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France's Macron leads the way as western leaders malevolently confuse anti-Zionism with antisemitism Jonathan Cook on February 27, 2019 56 Comments French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 34th annual dinner of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF - Conseil Representatif des Institutions juives de France) on February 20, 2019. (Photo: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) How far the international community's approach towards Israel has reversed trajectory over the past half century can be gauged simply by studying the fate of one word: Zionism. In 1975 much of the world broke ranks with the United States and Europe at the United Nations general assembly to declare that Zionism, Israel's founding ideology, "is a form of racism and racial discrimination". Western publics were generally shocked. Zionism, they had been told, was a necessary liberation movement for the Jewish people after centuries of oppression and pogroms. Its creation, Israel, was simply the righting of terrible wrongs that had culminated in the horrors of the Holocaust. But Zionism looked very different to those countries around the globe that had been exposed to centuries of European colonialism and the more recent advent of US imperialism. The long history of crimes against Jews that led to Israel's establishment took place mostly in Europe. And yet it was Europe and the US that had sponsored and aided the arrival of Jews in another people's homeland, far from their own shores. To the global south, the great purges of native Palestinians carried out by European Jews in 1948 and 1967 looked all too reminiscent of white Europeans cleansing indigenous peoples in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. A colonial anachronism By 1975, the time of the UN vote, it was clear that Israel had no intention either of handing back to the Palestinians the occupied territories it had seized eight years earlier. Rather, Israel was entrenching the occupation by illegally transferring its own civilian population into the Palestinian territories. Across much of the globe, these Jewish settlers looked like an anachronism, a reminder of the white "pioneers" heading westwards across the supposedly empty lands of the US; the white farmers who seized vast tracts of South Africa and Rhodesia as their personal homesteads; and the white newcomers who herded the remnants of Australia's Aboriginal peoples into reservations or turned them into a sideshow at its tourist sites. The UN's "Zionism is racism" resolution lasted 16 years – until the fall of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the US as the world's sole superpower. After a lot of diplomatic arm-twisting by Washington, including promises that Israel would engage in a peace process with the Palestinians, Resolution 3379 was finally scrapped in 1991. Decades later, the pendulum has swung decisively the other way. US and European elites have moved on from their once-defensive posture that Zionism is not racism. Now, they are on the attack. Their presumption is that anti-Zionism – the position of much the international community 44 years ago – is synonymous with racism. Or more specifically, it is increasingly being accepted that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are two sides of the same coin. Apartheid-style system That trend was consolidated last week when Emmanuel Macron, the centrist French president, went further than simply reiterating his repeated conflation of anti-Zionism and antisemitism. This time he threatened to outlaw anti-Zionism. Macron's confusion of anti-Zionism with antisemitism is patently nonsensical. Antisemitism refers to the hatred of Jews. It is bigotry, plain and simple. Anti-Zionism, on the other hand, is opposition to the political ideology of Zionism, a movement that has insisted in all its political guises on prioritising the rights of Jews to a homeland over those, the Palestinians, who were already living there. Anti-Zionism is not racism against Jews; it is opposition to racism by Zionist Jews. Of course, an anti-Zionist may also be antisemitic, but it is more likely that an anti-Zionist holds his or her position for entirely rational and ethical reasons. That was made only clearer last summer when the Israeli parliament passed a basic law defining Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people (PDF). The law asserts that all Jews, even those with no connection to Israel, enjoy a right to self-determination there that all Palestinians are deprived of, including the fifth of Israel's population who are Palestinian and formally citizens. In other words, the law creates two statuses in Israel – and implicitly in the occupied territories too – based on an imposed ethno-religious classification system that entitles all Jews to superior rights over all Palestinians. In constitutional terms, Israel is explicitly operating an apartheid-style legal and political system, one even more encompassing than South Africa's. After all, the apartheid rulers of South Africa never claimed that theirs was the homeland of all white people. Criminalizing BDS Macron's threat to outlaw anti-Zionism is the logical extension of existing moves across Europe and the US to penalise those who support BDS, the growing international solidarity movement with Palestinians that calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. Many members of the BDS movement, though not all, are anti-Zionists. A proportion are anti-Zionist Jews. The movement not only leapfrogs western policy elites' decades of complicity in Israel's oppression of the Palestinians but highlights the extent of that complicity. That is one reason it is so reviled by those elites. France has gone furthest so far in this direction, criminalizing BDS as a form of economic discrimination. It thereby conflates a state, Israel, with an ethnic group, Jews – precisely as antisemites do. Such legislation makes as much sense as France outlawing a boycott of apartheid South Africa back in the 1980s on the grounds that it discriminated against whites. Israel lobbyists in action France, however, is simply at the head of the curve. In the US some 26 states have enacted laws to punish or sanction individuals and organisations that support a boycott. Similar legislation is pending in a further 13 states. None seem concerned that they are violating Americans' much-cherished First Amendment rights, and making an exception to the right to free speech in one case only – that of Israel. This month the US Senate joined the fray by passing a bill to encourage states to inflict economic punishments on those who support a boycott of Israel. These victories against the non-violent BDS movement are the result of vigorous and malevolent efforts behind the scenes by Israel lobbyists to confuse anti-Zionism with antisemitism. As Israel's standing among western publics has plummeted with the advent of social media, endless videos of violence by the Israeli army and settlers caught on phone cameras, and Israel's starvation of Gaza, Israel's lobbyists have moved to make it ever harder to speak out. Redefinition of antisemitism Their coup was the recent widespread acceptance in the west of a redefinition of antisemitism that intentionally confuses it with anti-Zionism. Israel's fingerprints are all over the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). It is therefore hardly surprising that the lengthy and vague definition of antisemitism devised by the IHRA has been supplemented by 11 examples, seven of which refer to Israel. One example, stating that Israel is a "racist endeavour", suggests that the 72 UN member states that voted for 1975's "Zionism is racism" resolution, as well as the 32 that abstained, were themselves espousing, or turning a blind eye to, antisemitism. Western governments, local authorities, political parties and public bodies are now racing to adopt the IHRA definition. The result has been a growing fear among western publics about what can be said any longer about Israel without eliciting accusations of antisemitism. That is the goal. If people become afraid that others will think them antisemitic for criticising Israel, then they will keep quiet, giving Israel greater leeway to commit crimes against Palestinians. 'Self-hating Jew' trope Were Macron and the IHRA right – that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are all but indistinguishable – then we would have to accept some very uncomfortable conclusions. One would be that Palestinians should be uniformly damned as antisemites for demanding their own right to self-determination. Or put another way, it would be impossible for Palestinians to demand the same rights as Jews in their homeland without that being declared as racist. Welcome to Alice Through the Looking Glass. Another conclusion would be that a significant proportion of Jews around the world, those who oppose Israel's self-definition as a Jewish state, are also antisemites, infected with an irrational hatred of their fellow Jews. This is the "self-hating Jew" trope Israel has long relied on to discredit criticism from Jews. On this view, those Jews who want Palestinians to enjoy the same rights as Jews claim for themselves in the Middle East are racist – and not only that, but racist against themselves. And if Macron's efforts to criminalise anti-Zionism prove fruitful, it would mean that Palestinians and Jews could be punished – maybe even jailed – for demanding equality between Palestinians and Jews in Israel. Preposterous as this reasoning sounds when laid out so bluntly, similar approaches to dealing with antisemitism are being readily accepted by actors across Europe and the US. The extent of this insanity was evident in the decision of Germany's Bank für Sozialwirtschaft, or Bank for Social Economy, to shut the account of a Jewish anti-Zionist group, Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East, over its support for a boycott of Israel. It was the first time a German bank had closed down a Jewish organization's account since the Nazis were in power. The bank took the action after complaints that Jewish Voice was antisemitic by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a group that masks its fervent support for Israel behind campaigning for Jewish rights. Eliding the left and far-right Macron's antipathy to anti-Zionism – shared by many others seeking to confuse it with antisemitism – has an explicit cause as well as a more veiled one. Both are related to the political crisis he faces. After two years in power, he is the most unpopular president in the republic's history. According to Macron, the rise of anti-Zionism, or more broadly growing opposition to Israel, is swelling the ranks of those who want to harm Jews in France, whether through attacks, the scrawling of swastikas on Jewish graves or the polluting of public discourse, especially on social media. Two groups that he and French Jewish lobby groups have identified as at the core of the problem are French Muslims, often recent immigrants who are seen as importing with them supposed racist Middle Eastern attitudes to Jews, and secular leftists who have taken the lead in supporting BDS. Although a small number of French Muslims have adopted extremist positions, most feel hostility towards Israel because of its role in displacing and oppressing Palestinians. That sentiment dominates among BDS activists too. But the implication of Macron and the lobby is that these two anti-Zionist groups are actually closely aligned with the antisemitic far-right and neo-Nazi groups, whatever their obvious respective differences in ideology and attitude towards violence. The blurring by Macron of anti-Zionism and antisemitism is meant to sow doubt about what should be obvious distinctions between these three very different ideological constituencies. Macron's sleight of hand Macron's sleight of hand has a related and more specifically self-serving agenda, however, as has become clear in the wider misuse – or weaponisation – of antisemitism slurs in Europe and the US. Macron is faced with a popular revolt known as the Yellow Vests, or Gilets Jaunes, that has taken over high streets for many months. The protests are rocking his government. Like other recent grassroots insurrections, such as the Occupy movement, the Yellow Vests is leaderless and its demands difficult to decipher. It represents more a mood, a spreading dissatisfaction with an out-of-touch political system that, since the financial meltdown a decade ago, has looked chronically broken and unreformable. The Yellow Vests embody a grievance desperately searching to hitch its wagon to a new political star, a different and fairer vision of how our societies could be organised. The movement's very inarticulateness has been its power and its threat. Those frustrated with austerity policies, those angry at an arrogant, unresponsive political and financial elite, those craving a return to a clearer sense of Frenchness can all seek shelter under its banner. But equally it has also allowed Macron and the French elite to project on to the Yellow Vests any kind of malevolent motive that best serves their efforts to demonize the movement. A charge spokespeople for the movement deny. And given the rising tide of nativist, far-right movements across Europe, casting the Yellow Vests as antisemitic has proved difficult to resist for the embattled French president. Just as Macron has presented leftwing and anti-racism activists supporting BDS as in cahoots with neo-Nazis, he has lumped together the Yellow Vests with far-right white nationalists. Much of the French media have happily recycled this mischief. Centrists' love of authority For those who assume that centrist leaders like Macron are acting not out of naked political self-interest but from a concern to eradicate prejudice and protect a vulnerable community, it is worth pausing to consider recent research on global political attitudes. Last year the New York Times published a commentary by David Adler showing that, contrary to popular wisdom, centrists were on average significantly less invested in democracy than the far left and far right. They were least supportive of civil rights and "free and fair elections". These trends were particularly pronounced in the US, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand, but noticeable in many other western liberal democracies. Additionally, in most western countries, including France, support for a strongman and for authoritarianism was much stronger among centrists than on the far-left. British and US centrists also outpolled the far-right in their love of authority figures. Adler concluded: "Support for 'free and fair' elections drops at the center for every single country in the sample. The size of the centrist gap is striking. In the case of the United States, fewer than half of people in the political center view elections as essential. … Centrists …seem to prefer strong and efficient government over messy democratic politics." Lobbyists' stranglehold It is therefore perhaps not surprising that centrist leaders like Macron are among the most ready to disengage from fair and open debate, smear opponents and readily blur the ideological distinctions between those to their left and their right. And similarly, supporters of centrism are most likely to lap up unfounded accusations of antisemitism in the service of maintaining a status quo they perceive as benefiting them. That process has been starkly on show in Britain and the US of late. For decades the centrists in Washington have dominated politics on both sides of a supposed political divide. And one issue that has enjoyed especially strong bipartisan support in the US is backing for Israel. The reason for a narrow Washington consensus on a whole range of issues, including Israel, has been the stranglehold on the US political process of corporate money and paid lobbyists. Lobbies prefer to operate in the dark, wielding influence out of public view. In the case of Israel, however, the lobby has become ever more visible to outsiders and its defences of Israel ever harder to sustain as abuses of Palestinians are readily displayed on social media. That, in turn, has spurred the growth of the BDS movement and a new, if still small, wave of insurgency politicians. Ilhan Omar attacked Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar showed how the established system seeks to tame wayward freshmen after she tweeted an obvious point that the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC – like other lobbyists – uses its money to enforce political orthodoxy in Washington in its chosen field. Or as she expressed it, "It's all about the Benjamins" – slang for $100 bills, which feature an image of Benjamin Franklin. She was quickly submerged in an avalanche of claims that her comment was evidence of antisemitism. They came from across the so-called political spectrum, from the grandees of her own Democratic party to President Trump. Weighed down with the criticism, she apologized. Omar justified her decision, saying it was up to Jews to decide what is antisemitic. In an age of rampant identity politics, this sounds superficially plausible. But it actually makes no sense at all. Even if a clear majority of Jews do in fact think criticism of Israel or its lobbyists is antisemitic – a highly questionable assumption – they don't enjoy some special or exclusive right to make that determination. Israel victimises Palestinians, as has been endlessly documented. No one has the right to claim the moral high ground as a victim of racism when they are using that same high ground to obstruct scrutiny of Israel's crimes against Palestinians. To think otherwise would be to prioritise the defense of Jews from a possible racism over the vast evidence of concrete racism by Israel against Palestinians. But more to the point, Omar's apology assumes that those Jews with the loudest voices – that is, those with the biggest platforms and the most money – represent all Jews. It makes organised American Jewry, whose vigorous support for Israel has proved unshakeable even as Israeli prime minster Benjamin Netanyahu has driven the country to the far right, the arbiter of what all Jews think. In fact, it does more. It makes the Israel lobby itself the one to determine whether there is an Israel lobby. It gives the lobby permission to shield itself entirely from view, allowing its influence to become even more entrenched and opaque. Omar is far from alone. Other prominent critics of Israel, often black, have found themselves singled out for accusations of antisemitism over the criticism of Israel, including recently Marc Lamont Hill and Angela Davis. Through a drip-drip of accusations that Omar is expressing "antisemitic tropes" when she speaks out, the aim is to make sure she starts to self-censor, becomes as "moderate" as her fellow politicians, and joins the bipartisan consensus on leaving Israel to get on with abusing Palestinians. If she doesn't, it is assumed, she will be finished politically, kicked out either by her own party bureaucracy or by voters. Corbyn on the back foot That process is much further advanced in Britain with a concerted and long-running campaign to stigmatise Jeremy Corbyn with claims of antisemitism since he became leader of the Labour party more than three years ago. Corbyn is both a throwback to a socialist tradition in Britain that was killed by Margaret Thatcher in the early 1980s and a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. In fact, he is a major anomaly: a European politician in sight of power who prioritises the right of Palestinians to justice over Israel's policy of oppressing Palestinians. The Israel lobby has a great deal to fear from him in changing the political climate in Europe towards Israel. In the UK, the ruling Conservative party has moved relentlessly to the right in recent decades, leaving the Labour party in parliament to occupy the centrist ground carved out for it during Tony Blair's leadership in the 1990s. Although enjoying huge support among Labour members that propelled him into the leadership, Corbyn is at war with most of his MPs. The centrists there have happily weaponised antisemitism to damage Corbyn and the hundreds of thousands of members behind him, just as Macron has against his own political opponents. Corbyn's own MPs have publicly accused him of indulging an "institutional antisemitism" in Labour, or even of being antisemitic himself. They have done so even though all evidence suggests that there is very little antisemitism among Labour members – and less than in the ruling Conservative party.] Labour members, however, have felt liberated by Corbyn to be much more outspoken in criticizing Israel. Appeasement fails This month a group of eight Labour MPs split from the party to set up a new faction, the Independent Group, citing Labour's supposed "antisemitism problem" as one of the main reasons. Highlighting their centrist agenda, three "moderate" Conservative MPs joined them, opposed to prime minister Theresa May's hardline on exiting the European Union, known as Brexit. More MPs from both sides may follow. In response, Corbyn's deputy, Tom Watson, another centrist, backed the defectors and scorned his own party members, reiterating claims of an antisemitism crisis in the party and saying it was time to root it out. Corbyn has repeatedly tried to appease the centrists, as well as pro-Israel lobby groups in the UK – both those inside his party like Labour Friends of Israel and the Jewish Labour Movement, and those outside like the Board of Deputies, BICOM and the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism. Over apparent opposition from members, the Labour party has even accepted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including the examples meant to shield Israel from criticism – all to no effect. In fact, the more Corbyn has conceded to critics, the more his critics have trumpeted a supposed antisemitism problem in Labour. Corbyn is slowly learning, as others are in the US and Europe, that this is not a good-faith disagreement and that there is no middle ground. The smear industry doesn't want safeguards on antisemitism, they want a return to a political culture in which their power was left unchallenged and unscrutinised. For the Israel lobby, that means the revival of a political climate that existed before the discrediting of the Oslo process, in which criticism of Israel was publicly shunned and the Palestinians were treated chiefly as terrorists. For the centrists, it requires the entrenchment of a managerial, neoliberal politics in which major corporations and the financial industries have the freedom to dictate economic and social policies and their failures are unquestioningly bailed out by the public through austerity programmes. It is an unholy pact, and one in which Jews are being used to oil the wheels of a failed, impotent and increasingly authoritarian politics of the center. Jonathan Cook won the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His latest books are "Israel and the Clash of Civilisations: Iraq, Iran and the Plan to Remake the Middle East" (Pluto Press) and "Disappearing Palestine: Israel's Experiments in Human Despair" (Zed Books). His new website is jonathan-cook.net. Other posts by Jonathan Cook. Maximus Decimus Meridius on February 27, 2019, 11:42 am Au contraire, he seems to be doing nothing to stop the hounding of Chris Williamson, the latest in the long saga of 'antisemitism' sinners. He should have seen this nonsense for what it was – a plan to entirely neuteur if not destroy him – years ago. Once he threw Ken Livingstone under the bus in an attempt to appease the unappeasable, his enemies scented blood and have been hunting him ever since. As George Galloway puts it: if you don't run, they can't chase you. annie on February 27, 2019, 5:55 pm i was reading about this latest williamson accusation this morning and now they've thrown him out. it's horrible. there's no way this resentment won't blow back. they'll have 4 more years of tory over the antisemitism hounding. Bumblebye on February 27, 2019, 6:20 pm https://labourheartlands.com/we-stand-with-chris-williamson/ contains video of his speech. https://jewishdissident.blogspot.com/2019/02/ defend-chris-williamson.html I'm not sure who has the authority to suspend an MP in the Labour Party, i couldn't find it in the rulebook! Suspension is not one of Corbyn's powers as leader. That turns out to be Chief Whip Nick Brown, with investigations under General Secretary Jennie Formby. That is who complainant Tom Watson, Deputy Leader, addressed his complaint to. So you guys can stop blaming Corbyn now. Keith on February 27, 2019, 7:54 pm BUMBLEBYE- "So you guys can stop blaming Corbyn now." So you are saying that Corbyn didn't throw Ken Livingston under the bus, he merely stood by and helplessly watched as someone else did this, keeping a respectful silence all the while? Is he some sort of figurehead? What is it, no power or no chops? Sibiriak on February 27, 2019, 8:21 pm Bumblebye: Suspension is not one of Corbyn's powers as leader. […] So you guys can stop blaming Corbyn now. But did Corbyn condemn the suspension in the strongest of terms, and promise to fight against it vigorously ? Did Corbyn make a loud and compelling case that this suspension is not only wrong but part of a larger malevolent campaign? (Not rhetorical questions.) Bumblebye on February 27, 2019, 10:24 pm Speaking out could be considered to be interfering/prejudicing internal party disciplinary matters which are not in the leaders remit. On that basis he could come under even more strife. Jennie will investigate promptly and properĺy. She completely wrong-footed the last lot, especially Hodge. I don't think there's much to worry about. Maximus Decimus Meridius on February 28, 2019, 4:24 am Bumbleye, You are correct in saying that Corbyn is not the one who personally decides on suspensions. However, as leader of the party, he is ultimiately responsible for allowing things to get to this point. As I say, it started with him dumping his decades-long ally, Ken Livingstone, numerous attempts to 'apologise' with the Board of Deputies and others who everyone knew would stop at nothing to destroy him, alllowing 'Dame' Margaret Hodge to insult him in public and get away with it – and more. And now, although it's been said that he is very much against the suspension of Chris Williamson, he has said not a word about that in public, nor will he. So no, I won't stop blaming him. And I speak as someone who used to be – and in some respects still is – a huge fan. Williamson can appeal the suspension, and has said he plans to do so. I'd say he has a very good case, but is that even the point? But the damage has been done. It's been building for getting on 4 years now, and it's not going to stop. Britain is now effectively a one-party state. Bumbleeye, " I don't think there's much to worry about." Other than: – the destruction of Corbyn and everything he stands for; – the de facto criminalisation of any meaningful criticism of Israel; – 4 more years of unchallenged Tory rule; – the McCarthyisation of British politics. Nope, other than that not much to worry about. RoHa on February 28, 2019, 7:13 pm From my perspective on the other side of the world, it looks to me as though the Tories are cracking up over Brexit. Britain is becoming a no-party state. Maghlawatan on March 1, 2019, 2:28 am The Conservative party is going to collapse over brexit . They promised something they cannot deliver Neoliberalism is on the way out with huge implications for the Zionist power structure Zionism is pure Tammany Hall at this stage. "Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it." Flannery O'Connor Israel has given up on justice The Tories have given up on looking after the voters (https://monthlyreview.org/2011/03/01/structural-crisis-in-the-world-system « Eventually, the secular trends move the system too near its asymptotes, and the system is unable to continue its normal, regular, slow upward push. Thereupon, it begins to fluctuate wildly and repeatedly, leading to a bifurcation—that is, to a chaotic situation in which a stable equilibrium cannot be maintained. « If the U.K. leaves the EU it will need a trade deal with the US One of the conditions will be to fight BDS https://mobile.twitter.com/JolyonMaugham/status/1101362544177004545/photo/1 I guess this qualifies as a truly insidious trope @davidschneider "A truly insidious trope is the one re secret groups of Jews controlling things (capital, governments, the media etc). Medieval pogrom inciters, Nazis, Stalin etc all played on this which is why it's disturbing to see it reappear, now often in the form of the "Zionist" conspiracy." Zionism is either bipartisan or nothing. Zionism vs the people is only going to have one winner. Maghlawatan on March 1, 2019, 10:20 am It is much worse than bullshit antisemitism in the U.K. Labour Party The US has revealed its demands in trade deal negotiations with the U.K. If the U.K. wants a deal it will have to fight BDS https://www.ft.com/content/09bfe7ca-3bae-11e9-b72b-2c7f526ca5d0 In commercial partnerships, the US is asking the UK to "discourage politically motivated actions to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel". This is much bigger than Corbyn BDS scares the shit out of Israel Because it is non violent Fuck Zionism annie on March 2, 2019, 10:56 am Maghlawatan, this is horrendous. i wish i could read the FT link but i saw the screenshot you linked to. vassal state indeed. demanding an israel loyalty oath from foreign countries enshrined in our trade deals, my god where will it end. MAXIMUS- "Once he threw Ken Livingstone under the bus in an attempt to appease the unappeasable, his enemies scented blood and have been hunting him ever since." At this stage of the game, Corbyn makes Neville Chamberlain appear stalwart and uncompromising in comparison. All talk, no fight. With friends like this, who needs enemies? Exactly. Livingstone and Williamson have both been close to Corbyn for years, even decades. And he does not lift a finger to prevent their being slandered and their careers destroyed. Corbyn himself is the next in the firing line and if I'm being perfectly honest, I'm not sure I feel all that sorry for him at this stage. Maghlawatan on March 1, 2019, 1:43 pm The assaults on Labour are relentless for a reason. All Labour have to do is wait for the Tories to collapse. Israel will get payback . JWalters on February 27, 2019, 8:00 pm I'm looking at what Corbyn is up against. Zionists control all Britain's mainstream press and most of the government (as in the US). It seems to me he has to be careful to avoid getting knocked out by a fake scandal (like Ilhan Omar). Macron and everybody else parroting the Zionist script of glaring denial and illogic (Trump, Pelosi, etc) are obviously under Zionist influence. There's no other reasonable explanation for normal people totally trashing their own self-respect. http://mondoweiss.net/2019/02/western-malevolently-antisemitism/comment-page-1/#comment-943066 "It seems to me he has to be careful to avoid getting knocked out by a fake scandal (like Ilhan Omar)." But he's going to get knocked out anyway! That's the thing! He has made concessions and apologies, sacrificed his own personal friends, and nearly 4 years on, he's in a wrose position than ever. However, let's imagine he'd said something like: "Antisemitism is horrific and has no place in British society or in the Labour party. I and the Labour party stand firmly against it and all forms of bigotry, as we have always done and will continue to do. Any incidents of antisemitism will be dealt with severely according to party regulations. However, antisemitism is no more – and is probably less – of a problem among Labour members than it is in other parts of society, and I will not allow my party to be besmirched in this way. Nor will I tolerate any infringements to our right to free speech as regards criticism of Israel, and I will never accept that such criticism has anything to do with antisemitism." I get that he's in a very difficult situation and it's easy for me to talk tough sitting behind my computer. But there's no denying he's dealt with the whole affair terribly, and it's hard to see how there can now be any way back. Keith on February 28, 2019, 11:04 am MAXIMUS- "But there's no denying he's dealt with the whole affair terribly…." Absolutely. These ludicrous charges of anti-Semitism don't represent legitimate concern over a real problem. They are weaponized charges intended to attack a revitalized Labour movement trying to resist neoliberalism and should be treated as such. When under attack, you don't stand by while the enemy eliminates your strongest supporters. If Corbyn had no stomach for this predictable fight, he never should have gotten into the ring. Raising hopes only to dash them is worse than doing nothing. "If Corbyn had no stomach for this predictable fight, he never should have gotten into the ring." I suspect it took him by surprise. As I recall it, when he first got the leadership, the message was "He's a dangerous socialist". Then the Powers saw that the people didn't seem to mind a bit of dangerous socialism, so they had to cook up something else. It became especially urgent when they had to try to hide or distract from their efforts to block Brexit. Keith on March 1, 2019, 12:24 am ROHA- "I suspect it took him by surprise." Just how a dull a tool do you suppose him to be? If he is this blind, what kind of leader would he make? Enough of these excuses already. Keith, the Tories are on the ropes. We are not in business as usual. The neoliberals are throwing the kitchen sink at Labour but neither they nor the Tories can fix the U.K. economy. The future is left wing in Europe and the US. Green new deal, pro demand, anti plutocracy. Israel is ancien régime. It is going to get very interesting. MAGHLAWATAN- "Keith, the Tories are on the ropes." Overly optimistic, but irrelevant nonetheless. The political system has become completely subservient to the economic system. Whoever survives will give the fat-cats what they want. MAGHLAWATAN- "The future is left wing in Europe and the US. Green new deal, pro demand, anti plutocracy. Israel is ancien régime." Is it possible to be this far out of touch with reality? MAGHLAWATAN- "It is going to get very interesting." Yes, but not what you imagine. Not even close. bcg on February 27, 2019, 11:49 am Peter Beinart in the Forward: https://forward.com/opinion/419988/debunking-the-myth-that-anti-zionism-is-anti-semitic/ "Debunking The Myth That Anti-Zionism Is Anti-Semitic…a new official definition of anti-Semitism. That definition, produced by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, includes among its "contemporary examples" of anti-Semitism "denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination." In other words, anti-Zionism is Jew hatred… In so doing, Macron joined Germany, Britain, The United States and roughly thirty other governments. And like them, he made a tragic mistake. eljay on February 27, 2019, 3:03 pm || bcg: Peter Beinart in the Forward: https://forward.com/opinion/419988/debunking-the-myth-that-anti-zionism-is-anti-semitic/ … || P.B. was doing fine – and even sounding reasonable and non-Zionist – until he stepped right back into the Zionist doo-doo: … I want Israel to remain a state with a special obligation to protect Jews. … Poor guy, his fellow Zionists are going to tear a strip off him for anti-Semitically "singling out" Jews and Israel. :-( Maximus Decimus Meridius on February 27, 2019, 12:27 pm News just breaking that Williamson has been suspended, despite issuing an apology – for doing nothing wrong. Corbyn might just as well join the Friends of Israel at this point. To say I'm disappointed in him would be an understatement. Ossinev on February 27, 2019, 2:02 pm One of first "major" targets of Erdan`s Ministry of Strategic Affairs here in the UK was a Jewish member of the Labour Party , Jackie Walker, who fought back big time. As MDM points out courtesy of George Galloway she didn`t run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASqyg2FT5-0&feature=youtu.be I continue to be absoulutely appalled at the connivance of the MSM in this shitty "Anti – Semitism" conspiracy and I believe that the Israeli Firsters in the UK in their desperation have gone seriously crazy – largely because of their unchallenged control of the MSM narrative and a sense of invinibility which it has given to them but equally because of the connivance of the Labour Party Bliarites and the closet Bliarites like the odious Tom Watson and John Mann. Time for Labour Party activists to push back. As I said on a previous thread. Labour Party constituency members should be calling for Extraordinary General Meetings with their constituency MPs to debate the issue and to call for a statement of position on the issue and an explanation of that position. This is now clearly a blatant attack on the Labour Party orchestrated by a foreign power and if that foreign power is allowed to get away with it then British Democratic values will have been dealt a serious blow. Time to take a stand and fight. Maximus Decimus Meridius on February 27, 2019, 2:24 pm Too late. Corbyn has proved incredibly weak on this issue, and I can't see any way he can roll this back now. Any form of solidarity with Palestinians is now effectively a crime. If you appear to be in the slightest bit left of the approved 'centre', you are doomed. Chris Williamson was one of the scalps they had in their sights, once they'd got Ken Livingstone, but make no mistake, the real prize is Corbyn. And I hate to say it, but they pretty much already have him in the bag. He's a spent force. Supposedly he tried hard to stop the suspension of Williamson and failed. Tom Watson is effectively the leader of Labour now. Corbyn should have nipped this in the bud months if not years ago. And no, that's not just hindsight. I said this at the time, as did many others. Maybe the criticism which has often been made of Corbyn is true – he's just not cut out for front line politics. @amigo You may not be aware of the latest development in the Irish boycotting of Israeli Settlements goods saga ?: https://electronicintifada.net/content/us-lawmakers-bully-ireland-over-move-ban-israels-settlement-goods/26736 The Zios are starting to become seriously seriously paranoid. It would be interesting to know what our "Irish Catholic" friend Mondonut has to say about this? amigo on February 27, 2019, 6:31 pm 0ssinev,thanks for the not unexpected news. Ireland has always been a pain in the zionist arse so they have to run to big daddy to demand they go and beat up on the truculent Irish Antisemites. Odd thing about the Irish is the more you try to put them down , the more they hit back.Consult British/Irish history. I just hope our clear thinking Politicians who are in tune with the views of the majority of Irish people , are not likely to give in too easily. . Leo Varadakar /Simon Coveney may well be intimidated by Trump and his henchmen , but the pols who support human rights will not. US companies set up business in Ireland because we have a well educated and English speaking labour pool and we are part of the of the EU offering low tax rates.US companies have huge infrastructure invested in Ireland and are not about to move and leave multi Billion dollar plants behind and construct new plants elsewhere and incur huge losses.Not going to happen. Obviously , any indication that Ireland might set an example to other nations to ban products from the Occupied Territories presents a huge threat to the apartheid zionist criminal entity and has to be nipped in the bud . They might convince a few "Assy Plants " to leave as they will just move elsewhere and set up their assembly tables elsewhere at minimal cost. Best of luck to King and the other zionist shills. @MDM "Too late. Corbyn has proved incredibly weak on this issue, and I can't see any way he can roll this back now" I understand your point of view and share your frustration. However I still believe that Erdan and Co have seriously overstepped the mark with this witch hunt and that it is causing deep resentment amongst grass roots Labour members. I am hoping for a major fight back from them and perhaps from the larger British public who may be getting sick and tired of this being constantly shoved down their throats as the major crisis facing the nation as opposed to Brexit/the NHS / Austerity cuts ? Oh I agree. There is great anger amongst Labour members and I'm sure many of the public are rolling their eyes at how, in a time of great turmoil for the country, the media is obsessed with the innocous words of a minor politician. But what can they do about it? BBC etc are not going to stop this obsession. And here's the killer: As Chris Williamson showed, even questioning the veracity of AS claims is in and of itself AS. It's a sick joke. Other minorities in Britain must be wondering what they did wrong not to merit such unceasing concern and attention for their 'feelings'. The big problem for the Zionists is that through the internet more and more people are finding out that the MSM is a Zionist propaganda machine. When enough of the public learns that, Zionist money and media will become political poison. Then it's game over. That's what we have to strive for. That's why outlets like Mondoweiss are so important. We're looking at an immense level of corruption that is screwing the general public. They're waking up and not liking what they see. Brexit is a move to extricate from that corruption. just on February 27, 2019, 3:19 pm That's a bit more than bullying, isn't it? It is a direct threat made by Israel- first thugs who should NOT be interfering in Ireland's business. Their constituents should be hopping mad about this. Here's a bit of good news: "Dutch Green Left Party Votes to Endorse Israel Boycott 'BDS is a legitimate means to help Palestinians,' says first mainstream political group in the Netherlands to back the boycott, sanctions and divestment movement … … While practicing a boycott of Israeli goods or products is legal in all of Europe and in other countries around the world, promoting such boycotts is a violation of anti-discrimination laws in France and Spain, courts in those countries have ruled. (~~~of course these lies followed~~~) The Dutch Center for Information and Documentation on Israel, which is a Jewish group committed to fighting anti-Semitism and performing Israel advocacy work, condemned the resolution. "Green Left conveniently ignored how, in practice, BDS goes hand in hand with expressions of anti-Semitism and is linked to terrorist groups," CIDI wrote. The Likoed Nederland pro-Israel group wrote in a statement that Green Left "has declared itself a racist movement," noting that the party has passed no other motions on boycotting Morocco, China, Turkey or Russia – all of which are internationally considering occupying powers." https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/dutch-green-left-party-votes-to-endorse-israel-boycott-1.6975670?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter marc b. on February 27, 2019, 4:57 pm a little insight into the French view of the long-term viability of the israel project. "It is in these conditions that De Gaulle commissions French parliamentary Alain Peyrefitte to consider scenarios of a partition of Algeria in which French interests will remain. In a report that was shortly later published as a book, Peyrefitte thus imagine six hypotheses of partition in a program that he (and many with him) candidly calls an "Israelization of Algeria." The idea would be to declare the Sahara southern region a "neutral" territory, while the populated north of Algeria would be divided between the new independent Algerian state and another one gathering the European settlers and Algerians who would like to remain French, closely affiliated to France. Although Peyrefitte systematically refers to Israel and its successes (!) throughout his report, he writes that he would prefer a "French-Muslim Lebanon" than "a French Israel" — he indeed considers the hostility of Israel's neighbors as somehow not desirable for this new state! The most limited scenario would consists in two French 'islands' around the cities of Oran and Bone (current Anaba), where the settlers are in majority, while the most extensive one would cover the entire northwestern part of Algeria, all the way to Algiers, which is imagined as a shared city in all hypotheses — remember, we are in the summer of 1961, exactly when the Berlin wall starts to be built. In the end, this project of partition of Algeria will be quickly disregarded (provisions on the Sahara will however not); perhaps they were even meant for De Gaulle to put pressure on the GPRA during the negotiations. However, this project provides at least two teaching points. The first one concerns the colonial project in general, and French colonialism in Algeria in particular. What this partition project demonstrates is the sustained attempt for colonial powers to trace lines in maps according to their interests (Peyrefitte's maps all show the location of oil and gas pipelines), regardless of the impact of their materialization 'on the ground.' In her book Mirages de la carte: L'invention de l'Algérie coloniale (Mirages of the Map: The Invention of Colonial Algeria), French historian Hélène Blais illustrate how the French military cartographic survey of the Algerian Sahara after that the colonization of the coastal territory had been more or less secured in mid-19th century, was simultaneous with the trace of line-based borders to define Algeria as a precise colonial territory — regardless of the fact that, to the exception of Italian-colonized Libya, all territories beyond these lines were already or soon-to-be under French colonial sovereignty too. In a desert where no element suggests the presence nor the necessity for sharp thick-less borders, such a colonial enterprise appears in its whole absurdity and violence. The later dreadful lines traced in 1916 by British Colonel Mark Sykes and French diplomat François Georges-Picot splitting the Levant in two areas dominated by the French colonial empire (Syria and Lebanon) and the British one (Iraq, Kowait, Jordan, Palestine) are perhaps even more blind to the violence of their arbitrarily dividing borders. The second teaching point consists in seeing how this rhetoric of "israelization" allows an additional retrospective reading of the Zionist project — also the alternative vision of Zionism remaining only a project much like the French one. What the 1961 partition of Algeria project (13 years after the violent creation of the State of Israel) shows us in what very few now would not call its absurdity and its violence, is that the 1947 United Nations partition plan of colonized Palestine between its Jewish population (and the hundreds of thousands who will later become settlers in Palestine) and its Arab population was in no less (if not more, given that the French plan would probably have not intensified its settler colonial policies towards the newly created state) absurd and violent. Furthermore, the UN plan also remained a project, while the actual partition that resulted from the 1948 Nakba (initiated weeks before the end of the British mandate) violently evicted 800,000 Palestinians from Palestine, without them having been able to return since then." jONATHAN COOK- "Macron's confusion of anti-Zionism with antisemitism is patently nonsensical." Wrong. Your claim that Macron is "confused" is patently nonsensical. Former Rothschild banker Macron is hardly "confused." He knows what the real rulers expect and performs accordingly. One would be terminally naive to expect anything different. Below is a quote and a link to the Saker blog regarding the CRIF. "Check out this video of Macron at the biggest Zionist event of the year in France, the infamous "CRIF dinner". If you don't now what the CRIF is, do not bother with the Wikipedia article – it's all sanitized – but think of the French CRIF like (AIPAC+JINSA+ADL+B'nai B'rith)2: all the power of the Israel Lobby in the USA, but squared (yeah, I know, hard to imagine, but true)." (The Saker) http://thesaker.is/sitrep-france-is-macron-a-puppet-and-if-yes-whose-puppet-is-he/ Thanks, so true. More background on those rulers is readily on the web, e.g. http://warprofiteerstory.blogspot.com Misterioso on February 27, 2019, 7:34 pm Meanwhile, in Britain: https://www.jewishvoiceforlabour.org.uk/blog/jon-lansman-a-rebuttal/ Jewish Voice for Labour, Feb. 26/19 "John Lansman gave a radio interview on the Today programme on 25th February about antisemitism in the Labour Party. The Guardian reported it under the headline 'Labour has widespread problem with antisemitism – Momentum founder.' Mike Cushman was asked by members of his local Labour Party to respond to it. This was his retort. "Jon Lansman – a rebuttal" By Mike Cushman, 26 February 2019 "I will respond but it is a sign of the intimidation of party members that many of them feel frightened to comment on this issue and have asked me to write on their behalf.. "There are a few points in John Lansman's piece I agree with. Tweets and Facebook comments leave a trace that can be exploited by those trying to damage the Labour Party; gossip in the golf club bar leaves no such trace for those seeking to explore Tory members' attitudes. "He is right that Jeremy is no racist or antisemite and as leader he should not meddle in individual cases – it is the General Secretary's responsibility to manage the process and she is doing a good job. Her report to the PLP which they demanded like petulant 4-year olds was detailed and thorough but all it demonstrated that no matter what the Party does it will never satisfy those who are set on defaming it. The Party can never do enough. "Are there some conspiracy theorists among the hundreds of thousands of new members? Quite possibly. Are there a significant number? No one has produced any evidence of that. Are the new members (and most of the old members) overwhelmingly people motivated to build a better Britain and a better world on the basis of equality and human rights? Certainly. "Where I see a mass of conspiracy theorists it is on the right of the Party among those who keep on asserting there is a conspiracy to turn the Labour party into a Jew-hating machine. The lack of evidence for their claims and the damage they do is similar to the anti-Vaxxers. The anti-Vaxxers are making our children vulnerable to measles and other preventable diseases; the antisemitism witch hunters are making Palestinians vulnerable to abuse by the Israeli regime by making people scared to speak in their defence. "Whether the number of 'hardcore antisemites' are a handful or a few dozen I don't know but I doubt very much they are the few hundred Lansman claims. I have seen no tweets that appear to be driven by hatred of Jews, I have seen screen shots of some that confuse Jews, Israelis and Zionists and drift into making hurtful statements. Such statements cannot and must not be tolerated but the response is intelligent engagement and education not knee-jerk reaching for the executioner's axe. If people keep on getting it wrong after engagement then, of course, sanctions must follow. "The confusion that individuals make between Jew, Israeli and Zionist is not surprising when the Israeli Government asserts it represents Jews worldwide (full disclosure: they don't represent me). Similarly when the Board of Deputies and the Chief Rabbi, who are both representative of only a minority of British Jews, claim that Zionism is integral to Jewishness, that further confuses. The Zionist movement only dates back to 1880 and until the Holocaust was a minority movement among European Jews. Bundism, the commitment to using Jewish traditions to build a home where we live in a free and equal society, was the dominant trend based on a principle of hereness (doykeyt). This is the diaspora tradition that JVL seeks to continue: we live here, we belong here, we are committed to struggling for a better, fairer society for all. "Lansman says 'I don't want any Jewish member in the party to be leaving. We are absolutely committed to making Labour a safe space.' It would be good if there was a commitment to making the Labour Party a safe space for non-Zionist and anti-Zionist Jews and would take the daily abuse we face seriously and sanction those who call us 'fake Jews' and 'self-hating-Jews' and Kapos and Quislings. It's open season on Jews who try to speak up for what we see as a struggle for freedom and justice for the Palestinians and who try to advance the Corbyn project. "Whether Jon Lansman is driven by personal ambition, a residual commitment to his childhood Zionism and a totally mistaken concept of how to defend Jeremy is between him and his therapist and not for me to comment on – it is a mystery to me." Boomer on February 28, 2019, 6:23 am re: "leaders malevolently confuse anti-Zionism with antisemitism" I don't think they are confused. I would say that they "conflate" the two, in an effort to confuse the public. Kay24 on February 28, 2019, 8:55 am So what will Macron and other leaders say about this: UN says Israel's killings at Gaza protests may amount to war crimes Inquiry accuses army of killing demonstrators 'who were not posing an imminent threat' UN investigators have accused Israeli soldiers of intentionally firing on civilians and said they may have committed war crimes in their lethal response to Palestinian demonstrations in Gaza. The independent Commission of Inquiry, set up last year by the UN's human rights council, said Israeli forces killed 189 people and shot more than 6,100 others with live ammunition near the fence that divides the two territories. The panel said in a statement that it had found "reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli snipers shot at journalists, health workers, children and persons with disabilities, knowing they were clearly recognisable as such". Thirty-five of those killed were children, three were clearly identifiable paramedics and two were clearly marked journalists, the report said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/28/gaza-israel-un-inquiry-killings-protest-war-crimes-army It seems the US, France, Germany, and all the others who keep doing Israel's bidding, totally ignore the zionist massacres, and that the IDF butchers keep killing unarmed civilians with impunity. just on February 28, 2019, 10:44 am Remember this, Kay24? The US and others will continue to circle the drain… "US quits UN human rights council – 'a cesspool of political bias' Nikki Haley says council is 'protector of human rights abusers' that targets Israel in particular and ignores atrocities elsewhere The US is withdrawing from the United Nations human rights council, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, calling it a "cesspool of political bias" that targets Israel in particular while ignoring atrocities in other countries. … Advocacy groups accused the US of withdrawing from its global obligations to protect human rights. "The Trump administration's withdrawal is a sad reflection of its one-dimensional human rights policy: defending Israeli abuses from criticism takes precedence above all else," Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, said. "The UN human rights council has played an important role in such countries as North Korea, Syria, Myanmar and South Sudan, but all Trump seems to care about is defending Israel. Like last time when the US government stepped away from the Council for similar reasons, other governments will have to redouble their efforts to ensure the Council addresses the world's most serious human rights problems."" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/19/us-quits-un-human-rights-council-cesspool-political-bias "On 19 June 2018, the United States pulled out of the UNHRC accusing the body of bias against Israel and a failure to hold human rights abusers accountable. Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN called the organisation a "cesspool of political bias".[208] At UNHRC's 38th Session, on 2 July 2018, Western nations held a de facto boycott of Agenda Item 7 by not speaking to the item.[209]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council (Agenda Item 7 ~ Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories *Human rights violations and implications of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and other occupied Arab territories *Right to self-determination of the Palestinian people) Kay24 on February 28, 2019, 12:10 pm America's outrage is very, very selective. The problem is, we cannot afford to criticize Israel, even if we want to, because we are just as guilty as they are in various human rights violations, plus we keep sending them the aid, and the weapons, that they use to kill helpless civilians. The US under Trump has withdrawn from many international bodies, and like Israel, it is one more step to act above international laws. StephenKMackSD on February 28, 2019, 11:11 am That Macron was 'elected' with a 36.5% of the voters, in the final round, rendering their ballots 'spoiled' or otherwise uncountable was the beginning of the end for Macron. His 'Jupertarian Politics' , the coded language for authoritarianism, and his 'La République En Marche' that began with 'Rule by Decree' . Even now as his Finance Minister Muriel Pénicaud announces to Financial Time, of January 22, 2019 the House Organ of a collapsed Neo-Liberalism, the headline & sub-headline describe the intransigence of these ideologues: Headline: Paris vows to extend labour reforms despite 'gilets jaunes' Sub-headline:Macron aides say protests have spurred government to redouble liberalisation efforts According to Ms Pénicaud, between 300,000 and 400,000 jobs in France cannot be filled because of a lack of qualified applicants — 80,000 of them in the information technology sector. "Our challenge is upskilling the nation," she said, adding that entrepreneurs and employers appreciated last year's reforms to simplify the labour code but that half of companies complained of recruitment problems. "They say: 'We are no longer scared of hiring but we can't find the skills'," she added. In Mr Macron's overall programme, Ms Pénicaud said, "in order to reform France to give it a future, to give it economic and social momentum, one of the big priorities is the step-by-step transformation of the labour market". https://www.ft.com/content/3e2bce58-1e57-11e9-b126-46fc3ad87c65 There will be no social peace in France for the foreseeable future, because of the gilets jaunes, but what better way to deflect attention away from this internal crisis, prefigured by that 36.5 % of 'spoiled ballots', than to engage in a campaign of misdirection, factoring in the verbal attack on the notorious Neo-Conservative Alain Finkielkraut in Paris, as proof that there is an Anti-Semitism crisis in France that needs to be addressed by the force of Law. But how are these prophets of political virtue to handle the fact that Netnayahu is embracing Orban? Headline:Anti-Semitism doesn't bother Benjamin Netanyahu if it comes from his political allies Sub-headline: Why Israel is cozying up to Viktor Orban's Hungary and overlooking Poland's Holocaust law Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now joined the likes of his sworn enemies, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and former Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, by engaging in Holocaust revisionism to promote his own political interests. The leader of the Jewish state signed an agreement with Poland late last month that absolves Poland of its role in the extermination of its Jewish population during World War II, despite ample evidence of passive and active collaboration — as was the case throughout Europe.Netanyahu spun the accord as a sign that he had forced Poland to soften its law about the country's role in the Holocaust, but it really shows that maintaining power matters more to Netanyahu than fighting anti-Semitism https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/07/13/anti-semitism-doesnt-bother-benjamin-netanyahu-if-it-comes-from-his-political-allies/?utm_term=.2bda391c9af1 StephenKMackSD James Canning on February 28, 2019, 11:40 am Suppressing free speech is a central component of the program of continuing illegal settlement of Jews in the occupied West Bank. Does anyone doubt this? Maghlawatan on February 28, 2019, 8:16 pm By attempting to immunise Israel against BDS https://mobile.twitter.com/TheBirmingham6/status/1099689441084559361 They are in effect part of the forces aiming to hold up the transition to a new economic system on the basis that to do so would be "antisemitic". This is even bigger than stopping BDS They can't control the goys. They are insane "Her report to the PLP which they demanded like petulant 4-year olds was detailed and thorough but all it demonstrated that no matter what the Party does it will never satisfy those who are set on defaming it. The Party can never do enough" Watching the BBC lunchtime news on the day that the Chris Williamson fake allegations of "Anti -Semitic" remarks surfaced I had a serious double take when Norman Smith the BBC Assistant Political Editor who is tasked with commenting on breaking news live from the Houses of Parliament actually invited viewers to listen to Williamson`s remarks and decide for themselves whether the remarks were "Anti – Semitic". A serious if possibly inadvertent departure from the standard BBC line which is more or less as with the rest of the UK MSM = if a Labour Party member or elected representative is accused of saying something "Anti – Semitic" then automatically it is guilt proven. As far as I am aware Norman has not been accused of "Anti – Semitism" because of this or disciplined by the BBC for failure to adhere to the Zioscript but who knows – two strikes etc ? It would appear that Erdan`s MSA has sent out clear new modus operandi instructions to its operatives here in the UK along the lines of " any statement by anyone in the Labour Party who is accused of "Anti Semitism " disputing the accusation or allegation should in itself be categorised as proof of "Anti – Semitism". This blatant assault on UK democracy by a Foreign Power would be hilarious if it wasn`t so serious in terms of the damage it is doing to the integrity of our politics and the fact that it has the potential to rebound seriously in terms of the perception of the Jewish community as a whole. I think that the bots are playing a very dangerous game. A lot of people are sick of the bullshit CHUCKMAN on March 1, 2019, 2:15 am Quite an excellent article, providing a survey of the various efforts we see at work to confuse two unrelated things, anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. I like to think that a great many people do understand the distinction. However, the constant effort to blur and conflate is one of Israel's major weapons in getting what it wants from governments in the West. And it does, indeed, have quite a list of wants – from the formal recognition of illegalities and outright thefts like those in the West bank, Jerusalem, and the Golan to the continuous promotion of war against any state in its region that does not subscribe to Israel's rather special idea of itself. It succeeded in stoking up the vast and destructive Neocon Wars, and now it intensely wants something done about Iran, a country it hates, not out of fear, as it pretends, but out of competition to be the region's dominant and most influential state. It keeps the attention and support of France and the UK and the US and some others with a non-stop campaign of influence-peddling and it works hard to make sure no one comes to power who might be less vulnerable to its influence – eg, Corbyn. In its efforts for the latter, the anti-Semitism dark-op is still a useful one. I think the only way we can ever hope to get rid of this terrible interference in the internal affairs of Western states (Oh, my God, that Putin should ever dream of having such influence in the affairs of others!) is to do something serious about the laws governing the operations of lobbies and the role of money in election campaigns. In the United States, the reality of the work of lobbies and the influence of money is scandalous and destructive of any sense of democracy. I'm pretty sure it's not too much different in Britain and France. After all, we see those two states do so many things that would virtually certainly not be done in the absence of such influence, from passing unfair laws to working against honest politicians to helping with such destructive projects as the Neocon Wars. These are not things in the genuine interests of their own overall populations But who is to change the laws? The existing leaders are under heavy, intense influence, and every weapon in the arsenal is employed against potential new ones rising and displacing them. https://chuckmanwordsincomments.wordpress.com/ Mayhem on March 2, 2019, 6:44 pm Jonathan Cook at his most despicable concluding with a classic piece of conspiratorial anti-semitism at the very end – "It is an unholy pact, and one in which Jews are being used to oil the wheels of a failed, impotent and increasingly authoritarian politics of the center". But I track back through his litany of tropes, lies and innuendo. 1. "The long history of crimes against Jews that led to Israel's establishment took place mostly in Europe." Yes, it is so convenient to forget the diminution of Jews for centuries in Muslim lands, just because it wasn't quite as bad as what Christianity had inflicted upon the Jews in Europe. 2. "the great purges of native Palestinians carried out by European Jews in 1948 and 1967". Cook is saying it was only the Europeans who fought defensively in 1967 as Israel Arab neighbours attacked Israel from all sides? No, the Sephardim were there too defending their new-found homeland. 3. The word "malevolently" is used maliciously and dishonestly to describe the sincere efforts by those who can see the global rise of anti-semitism that is fuelled by the likes of Mondoweiss. 4. "Israel was entrenching the occupation by illegally transferring its own civilian population into the Palestinian territories". Professor Eugene Kontorovich has put paid to this ruse. 5. "it is increasingly being accepted that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are two sides of the same coin". This is a deceptive remark that prevails upon the false suggestion that ALL criticism of Israel is being construed as being anti-Zionism and therefore anti-semitic. This is Cook's insinuation; he is trying to delude us into believing that criticism of Israel is the same as being anti-Zionist when they are not. For example in an article in The Guardian "Particularly in sections of the left, anti-Zionism has more and more appropriated, often unrecognised, antisemitic tropes. All this is undeniably true. Yet, it remains important to resist the equation of anti-Zionism and antisemitism." in Antisemites use the language of anti-Zionism. The two are distinct and as the Working Definition of Antisemitism points out clearly "criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic". However the kind of "criticism" that emanates from Cook's poison pen and his mates at Mondoweiss goes way beyond being criticism like that leveled against other countries where hellish actions by truly heinous regimes abound virtually unchallenged by those who damn Israel incessantly. 6. Cook is conveniently concocting a definition of anti-Zionism to get himself and his supporters off the anti-semitic hook. He is lying as to France having any intention to equate anti-Zionsim and anti-semitism when in fact France is taking steps to define "anti-Zionism as a modern-day form of anti-Semitism". That is to say that anti-Zionism when it coincides with anti-semitism, as it often does these days, should be considered as criminal. 7. "it is more likely that an anti-Zionist holds his or her position for entirely rational and ethical reasons". Here is Cook making a purely opiniated, unsubstantiable assertion. One only has to have wintnessed the hate-filled rants of the extreme left whose style of debate and discussion is the very opposite of rational. 8. "entitles all Jews to superior rights over all Palestinians". Cook seems to forget that Israeli Arabs who are citizens of Israel have the same entitlements under Israel law and have achieved position and status in Israel that makes accusations of apartheid in Israeli society a sick joke. 9. Cook makes reference to self-hating Jews as though they are some kind of myth. Sadly they exist in dangerous numbers; many lurking around at Mondoweiss. The old testament has stories that testify and warn us frequently that our fellow Jews are our own worst enemies. 10. "most (French Muslims) feel hostility towards Israel because of its role in displacing and oppressing Palestinians". In fact most Muslims feel hostility toward Israel because that is how they have been brought up and educated. To paraphrase Israel Katz Muslims as do the Poles "suckle anti-Semitism with their mothers' milk". 11. Cook tries to fob off the anti-semitism that has emerged from the Yellow Vests movement and the institutionalised anti-semitism that pervades the British Labour Party, refuting all indications and trends that plainly indicate what is going on, contrary to what is actually happening. His statement, "all evidence suggests that there is very little antisemitism among Labour members – and less than in the ruling Conservative party" is laughable. [repaired version] " Cook makes reference to self-hating Jews as though they are some kind of myth. Sadly they exist in dangerous numbers; many lurking around at Mondoweiss. The old testament has stories that testify and warn us frequently that our fellow Jews are our own worst enemies." You bet, "Mayhem"! Just think how many more Jews there would be if Zionism can drive lots of Jews away from Judaism. It'll keep those percentages way up there. Talkback on March 3, 2019, 11:57 am Mayhem: "Jonathan Cook at his most despicable concluding with a classic piece of conspiratorial anti-semitism at the very end – "It is an unholy pact, and one in which Jews are being used to oil the wheels of a failed, impotent and increasingly authoritarian politics of the center"." No antisemitism, because Jews as such were not defamed. Let's backtrack through Mayhem's litany of tropes, lies and innuendo. Mayhem 1 : "Yes, it is so convenient to forget the diminution of Jews for centuries in Muslim lands, just because it wasn't quite as bad as what Christianity had inflicted upon the Jews in Europe." Cook is correct when he wrote that the crimes against Jews took MOSTLY part in Europe. You sound desperate. Mayhem 2: "Cook is saying it was only the Europeans …" Cook never didn't use the word "only". Now you really sound desperate. Mayhem 3: "The word "malevolently" is used maliciously and dishonestly to describe the sincere efforts by those who can see the global rise of anti-semitism that is fuelled by the likes of Mondoweiss. Nope. The word "malevolently" is used to describe the equation of antizionism and antisemitism which is a part of the rise of fabricated antisemitism by the likes of you. Yourr desperation is unbearable. Mayhem 4: "Professor Eugene Kontorovich has put paid to this ruse." ROFL. It's understandable that you would endorse an opionion by an illegal Zionist settler. It is even more understandable than an illegal Zionist settler would fabricate a justification for illegal Zionist settlements. But his opinion doesn't matter in the international world. Neither will he be able to persuade every other country than the Jewish settler state that the settlements are legal, nor will his fabrications have more legal effect than the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice. Btw. is "ruse" an antigentile trope? Mayhem 5: "This is a deceptive remark that prevails upon the false suggestion that ALL criticism of Israel is being construed as being anti-Zionism and therefore anti-semitic." His remark simply prevails upon the false suggestion by US and European elites that antizionism is antisemitism. Mayhem: "However the kind of "criticism" that emanates from Cook's poison pen and his mates at Mondoweiss goes way beyond being criticism like that leveled against other countries where hellish actions by truly heinous regimes abound virtually unchallenged by those who damn Israel incessantly." You are confusing the definition of antisemitism with examples of antisemitism which can only be considered to be examples if "taking into account the overall context". And the overall context is either openly and clearly antisemitic – which means that Jews are defamed as such – or it isn't. If you only critisize one country (and even harshly) allthough it commits the same crimes as another(or even your own) that doesn't necesseraly mean that you hate the people of the first country: It could simply mean that you don't want to condem the other for personal, patriotic or other reasons. Mayhem 6: "Cook is conveniently concocting a definition of anti-Zionism to get himself and his supporters off the anti-semitic hook. " ROFL. This is his definition: "Anti-Zionism .. is opposition to the political ideology of Zionism, a movement that has insisted in all its political guises on prioritising the rights of Jews to a homeland over those, the Palestinians, who were already living there." There's nothing wrong about this definition. But your "anti-semitic hook" is quite revealing when it comes to your agenda. Mayhem: "He is lying as to France having any intention to equate anti-Zionsim and anti-semitism when in fact France is taking steps to define "anti-Zionism as a modern-day form of anti-Semitism". That is to say that anti-Zionism when it coincides with anti-semitism, as it often does these days, should be considered as criminal." You are lying to yourself, when you claim that that Macron is not equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism when he claims that anti-Zionism is just "a form of" anti-Semitism. Mayhem: "Here is Cook making a purely opiniated, unsubstantiable assertion. One only has to have wintnessed the hate-filled rants of the extreme left whose style of debate and discussion is the very opposite of rational." Another hate-filled attempt from you to paint those who are antizionists as antisemitic and rule out the possibility that an anti-Zionist holds his or her position for entirely rational and ethical reasons. It is blatantly obvious that you want to equate antizionism with antisemitism. Mayhem: "Cook seems to forget that Israeli Arabs who are citizens of Israel have the same entitlements under Israel law and have achieved position and status in Israel that makes accusations of apartheid in Israeli society a sick joke." Mayhem seems to forget that his beloved Apartheid Junta recently put into law that the right to self determination is only reserved for Jews. He also seems to forget that while Israel's citizens may seem to enjoy the same rights in theorry Israel's nationals (aka Jews) enjoy even more. And he also forgets that Israel is in fact an Apartheid state, because it needs to keep Nonjews expelled to maintain Jewish dominance. Mayhem: "Cook makes reference to self-hating Jews as though they are some kind of myth. Sadly they exist in dangerous numbers; …" This is just another lie. Cook claims Israel uses the "self-hating Jew" trope to descredit critism from Jews or Jewish opposition to Israel's self-definition as a Jewish state. You can't be a worst enemy to Jews than accusing them of self hatred, because they don't share an ideology. That's opinion fascism in its truest form. Mayhem: "… many lurking around at Mondoweiss. The old testament has stories that testify and warn us frequently that our fellow Jews are our own worst enemies." Indeed. Who could be a worst enemy of the Jews than a fellow Jew who accuses them of self-hatred, because they simply don't share the same political nationalistic ideology?! That's the worst opinion fascism anyone can do to its own people. It's no coincidence that German Neo-Nazis accuse their fellow Germans of self-hatred, too. You are in good company, Mayhem. Mayhem: In fact most Muslims feel hostility toward Israel because that is how they have been brought up and educated." That's just a pathetic attempt to rule out that hostility towards Israel and its policy of displacing and oppressing Palestinians could be the reason for hostility towards Israel. Instead Mayhem resorts to the most imbecile racism he could find: Mayhem: "To paraphrase Israel Katz Muslims as do the Poles "suckle anti-Semitism with their mothers' milk"." Just imagine that someone would claim that Jews would "suckle supremacism/racism with their mother's milk."! This is just a perfect example that Mayhem and his ilk need to disredit critics of Israel as antisemites, because they neeed to distract from the fact that it is actually them who are the worst racists. Mayhem: "His statement, "all evidence suggests that there is very little antisemitism among Labour members – and less than in the ruling Conservative party" is laughable. Every evidence is laughable that doesn't help you to distract from your racism, Mayhem. But please endulge us. Does the racism in the Knesset compare to Labor's antisemitism? Especially in its call for policies and actions against Israel minorities? Quick, find a way to distract from it. pjdude on March 4, 2019, 3:23 am there is some much wrong and so much bs that its hard to unpack it all but i shall try. 1. Israel creation was pushed by european jewry so its hardly accurate to say antisemitism in the muslim world was responsible for it. 2. this is a flat out lie. Israel was the aggressor in 67 and also in 48(in a war of independence the side declaring independence is the aggressor)and israel has always put the european decended jews over the middle eastern ones. 3. bull. it is appropriate to use malevolently. whats being pushed is not an honest concernfor anti semitism but an effort to quash criticism of Israel. it why the left gets attacked for criticizing israel but hardly a peep of the rightwings kill the jews efforts. the focus is almost exclusively on protecting israel. 4. no he doesn't he is trying to push a letter of the law to violate the spirit argument. the 4th geneva convention was designed in part to stop exactly what israel is doing. your just touting this because he is defending a war crime you support. 5. i can't even quite figure out what your ranting about but yes it is equating anti zionism as explictly antisemitc and criticism of israel as illegal. 6.no cooks right and your as usual lying 7. considering most of the bigoted tripe you post is opinion your really dont have a leg to stand on here. 8.the only sick joke here is you. palestinians in israel do not have equal rights and to honestly think they do one has to be delusional. the law in the Israeli theocracy puts jews above all others. 9.self hating jew being a jew who has a problem with war crimes. no true self hating jews are probably very rare. the smear people like you do to attack your critics sadly is all to common. 10. ah yes the classic gentiles are just naturely anti semitic canard. the hatred is baswed in the feel people they feel brotherhood to are being abused by jews. that typically engenders hate. 11. their is no institutionalized anti semitism in the labor party. thats a lie you use to smear people who take issue with israeli war crimes. so in conclusion your lying @maybot "Professor Eugene Kontorovich has put paid to this ruse" Ah you mean that totally unbiased Ukrainian/American/Jewish Israeli " independent" legal"expert" http://jcpa.org/why-israeli-rule-in-the-west-bank-is-legal-under-international-law/ He spins so much that he has disappeared up his own professorial posterior. "People say that the status quo is not stable, but in fact the status quo here is the most stable in the entire Middle East. A final status plan needs to look like the status quo – only official, organized, and not temporary" FFS!! Fascinating but increasingly predictable how Ziobots like yourself casually throw in the "conclusive" arguments or proofs offered by fellow Ziobots as being the definitive end of discussion.

