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I was watching the movie 'Full Metal Jacket' yesterday. The movie sparked the issue about violence in my mind. Why did authorising state take its stand more violently against dissidents than democratic states? The contents which authority is unaware, that is treated as treasonable due to fear of the losing power by unknown. There are attempts to de-legitimize and criminalize all dissent and opposition to its policies. Bounding of law to maintain order without even hearing voices of dissidents create havoc situation in the society.
Christopher Hitchens summarises dictatorship governance as : The true essence of a dictatorship is in fact not its regularity but its unpredictability and caprice; those who live under it must never be able to relax, must never be quite sure if they have followed the rules correctly or not. Thus, the ruled can always be found to be in the wrong. The ability to run such a "system" is among the greatest pleasures of arbitrary authority. The only thumb rule is: whatever is not compulsory is forbidden.
Fear, Paranoia, Suspicion and Desperation are common in the dictatorial state. State believes that it can control the citizens by blocking the information flow and shutting down counter state views. The outmoded bureaucracies of state put iron curtain on the people movements, migration and information flow. And, There comes a tipping point where ripple turns into a tidal wave, a wind into blizzard and a movement into a revolution.
Common people unaware of situation try to explain way crisis as conspiracy theories or playing the blame game on external factors, the relationship between solution and problem becomes a distant one. And by ignoring this, thus state and its citizens allows a crisis to fester. State of Pakistan is the prime example of this phenomenon.
There are two persons who inspired me for this discourse : Che Guevara [an Argentine Marxist revolutionary and major figure of the Cuban Revolution ] and Aung San Suu Kyi [a Burmese opposition politician and ex- General Secretary of the National League for Democracy]. They represent two opposite ways in the fight against tyranny of the authorizing state. I strictly stand on the fact that it is never easy to convince those who have acquired power forcibly of the wisdom of peaceful change. Aang San Su Kyi is doing non violently same in Burma and Che Guevera had opposed American interference in Latin American countries through violence.
In both of these struggles, injustice and anarchy are condoned by those who hold official responsibility for protecting the citizens from acts of violence. State tends to act as guardian of the citizens like the morality police, legislating on modes of behaviour they considers harmful to their citizens. When normal human urges are suppressed, they all too often express themselves in violent acts.
It is necessary to cultivate the habit of questioning arbitrary orders and to stand firm in the face of adversity. Political awareness can be blunted by the state but the natural instinct that led an individual to seek justice and freedom can't be suppressed. The root of discontent that is in protests of the young reflects general malaise of the society. State fails to recognise the reality of human behaviour, an instinct for freedom. Humans are not animals that are driven by hunger and mating behaviour only.
Here it also reflects that economic power is built on the ability to access information and resources asymmetrically. Economists have pointed out the link between the presence of huge energy reserves in a country and political instability and human rights abuse. The reason many suggest for this is that countries rich in energy reserves don't need the efforts of citizens to raise revenue, and consequently such states usually become (and can afford to be) undemocratic like Burma and Saudi Arabia . The price of economic development always comes through exploitation of many. Its not the justification of the act but basic flaw of top - down model of economic development.
I wanted to write about state and violence initially. But ended up at different shores in completion. I realized now that deeply held convictions are always on trial in the fight against arm repression. Today is ours independence day, 15th August. The political and economic changes had put India out of crisis, but there is a little intellectual tradition to support social change. Each youth generation should seek for new model or improvement in existing process for evolving, and today its mine responsibility.
PS: Read more about Authority : I don't walk Left and Irrational Faith -3.
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Kaiser Health Tracking Poll -- August 2009
The August Kaiser Health Tracking Poll finds a slim majority of Americans continues to favor moving forward on health care reform now despite an intensifying ad war and a political climate of contentious town hall meetings that coincide with rising concerns about the reform effort.
Fifty-three percent of the public believes that tackling health reform is more important than ever, compared to 42 percent who say we cannot afford to take on health care reform right now. The gap between those points of view has narrowed in recent months as criticisms and doubts about reform plans seem to be registering. Sixty-three percent of the public say they are “hopeful” about reform, 41 percent are “afraid” and 46 percent are simply “confused.”
The August poll was conducted during a period in which politically active members of the public vented their fears and hopes about reform plans in fiery and widely-publicized town hall meetings with elected officials, and at a time when an increasing number of Americans (45%, compared to 31% in July) reported seeing advertisements having to do with proposed changes in the health care system.
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5 August 2008 – for immediate release
The Vice Chancellor of Aston University, Professor Julia King, was officially appointed to the first Governing Board for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) last week.
The EIT, a new initiative, aims to become a flagship for excellence in European Innovation and integrate higher education, research and business across the EU. The 18 strong EIT Board comprises European experts who have widespread reputations in their various fields and dual academic-industrial backgrounds.
Professor Julia King, Vice-Chancellor, Aston University, said:
“In the UK we have developed a strong tradition of effective collaboration between industry and universities, supported by the Technology Strategy Board, the Research Councils and the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE), highlighted in the recent DIUS White Paper, Innovation Nation.
“I hope my membership of the EIT Governing Board will facilitate effective knowledge transfer and sharing in this area between the UK and our EU partners to make the EIT the success we all believe it can be.
“Being based in Birmingham, with its history as an innovative city, I am looking forward to being able to highlight plenty of best practice with local connections!”
The UK Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) welcomed Professor King’s appointment, which “reflects the UK’s strengths in research and innovation and its commitment to cooperation in Europe between research institutions and business.”
Professor King took up the top position at Aston University in December 2006. As one of the country’s leading engineers, Julia King was appointed by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, to conduct a high-profile review of vehicle and fuel technologies. Final recommendations from the King Review, aimed at reducing carbon emissions from cars in the next 25 years, were published with the Budget in March 2008. She has recently been appointed to the Committee on Climate Change by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Hilary Benn.
During her successful career in academia and industry, Professor King has held a number of senior positions at Rolls-Royce (including Director of Advanced Engineering for the Industrial Businesses and Managing Director of the Fan Systems Operating Business) and has been Chief Executive of the Institute of Physics and Principal of the Engineering Faculty at Imperial College. She recently stepped down as chair of the MoD’s Defence Science Advisory Council and has led a Royal Academy of Engineering Working Party looking at the education of engineers for the 21st Century. Despite her many other commitments, Prof King continues to play an active role in encouraging women and young people to go into the sciences and engineering.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology board will hold its inaugural meeting in Budapest, location for the EIT headquarters, on 15 September 2008.
Notes to editors
• For more information on Aston University contact Laura Plotnek, University Communications Team, Aston University on 0121 204 4549 or [email protected].
• For more information on the EIT contact Andrew Ing, Communications & Partnership Manager, West Midlands Europe on [email protected], +32 (0)2 740 2725 or visit http://ec.europa.eu/eit.
• The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aims to further bridge the innovation gap between the EU and its major international competitors by boosting its capacity to transform education and research into commercial innovation opportunities.
• It will be based on partnerships known as Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) – highly integrated networks of universities, research organisations and businesses in Europe. Each KIC will focus on an issue affecting the EU, such as renewable energy, climate change and new technology, and the first will be launched by the board before the end of 2009. | <urn:uuid:913fde90-c5b3-4257-acb2-402013241adb> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.aston.ac.uk/news/releases/2008/august/080805/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720475.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00355-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.939114 | 785 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Manufacturing Cluster Drill-Down
A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of the regional economy, helping metropolitan Chicago become the economic power that it is today. Even in this era of worldwide sourcing, manufacturing remains a vital element of the region's economic health.
CMAP's Manufacturing Drill-Down report explores how manufacturing in metropolitan Chicago has transformed in response to a globalized economy. The report identifies infrastructure, workforce, and innovation challenges and opportunities central to future cluster growth and concludes with clear steps the region can take to support manufacturing in the region. As a part of its research, CMAP developed several tools to illustrate the changing needs of the cluster. Read more in the press release.
Advanced Manufacturing Scorecard
Looking forward, metropolitan Chicago can best compete in the 21st Century economy through manufacturing that capitalizes on regional strengths. CMAP's Advanced Manufacturing Scorecard ranks the cluster's nine core manufacturing industries across product, process, and people metrics to show which industries best reflect advanced manufacturing characteristics.
Below the industry's advanced manufacturing scorecard, a second graphic provides a closer look at the occupations within that industry. This graphic builds off the people indicator to illustrate the skills and training levels required for the industry's top 20 occupations. In the left-hand column are data on the size of the workforce and the median salaries for the top five occupations in that industry.
These health sciences manufacturing industries draw on the region's strength in biotech/biomed. Metropolitan Chicago specializes in pharmaceuticals manufacturing and is growing in medical equipment manufacturing.
This industry grouping includes not only computers but other electronics devices like cell phones, audio and visual equipment, and navigational instruments. One of the region's key electronics specializations lay in communication equipment.
Machinery is the largest component of the region's manufacturing core. While the cluster produces less in aerospace and automotive machinery, it maintains one of the nation's leading concentrations in electrical, commercial, and industrial equipment.
Chemicals, Plastics, Rubber
This industry grouping includes two major categories: firms producing chemicals such as paints, pesticides, and petrochemicals, and those manufacturing plastic and rubber products. The region specializes in chemicals and especially plastics, while rubber is a much smaller concentration.
Fabricated metal output includes a wide variety of products ranging from hardware to structural and architectural metals. Fabricated metal goods also often serve as intermediate parts for machinery industries. Metropolitan Chicago is the nation's second largest fabricated metals center.
Historically the Chicago region has been one of the nation's centers of paper and printing manufacturing. Though the industry has face employment decline, the region still employees over 40,000 workers in this sector.
Primary (Metal, Nonmeteal, Petro/Coal)
Primary manufacturing industries transform raw materials such as stone, coal, or crude petroleum into refined goods. While the Illinois counties of the metropolitan region are less specialized, the greater tri-state area has a large primary metals and petroleum concentration just across the border in northwest Indiana.
Furniture, Apparel, Other
Compared to other manufacturing regions, metropolitan is less specialized in apparel, textile, woodworking, and furniture manufacturing. Regional job loss in these industries has been particularly severe the past decade.
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It’s the word most often used incorrectly. Confused over when to use an apostrophe in this word? Teddy Snyder makes it all crystal clear.
Its or it’s? Its, it’s the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesn’t follow the rules. The problem is the apostrophe. Apostrophes are most often used two ways: in a contraction or to show possession. Some names have apostrophes, too.
Contractions shorten up two words into one. Have, would, will, had, not and versions of “to be” (am, is, are) are often contracted. Use an apostrophe for the shortened version of a date. For example, you could write that this year is ’16. And use it when referencing plural letters such as when a person minds p’s and q’s or instructs that all the R’s in a phrase should be capitalized, like Righteous Rolling Rock.
English speakers are lucky to have a shortcut for showing possession. Rather than having to say “the injury of the plaintiff,” English speakers can say “the plaintiff’s injury.” Adding ’s to the end of a word indicates possession. If a noun already ends in s, maybe because it’s plural, show possession by adding the apostrophe after the s. Modern grammarians say you can also add ‘s so long as you’re consistent, though that may look weird to some readers.
Fairly simple, right? But people mix up when to use the apostrophe. For some, adding an s to the end of a noun to form the plural just cries out for an apostrophe. Businesses frequently make this mistake in their signage. No. When an s at the end of a noun indicates more than one person or thing and the noun is not followed by identification of a possession, use of an apostrophe is wrong.
And then there’s its.
Its is the possessive version of it. When talking about our country, you might say, “The importance of its constitution cannot be overstated.” The constitution possessed by the United States is what we’re talking about. There’s no apostrophe because the word it’s means something else.
There’s no regular plural of it as a pronoun, because the plural is they or them. So its can only be a possessive. A seldom seen exception might occur if the word is not working as a pronoun; it’s not substituting for a noun. There are a lot of “it”s in this post. Unless you’re writing a grammar column, you’ll probably never need to think about this.
It’s with the apostrophe is always a contraction meaning it is. According to the rules, it’s should be possessive. Sorry, it’s not. Its, the possessive of it, is just one of those exceptions that makes English English.
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In Hawaii, protecting the ‘aina (land) is ingrained in the culture. But in recent years, it's been the islands' bright blue waters that have been in need of protection. Yesterday, state lawmakers took formal moves to preserve it, passing a bill that bans the sale of chemical sunscreens with ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate that bleach and kill coral reefs. The new law—which has been in the works for over a year—will take effect on January 1, 2021 after it's signed by the governor.
A ban of spray-on sunscreens is just part of a larger, island-wide effort to preserve Hawaiian land and water, though. In fact, a host of changes represent a thoughtful conservation movement in Hawaii—one travelers to the North Pacific should heed.
Your Skin Isn't the Only Thing Needing Protection
Hawaiian hotels didn't wait for lawmakers to pass a chemical sunscreen ban. Plenty of properties have had their own for months now. After all, sunscreen-polluted waters are particularly problematic on islands such as Maui. Some reports suggest that in Honolua Bay alone, oxybenzone exists at almost 2,000 parts per trillion (and reef damage can occur at concentrations as low as 62 parts per trillion).
On that island, hotels including Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, steps from West Maui’s Kāʻanapali Beach, already restrict guests from using chemical spray sunscreens. Napili Kai Beach Resort, which sits on a reef-protected bay, has also been handing out free samples of Raw Elements, an organic, reef-safe sunscreen since December; the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has implemented free reef-safe sunscreen dispensers; and Aqua-Aston Hospitality, which has 40+ hotels across the islands, has the dispensers as well. Hawaiian Airlines also aims to reach guests before they even step foot on the islands, via an in-flight video detailing the devastating impact chemical sunscreens have on coral reefs and discounted Raw Elements sunscreen available for purchase in-flight.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Straws
While plastic straws might seem like a little thing to fuss about, some groups estimate that if we don’t make changes now, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish in the sea by 2050. The straws (popular staples in beachside drinks) contribute to beach pollution and harm seabirds and turtles native to Hawaii, as they're often too lightweight to be removed in the sorting that recycling entails. And while Hawaii State legislature is considering a plastic straw ban, hotels have enacted their own changes, too.
Take the Big Island’s Hilton Waikoloa Village (which used more than 800,000 plastic straws in 2017). In February, it became the first hotel on the island to ditch ‘em, in lieu of more eco-friendly, compostable paper straws. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa have followed suit.
Learn Hard, Play Hard
No trip to Hawaii is complete without a beach stroll, a hike, or an underwater adventure. And while many Hawaiian resorts offer all of the above and more, educational components—nature tours with guides equipped to showcase the landscape’s beauty and the importance of cherishing it by keeping it clean—have been cropping up at resorts as well.
Perhaps one of the most noteworthy examples at The Big Island’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. It now has an on-site ‘natural resources team’ of nine marine biologists who take care of the property’s alkaline ponds, and also lead outdoor adventures like fish-feeding adventures and eco-tours.
Similar trends can be seen at the The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali (where champion standup paddleboarders, boat captains, and outrigger canoe racers lead guests around a national marine sanctuary or beach clean-ups) and both the Sheraton and (as of this summer) the Hyatt Regency in Maui, will host on-property marine life talks, thanks to partnerships with the Maui Ocean Center.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan
Division for Black Sea Region
Sida Country Report 2007 / The Country Report is a summary of the political situation in the country during 2007 and Sida's work in the country.
The main aim is to provide a brief overview of major events of the bilateral development cooperation during the year with strategic assessments and considerations, overall country programming review, follow-up of country programme performance and administrative issues.
- Download: Armenia and Azerbaijan
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Questions that typically appear on industrial maintenance tests are general true-or-false questions such as "Quality of tools may reflect quality of work" as well as specific and technical multiple-choice questions such as "Where is a joist found?" Other technical questions offer multiple choice options from which the test taker may choose one answer.Continue Reading
Some true-or-false questions may deal with specifics of procedures, such as "Service requests should be filled out completely and signed before returning to the manager or office staff." Some questions about diagnosing mechanical problems ask the test taker to choose a consequence not likely to occur from a mechanical issue, such as "Which of the following would NOT cause a toilet to continually run?" This type of specific technical question asks the test taker to rule out possibilities as part of the diagnosis of the problem.
Some fill-in-the-blank type questions have the test taker supply the best missing term for a mechanical statement, such as "Muriatic acid is used to ____ the pH level in a pool." Other fill-in-the-blank questions are just as specific as the multiple choice questions, such as "On a 220-volt circuit, where the white wire is common, the red wire is normally ______."Learn more about Career Aspirations | <urn:uuid:8c417d54-5ece-47a6-a01f-e8c3def2fa6f> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.reference.com/business-finance/type-questions-typically-appear-industrial-maintenance-tests-c956d7036725f1f5 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719468.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00530-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948421 | 264 | 3.078125 | 3 |
This is ironic, googling stuff by typing in the address bar using Google’s Chrome browser can sometimes be really slow. In fact, when it happened, it takes forever to load. Nothing can be helped even if you copy the URL and paste it to load again. I am getting frustrated with this problem that happened since few months ago.
It seems that Google has released another Easter egg. This time, it is an interactive game. To play it live, type “Zerg Rush” in Google Search. What do you need to do: You will see a lot of alphabets “O” on the screen, they are the bad guys. Your mission is to protect your search results page
This year Google is celebrating christmas with the world. Try searching for “Let It Snow” at google.com and you will see snowflakes start falling from top of the page. Few seconds later, your page will be covered by a layer of snow where you can draw anything you want on the screen. Clicking the blue “Defrost” button will bring the page back to normal, except that snowflakes still continue to fall.
Without doubt, Google is the best search engine in the world because it satisfies all your need – you always get what you want by searching, now it can even do a barrel roll for you if you want one. Open google.com, do a search using either of these sentences
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African Rainforest & Pygmy Peoples
Noting indigenous terminology in a Baka camp, during an expedition into the rainforest (Baka Pygmies, Cameroon).
"After months of living with them, the Baka have taught me hundreds of words and I have books full of notes, drawings, charts and diagrams, Not that I understand everything they say to me, or that I no longer use gestures to express myself. In fact, I still stammer through a conversation, drawing objects in the air with my hands, my face muscles stretched into every expression possible..."
Luis Devin, The Forest Has You. Story of an Initiation
Italian edition: La foresta ti ha. Storia di un'iniziazione
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Living in a rental house as a person living with a disability is almost untenable. It is even harder for people whose disabilities limit mobility completely and have to rely on wheelchairs among other devices. This means that many people living with disabilities have to live with relatives or remain home until further notice. The biggest issue, in this case, is accessibility. Accessibility comes in many different forms. Every part of the unit and neighborhood has to be accessible by the person. That means that landlords either have to allow the tenant to make modifications on their own or have to create a unit that is accessible and friendly for a person with a disability. Below are important factors to consider.
Not many people can afford the rent in buildings with elevators. If you can, good for you but if you cannot then you will need a home you are comfortable and happy in. That means that you have to be on the lookout for specific features.
Preferably, the unit should be on the ground floor of the building. Being on the ground floor not only reduces how much effort is used to leave the building but also the time. This is especially important for a building that does not have a ramp. However, if the building has a step at the gate a ramp will definitely be necessary. The ramp should be professionally done. An incline can be dangerous especially for a person on a wheelchair and should therefore, be at a safe angle.
The floor plan of the house is another issue. If the house has steps all over from the bathroom to the kitchen and even the bedroom then there should either be a ramp or the person should find a place that does not have so many steps. If one is using a wheelchair they should find a place with wide doors.
Features and furnishings should be placed low enough for you to reach. That means light switches, sinks, and even doorknobs. The bathroom should have bars that will ensure the safety of the tenant.
You will need to use the hood amenities. What happens when you run out of salt? What happens when you have a hankering for some tea? How about airtime? You will need to be able to nip to the shop for something you need. The terrain in the hood should be supportive of your mobility device. That means that if you are on a wheelchair, living in a neighborhood where you have to skip over wet potholes and crawl over pebbles might not be the best for you. Forget that, how would you get from your house to the bus stage and back? The terrain in the neighborhood should allow you to wheel to the shop and stage comfortably.
If the building you like does not have features to support you then the landlord could allow you to install ramps in the unit and maybe at the building entrance. They could also allow you to install bars in the bathroom. Depending on your disability, you could need a media alert panic system in the house at different points like the bathroom. Speaking of which, you should find a unit that will be accessible by emergency response personnel. In this case, your comfort will be entirely in your hands. That means that the expense will be on you. In most cases, you will also be required to undo everything when you leave. You should therefore, be financially prepared to have all these things installed. The most probable scenario is that you will have to install it. There is not a lot of disability-friendly real estate in Nairobi that is also mid or lower tier. You might have to settle.
Your family and friends will definitely worry about you. Not because you are not perfectly capable of taking care of yourself but because there might be no one else in the hood that could check on you and help out if you need it. It is only natural that people who love you will worry especially if you are renting by yourself for the first time. You should therefore, invite your family and friends to see the new place and to see that you will be well supported. It would not hurt to live close to family and/or friends though.
Renting as a person living with a disability might make you vulnerable to some malicious parties. Some might view you as a weak person and therefor target you. You should put some measures in place to ensure your safety. An example would be to learn some self-defense moves so anyone who messes with you will learn their lesson. You could also get yourself a weapon especially if you keep late nights. If you keep a small knife somewhere on your chair you are at the perfect level to do some real damage. People are ruthless in this city, you should be too.
You should also have a trusted taxi person. One or two people who will pick you up after a night of partying and drop you right to your doorstep. This is Nairobi, there are many stories of taxi guys taking advantage of people in weakened states (read drunk). Such a person would take one look at you and assume you cannot protect yourself.
Many landlords in Nairobi build houses without consideration of all people. Most do not stop to think about people who might not be able to use the stairs or reach high knobs. This means that there is more to be done to promote inclusion for people living with disabilities. Until inclusion is exercised at all levels, everyone does their best to live full unencumbered lives. | <urn:uuid:f72cda4a-e49b-48dd-9c8f-2a7521bec1ac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mtamu.com/nairobi-renting-for-people-living-with-disabilities/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.974406 | 1,104 | 1.960938 | 2 |
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Created when necessary for a specific purpose (as opposed to being planned or prepared in advance). The phrase is Latin for "to this." Let's form an ad hoc committee to make some recommendations to the board, and then we'll decide how to address this issue. Ad hoc wireless networks often present security risks to unsuspecting mobile device users. IT has created a simple, ad hoc software program so we can log our hours. It's a bit buggy, but it gets the job done.
In tennis, a shortening of "advantage in," meaning the server has the advantage and will win the next point after deuce. The score is ad in because Tiffany is serving, and she has the advantage. The score is tied, wait, no, now it's ad in for the player from Switzerland. It's ad in, so Joe, the server, will win the game if he scores the next point.
Continuously without end. The phrase is Latin for "to infinity." Repairs to the old house seemed to go on ad infinitum—every time we finished a project, another awaited us. I can't wait till we're finally married and the wedding is behind us because problems have been cropping up ad infinitum for the past two months—first with the caterer, then with the hotel, and now with the church! Why did you get Uncle Ned started? You know he can talk about politics ad infinitum.
Continuously and to excess. The phrase is Latin for "to nausea" (to the point that one becomes ill). I couldn't help but check my watch as Beth talked ad nauseam about her boyfriend's accomplishments. Why did you get Uncle Ned started? You know he can talk about politics ad nauseum. Of course the kids tuned you out—no one likes to be lectured about something ad nauseum.
In tennis, a shortening of "advantage out," meaning that the player who is receiving has the advantage and will win the next point after deuce. The score is ad out because Tiffany is serving, and she does not have the advantage. The score is tied, wait, no, now it's ad out for the player from Switzerland. It's ad out, so Joe, the receiver, will win the game if he makes the next point.
1. adjective Of or characterized by an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. Jazz improv is always a bit ad-lib by design; you can't plan what you might play! When you surrender to creativity, you can't predict what will happen—you naturally become more ad-lib. No, I don't sketch anything out in advance. My paintings are always fairly ad-lib.
2. adverb Done in an impromptu or free-hand fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. His comedy is always so unique; I hear he does the whole thing ad-lib. What did I even say when I was up on stage? I gave the whole introduction basically ad-lib! Sir, with all due respect, you can't do this speech ad-lib—it's far too important!
3. noun Something, usually performative in nature, that is done with little or no preparation beforehand. His speech this morning felt like it was a bit of an ad-lib. I don't think he prepared any notes ahead of time. Come on, your professor will know if your presentation is a total ad-lib. I know his remarks weren't an ad-lib because he gets terrible stage fright and needs cue cards at all times.
4. verb To say, do, or perform something in an impromptu fashion, with little or no preparation beforehand. I had forgotten to rehearse my lines for the audition, so I just decided to ad-lib the whole way through. I get so nervous when I do a presentation that I end up ad-libbing, rather than sticking to my text. I wish you wouldn't ad-lib like that when we go off-book. It throws off the other actors who aren't as confident with their lines.
An initialism for "automated decision support," software that aids decision-making, as via algorithms. Management thinks this new ADS will save us a lot of time, but I'm skeptical. OK, explain it all to me then. How exactly will ADS help my employees in their everyday work? To me, ADS just sounds like some bogus thing cooked up by analytics nerds.
See also: AD
I approve this message
1. A standard phrase attached to the end of a political advertisement by a candidate running for federal office. Do you really want your future in the hands of someone who launders money for the cartel? Vote Smith-Robertson for president this election. I'm Jonathan Smith, and I approve this message.
2. Used alongside humorous statements in order to parody the solemnity of the message. A: "I say you need to eat more vegetables. I'm your father, and I approve this message!" B: "Har har, Dad."
reductio ad Hitlerum
An argument that compares someone or something to Adolf Hitler or Nazism, usually as an attempt to nullify the debate or debater. The phrase is modeled on the names of classic logical arguments (e.g. reductio ad absurdum) and is pseudo-Latin for "reduction to Hitler." A: "And anyone who supports that guy is a Nazi!" B: "Geez, it's a little early for reductio ad Hitlerum, don't you think?"
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For the special purpose or end at hand; also, by extension, improvised or impromptu. The term, Latin for "to this," is most often used for committees established for a specific purpose, as in The committee was formed ad hoc to address health insurance problems. The term is also used as an adjective ( An ad hoc committee was formed), and has given rise to the noun adhocism for the tendency to use temporary, provisional, or improvised methods to deal with a particular problem. [Early 1600s]
To ridiculous excess, to a sickening degree. For example, I wish he'd drop the subject; we have heard about budget cuts ad nauseam. The term, Latin for "to [the point of] nausea," has been used in English since the early 1600s.
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ˌad ˈhoc(from Latin) arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance: The meetings will be held on an ad hoc basis.
ˌad infiˈnitum(from Latin) without ever coming to an end; again and again: You cannot stay here ad infinitum without paying any rent. ♢ The problem would be repeated ad infinitum.
The meaning of the Latin phrase is ‘to infinity’.
ˌad ˈnauseam(from Latin) if a person says or does something ad nauseam, they say or do it again and again so that it becomes boring or annoying: Television sports commentators repeat the same phrases ad nauseam.
The meaning of the Latin phrase is ‘to sickness’.
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If you do an Internet search for “gay,” “glbt,” “lgbtq,” or “homosexuality,” a lot of different terms start appearing. The number of words to describe someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to get you up to speed. The following definitions are provided as a guide, some people may use them differently or have their own definitions for the words. We are going to define them in how they are most commonly used.
Although these terms are often together, sexual orientation and gender identity are very different. Sexual orientation describes who you are attracted to, while gender identity describes how you view yourself. These two concepts are independent of one another, meaning that your sexual orientation does not affect your gender identity, and your gender identity does not affect your sexual orientation.
Don’t worry if none of these terms completely fit you, or that you feel like one term describes you this week and another term next week. Part of being human is change and that includes our sexual orientation and our gender presentation. This doesn’t make your feelings any less real or that “it’s just a phase”. We are always learning, changing, and growing into ourselves no matter our age is.
Gay can refer to the sexual preference for a man or woman. It means that someone is romantically or sexually attracted to another person who is the same gender as them. In common language, it usually refers to men who are attracted to other men. Some men who are attracted to other men don’t identify themselves as gay and that’s okay. It is up to the individual whether they want that term to be used to describe them. Gay refers to someone’s chosen label, not that actual behavior.
Lesbian is used for women who are sexually or romantically attracted to other women. It is individual choice whether a woman wants to use the label lesbian or gay, lesbian, bisexual, or none.
Bisexual is a term a person may choose to describe themselves when they are sexually or romantically attracted to more than one gender: men, women, and anyone in between. There are a lot of myths about people who are bisexual. Some of them are that they can’t make up their minds, or that they are really gay but don’t want to admit it. These are all not true. It is also important to remember that the gender of a bisexual person’s partner doesn’t make them heterosexual or gay. How someone chooses to identify (gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.) doesn’t necessarily change because they start seeing someone new.
Transgender is a term that covers a lot of different experiences. A transgender person is someone who feels that the gender they were assigned at birth (boy or girl) does not match who they are. In this case, the person’s sex and gender do not align. A transgender person might take a new name and change the pronouns people use to refer to them. Examples of pronouns are “he/him,” “she/her,” and “they/them.” Male to female is sometimes referred to as MTF, and female to male as FTM. Sometimes, a person feels like neither gender, or both genders, match how they feel and those people might call themselves genderqueer, non-binary, or agender. Not all people who change their gender have medical procedures done, or sexual reassignment surgery (SRS). Every transgender person can have a different combination of possible changes, such as pronouns change, top surgery (breast augmentation or reduction), bottom/genital surgery, or hormone treatments.
Transgender people just want to feel comfortable in their own bodies. No matter their body parts, a transgender person’s gender identity should be respected. It’s never appropriate to ask transgender people about their genitals, sex life, transition, sexual orientation, or birth name. Imagine if someone just walked up and starting asking questions about your body! For more information and a great article about how sex, gender, and sexual orientation are all different, check out Genderpalooza. There, they go into more detail about gender, covering terms such as crossdresser, intersex, transsexual, and more.
Queer is a newly reclaimed term, meaning that queer historically was a slur used about homosexual people and now it is a term that is used more positively. Queer is often used to describe the whole LBGTQ community, a new umbrella term that covers more people. Individuals can also identify as Queer, which usually means non-heterosexual or non-gender conforming. It is always best to ask how someone thinks of themselves before assuming a label.
If you are thinking about your own sexual orientation or gender identity, you might be Questioning. Questioning is a term used by people who are exploring or not sure of their sexuality or gender at the current moment. Not everyone questions their sexual orientation or gender. Some people are solid in knowing who they are attracted to or what their gender is and some people are not. Neither person is better than the other. Understanding yourself can take time, so it’s okay if you are Questioning more than once in your life.
Whether if you see yourself in the definitions on this page or not, there are many more people out there who feel similar to you or share similar experiences as you. If you feel like you are missing support about your sexual orientation or gender identity, it can be good to reach out to other youth who are LGBTQ+. Check our resource page for LGBTQ+ youth for suggestions how to get connected.
Two Spirit is a term used by American Indian and Alaska Native people to refer to sexual orientation and gender identity as well as cultural and spiritual identity. The meaning varies between people and cultures, but Two Spirit usually describes a combination of masculine and feminine characteristics.
MSM or WSW or SGL
These terms are most often seen on health and social justice websites. MSM stands for Men who have Sex with Men. WSW stands for Women who have Sex with Women. SGL stands for Same Gender Loving. All these are alternative descriptions of sexual or romantic behaviors and not necessarily a term someone would use to call themselves.
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Tupac Shakur BioGraphy : Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971, New York – September 13, 1996, Las Vegas) is a famous American rap musician, film actor and public figure. Hit the Guinness Book of Records as the most successful hip-hop artist, the total number of albums sold is over 75 million, of which 50 are in the United States. Author of legendary albums – multi-platinum “All Eyes On Me” (No. 1 in the USA in 1996), “Me Against the World” (No. 1 in 1995), and also “Until the End of Time” (No. 1 in 2001) ) and many others who have become the best in the history of rap. On September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, after the fight between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon, Tupac beats a man named Orlando Anderson, on the way to a nightclub, the car in which Tupac was traveling is shot. Out of 13 bullets, 4 hit Tupac, one of them hit the lung. After 6 days of critical condition, Tupac died.
Tupac Shakur BioGraphy
Tupac Amaru Shakur, better known as 2Pac (later – Makaveli), was born on June 16, 1971 in the east area of Harlem (New York, USA) in a family of activists of the African American radical left-wing organization Black Panthers Billy Garland and Afeni Shakur (née Ellis Fay Williams). He was born a month after his mother was released after being acquitted in a conspiracy case against the American government. The boy’s father left the family even before his birth. Tupac was raised by his stepfather, Dr. Mutulu Shakur. Tupac’s godfather, Elmer Geronimo Pratt, was the leader of the Black Panthers. Later, Shakur, drawn by his mother into this party, got himself a tattoo in the form of a panther.At birth, the father and mother named the future musician Lesane Parish Crooks, but a year later, at baptism, they changed their son’s name to Shakur. In Arabic, the first two words mean “Flashing Serpent” and the third means “Thank God.” This name was given to Tupac by his parents in memory of the Peruvian freedom fighter, a descendant of an Indian leader. Tupac’s childhood was closely associated with poverty, the struggle for survival in the ghetto, oppression, racial divisions, crime, and wars of various groups. The boy was surrounded by members of the Black Liberation Army, a nationalist militant organization, who were later convicted of atrocities. His aunt Assata Shakur was arrested for the murder of a police officer, but she escaped from the colony. Shakur’s godfather, Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt, was the leader of the Black Panthers, and his stepfather, Dr. Mutulu Shakur, was on the FBI’s “black list” for several years as the most wanted criminal, and in 1986 he was arrested for armed robbery with a triple murder.
|Tupac Shakur BioGraphy|
|Real Name||Tupac Amaru Shakur|
|Death||September 13, 1996 (aged 25)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
|Date Of Birth||February 4, 1990|
|Net Worth||$200 Thousand Approx|
|Birth Place||East Harlem, New York City, U.S|
|Cause of Death||Drive-by homicide (gunshot wounds)|
|Brother||Mopreme Shakur (step-brother)|
|School||Tamalpais High School|
|Height||In Feet-Inches- 5′ 9 Approx|
|Weight||In Kilograms – 80 Kg In Pounds – 176 lbs|
|Shoe Size||10 (US)|
|Chest size||34 inches|
|Waist size||32 Inches|
|Biceps size||14 inches|
|Are you married ?||Married|
|Is he Gay||No|
|Ex- Wife Name||Keisha Morris (m. 1995; div. 1996)|
|Wife Name||Kidada Jones (1996)|
|Posthumous Studio Albums|
|1996||The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory|
|1997||R U Still Down? (Remember Me)|
|2001||Until the End of Time|
|2004||Loyal to the Game|
|1991||2 Pacalypse Now|
|1993||Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…|
|1995||Me Against the World|
|1996||All Eyez on Me|
|Biographical portrayals in film|
|2001||Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story|
|2015||Straight Outta Compton|
|2016||Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le|
|2017||All Eyez on Me|
The rapper’s personal life was rich in novels, but the singer, absorbed in his work, did not have a serious relationship. 2Pac still dreamed of a family and children, he wanted to name his daughter Star, and his son Michelangelo, but did not have time to have offspring. In 1995, while in prison, Shakur married actress Keisha Morris, whom he met several months before the wedding. But the couple’s union was later canceled, while the young people retained friendly communication. Shortly before his death, Tupac became engaged to Kidada Jones.
- 1991 :- Nothing but Trouble
- 1992 :- Juice
- 1993 :- Poetic Justice, A Different World ,In Living Color
- 1994 :- Above the Rim
- 1995 :- Murder Was the Case: The Movie
- 1996 :- Saturday Night Special ,Saturday Night Live & Bullet
- 1997 :- Gridlock’d ,Gang Related
- 2001 :- Baby Boy
- 2003 :- Tupac: Resurrection
- 2006 :- Notorious
- 2015 :- Straight Outta Compton
- 2017 :- All Eyez on Me
As a child, he very often moved with his family, and when he finally settled in the same city, he began to study at the Baltimore School of Art. In his biography, Tupac left home as well as school when he reached the age of 17. He successfully auditioned in 1990 to perform with the group Digital Underground. The first album in Tupac’s biography was released in 1991 under the name “2pacalypse Now”.
Posthumous Collaboration Albums
- 1999 : Still I Rise
Next Singer :- Miriam Gauci BioGraphy
Frequently Ask Question
Ques : Did Tupac have kids?
Ans : They didn’t have any children.
Ques :How old was he when he died?
Ans : 25 years (1971–1996)
Ques : Where is he buried?
Ans : Soweto
Ques : Was he married when he died?
Ans : Yes
Ques : Why did he died?
Ans : Assassination
Ques : How tall was he and how much did he weigh?
Ans : in Feet-Inches- 5′ 9” & in Kilograms- 75 kg
Ques : Did he sleep with Biggie wife?
Ans : Yes
Ques : What is his nationality?
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Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, you would need at least 22,628 Kč (£737) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 15,625 Kč in Zlín.
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Hidden victims of the Syria conflict: older and disabled refugees living in despair
Today on World Refugee Day, we are highlighting the plight of older refugees and refugees living with disabilities and injuries - the hidden victims of the Syria conflict.
It has been over three years since the first Syrians became refugees when they fled their homes and country, looking for a safer place. Today, nearly three million Syrians have been registered as refugees in neighbouring countries, of whom 600,000 in Jordan and 1,100,000 in Lebanon.
A staggering 30% of the refugees in Jordan and Lebanon are living with some type of impairment, chronic condition or significant injury. Many of these refugees are the hidden victims of the Syria crisis.
In both countries, Handicap International and HelpAge International support the most vulnerable refugees in the crisis and promote their access to basic and specific services. In particular, the organisations provide assistance to vulnerable older refugees and refugees living with a disability, injury or chronic condition.
Harsh realities of life in conflict
The Syria crisis has affected entire generations, regardless of age, health or wealth. But the exceptionally harsh realities of being old and/or disabled in this conflict are evident.
Entering the temporary home of Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, be it a tent, garage, or apartment, you are given a warm welcome. No matter how harsh their living conditions, people receive you with a smile and an ‘ahlan wa sahlan', which means ‘welcome' in Arabic. It was no different when we visited Basheera and her family.
Basheera, 68, is a reserved and gentle woman, now living in Amman, Jordan. She describes her time in Damascus, Syria, and the events of the last few years, with enormous self-control.
She was travelling with her son in a car to see her sister and was in high spirits. Suddenly explosions started and a wall of shrapnel hit the car, hitting Basheera in the right leg. Her son immediately drove her to hospital but her leg had to be amputated later the same day.
"I thought I was going to die. It wasn't my body any more. I couldn't stand it."
It took more than a year before Basheera could walk with her artificial limb, which she still finds difficult to consider part of her.
When bombing intensified in Damascus, she and her family decided to leave for Jordan and she now lives with six of her immediate relatives in a small damp rented apartment.
As many Syrians have been living in temporary accommodation for long periods, what little money they had has now gone. Others had already lost everything during the war and have crossed the border with just the clothes on their back.
Basheera was prioritised by HelpAge International and Handicap International to benefit from cash assistance and she received 130 Jordanian Dinars a month (US$184), for a three month period as she had spent all her savings and was running up debts.
Her family's priorities have been paying the rent, water and electricity bills, buying a little more food, and some hygiene products.
