combines the earthy undertones of green tea with floral notes of jasmine.\nThe freshest exclusives and sharpest analysis, curated for your inbox\nThe tea-based beer is one of the more unusual beers created by Summerhall brewers, Barney's Beer, who set up their microbrewery in 2010.\n\"It's based on our Extra Pale beer but is 'dry-hopped' with jasmine and green tea, post-fermentation, in addition to hops,\" explains Barney's Beer founder, Andrew Barnett.\nThe new beer is based on Barney's Beer Extra Pale recipe, with added green tea and jasmine (Photo: Phil Wilkinson)\nThe fruity, citrus hops, used in the original beer base, work well with the herbal character of the brew to create a surprisingly light and refreshing beer.\n\"This was something we both wanted to do,\" says Angela Lyons from Eteaket.\n\"Barney's Beer felt that a quality green tea would work well with their beer, and we were keen to experiment with our Japanese Gyokuro green tea as we were about to travel to Japan on a tea trip.\"\nCollaborating with other Edinburgh businesses\nCreating Mount Fuji has been a hugely collaborative project \u2013 something which is important to both businesses.\nThe Japanese-inspired bottle label \u2013 which features a snowy mountain top from Shizuoka (the region where Japanese green tea is cultivated) \u2013 has been designed by Summerhall-based illustrator, Ryoko Tamura.\nEdinburgh photographer, Peter Dibdin, and designer, Stewart Armstrong, were also involved in the process of creating the beer.\n\"Working with other businesses is an opportunity to introduce innovation, and potentially reach a new audience,\" says Barnett.\n\"It's always good to have a natter with a similar sized business, too.\"\nThe artwork for the Mount Fuji label was created by Edinburgh-based illustrator, Ryoko Tamura (Photo: Eteaket \/ Barney's Beer)\nLyons feels equally strongly about the benefits of local businesses working together.\n\"Working together, you can come up with some great innovative products, plus you're marketing to customers of both businesses which helps drive sales,\" she adds.\n\"It's good to be able to support each other, and by building relationships we're able to help each other with general business issues to save reinventing the wheel every time.\"\nInnovative partnerships\nInterestingly, this isn't the first time the two brands have worked together.\nEteaket and Barney's Beer previously collaborated in 2013 to create a tea-infused smoked beer, the Eteaket Lapsang Porter, which was available on tap at Tom Kitchin's gastropub, The Scran and Scallie.\n\"We've collaborated with Barney's Beer in the past to create our own porter which was very popular. We love his enthusiasm for new ideas \u2013 he's a true master of his craft,\" says Lyons.\nBarnett has also worked with artist and playwright John Byrne, Scottish band Idlewild and the Edinburgh International Science Festival in the past to create unique beers with a local twist.\nAndrew Barnett and Angela Lyons hope to prove that the unusual combination of beer and green tea works well together (Photo: Phil Wilkinson)\nEteaket, too, have previously teamed up with other Scottish businesses to create innovative tea blends.\nRecently, their Isle of Harris Gin tea and Tomatin Whisky tea have both proved popular.\nLyons hopes that these creative drinks will resonate with both local and international customers, and bring \"the joy of leaf tea to a new audience\".\n\"We were able to sample the new beer in Japan at the Kyoto Infused With Tea Expo earlier in November,\" she says.\n\"The tea beer was very popular \u2013 people loved the innovative ideas we've worked on, and our Tomatin Whisky Tea sold out on the first day in Kyoto.\"\nMore from i Edinburgh:\nToast marshmallows and drink mulled Buckfast at Edinburgh's new festive pop-up\nWhy Edinburgh's property prices are rising faster than anywhere else in the UK\n10 of the cosiest pubs and bars in Edinburgh\nNHS staff set to retire in March as pension penalty suspensions are removed\nWill travel tests be scrapped? When Covid restrictions could end for vaccinated travellers\nHomeowners warned about foam loft insulation\n'I'd know that miaow anywhere': woman finds long-lost cat after recognising his voice\nThe countries reopening their borders to visitors this year from Australia to Vietnam\nThe biggest revelations in Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile were from Ranvir Singh\nBroad and Anderson still have a future - it was England's batters who lost Ashes, says Harmison","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Stay up-to-date on the latest Ohio Cobra Club news and more!\n2019 RAFFLE CAR WINNER TAKES DELIVERY\nThe 2019 raffle car was won by Anthony \"Tony\" M. from New Castle, PA and he was extremely excited about having the winning ticket. His first words, after hearing he had won, were HOLY S@$T! Tony said he purchased a single raffle ticket last year and another single raffle ticket for our 2019 raffle.\nTony and his father drove from New Castle and arrived in Columbus shortly after lunch on Saturday, June 29th to complete the required paperwork and take procession of the raffle car.\nTim Gary from FormaCar went over the various features of the Cobra with Tony. Tim also took Tony for a spirited ride in the private parking lot to demonstrate the capabilities of Tony's new Cobra.\nSeveral OCC members were on hand to meet Tony and watch the Cobra being loaded into Tony's trailer and drive away.\nThe members of the Ohio Cobra Club would like to thanks everyone for their support of our 2019 London Cobra Show and Cobra Raffle.\nPublished 6\/29\/19\nThank You from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation\nCongratulations on another successful London Cobra Show! On behalf of everyone at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, it is my pleasure to thank you for your generous support and for being a part of our CF community. The Ohio Cobra Club is truly helping us make enormous progress in fighting this terrible disease, and it was a pleasure to share the latest CF research update with you and your wonderful audience. It was a special experience for me to stand on your stage and share the recent advancements with all of the people you have engaged in our mission -- I could see the care and concern in their eyes, and many of them stopped me after the event to tell me how much it means to them to support our important work.\nThank you again for all you do. We are extraordinarily grateful to all of you!\nFran Miller Kaya\nSenior Director of Individual Giving\n4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100N\n(301) 907-2521 direct line\nCFF website\nCHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CONTEST WINNER\nCongratulations to Stephen J. from Fletcher, OH as the winner of our 2019 LCS Diane Combs Commemorative Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest. Stephen had some formidable competition as he was competing against 11 over extremely delicious chocolate cookie bakers.\nPerhaps we will be able to persuade Stephen to share his winning cookie receipt with everyone. If so, we will post his winning receipt on our 2020 London Cobra Show's website.\nCongratulations to Stephen J. from Fletcher, OH as the winner of our 2019 Diane Combs Commemorative Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest. Stephen had some formidable completion as he was competing against 11 over extremely delicious chocolate cookie bakers.\n$90,000.00 DONATED TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION\nThe Ohio Cobra Club is proud to announce that our 2019 London Cobra Show raffle has allowed the club to donate an additional $90,000.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research. The 2019 donation raises the club's total donations to $1,423,000.00.\nEveryone that has purchased raffle tickets or participated in our London Cobra Shows should know that they have played a role in the development of 3 cystic fibrosis medicines, Kalydeco, Orkambi, and Symdeko. It is our hope that the 2019 donation will help the foundation to find a cure for CF.\nFor all the club members that have volunteered to help this year - a BIG THANK YOU!\nRAFFLE WINNER\nThe winner of our 2019 raffle is Anthony M. from New Castle, PA. More information will be posted once Anthony takes procession of his new Cobra.\nThe winner of our 2019 raffle is Anthony M. from New Carlisle, PA. More information will be posted once Anthony takes procession of his new Cobra.\nGEORGIA COBRA CLUB MOUNTAIN CRUISE August 22nd - 25th\nThe Georgia Cobra Club has invited members of the Ohio Cobra Club to join them on their Mountain Cruise on Thursday, August 22nd thru Sunday, August 25th. The host hotel for the cruise is The Lodge in the Fontana Village Resort located in the Nantahala National Forest near Fontana Dam, NC.\nFor hotel reservations, call The Lodge at (800) 849-2258 and provide them with the code \"Cobra Club\" to receive the group rate of $103.00 per night. To receive this special nightly rate, you must place your reservation by July 11th.\nA BBQ buffet is planned for Saturday evening and it will include three types of meat, two sides, dessert, and drink. The cost is estimated to be $40.00 per person which includes the meal, tax, gratuity and banquet room fee. A final price will be set once a confirmed headcount has been made.\nCobra Mountain Cruise Tee-shirts will be available at a cost of $20.00 per tee-shirt.\nIf interested in attending the Mountain Cruise and\/or purchasing a tee-shirt and, please contact Billy Godfrey prior to July 11th at (404) 985-2958 or by email at happy777@myemc.net.\nWASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CRUISE IN July 27th\nThe Washington Township (OH) Sheriff's Department has issued a special invitation to the Ohio Cobra Club to display their Cobras at the Washington Township Cruise-In on Saturday, July 27th, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Rain date, in case of bad weather, will be Saturday, August 3rd.\nThe location of the Cruise-In is the parking lot of the Watts Middle School, located at 7056 McEwen Road, Centerville, OH. Fee hot dogs will be available.\nThere is no charge to display your Cobra, but you must preregister for the Cruise-In by calling the Washington Township Government Center at (937) 433-0152.\nFORD V. FERRARI - COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU\nThe first official trailer for the 2019 blockbuster car movie Ford v. Ferrari, based on the famous 1960s rivalry between the two endurance racing rivals is now available for viewing.\nStarring Christian Bale as British driver Ken Miles and Matt Damon as the legendary Carroll Shelby, the film seems to be at least partly inspired by the cult success of Rush, the modestly embellished but beautifully produced story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda's 1976 rivalry in Formula 1.\nThe full release is scheduled for November this year. To see the trailer, please go here.\nThis is the first official trailer for the 2019 blockbuster car movie Ford v. Ferrari, based on the famous 1960s rivalry between the two endurance racing rivals.\nRECENT COBRA ROUNDUP\nSix Cobras and a Corvette were in attendance at the Cobra Roundup at the West Chester Cars and Coffee on Saturday, May 25th. The Cobra replicas were Becky and George Daulton's Everett Morrison, Rob Streets' Backdraft, Roy Edgar's FFR, Tim Gary and friend Fran with FormaCars' FFR; Jim Ross had his friend Mike Wagner as a passenger in Jim's Superformance and Chuck Jacobs' Superformance. Electrical problems with their Cobra replica forced Dave and Pam Beck to drive their Corvette.\nAfterward, the group enjoyed lunch and friendship together at Potbelly's Sandwich Shop.\nVERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. ANNOUNCES PLANS TO SUBMIT A NEW DRUG APPLICATION TO THE FDA\nOn May 30, 2019, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it plans to submit a new drug application to the FDA for VX-445 (elexacaftor) plus tezacaftor\/ivacaftor (Symdeko\u00ae) in the third quarter of this year. If approved, the triple combination could eventually expand therapies that treat the underlying cause of CF to more than 90 percent of people with the disease.\nThe selection of a triple-combination therapy is a potentially transformative moment for the CF community and gives further momentum to our efforts to find effective treatments for all people living with cystic fibrosis. You can read more about this exciting development on cff.org.\nPLANNING TO ATTEND LCS BUT NOT YET REGISTERED\nIf you are planning to attend the London Cobra Show and the Saturday evening dinner, this is to advise that we are limited to a maximum of 350 individuals that can be seated at tables in the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Currently, we have less than 25% of that number left and once we have reached the 350 maximum, no more dinners will be available.\nIf you and your guests plan on attending the dinner and don't want to be disappointed, please go here to register for the show and to and order your dinners right away. The dinner selections are as follows:\n\u2022\tGrilled Sirloin Steak\n\u2022\tOven Roasted Salmon\n\u2022\tSpinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken\nWe have a special after-dinner speaker this year in Mr. Dave Friedman. Mr. Friedman was the official team photographer for the Shelby American organization and will offer fascinating first-hand, behind the scenes accounts of Carroll Shelby, the Shelby-American's factory personnel, racing drivers and crew members.\nLooking forward to seeing you at our 2019 LCS and drive safe.\nMISS EMILY KERR GRADUATES\nWe are proud to announce that Emily recently graduated with Honors from the University of Dayton. Emily is the CF Fighter that we have watched grow up over the years, as she pulls the winning raffle ticket at our LCS Saturday evening dinners.\nEmily is an example of how our efforts to raise money for cystic fibrosis research has worked to help those individuals, like Emily, that suffers from CF.\nCongratulations Emily \u2013 the Ohio Cobra Club is proud of you!\nWright \"B\" Flyer Museum \/ OCC Meeting\nSeveral OCC members enjoyed their visit to the Wright \"B\" Flyer Museum on Saturday, May 4th. The group listened to a presentation by Wright \"B\" Flyer, Inc. Lead Pilot and Chairman, Mr. Rich Stepler. Mr. Stepler spoke about how the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, worked to achieve the first powered and controlled flight and then continued working to develop and fly the Wright Flyer III, which was the first fully practical fixed-wing aircraft. Mr. Stepler also spoke about how the Wright's were zealous in protecting their patents on the aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible. He also discussed others, such as American, Glenn Curtiss, and German, Otto Lilienthal that at the time were also working on developing an airplane.\nIn addition, the group was able to view various items of Wright memorabilia, get close to both of the museum's Wright \"B\" replicas as well as speak with several of the museum officials. Several club members even set at the controls of the \"B\". Due to weather conditions that caused a cloud low ceiling, the planned flights on the Wright \"B\" Flyer had to be canceled.\nAfter the presentation, several club members stayed for a photograph with the replica of the Wright \"B\" Flyer. Once the photograph was taken, the group left the museum and enjoyed lunch together. After lunch, a short club meeting was conducted.\nCOLUMBUS AUTO SHOW\nThe recent Columbus International Auto Show was the last major new car show of the 2019 car show season where we are able to display our 2019 raffle car and sell raffle tickets. Ticket sales at this show were down almost 10% from last year.\nThanks to all of the club members that helped at this show. Your club could not display the raffle car and sell raffle tickets at shows such as this one without everyone's help.\nThe Ohio State Highway Patrol's mascot, Teddy Trooper, stopped by our booth. Teddy said his job was to promote the message that troopers are friendly, reliable and look out for the safety of everyone. He said all Ohio Patrol cars have a supply of teddy bears, each sporting a red tee-shirt and an OSHP Stetson. These teddy bears are used to provide some comfort to children who unfortunately find themselves involved in an automobile accident.\nCLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW\nThe club's 2019 LCS raffle car was on display at the recent Cleveland International Auto Show at the I-X Center and several club members sold raffle tickets. The ticket sales were quite disappointing, however, as they were down almost 40% from last year.\nWe would like to thank all club members that helped set up the display, sell tickets and take down the display and store it in the club trailer. Ticket sales from shows such as the Cleveland auto show make up a significate portion of our annual donation to CF. Your club could not display the raffle car and sell raffle tickets at these shows without the help of the local area club members.\nMarch OCC Meeting\nOur March OCC meeting was held on Saturday, March 9th at Rabid Customs shop in Canal Winchester, OH. Twenty-two club members were in attendance for the meeting. After the meeting, the group was giving a tour of Rabid's shop. The shop tour included two Ford GT's, one a current model and the other an older model that had recently been painted by Chip Foose in Rabid's paint booth, several 60's era Ford drag cars, a Lola component car under assembly, as well as several others from the Ricart Automotive Group's collection. Josh Duncan, the shop manager, indicated the shop would begin work on a Dayton Coupe component kit in the near future. All in all, this was a very impressive shop and tour.\nRabid Customs handles everything from classic car maintenance, installation of appearance accessories, dyno tuning, installation of lift and lowering kits, custom paint, assembles component car kits as well as complete and total automobile restorations.\nAfter the tour, most of the club member enjoyed lunch in the restaurant portion of the U.S. headquarters for BrewDog, a Scotland-based beer maker located in Canal Winchester.\nPITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW\nIceburgh, the mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins National Hockey League team, as well as a President Lincoln imitator, stopped by our display at the show. In addition, George was live, on KDKA radio Sunday afternoon, and was able to discuss our LCS, our websites and Cobras in general with a Pittsburgh radio personality for some 15 minutes or so.\nHowever, tickets sale were down some 40% compared to last year's show.\nIceburgh, the mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins National Hockey League team, as well as a President Lincoln imitator, stopped by our display at the show. In addition, George was live, on KDKA radio Sunday afternoon, and was able to discuss LCS, our websites and Cobras in general with a Pittsburgh radio personality for some 15 minutes or so.\nLCS Mid-Ohio Track Day Announcement\nWe are pleased to announce the London Cobra Show will again offer a track day at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, OH. Due to Mid-Ohio being exceptionally busy with several new events that require them to make physical changes to the road course and infield this year's track day will be a single day event on Wednesday, June 19th.\nDetails are being finalized and when final, they will be added to the LCS website under the EVENTS tab.\nTOLEDO AUTO SHOW\nThe 2019 LCS raffle car was on display and we sold raffle tickets at the Greater Toledo Auto Show at the SeaGate Convention on February 7th\u2013 10th. However, the ticket sales were down slightly from the 2018 show.\nWe would like to thank all of the individuals that that helped set up the display, sell tickets and take down the display for storage.\nMuddy, the mascot of the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club said he would love to take a ride in our raffle car.\nCINCINNATI AUTO EXPO\nMr. Red, the mascot of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club claims this was the best-looking automobile at the recent Cincinnati Auto show. He said he hopes we sell lots of tickets and ticket sales were up around 13% from last year's show.\nWe would like to thank all of the individuals that that helped set up the display, sell tickets and take down the display for storage. A special thanks go out to two club members 1) Rick Boone for the use of his Cobra at this show, as the raffle car was at the Toledo show and 2) Mark McKimmins for his leadership of this show.\nAFTER THE HOLIDAYS PARTY\nOn Saturday evening, February 2nd, OCC club members enjoyed another After the Holidays party at the Bravo! Cucina Italiana restaurant at the Lennox Town Center in Columbus, OH.\nThe group had a great time, catching up on what has been happening during the last few months of our cold winter, enjoyed some good Italian food, a fun White Elephant gift exchange, and a short club meeting. It seems a certain gentleman was extremely lucky in his ability to pick out excellent gifts, such as Patron and Makers Mark, but was unlucky as he continued to have each of his most resent gift stolen.\nPittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix to Host National Conventions and Honor Shelby\/Mustang and Alfa Romeo\nThe Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is excited to announce that it will be hosting the national car club conventions for both Shelby and Alfa Romeo during its July 11-21, 2019 Race Week. For the first time on the East coast, the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) and Team Shelby are combining forces to stage their national convention during the 2019 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.\nOn Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13, the SAAC-44 National Convention and Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals will be held during the PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PIRC) race weekend in Beaver County, PA.\nLook for hundreds of Shelby's and thousands of enthusiasts to converge on PIRC for high-performance track days, a road rally, a Poker Run, Concours Judging and popular ballot car shows, and a few surprises.\nThe celebration of Shelby continues as Shelby and Mustangs are featured throughout PVGP Race Week at car shows and parties in and around Pittsburgh culminating in Schenley Park for a massive car show and races through the streets on the July 20 and 21 race weekend.\nDan DelBianco \u2013 Executive Director\nPittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association\ndelbianco@pvgp.org\n2019 LCS Host Hotel Preview\nThe 2019 London Cobra Show has changed hotels and the new host hotel is the Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus-Dublin.\nThe hotel is located at 600 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH. This change in hotels was made with a desire to have all LCS attendees stay in a single hotel.\nFor a quick preview of the hotel please click here.\nClub's NEW Post Office Box\nYour club has a new and more convenient Post Office box. It is the Ohio Cobra Club Inc., PO Box 91128, Columbus, OH 43209.\nBARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION\nYour club's 2019 London Cobra Show's raffle car is on display in FormaCars booth at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Hope it results in some great ticket sales.\nThanks to Chris Relyea and his crew for displaying our raffle car in FormaCars booth at Barrett Jackson.\nCAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS CAR SHOW THANK YOU\nYour club had a display and sold raffle tickets at the Cavalcade of Customs Car Show at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati, OH on January 11 \u2013 13, 2019.\nWe would like to thank all of the individuals that helped set up the display, sell tickets and take down the display for storage. A special thanks to club members Matt and Mary Ries for allowing the use of their Cobra as our display Cobra since our 2019 Raffle Car was on display at the Barrett Jackson auction.\nDrive safe and may 2019 be the year CF stands for CURE FOUND.\nCYSTIC FIBROSIS fOUNDATION'S Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event\nOn December 3, 2018, Pam and Dave Beck attended the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Central Ohio Chapter's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. Many individuals were recipients of various awards for different means, ways, and levels of giving.\nOur Ohio Cobra Club was The Breath of Life Award recipient at this event in 2015. In 2016, OCC received the Million Dollar Club Award.\nAmi DeAngelo, Development Director for the Central Ohio Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Pam Beck, Ohio Cobra Club VP are shown in the photograph to the left.\nOn December 3rd, Pam and Dave Beck attended the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter's Annual Update and Volunteer Awards Night. Many individuals were recipients of various awards for different means, ways, and levels of giving.\nWe would like to thank everyone that purchased raffle tickets and\/or assisted in setting up our display, selling raffle tickets and removing the display for storage, at the recent Ohio Ford Expo. The photo to the left shows the 2019 raffle car as the display was being removed for storage.\nNOVEMBER 11TH CLUB MEETING\nOn Sunday evening November 11th, fourteen Ohio Cobra Club members enjoyed an evening of friendship, jokes, Cappy's great pizza, subs, salads, as well as some of Cappy's delicious bread. After dinner, the members participated in a short club meeting. Due to the colder weather, none of the club members were sufficient hardy or brave enough to drive their Cobra to Cappy's.\nClub members in attendance were: Mark Braden, Tina Braden, Larry Hoboken, Kathy Hoboken, John Scharf, Patti Scharf, Dave Beck, Pam Beck, Stan Ream, Sharon Ream, Becky Daulton, Chris Relyea, and Roy Edgar.\nRemember to save the evening of January 19, 2019, for our next Club Meeting and After the Holidays Party. The meeting and party will be at the BRAVO Cucina Italiana, 1803 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH. More details to follow as we get closer to the date\nOLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE - LUNCH AND CRUISE\nSaturday, November 3rd, Ohio Cobra Club members Dave and Pam Beck, Dawn and Gordon Gross, Stan Ream, Larry Hoboken, and Rod Pierce took a Fall cruise through the back roads to Olivesburg, Ohio. After lunch at the Olivesburg General Store, the group cruised around the countryside of the Mohican State Park area.\nWeather was cool and crisp, the leaves were spectacular and the small family of Cobras had a blast!! Unfortunately, the Lake Snakes Cobra Club had to cancel from this combined event, due to inclement weather in their area.\nSCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EVENTS SCROLL ADDED TO HOME PAGE\nWith the anticipated shutting down of bigtent.com a new feature \u2013 OCC SCHEDULED MEETING AND EVENTS - has been added to the home page of this website.\nThis new Meeting and Events section is the first thing you will see just below the home page photographs. This section will be used to keep club members informed of upcoming meetings and events.\nJust remember - you will have to check the website, from time to time, to keep yourself informed of club activities.\nOHIO COBRA CLUB TOURS HALDERMAN MUSEUM BARN\nOn Sunday afternoon on October 14th, 20 OCC club members and extended family members toured the Halderman Museum Barn near Tipp City, OH. The museum contains several early Mustangs, a new Mustang convertible as well as 2 antique Ford automobiles. The museum exhibit also contains a large collection of Ford Motor Company design and styling drawings and other Mustang and Ford memorabilia. In addition, one room of the museum is devoted to Karen Halderman's camera collection. Karen is Mr. Halderman's daughter.\nAt the end of the tour, Mr. Halderman spoke to the group about his experience of working at Ford and his dealings with Carroll Shelby and several Ford executives.\nClub members in attendance were Dave and Pam Beck, George and Becky Daulton, Mark and Tina Braden, Denny and John Burchett, Bill Serra and Roy Edgar.\nABOUT GALE HALDERMAN\nIf you ask people who developed the design for the Ford Mustang, they most likely will answer - Lee Iacocca. But the fact is Iacocca did not design the Mustang. The Mustang's design actually came about late one night in 1962, when Gale Halderman penned a quick design sketch.\nDuring 1962, Halderman was working on the 1965 Ford Galaxy, when his boss, Joe Oros, told Halderman that a meeting was scheduled for 8:00 a.m. the next morning to pick a design for a new Ford automobile. Oros asked Halderman to develop some design sketches, even though Halderman said he was extremely busy working on the Galaxy project. Oros said he didn't care, do some sketches. So late that evening Haldermann sketched out four or five quick design ideas and took them to the next day's meeting. During that meeting, a large number of proposed design sketches were placed on a wall and as the meeting progressed various design sketches were eliminated. Finally only Halderman's side view sketch was the only one left.\nHalderman's side view sketch is what would become the new Mustang. Once the side view had been decided on, clay modelers were tasked with developing a clay model of the design. Late one night, as he was leaving work, Haldermann decided to check on the progress of the clay model and was told that no one had provided them with a design for the car's rear end. That night Haldermann worked with the clay modelers and developed the design for the back-end and roofline of the Mustang.\nJoe Oros, who led the team to create the Mustang design, credits Halderman for 1) the original design, 2) contributing to the final clay model, and 3) a fully producible car.\nHalderman's design skills were developed at the Dayton Art Institute, where he studied under Read Viemeister. In 1947, Viemeister was the Creative Director of the group that designed the Tucker automobile. Halderman was studying industrial design but was encouraged to look into the auto industry. Once Haldermann received his degree, he moved to Detroit where he was hired by the Ford Motor Company.\nHalderman served as director of design for both Ford and Lincoln Mercury. Under his leadership, the Mustang was twice named Motor Trend Car of the Year, as was the 1990 Lincoln Town Car.\nHalderman retired from Ford in 1994, and in 2014 opened the Halderman Museum Barn, which houses several Ford automobiles, including his first Mustang, and a large collection of drawings, artwork, memorabilia and related information about all things Mustang, Ford and Lincoln Mercury.\nIn addition to the automobile and related items, Halderman's daughter has one room that displays her collection of more than 500 cameras of all sizes and formats.\nHalderman has plenty of stories that he loves to share with visitors to his museum. His book Mustang by Design will be available for purchase.\nWE LOST ONE OF OUR COBRA FRIENDS THIS WEEK\nObituary for Dr. Daniel D. Semko RICHMOND, Ind. \u2013 Dr. Daniel D. Semko, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home. Dan was one of the four (4) Cobra loving friends that were the founders of the Double Venom Spring Fling (DVSF) that would later become the London Cobra Show.\nBorn May 12, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Rose Cicciarollo Semko, Dr. Dan lived in this community most of his life. He served as a Fleet Marine Corpsman in the U.S. Navy, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps, Company 33, during the Vietnam War. Dr. Dan was a graduate of Marquette University and completed his podiatry training in Cleveland, Ohio. He, along with his wife, owned and operated American Foot Services for the past 38 years. Dr. Dan was a brilliant and very compassionate man. He didn't know a stranger and would help anyone, without expecting anything in return.\nSurvivors include his wife of 35 years, Dr. Suzanne A. Haritatos-Semko; daughter, Jena (Rich) Hugart of Martinsville, Indiana; grandson, Deaglan Hugart; sisters, Jan Ross and Jill Shane, both of South Carolina; brother, David Semko of Ohio; nieces; nephews; and many friends.\nHe was preceded in death by his parents and brother, M. Jeffrey Semko.\nThe family would like to thank Reid Hospice for the loving care and support they gave to Dr. Dan.\nA memorial visitation and time of celebration for Dr. Daniel D. Semko will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.\nMemorial contributions may be made to: Help The Animals, Inc., P.O. Box 117, Richmond, IN 47375 or Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue, 14099 Wolf Creek Road, Brookville, IN 47012.\nOhio cobra club member passes\nRobert \"Bob\" Martin Eley, 68, passed away July 31, 2018. He was born November 18, 1949, in Greenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Alonzo, in 2010 and his mother, Joan Irene, in March 2018.\nHe was married in 1972 to Marian Louise (Schwarz) Eley. He had two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Bradley and Treva Eley of Richmond, Indiana, and Scott Thomas and Ashley Eley of Waynesville, Ohio, that he loved more than they knew. His other pride and joys in his life were his two grandsons, Evan Bradley Eley, and Dorian Alonzo Eley. He also leaves behind his loving brother, Doug and wife Jane, and their two girls, Jessica and husband Craig Campbell, and Erin and husband Luis Garceley, who all live in Texas. He enjoyed spending time with them during the winter and visiting the Southwest. He also had many cousins and friends around the country that were dear to him. He also leaves behind many wonderful friends from Go-Karting, raising rabbits, and drinking coffee. He was a good friend of Bill W. for 32 years. His loving dog, Max, will miss the many golf carts rides they enjoyed.\nRobert attended New Madison High School, graduating in 1968. He recently enjoyed attending his 50th class reunion and remembering his past. He enjoyed wearing his bright red, white, and blue bibs to the Tri-Village Patriot basketball games for the past few years. He raced go-karts all over the country for many years. Many Christmas vacations with his family were spent at Daytona Beach at his races. He achieved his goal of becoming National WKA Go-Kart Champion in his racing class in 1990.\nAfter racing, he then joined his wife showing Netherland Dwarf Rabbits all over the country. Another goal of his was achieved when, in 1996 and 1997, they were ANDRC National Quality and Points Champions. Also, adding to his goals met, they were Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf rabbit at the National ANDRC show in 2000 and Best of Breed at the National ARBA show in 2002.\nHe was a member of the New Madison United Methodist Church, Greenville Masonic Lodge, American Legion of New Madison, Ohio State Netherland Dwarf Club, American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), and the American Netherland Dwarf Club (ANDRC).\nHe earned a mechanic's license after High School. He was self-employed for a while operating a Union 76 and then the Sohio service stations in New Madison. Later, he retired after working for 25 years as a rural mail carrier out of the Medway, Ohio Post Office.\nAlthough in failing health, Bob was able to attend this past London Cobra Show.\nBACKDRAFT RACING DEALERSHIP\nBackdraft Racing of Boynton Beach, FL has announced their newest Backdraft Racing dealer is Central Classic Cars located at 8444 Central Avenue in Sylvania, OH 43560.\nBret J. Abraham is the General Manager of Central Classic Cars and may be contacted as follows:\n\u2022\tPhone - 419-517-1795\n\u2022\tEmail - sales@centralclassiccars.com\nIn addition to their inventory of Backdraft Cobras, Central Classic Cars also have an inventory of pre-owned specialty vehicles. They also offer mechanical, restorative, fabrication, paint correction, glass coating, and specialized detailing of all aspects of specialty vehicles.\nCheck out the Central Classic Cars website.\nGreat news for Amazon shoppers\nAmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know and have been using - same products, same prices, same service. The only difference is that Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Ohio Cobra Club at no cost to you.\nPlease support the Ohio Cobra Club and our efforts to raise money for cystic fibrosis research by shopping at smile.amazon.com using our unique AmazonSmile login location - https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/ch\/20-2462827\nThanks for your support of our efforts.\nWest Chester Cars and Coffee\nOn Saturday morning, August 25th, five Ohio Cobra Club members displayed their Cobras at the West Chester Cars and Coffee \u2013 three Factory Five's and one Backdraft. The club members were Pam and Dave Beck, Rick Boone, Rob Street and Roy Edgar. Everyone enjoyed the event even though it was cut short due to a heavy downpour. The rain also eliminated lunch and a cruise. Maybe next time the weather will be more cooperative.\nThe Cobras received many compliments over some of the more expensive cars there. Three owners had their Audi G8's parked together - over $400,000 worth of Audis. One person commented that it was unusual to see three G8's at one time, but it was even more exciting to see four Cobras parked next to each other.\nNew OCC Board of Directors\nThe voting membership of the Ohio Cobra Club elected for a two-year term the following individuals to the Ohio Cobra Club \/ London Cobra Show Board of Directors at the Ohio Cobra Club's August 11, 2018 meeting.\nPresident - George Daulton\nVice President - Pam Beck\nTreasurer - Dave Beck\nSecretary - Roy Edgar\nBoard Member - Dave Pohli\nMark McKimmins and Russell Howard both will continue as BOD members, as their term of office does not expire until August of 2019.\nTo contact a board member, please go to the CONTACT tab of the https:\/\/londoncobrashow.com\/\n2018 LCS SHOW SHIRTS AVAILABLE\nDid you miss out on getting your 2018 London Cobra Show souvenir shirt? If so, or if another member of your family would like to have one, then here is your chance to purchase a 2018 LCS show shirt.\nYour cost is $20.00 per shirt, shipped free of charge via USPS.\nTo order, please forward the following:\n1)\tName\n2)\tMailing address,\n3) Phone number,\n4)\tNumber of shirts you desire,\n5)\tShirt sizes and\n6)\tCheck made out to the Ohio Cobra Club for the correct amount.\nNote: Available sizes are S, M, L, XL, 2XL AND 3XL.\nPlease mail your order to the following address:\nThanks for your order and please allow 2 weeks for shipment.\nANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF OUR 2018 LONDON COBRA SHOW RAFFLE CAR\nWe are pleased to announce the winner of our 2018 London Cobra Show raffle car is Larry K. of near London, OH.\nLarry took title to the Backdraft Cobra replica Wednesday evening. He said he had purchased an LCS tee-shirt at our Ohio Cobra Club booth, then went on down Main Street and let his 13-year-old granddaughter take 4 Cobra charity rides. While waiting for her to take her rides he purchased a single raffle ticket. As his granddaughter, Lexi stated: \"My grandpa \u2013 he is so lucky.\"\nOur 2018 London Cobra Show and Raffle was another huge success, as we donated $104,500.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, again designated for research into finding new medicines that fight CF.\nOver the years $1,333,000.00 has been donated for CF research.\nRAFFLE IS HELPING!\nPlease read Matt Hennessey's comments below and learn how Orkambi has improved his life.\n\"We find ourselves at an incredibly exciting time in the CF community. We are moving the ball forward in any number of ways. Progress is happening. We are on the inexorable march toward a cure.\nThe most inspiring aspect of this progress is that I can feel it in my everyday life. Before introducing Orkambi -- a first of its kind drug that partially corrects the underlying causes of CF -- into my treatment routine, I would be sick every other month or so, meaning heavy-duty antibiotics, increased chest therapy, and symptoms normally associated with the flu (cough, fever, fatigue, etc.). In the four years post-Orkambi, I've been prescribed additional antibiotics only a handful of times, and my lung function has remained remarkably stable.\nThe following anecdote encapsulates this point. In 2016, I moved to Washington, D.C. from Columbus, OH for a new job (I'm back in Ohio now). One of my first tasks, obviously, was identifying a new doctor. So, I go to the Children's Hospital in northwest Washington, and the doctor performs his examination and runs all of the various tests. At the conclusion, he stops, looks at me, and matter-of-factly states, \"Mr. Hennessey, you're really quite healthy.\"\nAnd that's the bottom line here, right? I'm quite healthy. It speaks to the promise of Orkambi and other drugs like it\u2014that they can deliver genuine results that tangibly improve my quality of life. And, God willing, Orkambi is only the first rung of the ladder to an ultimate cure. Onward.\"\nMatt Hennessey\nNOTE: When the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955 people born with cystic fibrosis had a bleak future and often did not live long enough to start kindergarten. Due to the foundation's encouragement and funding of pharmaceutical companies to invest in CF-specific research, the CF medicines Kalydeco, Orkambi and Symdeko have been developed. Today, due to the advancement in these medicines, treatment, and care, more than half of the people with CF are 18 or older, and like Matt, attend college, get married, and start families.\nThe London Cobra Show's donations are always donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and designated for research. The show's past donations have aided the Foundation in developing Kalydeco, Orkambi, and Symdeko.\nTHANK YOU - YOUR SUPPORT DIRECTLY HELPS THOSE LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS.\nPlease read Matt Hennessey's comments below and learn how Orkambi has improved his life. \"We find ourselves at an incredibly exciting time in the CF community. We are moving the ball forward in any number of ways. Progress is happening. We are on the inexorable march toward a cure.\nBREAKING NEWS - FDA APPROVES NEW MEDICINE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS\nThis is exciting news - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday, February 12, 2018, approved a new treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF). This new medicine will be available under the brand name Symdeko.\nThe approval of Symdeko now offers more individuals that suffer from cystic fibrosis an important new treatment option and is a significant milestone in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's research to find a treatment for every person with CF. All three cystic fibrosis medicines, Kalydeco, Orkambi and now Symdeko, address the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, rather than just symptoms.\nEveryone that has purchased raffle tickets or participated in any of our London Cobra Shows should take personal pride in the dramatic health improvement of those individuals that are now being helped by these three CF medicines.\nOur 2018 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation again will be designated for research into developing additional medicines for CF. Approximately 60% of the individuals that have CF may now benefit from Kalydeco, Orkambi or Symdeko. Hopefully one day soon, other medicines will be developed that allow everyone with CF to say - \"I used to have CF.\"\nThank you for your raffle ticket purchases and helping to make a difference and bringing hope to all people living with cystic fibrosis.\nPlease purchase your 2018 raffle tickets and maybe this year's LCS donation will help pay for the research needed to cover the remaining 40% of individuals that suffer from CF.\nFor additional information on cystic fibrosis, please go to cff.org\nhow everyone's hard work for the lcs is helping\nA little over two years ago Orkambi, the CF wonder-drug we've all heard so much about, was released into the open market. I started taking the medication not too long after the fact, and its effect on me has been nothing short of staggering.\nPrior to Orkambi my own health was constantly in flux. My teenage years were pockmarked with many long and difficult hospitalizations, and I struggled as my own lung function and well-being slowly declined. Life before Orkambi was defined by a horrible, omnipresent fear of my next hospitalization. It's hard to imagine living a normal life when you're saddled with that kind of fear, but thankfully I had an incredible support system to get me through those tough times. My parents, Karen and Daren, supported me in all aspects of life, whether it was getting me through long weeks in the hospital, helping me organize homework drop-offs with my school, or just trusting me to take charge of my own health.\nWhen I went on Orkambi two years ago I wasn't prepared for what was about to happen. The medication provided a shocking amount of relief. I went from getting seriously sick every six months, like clockwork, to only getting mildly sick about once a year. Now, as I write this in January of 2018, it has been over three years since I was admitted to the hospital.\nThe fear that I had been saddled with for so long, that unnerving, always-present fear of going back into the hospital, it has since faded into the background. Orkambi didn't miraculously fix every aspect of my life; I still catch a nasty cough every once and a while, and I still worry about my life going on pause to accommodate a hospital visit, but I now enjoy a peace of mind that I previously could never have dreamed of.\nI live an amazing life. I have a wonderful, beautiful fiancee that I will be marrying in May of this year, I have a career (something many with CF do not get to have), and I am surrounded by many wonderful friends and family who have helped me on this journey.\nThe life I live is possible because organizations like the London Cobra Show continue to work tireless to fundraise and spread awareness about Cystic Fibrosis. Fundraising has an honest, real benefit to the people living with this disease, and I sincerely thank you for your time, effort, and money that has been spent on this wonderful cause.\nAlec Marshall\nThank your from marc ginsky\nGeorge and the Entire Ohio Cobra Club:\nI am so sorry that I was unable to meet all of you last summer. Thank you so much for all you have done to improve the lives of people with CF. You really have made a difference. Hope that all of you enjoy Thanksgivings filled with joy and laughter.\nUntil its done.\nMark Ginsky\nExecutive Vice President and COO\nCobra sports-car enthusiasts help cystic-fibrosis patients\nMembers of the Ohio Cobra Club take personal pride in the dramatic improvement in the health of Hilliard resident Emily Kerr.\n\"With the success of that little girl, we feel like we did something \u2014 like we actually contributed,\" said Nick Zeyen, 65, a club member and North Side resident.\nWhat the club of Cobra sports-car enthusiasts has done is raise more than $1 million for research to combat cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that seriously challenged Kerr until 2012 \u2014 when, at age 15, she began taking the newly approved Kalydeco.\nThe drug virtually stopped the progression of the disease \u2014 which causes mucus buildup in the lungs and digestive system \u2014 and allowed Kerr to become much more active.\nThe youngest of Bruce and Lynn Kerr's three children is a cheerleader at the University of Dayton (where she is a rising junior, majoring in early-childhood education) and last year went on a mission trip to the southern African country of Zambia.\n\"It has basically reversed everything for me,\" said Kerr, 20. \"Their work has literally changed the future. ... It's amazing. It's something you can't explain.\"\nMost of the money donated by the club is raised through a year-round sale of raffle tickets ($20 apiece) for the chance to win a new Cobra at the annual London (Ohio) Cobra Show, which this year will take place on Saturday.\nThe club grew out of an informal gathering of Cobra enthusiasts in 1999 in London, where a former member owned a shop that produced make-your-own Cobra kits.\nCobras, originally produced on a limited basis in the 1960s, were known for their extreme power in a small, light sports car. The cars are no longer in production, but several companies sell kits, or partial cars, that enthusiasts can finish on their own.\nI'm not going to say it's a cult, but if you have the bug, you have the bug,\" Zeyen said. \"It's my 'happy' car.\"\nThe show expanded quickly, drawing thousands of people and hundreds of Cobras.\nSeeing an opportunity to raise money for charity, the club members chose cystic fibrosis as a beneficiary because Dave Smith, owner of one of the major kit-making companies, had a daughter with the disease.\nEach year, club members use part of the raffle proceeds to buy a Cobra kit, which they use to build the giveaway car. (Kits start at about $25,000 and can run up to $100,000, members say.)\nEmily's ties to the club date from 2004, when she was a sickly 7-year-old and the group was presenting its first check to the central Ohio chapter of the CF Foundation. The club had reached out to the chapter seeking a Columbus-area family to participate in the show. Emily drew the winning ticket \u2014 an honor she continues to perform.\nLeslie Lucas, executive director of the CF Foundation's central Ohio chapter, said the Ohio Cobra Club is one of just two donors that has topped $1 million in contributions to the chapter (the other is the Hennessey family of Upper Arlington).\nThe club reached the milestone after the 2015 show and is now at $1.125 million \u2014 money designated specifically for research.\n\"They've really made a huge impact,\" Lucas said. \"They're a special group, for sure.\"\nBrian Freer, a Powell resident and the club vice president, said seeing Emily Kerr's improvement has motivated members to continue their fundraising efforts.\n\"It has been a labor of love,\" Freer said.\nBruce Kerr said he has been \"overwhelmed\" by the club's devotion to the disease in general and his daughter in particular. Members treat her like family, he said, having sent stuffed animals to her when she was younger and in the hospital, and always greeting her with hugs and well-wishes.\n\"It would take a lot of fundraising walks and an enormous amount of bake sales to raise a million dollars,\" Mr. Kerr said. \"From a dad's perspective, I give thanks every single day that these men and women do what they do.\n\"I'm eternally grateful.\"\nBy: Ken Gordon\nkgordon@dispatch.com\n@kgdispatch\nAbove was taken for the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch Newspaper \u2013 June 20, 2017\nEmily Kerr with Ohio Cobra Club members, from left: Roy L. Edgar, Mark G. McKimmins, Dave Beck, George Daulton, Brian Freer and Mark Braden\nPhotograph by Fred Squillante\/Dispatch\nMembers of the Ohio Cobra Club take personal pride in the dramatic improvement in the health of Hilliard resident Emily Kerr. \"With the success of that little girl, we feel like we did something \u2014 like we actually contributed,\" said Nick Zeyen, 65, a club member and North Side resident.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"A travel blog of Ireland and Europe\nPip and Bruce at fergs.org\nBlogIreland\nPip's Page\n2011 Trip\nEaster 1916 commemoration\nadmin April 15, 2016 April 18, 2016 Dublin, Ireland 1 Comment\nOn Easter Monday 1916 a few hundred Irish men and women took part in an armed rebellion against the British who controlled the country. They held a few major buildings in Dublin for about a week before being forced to surrender by the superior numbers of the British troops. Although this rebellion was a failure (as had been several earlier rebellions) it is regarded as a key event in creating the modern independent Ireland which followed in 1922. Accordingly, there have been huge celebrations and events to mark the rebellion's 100 years centenary.\nA sample of the many publications on The Rising at a local bookstore\nWe consider ourselves blessed having been able to live and work in Ireland for three years. We were particularly fortunate to have been here during the 1916 Centenary. In this blog, I (Pip) want to reflect on a little of what I have learned about this event.\nWhen I was a small child, probably younger than 5 years of age, my grandmother, with whom I spent quite a lot of time, had an Irish friend named Phyllis Buck. Phyllis taught me the song 'Kevin Barry' (google the words if you're unfamiliar with it). While Kevin wasn't involved in the 1916 Rising per se, his plea in the chorus \"Shoot me like an Irish soldier, do not hang me like a dog, for I fought for Ireland's freedom on that dark September morn\" was ignored. The 18-year-old was hanged for his patriotism, just as 16 of the Rising leaders were shot, by the British. I was hooked on Irish history from that age. If you can be bothered scrolling back to one of the first blogs I posted when I first came to Ireland on my own, and visited Glasnevin Cemetery in which Barry's grave is located, you'll see the impact it had on me. Many of the heroes of the Rising are also buried here, such as Countess Markievicz. I had always thought of the Rising as a tremendous event in Ireland's history of emancipation from the British. What I didn't know what how much of a botch-up much of it was, and how it was opposed by many Irish both North and South of the current border.\nThere had been 'practice marches' by the Irish Volunteers happening, largely ignored by the local soldiers and constabulary, but the 'real event' was planned to happen on Easter Sunday 1916. The first problem was that the Chief of Staff for the rebel volunteers, Eion MacNeill, was not in on the plan! His anger on finding out was only somewhat lessened by being told that a German ship with 20,000 rifles was due at Tralee ahead of the rising. But unfortunately for the rebels, the British intercepted this ship before it arrived and it was scuttled by the captain, sending the rifles to the bottom of Cork harbour. This was the last straw for MacNeill, who cancelled the event by putting a proclamation in the Sunday Independent newspaper. His insertion read: \"Owing to the very critical position, all orders given to Irish Volunteers for tomorrow, Easter Sunday, are hereby rescinded, and no parades, marches or other movements of Irish Volunteers will take place. Each individual Volunteer will obey this order strictly in every particular.\" We have to remember that communications back then were far more tortuous than we are used to these days, with our mobile phones and email, but some Irish commentators have remarked caustically that surely this was the only revolution in the world that was cancelled by putting an ad in the paper.\nHowever, there was enough confusion amongst those who either didn't get the word or who doubted its authenticity that it led to other leaders in the Volunteers going ahead with the plans on Easter Monday in Dublin, supported by restricted patches of Rising in other parts of the country. Also, Padraig Pearse and the other leaders, recognising that the British had wind of the event, decided to go ahead before the inevitable crack-down happened.\nOn the Monday morning, several key buildings in Dublin were taken over by the rebels. At the General Post Office, Pearse read out a Proclamation of Independence which in part referred to 'our gallant allies in Europe' \u2013 i.e., the Germans. Not only did this enrage the British but it also went down very badly with many everyday Irish people whose sons and husbands were in the British Army fighting the Germans in France. A fascinating account of all the things that went wrong can be read here.\nOf course, the result of the Rising was that although the rebels fought fiercely and there are some very moving stories to be told, many of which were publicised during the Centenary, the outcome was doomed. The leaders were imprisoned in Ireland or sent to gaols in England, and with little formality (the leaders having been deemed to have committed treason) they were shot in Kilmainham Gaol. One, Joseph Plunkett, had married his fianc\u00e9 Grace Gifford only hours before he was shot. (Google 'Grace, just hold me in your arms' for a very moving song about this).\nMy Irish colleagues inform me that feelings were, and still are to some extent, very mixed about the Rising. Although it is recognised as a seminal event now, at the time it was hijacked to some extent by looters (in Dublin at least), and the regular Irish people were not at all convinced it was a good idea. Almost 500 people died in the Rising. However, the British then shot themselves in the foot by executing the leaders after courts-martial, and the tide turned against them. By 1922 Ireland had become the Irish Free State, a dominion of the Commonwealth. In 1937 the constitution renamed the country Ireland, and by 1949 it had become a republic. It joined the European Community in 1973. 1916 1916 1916 1916\nDespite the ambivalence by many Irish about the event, and some expressed fears that there might be trouble-makers interfering with the Centenary, it was a wonderful series of days of celebration, some events of which continue as I write (April 10th; the Centenary happened over the weekend of March 29-31). There were marches, speeches, concerts, plays\u2026.the usual rich cultural events which we've been grateful to experience in Dublin have occurred trouble-free across the country. Notable was the recognition of ALL who died in the Rising, whatever side they fought for. We are so pleased we were able to be here at this special time.\n\u2190 Sligo Day 4\nReturn to Galway \u2192\nOne thought on \"Easter 1916 commemoration\"\nHewitt Harrison April 18, 2016 at 10:49 am\nWhat a wonderful wee precis you have written, Pip. very impressive. 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{"text":"You are previewing: Absence & Presence\nIn her ninth book, and her second poetry collection with the University of Tampa Press, Lisa Steinman considers both the seen and the unseen as she \"meditatively engages the ironies of being,\" as poet Maxine Scates has beautifully phrased it. Writer Alice Fulton observes that \"In Absence & Presence, Lisa M. Steinman confronts the most unsparing aspects of existence with an intelligence that is nothing short of revelatory.\"\nCategories: Catalog, Poetry\nLisa M. Steinman is the author of a poetry chapbook, Ordinary Songs (26 Books, 1996), and of nine full-length books: three about poetry\u2014Made In America (Yale UP, 1987), Masters of Repetition (St. Martin's, 1998), and Invitation to Poetry (Blackwell, 2008). She also has written five volumes of poetry \u2014Lost Poems (Ithaca House, 1976); All That Comes To Light (Arrowood, 1989); A Book Of Other Days (Arrowood, 1993), Carslaw's Sequences (University of Tampa Press, 2003), and Absence & Presence (University of Tampa Press, 2013).\nHer poems have appeared in such journals as Notre Dame Review, Chariton Review, Prairie Schooner, Chicago Review, Epoch, Michigan Quarterly, Boulevard, Threepenny Review, The Massachusetts Review and Quarterly West. She is the recipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Oregon Arts Commission, Literary Arts, and the Rockefeller Foundation, among other places. Since 1983 she has also with her husband, Jim Shugrue co-edited the poetry magazine Hubbub. She has taught at Reed College in Portland for over thirty years.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Serco to get frosty at Futureroad\nSerco's new refrigerated vehicle body, which is reinforced with Protec steel, will be the highlight of its presence at the Futureroad Expo, which takes place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, between September 27 and 30.\nThe panels on the new vehicle \u2013 known as the Frostliner \u2013 are manufactured using steel facings. Customised machinery, designed specifically for the new manufacturing process, includes a de-coiler for the steel sheets and a clinching machine to join the coated steel facings into a single, full-length sheet.\nThese sheets, which are up to 15,5-m in length, are then lifted, using a spreader crane with suction cups, and transferred into a 900-t panel press. A state-of-the-art system then mixes Polycol and Isocyanate with an environmentally friendly blowing agent to create high-density polyurethane foam, which is injected into the panel.\nExtensive testing has revealed noticeable improvements in thermal performance and panel strength. More than 50 Frostliners have rolled out of Serco's expanded factory site in Durban since early this year.\nOther Serco initiatives and new technology in line with the 'Smart Trailer' concept will also be on show at the Futureroad Expo, including park distance control, electronic braking and temperature-monitoring systems.\nFocus on Transport\tAugust 25, 2017\nPrev\tHow could rail influence the cost of transport?\nNext\tCelebrating a legend","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Labor and Employment Lawyers\nEmployees have rights that protect them against unfair labor practices and discrimination from employers.\nIf you suspect that an employer has violated your rights as a worker, contact the labor and employment lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC. As strong advocates of workers' rights, our labor and employment lawyers are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the workplace and ensuring victims of discrimination and harassment receive justice. Victims of workplace disputes can contact our accomplished attorneys for qualified and efficient legal assistance. We offer all of our legal services for no charge unless you are awarded damages for your claim.\nCall 1-877-692-3862 for a free, no obligation review of your claim.\nWhy Should I Hire Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC?\nAt Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, our labor and employment lawyers protect those who have been subjected to unfair or illegal treatment and provide them with the means to fights back.\nSeveral of our attorneys have been nationally recognized with top legal accolades, including The Best Lawyers in America\u00ae, high rankings among the top lawyers on Super Lawyers, and the Marindale-Hubbell\u00ae AV\u00ae Preeminent\u2122 rating, the highest peer-review rating for legal excellence.\nWe are a nationally accredited law firm and have offices in several locations, including:\nIn addition to these locations, we practice law nationwide with court approval. You do not need to come into our office for a free consultation with our team.\nWe are well-versed in national employment law as well as many state-specific laws. We have the resources to bring cases against employers and large corporations with vast resources and strong legal teams on their side. We can help level the playing field and ensure you have the level of representation you deserve.\nThe labor and employment lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC are dedicated to resolving workplace disputes and handling civil litigation cases involving unfair labor practices and discrimination against employees.\nFill out a Free Case Evaluation form to discuss your claim with an attorney.\nWhat are my Rights as an Employee?\nEmployees are granted basic rights from the federal government that protect their security and ensure they are provided with a safe workplace. Some of these rights include:\nNonexempt workers are guaranteed to be paid a federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Each state is allowed to determine its own minimum wage employers are required to pay workers, as long as it surpasses the federal requirements detailed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).\nEmployees have a right to work in an environment that provides reliable protection from dangerous hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 contributed toward minimizing and eliminating certain threats to workers throughout the U.S.\nThe legislation provided specific regulations employers must follow in hazard-prone industries, such as construction, maritime and agricultural professions. Employers are also required to follow a \"General Duty Clause\" that prohibits any action that would place an employee in immediate threat of danger.\nProtection from Harassment or Discrimination\nEmployees are guaranteed the right to protection from acts of discrimination or harassment, and employers must take the proper steps to ensure that the discriminatory conduct is discontinued.\nTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act made it illegal for a business to discriminate or harass any employee based on race, religion, gender or nationality.\nIf an employer is made aware that discrimination or harassment is occurring within his or her workplace, but fails or neglects to resolve the issue and return to an environment free from intimidation, he or she can be held liable.\nAn employee who reports illegal conduct or acts of fraud committed by the company he or she works for is protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) whistleblower protection program from acts of retaliation, including:\nImmediate firing\nDenial of overtime or promotion\nDisciplining\nIntimidation\/harassment\nDenial of benefits\nReducing pay or hours\nThe rights extended to U.S. workers help ensure that workplace safety and fair labor practices are able to thrive. The labor and employment lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC can provide valuable legal guidance and assistance to workers who believe their rights have been violated.\nContact our labor and employment lawyers to find out if your rights have been violated.\nHow Can I Tell if my Rights Have Been Violated?\nLabor and employment violations come in many forms, including:\nTo be considered illegal harassment, inappropriate conduct must create a work environment that is intimidating, hostile or offensive to a reasonable person. It must be a continuous offensive action that poses a serious compromise to the integrity of the workplace. Offensive material can include, but is not limited to:\nPhysical assaults or threats\nRidicule or mockery\nOffensive objects or pictures\nInterference with work performance\nHarassment can occur in several circumstances, such as the following:\nAn employee can be a victim of harassment by his or her supervisor, a supervisor in another area, the employer, a co-worker or a non-employee.\nThe individual filing a claim for workplace harassment does not have to be the harassed victim, but can instead be a third-party affected by the harasser's conduct.\nHarassment can occur without the victim losing his or her job or being affected financially.\nIf the harassment occurs between a supervisor and an employee, the employer is liable for any negative actions that occur as a result. Any act of harassment that creates a hostile work environment and results in the victim suffering economic damages, like a decrease in wages or demotion, will hold the employer accountable for the supervisor's actions.\nWage and Hour Violations\nState and federal regulations dictate the terms in which an employee is fairly compensated for the number hours he or she works in a week.\nThe FLSA establishes several federal requirements employers are legally obligated to fulfill in order to fairly compensate their employees.\nRegulation for the terms of an employee's hour and wage protection extend to several areas, including:\nMinimum wage: Employees who work on an hourly basis are guaranteed a federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. A state is allowed to set its own minimum wage and employers must follow the requirements to pay each employee at least this amount.\nOvertime pay: The FLSA requires nonexempt employees be paid time and a half (150 percent of their standard hourly wages) for each hour that surpasses the allotted 40-hour work week.\nUnpaid wages: An employer must pay an outgoing employee the wages that he or she is owed. This can be a part of his or her regular salary, unused vacation and leave commissions, or bonuses.\nEmergency leave: Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers are required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12 month period for emergency or unforeseen events, such as the sudden death of a loved one, childbirth, or personal injury or illness.\nYou have a right as an employee to a workplace that enables equal rights and treatment. Discrimination is a serious offense and a violation of an employee's rights. Acts of discrimination can be focused on a wide variety of subjects, including:\nEqual pay between male and female workers\nNationality or ethnicity\nVictims of workplace discrimination are protected under the regulations provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and can file a claim with the agency if they believe their rights have been violated.\nAny act of retaliation against an employee who has filed a workplace discrimination claim is illegal, and employers can be held liable for a supervisor or co-worker who violates this standard.\nIf you have any further questions about a violation of employee rights, the labor and employment lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC will be able to provide you with a detailed legal analysis of your situation.\nLabor rights must be upheld to ensure a safe workplace. Call 1-877-692-3862 if your rights have been violated.\nHow can a Lawsuit Help Me?\nEmployers are obligated to uphold the expectation that they will instill practices and policies preventing harassment, discrimination and worker exploitation from occurring.\nActs of discrimination or harassment, threats made against an employee's job security or being subjected to unsafe conditions creates an atmosphere of dread and fear that can have a detrimental impact on a victim.\nIt is crucial that any conduct that violates this standard be reported to your supervisor, superior, human resource director or any other designated official within the company who has the authority to enforce workplace policies.\nIf these steps have been taken, but no action or change has occurred, a lawsuit may be the best option to holding an employer or company accountable for disregarding the rights of its workers.\nThe labor and employment lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC can help you hold negligent employers accountable for any illegal conduct or retaliation that has been made towards employees.\nWe are advocates of fair workplace practices and take violations of workers' rights serious.\nFill out a Free Case Evaluation form for a free consultation.\nContact our Labor and Employment Lawyers\nJanet, Janet & Sugg's labor and employment lawyers will fight for your rights as a worker. We will work on your behalf to ensure that any illegal practices committed within your company or by your employer is brought to justice. If you have been the victim of unfair labor practices or discrimination, contact us today.\nCall 1-877-692-3862 or fill out a Free Case Evaluation form to seek justice today.\nGroundwater Contamination Settlement\nClass action settlement with mine owners who failed to properly contain and remove waste stored on the mine site. Toxic chemicals seeped into groundwater, contaminating nearby residential water wells.\nCommercial Vehicle Collision Settlement\nSalesman drove over the median resulting in a head-on crash with a family. The pregnant mother lost her baby and their 5-year-old daughter became a paraplegic. The salesman's company offered $12 Million to settle, and the family wanted to take it. We encouraged them to let us keep on negotiating and use the money to help the community's other paraplegics. Actor Christopher Reeves joined the initiative and helped raise funds for wheelchair basketball.\nMismanaged Labor & Delivery Verdict\nVerdict obtained on behalf of a child who developed spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy after the mother was taken off of continuous electronic fetal monitoring and placed on intermittent monitoring despite known risk factors.\nBroke the record for the largest birth injury jury award in Minnesota, obtained on behalf of a child who suffered brain damage and devel\u00adoped cere\u00adbral palsy as a result of misman\u00adage\u00adment of labor and delivery.\nTens of Millions\nCancer Misdiagnosis Verdicts & Settlements\nTens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts obtained in delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis of cancer cases. These cases involved lung, breast, prostate, and numerous other forms of cancer.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home > Blog > Career Training\nScience & Technology Careers\nIndeed, science and technology careers, ranging from cyber-security to nano-technology, can all start from community college training. Get your feet wet with waterbotics, crack into cyber-security or dive into marine biology at your local community college.\nView the most popular articles in Science & Technology Careers:\nCareers: In Science and Engineering\n10 STEM Degrees You Can Earn at Your Local Community College\nCareers: Robotics\nCareers: Aquarium Science\nThe Top 15 Community Colleges for Digital Technology\nUpdated April 27, 2020 | by Grace Chen\nAs careers in science, technology, engineering, and math become more prevalent, community colleges are shifting their focus to meet demand and secure their place in a rapidly changing educational landscape.\nIn 2012, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology issued a dire warning that if the United States did not boost programming to produce one million more graduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the nation would lose its status as the leader in those fields. Since then, several national science organizations, including the National Research Council, the National Academies of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering have called on community colleges to lead the charge in STEM education in order to keep up with demand.\nHigh on the list of priorities is preparing students early for STEM studies. Experts agree that children should be exposed to STEM career pathways in elementary school, and should have continued exposure through their middle school and high school years. Classroom experiences are important, but George Boggs, the CEO Emeritus of the American Association of Community Colleges, posits that visits to college campuses, involvement in research opportunities, advanced STEM studies in high school, science fairs, and summer camps are also necessary in order to get schoolchildren excited about careers in STEM.\nThis video illustrates that engineers, scientists, cybersecurity experts, and other STEM professionals are in demand.\nAccording to Boggs, another critical component in devising successful STEM programs is developing curriculum articulation between high schools and community colleges to reduce the number of students who have to take remedial courses once they get to college. In math especially, community college students demonstrate a lack of preparedness that serves as\n. . .read more\nUpdated October 17, 2019 | by Grace Chen\nWe highlight some of the best degrees offered by community colleges in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.\nWith so much talk about the value of a STEM education today, many students have the misconception that a four-year degree is necessary to gain good employment in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. However, community colleges are also answering the call for STEM training, through associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs in these industries. Check out these 10 exciting STEM degrees you can earn right at your local community college.\nA.S. Natural Science \u2013 Kapi'olani Community College\nThe ASNS degree program offered through Kapi'olani Community College in Hawaii is specifically designed to deepen STEM learning at the community college level. This program provides a basic overview of natural science, with a two-year degree that can be transferred to a four-year school after graduation. The program offers students the option of specialization in either Life or Physical Science, with a broad curriculum that spans the science field no matter which specialty path is chosen.\nA.S. General Physics \u2013 Waubonsee Community College\nWaubonsee Community College in Illinois offers an Associate of Science with a specialization in a variety of fields of study, including physics. Students that choose this academic path will complete coursework in general physics and mathematics, as well as classes in chemistry, life sciences and physical sciences. The school also provides a list of STEM classes that have been approved by the National Science Foundation, which can be taken towards completion of this degree program.\nAssociate of Technical Arts \u2013 Edmonds Community College\nCommunity College Students Headed to NASA\nSome community college scholars have been selected by NASA to design robotic rovers. Learn about the program and some of the students selected.\nA number of community college students from around the country are headed to NASA to help design robotic rovers for Mars exploration. The 92 students chosen for the project were carefully selected after participating in interactive online assignments throughout the school year and will be headed to a NASA center this spring to complete their tasks. The National Community College Aerospace Scholar program designed the project, with sponsorship from NASA, and will include students from 24 different states across the country.\nThis video discusses the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program.\nThe Purpose of the Program\nAccording to a press release at the NASA website, the program is based on the Texas Aerospace Scholars program, which was originally created as a partnership between the state's education community and NASA. The purpose was to get more students excited about STEM areas of study, particularly science and engineering. This particular project, through the National Community College Aerospace Scholar program and NASA, is designed to offer hands-on opportunities in STEM fields that will inspire more students to enter those fields after they finish college.\n\"I am so proud of the Community College Aerospace Scholars program,\" Leland Melvin, NASA's associate administrator for education, stated in the press release. \"Community colleges offer NASA a great pool of STEM talent critical to our scientific and exploration initiatives. They also serve a large portion of our nation's minority students. Engaging these underserved and underrepresented learners in STEM initiatives\nAerospace Funding Coming to Community Colleges in Washington\nUpdated July 25, 2019 | by Grace Chen\nLearn about a Governor's Investment in Aerospace grant that will help 13 Washington community colleges develop training programs for the aerospace industry.\nAerospace is big business in the state of Washington, with more than 600 aerospace-related businesses currently residing there. To ensure a sufficient influx of quality, trained workers, new grants are coming to community and technical colleges in order to provide necessary training as quickly as possible. Funding will come from both state and federal sources, with millions of dollars coming to colleges across the state. The additional money will be a boon to the aerospace industry in Washington, as well as institutes of higher education supplying the training.\nFederal Funding Distributed to Washington Technical College\nThe Obama Administration offers the first grant for aerospace training to Renton Technical College in Renton, Washington. According to a report in the Renton Reporter, the $2.1 million grant was a portion of the funds awarded to the Spokane Community College system through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grants program, or TAACCCT grants. These grants are part of the workforce development plan created by the White House to help displaced workers get the training they need to find new lines of work. Community Colleges of Spokane was given $20 million for this purpose, according to the U.S. Department of Education website.\nThe Air Washington Consortium\nThe portion of the Spokane funds were given to Renton as a part of the Air Washington consortium that includes 12 community and technical colleges and focuses on training for aerospace jobs in the state based on current and verified local industry needs.\nGet Your Feet Wet with a WaterBotics Camp at Your Local Community College\nThis summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as \"Waterbotics,\" developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.\nIn an effort to turn more kids onto STEM learning, the Stevens Institute of Technology has brought a new summer program to community colleges across the country. WaterBotics allows middle and high school students to get their feet wet in the area of underwater technology, while attracting demographics that might not otherwise consider an engineering career after graduation. This program has been gaining steam over the past few years, and this summer, a number of community colleges have hosted WaterBotics programs for students in their areas.\nWhat is STEM?\nSTEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics \u2013 the key components some believe that hold the key to this country's future in the global marketplace. The Obama Administration has put out the challenge for schools across the country to bring more students into STEM studies in order to better prepare the future workforce for the challenges that lie ahead.\nDr. George Korfiatis, Stevens Provost and University Vice President, said in a press release on PR.com, \"We are living in an age when knowing how to create new knowledge and what to do with it can create a healthier, safer and more prosperous planet. Scientists, engineers and technologists are providing the fuel to power the enterprises of this and future generations.\"\nWhat is WaterBotics?\nAccording to information on the Sinclair Community College website, WaterBotics is a program designed to educate students in science concepts and programming, while broadening their interest in a variety of engineering and technology careers. 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{"text":"Home News and Events\n\"Heritage for Unity\" Design Competition Launched\nKUCHING, Oct 20, 2011: \"A diversified cultural setting of Sarawak is a binding factor for all to live harmoniously and collectively,\" said Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. Alfred Jabu anak Numpang when launching the \"Heritage for Unity\" Design Competition at a press conference yesterday.\nThe Design Competition is one of the activities lined up for the Sarawak Youth For Unity 2011 event launched earlier this year by YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS).\nYayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is the main organiser of this competition, together with Sarawak Development Institute and Faradale Media-M Sdn Bhd.\nThe competition, which is open to all Sarawakians between 18 to 35 years of age, invites those artistically-inclined to create an artwork or illustration that best depicts the unity among Sarawakians.\n\"This is a unique opportunity for designers to express their artistic interpretation combining or blending ethnic elements of the design heritage of each of the various races in Sarawak,\" said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. Alfred Jabu anak Numpang, Deputy Chief Minister who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustee for YPS.\nAt the press conference yesterday, Datuk Patinggi Jabu mentioned that, \"Regardless of their race, religion and culture, all youths are equally important assets that blend together. They can explore anything with their imagination and combining the various ethnic elements into one artwork and illustration. Do not stop their imagination,\" he said yesterday during a press conference on the upcoming Heritage for Unity-Design Competition.\nSarawak prides itself as a leader in exemplifying \"unity in diversity\" and this competition plays a significant role in demonstrating the importance of unity among our communities. The 'Heritage for Unity' Design Competition is aimed to encourage artistic talents to create an artwork or illustration that will symbolise this spirit of \"unity in diversity\" esteemed in Sarawak.\nFinal day of submission for the 'Heritage for Unity' design competition is 31st January 2012.\nFor more info on the competition, visit Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak's Facebook page or contact Irene on +6082-250498 or email yps.fmm@gmail.com\nMore information on the related topic from the Press:\nhttp:\/\/www.theborneopost.com\/2011\/10\/20\/%E2%80%98sarawak-has-best-system-for-youths%E2%80%99\/\nPrevious articleYPS organising Short Film Competition highlighting Sarawak's unity\nNext articlePembangunan Sekitar Tanjung Manis","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Lightning Evolution of Humanity R evolution Awakening Volume 1 Spiritually Religiously Philosophically Psychological rEvolution IMHO\nOsho Reason is powerless in the expression of Love Rumi Forgiveness is the key to Love. You must forgive everyone including yourself any harm done to anyone including yourself. This will free your heart and mind from [almost?] all ...\nAuthor: Lukasz Czepulkowski\nPublisher: Lulu Press, Inc\nI. Mass wrong or fake spirituality and how to make it right. Fixing the wrong aspects of the sick and Evil spiritually-religiously-philosophically-psychological SYSTEM of this world.. Reasons for the rEvolution, aims, outlines, strategies and solutions.. II. Simple steps, indications [working] how to reach the state of the Real and True Love=Wisdom=True Awareness=True Life=AWAKENING on a personal level.. yes.. Awakening=True Love.. just as simple.. also steps for the lightning evolution of mind.. III. Healing the hearts and minds programmed and conditioned by the SYSTEM on Fear and Anxiety, greed, callousness towards suffering, passiveness and indifference to Evil.. The book was originally one with the socially-economically-political aspects of the Lightning Evolution of Humanity of which the book is to be a valid part but I decided to split it into two Volumes.. both underwent serious revisions in the process.. I encourage you to read Volume 2 which is available in the same channels as this one..\nI Love You No Reason\nVolume 1 Mo Li. room were still on. The surroundings were still brightly lit without a trace of darkness, the air was filled with the smell of disinfectant ... A man's expression towards emotions was always more reserved than a woman's.\nAuthor: Mo Li\nPublisher: Funstory\nIn a daily job, as the coordinator of organ donation, Xia Zhanen met his ex-boyfriend Chen Shuihan and his' current girlfriend 'in the hospital. Back then, his ex-boyfriend purposely broke up with Xia Zhanen because of his body, and just as Xia Zhanen was arguing with his' current girlfriend ', Yi Zeyu appeared, and Yi Zeyu and Xia Zhanen ran away because of Chen Shuihan's illness. After that, because they were plotted to have Chen Shuihan die, Xia Zhanen found out about the truth behind their breakup ...\nVolume 1 The Dancing Hand of God\nThe original King James translation of Song of Solomon 1:4 says, \"Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright ...\nAuthor: James Maloney\nPublisher: WestBow Press\nThe Dancing Hand of God: Unveiling the Fullness of God through Apostolic Signs, Wonders, and Miracles combines two purposes in each of its two volumes. This first volume begins the journey that will unveil the qualities of God by telling the story of the life of its author, James Maloney, and by exploring the apostolic witness to God. He likens the approach to discovering \"a balance between storytelling and teaching\" that helps the reader \"to turn the face of a hurting world toward God.\" This volume of The Dancing Hand of God explores God's fullness, fatherhood, otherness, acceptance, burden, glory, rule, and availability. Each of the chapters concludes with an outline that lists the main insights offered by each of the sections in the chapter, making the book useful both for one's personal reflection and for shared conversation. When you take stock of your spiritual life, you might find yourself confronting a series of challenges, such as loneliness, anxiety, and a lack of godliness. The Dancing Hand of God proposes a remedy for these sources of spiritual sickness: a full-contact embrace in the strong and healing hands of God. By learning from James Maloney's own journey and his studied explorations of the teachings of the faith, you will find the energy to play your part in unveiling God's fullness through your working of apostolic signs, wonders, and miracles.\nEmma Goldman Vol 1\nA Documentary History of the American Years, Volume 1: Made for America, 1890-1901 Emma Goldman Candace Falk ... and second, I long ago came to the conclusion that language is too weak, too powerless to express what one feels.\nAuthor: Emma Goldman\nPublisher: University of Illinois Press\nEmma Goldman: A Documentary History of the American Years reconstructs the life of Emma Goldman through significant texts and documents. These volumes collect personal letters, lecture notes, newspaper articles, court transcripts, government surveillance reports, and numerous other documents, many of which appear here in English for the first time. Supplemented with thorough annotations, multiple appendixes, and detailed chronologies, the texts bring to life the memory of this singular, pivotal figure in American and European radical history. Volume 1: Made for America, 1890-1901 introduces readers to the young Emma Goldman as she begins her association with the international anarchist movement and especially with the German, Jewish, and Italian immigrant radicals in New York City. From early on, Goldman's movement through political and intellectual circles is marked by violence, from the attempted murder of industrialist Henry Clay Frick by Goldman's lover, Alexander Berkman, to the assassination of President William McKinley, in which Goldman was falsely implicated. The documents surrounding these events illuminate Goldman's struggle to balance anarchism's positive gains and its destructive costs. This volume introduces many of the themes that would pervade much of Goldman's later writings and speeches: the untold possibilities of anarchism; the transformative power of literature; the interplay of human relationships; and the importance of free speech, education, labor, women's freedom, and radical social reform.\nFrench Film Theory and Criticism Volume 1\nWe have not read Faublas , 4 yet , despite failures and disillusionments , we will not let the image of love that we ... vices for the powerless ; sensuality , on the contrary , is a justification of all forms of life and expression .\nAuthor: Richard Abel\nThese two volumes examine a significant but previously neglected moment in French cultural history: the emergence of French film theory and criticism before the essays of Andr\u00e9 Bazin. Richard Abel has devised an organizational scheme of six nearly symmetrical periods that serve to \"bite into\" the discursive flow of early French writing on the cinema. Each of the periods is discussed in a separate and extensive historical introduction, with convincing explications of the various concepts current at the time. In each instance, Abel goes on to provide a complementary anthology of selected texts in translation. Amounting to a portable archive, these anthologies make available a rich selection of nearly one hundred and fifty important texts, most of them never before published in English.\nLove Ethics in Gower s Confessio Amantis\n2194 - 99 ) retained one Will again stands paradoxically for that which Amans is powerless to reject , that which he ... one ' s own Reason to escape from love , and Amans ' inability to make that choice provides another expression of ...\nAuthor: Peter Nicholson\nPublisher: University of Michigan Press\nIn Love and Ethics, Peter Nicholson offers a comprehensive and accessible reading of Gower's Confessio, as well as a guide to the issues that it poses, linking all of the diverse elements of Gower's complex poem into a single broad view of its purpose and structure. Beginning with an investigation of the literary antecedents of the poem, the author then distinguishes the Confessio from its predecessors in order to discover what is most unique about it. In viewing the Confessio both as a poem and as a work of moral instruction, Love and Ethics illustrates the work's concern with the laws that govern human love, and its understanding of the elusiveness of moral certainty in a fallen world. Intended for both specialists and non-specialists, Love and Ethics addresses many of the specific concerns of current Gower criticism, provides complete translations of all foreign quotation, and guides the novice reader through Gower's Middle English.\nVolume 1 Tome I Kierkegaard and the Bible The Old Testament\nThe themes of suffering, providence, and divine love are also developed in the works Kierkegaard published in these years. ... God\u00abs love is always greater than our love, \u0304 and thus our sufferings are never without purpose, but express ...\nAuthor: Jon Stewart\nExploring Kierkegaard's complex use of the Bible, the essays in this volume use source-critical research and tools ranging from literary criticism to theology and biblical studies, to situate Kierkegaard's appropriation of the biblical material in his cultural and intellectual context. The contributors seek to identify the possible sources that may have influenced Kierkegaard's understanding and employment of Scripture, and to describe the debates about the Bible that may have shaped, perhaps indirectly, his attitudes toward Scripture. They also pay close attention to Kierkegaard's actual hermeneutic practice, analyzing the implicit interpretive moves that he makes as well as his more explicit statements about the significance of various biblical passages. This close reading of Kierkegaard's texts elucidates the unique and sometimes odd features of his frequent appeals to Scripture. This volume in the series devotes one tome to the Old Testament and a second tome to the New Testament. Tome I considers the canonically disputed literature of the Apocrypha. Although Kierkegaard certainly cited the Old Testament much less frequently than he did the New, passages and themes from the Old Testament do occupy a position of startling importance in his writings. Old Testament characters such as Abraham and Job often play crucial and even decisive roles in his texts. Snatches of Old Testament wisdom figure prominently in his edifying literature. The vocabulary and cadences of the Psalms saturate his expression of the range of human passions from joy to despair. The essays in this first tome seek to elucidate the crucial rhetorical uses to which he put key passages from the Old Testament, the sources that influenced him to do this, and his reasons for doing so.\nBefore That Night\nFor some reason, she liked that though. ... Though his expression softened, he remained silent, waiting for more. ... Addison and her siblings would be evicted from their now powerless and waterless apartment unless all four thousand ...\nAuthor: Violet Duke\nPublisher: Violet Duke\n-- A USA TODAY Bestseller -- Before that night, Addison Milan had been just a college dropout secretly raising her two young siblings in a beat-up minivan she'd bought with her first semester's tuition refund--the only money her addict mother hadn't taken off with when she'd abandoned them nearly two years ago. Before that night, Caine Spencer had been just a rough, gruff cop sent to check out the phoned-in claims of suspected child neglect involving the same woman he'd met just months prior when she'd first served him the city's worst diner coffee...which he'd been drinking daily ever since. Before that night, Addison would never have thought the man she'd been fighting hard not to fall for--her only friend in her new shadow of a life--would be in a position to rip her family apart. Before that night, Caine would never have believed any woman could make him fall head over heels, let alone make him feel so damn compelled to look the other way when it came to his job. Then that one perfect night changed everything. \"Hot, sweet, and filled with tender moments, Violet Duke writes heroes who make me swoon!\"-- New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan BEFORE THAT NIGHT (Bk 1 of 2) chronicles the events that take place seven years prior to EVERY NIGHT WITHOUT YOU (Bk 2 of 2), which is the conclusion of Caine & Addison's story of love, sacrifice, and the lengths one will run--and chase--when their past threatens their future. NOTE: Each of the four couples in the Unfinished Love series have TWO books (duets) that take place years apart. Each duet is a two-part second chance romance, meaning each couple is separated after their first book and reunited in the second book of their duet. As noted in the title, this is Book ONE of TWO; the second book in this duet reunites this couple seven years later, and concludes their story. The UNFINISHED LOVE Series Four brothers. Each fighting for their second first chance at love. Years be damned. (Caine & Addison) -- Book 1 of 2: Before That Night -- Book 2 of 2: Every Night Without You (Drew & Skylar) -- Book 1 of 2: Before That Promise -- Book 2 of 2: Every Promise Unspoken (Gabe & Hannah) -- Book 1 of 2: Before That Kiss -- Book 2 of 2: Every Kiss Goodbye (Max & Kennedy) -- Book 1 of 2: Before That Chance -- Book 2 of 2: Every Chance We Lost\nLove Ban\nVolume 1 , Zhenyinfang ... Her head was in incomparable pain, but for some reason, even her heart began to hurt. ... at sher with some disbelief, An Ke smiled lightly as if he was satisfied with her pale and powerless expression.\nAuthor: , Zhenyinfang\nforbidding love order\nCinnamon Girl Second Chance at Love Series Book 1\nMike's expression suggested she'd slapped him. \"That's quite a thing to say. Why are you under the impression that Jesus saves is nonsense?\" \"Because it isn't true. ... powerless to stop them. \"Maybe that's true,\" she said, ...\nAuthor: S.J. MacIver\nPublisher: ePublishing Works!\nCrime reporter Lacy Erikson struggles with the accidental death of her husband and the feeling that God betrayed her. Then an unusual murder puts her in the path of former police officer Michael Lindahl. A gorgeous hunk of a man with a rocky past, Mike rekindles Lacy's desires, showing her a future she never imagined. How can she not love a man who makes his own marshmallows? But first Mike and Lacy must learn to trust\u2014in each other as well as the Lord. Recipe included. OTHER TITLES by S.J MacIver Cinnamon Girl Ghost of a Chance\nThe North American Review V27 (1828)\nAddiction Is a Choice\nLand der horizonten (Land der horizonten: dichters in de Prinsentuin)\nThe St. Lucia Island Club\nThe Poet King\nThe Bible and Modern British Drama\nFrom Field & Forest\nFuel and Fire\nThe Fourth Industrial Revolution (English Edition)\nThe Minute I Saw You\nFluid Flow for Chemical Engineers\nFinance for Sport and Leisure Managers\nFatou Type Theorems: Maximal Functions and Approach Regions (Progress in Mathematics)\nThat's Not My Christmas Fairy\nIce Magic\nCosmic Impact\nRussian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume II\nFinding Faith in the Dark: When the Story of Your Life Takes a Turn You Didn't Plan\nLost Lines of Britain Calendar 2021\nAdvanced Quantitative Data Analysis (Understanding Social Research)\nCooking for Geeks: Real Science Great Cooks and Good Food\nReport of the Human Rights Committee\nThe banting baker\nCommercial Real Estate Leases: Preparation, Negotiation, and Forms\nOUTBACK DREAMS\nThe Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook\nGetting Along\nStudies in the Jewish Background of Christianity","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Environment Climate Change\nA prolonged stretch of hot weather in southern British Columbia has seen tinder-dry forests burning for over a month. Out-of-control wildfires, evacuation orders, and dangerous to breathe smoke that blankets communities for weeks, are now annual events in the BC Interior.\nOn June 29, Canada's highest-ever recorded temperature, 49.6 C, was reached in Lytton, BC. The day after, the village of 250 inhabitants was destroyed by fire \u2014 buildings razed to their foundations and the hulking wrecks of cars left smoldering.\nThe \"heat dome\" that covered much of western North America at the end of June, shattering temperature records, isn't the only weather event making headlines. Forest fires caused by extreme heat and drought are releasing record carbon emissions from Siberian forests and driving Greeks to flee their homes by ferry.\nThe monstrous wildfires happening in the United States are the latest consequence of a 21-year drought in the southwestern US (and into the northern states including Oregon), as depicted in the latest map by US Drought Monitor. Red areas are extreme drought, brown areas show exceptional drought. The current dry stretch started in 2000 and hasn't let up, putting it second only to a highly arid period in the last 1500s.\nAn estimated 579,614 acres of forest has been burnt in California, plus 400 structures destroyed (remarkably, there are yet no deaths). The nation's largest wildfire, the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon, is currently at 413,765 acres, though luckily after burning for over a month it is 98% contained.\nSource: US Drought Monitor\nA still image from video shows land burnt by the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon. Source: US Forest Service, ODF, National Incident Team 2\nThere have also been unprecedented rains followed by catastrophic flooding in China and Europe, and a flash frost in Brazil that killed most of the young coffee plants.\nEarlier this week, tourists waded through ankle-deep water in Venice's St. Mark's Square.\nIn Barrie, Ontario, a tornado designated as EF-2 (wind speeds up to 217 km\/h) slammed into a residential neighborhood destroying homes and injuring 11 people. The twister, not normally seen that far north, was one of five recorded in southern Ontario in June.\nWe don't have to wait years for the worst impacts of climate change to occur. They're already here.\nA report this week by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says global warming is on the verge of becoming out of control (if it isn't already), and warns that the world is certain to face further climate disruptions for decades if not centuries to come.\nDrawing on more than 14,000 scientific studies, it gives the most complete picture yet of how climate change is altering the natural world and what could lie ahead.\nIn language couched stronger than previous IPCC reports, which have become standard and easy to ignore, much like the boy who cried wolf, the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) says that unless rapid and large-scale action is taken to reduce carbon emissions, the average global temperature is set to cross the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold within 20 years. That, my friends, is within most of our life times.\nA rise of 1.5 C is considered to be the tipping point, beyond which further warming is expected to have disastrous economic, political and environmental consequences.\nThe report says emissions have already pushed the global temperature up by an average 1.1 degrees beyond the pre-industrial average, and that pledges to cut emissions are nowhere near enough to start reducing the level of greenhouse gases that have accumulated in the atmosphere.\nReuters teases out a few more key points from the 60-page report, including:\nThe deadly heat waves, gargantuan hurricanes and other weather extremes that are already happening will only become more severe.\nThe 1.1C warming already recorded has been enough to unleash disastrous weather. Further warming could mean that in some places, people could die just from going outside. [569 people died as a result of the extreme heat wave that hit southern BC at the end of June. Most were seniors living in apartments without a\/c \u2013 Rick]\nSome changes are already \"locked in\". Greenland's sheet of land-ice is \"virtually certain\" to continue melting, and raising the sea level, which will continue to rise for centuries to come as the oceans warm and expand.\nBut even to slow climate change, the report says, the world is running out of time. If emissions are slashed in the next decade, average temperatures could still be up 1.5C by 2040 and possibly 1.6C by 2060 before stabilising.\nAnd if, instead the world continues on its the current trajectory, the rise could be 2.0C by 2060 and 2.7C by the century's end. The Earth has not been that warm since the Pliocene Epoch roughly 3 million years ago \u2013 when humanity's first ancestors were appearing, and the oceans were 25 metres (82 feet) higher than they are today.\nIt could get even worse, if warming triggers feedback loops that release even more climate-warming carbon emissions \u2014 such as the melting of Arctic permafrost or the dieback of global forests. Under these high-emissions scenarios, Earth could broil at temperatures 4.4C above the preindustrial average by the last two decades of this century.\nSource: IPCC\nTo the report itself, more granular climate data is revealed, showing the extent of global warming in its various manifestations. An edited summary of the main points follows:\nThe scale of recent changes across the climate system as a whole and the present state of many aspects of the climate system are unprecedented over many centuries to many thousands of years.\nIt is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land. Widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere have occurred.\nEach of the last four decades has been successively warmer than any decade that preceded it since 1850. Global surface temperature was 1.09\u00b0C higher in 2011-2020 than 1850-1900, with larger increases over land (1.59 \u00b0C) than over the ocean (0.88\u00b0C).\nGlobal surface temperature has increased faster since 1970 than in any other 50-year period over at least the last 2,000 years. Temperatures during the most recent decade (2011-2020) exceed those of the most recent multi-century warm period, around 6,500 years ago (0.2\u00b0C to 1\u00b0C relative to 1850-1900). Prior to that, the next most recent warm period was about 125,000 years ago.\nIt is virtually certain that heat waves have become more frequent and more intense across most land regions since the 1950s, while cold waves have become less frequent and less severe. Marine heat waves have approximately doubled in frequency since the 1980s.\nChanges in the land biosphere since 1970 are consistent with global warming: climate zones have shifted poleward in both hemispheres, and the growing season has on average lengthened by up to two days per decade since the 1950s in the northern hemisphere.\nClimate change has contributed to increases in agricultural and ecological droughts in some regions due to increased land evapotranspiration.\nSince 2011 (measurements reported in AR5), greenhouse gas concentrations have continued to increase in the atmosphere, reaching annual averages of 410 ppm for carbon dioxide (CO2).\nIn 2019, atmospheric CO2 concentrations were higher than at any time in at least 2 million years and concentrations of methane and nitrous oxide were higher than at any time in at least 800,000 years.\nIt is likely that well-mixed GHGs contributed a warming of 1.0\u00b0C to 2.0\u00b0C. It is very likely that well-mixed GHGs were the main driver of tropospheric warming since 1979.\nGlobal average precipitation over land has likely increased since 1950, with a faster rate of increase since the 1980s.\nMid-latitude storm tracks have likely shifted poleward in both hemispheres since the 1980s, with marked seasonality in trends (medium confidence).\nThe frequency and intensity of heavy precipitation events have increased since the 1950s over most land area.\nIt is likely that the global proportion of major (Category 3\u20135) tropical cyclone occurrence has increased over the last four decades, and the latitude where tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific reach their peak intensity has shifted northward.\nThere has been an increase in the chance of compound extreme events since the 1950s. This includes increases in the frequency of concurrent heatwaves and droughts on the global scale; fires in some regions of all inhabited continents; and compound flooding in some locations.\nGlaciers & Arctic sea ice\nThere has been a global retreat of glaciers since the 1990s and a decrease in Arctic sea ice between 1979-1988 and 2010-2019 (about 40% in September and about 10% in March).\nThe global nature of glacier retreat, with almost all of the world's glaciers retreating synchronously, since the 1950s is unprecedented in at least the last 2,000 years.\nThere has been a decrease in northern hemisphere spring snow cover since 1950, and surface melting of the Greenland ice sheet over the past two decades.\nIn 2011-2020, annual average Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level since at least 1850. Late summer Arctic sea ice area was smaller than at any time in at least the past 1,000 years.\nSea level rise & ocean warming\nGlobal mean sea level increased by 0.20m between 1901 and 2018. The average rate of sea level rise was 1.3mm between 1901 and 1971, increasing to 1.9mm between 1971 and 2006, and further increasing to 3.7mm between 2006 and 2018.\nGlobal mean sea level has risen faster since 1900 than over any preceding century in at least the last 3,000 years.\nThe global ocean has warmed faster over the past century than since the end of the last deglacial transition (around 11,000 years ago).\nThe global upper ocean (0-700m) has warmed since the 1970s. CO2 emissions are the main driver of current global acidification of the surface open ocean. Oxygen levels have dropped in many upper ocean regions since the mid-20th century.\nA long-term increase in surface open ocean pH occurred over the past 50 million and surface open ocean pH as low as recent decades is unusual in the last 2 million years.\nCollapsing polar vortex, wandering jet stream\nWe understand that climate change causes odd weather patterns, due to the wandering jet stream.\nBecause the Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet, the jet stream is thrown off course, with increasing frequency of meandering pockets of air, which create stormy weather.\nThe polar vortex is a seasonal atmospheric phenomenon whereby high winds swirl around an extremely cold pocket of Arctic or Antarctic air. The winds are like a barrier that contains the cold air, but when the vortex weakens, the cold air \"escapes\" from the vortex and travels south, bringing with it a cold blast of Arctic weather.\nThe scientific evidence suggests the same phenomenon is responsible for heat waves.\nA recent example is the \"heat dome\" that settled above western North America in June. CBC News describes a heat dome as essentially a mountain of warm air built into a very wavy jet stream, with extreme undulations. When the jet stream \u2014 a band of strong wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere \u2014 becomes very wavy and elongated, pressure systems can pinch off and become stalled or stuck in places they typically would not be.\nSource: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\nThe bigger question is, what does the wandering jet stream mean, and should we be concerned, even if we're not affected by unseasonably strange, bad weather?\nThe short answer is yes, because it shows the consequences of climate change are coming sooner than we think. It all starts with warming poles, and melting Arctic ice.\nA recent scientific report found that Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world. Even worse is what's happening in the Arctic, where the temperature has risen 2.3 degrees C compared to 70 years ago. Add another degree of warming during winter, states the report from Environment and Climate Change Canada.\nGreenland has been seeing many more hours than normal of above-freezing temperatures. In June 2019, 40% of the large northern landmass was melting, causing a loss of 2 billion tons of ice in a single day. That sounds bad, but it was actually worse in 2012, when the entire Greenland ice sheet saw melting, the first time that has happened in recorded history.\nAs ice melts during the summer, the Arctic Ocean warms. That heat gets radiated back to the atmosphere in winter, which reduces the intensity of the northern polar vortex winds. The polar vortex gets disrupted, allowing cold air in the center of the swirling cyclone above the pole to migrate south, resulting in meteorological aberrations like snowfalls in Florida.\nWhile occasional breakdowns of the polar vortex are nothing to be concerned about, they are becoming more common. A study in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society found that a weakening polar vortex has become more common during the past four decades, and that a weaker polar vortex, brought on by a melting Arctic, explained 60% of the cooling in Eurasia since 1990.\nThe scary part of all this is the spectre of the polar vortex collapsing. This would mean a total disruption of normal atmospheric warming and cooling. Without halos of swirling Arctic and Antarctic winds serving to cool the poles, they would be left to heat up, accelerating global warming.\nSo far in this article, everything we've written is based upon a gradual warming scenario, albeit happening at a faster clip than expected. The fable of the boiling frog seems appropriate. If a frog is suddenly put into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out. But if the frog is put into tepid water, it won't perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. Like a society of frogs, we perceive the danger of climate change, but we are content to marinate in the warm bubbles, unconcerned about how hot it's getting to do anything about lowering the temperature.\nBut the really frightening scenario is not our climate changing slowly, almost imperceptibly, but a sudden lurch forward, like shifting a sports car into high gear.\nThe North Atlantic Current\nCrucial to an understanding of global warming are the changes to the North Atlantic Current, a vast movement of water that extends the Gulf Stream north-east, starting around the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. The current flows east before sharply veering north, transporting warm tropical waters from the Gulf Stream like a giant conveyor belt to northern latitudes and eventually the Arctic Ocean. The current bounces off Greenland and Iceland, then heads back south, carrying cold water with it.\nIn places where the warm, salty water near the surface meets cold, less salty water at depths, the water is pushed down in huge, rotating columns called chimneys, some of which churn almost to the bottom of the ocean, 2.5 km from surface.\nLittle is known about these mysterious structures except that there are less of them, and that their reduction corresponds with loss of ice (a survey done in 2004 found two chimneys in the Greenland Sea, whereas previous surveys found many more chimneys).\nMeanwhile another current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), exchanges warm water from the equator with cold water from the Arctic, transporting warm and cold water to the North and South Poles.\nWatch the circulation of the currents in this video\nWithout climatic disruptions, the currents work to move water around the globe, along with nutrients key to the survival of marine species. The Gulf Stream, one of four currents known as the North Atlantic Gyre, even played a role in the exploration of the New World, with European explorers catching the winds in their sails from the Gulf Stream as they searched for new lands.\nHowever in recent times climate scientists have been raising concerns that rising temperatures could throw a wrench into the conveyor-like currents system. Sensors stationed along the North Atlantic show that the volume of water moving northward has been sluggish, potentially affecting sea levels and weather.\nBut the more disruptive scenario involves the AMOC. Scientific American states:\nAs global temperatures rise with the levels of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, the AMOC could be disrupted by an influx of freshwater from increasing precipitation in the North Atlantic and the melting of sea ice and glaciers on land. The added freshwater lowers the water density in the zone where deep water forms, backing up and weakening the overall flow of the AMOC like a clogged sink. That slowdown means less heat is transported northward, leading to cooler ocean temperatures in a region below Greenland, and warmer temperatures off the US east coast. That warming leads to higher sea levels along the coast and raises sea temperatures where economically valuable cold-loving species like cod and lobster live.\nThe slowing of the AMOC could also mean colder winters across the eastern US, and increases the likelihood of summer heat waves across Europe. Two recent studies show that the amount of water surging through the AMOC has slowed to a 1,600-year low.\nThe Younger Dryas\nThe prevailing theory of what caused an abrupt freezing 20,000 years ago involves a large influx of fresh water from a very large lake, called Lake Agassiz (now the Great Lakes), into the Atlantic Ocean likely via the St. Lawrence Seaway, which stopped the North Atlantic Current in its tracks, plunging Europe and much of the northern hemisphere into interminable winter.\nAnother intriguing theory that supplements the Younger Dryas explanation of the sudden onset of an ice age involves a comet striking the earth. The website Science details the story of a geologist at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, who gathered proof of a 31-kilometer wide impact crater under a kilometer-thick sheet of ice known as the Hiawatha Glacier, in Greenland. Some researchers on his discovery team believe the massive impact on the ice sheet would have sent meltwater surging into the Atlantic Ocean, thereby disrupting the conveyor belt of ocean currents \u2014 just as the spilling of the contents of Lake Agassiz did.\nThe Younger Dryas refers to an interruption in the heating of the climate that occurred after the last global ice age that started receding about 20,000 years ago.\nWithin decades temperatures dropped 2 to 6 degrees C, causing the advance of glaciers and dry conditions. The mini-ice age is thought to have lasted between 1,000 and 1,300 years, and like it started, also ended abruptly, within 40 to 50 years.\nCould it happen again? An alarming news story last week strongly suggests it could. Reuters reports on a study by the Potstdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, published in the journal 'Nature Climate Change', wherein climate models show that the AMOC is at its weakest in a thousand years.\nWe already know from three paragraphs above that the current is at a 1,600-year low, so what's new here? The study's author says it's not only the strength of the current that is at risk but its stability.\n\"The loss of dynamical stability would imply that the AMOC has approached its critical threshold, beyond which a substantial and in practice likely irreversible transition to the weak mode could occur,\" said Niklas Boers.\n\"The findings support the assessment that the AMOC decline is not just a fluctuation or a linear response to increasing temperatures but likely means the approaching of a critical threshold beyond which the circulation system could collapse.\"\nYes. The very same scenario envisioned by the movie 'The Day After Tomorrow'. Truth being stranger than fiction, Reuters warns that A potential collapse of the system could have severe consequences for the world's weather systems.\nIf the AMOC collapsed, it would increase cooling of the Northern Hemisphere, sea level rise in the Atlantic, an overall fall in precipitation over Europe and North America and a shift in monsoons in South America and Africa, Britain's Met Office said.\nOther climate models have said the AMOC will weaken over the coming century but that a collapse before 2100 is unlikely.\nWell that's a relief. But how can they be sure? The mini-ice age that resulted from the emptying out of Lake Agassiz, a huge inland waterbody in North America, started and ended quickly, each within four to five decades, a blink of an eye in Earth science terms.\nApplying the Younger Dryas theory to current global warming, and all the evidence we have of it, including melting sea ice, glaciers and permafrost, rising sea levels, disruptions to the polar vortex, freak storms, heat waves, forest fires, etc., it's interesting to speculate what could happen.\nWe know that during the Younger Dryas, a long period of global warming after the last major ice age suddenly ended and resulted in \"global cooling\". Is that what's in store for planet Earth, if we compare our current warming trend? If so, Europe and North America's east coast won't be so worried about heat waves, but instead, could be looking at a frozen landscape more resembling 'A Game of Thrones'.\nThen again, the climatic conditions of today are totally different from 12,000 years ago. How will the depletion of Arctic sea ice, warming oceans, collapsing polar vortices and wandering jet streams, when tossed into the equation of a warming planet, affect our future climate? It's hard to say, and difficult to predict, which areas will be most and least affected by climate change. We truly are moving into uncharted territory.\nPrepping for change\nFor many people uncertainty brings anxiety. Climate change may not be top of mind for the majority, who are preoccupied with the more immediate issues of putting food on the table, getting children up every morning and off to school, looking after elders, etc., but there is one thing for certain: it affects everyone.\nOne way to confront the unknowns of a warming planet, and thereby reduce worry around it, is to prepare. Recent events particularly in the United States are providing fuel for a growing movement of \"preppers\" who are waking up to the worsening reality of supply chain interruptions and food shortages.\nCovid is a good example. At the beginning of the pandemic, shoppers rushed into supermarkets, grabbing what they considered to be the most important grocery items for riding out a crisis, including toilet paper, pasta and meat. The sight of empty shelves shocked many people into planning for what they would do in the event of a natural disaster like an earthquake. A power grid failure in Texas this past February, when millions of homes were plunged into darkness during a freak winter storm, is another example that got Americans thinking about \"armageddon-type\" scenarios.