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Stephanie Jones (ur. 10 lipca 1998 w Havre de Grace) – amerykańska koszykarka, występująca na pozycji silnej skrzydłowej, obecnie zawodniczka 1KS Ślęzy Wrocław. W 2016 została zaklasyfikowana na 51. pozycji wśród najlepszych zawodniczek szkół średnich w USA przez ESPN i Collegiate Girls Report oraz na 35. miejscu przez All Star Girls Report. W 2013 i 2015 poprowadziła szkolną drużynę Aberdeen do mistrzostwa stanu klasy AAA. Zaliczono ją trzykrotnie do I składu All-Metro i All-Harford County. W 2013 otrzymała nagrodę dla najlepszej debiutantki (695 Freshman of the Year) i zawodniczki sezonu (UCBAC Player of the Year). Wybrano ją także do składu najlepszych zawodniczek wielu turniejów. 2 września 2020 dołączyła do Ślęzy Wrocław. 28 marca 2021 zawarła umowę na okres obozu treningowego z Connecticut Sun. 18 czerwca 2022 została po raz kolejny w karierze zawodniczką 1KS Ślęzy Wrocław. Osiągnięcia Stan na 7 lutego 2023, na podstawie, o ile nie zaznaczono inaczej. NCAA Uczestniczka rozgrywek: Sweet 16 turnieju NCAA (2017) II rundy turnieju NCAA (2017–2019) Mistrzyni: turnieju konferencji Big Ten (2017, 2020) sezonu regularnego Big 10 (2017, 2019, 2020) Laureatka nagrody: Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2020) Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award (2020) Zaliczona do: I składu: turnieju Big Ten (2020) Big Ten Academic (2020) II składu Big Ten (2020) składu honorable mention Big Ten (2019) Zawodniczka tygodnia Big Ten (17.02.2020, 2.03.2020) WNBA Finalistka pucharu WNBA Commissioner's Cup (2021) Indywidualne MVP kolejki EBLK (11 – 2021/2022, 10 – 2022/2023) Zaliczona do I składu kolejki EBLK (11, 13, 14, 17 – 2021/2022, 3, 10, 13, 15, 16 – 2022/2023) Przypisy Bibliografia Profil na basketligakobiet.pl Statystyki z WNBA na basketball-reference.com Linki zewnętrzne Profil na eurobasket.com Statystyki z NCAA na sports.yahoo.com Urodzeni w 1998 Amerykańskie koszykarki Koszykarki Maryland Terrapins Koszykarki Ślęzy Wrocław Koszykarki Connecticut Sun Koszykarki Washington Mystics Koszykarki AZS AJP Gorzów Wielkopolski