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Israel remains a land of holiness and of controversy -- and not just in political terms.
Almost by the month, religious scholars and historians propose a new way of understanding the life and impact of Jesus Christ. In his new book "The Jesus Dynasty," James Tabor is the latest addition to this hotly contested catalog.
Tabor, a historian with the Religious Studies Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, has spent his entire career studying the life of Jesus. He says his new book is the culmination of 40 years of research.
"I first traveled to the Holy Land with my parents over 40 years ago," Tabor told "Nightline." "It was that experience that set me on my lifelong quest for the historical Jesus."
His conclusions are certain to provoke intense controversy and skepticism among other scholars and followers of the Christian faith. Tabor argues the historical evidence shows that Jesus had a human father, and that he was joined by a fellow messiah.
We took Tabor back to where it all started, the city of Jerusalem, to assess the major claims in his book.
We began our journey at the location of Tabor's most remarkable archaeological discovery: an ancient hillside tomb outside Jerusalem that had been recently ransacked.
Inside, there were compartments hewn from ancient stone where corpses had been laid to rest. They were empty, apart from one that appeared to contain an old newspaper laid out within the chamber. In fact, it was a burial shroud -- a linen fabric into which a corpse would have been placed. Test results proved almost beyond Tabor's wildest dreams.
"We had to believe the unbelievable," he said. "We had stumbled upon the only example of a burial shroud from the first century."
Analysis showed the shroud had contained the remains of a first-century man who died of tuberculosis. In the same tomb, Tabor's group also found an ossuary -- a box used to contain the bones of the deceased -- that had the name Miriam or Mary inscribed upon it. Tabor also believes the recently discovered ossuary of James, which some scholars have dismissed as a forgery, may have also originated in this tomb.
"There's some circumstantial evidence that the ossuary of James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus, came from this particular tomb," he said. "We have entertained the possibility that this tomb might've been the family tomb of Jesus."
And it's with regard to Jesus' family that Tabor levels his most controversial claim.
"I'm ready to let the average reader know what we scholars actually discuss. And if it's shocking, it's shocking. You don't have to accept it. Jesus had a father."
Did that mean Tabor does not believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus?
"I don't," he said. "I think all humans have a human father."
Tabor, who studied first- and second-century Rabbinic and Greek texts, suggests a possible name for the human father of Jesus.
"They begin to call Jesus, 'bar Pantera,' son of Pantera," Tabor said. "And we even have an early Greek source. He's a philosopher named Kelsus, who seems to know a bit more about it. He says that Jesus was the son of a man named Pantera, who either was or became a Roman soldier."
The tombstone of Pantera is in Germany, says Tabor.
"Pantera is from Palestine. And he dates 62 years old when he dies ... He's on the frontier in Germany. And if you figure his date and where he was ... he's a teenager. You know, a young man maybe 19 or 20 at the time Mary becomes pregnant," Tabor said.
The suggestion that Pantera may have been the father of Jesus has been proposed before, however.
"It's not some new discovery," said Dr. Donald Carson, an expert in New Testament history from Trinity University in Illinois. "It's presented in the book as this great find that has been suppressed ... But it's been discussed and carefully weighed by centuries of scholars. There is nothing new here except the association of names that go back, at the end of the day, to reports of the enemies of Christianity from the second century. Pantera was an incredibly popular name at the time of Christ."
Carson argues that Tabor's views are shaped by his own materialistic philosophy, which does not allow for any supernatural or extraordinary elements -- such as a Virgin Birth.
"What Dr. Tabor has done is assumed that the whole thing cannot be," Carson said. "It is a sham and therefore the evidence has to be jiggered, it has to be selectively appealed to in order to take away the evidence of God actually doing something in space, time, history. At that point, no amount of evidence will ever convince him unless he's open to the possibility that Dr. Tabor himself is wrong ... and that God has disclosed himself in space, time and history through a man. Namely, Jesus of Nazareth."
If Tabor's book is controversial on the birth of Jesus, it also raises questions about Jesus' early ministry. Tabor suggests there were two messiahs, not one.
Tabor took "Nightline" to a second cave on our visit to Jerusalem -- this time to the East.
The Suba Cave, as it is now known, is the site of a major archaeological dig. Inside the cave are primitive, centuries-old etchings, which Tabor believes depict the life of John the Baptist. The cave also contains thousands of first-century pottery shards.
Tabor suggests that given the number of individuals, who may have been baptized in Suba, it's likely that Jesus, not John, was actually performing the baptisms.
"I like to surprise with my answers," said Tabor. "Are you ready for this? This is John's area but you know text-wise, we have no record of John baptizing here near Ein Kerem and Suba. He's up along the Jordan River in the Jordanian wilderness. The person we have a record of baptizing here is Jesus, Jesus the Baptist."
Tabor believes that, contrary to the New Testament, Jesus and John the Baptist were twin Messiahs. He says that early texts anticipated more than one Messiah and that the practice of baptism suggests that they were acting similarly in their respective ministries.
"It hit me, how this would have electrified the country," Tabor said. "You see, all these predictions of two Messiahs, and we've got two Messiahs on the ground, operating, one in the north -- John the priest -- one in the south -- Jesus the king. And they're baptizing thousands of people."
Carson, however, strongly disagrees. "Now the texts do not say they did it [baptism] at the same place at the same time. If they did, it wouldn't bother me one way or the other. In other words I don't think the Suba cave adds anything to the account in that respect ... Merely numbers of people being baptized by itself doesn't say very much about the relationship of the two men or that they were both Messiahs or anything like that."
According to Carson, John the Baptist is absolutely clear as to Jesus being the one Messiah.
"John the Baptist says that he is not worthy to even undo the sandals of Jesus," Carson said. "When Jesus asks for baptism, according to Matthew's account, John the Baptist says, 'Wait a minute, I should be baptized by you, not the other way around'. He sees himself as announcing the coming of another.
Whereas, by contrast, when Jesus talks about John there is not a sort of mutual admiration society of colleagues, still less a kind of a minor admiration for a predecessor. In other words, it is correct to say that John the Baptist does initiate the movement. But to say he is therefore the first Messiah simply goes beyond the evidence."
In addition to Tabor's claims that Jesus had an earthly father and a fellow Messiah, his book also argues it was Jesus' intention to build a dynasty on earth. Tabor says that it was Jesus' half-brother James who would inherit the title role of dynastical king after the crucifixion.
But again, Carson is adamant that the title of the book, "The Jesus Dynasty," is plain wrong.
"The dynasty bit presupposes that there is continuity. That is, there's succession. But the New Treatment evidence, such as it is, is that Jesus is the final king who goes on ruling and reigning. He doesn't need a dynasty, precisely because he is the ongoing king."
Carson insists there was no plan to build a Jesus dynasty.
"No. None," he said. "Jesus was king forever."
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The City of Camanche had a population of 4,451 as of July 1, 2016.
The primary coordinate point for Camanche is located at latitude 41.7927 and longitude -90.2762 in Clinton County. The formal boundaries for the City of Camanche (see map below) encompass a land area of 8.68 sq. miles and a water area of 0.75 sq. miles. Clinton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 597 feet.
The City of Camanche (GNIS ID: 2393503) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Beneath the boundary map are tables with Camanche population, income and housing data, five-year growth projections and peer comparisons for key demographic data. The estimates are for July 1, 2016.
|Population in Households||4,451|
|Population in Familes||3,549|
|Population in Group Qrtrs||0|
|Average Household Size||2.3|
|Average Family Size||3|
|Total Housing Units||2,039 (100%)|
|Owner Occupied HU||1,506 (73.9%)|
|Renter Occupied HU||426 (20.9%)|
|Vacant Housing Units||106 ( 5.2%)|
|Median Home Value||$130,103|
|Average Home Value||$149,934|
|Median Household Income||$54,987|
|Average Household Income||$68,530|
|Per Capita Income||$29,771|
|(Compound Annual Growth Rates)|
|Median Household Income||4.06%|
|Per Capita Income||2.3%|
The table below compares Camanche to the other 1,009 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2016 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
|Total Population||# 89||91st|
|Population Density1||# 640||37th|
|Diversity Index2||# 407||60th|
|Median Household Income||# 397||61st|
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Germany is embroiled in a bitter row with its future European Union neighbours to the east over plans for a lavish Berlin memorial to the 15 million Germans expelled from central Europe at the end of the Second World War.
The project has been championed by Germany's two million-strong Expellees' Association, which says the suffering of Germans driven out of Nazi Reich territory in Poland, Czechoslovakia and former East Prussia by the advancing Red Army has been ignored.
During the clearances, thousands of women were raped by Soviet soldiers and many people sent to labour camps.
To mark their plight, the Expellees' Association plans a €100 million (£69 million) Centre against Expulsion containing a permanent exhibition and library. Controversially, it aims to build the centre next to the city's Holocaust memorial which is now under construction.
The project has been condemned by Polish and Czech critics who see it as an attempt to portray the Germans as war victims. Last week, Czech officials protested to Joschka Fischer, the German foreign minister, who was visiting Prague to discuss the Czech Republic's forthcoming EU membership.
An embarrassed Mr Fischer was asked by hostile Czech journalists whether the memorial centre was intended "as Germany's welcome to the EU's new member states". The issue is likely to overshadow a visit by Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to the Czech capital this week.
In Poland, Marek Edelman, one of the last survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising against the Nazis, said the centre risked "casting the executioner in the role of a victim". He added: "It will give the impression to future generations of Germans that only Jews and Germans suffered during the war."
Walter Stratmann, a spokesman for the Expellees' Association, defended the project. "For decades, Germans have been brought up to think of themselves merely as perpetrators of Nazi war crimes. We want to show that the German people also suffered terribly as a result of being expelled."
The centre has the backing of three German states and 400 towns and cities, which have levied a €5 cent tax on each person to fund it. Although Mr Schröder opposes the project, the Expellees' Association says he has no authority to halt it.
Leading Polish and Czech politicians, including the former Polish foreign ministers Wladyslaw Bartoszewksi and Bronislaw Geremek, have signed a joint appeal stating: "Setting up such a centre as a national German project creates mistrust among neighbours and cannot be in the interest of our countries."
They said that proposals to build the centre next to Berlin's Holocaust memorial showed that the project aimed to "weigh up the suffering of one group against the other". Millions of ethnic Germans were expelled from central Europe in 1945. Most were driven from territories such as East Prussia, Pomerania and Sudetenland - areas now belonging to Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic.
Others were expelled during the late 1940s and 1950s, under the terms of the 1945 Potsdam treaty. Most of them resettled in western Germany, where they became - and remain - a significant force in regional and national politics.
Erika Steinbach, the Expellees' Association president, dismissed her Polish and Czech critics, saying Germany should be allowed to mourn the plight of its people. She added: "Millions of those expelled were children. How can they be held responsible for the Nazis?" | <urn:uuid:8ae5ba28-8f06-4273-ae97-ebf997e36d28> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/czechrepublic/1440216/Anger-over-tribute-to-Germanys-war-victims.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720000.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00023-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.974478 | 704 | 2.359375 | 2 |
Discussion in 'Survival Reading Room' started by SLugomist, Nov 9, 2010.
9th Infantry Division :: Field Manuals
Full Listing of United States Army Field Manuals
Thanks for the links SLugo
Thanks for the links in posts 1 & 2. The 9th Inf Div manuals, date back to WWII, and are perhaps more of historical interest than contemporary applicability, but having said that, I am sure there are also some prepping gems to be found amongst them.. I can recall discovering a website that had extracts of American I think WWI field manuals on field engineering, and they had some really useful information on constructing barbed wire, and other kinds of field expedient obstacles, useful for retereat defence in a more TETWAWKI environment.
No knowledge is ever wasted.
I am looking for a WWII manual TM-396 Training War Dogs. I have been able to locate a copy of the cover but wold like to have the entire manual.
I am researching for a book on the history of the use of sled dogs, mainly Malamutes, in WWII. These dogs were used for SAR and carrying supplies in the northern areas.
The were NOT used as patrol dogs (except for one which was in the Pacific Theatre of War. Most were used in the European Theatre.
Any leads would be appreciated.
Thanks for the resources.
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Our goal is to keep our patients safe, home, and out of the hospital. Through telehealth, we provide high-quality coordinated care through virtual technology including phone, video chat, and text messaging with healthcare providers.
What exactly is telehealth?
Telehealth uses technology to allow patients to take daily vitals and be engaged with their care plan, without having to travel to their health care providers office. Each tablet is customized to the patient’s unique needs to take and track their daily vitals, report their medication adherence, log daily activity, and take a customized survey to see how they are doing.
Read an interview about how we use telehealth to support patients and families HERE
How are patients monitored?
Through the 4G enabled tablets, providers are able to track their patients and will receive alerts when the patient is not adhering to their treatment plan or has high-risk vital readings. Clinicians are then able to intervene to help prevent readmittance to the hospital.
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He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt. Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian, a hero who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. Joseph Heller's unforgettable novel is a hilarious and tragic satire on military madness, and the tale of one man's efforts to survive it. This fiftieth-anniversary edition celebrates Heller's masterpiece with an introduction by Howard Jacobson, rare images from Heller's personal archive and essays by the likes of Norman Mailer, Anthony Burgess and Christopher Hitchens. "Reading Catch-22" is nothing less than a rite of passage. Here, at last, is the definitive edition of a classic of world literature. | <urn:uuid:6b246909-2047-4b5c-90aa-6db9eb5d6ef3> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.tanum.no/_skjonnlitteratur/romaner/catch-22-joseph-heller-9780099529118 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280763.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00518-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953157 | 154 | 1.5 | 2 |
Maine Governor To Sign Law Today That Will Eliminate The Requirement For Permit To Carry Concealed
The bill would allow anyone who can legally purchase a firearm, to conceal it under his or her clothing.
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11212, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 477, §9, is further amended to read:
B. A person may not, while in or on a motor vehicle or in or on a trailer or other type of vehicle being hauled by a motor vehicle, have a cocked and armed crossbow or a firearm with a cartridge or shell in the chamber or in an attached magazine, clip or cylinder or a muzzle-loading firearm charged with powder, lead and a primed ignition device or mechanism, except that a person who
has a valid Maine permit to carry a concealed weapon is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm may have in or on a motor vehicle or trailer or other type of vehicle a loaded pistol or revolver covered by that permit .
SUMMARY: This bill authorizes a person who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. This bill also authorizes a person to possess a loaded pistol or revolver while in a motor vehicle or a trailer or other vehicle being hauled by a motor vehicle.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Fort Davis National Historic Site
In 1961, a year before my first National Park job at Carlsbad Caverns, Fort Davis, Texas, was established as a national historic site. Some of my friends and I drove to this site which is located in the Davis Mountains about 100 miles south of Carlsbad. Here is the first of three sets of black and white photographs I took that day which show the ruins of the fort at that time. Check out the pictures of the fort today which show the wonderful job of restoration that has taken place in the last 40 years. | <urn:uuid:792f0887-c3d9-49a2-b127-552086a2b32f> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://swanphototimes.blogspot.com/2009/12/fort-davis-national-historic-site.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285315.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00569-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.97764 | 122 | 2.046875 | 2 |
The White House
Dear Mr. President:
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) respectfully urges you to raise concerns about freedom of religion or belief in your upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India. India is the world’s largest democracy and home to a multitude of religious communities that have historically coexisted peacefully; however, the Indian government has failed to bring the perpetrators and instigators of sectarian violence to justice. For this reason, USCIRF named India to its Watch List in August, 2009; a copy of our report with Commissioner comments is attached.
In India’s 2004 elections, the Congress Party – of which Prime Minister Singh is a member – espoused an inclusive platform and repeatedly pledged its commitment to religious tolerance. The Congress Party reiterated this pledge in the 2009 elections for the lower house of Parliament, in which the Congress Party emerged victorious. The Congress Party thus has a solid record for vocalizing its support for a peaceful religious pluralism in India. However, its words have not translated into actions to protect religious freedom throughout the country.
This is most evident in the Indian government’s inadequate responses to sectarian violence, and this discrepancy has produced a culture of impunity, where those who commit crimes against religious minority groups do not expect punishment by law. A year ago, a prolonged and destructive campaign targeting Christians in the province of Orissa led to the displacement of approximately 40,000 people and at least 40 deaths. There were also accounts of forced re-conversions to Hinduism of Christians returning to their villages following the violence. Reportedly, although many thousands of accusations against alleged perpetrators were made in the aftermath of this violence, to date there have been few convictions. Many displaced residents are still living in camps.
India’s failure to provide justice to religious minorities targeted in violent riots is not a new development. In February 2002, Hindu mobs – angered by a train fire that resulted in the death of 58 Hindus returning from Ayodhya – killed 2,000 Muslims in the Gujarat province and displaced over 100,000 people. Evidence of state government and police complicity in the attacks emerged in 2007. Court convictions, however, remain minimal, and Muslims living in the Gujarat province remain in a state of fear and insecurity. Similarly, the architects and perpetrators of massive, country-wide attacks on Sikhs in 1984 that resulted in the deaths of over 3,000 Sikhs remain largely unprosecuted.
As you noted in your remarks last January on the fifty-eighth anniversary of Indian democracy, the United States and India have a shared belief in “democracy, liberty, pluralism and religious tolerance.” Therefore, in the spirit of partnership, we encourage you to raise these issues with Prime Minister Singh to address the culture of impunity for perpetrators of violence against religious groups in India, and to prevent future incidents of sectarian violence against religious minorities.
Cc: Robert O. Blake, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs
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Can Black Mothers Raise Our Sons?
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BeschreibungMore than 50 percent of black children are being raised by single mothers. This book examines the future of black boys in the hands of African American mothers, showing 27 mothers who are raising their male children successfully. Some of the issues addressed are manhood, masculinity, media, music, peer pressure, academic achievement, the lack of fathers, and goal setting. This book will change the way society views, engages, and treats single-mother families and will be a reference for mothers looking for help in raising sons.
PortraitLawson Bush U
Untertitel: d. tabs. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: African American Images
Erscheinungsdatum: Oktober 1999
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Trigger Warning (noun): a statement at the start of any piece of writing, video, etc, alerting the reader or viewer to the fact that it contains material they might find upsetting or offensive.
Trigger Warning is a long and fierce defence of the right to unrestricted freedom of speech including “hate-speech”. A rich resource, it contains nearly all of the key cases and quotations you’ll need to understand this extremely difficult issue. It’s also highly repetitive, and few will finish it in its present form. Mick Hume should hire an implacable copy editor, cut the book by 100 pages in an immediate second edition and spin off a separate incandescent pamphlet (50 pages maximum) aimed at achieving the kind of sales Harry Frankfurt enjoyed with On Bullshit.
I hope he will, because the wide circulation of Trigger Warning could do some good. It’s a polemic, but might calm us down. We need something like this, because the “moronic inferno” of the media (Saul Bellow’s phrase) has grown more intense over the last 20 years and has become more malignant. It caters increasingly to what personality psychologists call “the Dark Tetrad”: sadism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy and narcissism (these traits have been shown to be strongly linked to internet trolling). We’re surrounded by outrage-junkies – a snarling festival of mutual intolerance. The public air is poisoned by identity politics, rampant tribalism related to ethnic or religious identity, based on sexual preference, sexual equipment, disability, national identity, which football team you support, hair colour.
It’s hard to shut the problem out. The words of Tom Lehrer’s 1965 song “National Brotherhood Week” (“Oh, the white folks hate the black folks, / And the black folks hate the white folks / To hate all but the right folks / Is an old established rule … Oh, the Protestants hate the Catholics, And the Catholics hate the Protestants, And the Hindus hate the Muslims, And everybody hates the Jews … ”) aren’t more accurate now than when they were written, but there are new hatreds, and we are constantly confronted by them.
What should we do? Hume thinks we have to put up with them. We human beings love to jeer and disparage. So be it; we can’t weaponise our repulsion. The worst are full of passionate intensity, as WB Yeats observed; but speech must be free. “One man’s vulgarity is another’s lyric,” as US supreme court Justice Harlan pointed out in 1971 when he reversed the conviction of a man for wearing a jacket reading “Fuck the Draft” in the corridors of a California courthouse.
Hume quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, another US supreme court justice: we have above all to defend “freedom for the thought that we hate”. He also quotes Spinoza: “In a free state, every man may think what he likes and say what he thinks.” (Spinoza is himself quoting a passage from Tacitus – “the rare happiness of times when you can think what you like and say what you think” – that David Hume used as the epigraph to his Treatise of Human Nature.) Mick Hume thinks this freedom is in danger. University campuses in particular have become petri dishes of intolerance, dictating what we can and can’t say. But we have to take it. We have to put up with the worst people saying the worst – ignoble, repellent, ignominious – things. We have to be constantly ashamed of our species.
The price is high. It must be paid, but I think Hume underestimates it. He reproduces a famous sentence from Evelyn Hall’s book The Friends of Voltaire that is often mistakenly attributed to Voltaire – “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” – and calls his enemies “the reverse-Voltaires, whose slogan is, ‘I know I will detest what you say, and I will defend to the end of free speech my right to stop you saying it’.” I’m not a reverse-Voltaire, but I’m something just as bad, in Hume’s typology: a “but-head”, someone who says, “I believe in freedom of speech, but … ” Anyone who says “but” must deny that the right to free speech is “indivisible”. Hume thinks that’s a fatal mistake: if you allow any exceptions, the dividing line between permitted and forbidden is no longer perfectly sharp, and you’re on a slippery slope, risking more and more restrictions. I disagree: the line is no longer sharp, but it’s not true that we’re on a slippery slope. The first amendment of the US constitution states categorically that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press” (Hume calls it “the global gold standard” of free speech). The court’s defence of the first amendment over the years shows how the line can be held even after exceptions are allowed, for it does place limits on free speech – for example, on “fighting words”, deliberately intended and likely to incite “imminent lawless action”; on explicit threats against specific targets; and on false shouts of “Fire!” in a crowded theatre.
Hume admits these exceptions to unrestricted free speech, and then makes a rationalisation that he condemns elsewhere: he says they’re “not cases of free speech”, “not about free speech at all”. Yet each states quite plainly and correctly that you can’t say what you like, where you like, when you like: they place a limit on speech.
So Hume is himself a “but-head”, rightly so. And his admiration for the first amendment requires him to address an issue he omits: the fact that it was used to justify Citizens United, the 2010 US supreme court ruling that opened the way for corporations to contribute unlimited funds to political causes, and, in effect, buy the leaders they want, most notably by funding political “attacks ads” on television. Here free speech is free speech for the rich and, by the same token, the silencing of the poor. For while the poor can say and publish what they want, they will not be heard by the mass of the electorate. Hume criticises the UK Communications Act 2003 on free-speech grounds, but in this case it does more for the cause of free speech than the first amendment, by prohibiting political advertising on television or radio and ensuring equality of air time (mercifully brief) for the major parties’ party political broadcasts.
Hume may be right that, in addition to this act, a number of laws recently enacted in the UK – the Public Order Act 1986, the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, the Terrorism Act 2006, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 – contain sections that wouldn’t stand up if tested against the first amendment.
He thinks we should never flinch at words, but I don’t think he understands their force. When I set out for the Middle East, aged 16, I met up with a friend who was then living in a Christian community in Switzerland and spent a few days there before we set off to hitchhike to Greece. We spent most of the next four months together and I acquired an acute sensitivity to religious swearing (and, for all I remember, to all swearing). According to Hume, such sensitivity is invariably grounded in ego, and is inseparable from feelings of outrage and offence. None of these things applied in my case. The feeling I developed when hearing such swearing was simply one of shock and intense dismay. I got over it, but I know what it’s like. I don’t think Hume does.
It’s essential to his case that the line between harm from words and harm from physical blows is perfectly sharp. But it isn’t. Privately, at least, some find verbal abuse harder to take than physical cruelty. Hume seems to endorse an old false dualism of mind and body that supposes the mind to be always less vulnerable than the body. On this basis he slams the “liberal elite” for insulting and infantilising “the people”, treating us as weak, pathetically impressionable, “one big susceptible infantile blob”, desperately in need of protection from hurtful words. The problem is that Hume enjoys his assault on the “ethical elite” too much to acknowledge the power of words – even though their power is crucial to his case for free speech. It’s worth adding that we’re all “the people”, and we really are hopelessly weak, impressionable and comically self-ignorant. We’re often deeply mistaken about why we’re doing what we’re doing (see Strangers to Ourselves by Timothy Wilson or Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman). This isn’t a snooty judgment passed by the elite on the masses; Hume’s model of the robustly autonomous citizen is in profound ways a fiction. It is, perhaps, a fiction we need to maintain, but that’s another matter.
It doesn’t help that Hume himself belongs to a certain elite – of professional writers and talkers, toughened journalists, politicians and polemicists who know how to give it and take it. (He has been editor of the Revolutionary Communist Party’s paper, and of Living Marxism and the web-only Spiked.) He has a tough mental shell, by nature and training, and it puts him in a position of high privilege in this debate. He can sing “Sticks and stones may break my bones / But words can never harm me” with a full throat, and lambast people such as Stephen Fry who adjust the second line to “words will always harm me” (or even, “only words can harm me”).
Another consequence of his carapace is that he doesn’t offer much advice about how to put up with verbal thuggery, except to say that one can always fight back with words. He isn’t deterred by the ancient adage “he that wrastleth with a turd shall be beshitt, fall he over or under”. Others are. I find it useful to remember that insults are boomerangs; they whip back unerringly into the face of the insulter. This isn’t merely an uplifting fiction, it’s true without exception, whatever else may be going on. It’s worth training oneself into hearing it. It can speed one past the flash of fury or thud of dismay.
Hume also says very little about images and pornography. This is perhaps the most serious omission in the book. The easy availability of pornography is a tragedy – not just because it makes it far harder for someone to acquire a capacity for sexual love and hence for the best sex. There’s a close parallel between what chronic indulgence in pornography does to the mind and what chronic overeating of bad food does to the body, although sexual mental obesity isn’t immediately visible in the way that bodily obesity is.
Hume thinks that the fundamental cause of outrage and offence is narcissism. In fact it’s something vastly more toxic: righteous indignation felt on behalf of others – typically a group with which one identifies or sympathises. Righteous indignation can stem from concern for the powerless; it can be a good thing. More often than not, however, it’s something uniquely ugly, very human, very dangerous, arguably the most noxious force in public affairs. It’s precisely because such righteous indignation is not narcissistic, and is not experienced as mere self-concern, that it comes with a feeling of absolute purity – purity of cause and of justification – that seems to license absolute violence. As often as not, it’s driven by people’s unconscious anger with themselves or their lives, and this gives it frightening power. Hitched to a seemingly unselfish cause, the anger is cleared to express itself without inhibition.
I strongly recommend this book. Hume is right that the current proliferation of trigger warnings is absurd, even if he is too dismissive of our sensitivities. But he is, finally, wrong to think that he is “always with that great Englishman of letters Dr Samuel Johnson”. When he quotes Johnson’s remark that “every man has the right to utter what he thinks truth – and every other man has a right to knock him down for it”, he has to interpret “knock down” as a matter of words only. He doesn’t mention Johnson’s view (recorded in the same paragraph of Boswell’s Life of Johnson) that “the state has a right to regulate the religion of the people”. Nor does he cite Johnson’s response, when discussing religion, to the claim “that no man could be hurt by another man’s differing from him in opinion”: “Sir, you are to a certain degree hurt by knowing that even one man does not believe.”
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Losing weight is a struggle that most of us would simply rather not be bothered with. It takes a lot of time, a lot of effort, and just as many resources to get you that trim, chiselled body you envision. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. There are many different methods of training and diet tricks out there that can aid in your weight loss journey immensely.
Unfortunately, one of the biggest problems that people face when trying to lose weight is that they are unaware of the plethora of resources readily available to them. Such resources are not “magic pills”, but are instead methods that can make not only the entire weight loss process easier mentally and physically, but also to allow you to see faster progress due to taking the unnecessary guess work out of the equation.
Dieting can be a monotonously boring experience, to say the least. This is due mainly to the slow progress that way too many people experience. The following 10 weight loss tricks listed below will indefinitely help you to acquire adeptness at losing weight and staying fit, all while providing you with a broader knowledge of the many different options you have available to you.
1. Do circuit training
Circuit training is usually the go-to method for people trying to lose weight. This is due to there being minimal rest periods between each interval, which will keep your heart rate elevated throughout the duration of your workout. Not only will your heart rate be elevated, which will allow you to burn more calories, but you’ll also be able to burn more calories in a fraction of the time you’d be able to with traditional treadmill workouts.
This makes circuit training very enticing for not only the individual who is highly motivated to lose weight, but also for the individual who’s ready to burn it off as soon as possible. With circuit training, you can expect to workout in half the time you normally would with the same, if not more calories burned.
2. Eat less salt
Eating high amounts of salt usually leads to gaining a lot of water weight. Water weight tends to reside trapped in the subcutaneous layer of our skin. This can blur out your abs and give you the illusion that you have more fat on your body than you really have.
Cutting down on your daily salt intake should allow you to see some pretty impressive improvements as water weight can usually be lost relatively quickly. Try seasoning your foods with only a dash of salt or perhaps try using unsalted seasonings on your meals to heighten water weight loss.
3. Drink more water
I’m sure that all of you have heard of the apophthegm, “Water is essential to life.” Well, the same can be said for weight loss too. Water is essential to losing weight as it hydrates your cells and tissues, which are under much greater amounts of stress during dieting. This is mainly due to the body being in a caloric deficit, along with the great physical demands being placed on working joints and muscles.
Also, drinking more water while simultaneously consuming less salt creates an environment in your body that encourages water weight to be dispelled. You can also aid in the reduction of water weight by squeezing some fresh lemons in your water. Lemons are a natural diuretic. So, you can expect to see a significant amount of weight loss by adding in these simple techniques.
4. Cut out empty calories
‘Less’ is the key to your success. You don’t have to quit your favourite little pleasures but try to select them mindfully and less frequently.
Soda, candy, and other types of sugary treats are nothing more than empty calories, to say the least. Foods like this may grant you a moment of relief psychologically, but you can expect to pay the price moments after. Consuming large amounts of simple sugars like soda, chips, and cookies, will greatly spike your blood sugar (glucose). This, in turn increases the amount of insulin that your pancreas churns out. The more glucose in your bloodstream, the more insulin you’ll need to control it.
The problem comes after your insulin controls your heightened blood sugar levels, aka a sugar spike. What follows after is called a sugar crash. This not only makes you feel more lethargic, which promotes poor workout performance, but it will also increase your appetite. So, needless to say, this is a vicious cycle that should be avoided or at least limited.
5. Sweat it out
Ever thought about wearing a sauna suit before? They look like giant garbage bags that you wear when you exercise (if you’re bold enough) or to use while you sit in the sauna and “sweat out the weight.” Boxers and MMA fighters openly use such techniques to help them make their weight class. They’re able to drop significant amounts of weight in a relatively short amount of time all by sweating it out.
Of course, make sure that you drink enough water so you don’t dehydrate! Don’t worry though, drinking water is not going to put the water weight back on you. As long as you follow tip #2 and #3 you should be fine.
Keeping a journal is an excellent way to help you to stay cognizant of your daily diet habits. Most people who don’t journal the foods they eat throughout the day usually tend to “think” they eat better than they actually do.
Writing down all of your meals and snacks is a great way for you to know exactly what you’re eating on a daily basis. This can also very beneficial for those who suffer from low blood sugar or high cholesterol. Calculating cholesterol content, saturated fat, and sugar can all easily be done by journaling your diet habits daily.
7. Try Tabata training
Tabata training, aka the 4-minute workout, is a very intense training protocol that will have you dripping in sweat in no time. Tabata training is a methodology that uses as 20 seconds “on” and a 10 second “off” training scheme. This high-intensity training method is actively used for those looking to get in and out of the gym as soon as possible
The more effective exercises for Tabata training involve full body movements like burpees, mountain climbers, and other very demanding exercises. With only a 10 second rest between intervals, you can expect your heart rate to be very elevated throughout your entire workout. Also, feel free to increase the duration of your workout for as long as you wish.
8. Step on the stairmaster
There is no question that the stairmaster is one of the best pieces of cardio equipment available. You can expect a sharp rise in your heart rate within your first several steps. This has to do with each step being analogous to performing a mini lunge. This, in conjunction with the steep incline that stairmasters are known for only increases its weight loss capabilities.
The real beauty with this machine is that it doesn’t require any super intense effort on your part. You need only to maintain a steady pace to experience the calorie burning benefits of this highly effective machine. So, if you’re lucky enough to have one at your gym, then you should definitely try it out as opposed to using a treadmill or a stationary bike, as you can expect significantly faster results.
9. Drink coffee or tea
Coffee and tea are both stimulants which can aid in speeding up your metabolism. When your metabolism is sped up, you are then able to burn calories at a faster rate. Most pre-workout and energy drinks contain caffeine in them, but there’s always the uncertainty of knowing exactly what you’re putting in your body due to the near countless amount of unidentified ingredients they usually contain.
So, try drinking a cup of coffee or tea in the morning to kick start your metabolism as soon as you wake up. This will help to give you an advantage that will carry through with you throughout the rest of your day. Starting the day off with a quick metabolism boost is a sure way to put your body in the optimal position for losing weight.
10. Eat fruits and veggies to curb your appetite
Fruits and vegetables are great for trying to lose weight not only due to them being very low in calories, but also for their effect on satiety. These foods help to keep you fuller for longer due to the fiber that all fruits and vegetables naturally contain within them. Staying full is a crucial part of any successful weight loss program.
This is where most of the struggle comes in to play, besides one’s innate desire to eat unhealthy foods. This is especially the case if you’re involved in strenuous exercise, as such physical demands tend to greatly increase your metabolism, which is great of course. However, a fast metabolism means that you’re going to burn calories faster, which means that you’ll be much hungrier than usual throughout the day. Thus, the need for foods like fruits and vegetables to help curb your appetite so you can continue to lose weight and see progress. | <urn:uuid:94e327eb-ee43-4bee-8e48-0c3697b64c05> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://get-a-wingman.com/10-tricks-to-help-you-lose-weight-fast-without-scarifying-your-favorite-habits/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00069.warc.gz | en | 0.963455 | 1,896 | 1.664063 | 2 |
Historical accounts of the postwar National Film Board (NFB) typically begin with the purges of NFB staff against the backdrop of the Red Scare. This article revisits this period by situating the Film Board within a context of postwar economic reconstruction. It focusses on an administrative review of the NFB by the consulting firm Woods Gordon. This article suggests that the report was part of a broader effort to redefine cultural agencies in economic terms. It also represented the emerging influence of accounting discourses in producers of “accountability” within government affairs. In conjunction with a new National Film Act, the Woods Gordon report was part of a series of measures that placed the NFB on the sidelines of two major developments: the distribution of movies to television and shifts in federal film policy priorities towards feature films and the development of the cultural industries.
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What type of bicycle do you need for long distance, multi-day cycle rides, such as Lands End to John o’Groats or London to Edinburgh?
In our view there are three types of bikes to consider for a cycling tour: hybrid, road bike or a specialist touring bike. To date we have always ridden converted road bikes on these sorts of rides but now we abandon all prejudice and set out the pros and cons for each type of bike:
A hybrid bicycle is a cross between a racing bicycle and a mountain bike. They tend to be relatively lightweight and have narrow tyres for speed (like a racing bike) and flat handlebars for an upright position (like a mountain bike).
- a good all-rounder which is versatile enough to use after the tour as a commuting bike or on leisure rides;
- the upright position provided by the flat handlebars will allow you to enjoy the views whilst riding;
- speedy. The more speedy hybrids are nearly as fast as racing bikes and share many of the same components and similar frame geometry;
- good value. Hybrids tend to be cheaper than either road or touring bikes.
- you may be forgoing some of the comfort offered by drop handlebars and will be jealous of your fellow tourers who are able to huddle down onto the drops when battling into a head wind;
- not as fast as a road bike;
- may have front-suspension, which is heavy and redundant on road;
- may not be able to fasten front and rear pannier racks.
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A road bike is principally made for going fast. Whilst this is clearly an appealing thought when you have many miles to ride over a stretch of days it can mean that the bike is not ideal for multi-day rides.
- fast. A road bike is built for speed and is lightweight, has slim tyres and offers an aerodynamic riding position.
- road bikes have drop handlebars. This offers multiple riding positions and the ability to get “on the drops” and adopt an aerodynamic position.
- pannier rack problems. Road bikes may not be strong enough for panniers and they may not have the necessary eyelets to fasten the racks.
- lack of comfort. A road bike has an “aggressive” geometry which is designed for speed. In addition, the frame of a road bike is rigid and has narrow tyres. As a result the vibrations from the road will not be dampened. These may both become tiring after several hours in the saddle.
- cost. Road bikes are not the cheapest option.
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A touring bicycle is made for long distance cycle touring (including cycling on gravel). As a result they are robust with mudguards, built in front and rear carriers, a third chainring and slightly wider tyres. In addition, the frames are usually stronger than normal bikes so they can withstand the rigours and weight of a long unsupported ride. Tourers have dropped handlebars.
- strong and robust. A touring bike is purpose-built for long distance multi-day rides.
- comfort. The combination of dropped handlebars, integrated mudguards, slightly wider tyres and “touring geometry” means that touring bikes are a comfortable option for multiple days in the saddle.
- has capacity to carry all your kit.
- cost. An entry level touring bike will cost more than an entry level road bike or hybrid.
- gold plating. If you are participating in a supported multi-day ride then you may question the sense in splashing out on an expensive touring bike. However, if you are going it alone and have further trips planned (particularly if there is an off-road element) a tourer may be worthwhile.
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5 other things to consider for a cycle tour:
Is your ride supported?
If not then you will need a bike that can carry panniers (take it from us that carrying a rucksack get tiring very quickly). For this your bike needs eyelets on the seat-stay (see bikepedia to bust the cycling jargon) and at the rear drop outs. I have cycled for over a month using only rear panniers. However, if you require front panniers then you will also need the appropriate fastenings on your fork!
If your ride has support that will carry your kit then you won’t need a bike that can carry panniers.
Many days riding demands a comfortable saddle. Soft does not necessarily mean comfortable. You can get measured for a good fitting saddle and can “ride it in” to get used to your new saddle.
It’s not worth getting all macho about your bike’s gearing. If you expect your route to be anything other than pancake flat then you should consider getting a triple chainring fitted on your bike.
A compact chainring gives you a good range of gearing but (especially if you are carrying your own kit) you may be grateful for a triple when the road heads up.
When I converted my road bike for touring I did not contemplate fastening a kickstand. Given that I was carrying two panniers and the amount of time I was getting on and off the bike it would have been very useful and I recommend getting one attached.
Tarmac or also gravel?
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Purdue researchers look at health, communication issues in ChinaWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University's communication scholars are participating in the first China Public Health Communication Conference at Tsinghua (Pronounced Ching-zu) University in Beijing.
Twelve Purdue faculty members and 13 graduate students will attend the Oct. 13-15 conference that will spotlight research in China regarding health issues, as well as honor journalists who cover health-related stories in China. Purdue faculty representatives include 10 members of the Department of Communication, a professor of health sciences and the director of Purdue's Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering.
In addition to conference panels and presentations, the Purdue participants will be touring health-care facilities and meeting with health-care leaders and hospital chief executive officers. The Purdue delegation also will meet with representatives from the U.S. and China's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offices.