\nThese folks aren't your regular survivalists living in a log cabin and running around the back 40 with a loaded shotgun. Travis Maddox, a Missouri man who in 2009 launched his own Youtube channel, 'The Prepared Homestead', tells The Epoch Times an increasing number of people are sending him really personal emails. They're not crazy extremists. These are single moms, elderly people, disabled people, regular working people. They're realizing that things are changing. They can just feel things are changing rapidly,\" he said\u2026\nIn the last year alone, roughly 45 percent of Americans, or about 116 million people, said they spent money preparing for hard times or spent money stockpiling survival goods, according to Finder.com.\nAs a former Boy Scout, I like the idea of being prepared. It's about time we realize that the old order, a time of ubiquitous consumption, of globalization involving unfettered and conflict-free trade, of long uninterrupted supply lines, is over.\nCovid was a warning, a shot heard loud and clear that we are entering a different, far more uncertain period. Covid-19 is very unlikely to be the last pandemic. With a global population approaching 10 billion, the opportunities for strange and new viruses to grow and mutate are only going to increase.\nThe storming of the US Capitol in January, and the Black Lives Matter protests, are a reminder of the political and social tensions hiding under the veneer of American democracy.\nIn an uncertain future, we need to live more \"local\", we need to be more self-reliant. Above all, if we've learned nothing else from covid, we need to shorten our supply chains. Stop buying strawberries from Peru in February and start canning local fruit and vegetables in summer for storage the following winter.\nBeing a prepper doesn't have to mean constructing a bunker and filling it floor to ceiling with canned food. We can simply live more like our ancestors. \"Prepping is something most people did all the time\" in bygone years. \"Our grandparents were preppers,\" Maddox says in The Epoch Times story.\nBack to climate change, I just can't imagine if the Earth keeps warming as we know it will continue to do, according to its natural cycles, how bad things could get. I see a world where cities no longer function properly \u2014 with coastal cities either drowned or inundated with frequent flooding from storms made worse by rising sea levels, and freshwater aquifers polluted by saltwater intrusion. I see more people moving inland, seeking a simpler, safer rural life.\nPlaces that seem fine now will become uninhabitable. There will be cities that simply become too hot for human survival. More people will be on the move, like the BC wildfire evacuees we see now. Higher temperatures will mean more extreme heat, droughts and forest fires.\nHowever, we can't underestimate the power of human ingenuity and the impulse to survive. We will make it, we just need to be smarter about where we choose to live, and how we live. There is still time to think about, and plan for the future.\nEvanesce tackling single-use plastic problem with 100% compostable straws and Styrofoam alternatives\nForeign Treasury buyers take pause: a story told in charts\nRushing headlong into electrification, the West is replacing one energy master with another\nRenewable energy will not replace fossil fuels and nuclear\nThe 50th anniversary of Nixon's colossal error\nPlugging the fossil fuel energy gap with nuclear\nAnti-mining decisions could slam the brakes on US electrification plans\nGold to oil ratio: Gold heading higher on rising energy prices\nThe world produces enough food, so why are so many going hungry?\nNanoplastics \u2014 invisible vectors of disease and death\nBye bye BC's killer whales\nExtreme weather, failed climate talks, food inflation: the new normal hits home\nBC's Golden Triangle is the West's solution to its copper supply dilemma\n$2.85 trillion in new US spending bolsters bull market in electrification & decarbonization metals\nCOP26 highlights rising status of battery metals projects on the road to net zero\nThe Big Three Commodities of Electrification and Decarbonization\nLove Pharma embodies the new era of a booming global wellness industry\nIs the US willing to give up the world's reserve currency to fix its trade deficit?\n5 good reasons to be bullish on electrification metals\nCould the Skyscraper Index predict the next crash?\nEvergrande not a Minsky Moment\nFollowing the minerals\nEconomists warn of coming stagflation\nThe Debt Trap Part Three: A Debt Jubilee\nThe Debt Trap Part Two: 50 years of fiat folly\nThe debt trap: Part 1 of 3","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Foreign Minister briefs Brazilian Counterpart on recent actions taken by Venezuela against Guyana\nFallen tree crushes NWD cook to death\nEyewitness: Lessons\u2026\nNews from Guyana\nRoyal Caribbean Group appoints Amy C. McPherson to Board of Directors\nMIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ \u2013 Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.\n\"I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,\" said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group's chairman and CEO. \"Her many years of involvement in the growth of the travel industry, as well as her deep experience in the development of international markets, will be a valuable addition to the board.\"\nMcPherson spent more than 30 years in leadership roles at Marriott International, including 10 years of service as the company's president and managing director of Europe, until her retirement in 2019. While at Marriott, she was recognized as one of 25 outstanding \"Women Who Mean Business\" by the Washington Business Journal.\nMs. McPherson is former Vice Chair of the Executive Advisory Council at James Madison University College of Business. Currently, she is a principal investor in KidsKnowBest, a full-service creative agency providing strong brand solutions for the social age powered by kids.\nAbout Royal Caribbean Group\nRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a cruise vacation company that owns four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 61 ships with an additional 15 on order as of December 21, 2020. Learn more at www.rclcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.\nRoyal Caribbean Group has announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors.\nJamaica's Award-Winning Jazz Great To Return To The Nation's Capital After Four Year Absence\nNexxt Solutions collaborates with Microsoft and Tuya to bring innovative new Smart Home Devices and Home Automation Solutions to Market\nFidelis Insurance Raises Approximately $1.5 Billion In Initial Capital From Leading Investors; Innovative Hybrid Model Designed To Maximize Return On Equity\nWalden University Survey Reveals Younger Adults Are Believed To Be More Passionate About Positive Social Change\nTeleCommunication Systems Deploys Award-Winning Locator Applications with Claro Central America\nProminent neurosurgeon Michael McDermott, M.D., joins Baptist Health South Florida to lead Miami Neuroscience Institute","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Social workers discuss ways to undo racism\nRacism triggers deep emotions in the U.S.\nIt is a word with different meanings for diverse populations. It can bring about shame and avoidance for some and justifiable resentment for others.\nCan some good happen from the racial tension of today? Social workers with experience in this area believe it can. But they say it will take courage to dig deep and allow honest communication to bring about professional and personal growth.\nIt will also take greater awareness of how institutions and systems continue to negatively impact people of color and other marginalized populations, they say.\nNASW member Karen Bullock is a professor and head of the Department of Social Work at North Carolina State University, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.\n\"I believe there is a good-faith effort on the part of many around the country and the world to address the racial tension and violence of contemporary time,\" Bullock said. \"I believe there are pockets of calm and what appears to be harmony in communities, which is great, but it leaves far too many on a larger scale disinterested in change.\"\nRacism is a difficult topic for Americans to discuss because it has \"a perpetual connection to our country's heritage of hate and brutality for some, while being for war, peace, honor and dignity for others,\" Bullock said.\n\"Our country was founded on hate, segregation and subjugation, which are the pillars of racism,\" she said. \"So people in our country who have the most power, wealth and privilege have typically been the direct or indirect beneficiaries of racism. That's difficult for us to talk about.\"\nBullock said it is a topic the nation is divided on in terms of our pure ideology and its beliefs.\n\"As long as we have economic injustice and political dominance of one race over another, we still see this racial imbalance,\" she said. \"As long as there is this pervasive dominance of one group over another, racism will not be a comfortable topic for us.\"\nBullock also works to make a difference as a member of the NASW National Committee on Race and Ethnic Diversity, or NCORED.\n\"I am committed to the advancement of policies that address diversity and inclusion issues for social workers,\" Bullock said of why she serves. \"I believe practitioners on the front line look to these policies to guide our practice approaches and framework.\"\nIt's critical that these policies are applicable to demographic, political, social and economic trends in society in contemporary times that impact the lives of the clients that social workers serve, she said.\n\"It's essential that we continue to do work around racism to come together to learn and explore how racism impacts us as colleagues and how it impacts our clients,\" Bullock said. \"It's a difficult topic, but as long as people stay silent about it, we can't learn from individual experiences on either side of things.\"\nBullock said it's vital that social workers continue to create forums to hear personal stories about racism.\n\"Unless we are engaged in it for greater knowledge and awareness, we're closing out an opportunity for us to achieve our professional obligations,\" she said.\nAmerica's Narrative\nNASW member Vivian Jackson is a faculty member at the National Center for Cultural Competence at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development.\nShe has more than 30 years of experience as a practitioner, supervisor, manager and trainer in health, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, managed care, system reform and cultural competency.\nShe is also a former NASW staff member who has once again been appointed to serve on the NASW NCORED, where she previously served from 2000-2008.\nIt was during Jackson's tenure at NASW that the advent of managed care in social work was beginning.\n\"I was very much aware that decisions were being made about people of color who were Medicaid recipients without taking into account their unique circumstances and needs,\" Jackson said of how her interest in achieving racial equity at institutional levels began to take shape.\nWhen she left NASW as an employee, she agreed to serve on NCORED and on the NASW president's Diversity Task Force.\n\"My participation on NCORED gives me another opportunity, another potential lever to help facilitate change that will benefit oppressed populations,\" she said. \"It's an opportunity to participate in a process that can move us forward.\"\nSocial workers need to take a seat at the tables where questions of racism by authority figures have been pushed into the spotlight, Jackson said.\n\"The police action that has gained so much attention in recent times echo the distress we saw in African-American communities when lynching was so prevalent in our society,\" she said. \"The reverberations of those days, the feelings are still there.\"\nRacism is a difficult topic to discuss in the U.S. due in part to the nation's mythology and history, Jackson said. From an early age, citizens are taught that America is a place of freedom and opportunity.\n\"But when you really confront racism, you have to confront a different side of our history,\" Jackson said. \"That what became America took land from other people, that our economy was built on people who were not compensated for their labor. That positive economic impact on the North and South and Europe was due in large part because of enslaved Africans.\"\nToday, people may feel at risk if they dare speak up about the current scenarios of racism, for fear it could threaten their own status and privilege, she added.\n\"I think it's a complex situation. I don't think it's an impossible scenario to change, but it does require a level of authenticity,\" Jackson said, adding that it requires people to step back and examine their unconscious racism \u2014 even social workers, who are mostly motivated by the desire to do good.\nPersonal and professional beliefs can change and social workers can look inside their actions and beliefs and move forward, she said.\n\"We are in a time when it's incumbent on us to recognize unconscious bias,\" Jackson explained. \"We need to acknowledge the history and the pain, and then participate in the process of making it right and redefining relationships in a new reality.\"\nThere are societal models that exist that can help people move beyond racism as well, Jackson noted. The truth and reconciliation processes in post-apartheid South Africa is but one example of strategies to make a change.\n\"We've been conditioned to not speak on this negative narrative,\" she said. \"Instead, let's acknowledge it and make it right. We can do that as a profession. We can take that stand if we dare.\"\nSandy Bernabei is a liberation psychotherapist in New York City and president of the NASW New York City Chapter. She is a founding member of the Anti-Racist Alliance, which aims to achieve racial equity from all fields of social work practice and other community members. The Alliance teams with the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in New Orleans, and its Undoing Racism\u00ae workshop. More information is at antiracistalliance.com.\nThe alliance coordinates with the People's Institute to host workshops in the New York City metropolitan area on a regular basis and to encourage schools of social work to participate as well.\nThe workshops help highlight that America's institutions have systematically poor outcomes for people of color, Bernabei explained.\n\"Whites will fair better in every single institution bar none,\" she said. \"This includes housing, employment and higher education.\n\"Once we have that deeper understanding, we see the work is not to understand people's culture,\" she said. \"The work is to undo structural racism in these institutions. It's a much more difficult task, but unless we tackle that, we're just left being pawns and enablers.\"\nHer suggestions for social workers: \"Undoing racism is linked with community organizing,\" she said. \"You can't teach racism away. It is incumbent that we work with each other. You have to have principles, which you can find online at www.antiracistalliance.com.\"\nNot Business as Usual\nSocial work leader Joyce James, of Texas, is a pioneer in addressing racial inequity in the state's child protective services.\nHer career spans from a CPS caseworker to assistant commissioner of Texas CPS, to leader of the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities (the Center) and the Texas State Office of Minority Health at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.\nToday, she provides training and consulting services to multiple groups and community leaders.\nJames said she has taken the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond's workshop on undoing racism at least 60 times since 1998. Her first workshop brought to light her awareness of the systemic factors that occur at the core of institutionalized racism, in spite of her own, and other people's, best intentions to avoid such actions.\n\"It really all connected for me that there are deep-rooted issues in systems,\" she said. As an example, she said CPS staff had an automatic unconscious response to many child welfare calls involving poor communities and communities of color.\n\"Even for me personally, (the workshops) allowed me to examine why I had been silent for such a long time before I even started to ask questions about the disproportionality in the child welfare system,\" James said. \"It helped me understand what racism had done to me. And what it was doing to hold in place the inequities that existed.\"\nAs James moved up and became the assistant commissioner of Texas Child Protective Services, she examined statewide data.\nData from 2005 showed that African-American children in Texas were more than twice as likely as Anglo or Hispanic children to be reported as victims of child abuse and neglect, she noted in a Child Welfare League of America report.\nAs a result, Texas was one of the first states to pass a law that addressed disproportionality in its handling of CPS cases. One of the requirements was to train CPS staff in cultural competency, James said.\n\"I made it a point as a leader that I would be in the room with my staff as they went through these (Undoing Racism) workshops,\" she said. \"I recognized the importance of conveying the freedom to have these difficult conversations and of learning and struggling with my staff.\"\nJames pointed out there is a misunderstanding about racism that perpetuates: that it represents people who are mean, hateful and bigoted.\n\"But that's not what it's about,\" she said. \"One of the things I share is that you can get rid of all those people and it would not change the outcome in our systems.\"\nJames said a different perspective is needed.\n\"We keep doing business as usual and blaming individuals, but that doesn't work,\" she said. \"We have not come to that place of deeper analysis of institutions.\"\nRespect for All Cultures\nNASW member Chathapuram Ramanathan, from Michigan, recently completed a term on the NASW NCORED.\n\"I am a firm believer in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s view.\n'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,'\" Ramanathan said.\nHe says social workers need to recognize the multicultural nature of the U.S. and to follow King's pursuit of a just society where all people are treated fairly. In light of this, he noted that over the last several years, Asian- and South Asian-Americans are also being targeted in hate crimes with increased frequency.\nHe cited the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's 2004 Gallup poll results on employment discrimination, which was released on the 40th anniversary of the passage of Civil Rights legislation of 1964.\nThe results showed that 15 percent of all workers perceived that they had been subjected to some sort of discriminatory or unfair treatment.\nDiscrimination is bad no matter who experiences it, Ramanathan said. But when broken down into subgroups, 31 percent of Asians surveyed reported incidents of discrimination, the largest percentage of any ethnic group, with African-Americans constituting the second-largest group at 26 percent.\nMore alarming, Ramanathan noted, the survey results showed that only 3 percent of Asians filed race discrimination charges.\n\"We are kind of an invisible minority,\" he said, adding that cultural traditions and immigrant status among Asians result in lower number of claims that get filed.\nAnother area that needs greater awareness in terms of equality is teaching social workers that besides race and ethnicity many people suffer from religious, immigration, sexual orientation, disability, and income biases, Ramanathan said.\n\"I believe in the goodness of people,\" he said, noting that too often people are simply unaware of their bias and ignorance toward others whose lives appear unfamiliar.\nHe said the racial unrest in America should be looked at as a human rights issue.\nSocial workers need to practice \"cultural humility,\" he said. \"It means I may not have all the answers. It's a way of maintaining a point of view that does not mean I am culturally superior. We need to say, 'teach me more about you.'\"\nNASW Resources\nNASW is committed to social justice for all. Discrimination and prejudice directed against any group are damaging to the social, emotional, and economic well-being of the affected group and of society as a whole.\nFor more information on NASW standards and practice perspectives on the issue, visit: naswdc.org\/diversity.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Republicans Who Are Concerned About Big Tech Censorship Are Censoring Other Texans\nCritics say Republicans who passed a law to protect conservative speech on social platforms have worked to restrict the speech of people with other views.\nBy Paul FlahiveSeptember 24, 2021 9:45 amGovernment & Politics, Partner Organizations, Texas Newsroom, Texas Public Radio\nGabriel C. P\u00e9rez \/ KUT\nGov. Greg Abbott at a press conference in January 2021.\nFrom Texas Public Radio:\nThe Texas Republican Party believes its views are being silenced by big tech. The Republican-led legislature passed a bill that prevents so-called deplatforming, where users are banned from YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.\n\"Freedom of speech is under attack in Texas,\" said Gov. Greg Abbott when he signed the bill into law earlier this month.\nNow Texans, including the Attorney General, can sue social media companies who ban users for their political views. But \u2014 based on his own words \u2014 Abbott isn't interested in protecting all voices and views.\n\"It is now law that conservative viewpoints in Texas cannot be banned on social media,\" he said at the end of his video message announcing the law.\nWATCH LIVE: Signing House Bill 20 into law, which protects Texans from wrongful social media censorship: https:\/\/t.co\/VXu8pMPRPn #txlege\n\u2014 Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) September 9, 2021\nThe statements protecting the First Amendment have been increasingly at odds with the actions and legislation of elected Republican leaders. Texas Republicans officeholders have been notably aggressive this last year and legislative session in silencing other points of view.\nThe legislature passed a bill banning how teachers can talk about current events and systemic racism in the classroom. The so-called \"\" bill has been attacked by educators and historians who believe the state should be passing standards for educators, not scripts of what can and can't be said.\n\"Once you start making prohibitions, and restricting the ability of the teacher to discuss \u2014 particularly things that that to many individuals and students and to their parents, may be controversial \u2014 I think that that's getting into a dangerous area of censorship,\" said Armando Alonzo, a professor of history at Texas A&M University.\nThe bill banning CRT wasn't the only one concerned with how Texas and its history are talked about. The so-called 1836 Project would provide a patriotic history through official committee pamphlets.\n\"We must never forget why Texas became so exceptional in the first place. And law creating the 1836 project does that the 1836 Project promotes patriotic education about Texas,\" said Abbott.\nHistorians like Alonzo argued the bill is an overreaction to the nation's moves to highlight and address systemic racism. It derives its name from The New York Times'\"1619 Project,\" which charted the nation's history from when the first slaves arrived in North America.\nAlonzo said it will likely gloss over the negative parts of the state's complex history \u2014 like the violent history of the Texas rangers at the border or the racist legislation passing for years in the Texas legislature. And forget the 100 years of Texas history that occurred before 1836.\nAnd because the state is rolling out these pamphlets and determining what can't be said in classrooms, rather than a private organization, the effort takes on a more sinister appearance.\n\"Unfortunately it resembles some of the dictatorships that, you know, that we are familiar with in the recent past where you have nation-states that only teach the history the way they want to teach it,\" Alonzo said.\nChris Tomlinson recognizes what he sees in Texas. Before he was an author and columnist for the Houston Chronicle, he was an Army intelligence analyst during the Cold War.\n\"You know, the 1836 Project and all of these bills about what parts of Texas history are allowed and not allowed, come straight out of the Soviet Union,\" he said.\nElected leaders have been aggressively trying to tamp down discussions about race in Texas history this past year, he said.\nHe finds it hypocritical when he hears the governor talk about conservative voices being silenced.\n\"Governor Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick oppressed my free speech when they canceled the book talk we had scheduled at the Bullock Museum, just three hours before we were to take the stage,\" he said.\nTomlinson cowrote the book \"Forget the Alamo.\" It examines the role of maintaining slavery in the state's battle for independence. The book challenges what he called the \"white supremacist\" legend of the Alamo Defenders motivations.\nThe lieutenant governor admitted he pressured the museum to cancel the book talk calling \"Forget The Alamo\" a rewriting of history. After a backlash, Patrick tried to organize a counter book talk that would include Tomlinson and his co-authors. Tomlinson called the event an attempt at a \"Kangaroo Court,\" where non-experts would try to impugn the authors' work.\nTexas demographics are changing fast, and soon Latinos will be the largest ethnic group. Tomlinson said these state leaders are trying to tap into the fear of that change to drive people to the polls.\nAn ad targeting those same voters was recently pulled from a University of Texas football game.\nAnti-Trump-conservative activists The Lincoln Project bought a 60-second ad during the University of Texas vs Rice University game, airing nationally on the Longhorn Network. The game was a blowout 58-0 for the Longhorns, but the ad, called \"Abbott's Wall\" never aired.\nIn emails provided by the Lincoln Project, it appeared the ad was purchased, scrutinized by ESPN (a co-owner of the Longhorn Network) and approved to air.\nThe ad featured a row of caskets set on their ends like a wall as a ticker counted off 60,000 Texans dead from COVID, criticizing Abbott's handling of the pandemic. Abbott has been fighting cities, counties and school districts over their attempts to prevent the spread of the disease.\nLincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen said they found out about 10 minutes before kickoff that it had been pulled by the university, which also co-owns the network.\nGalen said he thought the governor \u2014 who appointed the University's Board of Regents \u2014 had it pulled.\n\"It's just highly convenient that an ad that is disparaging and highlighting of his failure, suddenly\u2026 somehow disappears from the air,\" Galen said.\nThe governor's office referred TPR's questions about the issue to the governor's campaign, which flatly denied allegations they had anything to do with the ad being pulled.\nUniversity of Texas officials have not responded to multiple emails from TPR. But in a recording of a faculty council meeting Provost Sharon Wood said the ad was pulled Friday by the company Learfield which handles all national ad placements for the network.\n\"For over a decade, Learfield has followed a standing policy of not selling political advertisements other than candidate-backed ads. And it is our understanding that Learfield pulled this particular advertisement on Friday evening, which is consistent with this long standing policy,\" Wood said.\nWood did not explain why the ad was sold to begin with. Her office did not respond to follow up questions. Learfield did not respond to TPR questions, including a request of the policy the ad violated.\nRegardless of what happened with this one ad, it may be true that freedom of speech is under attack in Texas, just not from the people the governor says.\nIf you found the reporting above valuable, please consider making a donation here. 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{"text":"Book\/Printed Material Mathematics in female education.\nView 32 images in sequence.\nTranscript: PDF | FULL TEXT | XML\nDownload: PDF Text ( all pages ) JPEG (3408x5436px) JPEG (1704x2718px) JPEG (852x1359px) JPEG (426x679px) JPEG2000 (1.2 MB)\nMathematics in female education.\nRutgers female college, New York. [from old catalog]\nCreated \/ Published\nNew-York, J. A. Gray, printer, 1860.\n- Women--Education\n- Also available in digital form.\n17 p. fornt. 23 cm.\nCall Number\/Physical Location\nLC1671 .R8\nhttps:\/\/lccn.loc.gov\/10026550\nIIIF Presentation Manifest\nManifest (JSON\/LD)\nSelected Digitized Books (152,688)\nRutgers Female College, New York\nThe books in this collection are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse.\nCredit Line: Library of Congress\nMore about Copyright and other Restrictions.\nRutgers Female College, New York. Mathematics in Female Education . New-York, J. A. Gray, printer, 1860. Image. https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/item\/10026550\/.\nRutgers Female College, N. Y. (1860) Mathematics in Female Education . New-York, J. A. Gray, printer. [Image] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/item\/10026550\/.\nRutgers Female College, New York. Mathematics in Female Education . New-York, J. A. Gray, printer, 1860. Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov\/item\/10026550\/>.\nAddress to the first graduating class of Rutgers female college; Also available in digital form.\nContributor: Pierce, Henry Miller\nLiving at our best; teacher's manual,\nContributor: Hill, Mabel\nLiving at our best,\nContributor: Sharp, Grace Hastings - Hill, Mabel\nThe living authors of America. 1st ser.\nContributor: Powell, Thomas\nThe living Bible : a course of Bible-reading, covering the entire Bible, a chapter a day, ...\nContributor: Wells, Amos R. (Amos Russel)\nAn historical geography of the United States,\nContributor: Maccoun, Townsend\nSi\u00e9ge de S\u00e9bastopol. Journal des op\u00e9rations du g\u00e9nie, publi\u00e9 avec l'autorisation du ministre de la guerre;\nContributor: Niel, Adolphe - France. Minist\u00e8re De La Guerre\nCross word puzzle book. (N.Y.) Irregular Also available in digital form. Holdings in 3x5 and visible files. In Progress.\nReport on the examination of foods, drugs and public water-supplies (\"Water survey\") Also available in digital form.\nContributor: New Jersey. Laboratory of Hygiene, Trenton\nReports of secretary and treasurer of the Third army corps union. Serial. Also available in digital form.\nContributor: Third Army Corps Union","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Locations DC Metro Area Review: 'Duck' by Tom Block at the Highwood Theatre\nReview: 'Duck' by Tom Block at the Highwood Theatre\nNicole Hertvik\nWhat difference does 1% make? In the case of Duck, a new play by Tom Block currently playing at the Highwood Theatre in Silver Spring, 1% can be the difference between life and death.\nDuck follows the internal struggle of Duck, a CIA statistician who earned that eponymous nickname because, under periods of great stress, he loses the ability to speak and instead quacks at people like a duck.\nDuck (Shaquille Stewart) in the cage of his mind being harassed by his brother Crumb (James Nelson). Photo by Nerissa Hart.\nOver the course of the 60-minute one act, Duck wrestles with his involvement in two deaths. The first death \u2013 of a suspected Middle Eastern terrorist \u2013 was carried out after Duck determined the man was 60% likely to carry out an act of violence against the United States. (Duck later admits that he rounded up from 59%, not knowing that 60% was the threshold the CIA used to approve executions.) The second death is that of his father, who, in the early stages of Alzheimer's, had asked Duck to sign a right-to-die document that allowed the hospital to euthanize him when his disease became severe.\nAs we watch Duck unravel under the burden of his guilt, the central tenet of the play is clear: To what extent does Duck believe himself complicit in these deaths even though he did not carry them out with his own hands? And how can he come to terms with his role in these deaths?\nThe show is successfully framed through a series of flashbacks, during which Duck's brother Crumb (James Nelson) acts as a sort of \"ghost of Christmas past,\" allowing Duck to revisit key moments in his past that have brought him to this point of crisis. Shaquille Stewart is convincing as the unhinged Duck as he tries to reconcile the fact that some consider him a hero and others a villain.\nClare Shaffer's crisp and well-paced direction keep the play moving seamlessly and the lighting (E-hui Woo) and sound design (Drew Moberley) add depth and intrigue to the show.\nPlaywright Tom Block, a visual artist who uses his own paintings to adorn the intimate black-box spaces where his shows take place, has written over 50 theatrical works. He is also the producer of the New York International Human Rights Art Festival. (In an interesting side note, Block is currently involved in a much-publicized dispute with Cardinal Timothy Dolan over the inclusion of two plays with gay and transgender themes in this year's festival.)\nDuck (Shaquille Stewart) in therapy with the Army Psychologist (Amanda Spellman). Photo by Nerissa Hart.\nDuck raises interesting questions of universal relatability: We may think we are prepared to follow orders, but are we able to live with the consequences of those decisions?\nRunning Time: One hour with no intermission.\nDuck plays through October 29th at Highwood Theatre \u2013 914 Silver Spring Avenue, in Silver Spring, MD. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online.\nPlaywright: Tom Block\nDirector: Clare Shaffer\nAssistant Director: Nerissa Hart\nLighting Designer: E-Hui Woo\nSound Designer: Drew Moberley\nStage Manager: Rebecca Talisman\nDuck: Shaquille Stewart\nCrumb: James Nelson\nAbbie\/Dr. Susan Friedman (Duck's Mother)\/Tess: Jasmine Jones\nFrates\/Priest\/Dr. Marvin Friedman (Duck's Father): Craig Houk\nDr. Weigert\/Dutch Doctor of Euthanasia\/Commanding Officer: Amanda Spellman\nPrevious articleReview: NEA Jazz Master Lee Konitz's Birthday Celebration at The Kennedy Center\nNext articleReview: 'Carrie: The Musical' at Cumberland Theatre\nA reformed child actor, Nicole got her B.A. in English Literature before wandering the globe for a decade, writing and teaching English in Prague, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, and Paris. She eventually landed in NYC where she received a Master's Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and dabbled in theater as an actor, script reader and dramaturg. Thrilled by the strong and diverse theater community she discovered in DC, Nicole wakes up every morning excited to contribute to DC Metro Theater Arts. Nicole is currently working on a master's degree in journalism at Georgetown University. Email: nicole@dcmetrotheaterarts.com, Instagram: @nicolehertvik, Twitter: @nicolehertvik, Facebook: Nicole Hertvik.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The office building\nLocation: Oulu, Finland\nProgram: Offices\nClient: Hongisto Oy\nArea: 5600 m2\nThe present project is a wooden construction system \u2013 applications of a system is a design-based project, the aim of which is to create detailed sketches of buildings making use of modularity and of a wooden construction system. In the fall of 2015, a mechanical contractor called Hongisto Oy\nbased in Oulu organized an architecture competition under the theme \"The Best Office Building in the World\" in collaboration with the Oulu School of Architecture and the City of Oulu.\nThe purpose of the competition was to find a new, innovative, ecological and a flexible typology for a wooden office building that was to be constructed on a plot in Toppila in Oulu owned by Hongisto Oy, and to invent a wooden construction system that would enable the\nmaterialization of different building projects ranging from small-scale pavilion constructions to larger-scale building complexes.\nThe aim was also to further develop the winning proposal into a holistic and commercial export product. This project is based on the further development of the winning proposal \"KUDOS\" \u2013 and on the design, the aim of which is to finally result in a concrete realization of the building as well as the commercialization of the wooden construction system supporting the building concept. The inspiration behind the idea of the competition, entry was the shape of a regular hexagon \u2013 a honeycomb shape \u2013 and its use as a spatial as well as a structural concept. The aim of the development has been to further research and crystallize the core idea of the competition entry, as well as to further, analyze and detail the structure of the building to enable its future materialization. As the development process has opened up new points of view together with new challenges, we have striven to look at those with the help of the frame set by the original idea. The aim has thus been to preserve as well as to develop the original architectural idea.\n\u00a9 KOAN Architecture Ltd. 2022","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"You are in: Featuring > Project list Export these results to Excel\nAny Sponsor\/Advert Project People in Community Projects with Community\nWestsideWeAre\nYou are in: Featuring\nPosts Community Maps\/Trails About us\nSearch by passionArt; Culture & creativityBusiness & enterpriseCivic prideClassic ArchitectureConstruction & regenerationEducationEnvironment & green actionFood & drinkHealth & wellbeingHistory & heritageModern ArchitectureMusic & musiciansPeople & communityPhotographyRivers, lakes & canalsShoppingSport & leisureSquares and public spacesTransportTravel & tourism\nx Send Message\nThis page gives you access to a searchable and growing list of places and topics that will be of interest.\nEach feature includes maps\/trails, a gallery, links and contacts.\nSearch by passion or scroll and explore our features\nPassions shared\nQuay Place - Modern Architecture\nQuay Place on Broad Street\nMap of site.\nView feature\nPassions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture\nhttp:\/\/WestsideWeAre.com\/kms\/dmart.aspx?strTab=ProjectTimeline&PageType=item&filter_SurveyId=106664\nThe Broad Street Presbyterian Church (Now 'Pop World') - Classic Architecture\nPassions: Classic Architecture\nMetropolitan House at Five Ways - a Modern Architecture Gem\nMetropolitan House at Five Ways\nPassions: Modern Architecture\nThe Canal House - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Canal House is at Gas Street Basin near Bridge Street in Westside, Birmingham. It was formerly a pub called The James Brindley. Renovated and opened in 2017.\nPassions: History & heritage, Food & drink, Classic Architecture\nThe Flapper - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Flapper is a public house at Cambrian Wharf in Birmingham. Located on Kingston Row, and close to the Civic Centre Estate. Was formerly called The Flapper & Firkin.\nThe Distillery - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Distillery is a public house at the Roundhouse in Sheepcote Street in Westside, Birmingham. Formerly called the Fiddle & Bone. Closed in 2004, reopened in 2015, renamed in 2017.\nTap & Spile - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Tap & Spile is a public house at Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. In a pair of Grade II listed buildings dating to the early 19th Century.\nCanalside Bar - A Birmingham Gem!\nCanalside Bar is a cafe by day and cosey bar by night! Located at the Worcester Bar at Gas Street Basin in Birmingham, in a canal side cottage dating to 1770.\nThe Bulls Head (City Tavern) - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Bulls Head (formerly called the City Tavern) is a public house at the corner of Bishopsgate Street and Tennant Street in Westside, Birmingham. Built in 1901 of red brick and terracotta.\nO'Neill's, Broad Street - A Birmingham Gem!\nO'Neill's is a chain of Irish pubs. Their pub on Broad Street, at the corner of Granville Street was built as The Granville in 1923, designed by Arthur Edwards.\nThe Figure of Eight - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Figure of Eight is a JD Wetherspoon Free House located on Broad Street, opposite Brindleyplace. Art Deco building built in 1932 as a car showroom. Designed by Bernard G Warr.\n50 Sheepcote Street - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe former offices of the South Staffordshire Waterworks Company, built 1931-2 at 50 Sheepcote Street. Near Essington Street. Brasshouse Languages was here from 1985 to 2016.\nPassions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture\nStatue of Claude Auchinleck at Five Ways\nOutside of Park Regis Birmingham, the hotel near the top of Broad Street at Five Ways is the statue of Claude Auchinleck. Made in the mid 1960s, it was relocated during the redevelopment.\nPassions: History & heritage, Art; Culture & creativity, Shopping, Travel & tourism\nBrunswick Square, Brindleyplace - A Birmingham Gem!\nBrunswick Square is the lesser known of the three public squares at Brindleyplace in Westside, Birmingham. It is near Five and Eleven Brindleyplace and Hilton Garden Inn.\nPassions: Modern Architecture, Squares and public spaces\nIslington House - A Birmingham Gem!\nIslington House was built on Broad Street, Birmingham in 1814 for Rice Harris as the Islington Glassworks. A century later the Outpatients Dept of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital\nPassions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Health & wellbeing, Classic Architecture\nThe Crescent Theatre - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Crescent Theatre is currently situated on Sheepcote Street at Brindleyplace (from 1997). It is one of the oldest theatre companies in the City. They begun as the Municipal Players in 1924.\nPassions: History & heritage, Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Music & musicians\nBirmingham and Beyond - Views from the Library of Birmingham\nThis feature is to showcase photography taken from the Library of Birmingham by community enthusiasts and visitors.\nPassions: Photography, Travel & tourism, People & community, Modern Architecture, Squares and public spaces\nThe Lego Giraffe - Public Art in the City!\nThis public art is a full size giraffe made of yellow, brown and black oversized Lego bricks and it can be found outside the Legoland Discovery Centre at the Utilita Arena.\nPassions: Art; Culture & creativity, Travel & tourism\nThe Black Sabbath Bench - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Black Sabbath bench is a celebration of the pioneering success of the Birmingham Heavy Metal band on Broad Street on the now named Black Sabbath Bridge over the canal.\nPassions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Photography, Travel & tourism, Music & musicians\nHolliday Street Aqueduct - a Canal Network Gem!\nThe Holliday Street Aqueduct is on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, and built in 1870. It is now close to The Mailbox, Arena Central and Gas Street Basin. Grade II listed.\nPassions: History & heritage, Rivers, lakes & canals, Classic Architecture\nThe Brewmaster's House - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe Brewmaster's House is next to The ICC and opposite Brindleyplace. It was built in 1816 and was the first Birmingham Conservation Trust restoration project to be completed in 1984.\nThe Brasshouse - A Birmingham Gem!\nIt was built as the Birmingham Brasshouse in 1781 on Broad Street. It is now a restaurant \/ pub called The Brasshouse, and is the Celebrity Restaurant with Indian Cuisine. Grade II listed.\nPassions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Food & drink, Classic Architecture\nBroad Street Walk of Stars Birmingham\nThe Broad Street Walk of Stars started in 2007 with the unveiling of the Star of Ozzy Osbourne. Other recipients included Jasper Carrott, Murray Walker, Frank Skinner, Julie Walters and more.\nPassions: Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Sport & leisure, People & community, Music & musicians\nNational Sealife Centre - A Birmingham Gem!\nThe National Sealife Centre is situated at Brindleyplace in Birmingham, between Three and Four Brindleyplace, and near the canals. Opened in 1996.\nPassions: Environment & green action, Travel & tourism, Modern Architecture, Rivers, lakes & canals\nBaskerville House - A Birmingham Gem!\nBuilt in 1938 in the Art Deco style, Baskerville House, previously called the Civic Centre, is a former civic building in Centenary Square. The building is steeped in history.\nSelect a passion of interest and view the posts. 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{"text":"Japan Paves The Way For Significant Boost In Digital Entertainment\nNovember 22, 2018 digitalinasia\tLeave a comment\nThis past summer, Japan made a legislative manoeuvre that went surprisingly under the radar, particularly given a bright spotlight on the country's innovations ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The country legalized casino gaming, with the first resorts expected in the mid-'20s and a whole new genre of entertainment suddenly open for business.\nThose who keep close tabs on Japanese politics likely weren't surprised by the move, as it had actually been approved by the body known as the House of Councillors some months previously. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had also voiced support for the process of legalizing casino gaming both as a means of improving tourism beyond the Tokyo area (which does just fine on its own) and with the aim of stimulating the national economy. Anyone familiar with casino resort tourism around the world undoubtedly recognizes that this is a legitimate goal. Existing casino resort hubs around East and Southeast Asia already do quite well on this front, with Macau reporting 21.9 billion patacas in revenue in the month of September alone (roughly $2.7 billion, for reference). And that's in a year of recovery following a slight downturn in Macau casino business.\nWhat will be interesting to see is whether or not Japan's new foray into casino entertainment extends to the digital realm. We don't know yet exactly how all-encompassing the gambling legislation will be, but it appears that online casino growth will be encouraged, or at least welcomed. And here, we'd be talking about a far bigger business than many people who don't engage directly with it may imagine. Most are aware that there are massive poker tournaments online, and that slot machines can be played in arcade form. However, there are also other table games in digital form, such as roulette, blackjack, and baccarat, that have become very popular at gaming sites. There are brand new sites emerging for bingo as well, not to mention betting platforms that are closely tied to online casinos. The point is, we're not merely talking about a few poker sites, but rather a whole industry of real money gaming.\nThis is an industry that ropes in billions and billions of dollars on an annual basis, and whether Japan simply welcomes existing gaming platforms or spawns the design of new ones, it will seemingly be a new contributor in this market. It's a massive boost in digital entertainment, and possibly a massive business opportunity as well.\ncasinogamesgaminginternetJapantechtechnologytrends\nTickled Media names first Chief Strategy Officer as revenue up 45%\nAugust 30, 2018 digitalinasia\tLeave a comment\nAs a rising star of Southeast Asia's media tech scene, and the publisher behind theAsianparent.com, AsianMoneyGuide.com, and HerStyleAsia.com, Tickled Media reaches over 12 million women monthly across SEA via its content and community platforms.\nWe caught up with Adrian Watkins, newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Tickled Media, to discuss plans for the future and his enhanced role within the business. As part of his expanded brief, Adrian works alongside Tickled Media Founder and CEO Roshni Mahtani to help develop, communicate, execute, and sustain strategic initiatives ranging from commercial positioning through to wider business rationale.\nDigital in Asia: What have been your team's greatest achievements in the past 12 months?\nAdrian Watkins: It was a year in the making, but we've redesigned and re-engineered the front-end of theAsianparent, which has resulted in faster loading speeds, higher page engagement, better email capture, and innovations in commercial solutions. We've also created an enhanced Brand Solutions programme that offers clients a flexible, data-driven playground where they can manage budgets, split-test new concepts and creatives, and find what resonates with their desired audience over a longer period of time. This process takes them from market research, through to content creation and distribution, social media \/ KOL amplification, and finally to campaign conversions.\nDIA: Have you been focusing around programmatic?\nAdrian: We've maximised our network yields by signing upwards of 15 new vendors in the automated revenue space, offering a mix of programmatic, outstream and native capabilities, and allowing for better commercial terms while lessening our reliance on Facebook and Google.\nBut my proudest achievement is building up the team. There is no greater display of growth than a team member picking up a pen to explain in detail what he or she is saying on a whiteboard!\nDIA: What's your next big project as CSO?\nAdrian: This company is on the cusp of something truly exciting \u2013 becoming the largest women-focused media tech company in the region. Securing our Series B funding earlier in the year allowed us to launch new content verticals to better inform and empower Asian women: Asian Money Guide and HerStyleAsia. We've got a couple more in the pipeline so that's what's keeping the team on their toes.\nMeanwhile, we just re-launched our app for theAsianparent and it's pretty exciting to be able to work on the largest social network for parents. With easy-to-use Q&A, mums can harness the collective wisdom and experiences of our active community of parents, experts, and parents-to-be, as they share and grow their parenting knowledge.\nWatkins was the Founder and Managing Director of data, tech, and marketing consultancy firm PerformanceAsia, and was previously a Board member of the Asia Content Marketing Association (ACMA). He also has a proven corporate track record within world-class organisations such as Virgin, News Corporation, and CBS, leading initiatives in business development, company acquisition, monetising existing and new territories, and building and managing commercial and content teams in multiple countries.\nBoth Tickled Media and the wider industry stand to benefit from this appointment, given Watkins' client focus and data mastery. Sachin Pagey, Director of Strategy and Marketing Services at Mega Lifesciences, weighs in: \"Adrian's promotion to Chief Strategy Officer is a great move for Tickled Media and one that Mega We Care fully endorses. I've worked very closely with Adrian over the last year for the launch of Baby Natura, our plant-based whole food, in the region. The depth of insight, energy and enthusiasm he's brought to our long-term partnership is much welcome. We look forward to enhancing this relationship with theAsianparent even further as we launch our new products and move into more markets in 2019. With Adrian's promotion to CSO, the long-term outlook for Tickled Media is undoubtedly positive!\"\nTickled Media Founder and CEO Roshni Mahtani added: \"At a time when tech and media are evolving at breakneck speed, we need someone to help usher Tickled into a new era of insight-led innovation. We're looking no further than Adrian, who has done remarkable things for our campaign delivery process, smoothed out so many operational hiccups, and brought in streams of new revenue.\"\ncontentinnovationmediamobileSingaporeSoutheast Asiatechnology\nNews, Research\nTransparency and Ad Quality: Brand Safety Matters to Consumers\nJuly 18, 2018 digitalinasia\t1 Comment\nFollowing a spate of misplaced ad scandals and fake news controversies, brand safety is commonly acknowledged as one of the most pressing challenges currently facing marketers looking to reach digital audiences.\nBut the impact on, and reaction of, consumers to issues around brand safety is less well documented.\nBrand responsibility\nAccording to latest research from Reuters, Tomorrow's News 2018, a high proportion of consumers believe brands are responsible for where their ads are running.\n62% of consumers believe \"brands have full control over where their advertising appears\".\nThe majority of consumers (77%) also say that advertising next to 'unsavoury or objectionable' stories can damage their perception of a brand. Worryingly, 75% have seen brands advertising alongside unsavoury or objectionable stories or videos. And while 81% feel that Facebook and Google should be 'held accountable' for the content they carry on their platforms, they are unaware of their role in brand safety. Reuters respondents believe the buck stops with advertisers.\nImpartiality, trust & integrity\nAd agencies and tech companies alike, are being forced to pay more attention to good governance, and collaborations with trusted partners to avoid these types of challenges.\nWith this in mind, the value of impartiality, honesty and integrity also featured strongly in the Reuters analysis. A huge majority of global respondents said they were more likely to turn to professional publishers, such as online news brands, over social media for trusted content, with 86% more likely to turn to online news brands for \"trusted content in a trusted environment\".\nConsumers underestimated\nThe uncomfortable truth in our digital age is that it's not always clear where online ads are running. And yet, consumers \u2013 perhaps unsurprisingly \u2013 have little idea of the problems of programmatic, vulnerable supply chains or, most importantly, the huge role that Google and Facebook play in the process.\nInvestment in brand-safe environments and trusted partnerships is supported by numerous studies recently, from Group M to IAS \u2013 and they all show the link between brand safety and performance. Now we can add that this is something consumers are also clamouring for.\nReuters Tomorrows News 2018\nYou can also read and download the full report here.\nbrand safetyfacebookgoogleprogrammatictechnologytrends\nInsights, News\nA Duopoly of Convenience: Facebook & Google Tap New Growth in APAC\nJune 25, 2018 digitalinasia\t3 Comments\nby Tom Simpson\nLatest data reveals that in Q1 2018, Facebook and Google ad revenue grew by 40% year-on-year across Asia Pacific (ex. China), while 'The Rest' \u2013 every publisher and ad tech business outside the duopoly \u2013 saw a fall in revenue of 20% over the same period.\nLooking at the top-line, digital advertising is experiencing strong growth across APAC, with ad spend up $0.85 billion year-on-year in 2018. But it's clear that while many publishers and ad tech businesses are still growing, in reality that additional $0.85 billion revenue is comprised of $1.63 billion more for Google and Facebook, and $0.78 billion less for everyone else.\nAs a result, Facebook and Google revenue hit 65% of APAC total digital revenue, up from 51% in Q1 2017. This means twice as much budget goes to the duopoly as every other digital publisher and ad tech platform in the region put together.\nGoogle and Facebook also grew in terms of revenue share across all media, taking 20 cents in every 1 dollar spent in the region. This is up from 15% \u2013 or 15 cents in the dollar \u2013 last year, and represents an increase in budget flowing from traditional media, including TV and OOH.\nThe duopoly in perspective\nFrom a global perspective, Facebook and Google have been strengthening their hold over digital advertising budgets for several years. Asia Pacific has actually seen a slower shift in spend than the US or Europe, where Google and Facebook already account for 80% of digital ad revenue.\nWhile there is a huge amount for ad tech to be positive about in 2018, and plenty of genuine tech innovation on the supply side outside the duopoly \u2013 mobile, blockchain, digital retail, apps, influencers, and permission-based marketing, are all areas seeing new thinking and growth \u2013 the publishing and ad tech industries are in a challenging space right now. Concerns over ad quality and complex value chains, in addition to the impact of Facebook and Google, have left VC money looking for safer havens. With marketing clouds, telcos and consultancies worldwide positioning for unified marketing technology stacks \u2013 the acquisition rumours at Cannes in 2018 were even more outrageous than those around the downfall of Sir Martin Sorrell \u2013 mad-tech consolidation started several years back, and looks set to accelerate in the years ahead.\nBut it's not only the supply side facing increased headwinds. The brave-new-era marketing stacks are already busy hunting brand agency business direct from the major holding groups, using their newly enhanced strategic and tech positioning to situate themselves both upstream closer to the CEOs ear, and downstream on the battlefield of media execution across newly rationalised, open, and addressable programmatic auctions. Whether it's okay for the auditors to also do the work, is another question of course.\nEven Google and Facebook cannot be sitting easy in the face of the increased scrutiny and margin pressure promised by these changes, alongside recent brand safety issues, an emerging 3rd advertising player in Amazon, and a resurgent Twitter. Growing antitrust concerns in the US and EU spurred by a public revolt against the increasing power of the silicon valley tech titans, fears over over-reach into our everyday lives and loss of jobs have also made headlines in 2018. Google and Facebook are yet to crack China, but each is making moves with greater and lesser degrees of success to grow influence in this hugely important global market.\nThe age of convenience\nHuman beings have long sought means to make our lives easier. From earliest times with the invention of the stone hand axe, to the swarms of gig economy apps which today get people to clean your apartments, drive you around, do your shopping or deliver you just about anything you can think of, at the touch of a smartphone screen, convenience has been the driving force behind much human-made ingenuity. Most of us in the modern world now expect gratification to be on-demand.\nNew ways of offering services to customers have significantly changed how organisations and companies operate and compete in all markets. So it is no surprise that the age of convenience has come to our industry. What Uber did for transportation, Netflix for TV, and AirBnB for accommodation, Google and Facebook have done for marketing. And they are justifiably reaping the rewards.\nIn the on-demand era, there is only one guarantee: money flows to those who offer \u2013 or at least appear to offer \u2013 the comfort of convenience. This is the inconvenient truth.\nAs per last year, numbers are based on Facebook and Google publicly filed earnings information and best industry advertising revenue estimates via the IAB, Zenith and Emarketer among others \u2013 but someone out there may have a better view, so corrections welcome. The major assumption in this data is to exclude Chinese advertising spend from Google and Facebook earnings information and APAC industry spend estimates. This is to avoid distorting the data by including a market where Facebook and Google have small (although not insignificant) advertising businesses. All the data is available on a public Google sheet (yes, sorry, it's Google!) here.\nFacebook Reports First Quarter 2018 Results: https:\/\/s21.q4cdn.com\/399680738\/files\/doc_financials\/2018\/Q1\/Q1-2018-Press-Release.pdf\nFacebook Q1 2018 Earnings Presentation\nhttps:\/\/s21.q4cdn.com\/399680738\/files\/doc_financials\/2018\/Q1\/Q1-2018-Earnings-Presentation-(1).pdf\nAlphabet Announces First Quarter 2018 Results\nhttps:\/\/abc.xyz\/investor\/pdf\/2018Q1_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf\nad techadvertisingdigital marketingduopolyfacebookgooglemarketingprogrammatictrends\nAsia's Top 1000 Brands \u2013 Movers and Shakers\nJune 8, 2018 digitalinasia\t3 Comments\nCampaign Asia has just released it's annual Top 1000 brands survey, covering the biggest brands with Asian consumers, the brands that have risen and fallen furthest in the top 100 in the last year, plus the top 10 smartphone and social-media brands in Asia. It's a great overview of the digital marketing landscape in APAC.\nBiggest Movers in the Top 100\nBiggest mover in the top 100 was Uniqlo, with other fashion retail brands, including Lazada, H&M and Zara, also having strong years.\nTop Social Media Brands\nCongratulations to Facebook, still the clear leader in social media, and subsidiary brand Instagram also having a strong year, moving into the top 100.\nTop Smartphone Brands\nApple is Asia's top smartphone brand, with Samsung in second spot. There were strong years for Huawei and Oppo, with big launches and large marketing budgets driving growth in brand perception.\nAsia's top 5 car, airline, luxury, cosmetic, online retail, banking, beer, soft drinks, fast food and ice cream brands can be found in the slideshow below, and more info at Campaign Asia.\nadvertisingasiabrandscreativitytechnologytop 1000trends\nData, News\n6 Interesting Start Up Ideas at Innovfest Singapore\nMay 5, 2017 digitalinasia\tLeave a comment\n1. V-Key managing trust and identity with virtual hardware on your phone\nV-Key is a global leader in software based digital security. V-Key is the inventor of V-OS, the world's first virtual secure element that uses advanced cryptographic and cybersecurity protections to comply with standards previously reserved only for expensive hardware solutions. How does it work? They create a virtual hardware smart chip within an app, meaning identity is held in the same way as on a cashcard smart chip \u2013 and with the same level of security. Interesting ultimately for anyone concerned with real world identity, which is why they already work with governments worldwide. Prepare for your passport to change in the near future. Trust simplified.\n2. Handshakes automating corporate due diligence\nHandshakes applies natural language processing and machine learning technology in an innovative way to analyse corporate data and publicly available unstructured data. The platform can then fuse this data with a companies existing unstructured databases to provide strategic intelligence about who to trust and who to do business with. Exciting stuff and sure to disrupt back offices globally \u2013 corporate due diligence is suddenly a trivial task.\n3. Xjera Labs video analytics for crowd control\nXjera Labs focuses on revolutionary smart video content analytics (VCA) by implementing deep learning based VCA for various commercial applications. Kind of like Minority Report.\n4. IOT Factory simplify the Internet of Things for normal entrepreneurs\nIOT Factory have built a unique Software Platform to make any sensor, any device, using any network (M2M, LoRa, SigFox, BLE and many more) speak a desired language, through dashboards, reports, smart alerts, and easy integration capabilities. Essentially they've automated the back end of the Internet of Things so non-technical innovators can start to build on it. Thank you.\n5. SettleMint, a blockchain for democracy\nSettleMint is a fintech player working with distributed ledger technology. One of their projects, called SettleMint Ballot Box, uses immutable blockchain technology to record votes. In doing so, the company aims to address any doubts regarding the outcome of voting processes and elections. Use cases for the blockchain are crucial for pushing this forward.\n6. Playpass bringing versatile Apple Pay \/ Paywave type technology to events\nPlayPass are all about events and technology. They provide RFID solutions to allow better event management \u2013 in short every attendee gets an RFID wristband. From the moment the gates open real-time reporting tracks and displays the number of visitors on-site, which brands and activations are of interest to that visitor and what they consume and purchase.\nBlockchaininnovationinnovfestinternetinternet of thingsiotSingaporestart upstech\nUnilever Launch new Singapore Innovation Hub\nFebruary 19, 2017 digitalinasia\tLeave a comment\nUnilever Foundry and Padang & Co this week launched LEVEL3, a co-working space that pushes the boundaries of collaboration and corporate innovation. Redefining the traditional concept of workspaces, LEVEL3 brings together Unilever, startups, and entrepreneurs to encourage innovation and create new partnerships that deliver real and meaningful business impact.\n\"LEVEL3 stems from our mission to make sustainable living commonplace. It offers our business a direct connection with disruptive technologies and changemakers to shape the way we work \u2013 ultimately impacting people's lives,\" said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President, South East Asia and Australasia. \"LEVEL3 is the springboard for startups to scale and build successful businesses.\"\nBuilt within the Unilever regional headquarters in Singapore, the 22,000 sq ft workspace provides proximity to Unilever brands and functions, and access to existing Unilever Foundry programmes. To date, 15 international and local startups have already established themselves at LEVEL3, including Adludio, ConnectedLife, Datacraft, EcoHub, GetCRAFT, Next Billion, Olapic, Snapcart, TaskSpotting and Try and Review.\nLEVEL3 focuses on the following areas: Marketing Tech & Ad Tech, Enterprise Tech, Products & Ingredients, New Business Model Innovation and Social Impact.\nad techhubinnovationmarketingSingaporesustainability\nNew Technology and Partnership Opportunities in the UK\nThe UK recently kicked off its largest ever international trade and investment marketing campaign. Aimed at international businesses and governments the campaign plans to showcase the UK's trade and investment opportunities to a global marketplace, including the EU and beyond.\nThe comprehensive, multi-channel campaign will display a series of new images showcasing the UK's world-leading products and services, including advertising in international airport hubs such as Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Singapore; press publications; along with substantial digital promotion.\nAs part of this international push, the Department for International Trade is stepping up its efforts to help international companies looking to trade or invest in the UK to find the right opportunities for them.\nA recently launched interactive digital service \u2013 http:\/\/www.great.gov.uk \u2013 will provide practical advice to UK businesses ready to take the next step into new global markets, or international buyers and sellers who want to know more about the UK market or how to buy British.\nThe digital service will also include information on seven sectors, from technology to food and drink, so that international businesses can easily navigate the UK market and make an informed decision about the best investment opportunities.\nJo Hawley, Director of International Trade and Investment at the British Consulate in Hong Kong added: \"Hong Kong and UK trading links have gone from strength to strength over the last 20 years. In the British Consulate General in Hong Kong, we are working with record numbers of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors expanding their businesses into the UK as well as UK companies keen to do business in Hong Kong. We hope that our new campaign and digital hub will encourage even greater trading links.\"\nThe UK's technology links across Asia continue to grow, with Dyson opening a new Singapore tech center focusing on R&D in AI and software this week.\nOver the coming months the UK government will be reaching out to more global partners to facilitate global trading relationships. For more information, please visit http:\/\/www.great.gov.uk.\naibusinessChinadysonHong KonginvestmentmarketingroboticsSingaporetechnologytradeuk\nMore Facebook measurement errors \u2013 when will brands lose patience?\nDecember 13, 2016 digitalinasia\t2 Comments\nFacebook has admitted to misleading advertisers on key metrics for the third time in as many months.\nOn this occasion it's a discrepancy between the number of likes and shares Facebook shows for web links, and also issues with the number of likes and reaction emojis that page owners see for their live videos.\nIn the first case in September it was revealed that the social network had been inflating a key video viewing metric for years.\nIn the second case, there were multiple errors:\nA bug in Page Insights with the weekly and monthly summaries miscalculating the total numbers without taking into consideration the repeat visitors. This brought a reduced reach of 33% for the 7-day summary and 55% for the 28-day summary. According to Facebook, this didn't affect the paid reach.\nA small miscalculation to the length of the videos, with a difference of one to two seconds in the final result, due to occasional problems of syncing the audio and the video to each device.\nThere was an over-reporting of 7-8% on the time spent on Instant Articles since last August. Facebook reported that this issue is now fixed.\nThe \"Referrals\" metrics on Facebook Analytics for Apps was also miscalculated, as it didn't simply track the links to the app or the site, but also the clicks to the posts via the app or the site, which also included the clicks to view photos and videos.\nhttps:\/\/searchenginewatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2016\/12\/pages-organic-reach-reach-tab-annotated.png\nFacebook should be given credit for being upfront about its mistakes and rectifying its errors. But the more measurement errors and corrections it discloses, the more difficult it becomes to trust Facebook's measurements.\nIt's a dilemma that some brands and agencies have been wrestling with for a while, and it's one that may not subside until Facebook allows independent firms to directly measure these previously faulty stats, rather than relying on Facebook for the raw, corrected data.\nIf Facebook ends the walled garden then many of these problems go away.\nadvertisingfacebookmeasurementmetricsmobileonlinetechnologytrends\nSamsung is Top Brand with Asian Consumers, ahead of Apple\nJune 6, 2016 digitalinasia\tLeave a comment\nBrands at the forefront of tech and media shine in the 2016 Asia's Top 1000 Brands ranking. Number 1 position was taken by Samsung, with Apple and Sony in 2 and 3 respectively.\nSamsung retained its top spot in terms of customer perception, despite a tough year which saw mobile phone sales squeezed by Android competitors. They released the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Note 5 in August 2015, beating new iPhones to the market by about a month. These models debuted after slow sales of the premium Galaxy S6 prompted price cuts and customer refunds. Samsung then wasted little time in launching the Galaxy S7 Edge in January 2016, largely to favourable reviews for its expandable storage, a dual-pixel camera, battery and always-on display.\nIn the new entries, Airbnb's debut on the Top 1000 Brands ranking means it's only a matter of time before Uber, Netflix and Grab displace more traditional incumbents.\nFind the full Campaign Asia Top 1000 ranking here.\nairbnbapacappleasiabrandbrandsconsumersSamsung","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HomeBreaking NewsMinneapolis to pay record $27 million in George Floyd's wrongful death settlement\nMinneapolis to pay record $27 million in George Floyd's wrongful death settlement\n(The Center Square) \u2013 The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to settle George Floyd's wrongful death lawsuit for a record $27 million.\nThe settlement was announced on Friday.\nIn a viral May 2020 video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes, causing police brutality protests worldwide. Floyd died later that night. By the end of the week, the three officers involved were fired.\nFloyd was arrested for allegedly trying to spend a counterfeit $20 bill.\nMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council President Lisa Bender, and City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins joined Floyd's family at a 1 p.m. news conference.\n\"George Floyd's horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change,\" family attorney Ben Crump said in a statement. \"That the largest pre-trial settlement in a wrongful death case ever would be for the life of a Black man sends a powerful message that Black lives do matter and police brutality against people of color must end.\"\nOf the $27 million, $500,000 will be used \"for the benefit of the community around 38th and Chicago\" where Floyd died.\n\"Today's settlement reflects our shared commitment to advancing racial justice, our sustained push for progress, our commitment to Minneapolis, and our commitment and compassion to one another,\" Frey said. \"We need to be unrelenting. We need to be unapologetic in our pursuit of a more equitable local government and a more just approach to community safety in our city.\"\nBrandon Williams, Floyd's nephew, said he hopes the settlement will lead to police reform.\n\"Today is a huge step in the healing process. When I say healing, it's not just the pain that our family feels. Hopefully, it's healing in the way that policing is carried on.\"\nWilliams said Floyd would still be alive if only the officer deescalated the situation.\nBender extended her condolences to Floyd's family.\n\"We know no amount of money can ever address the intense pain and trauma caused by his death. Minneapolis has been fundamentally changed by this time of racial recogning,\" Bender said. \"The Minneapolis City Council is united in working together with our community with George Floyd's family to bring about a more equitable future for our city.\"\nThe civil lawsuit is separate from the criminal trial, where Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter.\nThe second-largest Minneapolis police settlement payout is from 2019 when Minneapolis settled for $20 million after a city police officer shot dead Justine Ruszczyk Damond after she called to report a possible assault in an alley.\nFrom 2018-2020, Minneapolis paid $24.3 million in police settlements.\nThe most costly settlements were for police misconduct, 30 of which cost taxpayers 96% of the total cost, or $23.4 million.\nThis latest settlement continues a national discussion about policing techniques and a rising cost to taxpayers for million-dollar police settlements.\nunanimously\nPrevious articleMinnesota GOP, DFL spar over proposed tax hikes\nNext articleState revenue fluctuations in Minnesota rank 22nd highest in nation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\u00a71141.7. Agreement of owners; voting\nA. Each lot represents a single vote which can be exercised by the signature or other indication of the registered lot owner or of a single co-owner, the latter of which is presumed to be acting on behalf of the other co-owners. A plot or parcel of unimproved land which is substantially larger than a majority of other lots in the association, however, shall be treated as separate lots, the number of which to be roughly determined by the size of the land in relation to other lots. The ownership interest in common areas, streets, or street rights-of-way does not constitute a voting interest.\nB. For purposes of this Subpart, an agreement of lot owners may be obtained by any of the following methods, or a combination thereof:\n(1) By a written ballot that states the substance of the issue before the owners and specifies the date by which the return ballot must be received to be counted. The ballot shall be accompanied by the full text of the building restriction being established, amended, or terminated and shall be mailed to the owner by certified mail not less than thirty days prior to the date by which the return ballot must be received.\n(2) At a meeting of the owners if written notice of the meeting stating the purpose of the meeting is delivered to each lot owner. The notice shall be accompanied by an agenda of the meeting and the full text of the building restriction being established, amended, or terminated. Such notice shall be mailed to the owner, by certified mail, not less than thirty days prior to the date of the meeting.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Lanmodo\nLanmodo Car Tent\nFour-Season Car Protection, Save Car Maintenance Cost\nAutomatic Car Tent\nSemi-auto Car Tent\nSide Canopies\nCar Tent Canopy\nCar Tent Chargers\nLanmodo Vast\u2014Night Vision System\n1080P Full HD Resolution, Keep Safe Driving at Night\nAutomotive Night Vision System\nRear View Camera Cable\nAccessory Package\nLanmodo Race\u2014Full LCD Instrument Cluster\nA Worthwhile Upgrade to Original Panel\nFor Toyota Prado\nFor Toyota Land Cruiser\nFor Nissan Patrol Y62\nHome > Resource > Insights into night vision gadgets > The Most Comprehensive Look at Car Night Vision And Night Vision System\nThe Most Comprehensive Look at Car Night Vision And Night Vision System\nMar 14, 2019, 6:11 pm \/ Brian Lageose\nNight vision system for cars has been one of the most talked about topics in the car industry for the past few years. However, a lot of car owners are still not aware of what night vision cameras are and why they are beneficial for drivers. Knowing the additional safety that it gives drivers and passengers is important so you will know whether a night vision system is worth your investment or not. In this article, we'll present you with a comprehensive look at car night vision systems that are available in the market today.\nWhat Is Car Night Vision And How It Works\nCar night vision is a kind of technology that allows drivers to see what's ahead of them certain meters away. The purpose of this technology is to warn drivers if there are pedestrians or big animals on the road in low light conditions. Infrared lights, thermographic cameras, heads up displays, and other advanced technologies are used to craft this kind of car gadgets. So even if there's little light on the road, accidents can be reduced. There are two kinds of car night vision and each one of them has different benefits.\nPassive Automotive Night Vision Systems\nThis kind of automotive night vision system uses thermographic cameras. This tech can detect heat that come from cars, people, and animals. Passive night vision systems relay the data to drivers using black and white displays so that they can see and identify what's ahead of them. However, since this kind of night vision system specializes in detecting thermal radiation, it's not that good in identifying objects that have the same temperature as the environment.\nWhen you try shopping for passive night vision systems, you'll discover that there is a wider range of products to choose from compared to active ones. This is because the latter requires more advanced cameras. However, compared to the image quality, you'll definitely get better resolution and quality with active night vision systems. Additionally, it's important to note that the summer heat greatly affects the results given by passive systems because everything will have a higher temperature such as the roads.\nActive Automotive Night Vision Systems\nJust like passive systems, active night vision systems are also a great help for drivers at night. But instead of using thermographic cameras, this kind of system uses near infrared light which doesn't produce glaring lights that would blind the drivers on the other side of the road. Infrared lights are able to illuminate the road and lets you see objects that are still far away from you. This is a very useful feature because after the sun goes down, there is very limited light resources and your headlamps can only reach a few meters. Another great thing about this is that infrared light allows the system to give you high contrast images so it's a lot easier to identify the objects on the road even at night.\nWhat's the Use Of Night Vision System\nWhile night vision systems are still not widely used by car owners all over the world, it's a great gadget to keep safe driving at night because headlamp is still not enough to illuminate the part of the road several meters away from you. Aside from that, high beams are too bright to blind oncoming drivers, which can lead to accidents. Aside from giving you a clear view of the road, it decreases the risk of road accidents and improves the safety of you and other people that are on the road.\nCurrent Night Vision Systems In The Market\nThere are already a lot of car manufacturers that have decided to put built-in night vision systems in their car models. Some examples of such companies are Toyota, Mercedes, and Audi. These brands usually have passive systems in their luxury car models. But even if you don't have a luxury car in your garage, you can still have an opportunity to install this gadget in your vehicle.\nThe Lanmodo Night Vision System is one of the newest in the market and you can install it on your car without the high price that you have to pay for luxury cars. It's a system that uses active infrared light to give you the highest image quality. The 1080P high resolution is unbeatable. This feature is a killer combination with its wide-angle and full-color night vision.\nIf you're someone who usually drive at night, the Lanmodo Night Vision System will make you feel a lot safer while driving. It has an 8.2-inch HD screen that makes it easier to see the images. This is a lot bigger than most systems you'll find today. It provides a night view distance as far as 300M away from your car. While other systems typically costs thousands of dollars, the advanced Lanmodo only costs a few hundred bucks. There's also an option to add a rear view camera for additional safety.\nOverall, night vision cameras whichever type they are will help you feel at ease while driving at night. However, it's another thing to have a system that is equipped with advanced features. Such as Lanmodo Night Vision System. You should definitely consider it if you want to get the best one in the market right now.\nDriver Assist Technology: What You Should Know About It?\n10 Most Helpful Driver Assistance Systems In The Current Market\nDriver Assist Technologies that Make Driving Easier\n5 Current Car Models with In-built Night Vision\nReview of Automotive Night Vision Systems in The Current Market\nHow to equip your car with night vision to see clearly at night?\nAutomotive Night Vision System: The Must-Have Car Gadget In Near Future\nA Better Option to High Output LED Lights for Safe Driving\nWhy Lanmodo night vision system is better than high output LED lights?\nCar Night Vision Systems Compared: BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Lanmodo\nLike us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join us on Google+ Watch us on Youtube Pin us on Pinterest Follow Us on Ins\nWe Shipping\nSubscribe to latest products, news and exclusive offers.\nCopyright \u00a9 lanmodo.com All Rights Reserved.\nLANGUAGES: English (US)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Children's Minnesota receives four national U.S. News & World Report rankings\nMINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2019) \u2013 U.S. News & World Report announced today that Children's Minnesota has been named one of America's Best Children's Hospitals, ranking the pediatric system for four key specialty areas in its 2019-2020 rankings released online Tuesday.\nThe bellwether report, in its 13th year, recognizes the top 50 pediatric facilities across the nation in 10 specialties. They include areas such as cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.\nChildren's is among the top 50 facilities, ranking No. 38 in pulmonology, No. 42 in diabetes and endocrinology, No. 43 in neonatology, and No. 28 in the joint nephrology program in partnership with the Masonic Children's Hospital.\n\"The U.S. News & World Report recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing our patients with the highest-quality care available,\" said Marc Gorelick, president and CEO of Children's Minnesota. \"Patients and families from across the region are assured that Children's Minnesota provides the specialized expertise they need, complemented by advanced technologies and treatments, research, education and top clinical outcomes. We are proud of this honor from U.S. News as well as the Children's Minnesota team that provides excellent care to kids and their families. \"\nU.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and advice for consumers, introduced the Best Children's Hospitals rankings to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available. The report is the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.\nThe rankings rely on clinical data and an annual survey of pediatric specialists. The methodology takes into account patient outcomes, such as mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.\n\"The rankings, coupled with guidance from pediatricians, help families make better-informed decisions about where to find high-quality, compassionate care for their children when they need it most,\" said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News.\nMore information about the rankings and methodology are available online at http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-hospitals\/pediatric-rankings and will be published in the U.S. News Best Hospitals 2020 guidebook, available in stores mid-September.\nAbout Children's Minnesota\nChildren's Minnesota is the seventh largest pediatric health system in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, 12 primary and specialty care clinics and six rehabilitation sites. Additionally, Children's is Minnesota's only Level I pediatric trauma center inside a hospital dedicated solely to children. Children's maintains its longstanding commitment to the community to improve children's health by providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric services and advancing those efforts through research and education. This work is made possible in large part by generous philanthropic and volunteer support from individuals and organizations throughout the state and region. An award-winning health system, Children's received Magnet\u00ae recognition from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and was verified as a Level I Children's Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. Additionally, Children's is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Please visit childrensMN.org.\nAbout U.S. News & World Report\nU.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.\nDina Elrashidy June 18, 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"John W Sams\nObituary of John W Sams\nJohn Wayne Sams, age 75, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. He was born on Eglin Airforce base; he was a proud Marine following in his father's footsteps by joining USMC. John served in the Vietnam War era as an aviator, flying F-4 fighter jets off of aircraft carriers, including Kennedy and Midway. He retired from USMC after 24 years, as a major and with 2 Masters Degrees.\nAfter his military retirement, he spent 10 years with Gwinnett County Sheriff department in Georgia before retiring and moving to Western NYS. After moving to NYS, John drove tour buses for Niagara Scenic. Though John lived all over the world, including Hawaii and Alaska, he most loved living in western NYS. He would comment almost daily that there was no other place in the world even comparable to the people, scenery, and seasons of western NYS.\nHe is survived by his wife, Leslie Michele Sams, 2 sons, Steven Sams of Georgia, Logan Sams of Texas, stepson, Jack Reddy, stepdaughters, Brianna Crews and Taylor Hurst both of Georgia, Brittany Hendrickson and Alyssa Buffum both of Texas, grandchildren, Owen Hendrickson, Thomas Crews, and Hayden Hendrickson, sisters, Cheryl Sams Long of Georgia, Teresa Sams Jackson of Georgia, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl Wayne and Betty Jo Spiegel Sams, his sister, Donna Marisa Sams and his stepmother, Regina Sams.\nJohn also wanted to thank his:\nGood friends \u2013 Tim and Kathy Carnes for 20 years of friendship, love and support\nChristine Patrick \u2013 for finding every possible Friday fish fry this past year\nRuth Witter \u2013 for helping with anything and everything for both John and Leslie in the past 5 years\nRob and Mary Mastin \u2013 for helping to maintain house and property this past year\nScott Kelly \u2013 for painting, fixing, and putting together many, many items this past year\nJohn will be buried per his wishes with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.\nThere will be a celebration of John's life with visitation on Tuesday, March 22nd from 2-4 at High Banks Tavern. (36 Main Street Mt. Morris 14510). In John's final 6 months, John loved eating at High Banks Tavern and in his final 6 months, (able to still tolerate and enjoy many menu items), he ate here several times per week.\nMemorial donations may be made to the Perry Vets Club, 64 Lake St., Perry, NY 14530 or the\nMultiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.\nWe are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Travel the world in 8 wines\nFrom Malbec in Argentina to Shiraz in Australia...\nAll around the world we can experience different cultures, lifestyles and cuisines. Wine is a fantastic example of how different climates and landscapes across the continents shape the produce that is grown there to create something unique to the area. Even though you can reproduce the same types of wine in other countries, each blend brings something different and is unique in its own right. When travelling the earth on a world cruise you'll be able to experience this first-hand, and will find that even the simplest of things, like a glass of wine, can change considerably from country to country.\nIn this article, we travel around the world in eight wines. Starting in Argentina and ending in Australia, we look at some of the best wines you can sample around the globe.\nShare this Image On Your Site\n<p><strong>Please include attribution to ROL Cruise with this graphic.<\/strong><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolcruise.co.uk\/blog\/travel-the-world-in-8-wines\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.rolcruise.co.uk\/upload\/d9\/3c\/d93cca12f09fecde2689a28d62418ec416c1fdc2.jpeg\" alt=\"ROL Cruise travel the world in 8 wines\" width=\"1100px\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\nMalbec, Argentina\nSweet and rich notes reminiscent of cooked fruit which offer a burst of flavour\nOriginally from the south of France, Malbec has now found its firm home in Argentina. It was traditionally known as 'the black wines of Cahors' due to the intensely dark colouring of its berries, and its place of origin. The grape is now the most widely grown in Argentina, and the high temperatures gifted by the climate mean these wines often have soft, ripe tannins along with high levels of alcohol.\nPair Malbec with: Malbec pairs well with red meats, hard cheeses and rich tomato sauces.\nChardonnay, California\nCrisp wine with notes of green apple, fig and citrus. When aged it produces buttery overtones\nChardonnay is one of the most popular white wines in the world, and although the grapes originated in the Burgundy wine region of France, they are now grown all around the world. One of the major locations in California, which is the fourth largest wine producer in the world, and whose most-grown grape is Chardonnay. It was first grown in the 1940s but by 2005, California could account for almost a quarter of the world's total Chardonnay plantings. The characteristics of a Californian Chardonnay are fruity notes of mango and guava, which makes for a refreshingly light wine.\nPair Chardonnay with: Soft cheeses, light fish dishes and light meats like chicken or turkey.\nRiesling, Germany\nSweet with notes of nectarine, apricot, honeycomb and lime\nA white grape, Riesling wine is a sweet and aromatic blend that originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Thanks to its traditionally cooling flavours, it's considered one of the best wines to pair with powerful flavours, particularly spicy dishes. It's also highly terroir-expressive, which means its flavour changes greatly depending on where the grapes are grown, which gives every bottle its own unique flavouring and characteristics.\n\"You can find Rieslings from bone dry to super sweet, which makes it an extraordinarily versatile food partner.\"\nWines of Germany is the UK marketing arm of Deutsches Weininstitut which promotes German wine in Britain. So who better to ask about Reisling? We caught up with the team and asked them about the key characteristics of Riesling wine. \"This is an interesting question, as Riesling is a grape variety which gives a really diverse range of wines.\n\"The wines all share a firm, fruity acidity \u2013 but each have their differences due to the range of regions, terriors and ripeness at harvest. These natural factors are reflected in Riesling's broad spectrum of aromas and flavours, ranging from citrus or crisp apple, to ripe peaches or tropical fruit, often layered with a mineral, herbal or spicy finesse.\n\"You can find Rieslings from bone dry to super sweet, which makes it an extraordinarily versatile food partner \u2013 some of the 'classic' pairings for Riesling are blue cheeses for the sweeter styles and Asian foods, as Riesling's aromatics and sweetness works well with spicier notes.\"\nLastly, we asked the team why Germany is an important cruise destination for wine enthusiasts: \"Germany has 13 different wine regions, some of which have been producing wine since Roman times. Germany is home to Riesling (often cited as the king of white grapes!) and well-known for its production of Pinot Noir (of which it is the world's third largest producer) \u2013 among so many other varieties! All of these factors make it an exciting place for any wine enthusiast looking to learn more and discover. On top of this, each region has its own particular style, but all have amazing countryside, river valleys and picturesque towns and villages.\"\nPair Riesling with: Riesling wine can be paired with both light, delicate dishes and meals with rich flavour\nPort, Portugal\nRich flavour with notes of raspberry, blackberry, caramel and chocolate\nPort is a fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. Fortified wines have a distilled spirit added to them, which in the case of traditional Port, is a neutral grape spirit. This adds more sugar to the drink and also raises the alcohol level. Port is named after the city of Porto which sits at the mouth of the Douro River and is thought of as the home of this delicious tipple.\n\"The final result is a taste of heaven to your palate.\"\nWe spoke to Andr\u00e9 Apolin\u00e1rio, co-founder of Taste Porto, who told us why he recommends that everyone try Port whilst in Porto: \"Port wine is a magical beverage, which has its foundations in Roman times, later coming to be the first appellation wine region in the world. Its uniqueness comes from the combination of a breathtaking landscape shaped by man to grow grapes, one of a kind indigenous grape varietals and a harsh climate, that almost makes it impossible for vineyards to withstand such conditions. The final result is a taste of heaven to your palate, that you can use as an appetiser beverage, to go with a meal, or to go along with desserts. You can even prepare cocktails, such as Porto Tonic, with white port wine, tonic water, ice and lemon zest.\"\nA post shared by Taste Porto - Food Tours (@portofoodtours) on Aug 18, 2017 at 5:09am PDT\nAndr\u00e9 then told us what he recommends pairing Port with for the most authentic experience: \"I would recommend drinking white port with some olives while enjoying the sunset, Vintage Port with a dark chocolate mousse and Tawny port with a Pastel de Nata to close a meal.\"\nPair Port with: A salty cheese or a rich, chocolatey dessert\nMalvasia, Lanzarote\nClean, crisp wine with notes of peach, apricot and white currants\nMalvasia is a wine grown in the hot climates of the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. But it's actually on the island of Lanzarote that the wine is most popular. The incredibly unique volcanic black soil of the island gives it a distinctive flavouring, although the grapes have to be cultivated in a different way to normal vine growing. Malvasia was popularised by William Shakespeare, who references it in several of his works, including Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV.\n\"The volcanic ash that fell on the soils, was a winemaking miracle and is the only reason vines can withstand the distinct lack of rainfall on the Island.\"\nWe spoke to the team at Wine Tours Lanzarote, who told us why everyone should try Malvasia whilst in Lanzarote: \"While in Lanzarote, trying the Malvasia Volcanica is quite simply a must. Not only is this varietal unique to the Island, but so little is produced that you are unlikely to find a bottle anywhere else.\n\"Lanzarote falls outside of the norm in terms of its geographical position for winemaking, which was only made possible following the famous volcanic eruptions on the Island in the years 1730 to 1736. The volcanic ash that fell on the soils was a winemaking miracle and is the only reason why the vines can withstand the distinct lack of rainfall on the Island. This has led to a unique and spectacular landscape, with viticulture that needs to be seen to be believed. The pre-phylloxera vines, many of which are well over 100 years old, are grown in deep pits in the volcanic ash and the mineral-rich soils which lie beneath, shine through into the wines.\"\nA post shared by Wine Tours Lanzarote (@winetourslanz) on Jul 17, 2018 at 9:52am PDT\nWe then asked what they would recommend Malvasia is paired with: \"The crisp, tropical and citrus flavours of Malvasia Volcanica match perfectly with the climate of the Island and also go great, with some freshly landed local fish. Or why not try one of the sweet Malvasias with some delicious, cured, local goats' cheese. After all, it was the sweet Malvasias of the Canaries that in the 16th century were sought after the world over.\"\nPair Malvasia with: Fresh seafood dishes and light, creamy desserts\nChenin Blanc, South Africa\nFresh and fruity, with tart notes of Granny Smith apples and lime\nChenin Blanc is one of the least well-known wines on this list but is incredibly popular in South Africa. Originally from the Loire Valley of France, it is now South Africa's most widely planted grape, and is known locally as 'Steen'. This grape has high levels of acidity, which makes it perfect for sparkling wines as well as dessert wines. A typical Chenin Blanc has an off-dry clean and crisp flavour, perfect for refreshment under the South African sun.\n\"It is, in many ways, a perfect mainstream wine. But the South Africans don't need to be told this \u2013 they've been making the most of its potential for a long time.\"\nWe spoke to Michael, travel blogger at Time Travel Turtle who is a big Chenin Blanc enthusiast. He's even interviewed Ken Forrester, one of the leading winemakers in Stellenbosch and Chenin Blanc buff.\nMichael had a lot to say about the wine: \"When you start to learn about Chenin Blanc, you wonder why the grape has historically not been better known around the world. It is, in many ways, a perfect mainstream wine. But the South Africans don't need to be told this \u2013 they've been making the most of its potential for a long time.\n\"Chenin Blanc is an aromatic varietal that can be used to make a range of white wines from dry to sweet. It's a relatively sturdy grape to grow and is generally quite affordable for the consumer. It can also make great wines that will age well, unlike many other white varietals. When you're visiting South Africa, you'll find a delightful range of flavours as you taste different Chenin Blancs.\"\nA post shared by Time Travel Turtle (@michaelturtle) on May 4, 2015 at 10:34am PDT\nMichael told us what he learnt from his interview with Ken Forrester: \"South Africa grows about two-thirds of the world's Chenin Blanc, and local producer Ken Forrester is the grape's biggest advocate. He believes that because Chenin Blanc is so versatile and has been used for bulk winemaking in the past, people don't believe it has special qualities. But Mr Forrester says that it actually has a lot of nobility and gains in complexity as it ages. He is seeing a global trend towards more aromatic white wines, and the Chenin Blanc is a perfect varietal for consumers looking to sample something new.\"\n\"Chenin Blanc is one of those white wines that if you know it, you love it.\"\nWe also spoke to Allison Levine from Please the Palate, a marketing expert and event planner in the wine and spirits industry. Allison gave us her take on Chenin Blanc: \"Chenin Blanc is one of those white wines that if you know it, you love it. While it has been under-appreciated by many, it is loved by others. It is a versatile wine that can produce sparkling or still wine and dry or sweet wine. Chenin Blanc is originally grown in the Loire Valley in France, but the most plantings outside of France are in South Africa. It is the most popular white wine grape in South Africa and represents 18% of the total vineyard plantings. What makes Chenin Blanc so enjoyable to drink is that it has a beautiful texture and mouthfeel. The wine can have aromas that include pineapple, apricot, peach, papaya, apple, citrus and minerals and on the palate, it offers bright acidity.\"\nPair Chenin Blanc with: Strong flavoured dishes like curries or warm fruit desserts.\nSake, Japan\nFruity, nutty and caramel-like flavour, richness described as somewhat 'umami' or savoury\nSake is unlike any other wine of this list, as it is traditionally created by fermenting rice rather than grapes. This means the flavour of Sake is unlike the flavourings of any other wine, and it's actually more akin to beer. Sake is thought to have been created as early as the third century and thus has a rich history and practices associated with it. For example, it's traditional to serve sake in your guest's cup, but not your own.\nPair Sake with: The most popular sake is very dry and pairs well with pork belly or fish dishes, however lighter and more aromatic sake is recommended for sushi and ramen.\nShiraz, Australia\nRich, fruity wine with notes of blackberry, chocolate and liquorice\nShiraz was one of the first varieties of wine brought to Australia and has established itself well in the country. In fact, with vineyards dating back to 1843, Australia is home to the world's oldest Shiraz vineyard that is still producing grapes. Shiraz is grown in every wine region of Australia which gives it a complex array of flavours just from one country. Thanks to the high levels of tannins in Shiraz, it is thought of being one of the healthiest red wines.\n\"When it comes to Australian wine no other grape is more synonymous than Shiraz\"\nWe spoke to Stuart Barclay, the general marketing manager at Wine Australia, who told us why Australian wine is a must try when in the country: \"Australia's unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine. We're not beholden by tradition but continue to create our own traditions and push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. There is something for everyone.\"\nA post shared by Wine Australia (@wineaustralia) on Aug 2, 2018 at 2:57am PDT\nWe then asked why they believe Australia produces the best Shiraz in the world. \"When it comes to Australian wine, no other grape is more synonymous than Shiraz. As the most widely planted wine grape, Shiraz is versatile, premium and has character. Shiraz continues to dominate the Australian wine scene with its bold, ripe flavours and easy-drinking nature.\"\n\"The Australian wine scene is simply buzzing!\"\nCasey from The Travelling Corkscrew has been an avid wine blogger since 2010. She began blogging while working in fine wine sales in Dubai. Her passion for the wine world has continued to thrive, and she now inspires people to try new wines and travel to new wine destinations through her blog. \"When I was 15, my after-school job involved helping out at a local winery, where I helped in the vineyard, winery and labelled my fair share of wine bottles,\" said Casey. \"Since then, my interest in the wine world has continued to grow one sip at a time.\"\n\"The Australian wine scene is simply buzzing! It is such a large country which means there's a lot of diversity in the grape varieties, wine styles and techniques used to make wine. Many wine regions are easily accessible from the major cities, which means you can go from the city to a cellar door in under 30 minutes in some parts of the country - that's pretty special!\"\nWe asked Casey for her thoughts on Shiraz, and what to pair it with: \"Shiraz is an Australian wine icon. It is the most widely planted red wine grape variety and is grown in every single wine region in the country. It's a pretty versatile grape, as it can be grown in both cool and warm climates which means it produces a wide variety of styles.\n\"Aussie Shiraz is classed as medium to full bodied and it can complement an array of dishes. From the good old Aussie barbecue in the backyard to spicy Asian cuisine like an Indian curry. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, then you'll be happy to hear Australian Shiraz also teams up really well with dark chocolate.\"\nPair with: Hearty meat dishes like barbecue or a beef stew, and strong hard cheeses\nThe ultimate cruise holiday bucket list","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Politics & News India, Saudi Arabia to carry out first-ever naval exercise\nIndia, Saudi Arabia to carry out first-ever naval exercise\nThe Royal Saudi Naval Forces, on Tuesday represented by the Eastern Fleet, and the Indian Naval Forces began joint naval drills in the Arabian Gulf.\nThrough the conduct of joint exercises and the development of the command, control, and communications process, the exercise seeks to unite conceptions and share experiences. According to the Saudi Press Agency, coordinated actions between the Royal Saudi Navy and the Indian Navy maintain maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.\nThe \"Indian Ocean\" exercise, according to the commander of the Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Majid bin Hazza Al-Qahtani, is the first of its type between Saudi and Indian naval forces.\nIn addition to exchanging experiences and unifying methods and ideas of combined military action, command, control, and communications, he stated that the exercise seeks to improve military cooperation in the sphere of naval operations.\nPrevious post Tokyo 2020: How Arab countries performed at the Olympics?\nNext post Saudi Crown Prince meets with the silver holder of the Tokyo Olympics\nPrince Muhammad Bin Fahd University achieves scientific breakthrough patenting\nSaudi Press: KSA's Humanitarian Roles\nApple launches its new edition with the 5th generation technology\nKSA distributes 4,000 umbrellas to pilgrims of Two Holy Mosques at Mataf","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The University of Salford is home to a diverse community of more than 3,400 postgraduate students, working with internationally-renowned academics and contributing to research projects that are recognised both nationally and across the world.\nOnce at the heart of Britain's industrial revolution, the University looks ahead to future opportunities in fields such as health, science, engineering, the built environment, art and design, media, music, law and business studies. In keeping with the pace of change in our contemporary world, we have our new campus in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, next to the BBC and Europe's leading facilities in high performance digital production.We are an international community, with students and staff from more than 100 countries. We offer first rate opportunities in carefully defined fields of expertise, strong student support and a lifestyle enhanced by the great city of Manchester, just ten minutes from our main campus.\nWe strongly believe in research that has a real-world focus and makes a difference to businesses and communities round the world.\nThe UK Government has recognised this. In the most recent national Research Assessment Exercise it found that 83% of the research we submitted was of 'internationally recognised' standard. This puts Salford firmly in the top third of research universities in the UK. What's more, 43% of our work was judged to be 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading'.\nFor our students this means that their tutors and supervisors are researchers of a high standard with experience of developing projects that are influential and cutting edge. Their knowledge is at the forefront of their sectors and this directly benefits the students they teach.\nFind out more contact our course enquiries today\nEmail: course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk\nEPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics\nUp to 10 fully funded, four-year PhD studentships are available in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics\nSchool of Arts and Media\nArts and Media PGR Studentships 2020-21","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Search Bookbag Help\nAligned None Liber cronicarum\nFirst English edition of the Nuremberg chronicle: being the Liber chronicarum of Dr. Hartmann Schedel\u2026\nTable of contents | Add to bookbag\nTHE SIXTH AGE OF THE WORLD\n<< Previous section Next section >>\nFOLIO CLII verso\nSalzburg (Saltzburga), once upon a time called Juvavia and Petena, is a very old city of Noricum, and now a principal Episcopal city of Bavaria. It had its origin, as they say, in the time of the emperor Julius. It is not far from the mountains which at one time belonged to Noricum and which are now ascribed to Germany. The Norici, who lived in the mountains nearby (as Pliny writes), were formerly called Taurisci; and even now as then around the Carni within the first boundaries of Germany, the people are called Thauri.[Noricum, a Roman province, probably derived its name from the principal town of Noreia, and was bounded on the north by the Danube, on the west by Rhaetia and Vindelicia, on the east by Pannonia, and on the south by Pannonia and Italy. The province was separated from Rhaetia and Vindelicia by the river Aenus (Inn), from Pannonia on the west by Mount Cetius, and from Pannonia and Italy on the south by the river Savus, the Alpes Carnicae and Mount Ocra. It thus corresponds to the greater part of Styria and Carinthia, and a part of Austria, Bavaria and Salzburg. Noricum was a mountainous country, not only surrounded on the south and east by mountains, but one of the main branches of the Alps, the Alpes Noricae (in the neighborhood of Salzburg) running right through the province. In these mountains a large quantity of excellent iron was found, and the Noric swords were celebrated in antiquity. Gold also is said to have been found here in ancient times. The inhabitants were Celts, divided into several tribes, of which the Taurisci, also called Norici, after their capital Noreia, were the most important. They were conquered by the Romans toward the end of the reign of Augustus, and their country was formed into a Roman province.] At one time the Saxons and the people of the Marches overran the country of the Wends;[A Slavic people dwelling in Saxony and Prussia.] and the Roman Gnaeus Papirius Carbo fought with them in the mountains not far from Noricum, and (as Strabo says) suffered defeat.[Noreia (now Neumarkt in Styria) was the ancient capital of the Taurisci or Norici. It was situated in the center of Noricum, just a little south of the river Murius. It is celebrated as the place where Papirius Carbo, Roman consul, was defeated by the Cimbri in the year 113 BCE.] But not long afterwards three mighty people, the Saxons, the Germans, and the people of the mountains bordering on Austria, all at one and the same time overran Italy and, as Plutarch says, one portion of them passed through Noricum; but the armies were defeated and destroyed\u2014the first, not far from Salzburg near the mountains, and the second on the Athesis;[A river in southern Tyrol and Upper Italy.] and of the barbarian peoples (as Pliny states) three hundred forty thousand were slain, and one hundred fifty thousand were taken prisoner. This rebellion not only frightened all the countries which were invaded, but all Italy as well. And thus the Roman arms passed here and there through Noricum, accompanied by so much commotion that the Norici could hardly continue to live there; and at one time they were obliged to endure the presence of three armies in the vicinity. Now the Romans went to war with the people along the Danube, and also with the Pannonians, Wends and Germans; and they used Salzburg as a base for the ingress and egress of their arms. Now when Julius, the Roman emperor, was about to attack the Germans, he ordered a fortress to be built on a hill in the same region where the Roman army might take refuge, or from which they might secure help; and therefore the fortress was called Juvavium (which according to the vernacular tongue[The 'vernacular tongue' in this instance is German.] is called Helfenburg). The name was also derived from Ivarus, the river upon which the fortress was situated. And the city which was later built there was called Juvavia,\nPowered by DLXS\nTo comment or inquire about content, contact UWDCC\nTo report errors, contact UWDCC Help","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Public willing to pay to reduce toxic algae\u2014but maybe not enough\nby Pam Frost Gorder, The Ohio State University\nScientists have found good strategies for curbing the toxic algae blooms that have threatened some of the nation's water supplies. Farmers are willing to adopt these strategies. The American public is willing to help pay for them.\nProblem solved? Not exactly.\nA collaboration of universities and government agencies has identified three key agricultural management plans for curtailing harmful algal blooms.\nThey have also identified a looming funding gap for enacting those plans.\nResearchers announced their first results this week, both at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meeting and in a special issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.\nJay Martin, director of the Field to Faucet water quality program at The Ohio State University, leads the unusual project, which maps both the physical causes of toxic algae and the social landscape around the problem.\nHe and his team took as their starting point the recent binational agreement between the United States and Canada to cut phosphorus discharge into Lake Erie by 40 percent. They surveyed farmers and the public and built watershed models to explore different ways to keep phosphorus from reaching the lake, where it feeds toxic algae.\n\"The big question now is, can we reach our goal of 40 percent reduction, and how do we do it?\" Martin said. \"The hopeful news that we have found is that there are multiple ways to get there, and farmers are already adopting the very same agricultural practices that we found to be most promising. If they can continue to adopt these practices and even accelerate their adoption, we can reach the 40 percent reduction we need to have safe levels of algal blooms in Lake Erie, while preserving agricultural production.\"\nThe researchers have identified three key farming practices that could reduce algae levels: subsurface application of fertilizer and the use of cover crops and buffer strips. Cover crops are grown in fields that would otherwise go fallow to keep rain from washing phosphorus-laden fertilizer into the lake. Buffer strips are non-crop plants that surround fields and serve the same kind of purpose.\nIn their surveys of farmers in the Lake Erie watershed, the researchers found that 39 percent were already applying fertilizer below the soil surface; 22 percent were already growing cover crops; and 35 percent were already using buffer strips.\nEach of those numbers, while encouraging, falls at least 20 percent short of where they need to be to reach phosphorus reduction goals, the study found.\nAlso encouraging: researchers found that Ohio residents were willing to help farmers pay for these practices. In the first survey of its kind, they asked residents to put a monetary value on reducing toxic algae in Lake Erie.\nFor example, they asked people how much reducing algae by 10 percent was worth. The answer that came back was quite specific: $150 million. And the answer was consistent, in that when researchers asked about reducing algae by 20 percent or 30 percent, respondents placed a $150 million value on every additional 10 percent. A 20 percent reduction was worth $300 million, and so on. People said they were willing to pay slightly higher food prices, or even a special income tax or sales tax that would benefit farmers to make the changes happen.\nReducing algae would likely carry a higher price tag, however: \"While it looks like the reduction is possible, it will be a heavy lift,\" Martin said.\nIn fact, $150 million was the preliminary estimate that Ohio State researchers made in a study with the Nature Conservancy earlier this year\u2014but for annual mitigation of phosphorus runoff in only the most critical areas. That project was led by Stuart Ludsin, an associate professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and co-director of Ohio State's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.\nStill, the payoff for reducing phosphorus goes beyond Lake Erie, Ludsin said.\n\"If done correctly, agricultural conservation practices aimed at improving water quality in Lake Erie can also boost the health of stream-fish communities throughout the watershed,\" he added.\nLake Erie is at the center of toxic algae research today, because it contains 50 percent of all the fish in the Great Lakes, supports a $1.7 billion tourism industry and provides drinking water for 11 million people. But the same problems are beginning to plague areas of the Mississippi Valley and coastal Florida, as well as coastlines around the world.\nMartin and his team are presenting their findings at the AGU session \"New Frontiers in Water Resources: Achieving Water Resource Security in Times of Climate Change, Urbanization, and Agricultural Expansion\" co-organized by Noel Aloysius, who is also involved in the study. The session also highlights some of the promising strategies being used elsewhere.\nAmong them: Michele Reba, a hydrologist with USDA, is testing ways for farmers in the Mississippi Valley to capture and reuse their irrigation water, which keeps fertilizer nutrients on the farm.\nRestoring lost wetlands\u2014or creating new ones\u2014is another strategy that is proving successful in the Florida Everglades. There, William Mitsch, director of Everglades Wetland Research Park at Florida Gulf Coast University, has found that tuning the plant and soil composition of wetlands can nearly eliminate all phosphorus runoff into surrounding waters.\nIn its special issue on Lake Erie, the Journal of Great Lakes Research explores these and other topics, including the roles of sediment, plankton, and climate change in promoting algae. More than a dozen papers are available as open access content online.\nProvided by The Ohio State University\nCitation: Public willing to pay to reduce toxic algae\u2014but maybe not enough (2016, December 12) retrieved 9 February 2023 from https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2016-12-toxic-algaebut.html\nGroups: Work curbing Lake Erie algae need to target hotspots\nReport shows how to say goodbye to harmful algal blooms\nWill Ohio's Lake Erie strategy work? 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{"text":"Cuttack Directory\nCuttack City Guide\nHome city guide bali jatra in cuttack\nBali Jatra in Cuttack\nThe Word 'Bali-Jatra' is an Oriya word which literally means journey to Bali. In Ancient times the Oriya merchants use to travel to the South Asian countries; Bali, Java, Sumatra and many more through water routes for the sake of business. The Bali Jatra festival is a symbol to memorize the same golden era. This is also a festival of boats and is also known as the 'Boita Bandhan Utsav' where 'Boita' is the word which means a form of boat. The sailors used to start their journey on the Kartika Purnima and they use to travel in these 'Boitas' to the South-Asian countries to do business and return back to their motherland.\nImportance of Bali in Cuttack\nBali was the most favored market of the Oriya merchants who visit there to do business. The trade with Bali started much before the Christian era. Bali had several attractive products which were the point of attraction for the Oriya merchants including long pepper, pearls and gems, bees wax, silk, sandalwood and cardamom. Bali has several products like the rugs, jewelry, gold and fine cloths which were brought into the India by these Oriya merchants only. As per the history the first ruler of Bali around 7th century was an Indian whose name was Kaudinya. Bali has always been very influential factor for the culture of Odisha. There are several similarities between two cultures and the life-style of the people of these two countries of that time. By the end of 8th century trade between Bali and India also ended but yet the Bali Jatra festival is being celebrated in that memory.\nCelebrations of Bali Jatra in Cuttack\nThe festival of Bali Jatra is being celebrated for seven days and it begins on the Kartik Purnima every year. Huge gathering of people of all age groups collectively perform the task of releasing the handmade boats of paper and cardboard symbolizing the journey of the sailors in 'Boitas'.\nDuring the long seven days lasting Bali Jatra festival several stalls of various good, groceries, handicrafts and many other products use to set up forming a huge fair. It is basically an open air event which is being celebrated at a huge ground which is known as the 'Bali Jatra Ground'. The ground is situated near the Barabati stadium and is extended to the bank of Mahanadi River at Cuttack.\nAttractions of Bali Jatra in Cuttack\nThere are several special arrangements being done in order to make the people visiting the fair to have a great experience. For kids there are various type of Joy rides are being set up. Hundreds of stalls that exclusively see the toys for children are also being set up during the fair. Food items of various types are also a centre of attraction in the Bali Jatra. Especially the Cuttackia food varieties which include the famous Dahi-wadas and the Thoonka-Puri. Products of all variety, starting from pen to cars are being displayed during the Bali Jatra and the statistics says that the sale of these items increase to huge extent during the festival if the stalls of these are being catered here.