← Five books I'm looking forward to reading in the next three months This Writer's Space: Cassandra Page (not me!) → Excerpt and giveaway: If Ever I Would Leave You: 'Arthurian Stories For A New Generation' anthology Posted: July 31, 2014 | Author: Cassandra Page | Filed under: On Books | Tags: anthology |Leave a comment Bronwyn Green A year after Tabby Nolan's sister vanished from the Lake Michigan shore with her boyfriend, Liam, Tabby visits the spot where the two were last seen– and finds herself pulled into the crumbling world of Avalon. Since his disappearance, Liam has been trapped in the mythical land, with no link to the world he knew. Now, their shared memories of Tabby's missing sister are all they can cling to as Avalon dies around them. But Tabby doesn't want to be a replacement for her sister, and her growing attachment to Liam feels like a betrayal. As Avalon fades around them, Liam and Tabby must rely on each other– or be lost with the ancient kingdom forever. Albion's Circle: The Deepest Cut Jessica Jarman For nineteen years, Anna has been plagued by dreams of lives lived only in legend. Finally free from the family that believed her hopeless and worthless, she's ready to start her life over—alone. When Anna meets an enigmatic stranger claiming to be the legendary wizard Merlin, she is forced to question the very reality she's struggled to accept. With the mythic figures from her dreams intruding on her waking life, Anna learns that she's been reborn to fight an ancient evil alongside King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Caught in an ages old conflict, Anna is the key to stopping a dark magic that will destroy the world—and Merlin wants to make sure that this time, Anna isn't alone. A Choice Fit For A Queen Jenny Trout (writing as Abigail Barnette) For perpetual overachiever Madison Lane, a summer studying Arthurian mythology in the Welsh countryside with professor Thomas Evans is a dream come true, and the adventure of a lifetime. Of course, the enormous crush Madison developed on the professor after a semester of his lectures at U of M has absolutely nothing to do with her desire to learn more about the enduring legend of Camelot. At least, that's what she's telling her parents. When Madison meets fellow student Rhys Crewe, sparks fly, throwing her plans for wild fling with Professor Evans completely out of whack—as do her unexpectedly complicated feelings for Thomas. With tales of Arthur and Lancelot haunting her every waking moment, Madison has to make the most difficult choice of her life. Enter to win a DVD prize pack or one of two $25 Amazon gift cards. From A Choice Fit For A Queen To say that the Rose and Pig was off the beaten path would have been an understatement. There were no streetlights. The street wasn't even paved. It was barely more than a dirt two-track leading past the low stone fence that surrounded the field. At the end, a two-story wattle-and-daub house stood, chimney smoking. The light spilling from its windows promised warmth and a place to get dry. Though my feet ached and stung with raw blisters from jogging around airports all day, I practically sprinted the last leg of my journey. Mud splattered onto the legs of my jeans, and I didn't care. All I wanted was to get inside, away from the hellish downpour. I reached the door, prepared to fling it open and launch myself into the warm embrace of a charming Welsh pub. It was locked. No. Visions of sleeping in the cold, shivering in the dark, wet, pneumonia-encouraging night put urgency into my arm as I pounded on the door. "Hello! Hey, is anybody inside? Can anyone help—" A guy opened the door. A hot guy. An annoyed hot guy. One look at him and my heart jolted. I froze in shock, but managed to stutter out, "m-me?" He was absolutely gorgeous. Flawless dark brown skin stretched over a face that made the words "aesthetically pleasing" an understatement. His cheeks were full, like he'd retained baby fat in the exact right places, and his lush lips spread in a smile that was half "let's be friends" and half "let's be friends with benefits" as he looked me over. Unfortunately, the longer I stared at him, the more his smile faded. He leaned his shoulder against the door and slung a white bar towel over the other to cross his arms over his chest. "Let me guess. American white girl, thinking, 'What do you mean, they have black people in Wales?'" He held up his hands in mock apology. "Sorry, we're everywhere. Hope you're not too disappointed." "N-no, I wasn't—"Explaining was not going to work if I couldn't talk like a normal human. I had to glance down and push my wet hair from my face to concentrate and steel myself against his good looks when I raised my head again. When I did, I managed a smile. I hoped I didn't look goofy. "I was actually thinking, 'wow, the guys are a lot hotter here than at home.'" His smile returned slowly. "Yeah, all right. You're forgiven. Come on inside." His accent. Oh god. About Jenny Trout Jenny Trout is an author, blogger, and funny person. Writing as Jennifer Armintrout, she made the USA Today bestseller list with Blood Ties Book One: The Turning. Her novel American Vampire was named one of the top ten horror novels of 2011 by Booklist Magazine Online. She is a proud Michigander, mother of two, and wife to the only person alive capable of spending extended periods of time with her without wanting to kill her.

Labour & birth "easy and fun"? Pic: Splash from Daily Mail UK Wow. Just wow! We've all heard about celebs such as supermodels Miranda Kerr and Gisele Bundchen talk about how breezy their births were (Gisele said of the drug-free birth of her first child in 2010; "it didn't hurt in the slightest"), but hearing the latest quotes from new mum Holly Madison literally just made me laugh so hard while taking a sip of water, that it actually came out of my nose. Already back on the red carpet just a couple of weeks after welcoming daughter Rainbow Aurora, Holly, a former Playboy model, says her daughter's entry into the world was "easy" and "fun". "Even the delivery was easy - I was actually laughing as I was pushing!" she told a US magazine. "I had an epidural, so it was fun. She made it easy on me." Lucky thing! While there's no debating the magnificent miracle that is bringing a child into this world, for many, it's not such a laughing matter. Even when the Doctor realised – after three hours of pushing – that my daughter was actually posterior (head facing up instead of down meaning her head was banging on my pelvis), the Doctor had to put her hands in the canal to try and turn bub to help get her out. Even with the epidural, I felt everything. Yep, everything. And it wasn't what I'd call fun. Second time around, I also succumbed to an epidural after around 20 hours of labour (lucky I did as my son didn't arrive for another few hours and was 10lb (4.5kg), 56cm, and, just like his older sis, was also posterior). Once again, the epidural was nothing I imagined (or hoped) it would be. I thought (perhaps thanks to celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Holly Madison) that finally caving in to have an epidural (after refusing to "give in" for so long) would mean the rest of the labour and birth experience would be pain and effort free – and that perhaps I could run a comb through my hair (which at that stage with no.1 was a matted mess that took me hours to brush out the following day with a cannula inserted in my hand) and apply some lippy in time for the grand arrival. But hell-to-the-no. It was still horrendous. Perhaps my epidurals just weren't strong enough. Or, perhaps Doctors who look after celebs like to make sure they get the best care, and no pain, so they can go and spruik about the 'ease of childbirth' and give us normal ladies a false sense of hope. Aaaah-haaa, yes, that's it. It must be a conspiracy. We hardly hear from celebs about their marathon labour that turned into an instrument-assisted birth that continued to turn pear shaped. Perhaps these types should speak up more often to earn their pat on the back they deserve for surviving, not just the ones who 'sneeze' their bubs out and feel like they deserve a street parade ;-). Either way, every woman, no matter what form of delivery, works hard to carry their bub, deliver and nurture. It truly is the most amazing thing in the world and that's why we've all been going back to do it over and over again (pardon the pun) for gazillions of years! What was your experience like? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2297939/Holly-Madison-shows-incredible-post-pregnancy-hourglass-shape-fitter-blue-dress.html Labels: babies, baby, celeb stuff, doctors, drug free birth, easy birth, epidural, gisele, giving birth, holly madison, labour, miranda kerr, playboy model, posterior birth My, hair you've changed Street Parade through Surfers Paradise – free fami... Sand Sculptures - Surfers Paradise Kanye/Kimmy birth plan A pat on the back to you

Our next 40 DAYS FOR LIFE campaign will start THIS September 26th – November 4th. Our community will be 1 of 10 Canadian cities – plus 242 other cities throughout the USA and Europe – joining together for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history – the 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up to donate 1 hour or more of prayer & fasting to our local 40 Days for Life vigil by clicking here. This entry was posted in Action, Featured. Bookmark the permalink.