"This is an incredible opportunity to see the inside of a different health system that handles things in a much different way and, until recently, the system was not very consumer-oriented," said Howard Sypher, professor and head of the Department of Communication.
Purdue's Department of Communication also was active in recruiting international health media representatives to attend and participate in the conference.
"The role of the media is very important when it comes to disseminating information about health communication," Sypher said. "This also is an interesting time to be in China having conversations with journalists regarding the country's media restrictions. Historically, the media in China have not been as open as media in the West. Now China's media are struggling with how open to be and adapting to strong limitations often placed on its media."
Purdue associate professors in health communication Mohan Dutta, Susan Morgan and Marifran Mattson will participate on panels that include "Current Public Health Issues in China and U.S.," "The Media's Role in Public Health Communication" and "Public Health Crisis Management: Challenge and Solution." Also, Purdue alumni from related-health fields will be attending the conference, as well as Purdue alumni living in Beijing.
In addition to the Department of Communication's support of the conference, the College of Liberal Arts and the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering also are involved. Other sponsors are the China Ministry of Public Health's Information Office and the Center for International Communication Studies at Tsinghua University.
In addition to these recent developments involving health communication, Purdue and Tsinghua universities have longstanding and active collaborations in instructional and research areas involving engineering and technology.
Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, (765) 494-9723, [email protected]
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The delicate egg hatched some heavy discussion among the five young scientists inspecting a pile of squishy packing materials. “So, bubble wrap?” asked Samuel Coulson, 14, of West Platte High School in Weston, Mo.
The team, working with only the materials at hand, had to devise a way of protecting a raw egg from a series of increasingly higher drops. The challenge pit these students against five other teams at the second annual Broadcom MASTERS competition. It was held in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3.
As the team pondered its options, some plastic wrap burst with a satisfying sound. “Stop popping it,” said Maria Elena Grimmett, 13, from Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The 7th- to 9th-graders qualified as finalists in the competition based on a science fair project from the previous academic year. But that project would count for only one-quarter of each contestant’s score here at the finals. The majority of each score would reflect how well a student performed in a series of group challenges — including the egg drop.
“Guys, I seriously think packing peanuts, due to the fact that they actually slide against each other,” suggested Chase Lewis, 13, who is home-schooled in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The team events would award creativity and cooperation as the students spent a long weekend together brainstorming solutions to various challenges. At stake: national bragging rights and a top educational award of $25,000. Additional awards would go to participants who demonstrated great innovation and outstanding performance in applying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM).
“We’re just going to have bubble wrap as the outer layer,” declared Daniel Lu, 13, from Concord-Carlisle Regional High School in Concord, Mass. “Then we can fill the rest up with packing peanuts.”
And in the end, that’s what the White Team did. On Monday, Oct. 1, the four, along with Anna Lou, 12, from Oxford Academy in Cypress, Calif., layered the inside of a brown paper lunch bag with packing peanuts and bubble wrap. The layers cocooned a zippered plastic bag filled with more packing peanuts — and a single egg. The team then dropped the egg from waist-height. Would it survive the fall?
E is for engineering
This year’s Broadcom competition focused on engineering. Engineering means using math and science to design new things or to solve practical problems — such as cushioning a dropped egg.
As Samuel held out the White Team’s egg and let it drop, his teammates timed its fall. The students all remained confident the egg would land intact. Later, the team would use the time and the distance the egg fell to calculate how fast it was traveling when it hit the floor.
The competition gave the students a sense of the many different types of engineers. Software engineers, for instance, design computer programs. Structural engineers may design a bridge to handle heavy loads, to span especially long distances or to withstand harsh conditions. Chemical engineers create new foods or fuels. And civil engineers design sewers, tunnels, buildings and other structures that we reply upon in everyday life.
“Thunk!” The White Team’s egg hit the bottom of a plastic bin on the carpeted floor of the hotel where the competition was taking place. The five expectantly peered inside: The egg had survived!
Among the many problems that engineers tackle, protecting eggs is one that most consider pretty much solved. Egg cartons work well, and most people take care not to drop eggs anyway. Still, the egg drop provides a good challenge for young engineers — especially as the height increases.
For the second drop, the White Team had to release its egg from a height of about 6 feet (1.8 meters). Chase climbed onto a chair, held out the egg and let go. Would the egg survive this time?
The Broadcom finals challenged the competitors to think of the egg drop as analogous, or similar, to a car crash. Engineers design automobiles to protect the people inside, just like a paper bag filled with packing peanuts and bubble wrap can protect an egg.
Unfortunately, the White Team’s second drop didn’t end so well for the egg: “It broke into so many pieces!” Chase moaned. On the next try, the students added more bubble wrap, which solved the problem.
To reinforce the crash analogy, the six teams started the egg drop challenge by watching two videos from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This organization studies how to keep people safe during car crashes. The videos showed crashes created under laboratory conditions. The vehicles contained no real drivers or passengers.
In the first video, a car ran into the back of a truck, but the crash wasn’t too bad. In the second video, the same type of car ran into the same type of truck. This time, the car was nearly destroyed as a portion of the truck pierced the car’s windshield — right where the driver’s head would have been.
Just like that second crash, not every egg drop turned out well. Eventually, the White Team figured out how to protect an egg enough to allow it to survive a drop from nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) above the ground. All the other teams protected their eggs too — although not always on the first try.
To help the Broadcom MASTERS finalists understand how apparently similar crashes could turn out so differently, the Insurance Institute provided detailed measurements from the collisions it had conducted. The finalists then used these data to understand some critical differences. For instance, in the second crash, the car was traveling 10 miles (16 kilometers) an hour faster. Using this information, the students calculated how much harder the car struck the truck in the second crash. Then, each team applied the same principles to calculate how dropping their eggs from different heights would affect their speed.
Engineering safer conditions
Probing the dynamics of crashes (or drops) and how to limit damage is a good example of engineering. On the Sunday of the Broadcom finals weekend, engineer Julio Vargas offered others.
Vargas is president of the Washington, D.C., chapter of Engineers Without Borders. His group helps people in developing countries. In the last few years, his chapter has worked with people in Santa Clara, a rural town in the Central American country of El Salvador. Together, they are helping to bring clean drinking water to homes there.
The simple goal required some complicated engineering. The engineers first had to decide how to clean the water they retrieved from a well. Then they had to pump it uphill into a water tank. The engineers also had to design a system to distribute the stored water to about 400 separate households. Vargas and his coworkers spoke to the Broadcom finalists during a field trip to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore. The engineers reviewed some of the math they used in figuring out how to distribute the water from the elevated holding tank to all of those homes.
Water leaving the holding tower runs downhill. But if the tower isn’t high enough, the water won’t leave it with enough energy to reach each home. So the engineers used a gauge to measure the water pressure at different heights. During the Broadcom MASTERS competition, student researchers simulated the problem using two buckets, some tubing and a stepladder.
“I had no idea that giving water to a city involved so much math,” said Varun Iyer, 14, a Purple Team member from Springfield High School in Illinois. Through this exercise, he noted, “I learned how you can use math in the real world.”
STEM’s least understood component
Varun is already well on his way to becoming an engineer — you could say it is a family tradition. His parents are software engineers, an uncle is a mechanical engineer and his grandfather was a civil engineer. Young Varun is interested in biomedical engineering. One day, he mused, he might design robots that help surgeons make precise cuts on delicate organs. He suspects even his little sister might join the profession. “She’s pretty good at math,” he said, and “likes science a lot.”
The Broadcom MASTERS focused on engineering in part because many young people don’t know what it is. Vargas explained to the finalists how he became interested in engineering when he happened to take a drafting class in high school.
Drafting involves the precise drawing of very detailed plans that others can use to build things, such as machines or buildings. Vargas began drafting using pencils and paper. Today, most engineers use computers. His early start in drafting inspired him to study engineering in college.
“Engineering is the ability to decipher a problem or need and come up with a solution,” Vargas explained. For example, Vargas works at IBM, where he makes sure that the computers people use to check in at airports are safe. Those computers may not seem dangerous, but that’s because of people like Vargas. A computer “could fall on you, it could shock you, it could have a sharp edge. It could fail and start a fire,” he said. So Vargas anticipates every possible way a computer might hurt you. He then designs ways to reduce the chance that any of those might happen.
Elizabeth Hubler, a student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., also attended the Sunday event to share the joys of engineering with the finalists. Hubler is in her third year of college and majoring in mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineers design, build and run all types of machines. Hubler got interested in engineering in high school while competing with other young people to build robots that met certain challenges. “I was like, oh, this exists? That would be really cool to study in college!” Hubler said. Now she and a professor study how air flows when you talk — and how that changes when there’s a problem with your vocal cords.
Engineer Shane Lansing lives in California, but flew across the country to tell the young researchers about careers in engineering. Lansing works at Broadcom, the company that sponsors the MASTERS competition. There, he directs a team that designs the computer chips used in all types of communications devices, including the Wii video game console and iPhone.
“I loved being the kid that was always solving the math problems that none of the other kids could solve,” Lansing said. Work still offers that kind of competitive excitement, he said. In fact, most of his coworkers have held onto their childhood enthusiasm for problem solving, Lansing explained. Even as grownups, the Broadcom employees still tinker with things and play video games.
If you’re interested in engineering, play can be a great place to begin, Vargas said. “Buy a Lego set and just start experimenting,” he recommended. “That’s what I did.” Vargas would start by following the instructions. “Then I’d take it all apart and build it the way I wanted to build it.” Eventually, he would build something better — just as an engineer would.
biomedical engineer An expert who uses science and math to find solutions to problems in biology and medicine; for example, they might create medical devices such as artificial knees.
civil engineer An engineer who creates buildings, tunnels, water systems and other large projects that improve everyday life.
computer chip (also integrated circuit) The computer component that processes and stores information.
developing country A poorer country with relatively little industry and a lower standard of living than industrial countries, such as the United States and Canada.
drafting The creation of detailed plans or drawings that others can use to build something.
engineering The use of math and science to solve practical problems.
mechanical engineer An engineer who designs, builds or operates machines.
modem An electronic device that connects your computer to the Internet.
pressure gauge A device that measures pressure.
software engineer An engineer who designs and works with computer programs.
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GUNLOCK STATE PARK
In scenic red rock country, 15 miles northwest of sunny St. George lies the 240-acre Gunlock Reservoir where year-round boating, water sports and quality fishing for bass and catfish attract visitors. Facilities include boat launching ramp and pit privies.
The name Gunlock is the same as the small farming community one mile to the north. William Haynes Hamblin (nicknamed Will or Bill), a Mormon pioneer born in Ohio, settled in the present area of the lake in 1857. Gunlock Will was a good hunter and sharpshooter, and was skillful in repairing gunlocks, which are the firing mechanisms for muzzleloaders.
His brother, Jacob Hamblin, was actually the more well known of the two. He was a Mormon settler and a missionary to the Indians of southern Utah and northern Arizona, particularly the Shivwits tribe of the Paiute Indians, who still live in this area.
The county road to the park is the Old Spanish Trail used by horsemen and raiders from Sante Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles from the 1820 s until the gold fields became the destination after 1849 and a shorter route was taken.
A sparkling blue lake is rimmed with ponderosa pines, and a string of campgrounds follows the beginnings of the river to road?s end.
Gunlock Reservoir dam was constructed in 1970 for irrigation water and flood control.
The Best Western Travel Inn hotel is conveniently located in the center of St. George, Utah. The Best Western Travel Inn is in close proximity to restaurants, shopping, theater, historic sites, activities and more. You'll find the Best Western Travel Inn to be the perfect hotel location in St. George.
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Sampling and Monitoring Equipment
The accuracy of quantitative flow input is crucial for use of the hydraulic model to determine how much extra water is in various line segments due to infiltration and inflow (I & I).
As head of the I & I Investigative Unit of the Wheaton, Ill. Sewer Department, Mike Jankovic states, "Flow monitoring is critical to the accuracy of our hydraulic model. And the hydraulic model allows us to develop and prioritize cost-effective repairs for our overall sewer system." He goes on to say: "If there is a 30 to 50 percent inaccuracy up front, by the time all the mountains of mathematical calculations are made to develop the model, our cost effectiveness analysis is way off."
All Flow Meters Are Not Alike Given the serious nature of the I & I problem, a try-before-you-buy policy certainly seems wise. For example, in one "micro-management" instance in Wheaton, using the American Sigma 950 Area Velocity flow meter, Jankovic's Investigative Unit discovered a ten-fold increase in flow through 1,200 ft. of 8 in. sewer pipe, with only two-tenths of an inch of recorded rainfall over a 20 minute period.
Slow response affects accuracy in quickly changing flow conditions - the same type of conditions observed in Wheaton by Jankovic and his crew. Pipes that go from a dry condition to heavy flow during a rainfall event could easily have changes in level and velocity at a rate faster than some meters can respond (the time it takes to record a change in velocity). State-of-the-art signal response time is five seconds, and some meters can take two minutes or more to record a change in velocity. The Sigma 950 AV employs a patent-pending velocity compensation feature that corrects for the effects of increased velocity on level measurement. In the case of Wheaton, the entire rainfall event, producing a ten-fold increase in flow, lasted only 20 minutes. A response time in seconds versus minutes made a significant difference in accurately recording the flow for this event.
Accurately Measuring Base Flow Low flow and low velocities are common in many municipalities. For example, Jankovic states: "We use flow meters in the winter to monitor wet ground conditions and check the sewers for groundwater infiltration. When it's dry in the summer, we're getting what we consider to be our 'base' flow. Then, of course, we have our rainfall events. The difference between the base and peak flows gives us the quantity of water in our system that really shouldn't be there. We then investigate to find the sources of the extra water."
But if your base flow is 1.5 in. and your flow meter uses a default number below 3 in. or your flow meter requires profiling, how will you get accurate numbers in smaller pipes (6 in. to 18 in.)? Jankovic says he couldn't until he used Sigma's 950AV. "I've gotten good velocity data at six-tenths of an inch of water depth and as low as one foot per second of velocity. And that's phenomenal. What really gets me excited is that the performance of this flow meter gives us the ability to go look at bypasses, diversions and relief lines that don't flow all the time. This gives us the ability to micro-monitor in smaller and smaller basins."
The Problems with Weirs and Flumes With so many accuracy-affecting items to consider, one might have the tendency to fall back on a tried-and-true primary device. According to Jankovic, however, "If you're using a primary device, like a weir or flume, as long as you're measuring base flow during dry weather, the reading will be fine. But if you have a flow that increases ten-fold, as we've seen it do many times, the primary device can't measure because its capacity is vastly exceeded."
The Bottom Line: It Pays to Look Closely At Flow Meters The bottom line is that when it comes to I & I problems that can cost a municipality thousands (if not millions) of dollars to correct, it pays to look closely at the flow meters being used.
For the most accurate readings, consider flow meters possessing the following attributes.
- Ready-to-use: Today's technology allows quick installation without time-consuming profiling in any pipe size - wet or dry.
- Fast Response Time: To get readings from the first surge of a rainfall event, and to keep up with rapidly changing level and velocity, the meter's signal response time should be in the range of five seconds and compensate for velocity induced level measurement errors.
- Capable of Reading in Clean Water: Nighttime sanitary sewer flows and CSOs put meters to the clean water test. Doppler offers the best field accuracy and the more advanced higher frequency (1 MHz) Doppler maintains accuracy in clean water.
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There’s an insightful 82-page PDF entitled Educating the Net Generation: A Handbook of Findings for Practice and Policy. Support for the original work was provided by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Ltd, an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. (And the report’s CC-Attribution-Noncommercial-Sharealike!)
- Gen Yers aren’t all that likely to use emerging Web 2.0 technologies, and may not necessarily want to use those tools in learning. (p6)
- Web 2.0 tools have unexpected benefits for engagement with subject material, peers, and community.
- Teachers like wikis more than students do. (p10)
- Lots of great case studies (p27-51)
If you’re in education, you should definitely check this out. Might be interesting to write case studies like this for the corporate world, too.
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“Costly and sinister.” Those are the adjectives Portland Mayor Charlie Hales employed during his state of the city address Friday to describe a May ballot measure that would wrest control of sewer and water services from City Council. The “scheme,” as the mayor characterized it, would place the utilities under the control of an independently elected board.
The mayor’s allusion to “sinister” forces calls to mind the Audubon Society of Portland’s take on the effort, which, according to the group’s Web site, is that it’s “backed by large industrial water users and it is being funded through a right wing fundraising machine. This group includes some of Portland's biggest polluters …” The only things missing here are cigar smoke and top hats.
The measure may be every bit as awful as the mayor, the Audubon Society and others say it is, and its backers may, indeed, be motivated primarily by self-interest. But the bogeyman strategy leaves out a crucial element, which is the city’s own culpability. The measure needs thousands of votes to pass, and these must come from residents of one of the greenest – and bluest - cities in the country. Why would voters, especially Portland voters, support the measure? Commissioners past and present can find the answer in a mirror. A body that consistently fails to discipline its own spending shouldn’t be surprised when voters leap at an opportunity to impose discipline themselves.
It’s true that the city’s most notorious uses and misuses of ratepayer funds occurred years ago, from the construction of the Water House to the funding of “voter-owned elections.” It’s also true that the mayor, as spokesman Dana Haynes notes, “has put a pretty fine focus on tying ratepayer dollars more directly to the core mission of the Water Bureau and the Bureau of Environmental Services.” Evidence can be found in this year’s budget, which notes (among other things) that funding for a tree inspector position and a park ranger position have been shifted from BES to the general fund, where they belong.
There is nothing sinister about the proposal to use stormwater funds to buy what will become a North Portland park. About 37 acres will be managed as a natural area suitable for low-impact recreation like hiking, says BES Director Dean Marriott. The result, the thinking goes, will be better for water quality in the nearby Columbia Slough than other uses, justifying the involvement of stormwater fees.
Significantly, however, determining the appropriate stormwater contribution was a judgment call. “We don’t have a magic formula for doing this,” says Marriott, but $500,000 “seemed totally consistent with the level of effort we’ve made in the past” to preserve the slough. Meanwhile, ratepayers have no way of knowing whether their contribution is necessary at all. Even without BES’ involvement, Marriott concedes, the deal might produce a 37-acre natural area owned by the public. What ratepayers’ $500,000 secures BES, he says, is a place at a table to ensure that the parks department doesn’t do something else with the land.
In the absence of a rigorous process to determine whether benefits justify the costs, city officials are, in effect, asking ratepayers to trust them. This would be easier if the City Council's misspending had not been spotlighted again and again - by the city auditor and, more recently, a City Club of Portland panel and a Multnomah circuit judge. It also would be easier if the City Council had not endorsed a program last year that uses utility funds to subsidize the planting of trees on private property. Time and again, Portland’s leaders have had a hard time saying no to the city’s environmental lobby, and ratepayers have footed the bill. Why should they give the City Council the benefit of the doubt, either on Wednesday or in May?
That’s the question Portland’s commissioners should be asking. If they’re honest with themselves, and with voters, they’ll resist the temptation to demonize utility district supporters. Instead, they’ll offer up a credible alternative to an independent district that will protect ratepayers from undisciplined and politically motivated spending. As a show of faith, they might even insist that parks be bought without the use of utility funds. If a park project – the Colwood purchase, for instance – also promises to improve water quality, city officials can appreciate and tout the side benefit without using it as a rationale for creative budgeting. | <urn:uuid:66f7c947-c4c5-45f3-a907-f34ad7c10fa4> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/03/why_portland_voters_may_back_a.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719286.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00497-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951765 | 982 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday via a video message, addressed the opening segment of the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
This year’s meeting was conducted virtually from April 26—29, 2021, under the theme “Building Back Better from Crises Through Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific.” While the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the discussions this year, other issues such as climate change, debt relief, investments, equitable health access, sustainable development and regional cooperation were also discussed.
Full Text of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Speech
Madam Executive Secretary,
I am pleased to be able to address you at the 77th Session of UNESCAP. Despite the current challenges, it is very important for us to gather at this forum. This year’s theme is significant and timely as we work on strategies to overcome this pandemic, and start rebuilding our economies and societies.
Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19, recording a very low death rate and a high recovery rate through case detection, contact tracing, quarantining and patient treatment. Sri Lanka’s robust public healthcare system provided free access to health and helped control the pandemic. The Government also repatriated nearly 100,000 Sri Lankans and started our vaccination program in February.
Even during the pandemic, economic activities continued in several sectors. The export sector continued to function, and tourism restarted in January. The Central Bank reduced policy rates and implemented several concessionary refinancing programs.
Our Government is deeply committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For this purpose, an Inter-ministerial Steering Committee on Sustainable Development has been formed under my leadership. Our youth are also an important component of our development agenda. That is why decade 2021 to 2030 has been declared the Decade of Skills Development in our country.
We are also keen on strengthening our regional ties and emphasize the need to accelerate the “South-South” cooperation. Towards that end, we believe UNESCAP should commit itself to being relevant and responsive with measures such as
• Assisting small countries with pandemic recovery and vaccination programs.
• Encouraging growth of foreign employment opportunities.
• Promoting Eco-tourism and Health-tourism
• Encouraging investments into and find markets for emerging nations.
In conclusion, let me state that we deeply appreciate the timely efforts taken by UNESCAP to bring the Member States together for a constructive and interactive regional discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ed Haislmaier, a health care researcher at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, said Obamacare will accelerate the decline in doctor-owned private practices because more doctors will only accept patients who can pay in cash, leading to fewer clients and fewer private practices.
“I think we are going to see primary care doctors increasingly moving to a cash-only arrangement, where they opt out of insurance rules,” Haislmaier said. “Primary care specialists, those on salary, will increase versus those who are in effect independent contractors, assuming these reforms actually happen and are not altered or repealed.”
The new reforms also require the inpatient admissions of physician-owned hospitals to match or exceed the average admissions in all other county hospitals, have a bed occupancy rate greater than the state average, and be located in states where bed capacity is below the national average.
“Clinical practice doctors are moving toward positions of those in research and management—all those same divisions—so you will see some shift to those things,” said Haislmaier. “Make no mistake, some doctors who are in private practice are going to start to do something else or go somewhere else if Obamacare is not altered.”
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a health policy analyst at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, says these requirements will further reduce the number of doctor-owned medical practices in the country and encourage doctor unionization.
“They have set up the system to fail, and to eliminate entrepeneurial approaches to medicine,” Furchtgott-Roth said. “Step one is to get more and more people into the Medicaid program, and private practice doctors do not want to take Medicaid. So federal or state governments are going to have to hire many doctors to cope with all the new demand, and those doctors are going to be unionized.”
“The long-term goal of many of the people who have imposed Obamacare is to put the provider side of health care in the public sector,” Graham said. “It is putting medical providers in hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas under government control, and having them deliver their service according to a very centralized system. That system will probably demand a high level of unionization or quasi-unionization and drive out private practice.”
yes there are interesting trends emerging in health care delivery and ocare will drive them along. they might save the insurance companies, we'll have to see. there are ways around ocare. but they are already in trouble with docs especially with so many going to medicaid. medicaid struggles to serve what they have and the temporary fee bump for pcps isnt helping as much as they had hoped. of course it was never intended to work, only create a manufactured crisis to attempt to make single payer seem to be the only alternative. then things really will turn to poop. | <urn:uuid:0c0119e9-ed65-4ec7-9d4a-ae31943585ec> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.conservativeunderground.com/forum505/showthread.php?59478-Kentucky-Doctor-Closes-Practice-Because-of-Obamacare&p=592122&mode=threaded | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280872.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00308-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.962674 | 606 | 1.5 | 2 |
Simulaids Rescue Training Vest
The Simulaids Training Vest has been designed with the assistance of the International Association of Fire Fighters (I.A.F.F.) to aid in the physical ability testing of fire department candidates. The vest weight simulates the weight of the fire fighter's protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
- It is also designed to allow for the addition of two 12-1/2 lb. weights on the shoulders to simulate a high-rise pack (hose bundle). | <urn:uuid:5a6733b9-7244-40c6-a661-2141352b6b3d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cpr-savers.com/weighted-training-vests-20lbs-40lbs.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573533.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818215509-20220819005509-00275.warc.gz | en | 0.9182 | 106 | 1.65625 | 2 |
As part of the international competition "Write your question for the Geographical Dictation", we invite everyone to take part in the thematic blitz competitions. Each of them will take place within one week and will be devoted to a separate topic, including within the framework of the Year of Folk Art and Cultural Heritage of the Russian Federation. This week's topic: "Geography of Folk Art in Russia".
Every week the Russian Geographical Society holds a new thematic competition, to which you can submit a question in addition to participating in the international competition. Nine blitz competitions will be held in total.
The questions for the blitz competitions should be focused on the geography of Russia in relation to the proposed topic. Each blitz competition will be open only one week — from Monday to Sunday.
Send your questions on time! Keep an eye out for new topics!
Types of questions. Closed-type questions with multiple-choice answers are accepted for the competition. Important: there can be only one correct answer for each question. Requirements for questions and examples can be found here.
How many questions can be submitted to the competition.
There is a strict restriction here — one person can send only one question.
How we will choose the best questions.
All questions submitted to the competition will be sent for examination. It will be conducted by professional geographers and scientists representing related sciences (historians, biologists, art historians, and so on). The experts will determine the best questions, which will appear in the Dictation forms.
The list of finalists will appear on the website of the Russian Geographical Society no later than June 30, 2022: the list of winners, no later than July 31, 2022.
This week's topic: "Geography of Folk Art in Russia" (02.05.22 — 08.05.22)
Different types of folk crafts originated in the natural environment in which they could get their development. Artistic woodworking developed mainly in the forest areas; pottery, where there was a corresponding type of clay. The production of items of stone(including precious and semi-precious) is one of the traditional occupations of the inhabitants of the mountainous regions, the Urals, the Caucasus, and the Altai. The peoples living in the Baltic Sea region are engaged in making things from amber. On the coast of the Arctic Ocean, where fishing and hunting marine animals was historically conducted, products made of bones and fins, of, for example, walruses, are produced. Fur product manufacture developed in the territories where the Taiga peoples live (Yakuts, Khanty, Komi). The manufacture of wool and leather products developed among the peoples who inhabit the forest-steppe, steppe, and semi-desert zones (Kalmyks, Buryats, Bashkirs, some peoples of Dagestan).
Example of a question: This ancient Russian folk craft originated in the 17th century in Nizhny Novgorod and in the settlements closest to it. For centuries, craftsmen have been making and painting wooden dishes, furniture and toys. The traditional elements of the painting are red juicy berries of rowan and strawberry, flowers and branches; birds and animals are often depicted. What is the name of this craft?
Answers: A) Gzhel painting; B) Khokhloma painting; C) Palekh painting D) Zhostovo painting | <urn:uuid:1016dba1-3de9-4e54-b7dd-25b6e524e1be> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.rgo.ru/en/article/thematic-competitions-create-questions-geographical-dictation-continue-0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573744.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819161440-20220819191440-00469.warc.gz | en | 0.945278 | 698 | 2.453125 | 2 |
… then encourages France not to follow in Obama’s footsteps. Yes, another “truth is stranger than fiction” moment from the Obama White House.
President Barack Obama congratulated French president-elect Francois Hollande for his victory Sunday, but warned of “challenges” ahead, a clear reference to Afghanistan and eurozone debt crisis.
The US president was among the first world leaders to welcome Hollande’s election as France’s first Socialist president in nearly two decades, a result sure to have major implications for Europe as it struggles to emerge from a financial crisis.
Obama invited Hollande for bilateral talks at the White House later this month ahead of a G8 leaders meeting he will host at his Camp David retreat in Maryland between May 18-19, and a NATO transatlantic alliance summit in Chicago on May 20-21.
In a telephone call, Obama “indicated that he looks forward to working closely with Mr Hollande and his government on a range of shared economic and security challenges,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.
But later …
President Obama’s spokesman warned the new socialist president-elect of France not to implement his campaign agenda of ending austerity measures, indicating that such a reversal could damage the world economy … French President-Elect Francois Hollande called for an increase in government spending and taxes.
What, you mean adding a massive amount of new debt to an already heavy debt load is a bad idea? You mean tax and regulatory increases stifle economic growth?
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Interpreting sexual behaviour data
The authors of a new USAID-supported study have called for cautious interpretation of self-reported data about condom use, citing some limitations of the current methods used to collect these data.
Nine hundred and eighteen women enrolled in the randomised controlled study in Zimbabwe. Each woman had previously participated in a large HIV-intervention trial. The study compared two ways of collecting self-reported data about sexual behaviour. For the first group, interviewers met with women face-to-face and asked them a series of questions about their sexual behaviour. For the second group, an audio computer-assisted self-interview system asked the same series of questions.
Next, participants were asked to provide a vaginal swab, and the scientists tested the swab for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a biomarker that indicates recent exposure to semen. Nearly half of the participants whose swabs tested positive for PSA reported either that they had not had sex (12 per cent) or that they had condom-protected sex (36 per cent) in the past two days. The accuracy of self-reported data did not vary based on interview type.
Accurately measuring sexual behaviour is a persistent challenge in HIV-prevention research. Respondents sometimes provide answers they think will please the interviewer, or they forget about their behaviour. Occasionally, questionnaires are poorly worded. This study highlights the need to improve data collection methods relating to sexual behaviour.
Source: Family Health International
Get a flu shot
A United States government panel is now recommending that virtually all Americans get a flu shot each year, starting this fall. The Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices had gradually been expanding its recommendation for flu shots - 85 per cent of Americans were already included.
Last Wednesday, the panel voted to recommend a seasonal flu vaccination for everyone except babies younger than six months and those with egg allergies or other unusual conditions.
The panel's recommendation now goes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC usually follows the panel's advice and spreads the message to doctors and hospitals across the country.
The CDC vaccination recommendations tend to be influential with the doctors who give the shots and the health insurers who pay for them. Flu shots are already recommended for 85 per cent of the US public, including pregnant women, children older than six months, adults 50 and older, people with certain chronic health conditions, health-care workers and those who take care of people in a recommended group. The only people who weren't specifically included were healthy people ages 19 to 49 who don't have close contact with anyone at risk of flu and its complications.
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Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack when she was 13 years old.
Bethany HamiltonNathan Rupert - Flickr [Public domain]Bethany Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Hawaii. Today she is 28 years old and living a happy life with her husband, Adam Dirks and her two-year-old son, Tobias Dirks. Hamilton is a professional surfer and started surfing when she was only eight years old. However, she is not just a surfer: Bethany Hamilton has produced movies and was even in one. She was in Dolphin Tale 2 and produced Heart of a Soul Surfer. The movie Soul Surfer was also a real story about Bethany. I consider Bethany Hamilton as a hero because she is helpful, determined, and courageous.
How would you define a hero? Most people define a hero as someone who is brave. While I do agree with that, that is not the only thing that makes a hero. Take Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark when she was only 13 years old! That day she lost her arm. She lost her arm doing what she loved: surfing. There are three words that I would use to describe Bethany Hamilton as a hero. One word is helpful. Ever since the day she lost her arm, she has changed a lot. She has been competing in sporting events to help raise money for people who are hurt or in need of money. She has also teamed up with organizations to help disabled children and created a non-profit organization to help raise money for amputees. Losing her arm changed the way she thinks about other people.
The second word I would use to describe Bethany Hamilton would be determined. Throughout Hamilton’s whole injury and recovery, she never stopped believing in herself and was always determined. She still stays strong to this day and has not stopped surfing since. She was determined that she was never going to give up on her dream just because of an unfortunate accident. She was not going to stop surfing and going into the ocean because she was afraid. She was determined to face her fears and make a difference. She wanted to keep doing what she loved no matter what and fear was not going to stop her in any way.
“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” That’s what Hamilton said after her accident. The last word I would use to describe Bethany Hamilton as a hero is courageous. Bethany was not afraid of anything. She would do anything as long as it meant she got to keep surfing. She always had hope when she was recovering from the accident and never once thought about giving up. That is what I love so much about her. She never gave up when something really bad happened to her and changed her life. Also, when people were talking about her behind her back, she stood tall and did not care about what anyone else thought.
In conclusion, Bethany Hamilton is a hero because she is helpful, courageous, and determined. Bethany also shows bravery, generosity, and dedication as a surfer. Losing her arm did something to Hamilton also. It inspired her to start writing books and sharing her story with other young teenagers and girls like her who want to make a difference in the world. Overall, Bethany Hamilton is a hero to me because she is a role model for girls my age and she shows so much personality and enthusiasm. | <urn:uuid:2fcd32c8-df7a-45c1-99e5-9390ef38e43b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://myhero.com/copy-of-bethany-hamilton | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.990351 | 729 | 1.539063 | 2 |
How To Grow Reishi In A “Mini Greenhouse” – Backyard Reishi Cultivation
Believe it or not, it’s actually not that hard to grow your own medicinal mushrooms. Of course, it can be complicated- but I wanted to show you an easy way to grow your very own Reishi mushrooms using the “mini-greenhouse” method.
This method works so well because it mimics the traditional method the Reishi is grown at scale, where whole logs are inoculated with Reishi and placed inside large shaded greenhouses in warm humid climates.
For this mini greenhouse, the basic process involves taking fully colonized fruiting blocks, burying them in a thin layer of garden soil, and then installing a mini greenhouse over the blocks to help maintain humidity.
The greenhouse is then covered with shade cloth- thus making a perfect environment for the mushrooms to thrive.
Tiny little antlers will eventually emerge from the blocks, and after a number of weeks, they will turn into beautiful little Reishi conks that can be harvested and enjoyed.
What Is Reishi?
Reishi (aka Ganoderma lucidum) is a powerful medicinal mushroom that has lots of incredible benefits including immune support, allergy support and more.
It is extremely woody, and extremely bitter, so it doesn’t have a place in the kitchen as a gourmet mushroom.
Instead, Reishi is typically dried, cut into slices or powdered, and turned into teas or tinctures.
The scientific name for Reishi is Ganoderma lucidum, the word “Gano derma” meaning “shiney skin” and represents the bright red varnished look that makes this mushroom so beautiful.
It is a warm weather species and loves to grow in hot humid weather, which is why this method I am going to show you works so well.
The Natural Method Of Cultivation
Again, this method mimics the way that Reishi is grown for medicinal purposes at scale on large Reishi farms.
This is done by first inoculating real hardwood logs (typically oak) with Reishi mycelium, and burying the logs under a thin layer of dirt. The logs are eventually colonized by the Reishi mushroom and over a period of 9 months, the Reishi antlers form and turn into big beautiful conks. At these farms, they break off all but one of the antlers, so the mushroom can put all its energy into making just one fruiting body.
The Reishi is grown seasonally, and grows the best during the hot humid summers, so if you are going to do this method, it is best to do it around the spring or summer, or around the same time that you would be planting a garden anyways.
Step 1: Making The Blocks:
The first step to making the mini Reishi greenhouse grow was making Reishi mushroom fruiting blocks.
For this, I just used the standard fruiting block recipe of sterilized and hydrated hardwood sawdust and wheat bran, and then inoculated the blocks with Reishi grain spawn.
Reishi is incredibly fast and will fully colonize the block in about a week. After that, little fruiting bodies (otherwise known as antlers) will start to grow inside the bag.
Now, if you want to do this but you don’t have the equipment to make your own fruiting blocks, that is totally fine.
You can always buy a Reishi mushroom “kit” which is essentially a pre-made and fully colonized fruiting block. You can get these from various places online, just search “mushroom grow kits” and see if you can get Reishi.
I know one person who sells these kits, he goes by the name MycTyson (myc for mycelium… get it??) and he does mainly Lion’s Mane kits, but I have seen him sell Reishi mushroom kits.
Full disclosure, I have never tried his kits, but he has been in the community for a long time, lots of people use and LOVE his kits. Funny story- the culture that I used to grow the Reishi in this project I actually got from MycTyson in a trade on Reddit way back in 2015.
Step 2: “Planting” The Reishi
Once the Reishi is fully colonized, you can take it out of the grow bag and “plant it” in the soil.
We actually planted this garden on an episode of FreshCap Friday live on Facebook, but the process was super simple.
Just take the block out of the bag and place it in the soil, covering the top with a thin layer. This soil was a mix of peat moss and regular garden soil, and it doesn’t really matter all that much what you use. You could even just dig a little hole and plant it in your garden, or in a planter.
Tegan actually planted some lettuce and other herbs on one side of the garden box.
The soil just helps to retain moisture, and is not actually required to grow the Reishi. All the nutrients the Reishi needs to grow nice big fruits are already contained in the hardwood sawdust block, although it is likely that the Reishi will also take some nutrients from the soil, so it would be an interesting experiment to see using different soil or soil amendments makes a difference in the quality of the fruits.
Once the Reishi is “planted” we gave it a good soak with the hose to make sure it had enough moisture to not pull any water out of the blocks. Also, you need to cover it with something that will both retain the moisture and stop the wind from drying out your fruits, but also help to retain heat without getting any direct sunlight.
If you just left it in the garden without the “greenhouse” the Reishi would might pin, but it would likely dry out from the wind or the sun and eventually stop growing.
To build the mini greenhouse, we just took a small piece of wire fencing and cut it just long enough so that it would form a nice greenhouse shape over the Reishi. We then covered the wire in a piece of clear plastic sheeting that was open at both ends. The whole thing was then covered in white shade cloth.
The shade cloth allowed for some light to get through while preventing direct sunlight from shining on mushrooms as they are growing. We then just tucked the shade cloth in and clamped it down so it didn’t blow away in the wind.
Step 3: Growing The Reishi
Once the Reishi is planted and the greenhouse is built, it is really just a waiting game. The only thing I did was every couple of days I would open up the greenhouse and spray it down with a spray bottle.
Again, moisture is so important for growing mushrooms, and the spray bottle just ensures that nothing is getting too dry. This is most important in the early stages of growth when the pins are starting to form.
After about a week, we started to see nice pins coming off the blocks. The pins that were already present when we planted the blocks mostly died off, but the new pins came in stronger than ever.
And then the mushrooms just kept growing and growing.
When Reishi mushrooms first appear, they do so with these “finger like projections” that almost look like candy corn. Eventually, those fingers will start to flatten out and form what are called conks- which are the shiny red fruiting bodies with the porous surface on the bottom.
Reishi fruiting bodies grow a lot slower than other types of mushrooms. Where some mushrooms like Oysters might double in size every day, and go from nothing to harvest in a week, Reishi really likes to take its time.
The progress is much longer, but still pretty satisfying to watch. You can tell Reishi is in its growth phase because it will have a white leading edge on the end of the conk. This is one way to tell that the mushrooms are continuing to grow.
Step 4: Harvesting and Drying
Overall, from planting until the mushrooms were ready for harvest took about 6 weeks.
To be honest, we probably could have let them grow a lot longer, but it felt like it was time to harvest.
First of all, the Reishi had already started to drop all of its spores, which signals it is getting near the end of its life cycle. These spores appear as a brown dust that covers the inside of the greenhouse and settle on top of the fruiting body, turning it from a nice bright red color, to more of a dull brown color.
The other sign is that the bright white leading edge of the mushroom starts to get smaller and smaller.
Harvesting the mushrooms is pretty easy. Reishi is really tough and woody, so the best way to harvest it is get a serrated blade (saw or steak knife) and saw off the fruits, trying to get as close to the block as possible.