\nThe tourism department of Odisha offers various special schemes and tour packages to visit Odisha during the festival of Bali Jatra. This is the best platform to demonstrate the rich heritage and culture of the state to rest of the country. The Bali Jatra festival is attended by lakhs of people every year and is a mark of fun and enjoyment for the residents of Odisha.\nExplore more about About Cuttack\nAdd the products or services you offer\nPromote your business on your local city site and get instant enquiries\n+ LIST YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE\nRead More About cuttackonline.in","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ricardas Puisys vanished five years ago and was feared murdered, but police have found him alive \u2013 living in the woods.\n'Dead' man hid in woods for five years\nby Holly Christodoulou\n4th Aug 2020 6:04 PM\nA missing man feared to have been murdered has been found secretly living in the woods five years after he vanished.\nBritish police launched a murder investigation in November 2015 after believing Ricardas Puisys, then 35, was a victim of modern slavery.\nBut incredibly, Ricardas, now 40, has been found living in undergrowth in the town of Wisbech in Cambs, after authorities received information he was still alive.\nPolice say he had \"deliberately hidden\" himself away in the woods having previously been a victim of crime.\nThe makeshift home in deep undergrowth off a residential street was described as \"very well concealed\".\nPolice originally believed he may have come to harm after it was suggested to police he was a victim of modern slavery.\nRicardas was last seen on September 26, 2015, at his workplace.\nWitnesses claimed he was seen in the company of a small group of Lithuanian men before vanishing.\nThe alarm was raised when he failed to turn up for a shift two days later and his identification badge was found in a park.\n\"For almost five years Ricardas' disappearance has been a complete mystery,\" Detective Chief Inspector Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said.\n\"That was until we received information at the end of June which led us to finding him.\"\nA murder probe was launched despite no body being found as officers had \"genuine concerns Ricardas came to harm that evening\".\nPolice followed up a number of leads and tirelessly worked to unravel the disappearance.\nIn December 2015, a man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder but was later released with no further action.\nThe mystery deepened in 2018 when a Facebook page using pictures of Ricardas was set up.\nThis led officers to shift their investigation and believe the Lithuanian could in fact be alive and potentially in hiding.\nThe account had 69 friends - all Ricardas' friends and family - leading police to suspect he may be alive.\nThe puzzle was finally solved at the start of last month when officers received information he was living in Wisbech.\nPolice have only just revealed Ricardas is still alive in order to allow time to ensure he is safe.\n\"A team of investigators worked tirelessly following up a number of inquiries, none leading to the discovery of Ricardas,\" Detective Chief Inspector Hall said.\n\"That was until we received information that Ricardas may have been alive and still in the Wisbech area.\n\"Following a search of wooded area in Harecroft Road, Ricardas was eventually found living in undergrowth, very well concealed after having deliberately hidden and having not spoken with anyone for some time.\n\"We made the decision not to publicly announce we had found Ricardas alive until now in order to protect him and put safeguarding measures in place.\n\"He is safe and we are working very closely with him to ensure he remains safe, but also to ensure he gets the support he needs after having lived through extremely difficult circumstances during the last five or more years.\"\nRELATED: Fresh calls for information into country boy's disappearance during National Missing Persons Week\nTwo areas of woods in Harecroft Road, Wisbech, have been regularly used by Eastern Europeans living in an array of tents and makeshift shelters in recent years.\nIt is believed other men sleeping living rough in the two areas either did not know of his existence or were seemingly unaware that he was supposed to be dead.\nThe force has now launched an investigation into the potential exploitation of Ricardas.\nResidents of the street spoke of their anger about rough sleepers and gangs of street drinkers congregating in the woods and causing a nuisance.\nKeith Dorman, 59, who lives in the area said he had battled to get one group of campers evicted last year from the National Trust woods opposite his bungalow.\n\"It was awful when they were here and it took almost a whole year to get them kicked off. They were defecating in the woods and leaving all their rubbish piled up,\" Mr Dorman said.\n\"Mothers used to walk through the woods with their children, but these guys would be exposing themselves and urinating. It was very unpleasant.\n\"They were living in tents and shelters, and chopping down the trees for firewood and building materials. They were p***ed most of the time.\n\"It started off as one or two of them, but the numbers grew. At one stage there was a dozen of them sitting around drinking together. It was like a party.\n\"I followed one guy who was staggering to a local shop to buy booze and he fell over three times on the way.\n\"I told the shopkeeper that he should not be serving someone in that state and he replied that he would be threatened if he refused to sell them alcohol.\"\nRicardas Puisys was found alive last month, police have revealed.\nAnother resident who asked not to be named said: \"It was a real problem last year. People living in the woods were causing a nuisance, particularly with the stench from their camp fires.\n\"They were all working because I was told that they would be picked up vans each day and taken to jobs. But they preferred living rough so they did not have to pay rent and had more money to spend on drink.\"\nRicardas moved to the United Kingdom from Silute, Lithuania, a number of years before he vanished\nHe left behind a mother in Lithuania and has a sister living in Germany and cousins in Ireland.\nRicardas was a casual land worker. He had no car, no close family in the UK and very few friends. Due to his lack of English, he mostly socialised within the local Lithuanian community.\nThis story originally appeared in The Sun and is reproduced here with permission\nOriginally published as 'Dead' man hid in woods for five years\nTwo years ago, police found a Facebook profile in Ricardas' name.\nPremium Content Friend of missing boy haunted by final moments\nPremium Content 'That phone call that night just changed my life forever'\nBoy allegedly brags about attack in texts\nmissing man offbeat\nNews It comes as concerns were raised that the dingo was coming to the attention of the...\nNews Gunabul Golf Notes for January 16","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"+856 (21) 455038 | info@vil.com.la\nVientiane International Law Sole Co., Ltd\nAbout VIL\nOur Best practices\nNews law\nWestminster weekly update: Withdrawal Agreement secures Royal Assent\nPosted in News law\nYour weekly update from the Law Society's public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.\nOne thing you need to do\nRead our new report which outlines the contribution of the legal services sector to the UK economy.\nThe report finds that in 2018, legal services were worth nearly \u00a360bn gross value added to the UK economy, while in 2017 the sector's exports hit \u00a35bn. Legal services support around 552,000 full time employees.\nFive things you need to know\n1. Withdrawal Agreement Bill receives Royal Assent\nLast week the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passed report stage and third reading in the Lords, returning to the Commons with five amendments. These were quashed by vote in the Commons, and on the Bill's return to the Lords on Wednesday night (22 January) the Bill was passed unamended. It has since received Royal Assent, meaning it has passed onto the statute book and the UK will leave the European Union and will enter the negotiated transition period at 11pm 31 January. We have briefed throughout on relevant issues.\nThe Lords made five amendments to the Bill, one of which related to the EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights, two to Clause 26 (giving ministers powers to allow lower courts to disapply European Court of Justice judgments), one to unaccompanied refugee children, and one to the devolved legislatures. Before the resultant debate in the Commons, No.10 briefed the press that they would not accept any amendments, and as such each amendment was voted down.\nOpposition spokespeople in the Lords \u2013 particularly Labour Lords deputy leader Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson Baroness Ludford \u2013 expressed their regret that the government chose to overturn the amendments. Ludford argued that the Lords had \"improved the Bill in two major areas: first, respect for people\u2014the rights of EU citizens and child refugees\u2014and, secondly, respect for the law and the constitution regarding the courts, judicial independence and the devolution settlement.\" That said, the House agreed not to return the Bill again to the Commons, allowing it to pass and await Royal Assent, which it received on Thursday.\nThe Withdrawal Agreement must still be approved by a vote in the European Parliament, which will take place on Wednesday 29 January and is expected to pass. The UK will then leave the European Union and enter the implementation period at 11pm on Friday 31 January.\nRead a full copy of the Withdrawal Agreement Act\n2. Legal services raised in Queen's Speech debate on the economy\nLast Monday saw continued debate in the House of Commons on the Queen's Speech, with the debate centering on 'economy and jobs'.\nPrevious chair of the Justice Select Committee Sir Bob Neill MP (Conservative) referred to our calls for the government to accede to the Lugano Convention and the Hague Convention in order to ensure mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments after Brexit. Other topics raised included the impact of Brexit on the professional services sector, access to justice and financial regulation.\nOpening for the government, chancellor Sajid Javid MP said that the UK is \"an open and competitive economy with some of the most innovative and exciting businesses in the world,\" and noted that new figures showed that tech investment in the UK grew faster last year than in the US, China, France and Germany. He stressed that the government was aware that indecision around Brexit has affected the UK's economy. The chancellor reiterated that the UK is leaving the EU, the single market and the customs union, and is seeking a ambitious free trade agreements both with EU and non-EU states.\nResponding, Sir Bob Neill MP said that legal services are part of \"a greater hub of professional services in which the UK excels,\" and it is therefore crucial that we find a means of ensuring mutual recognition of legal qualifications so that British lawyers can continue to provide fly-in, fly-out services in Europe, and a means of ensuring mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments.\nNeill referred to the Law Society, saying: \"At the end of the day, a contract is only as valuable as its ability to be enforced meaningfully. That is why the Law Society and the Bar Council are right to urge the government to move swiftly to sign us up to the Lugano convention and to move, in our own right, into the Hague Convention.\" He said that while this would not be as good as the Brussels I arrangements, they would provide a means of building goodwill, and that mutual recognition was equally important for big business as for protecting small and medium-sized enterprises, consumers and individuals.\nHe also argued that people choose to bring their legal business to the UK because they trust us \"as a clean, efficient and impartial jurisdiction.\" He said that our judiciary is \"benchmark that the world\u2026aspires to,\" and that while it was legitimate to consider future constitutional arrangements, whatever happens, \"we must make sure that there is no suggestion of any diminution of either the quality or the independence of the British judiciary.\"\nRead a full transcript of the debate\n3. Law Society launches next phase of its legal aid deserts campaign\nLast Tuesday, we launched an interactive map as part of the next phase of its legal aid deserts campaign, showing the catastrophic extent of these deserts across the country.\nThe new community care heat map highlights that cared-for people fighting to get vital welfare services or remain in their own home are being denied support by a shortage of community care legal aid provision.\nThrough analysis of data from the Legal Aid Agency directory of providers (September 2019) and the Office of National Statistics (2017) we found that in England and Wales:\nmore than 37 million people in England and Wales live in a local authority area without a single community care legal aid provider, including over 7.5 million people aged 65 and over\n78% of local authorities in England and Wales do not have a single community care legal aid provider\nThe situation is even worse than the map suggests because many of these community care legal aid lawyers provide advice in a subset of cases known as Court of Protection work, in which the client may be deprived of their liberty because they can no longer make decisions for themselves.\nThe fees government pays for civil legal aid provision have not increased since 1994, equating to a 49% real-terms reduction. Fees were cut by a further 10% in 2011, compounding this issue.\nThe report has been covered by the Daily Mail and ITV news, as well as 93 local news outlets around the country.\nSee the community care heat map\n4. MPs consider Commission on Justice in Wales\nLast Wednesday Liz Saville Roberts MP (Plaid Cyrmu) led a Westminster Hall debate on the report of the Commission on Justice in Wales. Her remarks to the MPs present were focused on the report's recommendations on criminal justice, family justice and legal aid.\nOn criminal justice, Saville Roberts argued that effective intervention and treatment of victims in Wales is hampered by the lack of devolution of justice policy. She asked the government to respond to the report's recommendation that a Wales Criminal Justice Board with executive authority to set overall criminal justice strategy for Wales be created. Family justice would also benefit from a more integrated approach between Welsh justice policy and other devolved competencies such as education, health and social policy, Saville Roberts continued.\nWith regard to legal aid, she argued that deep cuts had hit Wales hard, with only three publicly funded providers of benefits advice (out of 31) remaining in Wales before the cuts were implemented. She also noted that the number of firms providing legal aid has fallen by 29% in Wales, compared with 20% in England. She finished by claiming that the present system was not working, and that a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction should be created.\nYasmin Qureshi MP (Shadow Justice Minister) stated that gaps in provision of family justice were unacceptable, particularly given the bilingual nature of Welsh justice. She said it was clear the current approach was not working, and it was up to the UK Government to work with the Welsh Government in exploring the recommendations from the report.\nChris Philp MP (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice) said that as the report had been commissioned by the Welsh Government it was not the UK Government's intention to issue a formal response, but they would explore issues on a case by case basis with the Welsh Government. He noted that the cost of splitting the English and Welsh jurisdiction would be around \u00a3100 million per year, and argued that devolution is no panacea.\nRead the full debate\n5. Select Committee Chairs and shadow justice minister\nLast Wednesday, Labour MP Bambos Charalambous, a solicitor, was appointed to become a shadow justice minister, and will lead on the areas of victims and legal aid for the party. Prior to taking on the role, Charalambous served as a member of the Justice Select Committee and was vocal on access to justice issues.\nThe nomination process for Select Committee chairs continues, and will close on Monday 27 January at 4pm. Contested elections will take place by secret ballot on Wednesday 29 January, and will close at 4pm. At present, there is only one candidate for Justice Committee chair, which is the incumbent Sir Bob Neill MP (Conservative).\nIn the Labour leadership contest, Jess Philips MP announced last Tuesday that she would be withdrawing from the race. Four candidates now remain \u2013 Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Lisa Nandy MP, Emily Thornberry MP and Sir Keir Starmer MP.\nRead the list of those currently validly nominated for Select Committee Chair positions (PDF)\nComing up this week\nThis week in the House of Commons, Wednesday will see an opposition day debate on home affairs, before a general debate on 'global Britain' on Thursday.\nIn the House of Lords, Wednesday will also see oral questions on the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission.\nThe secret ballot to appoint Select Committee chairs will take place on Wednesday at 4pm.\nView the upcoming parliamentary business\nIf you made it this far\nWe've produced guidance explaining how the transition period in the UK-EU relationship, beginning 1 February, will affect various areas of law.\nRead more about the transition period\nCredit: lawsociety\n\u00a9 2021 VIL legal law firm , All Right Reserved","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \/ Graduate Program \/ Guide to Graduate Studies\nThis guide describes the graduate program of the Department of Anthropology and explains policies which affect all students in the program. It also describes in detail the specific requirements of the graduate curriculum which went into effect in August of 1993. A major reorganization of the graduate curriculum was instituted in 1984. Minor changes in degree requirements have occurred more frequently. As a general rule, the requirements in force when a student enters the graduate program are the ones that student should fulfill in subsequent years. If any changes in departmental requirements or clarifications of departmental policies are made during the current academic year, they will be announced in departmental memoranda. Faculty members and graduate students are asked to read this document thoroughly, and to consult it when questions arise concerning departmental regulations and policies.\n*Note to Graduate Students \u2013 The Guide to Graduate Studies is constantly undergoing revisions and updates to stay current with policies and procedures. For definitive answers to your questions, please see the Director of Graduate Studies or the Student Services Specialist.\nI. The Department of Anthropology at UNC\nThe Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is housed in Alumni Hall. The departmental office is located in Room 301 (Telephone: 919-962-1243; FAX 919-962-1613). You can visit our web site at anthropology.unc.edu.\nTo assist our students and faculty, the Anthropology Department has a blend of faculty and staff administrators. Faculty administrators include our Departmental Chair, Associate Chair, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies. Our staff members are the Administrative Manager, Accounting Technician, and the Student Services Manager\/Departmental Registrar. The Departmental Chair and all staff administrative support have office spaces in Alumni 301.\nThe Departmental Chair oversees all departmental activities, including the budget, and coordinates departmental activities with the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University administration. The Associate Chair serves ex officio as chair of the Curriculum Committee, and deals with administrative matters related to course offerings, organizes the schedule of departmental courses for the coming semester, assigns Graduate Assistantship duties. The Director of Graduate Studies is particularly responsible for the interpretation of the graduate curriculum in the case of individual students, and for annual revisions to this Graduate Guide.\nThe Society of Anthropology Students (SAS) is composed of graduate students in the department and undergraduates at UNC who are majoring in anthropology. The Society of Anthropology Students organizes a wide range of student activities and serves to express student opinions on departmental matters on both an ad hoc basis and through student participation on departmental committees, described below.\nDepartmental News: E-mail, a department listserv, and the department web site are used to inform the local anthropological community of new course offerings or course changes, visiting speakers, film showings, times and places of various departmental meetings, current scholarships and fellowships, and other important matters.\nThe Bulletin Board across from the elevator on the 3rd floor of Alumni carries general news items of current interest to the Anthropology Department. Check this board daily. The second floor Bulletin Board displays announcements of archaeology-related opportunities and programs received from other departments and universities.\nThe departmental lounge area (Room 313) has a coffee pot and microwave. Room 313-A offers a place to eat lunch with your colleagues and friends, discuss anthropology with others in the department, and just to relax. It is often reserved for other events or classes so please check with Katie Poor in 313B to make sure it is available. There is a refrigerator in the 303 graduate student area for use by everyone.\nThe Departmental Colloquium is a principal instrument for intra-departmental intellectual exchange and discussion of current research. The colloquium meets regularly throughout Fall and Spring semesters, normally Monday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., although this may change from semester to semester so please check our events calendar. The colloquium offers presentations by visiting speakers and by members of the department. Upon reaching the writing stage of their Ph.D. research, graduate students in the department are asked to make at least one presentation to the colloquium. It is the responsibility of the student's advisor to remind the student of this expectation, and to inform the Colloquium Committee of the student's preparedness to speak. The colloquium takes place in a spirit of critical, but amicable and constructive, exchange of ideas. The colloquium is regarded as an axis of the department's intellectual life, and all graduate students are expected to attend. Students need not feel compelled to speak up during the colloquium, but their contributions are welcome. Undergraduates are welcome to attend departmental colloquia and other presentations by guest speakers. The normal format includes about one and one-half hours for the presentation itself and subsequent discussion, after which there is time for refreshments and informal conversation.\nA Brief History of Anthropology at UNC\nThe earliest anthropology courses offered at UNC-CH were taught by the late Guy B. Johnson. Professor Johnson's specialty was the cultures and problems of southern Blacks and, by extension, the cultures of Africa. In 1930 he introduced the first course in cultural anthropology into the Department of Sociology, in 1937 a course on culture contacts, and later, a course on African cultures.\nThe Research Laboratories of Archaeology were established in 1938 as a repository of archaeological materials, in particular those from Town Creek for which Joffre L. Coe was the Site Supervisor. Robert Wauchope was named the first Director of the RLA in 1940. When Professor Wauchope left UNC two years later, Professor Johnson became Acting Director. In 1948 Joffre Coe was appointed Director of the RLA and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1982.\nIn 1946 John P. Gillin joined Guy Johnson and Joffre Coe in the UNC-CH Anthropology program. Dr. Gillin was a specialist in applied anthropology, culture and personality, and Latin American cultures. He expanded the course offerings in sociocultural anthropology, formulating advanced degree programs in anthropology, and recruited more anthropology faculty. Professors Honigmann and Gulick originally came to UNC-CH in connection with several of these projects. Anthropology became a curriculum within the Sociology Department (whose name was changed to Sociology and Anthropology), with Gillin informally in charge of sociocultural anthropology, while Joffre Coe developed teaching and research activities in archaeology. In the late 1950's two physical anthropologists, Professors Holcomb and Pollitzer, came to UNC-CH with initial appointments in the Department of Anatomy.\nThe first M.A. in Anthropology from UNC-CH was granted in 1949, and in 1957 the first Ph.D. in Anthropology was awarded to Ruben Reina. Professor Gillin resigned in 1959. At that point, there were four full-time anthropologists in the Sociology-Anthropology Department (as opposed to 31 full-time anthropologists presently in the department). In the academic year 1959-60, approximately 600 students were enrolled in all of the anthropology courses taught. In the academic year 1995-96, the total student enrollment in anthropology courses was 3700, including, of course, many graduate and undergraduate students each taking several courses in the department.\nThe Department of Anthropology gained a separate academic identity, and split from Sociology on July 1, 1965. John Gulick was the first Chairperson, serving until 1970, when he was succeeded by John Honigmann. James Peacock became the third Chairperson in 1975. Donald Brockington served as Chairperson from 1980 to 1985, and George Holcomb served as Chairperson from 1985-1990. In July, 1990 James Peacock assumed duties of Chairperson a second time; he served as Chair during 1990-91, after which he was elected to the post of Faculty Chair of the University. Bruce Winterhalder served as Chair from 1991 to 1996. He was followed by Dorothy Holland, who served from 1996-2001. From 2001-2004, Judith B. Farquhar served as Chair until June 30, 2004 when she departed from us to take a position in Chicago, Illinois. As of July 1, 2004, Paul W. Leslie served as Chair until June 30, 2009 and was reappointed for a four year term effective July 1, 2010 after a year of leave. Dale Hutchinson serves as Interim Chair from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld serves as the current Department Chair.\nFollowing Joffre Coe's retirement, Roy S. Dickens, Jr., served as Director of the Research Laboratories of Anthropology from 1982 to 1986. In 1987, Vincas Steponaitis was appointed Director; along side him, is Stephen RA.P. Davis as Associate Director.\nIn 1964, Alumni Building housed the Department of Sociology, the Recreation Curriculum, the Institute for Research in Social Science, the Department of City and Regional Planning, and the School of Social Work. Anthropology occupied Room 202. Later, City and Regional Planning moved to Room 209 when the Recreational Curriculum moved out. In 1970, City and Regional Planning moved to its present quarters, vacated by the Institute for Research in Social Science.\nMajor reallocations of space and easing of crowding were possible with the move of the Sociology Department to Hamilton Hall in 1971-72. In 1973, the School of Social Work moved to its own building. The Anthropology Department spent 1973-74 in Steele Building while Alumni Building was extensively renovated. In 1974, the department moved back to Alumni, and rejoined the Research Laboratories of Archaeology, which had spent several years in Person Hall. The fourth floor space was used over the years by several departments and in 2009 was given to Anthropology. Alumni Building is now almost entirely an anthropology building.\nEach academic year, the Departmental Chairperson establishes a number of committees which carry out various responsibilities necessary for the functioning of the department. Students serve on these committees along with faculty members. The faculty members are appointed by the Chairperson while the student members are elected by the graduate students in anthropology. Students interested in being candidates for membership on one of these committees should consult with the President of the Society of Anthropology Students (new students are not placed on the Admissions, Awards, or Curriculum committees).\nThe following is a list of the departmental committees (subject to change) and their specific responsibilities:\nAdmissions: Evaluate applications for admission to graduate program; notify Departmental Chairperson of decisions and report evaluations to the faculty and Chair and instruct Student Services Manager regarding information or correspondence related to admission decisions.\nStipends: Evaluate applications for financial awards for Fall and Spring; supply Chairperson with rankings to be used in awarding departmental assistantships.\nCurriculum: Evaluate curriculum at the level of general policy and evaluate proposed course offerings by faculty for each semester. Report to Associate Chairperson, prepare recommendations for faculty action, and initiate program revisions.\nColloquium: Select and arrange for visiting speakers as well as suggest and arrange other departmental colloquia where appropriate.\nHuman Subjects: Evaluate research projects submitted by students and faculty in the department with respect to the ethics of treatment of human subjects. Forward recommendations to the University's Institutional Review Board.\nA list of chairpersons and members is on file with the Administrative Office after the beginning of the Fall semester. Graduate students routinely serve on the admissions and colloquium committees. They also serve on faculty search and other ad hoc committees. Selection of student members of the committees is directed by the officers of the Society of Anthropology Students in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson.\nInquiries and suggestions in an area covered by a committee should go to the chairperson of that committee or to one of its members, either faculty or student.\nCurrent Members of the Department\nPlease refer to Faculty on the People web page.\nOther Anthropologists at UNC\nA number of anthropologists in the UNC-Chapel Hill area work either in adjunct, faculty associate, or research positions in our department (and may also have appointments in other departments on campus.) Please refer to Affiliated and Emeritus Faculty on the People web page.\nII. Departmental Programs and Concentrations\nAnthropology is the integrative study of human beings at all times and in all places. Anthropological expertise has special application for hidden histories and the ancient past; the intersection of human biology and ecology; and the way communities create and use meaning, values and history in everyday life. We support studies, research, and professional applications in these areas with three programs of foundational training: Archaeology; Human Biology, Ecology and Evolution; and Sociocultural Anthropology.\nCross cutting these specializations, the department supports concentrations that integrate anthropology's diverse expertise to address contemporary world problems. Programming in these areas helps students connect their anthropological studies to work and life beyond the university. Current concentrations focus on: Health, Medicine, and Humanity; Heritage and Unwritten Histories; Global Engagement; Race, Place and Power; and Food, Environment and Sustainability.\nHuman Biology, Ecology, and Evolution\nSociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography\nConcentrations:\nHealth, Medicine, and Humanity\nRace, Difference, and Power\nHeritage and Unwritten Histories\nFood, Environment, and Sustainability\nIII. Degree Requirements\nRegarding Degree Requirements\nRequirements for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees printed in this Guide are those specific to the Department of Anthropology. Students admitted to the Department of Anthropology are subject as well to University degree requirements as described in the Graduate School Record. To acquaint yourself with University requirements, consult the Graduate School Handbook. Departmental degree requirements change periodically. Assume that the requirements in force when you began your course of study are the set of requirements to be satisfied, except when one chooses to follow more recently established requirements. Procedural changes occur only with the approval of the faculty and the Departmental Chairperson.\nThe PhD \u2014 First Stage\nNew students' initial consultant is the Director of Graduate Studies. Upon arrival in Chapel Hill, new students should contact him or her to work out the first semester's program of study. Students should feel free to contact any faculty member for advice and help throughout their work here. Students should begin to explore the intellectual interests of each faculty member with the goal of choosing an appropriate person to serve as an advisor during the students' tenure in the department. This decision does not have to be thought of as permanent in any way, but should be made as early in the first year as seems feasible. The prospective advisor should agree to serve as such, and the student should notify the department by completing the form entitled \"Composition of the Graduate Committee.\" The form should be submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies or the Student Services Manager.\nIncoming students are required to take Anthropology 701, 703, and 705 during their first year. In addition, they will take whatever courses are required by their subfield:\n1. Sociocultural students must complete 702 by the end of their second year. It is only offered biennially, so students are required to take it at the first opportunity. In addition, students are highly encouraged to take 898 (Engaging Ethnography).\n2. HBEE students must choose additional courses in consultation with their advisor.\n3. Archaeology students must choose additional courses in consultation with their advisor.\n4. Medical Anthropology students must choose additional courses in consultation with their advisor.\nAny exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.\nOther Course Requirements\nThe remaining requirements are grouped into two categories: (1) Program Courses, (2) Professional Preparation Courses. The student should consult with his or her faculty advisor when choosing which courses to take. The requirements are set out in more detail below.\n(1) Program Courses. Requirement: Minimum of three. Consult the program descriptions, your advisor, and the Director of Graduate Studies, as necessary. First and second year students should make every effort to enroll in scheduled seminars.\n(2) Professional Preparation Courses. Requirement: One. The Professional Preparation Course must be selected from the following list:\n710 Writing and Publishing in Anthropology\n817 The Concept of Teaching of General Anthropology\n897 or 898 (When taught as Research Design courses)\nOther appropriate course, as approved by the student's advisor and Director of Graduate Studies.\nWhile any of these courses will satisfy the Ph.D. requirement, please note that successful completion of Anth 817 is a prerequisite for students who wish to serve as Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs) in the department, Summer School, or Continuing Studies.\nThe Director of Graduate Studies can grant exemptions to this policy in individual cases, if the student can provide evidence of experience and proficiency in undergraduate teaching of Anthropology\nSelection of Concentration\nStudents interested in the Program in Medical Anthropology or the Program in Archaeology should identify that interest to the Director of Gradutate Studies upon entering the department their first year. Other students are advised to choose their Concentrations early in their studies, and no later than the end of their third semester. The choice of Concentration should be indicated in the Ph.D. Study Plan. Students are expected to take at least three courses in their chosen Concentration and, in consultation with their advisors, select other courses according to the guidelines listed in the descriptions of the Concentrations (Section II, A). The choice of a particular Concentration should serve to focus the student's advanced training and preparation for the Ph.D. examinations. The issues and information which form the particular subject matter of each of the three Concentrations should not, however, be thought of as separate or mutually exclusive. Within any particular Concentration, the choice of a specific subfield or topic will define the focus for the student's subsequent specialization and dissertation research.\nFormation of Student's Three Member Advisory Committee\nBefore the end of the third semester of graduate study, the student, in consultation with his or her advisor, will select a three member advisory committee. Members of the committee must be members of the Department of Anthropology faculty, adjunct faculty, or senior faculty associates. All are listed in the Graduate School Record. To formally constitute the committee, complete the \"Composition of the Graduate Committee\" form and submit it to the Director of Graduate Studies.\nA faculty representative from one or more departments in this University, other than Anthropology, may be added to the committee of three when his or her interests or competencies are relevant to the student's program of study. It is not necessary for the student to have taken a formal minor in the department of such faculty representative.\nThe committee should meet whenever necessary to consider the student's progress. The meetings should be both advisory and evaluative, and the committee chairperson should file a report in the student's folder after each meeting. Reports could include open-ended comments, as well as evaluations of the student's achievements and potential in theoretical sophistication, methodological competence, diligence, creativity, or knowledge of the field.\nFourth Semester Paper\nEach student is required to research and write a Fourth Semester Paper (FSP), to be presented to the department during the fourth semester of graduate study. In collaboration with a three member Advisory Committee, the student prepares the paper during the third and fourth semesters.\nSTAGES OF PREPARATION\n1) Selection of Advisory Committee.\nThe student's Advisory Committee will oversee preparation of the FSP. Students should select a primary advisor and two other faculty members to form a three-person advisory committee by the end of their second semester. Although the advisory committee may form a portion of the dissertation committee (which is normally established in full by the end of the fifth semester), the student is free to choose different members for the two committees. A form identifying the student's Advisory Committee must be filed with the department by the last day of classes of the student's second semester. Note that it is possible to change the members of the committee should there be good reason to do so.\n2) Option to Substitute.\nIf a student has already completed a writing project that is equivalent in content and scope to an FSP (as outlined below in section 3), the student may formally petition the department to accept this work as a substitute for the FSP requirement. Normally, this substitute is either a Master's thesis already accepted by another university department, a paper accepted for publication, or one that is already published. No later than March 1 during the student's second semester, the petition is made in writing to the Director of Graduate Studies, who then refers the matter to the student's Advisory Committee. It is the student's responsibility to formulate this committee prior to submitting the petition. The committee then reviews the submitted work and comes to a decision as to whether it constitutes an acceptable substitute. The chair of the Advisory Committee must communicate this decision in writing to both the student and the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) by the last day of classes in that semester. The committee's decision must be made on the work as submitted; if revisions are necessary in order to make the work acceptable, then these may be done in the context of submitting a regular FSP. If the substitution is approved, the student is expected to use the time that otherwise would have been devoted to the FSP making significant progress toward the PhD.\n3) Preparation of the Paper.\nIn many cases, data collection will form part of the student's FSP activities. In those cases, planning must be early in order to facilitate arrangements for the summer, and (if needed) for obtaining Human Research Ethics clearance in advance of data collection. Thus, students are advised to begin thinking about and making preliminary plans for the paper well in advance of the fourth semester. The topic should be finalized by the end of the second semester or the beginning of the third. Many students take a reading course with their primary advisor in the second or third semester for the purpose of conducting research toward their FSP.\nThe topic for the FSP is chosen by the student in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee. While not required, it is often the case that topics for research and writing spring from work done in the Core courses or other of the student's courses. FSPs are a gauge of a student's ability to discuss anthropological research and to write at a graduate level. Therefore, while students might choose to write on topics not explicitly anthropological by convention, FSPs must relate their thesis and argument to theoretical, methodological, or factual issues characteristic of some branch of anthropology.\nFSPs may follow several formats: (1) an analytical essay\/paper with a central thematic focus (or research question) based on existing research (or literature), (2) an analytical paper which includes a research question, original data collection, analysis, and interpretation, or (3) a publishable article or book chapter that can be a revision of an existing Master's thesis. For any of these options, a length between 20 and 60 pages (double spaced) of text (excluding bibliography, tables, figures, footnotes, etc.) is typical. Students are encouraged to examine previous FSPs on file with faculty members or fellow graduate students.\nIf research for an FSP entails study of individual people, then the student's research must be approved by the Office of Human Research Ethics (Behavioral IRB). Information and guidelines on the protection of people involved in your research as informants or sources of data, as well as an outline for preparing a report on your research, are found on the university's web site (see link below). Forms are available online and in the Department office. Note that application for IRB approval requires certification of training in ethical and regulatory obligations entailed in the conduct of research involving human participants or subjects (http:\/\/research.unc.edu\/offices\/human-research-ethics\/index.htm).\nStudents are advised to establish a timeline for FSP completion with their Advisory Committee by September 1st of their third semester, and to circulate outlines and preliminary drafts of the paper among members of their Advisory Committee throughout the process. Ideally, a complete draft of the paper should be delivered to the student's primary advisor by March 1, and to the entire Advisory Committee by March 15, so they have a chance to review it and provide comments before final submission.\nFSPs should be formatted and prepared in accordance with the guidelines for the preparation of manuscripts of a major anthropological journal (e.g., American Anthropologist, American Antiquity, American Journal of Physical Anthropology).\nEach student who submits an FSP must register for 3 credit hours of Anth 901 with their advisor during the semester in which the paper is submitted.\n4) Submission of Papers.\nThe student will place three copies of the FSP on file in the department office on or before April 1st. If spring break falls on this date, then FSPs must be delivered to the department office no later than the first Monday after spring break.\nAll department faculty are invited to read and evaluate FSPs. At a minimum, however, each paper will be read by the student's Advisory Committee and reviewed by the FSP Review Committee. The Advisory Committee will prepare a brief written report of its evaluation of the FSP and will submit this report to the general faculty, the DGS, and the Chair of the department prior to the faculty meeting at which the FSPs will be discussed. The evaluation will be done with following scale: High Pass, Pass, Low Pass, and Fail. The chair of the FSP Review Committee will also report that Committee's evaluation to the same parties, focusing specifically on whether each paper meets the minimal criteria for an acceptable FSP.\nIf the FSP Review Committee finds problems with a paper that would merit a failing evaluation, they will confer with the student's Advisory Committee and the DGS and develop a suggested course of revision at least one week prior to the scheduled general faculty discussion of the papers.\nContinuation in the graduate program and eligibility for funding are dependent upon successfully completing the graduate core courses and satisfying the FSP requirement by the deadline. However, exceptional cases do occur (illness or unexpected emergencies) and they warrant some consideration. In such cases, the student will petition their primary advisor at least 48 hours prior to the due date and the advisor will discuss the possibility of an extension with the director of graduate studies. If an extension is granted, the student should move to rectify any unacceptable or incomplete graduate work as soon as possible to avoid displacement in their funding priorities, as well as to avoid falling behind in their graduate study commitments.\nAt the end of the student's fourth semester, the faculty, after reviewing the student's course work, FSP (if required), and Ph.D. study plan, makes a decision approving or denying the student's continuation in the graduate program. The faculty also approves the final grade for each FSP, which is duly recorded by the DGS in Anth 901.\nPhD Study Plan\nThe student should file a Study Plan (prepared with the help of the student's advisor and advisory committee) no later than March 1st of their fourth semester. The study plan is intended to provide a design for the student's final coursework and their intended dissertation topic. While not a requirement, convening the advisory committee to discuss the construction of the Ph.D. study plan will undoubtedly facilitate the successful plan completion (see the four responsibilities of the committee below).\na. Construction of the Ph.D. Study Plan\nIt is the responsibility of the student's advisory committee, immediately after its formation, to:\n\u00b7 Review with the student the substance of his or her previous work, the nature of his or her\nspecial interests (both topical and geographic), and any need for additional work,\n\u00b7 Achieve a clear working agreement with the student as to his or her knowledge of the chosen\nspecialty and, if relevant, its ethnographic expression,\n\u00b7 Decide how the student will satisfy language requirements stated below in Section III.C.,\n\u00b7 Construct, in consultation with the student, the student's Ph.D. Study Plan: a comprehensive\nwritten schedule of anticipated course work, examinations, field research activity, and a\ndissertation project (taking into account as fully as possible the student's research objectives,\npersonal situation, and most probable sources of research funds). See Appendix D for the\nsuggested form for the Ph.D. Study Plan.\nb. Distribution and Review of the Ph.D. Study Plan:\nIt is the joint responsibility of the student and the advisory committee to insure that the Ph.D. Study Plan is completed and a copy with the advisor's signature filed in the main department office by March 1st of the fourth semester.\nThe Ph.D. Study Plan will be available to all faculty members in the main department office for their information and to enable them to raise questions, make comments, or request further information prior to, or during, the faculty meeting to evaluate the progress of second year students. Former students seeking to re-enter the graduate program are normally required to prepare and distribute a Study Plan for departmental review. In such cases they may follow the procedures in effect when they entered the program (described in earlier editions of this Guide) or those described here..\nSecond Year Evaluation\nNear the end of the second year, the student will be evaluated by the faculty as a whole for continuation in the Ph.D. program. The evaluation will be based on a reading of the fourth semester paper by the student's committee and other interested faculty members, on the faculty's review of the student's Ph.D. study plan, and on any additional statements supplied by any faculty member who has a special interest in the student's performance. The faculty will decide whether or not to accept the student's fourth semester paper, and whether or not to accept the student's Ph.D. Study Plan. In either case approval may be made conditional upon certain amendments or modifications. The Director of Graduate Studies will notify the student in writing of the faculty's decision as soon as possible after the evaluation. If the decision is positive, the student's Study Plan will be declared in effect. The student's advisor is responsible for conveying to the student the details of the review, and the nature of comments and suggestions made by the faculty in their review of the student's progress.\nM.A. Degree\nThe M.A. degree can be awarded under the following circumstances:\na. M.A. as completion of the M.A. in Anthropology for Health Professionals curriculum. (See Section II, C, above).\nb. M.A. as exit degree. A student who will not be continuing in the Ph.D. program will be awarded the M.A. degree when requirements 2 through 6 are completed to a level of competency that satisfies the faculty that the M.A. is deserved.\nc. M.A. as optional degree en route to Ph.D. Students continuing on to the second stage of the Ph.D. will be awarded the M.A. degree if they request it. Students are encouraged to request the award of this degree if they are planning to seek employment before completing the Ph.D.\nprogram.\nStudents receiving the M.A., either as an exit degree or as an optional degree en route to the Ph.D., must complete the following:\na. the degree requirements set by the Graduate School, i.e., 30 hours of coursework, including a minimum of 3 hours of thesis registration (ANTH. 993). Details are given in the Graduate School Handbook.\nb. the language requirement.\nc. the submission of an accepted thesis. In most cases this will be a revised version of the Fourth Semester Paper. Please consult the Thesis and Dissertation Guide available from the Graduate School.\nd. the M.A. oral examination (it has been the practice of the department to provide the M.A. oral examination in two parts, a defense of the thesis, and an oral comprehensive, a more general examination of the candidate's understanding of anthropology and the place of the thesis in the wider field).\nIn order to be awarded the M.A. degree at the next Commencement, the student, after successfully defending the M.A. thesis in the oral examination, should submit the Master's Comprehensive Exam Report (for the M.A. degree) to the Director of Graduate Studies. The student should also indicate to the Director of Graduate Studies how the student has met the Language\/Skill requirement referred to in 10.b above. Once notification of successful defense of the M.A. thesis has been received from the M.A. thesis committee chairperson, the Director of Graduate Studies will endorse the student's Application for Graduation, and forward it on to the Graduate School.\nThe Application for Graduation must be submitted to the Graduate School by the deadline for the semester in which the student will complete the M.A. This deadline falls near the beginning of each semester, and is available from the Graduate School. It is the student's responsibility to submit the Application sufficiently early to the Director of Graduate Studies so as to allow enough time for the proper submission of the Application to the Graduate School.\nThe PhD \u2014 Second Stage\nThe Ph.D. degree requires specialization in a defined area of study, and the completion of an acceptable dissertation based on original, creative research on some problem within this defined area. Our program is quite flexible; any area and problem of interest can be selected for study \u2014 provided they meet the approval of your advisor, Ph.D. committee, and the general faculty. Working in consultation with your advisor and committee, students are encouraged to begin the process of seeking funding for their research as early as possible. In addition, you will prepare and submit to your committee, a proposal for dissertation research \u2014 this document is the basis of your written and oral examinations. After completing these examinations, you will carry out dissertation research and writing.\nSelection of the Student's PhD Committee: Five Members\nBy the end of the fifth semester of study, students should finalize their faculty advisory committee which is responsible for planning, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating work leading to the Ph.D. degree.\nIn most cases the degree committee chairperson, who is primarily responsible for administering the various formal stages of the student's education, is also the student's thesis or dissertation advisor, i.e., the member of the faculty whose specialties correspond most closely with the student's own and who is thus primarily responsible for providing the student with intellectual guidance. It is within University policy, however, to divide the functions of committee chairperson and dissertation advisor between two persons if there is a sound reason for doing so in a particular case.\nAlong with the committee chairperson, who must be a tenured, tenure-track, or adjunct member of the department, the committee should include two additional members of the anthropology faculty. These three core members of the Ph.D. committee are normally, but not necessarily, the same people who formed the student's committee during the first stage of the Ph.D. In addition, two other professors will be selected to aid in the development and evaluation of the student's proposal, Ph.D. examinations, research, and dissertation. An emeritus professor can be a full member of the committee. One committee member can be chosen from outside the university. Please consult with your committee and the DGS on the selection of outside members.\nThe advisory committee is formally constituted when the student submits the \"Report of Doctoral Committee Composition \" form to the Director of Graduate Studies.\nApproval of the PhD Committee\nPrior to, or at the time of initiation of a dissertation proposal, it is the responsibility of the committee chairperson to submit the form Report of Doctoral Committee Composition , to the Director of Graduate Studies. The dissertation committee is nominated to the Graduate School by the Director of Graduate Studies and appointed by the Dean. All subsequent changes in the composition of a doctoral dissertation committee must be similarly approved. Students proposing a committee, or change in an existing committee, must inform the Director of Graduate Studies.\nIf it is desirable to have an off-campus member of a Ph.D. committee, the committee chairperson should submit to the Director of Graduate Studies the Recommendation for Fixed Term Appointment for nominating the individual to the graduate faculty and a copy of the nominee's vitae.\nResponsibilities of the PhD Committee Members\nIn setting up Ph.D. advisory committees, the department delegates responsibilities to certain colleagues. This implies that it has confidence in them to carry out responsibilities to the student, to the department, to the University, and to the profession to the best of their ability.\nThe trust placed in the committee must be reciprocated by the committee taking under serious consideration the suggestions or criticisms made by other members of the faculty. The committee should consider itself accountable for the actions it takes, or does not take, in response to faculty comments on the Ph.D. Study Plan.\nA student's Ph.D. committee is responsible for supervising progress and for periodic consulting (formally or informally) as either party feels necessary, but certainly once each semester. When a committee member is absent from the University for an extended period of time, that member is responsible for arranging for a replacement in consultation with the committee, the Departmental Chairperson, and the student involved. Should any changes in the student's Study Plan become necessary, the committee must discuss them with the Departmental Chairperson and notify the entire faculty in writing. When the student is carrying out research away from the department, hence not in residence, the committee should continue to review the progress of the student's project.\nDocuments Preceding the PhD Examinations\nA student nearing the end of course work will prepare four documents to serve as guides in the design of written and oral Ph.D. examinations:\na. A Curriculum vitae (see Appendix G for the suggested form of a Curriculum vitae). In addition to the usual information, the Curriculum vitae circulated prior to the Ph.D. Examinations should also include a list of all coursework and other academic preparation.\nb. A Statement of the background knowledge relevant to the student's further work. The statement briefly (five pages or less) but comprehensively will define the student's area of special interests and competency; and is therefore a suitable basis for determining the content of the written and oral examinations.\nc. A proposal for dissertation research, the acceptability of which will be determined independent of decisions of funding agencies to whom the student may have applied by submitting a similar proposal.\nd. A statement noting the date of approval of the proposal by the University's Institutional Review Board on the Use of Human Subjects in Research. If approval is pending, that should be noted. Proposals should be submitted to this committee for review well in advance of the examinations (See Appendix 1 and A Guide to the IRB Process for submission guidelines).\nAnnouncement of the PhD Examinations\nWith the approval of the Ph.D. committee, the student should be prepared by the end of the sixth semester to distribute copies of the above documents, and announce the time and place of the written and oral examinations by memorandum, to the entire department at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled date of the examinations (see Appendix F for the suggested form for the covering memo to accompany the Documents Preceding the Ph.D. Examinations).\nPh.D. examinations will not be held between Fall and Spring semesters, or during the summer, scheduled holiday periods or within-semester breaks, except with the prior, unanimous consent of the faculty. It should be noted that the faculty almost never grant exceptions to this policy.\nPermission of the full faculty is needed for a student to go beyond the eighth semester in the program without having taken the exams.\nWritten and Oral Exams\nIt is the responsibility of the chairperson of the dissertation committee to submit the form (see above), if this form has not already been submitted. The doctoral examinations could be invalid if the composition of the committee has not been approved by the Graduate School.\nThe committee will compose the written part of the examination (to last no more than 8 hours), administer it to the student, grade it, and place both the examination questions and answers on file in the departmental office. Any non-committee member who wishes to attend the oral examination must inform the committee chairperson within one week after the distribution of the above mentioned documents. It is expected that the committee will consider both written and oral performance in reaching its final evaluation of the student. During the oral examination, the student will be expected to defend any answer on the written examination with which faculty members were dissatisfied and to be examined on his or her minor field or fields, if any. The oral examination also includes an evaluation of the quality and feasibility of the student's dissertation project.\nEven though the formal requirements of the Ph.D. program focus around formal examinations and a research dissertation oriented toward a specialty, it is important that the student acquire a sound education in general anthropology.\nThe committee chairperson will report the results of the written and oral examinations to the Departmental Chairperson as promptly as possible, and the latter will arrange to have the results of the examination reported to the entire department. It is also the committee chairperson's responsibility to submit, in duplicate, the Doctoral Exam Report form.\nCandidacy for the PhD Degree\nFollowing successful completion of the Ph.D. written and oral examinations, the student should fill out the top half of the Application for Admission to Candidacy in duplicate, and give these forms to his or her committee chairperson. The committee chairperson should fill in the requested information concerning language requirements, verify that all other requirements have been met, and pass the forms to the Director of Graduate Studies, who is to sign them and forward one copy to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will grant candidacy status only if the student has completed all Ph.D. coursework requirements, passed the written and first oral (i.e., \"comprehensive\") exams, and satisfied the Ph.D. language requirement.\nDissertation and Final PhD Examination\nFollowing the successful completion of the Ph.D. examinations, the student normally undertakes research and completes a dissertation under the supervision of his or her Ph.D. committee.While not a formal degree requirement, it is expected that students engaged in writing their dissertations will make a presentation based on their research in the Departmental Seminars.\nAfter completing the dissertation, it must be defended during a final oral examination attended by a five-person examination committee constituted according to the above defined principles.The committee chairperson should announce the time and place of the final oral examination, by memorandum to the entire department, at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled date of the examinations. The student is responsible for placing one copy of the final draft of the dissertation on file in the departmental office at least one week before the final oral examination. Any non-committee member who wishes to attend the final oral examinatihn must inform the committee chairperson at least three days before the date of the defense.\nStudents will not be permitted to defend dissertations between Fall and Spring semesters, or during the summer, scheduled holiday periods or within semester breaks, except with the prior unanimous consent of faculty. Similarly, only dates on which the University is in session can be counted in the required two week period between the announcement and the final oral examination.\nThe final oral examination should be held with respect to the final draft of the dissertation. The dissertation is not registered with the Graduate School prior to the oral examination. The committee chairperson is responsible for determining that the manuscript is in a form appropriate for evaluation. It is the student's responsibility to distribute sufficient copies of the dissertation to the committee to allow each member the opportunity to evaluate the document well before the defense.\nAfter the final oral examination, it is the responsibility of the committee chairperson to complete and submit the Doctoral Exam Report (see above), in duplicate, to the Student Services Manager. This form is forwarded to the Graduate School.\nIt is the student's responsibility to deposit two copies of the dissertation with the Graduate School, in final form, along with two extra copies of the abstract. The title page must be signed by at least three members of the committee.\nThese submissions complete the student's Ph.D. program.\nThe language requirements for the Ph.D. may be met by completing any two of the six tasks described below. The language requirements for the M.A. may be met by completing task \"a\", \"d\", or \"f\". Completion of one of these tasks counts as completion of one of the two tasks required for the Ph.D.\nCompletion of task \"f\", substitution of appropriate research skills courses, cannot be used to fulfill both of a student's language requirements; the intent of these requirements is that at least one of the two language requirements be met through knowledge of a natural language.\nTask Options\na. Pass the standard course (102X), test (ETS), or transfer requirement as described in the Graduate School Handbook for one of the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian.\nb. Pass the standard course, test, or transfer requirement for one of the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian (which was not chosen to fulfill task \"a\").\nc. Demonstrate advance competence in French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian by passing a 100-level course other than 101X or 102X, conducted in one of these languages or whose Required reading primarily is in one of these languages. It is expected that the language selected for task \"c\" will be the same as for Task \"a\".\nd. Demonstrate competence in a language other than French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian which is demonstrably relevant to the student's thesis, dissertation, or specialty by passing a course or test in that language, considered by the student's M.A. or Ph.D. committee to be of a level at least equal to 102X.\ne. Demonstrate competence in a language demonstrably relevant to the student's dissertation research or academic specialty, but for which no formal course or test is available, by whatever means the student can devise which satisfies his or her Ph.D. committee.\nf. Pass two research skill courses approved by the student's Ph.D. committee and the department as integral to thesis or dissertation research. Acceptable courses could be in topics such as these: phonological analysis (for research requiring knowledge of an unwritten language), cartography or soil analysis (for archaeological research), biostatistics (for research in physical anthropology), psychological testing (for research in psychological anthropology), survey methods (for research in social anthropology), statistics and computer science (for quantitative analysis), demographic analysis (for research in population anthropology), epidemiological measurement (for research in medical anthropology), or oral history methodology. In addition to being demonstrably relevant to the student's research, such courses (with the exception of Anth. 725 and 726) must be offered by departments other than Anthropology, emphasize method rather than fact or theory, and be at the 100-level or above. Courses counted toward the research skill requirements may not be counted toward other M.A. or Ph.D. requirements in Anthropology.\nTasks a and b. Self-explanatory.\nTasks c. By completing task c, the student will be encouraged to develop usable rather than token competence in at least one language.\nTasks d and e. Since anthropologists typically specialize in studying non-Western regions, they must learn non-Western languages. Although a few such languages are taught as standard courses, most of the languages and dialects in which the anthropology student carries out field research are not. The student then, will be allowed partially to satisfy language requirements by competence in a field language not taught in a course. The student must devise the means of demonstrating competence to the satisfaction of the Ph.D. committee. Such demonstration might easily be arranged if a committee member were competent in the language, and could examine the student. Other possible arrangements include examination by a native speaker of the language. The burden of proof of competence is placed on the student, and the burden of assessment of competence is placed on the committee. The committee, however, must submit its final decision for approval by the Director of Gradutate Studies. The Director of Gradutate Studies can rule on the committee's action or refer the decision to the faculty.\nTask f. Each Ph.D. committee will be allowed flexibility in deciding what skills best serve a particular student's research. The committee must, of course, conform to the guidelines mentioned above, and submit its recommendation to the Director of Gradutate Studies, and faculty, for approval.\nInternational Students for Whom English is a Second Language\nInternational students for whom English is a second language can use English as one of the languages to fulfill their foreign language requirements. Completion of one of the following tasks counts as completion of the M.A. language requirement or as one of the two tasks required for the Ph.D.:\nPass the English English Proficiency Examination which is administered when one enters the graduate program.\nPass Linguistics 116X.\nDemonstrate competence in English at a level considered sufficient by the student's MA or PhD committee. In addition to direct interaction with the student, the committee may consider evidence such as the following as demonstrating proficiency in English: completion of a degree at an institution at which English is the primary language of instruction; employment in a position for which English is the primary language of communication.\nReporting Completion of Language Requirements\nFor those students receiving the M.A. degree, completion of the first language requirement is reported on the form Application for Admission to Candidacy for A Master's Degree. This form should be filled out by the student. The committee chairperson should verify the information to the Director of Gradutate Studies, who signs the form before its submission to the Graduate School.\nFor the Ph.D. degree, completion of language requirements is reported on two forms: Report of the First Doctoral Oral Examination (i.e., oral comprehensive exam), to be filled out, in duplicate, by the committee chairperson, signed by all members of the committee, and submitted through the departmental office to the Graduate School, and Application for Admission to Candidacy for a Doctoral Degree, to be filled out, in duplicate, by the student and the committee chairperson, signed by the Director of Gradutate Studies, and submitted to the Graduate School.\nIV. Registration for Coursework\nFull-Time Status\nStudents must be registered full-time to be eligible for tuition remissions.\nEffective Fall 1999, a full-time student is one who meets either one of the following two conditions:\n1. Registers for 9 or more credit hours in a semester.\n2. Registers for a minimum of 3 hours of 392, 393, 394 in a semester. A student may register\nfor additional courses as needed, but must register for a minimum of 3 hours of 392, 393, 394 to\nbe considered full-time.\nRegistration System and Process\nConnectCarolina is the registration system. Instructions for using this system are listed below:\nAccess web registration at ConnectCarolina.\nEnter your ONYEN and password in the provided field and press \"submit.\"\nEnter your PIN number in the provided field and choose the appropriate semester from the pull-down menu, the press \"GO.\"\nTo ADD, you may use either the Course ID or the Call # shown under \"Registration Options\" to register for courses. Course ID's and Call #'s can be found in the Directory of Classes. Example: ANTH101 or 12345\nTo DROP a course, click on the button next to the course displayed under your schedule, and then click on the submit button located at the bottom of the \"Registration Options\" section. Note: Until you have registered for at least one class, no schedule appears under the schedule section.\nTo SEARCH, you must enter course information using the Course ID convention as indicated above. After you enter the subject abbreviation, tab to the next block and enter the course number. The system then displays sections of the course that will fit your schedule, sections of the course that you can waitlist, and sections of the course that have open seats, but do not fit your schedule. The nbr. column on the list of sections that you can waitlist denotes the number of persons currently on that section's waitlist.\nTo EXIT the system, you should click on \"File\" in the upper left corner of your screen and then click on \"Exit\", or click on the \"X\" in the upper right-hand corner of your browser. For security reasons, you do not want to use the \"Back\" button on your browser to exit the system. Never get up from a public workstation and leave your schedule on the screen or your web registration session active.\nPLEASE NOTE: The web registration system times out in 10 minutes if no activity occurs during your session. If 10 minutes passes with no activity (no drops, adds, waitlist, searches for courses), you will be returned to the sign-on page of ConnectCarolinaConnectCarolina.\n1) An email message directing students to ConnectCarolina for registration information is sent to all continuing, new, transfer, and readmitted students prior to registration priority appointment dates each semester. As new, transfer, or readmitted students are cleared for admission to the University; and email message will be sent at that time.\nThe following registration information can be found on ConnectCarolina:\n* Registration appointment date\/time\n* University stop information\n* PIN, if applicable (based on School\/Department policy)\n* Adviser Approval Block, if applicable (based on School\/Department policy)\n* Address update\n2) If a STOP is reflected under the stop section of ConnectCarolina, the student must clear the stop with the office listed before they will be able to register.\n3) Students must plan their schedule. Course information is available through the online services of the University Registrar.\n4) Students must have their Personal Identification Number (PIN) which is a four-digit number used as a password that permits them to register. Students cannot register through the registration system without entering their PIN. Obtain your Personal Identification Number (PIN) from Dr. Donald Nonini, who is also Director of Graduate Studies and can assist you in planning your course schedule. Academic Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences and General College \u2013 click here.\n5) Students may register online at ConnectCarolina. They will need to know their ONYEN and password (PIN). Students may use the registration system anytime on or after their appointment date to add, drop, or inquire, waitlist or see a listing of classes while the system is operating. Students cannot try to access the system before their assigned appointment date as the system will not allow any transactions before they are scheduled to register.\n6) Students must pay or defer their tuition and fees before the payment deadline. If Tuition and Fees are not paid or deferred by the deadline, their registration will be canceled and all courses dropped. If students register during the billing period, a bill will be mailed to their Grade\/Billing Address. If they plan to register after the billing period, they must prepay or show proof of finanical aid prior to registering for the semester. See the Registrar's Calendar for payment deadlines for the appropriate semester.\nThe Grading System\nFor graduate students, the normal grade is \"P\" (Pass) but exceptionally fine work may earn an \"H\" (Honors), barely passing work an \"L\" (Low Pass), and failing work an \"F\" (Failure). The graduate student is automatically expelled if one receives an F or a total of three L's. If one is expelled, one may petition the department for readmission. A student may ask the Instructor for the \"Inc.\" (Incomplete) if it appears that the student cannot complete coursework by the deadlines set by the Instructor, or by the time final grades are due. It is the Instructor's right to refuse to grant the \"Inc.\" Even if the student is granted an \"Inc.\" one must remember that it will automatically revert to an \"F\" after one year (see Graduate School Handbook). One should be aware that \"Incompletes\" on a record may hurt one's chances of receiving a high rating in faculty evaluations which result in decisions as to who will receive financial aid. No student may graduate with an \"Inc.\" on his or her record.\nThe grade \"S\" (Satisfactory) is a temporary grade in all courses except Anth 393 (Thesis) and Anth 394 (Dissertation), and should be replaced with a \"H\", \"P\" or \"L\" before graduation. Failure to do so will result in the student's not receiving the degree. A student with a grade of \"S\" in Anth 393 or Anth 394 receives credit hours for that course and may graduate with that grade unchanged.\nStudents who fail to take a final examination in a course are given the grade \"AB\" (Absent). The absence must be excused by the Dean of the Graduate School before the instructor can submit a change of grade form. If the absence is not excused within 30 days of the exam, the grade automatically becomes an F which makes the student ineligible to remain in graduate school.\nV. Completion Degrees\nDeadlines for Degrees\nMaster's candidates and doctoral candidates must fill out the candidacy forms (unless previously submitted) and have them signed by the Departmental Chairperson or Director of Graduate Studies. Return one copy, along with the degree form, to the Graduate School, 200 Bynum Hall-008A, Campus Box #4010. You must apply for the appropriate graduation no later than the deadlines listed. Degree deadline dates vary from semester to semester. Students are responsible for being aware of, and adhering to, the specific dates affecting their study plan and examinations. The Graduate School's website lists these important dates and deadlines.\nRegistration During the Semester of Receipt of Degree\/Examinations and Receipt of Degrees\nCoursework for the M.A. must include a minimum of 3 hours of ANTH 993, Master's Thesis, and for the Ph.D. 3 hours of ANTH 994, Doctoral Dissertation. A student may split up these 3 hours over more than one semester.\nThe Graduate School also requires that all graduate students be registered during the semester in which they take their M.A. thesis defense and oral comprehensive exams and their Ph.D. written and oral comprehensive examinations. Further, students must be registered during the semester in which they defend their Ph.D. dissertations and submit them to the Graduate School (if the defense and the submission occur in two different semesters, the student must be registered for at least one of those semesters).\nThe department requires that any student receiving an MA or a Ph.D. in a given semester submit a letter with the following information to the Director of Graduate Studies. You must submit this letter by the second Friday in June for August graduation, by the second Friday in October for December graduation, and by the second Friday in February for May graduation.\n(1) Degree candidate's first name, middle name or initial, last name\n(2) Major\n(3) Title of dissertation or project\n(4) under the direction of (Name of doctoral advisor)\n[EXAMPLE: Joseph Shepard Bryan, Anthropology, Title of Dissertation or Project. (Under the direction of Professor James T. Smith].\nThe Graduate School is no longer able to register students during a semester after the published deadline given in the University calendar. Examinations taken during a semester in which the student is not registered will not be accepted as valid by the Graduate School.\nDuring the Fall and Spring semesters, the cheapest registration for in-state students is 3 hours of credit.\nScheduling Examinations and Other Degree Committee Actions\nAs stated above in the explanation of degree requirements, departmental actions involving individual student degree committees can take place only while the University is in session during the Fall and Spring semesters. In other words, M.A. examinations, Ph.D. written and oral examinations, and Ph.D. final examinations (dissertation defenses) cannot be held during the holiday period between Fall and Spring semesters, during within-semester breaks, or during the summer, except with the prior, unanimous consent of the faculty. All such events are departmental matters, not simply the concern of individual student degree committees. Students should note that in the past requests for summer defenses have almost always been denied, even when supported by the members of the committee involved. Similarly, only dates on which the University is in session can be counted as elapsed time for the purpose of fulfilling the two week period specified in the regulations concerning announcements of M.A. examinations, Ph.D. written and oral examinations, and Ph.D. final examinations.\nStudents can expect a two to three week interval (depending on the length of the document) between submitting drafts of fourth semester papers, theses, Ph.D. Study Plans, and dissertations to their committee members and receiving them back with comments.\nStudents are also reminded that M.A. and Ph.D. defenses should be scheduled on the basis of substantially approved drafts; all committee members should have had ample time to comment on the earlier draft(s), and have been satisfied with changes made on the basis of their comments, prior to the defense. The chairperson of a student's committee should ensure that all committee members receive a draft of the thesis\/dissertation at least one month prior to the tentatively scheduled defense; the committee members, in turn, have an obligation to read the draft in a timely manner and to lodge any major objections well before the defense takes place. Defenses should not be scheduled on the basis of drafts that have not been fully reviewed by all members of the degree committee. Similarly second year students should provide their committee members with ample time to comment on drafts of their fourth semester papers prior to placing the final copies on file in the departmental office for evaluation by the faculty as a whole.\nVI. Regulations Concerning Enrolled Status\nThe M.A. degree requires the satisfactory completion of at least 30 semester hours of graduate work which must include at least 3 hours of ANTH 393. The M.A. also requires minimum residence credit of two semesters.\nThe Ph.D. degree requires four semesters of residence credit, at least two of which must be earned in continuous registration at UNC-CH. The Ph.D. requirement includes time in residence at UNC while working toward the M.A. if that degree is received first.\nConsult the Graduate School Handbook for details of calculating residence credits.\nMA Time Limit\nThe University time restriction is 5 calendar years from the date of first registration in the master's program to complete the master's degree, excluding time for which a leave of absence has been secured from the Graduate School.\nPhD Time Limit\nThe University time restriction is 8 calendar years from the date of first registration in the doctoral program to complete the doctoral degree, excluding time for which a leave of absence has been secured from the Graduate School. A student admitted to a master's program and later given formal permission to proceed to the doctoral degree has eight calendar years from the date of receipt of the master's degree to complete the doctoral degree. Reapplication is required to continue pursuit of the degree if the eight-year limit expires.It is very important that students apply for a leave of absence where full-time work or personal obligations prevent them from making progress towards the degree (see Section G below.) A leave of absence \"stop the clock\" on the time limit may help avoid difficulties in securing extensions. Note that leave of absence will affect health insurance and other University benefits.\nExtensions to the above time limits for completion of the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees can be granted only by petition to the Dean of the Graduate School. A student should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies and complete the Request for Extension of Time form , asking him or her to forward to the Dean the department's recommendation regarding the extension (which may be for approval or denial, depending on circumstances). Submitting a petition directly to the Dean without obtaining a statement from the department unnecessarily complicates and delays the review process.\nFailure to Register\nA student who fails to register for a semester is dropped from the University roll and must be readmitted. Applications for readmission for the Fall semester must be filed with the graduate school by July 1st. The deadline for the Spring semester is December 1st.\nWithdrawal from Graduate School\nOfficial withdrawal from the University is required if a student wishes to drop all courses after a semester begins. The student must obtain a Withdrawal Form from the department and complete the withdrawal steps as indicated on the form. If at the time of withdrawal the student is failing any course, a grade of F is assigned to the student's permanent record and the student becomes ineligible to continue in the Graduate School.\nA student who withdraws during the first semester of enrollment in an academic program must formally apply for new admission (Admission Applicaiton, application fee, current GRE scores, etc.) to the program if he or she wishes to pursue the degree at some future date.\nWithdrawal from the University is not equivalent to a formal leave of absence from the Graduate School.\nA student who receives a medical withdrawal may be required to receive medical clearance before being readmitted.\nInternational students who withdraw from the University may face critical consequences regarding their visa status. International students should contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services to discuss the implications of noncompliance well in advance of proessing a withdrawal.\nWithdrawal from the University also has financial consequences for students who have been awarded tuition remission and\/or in-state tuition awards through a fellowship or assistantship appointment.\nWithin the eight-year limit, a student in good academic standing may request one leave of absence from graduate study for a definite stated period of time (up to one year) during which the student does not plan to make academic progress. To be eligible for a leave of absence, a student must not have received an extension of the degree time limit and must not have temporary grades of IN or AB on courses taken. A leave of absence between degrees is not allowed.\nIn advance of the leave period, the student must complete and submit a Request for Leave of Absence Form to the Director of Graduate Studies for approval. If approved, it will then be forwarded to the Graduate School for approval. If the Graduate School approves the leave of absence, the time of that leave will not count against the total time allowed for the degree. Readmission to the Graduate School after an approved leave of absence is generally a formality. Ordinarily, a leave of absence may not be renewed.\nRegardless of whether a graduate student officially secures a leave from the Graduate School, the student must notify his or her advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, in writing, of intent to take a leave. The notification will be placed in the student's file. Failure to notify will be taken into account when the student applies for readmission.\nStudents should be aware that while on leave, they cannot be considered enrolled students and therefore will not have access to campus services and benefits afforded to enrolled students, including eligibility for holding student employment positions (e.g., TA or RA) or student health insurange, among other services.\nStudents taking advantage of the Parental Leave Policy do not need to file a separate Leave of Absence request.\nA formal request for readmission to The Graduate School is required whenever a student fails to register for a regular (fall\/spring) semester or withdraws during a semester for any reason-whether the student had an approved leave of absence, withdrew during the semester, or simply did not register. To resume their studies, such students must submit an Application for Readmission according to the following deadlines:\n* July 1 for the Fall semester\n* December 1 for the Spring semester\nReadmission after a long absence is not automatic and will be reviewed carefully by the academic program prior to making a recommendation to The Graduate School. If a student is not registered for as long as two academic years, a new immunization record and Medical History Form must also be submitted to Student Health Service to avoid future registration cancellation.\nVII. Financial Information\nInformation on Graduate Fellowships and Research Grants\nYou should make early and regular visits to the Office of Information and Communication (307 Bynum Hall) for help in seeking research funds. You can also find Graduate Funding opportunities and information about funding workshops on the web at: http:\/\/research.unc.edu\/\nAwards Process\nThe department makes every effort to support students but there are not enough teaching and research assistantships to provide stipends to all students every semester. To increase your overall chances of funding and to avoid disappointment you are strongly encouraged to seek other sources of funding. While we will also circulate notices to you of some funding competitions through the year, it is best to go to 307 Bynum Hall, for external government and foundation sources for study stipends and for research costs, and the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, for information on federal work-study funds and work-study and\/or research assignments in Anthropology.\nAwards are made near the end of the academic year (late April-early May) after faculty meetings to consider each student's progress, including particular performance in the Core (for 1st year students) and 4th Semester Papers and Study Plans (for 2nd year students).\nFor the purposes of awarding assistantships, faculty members rank those students with whom they have had recent (within the last two years) interaction in a course, as an advisee, a committee member, an RA or a TA. Rankings are based on a combination of academic achievement and satisfactory performance as a TA (substantive efforts to improve are taken into account). The combined faculty rankings are used in making funding decisions. Because academic achievement is (or should be) affected by experience, students are divided into groups (incoming or first year, second year, third year, four year plus), and awards are made based on ranking within the groups. When funds are short, first, second and third year students are given priority over senior graduate students, who have had four or more years of funding. One assumption is that senior graduate students have more opportunities for external funding.\nThe Honigmann and Polgar Funds\nTwo special sources for student support in the department are the John Honigmann and Steven Polgar Funds. The Honigmann Fund provides an annual prize for outstanding graduate work in general anthropology and also provides emergency personal loans. Please see the Business Officer to receive and pay back your loan. The Polgar Fund provides an annual prize for outstanding work in applied anthropology.\nLimitations of Financial Support\n1. Eligibility for Departmental Awards\nStudents must have submitted an acceptable fourth semester paper and had the Ph.D. Study Plan declared in effect in order to be eligible for any kind of financial aid administered by the department after the fourth semester.\nTwo semesters seem an appropriate time limit to seek financial support for students who have completed fieldwork (or the equivalent) and are engaged in writing doctoral dissertations. The Awards Committee will take this point under advisement.\n2. Tuition Remissions and Instate Awards\nThe Graduate School does not allow more than ten semesters of tuition remission and\/or in-state tuition awards.\nSemesters in which the student does not receive a tuition award (remission and\/or instate tuition) from the Graduate School do not count toward the ten semester limit. Students who complete a degree in one academic program and then enroll in another academic program or change academic programs without receiving a degree are only eligible for the 10 semesters as noted above during their enrollment at the University. No student is eligible for more than a total of ten (10) semesters of tuition remission and\/or in-state tuition awards during their enrollment at the University, regardless of rate of remission or award.\nVIII. APPENDICES\nCurriculum of the Program in Medical Anthropology\nRequirements of the Program in Archaeology and Sample Curricula\nAppendix C\nCover Memo to Accompany the PhD Study Plan\nAppendix D\nOutline for PhD Study Plan\nAppendix E\nCover Memo to Accompany the Documents\nAppendix F\nOutline for a Curriculum Vitae\nAppendix G\nOutline for A Research Proposal\nAppendix H\nGuide for Preparing Internal Processing Form for Review of Research Involving Human Subjects\nResources of Use to Graduate Studies\nAppendix J\nCode of Professional responsibilities Governing Relations Between Faculty Members and Teaching\/Research Assistants\nAppendix K\nAAA Style Guide for Authors\nAppendix L\nComposition of the Graduate Committee","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"How to Identify the Top 10 Creepy Ants in California\nYou might think that ants are the last thing you'd have to worry about in a state with alligators. However, these tiny creepy crawlies are far more likely to find their way into your home and yard. Ants can destroy lawns, infest food stores and some of them have a nasty bite. Read on to find out about 10 species of ants in California.\n1. Silvery Field Ant\nThe silvery field ant isn't usually spotted in people's yards, although they might be if you have a larger property. These silver-bodied critters are some of the rarer ants in California, but we'd still recommend calling in Pest Control to help you if you do spot one.\n2. Pharaoh Ant\nPharaoh ants are small and yellow. They can bite when they feel threatened, although it's not much of a sting for humans. However, although the bite may not hurt, it carries Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and salmonella. These ants in California love sweet and sticky foods, so keen bakers, beware.\n3. Western Carpenter Ant\nThe western carpenter ant is similarly-named to the smooth carpenter ant, but they look and act quite differently. As you might have guessed, this species is most commonly found in the west, and it's one of the most abundant ants in California. Its body is usually matte dark brown.\n4. Smooth Carpenter Ant\nSmooth carpenter ants have the typical black or shiny red bodies that you see in kid's books. They have one node in the center of their body and an evenly-rounded thorax.\n5. Velvety Tree Ant\nAlthough velvety tree ants look similar to carpenter ants, there are several key differences. The shape is nearly identical, but its body is covered in lots of tiny hairs \u2014 hence the name.\n6. Ghost Ant\nGhost ants might not bite or sting, but they love making your home into their home. Similar to their odorous cousins, they emit a rotten coconut-like smell when they're crushed.\n7. Odorous House Ant\nAlso known as a sugar ant, stink ant and coconut ant, this small brown ant is one of the most common ants in California. They like grease and sweet, sticky foods, but they're almost impossible to eliminate without the help of a pest control company.\n8. Bicolored Pyramid Ant\nThe pyramid ant is named because of the shape of its thorax. It's head and upper body are a brownish color, and the abdomen is black.\n9. High Noon Ant\nThis little guy got his name because he loves the heat of the midday sun. It's tiny, with a black, reddish-brown or brown body.\n10. Argentine Ant\nArgentine ants don't bite, but they can be total nuisances. They're brown with prominent antenna, and you'll see plenty of these ants in California.\nGet Help With Ants In California Today\nIf you've got ants in your yard or home, there's no need to fear. At Joel's Pest Control, we've helped thousands of people to eliminate ants from their property. Call us today at 530-435-7897, and we'll help you restore your home to its former glory.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\"Achebe & I are NOT fathers of African Literature\"- Wole Soyinka\nPosted by: noco2097 in Interviews May 19, 2013\t0 3637 Views\nIn a wide-ranging interview with SaharaReporters, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka paid tribute to Chinua Achebe, who died on March 21, 2013 at 82. Soyinka, who won the 1986 Nobel Prize for literature, also spoke on his personal relationship with Achebe and other Nigerian writers; his regrets about Achebe's last book, There Was A Country: A Personal History of Biafra; and his attempt to talk the late Biafran leader, Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, out of fighting a war\nDo you recall where or how you first learned about the death of Professor Chinua Achebe? And what was your first reaction?\nWhere I heard the news? I was on the road between Abeokuta and Lagos. Who called first \u2013 BBC or a Nigerian journalist? Can't recall now, since other calls followed fast and furious, while I was still trying to digest the news. My first reaction? Well, you know the boa constrictor \u2013 when it has just swallowed an abnormal morsel, it goes comatose, takes time off to digest. Today's global media appears indifferent to such a natural entitlement. You are expected to supply that instant response. So, if \u2013 as was the case \u2013 my first response was to be stunned, that swiftly changed to anger.\nNow, why was I stunned? I suspect, mostly because I was to have been present at his last Chinua Achebe symposium just a few months earlier \u2013 together with Governor Fashola of Lagos. Something intervened and I was marooned in New York. When your last contact with someone, quite recent, is an event that centrally involves that person, you don't expect him to embark on a permanent absence. Also, Chinua and I had been collaborating lately on one or two home crises. So, it was all supposed to be 'business as usual'. Most irrational expectations at one's age but, that's human presumptuousness for you. So, stunned I was, primarily, then media enraged!\nAchebe was both a writer as well as editor for Heinemann's African Writers Series. How would you evaluate his role in the popularization of African literature?\nI must tell you that, at the beginning, I was very skeptical of the Heinemann's African Series. As a literary practitioner, my instinct tends towards a suspicion of \"ghetto\" classifications \u2013 which I did feel this was bound to be. When you run a regional venture, it becomes a junior relation to what exists. Sri Lankan literature should evolve and be recognized as literature of Sri Lanka, release after release, not entered as a series. You place the books on the market and let them take off from there. Otherwise there is the danger that you start hedging on standards. You feel compelled to bring out quantity, which might compromise on quality.\nI refused to permit my works to appear in the series \u2013 to begin with. My debut took place while I was Gowon's guest in Kaduna prisons and permission to publish The Interpreters was granted in my absence. Exposure itself is not a bad thing, mind you. Accessibility. Making works available \u2013 that's not altogether negative. Today, several scholars write their PhD theses on Onitsha Market literature. Both Chinua and Cyprian Ekwensi \u2013 not forgetting Henshaw and others \u2013 published with those enterprising houses. It was outside interests that classified them Onitsha Market Literature, not the publishers. They simply published.\nAll in all, the odds come down in favour of the series \u2013 which, by the way, did go through the primary phase of sloppy inclusiveness, then became more discriminating. Aig Higo \u2013 who presided some time after Chinua \u2013 himself admitted it.\nFor any major writer, there's the inevitable question of influence. In your view, what's the nature of Achebe's enduring influence and impact in African literature? And what do you foresee as his place in the canon of world literature?\nChinua's place in the canon of world literature? Wherever the art of the story-teller is celebrated, definitely assured.\nIn interviews as well as in writing, Achebe brushed off the title of \"Father of African literature.\" Yet, on his death, numerous media accounts, in Nigeria as well as elsewhere, described him as the father \u2013 even grandfather \u2013 of African literature. What do you think of that tag?\nAs you yourself have observed, Chinua himself repudiated such a tag \u2013 he did study literature after all, bagged a degree in the subject. So, it is a tag of either literary ignorance or \"momentary exuberance\" \u2013 ala (Nadine) Gordimer \u2013 to which we are all sometimes prone. Those who seriously believe or promote this must be asked: Have you the sheerest acquaintance with the literatures of other African nations, in both indigenous and adopted colonial languages? What must the francophone, lusophone, Zulu, Xhosa, Ewe etc. etc. literary scholars and consumers think of those who persist in such a historic absurdity? It's as ridiculous as calling WS father of contemporary African drama! Or Mazisi Kunene father of African epic poetry. Or Kofi Awoonor father of African poetry. Education is lacking in most of those who pontificate.\nPrevious: ILLEGAL UNIVERSITY: Fake professor, others arrested in Enugu\nNext: Stoke City Player Found With Pig's Head\nAfrican female rapper \"Splash\" talks to NoCoolStory","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fran\u00e7ais | Log in\nAlternative Information Center (Jerusalem)\nTeacher Creativity Centre (Ramallah)\nAssociation Alternatives Terrazul (Fortaleza)\nAlternatives (Montr\u00e9al)\nAlternatives Forum in Morocco (Rabat)\nAlternative Citizens' Space (Niamey)\nNetwork of Initiatives for Another World (Paris)\nAlternatives Asia (New Delhi)\nUn Ponte Per (Rome)\nHome > English > Website archives > Globalization, resistance, immigration > Environmental Movement in the Global South: The Pivotal Agent in the Fight (...)\nEnvironmental Movement in the Global South: The Pivotal Agent in the Fight against Global Warming\nFriday 2 November 2007, by Walden Bello\nThe developing world's stance towards the question of the environment has often been equated with the pugnacious comments of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mohamad Mahathir, such as his famous lines at the Rio Conference on the Environment and Development in June 1992: \"When the rich chopped down their own forests, built their poison-belching factories and scoured the world for cheap resources, the poor said nothing. Indeed they paid for the development of the rich. Now the rich claim a right to regulate the development of the poor countries...As colonies we were exploited. Now as independent nations we are to be equally exploited.\" (1)\nMahathir has been interpreted in the North as speaking for a South that seeks to catch up whatever the cost and where the environmental movement is weak or non-existent. Today, China is seen as the prime exemplar of this Mahathirian obsession with rapid industrialization with minimal regard for the environment.\nThis view of the South's perspective on the environment is a caricature. In fact, the environmental costs of rapid industrialization are of major concern to significant sectors of the population of developing countries and, in many of them, the environmental movement has been an important actor. Moreover, there is currently an active discussion in many countries of alternatives to the destabilizing high-growth model.\nEMERGENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN THE NICS\nAmong the most advanced environmental movements are those in Korea and Taiwan, which were once known as \"Newly Industrializing Countries\" (NICs). This should not be surprising since the process of rapid industrialization in these two societies from 1965 to 1990 took place with few environmental controls, if any. In Korea, the Han River that flows through Seoul and the Nakdong River flowing through Pusan were so polluted by unchecked dumping of industrial waste that they were close to being classified as biologically dead. Toxic waste dumping reached critical proportions. Seoul achieved the distinction in 1978 of being the city with the highest content of sulphuric dioxide in the air, with high levels being registered as well in Inchon, Pusan, Ulsan, Masan, Anyang, and Changweon. (2)\nIn Taiwan, high-speed industrialization had its own particular hellish contours. Taiwan's formula for balanced growth was to prevent industrial concentration and encourage manufacturers to set up shop in the countryside. The result was a substantial number of the island's 90,000 factories locating on rice fields, along waterways, and beside residences. With three factories per square mile, Taiwan's rate of industrial density was 75 times that of the US. One result was that 20 per cent of farm land was polluted by industrial waste water and 30 per cent of rice grown on the island was contaminated with heavy metals, including mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. (3)\nIn both societies, farmers, workers, and the environment bore the costs of high-speed industrialization. Both societies, it is not surprising, saw the emergence of an environmental movement that was spontaneous, that drew participants from different classes, that saw environmental demands linked with issues of employment, occupational health, and agricultural crisis, and that was quite militant. Direct action became a weapon of choice because, as Michael Hsiao pointed out:\n\"People have learned that protesting can bring results; most of the actions for which we could find out the results had achieved their objectives. The polluting factories were either forced to make immediate improvement of the conditions or pay compensation to the victims. Some factories were even forced to shut down or move to another location. A few preventive actions have even succeeded in forcing prospective plants to withdraw from their planned construction.\" (4)\nThe environmental movements in both societies were able to force government to come out with restrictive new rules on toxics, industrial waste, and air pollution. Ironically, however, these successful cases of citizen action created a new problem, which was the migration of polluting industries from Taiwan and Korea to China and Southeast Asia. Along with Japanese firms, Korean and Taiwanese enterprises went to Southeast Asia and China mainly for two reasons: cheap labor and lax environmental laws.\nENVIRONMENTAL STRUGGLES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA\nUnlike in Korea and Taiwan, environmental movements already existed in a number of the Southeast Asian countries before the period of rapid industrialization, which in their case occurred in the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. These movements had emerged in the seventies and eighties in struggles against nuclear power, as in the Philippines; against big hydroelectric dams, as in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines; and against deforestation and marine pollution, as in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. These were epic battles, like the struggle against the Chico River Dam in the northern Philippines and the fight against the Pak Mun Dam in the northeast of Thailand, which forced the World Bank to withdraw its planned support for giant hydroelectric projects, an outcome that, as we shall see later on, also occurred in struggle against the Narmada Dam in India. The fight against industries associated partly with foreign firms seeking to escape strict environmental regulations at home was a case of a new front being opened up in an ongoing struggle to save the environment.\nPerhaps even more than in Northeast Asia, the environmental question in Southeast Asia was an issue that involved the masses and went beyond being a middle-class issue. In the Chico struggle, the opposition were indigenous peoples, while in the fight against the Pak Mun Dam, it was small farmers and fisherfolk. The environmental issue was also more coherently integrated into an overarching critique. In the case of the Philippines, for instance, deforestation was seen as an inevitable consequence of a strategy of export-oriented growth imposed by World Bank-International Monetary Fund structural adjustment programs that sought to pay off the country's massive foreign debt with the dollars gained from exporting the country's timber and other natural resources and manufactures produced by cheap labor. The middle class, workers, the urban poor, and environmentalists were thrust into a natural alliance. Meantime, transnational capital, local monopoly capital, and the central government were cast in the role of being an anti-environmental axis.\nThe environmental movements in Southeast Asia played a vital role not only in scuttling projects like the Bataan nuclear plant but in ousting the dictatorships that reigned there in the seventies and eighties. Indeed, because the environment was not perceived by authoritarian regimes as \"political,\" organizing around environmental and public health issues was not initially proscribed. Thus environmental struggles became an issue around which the anti-dictatorship movement could organize and reach new people. Environmental destruction became one more graphic example of a regime's irresponsibility. In Indonesia, for example, the environmental organization WALHI went so far as to file a lawsuit for pollution and environmental destruction against six government bodies, including the Minister of the Environment and Population. (5) By the time the dictatorships wised up to what was happening, it was often too late: environmentalism and anti-fascism fed on one another.\nThe environmental movement is at an ebb throughout the region today, but consciousness about threats to the environment and public health is widespread and can be translated into a new round of activism if the right circumstances come together.\nENVIRONMENTAL PROTESTS IN CHINA\nThe environmental movement in China exhibits many of the same dynamics observed in the NICs and Southeast Asia.\nThe environmental crisis in China is very serious. For example, the ground water table of the North China plain is dropping by 1.5 meters (5 feet) per year. This region produces 40 percent of China's grain. As environmentalist Dale Wen remarks, \"One cannot help wonder about how China will be fed once the ground aquifer is depleted.\" (6) Water pollution and water scarcity; soil pollution, soil degradation and desertification; global warming and the coming energy crisis \u2014 these are all byproducts of China's high-speed industrialization and massively expanded consumption.\nMost of the environmental destabilization in China is produced by local enterprises and massive state projects such as the Three Gorges Dams, but the contribution of foreign investors is not insignificant. Taking advantage of very lax implementation of environmental laws in China, many western TNCs have relocated their most polluting factories into the country and have exacerbated or even created many environmental problems. Wen notes that the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta, the two Special Economic Zones where most TNC subsidiaries are located, are the most seriously affected by heavy metal and POPs (persistent organic pollutants) pollution. (7)\nGlobal warming is not a distant threat. The first comprehensive study of the impact of the sea level rise of global warming by Gordon McGranahan, Deborah Balk, and Bridget Anderson puts China as the country in Asia most threatened by the sea level rise of up to 10 meters over the next century. (8) 144 million of China's population live in low-elevation coastal zones, and this figure is likely to increase owing to the export-oriented industrialization strategies pursued by the government, which has involved the creation of numerous special economic zones in these very regions. \"From an environmental perspective,\" the study warns, \"there is a double disadvantage to excessive (and potentially rapid) coastal development. First, uncontrolled coastal development is likely to damage sensitive and important ecosystems and other resources. Second, coastal settlement, particularly in the lowlands, is likely to expose residents to seaward hazards such as sea level rise and tropical storms, both of which are likely to become more serious with climate change.\" (9) The recent spate of super-typhoons descending on the Asian mainland from the Western Pacific underlines the gravity of this observation.\nIn terms of public health, the rural health infrastructure has practically collapsed, according to Dale Wen. The system has been privatized with the introduction of a \"fee for service\" system that is one component of the neoliberal reform program. One result is the resurgence of diseases that had been brought under control, like tuberculosis and schistosomiasis. Cuba, in contrast, has won plaudits for its rural health care system, which is ironic, says Wen, given that the Cuban system was based on the Maoist era's \"barefoot doctor\" system. (10)\nAnother big public health issue has been food safety. The combination of the industrialization of food production and the lengthening of the food chain from production to consumption is strongly suspected to be the cause of bird flu, which has migrated from China to other countries. The government has become an unreliable actor in dealing with new diseases such as bird flu and SARS, prone as it is to engage in minimizing the threat if not promoting a cover-up, as it did in the case of SARS.\nAs in Taiwan and Korea 15 years earlier, we see unrestrained export-oriented industrialization bringing together low-wage migrant labor, farming communities whose lands are being grabbed or ruined environmentally, environmentalists, and the proponents of a major change in political economy called the \"New Left.\" Environment-related riots, protests and disputes in China increased by 30 per cent in 2005 to more than 50,000, as pollution-related unrest has become \"a contagious source of instability in the country,\" as one report put it. Indeed, a great many of recorded protests fused environmental, land-loss, income, and political issues. From 8,700 in 1995, what the Ministry of Public Security calls \"mass group incidents\" have grown to 87,000 in 2005, most of them in the countryside. Moreover, the incidents are growing in average size from 10 or fewer persons in the mid-1990s to 52 people per incident in 2004. (11) Notable were the April 2005 riots in Huashui, where an estimated 10,000 police officers clashed with desperate villagers who succeeded in repelling strong vested interests polluting their lands.\nAs in Taiwan, people have discovered the effectiveness of direct action in rural China. \"Without the riot, nothing would have changed,\" said Wang Xiaofang, a 43-year-old farmer. \"People here finally reached their breaking point. (12) As in Southeast Asia, struggles around the environment and public health may be leading to a more comprehensive political consciousness.\nThe strength of China's environmental movement must not be exaggerated. Indeed, its failures often outnumber its successes. Alliances are often spontaneous and do not go beyond the local level. What Dale Wen calls a national \"red green\" coalition for change remains a potential force, one that is waiting to be constructed. Nevertheless, the environmental movement is no longer a marginal actor and it is definitely something that the state and big capital have to deal with. Indeed, the ferment in the countryside is a key factor that is said to have made the current Chinese leadership more open to suggestions from the so-called \"New Left\" for a change of course in economic policy from rapid export-oriented growth to a more sustainable and slower domestic-demand led growth.\nTHE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN INDIA\nAs in China, the environment and public health have been sites of struggle in India. Over the last 25 years, the movement for the environment and public health has exploded in that country. Indeed, one can say that this movement has become one of the forces deepening Indian democracy.\nEnvironmental and public health struggles go way back, but perhaps the single biggest event that propelled the movement to becoming a critical mass was the Bhopal gas leakage on December 3, 1984, which released 40 tons of methyl isocyanate, killing 3,000 people outright and ultimately causing 15,000 to 20,000 deaths. (13) The struggle for just compensation for the Bhopal victims continues till this day.\nThere is today a proliferation of struggles in this vast country.\nThere is the national campaign against Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola plants for drawing ground water and contaminating fields with sludge. There are local struggles against intensive aquaculture farms in Tamil Nadu, Orissa, and other coastal states. There is a non-violent but determined campaign by farmers against GMOs, which has involved the uprooting and burning of fields planted to genetically engineered rice. And, of course, there are anti-big dam movements such as the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement. These struggles have spawned outstanding leaders, some of whom have become key figures in the international environmental movement.\nIn public health, the key issue has been the tremendous pressure from foreign pharmaceutical companies to get India to adopt patent legislation that would be consistent with the WTO's Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights Agreement (TRIPs). The great fear is that this would affect the ability of the country's pharmaceutical industry to produce cheap generic drugs for both the home market and for export. With between 2 million and 3.6 million people living with HIV \u2014 putting India behind South Africa and Nigeria in numbers living with HI \u2014 and with so many African countries with large HIV-infected populations depending on cheap Indian drug imports, to comply or not to comply with TRIPs has become a life-and-death issue.\nTwo years ago, key amendments pushed by progressive forces were incorporated into the Indian Patents Act, resulting in what one influential journal described as \"a relatively loose patents regime for now.\" (14) One key amendment was that Indian companies could continue to produce and market drugs they were producing before January 1, 2005, after paying a \"reasonable royalty\" to the patent holder. They were banned from doing this under the previous patent regime. Another important amendment made the process of exporting drugs to another country less cumbersome by eliminating the need for a compulsory license from that country. (15) Some have said that the amendments do little to offset the transnational corporations' offensive to privatize knowledge to the detriment of public health. Others contend that while the amendments may seem to be minor, in the byzantine world of TRIPs, the devil is in the detail.\nIt would be worthwhile, at this point, to look closely at what has become the most influential of India's mass-based environmental movement: the anti-dam movement.\nDams often represented the modernist vision that guided many Third World governments in their struggle to catch up with the West in the post-War period. The technological blueprint for power development for the post-World War II period was that of creating a limited number of power generators\u2014giant dams, coal or oil-powered plants, or nuclear plants\u2014at strategic points which would generate electricity that would be distributed to every nook and cranny of the country. Traditional or local sources of power that allowed some degree of self-sufficiency were considered backward. If you were not hooked up to a central grid, you were backward.\nCentralized electrification with its big dams, big coal-fired plants, and nuclear plants became the rage. Indeed, there was an almost religious fervor about this vision among leaders and technocrats who defined their life's work as \"missionary electrification\" or the connection of the most distant village to the central grid. Jawaharlal Nehru, the dominant figure in post-World War II India, called dams the \"temples of modern India,\" a statement that, as Indian author Arundhati Roy points out, made its way into primary school textbooks in every Indian language. Big dams have become an article of faith inextricably linked with nationalism. \"To question their utility amounts almost to sedition.\" (16)\nIn any event, in the name of missionary electrification, India's technocrats, Roy observes in her brilliant essay, The Cost of Living, not only built \"new dams and irrigation schemes...[but also] took control of small, traditional water-harvesting systems that had been managed for thousands of years and allowed them to atrophy.\" (17) Here Roy expresses an essential truth: that centralized electrification preempted the development of alternative power-systems that could have been more decentralized, more people-oriented, more environmentally benign, and less capital intensive.