People from all over the world, both experts and non-experts, have expressed their opinions on the meaning of the year 2012 in the context of the Maya calendar. Hear the voices of Maya people as they share their thoughts regarding the end of the 13 baktun cycle that spans from August 11, 3114 BCE to December 21, 2012. Felipe Tapia, Yucatec Maya from Mexico gives his opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Hermelinda Sapón, K'iche' Maya from Guatemala gives her opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Juana C. Batz, K'iche' Maya from Guatemala gives her opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Luis Llovera, Yucatec Maya from, Mexico gives his opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Marco A. Pacheco, Yucatec Maya from, California, USA gives his opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Otoniel R. Sacal, Itzá Maya from Guatemala gives his opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Vilma Poz, K'iche' Maya from Guatemala gives her opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar. Sergio Dolores, Kaqchikel Maya from Guatemala gives his opinion on the meaning of the end of the Maya Long Count Calendar.

Hope in Charter Schools Despite profound differences in everything from lesson plans to student bodies, four charter schools that were granted new five-year mandates this week share one thing: They offer hope for reform in the beleaguered Los Angeles Unified School District. Not so much in what they do but in how they do it. Charter schools enjoy exemption from many state and district rules governing curriculum and funding--giving principals, teachers and parents stronger roles in deciding how children are taught. The four campuses--Fenton Avenue Charter School in Lake View Terrace, Open Charter School in Mid-City, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Pacoima and Westwood Charter School in Westwood--were the first of 15 granted charter status in the LAUSD. On Monday, the school board unanimously gave the schools second five-year charters after an independent report concluded that the campuses generally post better results in test scores and parent participation than traditional schools. The report does raise some questions. For instance, researchers had difficulty documenting improvements in academic achievement as a direct result of the charters. Part of the problem stemmed from the district's switching of tests in the 1995-96 school year. The researchers relied on current comparisons between similar schools. So, for example, test scores at Fenton and Open were compared with those of nearby campuses that have similar student bodies and then with district averages. In those measurements, Fenton and Vaughn showed the largest improvements, primarily in math and Spanish-language test scores. They had nowhere to go but up. Open and Westwood--strong schools even before adopting charters--maintained high marks. None of the charters had dramatic improvement in English reading scores. Those numbers, however, tell only part of the story. At Vaughn, for instance, parents must agree to participate in the operation of the school, most often by volunteering to work in classes a few hours each month. Parent involvement is common to most charter schools but is still remarkable in schools serving poor and immigrant families. Given greater control of their finances, Fenton and Vaughn administrators have built new classrooms and increased the number of computers on campus. At Open, students and teachers work together to create "systems" of learning--a curriculum that highlights the relationships among seemingly unrelated disciplines. For instance, a field trip to the Ballona Wetlands led to questions about property development and a visit from Los Angeles City Councilwoman Ruth Galanter. At Westwood, the creation of grade-based "families" gives students access to a wider range of faculty. Despite their differences, the programs share a sense of ownership. Teachers, students and parents believe they control the process and want it to succeed. At Fenton, co-director Joe Lucente told of a kindergarten teacher who fell down a flight of stairs and broke an ankle one Thursday. On Monday morning, she wheeled herself back into the classroom: She didn't want the school's workers' compensation insurance rates to increase. "Those are the kinds of things that change when you're in charge," Lucente said. It's tempting to think that that kind of commitment could be duplicated across the district with the simple granting of charters. But control and responsibility work only when exercised. And that doesn't take a charter. The charter schools are labs--in which mistakes are as likely as successes. Over time, their innovation and energy may indeed produce consistently higher test scores. But no matter what the outcome, they should continue to be studied so parents, teachers and district administrators can put their lessons to work in classrooms citywide. Reading Scores Scores of four charter schools and the L.A. Unified School District average: * California Test of Basic Skills ** Stanford Achievement Test, 9th Edition

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land & amphibious / Hanwha awards contract to local SME land & amphibious | 06 May 2021 | Charbel Kadib By: Charbel Kadib An Australian firm has been selected to supply Hanwha with fire safety systems for its vehicle fleets. HIFraser, a local provider of safety critical and habitability systems, has been tapped by Defense Australia to deliver automated fire suppression systems (AFSS) for armoured vehicle crew safety. The contract includes the provision of AFSS for Hanwha's Huntsman vehicles — comprising the AS9 self-propelled howitzer and AS10 armoured resupply vehicles — proposed for the LAND 8116 Phase 1 program. The Sydney-based SME, which supplies the current fire suppression systems for the Royal Australian Navy's submarine fleet, secured the current following a competitive tender process undertaken in 2020. Hanwha stated it was attracted by HIFraser's "proactive approach" to collaborative international relationships, and its commitment to "leveraging experiences from adjacent business operations". HIFraser is also expected to supply and support safety systems delivery in the Republic of South Korea, given its teaming agreement with the system OEM, DNB, a safety systems company based in Korea. HIFraser is set to join DNB's global supply chain, supplying a proportion of the system components back into Korea for Hanwha vehicles fitted with DNB's fire suppression system. "Hanwha is proud to announce HIFraser as our in-country partner of choice for fire suppression systems, and we are excited about the ongoing discussions for them to support our vehicles in Korea as well," Richard Cho, managing director of Hanwha Defense Australia, said. "Hanwha has been very impressed with HIFraser's capabilities and their team player attitude, which is already visible as our respective engineering teams collaborate on vehicle safety solutions. "Safety and survivability present a formidable challenge in a military vehicle, particularly those that are likely to be deployed in high threat environments. I am very pleased to have such a capable partner as HIFraser working with Hanwha to ensure our vehicles are as safe as they can be." Chris Williams, managing director of HIFraser, welcomed the new partnership with Hanwha. "The Hanwha team have been appreciative of the value we bring," he said. "Our in-house technical team combine specialised services for unparalleled design and through-life capabilities, while our significant warehouse stock means we can respond swiftly to critical issues." HIFraser is currently in discussions to further extend its involvement with Hanwha's Australian programs. [Related: Hanwha autonomous ground vehicle passes further development trials] Charbel Kadib News Editor – Defence and Security, Momentum Media Prior to joining the defence and aerospace team in 2020, Charbel was news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business, where he covered developments in the banking and financial services sector for three years. Charbel has a keen interest in geopolitics and international relations, graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel has also completed internships with The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts and public relations agency Fifty Acres. Last Updated: 20 July 2021 Published: 06 May 2021

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Qingdao ore terminal ready to open this year By Zhou Siyu (China Daily) Containers unloaded from trucks at Qingdao port in Shandong province. The port intends to build a 300,000-ton oil terminal this year, in addition to the 400,000-ton Dongjiakou ore terminal. [Photo / China Daily] Vale's giant vessels still prohibited from entering despite expansion China's Qingdao Port (Group) Co expects to start operating its 400,000-ton Dongjiakou ore terminal this year, Group Chairman Chang Dechuan said while attending the annual parliamentary session in Beijing on Wednesday. Analysts said the terminal would have the capacity to handle Brazilian miner Vale SA's giant vessels, which have been barred from Chinese ports over safety concerns. But Chang said the miner had not contacted the port to discuss access for its vessels. "Neither have we done safety studies about letting Vale's vessels dock at our terminal," Chang said, declining to elaborate. Vale has invested $2.3 billion in 19 of the 400,000-ton giant bulk carriers and will control another 16 under long-term contracts, according to the company. The miner currently operates five Valemax vessels, but none has visited a Chinese port since being put into service in May. Vale did unload its 388,000-ton Berge Everest at Dalian port on Dec 28, prompting protests from domestic shipping companies and the China Shipowners' Association. On Jan 31, the Ministry of Transport tightened port regulations, so no Chinese port was allowed to accommodate vessels exceeding 300,000 tons. This move effectively prevented Vale's vessels from docking at the nation's ports. A few weeks later, Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer brought up the issue in a meeting with Vice-Premier Wang Qishan. Analysts said Qingdao port would face pressure if it accommodated Vale's giant vessels at the new terminal. "Given their enormous scale, if Vale's giant vessels unload at Qingdao port, business volume in other ports will decline," said Zhang Hui, an analyst with Donghai Securities Co Ltd. In the meantime, Vale might attain a monopoly on the transport of iron ore, which would hurt China's shipping companies and steel mills, he added. Thwarted attempts Chang also expressed concerns about the port's plan to go public within the next five years. "We have encountered some problem in asset stripping," Chang said, without elaborating. The port has been trying to obtain a listing for the past decade, Chang said, adding that he was "pessimistic" about the prospects of an IPO. Analysts said the failure to get a stock market listing won't affect the port. Given the weak growth in trade volumes, ports don't need to raise money on the capital markets to invest heavily in infrastructure or increase capacity, Zhang said. Nonetheless, Chang said that Qingdao port intends to build a 300,000-ton oil terminal this year, in addition to the Dongjiakou ore terminal, as well as a coal terminal whose capacity "is still under discussion". The port's investment budget this year would be 4 billion yuan ($625 million), Chang said, and it would invest 30 billion yuan over the five-year period starting this year. China's trade performance has been rocky in recent months. In January, trade fell 7.8 percent year-on-year to $273 billion. Exports fell 0.5 percent to $150 billion, while imports slid 15.3 percent to $123 billion, according to the Ministry of Commerce. [email protected] Iron ore prices 'to weaken' Iron ore trade platform will improve price transparency Ban on mega-bulk carriers to hit Vale Steel makers eye overseas investments

Home Entertainment Oprah Winfrey quarantines boyfriend Oprah Winfrey quarantines boyfriend [video] SOURCELos Angeles Times Oprah Winfrey is not messing around when it comes to the coronavirus outbreak. Today @oprah joined @ariannagab for an Instagram Live to fill us in on what she's doing while she's social distancing—and just like the rest of us, it's made up of reading, binge-watching, and pancakes. But there was one person missing: @stedmangraham. Although he does not have the virus, the couple decided that Stedman should quarantine separately in the guest house after several recent flights and some business travel. We're happy both Lady O and Gentleman Graham are both safe 🙏🏽 Tap the link in our bio for more! A post shared by O, The Oprah Magazine (@oprahmagazine) on Mar 23, 2020 at 4:59pm PDT During an Instagram live session on Monday, the TV mogul revealed that she and her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, are self-isolating separately during the pandemic. While chatting with the digital director of Oprah Magazine, Arianna Davis, Winfrey explained why she asked Graham to keep his social distance from her at the start of their quarantine. "He's at the guest house, because you all know I had pneumonia late last year. … I had just gotten off antibiotics last week, because I had a bronchial infection," she said, adding that her partner didn't take the public health threat too seriously initially. "'I don't see what everybody's getting so upset about!' That's what Stedman was saying … and that's why Stedman's at the guest house!" The OWN mastermind took full responsibility for the decision, which she made in part because of Graham's recent travel history. According to Winfrey, Graham returned home late last week after a completing a speaking engagement in St. Louis. "Stedman did not arrive from Chicago until Thursday … he'd been on planes, so Stedman is like, 'What's the procedure for coming home?' The procedure is … you ain't coming and sleeping in my bed!" she said. "He goes, 'I'm not?' And I go, 'Have you not been paying attention to the news? Social distancing does not mean you go and sleep in the same bed with the person! When you just got off American Airlines!" In a second video posted Monday on Oprah Magazine's Instagram, Winfrey went to check on Graham at the guest house, where "the meals are dropped off at the door" and "it's not bad" — Graham shouted through the window. Though the couple said they miss each other, Winfrey contended on Instagram live that he isn't "upset" about the arrangement. "He's happy to keep me safe." Winfrey's conversation with Davis came on the heels of her brand-new Apple TV+ series, 'Oprah Talks COVID-19,' which last week welcomed Idris Elba and his wife, model Sabrina Dhowre, as its inaugural guests. Before appearing on Winfrey's show, Elba had announced that he tested positive for the virus, and it was later revealed during their interview that Dhowre had contracted COVID-19 as well after choosing to stay with him. "As soon as I heard that Idris was exposed … I wanted to be with him," Dhowre explained. "I think that's an instinct as a wife. You just want to go and take care. … I made the decision to want to be with him and still touch him." Adwoa Agyeman

Preservationists protect history at Mancos Times Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 12:15 AM Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 12:32 AM Frank Matero and John Hinchman record information about one of the antique linotype machines at The Mancos Times office. At right is the antique press. Sam Green/Cortez Journal Preservationists from the University of Pennsylvania began preliminary work inside The Mancos Times office on Grand Avenue in Mancos last week. Professor Frank Matero, who has been working at Mesa Verde every summer for many years, saw the Mancos press room and the original press for the first time last winter. "I saw this place and realized how rare and important it was," he said. The preservationists believe the large Cranston Press inside the Times is one of three left in the country. Many of the presses were sold for scrap when they became outdated. Linotype machines that pressed the letters into soft lead also were left behind. Matero saw the press and the building as an untapped resource for the town and approached the Chamber of Commerce last summer to ask if he could help restore the building and the press. Members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Mancos Arts Council and Richard Ballantine, who owns the building, have been working with Matero on a plan for the building. Matero says the press can be restored to function again. The group would like to turn the building into a graphic arts school with an artist in residence. "It would really be a big anchor for the town and add to its reputation as an arts community," said Betsy Harrison, who was the president of the Chamber when the group was approached. The group has named the project The Mancos Common Press, and they plan to start seeking grant funding in the spring with help from Mancos Valley Resources. Last week the group from Pennsylvania tore down a dividing wall between the front office and the press room. A drop-ceiling was taken out to reveal the decorative tin underneath. The movable type and archives were boxed up, and the building evaluated for more preservation work. While the front office was in use until recently, the back room was left as though the pressmen walked out yesterday – like an Egyptian tomb, Matero said. Opera House and Common Press opening doors

As the rest of the country begins to warm up during the spring and summer months, community associations in Florida experience a decrease in occupancy and activity. Snowbirds head north to reconnect with family and friends, and the stream of vacationers weary of snow and cold temperatures slowly dries up. Experienced community association management teams often anticipate this annual trend and plan to take advantage of the season by tackling a to-do list of work projects that can be accomplished more easily in the summer. The decrease in residents is not the only reason to wait until summer: the warm temperatures and longer days also create advantageous working conditions for a variety of tasks such as painting, landscaping, roofing, and other exterior maintenance jobs. Utilizing the summer months to accomplish work around the association should not be a last-minute decision. In most instances, there are many steps that must be taken in order to successfully implement a project from start to finish. By obtaining early approval and setting timeframes for each project, associations can accomplish their summer work goals in an organized fashion. Conducting research, identifying the right company, and making the necessary preparations can take some time. And, as Lorenz indicated, some businesses begin filling their calendars as early as January. Collaboration between vendors and association management can often be a lengthy process. While summer can be a great time to tackle a lot of necessary work around community associations, it is not always the best time for certain projects. Some materials and processes are best applied in cooler temperatures, and many maintenance jobs require access to residents' units. Understanding the extent of your projects can help you decide which ones can easily be accomplished during the slow season. By talking to subject matter experts and asking detailed questions to your vendors, you will be able to make an informed decision that will benefit everyone involved. This information should be gathered before you start the planning process to ensure maximum success. Taking the time to research all the steps involved in whatever project your community association needs done will increase the likelihood of success. Careful consideration of expert advice will also contribute to attaining your goals. As the saying goes, there is a time and a place for everything. We hope this summer is a great time for a wide variety of summer projects in your community.

Have you ever wondered if you need a mentor to help you grow in your business or organization? To get an answer to this question, and to learn more about mentoring, join us at RUTHERFORD Cable Tuesday, Aug. 14 to find out. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude at 9 a.m. at Stones River Country Club. Guests are encouraged to attend and can register at rutherfordcable.org. Rebecca Climer, former Saint Thomas Health Chief Marketing Officer (now retired), is now Of Counsel with health care consulting company Jarrard, Phillips, Cate and Hancock, and will be our keynote speaker that morning. This meeting and Climer's keynote presentation are part of the year-long celebration of RUTHERFORD Cable's 10th anniversary. All five Founders of RUTHERFORD Cable, including local businesswomen Andrea Loughry, Robbie Uselton, Stephanie Brackman, Terri Sterling Donovan and Rebecca Climer, will be recognized at the August meeting. Climer says the term "mentor" has evolved from being a noun, typically used to describe a more experienced professional guiding a younger protégée, to a verb that today describes an action that is dynamic, intentional and beneficial to both the mentor and the mentee. "When people are entering the workforce for the first time, looking to change or enhance their careers, or simply wanting to master a new skill, the mentoring relationship can be key to achieving short-term and long-term goals," Climer said. "I want people to come away from our morning together and be able to successfully articulate whether or not they believe they need a mentor or would like to be a mentor," Climer added. Attendees will also receive a list of resources about mentoring. The RUTHERFORD Cable monthly meeting is Tues., Aug. 14 at Stones River Country Club, 1830 N.W. Broad St. in Murfreesboro. RUTHERFORD Cable members and guests are welcome, and the public is invited to attend. The cost for the meeting is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and includes breakfast. Reservations are available online at rutherfordcable.org and must be completed by Noon Friday, Aug. 10. A limited number of seats will be available for walk-ups on a first-come, first-serve basis with an additional $5 late-registration fee. Rebecca Climer is a veteran healthcare communications professional and serves as "of counsel" to Jarrard Phillips Cate and Hancock agency clients in Nashville and Chicago. Jarrard Phillips Cate and Hancock is known nationally for its strategic approach to healthcare communications. Before her retirement, she was Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for Saint Thomas Health, Ascension's Tennessee Ministry, and spent 36 years with the faith-based health system. At Saint Thomas, Climer was responsible for the administration of all communications efforts for the nine-hospital system including budgeting and planning, marketing, internal and external communications, digital\social media platforms and brand and reputation management. Climer led a system rebranding effort and oversaw the development of the "Nothing shall be Impossible" communication platform that received more than 30 local, regional and national awards for healthcare advertising. She began her career in Murfreesboro as Director of Staff Development for Middle Tennessee Medical Center, now Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Climer's community service activities have focused on the American Heart Association, where she is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and a past chair of the Go Red Movement, Greater Nashville Council on Aging, Rutherford CABLE and Murfreesboro Junior League. Climer received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University. Monthly breakfast meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, with informal networking beginning at 7:30 a.m., followed by structured, facilitated networking and top business-related keynote speakers. Meetings are concluded by 9 a.m. Free networking events are held monthly in addition to special workshops and a yearly mentoring program underwritten by First Tennessee Bank; the Center for Executive Leadership in partnership with the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and the Jones College of Business and underwritten by Nissan; RUTHERFORD Cable is the presenter of the RUTHERFORD ATHENA International Leadership Award Program. The organization's mission is to be the premier leadership organization for women's professional advancement. RUTHERFORD Cable sponsors include: Nissan, Deloitte, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, First Tennessee Bank, Ascend Federal Credit Union, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, TrustPoint Hospital, State Farm, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Reliant Bank, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living, Delta Dental, GOCO Center for Aesthetics, and Hilton Garden Inn. To learn more, or to join, visit rutherfordcable.org.

How to share the gospel with confidence and clarity There is a tale told of the great English stage actor, William Macready. One day, an eminent preacher asked him… Overcoming fear in sharing your faith Celestine Sibley, a columnist for The Atlanta Constitution, once took her three children to a diner for breakfast. It was crowded, so they had to take separate seats… In an article in 'The Kansas City Times', Robert Fulghum wrote, "Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in kindergarten…" How to overcome dwelling on the past In 1948, during a runoff Senate primary fight with former Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, early indications were that Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson had lost… How to make an impact in your mission field In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. So he went to visit the head monk of a local monastery… A farmer went each week to the Farmers' Market to sell cottage cheese and apple butter he made on his farm. He carried them on the two-mile journey to the market… How to be transformed into the image of Christ Christian author Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror… Does faithful living really pay off? In the early 1900s, a London newspaper printed an advertisement that read, "Men wanted for hazardous darkness, and constant danger…" How to solve the problem of sin An elderly woman was shopping one day for a new hearing aid. "How much are your hearing aids?" she asked the salesman… Is church all that important? A 100-year-old church member was having her birthday celebration at the church she had faithfully attended since she was a young girl… Answers For Living Articles Devotionals E-Newsletter From Virginia's Kitchen

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Homes of the 1920s and 30s were classically inspired and designed. Construction was meticulous and done by craftsmen. Styles were not trendy they were works of art. 3832 Bishops Flower in Riverhills is exactly the type of home that would've been built back then … and it's the kind of home that is populating this newer development in Fort Worth. Designed and constructed by V Fine Homes of Fort Worth, 3832 Bishops Flower is a classical Colonial style home built in 2013. The exterior is based on a style that could be over 100 years old. At a quick glance you will notice a simple roof line and how the proportions of the dormers and fixtures are seamless. If you like the exterior of this 4,200-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-and-one-half bathroom home, you'll love the interior. Complete with a chef's kitchen which accesses a butler's pantry and flows into the family room, the home features authentic hardwood floors, designer fixtures, panel molding, coffered ceilings and many meticulous details that Rob Sell of V Fine Homes in known for around Cowtown. This home also includes an additional bedroom and bathroom over the detached garage. This area would be perfect for in-law suite, au pair quarters, older children or guest suite. The back yard not only offers green space but a relaxing covered patio – perfect for this time of year! So if you're looking for classic design, quality construction located in a centralized area of Fort Worth, 3832 Bishops Flower is exactly what you're looking for. Riverhills is part of the Edward Ranch development of homes, shops, restaurants and sources of entertainment in the heart of Fort Worth that follows the Trinity River. 3832 Bishops Flower is listed by Joseph Berkes of Williams Trew Real Estate for $1.299 million.

Esta é uma cronologia dos fatos acontecimentos de ano 1975 na Alemanha. Eventos 27 de fevereiro: O político alemão-ocidental Peter Lorenz é sequestrado pelos membros da organização terrorista, o Movimento 2 de Junho. 5 de março: O político alemão-ocidental Peter Lorenz é libertado. 24 de abril: Um grupo de seis militares da Fração do Exército Vermelho invade a embaixada alemã-ocidental em Estocolmo, e faz onze reféns, entre eles o embaixador alemão. 28 de maio: O Bayern de Munique conquista seu segundo título da Taça dos Clubes Campeões Europeus ao vencer Leeds United por 2 a 0 em Paris. Nascimentos 30 de junho: Ralf Schumacher, automobilista alemão. Falecimentos 3 de março: Therese Giehse, atriz alemã (n. 1898). 17 de agosto: Sig Arno, ator (n. 1895). Bibliografia Ligações externas

The UK's Pension Protection Fund (PPF) might have to rethink its compensation limit if the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decides that it is illegal. German Advocate General Juliane Kokott stated that individual employees must be entitled to compensation of at least 50% of the total value of their pension in the event of their employer's insolvency. If the ECJ were to side with Kokott, the PPF could be forced to drop its annual limit of £35,000. Anna Rogers said the PPF is likely to still impose a cap, but that it would be a higher one. "The ECJ is likely to agree with the preliminary ruling and improve the rights of executives with big pensions that are currently subject to swingeing cut-backs when their company goes bust.

A consulate is a small diplomatic office of one country in another country. If the first country has an ambassador in the other country, the main diplomatic office, located in the capital city is called an Embassy and in this situation, any consulates would be located in other large towns and cities. However if there is no embassy, the consulate could be in the capital city. Consulates usually do not perform all of the functions of an embassy. Consulates usually deal with questions about passports for their own citizens, visas for foreigners wanting to visit the consulate's home country and licences for import and export. Some larger and more important countries might also have Consulates General. These are simply bigger consulates which might do more than a smaller consulate. People who work in any sort of consulates are called consular officers. The person in charge is called a consul, or consul general. An honorary consul does not work full-time for the government. They are usually in port towns, to speed up issuing documents for trade. An honorary consul might be a citizen of the country he works for, or have another link such as parents or grandparents, or they may have married someone from there. They usually work in an office, which is considered an honorary consulate. Consular officers have limited diplomatic immunity. This page was last changed on 16 October 2018, at 08:36.

Hello Little Sunshine - Singapore Parenting and Lifestyle Blog: Kaitlin is 32 Months Old! Kaitlin is 32 Months Old! Kaitlin is growing up so fast that my once innocent newborn has now become quite the rebel and has even developed a sense of humor. She has been using manners like "please", "thank you", "no thank you" and "excuse me". Sometimes prompting is needed, and she would know what she should say. Able to identify right and wrong actions. Like hitting and kicking is wrong. She does it, but she understands it's not right. Did her first tunnel crawl and tunnel slide!