Overall, we harvest about 650 grams of fresh Reishi mushroom from these blocks. Not an amazing yield by any means, but still a SUPER simple method that didn’t really require any special grow room equipment, and required very little attention and maintenance.
Reishi seems to be fairly resistant to bugs, probably because it is not as tender or fleshy as something like a king Oyster mushroom, which can be grown in the same way (burying the blocks) but needs to be harvested super early before the bugs get to them!
Once the mushrooms are harvested, they can be dried, cut into slices, and made into tinctures, teas, or powders. You could even just cut up a fresh fruiting body and simmer it for a number of hours to make a Reishi mushroom tea.
I have never really had much success getting a second flush from Reishi mushrooms, so after they are harvested once, they are best suited for the compost pile. You may get another flush from them, but like I said, it is a one and done for the most part, so not really worth the effort in my experience. | <urn:uuid:17f2b571-7723-43f9-938a-5dd78224ef7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://learn.freshcap.com/growing/grow-reishi-in-your-garden/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570651.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807150925-20220807180925-00469.warc.gz | en | 0.959226 | 2,121 | 2.296875 | 2 |
ShowYourself is a simple to make, easy, free and fun utility to help establish your identity across the web. Have a Flickr account and a Facebook and AIM? Combine all your profiles on the web into one attractive widget that you can put on your blog, your myspace or anywhere on the web.
New version: 1.1. View release notes here.
This tutorial will help you create your widget in no time.
Choosing image host
First, we need to start customizing your widget. If you look under the customization section, you will see 3 radio buttons to decide between us hosting the images, you hosting the images, or using wordpress. If you are a novice or for widgets that will be going on MySpace or the like, you will want us to host the images. This is the easiest way to use the widget. If, however, you want to host the images yourself you can do so as well. This will be faster for your viewers as well as insuring that the images will work on your widget even if our servers go out. We'll show you how to set up the images on your own server if you choose this way later in the tutorial. If you are planning on putting this widget in your WordPress sidebar, select this option. We will explain this steps to this process later as well.
Putting in your profiles
We now can get to putting your profiles in. In the yellow header, fill in your full name. Then go through each of the rows and fill in your profile name for that site. If you do not use that site, uncheck it. You can always recheck later. Most websites will function with just your username, but some require a bit more. We will explain a few here:
Myspace: Copy the part after the / in your myspace domain. For instance, if your myspace is www.myspace.com/dustinbachrach, you will put "dustinbachrach" in the text box (without the quotes).
Facebook: You need to get your ID number. When you view your profile, look at the URL. It's the number after "id=".
Friendster: Use the ID number that is shown on your profile page. It should say something like: http://www.friendster.com/555555555/. Put in the number.
Linkedin: Linkedin lets users make a public profile. The URL is http://www.linkedin.com/in/some_name. Put in some_name.
Amazon Wishlist: You need to get the direct link. Go to your Amazon Wishlist page. On the left, you should see a button that says "Tell people about this list." Click that. A box should appear. At the bottom in orange, it says "Your unique Wish List address is." Copy the address it gives.
Upcoming: The URL will be www.upcoming.org/user/???/ where the ?'s are a number. Paste that number.
Your blog: Just place the direct link to your blog.
Skype and AIM: Both AIM and Skype allow you to show your status on the web. ShareYourself automatically puts an image after your username showing whether you are online or not after both Skype and AIM. Skype Users: If your status does not show up, you need to go to Skype Preferences and click "Allow my status to be shown on the web." It's under privacy settings.
Preview your widget
You should now see a preview of what your widget will look like. You can change the colors of your widget by putting in the Hexadecimal color codes. The colors should update. You should now press the "Generate Code" button to make sure all of your changes have been saved.
Option 1: We host the images
Once you have customized everything, copy the code that is generated. If you chose for us to host the images, you are all set. Just paste that code in to your Myspace or wherever. It should work great!
Option 2: You host the images
If you chose to host the images yourself, copy the generated code and put it into your site. Then, go to the bottom of this page and download the ZIP file. Extract the file onto your server. Make sure to put the folder "widget_images" in the same directory as the page that shows your widget. That's all. You should be all set!
Option 3: Using Wordpress?
If you are using Wordpress, you can copy the generated code and place it in your sidebar. Then download the ZIP file at the bottom of this page. Extract it into your WP theme's folder. This will be like: wp-content/themes/*theme_name*/. That should work. You're all done!
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October 1-7 World Breastfeeding Week için No doubt for your baby's health breast milk the food is the best. Can the mother lose weight during this period? American Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ayşe Korkmaz answers.
Undoubtedly, breast milk is the best food for your baby's health. Good milk yield depends on adequate and balanced nutrition during lactation. The need for energy and nutrients during breastfeeding is slightly higher than during pregnancy. During this period, the mother's need for protein, calcium, iron and fluid increases.
pregnancy If you have applied an adequate and balanced nutrition is needed from your energy stores for milk production. Thus, by giving milk, accumulated fat stores during pregnancy is used and this allows you to lose weight.
When breastfeeding, you need to get enough energy, protein, minerals and vitamins for the secreted milk, which is also necessary to keep your food stores in balance. Therefore, it is very important that you eat correctly during this period.
In order to reduce the anxiety of losing weight after birth, it should be avoided in the form of irim I will lose weight anyway sonra during pregnancy. The targeted weight gain during pregnancy should be 1-1.5 kg per month. so postpartum weight loss will be easier. Our first target in this period; At least the first 6 months of our baby should only feed with breast milk. Sufficient amount of breastmilk, both the mother's nutrition and Breastfeeding frequency together with the mother to stay away from stress. Therefore, especially for the first 6 months of weight loss should not be very strict diets. It goes with 6-7 kg baby with birth. Then targeted weight loss should be left for the first 6 months.
Because both strict and uncontrolled diets made column amount and also the quality of milk. Of course, sugar desserts, compote-style foods that are thought to increase milk quality and quantity, only return to the mother in excess weight. For weight control in the first 6 months, the following recommendations should be observed:
• Only consume 2.5-3 liters of liquid per day as water.
• When you want a very sweet dessert, prefer milk or fruit desserts.
• Avoid excessive fatty foods.
• Create a small and frequent diet.
However, when the baby starts to eat additional food after 6 months, a slow weight loss such as 1-2 kg per month can be applied to the nutrition program, but this program should be strictly under the control of a dietician.
False diets, especially during this period, may cause the mother to become insufficient in terms of nutritional elements during pregnancy. Breastfeeding your calcium need increases by 80% and your need is 1000 - 1200. This is equivalent to adding 3-4 cups of milk-yoghurt and cheese per day. Therefore, you should take enough calcium, the calcium needed to maintain the calcium content of the baby's milk is taken from your bones and this will adversely affect the health of your bones in later years. Inadequate calcium intake can also cause dental caries.
Therefore, if you follow a strict and one-way diet instead of refilling already depleted stores after pregnancy, this will cause health problems for later years. In addition, the quality and quantity of your milk will decrease. Nutrition programs should therefore be monitored under the control of a dietician.
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| A Wikibookian suggests that Digital Electronics be merged into this book.
Discuss whether or not this merger should happen on the discussion page.
This book is part of a series on Electric Circuits:
This book will serve as an introduction to Digital Circuits. This book will rely heavily on the concepts of Discrete Math, but will not require any previous knowledge of the subject because all necessary math concepts will be developed in the text. This book will, however, assume a knowledge of basic electrical principles such as current, voltage, and resistance, so the reader may want to brush up on their Circuit Theory.
A mechanical engineer learns to think of everything as a spring. An electrical engineer starts off with building blocks of resistors (circuit theory) and NAND gates. From NAND gates, every part of a computer can be built. Most electronics purchased today contain a huge variety of special purpose chips including a CPU. Mass produced commercial circuits are cheaper to build this way. But digital design is typically implemented today in a chip that can be potentially turned into anything. Most digital courses today plunge straight into programming a FPGA. In any case "design" is important. This course focuses on the design and leaves the FPGA programming for another course.
Table of ContentsEdit
- Binary Systems
- Digital Circuit Types
- Design Techniques
- Logic Operations
- Number Representations
- Karnaugh Maps
Practical Digital DesignEdit
- Embedded Systems
- Programmable Logic
- VHDL for FPGA Design - Principles and Practices
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Worse, its judgement has knock-on implications for the effectiveness of government. Urgent corrective legislation is needed.
When Lord Kerr whistled, voters turned the Nelsonian equivalent of a deaf ear. When they whistled, he was dragged helplessly along by the command of a democratic vote.
His big win marks the end of the EU Ascendancy and the beginning of a new era: that of Britain as a sovereign nation.
Despite the Supreme Court ruling, he still has a fighting chance of gaining an election – and then winning it.
Don’t be so distracted by the actors – and all the talk of deselection and elections – as to miss the drama’s bigger picture.
If May’s deal goes down, three words from John Kerr last year will highlight a choice for this new one.
They will debate. They may even ask the Commons to look again. But the Bill will pass.
The big lesson of Ivan Rogers’s resignation is that they must adapt to the cultural sea-change that last year’s referendum is bringing about.
They must not be allowed to succeed.
The key point at stake is not what Parliament has a right to do, but what it is wise to do – in the wake of the most emphatic popular vote in modern history.
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No one called it dead on arrival. But even supporters of a landmark proposal to restructure Maryland's tax system were pessimistic about its recommendations to increase and expand the sales tax, raise taxes on higher incomes and redistribute millions of dollars to Baltimore and poor, rural counties.
"As a Baltimore City legislator, I will be supportive of reasonable, progressive tax proposals that generate state funds that will help the city and some of the poorer subdivisions," said Delegate Howard P. Rawlings, a Democrat and vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
"But I suspect that my colleagues -- and I hope I'm incorrect -- are going to be very conservative and very reluctant to raise taxes during these economic times," Mr. Rawlings said.
After three years of study and controversy, the Maryland Commission on State Taxes and Tax Structure is ready to recommend sweeping changes in the tax system, including increasing the sales tax from 5 to 5 1/2 percent and expanding the tax to cover cigarettes, auto repairs, cable television service and a wide range of other services.
The commission's proposals would generate an estimated $800 million in tax revenue for education, transportation, the Chesapeake Bay cleanup and other government services and programs.
But few legislators think their constituents are in any mood for tax increases, particularly after watching voters across the state toss incumbents out of office earlier this month in what has been called a frenzy of anti-tax anger.
State Sen. Laurence Levitan, D-Montgomery, who chairs the Budget and Taxation Committee, described the timing as "the worst possible" to consider tax increases and restructuring.
"In a recessionary time, you just don't go into $800 million worth of new initiatives," he said. "I think there's a general consensus in the legislature that we'd like to figure out how to help Baltimore. But I don't think anybody was anticipating an $800 million price tag to do that."
House Minority Leader Ellen R. Sauerbrey, R-Baltimore County, said she views the commission's recommendations as a blatant attempt to raise taxes in the guise of tax reform.
"I don't think we should be looking for new tax revenues," she said. "We should be looking for ways to curtail growth in government spending and to find ways to make state government leaner and more efficient."
But Robert C. Embry Jr., president of the Maryland State Board of Education, called the commission's recommendations "a tremendous step forward" in addressing the educational inequities between Baltimore and Maryland's poorest counties and the rest of the state.
He acknowledged the obstacles facing the recommendations but said they could be enacted if Gov. William Donald Schaefer pushes for passage and if legislative supporters refuse to let it die. "If the people who are for it decide it isn't going to happen, it won't happen," he said.
The commission's chairman, Montgomery County lawyer R. Robert Linowes, insisted last week that the mood of Maryland's taxpayers had been misread. He said he believes Maryland residents are willing to pay more in taxes as long as the money pays for efficient, effective improvement of services.
But Blair Lee IV, a Montgomery County real estate developer, predicted almost universal hostility to the commission's recommendations in his jurisdiction.
Although the commission tried to avoid pitting "have" counties like Montgomery against "have not" jurisdictions like Baltimore, its recommendation to cap the state's contribution to teachers' pension plans and other fringe benefits would hurt Montgomery more than any other local government, Mr. Lee said.
"It's a direct assault on Montgomery County," he said.
The commission didn't emerge as an issue in Anne Arundel County's recent elections, but voters there and elsewhere made it clear they won't tolerate more taxes, said Robert Schaeffer, a Severna Park man who led an unsuccessful fight to cap property tax revenues.
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We know this is a challenging time for our state, schools and families and it will take a community-wide effort to fight learning loss and ensure our kids have the skills they need to succeed in Hawaii and help the state recover.
1) Ensure 100% participation in learning through safe alternatives.
Why: In this time of uncertainty, families deserve safe, quality options to prevent learning loss, including pandemic pods. We want to ensure all children are able to thrive without financial, geographic or technological barriers.
2) Preserve the integrity of the school year by maintaining adequate instruction time and providing clear and accessible assessment data.
Why: The disruption from Covid-19 has the potential to inflict unprecedented, unrecoverable learning loss on students this year. HawaiiKidsCAN has a deep responsibility to push back against this tide, be a watchdog for students and promote critical supports such as tutoring and federal financial resources.
3) Require all elementary and middle schools to teach computer science (HB1222 / SB242).
Why: Since our successful 2018 campaign, computer science course offerings at the high school level have increased dramatically. The same, however, has not been true for the elementary and middle school levels. Exposure to computer science skills and high-growth industries at earlier levels is essential to encouraging participation and representation in the workforce.
4) Pass legislation to codify universal access to high-speed internet and educational technology (resolution pending).
Why: The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the deep digital divide in Hawaii’s communities. Hawaii needs to set a bold goal to fully eliminate this digital divide. Education equity is not possible without digital equity.
5) Ensure Hawaii collects student attainment data for individual industry-recognized credentials (HB1223 / SB516).
Why: Building on our work the last two legislative sessions, we believe Hawaii is lacking the fundamental policy infrastructure to track and report critical data showing student attainment of quality industry credentials. Given that Hawaii will struggle to recover economically for years to come, it is more important than ever to harness our career readiness programs to make smart investments that put Hawaii’s kids on a pathway to high-demand, high-wage jobs.
We would be grateful for your support to move the needle on these issues. Please fill out this short survey to let us know which goals speak to you and how you can help!
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U.S. mortgage rates rose above 4 percent for the first time since October, following increases in bond yields, Freddie Mac reported Thursday in its weekly survey.
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage surged to 4.08 percent, up from 3.92 percent in the previous week, to its highest level in about five months. The rate was 4.81 percent a year ago.
Mortgage rates are catching up with increases in U.S. Treasury bond yields, said Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac.
Rates on 15-year, fixed mortgages rose to 3.3 percent from 3.16 percent in the week ending March 15. At this time last year the average 15-year rate was 4.04 percent.
Freddie Mac also reported that five-year, Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages edged up to 2.96 percent from 2.83 percent. That compares with 3.62 percent in the year-earlier period.
Bond yields rose have risen over the past two weeks on a positive assessment from the Federal Reserve, a relatively successful stress test of U.S.-based commercial banks and some clarity about Greece's sovereign-debt crisis. Employment is also improving and homeowners have reduced their debt-to-income ratio to the lowest point since the second quarter of 1994, according to the Fed.
The economic improvements have led to an increase in mortgage rates, allowing lenders to make more from loans. But it's bad news for homeowners, many of whom are already finding it difficult to qualify for mortgages as lending standards have gotten stricter. Sales of existing homes disappointed in February, falling to an annual rate of 4.59 million. | <urn:uuid:b5b9c831-21a8-4fbc-8fe6-974ce44044c3> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.ibtimes.com/us-30-year-fixed-mortgage-rate-clears-4-freddie-mac-428724 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00510-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960251 | 348 | 1.617188 | 2 |
In this segment, we explore reasons why people support or oppose teachers carrying guns at school. Going beyond pro/con arguments based on hypotheticals, we look for examples of a teacher or school official using a gun to stop a school shooting.
State Representative Eric Watson from Bradley County has crafted a bill that could allow Tennessee educators to keep guns in public school classrooms. Some legislators believe armed teachers could prevent tragedies such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. However, some teachers oppose these bills.
UPDATE: Several days after this segment first aired, Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver replied to an e-mail we sent seeking comments on her proposed legislation that would allow teachers to carry guns into classrooms. Her answers are below.
WUTC: Have any teachers told you that they’re interested in carrying guns in public schools? (Was your proposed legislation inspired by requests from teachers?)
Weaver: Yes the proposed legislation is inspired by my conversations with teachers that have discussed school safety with me. Some do want to have the right to assist and supplement the existing safety measures in our schools. Other teachers have expressed concerns about allowing teachers to have a fire arms available at school. When I explain to teachers that special training will be required for any staff to have access to a weapon, they seem more open to allowing highly trained staff members to be a possible supplement to existing security personnel in the event of a crisis.
WUTC: Do you know of a situation where a teacher in another state (one where it’s legal for teachers to carry concealed) has used a firearm to save a life?
Weaver: I know that Texas allows highly trained staff members to have access to weapons. I have no knowledge of a teacher using a firearm to save a life. Our legislative hearings may reveal any instances if they have occurred.
WUTC: Conversely, do you know of any situations where an armed teacher has caused a problem (for example, a student got a hold of the teacher’s gun?)
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Senior Living Resources
Five Tips to Prevent Winter Falls for Indiana Seniors
February 11, 2016
It’s sometimes referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, but winter can be a dangerous season for your Indiana senior loved ones. While the snow fall and icicles may shine brightly, they present serious hazards for older adults.
According to Learn Not to Fall, more than half of aging adults over the age of 80 will experience a fall. Injuries resulting from a fall, such as a fractured hip, are the leading cause of disability in older adults. While not all falls lead to serious injuries, 47 percent of seniors who take a tumble cannot get up without assistance.
Caregivers should always be proactive in their approach to preventing a senior loved one from falling, especially with the added hazards of winter.
Winter Fall Prevention Tips for Indiana Seniors
These winter safety tips can help you keep an older adult you love safe:
- Plan Ahead: Seniors should allow themselves plenty of extra time to travel to doctor’s appointments, church and other destinations during the winter months. Rushing around can contribute to falls.
- Ask for Help: Encourage your senior loved one to ask for and wait for help to arrive. Trying to go it alone during snowy weather can significantly increase the odds for a fall. If your aging loved one doesn’t want to “burden” you, remind them how much tougher it will be for you if something happens to them.
- Get a Check-Up: It’s smart to schedule regular doctor visits to identify and intervene in potential problems early. According to the Mayo Clinic, treatable health conditions, such as low blood pressure, diabetes, and ear infections, can increase a senior’s fall risk.
- Remove Snow As Soon As Possible: Caregivers can help prevent their senior loved one from falling by clearing snow from sidewalks, driveways and porches for them. If you aren’t able to and they can’t afford to pay for snow removal services, call their local agency on aging. They often have resources that can help.
- Start an Exercise Routine: According to CDC guidelines, an older adult’s exercise plan should aim for 150 minutes of moderately vigorous cardio per week. They also recommend light strength training twice a week to increase stability. Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, swimming and walking are all good senior-friendly forms of exercise.
Winter’s cold temperatures and elements including ice and snow present plenty of hazards, like more falls. By following these prevention tips, you can decrease the chance of your senior loved one taking a terrifying tumble this season.
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Many people can have had journeys or holidays cancelled owing to coronavirus, and it’s not but clear how lengthy restrictions on journey will last. 15 calendar days after the primary day of the interruption of earnings (April 14, 2010). Business New South Wales CEO Stephen Cartwright says it’s “encouraging” to see greater than 500,000 businesses have already signed up” to the federal government’s JobKeeper program. Some businesses are topic to ongoing particular regulation, for instance, public utilities , funding securities, banking, insurance coverage, broadcasting , aviation , and well being care providers.
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Our concepts are with you during this tough time.
Native offices routinely get hold of employers’ requests for workers to fill a wide range of jobs from entry level to extremely certified. When an worker’s wage falls underneath 60% of ordinary weekly earnings attributable to sickness, harm, quarantine, being pregnant, the necessity to look after a new baby or a child positioned for the wants of adoption or the necessity to present care or help to a member of the family who’s critically ailing, an interruption of earnings occurs. Primarily based on Google, 50% of all the mobile prospects who use Google for local searches in a day visit the businesses they search.
Our thoughts are with you throughout this tough time.
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Educators have a new assessment resources for Common Core implementation
Edulastic is a web-based formative assessment platform that helps teachers prepare and deliver effective Common Core curricula by simultaneously improving the assessment creation, assignment, and grading processes.
The Common Core’s rigorous standards present significant new challenges to teachers by asking them to ensure every student is mastering a wide range of skill sets. To help students meet the new standards and practice using critical thinking to solve real-world problems, teachers will find value in delivering personalized instruction that is based on formative assessments. By providing existing assessment content for free, alongside rich question authoring options, teachers have access to empowering resources in one place—making teaching and formative assessments easier.
Edulastic helps educators achieve their Common Core curriculum objectives in several ways:
- Provides meaningful homework solutions and daily assessments for evaluating and supporting student mastery of Common Core standards.
- Enables teachers to craft standards-aligned formative assessments with highly interactive, freeform questions defined by Smarter Balanced & PARCC.
- Offers free curated content that includes thousands of standards-aligned questions crafted by other teachers.
- Provides insights into student proficiency at an aggregate and individual level, enabling teachers to identify areas where a student needs personalized instruction, intervention or remediation.
- Facilitates the adoption of benchmarked standardized assessments through a collaborative evaluation process that can be applied across districts and within broader learning communities.
Edulastic allows teachers to use day-to-day assessment insights to shape learning outcomes. By giving teachers a new level of pedagogical ownership, Edulastic uses homework and in-class assignments as the basis for continuous and comprehensive evaluations.
“We’ve placed an emphasis on making it easy for teachers to create, share and adopt proven assessment strategies,” said Madhu Narasa, CEO of Edulastic. “We want to accelerate student learning—and help relieve stress associated with assessments and the Common Core implementation process—while delivering timely and useful information for students, educators, parents, and policymakers.” | <urn:uuid:e50be5e6-ea3a-4147-a0df-5567767a8230> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/07/30/sotw-ccss-assessment-383/print/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280242.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00073-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.922754 | 425 | 2.75 | 3 |
Throughput vs. Path Loss
It's my practice to test wireless routers with their recommended client cards. Since Apple doesn't produce a companion Airport Extreme "Notebook" card for Windows machines, they sent along a top-of-the-line MacBook to fill the need.
But the Azimuth ACE 400NB Channel Emulator that is used for throughput vs. path loss testing requires the use of a Windows application on the wireless client and direct access to both router and client antenna terminals. I was able to get the Extreme opened up fine. But Apple frowned on my idea of opening up the MacBook, and after having checked out ifixit's excellent disassembly instructions, I have to admit I wasn't so hot on the idea, either.
I first tried to find an Atheros-based dual-band Cardbus card to match the Extreme's wireless chipset. But no vendor has yet shipped (or even announced) such a beastie. So after my direct appeal to Atheros for an engineering sample was politely refused, I had to switch to Plan C.
For 2.4 GHz testing, I used an Atheros XSPAN based D-Link DWA-652 Notebook card—the same used for the D-Link DIR-655 testing. The card was inserted into a Fujitsu P7120 Lifebook (1.2 GHz Intel Pentium M, 504 MB) notebook running WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates. I used the 6.03.85 "Draft 2.0" driver and Windows Zero Config.
For 5 GHz testing, I used the only dual-band draft 11n CardBus card available—the Buffalo WLI-CB-AG300N used to test the Buffalo Nfiniti Dual-Band Router. The card was used in the same Fujitsu notebook with its 126.96.36.199 driver and Windows Zero Config. Note that since this card uses the Marvell TopDog wireless chipset, it doesn't necessarily represent best-case performance.
NOTE: We no longer refer to "range" in these plots, but instead use the more accurate "Path Loss". For an explanation, see the How we Test Wireless article.
Figure 26 was generated using the Compare Benchmarks tool of our Wireless Charts and shows 2.4 GHz up and downlink performance. Performance is surprisingly similar in both directions, which has tended to not be the case with most draft 11n products.
Figure 26: Throughput vs. Path Loss - 2.4GHz
Figure 27 shows performance in the 5 GHz band, which includes both 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth modes. Here, up and downlink performance is more like what I've seen with other products—noticeably different. As is typical with other draft 11n products, throughput falls off more sharply when running in 40 MHz bandwidth mode.
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Enforcing Civility and Respect: Three Societies, 109 Yale L.J. 1279 (2000)
It has become common, over the last decade or so, to plead for more "civility" and "respect" in American daily life. Some of this has come from politicians. Mayor Giuliani of New York, in particular, has been pushing the idea that more everyday civility can lower the urban crime rate.' Newspapers and newsmagazines have suggested the same thing. At the same time, civility has become a favorite subject for academics, with books and articles written by philosophers, sociologists, historians, linguists, and lawyers.' Two special topics have particularly engaged the attention of law professors: hate speech and sexual harassment. More "civility" and "respect" have been proposed as a solution to the problems of both. All in all, ideas that used to seem a little schoolmarmish in the wake of the 1960s-ideas about the enforcement of decent behavior-have come to seem respectable again, both politically and intellectually.
Date of Authorship for this Version
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Algebra I - Chapter 4. 4.1 Exponents. Exponents. N 4 = Remember that the power just deals with the variable in front of it. MN 2 (MN) 2. Let’s Try Some:. Evaluate if a = 3 and b = -2 ab – a 2 a 3 + 2b 3. Vocabulary:.
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Algebra I - Chapter 4
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Remember that the power just deals with the variable in front of it.
ab – a2
a3 + 2b3
They cannot contain variables in denominators,
variables with exponents that are negative, or
variables under radicals
A Polynomial is a monomial or a sum of monomials
The monomials that make up a polynomial are called the terms of the polynomial
Like terms are the ones that can be combined
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Q. What is a blog Site?
A. Self-publishing in your underwear.
Blogs have taken the Internet by storm, and they're the easiest way to publish your brilliant thoughts. Basically, a Blog (short for "Weblog") is an interactive, personalized Web journal for posting your views, art, rants, raves, reviews, pictures, music-anything that you want to share with the teaming masses (or a private group). You can make blog entries ("posts" or "updates") to your Weblog any time you want-like a what's new page or a journal-from news updates, to humor, insights, enrages, outrages, loves, hates, true and fictional stories. Whatever you want. It's up to you. Okay, not everyone posts entries to their Blogs in their underwear, but they probably should (hey, you're already baring your soul!)
Share the love. Most people like to personalize their Blogs to make them an extension of who they are. And with Blogdrive, you can make your Blog as colorful or as plain as you want. With our easy-to-use templates, you can show people that you're a sweet, gentle soul, or a tortured, misunderstood soul-or anything in between-it's up to you. What is a Blog? Journal-like Entries organized by chronology - the latest posts are usually at the top, and older posts can be easily viewed by visitors. Come across an amazing new band that no one's ever heard of? Let people know. Enraged by the fact that the leader of the free world pronounces a fairly important word like "nuclear" nucular"? Come on, share your outrage. Found a great new site for volunteering to help the homeless?
Go ahead, share the love. In a band? Well, unless you constantly drive traffic to your band's Web site, you may not get a lot of visitors showing up to get the latest update. That's where a Blog comes in. In a book club? Let the group know through the club Blog that next week everyone will be expected to be finished with War and Peace.
It's a group thang. Today, you need a community to share the news with-all through a site that's quick and easy for your visitors to understand. The latest posting about your upcoming CD release is right at the top-customized the way you want it, with graphics, and links, and info. It's all about building community, and a Blog is critical to building a community base-whether you're in a band or trying to get feedback on your latest short story.
And another cool thing? Blogdrive offers an "Instant Messaging" chat box right on your Blog page, so you can chat with your friends and family in real time-without having to explain to grandma how to install the special AIM software thingy.
Blogs can be all business too. Need to keep your office up to date on your progress in field, but hate calling in?
Send them a link to your Blog and tell them to check it every morning.
Whatever your communication needs, you can keep you're the people who need to know up to date.
WAIT A SEC, WHAT ABOUT HTML AND OTHER NASTY TECHNICAL STUFF?
Blogdrive automates (and accelerates) the Blog publishing process without requiring you to write any code or worry about installing, well, anything. As long as you have a Web browser and an Internet connection, you're good to go. And yet, you'll have total control over the look, feel, and location of your Blog. "Genius!" you say, "But how?" We at Blogdrive have been busy trying to make the technical details of Web publishing magically disappear. You don't have to learn HTML or any code for that matter, because our editable templates make updating your page as simple as filling in a user-friendly form on the Blogdrive web site. The result? Your posts show up immediately on your Blog site, just the way God…er, you intended it. Oh, and did we mention that it's free?
ALRIGHT ALREADY, ENOUGH SELLING. WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?
You need about two minutes to register, then think the thoughts you want to publish and they magically appear on the Web page. Oh, no, wait a minute. That's not right at all. Okay, actually, you use one of our user-friendly "templates" ( you'll see thumbnail pictures inside your admin area for some examples) for your posts, pictures, and links. Blogdrive's easy-to-use entry editor lets you simply enter the information and when you're ready, you hit a "Publish" button. And formatting is easy too. You can organize your posts in tables, lists, bullets, right, left, or centered, use italics, and bold, and use any color you want for your text. And they're really easy to edit, too. What, you accidentally included an embarrassing reference that you definitely don't want people to see? No problem. You can edit it quickly and easily.
WAIT, I'M NO MERE MORTAL, I'M A WEB GURU! WHAT ABOUT ME?
Hey, if you're a code warrior, cheers! Blogdrive is perfect for you! If you already have a Web site that you want Blogdrive to publish to, you simply need FTP access to it (contact your Internet Service Provider for details).
SHOUT IT OUT LOUD OR WHISPER IT SOFTLY-IT'S UP TO YOU.
You have things on your mind, so share them. It's easier than ever to put your views, your art, or anything else on the Web. And with Blogdrive's templates, you can
make your piece of the Web reflect who you are. It's easy. Blogdrive gives you the power to broadcast your brilliance to everyone, whether you're into sharing your
thoughts, you art, your music, or just pictures of your cat.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
One Blogdrive account can support many blogs. Allowing you to create multiple blogs with different subject matters and then place them in different categories (optional). You can also have different authors and permissions for each blog. All under one roof, fully editable.
You can set up a group of authors for each blog. Invite users to share in your blog. With fully customizable access levels for each author. For instance, you can set permissions that only allow them to add posts and publish, or to alter design and edit or delete entries. It's up to you.
The coolest, easiest way to create and edit Blog entries around. Corporate BS? Over-the-top hype? We think not. Because whether you're a Web guru or HTML challenged, the WYSIWYG* ("What You See Is What You Get") editing interface makes it easy to create edgy, engaging entries with graphics, colored and formatted text, tables-in short, anything you want to do with your Blog without knowing any HTML at all! If you've ever worked with a word processing application, you'll already be familiar with some of the features offered (there are some additional uber-cool features that you'll love too). But If you're already familiar with HTML (and don't need no stinkin' WYSIWYG interface), you can edit and code to your hearts content. Or you can use both-it's your call! There is a lofi editor available that will perform most HTML tasks with just a couple clicks.
Built-in Tag Board
What is a Tag board?
Each free Blogdrive account comes with an optional Tag Board for chatting, or when visitors to your page just want to say hi and perhaps leave a link. It works in all modern browsers: Internet Explorer 5+, Netscape 6+, Opera 4+, Mozilla, AOL.
Any Email address or URL that is entered in the URL field will automatically be converted to links.
When someone tags your board, it will automatically refresh in your browser and all of your visitor's browsers, so all can see. You can customize most of the look of your tag board with your own CSS. From your blog admin section, you can remove any post at any time.
Built-in commenting system
Blogdrive provides a built-in commenting system; no need for external services. What is it?
This allows your visitors to post comments on your entries. This is an optional feature and any comment entry can be removed at any time. You can also exclude commenting on any blog entry. The comment pop-up contains a summary of your entry for easy reference by your visitors.
New hair product? Nope. Having Permalinks allow your visitors to bookmark a specific entry.
Here's how it works: When making an entry, you'll have a Permalink checkbox option. When checked, a new link will be placed at the bottom of your entry.
When your visitor clicks the link they will be brought to a virtual page that contains only that specific entry with comments.
This way they can bookmark that specific entry for easy recall.
You can also create a link from that entry and add it to a favorite entries area on your side section for example.
You email freak you. Got to do everything by email heh? Well, ok. This feature allows you to create entries in your favorite email program and send them directly to your Blog, whoopdee splat!
This means of course that no matter where you are, as long as you have email access, you can update your Blog! Ain't life grand?
Got email access from your cell phone? Well Mister Moblogger, if you're at say...Disney Land and get the sudden urge to Blog, with this feature it's a snap!
Full Page Editing
You can edit your page in many different ways. In separate sections i.e., profile, header, side, etc. Or edit and redesign the entire page to create a template skin that you can save and/or share with your friends. Combine template tags with standard HTML (or whatever) to build a custom site. The design possibilities are limitless.
Entry Editing Capabilities
Edit or delete any entry including visitor comments and tag-board entries at any time.
Quick Edit Tool
Instantly revise any entry directly from your blog page. When active, an "Edit" link appears next to you entry title. Only you can see the "Edit" link (while you're logged in) when visiting your Blog.
This makes it easy to correct a mistake after you've created an entry and are viewing your Blog.
Blogdrive uses an archive calendar, making it easy for your viewers to navigate though the months and days of your blogging activity.
Email notification system
This feature is optional and customizable. It allows your visitors to add their email to a notification list from your page. Then, automatic notification messages will be sent to them via email when you post a new entry to your blog.
You can add or remove an email in your notification list at any time.
What is a ping? This feature is optional. Every time you make an entry It sends XML-RPC pings to weblogs.com and blo.gs' Recently Updated List.
Blogdrive offers an easy to use contact form on every Blog. Your visitors just click a contact link on your page and up pops a form allowing them to contact you directly, via email. The best part is you don't have to keep an email link on your page, where it might be exposed to dubious types out harvesting emails for spam and such. Your visitor never learns of your email address unless you give it to them.
So you're out surfin' the web (or crawling, depending on your connection speed) and you want to make an entry to your Blog, but you don't want to go visit your page or Blogdrive to do it. No problem, we've got just the thing. The Blogdrive Mini-Meditor! It allows you make an entry to your Blog without having to go anywhere. Read more about it here
Allow your blog to be listed in up to 3 categories from a selection of many. This feature will aid you in gaining popularity for your blog. You can create a blog for one set of categories and another for a different set. This feature of course is optional.
The categories themselves are listed off the home page of blogdrive for viewing by visitors.
After creating your blog account, your page is automatically hosted on our servers and located on the web using the destination you selected during signup, i.e., http://yourname.blogdrive.com. You can continue to let blogdrive host your blog site or you can send your entire blog page via FTP to the website of your choice. (contact your Internet Service Provider for details). Every time you make an entry to your page or update your layout, the site you've selected via FTP will also be updated. You can also select to have both locations host your blog page.
Blogdrive has a very clean, intuitive user interface, making your blog life easy, and its rock solid. No black backgrounds with bright red text here!
If you're graphically challenged and would like a nice header graphic at the top of your page to enhance the layout you've selected, we have many to chose from. Just visit the layout/design section of your blog account and select from a list.
You can also edit the header section with HTML as well.
Did You Say Free!
Well yes, we did. There are more features not listed here that you will see for yourself after sign up, which takes just a couple minutes. What is the catch? Ya had to go and bring that up didn't you? Well there really isn't one, except that we ask you keep a pesky banner on your page.
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This case arises out of a reference under section 66(2) of the Indian Income-tax Act in compliance with the requisition made under that section by the High Court in Judicature at Nagpur by its order dated March 18, 1952.
The statement of the case is as follows : The assessee firm does cloth business at Nagpur under the name "Niranjanlal Ramballabh". The partners of the firm are Messrs. Babulal and Niranjanlal. It was registered under section 26A of the Income-tax Act, the registration taking effect from the assessment year 1946-47. On total sales of Rs. 5,79,143 the assessee showed a profit of Rs. 24,191 that is below 4% which was regarded as extremely low. The Income-tax Officer after scrutinising the ledger accounts of various parties in the books of the assessee felt doubtful about the genuineness of certain deposits in the personal account of persons staying in Marwad. As these deposits formed an important factor in the matter of the present assessment he called for the assessee to show that the deposits wers actually received from the creditors in whose names they appeared in the assessees account books. The accounts in which such deposits are found were as under : 3. The case of the assessee was that the aggregate amount in dispute representing the credits in the accounts of the parties mentioned above were deposits made by them with the assessee firm. The depositors are not residents of Nagpur. According to Babulal who is one of the partners of the firm, Sawitribai Kejriwal is a resident of Jaipur, Sagarmal Agarwal is a resident of Marwad, while the rest of the creditors are of Fatehpur. Babulal stated that the assessee firm has not executed any promissory note, bond, hundi, nor has it pawned any ornaments with the abovenamed creditors in respect of the sums appearing to their names. He stated that letters were received along with the drafts from these creditors and the correspondence has been kept.
4. On the basis of the above statement, Babulal was directed by the Income-tax Officer to produce the letters received from the creditors.
The assessee also filed affidavits executed by Ramgopal Kejriwal, Sawitribai Kejriwal and Sitabai, in support of his contention that the deposits were genuine. In proof of the genuineness of the above deposits the assessee relied on the following : (i) affidavits filed before the Income-tax Officer, (ii) the deposits were received by cheques or drafts on banks in British India and the same were repaid by cheques or drafts and (iii) interest on these was also stated to have been paid by cheques or drafts. The Income-tax Officer was of the opinion that the letters by creditors Sawitribai, Sitabai, Setib and Bhimraj Duggad were not genuine although affidavits were filed in support of the deposits by Ramgopal Kejriwal, Sawitribai and Sitabai. The Income-tax Officer felt doubtful about the genuineness of the loans and directed Babulal that unless the deponents came forward and were prepared to be cross-examined in respect of the transactions which are alleged to have been made, he was not prepared to accept the affidavits at their face value; the assessee expressed his inability to produce the deponents for cross-examination but offered to examine all the depositors on commission, as, according to the assessee, these persons resided at a distance of more than 700 miles from Nagpur, but no commission was issued. The Income-tax Officer held that the deposits amounting to Rs. 43,868 represented profits from undisclosed sources and included them in the total income of the assessee.
5. Against the order of the Income-tax Officer, the assessee went up in appeal. The Appellate Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Nagpur, dismissed the appeal. The following is what he has observed in his order with regard to the disputed entries : "I am not inclined to believe that the petitioner was in need of funds or that the non-residents remitted the amounts as deposits. It is strange to find that out of six depositors three are ladies. The petitioner ought to have produced the account books of the non-residents to prove that he received genuine loans but this was not done. A perusal of the original letters filed with the case clearly goes to show that these are not the original letters. The Income-tax Officer felt doubtful about the genuineness of the loans and he wanted to cross-examine the parties but the petitioner did not show his willingness to produce them. I am given to understand that some of the non-residents carry on business at Fatehpur and if the petitioner was serious in the matter he could have easily called them or produced the account books of those persons for examination before the Income-tax Officer. He failed to do so. The burden of proving the nature of the cash credits in doubtful accounts lies with the petitioner and not on the department. Previous records also go to show that substantial amounts were credited in the names of the ladies from Fatehpur in the account books of Seth Bachhraj Amolakchand and these deposits were made through Babulal and were also withdrawn through him when he left the firm on Dewali 1944 and the amounts were credited in the account books of the petitioner. It is, therefore, clear that the petitioner was in possession of sufficient funds and he did not stand in need of deposits or loans. As the cash credits were not satisfactorily explained the Income-tax Officer had no other alternative but to treat the items as receipts from some undisclosed source." The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal at Bombay also dismissed the appeal filed by the assessee by its order dated April 20, 1949, (Annexure E) on the ground that the evidence adduced by the assessee was not sufficient to prove that the amounts in dispute did not belong to them.