\nThe key forces behind central electrification were powerful local coalitions of power technocrats, big business, and urban-industrial elites. Despite the rhetoric about \"rural electrification,\" centralized electrification was essentially biased toward the city and industry. Essentially, especially in the case of dams, it involved expending the natural capital of the countryside and the forests to subsidize the growth urban-based industry. Industry was the future. Industry was what really added value. Industry was synonymous with national power. Agriculture was the past.\nWhile these interests benefited, others paid the costs. Specifically, it was the rural areas and the environment that absorbed the costs of centralized electrification. Tremendous crimes have been committed in the name of power generation and irrigation, says Roy, but these were hidden because governments never recorded these costs. In India, Roy calculates that large dams have displaced about 33 million people in the last 50 years, about 60 per cent of them being either untouchables or indigenous peoples.\nIndia, in fact, does not have a national resettlement policy for those displaced by dams. The costs to the environment have been tremendous. As Roy points out \"the evidence against Big Dams is mounting alarmingly \u2014 irrigation disasters, dam-induced floods, the fact that there are more drought prone and flood prone areas today than there were in 1947. The fact is that not a single river in the plains has potable water.\" (18)\nThings changed when the government announced its plans to dam the mighty Narmada River in the late seventies. Instead of quietly accepting the World Bank-backed enterprise, the affected people mounted a resistance that continues to this day. The Narmada Bachao Andolan movement led by Medha Patkar at the Sardar Sarovar Dam and Alok Aggarwal and Silvi at the Maheshwar Dam drew support from all over India and internationally. The resistance of the people, most of them adivasis or indigenous people, succeeded in getting the World Bank to stop funding the project and saddling it with delays, making the completion of the dam uncertain. The Supreme Court, for instance, ordered rehabilitation for all those affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam's construction, and in March 2005 ruled to halt construction on the dam until this had happened. Construction of the dam has now been halted at 110.6 meters, a figure that is much higher than the 88 metres proposed by the activists, and lower than the 130 meters that the dam is eventually supposed to reach. It is unclear at this point what the final outcome of the project will be or when it will be completed, though the entire project is meant to be finished by 2025. (19) The fate of the Maheshwar Dam is similarly unclear.\nEqually important was the broader political impact of the Narmada struggle. It proved to be the cutting edge of the social movements that have deepened India's democracy and transformed the political scene. The state bureaucracy and political parties must now listen to these movements or risk opposition or, in the case of parties, being thrown out of power. Social movements in the rural areas played a key role in stirring up the mass consciousness that led to the defeat in 2004 of the neoliberal coalition led by the Hindu chauvinist BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) that had campaigned on the pro-globalization slogan \"India Shining.\" While its successor, the Congress Party-led coalition, has turned its back on the rural protest that led to its election and followed the same anti-agriculture and pro-globalization policies of the BJP, it risks provoking an even greater backlash in the near future.\nThe environmental movement faces its biggest challenge today: global warming. As in China, the threat is not distant either in space or in time. The Mumbai deluge of 2005 came at a year of excessive rainfall that would normally occur once in a hundred years. (20) The Himalayan glaciers have been retreating, with one of the largest of them, Gangotri, receding at what one journal described as \"an alarming rate, influencing the stream run-off of Himalayan rivers. (21) Six per cent, or 63.2 million, of India's population live in low elevation coastal zones that are vulnerable to sea-level rise. (23) On the Gujarat coast, sea level rise is displacing villages, as it is many more places along India's 7,500 km-long coastline. One report claims that in the \"Sunderbans, two islands have already vanished from the map, displacing 7000 people. Twelve more islands are likely to go under owing to an annual 3.14 sea level rise, which will create 70,000 refugees. Five villages in Orissa's Bhitarkanika National Park, famous for the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles, have been submerged, and 18 others are likely to go under.\" (23)\nAs in China, the challenge lies in building up a mass movement that might be unpopular not only with the elite but also with sections of the urban-based middle class sectors that have been the main beneficiaries of the high-growth economic strategy that has been pursued since the early 1990s.\nNATIONAL ELITES AND THIRD WORLDISM\nThe reason for tracing the evolution of a mass-based environmental movement in East Asia and India is to counter the image that the Asian masses are inert elements that uncritically accept the environmentally damaging high-growth export-oriented industrialization models promoted by their governing elites. It is increasingly clear to ordinary people throughout Asia that the model has wrecked agriculture, widened income inequalities, led to increased poverty after the Asian financial crises, and wreaked environmental damage everywhere.\nIt is the national elites that spout the ultra-Third Worldist line that the South has yet to fulfill its quota of polluting the world while North has exceeded its quota. It is they who call for an exemption of the big rapidly industrializing countries from mandatory limits on the emission of greenhouse gases under a new Kyoto Protocol. When the Bush administration says it will not respect the Kyoto Protocol because it does not bind China and India, and the Chinese and Indian governments say they will not tolerate curbs on their greenhouse gas emissions because the US has not ratified Kyoto, they are in fact playing out an unholy alliance to allow their economic elites to continue to evade their environmental responsibilities and free-ride on the rest of the world.\nThis alliance has now become formalized in the so-called \"Asia Pacific Partnership\" created last year by the US, China, India, Japan, Korea, and the United States as a rival to the United Nations-negotiated Kyoto Protocol. Having recently recruited Canada, which is now led by Bush clone Stephen Harper, this grouping seeks voluntary, as opposed mandatory curbs on greenhouse gas emissions. This is a dangerous band of states whose agenda is nothing else than to spew carbon as they damn well please, which is what voluntary targets are all about.\nTHE NEED FOR GLOBAL ADJUSTMENT\nThere is no doubt that the burden of adjustment to global warming will fall largely on the North, and that this adjustment will have to be made in the next 10 to 15 years, and that the adjustment needed might need to be much greater than the 50 per cent reduction from the 1990's level by 2050 that is being promoted by the G 8. In the eyes of some experts, what might be required is in the order of up to 90 to 100 per cent cuts from current levels-meaning zero emissions. (24) Whatever the real figure, it is inescapable that the South will also have to adjust, proportionately less than the North but also rather stringently.\nThe South's adjustment will not take place without the North taking the lead. But it will also not take place unless its leaders junk the export-oriented, high-growth paradigm promoted by the World Bank and most economists to which its elites and many middle strata are addicted.\nPeople in the South are open to an alternative to a model of growth that has failed both the environment and society. For instance, in Thailand, a country devastated by the Asian financial crisis and wracked by environmental problems, globalization and export-oriented growth are now bad words. To the consternation of the Economist, Thais are more and more receptive to the idea of a \"sufficiency economy\" promoted by popular monarch King Bhumibol, which is an inward-looking strategy that stresses self-reliance at the grassroots and the creation of stronger ties among domestic economic networks, along with \"moderately working with nature.\" (25)\nThailand may be an exception in terms of the leadership role for a more sustainable path played by an elite and, even there, the commitment of that elite to an alternative path is questioned by many. What is clear is that in most other places in the South, one cannot depend on the elites and some sections of the middle class to decisively change course. At best, they will procrastinate. The fight against global warming will need to be propelled mainly by an alliance between progressive civil society in the North and mass-based citizens' movements in the South.\nAs the North, the environmental movements in the South have seen their ebbs and flows. It appears that, as with all social movements, it takes a particular conjunction of circumstances to bring an environmental movement to life after being quiescent for some time or to transform diverse local struggles into one nationwide movement. In the case of global warming, the challenge facing activists in the North and South is even greater: it is that of bringing about those circumstances that will trigger the formation of a global mass movement that will decisively confront the greatest threat of our time.\n* The assistance of my colleagues Afsar Jafri and Dale Wen in the preparation of this article is gratefully acknowledged. They are not, however, responsible for any possible errors of fact or interpretation.\n** Walden Bello is Distinguished Visiting Professor of International Development Studies at St. Mary's University, Halifax, Canada; Professor of Sociology at the University of the Philippines (Diliman); and senior analyst and former executive director of Focus on the Global South, Bangkok, Thailand.\n1. Mohamad Mahathir, Speech at United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, June 13, 1992.\n2. The environmental crisis in Korea is treated at length in Walden Bello and Stephanie Rosenfeld, Dragons in Distress: Asia's Miracle Economies in Crisis (San Francisco: Food First, 1990), pp. 95-118.\n3. See ibid., p. 195-214.\n4. Ibid, p. 213.\n5. Frieda Sinanu, \"Coming of Age: Indonesia's Environmental Network Faces Dilemmas as it Turns 25,\" Inside Indonesia, 2007; http:\/\/insideindonesia.org\/content\/view\/72\/29\/\n6. Interview with Dale Wen, Focus on the Global South website, http:\/\/www.focusweb.org\/interview-with-dale-wen\n8. Cited in R. Ramachandran, \"Coming Storms,\" Frontline, Vol. 24, No. 7 (April 7-20, 2007); http:\/\/www.frontlineonnet.com\/fl2407\/stories\/2007042001609000.htm\n9. Quoted in ibid.\n10. Email communication, Sept. 25, 2007\n11. Fred Bergsten et al., China: What the World Needs to Know now about the Emerging Superpower (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies and Institute for International Economics, 2006), pp. 40-41.\n12. \"Increase in Environmental Unrest Causes Instability in China,\" Green Clippings, http:\/\/www.greenclippings.co.za\/gc_main\/article.php?story=20060906170952367\n13. \"\"Bhopal Disaster,\" Wikipedia; http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhopal_Disaster\n14. V. Sridhar Siddharth Narrain, \"A Tempered Patents Regime,\" Frontline, Vol. 22, No. 8 (2005); http:\/\/www.flonnet.com\/fl2208\/stories\/20050422004602800.htm\n16. Arundhati Roy, The Cost of Living (London: Flamingo, 1999)\n18. Ibid\n19. \"Narmada River,\"Wikipedia; http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Narmada_River\n20. R. Ramachandran, \"Himalayan Concerns,\" Frontline, Vol. 24, No. 4 (2007); http:\/\/www.flonnet.com\/fl2404\/stories\/20070309006201000.htm\n22. R. Ramachandran, \"Coming Storms...\"\n23. Dionne Busha, \"Gone with the Waves,\" Frontline, Vol. 24, No. 14 (2007); http:\/\/www.fllonnet.com\/fl2414\/stories\/20070727000206600.htm\n24. Catherine Brahic, \"Zero Emissions Needed to Avert 'Dangerous' Warming,\" New Scientist, http:\/\/environment.newscientist.com\/article.ns?id=dn12775&print=true.\n25. 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{"text":"How Automotive Air Conditioning Works\nby Kristen Hall-Geisler\nRecharging a Car's AC\nAn assortment of automotive air conditioning gauges\nThinkstock\/Comstock Images\/Getty Images\nMost of us start seeing ads in the spring for car repair shops offering deals on recharging your car's air conditioning in time for the coming summer. Which makes us ask, what is recharging the AC? Is it required, like an oil change? Does my car's air conditioning need to be recharged? Is this another scam that repair shops can pull on unsuspecting customers?\nThe answer to that last one is definitely no; recharging the AC is not a scam. It simply means that fresh refrigerant is added to the system. If the refrigerant is a bit low, it can be topped off, the same as if you were a bit low on oil in the engine. If it's really low, though, whatever refrigerant is still in the system needs to be drained out and replaced. This process of clearing out the system and adding new fluid is called recharging.\nIn either case, you've lost some refrigerant, which isn't so great. Even though R-134a is better for the environment than Freon, the Environmental Protection Agency would rather not have any air conditioning refrigerant leaking into the soil and rivers. If you're going to have the system drained and recharged, the EPA recommends having the technician take a look at the system to find the source of the leak and fix it. They don't require the repair, but they'd really, really like you to have it done.\nThis article has talked a lot about R-134a as a replacement for big, bad Freon, but there are others that have been approved by the EPA, too. R-134a has the distinction of being the refrigerant most tested and recommended by manufacturers, but there are others with names like Free Zone, Freeze 12, and Kar Kool that the EPA will allow in automotive air conditioning systems [source: EPA].\nHow Air Conditioners Work\nHow Car Cooling Systems Work\nHow is Freon utilized in air conditioning?\nHow does the thermostat in a car's cooling system work?\nHow to Maintain an Air Conditioner\nAutomobile Magazine. \"Automotive Air Conditioning History.\" July 2010. (Feb. 1, 2012) http:\/\/www.automobilemag.com\/features\/news\/1007_automotive_air_conditoning_history\/index.html\nFamily Car Parts. \"Automotive Air Conditioning Systems.\" (Jan. 25, 2012) http:\/\/www.familycar.com\/ac1.htm\nAirconCars.com. \"How Air Conditioning Works.\" (Jan. 25, 2012) http:\/\/www.airconcars.com\/html\/how_it_works.html\nAirCondition.com. \"How Refrigerant Flows through the System.\" (Feb. 1, 2012) http:\/\/www.aircondition.com\/tech\/questions\/13\/\nAll About Auto AC Systems. \"Orifice Tubes and Expansion Valves.\" (Feb. 1, 2012) http:\/\/www.autoacsystems.com\/fasttrack\/otubes.html\nEnvironmental Protection Agency. \"Recharging Your Car's Air Conditioner with Refrigerant.\" Aug. 19, 2010. (Feb. 1, 2012) http:\/\/epa.gov\/Ozone\/title6\/609\/recharge.html\nEnvironmental Protection Agency. \"Substitutes in Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners.\" Oct. 7, 2011. (Feb. 2, 2012) http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ozone\/snap\/refrigerants\/lists\/mvacs.html\nCan your car tell you when the light's about to change?\nHow the Open Automotive Alliance Works\nHow Paintless Dent Removal Works\nHow Air Suspension Systems Work\nHow an Air-cooled Engine Works","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ten States Where Gas Prices Are Plunging\nBy Alexander E.M. Hess and Paul Ausick\tApril 4, 2013 6:55 am | Last updated: December 23, 2013 10:43 am\nMarch gasoline prices fell for the first time in 10 years. As of April 1, the price of gas had fallen in 29 of the previous 33 days. Nationally, gas costs 30 cents a gallon less than it did a year ago and 15 cents a gallon less than it did following the February run-up in prices. AAA predicts the average price of gas in 2013 will be lower than 2012's average of $3.60 a gallon \u2014 the highest AAA has ever recorded.\nThere are some significant reasons for the price drop. First, Americans are driving less \u2014 about 2.7% less, according to Department of Transportation figures, or nearly 90 billion miles since reaching a peak of more than 3 trillion miles in November 2007. Second, older, less-fuel efficient cars are being replaced by new ones that get better gas mileage. Third, refineries are finishing up their spring maintenance and turnarounds a bit earlier this year, so production is ramping back up sooner.\nClick here to see the 10 states where gas prices are plunging\nHowever, the main reason that gas is cheaper now than it was a month ago is that crude oil prices have dropped. Several of the states on this list had the highest gas prices a year ago: Illinois (fourth most expensive), Washington (fifth), Oregon (sixth), Indiana (ninth) and Michigan (10th). As of Monday, only two are among the 10 most expensive: Illinois, at sixth, and Washington at eighth.\nAccording to Michael Green from AAA:\nThis year we have also seen an increase in North American crude, whether it's out of the Bakken or Eagle Ford, or out of Canada, and that's certainly helped with oil prices in the United States. It's affected West Texas Intermediate (WTI), but it's also affected some of the other blends, such as Western Canadian Select (WCS), and there's a Bakken blend price. So refineries are buying oil from different places, and that certainly helps lower their costs, having these lower prices.\nIllinois is a major hub for Canadian crude oil, and the state's refineries have access to crude that is currently $15 a barrel cheaper than WTI and nearly $30 a barrel cheaper than Brent. Washington receives the cheaper crude by rail. As AAA's Green noted, \"Whenever oil is less expensive, that certainly helps the cost of gasoline. If it costs refineries less to make it, they're gonna sell it to you for less.\"\nThe cheaper crude making its way to the Midwest and the Gulf States is traveling by pipelines where possible and by rail and truck where there are no pipelines. Railroads hauled 233,800 carloads of crude in 2012, up from 65,800 in 2011 and just 29,600 in 2010. The availability of lower priced crude to refineries in Washington, Indiana, Michigan and Virginia is directly attributable to rail transport.\nIt is very possible \u2014 some might even say very likely \u2014 that the highest pump prices for gasoline are behind us for this year. Most analysts do not see prices rising to February levels again this year, barring some shock to the system, such as major political turmoil in big oil producing regions like the Middle East or Africa, major shutdowns due to bad weather or some major accident. That is the good news. The better news is, there really is no bad news.\nTo identify the 10 states where gas prices are plunging, 24\/7 Wall St. considered data for April 1, 2013, and April 1, 2012,from AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report. Refinery capacity figures came from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and are as of January 2012. We also considered figures from the EIA on daily crude oil production, which are current as of January 2013. Figures on 2011 median income came from the U.S. Census Bureau, while fourth quarter 2012 cost-of-living comparisons are based on data from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). We also reviewed tax figures from the American Petroleum Institute. The effective tax rate given here is current as of January 2013, and combines each state's excise tax and other state taxes and fees. The 18.4 cent per gallon federal surcharge was not included.\nThese are 10 states where gasoline prices are plunging.\nPages: 1\/2\/3\n\u00ab The Dark Side of Unemployment\nNineteen Stocks Expected to Rise 50% to 100% \u2014 or More \u00bb\nRead more: Special Report, crude oil prices, featured, oil and gas, Research","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Click to copyhttps:\/\/apnews.com\/088cc290060748e1b704d52a3ce0dda1\nMark Brunell\nPhilip Rivers\nRyan Tannehill\nMelvin Gordon\nThe Latest: Rivers has record-setting day for Bolts\nBy The Associated PressNovember 26, 2018\nLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers prepares to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo\/Kelvin Kuo )\nThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EDT):\nPhilip Rivers was nearly perfect in the Chargers' 45-10 victory over Arizona, completing 28 of 29 passes for 259 yards in only three quarters of work.\nThat completion percentage of 96.8 percent surpassed Kurt Warner's record of 92.3, set for the Cardinals in a game against Jacksonville. Warner was 24 of 26 that day.\nRivers hit 25 straight passes over the first 2 1\/2 quarters to match Ryan Tannehill's NFL record, set over a two-game stretch in 2015. He also broke Mark Brunell's record for consecutive completions to start a game \u2014 Brunell hit 22 straight for Washington on Sept. 24, 2006.\nChargers running back Melvin Gordon has gone to the locker room after sustaining a knee injury during the third quarter of their game against the Cardinals.\nGordon was hurt when he was catching a flip from Austin Ekeler on an end-around and a Cardinals defender tripped him. Gordon went down and immediately grabbed his right leg below the knee.\nHe had carried 10 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns when he left the game.\nBen Roethlisberger was 25 of 31 for 221 yards in the first half at Denver, but the Steelers' lone touchdown came from kicker Chris Boswell on a fake field goal as time expired.\nIT'S A FAKE!\nAnd it's SIX!@Steelers K @WizardOfBoz09 just threw a TD to Alejandro Villanueva \ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude4c\n\ud83d\udcfa: CBS #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com\/bH5eV2TcCw\n\u2014 NFL (@NFL) November 25, 2018\nBoswell took the direct snap and hit left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, a wide receiver during his college days at Army, with the tying touchdown pass. He's the first Steelers offensive lineman to catch a touchdown pass since Ray Pinney did it against the Browns in 1983.\nThe Steelers had frittered away a couple of scoring chances.\nJustin Simmons blocked Boswell's 48-yard field goal attempt, and Will Parks punched away the football just as tight end Xavier Grimble was about to score on a 24-yard catch-and-run, the ball going out of bounds in the end zone for a touchback.\n\u2014 Arnie Stapleton reporting from Denver\nThe Chargers' Philip Rivers tied Ryan Tannehill's NFL record by completing 25 consecutive passes in their game against the Cardinals before misfiring on a dump-off to Austin Ekeler.\nRivers was 19 of 19 in the first half Sunday, then connected on his first three passes in the second half to break Mark Brunnell's record for consecutive completions to start a game.\nRivers added two more completions to match Tannehill's record, the 25th a short touchdown pass to Keenan Allen that withstood a video review to see whether it was caught inbounds.\nTannehill's record was set over two games with Miami during the 2015 season.\nPhilip Rivers has been perfect in the first half for the Chargers, going 19 of 19 for 187 yards and two touchdowns in helping the Chargers to a 28-10 lead over the Cardinals.\nMelvin Gordon also has a pair of TD runs for the Chargers.\nThe Chargers (7-3) are trying to keep pace with the Chiefs (9-2) in the AFC West.\nAnother one of their AFC West rivals, Denver, is helping both of their causes when it comes to playoff positioning. They're giving the Steelers (7-2-1) all they can handle in the first half.\nMiami's Ryan Tannehill took his first snaps in a game after missing the previous five with an injured throwing shoulder and looked like he hadn't missed a thing in Indianapolis.\nWas @KDx32 even touched?!\n\ud83d\udcfa: CBS #FinsUp pic.twitter.com\/diZ0hFOAfZ\nTannehill completed his first two passes for 34 yards, capping the drive with a screen pass that Kenyan Drake took 33 yards for a touchdown \u2014 ending the Dolphins' nine-quarter stretch without a TD.\nThe drive took just six plays and came five plays after Colts linebacker Darius Leonard injured his knee and walked straight to the locker room. Leonard came into the weekend leading the league with 104 tackles. His return was listed as questionable.\n\u2014 Mike Marot reporting from Indianapolis\nRookie quarterbacks ruled the early games in Week 12 as Lamar Jackson had two touchdowns to lead Baltimore past Oakland, Baker Mayfield threw for four TDs in the Browns' win over the Bengals and Josh Allen had scores on the ground and through the air in a win over Jacksonville.\nTom Brady and Sony Michel had big days to lead the Patriots to a 27-13 win over the New York Jets, and Russell Wilson led Seattle from behind for a 30-27 win over the Panthers.\nThat spoiled a big day by Carolina's Christian McCaffrey.\nIn the other early games, the Buccaneers routed the 49ers 27-9 while the Super Bowl champion Eagles came from behind to beat the Giants, 25-22.\nThe Cardinals scored on their opening drive as Josh Rosen threw a 25-yard touchdown to Larry Fitzgerald to take a 7-0 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers.\nRosen, who grew up in Manhattan Beach and went to UCLA, completed all four of his passes for 56 yards on the drive in front of his hometown fans.\nThe StubHub Center also marks the 41st different NFL stadium where Fitzgerald has caught a pass.\nThe Tennessee Titans have downgraded wide receiver Taywan Taylor, who hurt his foot a few weeks ago against Dallas, to out for Monday night's game in Houston.\nTaylor had been limited in practice this week.\nThe Titans also added starting outside linebacker Derrick Morgan to the injury report as questionable with an illness. Left tackle Taylor Lewan did not practice with an illness, but he was expected to play Monday night.\n\u2014 Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee\nChristian McCaffrey has 10 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown along with 17 carries for 125 yards and a score, making him the first player in Carolina history with at least 100 yards receiving and rushing in the same game.\nHis total of 229 yards and counting against Seattle is also a franchise record.\nMeanwhile, quarterback Cam Newton completed his first 14 passes in the first half and was 21 of 24 for 216 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers built a 27-20 lead on the Seahawks.\n\u2014 Steve Reed reporting from Charlotte, North Carolina\nJacksonville running back Leonard Fournette and Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson have been ejected after trading punches along the sideline late in the third quarter of their game.\nLeonard Fournette and Shaq Lawson were ejected from the game after this scuffle \ud83d\ude33\n\ud83d\udcfa: CBS #JAXvsBUF pic.twitter.com\/XGPpr8KrtR\n\u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 25, 2018\nThe fight began after the Jags' Donte Moncrief caught what was initially ruled a 30-yard TD pass at the left pylon. He was battling for control of the ball with Levi Wallace when a Jaguars player struck Bills safety Jordan Poyer from behind, and then Lawson ran in and hit Fournette.\nLawson and Fournette pushed their way to side of the stands where they traded punches while Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde and Bills defensie end Jerry Hughes attempted to separate them.\nThe two were then escorted off their respective sidelines and began yelling at each other as they reached the tunnel. Lawson had to be held back by a Bills official while Fournette was asked to wait \u2014 he was then struck in the left shoulder by a fan, who had reached out from the stands.\n\u2014 John Wawrow reporting from Orchard Park, New York\nTom Brady has reached 3,000 yards passing for the 16th straight season, tying Peyton Manning for second in NFL history behind Brett Favre's streak of 18.\nThe New England quarterback surpassed 3,000 early in the fourth quarter with a 17-yard completion to a diving Josh Gordon. Earlier, he became the NFL's career leader in total yards passing in both regular-season and playoff games.\nBrady entered the game against the New York Jets on Sunday needing 147 yards to pass Manning's mark of 79,279. He accomplished the feat with a 16-yard pass to Gordon early in the second quarter.\nBrady He had a chance at setting another record, needing four touchdown passes to top Manning's 579 for the most in NFL history, including postseason games.\nBengals quarterback Andy Dalton hurt the thumb on his passing hand while trying to recover a fumble early in the second half of their game against the Cleveland Browns.\nDalton chased a snap that went over his head and got caught in a pileup. He immediately headed to a locker room for an exam.\nThe Browns recovered the fumble, and Baker Mayfield threw his fourth touchdown pass for a 35-7 lead. Dalton was 10 of 17 for 100 yards with one touchdown and one interception.\nDalton broke his right thumb late in the 2015 season and missed the playoffs.\n\u2014 Joe Kay reporting from Cincinnati\nArizona quarterback Josh Rosen wore a black T-shirt during early warmups supporting the Los Angeles Fire Department and asking fans to text donations to the Red Cross for wildfire relief before Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center.\nQB @josh3rosen warming up in a @LAFD shirt. pic.twitter.com\/PY3advShqb\n\u2014 Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 25, 2018\nRosen is a Southern California native. He grew up in Manhattan Beach and went to UCLA before he was chosen 10th overall by the Cardinals in the draft last April.\n\u2014 Joe Reedy reporting from Los Angeles\nWhen the Jets' Jason Myers made a 55-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining in the opening half against New England, he became the first kicker in NFL history to hit five field goals from 55-plus yards in one season.\nMyers also had 55-yarders against Miami, Minnesota and Buffalo. He made a 56-yarder at Miami, which is the second longest for the franchise. Chandler Catanzaro had a 57-yard field goal against Cleveland last season.\nMyers also tied the Jets' home field-goal distance record for the fourth time this season with the 55-yard boot. It tied the score at 10 at halftime.\n\u2014 Barry Wilner reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey\nSaquon Barkley hit the big 5-0 again against Philadelphia.\nThe Giants' rookie running back had a 51-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter to give New York a 19-3 lead over the Super Bowl champion Eagles.\nBarkley has mastered the art of the long run against them.\nHe had a 55-yard gain on a screen pass and a 50-yard rushing TD in the first game this season between the NFC East rivals. Barkley had 130 yards rushing and caught nine passes for 99 yards in that game last month, and he had 94 yards rushing in the first half Sunday.\n\u2014 Dan Gelston reporting from Philadelphia\nBrowns safety Damarious Randall predicted on Friday his team would drub the Bengals if wide receiver A.J. Green didn't play, and so far Cleveland is off to a 21-0 lead.\nRandall just picked off Andy Dalton near midfield, ran out of bounds and handed the ball to former Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson, now a special assistant in Cincinnati.\nMeanwhile in Baltimore, Cyrus Jones returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown to give the Ravens a 10-7 lead over Oakland. It was the Ravens' longest play of the year.\nThe Ravens' field goal also was the product of a big play: rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson hit tight end Mark Andrews to set it up. Jackson has run only once while carrying 27 times in his first NFL start last week against Cincinnati.\n\u2014 Joe Kay reporting from Cincinnati and David Ginsburg reporting from Baltimore\nTom Brady has become the NFL's career leader in total yards passing in both regular-season and playoff games.\nThe Patriots quarterback entered Sunday's game against the New York Jets needing 147 yards to pass Peyton Manning's mark of 79,279. He accomplished the feat with a 16-yard pass to Josh Gordon early in the second quarter.\nBrady also came into the game needing 252 yards passing to reach 3,000 for the 16th straight season, tying Manning for second-most behind only Brett Favre's 18 seasons.\nBrady had a chance at setting another record Sunday. He needs four touchdown passes to top Manning's 579 for the most in NFL history, including postseason games.\n\u2014 Dennis Waszak Jr. reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey.\nThis year's rookie quarterback class is off to a good start in Week 12.\nJosh Allen threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Robert Foster to help Buffalo jump to a 14-0 lead over Jacksonville, while Baker Mayfield has a touchdown pass for Cleveland as the Browns leaped to a 14-0 lead over Cincinnati.\nJosh Rosen leads the Cardinals against the Chargers later in the day.\nMeanwhile, the Patriots' Rob Gronkowski has announced his return from an injury by hauling in a touchdown pass from Tom Brady to forge a 7-all tie with the New York Jets\nIt's not quite Showdown Sunday in the NFL in Week 12.\nOf the 11 games on deck, none involves two teams with winning records. The closest is the early afternoon visit by Seattle (5-5) to Carolina (6-4), while a pair of 5-5 teams meet later in the day when Miami visits Indianapolis.\nElsewhere, the Jaguars visit the Bills, the Browns visit the Bengals, the Patriots travel to the Jets, the Giants are in Philadelphia, the 49ers head to Tampa Bay and the Raiders visit Baltimore.\nThe Cardinals visit the Chargers and the Steelers visit the Broncos later in the day.\nPerhaps the most important matchup comes Sunday night, when the Packers (4-5-1) visit the Vikings (5-4-1) in a matchup of NFC North rivals competing for a wild-card playoff spot.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sri Lanka Hit By key Player Injury Blow\nSri Lanka batsman Chamara Kapugedera was ruled out of the rest of the Champions Trophy after suffering an injury in practice on Wednesday.\nKapugedera sustained what the International Cricket Council later confirmed was a knee injury on the eve of Sri Lanka's second match in the tournament against India at the Oval on Thursday.\nThe ICC said its event technical committee had approved Danushka Gunathilaka as a replacement for Kapugedera in the Sri Lanka squad for the tournament.\nRead More: Most Handsome Cricketers XI Of All Time\nGunathilaka, a 26-year-old left-handed top-order batsman and off-spinner, has represented Sri Lanka in 19 one-day internationals in which he has scored 420 runs and taken five wickets. His last ODI was against Bangladesh in Colombo earlier this year.\nEarlier, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews revealed Kapugedera has gone for a scan to determine the extent of his injury.\n\"Yeah he just got injured at training, so we sent him for an MRI scan,\" Mathews told a press conference at The Oval on Wednesday.\nRead More: Cricket ground provided to Saeed Ajmal Academy\nKapugedera's injury is the latest blow to Sri Lanka after stand-in captain Upul Tharanga, deputising for the injured Mathews, was banned for the remaining two group matches as punishment for his team's slow over rate against South Africa last weekend.\nThe 30-year-old middle order batsman, who made his international debut in 2006, was dismissed for nought against the South Africans as Sri Lanka lost their Group B opener by 96 runs.\nIslamic Military Alliance (IMA): An Opportunity Or Challenge For Pakistan\nOrganic Product Blacklist","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"14. La belle France\u2026 a dodgy, birdy day! Labenne to St. Emilion\nOn Sep 15, 2015 Sep 21, 2015 By anneandchrisbIn Uncategorized\nMonday September 14th\nA dodgy day indeed, but in the sense of dodging things! I am ashamed to say that the first thing we dodged was the fee for the aire we stayed on last night at Labenne. It was a large area under trees and nice and quiet, but all the listed facilities were shut and locked. Apparently a man comes round between 8am and 12am to collect your 9 euros , so we missed him because we left at 7.30 to go to the bird reserve! We thought 9 euros was rather pricey compared with the many free or 3 euro ones we have used.\nOn to Marais d'Orx reserve. A large lake with a small road across the middle and an interesting history. It was a huge area of marshland, and centuries ago local people tried to make a living here, but were plagued by mosquitoes and disease. Napoleon III was very concerned for the welfare of his rural population, and he had dykes built, and pumps installed to drain the land, so it could be farmed. These are still there today. However the sandy soil meant that it was still a constant battle, and when, in 1984, the dykes were breached, they finally gave up. The land was abandoned for farming and gradually the space filled up as a lake. The natural vegetation returned\u2026and so did birds! Hundreds of them using this as a stop off on their migrations north or south. The LPO, France 's equivalent of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), took it over and it is now protected. Their biggest spectacle is from November to March when hundreds of Crane stop here to overwinter before flying back north.\nWe had to dodge some violent showers\nMoody picture of violent shower!\nby timing our walks between the hides, but had a good walk and were rewarded with seeing an adult booted eagle training a young one to swoop and dive, as well as Spoonbill, sooty tern and one of my favourites, Snipe. There was also a hide set out on a boardwalk into the lake area which gave great views of a good variety of wading birds.\nWe then set off on the long and rather boring flat road North, with more rain forecast. We were heading for the Arcachon basin and another reserve we had seen advertised. Reserve Ornithologique La Teich.\nIt was a pretty area on the river estuary, and as we went into the reserve we noticed signs everywhere saying \"Gates shut at 19.00 hours\". It was only 15.30, so no worries there.\nWe received a reduction on the admission charge because we are RSPB members!\nWell, what a reserve it is. A brilliantly maintained, raised path winds for over 4 miles between lakes and tidal flats, and visits 20\u2026 yes 20 hides. All the hides were large with plenty of seats, and windows at different levels.\nAnd the birds. It was without doubt the most amazing bird reserve we have ever visited anywhere. Every hide seemed to reveal a new astounding vista. In one location over 200 curlew were roosting, another had 40 + cormorants all on posts. We saw Kingfishers, Spoonbills, Avocets, and every wading bird you could wish for. Not 1 or 2 but in large flocks, close to the hides, and very relaxed despite nearby gunshots and low flying aircraft.\nWe met a french couple who were obviously new to birding, and at each hide I pointed out one new bird and told them a bit about it. I was rather proud that my french was still up to the job, and we ended with me explaining how all the waders have different lengths and shapes of bill, so each feeds on different organisms in a slightly different layer of the mud and water so they can all feed together, which led to a discussion on biodiversity!\nIt was a super place. 2 heavy showers came while we were in the hides, so again we dodged the rain.\nSo\u2026. guess who only just made it back to the exit by 7pm? Yes, us and a lot of other people! It was nearly a sprint! Great to see so many french people there enjoying the birds.\nWe were later than we had planned but decided to press on with our plan to drive round Bordeaux to an aire at Chateau Gerbaud in St Emillion, a very famous wine producing area. Guess what we will be doing tomorrow!\nWe drove through a torrential downpour and seemingly under the arch of a rainbow, and arrived at dusk to find a ring of campers arranged in a circle reminiscent of wagons in an old Cowboy film! They were Dutch campers, and the owners were sat in the middle of the circle having a grand singalong. We interlopers parked around the edge with the Polish, French and Slovakian campers and got on with cooking a rather late dinner. All was silent by 10pm and we slept soundly, literally surrounded by vineyards!\nAire near St Emilion\n13. The rain in Spain stays mainly on the Plain\u2026 nearly! Itxaspe Spain, to Labenne France!\n15. A day for oenophiles and fans of pancakes! St. Emilion","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"'Hysaj & Rui will leave Napoli'\nThe agent of Napoli pair Elseid Hysaj and Mario Rui has confirmed that they will seek moves away this summer.\nIt is shaping up to be something of an awkward summer for Mario Giuffredi as another of his clients, Empoli full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, is set to join Napoli as one of the duo's replacements.\n\"For three years, Elseid was the best right-back,\" continued Giuffredi to Radio Marte.\n\"In his final season under Coach Maurizio Sarri, Juventus came calling but the lad said 'no' because he wanted to win the Scudetto with Napoli.\n\"While it's true that in the last year his form has dropped, he wasn't the only player to experience a decline.\n\"I'm not saying it was Carlo Ancelotti's fault, but it's normal if you suddenly begin to play a different style of football.\n\"I do wonder why only Hysaj and Mario Rui are criticised, it seems wrong to just single them out.\n\"We've had a lot of interest from other teams. The intention now is for both boys to leave.\n\"Hysaj's contract will expire next year and I think the time is right for a change of scenery.\n\"Atletico Madrid have asked me about his availability, and they are not the only club interested.\n\"Fabio Paratici, the Juventus sporting director, is also a fan. The lad will certainly move to a big club.\"\n\"Mario Rui, on the other hand, I thought had a good season, and I'd like to see him stay for another season as I don't think Napoli will find a stronger left-back.\n\"However, he will leave too and there's been plenty of interest from clubs like Torino, Milan and Benfica. Benfica would be his dream move.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Things to do today in Bengaluru\nA show of classics\nTabla wiz Ustad Zakir Hussain, flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, V Selvaganesh on kanjira, Patri Satishkumar on mridangam and U Rajesh on mandolin will play together at a concert tonight. The concert is being presented by Pancham Nishad, a platform that has been showcasing the rich musical heritage of India for 20 years now. So don't miss 'Classical and Beyond \u2013 An evening of Indian Global Music'.\nWHERE: Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan, Kaverappa Layout,\nVasanth Nagar WHEN: 7pm, December 4\nENTRY: `300 onwards, bookmyshow.com\nComedian Ramya Ramapriya will confront some of her worst fears \u2013 from poor ratings to pesky pachyderms, serpentine shenanigans and the perils of being a thankless Tambrahm \u2013 in this standup show. She will also spill the beans about the weird boys she's met in the engineering college and on dating apps, and how she handled the weird compliments.\nWHERE: Flax-healthy Living, 80 Feet Road, HAL 3rd Stage,Indiranagar\nWHEN: 8.30pm, December 4\nDemon in the city\nBaka is the story of Bakasura, the demon who tormented the town of of Ekachakra with his power and might. How the town experiences political and economic turbulence after the demon's entry is what forms the crux of the story. It is directed by Vinay Shastry and written by MSK Prabhu.\nWHERE: Ranga Shankara, 36\/2, R K Colony,\n2nd Phase, JP Nagar WHEN: 7.30pm onwards, December 4\nThe midweek gig\nHave a musical Wednesday with this gig. On the line-up are the progressive jazz and funk fusion band Kelvikkuri as well as Kochi-based progressive rock quartet Chidakasha. While the former is a nine-piece band that conveys various emotions by painting a portrait in real-time on stage, Chidakasha's music transcends genres and languages and takes the audience on an unforgettable trip.\nWHERE: Fandom at Gilly's Redefined, 100 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala\nWHEN: 8pm, December 4\nENTRY: `300 onwards, insider.in\nMatters of the art\nJourney into the imaginative and visual world of Bengal art with a solo show by Stuti Laha. For her show Coral Lights, this prominent Bengali artist and art restorer at the Archeological Survey of India, has devised a unique style of wash, which results in a semi-transparent layer of colour.\nWHERE: Gallery g, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Lavelle Road WHEN: 10am-7pm, on view till December 24 CALL: 22219275\nPlay with clay\nHave you always wanted to learn pottery and did not know where to go? Look no further than this hand building and wheel course. Here, you will learn to make vases, plates, tiles, cylindrical vessels, miniature pottery pieces and many more articles using the techniques of pinching, coiling and slab-making. It's a six-day course, which you can complete by joining on any six Wednesdays.\nWHERE: Lahe Lahe Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli\nWHEN: 11am-1pm, December 4\nENTRY: `5,000, eventshigh.com\nLearn the art of natural soap-making with different techniques such as pencil-thin line, swirls, peeks, hanger swirl, layers and botanical colourants. The session includes the detailed study of cold-process soapmaking with oil infusion, natural colorants, French clays, use of micas in soap, the difference between hard and soft oils, types of clays and more. After all the hardwork, you will get to take back the soap you will make.\nWHERE: Swati Nest, 2nd main, 2nd stage, Vinayaka Layout, Vijaynagar\nWHEN: 10.45am-4.45pm, December 4\nENTRY: `4,000\nTales to tell\nAttend the book launch of We, of the forsaken world, written by Kiran Bhat. The book tells the stories of four worlds falling apart through the structure of four linguistic chains, drawing from the lives of 16 strangers. These 16 stories connect along subtle lines, dispersing at the moments where another story is about to take place, and then they flow into each other\nWHERE: Champaca Bookstore, Library, Edward Road, Vasanth Nagar WHEN: 6pm-8pm,\nDecember 4 ENTRY: Free\nOne for the Earth\nEchoes of Earth, Bengaluru's very own eco-friendly music festival, is coming up this weekend. In its fourth season now, it will feature world music, live electronica, techno and acoustic and pop-up performances for children as well.\nTo prove that large-scale events can be executed sustainably and responsibly, the entire festival is made using upcycled and recycled material. Along with a solar-powered stage, Echoes will be powering many areas of the festival with renewable energy. And since this year's theme is 'The Sanctuary',\nit will highlight the splendid yet endangered species of flora and fauna in\nIndia and the world.\nWatch out for some of these highlights: The Mahseer installation by the Wildlife Association of South India, a flea market selling organic and sustainable products, opportunity to dress up as your favourite animal, chance to have brunch with your favourite artists, a highball lounge,\na food court, a pet zone and a Nat Geo Wild Zone.\nWHERE: Embassy International Riding School, 149\/223, next To Stone Hill International School, Tarunhunse Village WHEN: 1 pm onwards, December 7 and 8 ENTRY: bookmyshow.com\nTo feature an event on this page, send the details and photographs to mybangaloremirror@timesgroup.com with the subject line 'Unwind'\nHAL's credit rating takes a hit\nLight Combat Aircraft impress Russians","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Intergovernmental and Public Affairs\nOffice of Community Affairs\nProject Development Unit\nReal Property Services\nAssessment Appeals Board\nBoard of Supervisors Agenda\nCity Selection Committee\nTicket Administrator\nBudget Central\nAdministrative Memoranda\nSMC Performance\nShared Vision 2025\nFive-Year Capital Improvement Plan\nChildren, Youth, and Family Budget\nCommunity Vulnerability Index\nRequest for Proposals (RFPs)\nJoint Powers Financing Authority\nArts Commission\nFarmworker Commission\nTraining and Resources for Parents: Ravenswood City School District Parent Academy\nImportant note: The following recommendation was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4, 2015:\nDISTRICT 4 (Supervisor Warren Slocum)\nFY 2015-17 Measure A Request Ravenswood City School District Parent Academy $60,000 one-time\nThe Ravenswood City School District's Measure A Collaborative (Collaborative) will strengthen family engagement, supporting parents and caregivers to be more involved and effective in the lives of their children. By providing training and resources that are rooted in the cultural strengths of East Palo Alto's rich diversity, Ravenswood City School District (RCSD) and its Collaborative will provide meaningful community engagement for youth and families, and improve youth opportunities for success within East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park.\nThe Collaborative will hire and train three community members to engage and work directly with parents as Promotoras (community outreach workers). Each of the three community members will bring skill sets and cultural understanding of the African American, Pacific Islander, and Latino communities. The promotoras will provide direct support to parents, as well as help connect them to community resources. In addition, the promotoras will help recruit parents to participate in the six-week Parent Academy.\nThe Parent Academy will serve 60 parents comprised of 3 groups of 20, with each group learning parenting and personal development skills within the cultural context of their respective communities. The Parent Academy will target parents of middle school youth. Workshops will be designed to meet parent needs. During the parent workshops, children of the families will also be engaged in a Youth Academy, engaging in activities that promote character development, community service, and academic success.\nThe $60,000 requested for district Measure A funds will be used for 60 families to go through the six week Parent Academy. HSA will work with Ravenswood City School District staff on building performance measures and targets into the agreements.\nImportant note: This is a copy of the official report -- item 5 on the Board's agenda.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Male Celebrities Who Are 6'6\" (198 cm) Tall\nThe list of male celebrities who are 6'6\" (198 cm) tall includes Anthony Joshua, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Rob Gronkowski, Wladimir Klitschko. Famous personalities featured on this list, include actors, basketball players, baseball players, american football players and from other domains of life. This list of male celebrities who are 6 feet 6 inches includes people from United States, England, Spain, Canada and many more countries.\n6'6\" (198 cm), British\n6'6\" (198 cm), American\n6'6\" (198 cm), Ukrainian\n6'6\" (198 cm), British, Welsh\nNovelist, Short Story Writer\nShaheen Afridi\n6'6\" (198 cm), Pakistani\n6'6\" (198 cm), Dutch\nSinger, Actor\n6'6\" (198 cm), German\nGeneral, Second President of Weimar Republic\nFelipe VI of Spain\n6'6\" (198 cm), Spanish\nKing of Spain\nJ. R. Smith\nUday Hussein\n6'6\" (198 cm), Iraqi\nSaddam Hussein's Son\nJosh Richardson\nSergei Rachmaninoff\n6'6\" (198 cm), American, Russian\n6'6\" (198 cm), Canadian, American\nChristopher Boykin\nBill Fagerbakke\nFormer United States Senator\nSpeculative Fiction Writer\nJames Packer\n6'6\" (198 cm), Australian\nBusiness Tycoon\n6'6\" (198 cm), Argentinian\nIme Udoka\n6'6\" (198 cm), Nigerian, American\nAmerican-Nigerian Basketball Player\nAmerican Football Tight End\nMartellus Bennett\nNik Stauskas\n6'6\" (198 cm), Canadian\nMusician, Musician, Peace Activist\nLenny Montana\nVictor Williams\n6'6\" (198 cm), French\nAbdou Diouf\n6'6\" (198 cm), Senegalese\nBen Phillips\nThomas Clayton Wolfe\nAndrew Glennon\nStuart Broad\nTravis Kelce\nSinger-songwriter, Musician, Singer\nAlun Wyn Jones\nRadio personality, Actor, Novelist, Circus\nActor, Film actor\nDiamond Dallas Page\nMitchell Starc\nEdwin van der Sar\n6'6\" (198 cm), British, Scottish\nMike Glennon\nNwankwo Kanu\n6'6\" (198 cm), Nigerian\nJohn Layfield\nEntrepreneur, Professional wrestler, Actor, Radio\nComposer, Pianist, Radio personality\nSinger, Singer-songwriter\nTelevision presenter, Rower\nOwen Benjamin\nOmar Benson Miller\nScreenwriter, Television producer, Science fiction\nProfessional wrestler\nDon Drysdale\nGeoffrey Holder\n6'6\" (198 cm), Spanish, Trinidadian, American\nTimothy Simons\nCourtney Walsh\n6'6\" (198 cm), Jamaican\nJamaal Wilkes\nGeoff Capes\nAthletics competitor","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Election Fighting Fund!\nWe have been betrayed on Brexit. That is clearer now more than ever, and it means our government is unstable. That's why we're planning for a snap election that could happen any minute, with our new Fighting Fund. Please donate now!\nFor Britain is the only political party in the UK that offers the most effective solution to our Brexit crisis. We must work with our European partners to bring down the entire EU project. Leaving the EU isn't enough, as this monster will always be on our doorstep, trying to wrestle back control, and undermining the will of the European peoples.\nWe want to take this message, along with our common-sense manifesto, to the people of Britain \u2013 but we need to be able to support our candidates.\nThat's why we are launching our Fighting Fund. Through a new social media campaign, we'll be aiming to raise up to \u00a3100,000 to ensure we are ready to fight this election.\nAnd I hope you can help us with it\nFor Britain faces a great challenge in a snap election. We must make ourselves visible to the public, and do so on as national a scale as possible. We must stand as many candidates as we can, and make full use of the election to increase our profile.\nMake no mistake \u2013 if a snap election happens, it's the most important battle that For Britain has fought to date. It will be our first chance to introduce ourselves and prove that our policies resonate. We must let people know that we are here for the long term, and that we represent the future of this great country.\nWant to help? Here's what you can do.\nConsider donating to our fighting fund in the form on this page. If we can raise \u00a3100,000, we can provide our candidates with as much financial support as possible. This is essential.\nShare the link and share our graphics! Head over to our Facebook and Twitter, or the members section of the website, where you'll find our Fighting Fund imagery and posts. Please share them far and wide, and help us make this election count.\nBecome a member! If you're not already a paid-up member of our party, why not join us? Your data is always safe with us, so nobody will ever know. Your small monthly membership fee will help our party grow at this essential time.\nAre you in? This is our most important battle yet. We can only make an impact with your help \u2013 and we need your support more than ever.\nThank you for being such a valued part of this party. You're making this happen. Let's go into the next election fully prepared and ready to win!\nAnne Marie Waters\nLeader, For Britain\nState AlabamaAlaskaAmerica SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFederated States of MicronesiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming\n\u00a325 \u00a350 \u00a3100 \u00a3250 \u00a31,000 \u00a32,500 Other \u00a3\nElection fund Donation paypal\nPlease like and share with your friends on Facebook\nA new movement\nFor Britain is a political movement formally Registered by the Electoral Commission. As a registered Party the regulations covering donations are governed by the Political Party and Referendum act 2000 (PPERA) which states that you must be on the electoral register in the UK excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man in order to make a donation in excess of \u00a3500.\nTo make a donation above \u00a3500 please contact us as we will need to ensure that certain criteria is met.\nIf you wish to make a donation of more than \u00a37,500 to the party, we have an obligation under the Political Parties and Referendums Act 2000 to report such a donation to the Electoral Commission, who will publish the fact that you have made a donation over \u00a37,500.\nFor further information please visit the Electoral Commission here.\nFor Britain reserves the right to not accept an application for membership or a donation.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Science Museum Richmond\nThe museum's operating budget for the 1970-72 biennium. measure to the financial and volunteer support provided by the Junior League of Richmond. Many other civic and science-related groups and.\n. be established in partnership with the Fairfax-based Children's Science Center and an extension of the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. Located on donated land at the Kincora development in.\nAbout Through experiential exhibits, awesome artifacts, interactive technologies, innovative programs, dynamic films, impressive live animals and interesting lab demos, the Science Museum of Virginia inspires hundreds of thousands of guests each year to enrich their lives through science. The Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and.\nWhat: Spring Camp-In Overnight Adventures Where: The Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond Cost: $45 per child, $20 per adult.\nscience museum of virginia, science museum, science, museum, virginia museum, virginia\nPro Evolution 5 Cheats Find all our Pro Evolution Soccer 5 Cheats for Xbox. Plus great forums, game help and a special question and answer system. All Free. There are 4 Bronze Trophies, 21 Silver Trophies, 3 Gold Trophies, and 1 Platinum Trophy. Champion Manager (Silver) \u2013 Awarded for winning the League Title in any of the Top Leagues\nThe museum features permanent exhibitions on space, health, electricity and Earth \u2014 and more \u2014 along with visiting exhibitions. The Dome theater is enormous at 76 feet and shows IMAX films like \"National Parks Adventure,\" \"Pandas: The Journey Home,\" and many more.\nSloan Science and Film is a website devoted to exploring the intersection of science and film, and enhancing the public understanding of science and technology.\nRichmond's chief academic officer, Tracy Epp, told the School Board that the district would try to give students similar experiences through partnerships with the Science Museum of Virginia and other.\nThe sellers are Patti and Allan Herbert, who represent the third generation of the family that has owned the hotel since its inception, according to the Richmond's website. The Herberts are major.\nFree. Open 365. Today Until 5 pm. Museum Hours. Open 365 days a year. Daily: 10 am \u2013 5 pm Thu and Fri until 9 pm. Address. 200 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220\nThe insatiable curiosity of Curious George \u2013 the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for 65 years \u2013 comes to life at the Science Museum of Virginia on January 19, 2019!\nBusinesses along Richmond Row are transforming their. sound is made and how it works at the London Children's Museum. The Science of Sound provides resonance bowls, tuning forks, boom.\nChildren's Museum of Richmond 2626 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220. Central Phone: 804-474-7062 Chesterfield Phone: 804-474-7075 Fax: 804-474-7099 Email Children's Museum of Richmond Children's Museum of Richmond Website. Hours Daily 9:30 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Memorial Day \u2013 Labor Day 9:30 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. Service Definitions. View a complete list of service definitions.\nScience Museum: the Science Museum of Virginia has three floors of. Listen in and Join USA Field Hockey on ESPN Richmond To help kick off NIT action in Richmond, USA Field Hockey will be on the air.\n5-8 p.m. at Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. $10, members free. www.smv.org or (804) 864-1400. More than two dozen restaurants will participate in this year's Richmond Black Restaurant.\nEvans, of Richmond, as vice-chair. He is a research associate at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, and a research.\nThe Virginia Holocaust Museum aims to educate about the Holocaust, to memorialize and document the atrocities with exhibits, programming, and outreach. Hours Monday\u2013Friday: 9am\u20135pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am\u20135pm Closed New Years Day, Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.\nSince its founding by the Virginia General Assembly in 1970, the Science Museum of Virginia has become the premier center for hands-on science education in Virginia. The Museum has permanent exhibitions on health, energy and natural science and includes hundreds of interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts, live animals, a theater company and cutting edge technology.\nInside the museum, visitors will find a variety. p.m. Guests are also invited to venture outside with the Richmond Astronomical Society and use telescopes to see glowing stars in the night sky.\nFor further information on accessibility for adult audiences, contact us via email or call the receptionist at 718.727.1135. Hours & Admissions. Wednesday \u2013 Sunday 11am \u2013 5pm. The Museum is closed on National Holidays: on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.\nApr 30, 2017 \u00b7 Da Vinci Alive Debuts at the Science Museum of Virginia May 13 \u2013 September 5, 2017. Da Vinci Alive \u2013 The Experience, the most comprehensive traveling exhibition on one of history's greatest minds, opens at the Science Museum of Virginia on Saturday, May 13.The exhibition celebrates the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci as an inventor, scientist, engineer, architect, artist and musician.\nThe Science Museum oversees operation of the Aviation Museum, which is at Richmond International Airport in eastern Henrico County. After the plane is broken down into seven main pieces over the next.\nThe Richmond area is full of fun parks & playgrounds. The ones listed below are the Completely Kids top picks \u2013 they have something special, even out of the ordinary, to offer kids of all ages.\nThe science championship qualifiers are held each spring in cities across the world! \u2013 sponsors are assigned qualifiers at registration based on location \u2013 any participant who participates in the qualifier competes in multiple rounds, answering quiz questions for points and ultimately qualification for the 2019 Science world fair! compared within their division \u2013 4th \u2013 12th grade!\nChildren's Theatre of Richmond presents its final performance. Shakeup: Preserving What We Value at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC explores the convergence of earthquake science and technology.\nthey help us bring science to life for curious young minds.\" The Staten Island Children's Museum is located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace,\nIn Richmond! The University of Virginia grad and \"Saturday. Let's Get Curious\" at the Science Museum of Virginia. Geared toward younger kids, the exhibit recreates familiar scenes from \"Curious.\nApr 27, 2019 \u00b7 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Capitol Police have made an arrest in the theft of a $5,000 saxophone from the Science Museum of Virginia earlier this month.\nHome > Students>Who Was Edgar Allan Poe>Poe's Biography. Biography. The name Poe brings to mind images of murderers and madmen, premature burials, and mysterious women who return from the dead. His works have been in print since 1827 and include such literary classics as \"The Tell-Tale Heart,\" \"The Raven,\" and \"The Fall of the House of Usher.\"\nRICHMOND, Va. \u2014 At just 15. Their robot needed a redesign, so they were quickly working before other students arrived at the Science Museum of Virginia. \"I've always liked working with my hands,\".\nOther local attractions, such as Maymont, the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Children's Museum are just minutes away. In addition, there are two restaurants in the art museum and numerous.\nPlease look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Host Jessica Noll recently took a trip to 'The Mix' at the Science Museum of Virginia to help Mix Master.\nOrganic Chemistry Bruice Pdf 63 Lerner, R. A. 91 Bio 63 Miller, W. H. 91 Theoretical 63 Parrinello, M. 91 Theoretical 63 Wang, J 91 Analytical 67 Breslow, R. 90 Organic 67 Haddon, R. C. 90 Organic Outside catalytic sites, organic substrates are resistant to oxidation and reduction. Michaelis,L. in The Enzymes, Chemistry and Mechanism of Action (eds Sumner,\nThe Science Standards of Learning identify academic content for essential components of the science curriculum at different grade levels. Standards are identified for kindergarten through grade six and for a core set of middle and high school courses \u2013 life science, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry and physics.\nPlease look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Immersive Experience Specialist Justin Bartel from the Science Museum of Virginia invited Host Jessica Noll.\nThe Museum of Life and Science\u2014previously known as the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the NC Children's Museum\u2014is an 84-acre (340,000 m 2) acre science museum located in Durham, North Carolina, United States, featuring an array of largely hands-on exhibits intended to spark curiosity and wonder.With a focus on STEM learning, the Museum's mission is to create a place of.\nOne of the first CLD_STEM programs was a Mobile STEM Workshop at the Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA. The two-day.\nFrom trains and fruitcake to a unique New Year's celebration \u2013 the Science Museum of Virginia has. at one of the world's largest fruitcakes (the Museum's fruitcake balloon, of course) at Richmond's.\nVisit Richmond, Virginia on your next vacation. Find details and maps for hotels, events, restaurants and things to do in Richmond, VA. Get a free guide!\nAccording to sources at the museum, the ultimate decision about disciplining Richmond was made by paleontologist Michael Novacek, AMNH's provost of science, who also convened the lengthy search for.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Peloton Is Thriving, Living Her Best Pandemic Life\nShannon Melero\nImage: Ezra Shaw (Getty Images)\nPeloton, a company that caters to affluent exercise fanatics and less-affluent exercise fanatics willing to assume debt, is, at best, a frivolous business. But perhaps the time has come to prostrate ourselves before the might and unstoppable force that is a company that seems to have proven itself indestructible. Peloton survived the fallout from the horrible commercial of 2019, stopped its competitor Flywheel from moving into its turf with a home bike, and now is about to emerge from a global pandemic richer than ever.\nAs CNBC reports, in a fiscal report released Thursday, Peloton's CEO stated, \"fourth-quarter sales surged 172%\" with the company's signature bike and treadmill becoming huge sellers as a result of the global pandemic.\nWhile the original Peloton bike costs $1895, the treadmill starts at a little over $4000\u2014costs which do not include a monthly subscription to Peloton's classes at $39 a month\u2014which means you're essentially paying for this bike for eternity. On Wednesday, Peloton dropped the latest jewel in its crown, the Bike+, which I have been staring at every morning since the announcement was made. The bike, which looks just like the original bike, boasts a bigger screen that swivels out, a subwoofer, Apple Watch connectivity built into this big fucking screen, and instructor controlled resistance. It's the most elite pedal to nowhere that could be imagined and the timing couldn't be better as SoulCycle is smack in the middle of promoting their at-home bike and app, Variis.\nFinally, You Can Masturbate on Your Peloton\nBetween class prices and the exorbitant cost of having a home spin bike, indoor cycling is the\u2026\nIt is blood boiling that a company worth millions before the pandemic was able to multiply its wealth the worse the pandemic got? Absoutely. Yet, I can't get that mad, since I find myself seduced by Peloton's beautiful, high-gloss ads, which force me to entertain the perfectly reasonable idea of building a costly gym inside my home. Peloton even has a \"value calculator\" on its website to break down, in numbers how much money I could save by spending $2,495 on a bike. Even though I've never been on one, I lust after the Bike+ in the same way Leonardo DiCaprio lusts after young supermodels. I talk about this bike to my editor, half -convincing myself to buy it and half-reminding myself that it's not affordable and attempting to finance this thing would push my partner over the edge and into a divorce.\nPeloton, in this moment, is like the Cobra Kai dojo from the first Karate Kid movie. Dressed in all black to attract the babes with a motto of strike first, strike hard, no mercy and an ethos that can either break or improve your legs depending on how hard you go.\nkeregi\nSigh. Is it too much to get someone who actually likes exercise (we exist!) to write about exercise and products that support it? There are valid criticisms to make about big fitness companies - but there are also pros to these products\/services. I have never considered buying a Peloton until realizing 3 months after my CycleBar studio reopened that it will be a long time before that environment is safe enough for me. Of course they are using this to their advantage - hey, that's how capitalism works! I will likely end up buying one soon since I live in Ohio and we are rapidly approaching our too cold for outdoor activity season. As for the comparisons with an average exercise bike and a Peloton - you get what you pay for. I had a Fitbit for years until I finally made the jump to an Apple watch. And I paid more for the technology I don't need but it was a decision I made because it was worth it to me. Apply that concept to exercise and you get Peloton.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"License to Forge\nby Justine Iaboni | Posted December 7, 2011\nTopics: 2.55 flap bag, Alexander McQueen, Anonymous, Bernard Arnault, Christian Dior, Christopher Kane, commentary, couture fashion houses, couturiers, Cristobal Balenciaga, Dana Thomas, Edward de Vere, Fernand Leger, Francois Pinault, Gabrielle Coco Chanel, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci Group, Hermes, John Galliano, karl lagerfeld, licensing of brands, luxury fashion, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, Max Ernst, Nicolas Ghesqui\u00e8re, Prince William, Rive Gauche, Roland Emmerich, Salma Hayek, Sarah Burton, Shakespeare, skull clutch, Tom Ford, Walt Disney, Yves Saint Laurent\nGabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, founder of Chanel, is buried in Lausanne, Switzerland. The image on the right depicts Coco in her usual attire: pearls, a cigarette and black jersey\". (Source: Flickr, Ballyshannon).\nA Cologne court recently sentenced a group of four art forgers to prison for painting, and later selling, art works they falsely claimed were by famous artists Max Ernst and Fernand L\u00e9ger. Similarly, earlier this year at the Toronto International Film Festival, Roland Emmerich premiered Anonymous, a film that attempts to flesh out the age-old suspicion that Edward de Vere is the real author of Shakespeare's oeuvre. In the art world, authenticity is contingent on the recognized artist being the sole creative entity behind a work of art bearing his or her name. But in the fashion industry, it's possible for Sarah Burton to design an Alexander McQueen piece. On April 29, 2011, Catherine Middleton married Prince William wearing a dress McQueen himself never saw or touched, given his shocking death one year earlier. And yet, Middleton's ivory gown with the V-neck d\u00e9collet\u00e9, long lace sleeves and colossal six-foot train will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most important dresses to ever bear his name. Instead of being condemned for forgery, Sarah Burton, the actual designer of the dress, was hailed a fashion messiah. In fact, the dress snagged Burton Harper's Bazaar's prestigious Designer of the Year Award a few months after the royal nuptials.\nThe posthumous success of a fashion designer is a game of surrender for both the house left behind and its new creative director. The real question is: who wins?\nSo why do fashion designers get a pass whereas other artists do not? Blame it on Mickey Mouse. In Dana Thomas' Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Lustre, she painstakingly explains how the phenomenon of licensing was one of the first steps towards the end of couture's golden age, and the subsequent death of that rare thing called luxury. Christian Dior was a licensing pioneer. Upon seeing the success of Walt Disney, who enlisted other companies to turn out Mickey Mouse paraphernalia, Dior envisioned a similar model for his fashion house. During the 1940s, he licensed the Dior name and its designs to middle-market manufacturers in the United States. The manufacturers would pay Dior a one-time fee of $2,000, plus royalties and then produce and sell authorized replica dresses and suits for $50. The emergence of the middle-market and its newfound desire for luxury propelled designers into a licensing frenzy. Dior had his name on everything from perfumes to eyeglasses. Yves Saint Laurent introduced his ready-to-wear line, Rive Gauche, which targeted those who were too young - and too poor - to wear couture. \"With the advent of licensing names, the fragrance business began to grow, and couture diminished rapidly,\" writes Thomas. Whether they knew it at the time or not, veteran couturiers opened the door for business tycoons to take licensing and ready-to-wear to the next (financial) level. In a matter of a few decades, the establishment of luxury groups - an umbrella term used to define a group of brands owned by one company - transformed what used to be an industry of small couture houses run by couturiers and their families into billion-dollar corporations. People like Bernard Arnault, LVMH's crowned king, bought out multiple brands, gave original owners the boot, hired young designers to revamp brands, pushed handbags to the fore, cut down on quality, moved production to China (unbeknownst to consumers) and exalted the possession of luxury pieces to the level of godliness through million dollar advertisements.\nCraftsman cutting crocodile at the\nHerm\u00e8s leather factory\n(Source: Jonathan Blair\/CORBIS).\nLuxury, as we've come to know it today, is all about profits and very few houses, Herm\u00e8s being one of them, have resisted the temptation to streamline production in order to increase profits. The Birkin bag, for example, is still made entirely by hand at the Herm\u00e8s special workshop in Patin, a Parisian suburb, and requires about fifteen hours of workmanship per bag.\nThe posthumous deification of the leading names in luxury fashion is a curious phenomenon. Designers (or creative directors as they like to be called) brought on board from the outside have changed the meaning of authenticity and, not unlike the above examples of the forged paintings and Shakespeare, authorship. In the fashion world, the definition of authenticity goes beyond the transient lifetimes of Coco, Cristobal, Christian, Yves and Alexander. Thus, an Alexander McQueen piece is still 100 per cent authentic after McQueen's death if designed by Sarah Burton and produced (hypothetically) entirely by a few girls on an assembly line in China with all profits going to Gucci Group. A McQueen is not authentic, however, if a skilled silk-screen artisan makes a replica that he or she later tries to sell on eBay. It can be argued, however, that both scarves are forgeries, albeit of different degrees: the former just happens to protected by the law while the latter infringes upon those protections. Jeffrey Monteiro, Creative Director of Bill Blass, told style.com that for the S\/S 2012 season, he \"as always, turned to the considerable archives when putting the collection together\". In the fashion industry then, a designer's name is of utmost value - even after death - so much so that other people are enlisted to continue producing collections long afterwards. These \"other people\" are given incredible creative access to designs, materials, archives and, of course, the name.\nThere's no denying the talents of Karl Lagerfeld, Nicolas Ghesqui\u00e8re, Sarah Burton, Gianfranco Ferr\u00e8, John Galliano, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Christopher Kane and the slew of other designers hired as creative directors. In fact, some of the greatest designs have come out of luxury fashion houses long after their founders have passed away. However, could Monteiro make the kind of clothing that is, each season, rooted in the historical milieu of 20th century American fashion without the name Bill Blass? It was never called the Lagerfeld 2.55 flap bag or the Ghesqui\u00e8re Giant City bag, or the Sarah Burton skull clutch.\nIt's a catch-22, at best. The posthumous success of a fashion designer is a game of surrender for both the house left behind and its new creative director. The real question is: who wins?\nTHE GENTEEL Weekly\nSign up to receive a weekly dispatch from The Genteel.\nAlso from Justine\nMusic Didn't Commercialise Coachella\nby Justine Iaboni\nThe \"Arm Party\" Economy\nGraffiti Watches: Caveat Emptor","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \/ Archive \/ BBC One Scotland to go HD on the 14th January\nBBC One Scotland to go HD on the 14th January Reviewed by RXTV-newsdesk on January 11, 2013 Rating: 5\nBBC One Scotland to go HD on the 14th January\nJanuary 11, 2013 Archive Edit\nUPDATE Viewers in the Scottish Borders with Freeview HD will need to retune to continue receiving Freeview HD channels from Monday 14th Janaury following the launch of BBC One Scotland HD according to information issued by BBC Reception advice.\nBBC One Scotland will launch in HD on Monday, according to a new on-screen caption that has been spotted appearing on BBC One HD via Freeview in Scotland. But Freeview viewers elsewhere in the UK have seen BBC One Scotland HD EPG information appear on BBC Red Button channel 302.\nAccording to on-screen advice that appeared on Freeview HD in Scotland on the 8th January 2013, viewers in Scotland were to reset any series links currently in place for recordings on BBC One HD. However this part of the message has since disappeared off the pop-up prompt. BBC One Scotland HD replaces the existing BBC One HD channel in Scotland on all digital platforms and will appear on the same channel numbers as BBC One HD does now.\nChanges to the Freeview HD multiplex serving Scotland have been observed ahead of the changes during Friday 11th, with channel 303 - the former HD Olympic and Paralympic red button channel - reverting to a placeholder text screen. In a bizarre twist, viewers across the UK have spotted BBC One Scotland HD EPG information appearing on BBC Red Button channel 302. This appears to be a mistake.\nA slot for BBC One Scotland in HD has been available on satellite since November, with a simulcast of BBC One HD (England) holding the slot in the interim. The video stream that will become BBC One HD for Scotland was one of the first two services transmitted from the new Astra 2F satellite serving the UK along with the video stream that will soon become the BBC One Wales HD simulcast.\nSatellite viewers are not required to take any action: BBC One Scotland HD will be added to the Sky and Freesat Guides in Scotland automatically in place of the existing BBC One HD channel. Viewers outside of Scotland will not see the channel in the Sky or Freesat line up.\nScotland joins Northern Ireland in having a separate version of BBC One HD. Wales will also have its own HD version of BBC One shortly. The existing BBC One HD will become a 'pseudo' BBC One HD for England - although regional variations are not shown, the channel already showcases content from a different English region each week as part of the Inside Out strand of programmes.\nFreeview Channel List (Scotland) >\nthis is an updated version of the article, which was first published on 08\/01\/2013 at 22:03\nJamie Ellis 8 January 2013 at 23:14\nBetter keep BBC One HD England as it currently is!\nNo London News!\n124 miles from London. less than 3 miles from the Welsh cost considering I from Bristol- Avonmouth!","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Contract Agents' and Assistants' access to internal competitions: Reply by Director-General Ingestad\n21\/09\/2020 Assistants, Contract Agents, Internal Competitions, New HR strategy, Newsletter - 2020-09-28, Secretaries and clerks, Temporary Agents\nIn early July, following the announcement of an internal Administrator (AD5) competition tailored only to temporary agents, Generation 2004 addressed a note on Contract Agents' and Assistants' access to internal competitions to the Director-General of DG HR, Gertrud Ingestad.\nAt the same time, we also launched a petition in support of contract agents [1].\nIn our note, we asked DG HR to address the legitimate expectations of Contract Agents (CAs) and Assistants (ASTs) regarding internal competitions and to ensure equal treatment of all colleagues as set out in Article 29 1d) of the Staff Regulations (SR).\nIn fact, many CAs, ASTs, and Secretarial and Clerk Assistants (AST\/SC) fulfilled the criteria for the competition but were excluded from this career advancement opportunity. This generated a sizeable loss for the European Commission and a major source of frustration for many colleagues in these staff categories.\nIn her reply, Director-General Ingestad points out that thousands of contract agents participated in the 2016 and 2018 internal competitions, despite the provisions in the 2014 SR limiting the number of CAs recruited through internal competitions to 5% of the total number of appointments of officials made that year in the relevant function group. Moreover, it states that this annual maximum appointment quota for CAs is fully exhausted each year, and that \"(t)he eligibility scope of this year's internal competition was defined in the light of this regulatory framework and of the necessity to ensure the smooth uptake of the existing reserve lists of laureates.\"\nAs regards ASTs, the SR provides for the certification exercise to access the AD function group, which is organized every year. Since 2006, more than 1000 ASTs were certified according to DG HR's reply.\nHowever, Ms. Ingestad acknowledges that as regards AST temporary agents, \"no internal competition within the AST function group and parallel to the one organised in the AD function group has been organised yet in 2020\". This issue will be part of the wider reflection on procedures for competitions and selections in the context of the new HR strategy currently under preparation.\nGeneration 2004 will continue to insist on the need to ensure equal treatment and to fight against discrimination of the ASTs and CAs staff categories. If you have any comments on the reply we received from Ms. Ingestad and\/or you want to contribute further to the reflection on CAs' and ASTs' access to internal competitions and on the New HR strategy, do not hesitate to get in touch with us!\n[1]This petition closed 27.11.2020 with 1 415 signatures. Here is the status as of November 2021.\n\u2190 CHAFEA risking massive loss of expertise European Mobility Week 2020 \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Showing posts with label Mental Health Campaign. Show all posts\nSAMHSA and Ad Council to Launch Mental Health Campaign for the African American Community\nPSAs debut at Howard University and Colleges and Universities Nationwide as part of First Annual HBCU National Mental Health Awareness Day\nWashington, D.C., February 23, 2010 \/PRNewswire\/ \u2014 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Stay Strong Foundation, announced today the launch of a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health problems among young adults in the African American community. The new PSAs were unveiled at a Black History Month event at Howard University this morning to coincide with the first annual HBCU National Mental Health Awareness Day. The launch was telecast to colleges and universities nationwide.\nMental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are widespread in the U.S. and often misunderstood. According to SAMHSA, in 2008 there were an estimated 9.8 million adults aged 18 or older living with serious mental illness. Among adults, the prevalence of serious mental illness is highest in the 18 to 25 age group, yet this age group is also the least likely to receive services or counseling. In 2008, 6.0 percent of African Americans ages 18-25 had serious mental illness in the past year. Overall, only 58.7 percent of Americans with serious mental illness received care within the past 12 months and the percentage of African Americans receiving services is only 44.8 percent.\n\"Raising understanding and attention to these issues within the African American community will provide greater opportunities for those needing help to receive effective mental health services,\" said Kathryn A. Power, Director of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services.\nCreated pro bono by Grey New York through the Ad Council, the campaign aims to promote acceptance of mental health problems within the African American community by encouraging, educating and inspiring young adults to step up and talk openly about mental health problems. The television, radio, print and Web ads feature real personal stories of African Americans dealing with mental health problems, and they aim to engage those in the community to support young adults who need help. The PSAs direct audiences to visit a new website, www.storiesthatheal.samhsa.gov, where they can learn more about mental health problems and how to get involved.\n\"According to our research and the leading mental health experts, young adults with mental health problems are more likely to seek help if social acceptance is broadened and they receive support and services early on,\" said Peggy Conlon, president & CEO of the Ad Council. \"We are proud to continue our partnership with SAMHSA to address these issues in the African American community and help create the necessary societal change that will decrease the negative attitudes that surround mental illness, and ultimately inspire those who want help to get it.\"\nTerrie M. Williams, MSW, co-founder of The Stay Strong Foundation, collaborated on the development of the Web videos and PSA materials and serves as a campaign spokesperson. The Stay Strong Foundation works to support, educate and inspire African American youth through a series of programs and events that are designed to raise awareness of teen issues, promote the personal well-being of young people and enhance their educational and professional development.\n\"It is the work of the Stay Strong Foundation and my personal mission to educate everyone, and in particular the African American community, about depression and its impact on our communities,\" said Williams. \"Every day so many of us wear the \"mask\" of wellness that hides our pain from the world. Now is the time to identify and name our pain\u2014minus the myths and the stigmas\u2014and seek the help so many of us need.\"\nSAMHSA's Campaign for Mental Health Recovery partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute of Mental Health, state mental health agencies, leading researchers on stigma and a broad coalition of stakeholders, including organizations that represent provider organizations and consumer and family member groups. The Campaign held a series of regional meetings to develop a grassroots network to support the Campaign and provide assistance with anti-stigma efforts to states and local communities.\nA resource guide entitled, \"Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative,\" is also a part of the campaign and is based on the evaluation and lessons learned from the Elimination of Barriers Initiative. The guide provides information on how to mount a statewide anti-stigma campaign, examples of outreach materials, reports on the best practices for stigma reduction, and lists important resources for technical assistance. Copies of the guide can be downloaded at www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov\/publication\/allpubs\/sma06-4176 or by calling SAMHSA's Health Information Network at 1-877-SAMHSA7. SAMHSA also maintains a national technical assistance center called the ADS Center (Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion) to help States, communities, and individuals get the necessary information and resources to counter misperceptions, prejudice and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. The ADS Center can be accessed by calling 1-800-540-0320 or visiting www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov.\n\"In general, mental health problems are difficult to talk about,\" said Rob Baiocco, EVP\/Executive Creative Director of Grey New York. \"But the second someone opens up and tells their specific personal story you instantly realize what they are dealing with. It's such an immediate, intuitive and emotional understanding. And from that understanding comes the healing.\"\nHistorically Black Colleges and Universities' Center for Excellence in Substance Abuse and Mental Health at Morehouse School of Medicine, a grant funded through (SAMHSA), created National HBCU Mental Health Awareness Day. The HBCU Mental Health Awareness Day is the first national effort to promote behavioral health on HBCUs. The all-day event is being co-hosted by three additional HBCU institutions, Howard, Elizabeth City State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. The purpose is to increase public knowledge and student awareness about mental health issues and to foster a more supportive and informed environment on HBCU campuses and in the community. For more information, visit www.hbcucfe.net.\nThe Ad Council and SAMHSA first launched the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery nationwide in December 2006. Additional public service efforts designed to reach Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans will also be launched this spring. To view the ads, please visit www.adcouncil.org. The PSAs will air in advertising time that will be entirely donated by the media.\nSAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention, addictions, treatment and mental health services delivery system. SAMHSA can be reached at www.samhsa.gov.\nThe Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies. The Ad Council addresses issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well-being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.\nThe Stay Strong Foundation (SSF) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Terrie M. Williams and Xavier Artis in 2001 to empower America's youth. The Foundation encourages corporate and individual responsibility; develops educational resources for youth and youth organizations; provides and coordinates internships; sets up mentoring opportunities; and facilitates visits by prominent individuals and business professionals to schools, libraries, youth organizations and group homes.\nSAMHSA Press Office\nAd Council Press Office\nnews@adcouncil.org\nLabels: Ad Council, African American Community, Launch, Mental Health Campaign, SAMHSA","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Category: ASEAN, Locked, World\nEx-defence minister Ishiba is people's choice for next Japan PM \u2013 polls\nChina's new tech export controls could give Beijing a say in TikTok sale\nWalk, run and cycle the distance for virtual World Heart Day rally\nFormer Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Image: Reuters\nFormer Japanese Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the most popular choice among the public to be the next prime minister, media opinion polls showed, as the race kicks off to succeed Shinzo Abe after his abrupt resignation last week.\nBut Ishiba, a vocal Abe critic, could face an uphill battle if he does declare his candidacy, with local media reporting Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was set to receive the backing of several major factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.\nJapan does not elect its leader by direct popular vote. Under the country's parliamentary political system, lawmakers elect a prime minister who is usually the leader of the ruling party.\nIshiba has about 34% of the public's support, more than double the 14% for Suga, the second-most popular choice, a weekend Kyodo News survey showed.\nA Nikkei\/TV Tokyo poll showed Ishiba with 28% support, followed by current Defence Minister Taro Kono with 15%. Suga came in fourth place with 11%, the poll showed.\nThe surveys highlight a split between public opinion and internal LDP politics.\nSuga \u2013 a longtime lieutenant of Abe's in a key supporting role \u2013 will join the race to replace his boss with support expected from the faction led by LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai and other major factions, putting him in a favourable position.\nSuga declined to comment on Monday when asked about the LDP leadership race at his regular news conference as the government's top spokesman.\nIshiba \u2013 who unsuccessfully challenged the out-going premier in the last LDP leadership race in 2018 and is considered less popular within the party \u2013 has yet to declare whether he will run.\nLDP policy chief Fumio Kishida, who has announced his intention to stand, came in last place in both of the public opinion surveys.\nKishida voiced caution on Monday over the idea of cutting the sales tax rate to help the economy weather the hit from the coronavirus pandemic.\nAbe's resignation announcement on Friday, citing the worsening of a chronic illness, set the stage for the party leadership election, which public broadcaster NHK said was likely to place around Sept. 13 to 15.\nThe LDP president is virtually assured of being prime minister because of the party's majority in the lower house of parliament.\nBrad Glosserman, deputy director of the Center for Rule-Making Strategies at Tama University, said Suga was the safe bet in terms of internal LDP dynamics, but might not be ideal come election time. A general election must be held by late October 2021.\n\"He doesn't seem to have either the charisma or the vision to push Japan in a new direction. He seems to be the eternal Number Two \u2013 he delivers on promises made by his boss,\" said Glosserman.\nReuters | TOKYO","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"IPPF in Geneva: Using the Universal Periodic Review to hold governments to account on their sexual and reproductive health and rights\nThe Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a UN mechanism that allows for the human rights of every country in the world to be reviewed.\nWomen in Leadership: Dragana Stojanovic, Serbia\nDragana grew up in socialist Yugoslavia and has been the Executive Director of the Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for 12 years. A passionate advocate for gender equality, IPPF spoke to her about the challenges women and girls face in Serbia.\nSupporting FGM survivors in Ireland\nSince 2014, the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has provided comprehensive medical and psychological care to women and girls in Ireland who have experienced FGM. The FGM Treatment Service is publicly funded which enables the IFPA to provide care to affected women and girls free of charge.\nShe Decides Conference: Making a stand for women and girls right to decide\nAccess to education, the right to make choices about your own body \u2013 these are things many of us take for granted. But the reality for many women and young girls in developing countries is very different.\nDenied rights to some very basic choices \u2013 such as how many children to have and when, whether to stay in school, and how to participate in their country's economy.\nFor some, this is about culture, custom, economics or just denial of basic human rights. For others it is as simple, yet life changing, as not having access to modern contraceptive methods.\nResource (Video)\nFacet Search - Related countries","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Music Today in Milwaukee Amy Rohan\nAmy Rohan\nTonight @ Linneman's Riverwest Inn - 10 p.m.\nby Shepherd Express Staff\nWith her pretty, soulful vocals, introspective lyrics and precocious songs, Amy Rohan has been a favorite in local coffeehouses and clubs around the city for nearly a decade, playing on her own and with other bands. Tonight, the singer-songwriter does a free 10 p.m. at one of her regular haunts, Linneman's Riverwest Inn, after the venue's weekly 7:30 p.m. Poets Monday event, which this week features Joann Chang.\nToday in Milwaukee Broadway Theatre Center Arts Theatre Staged Readings","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Wes Penre Papers\n\u2014 A Journey through the Multiverse \u2014\n1. First Level of Learning\n2. Second Level of Learning\n3. Third Level of Learning\n4. Fourth Level of Learning\n5. Fifth Level of Learning\n6. Sixth Level of Learning\n7. Learning Levels 1-6 in PDF\nWes Penre Publications\nSecond Level of Learning, Appendix A: Updates on 'The Remarkable Michael Lee Hill Case', Part 1: 'Proof of UFOs over Lake Erie'\nby Wes Penre, Thursday, November 9, 2012\nIf you haven't already, please read my first article on Michael Lee Hill as well before you read the one below, by clicking here!\n(Read the raving review of this paper by Whitley Strieber here:\nhttp:\/\/www.unknowncountry.com\/out-there\/lake-eerie-ufo-case-outstanding-report#ixzz2CjibkTa8\n1. Abstract. An Introduction to this Extraordinary Story\nThere is an eerie feeling about Lake Erie. The Great Lakes in America and Canada have always been a subject for 'supernatural' discussions. Ships have sunk with crew members and all, and strange lights have been seen over the lakes for at least over a hundred years. Sailors and people living by the lakes have a great respect for them.\nBut the Great Lake that has probably created the most controversy of all times is Lake Erie. Not only because of what I told in 'The Remarkable Michael Lee Hill Case'[1], in 'The First Level of Learning', but because this is not a new phenomenon: UFO activity has been going on there at least since the 1800s. Sometimes people get superstitious, and when they sit on the porch after dark, they imagine they see things. But everything is different with Lake Erie; the UFO activity there has actually been published in the Media since back in the 1800s! So something is definitely going on there.\nFigure A-1. Michael Lee Hill on stage, Nov. 2011. Michael is also a gifted guitar player.\nHowever, if it wasn't for Michael Lee Hill, perhaps the phenomena taking place there would only get a headline or two, and then withdraw from people's memories again. Some UFO enthusiasts would point it out, but after a while it would have been 'debunked' by some infiltrated UFO organization, the Military, the Government, or someone else.\nWhen Michael came into the picture in 2006 and started spreading the message of what he was seeing, anyone who had the agenda to debunk such experiences was working overtime! The UFOs Hill saw and filmed were explained as airplanes, firework, China firework blown off by party people, atmospheric phenomena, illusions, delusions, and \u2026 the reader gets it; it was the whole spectrum. And when Hill went on National TV with his experiences, the 'debunkers' were there, trying to talk him down.\nBut he also got support from unexpected places, by people who helped backing up his story, and the more Michael dug into this whole UFO phenomenon out on the lake, the deeper the rabbit whole went, it seemed. It eventually went so far that his projects were getting sabotaged from 'Higher Up', so to speak. Hill is quite a determined man (I've come to know him over the last 2 years or so), and he doesn't give up easily. Not so this time, either. When he noticed he'd run into a wall, and no one wanted to touch his story with a ten foot pole, afraid of 'something', he turned to me again.\nI am not a big Media man or a news anchor; I am not holding lectures; I'm not having any books people can buy in the bookstores (albeit a lot of material on the Internet); and I'm not big on interviews, either. I'm more a person with a passion and a life mission to learn new things and educate people in what I learn, and as long as I can, I want to do it for free. I've never charged for any of my material. However, my point is that I don't have the same amount of visitors and listeners as David Icke, David Wilcock, and definitely not as many as CNN, History Channel, and other cable stations which have previously highlighted Hill's material. Instead, I prefer to be in the background, avoiding the commotion around the information I'm putting out, letting the material speak for itself. Hill knows this, but we both thought that this was perhaps the way to go for now in order to get the whole story out. There are still Media willing to discuss his UFO films and how and where these films were taken, but the rest of the story is too 'hot' to touch; it may burn someone's fingers.\nTherefore, Michael Hill and I decided that he'd give me his information and I could do whatever I wanted to do with it as long as I published the truth about his experiences. Additionally, we decided not to talk to anybody about this project, because Hill's attempts had been sabotaged before \u2014 in fact, pretty recently, as we shall see!\nI read through the material he gave me and saw a pretty amazing story unfolding from it! This had to do with so much more than just sightings over Lake Erie; something very ancient, and hidden deep in the shadows, was now coming to surface in this very material. And not only that; his whole story \u2014 including the one that was never told in public \u2014 coincides pretty well with what I have been researching and writing about in these papers over the past year. Suddenly I understood why no one wanted to touch this, and why there were certain powerful people who did not want this story to come out! The idea to keep a low profile with it until it's time to publish, Michael and I thought was a good idea, and we decided to do so.\nBut let's back up to get some coherency to this. I would strongly suggest the reader reads (or reviews, in case you have read it before) the paper I wrote on Michael Lee Hill on May 6, 2011: \"The Remarkable Michael Lee Hill Case\" and then return here and continue with this next section. By doing this, the reader gets a much better picture of what this is really all about.\n2. How Michael Lee Hill's Projects Got Sabotaged\nA phrase many writers use is, \"Let's start from the beginning!\". This time, however, I'm going to start at the end. I guess that can work too, on occasion. After all, isn't that what they do in Hollywood films sometimes? Although this could make a pretty good Hollywood movie, it's anything but.\nAfter years of having spotted and reported giant multicolored orb-shaped UFOs over Lake Erie (close to where he lives), Michael Lee Hill thought it was time to tell the rest of the story. Around March 2012, he and Spike TV[2] got in touch with each other, and Spike TV were willing to do a documentary on Michael Lee Hill's experiences. Michael was thrilled, because there was a huge budget involved, and they even had an actor (Andrew) who was going to play the young Michael in the documentary.\nFigure A-2. Andrew (the actor to the left) and Michael Lee Hill (right) between sessions on July 8, 2012 (see time stamp on the photo)\nSo everything was not only planned, but the whole film project started and kept rolling. The film team came to Michael's house, checked out the surroundings, Michael showed them exactly where the sightings had taken place, and the creative discussions began on how everything should be done. It all looked very promising!\nFigure A-3. Photo of the Spike TV team outside Michael's residence in July, 2012.\nA very inspiring project was then in the works, and during a six months period, from March to October, 2012, Spike TV worked closely together with Michael to get the story just right. Michael worked very hard, and like I said, there was a huge budget set aside for this, because there had been so many sightings over Lake Erie over a long period of time, and Michael is the one who has collected the most evidence of what is occurring over Lake Erie.\nFigure A-4. The New York Sessions.\nThen, all of a sudden, in October Michael was told by Spike TV that they unfortunately had to terminate the project! He just couldn't believe it, when everything went so well! He asked why they had come to such a decision, but the answer was vague and he was told that his story was just \"too big\". It had been decided from authorities (in this case, probably Viacom) that the filming should stop and the team return home.\nMichael was devastated. He had spent six intense months of his life, not only working hard together with the Spike TV team, but he had also literally been tortured by being put through a lie detector test by the Chief of Police of the New York Police Department (some of the documentary was filmed in New York [see fig. A-4]). In addition, he hadn't requested one single cent in exchange and had given all his research into the Lake Erie UFO Story to Spike TV. Michael felt betrayed and said to me that \"this is my life and what has happened\", and it could have been a great opportunity for the world to really understand the bigger story of what is happening in the Great Lakes area. Apparently, someone did not agree to that this story should be told, and as we move along we will understand just how big this story is!\nNow, this would be bad if it was a single occurrence, but unfortunately there is more. In October, the same month the Spike TV project was closed down, the annual popular 'Pythagoras Conference' was supposed to be held in Kentucky. Every year it has a lot of prominent speakers in physics, astronomy, archeology, quantum physics, and controversial subjects such as exopolitics (the study of extraterrestrial species), paranormal phenomena, and the spiritual evolvement of the human species. Two of the guest speakers were supposed to be Dr. A.R. Bordon of 'Life Physics Group California' (LPG-C) and Michael Lee Hill. It is my understanding that Dr. Bordon was going to speak on the incoming Planet X (\u0160a.AM.e), the Wave of the Supernova, and the importance for humankind to claim our sovereignty as a biokind (biological entities), something I have brought up quite a bit as well in the papers that are proceeding this appendix.\nMichael, on the other hand, had planned to continue on his mission to tell his story to a larger audience. He was happy, because now he had both Spike TV and the Pythagoras Conference going at the same time. He felt he was starting to get his message out (this was before Spike TV closed the project down).\nFigure A-5. Advertisement for the 'Pythagoras Conference, October 10-14, 2012.\nSandra Sabatini, a friend of both A.R.'s and Michael Lee Hill's, is a great Pythagoras Conference enthusiast, and spends a lot of time, and her own personal savings, into this project. As the reader can see, it was scheduled to have some quite well known guest speakers; many in the alternative field. It was going to be held on October 10-14, 2012, and had quite a few corporate and media sponsors. Sandra herself had put a six figure dollar amount of her own money into this project. Being in contact both with Michael, Dr. Bordon, and others connected with LPG-C, I know that everybody was very excited about this event.\nHowever, this event was, just like the Spike TV project, cancelled. This conference was even cancelled in the last minute! An upset Sandra Sabatini wrote on the LPG-C Facebook page on October 5 (emphases in bold italics are mine):\n\"IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\nUPDATE TO OUR PUBLIC AND TO OUR SPEAKERS\nIt is indeed sad to see the Pythagoras Conference Global be suppressed as, in retrospect, we see it was these last few days.\nThe conference that was due to begin on 10th October 2012 would have been one of the most daring and explicit venues for bringing out information concerning forthcoming natural events that are said to affect the entire world. This is not to be, as if invisible minds and hands had declared our conference unworthy, even dangerous to the public for giving an outlet to presumed \"fringe elements,\" as we've heard through the internet grapevine to be the case.\nLet it be publicly known that we at Pythagoras take pride in carefully selecting speakers who are informed in their areas of specialty, and who are recognized in their fields and on the internet as knowledgeable and respected people. This year we had selected a corps of such caliber of speakers.\nBut the invisible minds and hands denied our public, indeed, the American people, access to what our speakers would have shared with everyone at the venue and through the internet. Fringe elements or not, there are too many indications in the collective unconscious, the religious aware, the spiritually open, and the humanist with a conscience that difficult times are coming.\nWe at Pythagoras can err on the side of caution, and include information of this nature in the course of the conference, or err on the side of safety and leave such topics out of the domain of the gathering. We chose to include that kind of information because it is the right thing to do. If there is indeed something coming our way and it will present a sudden and unexpected severe challenge to all of us \u2013 humankind \u2013 we the people need to know.\nThis is not intended, directly or indirectly, as an indictment of official government for a suppression we are now learning is being carried out by officially connected rogue but emotionally disconnected individuals from the sum total of all of us \u2013 not just in this country.\nWe are also now learning through the grapevine in the USA that those executing this operation are yet unidentified former intelligence and military officers. If these individuals are acting on behalf of the public good, it means their actions have official sanction. And the viewpoint that propels their action is not only misguided, but also grossly uninformed \u2013 or perhaps even disinformed. If they act without official sanction, this borders on the criminal. Let's examine briefly what it is they are suppressing.\nThe sad part may also be that official science may not know or have the means to forecast the occurrence of dangerous levels of radiant energies coming to us from space to do any public good. Even a half hour notice to the unprepared is not only insufficient, but useless. Public preparation to meet such a challenge was to be one of the hot topics in the conference, which now is not to be.\nWe are further learning that the aim of this campaign was the suppression of the freedom of speech of specific individual presenters at the conference. The reasons are obscure to us at this time.\nWe now are learning that by giving sanctuary and a platform for speaking to these individuals, this conference is now not to be.\nHow was this phenomenon accomplished? The only answer that occurs to us is that this was a well-planned and intelligently executed campaign laid out most likely months in advance.\nIt may also have involved an unofficial intervention in the setup of the conference itself. Why would the venue itself breach its own agreement with our company by demanding complete prepayment instead of the agreed net-30 payment scheduled and agreed well in advance? This was in fact the death knell to the conference itself. Coming up with a sum nearly six-figures large on such short notice was near impossible, and it was.\nWe now publicly ask: why? Why suppressed this conference?\nOne of the strengths of our conference is the willingness to be inclusive and allow points of view and information sources to surface for the consideration of the larger whole \u2013 our society and the world. What is valid and evident always rises to the top, a cream of the conference crop for the year. But this year, it seems now that both the topics and select few individuals were targeted, and the only ones we can think of are related to topics regarding the challenges presented by forthcoming natural events.\nIn our view, this is as good as throwing the baby out with the bathwater. This information is bound to come out on other venues, other media, other times. Eventually, valid information finds the light of day. In the meantime, what has been done to Pythagoras has repercussions well beyond that intended by the actions of these rogue elements. This is indeed a crass suppression of our right to hear and know. The baby thrown out with the bathwater cannot be allowed to wither and die.\nAdditional information will be released soon, humanity has a right to know the truth.\nSandra D. Sabatini\nPYTHAGORAS CONFERENCE GLOBAL\"[3]\nReading Sandra's announcement makes it quite clear that someone didn't want this conference to happen. Apparently, the venue broke its own agreement with the arranging management by demanding a complete prepayment instead of the net-30 (percent I would presume) that was agreed upon in advance. By doing so, the venue knew it would kill the project. No valid reason for changing the agreement has apparently been given to Sandra or anybody else.\nFurther down in the announcement, Sandra says that \"it seems now that both the topics and select few individuals were targeted\". She doesn't mention those targeted individuals by name, but afterwards it became obvious which individuals, foremost, that she is hinting at here, namely Dr. A.R. Bordon and Michael Lee Hill!\nMichael is double disappointed, and quite angry to tell the truth. He is furious that Sandra, who invested such a huge amount of her savings, had to experience this, but he is also bringing up another aspect to this. He says that the only common denominator between the closing down of the Spike TV project and the Pythagoras Conference is himself \u2014 Michael Lee Hill!\nWhy is that? Because on both occasions, Michael was not only going to talk about the Lake Erie UFO sightings, but was also planning on letting the rest of his story reach the public. He is quite sure that it's this additional information that the 'authorities' want to stop from coming out in the open.\nWe already know some of it from my first paper on Michael Lee Hill, mentioned in the beginning, which has to do with his peculiar blood anomaly, which he, as an abductee, also has in common with another alien abductee, living far away from Michael. The two had never met until Bill Birnes of 'UFO Hunters' brought them together for the first time and had their blood drawn while the event was filmed. Their CK levels were astronomically high \u2014 high enough to probably kill a normal person. However, both of them are living healthy lives. The only thing they have in common is the UFO abductions, and the fact that the UFOs they have sighted, independently from each other, seem to be the same type of UFOs; the ones that show up over Lake Erie!\nAlso, in the 'UFO Hunters' documentary about the two abductees, a Harvard Professor was interviewed, and he could not explain those remarkable blood anomalies either in these two persons. This was meant to be included in the Spike TV documentary and in the Pythagoras speech, something that the 'authorities' did not want to happen, because if they let him go that far, they also had to let him go even further and tell the rest of the story, which is even more revealing, exposing a big secret to the world. The consequence of Michael's speech, if spread widely and broadly, would be that the government, and ultimately the authorities behind the scenes (the Global Elite), have to admit that there is an alien presence on Earth; something that consequently will lead towards a full disclosure of the UFO phenomenon! This can't be done, because then the government's criminal secret #1 would be revealed at the same time. We know what this secret is; it is called Technology Transfer Programs (TTP). They are terrified that it will be revealed how the government, at least since the 1950s, have been involved in an exchange program with star beings (mostly from the Sirian Alliance), where the government gets alien technology (mainly used in the war industry and for mind control, genetic engineering and the building of their own 'UFOs') and the aliens get permission to abduct human beings, leaving them with amnesia and in a trauma that usually will affect them for the rest of their lives. And we must assume that the TTP is most possibly just the tip of the iceberg.\n3. The Timeline of UFO Sightings over Lake Erie, Starting in the 1800s\nThe activity over Lake Erie has possibly been going on for hundreds of years \u2014 perhaps even more \u2014 but then we are really going into folktales and myths. This is something we can research, of course, and it would be quite interesting, but we already have a long timeline with registered and documented events as far back as 1860, and that is pretty impressive! Starting in 1860, these similar events follow the families around Lake Erie for generations.\nScientific American, New Series, Volume 3, Issue 8 (Aug 18, 1860)\nOPTICAL ILLUSION ON LAKE ERIE.\u2013The Cleveland, Ohio, Herald says that a tremendous thunder shower passed over that city on the night of the 3d inst., and adds :\u2013 \"Between three and four o'clock next morning the appearance of a vessel on fire was seen far out on the lake. Some persons thought they could distinguish the sails. During a heavy gust of wind the light disappeared. Such appearances are not unfrequent on the lake, and the more experienced men along the dock think there has been no vessel burnt.\"\n\"A Curious Phenomenon on Lake Erie,\" Brooklyn Eagle, Thursday, December 12, 1867\nA Mystery on the Lakes\u2013The Wizard Lights\u2013A Curious Phenomenon on Lake Erie!\nI notice in the Dispatch, of the 11th inst.*, the following paragraph:\u2013\n\"The statement that a vessel was seen burning off Erie on Tuesday night, is corroborated by several persons living on the highlands south of the city, who say they saw it.\"\nOn the Tuesday evening mentioned, Oct. 29th, at about 7 o'clock, my attention was called by one of my family to a bright light on the lake, having very much the appearance of a vessel on fire. Bringing several objects into range, I watched the light forsome time to ascertain whether there was any preceptible [sic] motion.\nThe wind was blowing hard at the time down the lake and a vessel would naturally drift rapidly to leeward, at all events as soon as the propelling power should be interfered with the fire. No motion, however, in any direction was to be discovered, and at once concluded that it was nothing more than the \"mysterious light,\" which for many years past, at longer or shorter intervals, has been seen by the inhabitants at this point on the lake shore. The light has made its appearance generally, if not always, in the fall of the year, and usually in the month of November, and almost always during or immediately after a heavy blow from the southwest. The most brilliant exhibition of the light I have ever seen was during the night of the 24th or 25th, as nearly as I can recollect, of November, 1852. It had been my fortune to witness the burning of the steamer Erie, near Silver Creek, several years before, and the resemblance which this light bore to that of the burning steamer was so strong that I confidently expected the arrival of the boats from the wreck during the night. Others with myself watched the light for perhaps two hours, and with the aid of a good night-glass obtained what seemed to be a very distinct view of the burning vessel.\nThe object appeared to be some 200 or more feet in length upon the water, and about as high above the water as an upper cabin steamer, such as was in use upon the Lake twenty years ago. At times the flames would start up in spires or sheets of light, then away from side to side, and then die away, precisely as would be the case with a large fire exposed to a strong wind; and two or three times there was the appearance of a cloud of sparks, as if some portion of the upper works had fallen into the burning mass below. The sky and water were beautifullly irradiated by the light during its great brilliancy.The light gradually subsided, with occasional flashes until it disappeared altogether. The light of Tuesday evening, although very brilliant for a time, was not nearly so brilliant nor of so long duration as that of 1852.\nI am told that this light was seen by mariners on the lakes as long as fifty years ago, but I am not aware that it has ever been made the subject of philosophical speculation or investigation, or, in fact, has ever obtained the notoriety of a newspaper paragraph before. The only theory approaching plausibility I have heard is that the shifting of the sands caused by the continued and heavy winds of autumn has opened some crevices or seams in the rock of the lake bottom through which gas escapes, and that this gas, owing to some peculiar condition of the atmosphere with which it comes in contact, becomes luminous, or perhaps ignited, and burning with a positive flame. That there are what are called \"gas springs\" in the water along this portion of the lake shore is a well-known fact, and that highly inflammable gas in large quantities exist at a comparatively shallow depth on the shore, has been sufficiently proved by the boring of wells at different points, as at Erie, Walnut Creek, and Lock Haven, and by natural springs at Westfield and Fredonia.\nBut whatever the cause, the light is a curious fact, and well worthy the attention of those interested in the investigation of the phenomenon of nature.\nA police chase with a UFO depicted in the 1970s Steven Spielberg film \"Close Encounters of the Third Kind\" was inspired by an actual event that happened right here in Ohio. The chase started on the morning of April 17, 1966.\nSeveral police crews followed an object they could not identify. Lee says the deputy who first encountered the object described what he saw.\n\"We usually say, 'how big was it at arms length?' He said it was like a house 50-feet over your head, and that started the chase that ended up in Pennsylvania they exceeded 100 miles an hour in part of the pursuit.\"\nPolice followed it into Pennsylvania and eventually ran out of gas.