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The $12.8 million house at 587 Vancouver Avenue in Penticton, nominated for several International Design Awards, is described as a property that "has been designed with an obsessive level of attention to detail." (Jon Adrian / Kevin Chen Realty) $12.8 million Penticton home listing sparks racist, hateful comments Realtor Kevin Chen reported threats made against him to police Jesse Day A luxury home in Penticton listed for sale at $12.8 million has sparked many racist comments, including a threatening email against the realtors who listed the property. The house, located at 587 Vancouver Avenue, listed by Kevin Chen and Matt Zhang from Vancouver-based Oakwyn Realty, has been on the market for almost a year now. However, it wasn't until the home was featured by the online Vancouver news publication Daily Hive that Chen and Zhang began to draw the ire of some locals. Since the Daily Hive story ran in December 2020, Chen and Zhang have been subject to a slew of racist and hateful comments and remarks from Penticton locals. In one case, an email sent directly to Chen Saturday, April 24, suggested that he "should be shot," alleged he was involved in money laundering and threatened "dire consequences" should he not return to China. Chen, who grew up in Canada and is originally from Taiwan, said he was taken aback by the email but not shocked considering the amount of anti-Asian racism seen in Canada recently. Chen reported the email to the Penticton RCMP but so far no progress has been made on contacting the person who made the threats, according to Zhang. The Western News has reached out to the Penticton RCMP for more information but, has not yet received a response. Zhang, who has also lived in Canada his entire life, said the email is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the racist and hateful sentiments they've had thrown at them since the Daily Hive story ran. The racism is particularly perplexing to Zhang considering the home's current owner is a Caucasian, Canadian man. "We were just selected to list the house for him and ever since we listed it, if you look at the comments on the Daily Hive story, it's been all racist comments," Zhang said. Zhang also noted that as realtors he and Chen are obligated to verify they are not dealing with potential money launderers through the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. "At the end of the day, we're just the agents who are listing it. The owner is Canadian and we have verified the source. The client wanted to sell his dream home, and we're here to market it to our best ability, it's as simple as that," Zhang said. Anti-Asian racism has been on the rise in Canada since the start of the pandemic. In Vancouver, police data shows anti-Asian hate crimes have risen by 717 per cent since the start of the pandemic. READ MORE: B.C. premier calls for action on hate crimes in wake of Vancouver police report "Even since COVID, the surging racism in Vancouver and Canada has been insane," Zhang said. "Honestly, at first, I just feel bad for those people (who make racist comments). "It's like 'what did someone from my race do to you to make you assume all these terrible things about us?' It's just so unnecessary." Zhang said he understands if the property isn't for everyone. "It's overkill but in the best ways possible, but if you think it's too much just say that. Not everyone thinks the Mona Lisa is beautiful and that's okay. When you start bringing race into it and all these negative stigmas toward a certain race and just assuming that this person is Chinese and has dirty, laundered money, that's where you cross the line… you're just assuming those things because it's expensive." The house is described as being "more like a boutique hotel than a residential home" and features seven patios spanning over 2,500 square feet, over $1 million worth of marble, over $1 million of custom furniture and an emerald green marble garage with a custom vehicle turntable. "With 587 Vancouver Avenue, you're not only purchasing a property, you're buying a landmark, an architectural masterpiece with a priceless view," reads the home's website. The home has received international recognition, including being one of the front runners for 2020's "best luxury property international" and "best luxury property Canada" by the U.K.-based Design El Al Awards magazine. "Everything in this house is designed with a level of detail that I've never seen in Canada," Zhang said. "It's one of those houses you really have to visit and see in person in order to appreciate it." To see more pictures and find out more about the property at 587 Vancouver Ave., visit the website for the listing at 587vancouver.com. READ MORE: 'No more hate and hurt' was the message at Penticton rally against Asian racism [email protected] racismReal estate Food trucks get green light to roll into 3 Saanich parks this summer B.C.'s COVID-19 infection rate stable, 799 new cases Tuesday

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Paul Stone is a business graduate who currently owns and operates four 24 hour Spar stores in Manchester City Centre. His family have been Spar members since 1973 and his business currently has a group turnover of £12million and serves an average of 55,000 customers per week. All of Paul's stores have either a 2am or 3am alcohol licence. He has spent the last 12 months developing and launching a new coffee shop brand "The Cheeky Coffee Co " which is designed to run alongside his Spar business and exploring the ways in which digital media screens can be used to promote sales within the convenience sector.

Roeslein & Associates names new leaders Roeslein & Associates Inc. recently made changes to its leadership group and introduced a new organizational structure. Submitted by roeslein & associates Aug 22, 2018 8:52 AM Discover the Southern Illinois Made Expo this weekend An idea nine years in the making will feature businesses and products from across the region this weekend, as the inaugural Southern Illinois Made Expo opens this weekend in Marion. By Brett Pinkerton Jul 27, 2018 3:10 PM SIH, SIU School of Medicine break ground on new facility Area officials have broken ground Tuesday on a 40,000-square-foot medical clinic and teaching facility, to be built adjacent to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. By Geoffrey Ritter Jun 20, 2018 12:29 PM Chester First Club welcomes three new businesses Three recently-opened business were officially welcomed into Chester May 17 by the Chester First Club. Ribbon cuttings were held at Salon Serenity, 1206 Swanwick St., Muddy River Coffee Shop, 106 W. Stacey St. and Golden Key Reality, 1205 Swanwick St. By Gwendy Garner May 31, 2018 6:46 PM City of Chester honors Hospital Week Memorial Hospital of Chester celebrates National Hospital Week, May 6-12. Chester Mayor Tom Page commemorated the week by signing a Mayoral Proclamation declaring that all residents of Chester celebrate the women and men who strive to improve our health care system. This week honors the nation's largest profession; health care professionals. The week's theme is "Caring is our Calling." in celebration of the ways in which hospitals, health systems, and women and men who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and care from the heart, create a platform of advocating for high-quality patient care and to map out the way to improve our health care system. Southern Illinois Girl Scouts names new CEO Loretta Graham has joined Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois as the new chief executive officer. Submitted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Apr 18, 2018 12:16 PM Five-year renovation project at Memorial Hospital in Chester begins April 23 Memorial Hospital in Chester will begin a five-year renovation project starting April 23. Submitted by Memorial Hospital Apr 18, 2018 1:04 PM Lifeline for newborns in crisis The Family Birthing Center at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion has partnered with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis in a program that provides a high-tech lifeline for newborns in crisis. By Chanda Green Feb 9, 2018 1:00 AM Changing of the guard at Svanda dealership in Sparta A longtime car dealership in Sparta is undergoing a historic changing of the guard, from one veteran owner to another. By Renee Trappe Jan 10, 2018 2:47 PM Chester Memorial Hospital honored for excellence The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network has recognized Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care Submitted by Chester Memorial Hospital Dec 26, 2017 2:47 PM Show 11-20 of 17,052 « previous next »

Posted inBooks, Economy, Magazine, November/December 2011 Assault on Battery The promising, frustrating, indispensable race by government and industry to revolutionize the storage of electricity. by Eric D. Isaacs October 21, 2011 January 9, 2022 Just five years ago, the documentary film Who Killed the Electric Car? claimed to prove conclusively that American electric vehicle technology had been effectively buried by an unholy cartel of car makers, government bureaucrats, oil companies, and SUV-loving consumers. The documentary's hard-hitting reporting and acerbic style persuaded thousands of moviegoers that American industry would never allow an electric car to challenge the supremacy of the internal combustion engine. Bottled Lightning: Superbatteries, Electric Cars, and the New Lithium Economy by Seth Fletcher Hill & Wang, 272 pp. That wasn't just the opinion of a few cranky independent filmmakers: the electric car has been a running joke on The Simpsons for years. (On a family trip to a theme park, Homer and Bart visit the Electric Car of the Future attraction—sponsored by the Gasoline Producers of America. On the ride, their sad, pastel-pink vehicle whines, "Hello, I'm an electric car. I can't go very fast or very far.") But now, GM's Chevy Volt is being rolled out in cities across the country—and has been honored by Motor Trend as the 2011 Car of the Year: "A Car of the Future You Can Drive Today." Other car makers are racing to get their electric cars on American roadways: the Nissan Leaf is already in a few American markets, with nationwide rollout planned for next year; Toyota has unveiled a plug-in Prius; Mitsubishi is bringing its MiEV electric vehicle to U.S. dealers this year; and an electric Ford Focus has been announced as well. These battery-powered vehicles are generating so much buzz that the producers of the 2006 documentary have been forced to make a sequel—The Revenge of the Electric Car. How did electric cars come so far, so fast? And, more important, both for consumers and for the future of our country, where will they go from here? These are the questions posed—and at least partially answered—in Bottled Lightning: Superbatteries, Electric Cars, and the New Lithium Economy, by Seth Fletcher, a senior editor at Popular Science magazine. In this well-written, accessible history of lithium batteries and their role in the development of practical electric cars, Fletcher makes a strong case that new energy storage technologies are the key to a green industrial revolution. "Electricity," Fletcher explains, is "the cleanest and most flexible" alternative to gasoline. "It's piped into every home in the country. Mile by mile, it's cheaper compared with gasoline.… It can come from almost any source—natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind." There's just one problem: it's hard to store. So if we want electric cars that aren't powered by range-limiting extension cords, we need to build better batteries. Historically, cars have been equipped with lead-acid batteries—heavy, environmentally unfriendly, and limited in storage capacity. So any car powered solely by a lead-acid battery—like the EV1 eulogized in Who Killed the Electric Car?—will have limited range (less than 100 miles) and will require frequent, time-consuming recharging. Seeking a better alternative, scientists started "scouring the periodic table," in Fletcher's words, experimenting with various exotic chemical compounds before turning their sights on lithium, the lightest metal in the universe. Lithium's "eagerness" to shed electrons, along with its light weight and energy density, have made it the basis for the small, powerful batteries that now power billions of cell phones, laptops, and iPods; lithium- based batteries have the theoretical potential to challenge, pound for pound, the energy and power stored in gasoline. But there's a major gap between that theoretical energy storage and even the best lithium-based batteries available today. Thus far, no one has invented advanced battery technologies that can rival the price, reliability, and energy storage capacity of a tank of gas. And building a better battery is only a first step toward reinventing our entire energy infrastructure. But while the challenge is great, the potential rewards are enormous. If all of our cars and light trucks ran on electricity, we could cut American oil consumption by more than a third—roughly 7.2 million barrels of oil a day. Advanced grid-scale battery technologies would make it possible to store electricity generated by wind and solar for use when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow. Just as important, we could create tens of thousands of new green tech jobs in the long run—jobs that would stay right here at home. The implications for our global environment and our national energy security are enormous. But, as Fletcher warns, we can't hope to reach those goals without strong, consistent investment in developing new energy technologies, including next-generation battery systems. As the director of a National Laboratory, I have a deep-seated personal and professional interest in the future of energy research. And—like Fletcher—I see increasing reason for optimism about the potential of lithium-based batteries to transform our energy economy. The economic potential of these "superbatteries" is immense: the research firm IHS Global Insight predicts that advances in battery technology will allow hybrids and electric cars to grab up to 15 percent of the world's new car sales by 2020. At today's production rates, that's about 7.5 million cars a year. Those rosy predictions have encouraged the Obama administration to place a heavy bet on the future of the electric car—specifically, on a new advanced battery manufacturing sector. Under the Recovery Act, the federal government invested $2.4 billion in forty-eight advanced battery and electric drive projects nationwide. Today there are more than half a dozen new advanced battery manufacturing plants near completion or up and running—and they are hiring new workers. Just a couple of months ago, lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems celebrated the hiring of its 1,000th worker at its new, stimulus-backed manufacturing plant in Michigan. A visit to one of these sparkling clean, highly automated battery manufacturing plants seems like a trip into a brave new future of abundant green energy. But as Fletcher makes clear, the story of electric cars, and the battery technologies that power them, has been, in his words, "a parade of extraordinary failures stretching back to the late nineteenth century." The first electric cars date to the time of Thomas Edison, when the quiet and sedate electrics were considered "ladies' cars." (In fact, Henry Ford's wife, Clara, bought an electric brougham in 1914 because she considered her husband's Model Ts too noisy.) Interest in electric vehicles has cyclically flared up every few decades ever since, usually in response to a spike in oil prices. But when gasoline costs have fallen, so has American consumers' willingness to trade in their gas guzzlers for electric cars— at least, for the electric cars that have been available until now. Fletcher does a great job of walking readers through the history of battery technology, and he writes about the complexities of science and engineering with clarity and flair. He sums up the fundamental challenge of energy storage technology in one pithy sentence: "You can't just shove loose electrons in a can." Instead, lithium-ion batteries rely on four basic components: a positively charged cathode, a negative anode, an electrolyte "bridge" that allows lithium ions to flow between the two, and a separator that keeps the chemical components from combining in an explosive reaction. Charging the battery forces lithium ions to move from the cathode to the anode, where they are stored. When the battery is used, the lithium ions discharge the battery's stored electricity as they flow back to the cathode. Unfortunately, it only sounds simple. Each component must be made from complex compounds, synthesized and engineered to balance maximum energy storage with maximum stability and safety. As battery researchers seek new ways to coax energy out of lithium, the technological advances become ever more nuanced and arcane. Yet Fletcher succeeds in making these battery technologies fairly comprehensible to a lay reader, as when he explains the workings of a breakthrough in anode chemistry: "Lithium ions flee the carbon-based electrode and swim across the electrolyte to the cathode," he writes. "Once they arrive, they burrow into the crystalline lattice of the cobalt oxide, docking into place." In that battery system, Fletcher explains, the cathode resembles an "atomic Jenga puzzle." Fletcher is equally at ease in describing the effects of America's roller-coaster energy policy, which has led to repeated cycles of brisk acceleration and sudden unexpected stops in our battery research programs. When it comes to energy technology research, as former Energy Secretary James Schlesinger once said, "We have only two modes—complacency and panic." Over the decades, complacency has tended to muffle interest in energy innovations. In 1979, in inflation-adjusted dollars, the federal budget invested about $7.8 billion in energy-related research. In fiscal year 2010, that investment had fallen to $5.1 billion. That figure represents a substantial increase over the budgets of the previous decade, but it's still woefully short of the $16 billion annual national investment recommended by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Against this landscape of scarce funding and intermittent public interest, Fletcher presents a handful of eminent scientists and engineers in academia and private industry whose innovative thinking—and old-fashioned hard work—are making lithium battery-powered cars a reality. One vivid example is the story of John Goodenough, an American physicist turned solid-state chemist who developed a lithium-cobalt-oxide cathode while at Oxford University in the late 1970s. At the time, no commercial companies were interested in the new technology, so Goodenough signed away his patent rights to a British research lab—only to see the cathode technology licensed and commercialized by Sony and used in almost every mobile phone, laptop, and digital camera in the world. Now, Fletcher reports, the eighty-eight-year-old inventor tells the story of his lost patent with "a bellowing laugh." But the international race to create—and manufacture—viable lithium-based car batteries is no laughing matter. And today, at least, it appears that the United States is a serious contender to lead in that race. A recent report by a veteran consultant to the battery industry compared all costs of manufacturing batteries in China and the United States, and found that U.S. manufacturing can be cost competitive. Advanced battery manufacturing is highly automated, which reduces the Chinese advantage of low-cost, low-skilled labor; the salaries of highly educated, skilled workers to run the factories are roughly equivalent. Chinese utility costs are twice as high as ours here in the United States. Add in the cost of shipping big, heavy car batteries around the world, and you've got a real market opportunity for U.S. battery makers. As Fletcher's history teaches us, however, an opportunity is not a sure thing. The playing field could be tilted dramatically by foreign government investment—like the $30 billion in low-cost loans the China Development Bank provided to Chinese solar manufacturers last year. If China or another foreign government makes that type of massive investment in lithium battery manufacturing, yet another great U.S. research breakthrough could wind up being commercialized and developed into a thriving new industry far from home. Those risks are real. But the grim prospect of losing yet another new high-tech industry to foreign competitors makes those risks worth taking. With affordable capital to cover the up-front costs of building advanced battery manufacturing plants factories here, I believe we have a real chance to be competitive in a large and growing world market—once we have the lithium battery technology to challenge the internal combustion engine. And that, of course, is the challenge at the heart of Bottled Lightning. I have a couple of quibbles about the book itself. First, in choosing the protagonists of his story, Fletcher pays scant attention to the vital contribution of the National Laboratory system—in particular, Argonne National Laboratory, where I am director. Argonne's leading role in the creation of advanced battery technologies dates back to the late 1990s. Our work has led to high-energy lithium-ion battery cells that are cheaper, safer, and more powerful—a rare hat trick in energy research. LG Chem, a battery manufacturing giant, licensed our technology and created the battery supplied for the 2011 Volt—a story that Fletcher largely overlooks. Second, while the book's final chapter reviews some promising ideas for new battery systems beyond the lithium-ion variety, these are only a handful among dozens and dozens of battery research initiatives currently being worked on in labs throughout the U.S. and the world. (Google "new lithium battery technology" and you'll see what I mean.) Given the speed of discovery and innovation in this field, the batteries that Fletcher showcases as promising technologies of the future may be overshadowed, or even outdated, by the time Bottled Lightning comes out in paperback. I don't mean to sound overly optimistic; we still have a long way to go to create a battery system that can rival the energy stored in a tank of gas. We have to solve some knotty scientific puzzles, using technology we haven't invented yet. For example, we know that a battery using air as a cathode could offer energy density up to ten times higher than today's lithium-ion batteries. But first, we have to discover a way to make a battery that "breathes in" oxygen from the air to discharge electricity, then "breathes out" again to recharge. Then we have to convert those discoveries into battery systems that can be affordably mass produced, we have to put these technologies into cars that consumers want to buy, and we have to do it all before our international competitors catch up. But, as Fletcher comments, "[t]here are a couple of ways to react to this sort of discouraging calculus. One is defeatism. The other is research." Fletcher understands that, ultimately, this is a battle of economics, not technology: "Dollars per kilowatt-hour stored is all that matters." Our long-term goal is to create car battery systems that are smaller, sturdier, and about ten times more powerful than the ones we have today. But as one analyst told Fletcher, if the price of the current generation of car batteries comes down far enough—or if the price of gasoline goes high enough—"It's game over for gasoline." Just as importantly, Fletcher understands that leading the world in energy storage technology is also a matter of national pride. Now-retired GM executive Robert Lutz, one of the book's main characters, makes that point explicit: the Chevy Volt "is where GM can finally demonstrate to the world that, when it comes to advanced propulsion technology, nobody else in the world can lay a glove on us." Looking ahead, I hope Seth Fletcher and his colleagues on the energy beat will continue to beat the drum for battery R&D, and will keep on working to inform the American public about the potential for lithium technologies to create new jobs, recharge our nation's manufacturing base, and help us build a new, secure, green energy economy. As Fletcher concludes, "If the budding American energy-storage industry fails … it would be a tremendous lost opportunity, a failure to participate in what promises to be one of the greatest industries of the coming century." If you are interested in purchasing this book, we have included a link for your convenience: Let's Redistribute Tax Incentives to Buy Electric Cars In "Featured" In "Magazine" Is a Vehicle Mileage Tax the Future? Tagged: environment, industry, innovation, science Eric D. Isaacs Eric D. Isaacs is the director of the Argonne National Laboratory and professor of physics in the James Franck Institute at the Univeristy of Chicago. More by Eric D. Isaacs

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Katy Mamen Systems change, Culture change, Strategy Katy Mamen is a principal and founder of Water Bear Collaborative, a consultancy that supports leaders in the social sector to envision and implement system-informed strategies in service of social justice and ecological health. Her work with individuals, teams, and networks helps to foster collaborative leadership, find common ground in diverse views, and facilitate the emergence of structures and culture that support lasting change. Her clients have ranged from nonprofits such as the Sierra Club and the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, philanthropic institutions including the Water Foundation and the Energy Foundation, and networks such as Regenerate IL and the global Social Gastronomy Movement. Katy previously managed multi-stakeholder policy roundtables and led the California Food System Alliance Network as Director of Programs at Ag Innovations. Before turning squarely to process work, Katy studied emergence in complex systems and the importance of traditional knowledge in agriculture while pursuing a Masters in Holistic Science at Schumacher College in the UK. Her work with an international think tank researching the impacts of the international mining sector on indigenous communities laid the foundation for a deep interest in how different ways of knowing come together. Katy has supported traditional agrarian communities in Central and South America, Asia, Europe and North America, and currently lives in a rural, consensus-based intentional community in northern California, where she honed her group process skills and continues to live with her partner and daughter. Geographic experience North America, Continental Europe, South Asia, South-East Asia, LatAm Experience as a coach (formal/informal) Several years Experience as a facilitator UFacilitator stage Independent Project Lead Katy will be great at leading projects particularly at the intersection of ecology and social justice that navigate diverse perspectives. She brings content expertise in climate, food, and agriculture, and water, and especially enjoys projects with a strategic dimension. Food and agriculture, water, international food systems, environmental sustainability, public health, natural resource management Food and agriculture, water, international food systems, environmental sustainability, public health Methodologies creatively used: Systems change, awareness-based systems change, systemic convening, network mapping, Theory U Able to adapt to different situations as needed Social change strategy Expertise in working on complex, multi-stakeholder projects Great at coaching people in the skill of facilitation, making the coachee feel comfortable Areas of development and learning Continuing to hone the practice Instagram Linkedin-in [email protected] Black Linkedin Icon Black Twitter Icon Black Facebook Icon Black Instagram Icon Katy Mamen is a principal and founder of Water Bear Collaborative, a consultancy that supports leaders in the social sector to envision and implement system-informed strategies in service of social justice and ecological health. Her work with individuals, teams, and networks helps to foster collaborative leadership, find common ground in diverse views, and facilitate the emergence of structures and culture that support lasting change. Her clients have ranged from nonprofits such as the Sierra Club and the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, philanthropic institutions including the Water Foundation and the Energy Foundation, and networks such as Regenerate IL and the global Social Gastronomy Movement.

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Top Single Profile: Shep Sheppard Matt Burke Oyster Milgauss watch; dark blue jacket|!!| light blue checked shirt and blue pants. All jewelry and watches courtesy of Gem Collection. Clothing provided by Nic's Toggery. Shep Sheppard, 44 Occupation: Realtor, Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin, Inc Charity: Muscular Dystrophy Association Quote from nomination: "People walk in and out of your life everyday. Some people move on through the heartache and pain, and others hold on to that one somebody who has made a lasting impression on their life. It takes a special person to sit and take the time to listen to whatever you want to talk about at the time. Shep is fun, outgoing, Mr. Personality, hard working, a great friend, confident and a true Southern gentleman." What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Pulling weeds. And folding clothes. It's hard to multi-task when folding clothes, and I'm a very slow clothes folder. What is the most adventurous thing you've ever done? Packed up the car and moved to Los Angeles, where I lived for seven years before moving back to Tallahassee four years ago. What's the best compliment you've ever received? That I took the time to listen to a friend that needed someone to talk to, and how much they appreciated it. At the time, I didn't consider it a big deal. But years later, they told me how much it meant to them. If you were a punctuation mark, what would you be? Apparently I can be pretty blunt, so I'd say a period. Do you have a tattoo? Yeah, a very small one on my left ankle. It's my fraternity letters: πKA. Categories: Top Singles 2014

Statue of a mother at the Yasukuni shrine, dedicated to those mothers who lost their husbands in the war but suceeded in raising their children anyway. Erected in 1974. I raised six children. All that work? WHY?! It is real. Maybe that is the only reason, I don't know, but I do know raising children is good because it is real. It is the most awesome privilege. Nothing compares to molding a human being. What could be more significant than the forming of someone, of his being? The joy of knowing they know something because I taught it to them is higher than almost any joy. I think this joy must have caused God to create people in the first place, as it is highly motivating. I was made for it. Although God has kindly given me many talents, I know they are all for my family. Spending all my time and energy on them, and investing all my talent on them is a joy. Seeing them leave the house in crisply-ironed clothing makes me smile. Watching them eat makes me smile. Increasing their benefit makes me smile. They are my opus, the thing I did on this earth to make a difference. They are full of crazy, wonderful, loving zest for life. It is a joy to say, "These people are mine," and to know it is true in every sense of the words. It returns. I see them love their children more beautifully than I could have imagined. I see them re-discover their love for me, too, and it gives me such peace as I never knew existed. It saddens me that the world is so messed up that children could be living in horrific pain. I want all the mistreated children. I want them to be mine. I would watch them eat, teach them jokes, and then send them out in ironed clothes. It would be my joy. Posted in: Children, Mothers | Tagged: Joy, Love, My opus, Photos, Postaday, Raising children, Why bother? Alone, alone, all, all alone. Amen sister. I have nine blessings. Others think my husband and I are crazy but I know better. The fruit of the womb is God's reward. Exactly!!! Too funny. I do not FEEL I deserve them and sometimes they don't deserve my inconsistencies in my life. They truly made me feel unworthy this MOM'S DAY.