6. By the order dated March 18, 1952, the High Court has directed the Tribunal to refer to their Lordships the following question : "Whether in the circumstances of the case the Income-tax Officer acted judicially in adding a sum of Rs. 43,868 as income from undisclosed sources, he having refused the assessee an opportunity to examine the depositors and prove his case that the deposits were genuine." 7. The question that arises on this reference is whether certain amounts standing to the credit of some of the persons with the assessee firm can be treated as the undisclosed profits of the firm itself. A total sum of Rs. 43,868 was brought in the assessment year 1946-47 shown as credits in the names of Sawitribai Kejriwal Rs. 12,000, Sagarmal Agarwal Rs. 10,000, Sitabai Modi two items, each of Rs. 4,168 and 1,700, Ramgopal Kejriwal Rs. 5,000, Bhimraj Duggad Rs. 9,500 and Bhagirathi Bai Rs. 1,500. The above credit entries do not appear to be fictitious. The question that arises for our consideration is whether on the evidence on record it was legitimate to draw an inference that these amounts represented undisclosed profits of the firm.
8. It was contended on behalf of the applicant that the depositors could not be compelled by the Income-tax Officer to appear before him for giving evidence as they resided at a distance of more than 200 miles from Nagpur, and as the assessee had offered to examine them on commission the Income-tax Officer could not have refused to issue a commission for their examination. A grievance of this refusal was made to the Appellate Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, but he did not pass any order. It is, therefore, contended that as the assessee was refused an opportunity to examine the depositors on commission, the Income-tax Officer did not act judicially in adding the sum of Rs. 43,868 as income from undisclosed sources.
9. As against this, it was contended on behalf of the non-applicant that the applicant did not file a petition for examining the witness on commission. No grievance of it was either made in the grounds of appeal, nor was it made before the Tribunal. The refusal to issue commission for examining the witness cannot, therefore, be made a ground after the statement of the case was finalised. Reliance was placed on Commissioner of Income-tax v. Calcutta Agency Limited.
10. It is not disputed that an application was made by the assessee before the Income-tax Officer to issue a commission for the examination of the creditors. Under section 37 of the Income-tax Act, the Income-tax Officer, Appellate Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner and Appellate Tribunal have the same powers as the civil court under the Civil Procedure Code for enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath or affirmation, compelling the production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses. The depositors in the instant case could not be compelled by the Income-tax Officer to appear before him in person for giving evidence as they resided more than 200 miles away from Nagpur. In our opinion, the Income-tax Officer could not have refused to issue such a commission for their examination when the assessee applied for it. The appellate order passed by the Appellate Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Nagpur, shows that a grievance, that the request for commission was not granted, was made before him in appeal. The Appellate Assistant Commissioner made a grievance of the fact that the assessee did not produce the accounts of the non-resident depositors to prove the loans.
This grievance of the Appellate Assistant Commissioner is unreasonable when no opportunity was given to the assessee to examine these persons on commission.
11. The same grievance appears to have been repeated before the Appellate Tribunal who called upon the assessee to produce the drafts of two major depositors said to have been received by the assessee.
Those drafts were produced. They were drawn by the Laxmi Bank, Calcutta, on its branch in Nagpur City. The Tribunal observed that these drafts failed to establish the most important point, viz., that the moneys represented by those drafts belonged to the persons in whose names the amounts are credited in the books of the applicant. This, in our opinion, is an unreasonable approach as the depositors alone could have explained whether they had money at the time in Calcutta and why they purchased the particular drafts at Calcutta. The assessee, in our opinion, was justified in pressing his claim for examination of these depositors on commission.
12. In the statement of reference, it was pointed out in paragraphs Nos. 4(9) and 5(e) that no grievance of refusing to issue commission was made by the assessee before the Appellate Assistant Commissioner or before the Tribunal. This appears to be incorrect as it is mentioned in the appellate order of the Appellate Assistant Commissioner that such a grievance was made. No finding was however given by him. Even though no fresh application for issue of commission was made before the Appellate Assistant Commissioner or the Tribunal the original application filed by the assessee before the Income-tax Officer for examining the creditors on commission should have been taken into consideration in determining his objection to the addition of the sum of Rs. 43,868 to his income. Affidavits and letters were filed by the assessee in support of the deposits; if the Department was not satisfied, it should have allowed the assessee to examine the creditors on commission. On the facts actually found and strictly confining our decision to the facts of this case we are of the opinion that the material is not sufficient on which the Department could have come to the conclusion that these credits represented undisclosed profits of the firm.
13. The statement of the case prepared by the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal and submitted to the High Court for its opinion was not persuade by the assessee. He had no opportunity to make suggestions in respect of the same. It cannot be said that the statement of the case was settled with the knowledge and approval of the assessee. On behalf of the assessee no one was present either at the first hearing of the case on the High Courts order under section 66(2) or when the statement of the case was finalised. It is not made clear in the statement of reference whether the assessee was duly served with notice before the statement of the case was finalised. The decision in Commissioner of Income-tax v. Calcutta Agency Limited, is not applicable to the facts of the instant case.
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Since the onset of COVID-19, the government and industry have expedited the development process of new technologies and offerings to remain competitive in the evolving landscape. Innovation units across the nation have focused on artificial intelligence, autonomy and robotics, to support data and networks.
During Potomac Officers Club’s 7th Annual Defense Research and Development (R&D) Summit, notable federal and industry leaders will meet to discuss the latest priorities across the R&D landscape.
The summit will feature Dr. Mark Lewis, acting deputy under secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Modernization; Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, chief of naval research; and Dr. Victoria Coleman, director of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as keynote speakers.
The 7th Annual Defense R&D Summit will also host an expert panel, featuring Michael Stern of Rubrik, Col. George Dougherty of the U.S. Air Force, and Col. William Depue of the U.S. Navy. These notable speakers will address advancements and challenges within the development and delivery of innovative solutions.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Lewis
In his role, Lewis is responsible for research, development, and prototyping activities across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise.
In addition, he oversees the activities of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Space Development Agency (SDA), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and other agencies that are focused on developing advanced technology and capability for the U.S. military.
The DoD recently announced the reorganization of its R&D priorities as it develops new roadmaps to advance future capabilities. Lewis said microelectronics will be the Pentagon’s top priority. Lewis noted DoD considers 5G communications as its second R&D priority followed by hypersonic weapons. He added that the department plans to procure large quantities of hypersonic weapons.
Keynote: Dr. Victoria Coleman
In August 2020, Coleman was appointed as the 22nd director of DARPA. An expert in artificial intelligence and microelectronics, Coleman served as a founding member of DARPA’s Microsystems Exploratory Council and a member of the Defense Science Board.
“During this era of great power competition, DARPA is critical to strengthening the U.S. military’s technological dominance and advancing innovations that benefit our warfighters,” said Michael Kratsios, acting under secretary of defense for Research and Engineering, and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, in regards to Coleman’s appointment.
Since joining the agency, Coleman has driven R&D and modernization efforts to prepare for the digital future. In Oct. 2020, DARPA’s Innovation Office issued a broad agency announcement (BAA) seeking information technology research topics that are not covered under current I2O projects.
Keynote: RADM Lorin Selby
Selby, former chief engineer and deputy commander for ship design, integration and naval engineering at the Naval Sea Systems Command, succeeded RADM David Hahn as chief of the Office of Naval Research in June 2020. He also assumed the role of director for innovation, technology, requirements, test and evaluation.
In his role, Selby manages the Department of the Navy’s $2 billion budget for naval science and technology efforts. Since assuming his current position, Selby has driven research and innovation across the U.S. Navy.
Panelist: Michael Stern
Stern serves as the DoD sales director with Rubrik. In his role, he is responsible for working with Rubrik Federal’s customers, to deliver Next Generation Cloud Data Management Solutions, that address some of the most complex Data Protection & Cloud Migration opportunities, both simply and cost effectively, by embracing Modern Data Center Cloud & Virtualization enablers.
With over 20 years of industry experience supporting Public Sector and Federal Enterprise IT Requirements, Stern has spent over 16 years at IBM, SAP and Oracle. He is a former Naval Aviator prior to his entrance into the Information Technology industry.
Panelist: Col. George Dougherty
Dougherty is the mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). He assists the commander in accomplishing AFRL’s mission of leading the discovery, development and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.
He plays a key role in directing the Air Force’s $2.5 billion science and technology program and an additional $2.3 billion in externally funded research and development. Dougherty leads over 100 reservists to augment a workforce of approximately 6,000 people in the laboratory’s nine component technology directorates and the 711th Human Performance Wing.
Panelist: Col. William Depue
In June 2012, DePue assumed command of HMM-265. In Sept. 2012, the “Dragons” were redesignated from HMM-265 to VMM-265, transitioning from the CH-46E Sea Knight to the MV-22 Osprey and introducing the Osprey to the WESTPAC AOR.
During his tenure as the CO, the Dragons participated in multilateral exercises in the Republic of the Philippines, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. As the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st MEU the squadron participated in Theater Security Cooperation exercises in Australia and Korea and provided humanitarian relief to the Philippines in support of Operation Damayan following Typhoon Haiyan.
Following command, DePue was assigned to the Headquarters Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs a Congressional Liaison for Acquisition Programs.
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Deflected spells often bounce back at the one who cast them.
Lily willingly sacrificing herself created a sort of shield that protected Harry from the Dark Lord harming him, so the Killing Curse wouldn’t hit him. Her sacrifice only had the effect of protecting Harry, not nearly killing the Dark Lord. However, deflected curses don’t just disappear as soon as they’re deflected, and can turn back on the person who cast them. For example, when Harry tried to cast a Stunning Spell at Bellatrix, she casts Protego and sent his own spell back at him.
“Stupefy!’ yelled Harry. He had edged right around to where the goblin stood beaming up at the now headless wizard and taken aim at her back as she peered around the fountain. She reacted so fast he barely had time to duck.
The jet of red light, his own Stunning Spell, bounced back at him.”
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 36 (The Only One He Ever Feared)
While Lily’s sacrifice is a much rarer type of magic, the shield it created seems to have worked the same way as a Shield Charm - it reflected the spell and sent it bouncing back in the direction it came, which was at the Dark Lord, who was standing right near Harry when he cast it.
“He pointed the wand very carefully into the boy’s face: he wanted to see it happen, the destruction of this one, inexplicable danger. The child began to cry: it had seen that he was not James. He did not like it crying, he had never been able to stomach the small ones’ whining in the orphanage –
And then he broke: he was nothing, nothing but pain and terror, and he must hide himself, not here in the rubble of the ruined house, where the child was trapped and screaming, but far away … far away …”
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 17 (Bathilda’s Secret)
When Lily’s sacrifice reflected the curse away from Harry, it would have been sent in the Dark Lord’s direction. The Dark Lord was standing very closely to Harry when he cast the Killing Curse, so he wouldn’t have had much time to notice it was being deflected and get out of the way. | <urn:uuid:ffc3dd74-5c9f-4c44-8b4b-1967cfddf297> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/149109/why-did-voldemorts-curse-backfire | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.977784 | 521 | 1.695313 | 2 |
The Genesis of the Land Struggle
April 6 marks the arrival of convicted fraudster, Jan van Riebeeck, and his gang who landed on our shores in 1652. The arrival of the Dutch settlers was the beginning of the conflict between the coloniser and the colonised, the oppressor and the oppressed, the land thieves and the land owners, the European settlers and the Black indigenous people. The primary source of the conflict was land.
After establishing a mission station in the Cape, the settlers started a process of colonisation that spread to the rest of the continent. They established a political system that condemned Black people to be second class citizens in the country of their birth. They systematically robbed Black people of their land and removed them from all the fertile land and forced them into mainly barren land.
Black people fought and tried to resist occupation. The first recorded war in the Cape, the so-called Khoikhoi-Dutch war, occurred between 1659 and 1660. This was followed by another one that started in 1673 and ended in 1677. The indigenous people lost the war and the land.
The colonisers spread their tentacles throughout the country, the region and the rest of the continent. More European settlers came to our country and advanced the broader mission of colonisation. One of the most prominent colonisers is Cecil John Rhodes who established a diamond mining company, De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. Rhodes University is named after him. In fact, Rhodes was such a majestic coloniser that the current day Zambia and Zimbabwe were named after him. Northern Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia respectively.
When more English settlers arrived in the country, a conflict arose between the English settlers and the descendants of the Dutch settlers, who were now calling themselves Afrikaners. The conflict, which resulted in an Anglo-Boer war on the 3rd of October 1899, was described by historian Rashaka Ratshitanga in his film, The Two Rivers, as two dogs fighting over a stolen piece of bone because none of them had the legitimate right to claim ownership of our country.
The Anglo-Boer war ended on the 31st of May 1902. This truce paved the way to the formation of the Union of South Africa. In this union, the settlers, regardless of their origin, agreed to live together in harmony and in a position of privilege; and were united in their zest to oppress Black people.
The oppression of Black people took many forms. Culturally, Black people were subjugated. Their religion and cultural practices were rendered backward and barbaric. The Christian religion was used effectively to justify apartheid laws such as the banning of mixed race marriages. To arrest their economic progress, Black people were given inferior Bantu education.
Some critics may ask, 26 years into democracy, why are we still talking about the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck and the colonial project? They may say it is this backward looking that is delaying our progress as a democratic country. They may, rightly argue, that South Africa was not the only country that was colonised. China was colonised by Japan. Malaysia was colonised by the Dutch. India by the English.
It is the view of AZAPO Voice that we should have a full understanding and appreciation of our history. In order to chart our way forward, we should know where we come from. Understanding Jan van Riebeeck and the colonial project gives clarity to the fact that our struggle is basically a struggle against colonial conquest. This is quite crucial because the oppression of Black people happened over decades and the colonisers have even influenced our response to colonisation. This is why a segment of the liberation movement, the African National Congress, compromised on the call of Mayibuye i-Afrika, and adopted the Freedom Charter, which states that the land shall belong to all those who live in it.
Armed with the historical fact that Black people lost their land through the power of European guns, we can make a justified claim that the land should be returned to its rightful owners. Failure to address the land question will render our freedom and democracy hollow. We will vote every five years, but continue to remain poor and landless.
But beyond the history, Black people should know that the oppression that they are subjected to by white people was not an accident of history, but it was by design. This is why Black people should not mislead themselves into believing that white people can be part of the solution for the problems that they have deliberately created. Hence, the battle cry: Black man you are on your own!
What descendants of the Dutch and English settlers have successfully done through the 1994 political transition was to cleverly separate politics and economics. The deal was that they would surrender political power to the Black majority but retain economic power. This deal has ensured that the Black-led government largely remains a matshingilane for white power and white wealth.
If Black people have a full appreciation of how whites retained the wealth, a Black-led government would not totally rely on policies such as affirmative action and Black Economic Empowerment as remedies to address the redistribution of wealth and the repossession of land.
When Pan Africanist giant Kwame Nkrumah said “seek ye first political freedom,” he was correct. We, as Black people, have political freedom. If we use the political power effectively, we can address the legacy of colonialism bequeathed on us by Jan van Riebeeck and his descendants. The power is in our hands. A dose of Black Consciousness will assist to free our minds and accept that we are the masters of our own destiny. We should not misdirect our hope towards those who continue to benefit from the legacy of settler-colonialism and apartheid. We should use April 6 to remind ourselves that our forefathers fought gallant wars to resist colonial occupation. We should roll our sleeves and work hard to restore the dignity of Black people by ensuring that we fight poverty and end the misery of our people. | <urn:uuid:2cde3914-bbb0-45ea-a96e-4ba791ee4c77> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://culture-review.co.za/the-genesis-of-the-land-struggle | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.971363 | 1,230 | 3.84375 | 4 |
I have started a venture called 1000code.com in St. Louis, MO. You will see the reasons behind the 1000code title on the website. It is an educational venture to bring web application development to the non-geeky tech entrepreneur who wants to bring their web app idea into the market. It uses the Yii framework as the core web application tool along with the bootstrap/foundation CSS classes plus a few other tools like a mockup tool, sql designer tool. You can see some of the demo web apps I have put together to showcase the usage of this 1000code principle. Please send me your comments and feedback on this venture. I have seen a number of web application courses being offered in chicago, east coast cities but most of them use Ruby on Rails. I thought Yii framework using PHP is a lot more easy to learn than Ruby on Rails for a non-professional programmer. Java was out of consideration right at the start due to the steep learning curve.
Thanks, K.N. Swamy
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1000Code.com Educational venture using Yii framework
Posted 08 June 2014 - 10:46 PM
Made changes to the front end of the website to make it look prettier - 1000code.com Take a look at it one more time. The front end is what the public sees but the back end is the more difficult one where the business logic gets coded - where Yii provides the most help with. I just bought a theme for $15 on envato this weekend and placed it as a theme in the yii project. didn't realize that the revolution slider is that powerful - you can pretty much create a powerpoint like presentation using it.
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Two Lakes In New York State Are Among America’s Most Polluted
New York has the distinction of being the only state with two lakes among the top 10 most polluted in America. Actually, both lakes are in the top 5 and we actually have the #1 most polluted lake right here in our state. AZ Animals put out the list of the top 10 for 2022. I really feel like we actually have three lakes on the list because Lake Erie is listed for Michigan, but any pollution from Michigan surely has an effect on our portion of Lake Erie, right?
5. Oneida Lake, New York
The lake is near the Great Lakes, located northeast of Syracuse. Algal blooms and rooted vegetation hampered the recreational use of Oneida Lake, prompting the state to add the lake to its list of impaired waters under the Clean Water Act in 1998. Excess nutrients, particularly phosphorus, from agricultural, urban, and suburban runoff fueled algal blooms in the lake.
1. Onondaga Lake, New York
The most polluted lake in the United States is Onondaga Lake.
Onondaga Lake is a lake in Central New York, immediately northwest of and adjacent to Syracuse, New York. It is not only one of the most polluted lakes in the country, but also takes a spot in the most polluted lakes in the world. Pollution of the lake has been an issue since the late 1800s, with ice harvesting prohibited as early as 1901. The swimming ban happened in 1940, and fishing was outlawed in 1970 owing to mercury contamination. For years, raw sewage was thrown directly into the lake, resulting in high nitrogen levels and algae blooms.
Even though AZ Animals says that New York State has deemed both lakes safe now for fishing and leisure, ain't no way in hell I would get into either on them. Just my opinion ♀️
The other lakes on the top 10 list are:
10. Utah Lake, Utah
9. Lake Kinkaid, Illinois
8. Grand Lake St. Mary’s, Ohio
7. Lake Lanier, Georgia
6. Lake Washington, Washington
4. Lake Michigan, Wisconsin
3. Lake Erie, Michigan
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Economics - Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics - Three Scenario's with graphs
In economics, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Below, you will find three scenarios. Your assignment is to discuss the situation by writing the solutions, and then show the solutions and how you got here in one or more graphs or flowcharts as requested.
In the early part of the last decade, there was an overproduction of coffee. The price dropped so low that producers' costs were higher than the market price. The reason this happened was that market prices became high before this, and the supply of coffee increased substantially. In the meantime, demand for coffee and everything else remained the same. Price Level 1.
Coffee prices came down again, at first overshooting the former equilibrium price, throwing the coffee market into confusion. In the meantime, gourmet coffee houses began appearing, which began charging a premium for coffee in the period of falling prices. Price Level 2.
Gourmet coffee houses tend to open in high-rent areas and cater to higher income consumers. Because of the change they created for taste and preferences and the higher income market, the gourmet coffee houses had a win-win in a period of falling wholesale prices and increasing retail prices. Price Level 3.
But in the middle of the decade, the party was over, and wholesale prices started increasing because of some shortages caused by weather and the rising overall market prices again. Where is the new equilibrium price?Price Level 4.
Explain the changes in the supply and demand curves based on the above information. Draw a graph showing how the changes affect the price levels, supply and demand.
You have been asked to discuss the differences between the microeconomic definitions of supply and demand and the macroeconomic differences of aggregate supply and demand. Discuss what determines supply and demand and aggregate supply and aggregate demand. Explain what causes movements along the curve and shifts in the curve for supply and demand and aggregate supply and aggregate demand (make sure that you include price as a variable). Include whether this is an example of the microeconomic definition of supply and demand or the macroeconomic definition of aggregate supply and demand. Most importantly, did this cause a shift in the curves or a movement along the curves? What happened to equilibrium price, supply, demand, aggregate supply or aggregate demand? Describe your graphs.
- After Hurricane Katrina, what happened to the price of fish?
- After the development of the microchip, what happened to the price of computers?
- After the government raised tariffs on imported cheese, what happened to the price of domestic cheese?
- Polyester suits have become trendy again. What happens to their price?
- Internet auction sites are becoming more popular, and people are using them more and more.
- A new health report came out that said red wine lowers cholesterol.
- The government raises taxes.
- Inflation increases.
- Immigration laws are relaxed.
- The government increases spending.
The PPF curve shows the economic choices a country can make about production given scarce resources, a given technology, and a given quantity of inputs. Assume you are a developing country, producing food and clothing at maximum capacity. What could happen when foreign investors start investing in your country?
Discuss what type of foreign investments would be best for the economy’s PPF. What are the opportunity costs of these decisions?
Include what will happen to private and public choices as the economy grows
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Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War broke out on July 17, 1936, as a result of the revolutionary process begun under the democratic Second Republic of Spain, which had been inaugurated in 1931. Democracy had brought large-scale political and social mobilization, while the left launched a series of four revolutionary insurrections between 1932 and 1934. In 1935 an alliance of the moderate and the revolutionary left formed a Popular Front that won the election of February 1936. This produced a weak minority government of the moderate left that could not restrain the revolutionaries, whose violence, disorder, seizure of property, and corruption of electoral processes provoked a military revolt.
Though Spanish political society was strongly polarized between right and left, each polarity was badly fragmented. The military revolt brought scarcely more than half the army out in revolt, though it was assisted by rightist militia. The leftist Republican government in power abandoned constitutional rule and engaged in what was called “arming the people,” which meant giving weapons and de facto power to the revolutionary organizations.
The result was the Spanish revolution of 1936–1937, the most intense and spontaneous outburst of worker revolution seen in modern Europe, not excepting the Russian Revolution of 1917. It collectivized much farmland and most of urban industry, and it was marked by an extensive Red Terror—the mass execution of political opponents, directed against all conservative organizations, and especially the Catholic Church—which destroyed countless churches. Nearly 7,000 clergy were killed, and at least 55,000 people perished in the Republican zone.
After two months, the military insurgents elected General Francisco Franco as their commander-in-chief. Franco also acted as dictator and permanent chief of state. By the second week of the Civil War, he had successfully sought military assistance from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, and he mounted a military drive on Madrid. The rebels quickly termed themselves Nationalists and mounted a savage repression of their own, which was more concerted and effective than that of the Republicans and eventually claimed even more victims.
General Franco organized a single-party state, partially modeled on that of Fascist Italy, in April 1937. He combined the Spanish fascist party with rightist groups to form the Falange Española Tradicionalista (Traditionalist Spanish Phalanx, or FET). Franco succeeded in establishing almost complete political unity among the rightist forces, enabling him to concentrate almost exclusively on the war effort, and in the process he developed a more effective and professionally led military force than did his opponents.
The revolutionary Republic proved ineffective militarily, relying on disorganized revolutionary militia. After the first two weeks it lost battle after battle, resulting in the organization of a new Republican government on September 4, 1936, led by the Socialist Francisco Largo Caballero. It eventually included all the leftist forces in a single government and began the creation of a new centralized Ejército Popular (People’s Army).
Though France was led by a Popular Front government at this time, it was becoming dependent on Great Britain, which counseled against involvement in Spain. The French government therefore took the lead in organizing the Non-Intervention Committee, which gained the collaboration of nearly all European governments and took up deliberations in London in September 1936, though it was unsuccessful in ending the involvement in the war of the three major European dictatorships.
Germany and Italy were already intervening on behalf of Franco, and the Republicans urgently requested military assistance from the Soviet Union, the only other revolutionary state in Europe. Stalin finally decided to send assistance in September 1936, and Soviet military assistance began to arrive soon afterward. This assistance was paid for by shipping most of the Spanish gold reserve (the fifth largest in the world) to Moscow. Late-model Soviet planes and tanks, which arrived in large quantities, outclassed the weaponry provided by Hitler and Mussolini. These weapons, together with hundreds of Soviet military specialists, were accompanied by the first units of the International Brigades, a volunteer force organized by the Communist International, which eventually numbered approximately 41,000. By the end of 1936 the war was turning into a stalemate, and it promised to become a long struggle of attrition.
In this situation, the Spanish Communist Party, which had been weak prior to the war, expanded rapidly. Soviet assistance helped it become a major force on the Republican side, emphasizing the importance of restraining the revolution of the extreme left and concentrating all resources on the military effort. This provoked great tension, leading to the “May Days” of May 1937 in Barcelona, the center of the revolution. This was a mini-civil war within the civil war, with the extreme revolutionary left fighting the more disciplined forces of the Communists and the reorganized Republican state. The latter dominated, leading to the formation that same month of a new Republican government led by the Socialist Juan Negrín, which deemphasized the socioeconomic revolution and sought to concentrate all its activity on the military effort.
The Soviet escalation of military intervention in October 1936 was quickly countered by a counter-escalation from Mussolini and Hitler, who sent an Italian army corps of nearly 50,000 men and a 90-plane German aerial unit, the Condor Legion, to Spain. This guaranteed that Franco would continue to receive the support necessary to maintain the military initiative. In 1937 he conquered the Republican northern zone, and in April 1938 his army sliced through Aragon to the Mediterranean, dividing the remaining Republican zone in two. During the conquest of the northern zone, the most famous (and infamous) incident of the war occurred. This was the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica by German and Italian planes in April 1937.
Though Mussolini desired a quick and complete Nationalist victory to strengthen Italy’s position in the Mediterranean, Hitler was in no hurry. He preferred that the Spanish war continue for some time. It had become the main focus of European diplomacy during 1936–1937, and it served to distract attention from the rearmament of Germany and the beginning of its expansion in central Europe. The French government covertly supported the Republican cause in a policy of “relaxed nonintervention,” which served as a conduit for military supplies from the Soviet Union and other countries. By 1937, Stalin was in turn increasingly distracted by the Japanese invasion of China. In 1938 he sought disengagement from Spain, but he could find no terms that would not involve a loss of face.
Franco’s forces slowly but steadily gained the upper hand. His government in the Nationalist zone maintained a productive economy and a relatively stable currency. The revolutionary Republican zone, by contrast, was wracked with inflation and suffered increasingly severe shortages, producing widespread hunger by 1938. The Communists, in turn, developed a political and military hegemony under the Negrín government, though never complete domination. The policy of both Negrín and the Communists was to continue resistance to the bitter end, hoping that a general European war would soon break out, during which France would come to the relief of the Republicans. This was increasingly resented by the other leftist parties, however, who finally rebelled in Madrid in March 1945, overthrowing Negrín and the Communists, and then soon surrendering to Franco, who declared the end of the war on April 1, 1939.
The Spanish Civil War was a classic revolutionary-counter revolutionary civil war, somewhat similar to those that occurred in eastern and southeastern Europe after each of the world wars. It became a highly mythified event, often presented as a struggle between “fascism and democracy,” “fascism and communism,” or “Christian civilization and Asian barbarism.” It has also been viewed as the “opening battle of World War II (1939–1945).” All such epithets are exaggerated, however. While there was fascism on the side of Franco’s Nationalists, there was no democracy on the Republican side. In Spain, Hitler and Stalin were on opposite sides, but they joined forces in August-September 1939 to begin World War II in Europe. Germany and Italy did gain their goals in Spain, however, while Soviet policy failed.
Militarily, the war was notable for the introduction of late-model weaponry, especially new warplanes and tanks. The Soviet military studied the war with great thoroughness, but they sometimes drew the wrong conclusions from it, as did some other countries. Germany learned important lessons on the use of combined arms and air-to-ground support, but it failed to improve its armored forces. The victorious Franco regime skirted with involvement in World War II, but it never entered that conflict and endured until Franco’s death in 1975.
SEE ALSO Civil Wars; Fascism; Franco, Francisco; Hitler, Adolf; Mussolini, Benito; Stalin, Joseph; World War II
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Spanish civil war
Spanish civil war, 1936–39, conflict in which the conservative and traditionalist forces in Spain rose against and finally overthrew the second Spanish republic.
The Second Republic
The second republic, proclaimed after the fall of the monarchy in 1931, was at first dominated by middle-class liberals and moderate socialists, among them Niceto Alcalá Zamora, Francisco Largo Caballero, and Manuel Azaña. They began a broad-ranging attack on the traditional, privileged structure of Spanish society: Some large estates were redistributed; church and state were separated; and an antiwar, antimilitarist policy was proclaimed. With their interests and their ideals threatened, the landed aristocracy, the church, and a large military clique, as well as monarchists and Carlists, rallied against the government, as did the new fascist party, the Falange.
The government's idealistic reforms failed to satisfy the left-wing radicals and did little to ameliorate the lot of the lower classes, who increasingly engaged in protest movements against it. The forces of the right gained a majority in the 1933 elections, and a series of weak coalition governments followed. Most of these were under the leadership of the moderate republican Alejandro Lerroux, but he was more or less dependent on the right wing and its leader José María Gil Robles. As a result many of the republican reforms were ignored or set aside. Left-wing strikes and risings buffeted the government, especially during the revolution of Oct., 1934, while the political right, equally dissatisfied, increasingly resorted to plots and violence.
Outbreak of War
When the electoral victory (1936) of the Popular Front (composed of liberals, Socialists, and Communists) augured a renewal of leftist reforms, revolutionary sentiment on the right consolidated. In July, 1936, Gen. Francisco Franco led an army revolt in Morocco. Rightist groups rebelled in Spain, and the army officers led most of their forces into the revolutionary (Nationalist or Insurgent) camp. In N Spain the revolutionists, under Gen. Emilio Mola, quickly overran most of Old Castile, Navarre, and W Aragon. They also captured some key cities in the south.
Catalonia—where socialism and anarchism were strong, and which had been granted autonomy—remained republican (Loyalist). The Basques too sided with the republicans to protect their local liberties. This traditional Spanish separatism asserted itself particularly in republican territory and hindered effective military organization. By Nov., 1936, the Nationalists had Madrid under siege, but while the new republican government of Francisco Largo Caballero (to which the anarchists had been admitted) struggled to organize an effective army, the first incoming International Brigade helped the Loyalists hold the city.
The International Brigades—multinational groups of volunteers (many of them Communists) that were organized mostly in France—represented only a small part of the foreign participation in the war. From the first and throughout the war, Italy and Germany aided Franco with an abundance of planes, tanks, and other materiel. Germany sent some 10,000 aviators and technicians; Italy sent large numbers of "volunteers," probably about 70,000. Great Britain and France, anxious to prevent a general European conflagration, proposed a nonintervention pact, which was signed in Aug., 1936, by 27 nations. The signatories included Italy, Germany, and the USSR, all of whom failed to keep their promises. The Spanish republic became dependent for supplies on the Soviet Union, which used its military aid to achieve its own political goals.
As the war progressed the situation played into the hands of the Communists, who at the outset had been of negligible importance. The Loyalists ranks were riven by factional strife, which intensified as the Loyalist military position worsened; among its manifestations was the Communists' suppression of the anarchists and the Trotskyite Partido Obrero de Unificacion Marxista (POUM). On the Nationalist side internal conflict also existed, especially between the military and the fascists, but Franco was able to surmount it and consolidate his position. Gradually the Nationalists wore down Loyalist strength. Bilbao, the last republican center in the north, fell in June, 1937, and in a series of attacks from March to June, 1938, the Nationalists drove to the Mediterranean and cut the republican territory in two. Late in 1938, Franco mounted a major offensive against Catalonia, and Barcelona was taken in Jan., 1939. With the loss of Catalonia the Loyalist cause became hopeless. Republican efforts for a negotiated peace failed, and on Apr. 1, 1939, the victorious Nationalists entered Madrid. Italy and Germany had recognized the Franco regime in 1936, Great Britain and France did so in Feb., 1939; international recognition of Franco's authoritarian government quickly followed.
For Germany and Italy the Spanish civil war served as a testing ground for the blitzkrieg and other techniques of warfare that would be used in World War II; for the European democracies it was another step down the road of appeasement; and for the politically conscious youth of the 1930s who joined the International Brigades, saving the Spanish republic was the idealistic cause of the era, a cause to which many gave their lives. For the Spanish people the civil war was an encounter whose huge toll of lives and material devastation were unparalleled in centuries of Spanish history.
See F. Borkenau, The Spanish Cockpit (1937); G. Orwell, Homage to Catalonia (1938); G. Brenan, The Spanish Labyrinth (1943); H. Thomas, The Spanish Civil War (1961); G. Jackson, The Spanish Republic and the Civil War (1965); R. Rosenstone, Crusade of the Left (1969); R. Carr, ed., The Republic and the Civil War in Spain (1971); R. Fraser, Blood of Spain (1979); P. Preston, The Spanish Holocaust (2012); S. G. Payne, The Spanish Civil War (2012).
"Spanish civil war." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. . Encyclopedia.com. (January 18, 2017). http://www.encyclopedia.com/reference/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/spanish-civil-war
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Spanish Civil War
SPANISH CIVIL WAR
In July 1936, after months of unrest and politically motivated assassinations, a junta of nationalist generals, including Francisco Franco, led an uprising against the Spanish Republic. When Franco had difficulty transporting his forces from Africa to Spain, he appealed for aid from Germany and Italy. Hitler and Mussolini were only too happy to oblige. The Republicans also asked for help from the Western powers and the Soviet Union. Britain, France, and the United States decided to adopt a strict policy of nonintervention, but Josef Stalin began secretly supplying the Republic with the weapons it needed to survive.
Soviet aid, however, came with a price. Stalin provided thousands of Red Army, NKVD, and GRU (secret police) officers who often furthered his aims while acting as advisers for the Republicans. Meanwhile the Spanish government shipped its vast gold reserves to Moscow, where the Soviets deducted the cost of armaments for the war, at exorbitant prices, from the bullion. Yet without Soviet tanks and airplanes it is certain that the Republic would have fallen much more quickly than it did.
Stalin and the Stalinist Spanish Communist Party wanted a say over the political future of Spain. From the start of the war, the Soviets pushed the Republicans to eliminate anyone who did not follow the party line. This hunt for Trotskyists was tolerated by the Republican governments in order to retain the favor of their only great power supporter. Most Spanish leaders, however, were able to resist Soviet attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of their country, and steered their own course during the war.
The Soviet Union and the Comintern also took a direct hand in combat. The European Left sent more than 30,000 enthusiastic volunteers to fight for the Republicans, some of whom came to Spain to support a revolution, on the model of the Soviet Union, while others wanted only to defend democracy. A large number of the commanders for these International Brigades were regular Red Army officers, although their origins were disguised and never acknowledged by the Soviet Union. The Internationals, and armaments sent by the Soviets, were critical for the Republicans' successful defense of Madrid in December 1936. The Republican cause also benefited from Soviet and International participation in other engagements, including the battle of Jarama in February 1937 and the defeat of Italian troops at Guadalajara in March 1937, while Soviet tank operators and pilots were of crucial importance throughout the war.
Of the Soviet soldiers who saw action in the Spanish arena, dozens were recalled to Moscow and executed during the military purges of 1937–1939. At the same time others, such as Konstantin Rokossovsky, Ivan Konev, Alexander Rodimtsev, and Nikolai Kuznetsov, had brilliant careers during World War II and after.
In the end, Soviet aid could not alter the outcome of the war. As the international climate worsened, Stalin decided to withdraw support for the Spanish government in 1938 and by the end of the year could only offer his condolences as the Republic faced utter defeat.
See also: communist international; stalin, josef vissarionovich
Alpert, Michael. (1994). A New International History of the Spanish Civil War. Basingstoke, UK: Macmillan.
Howson, Gerald. (1998). Arms for Spain: The Untold Story of the Spanish Civil War. London: J. Murray.
Radosh, Ronald, and Habeck, Mary R., eds. (2001). Spain Betrayed: The Soviet Union in the Spanish Civil War. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
Thomas, Hugh. (1977). The Spanish Civil War. New York: Harper and Row.
Mary R. Habeck
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Duncan, Pope A(lexander) 1920-2003
DUNCAN, Pope A(lexander) 1920-2003
See index for CA sketch: Born September 8, 1920, in Glasgow, KY; died of complications from Parkinson's disease, December 18, 2003, in DeLand, FL. Educator, administrator, and author. Duncan was well known for his leadership as former president of Georgia Southern University and Stetson University. However, he actually began his career as a Baptist minister. He earned his B.S. in 1940 and M.S. in 1941 from the University of Georgia, both in physics, before attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received his Th.M. in 1944 and Th.D. in 1947. He also studied at Union Theological Seminary, the University of Zurich, and Oxford University. The first three years of his career were spent as a Kentucky pastor in the mid-1940s. Soon, however, he joined academia as director of religious activities at Mercer University from 1945 to 1946, becoming Roberts Professor of Church History there from 1948 to 1949. Beginning in 1946, Duncan was also a professor of religion at Stetson University. Except for his brief return to Mercer, he remained at Stetson as a teacher until 1953. The next decade was spent at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where Duncan was professor of church history. A one-year stint as dean of Brunswick College in 1964 was followed by his appointment as president of South Georgia College from 1964 to 1968. Duncan then continued his career at Georgia Southern College as vice president from 1968 to 1971 and president from 1971 to 1977. As president of Stetson University from 1977 to 1987, Duncan was most noted for his fund-raising abilities, bringing in some fifty million dollars during one six-year campaign. Duncan remained at Stetson as the university's chancellor from 1987 until 2002, when he retired as chancellor emeritus. He was the author of several books, including Our Baptist Story (1958), The Pilgrimage of Christianity (1965) and his Memoirs (2002).
OBITUARIES AND OTHER SOURCES:
Houston Chronicle, December 21, 2003, p. 38.
Washington Post, December 22, 2003, p. B4.
Bradenton,http://www.bradenton.com/ (December 19, 2003).
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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on two same-sex marriage cases Wednesday morning. Gay-rights advocates in Colorado don’t expect a direct or immediate effect on same-sex couples here, but a positive ruling or rulings would be reason for them to celebrate, nonetheless.
Support Marriage Equality in Colorado will convene supporters on the west steps of the state Capitol in Denver beginning at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate or protest the decisions.
“It’s important for voices in Colorado to be heard, regardless of the decisions,” said Jeff Allen, the organization’s founder.
Either way the high court goes, the work in Colorado isn’t done, he said.
“We’re not at the end of the fight,” Allen said. “This isn’t the end of the story.”
Couples in Colorado would be legalized only if the court rules so broadly that same-sex marriage becomes the law of the land. Most court analysts expect a narrower ruling in a politically charged decision on a court closely divided between liberals and conservatives.