\nThis is actually a pretty famous UFO case. Coast Guard personnel responding to citizen reports of unusual aerial activity over Lake Erie on March 4, 1988, witnessed classic UFOs near Eastlake, OH. Sheila and Henry Baker were driving home with their three children about 8:35 P.M., after taking them out to dinner, and were almost home. As they neared the waterfront, Sheila noticed something hovering over the lake; they drove down to the beach to investigate and got out of the car. The moon was bright, and there was ice on the lake; Sheila could hear it cracking like claps of thunder.\nPlainly visible was a huge, gunmetal gray, football-shaped, silent object rocking back and forth, blinding white light emanating from both ends. Then the object began moving, swinging one end toward the shore and descending. The Bakers became frightened, ran back to their car, and fled. When they got home, the object was still visible from a window facing the lake. Sheila hid the children in a closet, fearing that the thing might come and get them.\nThe object moved out over the ice and continued to descend, with red and blue lights now flashing in sequence along its lower edge. Sheila called the Eastlake police to report a UFO, and after several referrals, with no one expressing much interest, was told that unusual activity over the lake would be the responsibility of the Coast Guard. Suddenly five or six bright yellow triangular objects shot out of the center of the large object and began darting around independently (satellite objects). Once they stopped and hovered point up around the parent object, then sped away to the north, turned east, then inland toward the Perry nuclear power plant.\nAt this point Sheila called the Coast Guard, which sent a team to their house to investigate. Seaman James Power and Petty Officer John Knaub arrived towing a Boston Whaler (a seaworthy boat) just in case. They told the Bakers that they had seen some lights over the lake from Fairport Harbor and thought they were flares, maybe fishermen trapped out on the ice. However, when Sheila pointed to the main craft and some of the triangular objects still zipping around it, the men drove closer to the lake to investigate, accompanied by the Bakers. At the lakefront they could hear the ice rumbling and roaring.\nIn their incident report sent later by teletype to Coast Guard headquarters in Detroit, MI, the men were quoted as saying that \"the ice was cracking and moving abnormal amounts as the object came closer to it.\"\nPower and Knaub gave a running report on what they were seeing to their base via the two-way radio in their Chevy Suburban. The window was down, and the Bakers overheard them saying words to the effect: \"Be advised the object appears to be landing on the lake . . .\nThere are other objects moving around it. Be advised these smaller objects are going at high rates of speed. There are no engine noises and they are very, very low.\"\nAbruptly one of the triangles zoomed straight toward the Coast Guard vehicle, a blur of light, then veered east, straight up, and came down beside the parent object. Two witnesses in separate locations also reported seeing the triangles. Cindy Hale was walking her dog when she noticed a triangular object hovering overhead, and her dog began to whine and cower (animal reactions). She took the dog indoors and came back out to watch. The triangle flashed a series of multicolored lights, then accelerated and was gone without making a sound (hover-acceleration).\nTim Keck was using his astronomical telescope when one of the triangles caught his eye. He had a cheap throwaway camera with him and snapped a picture of the object before it flew away over the horizon. The photograph was analyzed by optical physicist Bruce Maccabee, who considered it to be a legitimate.\nThe Actual Coast Guard Report from Eastlake 1988 UFO sighting:\nFigure A-6. The actual Coast Guard Report of the UFO sighting over Lake Erie in 1988. Here is a link to where we retrieved the document: http:\/\/www.waterufo.net\/water\/image004.jpg\nOf course, the first thing that hits us is how far back the sightings are recorded by the Media, but the most remarkable sighting in the timeline above is the last one from 1988, with the Coast Guard report. This is a relatively recent sighting, and one I want to highlight and talk a little more about before we move on with the timeline and eventually land on Michael Lee Hill's exceptional experiences and insights.\nFigure A-7. The Lake Erie UFOs as presented on '19 Action News'.\nAlthough flying saucer shaped solid craft supposedly have been sighted as well over the lake, the most common UFO shape that has been witnessed is that of one or several orbs (fig. A-7). This orb, or orbs, then split from the main orb 'body' and create different shapes and patterns that we are going to go into in a moment. We will also discuss what these orbs actually are, but first I want to bring the reader to the attention of a testimony from a witness of the '1988 Sighting', Sheila Baker. She is mentioned in the article above, but there is a longer, quite rare interview with her as well that I think we need to take a look at, because it's so typical for those 'Lake Erie Sightings'. The interview was done by Richard P. Dell'Aquila and Dale B. Wedge. Unfortunately, this interview is not very known in the mainstream media and in the UFO community, although it's such a famous case, so I think it's a wonderful opportunity to include it here. These two witnesses, I believe stick holes in all the official denials and unrealistic explanations to the 1988 incident.[4]\n\"On March 26, 1988, two civilian witnesses to the Eastlake UFOs (W1 and her husband W2) who were on the beach with the Coast Guard March 4, 1988 were interviewed. The following is a partial transcript of that interview, conducted by Dale Wedge (DW) and Rick Dell'Aquila (RD). Several other witnesses have also been interviewed and photographic evidence has been obtained. To date, however , the Coast Guard has refused further information or interviews of its personnel concerning the UFO sighting that night near the CEI electric power plant. The investigation continues.\nRD \u2026Please tell us what happened in your own words.\nW1 We were coming home (on March 4, 1988) and I saw something over the lake\u2026and it wasn't moving and I had my husband go down the street and I said, \"Go down to the beach because I'm telling you there is something out there.\" He kept laughing at me. I said I was serious and we went down there. We got out of the car and walked to the beach. I had left the kids in the car and you could see it. It looked almost like the shape of a blimp and had lights on both sides. One end was brighter and the other end was a little bit dimmer, but one end flashed. It wasn't a constant light that was on. It seemed to rock a little bit\u2013you could just see it rocking back and forth. It hovered and didn't make any noise. The ice was cracking really bad and the ice down here doesn't crack like that. It was making like\u2013it was rumbling and cracking it was real, real loud. There were no animals barking or nothing. Around here we have a lot of dogs and that was surprising because you always hear the dogs out. There were no animals\u2013just the real loud noise out of the lake. We were standing on the beach and my husband and I were looking at this thing. It started to turn and I thought\u2013you know how you get really eerie feelings? I said to myself there i s something up there. You could see it was a ship or something because you could see there was a gray line like a football kind of thing in the middle, but you couldn't really see it. You could just see it was there. Do you understand what I'm saying?\nRD We are going to ask you to draw a sketch in a while.\nW1 You could see the whole thing, but not real well. You could see there was a middle to it. We stayed and we watched it for a while\u2026(interview interrupted by phone call).\nDW Okay, we are back on. We had a phone call interruption.\nW1 \u2026Okay, we sat down at the beach and while we were watching this I had the kids in the car and I was getting kind of \"weirded-out\" you know, because you hear about these things, but you never really believe it until you see them. It started to turn toward us. It was coming in closer to land and beacuse my kids were in the car, I didn't want to stay down at the beach, because you never know what's going to happen or if it was going to come down to get us or whatever.\nRD In other words, you were concerned for your safety?\nW1 Yeah, because it was coming closer to us. You could see\u2026it seemed like it knew we were there. We were the only ones down there at the time and I was getting really nervous. I told my husband, \"You know, we've got two kids in the car. Let's get them home and safe so we don't have to worry about anything.\" He said okay, so we got the kids back to the house and I put them in their room and I locked the door because I had a real eerie feeling, you know after we left there. We were down there a while looking at it and we came home to watch it from our living room.\nRD When you say \"we\"\u2013who else was there with you?\nW1 My husband and my kids. So I was looking at it from here and I said to my husband, \"Well, maybe I'm nuts, I don't know, but let's call Sue,\" who lives across the street, \"and see if she sees the same thing that we do.\" So I did, I called he r and her and her son went outside and they saw the same thing and we kept hearing this noise at the lake and that really scared us because, like I said, the lake doesn't make noises like that. We watched it most of the evening and when it started to come down, we all got real curious and we all went back down. Sue drove down to the beach and she saw it with her son and her husband thinks she's totally \"cracked-up.\" (Laughter.) But they all did. Everybody thinks, you know, we didn't see what we did. So now we get down there and the thing's starting to land. You co uld see like red and blue lights and they said they were planets and gasses and nonsense like that, but they were actual lights starting to flutter. But before this, while it was still in the sky, there were like little triangle \"planes\", about, there were, we counted about five\u2013we weren't sure if there were five or six, but we counted five of them that were running back and forth. They were going up and down, like hovering. They didn't make any noise, but they were going REALLY fast across the sky and by this time the Coast Guard was down there. I had called the Coast Guard, I would say at least twelve times and they kept telling me, \"Well, your crazy and nothing's wrong\u2026(Phone call interruption).\nDW Pause for phone call.\nDW Okay, we're back on.\nW1 So now what had happened was these planes were like, looked like they had come out of it, because they came out of nowhere. We saw them come out\u2026I don't know if it was on the side or on the front of it, but you could tell they ca me out of it because they were real little. They looked like little yellow triangles. They were real bright and went super, super fast.\nThey went up and down like this, instead of, you know how a plane goes this way? Well, they were going up and down and like diagonally at it and they were hovering around it and then they started shooting out toward the lake and this time the Coast Guard saw all this because that's when they sent their people out when these little planes started appearing. And w hen they g ot down here, they saw these things and they were coming real close to the coastline. That's when these kids were getting scared.\nRD When you say \"kids,\" do you mean Coast Guard personnel?\nW1 Yeah, they were young boys. They were real scared and we got REALLY scared because we were right down on the beach there and we figured the coastline that would be it. We were afraid they would attack their truck, because their truck had lights on it. So w e told them, \"Turn off your lights.\" Because the more they kept coming closer and closer to the lights of the truck, because the truck was parked on the hill. There's like a little hill over there. They could see the lights, because they seemed to be coming at the lights. And so we had them shut their lights off because we were scared. You never know what was going to go on. We didn't know what was in these ships or planes or whatever they were because we couldn't tell, but I've never seen a yellow triangle fly around the sky.\nRD It was yellow?\nW1 Yeah. Bright, REAL BRIGHT. It looked like a light. That's what it looked like. It looked like a bright light. You know how a car light you'd have? It looked just like that, but it glowed. It was yellow.\nRD Was there any portion of it that was brighter than any other portion of it?\nW1 No. It was all real bright.\nRD Just one solid, bright light?\nW1 Yeah, little bright triangles. You know like the little glider models you get for your kids? There in triangles. You make paper airplanes\u2026Like that shape? That's exactly what they were, and they were solid. They weren't\u2026it didn't have wings or anything else.\nRD Was it even-sided? All three sides of equal length?\nW1 No, no, it was more pointed like that (gesturing).\nRD Okay.\nW1 It was exactly like that (forming triangle with her fingers). The front was more pointy. How's that? I flunked geometry by the way.\nW1 But it was more pointy, almost like the tip of an arrow.\nRD Okay, so i n other words, the two sides were longer\u2026\nW1 Were longer than the base\u2026I was wondering why you were laughing at me.\nRD We're not laughing at you.\nDW No. We're not.\n(Wedge and Dell'Aquila had reacted to the fact that the triangular objects described by W1 were identical to those described by other independent witnesses that night and identical to the bright yellow triangular object one witness photographed.)\nW1 Okay. They were all solid bright light. There was no part of it that was darker than others. We saw it real close down at the shoreline. But when they started coming at this thing and they went back into it, too, we thought maybe it disappeared over the lake. Well, here they had gone, shooting out over the lake and coming, then all of a sudden we saw them about an hour later, coming back REALLY fast, and they came right into that ship.\nRD Did you see anything open up on the ship, a door or anything like that?\nW1 No, but they went right into it because they went rig ht between the lights, so it had to be an opening on the side of it, because they went right into it. They came up and then they went right into it.\nRD Were you able to observe which direction they left.\nW1 They went out that way, toward Canada\u2026they went east too, this way. But none of them went that way, toward Cleveland. They all went this way.\nRD Did any of them go south or southeast?\nW1 No. They stayed over the lake\u2026they went east and north toward Canada, and that's where basically they stayed. When you saw them shooting out, it was just almost right over land and we had seen them come out and said to my husband,\" What in the world is that?\" He was just laughing. He said, \"You're just\u2026\" and he got, you know, he goes, \"Yeah, sure, I'm going to tell my mother we were sitting home watching UFOs tonight.\" But, that's what happened. They were there and then we saw them like I said, about an hour later, come back in the same direction they came in, and they all went right back into the thing, one at a time, too. It wasn't like they all swooped down on it and went back into it. They went back in it one at a time, and then the ship seemed to land in the lake. It was about maybe an hour difference, an hour lapse. The ship started setting down on Lake Erie. That's when all these colored lights started coming on when it sat down. You could see the lights as it sat down on the lake, because it was all ice. As soon as it landed, about five minutes later after it landed, you coul d still see it, the red and the yellow lights and the blue lights, running around the bottom on the lake, because it was a clear night, it was beautiful. Then as soon as all the lights went out on it, the lake stopped cracking. Everything got dead silent. There wasn't animals\u2013nothing. Everything got totally quiet. That was it.\nDW Can you give us a time, approximate time?\nRD When did you first see it?\nW1 About six. I think it was about six. My husband said it was later but I don't think so, because it was just getting dark.\nDW It doesn't get dark until about 6:30\nW1 Okay, then maybe it was a little later, about 6:30 or 7:00 P.M. It wasn't exactly dark, but it wasn't light out. It was like dusk, almost, where it's just starting to get dark.\nRD When did you last observe it?\nW1 I'd say about 11:30 P.M.\nRD You were down there for 4-1\/2 to 5 hours?\nW1 No. We came back up to the house and watched it. When it started to set, we went back down.\nRD I see. At the same time, were you able to observe any of the objects in the sky that you would recognize?\nW1 Oh, yeah, absolutely because we were there, we kept looking at them and looking at them to see, you know, we were curious. Even from the house, when it started moving in-land, you could see, you know, what it was if you looked real close.\nRD Where was the moon for example?\nW1 The moon?\nRD Yeah. Was it out?\nW1 Yeah, the re were moon, the stars were beautiful. All the stars were out.\nRD Was it a clear night?\nW1 Yeah. it was real clear.\nRD Did you notice where the planets were?\nW1 The planets that they told me this was?\nRD Well, the planets.\nW1 I didn't really\u2026we weren't looking for the planets, but theywould have been behind it, and farther off.\nRD Is there any question in your mind that what you were looking at was something that you should have recognized, like the planets or\u2026?\nW1 No. It was definitely a ship, because y ou could see that there was a center of it. You could also see planes coming out of it, or little vehicles or whatever they are that came out of it and we saw them go back in it. We were almost right directly underneath it\u2026The more we stayed down at the beach, it was turning toward us to come toward us and I got scared, thinking well, maybe someone would come out or get us or something will happen\u2026If we could see it, I knew it could see us, because we were right out in the open on flat land looking at it\u2026\nThe interview continued for several more minutes and W1 drew some sketches.\nW1 (Drawing) The (light) on the left hand side of the object blinked constantly.\nRD Was there a regular pattern to the blinking?\nW1 It was almost like if you looked out the lake, you know how they have those (lights) when you come in from the lake? Almost like that. (Phone interruption)\nDW We are going to pause for another phone call.\nRD What color was the object between the lights?\nW1 \u2026gunmetal gray .\nRD Did it seem solid?\nW1 Yes.\nRD Did it seem to have a three-dimensional shape?\nW1 You could tell it was almost rounded. It was like a football\u2026It was all the same color and you could definitely see the outline of it. We were standing SO close, that you could see the outline. It was totally dark in the center of it and at the top, but you could tell the difference between the sky and the shape.\nRD Did it seem to have hard edges or fuzzy edges?\nW1 No, they were very clear edges\u2026\nThe interview continued and W1's husband (W2) arrived home.\nW2 \u2026Boy, I'll tell you you ought to see this thing, I watched this thing down at the beach with the Coast Guard guys. It was the strangest thing I've ever seen in my life. It had these guys running, they were so scared. It was strange. As it got lower to the water, all these little, what we thought were jets, came and hovered right above this thing. We assumed they were those Harrier jets that can just hover. When they got closer, these jets came about forty or fifty feet above the ice and they were going back and forth across the lake unbelievably fast. They were covering a fifty mile stretch, like that (Snapping his fingers).\nRD What shape were they?\nW2 We thought that they looked like little jets. That's what we assumed. Then when they got closer, they were so little, they were smaller than a one-seated Cessna. They didn't make any noise.\nDW What about shape?\nW2 We couldn't tell. All I could see was lights. I could tell you that it looked like a triangle. That's what it looked like. It just looked like a plain triangle. We couldn't tell a tail fin or anything like that. It looked like a triangle because it was lights down the wings and on the tip of it.\nRD You mean at the top of the triangle there was a light?\nW2 Yeah. There was a light.\nW1 Now see, I didn't see that. I saw just a plain light.\nDW Do you know what color it was?\nW2 One was white and one was bright white\u2026you could tell they were definitely connected, because if the nose dropped, the tail went up exactly. But anyhow, when the thing got closer to the water, the one bright light started twirling like all different colors: red, green, blue, yellow, and then it just sunk into the water and one end was white and one end was red. Then it just sat in the water for about a half hour and then it was gone. While it was sitting on the ice, those planes were hovering above it. You could see that they were flashing lights down on it. It was like five jets within maybe a quarter mile area of each other, and all of a sudden they were just gone. They just went up in the air and out, just out.\nRD About what time did they leave like that?\nW2 9:30 or a quarter to ten\u2026\nDW Did you talk with the Coast Guard guys?\nW2 Yeah, we sat and talked to them for a half hour. We watched the thing for an hour.\nDW What were they saying?\nW2 They couldn't believe it . They said they never saw nothing like it in the world. The guy said he's been in the service for years and he said he knows that a Harrier jet can't take off and fly that fast from a start. This thing got up so high in the air and was gone so fast, it was seconds and it was gone out of view. The night was so clear that we could see for miles and miles and miles\u2026These two guys were so scared. They thought, first our assumption was it was a satellite, maybe from Canada, that went bad and it was coming down over the lake. They told me that they believed it was Canadian air maneuvers. But then when they saw these planes, they came about five miles off shore and they were going about fifty feet above the ice. You could just see the ice and stuff rippling behind them. They got nervous because they didn't want their truck to be seen\u2026they were afraid maybe a missile would be shot at them or something.\nRD Is there any confusion in your mind that it was maybe the moon or the stars\u2026?\nW2 No. No, not the first night. The second night it was much, much much higher in the air. Miles and miles. But the second night, it appeared at the same time and dropped down in the lake at the same time\u2026But the first night, no way. We went and saw that thing. That thing was no more than three miles in the air.\nRD You're aware that the newspaper accounts are that it was the planets?\nW2 Planets, right. No that's BULL****, because I went and stood out on the lake and looked up at them and I saw the thing moving. You could see it pivo ting like this (gesturing in a rocking motion like a teeter-totter). When it got way out over the lake, that thing just started spinning around, it was all different kinds of lights\u2026The interview continued and more sketches were made by W1. In being asked to draw the small objects, she drew a triangle.\nRD When it landed on the ice, did it seem like it went under the surface of the water, or did it rest on the ice for a period of time.\nW1 I don't know. Sue saw it too from her back yard. You could see it sit down though. It didn't look like it sunk. We went down the next day to see if we could see anything. All you could see was ice broken everywhere. Huge, huge chunks of ice\u2026\nDW Which Coast Guard Station?\nW2 & W1 Fairport Harbor.\nDW Did they come up, did they drive up? That's quite a way down isn't it?\nW2 They drove this way. They said they could see the lights from their Coast Guard station.\nW1 Right. They were watching it and observing it from the Coast Guard station itself and didn't know what to make out of the little lights.\nDW Did they tell you why they decided to come up here?\nW2 Yeah, because they got so many calls that they wanted to come and investigate it. They had even called us back a few times that night.\nW1 They said it was totally out of their league. They didn't know what it was or what it could be. They didn't want to speculate. They also said to us, even on the next day, that the Army and I guess, NASA did not want them to investigate any further. They did not want them to go out on the ice, because they have a cutter. They could have gone out to see where it landed, because their men made a report too. Somewhere along the line\u2026and they could not get an answer from NASA, they couldn't get an answer from anybody. And they were told NOT to do anything about it, that it was out of their league, it was\nRD They were told it was out of their league?\nW1 Uh- huh.\nRD That's a quote?\nW1 Yes. It was ou t of their league and out of their hands. That's exactly what they told us. I talked to\u2026a person in command there and he got on the phone with me and that's exactly what he told me also. That they had to forward all their information to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a place in Detroit, which I don't know where in Detroit they were going to send something, but they said the were NOT ALLOWED to investigate it any further, that that's what they we re told and to stay out of it\u2026I wrote down their names because I was so upset that they called the police on me.\nDW Did they ever tell you not to talk about it?\nW1 They told me that it was just more or less, that it was out of their league and no one would, more or less, believe me and I think that's what they were getting at when they talked to me\u2026I mean, they sent the police to my house, and that was more a harassment than anything else. You could tell they didn't want to talk about it either, because I called them back the next day and they were real snotty to me on the phone.\nInvestigation forms were then completed, and the photograph taken on the same night in a location several miles to the southeast was shown to the witnesses. They confirmed that the triangular object shown in the photograph was identical to the triangular objects they had observed on the same night. Clearly, these witnesses, the Coast Guard, other independent witnesses who have been interviewed, and the photographic evidence all confirm that the Venus\/Jupiter hypothesis offered by the skeptical \"experts\" as the ultimate solution to this case has no merit or validity. The responses of these experts are invited.\nRick Dell'Aquila and Dale Wedge\"[5]\nShortly after this interview was done, Rick Dell'Aquila posted an update to the 1988 incident:\n\"UPDATE TO N.E. OHIO UFO FLAP: On Saturday, April 2, 1988 at about 3:15 P.M., Eastern Time\nFlat black helicopter was reported to fly at tree-top level over the N.E. Ohio home of one of the witnesses whose prior sighting has been filed with MUFON by Dale B. Wedge an d Rick Dell'Aquila, and recounted on Paranet (see LAKERIEn.UFO). The helicopter was observed by at t 5 individuals from three separate residences in the neighborhood, and was in sight for 2-3 minutes. The unmarked and unlit helicr had a military appearance as it approached slowly from the west, making a loud sound peculiarly similar to that made by a small airplane rather than a helicopter. The apparently windowless craft was observed to fly eastward, before turning to the south and disappearing over the line of trees. It apparently caused \"snow\" on a television screen. The investigation of the continuing series of UFO events in this area continues and updates will be provided to MUFON and Paranet as they become available. \u2014Rick Dell'Aquila\"\nNow, let's keep the whole 1988 Lake Erie UFO sighting in mind as we move forward on our timeline up to present day. The above incident is very similar to Michael's own experiences, as we shall see. But first:\nDate: February 28, 1996:\nPilot Sighting UFO \u2014 Cleveland Air Traffic Control\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IbMEZgwHABg\nDate September 22 \u2013 25, 2004\nStrange Rumors Of Northern Ohio Activity\nBy Kenny Young\nufo@fuse.net\nUnusual Situation Reported In Northern Ohio\nApparently on Wednesday morning, September 22, numerous callers to Cleveland, Ohio radio station 1100 WTAM reported a rainbow-like aerial situation similar to a 'Sundog.' The situation complicates, however, as others begin describing unusual contrails, jet scrambles and other military activity all across northern Ohio. One caller, Amin, describes an unusual light seen the night before Sept. 22 while driving home from Detroit around 1:00 a.m. while another caller, Kevin, claims the similar sighting of a 'bluish green light' around 10:35 p.m. on Route 8 near the Stow, Ohio area (north of Akron). At daybreak the morning of Sept. 22, northeastern Ohio skies were allegedly 'ripped' with jet vapor trails.\nOne caller, Don, is a truck driver with a route between Cleveland and Youngstown, and alleges that his GPS (Global Positioning System) that pinpoints his mapping location on a laptop computer, began malfunctioning between 8 and 9:00 a.m., although working flawlessly beforehand. Stranger still, another caller named Dave claimed that Route 12, a south\/north road out of Fostoria, Ohio, was blocked by \"tons\" of army trucks and traffic was being diverted.\nThis activity was briefly referenced on the Cleveland UFO E-list by George Pindroh, but with no new information. Secondly, I did receive three E-mail advisement's regarding this activity from various contacts, along with one copied message from 'June' that states: \" I talked with my Mom today, and she told me that on channel 19 at 5 pm, Wed., Sept. 22, the TV news anchor said that there were hundreds of reports of UFO's all over the lakefront area of Ohio. He said that after the commercial breaks he would give the details. My mom was very curious and waited to hear the news. When the news came back on, NOTHING. So the story was squashed. I talked to a few people at work today, and yes, they had heard about the sightings. Everyone was talking about it. So lots of people here in Ohio heard about it before the news was suppressed. According to my Mom, the TV anchor said that people saw what looked like a huge cloud with rainbow colors along with many UFO's that were not disguising themselves as clouds. I also learned that fighter jets were sent out after them.\" (Note, I do not know June who copied me on her comments to a few other researchers, but she signed her name with the addition of \"In The Light,\" and I cannot vouch for her comments \u2014 KY)\nThirdly, a comment about the WTAM radio activity was filed to the National UFO Reporting Center (N.U.F.O.R.C.) website, but also containing no new information.\nFurther, Mrs. Donnie Blessing, Southern Ohio State Director for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) spoke with a gentleman from Cleveland named Ken who contacted the Cincinnati UFO Hotline (513 \u2013 588 \u2013 4548) on September 28th to advise of a UFO sighting in Canada on September 21st. While taking the information, Ken advised that his wife knew of the strange reports on WTAM radio station on September 22, and further informed of UFOs and numerous (presumably) responding military helicopters seen near the Perry Nuclear Power Station. This specific detail has been considered most intriguing. At this time, we know of no substantive information to link this reference of a UFO situation near the Perry Nuclear Power Station to the September 22nd activity reported by WTAM radio.\nOddly, there was previous UFO activity reported 'on the record' by a Lake County law officer referenced in conjunction with the Perry Nuclear Facility in June of 2004.\nLake Erie: Hot Spot for UFO Sightings?\n(On The Shores of Lake Erie, OH) \u2014 It's become known as the \"Lake Erie 'UFO' phenomenon.\"\nRecent sightings of unidentified objects are sparking new interest in the subject. So NBC24 launched a probe into the area's close encounters. Whether you're a skeptic, or a sworn believer, you'll want to see what we found.\nUfologist Aaron Clark is among the area's top investigators. He showed NBC24 video footage of a recent sighting \u2014 a dark object that appears to dart back and forth in the sky.\n\"It's very strange as it moves,\" Clarks tells NBC24. 'It almost looks like it's changing shape.\"\nClark says efforts to identify another glowing object have been unsuccessful.\n\"It's this very strange odd shaped, almost boomerang-shaped object that flies in front of the moon. It's unknown. All we have is the video. It's not anything that's a conventional type of aircraft.\"\nClark says Ohio's Lake Erie coastline is is a well known hot spot for UFO sightings.\nUfologist Richard Lee has been examining reports for decades.\n\"Ohio's been famous for the possibility of the connection of the UFO subject from way back in the 1950s,\" he told NBC24 recently during a meeting of Ufologists.\n\"This is the oldest continuously operating group as far as we know in the world.\"\nLee admits most of the incidents the Cleveland Ufology Project has investigated are of this world.\n\"It might be atmospheric, or it might be miss-identified.\"\nBut the trained UFO investigator says there are incidents that still can't be unexplained.\nLee says a police chase with a UFO depicted in the 1970s Steven Spielberg film \"Close Encounters of the Third Kind\" was inspired by an actual event that happened right here in Ohio. The chase started on the morning of April 17, 1966.\nPolice followed it into Pennsylvania and eventually ran out of gas. It was a sighting that looked like a movie scene that make Clark a believer.\n\"It was a large object bigger than a house that had three rows of white lights and it was rotating about 500-feet away,\" he says.\nNearly 22 years later, in 1988, the Coast Guard responded to a call of a sighting. NBC24 confirmed a Coast Guard report, in which crews described an unidentified large object, appeared to land on the Lake Erie ice, before it vanished.\n\"Unexplained. It's like there's no definitive way to define what the phenomenon was.\" Lee says. \"It's just one of those mysteries.\"\nIf UFOs are watching over Lake Erie, the real mystery is why? Area Ufologists have heard several theories over the years.\n\"The lake is being monitored by somebody from elsewhere possibly. people think there are underwater bases,\" Clark says.\nRob Packard\nHere I'm going to stop again for a while with my timeline presentation, because Rob Packard brings up a pretty interesting subject at the end when he's talking about underwater bases. In fact, Packard is not the only one suggesting this, and we're going to discuss that some more later on. The next article, which will bring us up to present time, talks about it as well.\nDoes Lake Erie Harbor an Underwater UFO Base?\nAround 9Pm on Saturday September 17th 2011 unknown air borne phenomenon was observed over Lake Erie near western Erie County Pennsylvania by two households.\nTwo residents of Japan street in Millcreek Township had stepped outside for a smoke when they noticed 6 orange glowing objects in the sky, car alarms and police sirens had gone off at the same time as the incident and the pair went over to their neighbors house to verify what they were seeing. Here is his testimony as per the MUFON database:\nIt was approximately 9-910pm. My neighbor and his friend knocked on my door and started to tell me about these abnormal lights they saw in the sky. Then we saw one orangeish light in the sky. It was North\/North West from my house, so it appeared to be above Lake Erie.\nThe light was visible for about a minute. It appeared to be moving west(left in the sky) slightly, the light started to fade a little bit, then completely disappeared. During this time the light moved up and down slightly. The light was orange, but didn't appear to be a fireball. It was not making any sounds that we could hear.\nMy neighbor and his friend then told me that maybe 4-5 minutes before, they stepped outside their house to smoke. They saw 6 orange lights (like the one I saw). The lights appeared to be north\/north west (again appearing to be above Lake Erie) They ran into their front yard to get a better look. The six lights appeared to be in some sort of formation, moving together. During this time multiple car alarms in our neighbor hood alarmed (I heard these while I was inside my house) The car alarms were on different streets. After about a minute or two, they came and knocked on my door, that is when I saw the one light I previously mentioned.\nWhen I first saw the object, I wasn't sure what it was, planes usually appear higher in the sky. Also I've never seen a plane with an orange light like that. I really couldn't think of any logical explanations, especially after the story my neighbor and his friend told me of seeing six lights. We all found it to be slightly odd that there were a number of car alarms that had gone off as well. I have no clue what it was, but it was definitely out of the ordinary.\nThe witness had contacted me on Facebook within minutes of the sighting asking if I had heard anything about the phenomenon, hisdescription of the object was similar to the UFO filmed over Moscow on September 9th of this year:\nWhen the witness saw this video he said the object was very very similar to what he encountered on the 17th. Could this be the same or same type of object?\nSouthern Lake Erie has been a hotspot of UFO and aerial phenomenon lately. One of the chapters in my latest book \"Eerie Erie: Tales of the Unexplained from Northwestern Pennsylvania\" (The History Press, July 2011) is titled \"A Hidden Underwater UFO Base in Lake Erie\" in this chapter I recount the mass of UFO sightings above and below the waters of Lake Erie within the past few years. Massive objects being reported crashing into the waters on the Lake's Southern shore, an amazing incident of a large UFO landing on the icy Lake that launched scout ships witnessed and recorded by Coast Guards, and many more.\nOn August 8th of this year, a fireball was detected by all-sky cameras from the Southern Ontario Meteor Network at 1:22 a.m. EDT. According to Space.com, \"It was picked up over Lake Erie and proceeded south-southeast over Ohio,\" said Bill Cooke, head of NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.The meteor was last tracked north of Gustavus, Ohio, and the potential impact zone for meteorite fragments is a region east of Cleveland\"\nA similar object impacted in lake Erie in 2008. On November 13th 2008 the Ashtabula Star Beacon reported that multiple witnesses from Ashtabula to Madison Ohio had heard and witnessed a large object crash into Lake Erie's southern shore. At first police and local authorities thought it to be an aircraft, but Madison Township police Sgt. Rick Barson is quoted in the Ashtabula Star Beacon as saying, \"We had enough information from two people in separate places that seemed to have seen the same thing, but we had trouble getting a good description that would fit the type of craft we believed this plane could be.\" Later NASA would claim that the object entering the lake was a meteorite, but that is not what the witnesses saw, they saw a craft of some sort.\nLake Erie has a long history of unexplained aerial and underwater phenomenon. For centuries Lake Erie has been host to a phenomena that many in past eras have called \"Wizard Lights\". In the December 12, 1867 issue of the Brooklyn Eagle there is an article \"A Curious Phenomenon on Lake Erie\" in which is recounted the instance of a burning ghost ship seen off Erie. The writer reports that local sailors have been seeing these lights for over 50 years throughout the lake. When rescuers would venture off toward the burning lights, they would simply vanish. Soon the sailors would no more go to the rescue when these lights appeared, they knew that they were something odd\u2026something otherworldly.\nRecently places on the western part of the like such as Sandusky and Cleveland have been hotbeds of UFO activity and similar lights have been filmed, making them a Youtube sensation. These UFOs have been investigated by world famous UFO researchers and even the focus of such cable television shows such as \"UFO Hunters\" and \"UFO Files\". Cleveland ufologist Aaron Clark in the March 8, 2007 Cleveland Plain Dealer declares that \"Some believe there's a UFO base on the bottom of the lake.\"\nAfter compiling incidents from MUFON, eyewitnesses and other UFO databases, I have noticed that there have been an alarming amount of diverse UFO sightings above and below the surface of Lake Erie within the past decade. Does Lake Erie play host to some sort of underwater UFO\/USO base? Something is happening below its murky waves, something unexplained.\nMichael Lee Hill started seeing UFOs over the lake around 2003, and his story started taking off the next year, when the following article was published in the 'Free Times': That's No Moon-Who \u2013 Or What \u2013 Is Buzzing Northeast Ohio?[Free Times] Volume 15, Issue 21 Published September 26th, 2007Many Uncrazy Clevelanders Have Seen Strange Lights In The Sky. Who \u2013 Or What \u2013 Is Buzzing Northeast Ohio?By John Lasker\nTo suggest that Northeast Ohio could be witness to the next mass UFO sighting does not officially make you a member of the tin-foil hat crowd. If you believe even just a few of the witnesses, Cleveland and its surrounding communities might already be a hotspot.\nDuring the previous two years, the Cleveland UFOlogy Project, considered the oldest of its kind on this side of the globe, has documented 20 credible sightings. The 2005 documentary Dan Akroyd: Unplugged on UFOs highlighted the peculiar lights over Lake Erie near Eastlake, where witnesses reported their latest sighting just this past June. Earlier this year, an \"orb\" was videotaped over the Key Bank Tower during a peace rally, and the incident made it on the CBS nightly news.\nThe hype continues: Literally hundreds of thousands have downloaded Internet videos of Northeast Ohio UFOs. The Cleveland Office of Homeland Security has investigated. And one of the Eastlake UFO witnesses says he's signed a contract with a History Channel for a documentary.\n\"If you take all of the people in Ohio who are interested in this subject, I bet half of them are from that part of the state,\" says Central Ohio-based William E. Jones, state director for Ohio MUFON, or Mutual UFO Network. \"A lot of folks up there have seen things over the years. More people are interested up there. I don't know why.\"\nSam Phillips has long been a fixture of Cleveland's music scene. He's an accomplished drummer and \"hand snapper,\" and appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show. When interviewed for this story, however, he was homeless and sleeping at the homes of friends and family. Phillips taped a strange light spinning and hovering over the Key Bank Tower on March 10, during a peace rally.\n\"This is not about me,\" says Phillips, who admits he has become obsessed with what he saw that night. \"There's a pattern here. There's a riddle here. And I want answers. I want an explanation.\"\nHe believes it wasn't coincidence the sighting took place over a peace rally. During the sighting, he recalls saying that our \"brothers and sisters are going to come down from the universe and humble our ass.\"\nPhillips' story, however, is but a sidebar in the current wave of Northeast Ohio UFO mania. Taking center stage is Lake Erie, and Michael Lee Hill of Eastlake.\nHill, like Phillips, is a musician. In 2001, Grammy-award winner and guitar legend Steve Vai picked Hill as the winner of a national guitar contest. Hill is gregarious, upbeat and likeable. He's unconventional and complex. He's certain that the UFOs he has seen are targeting him.\n\"I've had contact my whole life,\" he says. \"I remember asking my mother, \"Why do Santa's elves keep visiting me?'\"\nThe recent visitations started in earnest five years ago, not far from the coal-burning power plant, he says. While walking on the beach, not far from his home, Hill said he witnessed a top hat-shaped craft hovering and pulsating over the shoreline. This same area is also famous in UFO lore for a 1988 encounter documented by the Coast Guard.\nHill started taking a video camera to the lakefront. Since then he's captured scores of bright lights that appear to hover over Lake Erie. He's uploaded many of his videos to YouTube, and those caught the attention of David Sereda, who directed the Akroyd documentary. Hill created the music for Sereda's latest project, From Here To Andromeda. Hill also says he recently signed a contract for a History Channel project, but the channel did not return Free Times' calls.\n\"I really do consider myself a spiritual messenger; I know it sounds freaky,\" says Hill, adding that the UFO filmed over the Key Bank Tower is one of the same orbs he captured over Lake Erie. \"There's a huge story unfolding here. I think they're absolutely sending us a message. I believe they are here to help us become a galactic society.\"\nAt the other end of the spectrum is Eastlake resident Gary Strauss, who says adamantly, \"I'm not one of those UFO people.\" He's a chemist and a supervisor at a local laboratory. He's lived in his home on the lake since 1984, in the same neighborhood as Hill, though they've never met.\nEarly on the morning of June 21, Strauss and his son saw four bright lights, shaped like the tip of a Sharpie marker, high above the water. The lights were in a line parallel with the shoreline, positioned at 11 o'clock and 30 degrees above the horizon.\nThen one vanished. Then another. Soon all four were gone. Suddenly, they reappeared in the shape of a diamond. Then they went flat again. This went on for more than an hour.\nHe called the Eastlake police and they dispatched an officer. Strauss remembers the officer saying, \"What is that?\"\nThe following day, his son checked the Internet for lights over Lake Erie and found one of Hill's videos. He recalls his son shouting, \"That's it! That's what we saw!\"\nBut unlike other Lake Erie witnesses, Strauss doesn't believe the lights are extraterrestrial. He guesses they're the result of government or aerospace industry experiments with new technology. \"They're bouncing radar off some type of object,\" he speculates. \"Some form of radar reflection technology. I'm just making an educated guess.\"\nNevertheless, he's intrigued.\n\"I look outside a lot more. I want to see it again,\" says Strauss. \"This time, I'm going to have my camera.\" But he rejects the suggestion that it's anything more than curiosity: \"No. I'm not obsessive. Absolutely not.\"\nThe Eastlake police actually had two witnesses that night. A detective, who asked not to be named, told the Free Times that he too saw the lights, but from a different vantage point.\nThe Eastlake police asked the Cleveland office of Homeland Security to look into the sighting, and the detective says he was told later that on the night of the sighting, the Canadian Coast Guard was near the opposite side of the lake searching for a man who had been reported missing. A Canadian Coast Guard helicopter dropped flares, connected to miniature parachutes, over the water. Later it was discovered the man had drowned.\nStrauss finds this implausible, believes the lights appeared in a straight line, then vanished, then reappeared in a diamond formation.\nThe Bush administration reportedly has funneled billions to the aerospace industry to develop space-based weapons under the guise of missile defense. Secret military space-plane programs are believed to have been revived as well.\nAnother possibility are LAGEOS, or Laser Geodynamics Satellites. Publicly, the government says two are in orbit, and both are roughly the size of a basketball. They are made of brass and partially covered with a retro-reflection material that returns light in the direction it comes from, similar to a road sign.\nThere's also NASA's Glenn Research Center at the Plum Brook site in Sandusky. The site is home to the world's largest space environment simulation chamber. That chamber will test NASA's new spacecraft, Orion, which will take the US back to the moon. Recent upgrades to the Plum Brook site will also allow it to test \"next- generation lunar landers, robotic systems, and military and commercial aircraft,\" according to NASA's Web site.\n\"So here I come walking out of the TV station one night in November maybe a decade ago after our early evening newscast,\" says Ted Henry of New Channel 5. \"In perfect formation there were five large objects flying smoothly in my direction. It was stunning.\"\n\"What I saw was the undersides of five flat objects flying in exact formation. The front two were enormous, maybe the size of several football fields, and the three trailing were smaller, flying in a slightly irregular pattern.\"\n\"What do I think they were? All I can really tell you is what I saw.\"\nHenry has talked about his sighting many times on the air. He puts the experience this way: \"One thing is certain, for people who see something in the sky, as I did over Cleveland years ago, it can be a life changing experience.\"\nThere was also a YouTube video posted not too long ago with sightings more recent than this last one, but it has now been taken down, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I think the reader gets the picture.\nIn Part 2 of this Appendix, we are going to discuss Michael's experiences in much more detail, and they don't end with just a few lights over Lake Erie (nowadays commonly known as the 'Eastlake UFOs'). The lights he and other have seen over the lake is for Michael only the absolute beginning of a much bigger story that was unfolding before his very eyes as time went by, and it's far from ended yet.\nIn my first article about Michael, I spent a lot of time with Bill Birnes' 'UFO Hunters' documentary, which was more or less the highlight of that article. Now it's time to bring that further. However, it's interesting to hear what one of Bill Birnes' team members had to say about Michael and his experiences in the following video clip:\nMultimedia A-1: 'UFO Hunters\" analysis of Michael Lee Hill's experiences.\nNow, let's move on to Michael himself and what he, and others (including media people) have to say about what he has experienced, in the second and last part of this series\u2026\nNotes and References (hit the back button on your browser to go back from where you came after have read the note):\n[1] https:\/\/wespenre.com\/2019\/01\/27\/first-level-of-learning-paper-15-the-remarkable-michael-lee-hill-case\/\n[2] http:\/\/www.spike.com\/\n[3] Sandra D. Sabatini, October 5, 2012\n[4] I have corrected obvious misspellings and typos from the source article for easier read, but otherwise kept the transcript 100% intact.\n[5] Source: http:\/\/www.ufoera.com\/articles\/interview-of-witnesses-to-eastlake-ufo_1190311024.html\na.r. bordon, ai, aif, alien invader force, amazon warriors, anunnaki, archangel gabriel, archangel michael, armageddon, artificial intelligence, ascension, atlantis, barbara marciniak, bee-hive, bees, channeling, coatzalcoatl, densities, dimensions, enki, enlil, exit the matrix, inanna, ishtar, isis, jesus, khaa, lpg-c, lucifer's rebellion, lyrans, machine kingdom, marduk, matrix, merovingian kings, michael lee hill, mlh, multi-dimensional, nannar, neptune, nibiru, ningishzidda, orion, orion constellation, orion empire, orion queen, osiris, pleiadians, poseidon, ra material, ray kurzweil, robert morning sky, second coming, set, seth, shaman, shamanism, sinai spaceport, singularity, sirians, sirius, thoth, tribulation, ufo's over Lake Erie, urantia book, vegans, vulcans, wes penre, wes penre papers\n\u2190 Second Level of Learning, Paper 22: Life After the Nano-Second, Part 3 \u2014 The New Mind\nSecond Level of Learning, Appendix B: Updates on 'The Remarkable Michael Lee Hill Case' Part 2: 'The World Teacher of the New Era' \u2192\nFollow The Wes Penre Papers on WordPress.com\nWes Penre's Facebook\nMaverick on First Level of Learning, Paper\u2026\nVital on First Level of Learning, Paper\u2026\nAriel Glad on First Level of Learning, Paper\u2026\n1. First Level of Learning: A Journey Through the Multiverse\n2. Second Level of Learning: The Orion Empire\n3. Third Level of Learning: Bringing our Inner Darkness Into Light\n4. Fourth Level of Learning: Lucifer's Rebellion\n5. Fifth Level of Learning: The Vedic Texts\n6. Sixth Level of Learning: The Spiritual Realm\nVideo description box","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Book Readings: Bar vs. Bookstore\nColumn by Brandon Tietz June 15, 2012 3 comments\nThe experiment takes place over Memorial Day weekend, a converged idea of four different authors in various stages of their careers. It's at the behest of Phil Jourdan, founder of Perfect Edge Books and touring author of the recently released Praise of Motherhood, that the remaining trio of us (Brandon Tietz, Caleb J. Ross, and Gordon Highland) are left to devise a couple of live readings: one bar, one bookstore. Both in the Kansas City area.\nNaturally, when setting these things up comparisons come to mind, the advantages and disadvantages of a particular venue and its amenities. The author tends to choose these the same way they would a restaurant or local watering hole. It's a certain criterion of need and a much longer wish list of wants. After it's determined that there will indeed be a stage from which to speak and chairs for an audience to occupy, the inner-diva of the author rears its ugly head in the form of frivolity and technical requirements. We've surpassed simply getting up on our soapboxes and saying what we want to say; the soapbox should have Wi-Fi. It should run on the 4G network and take HD video. We can't just get up there and read; we need a live Twitter feed and corresponding hash tag to go with it (in this case: #shitauthorssay).\nMuch like the game of literature itself, the art of the live reading has evolved. We have to go bigger, be bolder, and it may be to the point where the local bookstore can no longer contain these youthful ambitions. So let us compare:\nThe Venue:\nThe Thursday night venue is Czar Bar, an almost hole-in-the-wall dive that pours heavy on the drinks and serves up some of the best greasy food in the city. It's a long dark room capable of holding about eighty people, bar on one side and then many chairs and tables throughout. The vinyl seating is slashed and duct taped. Most of the tables wobble. It's reminiscent of the Bat Cave, but filled with hipsters and chicks who drink Stella and Newcastle because \"PBR is out.\" At the far end of the bar, the house lights beckon for an author to get their ass up there and put on a performance, but as I always tell people, \"These things never start on time.\" So we drink, occasionally stepping out onto the patio for a cigarette while we go over our prose pieces one more time. People mingle or get reacquainted, the din of conversations getting louder as the audience files in two or three at a time. And there's a tension that builds in the air unlike that of a normal author event. I never, not once hear the word \"reading.\" Everyone keeps asking, \"When does the show start?\"\nThe Saturday venue is Prospero's, a literary staple here in Kansas City as far as independent bookstores go. You can read LitReactor's Indie Bookstore Spotlight article about it HERE. Of course, this article only covers the main two floors where consumers can pick up books, movies, and vinyl records. There's a semi-secret third floor to Prospero's, a performance space that's only open to the public when authors are laying down live prose. It's charmingly unfinished: the door to the bathroom is actually an industrial curtain, wood shavings everywhere, shop tools are pushed against the walls. The space is very much a work in progress, and unyieldingly hot as there's no air conditioning set up for this particular area of the building. There's no stage per se, but the designated area in which the author reads is apparent by way of the plastic folding chairs and how they're angled off. Patrons file in, some of them stowing cans of beer in the oversized sink filled with ice. There's no off-the-street foot traffic or randoms like there was on Thursday. Everyone knows exactly why they're here and what they are about to see. It's a literary reading, your classic \"stand up and recite what's on the paper\" kind of affair.\nThe Performance:\nThe Czar Bar crowd...\nis abundant (45-50) and a bit rowdy with the beginnings of a beer buzz already turning on, so the author must rise to the occasion. Attention will not simply be handed over; it must be earned, and this instills the feeling of being on some kind of proving ground. We can't simply walk under the bright lights and spit words. We have to perform. We have to win the crowd over like some literary version of Gladiator. If there was ever a time to turn on the charm, the charisma, if only for the sake of being engaging\u2014it's here. So we push the buttons of the audience with a Lane Bryant talent search cold opening, with poetry that smokes, and readings about mothers who've passed on that make a table of girls cry their mascara off. We do skits and give away drinks. We read, but only what we think will garnish the most attention. For a place like this, the piece that looks good on paper isn't always the best option. Sometimes you have to consider what's going to entertain or emote a wave of laughter. Bottom line: you have to put on a show.\nAt Prospero's...\nthe crowd is thin\u2026about ten people total. It's quiet. Compared to the din of bar noise and loose talk, the silence is a bit disconcerting. The audience plays by movie theater rules: they turn their cell phones off, sit quietly, and sip their beverages in a way that generates the least amount of noise possible. It's complete submission to the author and what they're about to do, and so the performance changes. There's opportunity to be a little bit more complex and deep. The stories don't have to jump out and grab the audience by the balls. We're off the proving ground, having inherited a ready-made, attentive audience simply by showing up. There's no battle or competing for anyone's ear. The reader reads; the crowd listens. Prospero's is not only a safe environment where it feels like nothing can go wrong, but it's also nurturing of the literary art form.\nAlthough my contemporaries would probably disagree, a large part of me has always believed that live readings should do more than what the prose does on paper alone. It is the difference between simply buying the album and going to the concert. Therefore, we should not simply read. We should perform. We should do the things we can't do in print, and the bar reading appears to be more encouraging of that. Or perhaps I've become desensitized to the unnerving nature of getting up in front of a crowd of strangers and am now compelled to up the ante. As filmmakers and musicians take more risks, so must the author, it seems.\nThis isn't me saying that the bookstore reading is dead. Far from it. But the game has most definitely changed from how it was ten years ago. The emerging author doesn't have the luxury of having a tour laid out for them. They have to book their own gigs, and sell it in a way that goes beyond \"come watch me read stories.\" We're integrating Twitter and prizes and booze. A certain amount of showmanship is required to get the people onboard. This is a literary affair, but one with a party-like social element to it. Coming off stage and having an audience member buy you a whiskey shot or ask for a photo to put on their Instagram feed is not uncommon. In the book store we're authors, but in a bar, we're a little bit closer to rock stars.\nOf course, this is a 'different strokes for different folks' type of scenario. Some live readers relish the quiet, submissive audience hanging on their every word. Others long for the social experience of the bar after being locked away in the writer's cave for so long. Each venue has its own advantages, but when we examine the statistics, one of these clearly worked better than the other: the bar had more people, we sold more books, we got better footage, and I think I can safely assume that we had more fun. When I wish to simply read literature, I think of the bookstore. When I want to celebrate the written word, I head to the bar.\nColumn by Brandon Tietz\nBrandon Tietz is the author of Out of Touch and Good Sex, Great Prayers. His short stories have been widely published, appearing in Warmed and Bound, Amsterdamned If You Do, Spark (vol. II), and Burnt Tongues, the Chuck Palahniuk anthology. Visit him at www.brandontietz.com\nFollow @brandontietz\nSpeak Up: On The Importance Of Reading Out Loud\nTargeting Your Readers One Headshot at a Time\nA Conversation with Daniel Woodrell\nChuck Palahniuk Finds Hell in an Author's Suite\nSolving The Puzzle of Sex and Violence With Dennis Cooper\nInterview: Literary Agent Mark Gottlieb\n8 Reasons to Avoid the Novel and Focus on Short Stories\nNaNoWriMo Hangover: 8 Steps to Recovery\nBookshots: 'The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray' by Robert Schnakenberg\nMarvel Movie Preview: Avengers 2, CapAm 3, and More!!\nTo leave a comment Login with Facebook or create a free account.\nGordon Highland from Kansas City is reading Secondhand Souls by Christopher Moore June 15, 2012 - 3:05pm\nThough, in defense of the bookstore . . . one of the attendees did offer to smoke me up beforehand. The only offers I got in the alley behind the bar were of the gear-schlepping-help variety.\nI agree that the bar readings are more fun. Certainly from the audience standpoint. It's more inviting for the kinds of people who mightn't usually attend such highfalutin events. But I also feel pressure to \"entertain\" there, rather than present myself as the serious writer I claim to be. Like I'm competing with everyone's texting and pic-posing and assgrabbery. So my gunslinger mentality comes to the fore there, wanting to best anyone else who steps on that stage, the same way an opening band tries to blow away the headliner. I'll also heckle your ass in a bar; fair game.\nAt a more literate location like a bookstore, I can read whatever I want, feeling like the audience is willing to be challenged. Plus, those are the kinds of people I can actually hold a conversation with afterward, comparatively-speaking.\nRegardless of the setting, any anxiety I feel (usually not much, anyway) will be inversely proportional to the size of the audience. If it's going to be in a bar, I'll take the diviest, grimiest one: something with a little history and character hewn into the walls.\nClass Facilitator\nReneeAPickup from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck Wendig June 15, 2012 - 3:01pm\nI've only been to bookstore readings, and they are nice. I'd love to go to a more raucous reading and have a few beers. Look, books are cool. Reading is fun. Authors and readers can be cool and fun, too. Let's combine all the awesome stuff about life (people, good beer, books, music) and go to town!\nI wouldn't say we should do away with the quiet bookstore readings, because they have their audiences, and the authors who prefer them, and I've been to some awesome ones--where the author takes the time to make it engaging and interesting--but I'd love to see more readings where the social aspect is amped up.\nBradley Sands from Boston is reading Greil Marcus's The History of Rock 'N' Roll in Ten Songs June 15, 2012 - 8:53pm\nBar readings are always better unless writers have to read over loud people who are just there to hang out rather than to attend a reading.\nUnprintable: The LitReactor Podcast Episode 30 - Why Is Grammar So Contentious?\nPodcast by Joshua Chaplinsky\nLet's Replace Canonical Horror\nStoryville: My Favorite Horror Stories Available to Read Online Right Now\nColumn by Richard Thomas\nStephen King's Evolution on Writing Women, LGBTQ Characters, and People of Color\n10 NaNoWriMo Tips for Success from Editors and Agents\nColumn by Kleopatra Olympiou\nStoryville: How Various Media Can Change You as a Writer","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"|In Spirituality, Thinking\nAnother one of my heroes in life is Tim Keller. He is the senior pastor of a large church in Manhattan, New York City. Tim has an exceptional ability to convey wisdom and spiritual truth in a way that is both accessible and winsome, challenging and inspiring equally to the head and the heart.\nEvery Good Endeavour is the title of a book by Tim on the subject of finding fulfilment in the work that one does. The link below is an interview that he gave on American television. I would strongly encourage you to take 8 minutes out of your day to reflect on it. After the inital advertisements and light heartedness it addresses some very important issues about how we view our life and work.\nThe surprising assertion that Tim makes in the interview is how being obsessed with work and success is actually one of the great sins of modern life in the 21st century. When you make your work your identity, then if you succeed you are in danger of becoming proud and arrogant, while if you don't succeed you are at risk of feeling devastated and going into despair. (We have discussed some end of life examples of that in the blog post entitled How Do You Define Success part 3.)\nThe reason for this is that making work the basis of your identity is a form of idolatry. When we use the word idol we refer to something as being more important and significant in our life than the God who is the originator and source of the universe and every good thing in the world. Quite literally work becomes too important to us and becomes our ultimate source of security and satisfaction. But work was never meant to do that \u2013 it is a good thing that can so easily become an ultimate thing. We are at risk of giving work qualities that are God-like and that only God can ultimately provide.\nSo how can we strike the balance? How can I find joy in what I do without becoming so obsessed with it that I neglect my health, family, friends and important relationships? Or so that if and when I make a mistake I don't become paralysed with fear and self-loathing?\nTim uses the example of a Jazz musician called John Coltrane who had a spiritual awakening in his life that changed his attitude to his own work and his ability to make music. He came to realise that before his spiritual awakening making music was mainly about himself. He made music in order to make him feel good about himself. However, once God filled his soul the music became about other people. Music now became a means to serve other people.\nWhat is so liberating about this insight is that it means all work no matter how apparently trivial it may appear has intrinsic worth and dignity. My work becomes a means of serving and blessing other people in the same way that God seeks to bless and provide for us. Using an illustration from Martin Luther, the Bible teaches that God feeds everyone he has made. But how does he feed us? There is the farm girl who milks the cow; there is the truck driver who delivers the milk and there is the store keeper who sells the milk. In other words, God feeds us through other people's work. So all work is God's work and all work has intrinsic dignity.\nThe problem is that we tend to look beyond serving our neighbour to self-advancement for its own sake to make ourselves feel better than other people. Quoting another of my heroes, C.S. Lewis:\n\"Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man. We say people are proud of being rich, or clever, or good-looking, but they are not. They are proud of being richer or cleverer, or better-looking than others. If everyone else became equally rich, or clever, or good-looking there would be nothing to be proud about.\"\nThat is why pride drives us to take on more work than we should or neglect ourselves and our important relationships. It also works the same way in justifying our own laziness as well!\nPart of the solution is the wonder filled bold humility we have talked about previously.\n(For a further discussion on service see the posts on the law of addition, level 5 leadership and the art of the basin and towel).\nThe key Tim concludes, quoting the author Robert Bellah, is capturing the idea of work as a calling to serve the greater good rather than a means to individual advancement.\nSo how about you? Do you work to live or live to work? Is that an unhelpful dichotomy?\nWhat are your thoughts on the video and making work a joy rather than drudgery?\nIt would be great to have your thoughts and comments.\nFeeling stuck? When you don't know how to do something","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Celebrities Entertainment Carolina Dieckmann: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About TV Actress\nCarolina Dieckmann: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About TV Actress\nCarolina Dieckmann (TV Actress) was born on the 16th of September, 1978. She was born in 1970s, in Generation X. Her birth sign is Virgo and her life path number is 5. Carolina's birth flower is Aster\/Myosotis and birthstone is Sapphire. What does this all mean? Let's find out!\nDiscover all the facts that no one tells you about Carolina Dieckmann below \u2193\nNAME: Carolina Dieckmann\nREAL NAME: Carolina Dieckmann\nNICKNAME: Carol Dieckmann, Carolina Dieckmann Worcman\nPROFESSION: TV Actress\nBIRTHPLACE: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\nCarolina Dieckmann, best known for being a TV Actress, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, September 16, 1978. Actress who has earned widespread acclaim for her work on Brazilian series like La\u00e7os de Fam\u00edlia, Salve Jorge and Cobras & Lagartos. She has been nominated for multiple Pr\u00eamio Contigo and Extra Television Awards for her performances.\nFamily: She married director Tiago Worcman, with whom she has a son named Jose, in 2007. She was previously married to actor Marcos Frota, with whom she has a son named Davi. Carolina Dieckmann father's name is under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Carolina Dieckmann's family.\nDating: According to CelebsCouples, Carolina Dieckmann is married Tiago Worcman.\nNet Worth: Online estimates of Carolina Dieckmann's net worth vary. It's easy to predict her income, but it's much harder to know how much she has spent over the years. CelebsMoney and NetWorthStatus does a good job of breaking most of it down.\n2. Carolina Dieckmann's zodiac sign is Virgo\nCarolina Dieckmann zodiac sign is a Virgo. Dates of Virgo are August 23 - September 22. Those born under the Virgo zodiac sign have capable, organized and analytical minds, which often makes them a pleasure to chat with. Even when they have rather fantastic stories, the charming way they tell them can make those stories convincing. They are modest, humble, orderly, altruistic, logical, responsible, and organized. Although, they can be obsessive, critical, excessive attention to insignificant details, and perfectionist.\nThe Brazilian tv actress has been alive for 15,821 days or 379,722 hours. There were precisely 536 full moons after her birth to this day.\nBORN: September 16, 1978\nCarolina Dieckmann was born on a Saturday. Saturday's children come courtesy of Saturn, the god of wealth, freedom, and agriculture. People born on Saturdays are modest, studious, wise, practical, and strict. Fun!\nCountdown to Carolina Dieckmann's next birthday.\nCarolina Dieckmann will be turning 44.\n4. On Carolina Dieckmann's birthday\nThe world's population was 4,304,377,112 and there were an estimated 122,638,528 babies born throughout the world in 1978, Jimmy Carter (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was \"Boogie Oogie Oogie\" by A Taste Of Honey.\n1795 \u2013 British capture Capetown, South Africa, from the Dutch.\n1810 \u2013 Mexico issues Grito de Dolores, calling for the end of Spanish rule (Mexican Independence Day).\n1848 \u2013 Slavery abolished in all French territories.\n5. Carolina Dieckmann's height and weight\nWe're currently in process of confirming all details such as Carolina Dieckmann's height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.\nCarolina Dieckmann was born in the Year of the Horse. People with Chinese zodiac Horse zodiac sign like entertainment and large crowds. They are usually popular among friends. Their strengths are clever, kind to others, perceptive, and talented. But they can also talk too much and stubborn. Their lucky numbers are 2, 3, 7, and lucky colors are brown, yellow, purple.\n7. Carolina Dieckmann's life path number is 5\nCarolina Dieckmann was born in the middle of Generation X.\n9. Carolina Dieckmann's birthstone is Sapphire\nSapphire was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire.\n10. Carolina Dieckmann's birth flower is Aster\/Myosotis\nAster is known as a talisman of love and an enduring symbol of elegance.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \/ Windows \/ Reviews\nBarnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight Review: An E-Reader That Truly Lets You Read Anywhere\nBy Melissa J. Perenson\nPCWorld Apr 24, 2012 11:02 am PDT\nBuilt-in LED light for reading in the dark\nResponsive touchscreen interface\nEasy-to-hold, lightweight design\nPhysical page-turn buttons are still too stiff\nThe Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight's built-in light makes it the best e-reader you can buy today.\nBarnes & Noble has made the best e-reader currently available even better by integrating a light source into it. Priced at $139 (as of April 24, 2012), the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight E Ink-based e-reader sets the standard for silky-smooth reading and shopping. And even better, you can enjoy reading it wherever you happen to be, whether you're lounging on the lawn in bright sunlight, or sitting under the covers with little to no light in the room.\nAlthough monochromatic E Ink e-readers make sense in many circumstances, reading in the dark is not one of them. The bedside lamp, or the overhead light in an airplane, can often be overkill, and a disturbance to other people near you. With this e-reader, you're paying a $40 premium for the honor of having a built-in light, but the versatility that the integrated reading light offers you is well worth the extra bucks.\nThe GlowLight makes the Nook Simple Touch e-reader highly adaptable to your environment\u2013and it makes Barnes & Noble the first company to truly deliver on the promise of a built-in light source. Sony tried to do so four years ago, with its Reader PRS-700, but that model's LED lighting, while useful in a pinch, barely reached the center of the page.\nBarnes & Noble's Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight doesn't have that problem. The LED light guide sits inside the Nook's bezel, at the top of the 600-by-800-pixel, 6-inch E Ink Pearl display. The light shines down on the display, creating a mostly evenly lit surface. The illumination runs a little brighter near the top of the screen, but not distractingly so. While testing the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight, I found that the GlowLight transformed spots I formerly considered e-reader dead zones into bona fide reading spaces, whether I was in bed reading in the dark, or sitting on a red-eye flight looking to unwind with a book without disturbing my seatmates with the too-bright overhead light.\nPersonally, I've never found a clip-on light, usually at least a $20 option, to be adequate; it's just one more thing for me to remember to carry around. More important, the light that the Nook SimpleTouch With GlowLight delivers is more subtle and targeted than anything a clip-on light or overhead light could ever hope to achieve, and that alone makes the built-in light a win. It even came in handy in ambient-light situations, such as in a sunlight-kissed airplane with no cabin lights on; in this environment, the GlowLight caused the text on the Nook Simple Touch to pop more, and made it easier to read.\nIn practice, accessing the GlowLight is dead simple, and requires no fumbling in the dark. Just tap and hold the 'n' button at the bottom of the screen, and the light comes on; the longer you hold, the brighter it gets. (You tap and hold again to turn the GlowLight off.) You can also adjust the light directly from an on-screen slider control, by tapping at the top status bar of the Nook.\nAs you might expect, the GlowLight takes a toll on the Nook's battery life. With the GlowLight on for about 30 minutes a day (and Wi-Fi off), Barnes & Noble says, you can expect to get about one month of battery life; that's half of the over two months quoted for the original Nook Simple Touch. If you fall asleep while reading, however, you won't drain the battery: The light will time out automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.\nThis new model retains the dimensions of the original Nook Simple Touch e-reader, measuring 6.5 by 5.0 by 0.47 inches. That means it is a half-inch wider than the fourth-generation Amazon Kindle. (The original Nook Simple Touch remains in B&N's lineup, and drops to the second spot on our Top E-Readers chart behind its GlowLight cousin.) In spite of the addition of the GlowLight, this e-reader weighs ever-so-slightly less than its predecessor, shaving 15 grams, or 0.03 pound, off the Simple Touch's 0.47-pound weight. It's still slightly heavier than the $79 fourth-generation Kindle With Special Offers (0.37 pound). Unlike Amazon's e-readers, though, Barnes & Noble continues to offer an ad-free experience, at no extra cost.\nWithout the light on, the new GlowLight e-reader stands out only due to the decorative gray trim surrounding the outer edge of the front bezel. Although I generally prefer all-black bezels, since they help text pop from the screen, I found that the gray trim didn't detract from the readability of text.\nLike the Nook Simple Touch before it, the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight uses Neonode's Zeforce infrared touch technology. The touchscreen is a pleasure to use; it was highly responsive to my swipes and taps, even when I was rapidly typing out searches in the Nook store or setting up the e-reader's Wi-Fi connection. I also found the new Nook to be remarkably well balanced to hold, in one hand or two.The e-reader's front and back both have a rubber finish, and the backplate cover dips comfortably, effectively giving the Nook a built-in hand grip.\nUsing the Nook, Revisited\nSo much of the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight is an echo of its non-glowworm cousin. It remains intuitive to navigate. A button with a lowercase 'n' beneath the screen serves as the home button (in addition to activating the GlowLight). The 'n' starts the Nook's wake-up process; you then slide your finger along the screen to wake the device fully. The button also returns you to the on-screen quick-navigation buttons (home, library, shop, search, GlowLight, and settings).\nAt the back of the e-reader, you'll find the power button, shaped to match your fingertip. The power button doubles as another way to wake the e-reader, and it can serve to power down the unit entirely.\nMy biggest gripe with the Nook's design concerns its physical navigation buttons. Though they're slightly improved over the controls on the original Nook Simple Touch, the page-forward and page-back buttons on the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight are still stiff, and require a very precise and deep press to activate.\nOne other nitpick: The contrast is not as good on the GlowLight version as on the plain Nook Simple Touch. This problem appears to result from the antiglare protector on the GlowLight model; the background of the display is a darker gray than on the plain Nook, and that in turn causes black text on the GlowLight version to lack the same oomph as on the ordinary Nook.\nI hold out hope that the contrast might be adjustable via a future firmware update. The original Nook Simple Touch had suffered from contrast issues, and that model got a firmware update in November 2011 that greatly improved the contrast of text and graphics; as a result, blacks appeared darker, and text and graphics jumped off the screen. That firmware update introduced the Nook's text-smoothing enhancements, too. Thanks to those improvements, plus the flexible font options, Nook models now have the best-looking text you can buy on an e-reader today.\nThe Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight also provides speedy page-refresh rates and page turns. The e-reader still does a full refresh once every sixth page, but by performing what appears to be a fast dissolve between pages, B&N lets you effectively move ahead through dozens of pages, while mitigating the annoying page-flashing effect long associated with E Ink. B&N does targeted refreshes on a page that has just graphics changing (for example, in the e-reader's bookstore), and on areas that have a heavy redraw.\nNavigating the Interface\nYou can turn pages by tapping on the left or right side of the screen, though if you prefer you can swipe left to right (and, on some screens, even vertically) to change pages too. While reading, you can tap at the top of the screen to reveal a status bar, which shows the battery status, a clock, and a tap-to-add bookmark; it also reveals the same book-navigation buttons that you would get if you tapped in the center of the page. The buttons jump you to the table of contents, let you search for a word or passage within a book, help you move to a specific page within a book using a slider (and kudos to B&N for including here just how many pages are left in the chapter), or allow you to adjust text options (you can choose from six not-so-different fonts and seven very different font sizes).\nI found it annoying that I'd often have to move my hand all the way up to the top to find the X icon to close out of a page. Practically all other on-screen navigation is in the lower half of the screen, which made that finger travel feel inefficient. Beyond that one interface hassle, though, B&N's otherwise clean, logical software design is impressive. The company clearly gave some thought to the layout, as well as to how things operate. The interface is good, at times even great\u2013but not perfect.\nAn example is how B&N has implemented its notes and highlights features. Really, these remain the most usable examples of such features that I've seen on an e-reader to date. You tap and hold your finger on a word to select it; afterward, you can either drag the pins to select a passage, or choose an action such as adding a note or looking up the word in the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary. Unfortunately, you can't view all notes, highlights, or a combination of the two; instead, you see just a teaser of the passage under a tab for notes and highlights in the table of contents.\nFor now, you can view and share highlighted quotes with Gmail contacts, via Facebook or Twitter. You can also share information about books you're reading, to make a recommendation, post your reading status, rate and review a book, or like it on Facebook. The Nook Simple Touch has the same Nook Friends capabilities as the Nook Color and Nook Tablet do; this social platform moves reading away from being a solitary exercise, but it does so in a less intrusive, less all-about-me way than on competitor Kobo's social platform. And it makes the functions far easier to use than on Amazon's Kindle.\nThe bookstore portal has been redesigned. Its new interface, coupled with the touchscreen, makes shopping far simpler than before. The Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight has 2GB of built-in storage, plus a MicroSDHC card slot for additional storage hidden beneath a secure flap on the side. In addition to sideloading ePub and PDF files, the Nook reads JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP image files. Unlike many other e-readers, however, the Nook reflows PDF text, which makes it great for reading words, but a mixed bag if you're trying to view a document that's heavy on its particular layout.\nThe e-reader runs Android 2.1, which makes changes and tweaks via firmware update viable. But the device has no Web browser and no on-board e-mail client, disappointing omissions given how central these items can be to reading.\nSetting up the 802.11 b\/g\/n Wi-Fi is easy. The device automatically searches for and reconnects to your last network, even when booting up after a complete shutdown. Users get free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots nationwide.\nAt $139, the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight is the best e-reader you can buy today. The built-in light makes for a compelling addition, and puts this speedy e-reader in a class by itself until other manufacturers play catch-up. The illumination alone is worth the premium, but honestly it's not so much of a premium when you consider that archrival Amazon continues to sell its Amazon Kindle Touch, without \"Special Offers\" advertisements and lacking a light, at $139. That alone should make bookworms bask in the glow of the Simple Touch With GlowLight.\nGopro promo codeGoPro promo code - Extra 10% off any order\nNordVPN Coupon68% Off + 3 Months Free | NordVPN Coupon","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Provincial Veterinary Office of Marinduque was created by virtue of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 092 Series of 1994, separating the said office from the umbrella organization of the Provincial Agriculturist. Its legal basis was excerpted from Article 19 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the \"Local Government Code of 1991\", where Section 489 of said Act stipulated the mandatory appointment of a Provincial Veterinarian, and mandated the office to take charge the day to day operation of the Provincial Veterinary Office, and shall be responsible for the effective delivery of basic veterinary services with separate administrative appropriation from that of the Provincial Agriculture Office making the two offices co-equal and distinct from each other.\nThe office leads the front-line of veterinary related activities, such as in the outbreak of highly-contagious and deadly animal diseases with economic and public health importance and in situations resulting in the depletion of animals for work and human consumption, particularly those arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities. likewise, the office was mandated to enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals, tasked to institute measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal diseases and to regulate the keeping of domestic animals.\njosue victoria\neric ricafrente says:\nGandang araw po.\nWhere is the Office located in Boac and what contact number can be called?\nseven \u00d7 2 =","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"A look at the candidates in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola\nKELOWNA \u2013 One of six new ridings in the province, the riding previously known as Okanagan-Coquihalla is now Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.\nIt includes a good chunk of Kelowna \u2013 including the city's Mission area \u2013 and a huge part of the southern Interior stretching from the U.S border to just south of Kamloops. The reconfigured riding also includes Keremeos, Princeton, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Merritt and Logan Lake.\nThere are four candidates running hoping to represent the roughly 105,000 constituents in the riding.\nConservative MP Dan Albas is the incumbent. First elected in 2011, some of his proudest accomplishments include helping to eliminate inter-provincial barriers for the wine industry as well putting measures in place to prevent aquatic invasive species from getting into our lakes. He says if re-elected, the economy will be among his top priorities.\n\"Working together to increase the quality of life and to make sure families can put food on the table so that people can retire with dignity, that to me are the big issues for this riding,\" says Albas.\nThe Green Party's Robert Mellalieu is trying to unseat Albas. The longtime Okanagan resident campaigned for the green candidate in the last federal election, but this time he wants to be the representative in Ottawa.\nHe says he's learning issues important in the riding, including the controversial topic of bio-solids being trucked from the Okanagan to Merritt. And there are many others he wants to tackle.\n\"For this valley we have water quality issues,\" says Mellalieu. \"I'm also a small business owner making sure all that works. We don't want to be so dependent on the oil industry.\"\nLiberal candidate Karley Scott has also thrown her hat into the ring. Once a bureaucrat, now a lawyer, the West Kelowna woman says she may not have political experience, but she's a trained advocate used to standing up for her clients. She says those are the same skills needed in Ottawa to represent constituents. Scott says the environment and economy are among her top priorities.\n\"We need to grow it in ways that have a positive impact on our environment,\" says Scott. \"The other thing that would apply to all the communities in this riding is assisting the middle class, empowering and growing the middle class. We know when the middle class is strong, our economy is strong.\"\nFinally, Angelique Wood is the NDP's candidate. The Similkameen resident is in full campaign mode, with her signs already scattered throughout the riding. The former regional district director says healthcare, taking care of the senior population, and climate change are key priorities.\n\"Climate change, we need to make some changes right away to actually combat what we all see is a slow moving glacier coming towards us,\" says Wood.\n\"So one of the first things the NDP promises to do is cut massive subsidies to oil industries and redirect that money to other priorities.\"\nThe federal election takes place October 19.\nComments Off on A look at the candidates in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola\nPride fever takes over Montreal\nHardisty mayor says Keystone not only game in town\nApple diversity report shows little progress\nJohn Kerry in Cuba as flag raised over U.S. Embassy\nStructures lost in Rock Creek fire\n\u00ab 93 tenants of DTES building file complaint against landlord \u2014 Investigation launched at Lethbridge's New West Theatre amid sex assault allegations \u00bb","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Bombardier announces definitive agreement to sell aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding, Inc.\nBombardier today announced a definitive agreement to sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding, Inc. (Spirit), supporting Bombardier's strategic decision to focus on its two strong growth pillars, trains and business aircraft.\nWith this transaction, Spirit will acquire Bombardier's aerostructures activities and aftermarket services operations in Belfast, U.K.; Casablanca, Morocco; and its aerostructures maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Dallas, U.S. for a cash consideration of $500 million and the assumption of liabilities with a total carrying value in excess of $700 million, including government refundable advances and pension obligations. Following the transaction, Spirit will continue to supply structural aircraft components and spare parts to support the production and in-service fleet of Bombardier Aviation's Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft.\n2019 revenues for these activities are expected to be approximately $1.0 billion , while generating adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 12%. On this basis, the transaction implies an enterprise value to EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x.\nThe transaction follows the formation of Bombardier Aviation earlier this year and streamlines Bombardier's aerostructures footprint to focus on core capabilities in Montreal, Mexico and its Global 7500 wing operations in Texas. The transaction also further strengthens Bombardier's liquidity as it moves toward the deleveraging phase of the turnaround. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2020 and remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.\n\"This transaction represents another strategic milestone in the reshaping of our portfolio to focus on our strong business aircraft and rail franchises,\" said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. \"We are confident that Spirit's acquisition of these aerostructures assets is the best outcome for customers, employees and shareholders, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.\"\nPress release issued by Bombardier Inc. on October 31, 2019\nBombardier Inc. Airframer\nSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. Wing Flaps, Empennages, Nacelles, Wings, Aircraft Control Surfaces, Aircraft Structural Components, Thrust Reversers, Engine Pylons, Fuselage Sections, Engine Inlets, Wing Spoilers, Fairings, Machining Services, Metal & Alloy Fabrications\nBombardier Belfast Nacelles, Wing Spoilers, Wing Flaps, Aircraft Structural Components, Fuselage Sections, Wings, Empennages, Fairings, Composite Manufacturing Supplies\nDruck is a world class supplier of aerospace pressure sensing solutions.\nInterface Force Measurements Ltd\nAccurate & reliable torque, force & pressure sensors, pressure mapping systems & calibration systems.\nDexmet Corporation\nDexmet MicroGrid\u00ae an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Election (1999)\nCynical - just the way I like them!\nAsharaDayme20 February 2000\nThis is quite simply one of the finest movies I have ever seen. It has incredible pace and flair, with both the script and the direction demanding equal attention. And it just works so well on so many levels. Whilst it is a political satire, it also stands well as a story in its own right. It's great to see Matthew Broderick in a good film. Reese Witherspoone turns in what I consider to be a career-best, and Chris Klein is wonderfully endearing as a jock with a heart of gold.\nWhat I really love about Election is the way its pace doesn't let up at all. By the time you've finished you feel like you've seen a good two and a half hours of movie. It's the only film I know that seems longer than it is in a good way.\nThis film made me laugh out loud more than any other I can remember that isn't just a dumb comedy. But Election also doesn't take itself too seriously. The direction can accurately be described as deadpan - with Chris Klein, stripped of his ability to play football, gazing soulfully out to sea, and falling asleep over a book on philosophy. The way that each major character is afforded a voice-over, giving us an amusing insight into their psyche, is a wonderful technique, and the freezeframes of Reese Witherspoone's contorted facial expressions truly are moments to treasure.\nWhat more can I say? Election is smart, funny, and biting. It maintains its brilliance for the entire duration of the movie, and the ending is wholly satisfying. In fact, I can't actually think of one word of criticism. You'll have to search long and hard to find a better film anywhere, which is why I'm giving it a stellar nine out of ten.\n106 out of 140 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.\nLooks like you could use a cupcake\ntieman6414 November 2011\nEveryone's a politician in \"Election\", Alexander Payne's dark comedy about a student presidential election. Genius and overachiever Flick (Reese Witherspoon) acts like a chirpy angel on the outside, but look closer and she's vindictive, mean spirited and sexually precocious. Teacher Jim McAllister, who enthusiastically helps his students and school, is no better, as he cheats on his wife and embarks on a plot to ruin Flick's electoral chances. And on and on it goes, Payne peeling back pretence to reveal a cast of nasty, predatory schemers. Teachers suck up to students for sex, students selfishly run for candidacy in an attempt to get kicked out of school, and others merely take part in the election because they were manipulated into running. The point: life's a political rally, everyone has an ulterior motive, everyone's a spin-doctor, everyone's constantly maintaining their own little user generated political campaigns, designed to mislead, sucker, curry favour and win votes of confidence. Open your mouth and you're playing the game too.\n\"Election\" does well to depict human behaviour as a cycle of neural elections, biochemical ballots held in our heads in which conflicting aspects of our messy personalities vie for what we say and do. But there's no democracy in our heads, and often instead a predisposition to tyranny; a kind of soft, interior fascism.\nPayne traces the damage and consequences of this, each of his characters unwittingly leaving a trail of pain and destruction in their wake. They all pretend to \"mean well\" but no one means what they say, self-interest trumps altruism and altruism masks darker, swirling emotions anyway. It's a hopeless film.\n\"Election\" was released a year after Wes Anderson's \"Rushmore\", a film whose plot it heavily resembles. But Payne's tone is closer to Todd Solondz and to a lesser extent the follies of the Coens, Neil Labute and Woody Allen. It's a conceited film, too impressed with its own cynicism, pessimism, and cast of cartoonish cretins, perverts, jerks and losers, but Payne is also perceptive in the way he forces you to continually reassess his characters. Little Flick, for example, seems like Payne's villain, but on the other hand she's a marginalised, lonely, sexually abused girl whose drive to succeed is the result of external pressures working on her. A similar inadequacy fuels her teacher McAllister, who sabotages Flick's campaign because his own life is in shambles. McAllister rationalises his actions as being ethical because Flick sabotaged the campaigns of other candidates \u2013 and on one level he's right to do this \u2013 but Flick's plot to exclude the other candidates, which echoes McAllister's plot to exclude Flick, itself merely echoes the social exclusion (deleted scenes further highlight that Flick lives in poverty) or alienation that drives Flick into politics. It's a kind of feedback loop, selfishness and jealousy breeding selfishness and jealousy, in which every subject justifies their action as being ethical because the other has no ethics.\n\"Election\" is often touted as a satire on political campaigns. But the film is barely a satire, and has very little to do with politics, other than its broad jabs and your typical US candidates. In this regard you have the stuck up conservative who is secretly liberal in her private life and eventually reveals herself to be a kind of joyless Orwellian freak. Then there's the rich airhead candidate who's privately moral and upstanding but nevertheless knows and stands for nothing. Meanwhile, another candidate embodies a form of very modern, impotency and apathy. She eventually ditches the system to make out with her lesbian lover. Matthew Broderick, formerly known as a youth star of 1980s high school movies, is well cast in a somewhat ironic adult role. In the 80s, his characters typically rallied against the type of character he plays here.\n8\/10 \u2013 Worth one viewing.\nFlick for President?\nevanston_dad5 December 2005\nThe Academy Award attention heaped on \"Sideways\" helped to make Alexander Payne a mainstream name among casual film goers, but many of us knew about his talent as a film maker long before. And his two more recent films--\"Sideways\" and \"About Schmidt\"--have been much gentler (thought still terrific) than his earlier efforts. Before \"Election,\" Payne had already made \"Citizen Ruth,\" a caustic, bracing satire of the abortion issue, and \"Election\" continued his penchant for harsh, uncomfortable comedy. I mean that in a good way, though. Payne's movies are funny, but they make you uneasy for laughing at them, and they have sharp, intelligent insights into the attitudes that drive American values.\nIn \"Election,\" Payne uses a high school class presidential election as an opportunity to lampoon everything that's goofy about the American political system. Just as in our national elections for president, the winner is not necessarily the person with the most integrity, and honesty is a liability, not a virtue. The person who is willing to play dirtiest comes out on top, and elections aren't about who is most qualified but rather about who is most popular. And, the best part about the movie is its acknowledgement of voter apathy. Most Americans don't really give a damn, something that makes them not so different from the majority of high schoolers who don't even understand the point of having a class president to begin with. In fact, in the film's best scene, the assembly at which each candidate gives her\/his campaign speech, one of the candidates (who joins the race out of spite) gets the best reception from the crowd when she encourages everyone not to vote at all.\nReese Witherspoon gives a wonderful performance as Tracy Flick, the school's most likely to succeed, whose goodie-goodie exterior hides the fact that she's willing to do just about anything to get ahead. Matthew Broderick is refreshingly unlikable as a social studies teacher who would like to see Tracy fail just once, until the fact that his own life is falling apart turns this wish into an obsession. And Chris Klein has some fun as the dopey, Jesus-following popular guy who becomes Tracy's arch rival, but never really even knows it.\nPayne doesn't tidy up his film's moral messages. On the one hand, Tracy is obnoxious, and we want to see her fail as much as Broderick's character does. But she does know how to play the game, and isn't that part of what makes someone a good leader? We sympathize with Broderick up to a point, but his motives really are driven by a personal vendetta, not by any altruistic ideal of right vs. wrong. So if you normally need someone to root for in order to enjoy a movie, you're probably not going to like this one.\nBut who expects a hero?...I mean, come on, we're talking about American politics here.\nAlexander Payne's uncompromising look at highschool politics. Foul-mouthed, sharp and funny\nCamera-Obscura28 October 2006\nWith me, Alexander Payne can do no wrong. Before he entered Hollywood's big league of directors with ABOUT SCHMIDT and SIDEWAYS, he made this remarkable film about a highschool election. But this is hardly your average highschool flick, this is an intelligently written, foul-mouthed film, filled with colorful characters and plenty of laughs in the process.\nIn a pitch-perfect role, Reese Witherspoon is Tracy Flick, one of those irritating girls that are always in the front row, always raise their hand and wanna do something for the sake of the school, read, for their own resume. Tracy Flick is one of those, a fiercely calculating careerist who will stop at nothing to get the main prize, the office of student body president at Carver High. Since she's running unopposed, nothing seems in her way at getting what she wants, again. History teacher and student government adviser Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick, Ferris Bueller reversed) seems content with his life, but is worn out by his love-less marriage, and by the plight of his best friend and colleague, sacked for sleeping with consenting but under age Tracy Flick. With the coming elections, McAllister is appalled by the prospect of working closely with this little nagging career bitch, and charged with overseeing the proceedings, discreetly sponsors a rival candidate, dumb but popular jock Paul Metzler (Chris Klein), to enter the election. But when Paul's sister Tammy (Jessica Campbell), an embittered and unpopular girl announces her candidacy, the election becomes a really back-biting and nasty affair, with Jim McAllister getting more than he bargained for.\nI think this film might appeal even more to adults than teenagers. If you like Alexander Payne's uncompromising approach to his subjects, this will definitely be up your alley, with everything from lesbianism to adultery thrown in the mix. Ideally casted all the way, with Matthew Broderick, after a number of uninteresting roles in lame movies, really making his mark. He gives his role a sort of understatement that makes Mr. McAllister a hopelessly tragic, but utterly lovable loser.\nCamera Obscura --- 9\/10\nOne of the best dark comedies ever\nTimmy21015 July 2003\nElection is easily my favorite comedy and one of my top ten favorite movies of all time. It brings out the best in most of it's cast and the stylistic quality of the film is both outrageous and subtle at the same time. However, the most amazing part of Election is that it makes an incredible movie and bases it around a subject so simple as a high school election.\nBut do not be fooled by it's simplicity in basic plot because hiding behind it's summary is a film that truly was underappreciated and very underrated. MTV has never and will never again get a movie as stunning as this.\nReese Witherspoon gives the performance of her career by playing Tracy Flick, a neurotic, self-obsessed go getter with a somewhat dark past that puts her on edge with Jim McCalister, a teacher who truly will stop at nothing to bring her down.\nI will not say any more about Election except that those who have not seen this movie are truly missing out on an amazing film\nOne of the best 'high school' movies\nnapierslogs7 July 2010\n\"Election\" is a dark comedy - dark and funny. Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is an over-achiever and creates havoc in the life of her teacher (Matthew Broderick) as the school elections approach.\nI have to echo the sentiment that this is one of the best (if not the best) movie set in a high school. It's hard to even call it a high school movie as the topics encompass a broader range, and it's a very intelligent and thoughtful script. It's dramatic with its dark situations, and at the same time it's a very smart comedy.\nStarring a young Reese Witherspoon who proves her bright future and Matthew Broderick who is perfect in the role and floats effortlessly between drama and comedy. A well deserved Oscar nomination for Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor for the screenplay. Their other movies include \"About Schmidt\" (2002) and \"Sideways\" (2004).\n\"Election\" is one of the best films of its kind. I recommend it.\nAn outstanding satire\nandrooren1 February 2005\nI'm not generally a fan of excessive voice-over and quirky, stylised direction but here it's all done so well. It seems to suffer from that classic \"this film didn't make sense\" style of review, but it clearly does. A wonderful script with a great mix of slapstick and intelligent comedy and winning performances from Broderick, a brilliant Reese Witherspoon and the normally hapless Chris Klein.\nAnd, yes, it has sex in it. It's hardly titillating and is always completely relevant to the plot. But if you simply hate seeing sex (not nudity, of which there is very little) in films then you won't like it.\nIt beats Rushmore to the 'best film set in a high school' award.\n69 out of 114 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.\nOne of the most pleasurable aspects of the film is its total lack of sentimentality\nNazi_Fighter_David6 December 2008\nHigh-school comedies became popular because the milieu was familiar to a large proportion of the film-going audience\u2026 But the best examples of the genre in the 1980s and 1990s satirized not only the constant battle of the sexes, but other elements in American life\u2026 The frequent struggles between jocks and nerds were a kind of microcosm of the class difference which is supposed not to exist in the United States\nIn \"Election,\" one of the best examples of this popular genre, much of the humor is at the expense of the 'democratic' process\u2026 The film's guiding insight is that in practice democracy reduces to a popularity contest, in which dirty tricks are the norm\nTracy is a Nebraskan high-school blonde who is brilliant and hard-working\u2026 She is standing for election as student president\u2026 Played by Reese Witherspoon, Tracy is bright and intolerant, eaten up by ambition and her ruthless determination to win\u2026 She is regarded with disgust by a career teacher and student adviser, Jim McAllister, for her self-righteousness, and also for her role in the dismissal of his fellow teacher Dave after a sex scandal\u2026 Jim encourages student football star Paul to stand against Tracy\nA Year Early.\ntfrizzell4 July 2002\nA unique microcosm of politics in the U.S. is shown in \"Election\", one of the most interesting productions of 1999. Set in a high school, young over-achiever Reese Witherspoon feels that she should be the next student council president. Teacher Matthew Broderick feels that Witherspoon is an evil and manipulative person who just thinks about herself and her own status. Enter dumb jock Chris Klein, who does have a good heart and a fair amount of popularity. Broderick talks him into running and the madness begins. Add Klein's lesbian sister, Broderick's torrid affair and ballot tampering and you have a film that shows its intelligence and shows the lengths that people will go to further their own lives at the expense of others. Neat and smart little satire. Some parts seem to be foreshadowers to the awful presidential election of 2000 between Al Gore and George W. Bush. 4 stars out of 5.\nA fun, cynical film\nAgent1029 April 2002\nFor some reason, this film has always brought a laugh to the bottom of stomach. Some people may call it boring due to the fact its not some gross-out teen comedy, but this is really the antithesis of a great satire. One can't see the scaly nature of politics simply because its always drowned in newspeak and bad reporting. But to see it at this level of understanding, it proves to be quite entertaining. It also provides a precursor to our most recent (2000) election. We have the longtime politician, the incompetent who people like, and the iconoclast who wants to shake up government. And of course, there is the cheating regulator who gets the wrong person elected for his own slimy means. Who would have guessed life would imitate art. A great film for all to see. Matthew Broderick is at his best, Reese Witherspoon really sells her role, and I actually tolerated Chris Klein's role in this film.\nNot totally convincing but an enjoyable dark comedy that swipes at politics and sexual relations\nbob the moo10 July 2004\nJames McAllister is a contented high school teacher who is presiding over the elections for school president this year. However, the only student running for the position is the overly keen Tracey Flick \u2013 a driven student who he feels is callous and blames for his best friend being fired for falling in love with her. Desperate to prevent her becoming president, James convinces injured jock Paul to run, prompting Paul's love-scorned sister to also stand. Where once the presidency was a good clean-cut race, Tracey takes the competition badly, and it descends into something a lot more sinister.\nI wasn't totally sure about this film but I had heard good things about it and, even though the fact that it was an MTV Production put me off a bit, I decided to give it a try. The film is quite clever for the most part and takes the worn genre and clich\u00e9s of high school movies and makes them into a quite good little political satire of sorts \u2013 albeit one that is rather downbeat at times. The comedy is not laugh out loud funny and maybe that's a problem, but I enjoyed the parallels with modern politics (and sexual issues) and found it to make some good points in a funny way. Of course the end is rather downbeat but only because it is sadly believable.\nI must say that I was rather put off by a couple of different things. The first was the amount of sexual material in the film \u2013 not a real problem but I was a little put off by how graphically the subject of underage sex was dealt with. This was a minor problem (if you can pardon the pun!) but what I found a little worrying was Payne's apparent misogynistic touch on the film \u2013 all the men were hapless saps and the women held the real power all the way; I'm not saying this is not true but Payne has little sympathy for his female characters and they may come off better overall but there is no love lost for them.\nThe cast opens with an amusing bit of role reversal that sees everyone's favourite high school student become a teacher in the shape of Matthew Broderick. Hardly having the best run of roles for a while, he is actually pretty good here even if some of what happens to his character doesn't seem to fit very well. Witherspoon is annoying but the difference here is that it is intentional! She easily fits into the character and her role has a great touch to it \u2013 I'm not saying it is easy to enjoy her performance but she is good. Klein does his usual dumb jock thing but is fortunate that he has the material to support (this time) but I felt Campbell was left with a sympathetic character that was placed on the sidelines too much.\nOverall I enjoyed this film but it had its limitations. It isn't hilariously funny as many coming to this genre may expect but it is quite cleverly written. The story struggles a bit as it goes along, with threads left hanging that stop it being as tight as it maybe could have been but generally I enjoyed it but can see why some others have problems with it.\nWitherspoon and Broderick make this work\nSKG-219 November 1999\nI don't know how many people who saw ELECTION saw Alexander Payne's previous film, CITIZEN RUTH(1996). That film was a satire on abortion, with Laura Dern as a pregnant homeless woman with several children already taken away by social services, and who is caught in a tug-of-war between pro-choice and pro-life activists. I've never seen an abortion satire before, so that was fresh, but all the characters where instead caricatures, so it was difficult for me to laugh. And the points were made with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer swatting a fly.\nELECTION suffers somewhat from that problem, but most of it works. Much of that, of course, is due to Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. Both of them embody their characters down to a T, and while they show us their flaws and their laughable parts, they also made them human beings. As much as we're meant to dislike Tracy, for example, I actually felt sorry for her when she talked about being lonely. And how events proceed between them is logical and well-told.\nLess well-done is Chris Klein as the jock who runs against Tracy. He's likeable at times, but I could see Klein condescend to him and make him a boob at times(as his sister Tammy, on the other hand, Jessica Campbell makes a good impression; I was actually surprised at an action she took, though it does make sense). I also thought the sexual repression stuff was obvious and overdone, especially when Broderick sees and hears Tracy when he's making love. We got that already. Nevertheless, this is often funny and biting.\nAnd that's our electoral system, folks!\nlee_eisenberg17 January 2006\n\"Election\" is a satire on our electoral system, set in an Omaha high school. Reese Witherspoon is overachiever Tracy Flick, trying as hard as possible to get elected. But teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) will try as hard as possible to stop her, even if it means a few unethical actions.\nProbably the best scene in the movie is the debates. After Tracy and Paul debate, Paul's sister Tammy says something to the effect of: \"What's the deal with school elections? Class president is just something that people like to put on college applications. If I get elected, I think that I'll eliminate these positions altogether.\" As far as I'm concerned, that's a totally accurate statement. All in all, anyone who wants to really understand our electoral system need only watch \"Election\". Perfect.\nVote for Election...\nMaxBorg8929 December 2005\nOkay, so we know one side of American high schools, the one where students'only concerns are related to alcohol, sex and drugs, a situation we've witnessed in both comedies (American Pie etc) and serious movies (The Rules of Attraction). In this cynical satire, on the other hand, we get to see what really goes on in all the classes, offices and hallways that mean so much to US people.\nAs the title says, the movie is about an election, more precisely the one which will decide who is gonna be the new president of the student body. There are three candidates, and they couldn't be more different: Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is an annoying, over-intelligent, overambitious, spoiled girl who wants nothing less than the best and is willing to do anything to obtain it (if Lisa Simpson and King Kong's Carl Denham had a kid, it would be her), Paul Metzler (Chris Klein) is an ex football champion who thinks he can do good things for his fellow students, as well as gain some popularity, while his sister, Tammy (Jessica Campbell) is running for president only because Paul \"stole\" her \"girlfriend\". Actually, a fourth person is involved, too: Tim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a teacher who just loves his job, tries to keep his marriage together and wishes he could prevent Tracy from winning the election. These people's paths are gonna cross, with unusual, unexpected results...\nElection is one of the most original comedies of all time, and it's suggested to anyone who's considering a screen writing career: Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor's script breathes fresh air into the genre, with dialogue so sharp you usually hear it only on HBO (some of the exchanges are worthy of Six Feet Under or, outside subscription channel territory, Desperate Housewives). And that dialogue works thanks to the actors who got the wonderful job of delivering it: Broderick, in particular, has an impeccable comic timing, making us laugh with no difficulty, even when he's being serious (I wonder what he will do replacing Gene Wilder in The Producers), but it's Witherspoon who grabs all the attention, giving us the performance of a lifetime. More than her most famous character, Elle Woods, Tracy Flick is the ultimate proof \"blonde\" doesn't equal \"totally stupid\".\nTired of conventional comedy? Watch Election, it's really worth it.\nThe Freshest Teen Movie For A Long Time\nemperor_weevil22 July 2004\nThis film was a real gem. ITV showed it over the midnight hour and I think Election deserved a better time slot than this.\nThe film is told from several different points of view, so all viewers will enjoy watching it because they will like one of the intertwined story lines, in my opinion.\nMatthew Broderick is excellent as the helpful teacher, as is Reese Witherspoon as the overambitious high school girl with a mean streak. Election contains a good mix of drama and comedy, especially some of the end scenes which almost remind me of the last scene in The Butterfly Effect. However, it doesn't linger on the drama for too long in the final scenes, which is a good thing as it left me with a smile on my face after having seen the film.\nOverall, an excellent \"teen\" comedy which I highly recommend, if only for the sort-of feel-good ending.\ntedg26 August 2002\nSpoilers herein.\nWriting a film must be a challenging balancing act, eversomore in the case of comedy. Part of what you write has to be so exceedingly familiar, so that viewers can get established with the basic physics of the world you introduce them to. But to make it engaging, you've got to introduce quirks, and twists, and ironies, and comic annotations and reversals.\nYou've got to make that first choice about what is ordinary before you even think about being clever. The two most accessible experiences for the largest demographic (at least in the U. S.) are high school and obsessive sex. With a few words and images in each, you can register which common scenario you are in, before the voyage begins.\nThe setup here isn't particularly deft, but it doesn't have to be. High school. Simple people. Simple motives, in fact every dramatic turn in this project is triggered by some slight impression or annoyance. Each trigger leads to the extreme: infatuation or obsession of some type. Each trigger (dumbly noted by an apple) leads to a downfall except for the two clueless kids, and I suppose the tragicomic point is that they have no idea of the damage left in their wake.\nThe twists and turns were pretty edgy I thought. More clever than Wes Anderson and less visceral than Harmony Korine. But all this is of the same school which is anti story architecture, pro capricious twists. The twists have to seem that they just happened to the writer based on random selection or happenstance, not deliberation, like say the stream in `Go.'\nWitherspoon is good enough, but the part doesn't demand much. All her comic timing is from the playbook, as it should be because of the setup. She, with Julia Stiles is part of a post-Ricci crop of moon-shaped flatfaced actresses. Odd how these things go -- fashion in facial appeal -- not much unlike the dynamics of the election portrayed here.\nTed's Evaluation -- 2 of 4: Has some interesting elements.\nmikeysazulita20 July 2001\nThe book was incredible, and the movie didn't let me down either. \"ELECTION\" is hilarious. It's such a dark and twisted movie, I found myself liking Matthew Broderick again. Reese Witherspoon was unbelievable as the awfully annoying Tracy Flick. You find yourself laughing at all the characters and wondering if you feel any sympathy for the meddling Mr. M, who was a cool teacher I liked solely because he loathed Tracy Flick, but turned into a loser as the movie went along. If you enjoy comedies like \"Office Space\", you'll enjoy this crazy film. It's one of my favorites!\nOne of the funniest films I have seen in a while!\nSmells_Like_Cheese13 July 2006\nThe great thing about \"Election\" is that it's not really a laugh out loud type of film, but it just makes you laugh from beginning to end. You just know at that last second of the film you just saw a good movie. It's about a teacher played by Matthew Broderick, Mr. Maccaslister who seems to have a doubtful life but thinks highly of himself. He is a little overwhelmed by Tracy Flick, she's the overachiever of the high school, you remember those people?\nWhen nobody decides to run against Tracy, Mr. Maccalister is sure to destroy her and nominate the most popular jock in high school, Chris Klein. When he takes his sister's crush away, another girl, his sister runs against him and Tracy for president. The whole movie just goes around how horrible these people truly are, despite their high opinions of themselves.