The Internet of Things (IoT) — the connection of devices that capture information via wireless— provides incredible potential for the collection and use of data. Smart devices such as cars, phones, fitness bands, thermostats, gaming devices and televisions create entry points to a network that becomes an Internet of Things when all connected together. However, the same connectivity that affords great opportunity to capture and measure data also raises questions of privacy and security once those devices are connected to organizational networks. Those risks require awareness and planning. Ms. Twigger will discuss how the IoT works, how it can create vulnerabilities, risks and breaches of privacy and security, and outline steps to take to protect your home and organizations from potential intrusions and data theft. Ms. Twigger appears courtesy of Shepherd Data and Beacon Hill Staffing. Lunch is sponsored by Shepherd Data.

I have a custom AIKAU form, which contains few text boxes and a dynamic list(created by SimplePicker widget), when I submit this form I am getting IllegalArgumentException. // we need the productLibrary nodeRer,So POST that too. 2015-04-06 00:06:51,860 [DEBUG] org.alfresco.repo.jscript.ScriptLogger.debug(ScriptLogger.java:50) java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Node properties must be fully serializable, including values contained in collections. It looks like the values in the collections should be serializable, but I am not sure how to make this dynamic list to be serializable, can you please help me on this. This isn't really a specific Aikau issue, but rather how you're using Aikau to construct your form POST. It's quite tricky to follow because you're using a custom model so we'd need to know what your model can accept. I just used my own custom PublishTopic instead of "ALF_CRUD_CREATE", and used custom post webscript to post the data, now I am able to submit the data without any issues. Have you made any specific changes in the custom topic when comparing with ALF_CRUD_CREATE? I Have created a custom web-script to handle the post request and created a custom service to subscribe the custom topic. //This actually generates the JSON Object. //Creating the Actual Node. //QName.createQName(NamespaceService.CONTENT_MODEL_PREFIX, "name") is no way related here, but still it is mandatory so giving a dummy name. logger.error("Error occured while Creating properties from Json Object."

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2019-10-18T14:14:53-04:00October 18th, 2019|Tags: Awards, Contracts, Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), Quanterion Quanterion Solutions Incorporated has been awarded a $41,069,551 contract by the Department of Defense for the operation of the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC). This contract directly supports the DoD mission by enabling collection, analysis, synthesizing/processing, and dissemination of Scientific and Technical Information (STI) in the areas of Homeland Defense and Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Biometrics, Medical, Cultural Studies, Alternative Energy and other related technologies. Work will be headquartered in Utica, New York, with support from the Company's National Capital Region (NCR) office. The work expands the Company's similar work in operating the Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC) in Utica and its Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center (DTRIAC) in Albuquerque, NM and the NCR. Visit the HDIAC website here: https://www.hdiac.org Quanterion Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at New Headquarters Quanterion Finalist in Business of Year Competition Quanterion Solutions Inc., Utica, New York, Awarded $47,640,351 Recent Reliability Ques Confidence Bounds on the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) for a Time-Truncated Test Maintenance Planning with Wearout Failure Modes Maintenance Planning with a Constant Failure Rate Maintenance Planning with Early Failures Interference Stress/Strength Analysis Derating Models Commonly Used to Measure Reliability Growth How Good Is Your Reliability Approach? Solving the Complex RBD-Series Parallel System with a Keystone Component Environmental Stress Screening: Basic Steps in Choosing an ESS Profile Design of Experiments for Reliability Improvement Test Samples: How Many Are Needed?

A telescope is a wonderful device that makes far away objects appear much closer. The three main functions of telescope are: light gathering, resolution and magnification. Aim of this kit is to make use of a simple telescope and depict these properties. Learn about the characteristics of various kinds of lenses. Learn about practical applications of a telescope.

Grand rounds are a time-honored tradition (1). However, pharmaceutical companies frequently sponsor continuing medical education (CME) presentations for physicians at community hospitals. The subject matter and content of such presentations are often biased toward the sponsor's products and are limited in scope (3-8). On the basis of criticisms of existing separate programs in our community setting, we devised a consolidated grand rounds program among three community hospitals in Anchorage, Alaska (population 250 000). A CME committee organized by the Alaska chapter of the American College of Physicians was used as an independent third-party program administrator. Policies and procedures were established in compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. To develop a curriculum, we used a needs assessment and questionnaire given to internists (9). Speakers were required to present at all three hospitals to maximize physician participation. We obtained the endorsement of the medical staffs and sought support from local representatives of the pharmaceutical industry. All topic- and content-related interaction with speakers selected from industry bureaus was through a member of the CME committee. Published: Ann Intern Med. 2003;139(1):77-78.

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La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie 6-7 Juin 2004 → français What is Les Journées Perl? Call for presentation Cité des Sciences Les Mongueurs Other Perl conferences Taken from MJD Lightning talks page. What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks are five-minute talks in a ninety-minute or sixty-minute time slot. Why Would You Want to do a Lightning Talk? Maybe you've never given a talk before, and you'd like to start small. For a Lightning Talk, you don't need to make slides, and if you do decide to make slides, you only need to make three. Maybe you're nervous and you're afraid you'll mess up. It's a lot easier to plan and deliver a five minute talk than it is to deliver a long talk. And if you do mess up, at least the painful part will be over quickly. Maybe you don't have much to say. Maybe you just want to ask a question, or invite people to help you with your project, or boast about something you did, or tell a short cautionary story. These things are all interesting and worth talking about, but there might not be enough to say about them to fill up thirty minutes. Maybe you have a lot of things to say, and you're already going to give a long talk on one of them, and you don't want to hog the spotlight. There's nothing wrong with giving several Lightning Talks. Hey, they're only five minutes. Why Would You Want to Hear a Lightning Talk? On the other side, people might want to come to a lightning talk when they wouldn't come to a long talk on the same subject. The risk for the attendees is smaller: If the talk turns out to be dull, or if the person giving the talk turns out to be a really bad speaker, well, at least it's over in five minutes. With lightning talks, you're never stuck in some boring lecture for forty-five minutes. A lot of people are not getting the point of these. They hear that they only get five minutes to speak, and they get all tense. ``How can I squeeze a whole talk into five minutes?'' No! The point is that because the talk is only five minutes long, you don't have to take it so seriously. Just try to say something brief and interesting, and then get out in a hurry. If people want to follow up or ask questions, they will catch you in the hallway afterwards. If I got to schedule eleven talks that were nothing but five minutes of ranting and raving, I would be really happy. What can you say in five minutes? Why my favorite module is X. I want to do cool project X. Does anyone want to help? Successful Project: I did project X. It was a success. Here's how you could benefit. Failed Project: I did project X. It was a failure, and here's why. Perl Heresy: People always say X, but they're wrong. Here's why. You All Suck: Here's what is wrong with the Perl community. Call to Action: Let's all do more of X / less of X. A Funny Thing happened to me on the Way to P5P/clpm/PM. Wouldn't it be cool if X? Someone needs to do X. Perl Wish List Why X was a mistake. Why X looks like a mistake, but isn't. What it's like to do X. Here's a useful technique that worked. Here's a technique I thought would be useful but didn't work. Why module X sucks. Comparison of modules X and Y. We should be paying more attention to X. My Favorite Perl Feature Of course, you can give a talk on anything you want, whether or not it is on this list. Someone told me he wanted to do a lightning talk, but couldn't think of a topic, and asked if I could suggest some topics. So if you want some suggestions, here is a list of Perl-related topics.

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Q: Row space and column space We know that the column-rank of an arbitrary matrix is equal to it's row-rank. But what are possible interpretations of this equation or equality ? How can we visualize this equation intuitively? A: For every leading entry we have a non-zero row in reduced form of the matrix. Every leading entry corresponds to a column that has been transformed to an elementary vector. The two numbers coincide. A: Take a 2x2 matrix [a, b; na, nb] clearly you have two columns, [a, na] and [b, nb]. There is a common factor a and b resp. Otherwise, you have [a, b] and [na, nb]. Necessarily a common factor 1, n exists resp.

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Q: prevent nut from constantly typing on command line (Debian) I have been using Debian for a short time and when I login with my poor ssh user, there is a process that constantly writes to the console and makes me nervous. I get this warning message from nut: Broadcast message from nut@NAS (somewhere) (Sat Apr 16 06:31:25 2022): UPS [email protected]:3493 is unavailable The thing is my UPS is working fine and I have no idea why the warning is coming from. I want it to not appear in the terminal anymore. It is very inconvenient to use the terminal and that message appears every few minutes. Can you tell me how to remove it? A: You can use mesg n to disallow all messages from other users, including nut. This will not prevent nut@NAS from sending the message, but it will block this particular terminal from receiving them. However, it's more concerning what is sending this message, but to find out, you need to look at your system... start with ps axu, look at dmesg, look at syslog, look at the list of users, look at the home directories.

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Irish Chronicles Episode 3 – Literary Ireland, Past & Present Posted by Rebecca Graham, Literature is an integral part to many of the itineraries we at Adams & Butler create. We often incorporate opportunities for clients to learn more about a favourite writer or possibly a period in time that has produced great literary works. During Episode 3 of our Chronicles of Ireland Webinar series, we focused in on the Literature of Ireland, past and present. During this wonderful episode we had the pleasure of hearing four literary specialists speak on their areas of interest, as well as learning about their offerings which will enhance any literary enthusiast's time in Ireland. Ireland has a rich literary heritage and it is through this webinar as well as this sample itinerary that we hope to highlight a handful of the vast literary experiences on offer in Ireland. We heard from Turtle Bunbury, the younger son of Lord Rathdonnell and a best-selling author and historian based in Ireland. His books include the Vanishing Ireland Series, Sporting Legends of Ireland, The Irish Pub and Living in Sri Lanka. He was curator of the first ever History Festival of Ireland in June 2012 and is the presenter on the Genealogy Roadshow, an ongoing TV series which first aired on Ireland's RTE1 television channel in 2011. In the 1990s he studied law and modern history at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and Trinity College Dublin and was then a journalist for several years on the 'South China Morning Post' and in Cambodia. Turtle is infatuated with history, which forms the basis of most literature. Spending time with Turtle provides a tremendous perspective of Ireland's somewhat unbelievably complicated but fascinating past. He speaks greatly on how history is largely about human nature, the human experience and seeing how people have overcome challenges in the past. One project of Turtle's is the Vanishing Ireland Project. This is an ongoing project he has been working on now for 20 years and during which they have interviewed around 300 people between the ages of 70 and 108, who have all helped us to gain a better understanding of the old Ireland, a world which is always fading fast. There is certainly no shortage of topics to delve into when it comes to Irish history and literature, and who better to provide a great insight into some of these topics than Turtle. We spoke to Simon O'Connor, the director of the new Museum of Literature Ireland, also known as MoLI for short. Simon provided a great insight into some of their current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as the many events they hold throughout the year. Only having opened in September 2019, this is a wonderful new museum to discover, located in the heart of Dublin city on St Stephen's Green. MoLI is made up of a beautiful collection of buildings, originally home to the largest university of Ireland, University College Dublin. The buildings themselves are gorgeous Georgian period houses, within which a huge number of Irish writers studied. One of the most famous being James Joyce, who graduated there in 1902. Tour through the museum and you will see lots of notebooks and scraps of paper which Joyce wrote upon. Simon reflected on the unromantic nature of these messy pieces of writing as many might have expected beautiful leather-bound writing books to have been the choice of such a renowned writer of his time. Visitors can also enjoy the museums garden, where many choose to be photographed beside what is known as the Joyce Tree, which is where Joyce was photographed on his graduation day. Dublin has been described as a literary campus, which we feel is a very fitting description. As well as MoLI, the city is full of literary exhibitions and places to visit with many literary links, such as the National Library and Sweny's Pharmacy, a wonderfully eccentric Joycean chemist where you can enjoy readings every day. Bookshops were able to remain open throughout most of this year even with the many levels of restrictions we have seen, and this fact shows the importance of literature to us as a country. Ireland has a great number of unique literary festivals that run throughout each year. These give visitors an intimate access to contemporary Irish writers, as well as opportunities to discuss great writers of the past also. Simon also spoke about how Dublin is regarded as one of the most literary cities in the world, having a host of Nobel Prize Winners for Literature and was one of the earliest UNESCO Cities of Literature. Every year the city comes together for the Dublin One City One Book Festival, during which we celebrate a single book by reading it together. Another show of the importance of literature to Irish people today. Looking ahead to 2022, it will be the centenary year of the publication of Ulysses and MoLI is planning a great programme of events to commemorate this. There is also sure to be a vast celebration of Irish literature throughout the year, making it a great time to plan to visit for any literary lovers. MoLI offers all the opportunity to immerse in Irish storytelling across the centuries, trace in the footsteps of great Irish writers past and present and enjoy changing exhibitions such as a look at the connections between Irish literature and international cities. One of the best ways to learn more about Irish literature is to spend time with a specialist. One of our top guides Pat Liddy, is not only a literary specialist but also an Artist, Writer, Historian and a Dublin and Jewish History Specialist. Often, we include a private walking tour of Dublin with Pat for clients. These can be more general to provide a great introduction to Ireland and our history or they can be tailored to focus on a particular interest or writer such as one of our greats; Yeats, Wilde, Joyce, Bram Stoker, George Bernard Shaw or maybe them all! Pat is an expert at creating a clear picture of times past so that you can walk the streets of Dublin that many renowned writers and people of note also once walked. Lastly, we heard from Damien Brennan, a Yeats Scholar and Lecturer. Damien himself has deep routes in the Yeats Country, living on the farm in Sligo which has been in his own family since 1824. The Yeats Country is centered on the town of Sligo, a literary town of which William Butler Yeats is at the heart of. He was the first Irish man to win the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1923 and has a strong connection with Sligo where his mother's family was from. Sligo formed a great amount of his early poetry, much of which is still intact and is seen as invaluable to get a sense of the Yeats Country. When touring the Yeats Country with Damien you will also learn about the siblings of W.B Yeats, Jack Butler Yeats an important impressionist painter, as well as their sisters, Lily and Lolly. Often clients will enjoy a private lunch or dinner with Damien in his own home. These can be small and intimate, or they can be larger gatherings including other locals which can bring another fascinating dimension to the dinner party. There are countless literary connections throughout Ireland, so no matter what area you find yourself in you can be sure to meet fascinating people, hear their stories and step back into times gone by when others where producing pieces of work, now renowned across the world. Should you wish to visit Ireland and incorporate any literary experiences into your time here, we at Adams & Butler would be delighted to create a bespoke itinerary for you. Ultraluxe Country Pursuits & Activities in Ireland – 8th of December 2020

Masters of the House: Driving the BMW M3 and M4 The slightly slick track at Wisconsin's Road America has me wondering just how little effort it would take to spin the 425 hp German monster I'm driving. The truth is that the M4 I'm helming isn't working nearly as hard as it can with its 425 hp (and more importantly) its 406 lb-ft of torque and shaved corpulence. By Amos Kwon The slightly slick track at Wisconsin's Road America has me wondering just how little effort it would take to spin the 425-horsepower German monster I'm driving. 80… 90… 100… 110… a healthy roar from the engine — and all the way back down to 20 just before a hard right that pushes my face and my breakfast forward like I'm being shoved by a linebacker. The truth is that the BMW M4 ($64,200) I'm helming isn't working nearly as hard as it could be, with its 406 lb-ft of torque and weight savings over the past version. 174 pounds. That's the equivalent weight of two average male German Shepherds drooling on your fine leather sport seats and the same amount of poundage the new 2-door M4 has dropped over the M3 Coupe it replaces. But the all-new BMW M3 and M4 are so much more than more power and less fat. MORE SPORTS SEDANS: Track Day: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport | Quick Spin: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | Quick Spin in the Smaller, Techier 2015 Audi A3 You can call both the 2-door (M4) and the sedan (M3) daily drivers. Most would consider that a compliment for something so fast it makes Ferrari F430s sweat in their hot red paint. But with those levels of refinement also comes the ability to destroy just about everything else on the road, shy of a supercar. Especially in 2-door dress, the car looks like anything but a commuter's car. The hood bulge looks like something beastly is trying to get out, while the fender flares, quad pipes and dark CF roof adds sinister to the recipe, even when the car is colored in that polarizing Austin Yellow Metallic. 174 pounds. That's the equivalent weight of two average male German Shepherds drooling on your fine leather sport seats and the same amount of poundage the new 2-door M4 has dropped over the M3 Coupe it replaces. Beneath the hood bulge, things are just as interesting. BMW dropped the big V8 from the last-gen M3 and replaced it with a new inline-six. Gone is the torque-paltry V8 with the disappointing 295 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm figure, which resulted in nearly absent low-end pull (at least for an M car). In the 2015 M3/M4, BMW's first ever use of turbocharging in an M car equates to 111 more lb-ft from 1,800 all the way to 5,500 rpm; the kind of potential vehicular mayhem that could easily land you in the slammer. Engine: 3.0-liter Twin Turbo Inline-Six Torque: 406 lb-ft 0-60 4.1 seconds (manual) / 3.9 seconds (DCT) Transmission: Six-speed Manual / Seven-speed Dual Clutch Fuel Economy: 17 City / 26 Highway MPG Curb Weight: 3,540 lbs (manual) / 3,595 lbs (DCT) Top Speed: 156 mph (limited) 0-60: 4.1 seconds (manual) / 3.9 seconds (DCT) Both cars' Los Angeles class submarine-like power is managed by a slick six-speed manual or a spectacular 7-speed DCT. The electronically controlled, limited-slip diff from the bigger M5 works beautifully — leaving you alone in the turn until you need to put down the power on exit. With this kind of control and minimal understeer, well-executed turns are nearly balletic and result in even more satisfaction than outright blasts down the straight. The seating position in both cars is just right, with a position that's definitely lower than the last car's while maintaining great visibility for those rapid track changes. The delicious and partially piped-in sounds aren't fake, contrary to some claims. Instead, you're hearing the M's actual engine sounds with small percentage of amplification. Regardless, the sound is mellifluous, though not as raw as a Jaguar F-Type's. But that matters little when taking the cars around the track, even in the wet. Turn in is sharp, and making mincemeat of apexes is easy work. The power upon exit experiences no noticeable turbo lag, and roaring up to triple digit speeds with linear torque is a thing of beauty. The reduced heft enhances the car's agility; those 425 horses certainly aren't there to make up for weightiness. With the benefit of more power, decreased weight and excellent steering, the M3 and M4 deliver an incredible driving experience at an accessible price point. Some cars make you nervous with their power. The M3 and M4 instill the same confidence that every M3 before them has imparted. The legacy of the Motorsport division remains intact — in fact, it ups the ante from the last car, silencing the turbo naysayers and making both cars not just more potent, but more thrilling to drive. The two new icons are proof that BMW Motorsport is constantly striving to improve. We just can't imagine what they'll do next. Buy Now: $62,000 (M3) $64,200 (M4) Copyright BMW AG. For press purposes only. This Cool French Car Brand Is Coming to America The Audi R8 Is Almost Gone, But Not Soon Forgotten Hyundai, Kia or Genesis? Who Makes the Best EV? 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUT: An Audacious Supertruck GM May Build a Small, Cheap Electric Truck Autonomous Cars Explained: How Far Away Are They? The BMW M3 CS: Wilder, Way More Expensive The 2024 Toyota Tacoma: What You Need to Know Nissan May Build the Electric Pickup You Want

Biografia Nacque a Anagni il 29 dicembre 1781. Papa Gregorio XVI lo elevò al rango di cardinale nel concistoro del 12 luglio 1841. Morì il 9 settembre 1844 all'età di 62 anni. Genealogia episcopale La genealogia episcopale è: Cardinale Scipione Rebiba Cardinale Giulio Antonio Santori Cardinale Girolamo Bernerio, O.P. Arcivescovo Galeazzo Sanvitale Cardinale Ludovico Ludovisi Cardinale Luigi Caetani Cardinale Ulderico Carpegna Cardinale Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni Papa Benedetto XIII Papa Benedetto XIV Papa Clemente XIII Cardinale Giovanni Carlo Boschi Cardinale Bartolomeo Pacca Cardinale Carlo Maria Pedicini Cardinale Silvestro Belli Altri progetti Collegamenti esterni Belli, Silvestro Belli, Silvestro Vescovi di Jesi

Pablo Milanes was and still is a crucial figure in Cuban music. He was a big part of the nueva trova popular-song movement of the late '60s; helped out by the Cuban government under Fidel Castro. The movement was revolutionary in the way it modernised traditional Cuban folk music. Milanes gained renown for his highly poetic lyrics and smooth yet emotional singing, he is now one of the most popular and respected Cuban musicians and songwriters of the late 20th century, and his discography is enormous. Chucho Valdes was the son of Bebo Valdes, a respected Latin jazz pianist. His father helped him discover the beauty of jazz music, by the age of 5 Chucho was learning to play jazz piano. Chucho was the bandleader and composer of the band "Irakere", one of the best Cuban dance bands of his generation. He became the president of Havana Jazz Festival, which got him involved with many prominent jazz musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove and David Sanchez. Chucho more recently formed a big band with trumpeter Roy Hargrove called "Crisol" which later won a Grammy. More recent years have seen him touring the USA extensively. These two artists are long time friends and both have expressed their willingness to participate in a recording together but their ways had never crossed for this purpose until this year when they decided to join their talents to record an extraordinaire album called Mas Alla de Todo (Beyond Everything). In this album all music was composed by Chucho and all lyrics written by Milanes. Pablo also sings on all songs.

Meat products namely roasts, loins, chops, steaks, hides and offal; pork products namely bacon, roast, ham, chops; fresh and processed pork; and pork by-products namely hides and offal. On Thursday, July 10, 2003, a canadian trademark registration was filed for the above pictured logo by Hylife Ltd. P.O. Box 100, 5 Fabas Street, La Broquerie, MANITOBA, CANADA R0A0W0. The Canadian IP office has given the trademark application number of 1183744. The current status of this trademark filing is Registration published. The correspondent listed for is THOMPSON DORFMAN SWEATMAN LLP of True North Square, 1700 - 242 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA R3C0V1 The trademark is filed in the description of Meat products namely roasts, loins, chops, steaks, hides and offal; pork products namely bacon, roast, ham, chops; fresh and processed pork; and pork by-products namely hides and offal. . (1) - Meat products namely roasts, loins, chops, steaks, hides and offal; pork products namely bacon, roast, ham, chops; fresh and processed pork; and pork by-products namely hides and offal.

Welcome to this charming Bungalow house nestled in a prime location in West Newton. Incredible opportunity to move in as-is, renovate or expand up to 2,200 sq.ft. total living space (not including finished basement). Buyer to perform own due diligence. Freshly painted interiors with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Bright eat-in kitchen with white cabinets which leads into the formal dining room with custom built-ins. The foyer opens up into the large living room with a warming fireplace. The first floor master bedroom has hardwood floors and closets while the second bedroom is on the second floor with tons of potential to expand. The basement is currently unfinished but has high ceilings and has a great layout to finish it off. Private and level backyard with a shed that is perfect for storage or as a work shop. This house is being sold "As-Is". Convenient location to major highways and top notch schools. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss in Newton! Disclosure: Owner never lived in home. Being sold As-Is. Inspections are for informational purposes only. Buyer to perform their own due diligence. Broker of office has interest in property. The listing office is Rise Realty and the listing agent is Jamie Ovadia. The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and it's subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein. The data was last modified on 12/18/2018 2:44:00 PM.