The Supreme Court would have to make marriage a federally protected right in order to override Colorado’s Amendment 43, the constitutional provision passed by voters in 2006 that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Twenty-nine other states have similar provisions in their state constitutions.
In March, the Colorado General Assembly approved civil unions, granting same-sex couples their first legal recognition in this state. Most of the rights afforded traditional marriages, including most insurance and tax benefits, are granted at the federal level.
In the Perry case, the court was asked whether California voters discriminated against gay people when they voted to ban same-sex marriage in 2008.
In the Windsor case, the justices considered whether the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA — which reserves federal marriage benefits for heterosexual couples — violated the rights of gay couples in 12 states and the District of Columbia, where same-sex marriages are legal.
“It’s about equality in the eyes of the law,” Dan Coleman of Denver, who is gay, said Tuesday. “It’s fundamentally un-American to pick a certain subset of the community and say, ‘You’re not entitled.’ “
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Kurt Vonnegut’s daughter, Nanette, doesn’t have a massive Internet presence. She’s not a regular on the literary scene and she doesn’t have a blog. A writer, painter, and self-identified little sister, she raised three kids and thinks of herself as normal. She’s intentionally looked away from the literary aura of Kurt Vonnegut, preferring, instead, to view one of our country’s greatest writers as “Dad.” That makes her introduction to her father’s book, We Are What We Pretend To Be: The First and Last Works, moving and enlightening. The book spans the beginning and end of Kurt Vonnegut’s fifty-year career. Basic Training is Vonnegut’s earliest unpublished novella, and If God Were Alive Today is the unfinished novel Vonnegut began before he died. Nanette, who was with her father when he wrote the latter, provides context for the books and the man who wrote them.
Nanette and I spoke on the phone the day after Hurricane Sandy struck, a few weeks before what would’ve been her father’s 90th birthday. Within five minutes and four F-bombs, I wanted to invite her over for a bowl of soup. She seems like the sort of person that would actually come, too, bearing warm bread and beer. She’s earnest, funny, humble and intense. Her tone shifted so audibly throughout our conversation that it seemed to affect the very light in the room. When she talked about her family, the tenor of her voice became tender enough to seem palpable. She clearly loves her father and it was fun sharing my admiration for him with her. Yet the second my tone grew sticky with awe, hers turned cautious. He was real, she’d insist. A beautiful, complicated, human who was also an amazing writer.
Nanette laughed a lot and moaned and sighed. She honored truth’s messy layers. It’s not fair, but I couldn’t help listen for echoes of her father from time to time, the man who lived and laughed and lamented The Children’s Crusade. It was in Nanette’s fearless embrace of complexity—especially where it concerned her father—that I heard the deepest echoes of his voice. I’m only guessing, but I think he’d love that.
The Rumpus: In a guest piece for The Huffington Post, you say living with your dad was like living with an elephant that was trying to give birth to something twice its size. I can’t get that image out of my head. It’s kind of painful and exciting.
Nanette Vonnegut: Definitely a labor. It was a sensation of living with a lot tension. I was the youngest and I cried all the time. I tried to turn everything into a fairy tale. I’m the most sensitive in the family and I absorbed a lot of what was going on in the house. My father was definitely a man dealing with trauma. This is a man who was carrying the weight of something…not even his wife understood.
Rumpus: He never talked about his experiences in World War II with your mom?
Vonnegut: No. And he was a textbook PTSD sufferer. It’s only recently that veterans are encouraged to talk, let alone cry. My dad could be triggered by something like watching the news coverage of the Vietnam War. Both he and my mother were tuned in to what a load of crap it was. I remember him ripshit yelling at the TV saying, “Fucking lies!” I’ll never forget that. My mother was red-faced, saying, “They’re not going to take my boys. They’re not.”
My father was remembering what it was like and he knew: these are a batch of babies going off to war for nothing. There was a reviewer, William Deresiewicz, who writes for The Nation. He said Slaughterhouse-Five is not a book about flying saucers; it’s a book about post-traumatic stress disorder.
Rumpus: You hadn’t looked at it that way before?
Vonnegut: Nobody had the words for it back then.
Rumpus: So when your dad wrote he was expelling demons.
Vonnegut: He was expelling them with writing and with artwork. If he wasn’t writing he was creating terraces on our patio. He was a nonstop creative force. It was like he had to keep busy or he would die.
The demons gave him the impetus. I do think people are born with the seed of genius, and it either gets worked or it doesn’t. Probably his experiences [in WWII] gave him the impetus to create. Everything he wrote about stemmed from that.
Rumpus: In an interview with The Paris Review, he says everything he writes is about family.
Vonnegut: Huh. It always is, isn’t it? That’s what I’m feeling lately. I’ve always written, but I’ve always been in the closet with it. I don’t want to have to stick my neck out there.
Rumpus: Yeah, Kurt Vonnegut’s daughter. A little pressure?
Vonnegut: Too much pressure. People can be mean. Anyhow, I feel my work is all about family. Everything I write about points to it—even to my great, great grandparents. I believe my father was affected very deeply by his mother’s death. It’s in our DNA. This is the source of who we are.
Rumpus: What do you mean?
Vonnegut: Writing is a process of discovery and writing always leads me to family. My father always said you should have an audience in mind when you write.
Rumpus: An audience of one, right? And his was family?
Vonnegut: Yes. His sister was his audience. I found that very, very touching. He adored her. She was an incredibly funny human being.
Rumpus: Why her?
Vonnegut: Because he’s her baby brother. He got her attention because he was funny. He got everyone’s attention by being funny. Even at the dinner table he was always being the baby. He was crazy about his big sister. There’re these clips, these old films. When you see them together, there’s just so much love there. She’s enough older that she must’ve seemed like a giant to him.
Rumpus: Was she also a maternal figure for him?
Vonnegut: Yes. Definitely.
Rumpus: Who’s your audience?
Vonnegut: I have people who’ve always supported me. My big sister has always been crazy about what I write. But, of course, I also write for my father. I’d want him to be proud of me. I want to do something well that has dignity to it. And also, I find if I’m writing and I come up with something that is funny I think, Whoa! Dad would like that!
Rumpus: You said your dad wasn’t enthused about the idea of family counseling (“too much to talk about!”), but you’d bond over jokes.
Vonnegut: Oh god! He hated the idea of talking about things. We could sometimes, if you got the right moment, but even then it was almost cruel to do that to him—to do that to anyone of that generation. You have to be sensitive.
Rumpus: But you did ask him some big things. In your introduction to We Are What We Pretend to Be, you mention having conversations, toward the end of his life, about important things. I thought it was brave of you to ask him how many people he’d been in love with.
Vonnegut: It wasn’t so brave. He’d say things that would make me ask the question. He would say: “I think you’re allowed to be in love three times in your life.”
Rumpus: Ha. Almost like he wanted you to ask him?
Vonnegut: Well, they were statements. Then he’d move on quickly and I’d want to follow up.
Rumpus: So these three women he loved—did they share anything in common?
Vonnegut: My mother and Lorre Rackstraw were very well-read. Very smart. Very funny. In some ways they looked alike. The third was his second wife, Jill Krementz, and she’s in a category all her own.
Rumpus: Were there other questions that you didn’t get to ask?
Vonnegut: I’m very interested in my grandparents, great-grandparents. There was one significant question I pressed. I called him because I wanted to know more about his mother’s father—Albert Lieber. He both did and didn’t want to go there. I called him on the phone and I explained: I’m going to go to the cemetery [in Indianapolis] to visit the gravesite of my peoples. And so I asked, “Where’s Albert buried?” There was this silence on the other end of the line. It was like he was embarrassed—he said, “Geez, I don’t know… But that man ruined my mother’s life.”
Rumpus: Are you comfortable telling me what he meant by that?
Vonnegut: Absolutely. This is the kind of thing I want to write about. He remarried after his first wife died of pneumonia. When my dad’s mother, Edith, was ten. Albert remarried a young, apparently beautiful musician. She turned out to be sadistic. She beat Edith and the two little brothers, in particular. Brutally beat them. Edith spent her childhood trying to protect her little brother. This says everything, even about my father.
Rumpus: Down to the dual sister-mother role.
Vonnegut: Well, it’s my thing, too. It’s in me. It’s part of me. They’re finding trauma may be carried down through DNA.
Rumpus: How so?
Vonnegut: It’s mind-blowing. I have a friend who is in Boston working with scientists on mental illness and trauma, and they’re finding real events in our life may become embedded in our DNA. That, I believe, is what ruined my grandmother’s life and why she stayed so depressed.
Rumpus: What else did you learn?
Vonnegut: My grandmother’s middle name: Sophia. That so moved me. It’s such a hot name and it made her seem very alive.
Rumpus: I just learned my paternal great-grandmother’s name so I know what you mean. Goldie came alive for me once I could name her. I’m curious about something your dad said about you and your sisters in an interview. You’ve probably heard it before.
Vonnegut: …You’d be surprised at how little I’ve read.
Rumpus: There’s a scene in If God Were Alive Today that brought it to mind. Character Gil Berman’s mother allowed him to sit next to her on the piano bench but wouldn’t let him ever touch the keys. If he tried, she would slap his hands and say, “No, no, no Gilly Willy be very unhappy if he touch the keys. Gilly-Willy-woo cry and cry all night like Mama.” That made me think of this Paris Review interview in which your dad said, “I have two daughters who are as talented as [my sister] was, and both of them are damned if they are going to lose their poise and sense of humor by snatching up their talents and desperately running as far and as fast as they can. They saw me run as fast as I could—and it must have looked like quite a crazy performance to them. And this is the worst possible metaphor, for what they actually saw was a man sitting still for decades.”
Vonnegut: Oh, man. Whooo! He’s good, isn’t he?
Vonnegut: Yeah, I saw him running. Believe me. I saw him running. None of us missed the sweat.
Rumpus: He worked nine-to-five. Was he writing in his head, after office hours?
Vonnegut: He was always living it, still, you know—making dialogue. Talking to somebody and somebody answering back and making jokes. There would be laughing and then he’d be quiet. It was like he was walking it out on a stage or something.
Rumpus: Did he ever talk overtly to you about ambition?
Vonnegut: There was hardly any time for that. Our house was mayhem. I got a lot of letters because he had left the Cape when I was fifteen, sixteen. He did have lots of advice: learn how to type. It was never: learn how to be a writer like I am. It was more like: the odds are not in your favor. You’re not going to get anywhere. Be practical. When my father was worried I might become illiterate because I was attending art school, he begged that I read these three books: Madame Bovary, Candide, The Dubliners. More than anything, though, he wanted his daughters to be self-sufficient. He was practical.
Rumpus: So he slapped your hands away from the keys?
Vonnegut: Definitely, yeah. Until later in life.
Rumpus: In that interview, though, he seems proud that you weren’t chasing success.
Vonnegut: …That we weren’t hustling.
Vonnegut: I think he would’ve also been proud if we had. He lived in a world in New York with highly accomplished people and that’s admirable, also. The second woman he married is one of the most ambitious ever. New York scared me because it was so savagely ambitious. My father didn’t go to New York to get somewhere. He already had arrived and then he joined the crowd.
Rumpus: Your mother pushed him on through years of rejection to get to that point, right? I understand that literally—years during which he wasn’t getting published?—she insisted he was going to be great. What did she see?
Vonnegut: A sparkling. She read what he wrote very early on and saw his greatness. She kept him going. She and Knox Burger were the two people who said, “You’re really good. Keep going.”
Rumpus: He listened to them?
Vonnegut: I think he got pissed off at times. Like, Just let me sell Saabs, or leave me alone. He was very insecure.
Rumpus: Masked by his humor?
Rumpus: I watched a PBS clip of him. He was eighty-three, still sharp, pissed off at President Bush. He laughed a lot. Right before he’d laugh he’d get this bright, almost maniacal look in his eye. It was as if right before he laughed he’d figured out the truth and it made him happy. His face just lit up. Do you know this look?
Vonnegut: Yes. Even at eighty-three he was still sharp. He was quick. I got to have him back for almost a year in Northampton. Growing up, we were all distracted. There wasn’t any one-on-one with anybody. Then years later [after his house fire] I got to have him in town with me; it was such a gift. It was also hard because he was quite miserable. Still, I’d walk in and it just staggered me how quick he was, even in his 80’s. I treasured those moments with him and I marveled. I had to stop and look at him and think: what a beautiful piece of work that man is.
Rumpus: There’s a passage in If God Were Alive Today where an old comedian tells Gil Berman, who is also a comedian, “Fuck you, Fuck you, Fuck you and please take that as a compliment.” Is that the sort of humor your dad most respected—the kind that devastates?
Vonnegut: Well, he had a range. Much of his own humor was so sad. My son does standup comedy and he read If God Were Alive Today and said Gil Berman would never make it on the stage. I don’t think my father would’ve done well standing up telling joke after joke.
Vonnegut: That’s a good question. I don’t know. He tried it with Gil Berman and it didn’t work! His speeches were a beautiful mix of things. He could be shocking and there were times it just didn’t work. Sometimes it would be painful and it did not go over well. With me.
Rumpus: You mean sometimes the humor was personal?
Vonnegut: Yeah. It wasn’t always funny. I could say that to him and he liked it. He liked being called out. Not many people did that.
Rumpus: I want to talk briefly about his novella, Basic Training. You say in your introduction it’s pretty autobiographical. What do those characters tell us about your dad’s early life?
Vonnegut: The characters my dad is relating to through that story were real people. He was very sympathetic to The Captain, both the man in the story and in real life. He could be very hard on people, very critical, but he had that tender side, too. We’re all just human, you know. He felt we’re all of us just fucking idiots.
There was also a character named Mary who was based on his first crush. I was always hearing about Mary. We were visiting Mary’s sister once when we went to Indianapolis, and all my father would talk about was Mary—how beautiful she was. He was with Mary’s sister and you’re supposed to do equal complimenting you know! Like, Of course, darling, you’re beautiful, too.
Vonnegut: Well, no! The other sisters were just dogs and Mary was beautiful. It was very awkward. He fixated on that. When I read Basic Training I’m touched that that’s his remembrance of his first crush. And Haley’s physique fits my father’s—this lanky, gawky boy. He was such a beautiful, pretty boy. He was picked on in high school; he wasn’t athletic. I think he had low self-esteem. I ached for him on the page a little.
Rumpus: Is there a book that most embodies your dad for you?
Vonnegut: All of his work makes me hyperventilate, but Slaughterhouse-Five more than any others.
Vonnegut: Because it’s so good. Because of the pace of it, because of the poetry of it, because of the message, because of the humor. It’s hard, too, though. There’s family in it. It’s not all pretty. You see his sentiments about children. The way he talks about Billy Pilgrim, whose son was going to be a Marine, and how hugging him was no different than hugging a dog. Now, that’s a little bit hard to take, because I take it personally. I sometimes think he wasn’t crazy about his kids. But of course he was. He did the best he could considering what he was dealing with. I think he distanced himself from family and love sometimes because it was too painful. I see that in his writing. He’s making a joke here because he can’t handle real intimacy. And I respect that. I do. I mean, the shit he’s been through.
Rumpus: His mother committed suicide. He survived the firebombing of Dresden. He was a POW. It’s hard to imagine how anyone could survive all that.
Vonnegut: That’s the elephant that’s ten times his size. This man survived a lot of pain. The fact that he did not kill himself, that he didn’t just fall over and die from heartbreak is amazing to me. I admire him. I’m so proud of him and so impressed.
Rumpus: He made something out of all that grief.
Vonnegut: Yep, he did.
Rumpus: You went to see Slaughterhouse-Five with your son but had trouble locating it. I’m assuming you did finally find it after chasing him through the streets of Dresden?
Vonnegut: No. It was so bizarre. From what I’ve read, it’s in a place where a lot of soccer fields are around. It was Good Friday. Everything was shut. We asked the cab driver, as if everyone knows where Slaughterhouse-Five is, and he took us to the Slaughterhouse district. I had this big image in my head. I mean, what’s in my head is as interesting as anything. You really have to know what you’re doing to find it. I want to go again.
Rumpus: So, it’s not much of a tourist attraction?
Vonnegut: No, I thought it would be big news in Germany, but it’s not.
Rumpus: What did your dad think of you going?
Vonnegut: Well, I told him the story and I lied. I told him I found it because I didn’t want him to be disappointed. So, again, it was that quiet on the other end of the phone that said everything. He didn’t really want to talk about it. He said, “Thank you.” And that was it.
Rumpus: I’m heartened that your dad never ceased having expectations for our country.
Vonnegut: He was so angry. I think that’s the clip you watched on PBS. That’s where I saw him most upset—politics, policies. Because he saw what it did to him. People were dying in Iraq. This is war. This is mayhem.
Rumpus: His anger was fearless. What did he say when he saw eighteen- and nineteen-year-old Iraqi soldiers kneeling on the ground, holding guns over their heads? “Those men are my brothers.” I love that. Somehow, there’s this unspoken rule that in America, “Love of Country” prohibits love of Anyone-Outside-Our-Border.
Vonnegut: He said everything he needed to say. I don’t think he needed to say anything new.
Rumpus: He missed seeing Barack Obama elected.
Vonnegut: Oh my god. That’s the one thing that could’ve lifted him out of his depression. He would’ve adored that man—hallelujah!
Rumpus: I’m sad he didn’t see that.
Vonnegut: Me too. He would’ve been very active. He would’ve been out there drumming support.
Rumpus: Well, even in his 80’s he still cared enough to feel frustrations. His anger felt like a form of love.
Vonnegut: He was tremendously patriotic. You wouldn’t put that together when you first think of Kurt Vonnegut, but you’re missing something if you don’t. He knew how great we could be and he was appalled and ashamed with everything that has gone down. He used Gil Berman as his mouthpiece for everything that was wrong. I wish he could’ve sat back and seen Obama elected. He was so tired.
Rumpus: Was he reading anything in particular at the end of his life? Listening to music?
Vonnegut: He loved Judge Judy.
Rumpus: What? Judge Judy?
Vonnegut: He thought she was so fair! He thought she should be a Supreme Court justice, in his semi-joking way. He was still doing artwork with his friend Joe Petro. Mostly all I can think of is Judge Judy.
Rumpus: He must’ve made peace with television?
Vonnegut: My father quite admired TV. He thought there was good writing happening there. He loved Hill Street Blues. Growing up, we all watched Laugh-In and also watched Batman with our neighbors, the Dubus family, in Iowa City. That was quality family time, not hours and hours sitting in front of the TV!
Rumpus: Your dad had a pragmatic view of writing. He compared himself to an auto mechanic.
Vonnegut: Yeah. He trained himself in writing for magazines. I’ve got three kids who want to write. One of them gave my dad something to read. He was tough! He said: “This is not friendly to your audience. You’re being self-indulgent.” It may sound crass, but he meant his work to be entertainment.
Rumpus: It’s a selfless attitude.
Vonnegut: Absolutely. He’s a great entertainer. All my life, I’ve tried to avoid being his fan. You know, it’s surreal. There’s too much admiration. I just want this man to be my father. But now I find myself thinking of his blackboard illustration about how a good story goes, and it’s brilliant!
Rumpus: So, you ended up a fan after all.
Vonnegut: Oh my god. Here I am. A fan.
Rumpus: How do you understand him differently now that you work with words?
Vonnegut: I didn’t like what the work did to him. You know how it is. You’re a writer, too. Your family will say something to you and they’re not even there to you because you’re writing.
Rumpus: Yeah, there are moments when it feels unfair to my kids and I wish I had no ambition. There’s no punch clock in the mind, right? That feels like a loss.
Vonnegut: You can’t help it. Once it’s going in your head it’s there. My father’s brain was just electric, going nonstop with thoughts. Alcohol was maybe the only way. It’s a tough profession and there are a lot of alcoholics; you need a way to shut your brain off.
Rumpus: Did he read much of your work?
Vonnegut: This is funny. My sister, who believes so much in me, read a poem of mine. She thought it was good and she wanted to send it to The New Yorker, and she sent it to my father, too. And he called and said, “That’s just a piece of shit.”
Rumpus: Oh man. That must have crushed you.
Vonnegut: No, it didn’t, because I kind of knew. It was so sweet of my sister. Dad was brutal. I never heard him say he liked anything that any of his children or grandchildren ever submitted.
Rumpus: What did you make of that?
Vonnegut: Maybe he was trying to save us. He might’ve been competitive, who knows. I don’t know.
Rumpus: Did he sweeten the response at all? “This is crap, my dear, but…”
Vonnegut: No! He didn’t. We had a writing relationship when I was a teen because he had moved. He sent me a typewriter in high school and wished me well with my writing. He did think, because of my letters, that I had some talent. Now my daughter is at Emerson studying writing and she’s got that typewriter.
Rumpus: She’s the one who is encouraged by how long it took him to find success?
Rumpus: Aren’t we all.
Vonnegut: Well, his early work is out there and it’s not his best. And people who love his writing are upset it’s out there, but young writers can now see seeds of how good he was. Do you think Fred Astaire came out dancing like he did? You work it and work it. My mother gave him a lot of criticism and then they’d have terrible fights. He wanted it to be done with, no more working and practice. She told him the truth. He really needed that. There was a lot of sacrifice on her part; he really needed a labor and delivery nurse.
Rumpus: That’s got to be hard on a marriage.
Vonnegut: It’s a killer. I think it’s partly what ruined my parents’ marriage—her job as coach and him looking at her all those years while he’s in labor. Do you think he wants to keep seeing that face? The marriage was fraying very, very badly before they divorced. My mother never held a grudge, though. There was reconciliation between them.
Rumpus: Out of all your siblings, how did you happen to write the introduction for this book?
Vonnegut: Well, I sent the introduction to my sister and she was so happy. I was raised [around writing] and it was in my bones. Forever, I’ve known this, but to be given the opportunity to write something was kind of a fluke. Now I’m hooked. I wrote the preface very last-minute and sent it to my brother, Mark. He wrote right back and said he was sending it to the publisher, recommending they take mine, not his. It made sense for me to write it, because I lived with my father when he was working on If God Were Alive… And I remembered the characters from Basic Training and I’m very close to my dad’s friend, Majie Failey, who filled in the autobiographical blanks. The publisher e-mailed immediately and said they loved it. I blubbered a lot into my coffee when I got that affirmation.
Rumpus: Now you don’t have to pretend to not be a writer. I guess you’re out of the closet now aren’t, you?
Rumpus: The title of this book comes from Mother Night: “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” This book, with works that bookend your dad’s career, is highly autobiographical. Such a frank man. He, of all people, seems incapable of pretending.
Vonnegut: Ah, god. No. I think he was very complicated. He understood what it meant to be human and to be deceptive. I don’t think he put himself above anything, frankly. As a man, I think he struggled privately with a lot of guilt: guilt about his marriage, guilt that he couldn’t save his mother. I think he’s extremely human and certainly capable of things that only the people closest to him know about and forgive him for, but he wasn’t anything less than a fuck-up, like everybody else.
Rumpus: The character at the end of Mother Night ends up killing himself not for crimes against humanity, but crimes against himself. Does this sound about right? Your dad was harder on himself than he was on others?
Vonnegut: No question about it. My dad had tremendous survivor’s guilt about his mother’s death.
Rumpus: He survived over and over again. He survived the war.
Vonnegut: And he survived his mother, his brother-in-law, his sister. I think it would’ve taken a miracle to cure all that. But there’s a real connection I feel with my father now. He’s so present.
Rumpus: More than before he was gone?
Vonnegut: Oh, I’d get love bombs for him. I couldn’t stay mad for long. I always came around to this: he’s a tremendously noble but wounded creature. Having a celebrity as a parent is a mindfuck, but I feel so much love and nothing but forgiveness and understanding. The generosity I feel toward him—it’s nothing I’ve worked for. It’s like a gift.
Rumpus: Your dad said something that kind of haunts me. I wonder what you make of this. He said, “You learn about life by the accidents you have, over and over again, and your father is always in your head when that stuff happens. Writing, most of the time, for most people, is an accident and your father is there for that, too. You know, I taught writing for a while and whenever somebody would tell me they were going to write about their dad, I would tell them they might as well go write about killing puppies because neither story was going to work. It just doesn’t work. Your father won’t let it happen.”
What do you think? Will he let it happen?
Vonnegut: My dad is holding the door wide open for me, with a big Stan Laurel smile on his face.
For further reading, please see Steve Almond’s homage to Kurt Vonnegut, “Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt,” originally published in Almond’s essay collection, (Not That You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions, and reprinted exclusively by The Rumpus.
Nanette Vonnegut also has a website, which you can visit here.
Photograph of Kurt and Nanette Vonnegut © 2012 by Majie Failey.
Self-portrait of Nanette Vonnegut, hand-drawn in graphite © 2012 by Nanette Vonnegut.
Photograph of Kurt, Jane, and Nanette Vonnegut © 2012 by Edith Vonnegut.
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WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded its economic projections and warned of an "alarmingly high" risk of a serious global slowdown because of fiscal problems in the U.S. and Europe.
The organization said world economic growth would be 3.3% this year, down from a projected 3.5% in July, and would improve to just 3.6% in 2013, down from a forecast of 3.9% made three months ago.
Similarly, projections for growth in advanced economies slipped to 1.3% this year, compared to 1.4% in the July forecast, and 1.5% next year, down from 1.8%.
The IMF actually boosted its forecast for U.S. economic growth this year to 2.2%, from 2.1% in its July World Economic Outlook. But the European debt crisis dragged down its global projections.
Economies in the euro zone are projected to contract 0.4% this year, down 0.1 percentage points from July. And while the recession in Europe will end in 2013, growth is forecast to be a minuscule 0.2%, compared with a July projection of 0.7%.
The struggles of the world's most developed economies, and looming threats such as the fiscal cliff in the U.S., are dragging down the rest of the world, the IMF said.
“Low growth and uncertainty in advanced economies are affecting emerging market and developing economies through both trade and financial channels, adding to homegrown weaknesses,” said IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard in releasing the group's World Economic Outlook.
The IMF said there is a rising risk -- about a 17% chance -- that global economic growth will fall below 2% in 2013, which would be consistent with a recession in advanced economies and a serious slowdown in emerging and developing markets.
The risk of a 2013 recession is about 15% in the U.S., but more than 80% in the euro zone, the IMF said.
The risk for a deep global economic slowdown next year is "alarmingly high" because of several short term factors, the IMF said. The most serious are a further deepening of the European debt crisis, failure in Washington to avert large tax hikes and government spending cuts looming in January, and another spike in oil prices caused by Middle East tensions.
"A key issue is whether the global economy is just hitting another bout of turbulence in what was always expected to be a slow and bumpy recovery or whether the current slowdown has a more lasting component," the IMF said.
"The answer depends on whether European and U.S. policymakers deal proactively with their major short-term economic challenges."
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California gas prices should fall soon, analysts say
Romney urges voters not to forget economic struggle
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3 Keys to Creating a Decisive Mindset
“Those who reach decisions promptly and definitely, know what they want, and generally get it,” wrote Modern motivational author Napoleon Hill. The problem comes when people make decisions based on what other people want. Like making a decision to use social media because that is what everyone else is doing, instead of deciding to do it because it is what you believe is best for your business.
Here are 3 keys to help you create a decisive mindset so you can become a leader in your business and in your life.
The first thing to do when making decisions is to ask yourself, “Who wants this?” You may think you are making decisions based on what you want for yourself, for your business, or for your family; however, that may not always be true. When I’m working with athletes to help them create the right mindset to achieve peak performance, the very first thing I ask is, “Who wants this? Do you want this or is this someone else’s goal?” No matter what it is, be sure it is what you want.
Second, take 100% responsibility for the decisions you make. Back those decisions up with strong reasoning. We tend to make decisions and then try to back out when the going gets tough. Having a decisive mindset means that you are willing to put yourself on the line for the decisions you make. You should be able to articulate to yourself and to others why you made a given decision.
Third, practice being mindful of the everyday decisions you are making, either consciously or by default, every minute of your life. Every time you sit down to eat, you are making a decision as to what goes in your mouth. Every time you answer the phone or check your email, you are making a decision to do or not to do something.
A decisive mindset is key to leading a business or a family. Use these three keys to make better decisions.
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Making YOU Matter: Living a fuller life in 2018
This story is produced and presented by The University of Vermont Medical Center
Ready for something different? I’m not here to tell you to make big changes in the new year. Instead, I want to share that you can actually make big changes to your life by taking time for yourself. Curious? Keep reading.
The Importance of Our Daily Choices
If variety is the “spice of life” and “a change of pace” is something we need, then we could conclude that we thrive on variety and multi-dimensional experiences.
The human brain likes to be challenged and stimulated. Over time, we have to learn that there are times when we have to delay gratification and practice patience. It is essential in life that we learn a degree of self-control. It is a prerequisite for success and psychological health. In the book Choose The Life You Want, author Tal Ben-Shahar writes about the importance of our daily choices and their impact on our happiness.
In our fast paced, complex and busy work/home roles, we sometimes delay gratification so much that our lives become dull, boring and on auto-pilot. If we delay gratification for too long, we end up with a life that we are chasing and not living to its fullest.
Taking a Mindful Moment
Taking a 5-minute mindful pause even if your phone is ringing and you have messages to answer; or taking 3 minutes to listen to your favorite song even if your in-box is overflowing. Spending an hour with a family member or friend despite having a looming deadline. These choices may seem irresponsible. You may second guess yourself. You may fight the urge to use your time in this way, but in reality this choice may be the best thing you could do for yourself in the moment! These brief activities – when we don’t delay simple gratification - are what we most often need to refuel our energy stores.
Infuse Instant Gratification into Your Day
Using mindfulness techniques helps us to pause and inject some joy and happiness into routine activities. Rather than waiting for the right time to stretch or take a break, incorporate some instant gratification on a regular basis to restore your energy. These mindful pauses make you feel better, but most importantly, they help with creativity and innovation.
- Take 5 minutes for yourself and just breathe
- When you wash your hands, take that moment be present and feel the warmth of the water
- Notice sounds, smells and sights that are pleasant
- Share an appreciation of something new and good in your life with a friend
- Watch a funny or uplifting video – a comedian, an adorable animal or baby, or even a peaceful nature scene
- Stop and listen to a friend or co-worker, then thank them for sharing their story with you
- Savor a small treat in silence, whether a cup of coffee or tea or a favorite snack
- Enjoy a few minutes outdoors, regardless of the weather
Finding the right balance is always a challenge. Start with bite-sized activities that make you happy and bring gratitude into your daily life and work. It’s not selfish – it’s self-respect.
Evelyn Sikorski, CSM, CEAP, is manager of Employee Health and Wellness and the Employee and Family Assistance Program at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Evy Smith, MA LCMHC, CTTS-M, is an EFAP Counselor & Tobacco Treatment Specialist at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
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Time recently announced that it had named Donald Trump its Person of the Year. That's unsurprising when you remember that the title goes to the person who "for better or for worse... has done the most to influence the events of the year." However, the cover photo is peculiar in several ways — enough so to raise the question of if it is an intentional reference to one of history's most evil and infamous figures. The Internet seems to be split on if that's the case.
Note: Let me preempt this article by saying I am entirely setting aside my personal political leanings here; what you're about to read is an objective photographic analysis and a stark reminder of the power of photography.
The Donald Trump Cover
Let's start with the 2016 Time Person of the Year Cover, which features Donald Trump. This cover first generated controversy when some asserted that the "M" in "TIME" was deliberately placed to form devil's horns on Trump's head. Time was quick to point out that this was coincidental, particularly given that many past cover shots have resulted in a similar situation, including those for multiple popes, presidents, and celebrities, among others. However, a new theory emerged: Time was deliberately referencing Hitler. Let's first establish a baseline by evaluating the Trump cover and placing it in context with the most recent Person of the Year covers that came before it.
If you ask me, it's a bizarre portrait on its own. The office of president of the United States is arguably the most powerful position in the world, but to me, this portrait conveys little of that, at least not overtly. First, it's shot from a rather marked distance; Trump himself only occupies about a third of the frame horizontally. For a man whose personality and persona are nearly unavoidable, he rather disappears into the background a bit here almost as if this is a voyeuristic shot, a glance at something that should not be seen. His posture in hunched. His eyes are looking off-axis. The camera is about on level with him, as opposed to giving him the appearance of leering over it.
And then, there's the lighting. What's the most powerful part of a person? Their face. In it, we can read everything we could ever want to know about them. But half of his face is in shadow, and the other half is somewhat neutral, giving away neither personality nor motive, but suggesting a duality in identity, a light and a dark, a public and a hidden. As Zach Sutton notes in his analysis of the image, there's a shadow in an odd direction behind him. If anything, I would say the peculiar angle of the projected shadow figure is entirely intentional, as if it followed the direction of the key light, it would not appear in the frame. That shadow was placed there; it's arguably referential.
So, if we accept that it doesn't exactly convey power, what is it that this portrait is showing the viewer? The chair is turned away. Incidentally, it reveals the fleur de lis prominently embroidered on the Louis XV chair (if my limited knowledge of French antiques is correct), a rather bizarre choice for an American portrait and perhaps a subtle tip of the hat to a monarch who showed little interest in politics and led France to the doorstep of the French Revolution. It may seem like a stretch, but I ask you to consider the size of the fleur de lis and the rakish angle required to display it.
And what of Trump himself? If you gave me a photographic Rorschach test of sorts and asked me to free-associate adjectives for a man turned away but leaning toward the camera, hunched over, half-hidden in shadow, I would tell you: scheming, sinister. The turned away body indicates the presence of something in the shadows, of an interruption by the camera, of a certain voyeurism. Perhaps intentionally, that side is so in the shadows that it's almost black. The outward leaning indicates a leering of sorts, a displeasure coupled with a hidden power, as opposed to the overt power of a standing, head-on closeup.
Before we discuss the corresponding Hitler cover, however, let's place Trump's cover in context, as I think its relatively anomalous nature is relevant in discussing the intentions behind it.
If we look at the most recent Person of the Year covers, the difference becomes stark. President Obama's 2012 cover very much mimics the famous portrait of JFK; it's much closer and features him prominently in the frame without additional props. Because of his proximity, there is less of a hidden element, a characteristic further underscored by the fact that his far side is actually lighter. To me, this conveys a man both troubled by circumstances and profoundly deep in thought. The choice of a side profile conveys less of a power dynamic and underscores the uncertainty he faced entering his second term. Personally, I think that regardless of how you read his facial expression, this portrait is singular in identity, and in that sense, it stands distinct from the duality in the Trump portrait, the implication of a hidden side.
The 2013 portrait of Pope Francis is perhaps the most easily read. It's inviting and accessible, unencumbered by an overly engineered pose, which contributes to its ability to portray a man seen as "the people's pope." Though a very technically apt digital painting, it intentionally reads less as a manufactured product of the studio and more as a frozen moment in time, a man of service in his element. I personally think his slight lean and the choice to crop out half his left hand are strokes of artistic and editing genius, respectively. They contribute to the "found" nature of the portrait.
The 2014 Person(s) of the Year were those fighting Ebola. Their portraits are somewhere between those of President Obama and Pope Francis — posed, but found — the "Humans of New York" modus operandi, if you will. They show a range of sternness coupled with compassion, each shot at approximately chest level, highlighting the power of the individual against a deadly epidemic. Even without the Ebola label attached to them, they have the air of serious environmental portraits — less inviting than the pope, but unquestionably honest in representation.
The 2015 portrait of Angela Merkel returns to the subtle but singular nature of the Obama portrait. It prominently features the Chancellor in the frame, her straight-on posing underscoring the power inherent in being "chancellor of the free world," but her off-camera gaze softening said power and lending it a less individualistic feel; contrast it with the 2007 portrait of Putin starting directly at the viewer.
Note that Time characterized Merkel as someone "standing firm against tyranny... [with] steadfast moral leadership" and Putin as having "performed an extraordinary feat of leadership in imposing stability on a nation that has rarely known it," but "at significant cost to the principles and ideas that free nations prize." Putin's portrait exudes absolute power of the individual; Merkel's exudes a distillation of power of the people. Returning to the Trump comparison, however, again note that despite the differences between the Merkel and Putin portraits, both have a singular and readily apparent identity; there is no implication of duality in them. Even the text that accompanies the three portraits underscores this idea. Merkel is "Chancellor of the free world" — singular. Putin is "Tsar of the new Russia" — singular. Trump is "president of the Divided States of America" — duality.
One thing to note: this is not Hitler's 1938 Person of the Year cover, but rather a 1941 cover. His 1938 cover showed him playing an organ with bodies hanging above with the cover line "from the unholy organist, a hymn of hate." If we accept that Time is in fact referencing Hitler with this year's cover, the more abstracted symbolism of the 1938 cover might not translate in today's environment of consumption as well. Furthermore, I can't imagine that a direct reference to that cover would ever be allowed by Trump's PR team; so rather, if we think political strategy for a moment, referencing a more obscure (relatively speaking) and less abstracted cover avoids both of the aforementioned issues.
Now, look at the photographic properties of the portraits: their posing, their aesthetics, their symbolism. Like the Trump portrait, Hitler has receded into the frame. This lends it the same slightly voyeuristic look — less a pose than a secret look. That identity is underscored again by the sideways glance off camera — the thoughts and scheming that the camera was not privy to before this moment. The chair is a similar style. There's the same diffuse, sinister shadow on the wall (and if indeed Time was replicating this shot, it explains why they went to the lengths they did to place a shadow in a position that didn't really match the lighting of the shot). The same idea of duality is here as well, not so much in the face as in the sudden interruption of an otherwise continuous background (on the right) by a distinct blackness along with the shadow cast by Hitler himself.
Of course, the key difference here is that Hitler is facing forward and Trump backward. This can be read several ways. Time is an American magazine; thus, a portrait of a German leader would show him facing outward with his atrocities behind him (duality) in his homeland, whereas Trump is an American leader, thereby leading the country into whatever abyss awaits it from the driver's seat. It could be read that we do not yet know the full extent of the consequences of a Trump presidency. It could be read that a deception has taken place, that the face presented to the American masses is not that that will hold the office. Returning to the fleur de lis, it's worth noting that Hitler conquered France in 1940, a year before this cover appeared. Read from that what you will.
The Internet is very split over whether this is the case or not. I spoke to several industry associates, and surprisingly, no one was lukewarm; they either saw the resemblance in the extreme or saw nothing at all. Whether it is there or not, it's a startling reminder that photography can hold incredible expressive power and can provide commentary in a succinct and tangible way when words have long since become dulled by overusage. | <urn:uuid:0dcd0fd5-ef59-4fc5-a5ad-5919fd2273a5> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://fstoppers.com/originals/did-time-magazine-use-photography-compare-donald-trump-hitler-156376 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280266.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00499-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967493 | 2,124 | 1.664063 | 2 |
Whenever the gun control debate returns to the national stage after another horrific shooting, media outlets and social media accounts lob the same few talking points at one another. Among the most puzzling and misunderstood arguments for less gun control is this: Gun ownership protects people from a potentially authoritarian government.
Those on the Left tend to scoff at this proposition. What could one person in a rural town with an AR-15, say, do to combat a military equipped with tanks, drones, and fully automatic weapons? Admittedly, not very much. But those who are unconvinced that civilian gun ownership protects against authoritarianism would do well to give the argument some more thought.