\nI highly recommend Election for a good laugh, this is a true comedy that I really enjoyed. I think you will too, so think not what you can do for your movies, but what your movies could do for you. That made more sense in my head. :P\n\"Dear Lord Jesus, I really must insist that you help me win the election tomorrow\"\nTerrell-41 April 2008\n\"Dear Lord Jesus,\" prays Tracy Flick the night before the election for student body president, \"I do not often speak with you and ask for things, but now, I really must insist that you help me win the election tomorrow because I deserve it and Paul Metzler doesn't, as you well know. I realize that it was your divine hand that disqualified Tammy Metzler and now I'm asking that you go that one last mile and make sure to put me in office where I belong so that I may carry out your will on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.\"\nTracy (Reese Witherspoon) is an overachieving senior in suburban George Washington Carver High School (where the student body is all white). What Tracy wants, she gets, using a combination of single-minded hard work, bright smiles as phony as a television infomercial, eager volunteering and a ruthlessness that varies between chirpiness and squinted eyes. As Tracy says, quoting her Mom, \"The weak are always trying to sabotage the strong.\"\nThen one of Tracy's teachers, Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) decides the world needs to be saved from Tracy. He talks one of the school's popular football athlete's to run against Tracy. From now on Jim has his hands full trying to sabotage Tracy's relentless campaign, impregnate his wife, convince himself his next door neighbor, a recent divorc\u00e9e, is really going to understand him if they can only check into a motel for a couple of hours...and deal with the consequences of everything he set in motion.\nElection, written and directed by Alexander Payne, is one of the funniest, darkest satires of human behavior since Jonathan Swift recommended that the poor should simply sell their children to be eaten by the rich. There are a lot of teenagers in this movie, but it's not just another teen-age movie. We're looking at the ludicrous depths to which ambition and good intentions, when mixed with politics, can take us. If that seems ponderous, it's about as ponderous as Tracy Flick's mom writing compulsively to people like Connie Chung and Elizabeth Dole asking for advice. (Never give up on your dreams is the usual reply.)\nThe script moves from the exaggerated to the outlandish with great style. The actors deliver the goods with deadpan sincerity and self-serving honesty. Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick hits the bull's-eye with unnerving accuracy. She is so sincere in her insincerity, which is, in Tracy Flick's own way, completely sincere, that Witherspoon makes us smile and shudder at the same time. As outstanding as she is, Matthew Broderick is the heart of the movie. Jim McAllister is part lech, part nebbish, but mostly good guy. It's a funny, almost poignant performance. Payne's script and Broderick's acting give us a perfect ending that's just as brittle, cool and amusing as the rest of the movie.\nI like Election a lot. I hope as time passes the movie isn't forgotten.\nWhen it focuses on the High School it's at its best\nestebangonzalez1027 December 2013\n\"You see, you can't interfere with destiny, that's why it's destiny. And if you try to interfere, the same thing's just going to happen anyway, and you'll just suffer.\"\nElection is Alexander Payne's sophomore film and many consider it to be his best work since it uses some slick and witty dark humor to make a satirical political comedy. Payne manages to mix this political satire with High School life by using the school elections as a metaphor for American politics and in doing so the film is rather successful. Just like that famous short essay written by Robert Fulghum \"All I Really Need to Learn I Learned in Kindergarten\" where he claims that if we sticked to the basic rules we learned in kindergarten we would live in a better society, here Payne compares politics to High School elections and shows how corrupt the system actually can be and how selfish these people are. The dirty campaigns all begin in High School and these people seem to be doing things for themselves rather than to help others. I think this is what works best in Payne's ambitious film. I enjoyed the scenes that took place in the High School, but when Payne takes us out of the school to the characters homes it kind of loses its magic. I didn't care very much about their lives outside of school. One of the things that Payne does best is create interesting characters and that is why the actors give engaging performances because they have a lot to work with. These characters are usually dislikable, but somehow we end up routing for one despite all their flaws. Reese Witherspoon's character is so annoying that we actually want Matthew Broderick to succeed despite all the immoral acts he is committing. They both give strong performances, although compared to other Payne films I thought they were the weakest characters. Sideways still remains as my favorite Payne film, but his work here obviously opened a lot of doors for him. Payne is one of the best when it comes to creating Midwestern American characters.\nTracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is a very driven and ambitious student from Carver High who has high goals and expectations for her life. One of those goals is becoming class president, and despite the fact that she is running unopposed she still dedicates most of her time in school to achieving this. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) is one of her teachers, but he doesn't like her very much because she had an affair with his best friend, Dave (Mark Harelik), a former teacher who got expelled from school when the director found out. Jim, who is married to Diane (Molly Hagan), decides to complicate things for Tracy by convincing the school jock, Paul (Chris Klein) to enter the race. When Paul's lesbian sister, Tammy (Jessica Campbell), discovers that he is campaigning for class president, she decides to run as well to pay him back for dating a former love interest of hers. And soon what seemed to be a simple election becomes chaotic as the dirty campaign begins. Will Tracy achieve her goal or will her teacher crash her dream?\nThe film has each character describe the events that are going on through voice over narrations. At first I thought it didn't work very well as it took me out of the story, but then I understood what Payne was trying to achieve (or at least this is what it transmitted to me), by letting his characters narrate what they were experiencing we understood what they were trying to achieve, the way they wanted others to see them, but of course their actions were completely opposite to the way they wanted to be perceived. It was like their own mask, because they were nothing like what they wanted to be perceived as (take Jim for example who considered himself a likable and influential teacher, but really he ends up being quite the opposite). The characters in this film are very well developed, but they were probably my least favorite from a Payne film. I wasn't a big fan of Chris Klein's performance, but the rest of the cast was pretty strong. The dark humor was witty, but it just wasn't my cup of tea and didn't care for any of the characters. Election may be one of Payne's most ambitious and satirical films, but I would rather sit through Sideways a hundred times than seeing these characters again.\nA splendidly wicked satirical treat\nWoodyanders16 January 2009\nPopular, but frustrated high school civics teacher Jim McAllister (an excellent performance by Matthew Broderick) locks horns with ruthlessly driven and ambitious overachiever Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon in peak aggressively obnoxious form), who's determined to become president of Carver High's student body. McAllister convinces amiable dumb jock Paul Metzler (played with endearingly goofy charm by Chris Klein) to run for class president. Complications ensue when Paul's sassy lesbian sister Tammy (the adorable Jessica Campbell) decides to join the presidential race. Plus McAllister's personal life is starting to unravel. Director\/co-writer Alexander Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor concoct a hilariously savage, cynical and unsentimental no-holds-barred satire on American society as a general whole which ingeniously uses high school as an apt microcosm of the world at large: we've got fiercely barbed commentary on such worthy topics as morals, politics, teen sexuality, marital infidelity, the lonely price of success, how all actions beget consequences that can change the rest of your life, jealousy, and blind ambition run totally amok. Kudos are also in order for the uniformly fine acting from a sound cast: Broderick and Witherspoon spar with each other beautifully well; they receive top-notch support from Klein, Campbell, Phil Reeves as ramrod principal Walt Hendricks, Molly Hagan as Jim's loving wife Diane, Delaney Driscoll as Jim's sweet and attractive lady best friend Linda Novotny, Mark Harelik as disgraced ex-teacher Dave Novotny, Colleen Camp as Tracy's supportive mother Judith R. Flick, and Frankie Ingrassia as the saucy Lisa Flannagan. James Glennon's slick, agile cinematography makes neat occasional use of freeze frames and superimpositions. Rolfe Kent's jaunty full-bore orchestral score likewise does the trick. An absolute hoot.\nBuilt On Scathing Wit and Blistering Integrity, \"Election\" Creates A Moralistic, But Defeatist Paradox Like No Other\nDet_McNulty8 August 2007\n1999 was another year marking the end of a decade in film, a year which has provided some of the finest films ever to grace celluloid. Election was released to a small box-office intake, but a hugely positive critical response, which has since made it a cult film. It launched the careers of actors, such as, Chris Klein, who after his debut performance in Election went onto to star in the teen-garbage of the American Pie series. Yet, \"dead in the water\" actors like Matthew Broderick found that the film re-launched his career, notably due to the polar-opposite casting choice when you look back at his Ferris Bueller days. Then you have actress Reese Witherspoon who provides an unmatched performance (in fact one of the best I have ever viewed) in Election, which warranted all the critical acclaim it could muster and was the perfect display of acting needed to launch her continuously expanding career.\nElection has what the vast majority of high-school films do not, which is a profound aptitude of control and dissection of politics. Adapted from a novel by Tom Perrotta, Election creates a contrast of high-school politics against western country politics. Reese Witherspoon embodies the personality of Tracy Flick, an ego-driven, overly ambitious and obnoxious \"go-getter\" who \u2013as with everything educationally related- decides to run for the school president elections (certain that she will win). Matthew Broderick plays Jim McAllister, a teacher who has grown to resent Tracy for obvious reasons, as well as deeply-seated personal grounds. Tracy is the only student running for president and because Jim does not want to see Tracy succeed yet again he decides to bring a little competition into the game by persuading Chris Klein's character Paul Metzler to run for presidency too. Paul is one of the most popular guys in the school, meaning that Tracy feels a sting of competition due to his popularity advantage. From then-on-in the story starts to convey the personal trials and tribulations of each character as they desperately attempt to succeed in some form or another.\nAlexander Payne crafts not a comedy, but a satire on corruption and the clash of morals and ethics. Built on a screenplay of sarcastic, cynical hatred for a flawed system, Election puts school into an entirely unique, yet distinguishable perspective. On first viewing of Election (I have always been very fond of it) I felt the narrative was slightly unfocused and heavy-handed at times, but on a subsequent viewing I decided that, in fact, it is not. The editing is the primary key to the film, automatically engrossing the viewer to become engaged with a narrative which is recited through four diverse character perceptions. The body language of the characters is another fundamental element of the picture, being that it echoes a considerable amount of information on the traits and general persona of each person.\nTechnically, the school is an allegory for the parable of school life being so prominently like that of the real world, but just not quite as unforgiving as that of the outside world. Many subtleties are littered throughout the film, for example, I noticed that seeing fruit within a scene would mark the perception of an unfortunate incident soon to occur (as well as the joke of Paul Metzler contradicting his choice of \"favourite fruit\" when he picks a banana from a fruit bowl). The non-linear tone of Election is what gives the film its instantly recognisable trademark style. It is the detailing of the subtleties and subtexts of school life which makes the viewer become engaged, since you want to digest everything the film is stating on the battle of justifying one's morals, while retaining society's ethics.\nElection says so much about school life, it enabled me to realise just how much a teacher knows about their pupil, and ultimately that they can read a pupil like a book, which is fairly intimidating. I cannot begin to express how much I recommend this to anyone who can appreciate the peculiarities of high-school personalities and the consideration of thought-provoking comedy Alexander Payne has poured into this modern masterwork. Do believe the hype.\npaul2001sw-116 April 2007\nSometimes it's hard to know what's worse, a brain-dead comedy, or a comic movie of a little more substance that labours under the delusion that it carries a moral weight equivalent to Dostoeyevski. But 'Election' suffers from neither of these faults: it's a superbly timed little satire that hits all its myriad targets with exactly the right weight of punch. Matthew Broderick is excellent, while for those (like me) who can't stand Reese Witherspoon playing cute, she's much better here, playing obnoxious. Although it's superficially a high-school comedy, this film does have some serious points to make about wider life: but it's also impossible to watch without a smile on your face. It's a winner.\nSurprisingly a really good comedy!\nhighkite24 June 2006\n\"Election\" really works. It's not often a comedy comes out that presents us with both really good acting, good directing, but also a decent script and intelligent humor. Matthew Broderck and Reese Witherspoon shine with such humor and insight into their characters, it's almost as though they were born to play those roles. The story is very unique and makes no attempt at being pretentious, and just tells it the way it's meant to be told. Witherspoon's character, Tracy Flick, remains one of the most memorable characters in the history of comedy, as well as her own performance, which was snubbed at the Oscars for a nomination.\nThe movie is about Jim McAllister, told from his perspective, as he takes us through both his life and the school's most vicious students. McAllister is a respected high school teacher who partakes in many extra curricular activities including student council. As his own life slowly falls apart, Jim McAllister becomes obsessed with ruining Tracy Flick (Witherspoon) and her reputation as the smartest girl in the school by making her lose the upcoming election for school president. Chris Klein and Jessica Campbell co-star as Paul and Tammy Metzler who both run for president, ruining Flick's chances of winning.\nAcclaimed director Alexander Payne creates a subtle work that communicates a highly typical and hysterical idea about jealousy, lust and betrayal. There's much more to the story than a simple back-and-forth feud between the teacher and student. The deep psychology of the characters often becomes the motive of a much bigger problem. McAllister's lack of luck is a result of his own clumsy behavior, proving that revenge is not always the best choice. Tracy Flick's troubled past comes into play to fully produce a character who's stuck-up and perfect in every way. And although \"Election\" is a satire, the goofy antics of almost each scene makes you scream in laughter. Truly, a movie to watch to uplift the mood.\nThe unique style of \"Election\" makes it one of the best movies of 1999. The simple, yet sophisticated screenplay and Reese Witherspoon's career-best performance keeps the movie really high on the list of Best Movies. Each second of the movie is entertaining and it never seems to be \"too much\". Avoiding clich\u00e9s, Alexander Payne found a way to tell a typical story and intertwine some pretty funny ideas about society, as well as hilarious characters that we just love to hate. An amazing movie. Audience-friendly for everyone and anyone who enjoys a good flick.\nother recs\nnotanotherteen\nMovies That Belong Youth\n1999 Ranked Films","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"An Initiative by the\nRegina & Region Home Builders' Association\nSTAY CONNECTED WITH RRHBA\nSMARTER GROWTH\nBuilding a Better Regina\nYou are here: Home \/ Process \/ Naming a Street or Park\nNaming a Street or Park\nEver wonder how a street of park gets named in Regina. It is a complex and can sometimes feel like a secretive process.\nThe Civic Naming Committee uses guidelines approved by City Council to adjudicate applications for street and park names submitted by members of the public, developers and members of City administration. Approved names go on the Master Lists for Street and Park Names. Only names on the Master Lists for Street and Park Names may be used to name streets and parks within the City of Regina. As Regina grows, developers select names from the mater list for street and parking naming. Names on the list remain until a Community Developer select the name for use.\nThe Civic Naming Committee consist of six City of Regina staff members chosen by the City Manager.\nIt seems simple, but were it gets complex is the amount of names a on the approved list has grown exponentially faster than the actual growth of our City (roads and parks) creating a significant back log of names.\nThe last review of the Civic Naming Committee Guidelines took place in 2009. However the City of Regina is conducting a Civic Naming Committee Guidelines Review with the intent to address several issues with street and park naming. The goal is to create a single, harmonized guideline that addresses street and park naming, cleans up a number of housekeeping issues relating to street and park naming and addresses the backlog of names on the current Master Lists of Street and Park Names. This initiative has come from City Council and is a direct response to the City of Regina Cultural Plan. Issues such as translating street signs into Indigenous languages, street renaming and creating a sense of community and belonging within the larger community will be addressed.\nOne can appreciation of the complexity to name new streets and parks. It is important to understand and support the need to work with regional partners to harmonize naming practices, aid in wayfinding and safeguard health and safety. Also the goal of ensuring the process is efficient and does not create costly delays in the planning process must be realized. If the process and policy is to be implemented effectively, decisions made by the Civic Naming Committee must be clear and transparent.\nSeveral recommendations in the report that was tabled at the May 2nd Regina Planning Commission meeting, as part of the Civic Naming Policy review.\nThere are many positive aspects to the recommendations like:\nProhibiting duplicate and soundalike names for safety reasons;\nUtilizing street and park naming as an opportunity for diversity and reconciliation;\nEstablishing policy for renaming of a street or park; and\nCoordinating with regional partners.\nThere are also concerns:\nCompelling additional quotas of using backlog of names;\nThe policy document itself is vague and will be subject to interpretation, which is not helpful. Example, it may be interpreted that no new names may be added to the list until all the names on the current list are used. This may have the causal effect of loosing the ability to acknowledge new members of our community. At the same time forcing recognition of others who, by Administration's proposed recommendations would no longer meet the criteria. At the current rate of City growth, it could be decades until many of the names are utilized;\nIndividual names on residential streets that may be perceived to have negative attributes.\nExample, referring to the 2013 Regina Planning Commission needed to address concerns raised about Dethridge Bay. Dethridge Bay was named after Stanely Dethridge, a 30 year City Engineer who retired in the 1940's and moved to Ottawa. There maybe great significance to this name, but it is not evident. A simple Google search only brings up the 2013 controversy. The reason for naming a street after him is lost, as there does not appear to even be any family members of Stanely's left in our community;\nExclusion for \"sponsored parks\" to be somewhat ironic in that in new neighbourhoods, the developer\/land owner dedicates the land to the city with zero compensation, and pays all costs to landscape the park, including play structures and play fields, but then have been stripped of any input to name the park;\nWhat criteria would define an Indigenous name;\nThe Development and Planning process is delayed significantly because the application requires a name for each street and park, yet the neighbourhood plans are tied up in the Civic Naming process. It is important to note that updating of these requirements should not hinder parallel processes. Roadblock have emerged from City of Regina Planning Department to not allow using names from the current approved list in what appears to be anticipation of the recommendation taken to the Regina Planning Commission. This places the development industry in a naming purgatory; and\nHow the Civic Naming Committee completes its duties and makes decisions is not clear or transparent. 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{"text":"#LEAD Fellows\nMeet our Inaugural 2019 Jane Jie Sun Women in Global Health LEAD Fellows\nHarvard Announces First Class of New LEAD Fellowship:\nFour Female Global Health Pioneers to Join Harvard in Fall 2019\nCambridge, MA \u2013 The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Women and Health Initiative at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have accepted four global health pioneers into the inaugural 2019 Jane Jie Sun cohort of the Women in Global Health LEAD Fellowship at Harvard University. The group includes the founder of a non-profit tackling HIV\/AIDS in 36 Indian states, a pioneer of people-centered care from Moldova, a health systems leader from Pakistan, and an award-winning youth- and reproductive health-advocate from Malawi. They will join the program in August 2019.\nLearn, Engage, Advance, Disrupt: Why we need a LEAD fellowship\nThe evidence is clear: Women in leadership positions are change agents, enabling policies that create better lives for individuals, families, communities and nations. They find ways to support and lift up those who experience a disproportionate burden of disease and death worldwide. Still, women remain underrepresented in leadership in public health, medicine and in health and life sciences: While an estimated 70 percent of the global health workforce are female, only about 25 percent of high-level positions in the field are occupied by women.\nIn an effort to address this inequality and equip and empower more women in global health \u2013 and the communities they serve \u2013 HGHI and the Women and Health Initiative developed a new fellowship program specifically designed for rising female leaders from low- and middle-income countries. The response to the call for applications was swift and overwhelming: Over 300 applicants from 29 nations competed for this innovative opportunity, which is anchored in an initial semester at Harvard, and is followed by an additional year of mentorship as fellows execute their leadership plans back at their home institutions.\n\"It indeed is a moment of pride for not only my country but also for each and every Pakistani woman who struggles every day while pushing the boundaries, trying to break the socio-cultural barriers and the centuries old traditions in her stride to advance in the direction of her dreams', said Shabnum Sarfraz, a health systems leader from Pakistan, upon receiving the news of her selection as one of five inaugural LEAD fellows. \"The LEAD Fellowship at Harvard University is a tremendous opportunity for me to explore unchartered territories, while stretching the horizons and paving the way for the next generations of women leaders in my country.\"\n\"The time to support women leaders in global health is now,\" said Ana Langer, Director of the Women and Health Initiative and Professor of the Practice at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \"We are proud to announce this novel program that will give some of the most talented and committed women leaders in the world the opportunity to benefit from Harvard University's wealth of resources, while enriching our community with their unique perspectives and experiences.\"\n\"It was such a tremendous honor to review the applications submitted to the LEAD Fellowship\", said Ingrid Katz, Associate Faculty Director at the Harvard Global Health Institute and Assistant Professor at the Harvard Medical School. \"These applicants represent some of the best and brightest minds in global health across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. They have courageously focused on developing novel solutions to some of the most vexing problems across the globe.\"\"We know that when women lead, the global health community is stronger and more effective. Yet, too few women are in leadership positions in global public health,\" said Ashish K. Jha, the Faculty Director at HGHI and Dean for Global Strategy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \"We are proud to partner with the Women and Health Initiative to ensure that Harvard is part of the solution, enabling the next generation of leaders to have even greater impact. And I am particularly grateful to Ms. Jane Jie Sun, a visionary supporter of our effort.\"\nThe fellowship is made possible by leading supporter, Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. It will include a rigorous semester of mentorship, custom leadership training, speaking engagements, and protected time for fellows to focus on their research while in residence at Harvard. While on campus, the fellows will be hosted by the Department of Global Health and Population at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Details at https:\/\/globalhealth.harvard.edu\/women-gh-lead-fellowship\/womenleadgh\nMeet the 2019 Women in Global health LEAD fellows\nStela Bivol, MD, MPH | Moldova\nStela Bivol is director of the Center for Health Policy and Studies (PAS Center), a non-profit focused on disease response and health systems strengthening in Eastern Europe. A trained family physician, Bivol's passion lies in bringing a people-centered model of care to Eastern Europe and Central Asia. She has led region-wide efforts to improve the TB response, funded by the Global Fund, contributing to accelerated health reforms in countries such as Belarus and Kazakhstan. While at Harvard, Bivol will focus on what it will take to move Eastern European nations from foreign-funded emergency responses to infectious diseases towards sustainable, more resilient health systems.\nMaureen Luba, B.S. | Malawi\nMaureen Luba is Africa region advocacy advisor for the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) and an award-winning advocate based in Malawi. A rising force in community work around HIV\/AIDS treatment and prevention, Luba also founded a mentorship program for girls focused on education and sexual and reproductive health. Working successfully across organizations, geographies and fault lines to build strong civil society organization coalitions, Luba brings Africa-centered leadership and locally-derived agendas to the HIV\/AIDS response. While at Harvard, she will explore how to make data tools available for advocacy, and how to drive evidence-based health policy change in her region.\nSai Subhasree Raghavan, PhD | India\nSai Subhasree Raghavan is the founding president of SAATHII (Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India), a non-profit working towards universal access to healthcare, justice, and social welfare for marginalized communities across 36 states in India. Under her stewardship, SAATHII implements HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs as well as initiatives on maternal and infant mortality. At Harvard, Raghavan will research how to expand on SAATHI's lessons learned and develop a strategic plan that will add new interventions, such as cervical cancer screening and treatment, to SAATHI's portfolio.\nShabnum Sarfraz, MBBS, MBA | Pakistan\nShabnum Sarfraz is senior advisor for health systems and policy research at P2Impact Associates, an organization focused on evidence-informed pathways to transforming the health, education and social sectors in Pakistan. A doctor with an MBA, Sarfaz has found her calling in health systems management, and policy reforms. She has managed large-scale, high-impact health projects while working with the government of Pakistan and partners such as DFID, USAID, and WHO. She is leading the women in Global Health drive in her country. While at Harvard, Sarfraz will conduct research looking at barriers to women in health career advancement in Pakistan.\nIn selecting the 2019 LEAD fellows, HGHI Faculty Director Ashish K. Jha and Associate Faculty Director Ingrid Katz as well as Women in Health Initiative Director Ana Langer were supported by a diverse review committee including:\nAnne Becker, Maude and Lillian Presley Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School\nMarcia Castro, Andelot Professor of Demography and Chair of the Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nBernice Dahn, Vice President for Health Sciences, University of Liberia; former Minister of Health, the Republic of Liberia\nWafaa El-Sadr, University Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine and Director of ICAP, Columbia University; Director of the Global Health Initiative, Mailman School of Public Health\nLouise Ivers, Executive Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Global Health; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School\nKathryn Rexrode, Chief of the Division of Women's Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School\nSania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Federal Minister Government of Pakistan; Co-chair, WHO High-Level Independent Commission on Non-communicable diseases; Chair, United Nations University Institute of Global Health\nNOTE: This release originally announced the selection of five women LEAD fellows. It has been updated as of August 15, 2019 to reflect the decision of Antionette Habinshuti of Rwanda to forgo her Women in Global Health LEADFellowship and accept a new leadership role with an international humanitarian aid organization in Africa. The LEAD program supports Habinshuti's decision and looks forward to seeing her continued positive impact in the field.\nFor media inquiries and other questions, please contact:Olivia Mulvey Senior Coordinator Harvard Global Health Instituteolivia_guiney@harvard.edu\nAbout the Harvard Global Health Institute\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute pioneers the next generation of global health research, education and policy translation to address some of the most vexing challenges in human health. Recognizing that the factors that drive health around the world today go beyond what medicine and public health can address individually, we bring design, business, law, environmental studies, history, computing and other expertise from across Harvard and our worldwide partners together to work on innovative, collaborative, evidence-based solutions. We convene diverse perspectives, identify gaps, initiate novel research, and design new learning opportunities. Join us at globalhealth.harvard.edu\nAbout the Women and Health Initiative at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nThe Women and Health Initiative (W&HI) at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health recognizes that, due to persistent social and gender inequality around the world, girls and women experience increased risk of ill-health and injustice within the health sector, where they play dual roles as both consumers and providers of health care. The W&HI holistically conceptualizes women as both the beneficiaries of health care interventions and as critical caregivers within the health system. The Initiative is unprecedented in its balanced focus on improving women's health and catalyzing women's contributions to the health and wealth of societies. Details at https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/women-and-health-initiative\/","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"in: Levitation\nAt least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Hogwarts Legacy & Harry Potter: Wizards Unite & Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.\nThis article is about magical flight in general. You may be looking for the Hogwarts subject.\n\"He mounted the broom and kicked hard against the ground and up, up he soared; air rushed through his hair, and his robes whipped out behind him \u2014 and in a rush of fierce joy he realised he'd found something he could do without being taught \u2014 this was easy, this was wonderful.\"\n\u2014 Harry Potter's first time on a broomstick[src]\nQuidditch players flying on broomsticks\nFlight was one of the primary methods of wizarding transportation, along with Floo powder, Portkeys and Apparition. It involved a person or persons using an object that had been bewitched to fly through the air to another location. Magical objects used for this purposes included broomsticks and flying carpets.\n1.1 Broomstick\n1.2 Other vehicles\n1.3 Magical creatures\n1.4 Unsupported flight\n1.5 Animagi\nMain article: Broomstick\nNimbus 2000 broomstick\nCompared to other methods, flying was the slowest method of transportation available. However, some bewitched objects could fly much faster than others and it was the most common method of transportation, as witches and wizards who couldn't or did not want to Apparate or use Floo powder used it.\nFlying itself was a class taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by Madam Hooch, for first year students.[1] Flying was also used in magical sporting events, such as the popular game of Quidditch.[2]\nFlying Ford Anglia\nThough broomsticks were the primary method of magical transportation in Britain, other enchanted objects were used elsewhere in the wizarding world.\nIn Asia and the Middle East, flying carpets were the primary form of wizarding transport, but were currently designated as muggle artefacts in Britain and were therefore illegal to enchant. They also couldn't be imported despite at least one merchant's continued efforts to do so. This ban seemed to be relatively recent as Bartemius Crouch Senior's grandfather owned a flying Axminster before they were made illegal.[3]\nVehicles such as cars[4][5][6] and motorcycles[7][8] could also be modified to be capable of flight, though this was also technically illegal under Misuse of Muggle Artefacts laws.\nA range of flying creatures were also available for transport, such as Thestrals and Hippogriffs. When visiting Hogwarts for the 1994 Triwizard Tournament, the Beauxbatons students travelled in a carriage drawn by Abraxan winged horses.[9]\nUnsupported flight\nMain article: Unsupported flight\nVoldemort flying without support\nIn defiance of magical law (that stated that a wizard could only fly using a vehicle, which itself could only have a flying charm) a few known wizards and witches had achieved this feat. The most infamous being Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort who managed to achieve a way to fly without any form of magical vehicle (though some form of magical assistance was certainly required to do this).\nVoldemort's incident of unsupported flight was witnessed in battle with Order of the Phoenix operatives in 1997, and by Harry Potter during his connection with Voldemort's mind.[8] This method could be duplicated, as Voldemort taught his (supposedly) most loyal Death Eater Severus Snape how to fly the same way.[10]\nAnimagi\nMain article: Animagus\nAnimagi who possessed the forms of animals capable of flight might enjoy the sensation of flight. However, Animagi themselves were extremely rare, let alone those who possessed forms capable of flight (since the species was predetermined by the Animagi's traits).[11] Known Animagi whose forms were capable of flight were Falco Aesalon (falcon), Cliodna (seabird), Morgan le Fay (bird), Rita Skeeter (beetle) and Talbott Winger (eagle).\nQuirinus Quirrell flying\nIn the film version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Professor Quirrell, most likely by learning the skill from Voldemort, flies clear across a chamber towards Harry during their encounter for the Philosopher's Stone.\nWhen Hagrid is asked how he arrived to pick up Harry from the Dursleys in the first book he states that he \"flew,\" but excluded what method he used to arrive. He later stated in the seventh book that brooms and Thestrals cannot take his weight. Sirius Black's Motorcycle is known to have been in Hagrid's possession at this time so it is the likely means.\nIn the films, as early as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Voldemort's Death Eaters appear to be able to effectively fly by partially disapparating.\nIn the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the members of the Order of the Phoenix seemed to fly, their body partially becomes smoke and they leave a smoke trail behind them, and whilst Death Eaters' trail was black, theirs was white. It should be noted that in the beginning of the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Death Eaters flew in London and severed a bridge's wires while they were flying around it. This instance is therefore contradictory to the laws that wizards can only fly using a vehicle.\nIn the films, Dementors can fly freely without physical support. This is in contrast to their novel counterparts, who glide, rather than fly.\nFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Mentioned only)\nHarry Potter: Quidditch World Cup\nHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Motorbike Escape\nHarry Potter: The Character Vault (Mentioned only)\nHarry Potter: The Creature Vault\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 (Bagman and Crouch)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 3 (The Burrow)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 5 (The Whomping Willow)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 1 (The Boy Who Lived)\n\u2191 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 4 (The Seven Potters)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15 (Beauxbatons and Durmstrang)\n\u2191 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 30 (The Sacking of Severus Snape)\n\u2191 Quidditch Through the Ages\nDeutsch Polski","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"View giving opportunities\nConverge global worker Lynda Oatley: A legacy of love for children\nConverge Content Specialist\nAs a Converge global worker and chaplain at the Reame children's shelter in greater Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for 17 years, Lynda Oatley, who died Aug. 3 at age 68, lived out this verse to the letter.\n\"She gave her life to those whom many have overlooked,\" said Dan Nelson, Converge international leader: Latin America. \"The last communication I received from Lynda was a photograph of families with bags of food that Reame had distributed to people who have been suffering.\"\nSteve and Debra Rowe, fellow Converge global workers in Brazil, said Oatley \"had special wisdom that we all recognized. She also had a unique love for the Lord and gave her all in ministry.\"\n\"Lynda was well prepared for cross-cultural ministry and had a special love and commitment to the ones she worked with,\" Steve Rowe said. \"Her passion was to see others walking close to the Lord and growing in their relationship with him.\"\n\"Lynda was an example to me of unshakeable faith and complete trust in her Lord,\" said Ellie Lundquist, a Converge global worker in Brazil. \"Her memory and the legacy she left in Brazil will live on for many years to come.\"\nOatley served at Reame in a multitude of ways, including treasurer, chaplain, mentor, discipleship and spiritual oversight of children. Oatley and Reame were planning a future ministry to help minors affected by trafficking.\n\"Hundreds of children and teens have had their lives changed through Lynda's influence, either directly or through the support she gave the Reame team,\" said Gislaine Freitas, Reame's founder. \"Lynda had so much energy for Reame. She had the respect of the entire team as she involved herself with the problems the ministry confronted. She made sure the children could go to church.\"\nIvan Veldhuizen, executive director of Converge International Ministries, reflected on Oatley's legacy.\n\"Faithfulness, courage, compassion, perseverance, industriousness, to name a few. Most of all, though, she was Jesus to so many children. Just as Jesus' heart resonated with children \u2014 their innocence, faith, potential and love \u2014 so Lynda could not NOT love the children. She touched, changed and helped transform the lives of so many.\"\nConverge International Ministries has established the Lynda Oatley Memorial Fund. The fund will assist global workers and their families when they have special needs due to an illness, dislocation or other crisis. Contributions can be made online or by mail to Converge, Lynda Oatley Memorial Fund #650716, 2002 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.\nMichael Smith, Converge Content Specialist\nMichael Smith serves as Converge's content specialist. He has nearly two decades in the newspaper publishing industry. Michael worked as a copy editor and designer for the Tampa Tribune for more than a dozen years. He also was a member of the editorial staff of Florida Baptist Witness and other publications across the Southeast.\nAdditional articles by Michael Smith\nConverge commissions 5 missionary appointees at Launch\n14 candidates begin journey to become Converge missionaries\nCopyright \u00a9 2021 Converge. All rights reserved. Privacy policy \/\/ Site map\nI'm not located in the U.S.\nReach Conference\nPoint Magazine\nUnleash Conference\nConverge Foundation\nBright Ministry Center\n11002 Lake Hart Dr","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"State in Germany\nM\u00e4kelborg-V\u00f6rpommern (Low German)\n53\u00b037\u2032N 12\u00b042\u2032E \/ 53.617\u00b0N 12.700\u00b0E \/ 53.617; 12.700Coordinates: 53\u00b037\u2032N 12\u00b042\u2032E \/ 53.617\u00b0N 12.700\u00b0E \/ 53.617; 12.700\nLargest city\n\u2022 Governing parties\nSPD \/ Left\n\u2022 Bundesrat votes\n3 (of 69)\n\u2022 Minister-President\nManuela Schwesig (SPD)\nLandtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\n\u2022 2019 estimate\n1,609,675[1]\n69.46\/km2 (179.9\/sq mi)\nDE-MV\nGRP (nominal)\n\u20ac47 billion (2019)[2]\nGRP per capita\n\u20ac29,000 (2019)\nFormerly: MP (1945\u20131947), SM (1948\u20131953)[3]\nNUTS Region\n0.910[4]\nvery high \u00b7 15th of 16\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV; German: [\u02c8me\u02d0kl\u0259nb\u028a\u0281k \u02c8fo\u02d0\u0250\u032fp\u0254m\u0250n], Mecklenburgian Low German: M\u00e4kelborg-V\u00f6rpommern), internationally also known by its anglicized name Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is a state in the north-east of Germany. Of the country's sixteen states, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ranks 14th in population, 6th in area, and 16th in population density. Schwerin is the state capital and Rostock is the largest city. Other major cities include Neubrandenburg, Stralsund, Greifswald, Wismar and G\u00fcstrow.\nThe state was established in 1945 after World War II through the merger of the historic regions of Mecklenburg and the Prussian Western Pomerania by the Soviet military administration in Allied-occupied Germany. It became part of the German Democratic Republic in 1949, but was dissolved in 1952 during administrative reforms and its territory divided into the districts of Rostock, Schwerin, and Neubrandenburg. A state called in German Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was re-established in 1990 following German reunification, and became one of the new states of the Federal Republic of Germany.\nOn the state's coastline on the Baltic Sea are many holiday resorts and much unspoilt nature, including the islands of R\u00fcgen, Usedom, and others, as well as the Mecklenburg Lake District, making the state one of Germany's leading tourist destinations. Three of Germany's fourteen national parks, as well as several hundred nature conservation areas, are in the state. The University of Rostock, founded in 1419, and the University of Greifswald, established in 1456, are among the oldest universities in Europe. In 2007, the 33rd G8 summit took place at the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm on the Mecklenburg Baltic coast during the chancellorship of Angela Merkel, a native of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.\nDue to its lengthy name, the state is often abbreviated as MV or (colloquially) shortened to MeckPomm.[5] In English, it is usually named as \"Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania\". Inhabitants are called either Mecklenburger or Pomeranians, the combined form is never used.\nThe full name in German is pronounced [\u02c8me\u02d0kl\u0259nb\u028a\u0281k \u02c8fo\u02d0\u0250\u032fp\u0254m\u0250n]. Sometimes, Mecklenburg is pronounced [\u02c8m\u025bkl\u0259nb\u028a\u0281k], because the digraph \u27e8ck\u27e9 marks a preceding short vowel in High German. However, Mecklenburg is within the historical Low German language area, and the \u27e8c\u27e9 appeared in its name during the period of transition to Standard, High German usage (Low German authors wrote the name Meklenborg or M\u0119klenborg, depicting proper Low German pronunciation, which itself was a syncope of Middle Low German Mekelenborg). The introduction of the \u27e8c\u27e9 is explained as follows: Either the \u27e8c\u27e9 signals the stretched pronunciation of the preceding \u27e8e\u27e9 (Dehnungs-c), or it signals the pronunciation of the subsequent \u27e8k\u27e9 as an occlusive [k] to prevent it from falsely being rendered as a fricative [\u03c7] following a Low German trend.[6] Another explanation is that the \u27e8c\u27e9 comes from a mannerism in High German officialese of writing unnecessary letters, a so-called Letternh\u00e4ufelung (lit.\u2009'letter accumulation', as was done sometimes in English with words such as \"doubt\"). The place name Vorpommern, at its base derives from West Slavic languages, with the prefix \"po-\" meaning along or at, and the base word \"more\" meaning sea \u2014 together \"po more\" means Land at the Sea \u2014 while the German prefix \"vor-\" denoted a closer location, and is the equivalent of the word \"hither\" in English.[7]\nOne of more than 1000 megalith sites in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Lancken-Granitz dolmen\nIn the aftermath of the Second World War and German reunification in 1990, the state was constituted from the historic region of Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania, both of which had long and rich independent histories.[8]\nSee also: Megaliths in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nSlavic ring fortress at Cape Arkona, R\u00fcgen Island\nHuman settlement in the area of modern Mecklenburg and Vorpommern began after the Ice Age, about 10,000 BC. About two thousand years ago, Germanic peoples were recorded in the area. Most of them left during the Migration Period, heading towards Spain, Italy, and France, leaving the area relatively deserted. In the 6th century Polabian Slavs populated the area. While Mecklenburg was settled by the Obotrites, Pomerania was settled by the Veleti (later Liuticians) and the Rani.[9]\nAlong the coast, Vikings and Slavs established trade posts like Reric, Ralswiek and Menzlin. In the 12th century, Mecklenburg and Vorpommern were conquered by Henry the Lion and incorporated into the Duchy of Saxony, joining the Holy Roman Empire in the 1180s. Parts of Mecklenburg and Pomerania were settled with Germans in the Ostsiedlung process, starting in the 12th century.[9]\nMain article: Mecklenburg\nIn the late 12th century, Henry the Lion, Duke of the Saxons, conquered the Obotrites, subjugated its Nikloting dynasty, and Christianized its people. In the course of time, German monks, nobility, peasants and traders arrived to settle here. After the 12th century, the territory remained stable and relatively independent of its neighbours; one of the few German territories for which this is true. Mecklenburg first became a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire in 1348. Though later partitioned and re-partitioned within the same dynasty, Mecklenburg always shared a common history and identity. The states of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz became Grand Duchies in 1815, and in 1870 they voluntarily joined the new German Empire, while retaining their own internal autonomy. After the First World War and the abdication of the German Kaiser, the monarchies of the duchies were abolished and republican governments of both Mecklenburg states were established, until the Nazi government merged the two states into a unified state of Mecklenburg [de], a virtually meaningless administrative decision under the centralised regime.\nWestern Pomerania\nMain article: History of Pomerania\nLate medieval Brick Gothic architecture in Stralsund, nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site\nFlag of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania\nVorpommern, literally Fore-Pomerania, is the smaller, western part of the former Prussian Province of Pomerania; the eastern part became part of Poland after the end of World War II.\nIn the Middle Ages, the area was ruled by the Pomeranian dukes as part of the Duchy of Pomerania. Pomerania was under Swedish rule after the Peace of Westphalia from 1648 until 1815 as Swedish Pomerania. Pomerania became a province of Prussia in 1815 and remained so until 1945.\nIn May 1945, the armies of the Soviet Union and the Western allies met east of Schwerin. Following the Potsdam Agreement, the Western allies handed over Mecklenburg to the Soviets. Mecklenburg-West Pomerania was established on 9 July 1945, by order No. 5 of Red Army Marshal Georgy Zhukov, head of the Soviet Military Administration in Germany (SMAD), as the Province of Mecklenburg and West Pomerania (zapadnoi Pomeranii).[10]\nDivision of Pomerania\nDuring the war, the make-up of Mecklenburg and Vorpommern's population changed, due to wartime losses and the influx of evacuees (mainly from the Berlin and Hamburg metropolitan areas that were subject to air raids). After the war, people who fled and were expelled from the former eastern territories of Germany east of the Oder-Neisse line settled in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (and elsewhere in Germany), increasing the population by 40%. Before the war, Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania had a population of 1,278,700, of whom many perished during the war and others moved west in the course of the Red Army's advance. In 1947, some 1,426,000 refugees from the former eastern parts of Germany were counted. Most of them settled in rural communities, but the urban population also increased, most notably in Schwerin from 65,000 (1939) to 99,518 (January 1947), in Wismar from 29,463 to 44,173, and in Greifswald from 29,488 to 43,897.[11] Western Pomerania was additionally stripped of the area around the Pomeranian regional capital Stettin\/Szczecin as well as the city itself, despite its location to the west of the river Oder.\nRostock was the major overseas port of East Germany, and is one of the most important Baltic Sea ports today. Pictured is Hanse Sail, one of the world's largest maritime events.\nOn 5 June 1946, a law enacted by the Soviets constituted a provisional German administration (Beratende Versammlung, English: \"Consulting assembly\") under Soviet supervision on 29 June 1946. After elections on 20 October 1946, a Landtag replaced the Beratende Versammlung and created the constitution of 16 January 1947, for the Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. On 18 April 1947, the state's name was shortened to Land Mecklenburg. Mecklenburg became a constituent state (\"Land\") of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) upon its formation in 1949. In 1952, the East German government abandoned the term Land in this context and redesignated its administrative territorial divisions as \"districts\" (German: Bezirke). The territory of Mecklenburg and Vorpommern was divided into three districts that covered roughly the same area: Bezirk Rostock, Bezirk Schwerin and Bezirk Neubrandenburg. These were commonly known as the Nordbezirke (northern districts) under the highly centralised GDR government. The East German government developed the shipyards in the old Hanseatic ports (the largest being in Rostock and Stralsund), and also established the Greifswald Nuclear Power Plant in Lubmin near Greifswald.\nAt the time of German reunification in 1990, the eastern states were reconstituted along their postwar boundaries (with minor adjustments) as they had existed until 1952, and the historic name Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was restored. Since 1990, the state has undergone dramatic changes. What had been largely an industrial and agricultural economy is increasingly driven by the service, tourism, and high-tech sectors. The old towns, hundreds of castles and manors, resort buildings, windmills, churches, and various other cultural monuments of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have been renovated in recent years. Since 2013, net migration into the state has been positive again.\nMap of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, showing locations, heights, and waters\nConstituent regions and districts of the state, including the border of the historical Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania regions\nLocation and urban areas\nSee also: List of cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and List of cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern by population\nSixth-largest in area and fourteenth in overall population among Germany's sixteen Bundesl\u00e4nder (federal states), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is bounded to the north by the Baltic Sea, to the west by Schleswig-Holstein, to the southwest by Lower Saxony, to the south by Brandenburg, and to the east by the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland.\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern's state capital is Schwerin. The largest city is Rostock with approximately 205,000 people, followed by Schwerin. Other major cities include Neubrandenburg, Stralsund, Greifswald, Wismar and G\u00fcstrow.\nSchwerin, the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nSince 4 September 2011, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is divided into six Kreise (districts):\nAlso counting two independent urban districts:\nRostock (HRO)\nSchwerin (SN)\nThe state's Baltic Sea coast is about 2,000 km long and features several islands, most notably Germany's two biggest islands R\u00fcgen and Usedom, but also a number of smaller islands such as Hiddensee and Poel. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's varied coastline also has many peninsulas such as Fischland-Dar\u00df-Zingst and various lagoons (also known as Bodden or Haff).\nA total of 283 nature reserves, 110 landscape reserves and three of Germany's fourteen national parks are scattered all over the state.\nSee also: List of lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nThe southern part of the state is characterized by a multitude of lakes within the Mecklenburg Lakeland, the largest of which is Lake M\u00fcritz (also the largest German lake), followed by Lake Schwerin, Plauer See and Lake Kummerow. The \"land of a thousand lakes\" (German: Land der tausend Seen) is hallmarked by its unspoilt nature. Due to its clean air and idyllic setting, medical tourism has become a notable tourism sector in the region.[12]\nSize (km2)\nJasmund National Park 1990 30\nM\u00fcritz National Park 1990 318\nWestern Pomeranian Lagoons National Park 1990 805\nOver the centuries, Mecklenburg and Vorpommern have developed and maintained strong regional cultures. It can generally be described as North German and has similar linguistic and historic characteristics to other north German states, such as Schleswig-Holstein. People in Vorpommern, as a result of that territory being a former province of Prussia, tend to look slightly more towards Berlin and Brandenburg than people in Mecklenburg would.\nThe cities are characterised by a certain \"Hanseatic\" style also found in other parts of northern Germany (e.g. L\u00fcbeck) as well as in countries bordering the Baltic Sea like Estonia (e.g. Tallinn) or Latvia (e.g. Riga). A common feature of many towns in Mecklenburg and Vorpommern are red Brick Gothic churches and houses dating back to the Middle Ages. Also stepped and tailed gables are a typical feature of the Hanseatic old towns, such as Stralsund, Wismar and Greifswald.\nThe old towns are usually built around one or several market places with a church or the town hall. Often towns were founded at the Baltic Sea, one of the many lakes or a river for logistical and trade motives.\nRural areas of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are often characterized by Brick Gothic village churches and agricultural heritage, like brick homesteads, thatched roof houses, windmills, manor houses and castles.\nThe central market square of Greifswald (Marktplatz), showing typical architecture of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nMuseums, art and theatres\nSee also: List of museums in Germany \u00a7 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nThe Mecklenburg State Theatre in Schwerin\nThe Ozeaneum in Stralsund, Europe's museum of the year 2010 and Northern Germany's most popular museum (as part of the German Oceanographic Museum)\nThe largest publicly funded theatres in the state are the Mecklenburg State Theatre, the Rostock People's Theatre, the Theatre of West Pomerania, with venues in Stralsund, Putbus and Greifswald, and the Mecklenburg State Theatre of Neustrelitz with venues in Neubrandenburg and Neustrelitz. All four theatres offer both drama and musical theatre as well as orchestral music. Other important theatres are the Ernst Barlach Theatre of G\u00fcstrow, the Theatre of Parchim, the Anklam Theatre and the Wismar Theatre. There are also many small theatres on the Baltic coast and in individual artist's villages and resorts (e.g. the popular concert pavilions at the Baltic Sea). Since its growing importance for summer tourism, open-air theatres and festivals become more common again as well, such as the St\u00f6rtebeker Festival on the island of R\u00fcgen, and the Vineta Festival on Usedom.\n2007\/2008[13]\nMecklenburg State Theatre, Schwerin 170,681\nWest Pomeranian Theatre and Symphony Orchestra, Greifswald\/Stralsund 140,902\nNeustrelitz\/Neubrandenburg Theatre and Orchestre 120,042\nRostock People's Theatre 119,758\nWest Pomeranian State Theatre, Anklam 71,825\nMecklenburg State Theatre, Parchim 14,773\nSince 1993, the St\u00f6rtebeker Festival has taken place in Ralswiek on the island of R\u00fcgen. It is Germany's most successful open-air theatre.\nNotable museums include, for example, the Schwerin State Museum and the Pomeranian State Museum at Greifswald. The German Oceanographic Museum with its Ozeaneum in Stralsund is the most popular museum in northern Germany. Furthermore, the German Amber Museum in Ribnitz-Damgarten, Rostock's Abbey of the Holy Cross and Rostock Art Gallery are of national importance. The oldest museum in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is Stralsund's Cultural History Museum, the smallest is the Professor Wandschneider Sculpture Museum in Plau am See.\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern is home to many cultural events throughout the year. During summer, many open-air concerts and operas are open to visitors. The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival (Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) attracts a sizeable audience by performing classical concerts in parks, churches and castles.\nCaspar David Friedrich, a famous romanticist painter born in Greifswald, immortalised parts of the state in several of his paintings.\nLow German dialects\nToday the vast majority of people speak Standard German; a few centuries ago most people spoke Low German (German: Plattdeutsch or Niederdeutsch), a language that is still kept alive within various communities and cultural events.\nSee also: Pomeranian cuisine\nLike most German regions, Mecklenburg and Vorpommern have their own traditional dishes, often including fish, beef and pork. Rostock has its own type of bratwurst called Rostocker Bratwurst. A famous dish from Western Pomerania is Bismarck Herring. Rote Gr\u00fctze is a popular dessert. The largest beer breweries are Mecklenburgische Brauerei L\u00fcbz (L\u00fcbzer Pils), Hanseatische Brauerei Rostock, Darguner Brauerei and St\u00f6rtebeker Braumanufaktur (Stralsund, multiple winner of the World Beer Cup). Besides, there are many smaller breweries and craft beer variations, such as the Mellenthin Castle Beer from Usedom Island.\nReligion in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern \u2212 2018\nOther or none\nEKD Protestants\nRoman Catholics\nAs of 2018, the majority (81.8%) of the citizens of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are not religious or adhere to other religions. 14.8% are members of the Evangelical Church in Germany and 3.4% of the Catholic Church.[14]\nFollowing the Reformation, led in Germany by Martin Luther, as well as a period of Swedish rule, the traditional faith in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is Protestantism, specifically Lutheranism. There are also a number of Catholics and people of other faiths.\nIn May 2012 the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mecklenburg merged with North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church and Pomeranian Evangelical Church into the new Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany.[15] Some parishes of the state belong to Evangelical Church of Berlin and Brandenburg.\nThere are also Jewish communities, in the state capital of Schwerin (including Wismar) and in the city of Rostock. Historically, there were also synagogues in smaller towns, of which some are still preserved (like R\u00f6bel, Krakow am See and Boizenburg). The state's Jewish organisation is part of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.\nLargest immigrant communities[citation needed]:\nSyria 12,695\nPoland 10,789\nUkraine 4,190\nRussia 3,905\nAfghanistan 2,700\nRomania 2,670\nVietnam 1,945\nBulgaria 1,505\nHungary 1,290\nTurkey 1,285\nLithuania 1,235\nItaly 1,100\nGreece 1,075\nArmenia 1,055\nGhana 1,050\nBirths from January to September 2016 = 10,224[16]\nBirths from January to September 2017 = 9,836\nDeaths from January to September 2016 = 15,251\nNatural growth from January to September 2016 = 5,027\nThe University of Rostock\nThe University of Greifswald\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern has the two oldest universities of the Baltic Sea region, also among the oldest of Germany and all of Europe:\nUniversity of Greifswald (established 1456)\nUniversity of Rostock (established 1419)\nAlso, there are further colleges \/ technological universities:\nFachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)[17] in Rostock and Schwerin (private)\nRostock University of Music and Theatre\nHochschule Wismar (University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design)\nFachhochschule Stralsund[18] (University of Applied Sciences)\nHochschule Neubrandenburg[19] (University of Applied Sciences)\nFachhochschule f\u00fcr \u00f6ffentliche Verwaltung, Rechtspflege und Polizei G\u00fcstrow[20] (University of Administration, Judicature and Police in G\u00fcstrow)\nHochschule der Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit with its Schwerin campus\nDesignSchule Schwerin with options to study design (private; game\/fashion\/media\/web design)\nThe state's school system is centralised. There are two main types of schools, Regionalschule (for the majority of pupils) and Gymnasium (for the top 30% of each year's students, leading to the university entrance qualification \"Abitur\"). Besides, there are also independent schools, comprehensive schools and trade schools.\nArticle 20 of the State Constitution states that the Landtag is the \"site of political decision-making\".[21] The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landtag is elected democratically by the citizens of the state and sits for a 5-year legislative period.[21] The seat of the Landtag is located at Schwerin Palace in Schwerin.[21] The essential functions of the Landtag are to elect the Minister-President of the state; to discuss and decide on laws which have been proposed by the government, by any four members of the Landtag, or a people's initiative or petition for a referendum initiated directly by the people; and to control the state government.[21]\nMain article: List of Ministers-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nManuela Schwesig, Minister-President since 2017\nThe executive is led by a cabinet, in turn led by a Minister-President, who is the official head of state and government. The election to determine the Minister-President is held no later than four weeks after the newly elected Landtag is convened.[21]\nSee also: 2021 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election\nThe Schwerin Palace, seat of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is one of more than 2,000 palaces and castles in the state.\nThe last election of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern took place on 26 September 2021. The SPD won a landslide plurality of almost 40% of votes, a nine percentage point increase from 2016. The opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) remained the second largest party but declined to under 17%. The CDU recorded its worst ever result in the state with 13.3%, while The Left also declined to 10%. Alliance 90\/The Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) both won around 6% of votes and re-entered the Landtag after previously falling out in 2016 and 2011, respectively.[22]\nThe Landtag has been led by Minister President Manuela Schwesig since 2017. On 13 October 2021, Schwesig announced the SPD would enter coalition talks with The Left. She stated her motivations for reorienting the coalition as a desire for \"a new departure\", and described The Left as a \"social, pragmatic party\" with decisive policy overlap with the SPD. She said that The Left had been a reliable partner to the government even while in opposition, and had assumed \"state-political responsibility\" during the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]\nOn 5 November 2021, the SPD and The Left agreed to a coalition government and plan to form a cabinet, which is to be approved by each party-congress by mid-November.[24]\nParty list\nSocial Democratic Party (SPD) 313,224 34.41 +4.99 34 361,769 39.59 +9.03 0 34 +8\nAlternative for Germany (AfD) 163,962 18.01 \u20133.88 1 152,775 16.72 \u20134.10 13 14 \u20134\nChristian Democratic Union (CDU) 157,403 17.29 \u20134.50 1 121,583 13.30 \u20135.68 11 12 \u20134\nThe Left (DIE LINKE) 106,189 11.67 \u20133.20 0 90,881 9.94 \u20133.23 9 9 \u20132\nAlliance 90\/The Greens (GR\u00dcNE) 59,544 6.54 +1.73 0 57,554 6.30 +1.48 5 5 +5\nFree Democratic Party (FDP) 56,951 6.26 +2.91 0 52,963 5.80 +2.75 5 5 +5\nHuman Environment Animal Protection 6,902 0.76 +0.76 0 15,212 1.66 +0.46 0 0 \u00b10\nGrassroots Democratic Party 16,319 1.79 New 0 15,221 1.67 New 0 0 New\nFree Voters 18,324 2.01 +0.95 0 10,075 1.10 +0.51 0 0 \u00b10\nNational Democratic Party 0 0.00 \u2013 0 7,063 0.77 \u20132.24 0 0 \u00b10\nDie PARTEI 1,826 0.20 \u20130.11 0 7,023 0.77 +0.14 0 0 \u00b10\nAnimal Protection Here! 0 0.00 New 0 3,883 0.42 New 0 0 New\nPirate Party Germany 1,774 0.19 +0.15 0 3,706 0.41 \u20130.08 0 0 \u00b10\nFree Horizon 2,491 0.27 \u20130.45 0 3,348 0.37 \u20130.45 0 0 \u00b10\nIndependents for Citizen-oriented Democracy 558 0.06 New 0 2,331 0.26 New 0 0 New\nParty for Health Research 0 0.00 New 0 2,030 0.22 New 0 0 New\nTeam Todenh\u00f6fer 0 0.00 New 0 1,631 0.18 New 0 0 New\nThe Humanists 0 0.00 New 0 1,105 0.12 New 0 0 New\nEcological Democratic Party 0 0.00 New 0 936 0.10 New 0 0 New\nAlliance C \u2013 Christians for Germany 186 0.02 \u20130.02 0 827 0.09 \u20130.01 0 0 \u00b10\nGerman Communist Party 0 0.00 \u2013 0 727 0.08 \u20130.08 0 0 \u00b10\nDemocracy in Motion 0 0.00 New 0 563 0.06 New 0 0 New\nFree Parliamentary Alliance 708 0.08 New 0 436 0.05 New 0 0 New\nLiberal Conservative Reformers 0 0.00 \u2013 0 221 0.02 \u20130.28 0 0 \u00b10\nIndependents 3,808 0.42 \u20130.28 0 0 0.00 \u2013 0 0 \u00b10\nTotal 910,169 100.00 \u2013 36 913,863 100.00 \u2013 43 79 \u2013\nValid votes\n910,169 97.99 +0.24 913,863 98.39 +0.24\nInvalid\/blank votes\n18,638 2.01 \u20130.24 14,944 1.61 \u20130.24\n928,807 100.00 \u2013 928,807 100.00 \u2013\nRegistered voters\/turnout\n1,312,471 70.77 +8.92 1,312,471 70.77 +8.92\nSource: State Returning Officer\nPopular vote\nLandtag seats\nThe gross domestic product (GDP) of the state was 44.5 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 1.3% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 25,400 euros or 84% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 83% of the EU average. The GDP per capita was the lowest of all German states.[25]\nAirports in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern is the least densely populated and least industrial German state, being the sixth largest in area, but only the 14th in population. Formerly, unemployment has been negatively affected by the breakdown of non-competitive former GDR industries after the German reunification in the 1990s. As of 2018 unemployment is the lowest in more than 15 years while the economy is growing and the number of jobs is increasing continually. Growing sectors are biotechnology, information technology, life sciences, maritime industry and tourist services.\nIn Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, approximately 732,200 people were gainfully employed in 2008 with 657,100 of them were white and blue collar workers. About 4,200 new jobs were created in 2007. Employees worked an average of 1,455 hours a year. The number of self-employed did not change in 2008. Three out of every four of all workers are employed in the service sector.[26] In October 2018 the unemployment rate stood at 7.1% and was the third highest rate in Germany.[27]\nYear[28]\nUnemployment rate in % 17.8 18.3 18.6 20.1 20.4 20.3 19.0 16.5 14.1 13.5 12.7 12.5 12.0 11.7 11.2 10.4 9.7 8.6 7.9\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern is the top destination for intra-German tourism and is gaining importance for international tourism. The main tourist regions are:\nIslands: Rugia and Usedom (Germany's two largest islands), Poel and Hiddensee;\nPeninsula: Fischland-Dar\u00df-Zingst (with Ahrenshoop and Zingst);\nSeaside resorts: Binz, Boltenhagen, Graal-M\u00fcritz, Heringsdorf (including Bansin and Ahlbeck), Heiligendamm, K\u00fchlungsborn, Warnem\u00fcnde and Zinnowitz;\nStettin Lagoon: Ueckerm\u00fcnde;\nHinterland: particularly the Mecklenburg Lakeland; and\nCities: Stralsund and Wismar (both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Schwerin, G\u00fcstrow, Rostock and Greifswald, which have a diverse cultural heritage.\nNight sky: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is home to some of the most pristine night skies in Germany, especially in the area near Nationalpark M\u00fcritz. It is a potential site for a Dark Sky Park.\nAs a reminder of its rich history, nearly 2,000 castles, palaces and manor houses exist in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, many of which are used as venues for public events like concerts and festivals, such as Festpiele MV[29] (a classical music festival).\nMedical tourism[12] based on the clean air and idyllic settings by the Baltic Sea has a growing importance to the regional tourism industry.[12]\nMecklenburg Lakeland, R\u00f6bel\nSellin on the island of R\u00fcgen\nMoonrise over Nationalpark M\u00fcritz\nV2 rocket replica in Peenem\u00fcnde. These rockets were the first man-made objects to reach space.\nMain sporting attractions include the German football league games of F.C. Hansa Rostock and the international sailing event Hanse Sail. If the bid for the 2012 summer Olympics in Leipzig had been successful, the sailing competitions would have taken place off the coast of Rostock.[30]\nAngela Merkel's constituency is in Western Pomerania.\nNotable from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern include:\nArts: Ernst Barlach, Friedrich von Flotow, Caspar David Friedrich, Marianne Hoppe, Till Lindemann, Philipp Otto Runge\nBusiness: Ernst Heinkel, Carl Heinrich von Siemens, Leonhard Tietz, Georg Wertheim\nLiterature: Ernst Moritz Arndt, John Brinckman, Hans Fallada, Walter Kempowski, Fritz Reuter, Rudolf Tarnow, Ehm Welk\nPolitics: Ernst Moritz Arndt, Dietmar Bartsch, Joachim Gauck, Egon Krenz, Gebhard Leberecht von Bl\u00fccher, Angela Merkel, Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, Harald Ringstorff\nScience: Theodor Billroth, Friedrich Chrysander, Walther Flemming, Gottlob Frege, Otto Lilienthal, Gustav Mie, Ferdinand von Mueller, Paul Pogge, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, Heinrich Schliemann, Johannes Stark\nSports: Tim Borowski, Andreas Dittmer, Thomas Doll, Carsten Jancker, Marita Koch, Toni Kroos, Sebastian Sylvester, Jan Ullrich, Jens Voigt\nMecklenburg-Vorpommern is Germany's number-one tourist location, the main destinations being the Baltic Sea coastline with islands such as R\u00fcgen or Usedom, spa towns like Heiligendamm, K\u00fchlungsborn, Boltenhagen or Warnem\u00fcnde and the Mecklenburg Lake District. It also offers important historical cities, such as Stralsund, Wismar, Greifswald and Rostock as former Hanseatic cities \u2212 or Schwerin, G\u00fcstrow, Ludwigslust and Neustrelitz as former residences.\nThe first rockets to reach outer space were launched in 1944 during World War II in Peenem\u00fcnde on the present-day territory of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.[31]\nDuring the chancellorship of Angela Merkel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hosted the first official public meeting with President George W. Bush in 2006 and the 33rd G8 summit in 2007. Both political events were financed by state and federal budgets.\nStralsund \u2212 aerial view of an old town, protected by UNESCO\nBinz \u2212 typical German resort architecture (B\u00e4derarchitektur) at the Baltic Sea\nBeach Promenade of Warnem\u00fcnde, part of Rostock\nRostock \u2212 Shopping street\nRostock \u2212 Brick Gothic gable house\nGreifswald \u2212 Gable houses at market square\nSchwerin \u2212 capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nHarbour of Wismar, a historical Hanseatic city sharing its World Heritage Site status with Stralsund\nGrabow \u2212 Half timbered town hall\nNeubrandenburg \u2212 Concert Church St. Marien\nUsedom \u2212 Benz windmill, one of many windmills in MV\nR\u00fcgen \u2212 Ralswiek castle, one of many castles in MV\nR\u00fcgen \u2212 Granitz Hunting Castle near Binz\nAhlbeck \u2212 Hotel \"Ahlbecker Hof\" (Usedom Island)\nAhrenshoop \u2212 steep coast, peninsula of Fischland-Dar\u00df-Zingst\nR\u00fcgen Island \u2212 Jasmund National Park\nHiddensee Island \u2212 Dornbusch Lighthouse\nM\u00fcritz Lake \u2212 near R\u00f6bel\nGermany portal\nMecklenburg-Western Pomerania portal\nHistory of Pomerania\nList of places in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\nList of towns in Vorpommern\n^ \"Bev\u00f6lkerungsstand der Kreise, \u00c4mter und Gemeinden in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\". Landesamt f\u00fcr innere Verwaltung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (in German). 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2020-05-23.\n^ \"Bruttoinlandsprodukt \u2013 in jeweiligen Preisen \u2013 1991 bis 2019\". statistik-bw.de.\n^ With the abolition of states in East Germany in 1952 vehicle registration followed the new Bezirk subdivisions. Since 1991, distinct prefixes are specified for each district.\n^ \"Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab\". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.\n^ Steinhauer, Anja (2014). Duden \u2013 Das W\u00f6rterbuch der Abk\u00fcrzungen. Mannheim: Dudenverlag. p. 287. ISBN 978-3-411-90269-9.\n^ Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Deutsche Sprache (1990), Der Sprachdienst (in German), 34, Wiesbaden, p. 128\n^ Der Name Pommern (po more) ist slawischer Herkunft und bedeutet so viel wie \"Land am Meer\". Pommersches Landesmuseum\n^ Michael North, Geschichte Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns (2008), p. 113\n^ a b Michael North, The Baltic: A History (2015), pp. 187\u2013189\n^ Brunner, Detlev, Inventar der Befehle der Sowjetischen Milit\u00e4radministration Mecklenburg (-Vorpommern) 1945\u22121949 in Texte und Materialien zur Zeitgeschichte 12, 2003, ISBN 3-598-11621-7\n^ Beatrice Vierneisel, Fremde im Land: Aspekte zur kulturellen Integration von Umsiedlern in Mecklenburg und Vorpommern 1945 bis 1953, 2006, p.12, ISBN 3-8309-1762-7, ISBN 978-3-8309-1762-5\n^ a b c \"Branche mit Zukunft\". Die Welt (in German). 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2009-05-08.\n^ \"(PDF) Visitor nos. at public theatres in M-V\" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-10-16.\n^ Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland \u2013 Kirchemitgliederzahlen Stand 31. Dezember 2018 EKD, January 2020\n^ Nordkirche.de Archived 2014-05-12 at Wikiwix (in German)\n^ \"Bev\u00f6lkerung\". Statistische \u00c4mter des Bundes Und der L\u00e4nder. Retrieved 16 June 2018.\n^ \"University of Applied Sciences: fh-mittelstand.de\". Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-07-27.\n^ \"Fachhochschule Stralsund - University of Applied Science\". Archived from the original on 2015-03-04.\n^ \"University NB: Hochschule Neubrandenburg\". Archived from the original on 2012-10-08.\n^ \"FH G\u00fcstrow\". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10.\n^ a b c d e \"State Parliament\". Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2011.\n^ \"State election MV: Schwesig's SPD triumphs - CDU experiences debacle\". Norddeutscher Rundfunk (in German). 27 September 2021.\n^ \"Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Schwesig wants to govern with the Left Party\". tagesschau.de (in German). Tagesschau. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.\n^ \"SPD and Left agree on coalition agreement\". tagesschau.de (in German). Tagesschau. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.\n^ \"Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018\". Eurostat.\n^ \"Employment and Labour Market\". Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2011.\n^ \"Arbeitslosenquote nach Bundesl\u00e4ndern in Deutschland 2018 | Statista\". Statista (in German). Retrieved 2018-11-13.\n^ (Destatis), \u00a9 Statistisches Bundesamt (2018-11-13). \"Federal Statistical Office Germany - GENESIS-Online\". www-genesis.destatis.de. Retrieved 2018-11-13.\n^ \"Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\". Archived from the original on 2012-10-19.\n^ \"Deutsche Olympia-Bewerber - Leipzig und Rostock\". n-tv.de (in German). 2003-04-12. Retrieved 2020-05-19.\n^ Dyson, Marianne J. (2007). Space and astronomy: decade by decade. Infobase Publishing. p. 95. 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{"text":"What we know about Crossfin, the fintech that ARC and Ethos are buying out\nHome \u00bb What we know\u2026\nCrossfin, Print Media, TymeBank\nA decade ago, the founders of Crossfin formed part of a small-cap JSE company that reeled under the financial crisis of 2008; this week, their fintech company received a big nod from Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Capital (ARC) and Ethos, a private equity investment firm.\nOn Wednesday, ARC announced that it was, together with Ethos buying out Crossfin in a R1.5 billion deal that is said to be one of the most significant transactions in the financial technology sector in South Africa.\nThe deal comprises a consortium of entities, including ARC Financial Services (50.1% owned by ARC itself and 49.9% owned by its ARC Fund), led by the Ethos Market Fund I.\nARC said it would pay R600 million or about 9% of its market cap for a 37.33% stake in Crossfin.\nThe genesis of Crossfin\nAlthough Crossfin was formally established in May 2017, its genesis dates back to 2011 when Dean Sparrow, its CEO, and Anton Gaylard, the COO, formed part of the executive team of a company that used to be known as the UCS group, a retail IT services firm which used to be listed on the JSE.\nAfter struggling to recover from the financial crisis of 2008, UCS went through a period of divestment where Sparrow and Gaylard spearheaded the sale of most of the company to information and communications technology group, Business Connexion.\n\"And what was left behind no longer warranted a listing. So, we delisted that vehicle, and essentially it was worth a net asset make up of about R100 million,\" Sparrow told the Business Insider South Africa.\nUCS was later renamed Capital Eye Investments, and Crossfin forms part of its portfolio investments.\nUsing the capital, they had available to them and some that they could generate, the pair decided to branch out from being a niche financial technology provider for the retail sector and tapped into financial services to service the banking and insurance industries.\nThat led them to one of its biggest success stories; its 2012 investment in iKhokha, a merchant acceptance card acquiring business targeted at the informal market, which continues to be dominated by cash.\nWhen they invested iKhokha, the pair were not yet exclusively focused on their Crossfin venture. Sparrow served as a non-executive director on the board of Business Connexion, and Gaylard was part of Capital Eye Investments, primarily responsible for its fintech portfolio.\nToday, iKhokha has grown into a substantial business with over 35,000 active merchants across the country.\n\"iKhokha has effectively put a device into their hands [merchants in the informal sector] to enable them, [to have an] alternative way to accept cash. And as that story started building out, we landed up realising in about 2017, that we needed to bring it together and formalise it, which is what was effectively the foundation of Crossfin,\" Sparrow said.\nThe R1.5 billion cash injection will enable the company to pursue and invest in small businesses in the payment solutions space.\nEdward Pitsi, the managing partner for the Ethos Mid-Market Fund, said Crossfin is ideally positioned to continue taking advantage of the fintech industry opportunities.\n\"The capital will be used to acquire new business, but to also grow businesses like iKhokha; inject more capital in more businesses like retail capital, because we actually think there's still lots of legs and lots of growth still available on the existing assets,\" Pitsi said.\n\"We see opportunity in the sector. South Africa is still largely a cash-based market, card prevalent but is not as prevalent as it can be from an SME funding perspective. There's still a huge funding gap; there's a half a trillion rand funding gap in the SME space,\" he said.\nSparrow said the company is targeting businesses in their early start-up phase that are complementary to Crossfin's portfolio, such as remittance platforms.\n\"We will be looking at the likes of remittances across sub-Saharan Africa. There are some bolt-on acquisitions, or our existing portfolio, [in which we will be] expanding our position in funding. Some of that, geographical.\"\nIts presence spreads across 13 countries on the continent, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Kenya, and Ghana, among others. On an annual basis, the company processes R80 billion worth of payments through its platforms, with 90% of the payments processed out of its South African home market.\nNtando Thukwana\nTymeBank attracts global investors as it outlines ambitious expansion plans\nTymeBank has attracted R1.6-billion in new capital from global investors as it prepares for stiffer\u2026\nprevious post: How the JSE's rival, A2X, reached almost R5 trillion in just four years\nnext post: Despite critics, ARC is fair value, but a little unbundling may help","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Multiple Defendants in Charleston Car Accidents Cases\nWhen multiple defendants in Charleston car accident cases are responsible for the injuries victims sustain, recovery is only made more challenging for those victims. Litigation becomes more complex, recovery is delayed, and medical bills continue to gather. However, all is not lost. With the help of an experienced car wreck attorney, you could rest assured that someone on your side could hold these negligent parties accountable while working to recover the compensation you need.\nHow Multiple Defendants Affects Litigation\nIf there are multiple defendants, the litigation proceeds by either agreement or by order of the court. The judge would tell the parties in which order they are going to go. For example, there could be an instance where a plaintiff and defendant join together and ascribe blame to a third party. While initially, a case may have involved only two people, there could be moments where the further investigation reveals that neither initial parties were to blame and in fact a third party was at fault.\nIn these cases, the original plaintiff would still be the one to have the lawsuit filed. Moving forward from that moment, a trial would follow all the standard procedures of civil court. Each party would have their chance to present their case, each lawyer would have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses or present witnesses, and each party would have their opening and closing arguments.\nCase Outcomes With Many Defendants\nHave multiple defendants could certainly influence the outcome of a case. Multiple defendants sometimes adds to the confusion that a jury could experience, though these cases should be fact-based and driven. Many times, the defendant in the case points to the empty chair, an unknown third party who should be present and held accountable.\nFor the plaintiff, there is no way to collect against that empty chair if they are not a party to the case. If a jury were to decide 70 percent of the fault to that unknown third party, the plaintiff is going to be out of luck for 70 percent of their case. These instances affect cases greatly. However, many times, it could also be positive. There could be a confluence of multiple bad acts by multiple parties, and some of those actions could add up in the plaintiff's favor. Ultimately, these hypothetical situations involving multiple defendants for a Charleston car accident case are just that, and victims should keep in mind that each case is unique and needs to be treated as such.\nDo Health Privacy Laws Affect Cases?\nAt the end of the day, the plaintiff has certain state and federal protections about the privacy about their health, but many of those protections are diminished or do not exist once they bring a lawsuit against the defendant and make their medical condition one of the issues in the case.\nFor example, somebody's prior psychiatric care and treatment may not be something that another party would be entitled to under normal circumstances, whether it is under HIPAA law or some other state or federal law, but when the plaintiff claims mental injury due to the accident, it becomes relevant. At that point, the defendants have the right, and most judges agree with this right, to get those records and explore that prior condition to understand what, if anything, changed or got worse from this accident and what, if anything, is their responsibility to pay for versus what preexisted for the plaintiff.\nWhen someone, as a plaintiff, puts a case into suit, a lot of those protections are diminished or outright overcome by the defendant's need to investigate the case and determine what, if anything, they are going to have to pay.\nHow Car Accident Lawyers Fight These Challenges\nA car accident lawyer navigates these difficulties during trial with their experience. If the plaintiff is arguing mental and physical injuries, and the other side is looking for medical records from their past, the lawyer never fights that issue. Most often, they do not fight the issue, because, in fairness, the defense has the right to access that information. Sometimes it could be abused. There are cases where defendants abuse their rights or their privilege in this area.\nFor the most part, if someone is going to claim that they have a physical injury to a body part, perhaps their back, it is fair game for the defense to determine what, if any, problems they have had with their back in their past medical history. Likewise, if they are claiming some type of psychological injury, it is fair game for the defense in most instances to look at their prior psychiatric history to see what, if anything, predated what they are claiming happened in the accident.\nJust because someone may have a prior history, in a new accident, if they aggravated that preexisting condition or if they had a new injury that aggravated a preexisting condition, the law covers those events. Whatever has been caused by the defendant's negligence, wrongdoing, or bad conduct, they should be responsible to pay for whatever damages occurred to the plaintiff as a result of that wrongdoing or negligence.\nPresenting Arguments to Multiple Defendants\nA Charleston car accident lawyer would present their argument to multiple defendants in a few ways. For example, if part of the problem in a case is somebody runs a stop sign, is driving their truck, and fails to adequately maintain the brakes, victims' attorneys are bringing a case against the truck driving company. They are also bringing the case directly against the driver of the truck because perhaps they were on the cell phone at the time of the accident.\nIf the intersection had a problem like it was not up to code and that had something to do with making the accident worse than it would have been otherwise, attorneys for the victim have the defendant truck driver, the defendant truck driver's company, and the city or state involved as a defendant.\nThe challenges are the more information they have to gather, the more information they have to present to the jury and the more information that they have to take that is complex in nature and make as simple as they could to explain to the jury what the problems are, who bears the responsibility for the accident, and what percentages they bear.\nTo do that with one defendant is challenging enough. To do that with multiple defendants increases the amount of work and the amount of effort that is going to be needed to clearly and concisely present the plaintiff's case in a way that the jury could understand and award appropriate damages accordingly.\nLet an Attorney Handle a Case with Multiple Defendants After a Charleston Car Wreck\nIf you were harmed in a car wreck, finding out who was responsible for you injuries and subsequent recovery could be challenging. Worse yet, multiple defendants in Charleston car accident cases could only further complicate the recovery process. Instead of doing nothing, choose to work with an attorney who could help. Speak with an experienced attorney today.\nCharleston Car Accident Lawyer\nAppealing a Car Accident Case\nCalculating Settlements\nCar Accident Trials\nSettlement Process\nTrial Process\nCharleston Failure to Yield Accident Lawyer\nMajor Roadway\nParking Lot Accident\nRear-End Collision\nRental Car Accident\nSide Impact Collisions\nTeen Driver\nUber\/Taxi Accident\nEvidence in a Car Accident Case\nFiling a Car Accident Claim\nLength of Litigation\nMultiple Defendants\nPreventing Bad Weather Accidents\nSettling a Claim\nUnderstanding Personal Injury Protection Coverage\nPort Dillon\nPort of Charleston","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"India seeks deal for repatriation with more nations under 'Vande Bharat Mission'\nBy NDT Bureau August 19, 2020 August 19, 2020\nIndia's greatest repatriation drive, Vande Bharat Mission (VBM), has been hailed both nationally and internationally as it has rescued the stranded people in the midst of the crisis.\nAs the fight against the pandemic continues, despite several lockdown measures being put at place, the Indian Government is now allowing its citizens to return on special flights, while also allowing some foreign citizens to return to their countries.\nIn the latest of the measure, India is seeking to strike deals with more countries under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM). The repatriation drive allows special flights into the country amid a lockdown of its airspace due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nOn August 18, India's Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, said that the country was negotiating with 13 more countries, including two African countries \u2013 Kenya and Nigeria.\nThe other countries are- Australia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Bahrain, Israel, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.\nHardeep Singh Puri said, \"Air Travel arrangements are already in place with USA, UK, France, Germany, UAE, Qatar & Maldives.\"\n\"The ongoing negotiations will benefit stranded Indians and nationals of these countries,\" he added.\nTwin Quakes Strike Off Indonesia, Reports US Geological Survey\nFlooding at Home, Tensions Abroad Raise Concern for China's Food Security\nBastar tribals to get free nutritious food, medical facilities, announces Chhattisgarh CM\nEditor June 19, 2019\nNearing 7 lakh COVID-19 cases, India surpasses Russia as third worst-hit country\nNDT Bureau July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020\nCiting Commerce Ministry report, Modi says UPA Govt. has praised Gujarat land acquisition policy\nEditor May 7, 2014","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"See You at OFC 2022\nEverything You Want to Know About Coherent Optics for Access Networks (But Were Afraid to Ask)\nForward Error Correction (FEC): A Primer on the Essential Element for Optical Transmission Interoperability\nWhat is Full Duplex Coherent Optics?\nDoubling up on Fiber Capacity: A Winning Strategy for Full Duplex Coherent Optics\nIt's Only Wireless for THIS long\nThe 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC)\u2014the hub of the optical industry and the premier event in fiber communications and networking\u2014will take place March 6\u201310, 2022, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This year, the event will be presented in a hybrid format that offers both in-person and virtual sessions.\nFor over 40 years, OFC has been the world's largest conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. The event has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to focus on the latest market trends, technology advances and groundbreaking innovations. The program is truly comprehensive\u2014from near- and long-term research to the latest deployments, from fiber\/components to comprehensive systems and networks, and from five-day technical sessions to one-stop-shop exhibitions.\nOptical fiber communication technologies are critical to cable operators' success in supporting broadband, wireless and enterprise connectivity services. Cable operators have long invested in deploying more fiber deeper into their networks.\nAt CableLabs, our Optical Center of Excellence continues to be at the forefront of developing innovative approaches for high-performance fiber connectivity in cable operators' networks, including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transport applications from the network core, in aggregation, at the edge, and to homes. These innovations demonstrate long-term evolution toward a converged network, a roadmap to extend the life of cable's infrastructure while continuing to lower the cost per bit, and methodologies for provisioning optical connectivity faster and more reliably.\nBelow is a list of CableLabs optical experts who will address a broad range of industry trends and technologies at the 2022 OFC conference.\nSunday, 6 March\nDr. Jing Wang, Presenter\nDr. Zhensheng Jia, Workshop Organizer\nMonday, 7 March\nDr. Haipeng Zhang, Presenter\nTuesday, 8 March\nDr. L. Alberto Campos, Panel Organizer\nDr. Curtis Knittle, Presenter\nThursday, 10 March\nDr. Mu Xu, Panel Organizer\nDr. Zhensheng Jia, Presenter\nDr. L. Alberto Campos, Presenter\n(invited)\nDr. Mu Xu, Presenter\nWe also have a collaborative project with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) that will demonstrate a novel C-band wavelength selective switch well equipped to handle the demands of scaling access at the edge network. Please join us to discuss how these technologies will shape the future of our broadband network.\nIn addition to my participation in two of these sessions, I'm honored to have been elected Optica Fellow (formerly Optical Society of America) for outstanding contributions to the development of interoperable coherent optical systems and fiber-wireless converged technologies for broadband access networks. I will be recognized at the OFC Awards Ceremony & Luncheon. I hope to see you there!\nThe Future of Cable\nAt CableLabs, we're committed to inventing new ways to keep people connected and improve their broadband experience. Now, with the 10G Platform initiative in the cable industry, there's no doubt that optical fiber transport will play an increasingly important role in enabling the delivery of fast and affordable bandwidth for all services, with lower latencies, enhanced reliability and better security in a scalable manner. Over the past few years, CableLabs has successfully developed a series of specifications to enable the development of interoperable transceivers using P2P coherent optics that are access-optimized to address the increasing traffic-aggregation needs of cable and shorter-length distribution networks in terms of capacity, network topologies and deployment scenarios.\nCurrently, we're working on a coherent passive optical network (CPON) project to develop a suite of specifications for next-generation 100G single-wavelength PON to enable service providers the ultimate cable connectivity platform and stay ahead of their convergence, business and residential needs. If you'd like to participate in the CPON working group activities, please submit your email request to workinggroups@cablelabs.com.\nSee you at the 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition!\nThe cable industry has been well served by its extensive fiber deployment that took place during the initial hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) buildout. Even though cable operators have answered capacity demand through fiber node-splits in specific high demand scenarios, only recently have operators embarked on deeper-fiber roll-out strategies as part of a comprehensive long-term evolution plan.\nThe exponential growth in demand for capacity prompted CableLabs to explore how to best use cable's optical infrastructure resources. This exploration led to research activities for the introduction of coherent optics in the access environment. We're delighted to announce the publication of the book \"Coherent Optics for Access Networks\" by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), highlighting many of CableLabs' research activities.\nThe book discusses how coherent optics in the access network is re-engineered to simultaneously achieve lower complexity and higher performance afforded by the generous link margins characteristic in shorter links. This instantiation of coherent optics is not only suitable for cable access but also for telco and cellular fiber access networks.\nRecent developments in the field of coherent optics for access network applications that will support point-to-point (P2P) aggregation use cases and point-to-multipoint (P2MP) fiber to the user's passive optical network are examined. Optical industry trends as well as the conventional intensity modulation and direct detection (IM-DD) systems and newly developed advanced direct-detection architectures leveraging four-level pulse amplitude modulation format, Stokes receivers and Kramers\u2013Kr\u00f6nig receivers are also presented.\nThis book focuses on how to adapt coherent optics technology to the access environment in ways that address major cost challenges, such as simplified transceiver design and photonic integration. An example, is the introduction of full-duplex coherent optics, which enables simultaneous bidirectional transmission on the same wavelength thereby doubling fiber's capacity. Full-duplex coherent optics is an approach that is feasible to implement in the shorter-link-length access environment.\nThe book provides economical modeling for aggregation uses cases in comparison with traditional 10G IM-DD DWDM based solutions. Implementation requirements, unique to the access environment, are also provided when introducing coherent optics into access scenarios, including coexistence with existing services and security challenges. Progress on recent-specification development activities is reviewed for many industry organizations that focus on short-distance coherent optics interoperability.\nIn writing this book, the authors have benefitted from the numerous interactions with experts within the optical telecommunication components and systems community, in particular with the vendor and operator members that contributed to CableLabs' point-to-point coherent optics specification. This book represents a first look of technological advances in coherent optics, in the interest of future proofing of our access networks.\nFavorable coherent component cost-reduction trends are expected to continue, technological advancements will enable higher performance and simpler implementations will make coherent technology more pervasive in the access network so that exponential growth in capacity is achieved. Given the headway gained in specification generation bodies and the development progress of optical component and transceiver manufacturers focusing on shorter link distances, a future with coherent optics in the access network is upon us.\nForward error correction (FEC) has been a powerful tool in the cable industry for many years. In fact, perhaps the single biggest performance improvement in the DOCSIS 3.1 specifications was achieved by changing the FEC being used in previous versions \u2013 Reed-Soloman (RS) \u2013 to a new coding scheme with improved performance: low-density parity check (LDPC). Similarly, FEC has also become an indispensable element for high-speed optical transmission systems, especially in current coherent optical transmission age.\nFEC is an effective digital signal processing method that improves the bit error rate of communication links by adding redundant information (parity bits) to the data at the transmitter side so that the receiver side then uses the redundant information to detect and correct errors that may have been introduced in the transmission link. As the following figure shows, the signal encoding that takes place at the transmitter has to be properly decoded by the receiver in order to extract the original signal information. Precise definition and implementation of the encoding rules are required to avoid misinterpretation of the information by the receiver decoding the signal. Successful interoperability will only take place when both the transmitter and receiver follow and implement the same encoding and decoding rules.\nAs you can see, FEC is the essential element that needs to be defined to enable the development of interoperable transceivers using optical technology over point-to-point links. The industry trends are currently moving toward removing proprietary aspects and becoming interoperable when the operators advocate more open and disaggregated transport in high-volume short-reach applications.\nWhen considering which FEC to choose for a new specification, you need to consider some key metrics, including the following:\nCoding overhead rate\u00ad\u2014 The ratio of the number of redundant bits to information bits\nNet coding gain (NCG)\u2014 The improvement of received optical sensitivity with and without using FEC associated with increasing bit rate\nPre-FEC BER threshold\u2014 A predefined threshold for error-free post-FEC transmission determined by NCG\nOther considerations include hardware complexity, latency, and power consumption.\nOne major decision point for FEC coding and decoding is between Hard-Decision FEC (HD-FEC) and Soft-Decision FEC (SD-FEC). HD-FEC performs decisions whether 1s or 0s have occurred based on exact thresholds, whereas SD-FEC makes decisions based on probabilities that a 1 or 0 has occurred. SD-FEC can provide higher NCG to get closer to the ideal Shannon limit with the sacrifice of higher complexity and more power consumption.\nThe first-generation FEC code, standardized for optical communication, is RS code. RS is used for long-haul optical transmission as defined by ITU-T G.709 and G.975 recommendations. In this RS implementation, each codeword contains 255 code word bytes, of which 239 bytes are data and 16 bytes are parity, usually expressed as RS (255,239) with the name of Generic FEC (GFEC). Several FEC coding schemes were recommended in ITU-T G. 975.1 for high bit-rate dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) submarine systems in the second-generation of FEC codes. The common mechanism for increased NCG was the use of concatenated coding schemes with iterative hard-decision decoding. The most commonly-implemented example is the Enhanced FEC (EFEC) from G.975.1 Clause I.4 for 10G and 40G optical interfaces.\nAt the 100 Gbps data rate, CableLabs has adopted Hard-Decision (HD) Staircase FEC, defined in ITU-T G.709.2 and included in the CableLabs P2P Coherent Optics Physical Layer v1.0 (PHYv1.0) Specification. This Staircase FEC, also known as high-gain FEC (HG-FEC), is the first coherent FEC that provides an NCG of 9.38 dB with the pre-FEC BER of 4.5E-3. The 100G line-side interoperability has been verified in the very first CableLabs' Point-to-Point (P2P) Coherent Optics Interoperability Event.\nAt the 200 Gbps data rate, openFEC (oFEC) was selected in CableLabs most-recent release of P2P Coherent Optics PHYv2.0 Specification. The oFEC provides an NCG of 11.1 dB for Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (QPSK) with pre-FEC BER of 2E-2 and 11.6 dB for 16QAM format after 3 soft-decision iterations to cover multiple use cases. This oFEC was also standardized by Open ROADM targeting metro applications.\nAlthough CableLabs has not specified 400G coherent optical transport, the Optical Interworking Forum (OIF) has adopted a 400G concatenated FEC (cFEC) with soft-decision inner Hamming code and hard-decision outer Staircase code in its 400G ZR standard; this same FEC has been selected as a baseline proposal in the IEEE 802.3ct Task Force. This 400G implementation agreement (IA) provides an NCG of 10.8 dB and pre-FEC BER of 1.22E-2 for coherent dual-polarized 16QAM modulation format specially for the Data Center Interconnection (DCI).\nThe following table summarizes performance metrics for standardized FEC in optical fiber transmission systems.\nCableLabs is the first specification organization to demonstrate 100G coherent optics interoperability with a significant level of participants. Please register for our next coherent optics interoperability testing.\nA brand new innovation, Full Duplex Coherent Optics uses the same wavelength, in two different directions, over the same fiber at the same time. As a result, Full Duplex Coherent Optics technology supports over 200 times more capacity compared to non-coherent digital transmission over a single fiber. This makes Coherent Optics technology well suited for deployment in many more cable access network fibers. Watch our video to see how this technology will significantly increase the value of the currently deployed fiber infrastructure.\nClick below to learn more about Full Duplex Coherent Optics.\nDuring our 2017 Winter Conference, CableLabs announced the launch of the point-to-point (P2P) Coherent Optics specification project, potentially multiplying the capacity of each existing cable access network fiber by over 100 times and possibly indefinitely deferring new fiber builds on existing routes. Now, a new CableLabs innovation, Full Duplex Coherent Optics:\nDoubles the bi-directional capacity of each fiber\nMultiplies the capacity of each existing access network fiber by over 200 times\nSimultaneously makes Coherent Optics technology well suited for deployment in many more cable access network fibers\nWhy CableLabs Began the Coherent Optics Project\nMost cable operators have a somewhat limited fiber count between the headend and the fiber node, so maximizing the capacity provided by this scarce resource has real economic advantages for cable operators. Getting more capacity out of the existing fibers can eliminate the need to dig more trenches to lay more fiber. This allows operators to best leverage the existing fiber infrastructure to withstand the exponential growth in capacity and services for residential and business subscribers.\nTransport Methodologies\nThere are two fundamental topologies to achieve bidirectional P2P coherent transport:\ndual-fiber\nsingle-fiber\nAccording to a recent operators survey, 20 percent of existing cable access networks use a single-fiber topology. That means that downstream and upstream transmission to nodes takes place on a single strand of fiber. It is estimated that over the next 5 years, this number will grow to 60 percent. Therefore, bidirectional transmission over a single fiber is needed for coherent signals to support single-fiber topologies and to facilitate the redundancy of optical links.\nThe Dual-Fiber Approach\nToday, achieving bidirectional transmission in an optical domain with a single laser requires two fibers. This is the standard practice using today's coherent optical technology. One laser in a transceiver performs two functions:\nas the optical signal source in the transmitter\nas the reference local oscillator signal in the receiver\nBecause of the use of the same wavelength from the same laser, a second fiber must be available for the other direction\u2014one fiber for downstream and a second fiber for upstream.\nThe Single-Fiber Approach\nThe second typical approach is to use a single fiber but transmit at different frequencies or wavelengths, similar to the upstream and downstream spectrum split that we implement in our HFC networks. To accomplish this frequency\/wavelength multiplexing approach, two lasers operating at different wavelengths are needed. Wavelength multiplexers and demultiplexers following a wavelength management and allocation strategy are needed to combine these different wavelengths over the same fiber. The second laser ends up costing a lot more than money\u2014increasing power consumption, operational complexity, and transceiver footprint.\nCableLabs' Full Duplex Coherent Optics Approach\nCableLabs proposes an alternative method to achieve full duplex coherent optics. We leverage two optical circulators on each end in a special configuration. The circulator is a low-cost, passive, but directional device\u2014much like a traffic roundabout for cars, but this is an optical roundabout. Instead of using two fibers, a single fiber is connected for bidirectional transmission. Most importantly, instead of using two lasers, a single laser is employed for single-fiber coherent systems.\nHow Does It Work in a Cable?\nMany scenarios in cable focus on the access environment with limited transmission distances. Unlike backbone and metropolitan coherent optical networks, access networks don't require multiple directional optical amplifiers in cascade. By definition, the introduction of directional components hampers bidirectional transmission.\nWhen dealing with coherent signals, we have much higher Optical Signal to Noise Ratio (OSNR) sensitivity and higher tolerance to the impairments from the spontaneous Rayleigh backscattering than intensity-modulated systems. In addition, the threshold of the stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) nonlinear effect is much higher because of the nature of phase-modulated signals on the reduction of optical carrier power and the increase of effective linewidth.\nWith this new dimension of direction-division multiplexing (DDM) in the optical domain, any coherent wavelength can be used twice, once in each direction, thus doubling the whole fiber system capacity. This full duplex implementation is not bandwidth-limited. It works for 100G, 200G and future 400G. It is also not wavelength-selective. It works for short wavelengths and for long wavelengths, and it would cover not only the entire C-Band but, with different optical sources, the entire fiber spectrum. All these features have been experimentally verified in CableLabs' Optical Center of Excellence (OCE) over distances of up to 100 kilometers.\nImpacts\/Benefits of Full Duplex Coherent Optics\nFull duplex coherent optics will significantly increase the value of the currently-deployed fiber infrastructure. It has been implemented in an elegant way, without the requirement of redesigning new chips for digital signal processing. This scheme can be seamlessly incorporated into the ongoing CableLabs' P2P Coherent Optics specification effort, which will be issued in mid-2018.\nDr. Alberto Campos, a CableLabs Fellow, also contributed to this article.\nInterested in learning more about our point-to-point (P2P) Coherent Optics specification project? A follow-up video containing more information on the technology will be posted next week. Click below to join our working group.\nWhy the underlying fiber network is critical to mobile communications. -- The explosion in popularity of the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon Go has triggered unprecedented attention on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Many believe that Pok\u00e9mon Go is just the first step into the fully-immersive VR and AR applications, which, from a bandwidth demand perspective, are on the high end of the Internet of Things (IoT) connections. By the end of this decade, analysts predict that 50 billion IoT sensors will connect to mobile networks consuming 1000 times as much data as today's mobile gadgets alone. Along with cloud, machine to machine, and new video streaming applications, the underlying network infrastructure that enables such constant high-quality connectivity is critical to ultimate user experiences. None of the existing radio access technologies will be able to individually provide the capabilities to effectively meet market demands. The next generation 5G mobile system is being designed specifically to support this vision of satisfying the increasing demand for higher data rates, lower network latencies, better energy efficiency, and reliable ubiquitous connectivity.\nHowever, the success of 5G will not just be about new wireless technologies! The deployment of 5G technologies will be dependent on the ability of the wireline transport network connected to the radio access networks (RANs). This is because all the air bits will be transported from the wireline systems, most likely high-speed fiber optic networks. The network architecture and topology are evolving too (see Figure) and we expect to see a proliferation of small cells deeper in the network closer to the end-user. Small cells have a range of 10 to 200-meter cell radius within urban and in-building locations, to 1 or 2 km in rural areas. Centralized or Coordinated-RAN solutions, where the baseband units are placed together and share information at a centralized location, require the extremely high speed and low latency only available using fiber networks. The reality is\u2026 in mobile networks the bits are only air bits for a very short part of their life!\nHistorically, the transition to new mobile technologies has resulted in the need for a fourfold to fivefold increase in backhaul capacity. With the advancement from 3G to 4G, RANs reached a capacity of 1 Gb\/s to 10 Gb\/s per cell. If you consider the effective throughput for each user and the deployment of multi-antenna technologies, future 5G RANs will require ten times the backhaul capacity of today's networks. If 5G network technology is deployed at scale, wireless networks will have to xhaul (backhaul, midhaul, and fronthaul) massive amounts of data between cell sites and core networks.\nCompared to alternatives like mm-wave self-backhauling, deploying optical fiber provides a superior technical solution due to bandwidth scaling, low and deterministic latency and jitter, and high system reliability. Optical techniques can also provide the leverage to enhance inter-cell coordination, achieve wide network coherence, and also decrease timing jitter in high order vector modulation and simplify remote radio head architecture. In this sense, fiber is not only the transmission pipe, it can integrate with wireless systems for end-to-end seamless networking purpose to affect network control and power efficiency, minimize latency, provide network system protection and restoration, and decrease digital data processing overhead.\nFiber and optical transport technologies are expected to play more and more important roles in the RANs to meet the aggressive performance goals of 5G. CableLabs is heavily involved in both the wireless and wireline portions of RANs. On the wireless portion, CableLabs is contributing to the ongoing formation of 5G technologies and network architectures including multi-gigabit wireless transmission over millimeter-waves and dense mobile and fixed wireless access. On the wireline portion, CableLabs is exploring new fiber optic technologies that increase capacity and lower latency, while also leveraging the unique characteristics of Hybrid Fiber Coax networks. Leveraging our expanded efforts toward university research, we are exploring the melding of wireless and wireline through collaboration with the National Science Foundation's Fiber-Wireless Integration and Networking (FiWIN) center led by Georgia Tech.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SEM's 2020 Year in Review and 2021 Preview\nAlyssa Hardbower\nBuilder Efficiency Impact\nSolar Power Impact\nMultifamily\/Commercial Impact\nWe left off our 2019 year in review with the words, \"We look forward to all the wonderful things 2020 has in store.\" Looking back now, \"wonderful\" isn't the first word we would use to sum up all that 2020 has been, but the wonderful moments that did pop up are what propelled us forward through the challenging times. Leaning on our SHINE core values also helped us to navigate through the ups and downs last year. Here's a look back at some of those moments that SHINEd in 2020 and a preview of what to expect from Southern Energy Management in 2021.\nSeek Solutions. What a year for seeking solutions (aka adapting to the \"new normal\" during these \"unprecedented times\"). Our office teams went virtual in early March, and our solar installation and building science teams continue to follow our COVID-19 safety precautions and protocols. While we had to adjust many of our \"proven processes\", our team members tackled every challenge head on, and for that we're extremely thankful. Despite all the disruption and adjustments, we are grateful to report that we met our budgets and forecasts through the pandemic and are set up for continued success in 2021.\nHave to \u2192 Get To. If there's one thing we've come away from 2020 knowing, it's that we are fortunate we get to continue to do the work we do each day. We began 2020 with around 90 team members and grew to over 100 strong by year-end. A huge shout-out to each of our team members for bringing their \"get to\" attitude every day and persevering to lead the change in the ways we make and use energy in NC (and beyond). Growth is still on the radar, and we are excited to meet new team members in the coming year.\nInvest in the Greater Good. Joining forces in collective action to spread love and compassion can help heal our communities. The support of our \"Shine Tribe\" customers and the referrals we've received have helped us during this time, so we wanted to pass that support forward! With many facing food insecurity across NC, we pledged $25 to the food bank for each virtual solar assessment we had, while expanding our referral program to include a $250 donation for each referral that went solar with us. Since March, we've donated $9,750 to the Foodbank of Central and Eastern NC. New community partnerships are in the works for 2021 with more news to come!\nNever Settle. After our B Corp recertification last year, we knew there were many changes we wanted to make to our office building to make it reflect the work we do. We got to cross off a major item on our list in 2020 by installing our own solar system! Despite our office being much quieter these days, with most working from home, in true never settle fashion, we moved forward with the solar install resulting in our office achieving net-zero energy status.\nEnjoy the Journey. We certainly had to seek solutions for this one, finding new ways to enjoy the journey together from afar. Debi came to the rescue with our daily Travel Trivia challenge, Maria and Mel hosted several virtual happy hours, multiple team members led virtual courses like Kombucha Making 101 and an Intro to Wine, and Jailyn and Liz got us moving with our summer step challenge, while we all continued to reconnect at our monthly Town Hall meetings. We also hosted our first ever 100% virtual All Team Meeting which ended a great success with 100 of our team members collaborating and enjoying the journey together through Zoom.\nHomes Rated\nPounds of Carbon Saved\nApprox. Saved Per Family \/ Yr\nBuilder Energy Services\nDespite the challenges a global pandemic can cause, we're excited to say our Builder Energy Services team grew significantly along with the rest of our industry. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have been able to continue our work, and to do so safely! Our single family team experienced a 14% increase in our inspections count and we had the privilege of partnering with our clients on 10,125+ single family projects.\nTo keep up with this continued growth, our builder services operations team hired 11 new team members including 3 summer interns that all transitioned to full time team members following their internship. We're always amazed by and thankful for the talent and dedication our team brings \u2013 These women and men deserve a round of applause for a fantastic year.\nSpeaking of hard work and dedication \u2014 Our builder partners' commitment to building high-performance homes was rewarded with over $6 Million in HERO incentives processed in 2020. We expect to see that number continue to grow with some exciting opportunities on the horizon\u2026\n2020 was also the first full year of our continuing education program \u2013 We completed a total of 6 CEU courses with nearly 100 enrollees. Expect to see additional course offerings in 2021 with informative content that will fulfill the requisite CEU requirements for both Builders and Realtors. Be sure to check our schedule regularly throughout the year for new content and courses.\nLooking into 2021, we'll be focusing on several key initiatives to help you succeed:\nContinued emphasis on our Zero Energy Blueprint Program which makes solar the simplest and most valuable home upgrade option for any builder. More and more builders are making the switch -- Future proof your business and attract additional customers by offering solar as an option!\nCommitment to advancing our data and reporting capabilities to empower your team with impactful data at your fingertips. Be sure you're taking advantage of that data to make informed decisions.\nExpansion of our service offerings to bring more value to your business. We're growing beyond 3rd party verification to become a more integral part of your team with Air Sealing services and Better Homes Quality Assurance Inspections. Be on the lookout for more information over the coming weeks.\nAdvocating for the continuation and expansion of incentive programs that empower you to build better homes! We have been, and will continue to be at the forefront to ensure NC\/SC remain national leaders in Home Performance!\nSystems Installed\nby SEM in 2020\nEquiv. Pounds of\nCarbon Saved\nApprox. Average Saved Per Family Over Life of System\nThe Residential Solar team set records again this year! We installed solar on more than 200 homes across North Carolina. This amounts to just over 2,000kW installed or about 7,000 solar panels that our crews got on roofs. Battery storage was also popular in 2020. We ended the year with 150+ Tesla Powerwalls sold!\nAs we wrapped up 2020 with a 26% Federal tax credit, we were looking to roll into 2021 with a drop to a 22% tax credit, and 2022 with no residential tax credit. Fortunately, the Renewable Energy Tax Credit extensions were a part of the final Coronavirus Relief Act at the end of the year. This means that the 26% tax credit is here to stay through 2022, dropping to 22% in 2023. The details after that get a little fuzzier, but the extension gives our team and the NC solar industry great stability for the coming years, as well as room for more growth!\nAs we plan for 2021, we are looking at expanding our solar sales team. This will provide some exciting opportunities for our operations team to flex our knowledge and efficiencies in the field and office.\nWe committed a solar field crew to the commercial team in 2020. With a dedicated team, we saw consistency and efficiency in the installations which aided in the successful completion of nearly 20 commercial solar projects (including SEM's very own!). We also introduced a sales support role to help improve the commercial sales process. Meanwhile, our commercial solar sales team and our multifamily energy services team got to bond in 2020, working together (and succeeding) in forging the path for solar on multifamily projects!\nWe are planning for 2021 to be a growth year for the commercial team which will begin by hiring an additional sales representative. As we grow and mature in 2021, this team will continue to develop and improve processes that will lead to helping more businesses and non-profits in North Carolina go solar.\nSolar Operations\nIn 2020, the solar team set an SEM record for the number of residential systems installed! We were fortunate that transitioning to working from home and implementing additional safety protocols for the health of our field teams and customers didn't slow us down. Throughout the year, we nearly doubled both our DC (roof\/module work) teams and AC (electrical work) teams. Our support team also grew with the addition of a warehouse technician, project manager assistant, designer, and 2 additional technical support members.\nWith high growth expectations for sales in 2021, we will see our operations team grow to meet the demand. We are already anticipating adding additional field teams throughout the year, hiring 2 project managers, bringing on more warehouse\/inspection support, and increasing our technical support crew. If you're passionate about a more sustainable future, come join us!\nApartments Certified\nPounds of\nApprox. Average Saved\nPer Family \/ Year\nMultifamily & Commercial Energy Services\nThe Multifamily\/Commercial Services team continued another year for the record breaking books! While we made the move to working from home and cut back on much of our travel, we never stopped working or missed a site inspection. Pivoting to virtual meetings and inspections have strengthened our partnerships with our remote verifiers to meet our project needs. With all that, we exceeded our goals and are so excited to report that in 2020 both our team and our suite of services grew! A warm welcome to our new Multifamily\/Commercial Team Coordinator & Inside Sales Associate, Kristyn, who joined our team in October.\nProjects in 17 states and a US territory!\nProviding sustainability and energy efficiency services to 79 projects\nEarned: Fitwel Ambassador, LEED AP, NGBS Verifier, and ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certifications\nBecame an Enterprise Technical Assistance Provider\nWe have also expanded our services to better support our partners to include:\nComChecks\nLEED O&M\nASHRAE Compliance Modeling\nWhole Building Energy Modeling\nIndoor Air Quality Testing (LEED O+M)\nEnterprise Technical Assistance Providership\nCommercial Solar offerings\nHotels (NGBS)\nModular Plant Inspections\nFitwel\nIn 2021 we will continue to \"never settle\" and are raising the bar again. We are targeting continued geographic growth, while working to collaborate with the Community Sustainability & Reporting and Solar teams at SEM to expand the services we can provide to multifamily and commercial customers. Similar to SEM's other departments, we are expecting to add another team member to continue providing great service to our partners.\nStay tuned to see how our impact is growing! We'll be launching our 2020 Impact and Transparency Report soon.\nDuke Energy Rates Are Rising, How Does Solar Compare\nSchedule a free assessment to learn more about solar power & battery storage for your home.\nRequest a Free Assessment","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Xbox Series X Demo Shows Off Loading Times and New \"Quick Resume\" Feature\nBy Marc Deschamps - March 16, 2020 07:51 pm EDT\nVideo games have come a long way, over the years. Old-school gamers were once forced to leave their consoles on for hours, lest they lose all progress. Of course, the advent of save files changed that, allowing players to take their time with their video games. However, many games still don't make save points accessible enough, particularly for gamers that want to sit down and enjoy a game in small bursts. Fortunately, salvation is coming. Today, Microsoft has been showing off some features of Xbox Series X, including the system's Quick Resume option, which will allow players to create multiple save states in order to stop when they need to without losing progress, then jump right back in when ready.\nIn order to showcase the system's Quick Resume feature, Microsoft released a tech demo, showing the mode in action. While the ability to jump in and out of games quickly looks quite nice, perhaps the most impressive thing on display in the demo is just how quickly the whole process seems to work. In the demo, the player jumps between multiple games within seconds, with little delay. According to Microsoft, the system will be able to have multiple save states simultaneously, with the exact number depending on the size of the games.\nIt should be noted that this is an official tech demo from Microsoft, so it remains to be seen whether or not the technology will work quite as fast for everyone. Still, the fast load times and Quick Resume function should make for an amazing combination for those without a lot of time on their hands.\n\u23f8 Pause\n\u25b6 Quick Resume\n\ud83d\udd01 Repeat\nWatch the Xbox Series X Tech Demo: #PowerYourDreams pic.twitter.com\/67Swn7p1Sr\n\u2014 Xbox (@Xbox) March 16, 2020\nAs video game systems continue to approach the graphic ceiling, it's becoming more and more important for console manufacturers to find new ways to improve the video game experience. Faster load times and multiple save states are a great way to do just that, and it truly does reinforce the approach Microsoft seems to have in mind for Xbox Series X. Quick Resume might not seem like a big deal, but it's the kind of quality of life improvement that could prove quite beneficial to a large number of players.\nWhat do you think of Xbox Series X's Quick Resume feature? Are you excited about the inclusion? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts directly on Twitter at @Marcdachamp to talk all things gaming!","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"https:\/\/www.ourmidland.com\/sports\/highschool\/article\/Dow-sweeps-wrestling-opener-14900611.php\nDow sweeps wrestling opener\nDaily News staff\nPublished 11:20 pm EST, Wednesday, December 11, 2019\nFLINT \u2014 Dow High won both of its season-opening matches in Saginaw Valley League wrestling on Wednesday.\nDow defeated Flint Carman-Ainsworth 42-33 and Saginaw Heritage 51-24, and had seven wrestlers win both of their matches on the night.\nAnthony Colmus (119), Robert Batha (125\/130), Kaleb Studebaker (145), Colin Diehl (152), Sebastian Beckord (171), Aidan Wardell (189) and Aidan Belgiorno (heavyweight) each scored two wins for the Chargers.\nDane DeLong (160) and Xavier St. John (189) won one match each for Dow.\n\"I'm extremely happy how we came out against Carman-Ainsworth,\" said Dow coach Dennis Doyle. \"We lost to them last year, and some of these guys took that personally. We wrestled confidently and aggressively, a great way to start the season.\"\nDow is 2-0 overall and in SVL action. The Chargers host a tournament on Saturday and a quad next Wednesday.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\u2630 Main Menu\nYour poetry\nPoetry opportunities\nFind out how to\u2026.\nPoetry glossary\nThe Brunel University African Poetry Prize\nVisit: The Brunel University African Poetry Prize\nhttp:\/\/www.africanpoetryprize.org\/\nCurrently closed for entries; re-opening late 2020. A major new annual poetry prize of \u00a33000 aimed at the development, celebration and promotion of poetry from Africa. The prize is open to poets who were born in Africa, or who are nationals of an African country, or whose parents are African. You must submit ten poems.\n2 thoughts on \"The Brunel University African Poetry Prize\"\nEmmanuel Adakole Ogbaka says:\nI would like to know the date, age, and how to summit my poems in the competition.\nYoung Poets Network says:\nThanks for your comment. Unfortunately we don't run this competition so I don't have access to that information, and the competition is closed for 2017. I would advise that you keep checking the website for details on 2018's contest!\nYoung Poets Network\nFind poems & poets\nOur Safeguarding Policy\n\u00a9 1909 - 2020 The Poetry Society and respective creators \u2022 Site by Surface Impression\nBy using this website you imply consent to its use of cookies.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Meeple Shelter\nBoard Game Reviews and guides. Where every meeple can feel safe and secure\n10 Awesome board games that are in stock in 2022, affordable and widely available (unlike that kickstarter that gave you FOMO)\nThe more I dive into board games, the more I witness (and experience myself) the huge FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) involved with this hobby. More and more successful games are only released through crowdfunding, see one great campaign on kickstarter or gamefound, and are then impossible to find in retail.\nEverybody's raving about this or that game (and I'm guilty of it with Final girl), but hype is sometimes\u2026 just hype. I spent hundreds of dollars on some kickstarter games that turned out to be just \"ok\" after my excitation had gone down. None of them were terribly bad, but I can say for sure that most of them were sold to me as more than what I actually experienced, simply because of all the buzz surrounding their release.\nThe entire industry is guilty of this honestly (*cough* reviewers who get a $300 kickstarter game review-copy for free don't realize the impact of calling it a \"must have\" *cough*), we're all attracted to new stuff, but the reality is that, there are tons of games out there, that are completely available, offer tons of content and variety. Just because they're a bit older doesn't mean they became bad all of a sudden.\nAnd, more importantly, because they've been available for a long time, and have gone through many reprints, they're all reasonably priced. You can get up to 10 games for the same cost of that one \"all in\" pledge of that one miniature game that you'll never get on the table because your playing group finds it attractive but boring.\nSo here goes, for 10 highly praised games that are easy to find on retail. Please note that my links below are affiliate links to Amazon, you don't pay anything extra but I get a small commission if you purchase through these links.\n1. Gloomhaven and Jaws of the Lion ($140 and $35 respectively)\nAlright, let's start with the elephant in the room: 5 years after its initial release, Gloomhaven remains the king of board games, at least according to boardgamegeek's ranking. I've played it and absolutely love this game, definitely a unique experience for me.\nBut today, if I was being honest and had to start the gloomhaven experience, I'd go with Jaws of the lion. At about $35, this game is a steal! There's easily 50h of content in the box for 1 to 4 players, and don't be fooled: it's the same rules, same universe, different scenarios, but definitely not what I would call a watered-down or diluted experience. Buying Jaws of the Lion before gloomhaven is like playing Doom before Doom Eternal. It just makes sense.\nBuy Jaws of the Lion on Amazon\nBuy Gloomhaven on Amazon\n2. Pandemic Legacy ($60) or Pandemic ($40)\nAnother \"all time high\" ranked game on BoardGameGeek is pandemic legacy. In this cooperative legacy game, your team of scientists are trying to fend of a disease spreading through the entire world. A scenario spreading through an entire in-game year changes the rules and your characters between each mission.\nIf you don't like Legacy games, most \"pandemic\" titles are also extremely fun and widely available at retailers.\nAllegedly, Pandemic Legacy Season 0 is the best of the 3 \"Legacy\" titles, but you can't go wrong with the first one. In Season 0, instead of scientists fighting a virus, you are CIA agents during the Cold War, trying to prevent a bioweapon from being unleashed.\nBuy Pandemic Legacy on Amazon\nBuy Pandemic Legacy Season 0 on Amazon\nBuy the original Pandemic on Amazon\n3. Terraforming Mars ($60) & Ares Expedition ($35)\nThe current \"best-in-class\" of euro games, Terraforming mars has been on the top of many \"best\" lists since its release in 2016. The game is pretty much a staple of board gaming now and always available at retailers. Its price hasn't been going down as much as I'd like to, but a recent alternative, \"Ares Expedition\", scratches the \"terraforming\" itch at a much lower price. Some people think Ares Expedition is actually better because it doesn't overstay its welcome.\nBoth games are available on retailers at the time of this writing.\nBuy Terraforming Mars on Amazon\nBuy Terraforming Mars \u2013 Ares expedition on Amazon\n4. Spirit Island ($70)\nAnother cooperative game, on the \"heavier\" side complexity wise, Spirit Island is one of my favorite games, because of the diversity of spirits you can choose to play with, and how significantly they change each game. In Spirit Island, 1 to 4 players work together as \"gods\" trying to fend off invaders who are ravaging their island and its inhabitants.\nThe only issue I have with spirit Island is that it's sometimes difficult to understand how close to victory we might be, sometimes leading to some anticlimactic endings. But other than that, what a fun game, with so much replayability in the base box.\nBuy Spirit Island from Amazon\n5. Scythe ($80)\nOne thing you'll want to know about Scythe is that despite the appearances, it is nowhere close to a wargame. There are cool mech miniatures, but it is a mid-weight, worker placement, euro game, with a bit more interaction, in my experience, than your typical euro game.\nDespite its success, Scythe is not for everyone. Make sure you watch some gameplay videos before buying it. But for the cost of the base box, you're getting a lot of table presence, which in itself is super cool.\nBuy Scythe on Amazon\n6. 7 Wonders Duel ($30)\nA 2 Player Battle\/strategy card game which has received numerous awards, and according to most people, the only way to properly play 7 Wonders with 2 players. The base game is on the cheap side, and more than enough to get a lot of replay value.\nBuy 7 Wonders Duel on Amazon\n7. Wingspan ($50)\nThis game is so popular that even people who are not into board gaming have heard of it. In Wingspan, you play as a bird enthusiast, trying to attract the \"best\" birds in your aviary. This is once again, a very \"Euro\" game with engine building mechanics, which is absolutely gorgeous.\nBuy Wingspan on Amazon\n8. Arkham Horror The Card Game ($50)\nAs long as Fantasy flight are in business, I don't see this gem of a living card game getting out of print, especially since a revised edition just came out!\nArkham Horror the Card game pits 1 to 4 investigators against evil creatures and madness. It's a very tough game, and it will get expensive in the long run if you buy every \"expansion\", but the base game offers enough gameplay to know if you'll want to purchase more after the first few missions. I've personally played pretty much all of the campaigns by now (a friend's copy, not mine), and I love it, from the gameplay mechanics to the art and atmosphere.\nBuy Arkham horror the card game on Amazon\n9. The quacks of Quedlingburg ($40)\n\"Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!\". Quacks has quickly become a \"modern classic\" of board games and will probably be around for a long time.\nEvery year the city of Quedlinburg holds a festival, where the greatest Apothecaries and Quacksalbers (Quack doctors) compete against each other over several days to prove that they are the greatest potion brewer of the land.\nIt is a drafting game for 2\u20134 players. Players start with the same core ingredients represented by tokens held in a cloth bag. Players draw tokens from the bag until they either decide to stop, or their potion explodes \u2013 whichever comes first. After each round each Quacksalber will win prestige and\/or money for the potions they brewed (those with potions that didn't explode get both). Money is used to purchase more ingredients that will assist them to brew even greater potion the following day.\nBuy Quacks of Quedlinburg on Amazon\n10. Unlock! ($25)\nThe \"Unlock!\" series is possibly not as high rated as the rest of this list, but I personally love it, and it's been in print for some time now, with new, standalone content coming out regularly. I believe the Franchise is here to stay, and you can pick up any of those and play right away. It doesn't really matter which box you choose, except personal preference for a theme.\nUnlock games are cooperative adventure games using a eck of card. They are very reminiscent of old school \"point and click\" adventure games, in which you try to combine various objects together (in this case, represented on the cards), in order to open a door, find a secret passage, create new items, or, more generally, progress in the adventure.\nEach game lasts a bit less than one hour, but in my experience it's been a very intense and fun hour every single time. Note that once the game is \"done\", you can't \"unsee\" it and therefore you can't replay it. You can then resell it or give it to a friend \ud83d\ude42\nBuy the \"Unlock!\" games on Amazon\nYou can buy 9 games mentioned in this list, and still end up paying less than an \"all in\" pledge of a kickstarter campaign such as the recent Marvel Zombicide. Is it a good deal for you? That's up to you to to decide of course. The amount of gameplay and \"happiness\" you can derive from playing many games versus going \"all in\" on one single game, will of course depend on how much you actually like the games in question! In my case, I found that being patient, waiting for sales on available games, turned out to be more rewarding than my FOMO kickstarter behavior.\nTags:7 Wonders, 7 Wonders duel, Ares Expedition, Arkham Horror LCG, Gloomhaven, Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Scythe, Spirit Island, Terraforming Mars, Unlock, Wingspan\nYour intro sort of reminded me of this article https:\/\/fs.blog\/choose-your-next-book\/ in that it's probably statistically better to buy an older game over a newer one (not to mention cheaper). Your picks here are all spot on\u2013 although a couple of them I've never actually played\nMarch 8, 2022 Reply\nMage Knight: The rise and fall of one of the most successful miniature games ever.\nROVE Review: an awesome solo card game\n2022 Best Solo Board Games: BGG's People Choice (and some Board Game Ranking videos)\nPathfinder Adventure Card Game (PACG \u2013 Rise of the Runelords) Solo Review \u2013 Cardboard Diablo\nFamily Staples \u2013 Piratatak. Mediocre, 100% luck based, but with a nice theme, great to play with younger kids\nROVE Review: an awesome solo card game - Meeple Shelter on Sprawlopolis (solo) review: SimCity in my pocket\nPathfinder Adventure Card Game (RotR) Solo Review - Cardboard Diablo - Meeple Shelter on One Deck Dungeon Solo\/2P\/3P Review: an interesting concept but ultimately a game that overstays its welcome.\nFamily Staples - Piratatak. Mediocre, 100% luck based, but with a nice theme, great to play with younger kids - Meeple Shelter on Family Staples \u2013 Candy Land \u2013 A terrible game, but the kids love it!\nDrafting is so much better than constructed and nobody told me! (Or how I reconciled with Magic the Gathering and MTG Arena) - Meeple Shelter on 10 popular board games that didn't work for me\nRace for the Galaxy - Expansion and Brinkmanship Review for solo gamers - Meeple Shelter on The elusive \"Expansion and Brinkmanship\" Race for the Galaxy expansion\nAbout Meeple Shelter\nMeepleShelter.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.\n\u00a9 2023 Meeple Shelter | Powered by WordPress & Customizable Blogily","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sounds & Sons\nHonda Dream Makers\nWe composed and produced the music for this great Honda campaign for Channel 4 with the people at Wieden & Kennedy and Time Based Arts. It was a real pleasure to work with this great team. The film was created by Carlos Alija and Laura Sampedro at Wieden & Kennedy and masterfully directed by the great James Allen and Michael Skrgatic at Time Based Arts. The music was created by Jean-Gabriel Becker and performed by Susumu Mukai, George Thomson and Jean-Gabriel Becker at Sounds And Sons studios.\nBet 365 campaign 2 with Ray Winstone\nIt was a real pleasure to collaborate this year again with the great people at MTP and Drummond Central on this international campaign for the global betting agency. Ray Winstone was still part of the cast, but Samuel Jackson was replaced by Travis Fimmel this year... The films are directed by the very talented Martin Wedderburn and produced by the great people at MTP under the creative guidance of Stephen Drummond. The music was composed and produced by Jean-Gabriel Becker for Sounds & Sons\nLEGO Friends - Different Together Campaign\nOur latest work, made in partnership with the team at the LEGO\u00ae Agency, the great people at Highly Unlikely and stellar director Luc Reso Janin \"Friendship Festival\" is the first spot from LEGO\u00ae's DIFFERENT TOGETHER campaign, which is out now around the globe. It was a pleasure to work with such a great team and a fully inclusive cast on this great campaign, and an honour to work for a brand with such great ethic and with the most comprehensive nice team as LEGO\u00ae.\n\u00a9 2021 Sounds & Sons","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Chemistry and materials technology\nEngineering, ICT, energy and transportation\nPhysics and matter\nHuman sciences and cultural heritage\nBio and agri-food\nCnr in figures\nPresident Staff\nPresident's Interviews & Speeches\nCollegial Organization\nCollege of Auditors\nScientific Structures\nOrganisms and Committees\nIndipendent Evaluation Organism\nMagistrate of Corte dei Conti delegated to the supervision\nUnique Guarantee Committee\nResearch Ethics and Integrity Committee\nProgramming documents\nArchive Programming documents\nConsultants and collaborators\nCompetition announcements\nControlled Institutions\nActivities and procedures\nSupervision on the entreprises\nCompetition announcements and contracts\nSubsidies, contributions, grants, economic advantages\nReal estate and capital treatment\nSupervision and remarks on the administration\nServices supplied\nAdministration' s payments\nTerritory plan and govern\nPrivate validated health structures\nExtraordinary and emergency interventions\nSubprojects by Department\nSubprojects by Institute\nRegulation and Certification\nCnr publishing\nScientific and interactive exhibitions\nPrevention and Protection Service\nOrganizational improvement\nServices and utilities\nCirculars and directives\nHeadquarters services\nCnr Libraries\nCnr research institutes databases\n5 X 1000 for Cnr\nSocial sciences and humanities, cultural heritage\nResearch in the Cnr Department of Social Science and Humanities, cultural heritage embraces social sciences as a whole as well as material and immaterial cultural heritage. The activity is focused on four disciplinary macro-areas: cultural studies, law, social sciences, linguistics and cognitive research, that are very different from each other but unified by the common goal of contributing to knowledge, preservation, use of cultural identity and cultural heritage.\nAmong the main themes: information and communication technology, research evaluation and indicators, e-publishing, smart cities, innovation, creativity for knowledge society economics SME, democracy and laws, analysis of European, national, regional and communal institutions, migrations and transmission of culture, Multilanguage, teaching technologies, communications security, social cohesion and competitiveness patterns, cognitive science, computational linguistics, history of language and lexicography, history of philosophy and science, history of ancient and modern Mediterranean, cultural heritage preservation, archiving, cataloguing and representation, cultural heritage diagnostic, conservation, and restoration, archaeology; archaeometry; cultural heritage valorization.\nDownload the Department brochure - Department video (italian version).\n\u200bItaly-Iran: a 60-year-long cooperation in protecting cultural heritage\nPress review november 2019\nThe exhibition narrates and celebrates the 60-year-long presence of Italian archaeological missions in Iran and the bilateral cooperation on the joint protection and promotion of Iran's cultural heritage through 52 illustrative panels, photographic documentation and the findings from different archaeological sites\nThe legislation and the Governement of complexity: inter-institutional dialogue and citizen participation\nInstitutional area\nOn June 28th, 2019, at the Palazzo Pica Alfieri in L'Aquila, as part of an event promoted by the Chamber of Deputies and the Conference of Presidents of the Legislative Assemblies of the Regions and Autonomous Provinces, the 2017-2018 Report on legislation between the State, Regions and the European Union was presented, edited by the Observatory on the legislation of the Chamber of Deputies. Cnr-Issirfa has developed the part on the 'Trends and problems of regional legislation' that highlights some significant aspects of the trends and problems emerging in the legislation of the Regions, with implications on their political-administrative organization\nCnr-Issirfa Newsletter\nThe lastest issue of the newsletter of the Cnr Institute for the Study of Regionalism, Federalism and Self-Government 'Massimo Severo Giannini' gets a glimpse on recent activities, publications and events\nCall for Joint Archaeological Laboratories\nA selection having the purpose of creating four Joint International Archaeological Laboratories has been launched, applications must be filled out and submitted exclusively using the online procedure reachable on this web site and forwarded via PEC no later than October 31st 2019 at 12:00\nJournal of Cultural Heritage\nThe Journal of Cultural Heritage (JCH) is a multidisciplinary journal of science and technology for studying problems concerning conservation and awareness of cultural heritage in a wide framework\nInvestment in innovation for European recovery: a public policy priority\nThe 2008 crisis had severe consequences in Europe, especially for investment, including investments\nin R&D and innovation. In the Cnr-Irpps working paper researchers argue that there are large scientific and technological opportunities that\ncould pave the way to a new stage of social development and economic growth, but they need appropriate economic policies to be seized\nCnr: 95 years of future\nOn November 2018, Cnr marked its 95th anniversary: a special ceremony was organised in the Cnr Rome headquarters, attended by major institutional representatives\nBabylonian Talmud translation project\nThe goal of the Babylonian Talmud translation project is the computerized Italian translation of this central text in Jewish culture. Key element of the project is the innovative computerized system developed by the Cnr's Institute for Computational Linguistics based in Pisa: this system, called Traduco, has been designed specifically for this project to enhance the work of translators, and it's being constantly supported by Cnr's highly experienced researchers of computational linguistics and computer experts\nJoint Archaeological laboratories\nThe Joint Archaeological laboratories are based on a proposal of joint research made by Italian and Foreign researchers together, who share, as well as their skills also their research facilities, thus creating a meeting place both physical and virtual, with new and improved characteristics when compared to the original participating single structures\nIbam Archaeological Missions\nThe archaeological park of Hierapolis (Turkey) is an area of extraordinary environmental, as well as historical and archaeological interest: the remains of the Hellensitic-Roman and Byzantine city lay within it. Ibam-Cnr is carrying on archaeological studies in this area since 2001\nThe virtual museum of Iraq\nThis virtual museum opens a window on the superbe treasures of antique Mesopotamia, showing in particular the recovered antiquities of Baghdad National Museum. The museum is a result of a scientific-cultural project promoted by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and realised by the National Research Council of Italy\nThe archaeology of sound of the cultic theatre in a Greek City in Sicily\nThe research project STESICHOROS, held by Angela Bellia at Cnr-Ibam, aims to assess and recover the lost intangible heritage of cultic theatre acoustics through the acoustic reconstruction of spaces of the past, establishing establish a new line of research at the crossroads of archaeomusicology, architecture, acoustics, and digital technologies\nThree armenian manuscripts from Tuscany\nThe manuscripts are one of the main symbols of Armenian culture and civilization, often representing the main testimonies of the exchanges and relationships between the Armenian and Italy. An exhibition in Erevan, realized with the support of Cnr-Isti digital platform 3DHop shows these treasures\nDepartment - Social sciences and humanities, cultural heritage\nAgreements & partnerships\nFrom Almanacco\nThematic sites\nChemical sciences and materials technology\nEarth system science and environmental technologies\nPhysical sciences and technologies of matter\nBiology, agriculture and food sciences\nEngineering, ICT and technologies for energy and transportation","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"A Buddhist Course in Mindfulness\n0.1 The Journey of Meditation\nThe Paradox of Meditation Practice (4:28)\nHow Meditation Differs from Psychotherapy (11:07)\nHappiness: The Byproduct of Meditation (2:22)\nSuggested Reading: 5 Reasons to Meditate, by Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n\n0.2 Introduction to Posture, Breathing, and Mindful Listening\nPosture - Key Points and Tips (3:28)\nMindful Listening - Using Sound as a Meditative Object (8:45)\nWhy Do We Need A Meditative Object? (5:15)\nWhat Is Mindfulness And Why Is It Important? (2:13)\nCultivating The Conditions For Meditation (7:29)\nSummary of Mindful Listening (3:21)\nGuided Meditation On Sound (17:53)\nSuggested Reading: On Sitting with Pain\nSuggested Reading: How We Work With Koans and How They Work On Us\n0.3 A Path of Meditation: A Practice of Intimacy\nA Practice of Intimacy (5:18)\nBridging the Gap Between Reality and Expectation (3:13)\nSuggested Reading: What Is Suffering? 10 Buddhist Teachers Weigh In\n0.4 Mindfulness of Breathing\nTransitioning from Mindfulness of Sound to Mindfulness of Breathing (11:05)\nFollowing the Breath in Your Body and Letting the Body Breathe (9:46)\nStaying Connected to the Breath Using the Belly and the Nostrils (4:47)\nGuided Meditation on Breath (20:57)\nSuggested Reading: Shamatha Meditation: Training the Mind\nSuggested Reading: Zazen: Just Ordinary Mind\n0.5 Engaging Fully in Mindfulness: How to Hold the Breath and Body\nWhat To Do With Your Hands and Tongue During Sitting (5:37)\nShould You Keep Your Eyes Open or Closed? (7:32)\nHow to Develop a Daily Practice (8:20)\nQuiet The Mind, Quiet The Breath (2:54)\nSuggested Reading: Breathing Lessons\nSuggested Reading: How to Establish a Daily Practice Of Almost Anything, in Six Steps\n0.6 Mindfulness in Daily Life\nSelf-Soothing (7:42)\nA Practice of Social Action (2:32)\nLabeling Thoughts (16:12)\nSuggested Reading: Sitting Meditation Step by Step: Being in the Body, Labeling, and Opening into Experience\n0.7 Meditation in Daily Life\nTurning to Life: The Buddha's Psychological Model of Approaching Reactivity (6:13)\nHow To Transform Reactivity (7:32)\nA Review of Non-Reactivity and The Spiritual Path (2:40)\nClosing Remarks on Karma (7:29)\nSuggested Reading: What Is Karma and How Does It Work?\n0.8 Practice Support\nThe Proper Use of Cushions (6:31)\nThe Proper Use of Chairs (3:34)\nReplay: Guided Meditation on Breath (20:57)\nReplay: Guided Meditation on Sound (17:53)\nWelcome to Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation with Michael Stone. Whether you're a new meditator or a seasoned practitioner, Michael's course is sure to inspire you to spend some more time meditating.\nA few notes about the course:\nFollow the course in the order presented, or jump around as you like. You'll see a check mark next to chapters you've completed.\nLion's Roar editors have provided summary notes and tips at the end of each section.\nWe've also included suggested readings for each section, drawn from lionsroar.com.\nIn section two, Michael offers a guided meditation on sound; in section four, he offers a guided meditation on breath. These guided meditations, along with some instructions on the proper use of cushions and chairs, are also included in section eight, Practice Support, for easy access any time. You may find it helpful to return to these guided meditations regularly, especially if you're just getting started with your own practice of meditation.\nIn section two, Michael offers a guided meditation on sound; in section four, he offers a guided meditation on breath. These guided meditations are also included in Resources area of the course, in both audio (MP3 files you can download and keep) and video formats, for easy access anytime. You may find it helpful to return to these guided meditations regularly.\nAnd now, find a comfortable, quiet space\u2014and get started with Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"0800 75 75 78 info@ecomist.co.nz\nEcomist\nHouse Spray Service\nDIY Insect Control\nOdour Control & Fragrancing\nCouncil Inspections 2018\nFind your local Franchise\nBy Ecomist NZ on April 4, 2018 \/ Common NZ Pests\nNew Zealand has some of the highest densities of German and common wasps in the world. They have major social and environmental impacts.\nNew Zealand has several kinds of native wasps which have evolved here and have never become a nuisance. In recent years there have been four social species accidentally introduced which are classed as pests.\nSocial wasps live as colonies in nests of honeycomb-like cells. They form complex social groups and all members of a colony help raise the young.\nIntroduced social wasps\nGerman and common wasps.\nGerman Wasp\nCommon Wasp\nThese wasps are very similar in appearance, and both have the characteristic black and yellow colouration.\nThe German wasp was introduced in the 1940s and the common wasp arrived relatively recently but is now widespread.\nBoth species live in large colonies, about the size of a soccer ball.\nThese colonies can become huge if they manage to survive over winter.\nGerman wasp nests are grey. Common wasp nests are brown. The world's largest recorded wasp nest was discovered at Waimauku (near Auckland). It was 3.75 metres tall and 1.7 metres wide.\nImpact of social wasps\nNew Zealand has some of the highest densities of German and common wasps in the world. This is because they have no natural predators here, our winters are mild and there is plenty of food for them.\nSocial impacts\nWasps are a nuisance to forestry gangs, and a worry to tourist operators. They are unwelcome guests at summer picnics and barbecues. No-one finds a wasp sting a fun experience. The venom from a wasp sting contains several toxins that can cause a hypersensitive or allergic reaction in some people.\nWasps are a major problem in some beech forests where they consume massive amounts of honeydew. Honeydew is produced by a native scale insect and is an important food for native birds, bats, insects and lizards. Wasps also eat huge numbers of native insects and have even been seen killing newly hatched birds. By eating so much, they upset the natural food chain of the forest.\nIn some beech forests there are an estimated 12 nests, or 10,000 worker wasps, per hectare. This makes the numbers of wasps in these areas higher than that of all native birds, stoats and rodents, put together. This study assessed the economic impact of German wasps and common wasps across industries, society and the natural environment in New Zealand.\nPaper wasps\nAsian paper wasp\nAsian Wasp\nAlthough not as much of a problem as German and common wasps, paper wasps have also been introduced to New Zealand. The Asian paper wasp has been found in the North Island and top of the South Island. The Australian paper wasp remains confined to the north of the North Island.\nBoth paper wasps build small nests out of regurgitated woody material, about the size of a pear.\nThe best way to reduce a local wasp population is to find and destroy all the nests in the area. Usually wasps fly no further than 200 metres, so you should aim to kill all the nests within this range.\nFinding the nest\nIf you search on sunny days, near dawn or dusk, the low light angles will highlight the flight path as wasps enter and leave the nest.\nDestroying the nest\nPlace a dessert spoonful of insecticide at the nest entrance after dark when the wasps have stopped flying. You can use a puffer bottle for this job.\nWorker wasps flying in and out will spread the powder into the nest and the colony usually dies within a day. If activity continues repeat the treatment until wasp activity ceases.\nDon't shine your torch into the nest or wasps will fly up the beam.\nEcomist NZ on Pest Control\nHead Office 800 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata,\nRotorua 3074\nStay up to date with the latest news and special offers from Ecomist.\n\u00a9 Copyright Ecomist Systems Ltd.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Praise and Worship Leader Training\nTraining for Praise and Worship Leaders That Makes Sense!\nWorship Leader Academy\nBlogs and Free Podcasts\nAbout the Pod Team\nWorship Leader Podcast\npuerto rico population 2020\nHurricane Maria struck the island on 20 September 2017 causing catastrophic damage, including destruction of the electrical grid that had been \u2026 1951 463,000 Sources - What is a population pyramid? The current population of Puerto Rico in 2020 is 2,860,853, a 2.47% decline from 2019. From 2009 to 2017, Puerto Rico's population fell by 12 percent. 5.35% of Puerto Rico residents speak only English, while 94.65% speak other languages. Puerto Rico population 3,401,288 (live) The population of Puerto Rico is \u2026 Blog - Follow us on Twitter - Buy a poster - Contact us by email, \u00a9 December 2019 by PopulationPyramid.net, made available under a Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/igo\/, Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100, Less developed regions, excluding least developed countries, Comparison of carbon emissions per country, List of countries ordered by their population size, Origin of the migrants stocks per country, Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19), Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population), Antiretroviral therapy coverage for PMTCT (% of pregnant women living with HIV), Antiretroviral therapy coverage (% of people living with HIV), Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total), Children with fever receiving antimalarial drugs (% of children under age 5 with fever), Completeness of death registration with cause-of-death information (%), Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79), Diarrhea treatment (% of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding), GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$), Health expenditure per capita (current US$), Immunization, BCG (% of one-year-old children) - Turberculosis, Immunization, DPT (% of children ages 12-23 months) - Diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus, Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) - Hepatitis B, Immunization, Hib3 (% of children ages 12-23 months) - Meningitis, Pneumonia, and Epiglottitis, Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months), Immunization, Polio (% of one-year-old children), Incidence of HIV (% of uninfected population ages 15-49), Incidence of malaria (per 1,000 population at risk), Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people), Labor force, female (% of total labor force), Literacy rate, adult female (% of females ages 15 and above), Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above), Literacy rate, youth male (% of males ages 15-24), People practicing open defecation, urban (% of urban population), Population ages 65 and above (% of total), Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49), Prevalence of overweight, female (% of female adults), Prevalence of overweight, male (% of male adults), Prevalence of overweight (% of children under 5), Prevalence of syphilis (% of women attending antenatal care), Public spending on education, total (% of GDP), Risk of impoverishing expenditure for surgical care (% of people at risk), School enrollment, secondary, male (% net), Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births), Smoking prevalence, females (% of adults), Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population), Tuberculosis death rate (per 100,000 people), Unemployment, total (% of total labor force), http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/igo\/. It is, by some considerable distance, the largest US territory - the next largest being Guam with a population of 159,358. The figures above show that the population of Puerto Rico has begun to decline after a long period of steady and fairly rapid growth (as can be seen in this table). SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO -- In Barrio Obrero Marina, a working class neighborhood of San Juan, the U.S. Census Bureau said that fewer than one in 10 households had answered the 2020 census by mid-August. Puerto Rico rural population for 2017 was 213,251, a 2.16% decline from 2016. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Year -5-1 2020 +1 +5. The total population in Puerto Rico was estimated at 3.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. And worse even than this is if a second major hurricane strikes. Other major cities include Carolina (176,762), Ponce (166,327) and Caguas (142,893). A referendum for statehood will be held in Puerto Rico on Nov. 3, 2020, the sixth time there has been a referendum on statehood. They are considered to be the citizens of the United States since 1917. Puerto Rico population 3,603,132 Projections of population growth of \u2026 QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Map. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Puerto Rico had a population of 2.4 million people. The largest city in Puerto Rico is San Juan, the island's capital. If Puerto Rico were a full state in the United States (remember, it is actually a Commonwealth), this would make it the 29th largest state in the US, sandwiched between Oklahoma and Connecticut. Puerto Rico is an island in the United States. San Juan Urban Area Population History. That's when Hurricanes Irma and Maria plowed through. If this proves to be true, the annual growth rate will likely be close to -0.62% by 2050 and the population of Puerto Rico will be roughly 3,650,608 in 2020, 3,592,748 in 2030, 3,474,434 in 2040, and 3,281,904 in 2050. The population of Puerto Rico has been shaped by Amerindian settlement, European colonization especially under the Spanish Empire, slavery and economic migration. Puerto Rico is usually referred to as Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and is lo\u2026 The estimated population of Puerto Rico as of July 1, 2019 was 3,193,694, a 14.28% decrease since the 2010 United States Census. Update to date information about population of Puerto Rico in 2020. Puerto Rico Population Decline. Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants. ... Population Density Puerto Rico 322.53 person\/km2. Puerto Rico rural population for 2019 was 205,163, a 0.04% increase from 2018. The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.45%. Puerto Rico loses 9.1% of its population vs. baseline as of 2020, and is 20% below baseline in 2060. Puerto Rico's current population, according to the U.S. Census, is 3.2 million. Puerto Rico has a 2020 population of over 3 million residents, larger than the populations of 17 states and the District. This site uses cookies to optimize functionality and give you the best possible experience. This article is about the demographic features of the population of Puerto Rico, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. The population of Puerto Rico in 2019 was 2,933,408, a 3.49% decline from 2018. The information in this article was updated on June 25th, 2020. Average Life Expectancy of Puerto Rico in 2010 was 78.545, in 2020 its 80.711 and by 2050 it will be 85.17.As mentioned in Highlight's Puerto Rico population is decreasing, population density is increasing, average life expectancy is increasing and average fertility rate is increasing. CSV. This page provides - Puerto Rico Population - actual values, historical \u2026 Humacao Puerto Rico Population 2020 2019, Humacao Puerto Rico Population 2019, Humacao Puerto Rico Population 2020, Humacao Puerto Rico Demographics 2020 \u2026 The people who live in Puerto Rico are referred to as Puerto Ricans. Chart. Among those working part-time, it was 44.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.74%. - Keywords: demography, population pyramid, age pyramid, aging, retirement, Puerto Rico, 2020. This is based on a US Census Bureau estimate from July 2011. Population of Puerto Rico: today, historical, and projected population, growth rate, immigration, median age. You can find out more about the Puerto Rico population in this interactive Census Bureau tool, or you can continue reading for more detailed data and statistics. Data tables, maps, charts, and live population clock. NOTE: 1) The information regarding Puerto Rico on this page is re-published from the 2020 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. This puts Puerto Rico's population among U.S. States and territories just between Utah and Idaho. Puerto Rico rural population for 2016 was 217,959, a 1.58% decline from 2015. The Pew Hispanic Center has for some time been keeping records on people living in Puerto Rico, and on people from Puerto Rico living in the States. Print. The race most likely to be in poverty in Puerto Rico is Islander, with 76.24% below the poverty level. The current population of Puerto Rico is 2,828,947 as of Tuesday, December 1, 2020, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.49% of the population. The previous census, conducted in 2000, showed that at that point, Puerto Rico had 3,808,610 people, so as well as losing just over 100,000 people in a decade, it appears as though the rate of population reduction is actually increasing. Elderly population will be more than twice of the young population at 2026. The last full US census results, from 2010, showed that there were 3,725,789 people in Puerto Rico, so the population \u2026 Puerto Rico from The World Bank: Data. More. It's not just the 200,000-person deficit that Hauer says is \u2026 Puerto Rico's population has been dwindling throughout the 21st century, and is now down to just about 3.2 million, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Increased emigration to the continental United States is also a factor, as people move to improve their economic prospects and sometimes \u2013 because Puerto Rico is a densely populated territory \u2013 to improve quality of life in other ways. Currently, 100% of the population of Puerto Rico is urban (2,933,408 people in 2019) Population Density The 2019 population density in Puerto Rico is 331 people per Km 2 (857 people per mi 2 ), calculated on a \u2026 Other indicators visualized on maps: \u2026 According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Puerto Rico was: There are 2,699,000 adults, (640,623 of whom are seniors) in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico population 2020 During 2020 Puerto Rico population is projected to decrease by -5,232 people and reach 3,653,375 in the beginning of 2021. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100. Year ( 2020 ) \u2642 \u2640 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99 100+ Puerto Rico 2020 Population: 2,860,840 See also the number of migrants for this country. Supercharged by global warming , the later storm was particularly ferocious. The population of Puerto Rico in 2018 was 3,039,596, a 3.92% decline from 2017. From 2000 to 2010, the population declined for the first time in census history for Puerto Rico, from 3,808,610 to \u2026 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%. Email. Puerto Rico is one of the most densely populated areas of the United States and, as a result there are quite a few other fairly large towns and cities on the island. The latest available figures put Puerto Rico's population at 3,706,690. The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.23%. According to the most recent report , Puerto Ricans are the second-largest Hispanic subgroup in the U.S. after Mexicans, constituting 9.5 percent of the total U.S. Hispanic population. It will involve a straightforward yes\/no question, for or against statehood for Puerto Rico. ACS and the 2020 Census Top Questions About the Survey Why We Ask Each Question ACS Information Guide ACS Data Stories Sample ACS and PRCS Forms & Instructions About the Puerto Rico Community Survey Respond Online Other Ways to Respond Population structure (mid 2020) Urbanization; Puerto Rico Population \u2026 97.29% of Puerto Rico residents were born in the United States, with 0.00% having been born in Puerto Rico. There are a number of reasons for this decline including lower birth rates and lower death rates as the island becomes more prosperous. The residents can move between the island and the mainland freely. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Puerto Rico People 2020 information contained here. The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64. Number of person per square km in every country in 2020. Population Pyramids: Puerto Rico - 2020. Puerto Rico 2020 population is estimated at 2,860,853 people at mid year according to UN data. The trend has accelerated since 2010; in 2014, Puerto Rico experienced a net population loss to the mainland of 64,000, more than double the net loss of 26,000 in 2010. It has a population of 395,326, making it the 46th largest city in the USA. Dashboard. Embed. The race least likely to be in poverty in Puerto Rico is White, with 35.51% below the poverty level. Clear 1 Table. The last full US census results, from 2010, showed that there were 3,725,789 people in Puerto Rico, so the population decrease was 19,099 in a single year. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America. 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{"text":"The Tea Club\nThe Tea Club is an independent rock band from New Jersey. The band consists of Patrick McGowan, Dan McGowan, Becky Osenenko, Jim Berger, Charles Batdorf, and Joe Rizzolo. They are known for writing songs of an epic nature, comparative to the early progressive rock bands of the 1960's and 70's. They also incorporate elements of post-rock, alternative rock, and space rock. A major part of the band's signature sound are the dual vocals and harmonies of Patrick and Dan McGowan, as well as their usage of unique guitar chords and chord patterns, often times played in alternate tunings. Conceived in Deptford, New Jersey in the fall of 2003, The Tea Club was the masterful toil of teenage brothers Patrick and Dan McGowan (guitars, vocals), Kyle Minnick (drums), and James Berger (Bass). The band's first show was to a small crowd in an abandoned peach factory. Word spread fast about the band's talent, and this earned them rave reviews. Since then they have been playing regular shows at Venue's throughout the East Coast and have developed a loyal following. After two years with the band, Bassist Jim Berger decided that this was the right time to pursue other interests. The band, rather than trying to replace him, decided they would try life as a trio and did so for a little over a year. Between the inception and Fall 2006, the band independently recorded four EP's, one of which attracted the attention of Producer\/ Engineer Tim Gilles (Thursday and Taking Back Sunday). So inspired by the band's obvious talent, Tim Produced, Recorded and Mixed their first full length album entitled \"General Winter's Secret Museum\". The album was well received, particularly by progressive rock fans, who praised the band's fresh take on a classic genre. With the tracking of the record behind them, The Tea Club once again went in search of a bass player, and another long time friend Becky Osenenko fit the bill. After briefly touring \"General Winter's Secret Museum\" along the East Coast, The Tea Club returned to Big Blue Meenie Studios to record their second album in the Fall of 2009. The album was once again produced by Tim Gilles, and featured Becky on bass, as well as keyboards by Tom Brislin (Spiraling, Yes, The Syn). Following these recording sessions, the band went through several line-up changes. Founding member Kyle Minnick left the band, leaving The Tea Club to seek a new drummer. They found him in Joe Rizzolo, a remarkable jazz drummer from New Jersey who the band met through mutual friends of Big Blue Meenie Studios. Becky Osenenko, who had played the piano since the age of 9, had begun playing keyboards in addition to the bass at live shows. Upon realizing how much the keyboards added to the band's sound, Becky switched to playing keyboards full-time. Another old friend, Charles Batdorf, took over the bass duties. Original member Jim Berger also rejoined the group, this time playing a third guitar instead of the bass. The Tea Club released their second album, \"Rabbit\", on October 9th, 2010, with a show at The Auction House in Audubon, New Jersey. With their new line-up complete, they are currently writing music for their 3rd album while also playing live shows.\nThe Tea Club's Upcoming Events\nThe Tea Club's Videos","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"DRIVER SENTENCED IN FATAL ACCIDENT\nBy HILDA MUNOZ; Courant Staff Writer\nNEW BRITAIN -- \u2014 A Wethersfield man will spend up to a decade in prison for killing one man and seriously injuring another while driving drunk three years ago.\nMarc DiCiccio, 26, received a 20-year sentence, suspended after 10 years, Wednesday for causing the fatal accident in October 2002. He pleaded no contest in May to first-degree manslaughter and first-degree assault.\n\"You have in many ways destroyed multiple lives, but you've also destroyed your own,\" Superior Court Judge Susan B. Handy said. \"This was a situation that occurred because Marc DiCiccio chose to drink and drive.\"\nDiCiccio, whose alcohol level was twice the legal limit and who tested positive for opiates the day of the accident, sped down an eastbound lane of I-84 in New Britain in the wrong direction.\nHe crashed head-on into a station wagon near Exit 36, killing the front seat passenger, Juan Gutierrez Lopez, 32, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Lopez died of blunt force trauma.\n\"I lost a friend that we grew up together since childhood,\" Rufino Martinez, the driver of the station wagon, said in court. \"I have a brother who is now invalid ... his wife and children left him because he cannot work.\"\nHis brother, Augustine Martinez was sitting in the back seat and was knocked unconscious by the collision. He has accrued about $250,000 in medical bills.\n\"I just feel bad because I lost my children and I can't work,\" he said. \"I've had four operations and I've been left incapacitated.\"\nDiCiccio's attorney, Mark Swerdloff, said his client is truly remorseful for his actions and understands why he must go to prison.\n\"The only word I can say is 'horrible' ... for all the people involved in the process,\" Swerdloff said. \"I know from talking to Mr. DiCiccio how horrible he feels for what happened. The only thing that could have happened -- he could have not driven.\"\nHurley, Classic Keep On Giving","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"open-menu-icon\nSmart Search Judge Reports Dockets Parties Motions & Issues Login\nAnnemarie G. Pace\nThe Honorable Annemarie G. Pace\nSan Bernardino County Superior Court, Department J4\nCA Bar #: 177910 (November 1995)\nEstimated Age: 50\nAppointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger\nThe Hon. Annemarie G. Pace is a judge for the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on December 21, 2006.\nPace earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1990. She then continued her studies at the University of Michigan Law School, where she received a J.D. in 1993.\nPrior to her appointment to the bench, Pace served as a deputy district attorney in the Office of the District Attorney of San Bernardino County for ten years. Before that, she practiced in the private sector, handling civil cases for two years.\nShe is registered as a Democrat.\nArticles About Annemarie G. Pace:\nMartindale: Judge Profile: Annemarie Georgina Pace\nBallotpedia: Annemarie G. Pace\nMetropolitan News-Enterprise: Governor Names Three to Los Angeles Superior Court\nCASA: Advising Board Member\nClerk phone: +1 (909) 269-8905\nDependency Information: +1 (909) 269-8900\nDependency Mediation Information: +1 (909) 269-8937\nCourtroom Rules\nCalifornia Rules of Court\nSan Bernardino Superior Court Local Forms\nSan Bernardino Superior Court Local Rules\nFor full print and download access, please subscribe at https:\/\/www.trellis.law\/.\nJudge Reports\nMotions & Issues\n\u00a9 2020 Trellis. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service Privacy Policy Public Records\nYour Alert was succesesfully added. We will email you when new rulings related to are available.\nYou can see and manage all of your alerts under Settings -> Alerts","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"THE MOGUL MINUTE: 7 REASONS 2016 WAS BIG FOR MEEK MILL BY @THEMOGULGIRL\nCongratulations it's the m***** ******* chasers. The highly anticipated album \"DC4\" by Meek Mill released on October 27,2016 the day before he headlined Power 99's annual Powerhouse Concert here in Philly. If you follow me on Twitter it's full of Meek lyrics right now. I've been waiting for this since DWMTM (that went #1 in case you forgot) The internet is still buzzing about the DC4 and so are the charts. Yesssssss his new album is coming in at the number one spot on various charts as it should. DC4 features his queen Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo, Don Q, Young Thug, 21 Savage, YFN Lucci, Tracy T, Pusha T, Guordon Banks, French Montana, and Lil Snupe (R.I.P to Lil Snupe). Meek definitely took his time with this project and worked with Jahlil Beats, SR Beats, OZ,Rara, Pyro, Tarik Azzouz, Sonny Digital, Dj Ryu, Beat Bully, Butter Beats, and MP808 to name a few. The lyrics are fire, the beats are dope, and the videos to accompany the album are litty. Despite what the media says about him he doesn't quit and he continues to do his thing. So last year I dropped an article on The Mogul Minute about why 2015 was big for Meek so of course I had to drop one about 2016. So let's get in to it!\n1. DC4 LIFE\nFirst of all , I love this album. I think Meek wanted us to really feel his story, feel his pain, be motivated , get stronger , and shine on everybody that doubted or prayed for a downfall. He chose really dope artist to feature on his album. So the versatility and creative collaborations are major. The album def has a song you're going to feel heavy. He def is letting everybody know that he's Blessed Up and that You Know he's going to keep it Litty . Blue Notes is one of my favorite songs. Again this album is Way Up on the charts we're talking #1. Now that's how you Shine On The Regular . So at the end of Tony Story 3 did you all peep the part four gone be a movie ? Maybe we might actually get a full movie style - visual for all of Tony Story. His wrist still Froze and he proudly wears his D.C. chains so we can see that s***. The Difference, Lights Out, Two Wrongs, Offended, definitely are hot tracks. So from track one to the outro \"DC4Life\" is straight heat.\n2. HIS SON PAPI STARTED KINDERGARTEN\nMeek posted this picture of Papi on Instagram in celebration of him starting Kindergarten. That definitely is a big moment to be proud of. It's good to see this. Meek is a proud dad before anything and he is happy to give his son the opportunities and the life he didn't have.\n3. MEEK AND NICKI STILL LIVE TOGETHER !!!\nOn \"Froze\" Nicki said \"Meek and I still live together\" and Meek told Noisey Raps in a recent interview that \" I wake up in my bed and I just look at Nicki , like man this sh*t has gotta be a dream because we used to dream all this sh*t and it's just going on right now \". So haters might as well give it up , they winnnnn! Both Nicki and Meek had another successful year. Nicki covered Marie Claire magazine and did a very heart felt interview about her career , her life, being a boss, girl power, her upcoming TV series, Yonce and Jay-Z, and how black women also carry the weight of racism and murders of husbands and boyfriends. Nicki also released her eighth fragrance Trini Girl. These two have been putting in work as always . You can't help but be proud of that!! Ouuuuuuuuuuuuu!\n4. MEEK RELEASED HIS NEW DREAMCHASER COLLECTION SNEAKER \"BLAZE OF GLORY AND BASKET \" WITH PUMA\nMeek's \"Blaze Of Glory And Basket\" sneaker collaboration with Puma released in July. The sneaker launch was held at Foot Locker in the Roosevelt Mall in Philly. Meek signed autographs and took pics with the supporters that came out to see the debut of the sneaker inspired by Philly and Bike Life.\n5. MEEK WAS FEATURED ON THE SOUNDTRACK FOR BIRTH OF A NATION\nThe song \"Black Moses\" by Pusha T ,Meek Mill, and Priscilla Renea is featured on the soundtrack. The track is one of sixteen songs that add a musical story to the importance of Nate Parker's film. The track idiscusses slavery, fighting for freedom, injustice, incarceration, and believing in God to handle it. The soundtrack features major artist and all of them helped to make a project and create perfect songs for such a powerful film.\n6. HE DROPPED A LITTY FREESTYLE ON FUNK FLEX\nThe freestyle said it all! He ripped this.\n7. MOTIVATION\nMeek puts on for Philly. He's chasing his dreams and living them at the same time. He work hard it's evident. So it's obvious that all you gotta do is not give up . No matter what people say as long as you believe in yourself and stay focused , you can do anything!\nI had to drop this article. Make sure you read last years article if you all haven't yet.\n\u200bhttp:\/\/www.themogulminute.com\/the-mogul-girl-trade\/the-mogul-minute-5-reasons-why-2015-was-big-for-meek-mill-the-mogul-girl","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Texas Alvin\nAlvin Lawyers\nFind Alvin Attorneys by Practice Area\nKeith French\nPearland, TX Lawyer\n(832) 243-6153 2010 E. Broadway St\nFree ConsultationPersonal Injury\nKeith B. French, Jr. is a seasoned litigator with experience leveraging outstanding research, writing, and analytical abilities to effectively defend and represent clients before state and federal courts. In the course of his practice, Mr. French has acquired experience on a wide variety of civil cases, managing matters from inception through resolution, developing case and trial strategies, preparing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and negotiating settlements. Mr. French also has criminal trial experience. As a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Mr. French was involved...\nJoseph Richard Gutheinz Jr.\nFriednswood, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience\n(281) 992-0200 307 South Friendswood Drive, B3\nFriednswood, TX 77546\nCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military and White Collar Crime\nJoe Gutheinz is licensed to practice law in ten courts, including the Texas Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th, 10th and 11th Circuits; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a former Commissioner on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, a Former Commissioned Member of the Texas State Council on Sex Offender Treatment and a Former Commissioned Member on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Advisory Committee on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments. As a college instructor, he has taught over 200 graduate and...\nJohn D Pascoe\nFriendswood, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience\n(713) 829-4317 1414 S. Friendswood Dr., STE 120\nhttps:\/\/www.johndpascoe.com\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury\nJohn D. Pascoe is a licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. John completed law school and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in two and half years, from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previous to law school, John attended Texas Christian University (TCU) for his undergraduate degree majoring in English and minoring in History. John D. Pascoe has been actively engaged in several areas of the legal industry.\nU.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit\nState Bar of Texas, Admitted 2013\n5th Circuit Bar Association\nDavid L. Thornton\nFriendswood, TX Attorney with 47 years of experience\n(281) 810-9687 699 S. Friendswood Drive\nFree ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury\nAs the founder of the Law Offices of David L. Thornton, Galveston County lawyer David L. Thornton offers legal counsel in family law and personal injury cases. Since 1976, he has been licensed to practice as an attorney. He is also a certified mediator who received meditation training at Harvard Law School. On four occasions, Mr. Thornton has been selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers\u00ae. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Association for Justice and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. For a free case evaluation, contact his firm today.\nJohn Clayton Caldwell\nPearland, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience\n(281) 248-2111 1506 E. Broadway\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile\nClay Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney's Office in Angleton Texas. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials.\nClay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the...\nSusan Rae Fuertes\n(832) 225-2390 1506 Broadway\nBankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Real Estate\nSusan was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1994. She is licensed to practice in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of Texas, the Eastern District of Illinois, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.\nSusan has gained a broad base of experience in the greater Houston metropolitan area and has served in a variety of roles over her legal career - from working with national and boutique firms to a staff attorney for a Chapter 13 Trustee to a sole practitioner. The main emphasis of her career has been consumer and business bankruptcy - she...\nJennifer Lee Carpenter\n(713) 201-6767 1506 Winding Way, Suite 504\nJ.L. Carpenter has worked both sides of the aisle, prosecuting and defending people facing criminal charges. In addition to gaining trial experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Carpenter has trained under highly skilled defense lawyers. In 2006, J.L. Carpenter worked alongside the Honorable Craig A. Washington in United States v. Tyrone Mapletoft Williams what became known as the truck driver case. In 2008, Lawyer Carpenter also assisted Attorney Chip B. Lewis in the State of Texas v. Timothy Shepherd a highly publicized murder trial in Harris County, Texas. What that means for you as a client is that...\nShari Goldsberry\n(281) 533-3030 2206 East Broadway St\nAppeals, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury\nShari Goldsberry successfully managed her family's business and provided excellent customer service. She carried over the qualities she possessed during her tenure with her family's business to her career in the legal field. Ms. Goldsberry has helped thousands of families and advocates for a fair and just resolution to divorces, child custody, and all areas of family law in Texas City (Galveston County), Pearland (Brazoria County), Houston (Harris County), Sugar Land (Fort Bend County) and contiguous cities. Ms. Goldsberry is considered an expert as she is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and selected...\nDon Sixta\nFriendswood, TX Lawyer with 49 years of experience\n(281) 317-8666 117 E. Edgewood Drive\nArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning\nWide ranging experience of practicing law in different areas of law, including mediation, trials, appeals and representation of client before boards, as well as experienced in lobbying. Licensed in to practice law in Texas, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and the United States Supreme Court. Experienced in practicing law in Federal District Courts as well as State Courts.\nGraduated from Creighton University School of Law in 1973 and started practicing law in 1974. Experienced as a former Deputy County Attorney, as well as a City Counsel Member.\nBecky Parker\nFriendswood, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience\n(281) 800-1156 107 Shadwell Lane, 2nd Floor\nFree ConsultationFamily\nTodd Wyatt Deatherage\n(281) 317-8666 117 E Edgewood Dr\nArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction\nRenee Fagan Kennedy\n(832) 428-1552 P.O. Box 2222\nDivorce, Family and Personal Injury\nMichael L. Aldous\nSanta Fe, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience\n(832) 315-8264 11961 FM 1764\nSanta Fe, TX 77510\nBusiness, Consumer and Personal Injury\nDouglas McAninch\n(713) 247-0000 P. O. Box 2290\nArbitration & Mediation, Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury\nPhillip Wayne Morris\n(281) 992-1600 211 E. Parkwood Avenue, Suite 209\nCriminal Defense, Divorce and Family\nReese Campbell\nExt. 102 1506 Winding Way Drive\nElaine Michael\nMelbourne Timothy Berlinger\n(281) 993-3779 907 S. Friendswood Drive, Suite 218\nLacey Richmond\n(281) 992-1600 211 E Parkwood Ave Suite 104\nDivorce and Family\nErin L. Groce\nFriendswood, TX Lawyer\n(281) 993-5144 1414 S. Friendswood Drive\nBrendan Matthew Daly\nFriendswood, TX Attorney\n(281) 519-0761 1506 Winding Way Drive, Building 102\nSalmina Tarek\nPearland, TX Attorney\nIP and Immigration\nRobert V. Market\n(281) 816-7760 P.O. Box 841961\nDaniel Allen Krieger\nLeague City, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience\n(281) 486-8125 215 E. Galveston Street\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile\nI have argued a case in front of the Texas Supreme Court. I recently won a case affecting DWI cases across the State in front of the Court of Criminal Appeals.\nI've handled literally hundreds of criminal cases. I trust juries. I go into every case my firm takes on assuming we will have to try the case to a jury. This preparation very frequently leads to dismissal of the case. I have tried over 60 jury trials, with the vast majority leading to a not guilty verdict for my client.\nIn 2017, I tried 17 jury trials, leading to...\nScott Krist\nHouston, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience\n(281) 849-4892 17100 El Camino Real\nFree ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability\nThe owner and lead trial lawyer for Houston's The Krist Law Firm, P.C. I bring twenty-five years of legal experience to the state of Texas where I represent individuals in serious accident and injury cases. I have won some of the largest recoveries within the state and have earned numerous awards over the years. My areas of practice include wrongful death, commercial trucking accidents, defective product, automobile accidents and other types of injuries.\nDaniel R. Bacalis\nDickinson, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience\n(409) 392-1511 3210 Hwy. 3\nFree ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family\nDaniel Bacalis is a Certified Family Law Specialist that founded his firm almost 40 years ago. Since 1981, he has helped numerous families with their divorces, family law, and estate planning matters. His practice focuses on providing committed efforts through negotiation and mediation techniques in order to achieve a positive solution for his clients. To setup your FREE consultation with the Experienced Texas Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 817-498-4105 (Hurst) \/ 409-392-1511 (Galveston).\nHouston, TX Lawyer\n(512) 887-3938 501 North Interstate 35\nFree ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration\nDouglas Travis Gilman\n(713) 224-6622 2005 Cullen Blvd\nMr.Gilman is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (since May 2005), and the Southern Federal District of Texas (since October 2005). Mr. Gilman holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University in 1996. He also possesses a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer's License (Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage). After graduating from Texas A&M, Mr. Gilman worked on the waterfront in the Port of Houston, where he served as in-house Port Captain and Stevedore Superintendent for Gulf Stream Marine, Inc., one of the largest break-bulk general cargo stevedores in the Gulf Coast Region....\nRobert Musemeche\nWebster, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience\n(281) 475-4145 711 W. Bay Area Blvd.\nFree ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Probate\nMr. Musemeche is a native Houstonian, and Board Certified litigator with 30 years of experience in civil trial and appellate practice. Rob has built a litigation practice focused on all aspects of family law, including custody and divorce, along with business and general civil litigation. Rob has a reputation for being aggressive, smart and able to resolve highly complex legal matters with creative solutions and solid case preparation. Rob's clients include successful individuals, professionals, small business owners, corporations and entrepreneurs.\nHouston, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience\n(832) 798-9850 8866 Gulf Fwy\n#250E\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration\nTad Nelson\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family\nThomas M. Cooley Law School\nOwner of a boutique criminal and DWI defense firm that lives by the saying, \"Big city experience, small town values.\" A firm that is more concerned with it's clients, our client's family, and our client's peace of mind during the process than the fee the client pays. It is a privilege to represent our clients in court and protect their rights. We also serve our clients in family and divorce law. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson.\nM. Irene Wilson\nHouston , TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience\n(832) 413-5481 700 Gemini St., Suite 250\nFree ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence\nMichigan State University School of Law\nM. Irene Wilson is a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston licensed in state and federal courts. She is an AV Rated Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and is Superb Rated by Avvo Lawyer Rating. She handles felonies and misdemeanors to include aggravated assault, family violence, assault bodily injury, DWI, possession, theft, and more. She offers free consultations.\nCynthia Huerta\nPasadena, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience\n(832) 345-1327 3222 Burke Rd\nSte 211 F\nCynthia Huerta is a tenacious fighter. For over a decade, she defended insurance companies and trucking companies in court. She knows their tactics and strategies inside out, which gives her an edge when fighting for her clients' rights. In 2012, Cynthia followed her conscious and began working for injured people. She has successfully helped many of them achieve victory and full compensation against large corporations. Her experience and knowledge are unparalleled, making her one of the most sought-after personal injury lawyers in the country. Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious personal injury lawyer who aggressively protects her clients' interests. She provides first-class legal...\nMr. Alex Hunt\nLeague City, TX Attorney\n(281) 502-2592 102 E Walker Street, Suite 102\nArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family\nAlex Hunt is a trusted family lawyer with experience in a wide range of family law matters, including complex child custody disputes, high-asset property divisions and divorces, and enforcements and modifications of existing court orders. He prides himself on providing ethical, responsive representation to all of his clients. His goal is to always ensure clients' rights and assets are protected, while keeping costs low and stress at a minimum. Alex's goal is to always provide client-focused representation. He is passionate about protecting important assets and rights. Clients will receive sound counsel that guides them through the legal process and helps...\nMr. Dennis Michael McElwee\n(832) 345-1327 3222 Burke Rd, Ste 211 F\nFree ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp\nI have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman's wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.\nEloise Guzman\nFree ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense\nSince 2000, the Guzman Law Firm has helped debtors throughout Texas obtain financial relief. We understand emotional exhaustion inherent in bankruptcy matters, and we want you to know that you are not alone. With our personalized, supportive assistance, we can start on on your journey towards financial freedom. You can reach out to us today for a free case evaluation. Available on Saturdays by appointment only\nLaura B. De La Cruz\nPasadena, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience\nLaura De La Cruz is the newest attorney at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. She joined the firm in 2010 and worked as a legal assistant for managing partner, Matthew Shaffer, until she became licensed to practice law. Laura is an excellent lawyer and has a passion for helping others. Laura believes that the law is meant to serve individuals and their families. Her practice focuses on advocating for injured workers in maritime and other work accidents across the country. She is proud of her experience with the firm, which has given her the knowledge and practical skills to see...\nMr. Jonathan Sol Harris\nPasadena, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience\nFree ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Maritime and Medical Malpractice\nI have experience working both sides of the docket. I worked for an insurance company and gained inside knowledge on how the other side evaluates claims, and what make a strong case for plaintiffs. I specialize in auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was selected as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly's Super Lawyers Magazine, and am one of H Magazine's Top Lawyers for the People.\nMark Oxford\nLeague City, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience\n(888) 413-3964 PO Box 751\nBusiness, Consumer, Family and Immigration\nWestern Michigan University and Western Michigan University\nAttorney Mark Oxford, founder of the Oxford Law Firm, is licensed to practice law in California, Texas and Minnesota. At the firm, our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation to all of our clients. We handle all cases, no matter how small or large the business, corporation or legal problem. We offer our legal service in English, Arabic language and Russian language. Attorney Oxford, a former civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense, has J.D. degree in law with concentration on Administrative Law, an M.A. degree in National Security and Counter-Terrorism, and an LL.M.degree...\nJohnathan David Silva\nPearland, TX Attorney with 7 years of experience\n(281) 971-3200 9307 Broadway St Suite 303\nJohnathan Silva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Veteran-Owned Law Firm J.D. Silva & Associates. He focuses his practice on personal injury and criminal defense cases, handling largely motor vehicle accident cases of all types \u2013 including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. Johnathan is natively bilingual, fluent in Spanish as a first-generation American son of Mexican immigrants. Communication and honesty are a key part of Johnathan's philosophy, in part gleaned from enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 17. He trained as a medic, serving overseas twice and traveling to 36 countries during his...\nAttorneys in Nearby Cities\nAttorneys in Nearby Counties\nThe Oyez Lawyer Directory contains lawyers who have claimed their profiles and are actively seeking clients. Find more Alvin Lawyers in the Justia Legal Services and Lawyers Directory which includes profiles of more than one million lawyers licensed to practice in the United States, in addition to profiles of legal aid, pro bono and legal service organizations.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Damsel in Defense\nQuick Intro: I met Jacquelyn at 3rd Annual Ride for Diabetes \/ Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club. After she told me about the organization and products, I found it interesting. The following is unedited from an interview we did on Facebook.\nMichael Phoenix First question: What did you first notice about Damsel, that caught your attention and drew you to this company?\nJacquelyn Risner the products for sure. they are all so necessary. I cant think of one thing that isn't practical in at least one situation or another and the fact that the HERmergency line is for those who expect the unexpected its like the universe was telling me Hey here's a company that thinks ahead just like you like\nMichael Phoenix How long was it after your experiences did you find Damsel in Defense?\nJacquelyn Risner The incident in college was 2005 so it was almost 9 years the company had not even existed then\nMichael Phoenix You probably did research into the company before you committed any time. After your initial interest, what drew you to decide this company would help you and others?\nJacquelyn Risner So my friend 30th bday was on May 18th and I didn't join until the 26th. I researched the company, what DS is all about, and I interrogated my now mentor Jess. I also sat down with my husband and discussed it. We decided that if I was going to eer be passionate about selling a product it would have to be a product with a worthy mission and Damsel fit that bill. My husband also wanted me to do something that would be an outlet for what I had been going through. He saw me struggling and always wants me to talk to him to be vulnerable and I always wanted to hid these past nightmares from him\nJacquelyn Risner not only am I able to help others by being there I am also helping myself by talking about what happened to me\nMichael Phoenix Please do not take offense at the next question. So many times you see companies who appear to care and be very sincere. What convinced you that Damsel in Distress was different. That the founders truly want to make a difference in people's lives vs. just on the surface and were only interested in making money?\nJacquelyn Risner That is something I asked my mentor a lot. I looked on the corporate page and it says they donate to 3 charities a National one (RAINN), an international charity (Wipe Every Tear), and a Damsel Choice Charity (changes monthly per the damsel PRO nominations. Based off of what my mentor said and the way I perceive the co-founders to be, which is moral and ethical people. I have no reason to believe otherwise. The co-founders started the business with the sole purpose to provide others with non lethal tools for self defense. Plus they are stating their support for these organizations in a very public manner if in fact they were not those organizations would probably come forward and say something. But like I said the co-founders are deeply bound to their convictions and I cannot imagine them not\nJacquelyn Risner Every Tuesday Corporate office\/co-founders host a training call to every Damsel PRO nationwide and this Tuesday there was a guest speaker from Women's & Childrens Alliance in Boise, ID. during the call the speaker mentioned that the co-founders hooked up with her 3 years ago and it is the support adn help they get from organizations and PROs nationwide that allow them to offer the services they do.\nMichael Phoenix Thank you. How has being involved with Damsel helped you? vs. more what society would call \"traditional\" ways. Example: going to a person of religion, counselor, etc. Feel free to decline due to extremely personal nature of the question.\nJacquelyn Risner it is therapeutic in a sense to talk about what happened the more open I am the less sensitive I am towards it and I can move on. when you hold in things like being raped or beaten you are letting your assailant own your thoughts and in a way your way of life. I have been able to freely speak about what happened so others feel at ease sharing their stories with me.\nMichael Phoenix So Damsel in Distress is, in a way, an organization for people to go to and learn to help themselves deal with violent, traumatic experience. While dealing with it, they realize this is also a way to help others in a \"real\" way vs. the textbook or pills from a doctor?\nJacquelyn Risner Damsel in Defense* I tell people I'm a Damsel in Defense no distressing over here ...So I joined because I felt compelled to do so not because it would heal me. That emotional trauma will always be there but being surrounded by supporting and loving Damsel PROs and BROs allows me, personally, to work them out. I would never tell anyone to becomea damsel pro unless they themselves are passionate about spreading the mission to help educate, equip, and empower other victims. But at the same time if someone needs to talk I will always make time for them.\nMichael Phoenix Thank you. Some people may see this and think it is a way to help vs. other methods. What can someone expect who is interested in Damsel?\nJacquelyn Risner\nShe (or he) can expect to be welcomed into a loving community of supportive and caring individuals. There is never a shortage of thoughtfulness. This company is unlike any other DS company out there. For instance I have a friend who sells 31 (bags) and it can get cut throat competitive. We share information and events with one another. We are here to help the other succeed. As far as us helping a person we always refer them to someone who is professionally trained to handle whatever the situation may be. I like to think of myself as a stepping stone. People would find me less intimidating to contact and ask for help than they would calling a 1-800 #. having a person to talk to face to face helps calm the nerves of some people. So I personally would never try to be a therapist for someone but I can refer them to someone who is and if need be take them there\nMichael Phoenix\nWhat about for people who are skeptical and think \"Another company who's main concern is the money\". Every company has to be concerned about the money. What will really convince the skeptics or people who are borderline?\nthere's always going to be cynics and lets be real a company is always trying to make money. Damsel in Defense is a Debt free company and they tout financial responsibility to the Independent PROs. My director tells us all the time \"Do it if you can afford it\" The co-founders choose DS a reason ... word of mouth ... to reach as many women as possible. What is going to convince someone is their passion, do you believe in the mission or not? That is something an individual would have to answer for themselves. I know that for me, personally, I was on the fence and I did my research I was convinced by the what I read. This is a Faith based company while they don't shove their beliefs down your throats you know these are people with convictions\nOk, you have me convinced about your reasons and the company. If you don't mind, time to wind this interview out. Last question: What advice would you give to someone who has been through a violent experience. To anyone who is considering Damsel in Distress or doing sonsulting for a compnay?\nThe best advice I could give anyone who has been through a violent experience is to get help for yourself. Help can be in whichever form you choice. You might want to talk to someone, or run, or swim, or paint a picture, sculpt something ... whatever you do make sure it is something that is healing to you. Healing is something that is unique to each individual just like each individual is unique. You mist be your own guide in that process. For anyone who is interested in joining Damsel in Defense do it for the right reasons. We are a ground floor company so the potential to succeed is much easier consider if you will in 2008 AVON reported having nearly 500,000 representatives nationwide whereas Damsel in Defense is a new company with less than 6800 PROs. We have an excellent compensation package and the Damsel Community is unrivaled by any other DS company. Our compensation package is nice and as I said since we are still new there is a lot of ground to be covered. I personally want to spread this mission for coast to coast I want to help people get control of their lives back and I want to help educate and equip women so that nothing will happen to them. If you're not passionate about educating, equipping, and empowering others this particular company may not be the best fit for you. I love that when I joined I had the passion and the tools to succeed at my fingertips. My mentor has been there for me even for the silliest questions I may have had but that is also a part of the loving Damsel community.\nThank you. Especially for being completely honest and not trying to sell people on Damsel. I do have one more question if you have time.\nBe honest: did you enjoy the interview and what did you think of it? It will be a copy and paste without any edits. This part will be included.\nI am really grateful for the opportunity to be interviewed and get Damsel in Defense and myself out there. You asked some good questions and I feel I answered them to the best of my abilities\/knowledge and I am looking forward to the future.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Nintendo plans to launch five mobile games by early 2017\nBy May 8, 2015 NEWSnews, nintendo, nintendo android\nBack in March, Nintendo revealed that they would finally be bringing its popular characters to mobile gaming, and not through ports of existing games, but original titles designed specifically for smartphones and tablets.\nThis news was comforting on some level, as it indicated that Nintendo was going to consider the platform in developing the games for it. However, it was also some cause for concern as visions of bland endless runners with Mario or fruit-matching games with Donkey Kong danced through our heads.\nYesterday Nintendo CEO and president Satoru Iwata spoke to investors and revealed that Nintendo plans to bring five mobile games to market by March of 2017. He went on to say that \"You may think it is a small number, but when we aim to make each title a hit, and because we want to thoroughly operate every one of them for a significant amount of time after their releases, this is not a small number at all and should demonstrate our serious commitment to the smart device business.\"\nWhile the question of how Nintendo will monetize its games remains (please just charge a flat price!), this should go a long way to alleviating concerns that these will be rudimentary games featuring Nintendo characters. It seems highly unlikely that Nintendo would take that kind of time to simply released skinned versions of the kind of IAP fodder we're used to in Google Play.\nIwata did, however, make it clear again that one of the intentions with this program is to drive customers to \"explore more premium experiences on our dedicated game systems\u2026.\" What isn't clear is what exactly makes for a \"premium experience\" in Iwata's mind and it seems that we will just have to wait for the first of Nintendo's mobile titles to hit to have that answer.\nMotorola begins rolling out Android 5.1 for the Moto X and Moto E, introduces new gesture\nAndroid may soon offer more granular privacy controls","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Media graduates converge on next project of iconic director Shane Meadows\nThe Manchester Film School graduate Amy meets fellow alumni on Channel 4 drama\nIt's been five years since Amy McIntyre graduated. Such is the pedigree of our UCEN Manchester students, Amy has yet to work on a set without one of our graduates on the crew.\nWhen she got the opportunity to join the new TV project of legendary director Shane Meadows as a script supervisor, Amy wasn't surprised to find two more of our graduates on the crew.\nMarika McCaulsky and Alex Hollowbread are both camera assistants on The Virtues, a new drama starring Stephen Graham.\nAmy said: \"So many of our graduates are working in the industry and it's all down to the practical experience we got while studying and the standards our tutors held us to.\n\"They actively encouraged and supported us to get experience throughout the course, so this put me in a position where I could walk on to a professional set with confidence after graduating.\n\"I'm now in a position in my career where I can recommend people, and I know that people who study at UCEN Manchester's The Manchester Film School will have had the same high level of teaching and experience that I did.\"\nAs a script supervisor on The Virtues, Amy is a crucial link between many parts of the crew. She works closely with sound departments, production teams and camera assistants such as Marika and Alex to determine what part of the script is shot and when.\nDuring shooting, she is on hand with Shane Meadows to act as a conduit between him and the editors.\n\"If you told me five years ago that I'd be a script supervisor here, I just wouldn't believe it,\" said Amy.\n\"I didn't have any qualifications in media before I started studying, so it just shows how attainable a career is through a course like that.\"\nThe Virtues will air on Channel 4 in 2019. To find your future with a course through The Manchester Film School, click here.\nPictured are Marika McCaulsky, Alex Hollowbread, Jim Grainger and Amy McIntyre","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HC quashes DU's new admission norms (LEAD)\nFriday - June 14, 2019 9:38 pm , Category : EDUCATION\nNew Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside Delhi University's new admission norms for undergraduate courses.\nThe court was hearing petitions challenging the varsity's new eligibility criteria for admissions in undergraduate courses.\nA Division Bench of Justices Anu Malhotra and Talwant Singh quashed the amendment in admission eligibility criteria and directed DU to follow admission eligibility criteria of last year.\nThe court also directed DU to issue notice six months prior to admission when varsity plans to amend admission eligibility criteria in future.\nThe detail order will be released later.\nDefending its decision to amend the admission eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses, Delhi University (DU) told the court that the new admission norms were formed after holding discussions with the stakeholders and experts in the fields.\nDU's reply came on petitions challenging the varsity's new eligibility criteria for admissions in undergraduate courses.\n\"The laying of additional eligibility criteria in the undergraduate courses, more particularly in B. Commerce and BA economics (honours), have been done after much deliberation and discussions with the stakeholders and experts in respective fields,\" DU told the division bench.\nThe university told the court that it was done as part of a process of laying better standards for education.\nDU also told the court that the university is always empowered to frame better standards of education and is committed to doing so. In fact, DU is preferred due to the standard of education offered to students, the university said.\nThe bench said that nothing prevents DU from improving its education standards. \"No one is saying your decision (amendment) is not right, but your timing may not be right,\" the bench said.\nThe court remarked that DU could have given three months' prior notice to students.\nThe court was hearing three petitions including one by lawyer Charanpal Singh Bagri seeking quashing of the amended eligibility criteria for applying for admission in undergraduate commerce and economics honours courses.\nOne of the petitions filed by Khushi Srivastava through advocate Anupam Srivastava has sought quashing of the fresh norms related to Maths as part of the top four subjects for applying for admission in BA Economics Honours.\nThe other petitioner, Manas Shukla, has requested the court to direct authorities concerned to implement the eligibility criteria followed by DU in the last three consecutive years.\nAs per the new norms, 50 per cent marks in Mathematics in class 12 is mandatory for applying for admission in undergraduate commerce courses, which was not followed earlier, the advocate said.\nEarlier B.Com Honours and Economics Honours required Maths as a subject in Class 12, though it was not necessary to include it in the best of four subjects, but securing passing marks was a must.\nDU told the court that the proposal for providing additional eligibility criteria was already in the public domain since March-April and it was already conveyed to the public by various newspapers and websites.\n--IANS ak\/prs","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"State to award forgivable loan programs for health-related degrees\nAfter years of budget woes, members of the Post-Secondary Board expressed surprise at a meeting Monday that the Legislature had fully funded Mississippi's college financial aid programs this session.\nThis means that for the first time since 2015, the Office of Student Financial Aid will be able to award nine forgivable loan programs mainly targeting nursing and other health-related professions.\nThe board briefly considered reserving some of its funding, about $2.5 million from collections, for a \"rainy day\" \u2014 that is, a year when the Legislature is not as generous. OSFA had requested $48 million in general funds this session, and lawmakers ultimately appropriated about $50 million.\n\"Why do we get more than we requested?\" asked Barney Daly, a board member who is the president of North Metro at Trustmark National Bank.\n\"I do not know what the legislators were actually thinking,\" replied Jennifer Rogers, OSFA's director.\n\"Have we ever gotten more than we asked for?\" Daly asked again, this time chuckling.\nPrior to this session, lawmakers had underfunded Mississippi's student financial aid programs for years. From the 2019 to 2021 sessions, OSFA had to ask for a deficit appropriation \u2014 meaning it had awarded more dollars to college financial aid than lawmakers had allocated. OSFA is obligated to award financial aid to every undergraduate college student who applies and qualifies for one of Mississippi's three grant programs.\nOSFA was not receiving enough funds from the Legislature to award its forgivable loan programs. Per state statute, OSFA can award its loan programs on a first-come, first-serve basis only after every undergraduate student who applies and qualifies for a grant receives it.\n\"This hasn't happened in a very long time,\" said Jim Turcotte, the executive director of Mississippi College's alumni association and the chairman of the Post-Secondary Board.\nThis year, OSFA will award up to about 460 students, primarily those pursuing nursing degrees. Students who met the March 30 deadline to apply have until April 30 to submit all their supporting documents. In general, through these loan programs, the state will forgive one year of a student's loan in exchange for one year of service in Mississippi after graduation.\nThis surplus of funds could affect the urgency behind the Mississippi One Grant, the overhaul of state financial aid programs the Post-Secondary Board proposed last year. By rewriting the state's existing aid programs, the board sought to address the problem of legislative underfunding by capping the annual cost of the One Grant at $48 million.\nMore students would qualify for the One Grant than the state's current programs but Black and low-income students on average would lose thousands of dollars in college financial aid while white students would gain money.\nStill, some members wondered if the board should save its additional funding rather than spend it. After Rogers explained the board could choose to fund its forgivable loan programs, Turcotte asked his fellow members if it might be prudent to set aside the extra funds for a future session when the Legislature does not appropriate as much.\n\"As we look ahead, there will be times in the future when we will not have enough money appropriated to this board to cover the projected expenses,\" Turcotte said.\n\"I'm just trying to look ahead because, again, I know there'll be bleeding days ahead,\" he added.\nDaly asked if it was possible for the board to save the funds for a \"rainy day.\"\n\"I think if we don't award, and we have a lot of carryover, there will be questions about why we're carrying over a lot of money,\" Rogers said.\nAt the meeting, the board also discussed plans to implement a new scholarship for college students who were in foster care. Rogers also updated the board on the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Summer Grant Program. For that program, Rogers' office will award up to $3.5 million to college students who have fallen behind on courses during the pandemic. Rogers said she thinks OSFA will award all the funds this summer.\nHelp us with our next MT Speaks episode!\nUnless otherwise noted, you can republish most of Mississippi Today's stories for free under a Creative Commons license.\nFor digital publications:\nLook for the \"Republish This Story\" button underneath each story. To republish online, simply click the button, copy the html code and paste into your Content Management System (CMS).\nEditorial cartoons and photo essays are not included under the Creative Commons license and therefore do not have the \"Republish This Story\" button option. 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To learn more about our cartoon syndication services, click here.\nOur stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories.\nYou can only publish select stories individually \u2014 not as a collection.\nIf you have any other questions, contact Audience Development Director Lauchlin Fields.\nby Molly Minta, Mississippi Today\n<h1>Mississippi to award new forgivable loan programs for health-related degrees for first time since 2015 <\/h1>\n<p class=\"byline\">by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today <br \/>April 18, 2022<\/p>\n<p>After years of budget woes, members of the Post-Secondary Board expressed surprise at a meeting Monday that the Legislature had fully funded Mississippi's college financial aid programs this session. <\/p>\n<p>This means that for the first time since 2015, the Office of Student Financial Aid will be able to award nine forgivable loan programs mainly targeting nursing and other health-related professions. <\/p>\n<p>The board briefly considered reserving some of its funding,<strong> <\/strong>about $2.5 million from collections, for a \"rainy day\" \u2014 that is, a year when the Legislature is not as generous. OSFA had requested $48 million in general funds this session, and lawmakers ultimately appropriated about $50 million.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"Why do we get more than we requested?\" asked Barney Daly, a board member who is the president of North Metro at Trustmark National Bank.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\"I do not know what the legislators were actually thinking,\" replied Jennifer Rogers, OSFA's director.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"Have we ever gotten more than we asked for?\" Daly asked again, this time chuckling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to this session, lawmakers had underfunded Mississippi's student financial aid programs for years. From the 2019 to 2021 sessions, OSFA had to ask for a deficit appropriation \u2014&nbsp;meaning it had awarded more dollars to college financial aid than lawmakers had allocated. OSFA is obligated to award financial aid to every undergraduate college student<strong> <\/strong>who applies and qualifies for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msfinancialaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of Mississippi's three grant programs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>OSFA was not receiving enough funds from the Legislature to award its forgivable loan programs. Per <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ms\/title-37-education\/ms-code-sect-37-106-14.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state statute<\/a>, OSFA can award its loan programs on a first-come, first-serve basis only after every undergraduate student who applies and qualifies for a grant receives it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"This hasn't happened in a very long time,\" said Jim Turcotte, the executive director of Mississippi College's alumni association and the chairman of the Post-Secondary Board.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year, OSFA will award up to about 460 students, primarily those pursuing nursing degrees. Students who met the March 30 deadline to apply have until April 30 to submit all their supporting documents. In general, through these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msfinancialaid.org\/repayment\/\">loan programs<\/a>, the state will forgive one year of a student's loan in exchange for one year of service in Mississippi after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This surplus of funds could affect the urgency behind the Mississippi One Grant, the overhaul of state financial aid programs the Post-Secondary Board proposed last year. By rewriting the state's existing aid programs, the board sought to address the problem of legislative underfunding by <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\/2021\/10\/14\/students-will-lose-thousands-in-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">capping the annual cost<\/a> of the One Grant at $48 million.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More students would qualify for the One Grant than the state's current programs but Black and low-income students on average <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\/2021\/10\/14\/students-will-lose-thousands-in-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">would lose thousands of dollars in college financial aid<\/a> while white students would gain money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Still, some members wondered if the board should save its additional funding rather than spend it. After Rogers explained the board could choose to fund its forgivable loan programs, Turcotte asked his fellow members if it might be prudent to set aside the extra funds for a future session when the Legislature does not appropriate as much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"As we look ahead, there will be times in the future when we will not have enough money appropriated to this board to cover the projected expenses,\" Turcotte said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"I'm just trying to look ahead because, again, I know there'll be bleeding days ahead,\" he added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Daly asked if it was possible for the board to save the funds for a \"rainy day.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\"I think if we don't award, and we have a lot of carryover, there will be questions about why we're carrying over a lot of money,\" Rogers said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the meeting, the board also discussed plans to implement a new scholarship for college students who were in foster care. Rogers also updated the board on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\/2021\/11\/30\/reeves-jackson-state-mississippi-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Governor's Emergency Education Relief Summer Grant Program<\/a>. For that program, Rogers' office will award up to $3.5 million to college students who have fallen behind on courses during the pandemic. Rogers said she thinks OSFA will award all the funds this summer.<\/p>\nThis <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\/2022\/04\/18\/mississippi-financial-aid-loan-programs-health-related-degrees\/\">article<\/a> first appeared on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\">Mississippi Today<\/a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mississippitoday.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MT_square-thumb.jpg?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\u2033 style=\"width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;\"><img id=\"republication-tracker-tool-source\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitoday.org\/?republication-pixel=true&post=1027769&ga=UA-75003810-1\u2033 style=\"width:1px;height:1px;\">\nDendrick Hurd, former MS corrections probation officer pleads guilty\nJohn Davis faces new bribery charges\nChanges in the MS wildlife commission? 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{"text":"Cartoon sets off censorship battle\nCALIFORNIA ' It all started with a political cartoon depicting two Muslims standing in the hand of the devil surrounded by the fires of hell.\nThe drawing by professional cartoonist Darrin Bell appeared in the Sept. 18 issue of The Daily Californian. Then the pandemonium began when more than 100 protesters participated in a sit-in at the paper's office on the University of California at Berkeley campus. They refused to leave and demanded the paper apologize for publishing the cartoon.\nThe protesters inhibited the newspaper's staff from doing their jobs and they disrupted staffers by banging on walls and chanting, editor Janny Hu said. Police were eventually called to escort the remaining protesters out of the office around 3 a.m. on Sept. 19 and issued them citations for trespassing.\nThe Daily Californian opted not to pursue any legal action against the protesters, other than calling the police.\n'I don't know if it is appropriate for a university setting, or if it would have been the best course to take at the time,' Hu said. 'The main concern that night was preventing the protesters from trespassing.'\nIn a retaliatory act, the Berkeley student senate passed a bill on Oct. 10 calling for a front-page apology for the cartoon and asking the newspaper staff to attend a sensitivity training class.\nThe legislation directly refers to the editorial cartoon, stating, 'The cartoon may promote the kind of harmful stereotyping that has led to the murder of Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and Southeast Asians across the country.'\n'We felt that the cartoon put students in a dangerous position because we heard of reports of harassment against Muslims,' said Sajid Khan, a student senator who sponsored the bill. 'We felt the cartoon further perpetuated the same type of ignorance and intolerance that led to that type of harassment.'\nIn an earlier version of the bill, the sponsors were calling for $8,000-per-month rent increase for the newspaper, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The contract between the newspaper and the student government is renegotiated at the end of each year.\nStressing the paper's free-press rights, Hu said, 'I think it's unfortunate that the situation with the cartoon escalated to the point that our student government would feel the need to come out against our newspaper, and condemn us for something that we have the legal right and authority to do.'\nA few weeks after the legislation passed, some individuals decided to take the matter into their own hands, and stole more than 1,000 copies of the Oct. 24 issue. The stolen copies were replaced with fliers calling for a boycott of the paper.\nThe fliers were not only in response to the newspaper's handling of the cartoon, but also made reference to an advertisement that ran in the Oct. 24 issue. The fliers, which were not attributed to any individual or organization, said the ad was 'irrational and inflammatory.'\nThe full-page advertisement was an essay, titled 'End States Who Sponsor Terrorism,' paid for by the Ayn Rand Institute. Leonard Peikoff, founder of the institute and author of the ad, called for the elimination of 'Iran's terrorist sanctuaries' and the use of military weaponry in 'bringing down every branch of its government.'\n'It is definitely an attempt to violate our free speech and the free speech of the newspaper,' said Yaron Brook, executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute.\nThe campus police are investigating the theft but there are no suspects, Capt. Bill Cooper said.\nWith all of the hurdles to overcome in protecting their free-press rights, Daily Californian editors have been careful to make sure the content is not curtailed to appease the critics of the paper.\n'It is not affecting our editorial content,' Hu said. 'We will continue to be an open forum for discussion, especially on our opinion pages because, we encourage the distribution of a wide variety of opinions and we are not going to censor anyone for their opinions.'\nTagged reports, Winter 2001-02","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fallout From Wedding Party Drone Strike in Yemen Continues\nDecember 16, 2013 \/7 Comments\/in Drones, Terrorism \/by Jim White\nAs more details emerge on the drone strike Thursday in Yemen that hit a wedding party, it is becoming clear that the New York Times got it wrong, and those killed were mostly civilians rather than mostly suspected al Qaeda militants. A follow-up story in the Los Angeles Times on Friday put the death toll at 17, with only five of the dead having suspected al Qaeda connections. But CNN's follow-up on Friday is even worse: they put the death toll at only 14, but they carried this statement from a Yemeni official:\n\"This was a tragic mistake and comes at a very critical time. None of the killed was a wanted suspect by the Yemeni government,\" said a top Yemeni national security official who asked not to be named because he is not authorized to talk to media.\nIf we read between the lines, then, it would seem that although a few of those killed may have had al Qaeda connections, they were not of sufficiently high profile to merit being wanted by Yemen's government.\nThe CNN story only gets worse:\nThe convoy consisted of 11 vehicles, and the officials said that four of the vehicles were targeted in the strikes. Two of the vehicles were completely damaged. Among the killed were two prominent tribal leaders within the province.\nThis piece of information alone seems to embody all of the moral depravity of the US drone program as it now stands. Despite all the bleating about the effort put into assuring that only militants are targeted and that every effort is made to prevent civilian casualties, there simply is no justification for proceeding with an attack that intends to target fewer than half the vehicles in a large convoy. Such an attack is virtually guaranteed to kill more than just those targeted, and as discussed above, it seems very likely that even those targeted in this strike were low level operatives instead of high level al Qaeda leaders.\nSunday saw a strong response to the attacks by Yemen's Parliament. They voted to end drone strikes in the country. From CNN:\nYemen's parliament Sunday called for an end to drone strikes on its territory after a U.S. missile attack mistakenly struck a wedding convoy, killing more than a dozen people.\nThe nearly unanimous but non-binding vote was \"a strong warning\" to both the United States and the government of Yemeni President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi, a Yemeni government official told CNN.\n\"The Yemeni public is angered by the drone strikes,\" said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to talk to reporters. \"The people's representatives reflected on the tone of the streets.\"\nThe official statement carried in the Reuters story on the vote strikes a similar position to what we have been hearing from Pakistan regarding US drone strikes there:\n\"Members of parliament voted to stop what drones are doing in Yemeni airspace, stressing the importance of preserving innocent civilian lives against any attack and maintaining Yemeni sovereignty,\" the state news agency SABA said.\nThere's that pesky issue of sovereignty again. Recall that it is a huge driver for the demonstrations by Imran Khan's PTI party that have shut down NATO convoys on Pakistan's northern supply route. And Khan appears to be gearing up for his protests to stage major events in Lahore and even Islamabad next week.\nWriting in The Atlantic this morning, Conor Friedersdorf poses some interesting questions regarding the strike:\nOn my wedding day, my wife and I hired a couple of shuttle vans to ferry guests between a San Clemente hotel and the nearby site where we held our ceremony and reception. I thought of our friends and family members packed into those vehicles when I read about the latest nightmarish consequence of America's drone war: \"A U.S. drone mistakenly targeted a wedding convoy in Yemen's al-Baitha province after intelligence reports identified the vehicles as carrying al Qaeda militants,\" CNN reported, citing government sources in Yemen. \"The officials said that 14 people were killed and 22 others injured, nine in critical condition. The vehicles were traveling near the town of Radda when they were attacked.\"\nCan you imagine the wall-to-wall press coverage, the outrage, and the empathy for the victims that would follow if an American wedding were attacked in this fashion? Or how you'd feel about a foreign power that attacked your wedding in this fashion?\nThe vote in Parliament wasn't the only fallout from the drone strike. Pakistan Today has more of what happened in response:\nRelatives of the dead staged protests to denounce the killings and demanded an official apology as well as compensation. Hundreds of people also blocked the road between Rada and Sanaa at Friday s funeral of 13 people but reopened a day later after reaching agreement on compensation with local military authorities. \"If the government fails to stop American planes from\u2026 bombing the people of Yemen, then it has no rule over us,\" tribal chief Ahmad al-Salmani told AFP on Saturday.\nThe Pakistan Today article goes on to say that two of those killed were previously on the list of wanted al Qaeda suspects (when coupled with the observation above, does this mean they had been on the list previously but weren't when they were actually hit?), but most of those killed came from prominent families:\nTwo of the dead whose names were released \u2014 Saleh al-Tays and Abdullah al-Tays \u2014 had figured in the past on Yemeni government lists of wanted Al-Qaeda suspects. But most of those killed were civilians of the Al-Tays and Al-Ameri \u2013 which are part of the large and heavily armed Qayfah tribe.