Enphase Energy renews microinverter donation partnership with GRID Alternatives By Kelsey Misbrener | August 26, 2021 Enphase Energy announced it has renewed its partnership with GRID Alternatives, a national nonprofit providing access to clean, affordable, renewable energy, transportation and jobs to economic and environmental justice communities. Enphase will continue donating its industry-leading microinverter technology as part of the partnership to help GRID achieve its mission of accelerating a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy. Enphase technology is already powering more than 8,000 homes in low-income communities and communities of color through GRID Alternatives' ongoing programs. "We're pleased to continue our partnership with GRID Alternatives in support of our mission to advance a sustainable future for all," said Badri Kothandaraman, president and CEO of Enphase Energy. "As we transition to a new energy future, it's our shared responsibility to ensure everyone can participate and no community is left behind." Enphase has worked with GRID Alternatives as a philanthropic partner since 2010 and as a major national equipment partner since 2012. Enphase employees have volunteered more than 3,000 hours over the past decade, which led to the installation of solar on dozens of low-income homes and community buildings. "We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Enphase," said Erica Mackie, CEO of GRID Alternatives. "With Enphase's support and equipment, we've been able to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy, benefiting families nationwide." Nationally, GRID Alternatives has installed more than 30 MW of solar power for low-income communities using Enphase microinverters. This work has provided job trainees and volunteers with more than 500,000 hours of solar education and training. News item from Enphase Energy Kelsey Misbrener Kelsey is managing editor of Solar Power World and host of the Contractor's Corner podcast. Duke Energy Florida sets up bring-your-own-battery virtual power plant pilot program Large-scale battery will be added to 62-MW Blythe IV solar project in California Burns & McDonnell installs 60 MWh of stand-alone energy storage in Texas Connecticut launches 9-year energy storage incentive program

Are unenthusiastic workers hurting your business's bottom line? If employees don't like their boss or aren't stimulated by their work, can that lack of enthusiasm weigh on a company's bottom line? That was the question that Gallup set out to answer in a new study that compared workers by categorizing them in to three groups: "engaged" workers, those who are passionate about and committed to their work; "not engaged," those who are coasting; and "actively disengaged," those who are disruptive and counterproductive. Across a variety of metrics, there were stark differences between the most engaged and least engaged workers in the effects they had in the workplace. The findings led Gallup to conclude that many U.S. employers would benefit from revamping their human resources strategies. They found a sharp disparity on dollars-and-cents outcomes between the top quartile of respondents — those who were most engaged — and the bottom quartile, those least engaged. Engaged work units were 22 percent more profitable. They also had 48 percent fewer safety incidents, 41 percent fewer quality defects and 28 percent less "shrinkage," or employee theft. Among high-turnover organizations, there was 25 percent less turnover in the most engaged work units. Among low-turnover organizations, there was 65 percent less turnover. Also, the customer ratings for engaged work units were 10 percent higher. "If someone's taking care of me as an employee, I'm more likely to reciprocate with a customer," said Jim Harter, the chief scientist for Gallup's workplace management practice. Using assessments of how engagement relates to productivity and how productivity translates into dollars, Gallup estimates that actively disengaged employees cost the United States $450 billion to $550 billion a year. It also projects that the most disgruntled employees — those in the actively disengaged category — make up 20 percent of the nation's workforce. The correlation found in Gallup's study between employee engagement and outcomes on a balance sheet raises question of whether the former causes the latter. Perhaps the momentum and energy of a successful enterprise are driving employees to be more motivated, as opposed to the other way around. Harter said that he has examined this question in longitudinal workplace studies and that he has found engagement predicts these favorable financial outcomes more often than the outcomes predict employee engagement. In an era when offering lavish employee perks has turned into something of an arms race, Harter cautioned that it's important to note that a happy workforce is not the same as an engaged workforce. The study did, however, find a correlation between flexible work schedules and engagement, which could suggest that some types of perks play a role in keeping staffers focused and productive.

It took a long time for Dash Wilder & Scott Dawson to win gold on the main roster. It's been a longer time since the former Major Bros. held tag titles. After wowing everyone from smarks to Jim Cornette in NXT, The Revival ran into injuries and bad booking on Raw. It got to where reports hit the duo were asking for their WWE release so they could make their way to All Elite or some other greener pasture. And no one really doubted the reports for a second. They were at that point being scripted to lose to the cruiserweight Lucha House Party team every Monday, after all. They defeated Chad Gable & Bobby Roode for the titles in February as part of a rumored commitment by WWE to push them, and tag wrestling, in order to get them to stick around for the remainder of their contracts (which allegedly run until next year). Gable & Roode are pretty much the only team they've been able to beat however. Aleister Black & Ricochet seem to have their number. At Fastlane, Dash & Dawson kept their belts in a Triple Threat at Fastlane, but the duo from NXT beat up The Revival after Gable took the pin. Just last week, the champs retained over Ricochet & Black, but only via countout. Maybe that's why they accepted a challenge from Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins? The duo were champs back in 2008, but haven't won a match since teaming back up. And the man from Queens hasn't one in a looong time, with WWE officially listing Hawkins' losing streak at 269 matches. Dawson says a win at WrestleMania 35 could mean a "six figure difference" in the Top Guys' salary. And the idea they could lose to a couple of old Edge-heads is comical to them. The Revival say they're looking forward to embarrassing Hawkins & Ryder in their hometown (more like home greater metropolitan area, but we'll allow it). On paper they should. But as Ronda Rousey will tell you, this stuff is scripted. And WWE's made a story of Curt's losses, Zack's frustration and their determination to win together. That's the kind of story they're likely to pay off on the Grandest Stage of Them All, within driving distance of Long Island and New York City. And, hey. Dash & Dawson aren't the only guys they have to keep happy. Hawkins & Ryder have a successful podcast, and are valuable hands in their own right. Somebody's got to lose, even when two teams that lose each other go head-to-head like they will at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night. Did the waiting intervals actually last 90 seconds in the 2019 men's Royal Rumble match?

Painter jailed for defiling two girls Accra. Oct. 3, GNA - A Circuit Court in Accra on Monday sentenced a 30-year-old painter to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for defiling two girls aged five and seven years. David Ashitey Trebi, who was additionally charged for indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the same court. Trebi pleaded guilty to two counts of defilement and indecent assault and the court convicted him accordingly. Prosecuting Inspector Isaac A.A. Ahor told the court that at about 0930 hours on September 29, this year, one of the victims aged five, wanted to nature's call and asked her colleagues, aged four and seven to accompany her to a nearby public toilet. On their way, they met Trebi, who offered to buy them some food. Trebi assisted the victims to cross the road to a nearby Shell Filling Station and bought beans, biscuits and groundnuts for them. He escorted them to a nearby bathhouse, undressed them and inserted his fingers into their private parts. Not satisfied with his act, he defiled two of the victims aged five and seven years. He then sent them to their homes. The prosecution said the parents of the five-year-old victim found their daughter was bleeding and questioned her. She let the cat out of the bag and they caused the arrest of Trebi. A medical report on the victims indicated that the hymen of the seven-year-old victim was torn.

Q: configure: error: Could not find alsa! I'm trying to cross compile jdk for android. I run: ./configure --with-toolchain-path=$ANDROID_NDK_HOME/toolchains/llvm/prebuilt/linux-x86_64 --with-sysroot=$ANDROID_NDK_HOME/platforms/android-21/arch-arm --with-boot-jdk=$JAVA_BOOT But it tells me that i need to install libasound2-dev wich i have installed already. How could i fix this? I installed it using: sudo apt-get install libasound2-dev A: I fixed it by adding extra paramter --with-alsa=/usr/sbin/alsa

Does Mobile Phone Radiation Affect Sperm Quality? Hanom H. Syam, Jusuf S. Effendi, Tita H. Madjid, Tono Djuwantono, Wiryawan Permadi, Bayu Irsyad Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Abstract: Background: Male infertility represents almost half of all infertility cases worldwide. High social activities have made some men use earphones or hands-free devices to stay in touch while on the move; hence, often giving radiation exposure to male reproductive organs when their mobile phone is kept in trousers' pocket or on the belt. Because testis is an organ that is susceptible to radiation, the effect of radiation on testis is worth investigating. Objective: This study aimed to determine the direct effect of radiation exposure on the motility quality and viability of human sperm. Material and method: Thirty two healthy men came to donate their sperm. Each sample was prepared by swim-up method. The sperm samples obtained were multiplied by means of dividing each sample into two parts and each part was assigned into the treatment group (exposed to mobile phone radiation) and control group. The sperm sample then underwent a procedure to assess its mobility and viability, which was performed every 30 minutes for 3 hours. Results: A total of 64 washed samples were included in this study. The duration of exposure of mobile phones to sperm at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 minute did not show significant differences in motility or viability of the sperm compared to those of the control group. Conclusion: This study concludes that the exposure to mobile phone radiation to sperm that has been washed for 3 hours does not lead to a negative effect on motility and viability when compared to the control group. Keywords: Phone Radiation, Sperm, Motility, Viability In today's modern era, it is common to see men, especially those who are socially active, use mobile phones in almost every activity and continuously in years. The use of mobile phone has been increasing globally with time. However, exposure to radiation generated by mobile phones may form oxidative stress that in- fluences the human body [1] . Cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation (EMR), a low radiofrequency (RF) signal with a frequency between 800 and 2200 MHz [2] . Several studies have concluded that radiation at low frequencies, one of which is caused by a cell phone, is rarely dangerous [3] . On the other hand, there are also studies stating that RF signals resulting from the use of mobile phones (800 - 2000 MHz) adversely affect the expression of genes and proteins [4] [5] . Specific absorption rate (SAR) is a rate that measures the level of energy absorbed by the human body after an exposure to radiofrequency waves-electromagnetic field (RF-EMF). Specific absorption rate represents the absorption of energy per unit mass of tissue, which is measured in terms of watt per kilogram (W/kg). Specific absorption rate level of mobile phones varies from 0.12 to 1.6 w/kg body weight depending on the model. Specific absorption rate level is different when a mobile phone is used in talking, listening, and standby modes (talking > listening > standby) [6] . Moreover, in today's world, the contribution of RF- EMF in talking and standby mode increases every year along with the develo- pment of mobile phone technology that is "getting smart" in the form of an auto-update feature. This technology has exposed mobile phone users to almost constant radiation even if they do not use the phone all the time. Some evidence on the potential danger has been reported, which is presented as warm feeling up to a burning sensation around the ear [7] , headache, decreased immune system [8] , and others. Testis is one of the organs in the human body that is sensitive to radiation, even at low doses, in which the radiation may disturb spermatogenesis [9] . Disturbance of spermatogenesis may cause infertility in men. Infertility generally occurs in 15% of couples in reproductive age, and nearly half of them are caused by male infertility factor [10] . In general, male infertility is caused by the lack of semen, poor sperm quality, or both. In addition to internal causes from such as genetic abnormalities and congenital abnormalities, there are also external causes of male infertility. The external factors relate to lifestyle, po- llution, chemicals from food or drugs, lack of nutrients in the body, stress, or working in a sitting position for a long time [11] . One of the causes discussed in this study is lifestyle. In the study of Kilgallon et al. it is revealed that men who keep their mobile phone near the testicles can experience reduced sperm quality [12] . Another study conducted on 371 healthy men presents two factors as the causes of decreased sperm quality. The first is the use of mobile phone that exposes the head with the mobile phone signal transmission. This may lead to infertility due to the fact that electromagnetic radiation from the mobile phone will affect the testes by changing the level of hormones produced by the glands located in the head. The second cause is that the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones can directly cause DNA damage in the male genital tract cells [13] . Men are susceptible to decreased sperm quality due to mobile phone use because men often put their cell phone in their trousers' pocket when they do their daily activities. In addition to the above studies, there are also studies that present no significant results regarding the effect of mobile phone radiation on sperm quality. Differences in the type of mobile phones, transmission mode in radiation exposure (talking or standby mode) and also the distance between the sperm and the phone can give ambiguous results in these studies [14] . The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of mobile phone radiation on human sperm quality. In this study, sperm exposed to radiation from mobile phones in talking mode (mobile phone turned on during phone calls) was compared to sperm without radiation exposure. This study referred to the habit of men who tend to put the mobile phone in the trousers' pocket or belt and also the habit of using communication accesories (handsfree device), both wire and wireless, while still put the mobile phone in the trousers' pocket or belt. A total of 32 healthy sperm donors came to the Aster fertility clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung as volunteers for this study during May 2017. The semen samples used were selected based on the inclusion criteria, all participants were informed and had signed an informed consent for their participation in the study. The inclusion criteria were all normozoospermia samples obtained by masturbation on the same day as the study, participants already informed to reduce exposure to mobile phone radiation in the pelvic area before sampling, and have been abstinence for 3 - 5 days before sampling [15] . The exclusion criteria were azoospermia and oligozoospermia semen samples, unhealthy donors, and recent sexual intercourse. All sperm donors were pre-selected to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria in this study. This study was approved by the hospital ethics committee. Semen samples were obtained through masturbation. Thirty two sperm samples were collected and were doubled by means of dividing each sperm sam- ples into two to be assigned in the treatment group (n = 32) and control group (n = 32). The variables examined in both groups were motility and viability. The minimal sample needed is 15 with 80% power test. Sperm preparation method applied was the swim-up method by using a 5 cc syringe filled with 1 cc of VITECH and 1 cc of sperm, thus layers were per- formed (medium at the upper layer and sperm at the bottom layer). This was then incubated at room temperature for 1 hour, while tilted 45˚. After an hour, the needle on the syringe was removed and the sperm in the lower part was discarded which left 0.5 cc of top layer. This amount was the sperm yield, which was then immediately examined for its motility as motility in minute 0. Group A which consisted of prepared sperm sampled was placed around an active mobile phone in speaking mode (n = 32) with a distance of ± 10 cm. Group B which consisted of prepared sperm sample did not receive any treatment with no active active mobile phone around. All groups were checked for motility and viability every 30 minutes. This checks were performed up to 6 times (3 hours). This study only monitored the exposure within 3 hours with the assumption that the maximum use of mobile phone per usage is 3 hours among men. The results were processed using a table form by calculating the change of motility and viability every 30 minutes. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. The p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Sperm motility analyzed using WHO simple method, to see the progresive, non progresive, and nonmotile sperm. Viability was analyzed using Trypan blue exclusion test. Trypan blue 0.4% stains dead cells blue but does not permeate the membrane of living cells, which remain unstained. Thirty two sperm samples were collected in this study, which were then doubled by dividing each sample into two and assigned one sample in the treatment group (n = 32) and the other in the no treatment group (n = 32). The charac- teristics of sperm donor participants based on their habitual risk factors that may affect sperm such as age, body mass index, caffeine consumption, smoking habits, wearing tight clothing habits, and remaining sauna users were listed in Table 1. In Table 2 the comparison of sperm motility quality between treatment and control group was discussed. This comparison between the two groups was perfromed every 30 minutes from minute 0 to minute 180. Every 30 minutes, a significance test of motility quality between treatment and control group was performed. Analysis was conducted using Mann Whitney Test with Bonferroni Correction, showing an overall P > 0.05. This means that, statistically, there was no correlation in the motility quality of sperm in minute 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 between the sperm in the treatment and control groups. In Table 3, data on of sperm viability comparison between treatment and control groups were presented. With Bonferroni post hoc analysis and general linear model test, it was revealed that p = 0.959, meaning that there was no Table 1. Patients' Characteristics based on Risk Factors to Sperm. Table 2. Comparison of Sperm Motility Quality between Treatment and Control Group. Table 3. Differences in Sperm Viability Quality between Treatment and Control Groups. significant statistical different in the viability quality in minute 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 between the treatment and control groups. Figure 1 also shows the observation of sperm viability quality every 30 minutes for 3 hours by investigating whether there was a difference between the sperm viability quality with radiation exposure for 3 hours and the viability quality of untreated sperm. As mentioned above, there was no significant difference found for each 30 minutes observation for 3 hours that it was concluded that phone radiation for 3 hours did not affect the viability quality of sperm. Some previous studies also support the findings of this study. This study shows that even though the treatment group received radiation from a mobile phone in talking mode (during phone calls), there is no difference is found in the motility quality of sperm when compared to the control group. A different results have been stated by several previous studies which retros- pectively found disturbing effect of mobile phone radiation on the spermatozoa motility characteristics. A retrospective study on 304 men has presented a significant reduction in the percentage of sperm with progressive motility in the group that received mobile phone treatment. In that study, almost 65.7% Figure 1. Time chart of radiation measurement against sperm viability quality. of patients who did not use mobile phone has a normal motility compared to only 17% among patients who frequently use mobile phone [16] . Furthermore, another retrospective study also stated that the duration of mobile phone use and daily transmission also create negative effect on motility [13] . This study proves that there is no effect found on the sperm motility quality when the sperm group was treated with 3 hours of radiation. In the present study, the sperm was exposed with mobile phone radiation for 3 hours. This duration of exposure was selected because this study aimed to assess the effect of mobile phone radiation on human sperm quality in daily use of mobile phone, which assumes that the normal daily use of mobile phone is not more than 3 hours per use. Other studies also discuss the length of exposure to mobile phone radiation per day. Davoudi et al. found a reduction in the rapid progressive motility proporsion from 32.3% to 26.1% after using mobile phone for 6 hours a day for1 month [17] . The use of mobile phone of 4 or more hours a day has produced a significant reduction in motility, viability, and morphology of the sperm [1] . An animal study by Dasdag et al. on rats that were exposed to mobile phone for 20 minutes a day for 1 month with a distance of 0.5 cm has produced insignificant result and that there is no proof of the side effects on the histology of testes, immune re-activation of p53, number of sperm, morphology of sperm, malondialdehyde concentration, and diameter of testical seminifrous tubule [18] . Hamada et al. stated that there is no conclusion that can be drawn regarding the mobile phone RF-EMW radiation effect on human body and male repro- ductive tract as long as there is no study protocol that takes into account an adequate control group and limiting external variations [14] . The effect of exposure duration has been found in a study by Salama et al. that used adult rabbit subjects that were exposed to the mobile phone for 8 hours a day for 12 weeks. In that study, the sperm motility is at the same level as control up to week 10 which was followed by a significant reduction in the group that was exposed to radiation compared to the control group [19] . Several studies that show a negative effect of radiation on sperm viability present the negative effect on the sperm motility. A study performed by Wang et al. [20] , concludes a viability reduction along with sperm motility reduction when exposed to radiation. The same is true in a metaanalysis study performed by Adams et al. [21] on 5 studies which shows a reduction of viability of sperm exposed by radiation that is accompanied with sperm motility reduction [2] [22] [23] . Ambiguity still persists in studies regarding mobile phone with controversial findings. As already stated, there are a lot of studies that have shown a negative correlation between mobile pone and human body, especially male reproductive organs. However, there are also still studies that conclude the effect of RF-EMW as negligible and that there is no correlation between mobile phone and semen parameters [14] . A study performed on male population in Brazil in 2011 have categorized the subjects according their mobile phone use. Of 571 subjects, there were subjects who did not use mobile phone (n = 24) while others used mobile phone with a daily use of under 120 minutes (n = 266), 120 - 240 minutes (n = 88), and more than 240 minutes (n = 120). The results show that the motility, viability, normal morphology, and number of sperm are not significantly different among the four groups. Through this study, Feijo et al. suggested that differences in race and other unidentified factors may play a role in creating different impacts of electromagnetic wave on the sperm parameters in different male populations [24] . For future study, it may be necessary to include questions on the demographic background of the participants, such as age, where they live, number of children, occupation, race, and educational status. Questions on medical history and treatment related to fertility (such as varicocele and orchitis), lifestyle (smoking and alcohol consumption) also need to be included. Further question on the mobile phone use every day, such as the number of mobile phones owned and duration of call in a day is also needed. The length of use migh be categorized into several groups (30, 60, 90 minutes). Considerations on the use of mobile phone accessories such as handsfree devices or earphones, length of owning the mobile phone, talking while charging, type of mobile phone, and frequency use should be also included. The limitations of this type of study are the lack of standardized testing protocol, no testing for certain stage of sperm cell development to understand the maturity of cells, and lack of standardized method to prepare and exposed sperm. In terms of the mobile phone itself, the various differences in frequency of radio wave, SAR level of each mobile phone, duration of exposure to sperm cells, type of phone used, transmission mode during operation, and distance between the cells and phone are found. These variations contribute to the ambiguity in the results of studies on the correlation between mobile phone and sperm quality [14] . The resistance of sperm against radiation is different for every man with DNA repair system and antioxidant capacity determine the resistance mechanism against EMW radiation. The Specific Absorption Rate varies in these studies, including the frequency, intensity, polarization, and configuration of radiation source, and body. The results of studies peformed on test animals also need to be interpreted with care due to the differences in the anatomical characteristics, body size, and repro- ductive organ (such as whether the scrotum is hanging or not). The negative effect of mobile phone radiation on the motility and viability in in vitro studies and its effect to test animals often lead to negative effect in sperm parameters in human study. The communication signal in standby mode does not affect semen parameters significantly. On the contrary, the more frequent use of mobile phone in daily life may disturb the characteristics of spermatozoa motility. In this study, no significant negative effect of mobile phone radiation on the motility and viability quality of spem is found. 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If your septic tank failed, or you know someone whose did, you are not alone. As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining your septic system. Proper septic system maintenance will help keep your system from failing and will help maintain your investment in your home. Failing septic systems can contaminate the ground water that you or your neighbors drink and can pollute nearby rivers, lakes and coastal waters.Ten simple steps you can take to keep your septic system working properly. 1. Locate your septic tank and drainfield. Keep a drawing of these locations in your records. 2. Have your septic system inspected at least every three years. 3. Pump your septic tank as needed (generally every three to five years). 4. Don't dispose of household hazardous wastes in sinks or toilets. 5. Keep other household items, such as dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers, and cat litter out of your system. 7. Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the system. Also, do not apply manure or fertilizers over the drainfield. 8. Keep vehicles and livestock off your septic system. The weight can damage the pipes and tank, and your system may not drain properly under compacted soil. 9. Keep gutters and basement sump pumps from draining into or near your septic system. 10. Check with your local health department before using additives. Commercial septic tank additives do not eliminate the need for periodic pumping and can be harmful to your system. A pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drainfield, and the soil. Microbes in the soil digest or remove most contaminants from wastewater before it eventually reaches groundwater. The septic tank is a buried, watertight container typically made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. It holds the wastewater long enough to allow solids to settle out (forming sludge) and oil and grease to float to the surface (as scum). It also allows partial decomposition of the solid materials. Compartments and a T-shaped outlet in the septic tank prevent the sludge and scum from leaving the tank and traveling into the drainfield area. Screens are also recommended to keep solids from entering the drainfield. The wastewater exits the septic tank and is discharged into the drainfield for further treatment by the soil. Microorganisms in the soil provide final treatment by removing harmful bacteria, viruses, and nutrients. Did you know that as a homeowner you're responsible for maintaining your septic system? Did you know that maintaining your septic system protects your investment in your home? Did you know that you should periodically inspect your system and pump out your septic tank? If properly designed, constructed, and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term, effective treatment of household wastewater. If your septic system isn't maintained, you might need to replace it, costing you thousands of dollars. A malfunctioning system can contaminate groundwater that might be a source of drinking water. And if you sell your home, your septic system must be in good working order. Pump frequently...You should have your septic system inspected at least every 3 years by a professional and your tank pumped as necessary (generally every 3 to 5 years). Use water efficiently...Average indoor water use in the typical single-family home is almost 70 gallons per person per day. Dripping faucets can waste about 2,000 gallons of water each year. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons each day. The more water a household conserves, the less water enters the septic system. Flush responsibly...Dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers, cotton swabs, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, cat litter, paper towels, and other kitchen and bathroom items can clog and potentially damage septic system components. Flushing household chemicals, gasoline, oil, pesticides, antifreeze and paint can stress or destroy the biological treatmen taking place in the system or might contaminate surface waters and groundwater. A key reason to maintain your septic system is to save money! Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit. Having your septic system inspected (at least every 3 years) is a bargain when you consider the cost of replacing the entire system. Your system will need pumping every 3 to 5 years, depending on how many people live in the house and the size of the system. An unusable septic system or one in disrepair will lower your property's value and could pose a legal liability. Other good reasons for safe treatment of sewage include preventing the spread of infection an disease and protecting water resources. Typical pollutants in household wastewater are nitrogen phosphorus, and disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Nitrogen and phosphorus are aquati plant nutrients that can cause unsightly algae blooms. Excessive nitrate-nitrogen in drinking water can cause pregnancy complications, as well as methemoglobinemia (also known as blue baby syndrome) in infancy. Pathogens can cause communicable diseases through direct or indirect body contact or ingestion of contaminated water or shellfish. If a septic system is working properly, it will effectively remove most of these pollutants.