If well-armed citizens could not defend themselves against the U.S. Army, terrorist groups such as ISIS should have shriveled and died long ago. Instead, the U.S. government has been operating in the Middle East since 1990 trying to stamp out whichever comparatively low-budget terrorist group or rogue state was causing chaos. Still, the United States has not succeeded.
If the U.S. government did try to force its citizens into an authoritarian governing system, it would not be wise to use its vast arsenal to bomb cities and destroy infrastructure like it has in places like Raqqa, Syria. The government would be spending money to blow its own assets to pieces.
Who would be carrying out the government’s attacks? Many members of the armed forces would be appalled at the idea of unleashing U.S. military force upon their own country–especially an armed country. Although some members of the military would undoubtedly be loyal to an authoritarian government, many would side with the civilians.
Domestic organizations like the Oath Keepers, a group of past and present military, police, and first responders who swear allegiance to the Constitution rather than current politicians, are a current example of armed Americans who would not side with a tyrannical regime. The first three orders the Oath Keepers swear never to obey are demands from the government to disarm American citizens, demands to conduct searches on Americans without a warrant, and demands to treat Americans as “unlawful enemy combatants.”
The organization has come under fire for some alarmist views, and it is by no means a perfect (or particularly tasteful) group. Several of its members have expressed opinions that international terror attacks and illegal immigration are somehow orchestrated to destabilize America and revoke freedoms. Its overarching goal, however, is to keep the federal government from seriously infringing upon the constitutional rights of all Americans.
Although any one armed organization or individual owning an AR-15 would likely have no effect against a government takeover, a coalition of millions of armed civilians standing against an authoritarian regime would have tremendous power. Much like the effect of one vote, one gun will not stop tyranny. But many together can enact change and protect citizens.
History provides many examples of an armed populace keeping its government in check. Peter Leeson, a professor of economics and law at George Mason University, contends that the ownership of longbows among non-nobles likely led to the Magna Carta’s final reissue. Once documents establishing universal rights bound the aristocrats and royals, politics became more stable and monarchs abused power less frequently. Society respected the rights of the lower classes much more broadly.
Stripping people of self-defense is not only a violation of rights, it spits in the face of America’s own beginnings. The American Revolution itself could not have happened without an armed populace. The U.S. Army was outgunned and often outmaneuvered, but Americans aren’t singing “God Save the Queen” before sporting events because individuals had the agency to protect themselves from an overbearing government.
Many more examples of armed civilian resistance to unwanted government authority exist: America’s failure in Vietnam, the 1989 overthrow of Romanian Communist Nicolae Ceausescu, and the ongoing Syrian Civil War, to name a few.
The Bielski partisans, a small group of Jewish guerilla World War II fighters, were able to protect more than 1,200 Jews from dying at the hands of the Nazis. The group’s main focus was to protect women, children, and the elderly. The Weimar Republic had disarmed its citizens in 1931, and Adolf Hitler’s party seized power in 1933.
It would be foolish to claim an armed German populace would have somehow stunted Hitler’s rise to power, but from their forest headquarters the Bielski partisans were able to run “one of the most successful rescue efforts during the Holocaust,” according to the U.S. Memorial Holocaust Museum’s website. That’s obviously a positive benefit to an armed populace.
Armed civilians have the power to resist a bad government, and the collective force of millions of armed Americans absolutely acts as a deterrent to increased authoritarianism from its own leaders.
Legislators and pundits who claim the United States would be safer without guns are extremely short-sighted. The country may see a slight downtick in deaths per year, but the cost is much larger than the payoff. Self-determination through civilians’ ability to fight authoritarian regimes is much more vital to preserving rights and freedom than is the illusion of safety. | <urn:uuid:21ab192e-46c7-4132-a589-cb7c5bb2e62c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thefederalist.com/2018/04/04/guns-help-americans-protect-abusive-government/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00676.warc.gz | en | 0.960951 | 1,081 | 1.898438 | 2 |
Royal Netherlands Air Force
|Royal Netherlands Air Force
Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu)
Royal Netherlands Air Force emblem
|Founded||March 27, 1953|
|Allegiance||King of the Netherlands|
|Size||8.030 personnel, 175 aircraft and 88 UAV|
|Part of||Dutch Armed Forces|
|Motto(s)||Parvus numero, magnus merito (Latin: small in numbers, great in deeds)|
|Commander of the Royal Netherlands Air Force||Lieutenant-general Dennis Luyt|
|Transport||C-130 Hercules, CH-47 Chinook, AS-532 Cougar, NH-90, KDC-10, Gulfstream IV,|
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF; Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu), "Royal Air Force"), is the military aviation branch of the Netherlands Armed Forces. It was created in 1953, though its ancestor, the Luchtvaartafdeling (aviation department) of the Dutch Army was founded with four pilots on 1 July 1913. The aerobatic display team of the Royal Netherlands Air Force is the Solo Display Team.
- 1 History
- 1.1 Origin in 1913
- 1.2 World War I (1914–1918)
- 1.3 Between the wars
- 1.4 World War II and late 1940s
- 1.5 1950s and 1960s
- 1.6 New Guinea conflict
- 1.7 Cold War era, 1960s, 1970s and later
- 1.8 Former Yugoslavia
- 1.9 Operation Enduring Freedom and NATO in Afghanistan
- 1.10 2010s
- 1.11 Operation Inherent Resolve - Iraq & Syria
- 2 Structure of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
- 3 Rank structure
- 4 Aircraft inventory
- 5 Future
- 6 See also
- 7 References
- 8 External links
Origin in 1913
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is the second youngest operational part of the Dutch Armed Forces, which consists of four parts: Navy, Army, Air Force and Military Police.
Dutch air power started in July 1913 with the founding of the Army Aviation Group (Luchtvaartafdeeling or LVA) at Soesterberg airfield (vliegbasis Soesterberg). When founded, the Army Aviation Group operated one aircraft, the Brik, which was supplemented with three French Farman HF.20 aircraft a few months later.
World War I (1914–1918)
The Netherlands maintained a neutral position during World War I and the Army Aviation Group did not take part in any action, instead developing the force's capabilities.
Pilot training was opened for ranks below officer, and technical, aerial photography, meteorological and navigation flights were established.
New airfields were established at Arnhem, Gilze-Rijen air base, Venlo and Vlissingen.
Between the wars
After the end of World War I the Dutch government cut the defence budget and the Army Aviation Group was almost dissolved. As political tensions in Europe increased during the late 1930s the government tried to rebuild the armed forces again in 1938 but there were many problems, not least the shortage of pilot instructors, navigators and pilots to fly the new multiple engine aircraft. Lack of standardisation and resulting maintenance issues added to the complexity of the rebuilding task.
World War II and late 1940s
As war loomed, in July 1939 the Army Aviation Group was renamed the Army Aviation Brigade (Luchtvaartbrigade).
In August 1939, the Netherlands government mobilised its armed forces, but due to limited budgets the Army Aviation Brigade operated only 176 combat aircraft of the following types:
- 16 Fokker T.V type bombers
- 36 Fokker D.XXI single-engine fighters
- 35 Fokker G.I twin-engine fighters
- 7 Fokker D.XVII single engine fighters
- 17 Douglas DB-8A-3N light bombers
- 20 Fokker C.X light bombers
- 33 Fokker C.V reconnaissance aircraft
- 20 Koolhoven FK-51 artillery observer aircraft
In May 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. Within five days the Dutch Army Aviation Brigade was taken out by the German Luftwaffe. All of the Brigade's bombers, along with 30 D.XXI and 17 G.I fighters were shot down; two D.XXI and eight G.I were destroyed on the ground. Two G.I were captured by German forces, one of which was later flown to England by a Fokker pilot. The Douglas bombers were used as fighters because no suitable bombs were available; these aircraft were poorly suited for this role and eight were shot down and three destroyed on the ground in the first hours of the conflict.
In spite of their numerical inferiority, the Dutch armed forces did enjoy success against the Luftwaffe, having 350 Luftwaffe aircraft destroyed, although many of these were lost to anti-aircraft fire and crashes at improvised landing fields in the Netherlands rather than due to action by Dutch fighters. The cost was high – almost 95% of the Dutch pilots were lost. In recognition of their actions Queen Wilhelmina granted the highest Dutch military decoration, the Militaire Willemsorde (MWO), to the Army Aviation Brigade collectively.
Some aircrews escaped to England and on 1 June 1940, 320 Squadron and 321 Squadron were established there under RAF operational command. Due to a shortage of personnel, 321 Squadron was absorbed by 320 Sqn in January 1941. Although their personnel were predominantly from the Navy Air Service, Army Aviation aircrew also served with 320 Sqn until the end of the war.
In 1941, the Royal Netherlands Military Flying-School was re-established, in the United States at Jackson Field (also known as Hawkins Field), Jackson, Mississippi, operating lend-lease aircraft and training all military aircrew for the Netherlands.
The separate Militaire Luchtvaart van het Koninklijk Nederlands-Indisch Leger (ML-KNIL; Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Military Air Service) continued in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI), until its occupation by Japan in 1942. Some personnel escaped to Australia and Ceylon. 321 Squadron was re-formed in Ceylon, in March 1942, from Dutch aviators.
In 1942, 18 (NEI) Squadron, a joint Dutch-Australian unit was established, in Canberra, equipped with B-25 Mitchell bombers. It saw action in the New Guinea campaign and over the Dutch East Indies. In 1943, 120 (NEI) Squadron was established. Equipped with Kittyhawk fighters, it flew many missions under Australian command, including the recapturing of Dutch New Guinea.
In June 1943, a Dutch fighter squadron was established in England. 322 (Dutch) Squadron, equipped with the Supermarine Spitfire, saw action as part of the RAF. 322 Sqn aircraft featured the British RAF roundels as well as the Dutch orange triangle. 322 Sqn was successfully deployed against incoming V-1 flying bombs. From mid-1944, during the invasion of Normandy, it executed ground attack missions over France and Belgium.
In July 1944, the Directorate of Netherlands Airpower was established in London.
In 1947, its Chief of Air Force Staff was appointed.
1950s and 1960s
In 1951 several non-combat functions in the Army Aviation were opened to women.
On 27 March 1953 the Royal Netherlands Air Force officially became an independent part of the Dutch armed forces, rather than part of the Army.
The Air Defense Command, (Commando Lucht Verdediging, abbreviated CLV) consisting of a command unit, five radar stations and six fighter squadrons, had been established. Its radar equipment as well as its air defense fighters all came from obsolete RAF stocks.
- The Spitfire Mk.IX was used by 322 Squadron RNLAF until 1954, but was replaced as new squadrons were established.
- The Gloster Meteor F Mk.IV was used by 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327 and 328 Squadrons from 1948–1957. Bases included Soesterberg and Leeuwarden.
- The Gloster Meteor F Mk.VIII was used by 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327 and 328 sqn from 1951–1958.
After the Netherlands joined NATO another new command: Tactical Air Command (Commando Tactische Luchtstrijdkrachten, abbreviated CTL) was established.
- CTL consisted of seven new strike squadrons (306, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315 and 316 sqn), all equipped with Republic F-84G Thunderjet aircraft. These aircraft were supplied by the United States under the Mutual Defense Aid Program from 1952–1956. 311 was the first flying squadron to be stood up at Volkel on 1 May 1951.
- 322, 323, 324, 325, 326 and 327 Sqn operated the Hawker Hunter F Mk.4 between 1955–1964, and 322, 324, 325 and 326 Sqn operated the Hawker Hunter F Mk.6 between 1957–1968.
- 700, 701 and 702 Sqn operated the North American F-86K Sabre all-weather fighter between 1955–1964.
- 306, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315 and 316 sqn changed aircraft configuration from 1955–1970 as the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak and RF-84F Thunderflash became available.
New Guinea conflict
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The Indonesian government claimed New Guinea following the end of the Second World War. The Dutch government considered the area Dutch territory. Negotiations over the country were conducted for years, but tensions grew until Indonesia broke diplomatic relations with the Netherlands at the end of the 1950s.
In response, in 1958, the Netherlands deployed military reinforcements to New Guinea, including an Air Force detachment for the air defense of the island Biak as there was evidence that Indonesia was infiltrating the island in advance of a military operation.
The first Air Force contribution was the installation of two MkIV early warning radars on Biak and neighbouring Woendi island.
The political situation between the Netherlands and Indonesia continued to deteriorate and in 1960 the Dutch government deployed reinforcements. The operations were known by name as ’Plan Fidelio’. For the Dutch Air Force this meant the establishment of an Air Defense Command for New Guinea (Commando Luchtverdediging Nederlands Nieuw-Guinea – CLV NNG) consisting of:
- one Hawker Hunter Mk.4 air defence squadron;
- a radar navigation system at Biak, and;
- a reserve airstrip at Noemfoer.
The Dutch government deployed a squadron consisting of 12 Hawker Hunter Mk.4 AD fighters and two Alouette II SAR helicopters. They were transported to Southeast Asia by the Karel Doorman. One year later the Dutch government deployed another 12 Hawker Hunter Mk6 AD fighters; these aircraft carried more fuel and had a larger combat radius.
In August 1962 Indonesia was ready to attack New Guinea. Despite reinforcements the Dutch defences would be insufficient to withstand the coming attack. Therefore, and because of international political pressure the Dutch government was forced to agree to the peaceful surrender of New Guinea. Dutch forces were withdrawn from the territory.
The establishment of 336 transport squadron is closely connected to New Guinea. Soon after activation this unit was deployed to New Guinea to take over air transport from the Dutch Navy. 336 Sqn deployed and took over three Navy Dakotas and three US supplied aircraft. 336 Sqn operated from Mokmer airstrip and transported more than 5,400 passengers between September 1961 and September 1962.
Cold War era, 1960s, 1970s and later
During the cold war era Dutch Air Force units played an important part in the West European defence against the opposing Warsaw Pact forces. The Dutch Air Force manned five fully operational self-supporting Missile Groups in West Germany (1 and 2 MslGrp were initially equipped with NIKE batteries, while 3,4 and 5 MslGrp were equipped with Hawk) and replaced by the MIM-104 Patriot Air Defence Missile System. Dutch fighters and other weapon systems also took a full part in NATO alert, standby duties and exercises through the years.
- 306, 311, 312, 322 and 323 Sqn changed configuration again from 1962–1984 after the dual role F-104 Starfighter was introduced.
- 313, 314, 315 and 316 Sqn switched over to the NF-5 Freedom Fighter from 1969–1991. The NF-5 was a development of the Canadair CF-5 fighter. Northrop incorporated some NF-5 features into the F-5E/F Tiger II.
- Since 1979 all RNLAF fast-jet squadrons (originally 306, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 322 and 323) have operated the multi role F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Dutch Air Force played a key role in ending the 1977 Dutch train hostage crisis when six F-104 Starfighters flew low over the train to distract the hijackers while Dutch anti-terrorist forces stormed the train.
In 1992 Ypenburg Air Base closed. After the USAF handed over their section of Soesterberg in September 1994, Soesterberg then became a RNLAF transport helicopter base with 298 Squadron RNLAF (CH-47D Chinook) and 300 Squadron (AS 532U2 Cougar Mk2 and SA 316 Alouette III) stationed at the base.
RNLAF F-16s participated in all operations over Yugoslavia from 1993 Deny Flight, including Deliberate Force in 1995 and ending with Operation Allied Force in 1999 from two bases in Italy. Initially from Villafranca AB in the north of Italy, later moving south to Amendola AB. During the operations over FRY RNLAF F-16s flew reconnaissance (306 Sqn detachments from Volkel AB were in theatre throughout the operations), enforced the Bosnian no-fly zone, dropped bombs on Udbina AB (1994), successfully dropped an unguided bomb on a moving Serb tank during the fall of Srebrenica (1995), and took part in Deliberate Force later in the summer of 1995.
Between 1994 and 1997 Dutch GCI personnel, along with Canadian GCI controllers, provided many hundreds of hours of fighter control and surveillance as integrated members of USAF/ANG Air Control Squadrons. In May 1999 during the Kosovo crisis a RNLAF F-16AM pilot Major Peter Tankink shot down a Yugoslavian MiG-29 with an AMRAAM, but the force was more recognized for its high bombing accuracy. Allied Force was also the operational debut for the upgraded F-16AM. Besides the CAP missions, offensive bombing and photo reconnaissance missions were flown. KDC-10 tankers refuelled allied aircraft over the Adriatic Sea, and C-130 Hercules transports flew daily sorties from Eindhoven AB to logistically support the operation. Dutch F-16s also dropped cluster bombs on Niš. In total, RNLAF aircraft flew 1,194 sorties during operation Allied Force, which is about 7.5% of the total 37,000 sorties flown.
Operation Enduring Freedom and NATO in Afghanistan
On 2 October 2002 a tri-national detachment of 18 Dutch, Danish and Norwegian F-16 ground attack aircraft and one Dutch KDC-10 tanker deployed to Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan in support of ground forces in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. On 1 October 2003 the Dutch F-16 detachment returned to the Netherlands and the KDC-10 returned even earlier (1 April 2003). The RNLAF returned to Manas AB on 8 September 2004 with five F-16 and one KDC-10 in support of the presidential elections of Afghanistan. This time the aircraft flew under the NATO ISAF flag. On 24 March 2005 the whole Dutch detachment transferred from Manas AB to Kabul International Airport. A detachment of six AH-64D Apache helicopters were already stationed at Kabul International Airport from April 2004 until March 2005.
In February 2006 four Dutch F-16s were joined by four Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s in a detachment known as the 1st Netherlands-Norwegian European Participating Forces Expeditionary Air Wing (1 NLD/NOR EEAW). This was a follow up of the participation with the Belgian Air Force.
As part of the expanded NATO ISAF mission in southern Afghanistan in August 2006, the Royal Netherlands Air Force had three CH-47D Chinook of 298 Sq stationed at Kandahar Airfield. On 12 November 2006 eight F-16s transferred from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airfield, Additionally, a detachment of six (later four) AH-64D Apache helicopters had been stationed of Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province. The CH-47D Chinooks of 298 sq rotated with Cougars from 300 sq. All helicopters together with a few F-16s returned to the Netherlands in November 2010. The other four F-16s transferred from Kandahar Airfield to Mazar-e-Sharif International Airport in November 2011. The F-16 flight, providing Close Air Support for ground forces and Recce Flights (specialised in counter-ied's), ended their mission officially on 1 July 2014.
On 31 August 2006 a Royal Netherlands Air Force (Michael "Sofac" Donkervoort) pilot was killed when his plane crashed during a mission to support British ground troops in Helmand province.
On 7 December 2007 military use of Twente Air Base ceased. The aerodrome is now known as Enschede Airport Twente. Flying officially ended at Soesterberg Air Base on 12 November 2008. The last jet ever to take off was a Hellenic AF F-4E. The base formally closed on 31 December 2008. The 298th and 300th squadron have been moved to Gilze-Rijen Air Base. A part of the base remains in use as a glider field however. Also, the former USAFE side will be in use by ground units Relocated from Kamp van Zeist and will be called "Camp New Amsterdam". Finally, the AF museum (Royal Netherlands Military Aviation Museum) returned to the base and will use most of the existing hangars.
In 2013 the Royal Netherlands Air Force provided Strategic Airlift Support with a DC-10 in support of French operations in Mali.
The RNLAF was hit hard by the Dutch defence cuts after the 2008 financial crisis. 311 Squadron was disbanded in September 2012, leaving four squadrons of F-16. 1 DC-10 Transport Aircraft was disposed of.
In October 2014 the Netherlands Air Force joined the US and its Allies fighting IS, deploying 8 F-16's (of which 2 reserve) to Jordan.
On 31 October 2014 323 Tactess squadron (F-16) disbanded and its aircraft and personnel were merged into 322 Squadron. The following Wednesday (5 November) the squadron reformed in the USA as the RNLAF first Joint Strike Fighter unit.
Operation Inherent Resolve - Iraq & Syria
Since 2014 The Royal Netherlands Air Force provided 8 F-16's in support of the coalition fighting IS in initially Iraq and later Syria. The mission was handed over to The Belgian Air Force in July 2016 after over 2100 missions were flown, with more than 1800 times use of weapons. The Royal Netherlands Air Force contributed extensively to the missions flown by the coalition forces and were in high demand.
Structure of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
Main Operating Bases (MOBs)
- Leeuwarden Air Base
- Volkel Air Base
Tactical Air Operations Base
- TFU F-16 MLU Fighter Training Unit Tucson Air National Guard Base
- Air Operations Control Station Nieuw Milligen
- 603 Reserve Squadron
- 711 Squadron (Control And Reporting Centre (CRC) and Military Air Traffic Control Centre (MilATCC))
- 970 Support Squadron
In 2009 710 (CRC) and 711 (MilATCC) Sqn were merged into one Air Operations Sqn (711 Sqn). The status of the base was changed to NATO status, as an airmobile NATO Deployable Air control centre, Recognised air picture production centre, Sensor fusion post DARS radar unit became operational on the base in the same year. The CRC is slated to become the first user of the Thales land based version of the SMART-L surveillance radar, which will replace the old Medium Power Radars at Nieuw Miligen and Wier from 2018.
Defence Helicopter Command
- Gilze-Rijen Air Base
- Naval Air Station De Kooij (Den Helder Airport)
- Deelen Air Base
- 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade training site.
Designated as a military aviation site. Only fully operational when used for military helicopter exercises, otherwise staffed only by security personnel,
- Fort Hood – USA
- 302 Squadron (AH-64D Apache and CH-47F Chinook) (Weapons & Air Mobile Training)
Air Transport Base
- Eindhoven Air Base (Eindhoven Airport)
Common Support Base
- Woensdrecht Air Base
- Royal Netherlands Air Force Training Center (Koninklijke Militaire School Luchtmacht)
- 130 Squadron (Initial Military Training)
- 131 Squadron (Initial Military Flight Training) (PC-7)
- 132 Squadron (Training and Doctrine, Management Training)
- 133 Squadron (Training for Electronic and Technical specialists)
- Air Force Meteorological Group
- Air Force Logistics Center
- 960 Maintenance and Logistics Support Squadron
- 961 Support Squadron
- 604 Reserve Squadron (partial)
- Royal Netherlands Air Force Training Center (Koninklijke Militaire School Luchtmacht)
Summary by type
|Fighter Aircraft (63 in total)|
|Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II||USA||Fighter aircraft||2 (35 on order)||Two aircraft were ordered for testing and evaluation. 1st F-35A F-001 was handed over to the RNLAF on 25 July 2013 at Fort Worth (USA). A minimum of 37 F-35A's will be ordered to replace the F-16.|
|Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon||USA||Multirole Fighter||61||From 1979 onwards 213 were license-built by Fokker of which 29 F-16A and 7 F-16B were sold to Chile, 6 F-16B were sold to Jordan. On 17 September 2013 it was announced that a further 7 F-16's will be withdrawn from active service and will serve as spares to increase the readiness of the remaining 61 jets.|
|Trainer Aircraft (13 in total)|
|Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer||Switzerland||Trainer Aircraft||13||Originally painted yellow/red, now black with 2 yellow markings.|
|Tanker & Transport Aircraft (9 in total)|
|Lockheed C-130H-30 Hercules||USA||Transport aircraft||4||2x C-130H-30 and 2x ex-US Navy EC-130Q's, which were converted to C-130H by Derco Aerospace and Marshall Aerospace. All have been upgraded to common Digital Cockpit.|
|McDonnell Douglas KDC-10||USA||Aerial Refueling & Strategic Transport||2||All upgraded to common digital cockpit, to be replaced by Airbus A330-MRTT in 2020.|
|Airbus A330 MRTT||FRANCE||Aerial Refueling & Strategic Transport||2 (on order)||Replacing KDC-10 in 2020, options for 6 additional aircraft via EATC pool|
|Boeing C-17 Globemaster III||USA||Strategic Transport||3 (shared)||Shared within NATO's Heavy Airlift Wing and based at Pápa Air Base, Hungary. The Royal Netherlands Air Force has access to 500 flight hours per year.|
|Gulfstream IV||USA||Utility aircraft||1||VIP transport.|
|Dornier Do 228||Germany||Coastal patrol||2||Civil registrations but with military crews, North Sea area.|
|Helicopters (90 in total)|
|Boeing AH-64D Apache||USA||Attack helicopter||28||30 procured, 1 crashed in Afghanistan in 2004 and another crashed in Mali in 2015. both where written off. Being upgraded to Block II standard.|
|Eurocopter AS 532U2 Cougar Mk2||France||Utility helicopter||17||Mid-Life Update programme as of 2009. In 2012 9 were put in storage and 8 remain operational, to be phased out in 2017 and replaced by CH-47F. In 2014 it was decided to bring all out of storage, raising the operational total to 17 to compensate for the delays in the NH-90 delivery program and guarantee alternative capacity until at least 2018.|
|Boeing CH-47F Chinook||USA||Heavy lift helicopter||6 + 14||6 CH-47Fs were ordered in 2011 with options for 2 more. In 2015 an order for 14 additional new CH-47Fs to eventually replace CH-47D. The 6 operational CH-47Fs will be upgraded to a common version based on the newly ordered CH-47F.|
|Boeing CH-47D Chinook||USA||Heavy lift helicopter||11||2 CH-47D were lost in battle over Afghanistan.
11 Operational, oldest airframes to be replaced by new CH-47F models on order.
|NHIndustries NH90||Italy||NATO frigate helicopter||20||Deliveries started in 2010. 12 NFH and 8 TNFH (Navalised) to be used from LPD/LPH in support of Marines. Due to technological problems (corrosion) the deployment into operational service is delayed.|
|Eurocopter Dauphin 2||France||Search and rescue||3||Operated by Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen on behalf of the Dutch Coast Guard with Coast Guard markings. 2 helicopters based at De Kooy and 1 at Maasvlakte Heliport. Will eventually be replaced by the NH-90.|
|Unmanned aerial vehicles (88 in total)|
|MQ-9 Reaper||USA||UAV||4||Leeuwarden Air Base planned to be operational by 2016, fully Air Deployable with Ground Station & Support Equipment.|
|RQ-11 Raven||USA||Mini-UAV||72||Used by Koninklijke Landmacht and Korps Mariniers with Airforce roundels.|
|ScanEagle||USA||Reconnaissance / Surveillance||12||Used by Koninklijke Landmacht, one analogue ground station with six aircraft, two digital ground stations with three aircraft each. Additional capacity will be acquired.|
- At least 37 F-35A Lightning II are expected to replace the F-16 fleet, before cost overruns the number was planned to be 85. Two F-35A have been delivered for the testing program and for training pilots and maintenance crew. This first aircraft is stationed at a base in Florida, USA. On 19 September 2013 the MOD announced that it will buy 35 additional F-35A's between 2014–2023, bringing the total to 37, the maximum number fitting the original budget for F16 replacement. First aircraft to enter service in 2019, last in 2023.
- In 2012 plans were announced to replace all existing CH-47D Chinooks (11) with new-build CH-47F models as most cost-efficient instead of upgrading existing airframes, 14 new CH-47F's models are ordered in 2015 via Foreign Military Sales Agreement with the US based on current US CH-47F platform, existing operational CH-47F's will be upgraded to the same standard.
- MRTT Study to replace 2 Dutch KDC-10 Tanker/Transport aircraft in 2020. The Netherlands is lead nation in study to replace existing Tanker/Transport in service and add additional capacity within NATO, incl. Luxembourg, Belgium (1), Germany (2), Norway (1) and Poland (2) within EATC, in 2014 it was announced that the Airbus Military A330 MRTT has been selected and 2 are ordered for the Royal Netherlands Air Force with options to 8 aircraft based on the additional countries joining. In 2016 The German Air Force indicated plans to join and replace existing A310 Tankers by 2 A330 MRTT.
- As per 2017 the Air Defence – Quick Reaction Force of 2 F-16 fighters will be integrated for Belgian, Dutch & Luxembourg airspace and rotate between Dutch and Belgian squadrons.
- PC-7 Training Aircraft will be overhauled and provided with an 'all digital cockpit' by Pilatus Switzerland during 2017–2018 to extend their service live at least until 2025.
- The MIM-104 Patriot Air Defence system, transferred to the Royal Netherlands Army will be upgraded to the latest version, including Ballistic Missile Defence Capabilities, extending operational use until 2040.
Plans to integrate closely with The Belgian Air Force include centralising all Transport Aircraft at Melsbroek (Brussels Airport) under Belgian supervision and all Helicopters (Air Force & Navy) under Dutch supervision at Gilze-Rijen Airbase to reduce operating cost, improve availability and knowledge (2013).
Replacement for F-16
The Netherlands Air Force wants to replace its F-16 fleet in the next decade. Candidates for the replacement were the Dassault Rafale, the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52/60, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Saab Gripen and the Lockheed Martin F-35. In 2002 the Netherlands signed a Memoradum Of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop the F-35 as a 'Tier 2' Partner. That deal is worth around 800 million US dollars, advanced by the Dutch government on behalf of Dutch industries: After the demise of Fokker Aircraft, the government wanted to retain whatever aerospace industry it could.
In early 2008, a decision was put before Parliament to buy two test aircraft for Dutch pilots to train in the US. But instead, in April 2009 it was decided to buy just one test aircraft and defer the final decision as to what to buy to 2011, after the elections. The new government announced plans to acquire the second test aircraft in April 2011 in order to remain with the test program, but a next government and Parliament will review the whole process again while opposition to the F-35 is growing ever stronger. Reasons for this are ever rising costs, uncertainty about the exact cost of the aircraft, slips in the schedule of delivery and thus uncertainty about delivery dates. Also, Dutch industries have been complaining about their offsets from the USA.
On 17 September 2013 it was announced that the F-35A is the official replacement for the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 MLU. On 26 February 2014 Parliament approved to buy the first batch of eight F-35 aircraft, to be delivered in 2019. Early 2015 an additional batch of 8 aircraft were authorised and acquired.
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- No. 322 Squadron RAF
- Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force
- Solo Display Team
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Next to a window with shafts of light providing shadowy illumination into a sparsely furnished room stands an adolescent girl. There is a look of casual awkwardness about her, yet she has an enigmatic stare towards the camera, showing a degree of trust shared between herself, the model and the photographer. Beyond the window is a blurred view of the city, lost in the power of the intimacy of the dramatic pose struck by this girl, the subject of the composition.
The bold and revolutionary scene transcends time and could be the work of a twenty-first-century fashion photographer, given the touches of modernity that can be detected. Yet, surprisingly, it was created over 150 years ago. The photographer was Lady Clementina Hawarden. The model, one of her daughters. The location, the first floor of their elegant Kensington home, the makeshift studio that Hawarden had set up.
The daughter of Admiral Charles Elphinestone Fleeming and Catalina Paulina Alessandro, Lady Clementina Hawarden became the most pioneering Victorian female photographer during the 1860s, yet very little is actually known about her – she did not keep a diary and few of her letters remain. Most of her biographical details come from her photographs. In 1845, she married Lord Hawarden and remained in London with him, before moving to his family estate, ‘Dumdrum’, Co. Tipperary, in 1857. It is believed that Hawarden began experimenting with photography in Dumdrum, by taking stereoscopic photographs of the landscape.
In 1859, the family moved back to London and here she began to photograph her daughters, first taking stereoscopic pictures before moving to a larger, stand-alone format. Hawarden was a devoted mother – she and her husband had 10 children, 8 of whom survived to adulthood – and her daughters stood as her models.
Hawarden’s career was very short – a mere 7 years, as she died aged only 42, from an acute bout of pneumonia. It is believed that her immune system was severely compromised from her constant exposure to the photographic chemicals. Despite this brevity, Hawarden was a prolific artist, producing over 800 photographs. Her work was admired by many, including Oscar Gustave Rejlander, critic and photographer, who observed that ‘she aimed at elegant and if possible, idealised truth’, and Lewis Carroll.
Hawarden was the first female photographer to receive critical recognition for creating technically perfect prints. She exhibited her work with the Photographic Society of London, in 1863 and 1864, under the titles, ‘Studies from Life’ and ‘Photographic Studies’, and was awarded the Society’s silver medal for both. However, despite this high regard, Hawarden appears not to have printed many images from each negative, nor did she actively sell her work as other photographers did.
Hawarden’s photographs record the life and interests of an upper-class, mid-Victorian family, yet her photographs reveal little of this world. Interestingly, the furniture is removed from the room, creating mis-en-scene and theatrical poses within the first-floor studio of her home. As a woman, she was forced to stay at home to work, unlike her male counterparts who would set off to explore distant, foreign locations with their camera. Despite being confined to her home, Hawarden staked out new parameters of art and photography with her careful choice of props, clothing and use of mirrors; the balcony and her model’s postures and poses. Hawarden’s photographs demonstrate immense technical innovation and she became quite the expert on indoor photography. She was able to create exquisite studies of her daughters, often reminiscent of the pre-Raphaelite artists. The figures and their dress formed the main subject matter of the photographs, situated carefully in the room and often in front of the balcony, with the city beyond providing a blurred background.
Hawarden was obsessed with studying the way that fabric hangs off the female form in her photographs. Her daughters are nearly always dressed in elaborate dresses, with the material draped around their bodies. The photographs focus on the folds of the dresses, the way the fabric catches the light, the reflection of the cloth in the mirror.
In the image above, Hawarden’s daughter, Clementina, adopts a pose that gives the impression of being languorous or thoughtful, even though we know she would have had to hold this pose for several minutes while the plate was exposed. She seems in a kind of pensive dream, with the rest of the world dim and distant behind her. This pose is typical of the stances the models adopted – Victorian maidens taking on the tragic postures of classical heroines. The natural light drenching Clementina channels the high emotion providing the contrast with the shade in the rest of the room.
In the photograph below, Hawarden has situated her daughter before the mirror, which served to provide natural light for the photograph. Hawarden used light with lavishness and ambiguity, to generate the air of theatricality. Her use of natural light was considered pretty daring at the time and she relied on the strong shafts of sunlight in these photographs.
This photograph was actually used by Penguin for the cover of Wilkie Collins’s Woman in White, which is appropriate, as there is an air of loneliness and mystery about it, characteristic of Hawarden’s work. Isabella is positioned before a mirror, which was a favourite prop of Hawarden’s. Mirrors are always mysterious and threatening, suggesting the double and the doppelganger. Once again, this study considers how the fabric drapes over the feminine form.
The mirror is used above, with Clementina’s reflection barely visible. She becomes timeless; you could be looking at a young woman of any time, an air of modernity about the scene. The shadowy light from the mirror creates an atmosphere of mystery: a young woman in a deep reverie. The photograph captures this, communicating the private passions and glimpses of adolescent girls, left to their own devices, and thriving upon it. Either side of the mirror is another world, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s Alice through the Looking Glass.
The provocative poses of her daughters are significant, as the Victorians were anxious about the idea of sexuality and adolescence. The photographs raise significant questions of gender, motherhood and sexuality, relating to the photographs’ ‘inherent attachments to loss, duplication, replication, illusion and fetish’. It has been suggested that it is only due to the fact that the relationship between photographer and model was one of a mother and her daughters that such images could be produced.
Hawarden’s images represent a glimpse into the intimate lives of upper class, young women languidly posing, in carefully styled costumes. Her photographs display her talent as a gifted photographer, and an artist working in a pioneering way, using sophistication and innovative flair.
Jessica Thomas is a student at Chester University on the MA in Nineteenth Century Culture and Literature. Her research interests include Victorian death cultures, technology (such as photography and paper production) and how women of the period interacted with these technologies.
Notes & references
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The Sydney Sun Herald said this novel was “An absolute gem”. The reviewer got it absolutely right!
Maeve Binchey is rightly considered the Queen of Irish popular fiction and enjoys a huge following in Australia. Irish-born, Binchey was a teacher, journalist, speaker and writer of short stories, dramas and novels – 16 in all. These novels were translated into 37 languages and sold over 40 million copies, outselling fellow Irish writers Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Edna O’Brien and Roddy Doyle, among others.
Born in 1940 in County Dublin, Binchey died in 2012 after completing “A Week in Winter”. For fans, her passing is a huge loss, made all the more bittersweet because her final novel is arguably her best.
Her talent for character description sparkled from the first paragraph. Her love of cities and small villages came alive as we’re taken from Stoneybridge to New York and Dublin. She paints the landscape with brushstrokes as colourful and explicit as an artist recreates a detailed photograph. Maeve captures the light, the air in her language. You can smell the sea as you stand on the cliffs of Western Ireland and hear the traffic on crowded New York and Dublin streets, shiver in the cold winds.
And her understanding of human nature makes us smile, cringe, sigh and cry. Her characters can frustrate and anger you; you want to shout at them, or give them a hug, a smack, a cheer! They’re foolish, stingy, stupid, generous, naïve, silly, reckless, hopeful. They’re REAL ! And you know someone that resembles each and every one of them.
“A Week in Winter” is the book you finish and want to begin again….but it is more than “an absolute gem.” It’s a precious jewel in the crown of Ireland’s lovely lady of letters. Thank you for all the hours of delight you’ve given (and will continue to give) the world, Maeve. We’re in your debt and will miss you greatly.
Vale Maeve Binchey.
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M Wennerstrom, S Hansson, U Jodal, et al [ Sahigrenska Univ, Goteborg, Sweden]
Disappearance of Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 152 : 879-883, 1998
Conclusions – Most high-grade reflux resolves, although the median time to resolution in this series was 6 to 8 years. The medical management of reflux requires patience by the physician and the family. Follow-up imaging should be performed infrequently [every 12 to 18 months], unless the clinical situation changes.
Most children do very well on preventive antibiotics, so breakthrough UTIs or interval development of new renal scars rarely occur. If a toilet-trained child is having UTIs while receiving preventive antibiotics, the urologist should have an increased index of suspicion for dysfunctional voiding.
The 7-year old child with grade II or III re fulx, will still likely outgrow it. If such children have a normal voiding pattern, they probably do not need a preventive antibiotic, as, in most cases. UTIs will not develop, and the reflux [ in the absence of UTIs] is not associated with the development of new renal scars. | <urn:uuid:b252ed11-ffb4-4761-915f-437691e392b0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mdbrowse.com/Speciality/Urology/VesicoureteralReflux.htm/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00468.warc.gz | en | 0.902102 | 277 | 2.015625 | 2 |
No end in sight for Syria war as conflict enters fifth year
Syria’s conflict enters its fifth year on Sunday, with no end in sight to the fighting.
More than 210,000 people have been killed and half of the country’s population displaced, prompting rights groups to accuse the international community of “failing Syria”.
The country now lies carved up by government forces, militant groups - including Islamic State - Kurdish fighters and the so-called moderate opposition.
Diplomacy remains stalled, with two rounds of peace talks achieving no progress and even a proposal for a local ceasefire in Aleppo fizzling out.
The conflict began as an anti-government uprising, with small-scale protests, inspired by similar revolts in Egypt and Tunisia, taking place in Damascus in February.
But things quickly spiralled when the government arrested and tortured a group of teenagers in the southern city of Deraa. In response, hundreds took to the streets in Damascus and Aleppo on 15 March. Several days later, on 18 March another protest broke out after Friday prayers in Deraa. Government forces once fired on the demonstrators, killing several people. The violence only prompted thousands to turn out the following day to attend the funerals of those killed. The government once again fired on the marchers, killing between one to six people according to activists. The government then released the teenagers on 21 March, but the deaths and the fierce crackdown prompted a militarisation of the uprising and its descent into today’s brutal multi-front conflict.
The consequences have been devastating.