\nSo the US has killed a large number of innocent people from a large and heavily armed tribe. What could go wrong with that? The CNN article on Yemen's Parliament vote gives us a preview:\nBut the U.S.-based Human Rights Watch reported in October that at least 57 civilians had also been killed by missiles fired from the unmanned aircraft. And some Yemeni security experts argue that drone strikes have aided al Qaeda by turning peaceful tribal communities into vengeful killers.\nThat's the ticket! Let's turn a large and heavily armed tribe into vengeful killers working with al Qaeda. Then we'll need even more drone strikes and then\u2026\nTags: Al Qaeda, CIA, Drones, John Brennan, sovereignty, wedding party, Yemen\nhttps:\/\/www.emptywheel.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Logo-Web.png 0 0 Jim White https:\/\/www.emptywheel.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Logo-Web.png Jim White2013-12-16 09:04:562013-12-16 09:04:56Fallout From Wedding Party Drone Strike in Yemen Continues\nDWBartoo says:\n\" \u2026 the moral depravity of the US drone program \u2026\"\nWell ,Jim, now you have gone and done it.\nJust precisely what, or which, moral principle does killing human beings with drones actually serve?\nWhen one tries to have this conversation the first response, often, is, \"Well, it's better than having troops on the ground\".\nWhat or which moral principle, of our foundational principles, assuming we might have some, does \"having troops on the ground\" actually serve?\nIT is an moral issue that we confront, with many other aspects or critical issues that, seemingly, have not been any better thought through, that what moral principle, or principles, if any, is or are actually involved in the use of drones to kill human beings, however that \"program\" may currently \"stand\" \u2026. or conceivably be \"changed\".\nLet no one forget, for even an instant, that these killings are done IN OUR name, yours and mine \u2026 that we WILL bear, and our children will bear the consequence of these actions \u2026 especially if \"our\" nation succeeds in making the use of these devices, \"normal\", and acceptable international behavior.\nWhat, in heaven's name, permits anyone in the US to imagine that we will not, someday, if drones become \"legitimate\", as they ARE becoming readily \"available\" to the point of being ubiquitous, BECOME the TARGETS of drones ourselves?\nConor Friedersdorf is very wise to suggest that we consider how we might feel if we were the \"object\", mistaken or not, of someone's \"concern\" that we might \"mean them some distant future harm\".\nWhat do we really consider human life, or life, generally, to be worth?\nWe teeter on the edge of our own self-extinction, as a species, yet permit mindless mayhem and war-profit to chain everyone's future to the very meanest of foul suspicion where anyone's life may be snuffed out at the whim of some \"policy\" and a few very well-protected individual \"leaders\" who do not demonstrate even the most basic grasp of what they are about when they order the killing of \"specified\" others, in fact, some even brag that they are \"good\" at killing while claiming that they are motivated by \"kindness\" in all of their actions while never once admitting of ANY moral sensibility or responsibility but \"pragmatic efficiency\" \u2026\nPerhaps, they are on to the final solution?\nAnd yes, if perpetual war is your \"game\", for the confusion, domestic as well as foreign, that it permits to be profitably exploited \u2026 even into tyrannies of \"austerity\", and unassailable neofeudal hegemony, then it makes perfect sense to continually create many others who hate \"us\".\nlefty665 says:\n\"We are creating enemies faster than we are killing them\" was bumper sticker fodder in 2003. A decade later it is still true.\nCan anyone rewind this whole misbegotten, murderous era to 1999? Then we could naively frolic in Y2K hysteria again and do over the new millennium with decency.\nIs it too much to ask our President to take a moment from making sanctimonious comments about Newtown and gun control to stop personally ordering the killing of innocents?\nHow many innocents would Adam Lanza have had to kill to get a Nobel prize? How many multiples of that toll (Lanzas) will our President have to order to be identified as a mass murderer?\nWelch said to McCarthy, \"Have you no sense of decency. sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?\"\nWho dares ask that question today?\nUS policy is to prolong its War On Terror by continuing to create instability in the Middle East, primarily on the borders of US ally Saudi Arabia (Iraq, Yemen, and nearby Syria). This ensures a steady supply of \"terrorists.\" The US also works with Saudi Arabia promoting the WOT, as in Syria and Iraq.\nSo I think it's helpful to consider all the recent and current US aggression in the Middle East in the context of the US-Saudi alliance. Then it all fits in place \u2014 the first Gulf war, the Iraq invasion\/occupation, support of Islamists in Syria (and its 'gas attack'), also the US current rapprochement with Egypt's new dictator, etc.\nSpecifically Saudi Arabia seeks a weak Yemen. KSA is currently evicting 200,000 Yemeni laborers which will deprive Yemen of their remittances and probably help to destabilize Yemen. US assassinations help in that regard, as they have in Pakistan.\n(As a sidelight is the current news on confirmation of the Saudi connection to 9\/11.)\nSounds like it's time again for an article in the WP or NYT lauding the deep morality of Brennan et al and their most profound sorrow at civilian casualties. Presumably, that article won't be highlighting how and why the dead showed up in our crosshairs in the first place.\nTom in AZ says:\n@Don Bacon: Our water-carrying for the KSA and Israel has become almost a sort of foreign policy mental illness. It is not just the Yemenis that are being thrown out, if I recall my reading recently. All those welfare 'princes' having to wash their own butts when the foreigners are gone will be a whole new problem for the old guard.\nI don't get blaming anybody but Obama. One of his first actions in office was n Executive Order prohibiting the CIA from detaining and torturing, followed by a more informal order to assassinate people, starting in Pakistan.\nSo why dump on Brennan? If it weren't him it would be another yes-man.\n@Don Bacon: No question as to ultimate responsibility. But Brennan routinely has put himself out front as the face of the Administration's humanity in what he and his cohort describe as war that's been foisted on us by evil people. It's hard to find a reference to Brennan without the accompanying praise of his role as the moral force [sic] underpinning what the Administration is doing.\nemptywheel@emptywheelHere's how Sidney Powell wants to distinguish her client from James Wolfe (who lied to FBI abt leak investigation).\u2026 twitter.com\/i\/web\/status\/1\u202625 minutes ago22 January 2020\n60 Minutes Betters Their Benghazi Debacle: Pirates Ahoy! and Chinese Global... NSA's 60 Wiretaps and FBI's 1,728 Wiretaps?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"In Depth with Brad Byrd: Wendy McNamara talks about the legislative session\nby: Britney Taylor\nPosted: Apr 5, 2019 \/ 03:55 AM UTC \/ Updated: Apr 5, 2019 \/ 03:56 AM UTC\nWelcome to in-depth. The two appear to go hand in hand. the Indiana Legislative Session and debate showing two very polarizing views. This year is no exception.\nJoining me tonight is Republican State Representative Wendy McNamara who has been in the House Chamber since 2010 representing Posey and Vanderburgh counties.\nFull Transcription\nBrad Byrd: Rep. McNamara thanks for being here tonight. Basically, Governor Holcomb has signed that hate crime bill and it was void of some key components Democrats wanted in that. And that was gender, gender identity and age, but he did indicate in the future he would like to see stronger language. You tell me, you were on the committee that was receiving so much information about this, tell me about that and tell me how you feel about that stronger language later on.\nWendy McNamara: I would suggest that there were Republicans and Democrats that wanted what we call \"the list\". What we feel came out of the house, the final language is as comprehensive as you could get. Our goal was to make sure you include everyone. That nobody was left off that list. If you're an attorney who is attacked for being an attorney, we wanted that to be covered. In fact, just yesterday former Justice Frank Sullivan \u2013 a Democrat \u2013 who sat on the court in 2003 for the Whitmore decision \u2013 confirmed that he believed the language that we came up with \u2013 that passed the house, that the governor signed \u2013 really covers everything. It covers gender, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, all of those things. We were hoping that we could make sure that not one person was left out. And what this does, is it allows a judge to add an aggravator, or extend a sentence to someone, who they believe commits a crime based on bias.\nBrad Byrd: So, you're telling me even without these three items, gender, gender identity, and age not being in this bill that has been signed, all the individuals who fall under those categories are going to be protected?\nWendy McNamara: Correct. It has been our belief from the beginning, the particular language that was worked on \u2013 for months, going back to October \u2013 to cover everybody and exclude no one.\nBrad Byrd: Do you think the stronger language could be revisited next year or in future years?\nWendy McNamara: I would doubt it. The conversation over hate crimes has been going on as long as I've been up at the state house, you have people opposed to having a list \u2013 I was telling you earlier in my committee there were five bills \u2013 all five bills had different lists. So, it's hard to say that adding a list would be inclusive of everyone. And I firmly believe that Senate Bill 198, signed by the governor, includes everyone.\nBrad Byrd: House Bill 1004 \u2013 that has a special place in your world, especially during the past several months. And one of the controversial aspects of this is, something you say you were misinterpreted by video, and that was you were talking about mental health and the roles that our educators play in the mental health of our kids \u2013 walk me through that please.\nWendy McNamara: House Bill 1004 is a school safety bill. And in the school safety bill are recommendations from a task force that the governor put together last August. A couple sections of the bill have a CDC youth risk assessment survey that we can data to determine what are our problems. We don't know. They might be different from region to region or school to school. We want to know where to place our money to best help our kids. The other section is signing a memorandum of understanding with local health care providers. I was speaking to those two items and speaking passionately from a teacher's perspective and a principal's perspective and saying that teachers are the parents today and we need every tool, we need everything we can possibly get to help our kids.\nBrad Byrd: But you weren't excluding parents \u2013 you're telling me?\nWendy McNamara: No. Not at all. Absolutely not. There's group that clipped off a segment of what I said to scare parents, to scare people and, frankly, to raise money. They're using it as a fundraiser \u2013 they've put up on our local pages \u2013 in northeast Indiana \u2013 it's unfortunate that there are groups that want to do things like this.\nBrad Byrd: Fundraising for what \u2013 lobbying?\nWendy McNamara: Yes, raising money for their efforts.\nBrad Byrd: Let's talk about the other side of safety \u2013 active shooter drills. Legislation you have been passionate about is establishing perimeters and included in that are active shooter drills. There was an incident that happened in Monticello, Indiana where projectiles were used during an active shooter drill, whether it be pellets, according to the state teacher's association had no idea that was going to happen. When did you find out about that?\nWendy McNamara: I found out about it the day we were voting on the third reading of my bill and sending it to the Senate. I spoke with the teacher's association and assured them that I would put language in there to establish those perimeters. In my opinion, I don't think projectiles should be used in active shooter drills against teachers, whether they're aware of it or not.\nBrad Byrd: What about teachers being armed?\nWendy McNamara: Teachers being armed I think is a local decision. We have several local communities that have chosen to go down that path. We have a bill that passed the House, I'm not sure where it is in the Senate, but it would allow secured school safety fund to be able to train teachers in use of weaponry \u2013 they have to go through psychological exam, weapons training \u2013 as if they were law enforcement \u2013 so they have to log as many hours of shooting.\nBrad Byrd: this would be an option though for teachers?\nWendy McNamara: Absolutely.\nBrad Byrd: Because a lot of teachers they have enough on their plate.\nWendy McNamara: No, they wouldn't be chosen and told you have to do this. It's a local decision. Teachers can volunteer. But they have to pass several steps before doing so.\nBrad Byrd: Senate Bill 2 would increase penalties for drivers who drive by school bus stop arms. Tragedy up in northern IN where three kids were killed by a driver who blew right past that school bus stop arm. What we have right now, is this headed in the direction to help keep kids safe?\nWendy McNamara: I don't think it goes far enough \u2013 it was stripped of a lot of the things that I think would be useful. I suggested tape around the bottom that can be seen in the dark hours and be visible. We worked, I actually worked with EVSC to try to make sure we got it right. There was part of the bill that would have school corp. pay for cameras and using those cameras to find those drivers who pass them. This step would have given it an extra step of enforcement and that was taken out of the bill. It moved it from a Class A infraction to a Class C Misdemeanor.\nBrad Byrd: Alright thank you Rep.Wendy McNamara for being here tonight.\nFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the Tri-State, follow Eyewitness News on Facebook and Twitter.\n(This story was originally published on April 4, 2019)\nMore In Depth with Brad Byrd Stories\nECHO Housing giving our veterans, who are struggling, a fighting chance.\nEyewitness News' Brad Byrd talks with ECHO Housing Coordinator, Savannah Wood and Navy veteran, David Allega about veterans who are struggling to find housing and employment.\nHigh-Tech Lifesaver\nTechnology has advanced and there's a new less invasive procedure that could save your life. It's called Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR.\nEyewitness News' Brad Byrd talks to Dr. Dominic Cefali about the procedure, costs, advancement in technology and benefits of a less invasive procedure.\nLove and Hate in America: A young man's take\nLove and hate in America. Brad Byrd gets perspective from a young leader in Evansville. Why are we still struggling with race relations in this country?\nFULL TRANSCRIPTION:\nGovernor Holcomb campaigns in Evansville\nIt's fair season: List of county fairs in the Tri-State\nLocal News \/ 1 week ago","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"\"But God is the God of the waves and the billows, and they are still His when they come over us; and again and again we have proved that the overwhelming thing does not overwhelm. Once more by His interposition deliverance came. We were cast down, but not destroyed.\" \u2013 Amy Carmichael\n\u00ab Random Reading by Nancy Leigh DeMoss 04\/13\/11\nThe Crushing of Christ by Paul Washer (audio) \u00bb\nWomen in the Church by Margaret Fell (Fox)\nPublished April 13, 2011 | By womenofchristianity\nJustified, Proved, and Allowed of by the Scriptures,\nAll Such as Speak by the Spirit and Power of the Lord Jesus.\nAnd how Women Were the First that Preached the Tidings of the Resurrection of Jesus,\nand Were Sent by Christ's own Command, before He Ascended to the father.\nJohn 20. 17\nAt the time of these writings, Margaret retained the name of her deceased first husband, Judge Fell. Three years after writing the below letters, which was eleven years after her first husband had died, Margaret Fell married George Fox to become Margaret Fox; their marriage was by command from the Lord Jesus to George Fox. She had already established herself as the Mother of the Church, as Fox was acknowledged as the Father and founder of the society. She spent a total of ten years in prison from several imprisonments for having worship meetings in her home and for her refusal at trials to swear by taking any oath.\nby Margaret Fell \u2013\nWhereas it has been an objection in the minds of many, and several times has been objected by the clergy, or ministers and others, against women's speaking in the Church; and so consequently may be taken, that they are condemned for meddling in the things of God. The ground of which objection is taken from the apostle's words, which he wrote in his first Epistle to the Corinthians, 1 Cor 14:34-5. And also what he wrote to Timothy, 1 Tim 2: 11-12. But how far they wrong the apostle's intentions in these scriptures, we shall show clearly when we come to them in their course and order. But first let me lay down how God himself has manifested his will and mind concerning women, and unto women.\nAnd first, when God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he them, male and female; and God blessed them, and God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply: And God said, behold, I have given you of every herb, Gen 1:27-29. Here God joins them together in his own image, and makes no such distinctions and differences as men do; for though they are weak, he is strong; and as he said to the apostle, his grace is sufficient, and his strength is made manifest in weakness, 2 Cor 12:9. Such has the Lord chosen, even the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty; and things which are despised, has God chosen, to bring to naught things that are, 1 Cor:1-27-8. God has put no such difference between the male and female, as men would make.\nIt is true, the serpent, which was more subtle than any other beast of the field, came to the woman with his temptations, and with a lie; his subtlety discerning her to be the weaker vessel, or more inclinable to listen to him, when he said, ' If you eat, your eyes shall be opened;' and the woman saw, that the fruit was good to make one wise. There the temptation got into her, and she did eat, and gave to her husband, and he did eat also; and so they were both tempted into the transgression and disobedience; and therefore God said unto Adam, (who hid himself when he heard his voice) 'have you eaten of the tree, which I commanded you that you should not eat?' And Adam said, 'the woman which you gave me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.' And the Lord said unto the woman, 'what is this that you have done.' And the woman said, 'the serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.' Here the woman spoke the truth to the Lord. See what the Lord said, after he had pronounced sentence on the serpent, I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel, Gen 3:15.\nLet this word of the Lord, which was from the beginning, stop the mouths of all that oppose women's speaking in the power of the Lord; for he has put enmity between the woman and the serpent; and if the seed of the woman speaks not, the seed of the serpent speaks; for God has put enmity between the two seeds; and it is manifest, that those who speak against the woman and her seed's speaking, speak out of the envy of the old serpent's seed. And God has fulfilled his word and his promise, when the fullness of time had come, he sent forth his son, made of a woman, made under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of sons, Gal 4:4-5.\nMoreover, the Lord is pleased, when he mentions his Church, to call her by the name of woman, by his prophets, saying, I have called you as a woman forsaken, and grieved in spirit, and as a wife of youth, Isa 54:6. Again, how long will you go about, you back-sliding daughter? For the Lord has created a new thing in the earth, a woman shall compass a man, Jer 31:22. And David, when he was speaking of Christ and his Church, he said, the King's daughter is all glorious within, her clothing is of wrought gold, she shall be brought unto the King; with gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought; they shall enter into the King's palace, Psa 45.\nAnd also King Solomon in his song, where he speaks of Christ and his Church, where she is complaining and calling for Christ, he said, If you know not, O you fairest among women, go your way by the footsteps of the flock, Song 1:8, and 5:9. And John, when he saw the wonder that was in heaven, he saw a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars; and there appeared another wonder in heaven, a great red dragon stood ready to devour her child. Rev 12:1-3. Here appears the envy of the dragon.\nThus much may prove, that the Church of Christ is represented as a woman; and those that speak against this woman's speaking, speak against the Church of Christ, and the seed of the woman, which seed is Christ; that is to say, those that speak against the power of the Lord, and the spirit of the Lord speaking in a woman, simply by reason of her sex, or because she is a woman, not regarding the seed, and spirit, and power that speaks in her; such speak against Christ and his Church, and are of the seed of the serpent, wherein lodges enmity. As God the father made no such difference in the first creation, nor ever since between the male and the female, but always out of his mercy and loving-kindness, had regard unto the weak. So also his son, Christ Jesus, confirms the same thing; when the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, if it were lawful for a man to put away his wife? He answered and said unto them, 'Have you not read, that he that made them in the beginning, made them male and female; and said, for this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh; wherefore they are no more two, but one flesh? What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder.' Mat 19:4-6.\nAgain, Christ Jesus, when he came to the city of Samaria, where Jacob's well was, where the woman of Samaria was, you may read in John 4. How he was pleased to preach the everlasting gospel to her; and when the woman said unto him, 'I know that when the Messiah comes, (which is called Christ) , when he comes, he will tell us all things.' Jesus said unto her, 'I that speak unto you am He.' Also he said unto Martha, when she said, she knew that her brother should rise again in the last day. Jesus said unto her,' I am the Resurrection and the Life; He that believes on me, though he were dead, yet should he live; and whosoever lives and believes, shall never die. Believe you this'? she answered, 'yes, Lord, I believe you are the Christ, the son of God.' Here she manifested her true and saving faith, which few at that day believed so on him. John 11:24-7.\nAlso that woman, that came unto Jesus with an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head as he sat at food; it is manifest that this woman knew more of the secret power and wisdom of God, than his disciples did, who were filled with indignation against her; and therefore Jesus said, 'why do you trouble the woman, for she has wrought a good work upon me? Verily, I say unto you, wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this that this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her,' Mat 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9. Luke said farther, she was a sinner, and that she stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with her tears, and did wipe them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with ointment. And when Jesus saw the heart of the Pharisee that had invited him to his house, he took occasion to speak unto Simon, as you may read in Luke 7; and he turned to the woman, and said, 'Simon, see you this woman? you gave me no water to my feet; but she has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave me no kiss; but this woman, since I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil you did not anoint; but this woman has anointed my feet with ointment: wherefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven her; for she has loved much.' Luke 7:44-47.\nAlso, there was many women which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him, and stood afar off when he was crucified, Mat 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41, yes even the women of Jerusalem wept for him, insomuch that he said unto them, 'weep not for me, you daughters of Jerusalem; but weep for yourselves, and for your children.' Luke 23:28.\nAnd certain women which had been healed of Evil spirits and Infirmities, Mary Magdalene, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward's wife; and many others which ministered unto him of their substance. Luke 8:2-3.\nThus we see that Jesus owned the love and grace that appeared in women, and did not despise it; and by what is recorded in the scriptures, he received as much love, kindness, compassion, and tender dealing towards him from women, as he did from any others, both in his lifetime, and also after they had exercised their cruelty upon him; for Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, beheld where he was laid; And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salom, had brought sweet spices, that they might anoint him: And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun; and they said among themselves, 'who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher?' And when they looked the stone was rolled away, for it was very great, Mark 16:1-4, Luke 24:1-2, and they went down into the sepulcher, and as Matthew said, the angel rolled away the stone, and he said unto the women, 'fear not, I know whom you seek, Jesus which was crucified: he is not here, he is risen.' Mat 28:1-6. Now Luke said thus, that there stood two men by them in shining apparel, and as they were perplexed and afraid, the men said unto them, 'he is not here, remember how he said unto you when he was in Galilee, that the son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again;' and they remembered his words, and returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things to the Eleven, and to all the rest. Luke 24:1-10\nIt was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles, and their words seemed unto them as idle tales, and they believed them not. Mark this, you despisers of the weakness of women, and look upon yourselves to be so wise: but Christ Jesus does not so; for he makes use of the weak: for when he met the women after he was risen, he said unto them, 'All hail!' And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him; then said Jesus unto them, 'be not afraid, go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.' Mat 28:9-10, Mark 16:9. And John said, when Mary was weeping at the sepulcher, that Jesus said unto her:'Woman, why do you weep? What do you seek?' And when she supposed him to be the gardner, Jesus said unto her, 'Mary;' she turned herself, and said unto him, 'Rabbi,' which is to say, Master; Jesus said unto her, 'touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and your God.' John 20:16-7.\nMark this, you that despise and oppose the message of the Lord God that he sends by women; what had become of the redemption of the whole body of mankind, if they had not cause to believe the message that the Lord Jesus sent by these women, of and concerning his resurrection? And if these women had not thus, out of their tenderness, and bowels of love, who had received mercy, and grace, and forgiveness of sins, and virtue, and healing from him; which many men also had received the like, if their hearts had not been so united and knit unto him in love, that they could not depart as the men did; but sat watching, and waiting, and weeping about the sepulcher until the time of his resurrection, and so were ready to carry his message, as is manifested, else how should his Disciples have known, who were not there?\nOh! blessed and glorified be the glorious Lord; for this may all the whole body of mankind say, though the wisdom of man that never knew God, is always ready to except against the weak; but the weakness of God is stronger than men, and the foolishness of God is wiser than men. 1 Cor 1:25.\nAnd in Acts 18:24-26, you may read how Aquilla, and Priscilla, took unto them Apollos, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly, who was an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures; yet we do not read that he despised what Priscilla said, because she was a woman, as many now do.\nAnd now to the apostle's words, which is the ground of the great objection against women speaking. And first, 1 Cor 14. Let the reader seriously peruse that chapter, and see the end and drift of the apostle in speaking these words: for the apostle is there exhorting the Corinthians unto love, and to desire spiritual gifts, and not to speak in an unknown tongue; and not to be children in understanding, although be children in malice; but in understanding to be men. And that the spirits of the prophets, should be subject to the prophets; for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. And then he said,'Let your women keep silence in the Church.'\nWhere it does plainly appear, that the women, as well as some others that were among them, were in confusion. For he said, 'How is it brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation? Let all things be done to edifying.' Here is no edifying, but confusion speaking together: therefore he said, ' If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at most by three, and that by course, and let one interpret: but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the Church.' Here the man is commanded to keep silence, as well as the woman, when in confusion and out of order.\nBut the apostle said farther, they are commanded to be in obedience, as also said the Law; and if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman, to speak in the Church.\nHere the apostle clearly manifests his intent; for he speaks of women that were under the Law,* and in that transgression as Eve was, and such as were to learn, and not to speak publicly, but they must first ask their husbands at home; and it was a shame for such to speak in the Church. And it appears clearly, that such women were speaking among the Corinthians, by the apostles exhorting them from malice and strife and confusion; and he preaches the Law unto them, and he said, 'in the Law it is written, with men of other tongues, and other lips, will I speak unto this people.' 14:21\n*[Here were Greek women believers in the Christian assembly of Corinth still under the law! Yes, the law still applies to all believers until they are led by the Holy Spirit; the law is our schoolmaster leading us to faith, which comes when you hear the word of God within your heart, believe it to be true, believe it to be God speaking to you, and so then obey all that you are commanded to do \u2014 that is to follow Christ, hearing his Spirit speak to you and then obeying it. The words Christ speaks to you are spirit and impart life; the life of God, which those who follow (obey his leading) Christ do receive. If you are led by the Spirit, you are no longer under the law, Gal 5:18; those led by the Spirit are sons of God. Rom 8:14.\nFrom the Voice of the Lord: \"There are no laws when you are under complete control of the spirit; you walk in love in obedience as prompted \u2014 you don't walk in restricted flesh.\" See Obedience is Still Required for more on this subject.]\nAnd what is all this to women speaking? That have the everlasting gospel to preach, and upon whom the promise of the Lord is fulfilled, and his spirit poured upon them according to his word, Acts 2:16-18. And if the apostle would have stopped such as had the Spirit of the Lord poured upon them, why did he say just before, 'If anything be revealed to another that sits by, let the first hold his peace, and you may all one by one?' Here he did not say, that such women should not prophesy as had the Revelation and spirit of God poured upon them; but their women that were under the Law, and in the transgression, and were in strife, confusion and malice; for if he had stopped women praying or prophesying, why does he say,'Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head; but every woman that prays or with her head uncovered dishonors her head? Judge in yourselves; is it comely that a woman pray or prophesy uncovered? For the woman is not without the man, neither is the man without the woman in the Lord,' 1 Cor 11:3-4, 11:11-13\nAlso that other scripture, in 1 Tim. 2:9-13. Where he is exhorting that prayer and supplication be made every where, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting; he said in the like manner also, that women ' must adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety, not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearl, or costly array.' He said, 'Let women learn in silence with all subjection; but I allow not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence; for Adam was first formed, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived; but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.'\nHere the apostle speaks particularly to a woman in relation to her husband, to be in subjection to him, and not to teach, nor usurp authority over him, and therefore he mentions Adam and Eve. But let it be strained to the utmost, as the opposers of women speaking would have it, that is, that they should not preach nor speak in the Church, of which there is nothing here. Yet the apostle is speaking to such as he is teaching to wear their apparel, what to wear, and what not to wear; such as had not come to wear modest apparel, and such as had not come to shamefacedness and sobriety; but he was exhorting them from broidered hair, gold, and pearls, and costly array; and such are not to usurp authority over the man, but to learn in silence with all subjection, as it becomes women professing godliness with good works.\nAnd what is all this to those who have the power and spirit of the Lord Jesus poured upon them, and have the message of the Lord Jesus given unto them? Must not they speak the word of the Lord, because of these indecent and irreverent women, that the apostle speaks of, and to, in these two scriptures? How the men of this generation are blinded, who bring these scriptures, and pervert the apostles words, and corrupt his intent in speaking of them? By these scriptures they endeavor to stop the message and word of the Lord God in women, by condemning and despising of them. If the apostle would have had women speaking stopped, and did not allow of them; why did he entreat his true yokefellow to help those women who labored with him in the gospel? Phil. 4:3. And why did the apostles join together in prayer and supplication with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren, Acts 1:14, if they had not allowed, and had union and fellowship with the spirit of God, wherever it was revealed, in women as well as others? But all this opposing, and arguing of women speaking, has risen out of the bottomless pit, and spirit of darkness, that has spoken for these many hundred years together in this night of apostasy, since the Revelation have ceased and been hidden. So that spirit has limited and bound all up within its bond and compass; and so would allow none to speak; but such as that spirit of darkness approved of, man or woman.\nSo here has been the misery of these last ages past, in the time of the reign of the beast, that John saw when he stood upon the sand of the sea, rising out of the sea, and out of the earth, having seven heads and ten horns, Rev. 13. In this great city of Babylon, which is the woman that has sat so long upon the scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And this woman has been arrayed and decked with gold, and pearls, and precious stones; and she has had a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations; and has made all nations drunk with the cup of her fornication; andall the world has wondered after the beast, and has worshipped the dragon that gave power to the beast; and this woman has been drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. This has been the woman, that has been speaking, and usurping authority for many hundred years together. Let the times and ages past testify how many have been murdered and slain, in ages and generations past; every religion and profession, (as it has been called), killing and murdering one another, that would not join one with another. Thus the spirit of truth, and the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, has been quite lost among those who have done this. This mother of harlots has sat as a queen, and said, she should see no sorrow. But though her days have been long, even many hundred of years; for there was power given unto the beast to continue forty and two months, and to make war with the saints, and to overcome them. All that have dwelt upon the earth have worshipped him, whose names are not written in the book of the Life of the Lamb, slain from the foundation of the world.\nBut blessed be the Lord, his time is over, which was above twelve hundred years, and the darkness is past, and the night of apostasy draws to an end, and the true light now shines, the morning light, the bright morning star, the Root and Offspring of David, he is risen, he is risen, glory to the highest for evermore; and the joy of the morning is come, and the bride, the Lamb's wife, is making herself ready, as a bride that is adorning for her husband; and to her is granted, that she shall be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white; and the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints; the Holy Jerusalem is descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God; and her light is like jasper, clear as crystal.\nAnd this is that free woman, that all the children of the promise are born of; not the children of the bond-woman, which is Hagar, which genders to strife and to bondage, and which answers to Jerusalem, which is in bondage with her children; but this is the Jerusalem which is free, which is the mother of us all. And so this bond-woman and her children, that are born after the flesh, have persecuted those who are born after the spirit, even until now. But now the bond-woman and her seed is to be cast out, who have been kept so long in bondage and in slavery, and under limits; this bond-woman and her brood is to be cast out, and our holy city, the New Jerusalem, is coming down from heaven, and her light will shine throughout the whole earth, even as a jasper, clear as crystal, which brings freedom and liberty, and perfect redemption to her whole seed; and this is that woman and image of the eternal God, that God has owned, and does own, and will own for evermore.\nMore might be added to this purpose, both out of the Old Testament and New, where it is evident that God made no difference, but gave his good spirit, as it pleased him, both to man and woman, as Deborah, Huldah, Sarah. The Lord calls by his prophet Isaiah, 'hearken unto me, you that follow after righteousness, you that seek the Lord; look unto the rock from whence you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from whence you were dug; look unto Abraham your father, and to Sarah that bore you; for the Lord will comfort Zion.' Isa. 51:1-3. Anna the prophetess, who was a widow of fourscore and four years of age, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day; she coming in at that instant, (when old Simeon took the child Jesus in his arms), and she gave thanks unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them who looked for Redemption in Jerusalem,Luke 2:36-38. And Phillip the Evangelist, into whose house the apostle Paul entered, who was one of the seven, Acts 6:3-5. He had four daughters which were virgins, who prophesied. Acts 21:8-9.\nSo let this serve to stop that opposing spirit that would limit the power and spirit of the Lord Jesus, whose spirit is poured upon all flesh, both sons and daughters, now in his resurrection; and since that the Lord God in the creation, when he made man in his own image, he made them male and female;and since that Christ Jesus, as the apostle said, was made of a woman, and the power of the highest overshadowed her, and the holy ghost came upon her, and the holy thing that was born of her, was called the son of God. When he was upon the earth, he manifested his love, and his will, and his mind, both to the woman of Samaria, and Martha, and Mary her sister, and several others, as has been shown; and after his resurrection also, manifested himself unto them first of all, even before he ascended unto his father. Now when Jesus was risen, the first day of the week, he appeared first unto MaryMagdalene, Mark 16:9. Thus the Lord Jesus has manifested himself and his power, without respect of persons; and so let all mouths be stopped that would limit him, whose power and spirit is infinite, who is pouring it upon all flesh.\nAnd thus much in answer to these two scriptures, which have been made such a stumbling-block, that the ministers of darkness have made such a mountain of; but the Lord is removing all this, and taking it out of the way.\nPosted in Articles, Margaret Fell (Fox), Quakers | Tagged Church Conduct, Submission\n\"No matter! The King who placed us \"there\" will come and dwell there with us; the hedges are right, or He would soon do away with them.\" \u2013 Frances Ridley Havergal","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Antibiotic resistance \u2013 take action now before it's too late\nOne of the biggest global challenges of the 21st century has brought members of the international research community together to assess the next steps for research.\nAntimicrobial resistance (AMR), the ability of human pathogenic bacteria to resist the action of antibiotics, is the subject of a Special Issue of the Journal of Molecular Biology.\nThe edition is published today and brings together an editorial overview plus 11 articles from world-leading researchers under the theme: The Molecular Basis of Antibiotic Action and Resistance.\nThe special issue assesses the progress made by research to identify the molecular mechanisms which could lead to the development of new antibiotics. The 2017 O'Neill Report warned that AMR could result in 10 million deaths a year due to untreatable infections by 2050.\nResearchers from the John Innes Centre have contributed to two of the articles and to the editorial overview.\nProfessor Tony Maxwell, Group Leader at the John Innes Centre, and one of the editors of the Journal of Molecular Biology explains the motivation behind the Special Issue: \"This group of articles highlights what frontline researchers are trying to do about one of the biggest problems facing mankind in the 21st century.\"\nThe journal reflects great hopes of new research in identifying useful compounds from plant natural products of diverse origins and synthetic chemistry. For scientific advances to take hold they need to be matched by innovations in medical, economic and political approaches, the journal concludes.\nProfessor Maxwell says: \"The big pharmaceutical companies can contribute but are not going to solve this crisis because there are not enough profits from antibiotic research and development. I believe all expertise we need is available in the academic sector working with small and medium-sized enterprises.\"\n\"An idea would be a publicly funded model which brings together all the appropriate skills: chemists, medicinal chemists, natural product chemists, pharmacologists, clinicians and so forth.\"\n\"It sounds like a challenge but if we don't start to do something, epidemics of bacterial disease will be lapping at our shores before too long. People know about the bubonic plague, and it's not overstating the case to say that something like that could happen again if we don't take action soon.\"\nThe Molecular Basis of Antibiotic Action and Resistance appears in the Journal of Molecular Biology.\nAssociated Scientists\nProfessor Tony Maxwell\nComms@jic.ac.uk\nHealthy Plants \u2013 Healthy People \u2013 Healthy Planet\nWhat is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?\nEngaging Images Art and Poetry Competition Exhibition\n3rd December 2019 at Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts\nA free exhibition running from 3-9 December, showcasing the winning art and poetry entries that were inspired by the science that is carried out across the Norwich Research Park\nFood of the Future; free online course launched to inspire the next generation of scientists\nA new, free online course aimed at 16-19 year olds across Europe, aims to inspire young people to study science so they can help to create food of the future\nCelebrating diversity and mentorship relationships in academia\nWe are shocked and dismayed at the recent article published in Nature Communications by AlShebli et al. At the John Innes Centre we value our diverse community and the contributions of all our staff and students","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Administering Compligo\nNavigating Groups Administration\nEdit a Group\nCreating Dynamic Group Filters\nJoel Koberstein\nA Group is a collection of users who have something (i.e. purpose, job, location or some other attribute) in common. Groups are used extensively within Compligo to assign activities to users and to grant some permissions.\nPlease review the following articles for more on Groups:\nCreate Dynamic Group Filters\nThere are two basic types of Groups in Compligo:\nManual Groups are made up of individual users added and removed from the group for a specific purpose.\nDynamic Groups are made up of users who meet specific criteria for membership. The system will then automatically filter users in and out of the group based this criteria.\nJob-based Dynamic Groups are automatically created and maintained based on information that relates to a user's Job and are filtered based on:\nJobs within a Department (e.g. Sales Department)\nJobs are within a Position Group (e.g. Salespeople)\nJobs are within a Supervisory Level (e.g. Supervisors)\nLocation-based Dynamic Groups are automatically created and maintained based on information that relates to a user's Location and are filtered based on:\nA physical Location (e.g. Portland Headquarters)\nLocations within a State (e.g. United States, OR)\nLocations within a Country (e.g. United States)\nAllow group members to start a form\nSchedule an Activity Template for distribution\nGrant permission to view a Queue\nGrant permission to view Personnel Files at a Location\nGrant permission to view a Personnel File Folder\nGrant permission to view or edit a Workspace\nGrant permission to edit a Binder\nGrant permission to view a Library Item","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Men's rugby wins Battle of the Bears in regular season finale\nOAKVILLE, Ont. - The Sheridan Bruins men's rugby team (4-2 OCAA) snapped a two-game slide and ended the regular season with a fresh piece of hardware, claiming the Brown Bear trophy after downing their rivals from Georgian 40-21 in the 2018 edition of the Battle of the Bears.\n\"We finally played to our game plan, that was quite evident. We had a fantastic week of practice even though it was really, really cold and really windy,\" head coach Rick Bria said. \"The boys worked hard, we had a really good film session last night, and this is what we've been waiting for all season. Hats off to Georgian, they're a very well-coached, disciplined team and they didn't come out here to lose, but our boys did well.\"\nAlthough they put up their second-highest point total of the season, the victory was more about defence as they held Georgian - who came into the contest putting up a league best 72.2 points per game - more than 50 points below their season average.\nSheridan was on the board early - after Nathanael Penny's fifth minute try - and it was the result of a patient attack, with 14 phases on the Bruins' opening possession. Tristian Hylton-Hastings added a second try to make it 12-0 for the Double Blue before the visitors got on the board, trimming the margin to 12-7.\nJustin Tota rounded out the first half scoring with a try and his second convert, giving the Bruins a 19-7 halftime edge.\nIt looked like the game was going to be put away early in the second half after tries from Hylton-Hastings and Matthew Sheridan each touched it down to extend the lead to 33-7, but Georgian wasn't going to go down without a fight.\nThey narrowed the margin to 33-14 just after the hour mark, and their quick-strike attack put another try on the board four minutes later. That would end up being their last stand though, as Yousif Al-badri's 67th minute try proved to be the dagger and concluded the scoring.\nThe Double Blue will now shift their focus to a first-round playoff matchup against a still-to-be-determined opponent based on the outcomes of the remaining East Division games. Bria says that regardless of who the opponent is, their preparation will not change.\n\"It doesn't even really matter who we play, we're just going to be focused on playing our game. That's the bottom line,\" he said. \"As long as we play to our strengths and the boys continue to believe in their ability, I think we'll be just fine.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tulsa Fire Department concerned lack of manpower will affect amount of time it takes to fight fires\nBy: Ashley Holt\nTULSA - The Tulsa Fire Department is worried it won't be able to make up for its lack of manpower like it has in the past.\nThe department is allowed 675 people, and it's built to function within ten above or below that number. Right now, the force has about 645 people.\nTulsa Fire Department Public Information Officer Captain Stan May said the lack of manpower is starting to have negative effects on emergencies in the community, and within the department itself.\n\"The biggest thing it affects is how long it takes to do the task once we get there whether it's a rescue, extrication, house fire,\" May said. \"And each individual firefighter is expected to do more until we can get more help there.\"\nMay said firefighters work harder to make up for the holes in staffing, leading to more injuries.\nHe said the department is used to having some sort of shortage in the summer, because that's when most firefighters retire. The difference this time is the department can't afford to hire a class to fill in the spots like it usually would. It's funded through the city's sales tax.\nThe shortage is seen, for example, on trucks responding to fires.\nTulsa fire abides by the safety standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). One of its standards states, \"Fire companies whose primary functions are to pump and deliver water and perform basic fire fighting at fires ... shall be staffed with a minimum of four on-duty personnel.\"\nTulsa can only afford to have three on a truck, which is a concern the department brought to the city. City Counselor Karen Gilbert said the city is working to improve with money from the Vision Sales Tax.\n\"It's not going to happen overnight. And it's [just] like, we're not going to be able to put 160 additional police officers out on the street as well.\" Gilbert said. \"So, it's going to take time, but we're going to get there. That's our goal, is to get those additional firefighters and make sure we get those four to a truck.\"\nShe estimated it will be accomplished in five years.\nIn the meantime, the Tulsa Fire Department has applied for a federal grant that would allow for them to hire 27 firefighters to train and add to the force within five months. It's still waiting on the status of the grant.\nWithout the grant the department can't hire new firefighters until January when it gets money from its portion of the city's budget. May estimates that after more retirements this year, the department will be down about 50 people by then, without the grant.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Corporate cash surplus will be easy to misspend\nHow not to spend it\n2 April 2012 By Chris Hughes\nEveryone knows that companies worldwide are sitting on cash, generating cash, and have the capacity to borrow yet more. But where will it go? The optimistic answer would be into the real economy. The reality is probably into M&A and buybacks.\nApple's $98 billion pile is emblematic of a growing corporate cash mountain. As of December, the 1,100 non-financial U.S. corporations rated by Moody's were sitting on record gross cash balances of $1.24 trillion. The credit rating agency's 360-strong universe of generally larger-cap European non-financial corporates had $872 billion of gross cash at June 2011, just shy of the 2010 record.\nAt the same time, gearing \u2013 net debt to equity \u2013 is modest. For European companies it is now at about 30 percent, a state of affairs not seen since the 1980s, according to Morgan Stanley. About one-third of Europe's corporates are debt-free.\nIt's not hard to see how this happened. Companies went into the crisis with relatively low leverage. When the banking sector froze, they cut borrowing further. Meanwhile, the downturn provided cover to slash operating costs and capex. With demand propped up by economic stimulus, record profit margins have followed. To cap it all, repressive monetary policy has squashed long-term interest rates, pushing yield-hungry investors into corporate bonds.\nThe upshot is that record profitability is not feeding into higher returns on equity, according to Barclays Capital. Even if memories of the crisis prompt companies to keep permanently bigger cash buffers, that's not a situation that management or investors are likely to tolerate for long.\nIn the United States, cross-border M&A looks the most likely response, given that most corporate cash is held overseas and would be taxable on repatriation. For companies with commodity-based costs, cost-crunching deals are a solution to an expense line that's going up as revenues flatline. In Europe, risk-aversion caused by recent shareholder hostility to M&A makes buybacks more likely.\nThe other option is investment, though poor economic visibility will regrettably prove a deterrent. Companies may also be setting overly high return hurdles for a financially repressed world. More buybacks, less investment. This de-equitisation comeback is good for the equity market, Barcap suggests. But it's probably not what central bankers had in mind as they slashed rates and flooded the economy with liquidity.\nU.S. non-financial corporate cash holdings rose to $1.24 trillion at the end of 2011, according to Moody's, the credit rating agency.\nNet debt as a percentage of assets among non-financial companies in the S&P 500 has fallen from 17.2 percent in 2006 to 15.6 percent, according to research by Morgan Stanley.\nThe ratio of cash to debt among non-financial U.S. companies rated by Moody's was 30 percent last year, up from 22 percent in 2008.\nEuropean non-financial corporates rated by Moody's held $872 billion in cash at mid-year 2011, down slightly from record holdings at December 2010.\nBalance sheet gearing is heading for 20-year lows in Europe by the end of 2012 and almost one-third of companies had net cash on the balance sheet in 2010, the largest share since the late 1980s, according to Morgan Stanley research.\nEuropean non-financial companies' return on equity was 14.8 percent in 2011, against over 16 percent in 2005, 2006 and 2007, according to Barclays Capital research.\nStacks of euros at the Belgian central bank in Brussels (Reuters)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Apple updates iWork for iCloud with interactive charts, improved collaboration\nCody Lee on May 20, 2014\nApple has updated its iWork for iCloud apps with a number of improvements today. The web versions of Pages, Numbers and Keynote have each received new features with a focus on enhancing the user's ability to collaborate with others on a document.\nAll three apps have been updated to support collaboration with up to 100 people, edit larger documents of up to 1 GB, and support for images of up to 10MB. Additionally, they all now support chart formatting, and allow you to create 2D\/interactive charts\u2026\nOther changes include the ability to show and hide slide numbers in Keynote, and select alternating row colors in tables in Numbers. You can also now export Numbers and Pages documents to CSV and ePub, and Pages now offers more options for inline tables.\nIn April, Apple updated all three iWork apps across all platforms with Retina support and other improvements. If you want to see today's changes for yourself, simply visit iCloud.com on your computer or iOS device and sign in with your Apple ID (it's free).\niWork for iCloud\nApple updates iWork for iCloud with iOS 7 design, new features and more\niWork for iCloud now available to everyone\niWork for iCloud gets new languages, fonts, easier file renaming and more","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HomeStar Bank supplies SBA financing for Primrose School of Carol Stream\nThe SBA lending division of HomeStar Bank has provided financing for Primrose School of Carol Stream. The $5.5 million loan provides for land and construction costs on the school, which will serve communities that include Carol Stream, Bartlett, West Chicago, Glendale Heights and Bloomingdale, Illinois.\nConstruction has already begun on the new, 12,000-square-foot school, which will be owned and operated as a woman-owned business by a private investor, Vibhuti Vaghani and her husband. The new school is being built on an approximately two-acre parcel of land at 1271 N. County Farm Road in Carol Stream.\nThe construction team includes ECA Architects and Level Construction Chicago. Entero Energy is completing the renewable energy program for the school, which has been designed to incorporate energy efficient technologies. Construction will take approximately 10 months and a target opening is tentatively scheduled for late fall 2019.\n\"This is an exciting development for Carol Stream, and an exciting opportunity for the Vaghanis,\" said Gabe Beukinga, president of the SBA lending division at HomeStar Bank. \"Based on their previous success in business, their personal experiences and their vision for Primrose School in Carol Stream, they were great candidates for an SBA loan.\"\nPrimrose School of Carol Stream is licensed for an enrollment capacity of 184 students. The school will enhance education for children between the ages of six weeks to five years old and there will also be before and after school programs. Features will include 11 classrooms, a fully operational kitchen facility, administrative offices and an outdoor area with a playground and a \"Primrose Patch\" where children can experience gardening and nature study.\n\"I am thrilled to bring The Primrose Experience to the community of Carol Stream,\" says Vaghani. \"Our goal is to provide the right foundation and spark light bulb moments so children can grow their active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts while providing peace of mind for the parents.\"\nIllinoisfinanceHomeStar BankCarol Streamprimrose schooleca architectslevel construction chicagoentero energy","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home > HFHMEDJOURNAL > Vol. 17 > No. 2 (1969)\nA Preliminary Evaluation of Azathioprine (Imuran\u00ae) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis\nWilliam G. Tucker\nK. H. Kapphahn\nA theoretical approach to the unknown etiology of multiple sclerosis is presented in this preliminary study which reports the results of empiric treatment with azathioprine. Imuran\u00ae therapy produced stabilization of the disease, neurological improvement, and no progress of neurological dysfunction or loss of any regained function. Evidence points toward a viral-induced immunological defect. Abnormal gamma globulins found in the cerebral spinal fluid suggest an immunological etiology.\nTucker, William G. and Kapphahn, K. H. (1969) \"A Preliminary Evaluation of Azathioprine (Imuran\u00ae) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis,\" Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 17 : No. 2 , 89-92.\nAvailable at: https:\/\/scholarlycommons.henryford.com\/hfhmedjournal\/vol17\/iss2\/3\nChemicals and Drugs Commons, Life Sciences Commons, Medical Specialties Commons, Public Health Commons\nLam Archives\nAll Issues Vol. 40, No. 4 Vol. 40, No. 3 Vol. 40, No. 2 Vol. 40, No. 1 Vol. 39, No. 4 Vol. 39, No. 3 Vol. 39, No. 2 Vol. 39, No. 1 Vol. 38, No. 4 Vol. 38, No. 3 Vol. 38, No. 2 Vol. 38, No. 1 Vol. 37, No. 4 Vol. 37, No. 3 Vol. 37, No. 2 Vol. 37, No. 1 Vol. 36, No. 4 Vol. 36, No. 3 Vol. 36, No. 2 Vol. 36, No. 1 Vol. 35, No. 4 Vol. 35, No. 3 Vol. 35, No. 2 Vol. 35, No. 1 Vol. 34, No. 4 Vol. 34, No. 3 Vol. 34, No. 2 Vol. 34, No. 1 Vol. 33, No. 4 Vol. 33, No. 3 Vol. 33, No. 2 Vol. 33, No. 1 Vol. 32, No. 4 Vol. 32, No. 3 Vol. 32, No. 2 Vol. 32, No. 1 Vol. 31, No. 4 Vol. 31, No. 3 Vol. 31, No. 2 Vol. 31, No. 1 Vol. 30, No. 4 Vol. 30, No. 3 Vol. 30, No. 2 Vol. 30, No. 1 Vol. 29, No. 4 Vol. 29, No. 3 Vol. 29, No. 2 Vol. 29, No. 1 Vol. 28, No. 4 Vol. 28, No. 3 Vol. 28, No. 2 Vol. 28, No. 1 Vol. 27, No. 4 Vol. 27, No. 3 Vol. 27, No. 2 Vol. 27, No. 1 Vol. 26, No. 4 Vol. 26, No. 3 Vol. 26, No. 2 Vol. 26, No. 1 Vol. 25, No. 4 Vol. 25, No. 3 Vol. 25, No. 2 Vol. 25, No. 1 Vol. 24, No. 4 Vol. 24, No. 3 Vol. 24, No. 2 Vol. 24, No. 1 Vol. 23, No. 4 Vol. 23, No. 3 Vol. 23, No. 2 Vol. 23, No. 1 Vol. 22, No. 4 Vol. 22, No. 3 Vol. 22, No. 2 Vol. 22, No. 1 Vol. 21, No. 4 Vol. 21, No. 3 Vol. 21, No. 2 Vol. 21, No. 1 Vol. 20, No. 4 Vol. 20, No. 3 Vol. 20, No. 2 Vol. 20, No. 1 Vol. 19, No. 4 Vol. 19, No. 3 Vol. 19, No. 2 Vol. 19, No. 1 Vol. 18, No. 4 Vol. 18, No. 3 Vol. 18, No. 2 Vol. 18, No. 1 Vol. 17, No. 4 Vol. 17, No. 3 Vol. 17, No. 2 Vol. 17, No. 1 Vol. 16, No. 4 Vol. 16, No. 3 Vol. 16, No. 2 Vol. 16, No. 1 Vol. 15, No. 4 Vol. 15, No. 3 Vol. 15, No. 2 Vol. 15, No. 1 Vol. 14, No. 4 Vol. 14, No. 3 Vol. 14, No. 2 Vol. 14, No. 1 Vol. 13, No. 4 Vol. 13, No. 3 Vol. 13, No. 2 Vol. 13, No. 1 Vol. 12, No. 4 Vol. 12, No. 3 Vol. 12, No. 2 Vol. 12, No. 1 Vol. 11, No. 4 Vol. 11, No. 3 Vol. 11, No. 2 Vol. 11, No. 1 Vol. 10, No. 4 Vol. 10, No. 3 Vol. 10, No. 2 Vol. 10, No. 1 Vol. 9, No. 4 Vol. 9, No. 3 Vol. 9, No. 2 Vol. 9, No. 1 Vol. 8, No. 4 Vol. 8, No. 3 Vol. 8, No. 2 Vol. 8, No. 1 Vol. 7, No. 4 Vol. 7, No. 3 Vol. 7, No. 2 Vol. 7, No. 1 Vol. 6, No. 4 Vol. 6, No. 3 Vol. 6, No. 2 Vol. 6, No. 1 Vol. 5, No. 4 Vol. 5, No. 3 Vol. 5, No. 2 Vol. 5, No. 1 Vol. 4, No. 4 Vol. 4, No. 3 Vol. 4, No. 2 Vol. 4, No. 1 Vol. 3, No. 4 Vol. 3, No. 3 Vol. 3, No. 2 Vol. 3, No. 1 Vol. 2, No. 4 Vol. 2, No. 3 Vol. 2, No. 2 Vol. 2, No. 1 Vol. 1, No. 4 Vol. 1, No. 3 Vol. 1, No. 2 Vol. 1, No. 1\nISSN: 0018-0416 (1967-1992)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Analysis: Brady, Gronk OTA whereabouts\nNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL Super Bowl LII football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)\nAs we pointed out in today's patriots.com News Blitz, media reports are suggesting that Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski likely won't be at Gillette Stadium this week for organized team activity practices (OTAs). If that winds up being true, just how big a deal is this for the Patriots? First, let's take a look at what OTAs are.\nWhen NFL teams gather in April for the start of their offseason programs, players are limited to weight training, speed, and conditioning exercises under the guidance of their in-house strength coaches \u2013 what's commonly known as \"Phase 1\" of the offseason program. Phase 2, which, for the Patriots, concluded last week, allows for players to spend a limited amount of time on the practice field with coaches, but players are not in pads and the offense and defense cannot face off against one another yet.\nPhase 3, beginning today for New England, takes that next step with OTA practices. Players can wear helmets on the field and line up opposite their teammates on the other side of the ball, but contact is still not allowed during these OTA sessions. The Patriots have 10 OTA practices that they can schedule during May and June, plus three mini-camp practices. These are essentially held under the same conditions at OTAs, with one significant difference: mini-camp is mandatory.\nPhases 1, 2, and the OTA portion of 3 are technically considered voluntary, per the NFL's collective bargaining agreement with its players. It's rare, however, for players not to attend any portion of the offseason program. When they choose to sit out for an extended period, it's usually because they're angling for a pay raise and are using their presence or absence as a bargaining tool.\nThus far, neither Brady nor Gronkowski has taken part in New England's 2018 offseason program, and neither has yet said specifically why. Both players are typically present throughout the entire program, although Brady has chosen at times in his career not to be here right at the start for Phases 1 and\/or 2.\nThose media reports we referenced off the top have also suggested that Brady and Gronkowski are planning to rejoin the club for the three mandatory mini-camp sessions. Players can be subject to fines and other discipline by their clubs if they don't take part. It's entirely possible, of course, that the initial reports are inaccurate and that one or both men will be on the field as early as today or this Tuesday when media are granted their first viewing session of this springtime practice season.\nAssuming the reports are true and both Brady and Gronkowski are absent tomorrow, this shouldn't have a significant impact on either player's individual preparations for the 2018 season. Both players are well-established veterans, presumably in excellent physical condition, and have enough familiarity with New England's offensive playbook that they should have no trouble knowing and learning their assignments.\nBoth players have expressed a general desire this offseason to spend more personal time away from the office, and, given their extensive history of contributions to the success of this organization, have probably earned that right. After all, as already noted, these practices are voluntary anyway up until mini-camp.\nWhere their absence might prove more consequential is with the offense as a whole. Players routinely emphasize how important springtime is for establishing a foundation for the advanced training camp work in the summer and the success a team might then enjoy as a result in the autumn and winter.\nBrady and Gronkowski have an on-field chemistry that can quickly be reestablished whenever they suit up together. But the QB doesn't have that luxury with the many new members of the offense, particularly the skill position players at wide receiver, tight end, and running back. Thirteen practices is not a lot of time to prepare and get familiar with new teammates, especially for a quarterback who has often seemed to decide pretty quickly whether or not he is comfortable throwing to a newcomer. In theory, the more time he has to work with them, the better.\nIf Brady is only on the field for three practices this spring, will that be enough to get on the same page with his new teammates? Maybe, but it's far from ideal, from a football perspective. Furthermore, both Brady and Gronkowski are returning captains, and in that leadership role, how will their notable absences to this point be perceived by returning teammates and new ones alike? That answer is, of course, much more difficult to quantify, but nonetheless worth considering.\nAnother factor is how the spring practices are scheduled. It is entirely up to the teams' discretion how they space out their OTAs and mini-camps. In the past, New England would hold all its voluntary OTAs first, then finish the spring with mini-camp. In recent years, though, the Patriots have elected to hold a half-dozen or so OTAs, then mini-camp, before returning to the voluntary OTAs for a few days afterward.\nSo, if Brady and\/or Gronk return for this year's mini-camp \u2013 June 5-7 \u2013 and not before, would they stick around for the following week's four scheduled OTAs as well, or only attend the mandatory sessions? The media is scheduled to have just one day of viewing during that final week of Patriots spring practice (June 11-15), but the presence or absence of Brady and Gronkowski will certainly be a major story line as the Patriots then take their mandatory six-week summer break before training camp opens in late July.\nMeantime, our patriots.com is ready to go for Tuesday's first media viewing at OTAs. Our coverage plan will be similar to our camp offerings, complete with our unique \"blogservations\" and news recap postings. You'll also be able to hear us discuss everything we saw during a special 1-3 p.m. broadcast of PFW in Progress on patriots.com radio (available thereafter in podcast form). Unlike training camp, these springtime practices are not open to the general public, so, you'll have to rely on us as your eyes and ears. Whatever develops tomorrow with Brady, Gronkowski, and the rest of the team, we'll be there to provide all the necessary observations and analysis. Regardless of what happens, it's sure to be interesting.\nWith the season over it's time to look at the roster and start analyzing how it might take shape in the coming weeks.\n20 years later here's what some of the key players, executives and media members recall from one of the most memorable Patriots playoff games in history.\nIn this week's mailbag, fans are already looking ahead to next season, now that the 2021 campaign is over for New England.\nAs the dust settles on the 2021 Patriots season, it is apparent that the team needs to add speed on both sides of the ball.\nA variety of thoughts about the 2021 Patriots' Wild Card defeat to the Buffalo Bills.\nInactive Analysis: Dugger, Hightower, Barmore to play\nA rapid-reaction examination of who will and won't suit up for the Patriots in the Wild Card playoff game against the Bills.\nGame Day Roster Update: Left tackle spot options with Wynn out\nAnalyzing the last-minute roster shuffling the Patriots have done in advance of their 2021 Wild Card game with the Buffalo Bills.\nJackson, Slater named second-team All-Pro\nCornerback J.C. Jackson and special teamer Matthew Slater earned second-team All-Pro spots.\nLeft, Then Right: For second time, Brown proving key to Patriots O-line\nVersatile Patriots offensive lineman Trent Brown is back, albeit in a different position, to help New England make another playoff run.\nA collection of Patriots earn nods for their performances in 2021 by making PFF's highest-graded list.\nSecondary matchups a primary concern for Patriots\nWith Jalen Mills landing on the Reserve\/COVID-19 list, the Patriots could be shorthanded at cornerback against one of the deepest wide receiver corps in the NFL.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"I'm out of things to say about this season\nWith three games to go, and Texas one game back, AJM is out of things to say\nBy Adam J. Morris Sep 27, 2013, 11:38am CDT\nShare All sharing options for: I'm out of things to say about this season\nSo there are three games to go in the regular 2013 regular season (I say \"regular\" regular season, because of the greater than usual likelihood there will be a Game 163 this year).\nTexas is one back of Cleveland and two back of Tampa in the Wild Card Race. Texas has won its last four games. Cleveland and Tampa have each won their last seven games. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if all three teams ended up winning out, which would leave Texas on the outside looking in with 91 wins.\nThis has been a fun, weird, strange, maddening roller coaster of a season. The offseason was disappointing, to put it mildly. Matt Harrison, expected to be the team's #2 starter, has missed basically the entire year. Colby Lewis, who we were thinking could be in the rotation by May, missed basically the entire year. Alexi Ogando missed roughly half the year. Those are three members of what the Rangers were hoping would be their five man rotation for much of the season.\nLance Berkman ended up being a bust, David Murphy hasn't hit, several young hitters have struggled. Its been a year filled with adversity. And yet, we're heading into the last weekend of the season with a fair chance of playing more than 162 games this year.\nThe success of the last five years or so has, I think, made us forget how hard it is to have sustained success in MLB. No team in baseball has made the playoffs each of the last four years. The Rangers are the only team still alive in the playoff hunt with a chance to do that. Tampa is the only team to have won 90 games in each of the last four years. If the Rangers can take two of three from the Angels this weekend, they'll also hit that mark.\nThe Giants won the World Series last year. This year, they have 74 wins. The Yankees, with their $200M plus payroll, won't make the playoffs, and are currently sitting at 82 wins.\nTexas has won 90 games or more six times in the team's history, and has a pretty good shot at reaching that plateau again this year. That will mean that four of the Rangers' seven best seasons, ever, have come in the last four years.\nAnd the Rangers are well-positioned to have success going forward. Yes, this team has some holes, but they also have a strong farm system and a great young rotation with Yu Darvish, Matt Harrison, Derek Holland and Martin Perez all under team control for years to come.\nSo yeah, I don't really have much to say right now about this weekend's final three games, other than, let's enjoy this ride. While I'll be disappointed if the Rangers don't make the playoffs, that doesn't make this season a failure.\nLet's appreciate how good we have it right now. Because it wasn't that long ago that our best recent memory was David Dellucci's double in 2004 keeping us in the race an extra day or two before finishing in third place in the division.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Emblematic Network (2) Apply Emblematic Network filter\nPages (2) Apply Pages filter\nKeolis and Ericsson demonstrate 5G on autonomous vehicles at UITP 2019 in Stockholm\nOn June 10-12, at the UITP World Congress 2019, Keolis demonstrated how 5G technology can be harnessed to control autonomous vehicles remotely. The 5G technology provided by Ericsson offers increased efficiency, reliability and safety in autonomous vehicles operation. This is another milestone illustrating Keolis' expertise in autonomous vehicle operations\nKeolis showcases its expertise in shared mobility at UITP global summit\nFrom 9 to 12 June 2019, all urban public transport operators will meet in Stockholm for the 2019 edition of the UITP Global Summit. As an expert in shared mobility and preferred partner of PTAs, Keolis will showcase its expertise in integrated multimodal transport networks as well as its latest innovations.\nKeolis wins contract for bus services linking Aarhus to two of Denmark's international airports\nKeolis has been awarded an eight-year contract to operate bus services linking the city of Aarhus to two international airports. This new contract reinforces Keolis' presence in Denmark, where it operates Aarhus light rail, the country's first network, as well as buses. Keolis was awarded the country's second light rail network in November 2018. It also reinforces Keolis' expertise in public transport connections to airports thereby reducing the number of cars on the road and pollution\nKeolis selected as preferred operator to operate a second light rail contract in Denmark\nOn 29 November, Keolis was selected by Odense Letbane to operate and maintain the new light rail network of Odense, which is now the second in Denmark. This 14.5 km-long network includes 26 stations and is planned to open by the end of 2020. This new project reinforces Keolis' presence in Denmark where it is currently the operator of the country's first light rail network (Aarhus) and so reinforces its position as an international leader in tram operations.\nKeolis undertakes a second trial of its autonomous electric shuttles in Belgium\nOn 4 October Keolis announced a second trial of its fully electric autonomous shuttle in Belgium, this time in Braine-l'Alleud (Waterloo), near Brussels. This follows the successful launch in Belgium of the first autonomous shuttle in early September. Keolis conducted this new trial in partnership with NAVYA, a French company which specialises in the design and construction of autonomous and electric vehicles, the Belgian ministry of mobility, the Vias institute (the Belgium Road Safety Institute) and Baloise Insurance.\nThe NAVYA autonomous electric shuttle will operate in normal traffic conditions on a 2.4-km route in the tourist area of Waterloo, a place famous for the battle that took place two centuries ago between the French, British, Dutch and German armies and which attracts over 500,000 visitors every year. The shuttle transports visitors between Lion's Mound, the Waterloo museum and the Ch\u00e2teau d'Hougoumont farmhouse.\nKeolis undertakes a second trial of its autonomous electric shuttles in Belgium (pdf) (68.99 Ko)\nThe autonomous electric shuttle is an ideal mobility solution for university campuses, amusement parks and hospitals. The shuttle is best used to provide a last-mile connection solution to complete journeys on existing public transport networks.\nThe NAVYA autonomous electric shuttle can accommodate up to 15 passengers, including those with reduced mobility (it has a dedicated area for wheelchairs). It features Lidar sensors, a GPS RTK system, an odometric system, a V2X connection and cameras, so the vehicle can detect other vehicles and pedestrians and run on open roads. The trial aims to study the reactions of passengers and road users so as to improve the technology and ensure that it fits safely and seamlessly into day-to-day life in the city, before being implemented at other tourist locations.\nKeolis, a pioneer in shared autonomous mobility\nIn recent years, communities have shown growing interest in autonomous mobility solutions. This has allowed pilot projects to proliferate and has proven the viability of this technology in (re)designing everyday mobility, both now and for the future. A pioneer in shared autonomous mobility, Keolis is already conducting other trials in partnership with NAVYA. Long-term trials are currently being conducted in France (La D\u00e9fense, Roissyp\u00f4le with ADP, Lyon), as well as in the US (Las Vegas), Canada (Candiac), Australia (Melbourne and Adelaide) and now in Belgium.\nSince the launch of the service in Lyon, France in September 2016 \u2013 the first autonomous shuttle transport service in the world \u2013 Keolis has carried out more than 30 trials and demonstrations, driven 40,000 kilometres and transported some 110,000 passengers in autonomous shuttles, both in France and abroad*.\n* France: Paris (La D\u00e9fense and Roissyp\u00f4le with ADP), Lyon (Confluence), Strasbourg; Denmark (Aalborg); Spain (Barcelona); UK (London Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park); Canada (Candiac, Montreal); US (Las Vegas, Atlanta); Australia (Melbourne \u2013 la Trobe university, Adelaide \u2013 Flinders university); and Belgium (Han-sur-Lesse and Waterloo).\nWe are pleased to be working with our partners on this new trial. With over 1,000 passengers in one month in Han-sur-Lesse, we are very much looking forward to the first results of the trial of our autonomous shuttle in Braine-l'Alleud. This route is five times longer than in Han-sur-Lesse, it is more challenging and features more curves and slopes. In addition, the route is narrower and is used not only by bikers and pedestrians, but also by farmers and on their tractors\nMarc Renouprez, international regional director for continental Europe","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Two years after the killing of Tyrone Love, code against snitching leaves case cold\nPosted on June 21, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro\nTyrone Love was walking on Cherry St between 26th and 27th in the early morning of February 16, 2009, when he was killed. A man pulled up in a car, jumped out and shot Love multiple times before getting back in and speeding away. He was wearing an oversized hoodie, but the police do not have enough details to build a case.\nTo this day, the case remains open and unsolved. Love's family and SPD believe there are people who know what happened that night, but are afraid to speak up. They have teamed up with The Silent War to spread the message that the code against snitching is wrong. Murder is always wrong, and those responsible need to be caught to prevent more violence and to give mourning families closure, they said at a press conference June 20.\nTyrone Love's sisters said they need closure.\n\"It's still there, this mystery over your head of, 'Who did this to my brother?'\" said Tyrone's sister Gweldolyn Love at the conference, which was held near the spot where the murder occurred. Gweldolyn and Christyna Bradford, another sister of Tyrone's, had tears when talking about the killing.\n\"We still need that closure,\" said Gwendolyn.\nThe Silent War is a local campaign lead by the Reverend Harriett Walden that urges youth to break the code of silence and help bring killers to justice. The group is launching a media campaign that includes online social media and flyers to help spread the word about how peopel with knowledge about a crime can report it. People can even make reports annonymously either through the SPD tips line or through the national organization Crime Stoppers. You can also text tips to crime stoppers.\nMore information on how to do that, from SPD:\nAnyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Homicide tip line at (206) 233-5000. Anonymous tips are welcome. Calls are taken 24 hours a day.\nThose not wanting to call police directly may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222-TIPS (8477) or send a text to CRIMES (274637). Your text message should include \"TIP486\" to ensure proper routing. If a tip leads to an arrest and the filing of charges, callers may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1000.\nThe Silent War poster:\n5 thoughts on \"Two years after the killing of Tyrone Love, code against snitching leaves case cold\"\nRon26 on June 21, 2011 at 1:41 pm said:\nThis is something I do not understand. We have all these killings and the neighbors don't speak because of some weak code. Don't snitch? Well stop complaining about the murders.\nTell me how many years this scenario happens. A young black youth is killed. T-shirts are made, people crying, pastors saying \"we have to stop the killing\" Way too many and it never changes because we have a bunch of losers in the neighborhood. I just get frustrated of people letting killers on the loose. Be men and take it stand.\nGracie on June 21, 2011 at 4:06 pm said:\nGreat guy, whose family really needs closure\u2026please speak up, if you know anything about his killer(s). You'd want the same if it were your family member.\nmistamatic on June 21, 2011 at 5:51 pm said:\nI'd love to know who you think you're protecting\u2026it's not the good guys, that's for sure.\nmarshall on June 25, 2011 at 6:48 pm said:\nhas anyone ever considered that people are afraid to snitch? i imagine they could be in fear of retaliation. folks are in fear of their lives. my heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Tyrone, but i can understand people's reluctance to come forward with any information.\nKyle on January 15, 2013 at 12:41 pm said:\nI had the pleasure of meeting Tyrone briefly about a week before he was killed. I worked for a now closed company called Evans Glass, and it was my first night out attempting to sign up CD residents for a vinyl window demonstration at their convenience. Tyrone was the first person to sign one of my lead sheets, after only briefly speaking with me at his home. His words were along the lines of, \"I always help little homies on their hustle.\" We shared a cigarette. I could tell he genuinely wanted to help me have a good first day on the job. I got dizzy when less than ten days later I found out he was killed a few feet from where I spoke with him. Whoever did this took from Seattle a young man whose kindness and integrity could be felt within seconds of meeting him. It really is a shame that no one has come forward.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \/ Newsroom \/ News Archive \/ 2016 \/ High School students from Gaetano De Bottis in Torre del Greco, Naples visit JFC Naples HQ\nHigh School students from Gaetano De Bottis in Torre del Greco, Naples visit JFC Naples HQ\nLAGO PATRIA, Italy \u2013 ninety-eight students and 6 teachers from the High School \"Gaetano De Bottis\" located in Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy spent a day touring the facilities of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, December 12 in order to better understand the role of the NATO base within their community.\nThe students were welcomed and briefed by Dr. Diana Sodano, Community Relations Officer, about the structure, mission and goals of JFC Naples and were provided an overview of the new headquarters. As part of the presentation the students viewed a video about JFC Naples and its capabilities then received a brief by Italian Air Force Lt. Col. Luigi Verzelletti and Colonel Margaret Romero, Deputy JOC Director, via Video Tele Conference on the Joint Operations Center (JOC) and their activities. Colonel Romero also answered to some questions\nof the students.\nThe students were then greeted in person by JFC Naples Chief of Staff, Italian Army Lt. Gen. Luciano Portolano who answered questions from the students. The questions ranged from military operations to the general's career.\nFollowing the meeting with Lt.Gen. Portolano, the students were given the opportunity to be briefed on the NCIS Group 2nd NATO Signal Battalion activities at Parco Leonardo where Italian Army Cpt. Umberto Cervone gave them a complete overview of the Satellite Communication Activities.\nThe visit concluded with a walking tour of the base to include the community center, gym, library and the pool providing the students with a better idea on how NATO members live and work within their community.\nThis is part of the community relations campaign to establish a good cultural and social exchange with the external community and to strengthen the relationship with local and regional institutions.\nPhotos by German Air Force Master Sergeant Dennis Tappe, member of JFC Naples Public Affairs Office.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"JonesBeach.com\nTickets 866-558-8468\nDirections \/ Transit\nReal-Time Parking Lot Capacity\nHoliday Light Show\nNY Arts Council\nBoardwalk Bandshell\nCorp Challenge Run\nAutism Speaks Walk\nStrides Against Breast Cancer Walk\nMore JB Park Events\nPancreatic Cancer Walk\nBrain Aneurysm Walk\nSand Soccer\nHeart Walk\nSteve Martin & Martin Short - July 31, 2020\nSteve Martin and Martin Short will bring their The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment on the road this summer with a stop at Jones Beach on Fri, July 31, 2020 - tix: http:\/\/STEVEMARTIN.jonesbeach.com\nSupporting acts will be Paul Shaffer and Steep Canyon Rangers\nThe 15-date amphitheater trek, the follow-up to the comedians' An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life and A Very Stupid Conversation tours.. Martin's bluegrass outfit the Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at select dates, as will former Late Show With David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer, current Jimmy Kimmel Live! pianist Jeff Babko, Della Mae and Alison Brown.\n\"There are few people that I truly admire and Steve Martin is very close to being one of them,\" Short said in a statement. Martin added: \"Marty and I love touring, especially while we can still tolerate each other.\" \"The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century,\" organizers promise. \"Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other.\"\nMartin began his career as a television writer and stand-up comedian before finding cinematic fame as the star of the movie \"The Jerk.\" His other film credits include \"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,\" \"Parenthood\" and \"Planes, Trains and Automobiles.\"\nShort is best known for his work on sketch comedy shows \"SCTV\" and \"Saturday Night Live,\" as well as his roles in movies including \"Captain Ron,\" \"Clifford\" and \"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.\" He also appeared with Martin in the \"Father of the Bride\" films.\nMartin and Short, who met on the set of \"The Three Amigos,\" have been touring together since 2015. Their sold-out tour \"An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life\" inspired a 2018 Netflix special that earned four Emmy Award nominations.\nGatsby at West Bath\nBANDSHELL\nBANDSHELL SUNDAYS\nPOOLSHELL 1\nShowDay Info\nFEES \/ RATES\nFireworks Tips","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Report: David West interested in Warriors and Spurs\nBy Dan FeldmanJul 2, 2015, 11:00 AM EDT\nDavid West said he wants to play for a championship contender.\nHe already put his money where his mouth is by opting out with the Pacers and forgoing a guaranteed $12.6 million. He's unlikely to recoup that money as a free agent.\nBut just how much is he willing to sacrifice?\nSam Amick of USA Today:\nAccording to a person with knowledge of his situation, the free agent forward \u2026 has serious interest in playing for the San Antonio Spurs or the Golden State Warriors.\nThe Warriors have the taxpayer mid-level exception ($3,376,000). Perhaps, they'd sign West and trade the similarly styled Marreese Speights ($3,815,000) to save a little money \u2013 savings that would be multiplied due to the luxury tax. Or they could keep both and have riches of big-men depth with Draymond Green, Andrew Bogut and Festus Ezeli. That becomes more palatable if West will take a minimum contract.\nThe Spurs could look to West if they strike out on LaMarcus Aldridge. If they get Aldridge, they'd still have the room exception ($2,814,000), though that probably goes to Tim Duncan or Manu Ginobili. Most likely, West would have to take a minimum contract.\nIf he wants to win a title, though, Golden State and San Antonio are excellent places to look.\nTags: Andrew Bogut, David West, Draymond Green, Drew Bogut, Festus Ezeli, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Manu Ginobili, Marreese Speights, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HomeNewsNewsConfectioneryIce HockeyUSA\nNWHL extends with key partner Dunkin' Donuts\nUS ice hockey competition the National Women's Hockey League has extended its partnership with coffee and baked goods chain Dunkin' Donuts.\nDunkin' Donuts became the league's first official corporate sponsor for its inaugural season in 2015-16 and the new agreement will cover the 2017-18 campaign, which got underway at the weekend.\nThe company will continue to serve as the official coffee and quick service restaurant of the NWHL as part of the extended agreement.\nDunkin' Donuts will continue to work with the league's four franchises \u2013 Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters and Buffalo Beauts \u2013 to provide young female players with private hockey clinics featuring team representatives.\nThe company's branding will also appear on all team jerseys, signage, goal posts and behind each bench. It will receive further promotion at www.nwhl.zone and on each team website.\nNWHL commissioner Dani Rylan said: \"Dunkin' Donuts has been a fantastic partner and friend for the NWHL since the beginning, and their invaluable support of our league and commitment to our athletes has played a significant role in our success in bringing fans the chance to watch some of the best women's hockey players in the world.\n\"Through our Dunkin' Donuts clinics, young girls are not only able to visualise the dream of becoming professional players, they can learn first-hand from NWHL athletes. The NWHL truly runs on Dunkin', and on behalf of our teams and our players we could not be more pleased that Dunkin' Donuts will remain an important part of our league.\"\nDunkin' Donuts is the official coffee shop of the US women's national team through an agreement with the USA Hockey governing body. It also serves as the official US coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the men's NHL.\nChicago Blackhawks partner takes on rights to new facility\nDunkin' extends multi-faceted NHL deal\nPopular Massachusetts-based coffee and baked goods chain signs multiyear extension to retain US rights with the league\nEric Fisher, US Editor\nUSA Hockey scores partnership with Dunkin' Donuts\nCoffee and baked goods chain Dunkin' Donuts has entered into a partnership with USA Hockey, the governing body for ice hockey in the United States.\nGerman Ice Hockey Federation lands safe partner\nGerman safes and safety cabinets provider Eisenbach Tresore has entered into a partnership with the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB).\nThe Chicago Blackhawks NHL North American ice hockey franchise has signed an expanded partnership with MB Financial Bank, through which the company will take on naming rights to the team's new practice facility.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Conewago Chapel\nHanover, Pennsylvania\nOne of the oldest Catholic churches in the U.S., situated just east of Gettysburg.\nConewago Chapel, June 2016 Stephen J Taylor (Atlas Obscura User)\nConewago Chapel in the 1800s https:\/\/archive.org\/stream\/conewagocollect... (Public Domain)\nDeath of St. Francis Xavier in China, fresco by Franz Stecker, ca. 1849 Stephen J Taylor (Atlas Obscura User)\nRelic of St. Francis Xavier, Conewago Chapel Stephen J Taylor (Atlas Obscura User)\nConewago Chapel Stephen J Taylor (Atlas Obscura User)\nTop Places in Pennsylvania\nAppalachian Trail Museum\nGardners, Pennsylvania\nLackawanna Coal Mine\nAmerican Treasure Tour\nNorristown, Pennsylvania\nThe fields around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will always evoke the bloodiest battle in American history, fought here in 1863. But drive 11 miles east of town and you can see something very different: an 18th-century Jesuit chapel, one of the oldest Catholic churches in the United States.\nWhen English and German Jesuits first came to \"Penn's Woods\" in the early 1700s to serve a growing immigrant population, they were technically here illegally, as Catholics were penalized under English law. Colonial Pennsylvania, however, enjoyed a spirit of religious tolerance and the area was only a few miles from Maryland, which was founded as a Catholic colony. The Conewago Valley \u2014 just north of the Mason-Dixon Line \u2014 served as a major nucleus of missionary activity and settlement in frontier Appalachia. Jesuits built their first log chapel here in 1741.\nRenowned for their education and culture, it's not surprising that these Jesuits built one of the most impressive churches in rural America. Constructed out of locally quarried brownstone with help from their Mennonite neighbors, the chapel was dedicated in 1787, the year the U.S. Constitution was signed. Only a few other Catholic churches in the U.S. \u2014 mostly Spanish missions in the Southwest \u2014 are older.\nThe stone chapel's walls were an impressive three-feet thick. The beautiful frescoes inside were added much later, around 1849, by Franz Stecker, a young Austrian artist traveling in America. Though surrounded by Pennsylvania farmland, the overall feel inside the church is that of a Bavarian parish in the Alps.\nConewago Chapel also has a strange ghost story. Newspapers picked up on the tale in August 1903, three years after the Jesuits left. That year, the parish priest, Father Halftermyer, told a reporter that he was having trouble keeping assistants for more than two weeks at a time, due to a bizarre apparition and weird rapping noises around the place.\nThe priest hadn't seen the specter himself, but others described a \"thing of mist, having the outlines of a human form garbed in ecclesiastical robes.\"\nThe spook was mostly nocturnal. One assistant claimed that \"as he was lying awake in his bed, unseen fingers, having a temperature of the grave, seized his hair and pulled it vigorously. He started up just in time to see the dim outlines of a priestly figure vanish into mist. To have the covers pulled from their bed while they slept, and to awake to see the apparition dissolving, has been the common experience of all those assistants who occupied the sleeping chambers.\"\nA reporter for The York Daily investigated the hauntings and attributed them to \"bats, dogs, wind and water.\" Perhaps it was a practical joke \u2014 or something more sinister but still purely human. Catholic theology, for all that, allows that specters may indeed be very real, but are souls in purgatory in need of prayer, not fear.\nConewago Chapel was decreed a minor basilica in 1962 and is officially known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today it remains an active parish and is among the oldest continually operating in the country.\nConewago Chapel is eleven miles east of downtown Gettysburg on State Road 116 and four miles west of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The church is normally open visitors throughout the week, but call ahead to make sure the doors aren't locked. An old cemetery, one of the oldest in the Keystone State, sits out back.\nreligion churches history\nStephen J Taylor\nhttp:\/\/paoddities.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/a-haunting-at-conewago-chapel.html\nhttp:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/catholicbookblogger\/2014\/10\/03\/cbb-review-the-american-catholic-almanac-the-conewago-chapel\/\n2-30 Basilica Dr\nHanover, Pennsylvania, 17331\nGettysburg Cyclorama\nCivil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum\nGettysburg, Pennsylvania\nA dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.\nHome of the only civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg.\nA diorama of the Civil War, fought by cats.\nGeneral Sickles's Wound Marker\nThis monument marks the beginning journey of a wounded soldier's leg that ended up almost two states away.\nDale Abbey, England\nHermits Cave at Dale Abbey\nInspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.\nArmenian Church of Dhaka\nAll that is left of an Armenian community that thrived in Dhaka 200 years ago.\nEast Gwillimbury, Ontario\nSharon Temple\nAn architectural marvel built by a nearly forgotten Canadian Quaker sect, the Children of Peace.\nIglesia de la Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Jes\u00fas\nIt took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Lagos govt seals Quilox club\nThe Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off Club Quilox at Victoria Island, Lagos.\nThe Lagos Mail gathered that Quilox was sealed as a result of noise pollution and traffic congestion caused by the club on Ozumba Mbadiwe.\nThis is coming after the club organised its annual 36-hour party.\nIt has been previously reported that the police in Lagos State arrested and detained a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, at the Moroko Police Station.\nPeller, who is representing Iseyin\/Itesiwaju\/Kajola\/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, was allegedly arrested while trying to take the bail of some clubbers.\nIn a statement by Peller's Press Secretary, Kola Popoola, the Police was reported to have detained and seized mobile phones of Peller.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Supreme Court Will Not Hear al\u2010\u200bMarri Appeal\nBy David Rittgers\nThe Supreme Court previously granted certiorari to the appeal of Ali Saleh Kahlah al\u2010\u200bMarri, the only enemy combatant taken into custody domestically and detained in a military brig. The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that he could continue to be detained as an alleged al Qaeda operative without trial. The Supreme Court reversed its decision to hear the case today.\nThe Obama administration moved him back into the civilian criminal justice system, and denied that it was doing so to keep the lower domestic detainee precedent intact. It argued that denying review while vacating the Fourth Circuit's decision would serve the ends of justice. Apparently, the Court agreed.\nAs I have said before, domestic counterterrorism is a law enforcement task, not a military one. The Washington Post and New York Times both wanted the Supreme Court to hear the case and rule that domestic detention is unconstitutional.\nObama's actions seem to indicate either a lack of interest or a disagreement with the sweeping power claimed by President Bush, that presidents can simply whisk off any person in the U.S. \u2014 including citizens \u2014 to a military prison without a trial. But now that the Supreme Court has declined to rule on the executive's claims in this case, we will not have the benefit of a Supreme Court precedent repudiating the executive's overreach. Whether or not Obama tries to repeat what Bush did, another president will likely try to do it again. Not good.\nSupreme Court Will Decide Whether 1964 Law Bans LGBT Workplace Bias\nSupreme Court Returns Constitutional Patent Case to Sender\nCato Does Well in a Tumultuous Supreme Court Term\nSupreme Court Finally Takes Up Second Amendment Case","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Lazaretto\nMarch 16, 2020 March 15, 2020 Niall O'Donnell 1 Comment\nNot a word you come across every day, this one.\nIf you're understandably unfamiliar with it, it's a term for a building reserved for the quarantine of lepers or poor people with other diseases. I was reminded of it while writing earlier about the word quarantine and its Venetian origins.\nUnsurprisingly the word is, like quarantine, of Italian origin, from lazareto. It may even also be specifically Venetian, related to a specific hospital there.\nLazareto itself is derived from Lazarus, the biblical character apparently resurrected by Jesus. This is because Lazarus, like most of the unfortunate inhabitants of a lazaretto, was both poor and suffered greatly from disease. Suffered so much that he died.\nSadly logical as that etymology is, hopefully the word also had some positive connotations for some. Lazarus after all, is most famous not for being poor, or sick, but for being resurrected. Hopefully that at least gave some small hope for recovery to some of those entering a lazaretto.\nEnglish language, etymology, language, languages, linguistics, reading, teaching, TEFL, Uncategorized, writingEnglish, English language, English language thoughts, Italian, Italian language, Italian loanwords, language, language evolution, language learning, language teaching, language thoughts, languages, lazar, lazaretto, lazaretto etymology, lazaretto meaning, Lazarus, Romance, Romance languages, Venice\n\u2190 Quarantine\nInfectious Laughter \u2192\nOne thought on \"Lazaretto\"\nActually, there was another Lazarus mentioned in the Bible; he was in a story Jesus told:\n\"And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, a leper, who lay at the rich man's gate, covered with sores.\" He was hoping for a crust from the rich man's table but no one gave him anything.\nThat's more likely the Lazarus who was behind this word. Of the other Lazarus, raised from the dead by Jesus, nothing more is written about him after that.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Supporters Trust urge Cellino to quit Leeds United\nUpdated on October 20, 2015 By paul meadows Leave a comment\nLeeds United Supporters Trust (LUST) has urged controversial owner Massimo Cellino to sell his controlling stake for the best interests of the club.\nIn what was another remarkable day in the recent history of the proud Yorkshire club, Cellino sacked Uwe Rosler on Monday after just five months in charge. This was the fifth manager the Italian has issued a P45 to since taking control of the club in April 2014, and he has wasted no time in finding a replacement after appointing former Rotherham United boss Steve Evans.\nIf that wasn't enough drama to chew over for one day, it then emerged that Cellino had been disqualified by the Football League. This is the second time he has been given such a punishment, following a previous tax conviction in his homeland, and although he has vowed to appeal this latest ban, LUST have urged him and Gulf Finance House to sell their stakes in the club.\nA LUST statement read: \"The Trust believes Leeds supporters have suffered enough over the years and therefore asks Massimo Cellino brings clarity and honesty to any public statements on the immediate future and consider the supporters' need for a stable club at all times in how he deals with his latest ban. If, and the case grows daily, it is in the best interests of Leeds United supporters he and GFH should sell, we call on them both to do so with efficiency.\"\nTags: Leeds United Massimo Cellino Steve Evans Uwe Rosler\nGibson signs new five-year contract with Middlesbrough\nYoungster signs new contract at Sheffield United","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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The Deutsch Drahthaar is a medium-sized sporting dog that was developed for their all-around hunting prowess. These dogs show talent in all areas of hunting, including the tracking of wounded game, the flushing or pointing out of small game and game birds, and the retrieval of fallen targets either on land or in water. The Dobermann, (\/ \u02c8 d o\u028a b \u0259r m \u0259 n \/; German pronunciation: [\u02c8do\u02d0b\u0250man]) or Doberman Pinscher in the United States and Canada, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog that was originally developed around by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. The Deutsch Drahthaar is a medium-sized, well-muscled dog. The body is a little longer than it is tall. The skull is broad with a moderate stop. The muzzle is long and straight leading to the dark brown nose. This German dog breed is one of the most versatile dog to hail from Deutschland. 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{"text":"Lord Hall Gallery\nOur degree programs prepare students for graduate study (M.F.A., M.A., and\/or Ph.D.) and for a variety of employment opportunities in the creative economy. For instance, a UMaine art degree prepares students for careers locally and globally in education, studio art, filmmaking and design, museums and art galleries, art libraries and archives, public and private arts administration, art conservation, historic preservation and public heritage, communications, and arts criticism. The Department's rigorous academic training also has prepared several students for admission to law school\nOur Undergraduate Programs\nArt Education: UMaine's Art Education program is the largest and most comprehensive in the State. It offers students an integrated liberal arts program that places both theory and practice at the center of their learning experiences. As a result, students are not only prepared as \"highly qualified\" art teachers, they are also well educated in the complexity and diversity of art and our visual and material culture.\nArt History: The Art History program stands out for its emphasis on theory, diverse methodologies, and interdisciplinary research. The curriculum stresses research by teaching students the essential value of primary sources and peer-reviewed secondary sources as they work through their studies.\nStudio Art: The emphasis of the Studio program is creative work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital art. Elective studio work is available in photography, graphic design and ceramics. UMaine's Studio Program is internationally recognized as a leader in sustainable and green initiatives and research.\nGraphic Design: In an era when digital technologies have brought professional design to the world at large, the Department of Art offers a minor in which students bring together aesthetics, design history, cultural studies, and internship possibilities in the professional world of Graphic Design.\nExplore the Department of Art\nExhibit: 'Overture'\nJanuary 24, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm\nSupport Art at UMaine\nArtWorks! Exhibition Fall 2021\n5743 Lord Hall Orono, ME 04469\nTel: 207.581.3245\tFax: 207.581.3276\tum.art@maine.edu","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Plant a Tree for Wilma\nWilma I. Rettig\nAugust 28, 1927 ~ November 20, 2020 (age 93)\nWilma Iolean Rettig was born on August 28, 1927, the eighth child born to William and Hazel Iolean Hampshire Perry in Cygnet, OH. She made her journey to God in the early morning of November 20, 2020 at Vancrest Health where she had lived in Assisted Living since October 2019.\nWhen she was 16, she moved to Flatrock, MI where she lived with her sister Lura where she worked in a grocery store while finishing high school. After graduation, she worked for the phone company in Ypsilanti, MI and eventually moved to Holgate, OH to help her sister Donna Jean who had 3 young children. She later helped in the home of Harvey and Edna Rettig where she met Harvey's brother Dallas. Wilma and Dallas were married in the parsonage of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Holgate, on October 19, 1947. They \"set up housekeeping\" (Wilma's words) in Holgate, moving to the farm in 1957. Wilma enjoyed providing for her family and did quite a bit of canning and sewing. She did ceramics for a number of years and her children and grandchildren have special keepsakes with Wilma's initials on the bottom. Once the children were in school, Wilma went to work as a cashier in the cafeteria in the Napoleon schools. Many students were blessed with her quick sense of humor and caring heart. Wilma was active in the Women's Guild at St. John's United Church of Christ, serving as treasurer for a number of years. Dallas and Wilma loved playing cards and Wilma's love for playing games like Aggravation, Rummicube and Skip-Bo with the kids and grandkids was legendary. After retirement, Dallas and Wilma enjoyed traveling with special friends Gene and Carolyn Hoffman - but they were always ready to get back home. Wilma was a 65-year member of Deshler Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.\nDallas and Wilma were proud of their four children: Robert (Betty), Carol (Barry) Finzer, James (Christine) and Douglas (Virginia). Wilma especially enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren: Christa Jones, Cheryl (Brian) Koenig, Kelly Finzer, Michelle Rettig, Christopher (Felicia) Rettig, Phillip (Jen) Rettig and David Rettig. She was just as excited to spend time with her great-grand children: Rachel (Ben) Jones, Alex Jones, Nicholas Koenig, Sarah Koenig, Abigail Goller, Mikayla Goller (Michael Gerken), Ethan Rettig, Eric Rettig and Bella Rettig. Because of visitation restrictions, Wilma missed out on the exciting news that Christopher and Felicia are expecting her great-grandchild in April and that Mikayla and Michael expect to welcome her first great-great grandchild, also in April.\nIn addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her siblings: Leonard (Hazel), Adelia (Leland) Smith, Helen (Lavon) Grau, Lauren (Betty), Lura (Clarence) Brown, Velma (Kenneth) Gray, Donna Jean (Chuck) Gustwiller, Argyle (Carl) Gressler, Darrell (Anna), Joyce (Paul) Drain and Eva Mae (Leroy) Drake as well as an infant grandson. Eric Adam Finzer.\nWilma will be remembered in the hearts and minds of her family and those whose lives she touched.\nIn keeping with current health advisories, there will be a private, graveside service with a public memorial service to be planned later. Memorials may be directed to St. John's United Church of Christ, Holgate. The family is under the care of the Zachrich Family Funeral Home of Holgate.\nTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wilma I. Rettig, please visit our floral store.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Bullied students find better education thanks to Illinois' school choice program\nJerry Valdivia's children were scarred in a fire that killed their mom. They avoided bullying and found a nurturing private school thanks to Illinois' school choice scholarship program.\nKorissa Valdivia Chupp died in 2015 when the family home caught fire in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Her son, Jerry Valdivia Jr., 6, was left with burns over 30% of his body. Her daughter, Kiara Valdivia, 2, was burned over 15% of hers.\nJerry Valdivia Sr. was severely burned trying to save his family. Then he was left with two hurt, grieving children to care for.\nJerry Jr. was wearing special clothes and a compression mask to deal with the burns. Public school presented a problem.\n\"Initially, I wanted Jerry Jr. to stay with his friends, because there was already so much change,\" Valdivia said. \"We were moving. He had just lost his mom.\"\nIn addition to potential bullying about his burns, Jerry Jr. had an Individualized Education Plan and was one of 33 students in his public school class.\nValdivia later met Teresa, who had also lost her husband. They married, built a blended family and Teresa recommended Catholic school for their kids.\n\"Keeping him in public school did not work whatsoever,\" Valdivia said. \"The staff was not on top of things. We switched them over to St. Ann's. The principal at that time also spoke to the classroom and the same students have stuck with Jerry Jr. ever since.\"\n\"If Jerry Jr. had stayed in the public school system, I don't feel like there would have been a lot of attention on him, making sure he wasn't bullied.\"\nThe Valdivias were able to afford tuition at St. Ann Catholic Grade School for their children thanks to help from Invest in Kids, a scholarship program which offers donors a 75% state tax credit when they help low-income students attend private schools. State lawmakers created the scholarships in 2017.\n\"The principal told us about the Invest in Kids scholarships the year it came out, and thankfully we received them,\" Valdivia said.\nA family's income cannot exceed 300% of the federal poverty level to participate. While that income threshold translated to a maximum of $78,600 for a family of four in 2021, the average family income was $38,403 for those granted scholarships through Empower Illinois, the state's largest scholarship granting organization. More than half of recipients are minority students.\n\"My main motivation for switching to private school was for them to have that safe space to learn and grow. My stepson, Aiden, had lost his dad the year before I met my wife and the three of them: Jerry Jr., Aiden and Kiara, needed to know their parents were behind them and they had a community supporting them.\"\nThe Valdivia family was lucky enough to receive three of the roughly 7,600 Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships available in Illinois. There were another 26,000 K-12 students who qualified but were placed on a waitlist in 2021. The Valdivia kids are on the waitlist for next year.\nInvest in Kids scholarships not only enriched the educations of their kids, but also gave the adults a chance to invest in their future.\n\"My wife decided to be a full-time mom to care for our kids because Jerry and Kiara still have to undergo skin grafts and procedures. While she's been at home she finished her bachelor's degree in social work. Now she will graduate in May with her master's degree,\" Valdivia said.\n\"Our family is economically moving forward because of the education that my wife has been able to obtain and they're opening doors for our kids.\"\nBut Invest in Kids will end in 2023 unless state lawmakers act to save it through Senate Bill 3618, introduced by state Sen. Antonio Mu\u00f1oz, D-Chicago. Lawmakers through the bill could make the program permanent, increase the emphasis on supporting students already in the program, expand it to pre-K students, increase the credit to 100% of a donation and allow business donors to target their gifts to specific schools, as individual donors presently can.\nThese scholarships have provided additional education options at a time when low-income students have fallen far behind their peers thanks to remote learning and other disruptions caused by the pandemic.\nThe Valdivia family has faced tragedy and come through it with the help of lawmakers and thousands of donors who put in place the ways and means to help them. They still need that help, as do those 26,000 other kids trying to choose a school that best fits their educational needs.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nPrograms|Form 990s|Funding|Financials|Personnel|Peers\nIRS 501(c) type\nNum. employees\nMost recent tax filings\nNTEE code, primary\nO20: Youth Centers, Boys and Girls Clubs\nTo inspire and enable all young people, especially those from diverse circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and leaders.\nProgram areas at Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nYouth programs for Boys & Girls\nForm 990s for Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nFiscal year ending\nDate received by IRS\n2020-06 2021-05-25 990 View PDF\n...and 6 more Form 990s\nWho funds Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nGrants from foundations and other nonprofits\nGrantmaker\nGrantmaker tax period\nThe Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation 2016-12 Humanitarian $1,500,000\nFinancials for Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nFYE 06\/2020\nTotal grants, contributions, etc. $2,879,536 $2,589,065 11.2%\nProgram services $0 $0 -\nInvestment income and dividends $8,818 $7,937 11.1%\nTax-exempt bond proceeds $0 $0 -\nRoyalty revenue $0 $0 -\nNet rental income $0 $0 -\nNet gain from sale of non-inventory assets $0 $0 -\nNet income from fundraising events $34,077 $-6,585 617.5%\nNet income from gaming activities $0 $0 -\nNet income from sales of inventory $0 $0 -\nMiscellaneous revenues $450 $12,546 -96.4%\nTotal revenues $2,922,881 $2,602,963 12.3%\nPersonnel at Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nDate of data\nDavid Bayles Executive Director $98,929 2021-05-25\nShanni Call Director of Operations $0 2020-06-30\nJenny Ostraff Development Director 2020-03-24\nSubscribe to view Child Nutrition Director 2020-03-24\nSubscribe to view Program Director $0 2019-06-30\n...and 5 more key personnel\nOrganizations like Boys and Girls Club of Utah County\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska 501(c)(3) Anchorage, AK $9,141,502\nBoys and Girls Club of the Northland 501(c)(3) Duluth, MN $1,728,795\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) 501(c)(3) Des Moines, IA $6,683,542\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) 501(c)(3) Pittsburgh, PA $4,050,670\nBoys and Girls Club of Spokane County 501(c)(3) Spokane, WA $1,561,470\nBoys and Girls Club of Dane County 501(c)(3) Madison, WI $7,233,986\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) Nashville, TN $3,735,685\nThe Boys- and Girls' Clubs of Topeka 501(c)(3) Topeka, KS $2,670,270\nBoys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento 501(c)(3) Sacramento, CA $2,416,923\nBoys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic 501(c)(3) Paterson, NJ $6,710,611\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego 501(c)(3) San Diego, CA $9,333,703\nOlivet Boys and Girls' Club of Reading and Berks County Pa 501(c)(3) Reading, PA $3,299,180\nBoys and Girls Club of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley 501(c)(3) Edinburg, TX $1,654,371\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis (BGCSTL) 501(c)(3) Saint Louis, MO $10,434,397\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County (BGCSC) 501(c)(3) Sarasota, FL $9,899,312\nBoys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) 501(c)(3) Austin, TX $8,126,695\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County (BGCHC) 501(c)(3) Jersey City, NJ $3,152,410\nRalph Wilson Youth Clubs (RWYC) 501(c)(3) Temple, TX $2,096,631\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area 501(c)(3) Portland, OR $4,986,713\nThe Boys and Girls Club of Brockton 501(c)(3) Taunton, MA $2,250,420\nBoys and Girls Club of Allentown 501(c)(3) Allentown, PA $1,584,966\nBoys and Girls Club of Philadelphia 501(c)(3) Philadelphia, PA $14,463,315\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Warwick 501(c)(3) Warwick, RI $1,338,478\nCounties 501(c)(3) Deland, FL $2,415,543\nBoys and Girls Clubs of Arlington 501(c)(3) Fort Worth, TX $4,578,635\nNonprofit Types\nCivic \/ social organizationsYouth development programsHeadquarter \/ parent organizationsCharities\nHuman servicesChildren\nLobbyingFundraising eventsState \/ local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement \/ volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations\nTotal revenues\nYearly growth\n% of revenues\n% of expenses\n% of assets\n1060 East 150 North\nbgcutah.org\/\nIRS details\nTaxreturn type\nEligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)\nNAICS code, primary\n813410: Civic and Social Organizations\nParent\/child status","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Inanimate Natural History Displays Look Like Real Life Scenes\nBy Katie Hosmer on June 23, 2014\nJapanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto's Dioramas are like still shots out of a movie that blur the lines between reality and illusion. When Sugimoto first arrived in New York City, he did all of the typical tourist activities including visiting NYC's Natural History Museum. He found himself fascinated by the stuffed animals on display throughout the museum and began to notice that, upon quick glance, they could actually appear lifelike.\nTurning his camera to the subjects, Sugimoto developed this extensive series of black and white photographs in which he captures a fascinating perspective that gives life to the inanimate objects. A beautiful light radiates across his subjects and viewers will be quickly fooled into believe the landscapes are from real world locations. Through the series, Sugimoto explores how visual representations can affect and alter a viewer's understanding of history. According to The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, \"By photographing subjects that reimagine or replicate moments from the distant past, Sugimoto critiques the medium's presumed capacity to portray history with accuracy.\"\nHiroshi Sugimoto's website\nvia [Fubiz], [The J. Paul Getty Museum]\nColor Wheel Crew Socks\nby Yellow Owl Workshop","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}