The UN refugee agency UNHCR says Syria is now “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era”.
Around four million people have fled abroad, with more than a million taking refuge in neighbouring Lebanon.
Inside Syria, more than seven million people have been displaced, and the UN says around 60 percent of the population now lives in poverty.
The country’s infrastructure has been decimated, its currency is in freefall and economists say the economy has been set back some 30 years.
Assad government emboldened
Rights groups have documented horrific violations, with the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reporting this week that 13,000 people had been tortured to death in government detention since the uprising began.
Tens of thousands more remain in government jails and detention facilities, with many effectively disappearing after their arrest.
Despite international outrage at the death toll, and allegations that his government used chemical weapons against its own people in August 2013, President Bashar al-Assad has clung to power.
His forces have consolidated their grip on the capital Damascus and are moving to encircle rebels in the second city of Aleppo to the north.
The assaults have been aided by the government’s increasing reliance on crude explosives-packed barrel bombs, which Assad denies using despite extensive documentation.
His government is newly emboldened by both its military successes and an apparent shift in international rhetoric.
Calls for his resignation have been notably more muted as international attention shifts to the threat posed by the Islamic State group.
Diplomats describe a new willingness to countenance a role for Assad in Syria’s future, and even the rhetoric from key Assad opponent Washington has shifted.
On Friday, CIA director John Brennan said Washington was concerned that the “collapse” of Syria’s government could open the way for a IS takeover.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has also stressed that Washington’s top priority is defeating IS.
Little prospect for peace
Last year, the United States assembled a coalition of nations to fight the group in Syria and Iraq, where IS rule a swathe of territory they have deemed an Islamic “caliphate”.
Air strikes, particularly in concert with the efforts of Kurdish fighters on the ground in Syria, have rolled back some IS gains, but the group continues to wield significant power.
It has grabbed international headlines with gruesome propaganda videos depicting the killings of journalists, aid workers and other civilians.
It has also attracted thousands of foreign fighters, many from the West, prompting concern about the prospect of attacks by returning militants.
Despite the international attention, there is little prospect of a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Two rounds of UN-sponsored talks in Switzerland failed to achieve progress, and Staffan de Mistura, the third UN envoy to tackle the conflict, has gained little traction with his proposal for a localised ceasefire in Aleppo.
Russia, a key Assad ally, is floating its own dialogue process, and will host talks in Moscow in April, but it remains unclear if the internationally recognised opposition will attend.
On Thursday, a group of 21 rights groups denounced the international community for failing to implement UN resolutions and end the conflict.
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To determine the year and month when a spice was packaged, look for a series of black numbers and letters printed on the bottom or side of the spice container. This is not the UPC code and it is usually printed directly on the container, not the label.
On dry packet mixes, the numbers and letters are pressed or indented into the edge of the package. The first number indicates the year of the decade. For example, if the first number is 9, this means the product was packaged in 2009. The second letter refers to the month. “A” stands for January, “B” stands for February, “C” is for March, and so on. So, if an item was packaged in March of 2009, the code would begin with 9C. (Other numbers and letters will follow, but the first two digits indicate when the product was packaged).
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Canada and India announced a major nuclear trade deal Saturday.OK, meaning that this is somehow in Canada's interest because...the principal beneficiary would be the crown corporation, Atomic Energy Canada, Ltd.? Yes:
Officials in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office say the agreement, which has been in the works since the summer, will allow Canadian firms to export and import “controlled” nuclear materials, equipment and technology to and from India.
The deal, expected to be signed and implemented soon, has been controversial because Canada cut nuclear trade in 1974 after India used Canadian materials to manufacture its first nuclear weapon.
But the Harper government has been keen to re-establish the relationship because they estimate the energy market in the world’s largest democracy will be worth between $25 billion and $50 billion during the next 20 years.
Ottawa’s Crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., has been keen to expand into the Indian market.Indeed, AECL did make a breakthrough with India earlier this year:
Canada’s nuclear energy industry currently generates about $6.6 billion in revenue.
Trade Minister Stockwell Day announced earlier this year that government-owned Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. had signed a memorandum of understanding with India for next-generation nuclear reactors.So as Canada enters this brave new nuclear trading world with India, with all that revenue on the horizon, what is the Harper government poised to do? Privatize AECL, so the benefit of this new deal would accrue to the new private owner of AECL, not Canada, that has invested in AECL to the tune of billions for many years. Am I missing something here?
Beyond the political benefits of making a play for Indo-Canadian voters, is this deal supposed to sweeten the pot for potential suitors to AECL now? Recall that AECL's fate has been twisting in the wind as its attractiveness has been diminished due to Ontario's decision to put reactor additions on hold - because of AECL's uncertain status. And remember, the AECL move by the federal government is said to be imminent, from an October 14th Canwest report:
The federal government is preparing to unveil recommendations on how to restructure Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, and several foreign and domestic players in the nuclear industry are positioning themselves to make a bid for AECL's assets.If that new owner is not a domestic player - and depending on the percentage of AECL the Harper government sells - you can see what kind of fallout (pardon the pun) there might be given news of this major Indian deal. As we learned last month, Canadians don't support AECL privatization. That sentiment might strengthen, particularly if Harper sells AECL to a non-Canadian entity. High tech jobs in jeopardy, etc.
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Newsroom > DHHS News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2009
Marla Augustine, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-4047 or [email protected]
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Arrives in Nebraska
Lincoln—The novel H1N1 flu vaccine has arrived in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
“We received notice from the Centers for Disease Control that 15 communities in the state are receiving vaccine today,” said Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Division of Public Health. “That’s a little earlier than we expected and a very good development. More communities will be receiving vaccine as the week goes on.”
Nebraska’s level of flu is at widespread, with at least half of the regions of the state being impacted by H1N1, with increasing flu activity. It is the predominant virus right now, with almost no cases of the strains of seasonal flu.
“There are outbreaks all over the state, including the Panhandle, the central and southeast parts of the state,” Dr. Schaefer said. “This vaccine will be key to interrupting transmission of the virus and reducing the spread of illness.”
Over 6,100 doses of intranasal spray vaccine are being received today, with more expected as the week goes on. FluMist can be given to healthy individuals age 2-24. Children and young adults under the age of 24 are one of the priority groups to receive the vaccine.
The injectable form of H1N1 vaccine is being ordered and may be available later in the week. Pregnant women and some people with chronic underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, can only receive the injectable form of the vaccine.
Dr. Schaefer is urging everyone to be patient. More vaccine will become available over the coming weeks. In the meantime:
- Wash your hands frequently or use antibacterial sanitizer.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Stay away from people who appear ill.
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Washington, DC (Dec. 13, 2012) — Leaders from 114 countries and organizations gathered in Marrakech, Morocco Wednesday for a summit of the “Friends of Syria” alliance and officially recognized the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition as the “legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.
World leaders including Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, US President Barack Obama, and French President François Hollande have now joined the global alliance in calling for a speedy transfer of power to end the violence in Syria that has taken more than 42,000 lives and caused thousands to flee to neighboring countries.
In his address, King Mohammed urged members of the UN Security Council, over which Morocco currently presides, to adopt “a unified, resolute stance as quickly as possible to spare the Syrian people further tragedy and suffering, and to support the transfer of power in Syria for the establishment of a democratic, multi-party system.”
King Mohammed applauded “the dynamism of the Syrian opposition for unifying the full spectrum of political opinion, at home and abroad,” which he said “culminated in the Doha Declaration on the establishment of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, headed by Sheikh Moaz al-Khatib.”
“This is a major political achievement for the Syrian opposition, which gives it legitimacy in the transition period,” as it works to fulfill the hopes of the Syrian people in building a democratic Syrian state, said King Mohammed. He added that this should also facilitate efforts by the international community “to provide support to the coalition in a collective, efficient and orderly manner, according to each one’s capabilities and competencies.”
Earlier this fall, King Mohammed ordered the setting up of a Moroccan field hospital at the Zaatari camp in Jordan ― which he visited in October ― that has aided more than 40,000 Syrian refugees. As part of a broad international humanitarian aid effort, Morocco has also sent 2,000 winterized tents, tons of foodstuff, medicine, and blankets to benefit the refugees in both Jordan and Turkey.
The Moroccan American Center for Policy (MACP) is a non-profit organization whose principal mission is to inform opinion makers, government officials and interested publics in the United States about political and social developments in Morocco and the role being played by the Kingdom of Morocco in broader strategic developments in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. For more, please visit www.moroccanamericanpolicy.org
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A delegation from South Africa's largest labor federation is making its way back to Johannesburg by road, after being expelled from Zimbabwe Tuesday. The South African government is not commenting on the incident, which has exposed a rift within the ruling party on how the Zimbabwe situation should be handled.
Exhausted representatives of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, or COSATU, arrived back in South Africa after traveling through the night on a bus from Harare. The 13-member delegation had gone to Zimbabwe Tuesday on a fact-finding mission, but the government accused it of being in the country illegally, and kicked the group out.
Speaking by phone from the city of Polokwane, COSATU international relations secretary Simon Boshielo described the ordeal to South African state radio.
"We were deported last night after the High Court had actually issued an order to the government of Zimbabwe to release us from detention," Mr. Boshielo says. " Instead of releasing us from detention to continue with our task, they defied their own law and sent us in a bus that actually went out of the airport, on the runway. [They were] telling us they were going to take us to the hotel, and we discovered halfway down the line that we were on the way to the border."
The bus dumped them at the Beit Bridge border crossing around dawn. From there, the union organizers caught a minibus taxi heading south.
COSATU leaders have insisted that the group was in the country legally, even though the Zimbabwean government issued a statement before they left telling them not to come. Mr. Boshielo says security officials who met them on arrival at the airport told them they could only stay if they agreed not to meet with five groups, including the Zimbabwe Council of Churches.
The episode has created a sticky situation for the South African government and its ruling party, the African National Congress. The defense minister told reporters in parliament that the incident has been "a bit embarrassing" to the ANC, given its political partnership with COSATU.
Technically, South Africa is governed now by a so-called tripartite alliance made up of the ANC, COSATU and the South African Communist Party. They have longstanding ties dating back to the struggle against apartheid, and many South Africans belong to all three groups.
For example, the safety and security minister was a union leader in the 1970s and today is both a member of the ANC's national executive committee and the national chairperson of the Communist Party.
Both the Communists and the trade unions have been much more vocal than their ANC partners on the Zimbabwe situation. COSATU's relationship with the government of President Thabo Mbeki has become particularly strained.
Political analyst Adam Habib of the Pretoria-based Human Sciences Research Council says the ANC and COSATU probably agree that something is wrong in Zimbabwe. What they disagree on, he says, is what to do about it, and union leaders have been particularly critical of the government's policy of quiet diplomacy.
"There is clearly tension within the ANC itself about whether that is an appropriate strategy," Mr. Habib says. "And there have been discussions and debates within the party itself on that matter. Now I think the ANC is of course not in a position to publicly chart a different route to government, or at least to the presidency and foreign affairs, but COSATU is. It has a relative greater degree of autonomy and it has been very vocal right through the last two or three years about its opposition to Mugabe and what Mugabe's been up to."
Mr. Habib says it is too soon to tell whether the Zimbabwe incident will cause a major rift between the ANC and COSATU. He says it will depend on how each side handles the situation over the next few days.
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|The band - the speckled band!|
I’ve written about Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Age of detective fiction. As a chronological period, that was roughly the time between the world wars. But was really more of an attitude, a way of approaching the genre. As you can read here, I argued that 12 of the Holmes stories were written during that period and many others are “GA” in spirit.
Only recently did I realize that Arthur Conan Doyle apparently created of the favorite detective story tropes of that classic period, and he did it early on. “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” turns on the late Julia Stoner’s dying words – “the band, the speckled band!” Thus was born the plot device of the spoken or written “dying clue” from the victim that points to the killer, but only when correctly interpreted.
Or so it seems. No one of the Golden Age of Detection Facebook Page could think of an earlier example. And John C. Sherwood pointed out that two later Holmes stories, “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane” and “The Adventure of the Retired Colourman” feature dying clues. Both tales fit comfortably in the Golden Age, chronologically, published in 1926 and 1927, respectively.
Ellery Queen employed the dying clue dozens of times. So did most of the other great detective story writers of that age – and the not so great ones as well. Have I, in my own mysteries? I can’t remember! But I plan to do so. I have two stories in mind, one a short story and one a novel, which turn on dying clues to the killer.
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If Congress wishes to control costs in health care, they must put the obesity epidemic at the top of the agenda.
Why? Because as much of a problem as obesity is today—believe it or not, it is going to get worse—and we will all be paying more for it.
A new study by the UnitedHealth Foundation, American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention in conjunction with their annual America’s Health Rankings report shows us what the world will look like a decade from now if current trends continue. The study, which was based on my research, finds that:
•By 2018, 103 million American adults—or 43 percent of the population— will be considered obese;
•U.S. spending on health care costs attributable to obesity will quadruple—to $344 billion—over that same period; and,
•By 2018, obesity will account for more than 21 percent of health care spending.
Obesity is historically linked to about one-third of the increase in domestic health spending since the mid-1980s and is a key factor in the rise in private insurance premiums, Medicare and Medicaid spending. These new findings show there’s no question that as a nation, we need to take action—and fast—to control our weight.
While health reform provides us with a great opportunity to consider the obesity epidemic from a national policy perspective, there are things we can do right away that don’t necessarily require legislative action. We can meaningfully reduce costs and improve quality of life simply by changing the way we think about and treat obesity. Here are four examples of where to focus our efforts:
1. Get Americans to see being obese as a serious medical condition that significantly heightens their risk for other health problems, not as a lifestyle choice.
Obesity can kill you.
It’s true. Obesity is responsible for 112,000 deaths and for more than 100,000 cases of cancer annually, as well as being closely linked to the explosion of chronic disease rates in our country. Yet, Americans generally view being obese as a choice rather than a medical condition. Congress can help change this by ensuring that obesity is recognized officially as a chronic condition, qualifying obese patients for many of the care coordination and preventive care provisions being considered in current health reform legislation.
2. Ensure that fear about the stigma of obesity does not eclipse the need to combat it.
States like Arkansas have been taken to task by parents and critics for weighing and measuring school children to identify and monitor obesity, despite the fact obesity is linked to our nation’s high levels of “type 2” diabetes in children and that—given the strong association between diabetes and heart disease—they may be at risk for heart attacks in their teens. Screenings and other monitoring tools, when administered appropriately, can be incredibly helpful in catching potentially life-threatening cases. Ultimately, efforts to identify and control obesity are not meant to point fingers or label but to improve health, avoid death and reduce costs.
3. Get employers invested in promoting wellness.
A number of employers are embracing the idea of workplace health promotion through on-site programs or incentives for gym memberships, etc. With such progress being made by the private sector, Congress should look for responsible ways to encourage it. Health care proposals would allow employers to do more to encourage “good” health behaviors among their employees as a means of reining in rising health care premiums. Providing such incentives for health and wellness programs is a terrific start, but overall design will be the true deciding factor as to whether the programs are effective.
Congress can help by ensuring that programs must be voluntary, easy to access and have a well-designed and well-communicated structure.
Most importantly, any financial incentives to participate in health risk assessments or care plans must not be related to family or genetic information. Instead, these incentives should be available to all workers—disabled, healthy, and chronically ill—and geared to encourage filling out a health risk appraisal and working on their care plan, not on issues related to health, disability status or family history.
4. Ensure that our health care system is oriented to help health care providers treat obesity like a preventable medical condition.
Current incentives within the health care system make it more profitable to treat disease than to prevent it. Health care incentives should instead encourage health care providers to spend time discussing preventive care and prescribing the appropriate diet and exercise regimens that can help their patients to avoid obesity. Current health reform legislation would link payments to the quality of care and improved health outcomes, which is a good start. We should also pay physicians for weight loss counseling, reimburse nutritionists and other specialists by using community health teams of providers that work with provider practices and clinics, and expand coverage of comprehensive primary care, which should, in theory, include better obesity monitoring and prevention.
If we fail to take action to curb obesity, we face a grim future. But if we do take action, the future looks significantly brighter, according to my new study. If obesity levels are held at their current rates, I estimated that the U.S. could save over $800 per adult by 2018—a savings of nearly $200 billion. As Congress debates pushing health care to the early 2010 agenda, they should remember that number—and make sure that tackling our nation’s obesity epidemic and rise in obesity linked chronic illness is moved to the top of the list. | <urn:uuid:95308faf-31a6-428d-973f-22cb4a0a4a71> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2009/12/17/obesity-epidemic-should-top-health-care-agenda/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721555.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00180-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958347 | 1,109 | 2.71875 | 3 |
Mineral water coolers are the recent buzz of the community, they enable one the convenience of alcohol consumption filtered water whatsoever times. A bottled water cooler is hooked directly to the water, seeking electricity and refrigeration from the plug back on the wall. This growth remains in sync with the growing rate of waterborne illness in the culture. It holds true that waterborne illness like pains, queasiness, throwing up, jaundice, diarrhea, amoebic dysentery and so on are on the increase. This could plainly be associateded with the failing of public sewage water treatment systems. These systems fail to chemically heal water before it is provided in pipes that are straight linked to taps in houses or workplace.
There was this trend that many doctors observed last summertime, the trend was of a flu-like sign that every tenth person in the town reported. Individuals were failing ill, reported severe exhaustions and then adhering to a day or more they reported high-fever, stomach discomfort as well as body pains. This was nothing but enormous failure in treated water. nullThe water that was flown right into houses at big was non-treated sewage water that led to the spread of such an abrupt illness in the state. Couple of homes that reported no symptoms of the kind were located using alcohol consumption water coolers constantly. This could have assisted in combating the damaging microorganisms as well as amoeba in the water, and also completion product that these houses obtained was tidy and also treated water.
You can usually see water fountains inside resort entrance halls or day spa beauty parlors. These fountains are an inviting sight for site visitors water coolers as well as successfully provide a calming sense in the atmosphere. You can have this relaxing impact in the interiors of your residence. Indoor water fountains developed for your residence are smaller sized than those in hotels as well as other facilities. Requiring reduced upkeep, these water fountains are best to be put inside your living room or workplace.
You might assume, initially, that water fountains are better placed outside where the moisture will not impact or destroy your flooring and also furnishings. Contrary, indoor water fountains are completely safe. Depending upon your preference, the fountain could be placed anywhere, be it on the wall surface, on the flooring, or perhaps a table top.
Indoor water fountains been available in many designs that you can pick from. The three basic versions are the table top, flooring, and wall surface placed. All these have a water reservoir, the water fountain head, and the pump that moves the water from its storage tank to the head. You could select any one of these designs that ideal enhances your house.
The table top model is designed to be tiny so it securely fits on a table or workdesk. You could compare its width to that of a table plate. Its height, on the various other hand, varies. The table leading water fountain could be positioned anywhere and also does not require a substantial area. Maybe an excellent accessory in your living-room or workplace, where it could reduce the tension of your job.
The floor design is a bigger version of the table leading fountain. They are much more costly, too. A lot of are made to be tall and upright. Smaller sized floor water fountains which lean against the wall surface and also are partly free-standing are best for the entrance means or little rooms. The bigger types are better matched in manors with big entrances or foyers. These could be magnificently placed at the center as the centerpiece of a very large area.
The last model, the wall water fountain, only needs adequate space on your wall surface. The wall design could match any type of space dimension considering that it does not require a floor space.
Waterborne illness are caused by tiny micro-organisms that are directly transferred in a human body when non-treated sewer water or harmful water is eaten. To prevent this people resort mineral water coolers, drinking water coolers or other filtering devices that make certain water cleanliness and also hygiene. For, if not filtered these microbes directly enter a body with the infected water. When infected fresh water is eaten by mouth or while preparing food, usage of these bacteria can trigger extreme conditions. Resultantly, Use alcohol consumption water coolers has actually obtained importance. These water dispensers are successful in maintaining virus, parasites, microorganisms etc. at bay! The benefits of a water dispenser are innumerable. They efficiently combat with bacteria to offer you safe, tidy, healthy and balanced water quality. At the same time, drinking water coolers maintain water fountain-like cool.
Mineral water coolers usually feature a five-year guarantee to maintain your water germ-free and you, healthy. All the water dispensers have water in stainless steel dispenser to make sure that the water is pure & healthy. Consuming water coolers additionally permit you pick between hot or cool water, making the deal profitable for workplace & cupboards. You can select a trusted service provider to offer you selection of models to select from. You sprinkle supplier enables you to choose from several versions of water dispensers in the colour of your option. We additionally use totally free servicing center on demand; our professionals will certainly make you comfortable with the maker prior to leaving it on you to handle. Picking up a water dispenser from us will certainly allow you to experience best & superb customer care. | <urn:uuid:453db462-2753-4cec-846c-b10fd4740cfa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://careertechhept.sojournals.com/bottleless-factory-water-fountains | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570651.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807150925-20220807180925-00468.warc.gz | en | 0.965644 | 1,122 | 2.046875 | 2 |
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Car costs can add up.
Maintaining your vehicle through regular oil changes is one way you can prevent engine damage — and essentially — cut down on future spending.
Some cars burn oil overtime. If a vehicle doesn’t run on the correct amount of oil, the oil won’t be able to lubricate engine components. Items actuated by oil pressure also won’t work as efficiently.
We suggest having it replaced every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
Different oil change options are available.
Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire used to carry multiple oil types, such as regular oil and semi-synthetic oil.
Last year, we switched to full synthetic oil, which has lowered the cost of synthetic oil for oil changes.
Synthetic oil helps extend the lifespan of engines that normally operate on regular or semi-synthetic oil.
We also offer Mobil 1, an oil option that is used in various cars, including BMWs and Mercedes.
In addition to changing the oil and oil filter, we also perform a tire rotation and conduct a courtesy check during an oil change. When doing a courtesy inspection, we look over parts of the car, such as the lights and brakes.
Our technicians can write notes about the car in a digital inspection.
The inspection report, which also provides information about the car and recommendations, can be accessed by our customers via email or text.
This article was written by Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire, a locally owned and operated business that has been in service for 36 years. It’s a big supporter of our local community.
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James Hall was an American film actor. Born James E. Brown in Dallas, Texas, he began his film career during the silent film era. He made his sound film debut in the 1929 film The Canary Murder Case, opposite William Powell and Louise Brooks. Enjoy James Hall’s best quotes below.
“Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.”
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Few historians have done more to change the way we see the history of modern times than Eric Hobsbawm. From his early books on the Industrial Revolution and European empires, to his magisterial 1995 study of the "short twentieth century," "Age of Extremes," Hobsbawm has become known as one of the finest practitioners of his craft.
"On History" brings together his brilliant and challenging reflections on the uses, and abuses, of history. Ranging from considerations of "history from below" and the "progress" of history to recent debate on the relevance of studying history and the responsibility of the historian, "On History" reflects Hobsbawm's lifelong concern with the relations between past, present, and future.
Available for the first time in an affordable paperback edition, "On History" presents key essays of history by "one of the few genuinely great historians of our century" ("New Republic").
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A neighing woman with a tail and mane leads a real horse onto the straw-strewn stage. Radu Stanca National Theatre of Sibiu is famous for its epic productions and vast ensembles; to compensate for this regular sized stage and manageable cast (just the 18), Silviu Purcărete adds a four-legged extra.
This is just one of the visual extravagances in Purcărete’s freehand adaptation of Swift’s 18th century satire. The opposite of the jolly children’s tale - although he presents the series of tableaux as seen through the eyes of a little boy - the visionary Romanian director roots his version in the often neglected fourth part of the book. Here Gulliver visits the land of the Houyhnhnms, where horses are worshipped for their beauty and Yahoos are debased human beings.
Gulliver’s encounters with giants and little people are quickly dealt with in clever shadowplay vignettes. Purcărete spends more time on Swift’s satirical essay A Modest Proposal, in which he suggests the Irish should eat their own children. A crowd of women, babies hanging from their skirts and piled in a wheelbarrow, pile their infants high on a hospital trolley. A chef selects one, silences its crying with a hammer, eviscerates it and throws the entrails onto a smoking hotplate.
The highly-drilled cast speak few words. Some text is translated from Romanian, other snippets have supertitles. That, combined with the episodic structure and Irish composer Shaun Davey’s eclectic score, gives the production a balletic feel. The images do the talking: rows of besuited bankers march in formation, sit down, open their briefcases, crack hard-boiled eggs on their heads and eat them. Two huge rats scurry across the stage, so disgusted by the humans they don’t even eat them.
Purcărete uses on old-school theatrics and sleight of hand to great effect: a woman giving birth over a bucket, a beheading, a row of Lilliputian gaudy women preening and flirting are all created with the repertory techniques of the last century. The minimal set - a Karla Black-style plastic curtain, straw, hospital beds reminiscent of the orphanages of the Ceausescu era - leaves the stage clear for the director’s imagination to unfold.
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Lights Out is an application designed to give users more control over Apple's Energy Saver. It helps solve the problem of Energy Saver insomnia. Many software packages, scanners, and other peripherals interfere with the Mac's normal sleeping patterns. Lights Out offers a secondary idle timer to put your Mac to sleep even when Energy Saver fails to do so. The application also offers hot corners to instantly put your Mac to sleep, or keep your Mac awake. Lights Out offers the ability to customize Energy Saver settings for individual applications. This can be useful for long downloads, iTunes streams, cd or dvd playback, etc. Lights Out can even logout or shutdown your Macintosh after a specified idle period. | <urn:uuid:b67bdcb4-8cf5-4438-91ff-0f1c6f8de667> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.softoware.net/apps/download-lights-out-for-mac.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280292.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00337-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.886463 | 142 | 1.554688 | 2 |
Your arthritis has you exhausted. Instead of dealing with all-day weariness and forgoing activities because you don’t have the stamina, learn some tricks for getting instant energy boosters to fight fatigue from arthritis:
Turn up the tunes. Listen to your favorite playlist on the way to work, or sing along with your grandkids’ choices. Researchers have found that listening to music helps boost energy and stimulates positive thinking.
Straighten up. Bad posture can slowly sap your energy. According to the International Chiropractors Association, slouching requires your muscles to work harder to hold up your body, and that can lead to fatigue. Just 15 minutes of reading or typing in a slouched position strains the neck, shoulders and upper-back muscles.
Take a break from sitting. Every hour go for a quick walk around the office, get a glass of water or do a few slow stretches to get your blood flowing. Practice good posture by ensuring that your shoulders and hips are aligned and your head is straight. At your desk, sit in a chair that provides good lower-back support, and keep your knees slightly higher than your hips.
Do a mini-meditation. Setting aside time to do mini-meditations throughout the day can help when you’re overwhelmed. Meditation for Arthritis help refocus your thoughts and create positive energy. Find a quiet spot with no distractions, sit in a relaxed position with your eyes closed and take deep, slow breaths. Focus only on breathing in and out. As outside thoughts enter your consciousness, acknowledge them and then refocus on your breathing. Do this for 3 minutes.
Wear red. On days when you’re feeling sluggish, try wearing a colorful sweater or scarf for an immediate pick-me-up. Red, in particular, has been shown to improve mood and alertness.
Pop a peppermint. The scent of peppermint decreases fatigue by up to 25%, according to researchers at Wheeling Jesuit University, in West Virginia. Keep a bowl of peppermints on your desk to get you through the late-afternoon slump; or light a peppermint-scented candle and enjoy the invigorating aroma.
Eat protein and veggies. According to Sue Moores, a registered dietitian in St. Paul, Minnesota, fried and sugary foods provide a quick burst of energy, but can leave you feeling hungry and depleted just 30 minutes later. Instead, eat fruits, veggies, whole grains and proteins for snacks. They help keep your blood sugar even, enabling you to avoid extreme energy peaks and valleys.
Have a good laugh. Giggle, guffaw, chuckle, snicker, chortle – no matter what you call it, laugh for your health. It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, elevates mood and may boost the immune system. The next time you need a burst of energy, try watching a funny movie or connecting with others who share a great sense of humor.
Find your sweet spot. Acupressure techniques can be natural energy boosters, according to researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Applying pressure to key points on the body stimulates the nerves that regulate attention and alertness. Pulling on your ears is one technique – start by gently tugging on the lobes, then move up the tops of the ears and back down the sides. Research also shows that the acupressure point in the center of the top of your head can have a huge impact on pumping up energy. To find the point, place your thumbs on the tops of your ears, and stretch your hands up until your middle fingertips meet at the top of your head. Tap on this spot lightly while taking deep breaths.
Break a sweat. The National Institutes of Health says exercise as an effective way to gain energy. Aim for 30 minutes a day. Can’t spare a half-hour? Research has found that just 10 minutes of exercise can improve mood, increase energy and reduce feelings of fatigue. The next time you’re dragging, walk around the block, go for a short bike ride or swim a few laps in the pool.
Chug some H20. Dehydration is a major cause of fatigue. Water makes up about 80% of the brain and is an essential element in neurologic transmissions. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to avoid feeling sluggish. “Water is the best choice because it has no calories, but decaffeinated coffee, natural fruit juice, herbal tea – even zero-calorie sodas – count toward your overall fluid intake,” notes Moores. “The most important thing to remember is to avoid liquids that have a lot of sugar, such as smoothies, because the energy gains are only temporary.” | <urn:uuid:a89bdbd9-9c32-4f8c-9b77-bb6922deef5d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://blog.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/fatigue-arthritis-boost-energy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284405.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00032-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.924771 | 976 | 1.820313 | 2 |
NABEEL USED TO WORK FOR the Americans in Iraq. He was a security team leader for the Research Triangle Institute, a U.S. contractor that was paid more than half-a-billion dollars to run "local governance programs" throughout the country. He survived three car-bombing attempts. "I was lucky," he says nonchalantly.
But as GIs began to exit Iraq in 2011, he knew that his luck would not last. Nabeel says that some guys threatened him: "We will kill your son. We will get revenge when the Americans leave Iraq." Nabeel didn't need much more encouragement, given the collapse of public services that had made life arduous, so he applied for a special immigration visa for Iraqis employed on behalf of the U.S. government. With his family, he immigrated to El Cajon, California, in July 2011.
He expected a warm welcome and a decent standard of living for helping the war effort.
"When I came to the United States, I thought I would be better than the prime minister in Iraq," recalls Nabeel. "Now, I am jealous of the street cleaner."
Six friends of his nod in agreement. They are sitting in a sparsely furnished office in El Cajon, a city of 101,000 residents east of San Diego. The door says Babylon Design and Printing, but they jokingly call it the "Babylon coffee shop." Outside, palm trees stand still in the damp night air. Inside hang oil paintings of Middle Eastern marketplaces and rural life.
All seven knew each other in Babil province, south of Baghdad. All worked for U.S. contractors. All escaped Iraq because of threats and the collapse of public services. Now, however, all are unhappy, most are jobless, and some wish they had never left Iraq despite the violence and chaos.
Also in the office are Ahmad Talib and Huda Al-Jabiri. They fled Iraq in the late '90s, and spent five days walking without food to the Iranian border while Huda was eight months pregnant. The couple is employed as social workers resettling refugees. Ahmad says he is aware of five families who came to El Cajon recently and returned to Iraq.
"Many of the older generation want to go back," Ahmad says. "This is not their culture. They have friends, families, memories in Iraq. One said, 'If I am killed by a suicide bomber, I die once. Here in America, I die every day. I struggle with rent, I struggle with language, I struggle with work.'"
By one measure, the seven friends are fortunate. Out of a sea of four million Iraqis displaced since 2003, a relative trickle of 85,000 has been admitted to the United States. From 2003 to 2006, the United States accepted a mere 735 Iraqi refugees. Only after the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act became law in January 2008 did the United States start letting in a significant number of Iraqis.
While Michigan has a larger population of Iraqi descent, El Cajon is the top destination for this round of refugees partly because the State Department has discouraged refugees from settling in the economically depressed Detroit area. Professor John Weeks, a demographer at San Diego State University, estimates that the Iraqi population in San Diego County has swelled by an average of 400 a month since 2008, and El Cajon is now almost one-third Iraqi American.
But new refugees often encounter a rude awakening. The city's poverty rate is 23 percent, and the unemployment rate at the end of 2012 was 11 percent. Moreover, El Cajon is still trying to live down its tag as the "meth capital of the world," and it retains a hard-bitten feel evidenced by a robbery rate 50 percent above the national average.
Nonetheless, refugees say the warm, sunny weather is a welcome reminder of home, and for decades El Cajon has become a magnet for many of Iraq's persecuted. Thousands of Kurds started arriving following a failed revolt in 1976. After the 1991 Gulf War, Saddam Hussein crushed a Shi'a uprising encouraged by the senior Bush Administration, and some 1,500 Shi'a who escaped found their way to El Cajon. There are also Mandaeans, whose 2,000-year-old Gnostic culture is in danger of extinction, and Yezidis, practitioners of an ancient syncretic religion. But far and away, it's the estimated 30,000 Chaldean Catholics in El Cajon who have enlivened the city with Iraqi culture, many having first settled there in the 1950s. Main Street is nicknamed "Little Baghdad" for the proliferation of Arab-language signs and Iraqi-owned restaurants, markets, jewelry stores, auto shops, and cultural centers.
Everyone who has contact with the community says the number one problem is the lack of jobs. Khattab Aljubori talks proudly of the $4,000 a month he earned in Iraq as an IT specialist. He fled in November 2010 because of threats to his family and now gets by on welfare and whatever computer work he can scrounge.
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study on the health of Iraqi refugees who settled in the United States after 2009, 67 percent of adults are unemployed, including 85 percent of those over 45 years old.
Suhail Putras is one of those who has found a job in El Cajon. He works as a cook at Ali Baba restaurant, which is decorated like an Arabian tent, with plush blue and white fabric covering the walls and ceiling, and beaded entrances shaped like arches. As Suhail talks, waiters hustle silver platters heaped with yellow rice, chopped vegetables, pickled radishes, glistening kebabs, and fresh-baked flatbreads the size of hubcaps. He left in 2008, and makes no bones that he's glad to be gone. "Iraq was the paradise, now it's the hell," he says. The Mahdi Army, a Shi'a militia, bombed his family's liquor store in Baghdad. "I was shocked that people I've been living with thirty years came with a knife for my back," he says. He says his future, and more important, that of his children, is in the United States. But he tears up when asked if he misses Baghdad. "I was born there, I was married there, I have happy and sad memories there," he says.
Every refugee confronts these contradictory forces. Nabeel says he's landed work as a security guard, but it's not enough.
"This is not a better life for me, but for my family, yes," he says. "We sacrifice for our family. I want a better future and education for my kids."
Mohammed chimes in. A civil engineer who bolted from Iraq in October 2011 after two of his co-workers at the Cooperative Housing Foundation, a U.S.-based NGO, were gunned down in the street, he is frustrated at being unable to support his family.
"I worked with Americans in my country, but I have no experience to work in America," he says. He has a simple solution: "So give us a job," he says, referring to the government. "If they keep Saddam Hussein, we will never be here."
Ahmad says some Iraqis in El Cajon believe they deserve welfare. They think, "This is our money, they took our oil."
"These refugees are a direct consequence of our decision of having invaded Iraq," adds Professor Weeks. "Some of these refugees, not all of them, come with the attitude that you ruined our country, you owe us."
It's not hard to understand why. Farah Muhsin, who came to San Rafael, California, in 2008 to study political science, says her family decamped to Syria in May 2003 after her mother, a journalist in Iraq, appeared on "death lists issued by the Badr Brigade and the Da'wa Party."
"If you go to Iraq today, they say America has destroyed our country and allowed criminals and warlords to become politicians, take control of our government and imprison and torture thousands of people," Muhsin says. "As harsh and cruel was life under Saddam Hussein, it was much better than today."
Estimates of the number of Iraqis killed during the last decade range from 150,000 to one million. Trauma among Iraqi refugees in Syria, with 90 percent suffering from depression and 68 percent from post-traumatic stress disorder, far outstrips that suffered by civilians in Kosovo and Afghanistan.
The moment Iraqis land in the United States they face new struggles. First, Ahmad explains, they are usually in debt to the International Organization for Migration, which provides an interest-free loan for the airline fare to bring them over. "A family of five might owe $6,000, and they have to start making payments in three months," he says.
Social workers say each refugee receives a "reception and placement" grant of $1,100 for rent, security deposit, furnishing, bedding, food, and other essentials. But for a childless couple that may not be enough to secure an apartment. "When you come here," says Ahmad, "you get the worst apartment, the cheapest one they can find, and donated furniture."
Salam Hassan, a thirty-seven-old-year computer engineer living in Berkeley, who served as a fixer in Baghdad for journalists like Naomi Klein, Dahr Jamail, and Christian Parenti before escaping mortal danger in 2005, says single male refugees in the Bay Area wind up in West Oakland, "famous for its violent history, because it's poor, and the rent is cheaper." A number of refugees in Oakland have been robbed and assaulted, and Farah Muhsin says, "One Iraqi man was mugged and was shot five times, and is now permanently disabled."
Hassan, who has taken so many refugees under his wing that his apartment was dubbed "the Iraqi Embassy," says they are packed "three to four people per one-bedroom apartment. They get four months assistance, then are switched to a program that just covers their rent and $200 a month for food stamps."
It's an expensive and difficult process to make it to the United States -- one refugee, a nuclear engineer, said it cost him $40,000 -- so adults tend to be professionals with advanced degrees in fields like medicine, engineering, and accounting. But the pressure to find jobs is relentless, and getting recertified is a laborious process. In the meantime, Ahmad says, "We find them jobs that no one else takes -- fast food, housecleaning, parking-lot attendants." Huda notices the change in their demeanor after they arrive: "You look at their faces. They are so proud of their degrees and their experience, and then they are told to clean sixteen hotel rooms a day."
Ahmad is cynical as to why the United States lets in refugees: "They're cheap labor." But he's quick to add, "They are survivors." They confront obstacles at every corner -- navigating a byzantine health care system, living in substandard conditions, learning how to use credit, taking crowded ESL classes with overwhelmed instructors. "But they will get up at 5 a.m., commute two hours, work a full day, get home at 7 or 8 p.m., and do it again the next day."
Mark Lewis is mayor of El Cajon. Now sixty-four, he's been in office since 1998 and grew up here. If he is any indication, cultural misunderstandings are abundant. He says single women have complained to him about not being served in Chaldean-owned establishments, and he's warned them they must serve women. He says, "In our society the female is the same as the male. They haven't got that through their heads yet."
Lewis says some Chaldean schoolchildren who receive free lunches are "being picked up by Mercedes Benzes." He adds: "First time, they come over here, it doesn't take them too long to learn where all the freebies are at." This, he says, causes "a lot of resentment in regard to veterans," who ask, "Why can't [the federal government] support veterans like they support minorities coming over here?" Lewis says this is creating "white flight."
Advocates say that not enough is being done for Iraqi immigrants. "They need more educational programs," Huda says, dismissing as laughable the four hours of cultural orientation some receive as their entire introduction to American society. Ahmad adds that adults need more activities "so they're not just wandering the streets," which is a common sight in El Cajon. Then there's the issue of transportation, with many relying on a bus system that's costly and inadequate. Most important, says Huda, "They need time for recovery and to learn the language and culture. Don't put them to work right away."
For many Iraqi immigrants in El Cajon, the adjustment to the United States is just too much. "I'm a nation to myself," Salam Hassan says, explaining that he doesn't feel at ease in either America or Iraq.
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