Our final destination in California was Joshua Tree National Park. We camped at Indian Wells Carefree RV Resort in Indio. It's a beautiful RV park that offers a lot of amenities. Snowbirds come there for the winter. Their rates were exceptionally low, $25! That is the cheapest we stayed in California. Since we arrived early in the day, we took a ride to Joshua Tree NP. Twentynine Palms is the closet town to one of the three entrances to Joshua Tree. It is on the northern side of the park and does have a RV park. We chose to stay on the southern side of the park, which meant a 45 minute drive to it's entrance. Most of it's trails and sites are in the northern part of the park as well, so it meant a lot of driving for us. We grabbed a map at the visitor center and talked with the park ranger about places to see. He recommended a couple of good places to be around sunset. Cottonwood Springs was our first stop. It is a little oasis you can drive to with a very short hike. The palm trees looked weird as they had never been trimmed. They were tall with green tops and dead palm fronds hanging to the ground. Next, we drove to Cholla Catus Garden. It was amazing! The area had a large concentration of Jumping Cholla cactus, also known as Teddy Bear Cholla, as far as you could see. It looked beautiful with them all glistening in the sunlight. I would like to have walked through the gardens, but there was another area we wanted to get to before sunset. Can you see my shadow amidst the shadows of cactus? Skull Rock and Jumbo Rocks are across the street from each other and offer some great sunset shots. There are trails where you can walk around and over the rocks. At Jumbo Rocks a couple was having a pre-wedding photo shoot. What a beautiful setting for wedding pictures. The bride had to be freezing though. The wind was blowing and the temperature was really dropping as the sun faded. This area has Joshua trees. They only grow in the northern part of the park. The Joshua tree is neither a tree or cactus. It is in the lilly family and looks like a yucca. We got to the park early the next day, driving to one of the north entrances to go hiking to Fortynine Palms Oasis. It was a moderate hike three miles long with an 300′ elevation gain both ways. The weather was great for hiking – sunny and cool. As we climbed the ridge the landscape was dotted with barrel catcus. John stopped me on the trail and pointed out some Bighorn Sheep. We watched them as they crossed the trail and went up the ridge where they stopped to graze. The start of the trail. The ridge was dotted with barrel cactus. Beautiful view from the top of the ridge. It was a very comfortable 70 degrees that day. Upon reaching the oasis, we saw charred palm trunks caused by an out-of-control campfire. According to the park's information, fire can be benficial to the palms by encouraging seed developement and killing off competing plants. However, campfires are illegal. The oasis are formed from a crack in the Earth's crust and groundwater rises to the surface. We could see the oasis in the distance. We could see a little water. A roadrunner across the way. After our hike, we went into town for lunch and then returned to the park. We made the ride out to Keys View. The elevation is over five thousand feet and you can overlook miles of valley, mountains, and desert. It was very windy and cold. Since we were in shorts and the views were hazy that day, so we did not stay long. A little hazy, but still a good view. It was much nicer in the lower elevations. There were still two short hikes I wanted to do, Hidden Valley and Barker Dam. Hidden Valley is a rock-enclosed valley said to been used by cattle rustlers. It certainly was a well hidden place for cattle, but I wondered how they managed to get water to them. Hidden Valley is enclosed by rocks. This is a popular area for rock climbers. Joshua Trees abound in this part of the park. The landscape was just thick with them and some of them were huge. Just before sunset we hiked to Barker Dam. It was built around 1900 to hold water for cattle and mining use. Sometimes you can see wildlife there, but not during our visit. Wildlife come here for the water. We really enjoyed our visit to Joshua Tree NP. California is a great state to explore with so much to offer. There was only two highlights for the trip back east after leaving California. One was a stop in Arizona at Green Valley to visit with John's brother, Eddie and his wife Judy. We spent five days there doing some maintenance and repairs on the RV. While there, we also visited the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in the Coronado National Forest. Then our last stop was in NC to visit with my family. It was a great ending to a wonderful trip. John's brother's house in Arizona. How about this for a view every evening. There was plenty of room for our RV. Javelinas are a frequent visitor to Eddie's yard. This roadrunner sat and posed for me. He probably wanted to be fed. Eddie's neighbor had someone to carve this dead tree. We visited Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Tucson. The mountains are thick with Saguaro Cacti. This one is just starting arms.

using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Linq; using System.Linq.Expressions; using System.Threading.Tasks; using Abp.Domain.Entities; using Abp.Domain.Uow; namespace Abp.Domain.Repositories { /// <summary> /// This interface is implemented by all repositories to ensure implementation of fixed methods. /// </summary> /// <typeparam name="TEntity">Main Entity type this repository works on</typeparam> /// <typeparam name="TPrimaryKey">Primary key type of the entity</typeparam> public interface IRepository<TEntity, TPrimaryKey> : IRepository where TEntity : class, IEntity<TPrimaryKey> { #region Select/Get/Query /// <summary> /// Used to get a IQueryable that is used to retrieve entities from entire table. /// <see cref="UnitOfWorkAttribute"/> attribute must be used to be able to call this method since this method /// returns IQueryable and it requires open database connection to use it. /// </summary> /// <returns>IQueryable to be used to select entities from database</returns> IQueryable<TEntity> GetAll(); /// <summary> /// Used to get all entities. /// </summary> /// <returns>List of all entities</returns> List<TEntity> GetAllList(); /// <summary> /// Used to get all entities. /// </summary> /// <returns>List of all entities</returns> Task<List<TEntity>> GetAllListAsync(); /// <summary> /// Used to get all entities based on given <paramref name="predicate"/>. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A condition to filter entities</param> /// <returns>List of all entities</returns> List<TEntity> GetAllList(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Used to get all entities based on given <paramref name="predicate"/>. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A condition to filter entities</param> /// <returns>List of all entities</returns> Task<List<TEntity>> GetAllListAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Used to run a query over entire entities. /// <see cref="UnitOfWorkAttribute"/> attribute is not always necessary (as opposite to <see cref="GetAll"/>) /// if <paramref name="queryMethod"/> finishes IQueryable with ToList, FirstOrDefault etc.. /// </summary> /// <typeparam name="T">Type of return value of this method</typeparam> /// <param name="queryMethod">This method is used to query over entities</param> /// <returns>Query result</returns> T Query<T>(Func<IQueryable<TEntity>, T> queryMethod); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given primary key. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity to get</param> /// <returns>Entity</returns> TEntity Get(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given primary key. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity to get</param> /// <returns>Entity</returns> Task<TEntity> GetAsync(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Gets exactly one entity with given predicate. /// Throws exception if no entity or more than one entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">Entity</param> TEntity Single(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets exactly one entity with given predicate. /// Throws exception if no entity or more than one entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">Entity</param> Task<TEntity> SingleAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given primary key or null if not found. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity to get</param> /// <returns>Entity or null</returns> TEntity FirstOrDefault(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given primary key or null if not found. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity to get</param> /// <returns>Entity or null</returns> Task<TEntity> FirstOrDefaultAsync(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given given predicate or null if not found. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">Predicate to filter entities</param> TEntity FirstOrDefault(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets an entity with given given predicate or null if not found. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">Predicate to filter entities</param> Task<TEntity> FirstOrDefaultAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Creates an entity with given primary key without database access. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity to load</param> /// <returns>Entity</returns> TEntity Load(TPrimaryKey id); #endregion #region Insert /// <summary> /// Inserts a new entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Inserted entity</param> TEntity Insert(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts a new entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Inserted entity</param> Task<TEntity> InsertAsync(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts a new entity and gets it's Id. /// It may require to save current unit of work /// to be able to retrieve id. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> /// <returns>Id of the entity</returns> TPrimaryKey InsertAndGetId(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts a new entity and gets it's Id. /// It may require to save current unit of work /// to be able to retrieve id. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> /// <returns>Id of the entity</returns> Task<TPrimaryKey> InsertAndGetIdAsync(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts or updates given entity depending on Id's value. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> TEntity InsertOrUpdate(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts or updates given entity depending on Id's value. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> Task<TEntity> InsertOrUpdateAsync(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts or updates given entity depending on Id's value. /// Also returns Id of the entity. /// It may require to save current unit of work /// to be able to retrieve id. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> /// <returns>Id of the entity</returns> TPrimaryKey InsertOrUpdateAndGetId(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Inserts or updates given entity depending on Id's value. /// Also returns Id of the entity. /// It may require to save current unit of work /// to be able to retrieve id. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> /// <returns>Id of the entity</returns> Task<TPrimaryKey> InsertOrUpdateAndGetIdAsync(TEntity entity); #endregion #region Update /// <summary> /// Updates an existing entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> TEntity Update(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Updates an existing entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity</param> Task<TEntity> UpdateAsync(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Updates an existing entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Id of the entity</param> /// <param name="updateAction">Action that can be used to change values of the entity</param> /// <returns>Updated entity</returns> TEntity Update(TPrimaryKey id, Action<TEntity> updateAction); /// <summary> /// Updates an existing entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Id of the entity</param> /// <param name="updateAction">Action that can be used to change values of the entity</param> /// <returns>Updated entity</returns> Task<TEntity> UpdateAsync(TPrimaryKey id, Func<TEntity, Task> updateAction); #endregion #region Delete /// <summary> /// Deletes an entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity to be deleted</param> void Delete(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Deletes an entity. /// </summary> /// <param name="entity">Entity to be deleted</param> Task DeleteAsync(TEntity entity); /// <summary> /// Deletes an entity by primary key. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity</param> void Delete(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Deletes an entity by primary key. /// </summary> /// <param name="id">Primary key of the entity</param> Task DeleteAsync(TPrimaryKey id); /// <summary> /// Deletes many entities by function. /// Notice that: All entities fits to given predicate are retrieved and deleted. /// This may cause major performance problems if there are too many entities with /// given predicate. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A condition to filter entities</param> void Delete(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Deletes many entities by function. /// Notice that: All entities fits to given predicate are retrieved and deleted. /// This may cause major performance problems if there are too many entities with /// given predicate. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A condition to filter entities</param> Task DeleteAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); #endregion #region Aggregates /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository. /// </summary> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> int Count(); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository. /// </summary> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> Task<int> CountAsync(); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository based on given <paramref name="predicate"/>. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A method to filter count</param> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> int Count(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository based on given <paramref name="predicate"/>. /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A method to filter count</param> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> Task<int> CountAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository (use if expected return value is greather than <see cref="int.MaxValue"/>. /// </summary> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> long LongCount(); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository (use if expected return value is greather than <see cref="int.MaxValue"/>. /// </summary> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> Task<long> LongCountAsync(); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository based on given <paramref name="predicate"/> /// (use this overload if expected return value is greather than <see cref="int.MaxValue"/>). /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A method to filter count</param> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> long LongCount(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); /// <summary> /// Gets count of all entities in this repository based on given <paramref name="predicate"/> /// (use this overload if expected return value is greather than <see cref="int.MaxValue"/>). /// </summary> /// <param name="predicate">A method to filter count</param> /// <returns>Count of entities</returns> Task<long> LongCountAsync(Expression<Func<TEntity, bool>> predicate); #endregion } }

OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Join Stokes Farm on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 for a handmade holiday shopping boutique. The Stokes Farm farm stand will transform into a winter wonderland of gifts, with items from a curated group of local artisans, including Charlie Thyme, BevaStyles Handmade Jewelry, Comfort & Joy Apothecary, Precious Adornments, My Little Cookie, Wind Treasures, & Kool Creativity. Stop by for jewelry, toys, wind chimes, ornaments, handmade quilted gifts, teacher gifts, fabric bowls, JerseyFresh gift baskets, Stokes Farm herb wreaths & more. The shopping boutique will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on both days. Call (201) 768-3931 or log on to http://www.stokesfarm.com/ for more information. Stokes Farm is located at 23 Dewolf Rd.

Discussion in 'Plumbing and Central Heating' started by recoverydude, 14 Feb 2019. I've had a quotes to put in a gas pipe from the meter to the chimney and install fire. Two quotes £2000 and £1300 and told 4 hours work,including VAT. Seems to be a big difference and a bit expensive. Is the fire included in that price? during their estimating visit to your property,what was actually discussed and are you happy at how they want to go about the installation ? I am with you on the 2 days, Ian, but the OP is saying, I think, that the installers said t was 4 hours. TBF, if the chimney opening is fully prepared, and the fire is run off the mill, I could do it well insde 4 hours, given that the boards are already up. Although I would not neccessarily promise that to a client, and, if I was asked how long have I quoted for, I would say that I will do it without diving off to other jobs, the whole day is available, but I do not expect to use it all. Experienced guys will understand why I take that stance. OP: Even the lower one seems as much as you could possibly charge, but depends on a lot of things - accessibility of site/parking and locality to name only 2. Find or check a Gas Safe registered business - Find or check a Gas Safe registered engineer in your area who can fit, fix and service your gas appliances. What area does OP live in? This presumption that you just fit a fire and leave is great. The flue integrity needs to be checked..chimmney may need sweeping. If lined may need a new liner. That may need a scaffold to be done safely and correctly. However, there are plenty of fire installers you see with just a long ladder trying to thread a 5 mtr liner down. Christ we havent even taken the fire out the box yet!! Then we have ventilation..depending on size of fire normally discounted under 6.9kw. However i have seen some 14KW gas fires of late. Then we got to pipe up the gas...that could be a pig if its an existing fireplace that has no provision for getting pipe from a-b. You can no see why so many RGIs drop fires from there elements. In general its become the preserve of the fireplace shops and woodburner installers who tend to charge the earth because they can. The presumption on which comments are based is that the OP indicated the quoting guys suggested 4 hours. nothing up with working off a ladder threading the usual 9 metre length of copex down it was a standard day to day job . Why are so many meant to be proffesional tradesmen scared of fires they are a bog standard appliance . Scaffolding for a standard glue liner job? In the day there probably would not have been enough scaff to go around. Installation manual for an old (45 years old) gas fire.

Q: Setup MS SQL Remote Connection & Connect From Linux Hosting With PHP Oke soo as the title said, I have SQL Server 2005 installed on my windows 7 at home, and I have a website which is using linux (Ubuntu 14.04, can be upgraded if necessary),and the questions is * *How to setup remote connection for SQL Server *What kind of driver or addons that I need to use for PHP on linux? SQLSRV ? is the driver safe to use? *Example for the driver that used to connect to SQL Server *And I see that people use ip to connect remotely, how do I get the ip for connecting to my own pc? A: * *To setup remote connections follow the instructions here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/configure-the-remote-access-server-configuration-option *Yes the driver is safe. Getting started instructions here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/developer-get-started/php/windows/ *Example code <?php $serverName = "localhost"; $connectionOptions = array( "Database" => "SampleDB", "Uid" => "sa", "PWD" => "your_password" ); //Establishes the connection $conn = sqlsrv_connect($serverName, $connectionOptions); if($conn) echo "Connected!" ?> *You can get ip from ipconfig

Based on data obtained from Korps Lalu Lintas Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia there are 4,007 traffic accidents involving pedestrian in this period (October 2017-March 2018), where 499 of them happened at intersection. The purpose of this research is to analyze the risk level of pedestrian when crossing the intersection leg (using Pedestrian Risk Index (PRI). The concept of TCT (Traffic Conflict Technique) is adopted and a designed group(s) of pedestrians are observed while crossing the streets at a zebra cross and while crossing the street without a zebra cross. Pedestrians are observed when crossing individually and in groups. Data extracted include time and distance to accidents, crossing directions, and speed. Results indicate that compared to the existence of zebra crossing and crossing direction, the number of pedestrian in group significantly determines the risk level.

Chairman of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Igor Rainin, said that since February 2015 there have been opened 600 criminal and administrative proceedings on corrupt officials and bribe-takers in the Kharkiv region. This action puts Kharkiv as an absolute leader in battling corruption. "We have shown ourselves well in this work and international partners see our dedication in the fight against corruption. In the near future, we will receive international assistance, aimed at combating corruption and prevention of bribery in the region," said Rainin. "We are very serious in this matter. Anyone who steals should be punished. Whether if it's the MP, a businessman or ordinary laborers," added the Chairman. The head of the region said that when the National Anti-Corruption Bureau is fully operational, there will be possibility to change the system drastically to fight the corruption more effectively.

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Will tapping the US oil reserve lower gas prices?, Black Friday is here: 5 Things podcast Taylor Wilson Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY November 26, 2021, 9:37 AM ·8 min read American student, scientist 46th and current president of the United States On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Will tapping the US oil reserve lower gas prices? White House reporter Matthew Brown says analysts are skeptical. Plus, consumer news reporter Kelly Tyko fills us in on Black Friday, scientists are scrambling after the latest COVID-19 variant has been detected, we talk leftovers and how long they're good for and a pair of golf rivals face off in 'The Match.' Podcasts: True crime, in-depth interviews and more USA TODAY podcasts right here. Hit play on the player above to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript below. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text. Taylor Wilson: Good morning, I'm Taylor Wilson and this is 5 Things you need to know Friday, the 26th of November, 2021. Today, rising gas prices and the government's response. Plus we have you covered for Black Friday and more. Here are some of the top headlines. The European Union's drug regulator has given the green light for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. That should clear the way for millions of kids to get the jab in time for Christmas, though, Austria has already begun doing so. The polyp removed from President Joe Biden's colon last week was benign, but potentially pre-cancerous. That's according to a memo from his doctor this week. And a gray wolf has been found dead after being hit by a car in California. The animal found 70 miles north of Los Angeles was the first wolf recorded so far south since 1922. President Joe Biden earlier this week ordered the Energy Department to release some 50 million barrels of crude oil from the country's energy reserves. President Biden: The big part of the reason Americans are facing high gas prices is because oil producing countries and large companies have not ramped up the supply of oil quickly enough to meet the demand. And the smaller supply means higher prices globally, globally for oil. That's after weeks of concerns surrounding rising gas prices around the country. But as White House reporter Matthew Brown tells us analysts are skeptical about the impact the move will have. Matthew Brown: So this week's announcement that the White House is going to release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve was seen as a bit of a disappointment from analysts who were expecting a much more significant investment from the White House on this front. Now, the White House has been going around for the past several weeks saying that they were going to have a significant announcement in this space. And many people were expecting a large coordinated effort from non-OPEC countries, and that maybe the White House was going to make negotiations with OPEC, which is a group of petroleum producing nations that they might see progress there to convince them to start producing more. But fundamentally what you're seeing in this situation is that the limits of a lot of the White House's levers here in terms of reducing the price of crude oil globally. This is a dynamic market where you're seeing countries all around the world are going through an energy crisis, and the White House is having to manage not just the price of oil here in the United States, but coordinate with other countries to see what they can do and what they can influence. So, while Biden has a lot of influence here in that the United States is a very influential and powerful country that consumes a lot of oil, we're not the only factor here in terms of who's able to produce the oil, in terms of who's able to consume the oil and in terms of what the supply chain looks like in getting the oil from countries that are producing it to countries that need it, like high energy consumers like the United States. American consumers can expect that around the holidays we can probably expect a decrease in gas prices just off the backs of the time of year that we're in, with the market for gas prices usually decreasing around this time of year, and also the efforts that the White House is doing here. While this initial effort from the strategic petroleum reserve was a bit of a disappointment for markets, it's by no means necessarily the end of the story for what the administration can do here. You can read the full story with a link in today's episode description. And if you get hit with a paywall, a reminder, you can subscribe today as part of our Black Friday deal. For only a dollar a week, you get access to all great USA Today content. It's Black Friday. The shopping holiday these days has already been going on for weeks, and there will likely be deals for weeks to come, too. But the second holiday shopping season of the pandemic is again different from past years. And Consumer News reporter Kelly Tyco says that product shortages this year are again changing the game. Kelly Tyco: I think this year Black Friday is more about finding the items than about the prices. If you really want an item, you really will have to jump on it when you see it. And you might not get the lowest price, but some items are really hard to find, like iPads, Playstations, Xbox's, those are the kind of items if you find an item in store or online, you're going to want to buy it when you see it. I'm the not talking about sites that you don't know are legitimate. I'm talking about actual sites like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl's. You want to shop at stores that you know are legitimate. Yeah, there's a triple whammy right now. We have supply chain issues. Supply chain issues is a really big one. Will the items get to us in time? Will the items get to stores in time? There's so many out-of-stock items right now. The percentage of out of stock items has been higher than ever before this time of the year and it's because of COVID. It's because of the port issues in Los Angeles and other parts of the country. But there's just so many reasons why it's harder to shop this year, and why shopping early, it's more important. If you wait till December, if you wait till right before Christmas, you really might be out of luck. I think if a store has the item available to order it online, to pick up in store, that's an option that consumers should really try to take advantage of because then you have it in your hands sooner. I'm making purchases and buying items to ship to me all the time. I'm not that concerned that the items are going to get here in time. I'm more concerned that my orders are going to be canceled. We've got all kinds of Black Friday coverage up on the site today. That includes more than 300 deals recommended by our partners at Reviewed. Plus the best Black Friday TV deals and a guide of what to bring to stores to help you find deals. Plus a reminder that Cyber Monday is on the other side of the weekend. A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in South Africa and scientists are worried because of an already high number of mutations and spread among young people there. The variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers who arrived from South Africa both this week. Officials from the World Health Organization will meet today to assess the new variant. They also may or may not give it a letter from the Greek alphabet. Britain, meanwhile, responded by banning flights from South Africa and other European countries are expected to announce similar measures later today. Well, Thanksgiving might be in the book, but leftover season is just beginning. And it's also a time for lots of food poisoning. According to the CDC, food poisonings from a bacteria called Clostridium Perfringens happen the most in November and December. That bacteria grows on food left out at room temperature with most outbreaks linked to turkey and roast beef. So if you're just now realizing you forgot to put something in the fridge last night, it might already be too late. Once in the refrigerator, leftovers stay good for about three or four days, though, if you froze anything you might get about three or four months. Food scientist, Lisa Yakas, recommends labeling food with an expiration date to keep track of when it's no longer safe to eat. The fifth edition of The Match is today. The golf event pits two players against each other and this year, it's one of the best rivalries in the sport: Brooks Koepka against Bryson DeChambeau. The two have taken shots at each other for months though supposedly eased some bad blood when they were United States teammates at the Ryder Cup in September. Still, they seem to have continued their trolling in recent weeks. They'll play 12 holes at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas today at 4 p.m. Eastern, 1 Pacific. And you can tune in on TNT and TBS. You can also find 5 Things seven mornings a week right here, wherever you're listening right now. Thanks as always to PJ Elliot for his awesome work on the show. And I'm back tomorrow with more of 5 Things from USA TODAY. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New COVID-19 variant, Black Friday strategies: 5 Things podcast

Organisations / Pentest People https://www.pentestpeople.com/ Data Protection Day - Staying Aware Jan 26, 2023 | By Lewis Fairburn In light of Data Protection Day on January 28th, it's important to be extra aware of how we protect our personal data. Whether we're using social media, shopping online, or even just browsing the internet, we're constantly sharing information about ourselves. While some of this data is innocuous, other pieces can be quite sensitive – like our addresses, credit card numbers, and health information. So what can we do to keep our data safe? Lets Talk Bank Fraud - How to Protect Your Bank Details Bank fraud is a type of financial crime that involves the use of false representations and illegal activities to obtain money or other assets from a financial institution. It can involve forging signatures, using stolen bank account numbers, or using fake documents to gain access to funds. Ransomware Hits Royal Mail - Lets Recap This week, UK's Postal Service, Royal Mail has been hit with a Ransomware attack, which put the countries sensitive data at risk. In this blog post, we'll take a look at what ransomware is, how it can affect businesses and individuals, and what we've learnt from this huge scale attack. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. Why Choose Penetration Testing as a Service? Jan 9, 2023 | By Lewis Fairburn For companies looking to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, penetration testing is one of the most important services they can invest in. Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) provides businesses with an effective way to identify security vulnerabilities before they become major issues and cause irreversible damage. Cyber Security Best Practices in 2023 The new year brings plenty of new opportunities for fresh starts and making lasting change, including to your cyber security habits. No matter if you are an individual user or a business owner, incorporating effective cyber security practices will help ensure that your data is protected from malicious actors in the upcoming year. In this blog post, we'll provide some of our top tips on how to stay safe online in 2023. Read on to learn more about why your cyber security resolutions matter. Phishing Alert: How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Attacks Dec 15, 2022 | By Lewis Fairburn Phishing is a type of attack that attempts to steal your personal information, such as your login credentials or credit card details. Cybercriminals use phishing attacks to gain access to your account and steal your data. In this blog post, we will discuss how to identify and avoid phishing attacks. We will also provide tips on how to protect yourself from these types of attacks. General Overview: Cyber Threats in Todays Society Nov 23, 2022 | By Lewis Fairburn Cyber threats are a big deal in today's society. It seems like every other day, there is a new scam or cyber attack that is making the rounds. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the biggest threats and scams that you need to be aware of. We will also discuss how to protect yourself from these attacks. Ultimate Guide to Office Security: Protect Your Employees Office security is a critical issue for any business. Protecting your employees from cybersecurity risks is essential to keeping your company safe. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to protect your office from cyber attacks. We will cover topics like password protection and safety for staff whilst working in the office. The Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Businesses Today Businesses are more vulnerable to cybercrime now than ever before. Hackers are getting smarter and more sophisticated, and they are constantly coming up with new ways to exploit businesses online. If you want to protect your business from cybercrime, you need to be aware of the top 5 cyber threats that are facing businesses today. In this blog post, we will discuss each of these threats in detail and provide tips on how you can protect your business from them. The One Thing You're Forgetting in Your Cyber Security Routine: A Password Manager Nov 7, 2022 | By Lewis Fairburn You've heard it time and time again: you need a strong password to keep your online accounts safe. Creating complex passwords can be complicated to remember, thats why having a password manager is crucial to remembering all your different passwords without the fear of forgetting your password or risking using an easy password which is guessable to hackers. The Top 5 Cyber Threats 2022 Nov 11, 2022 | By Pentest People This video highlights the current top cyber threats of 2022 and why they are important for businesses to be aware of. Cyber Security Top Tips Nov 7, 2022 | By Pentest People This video highlights what our consultants think is the one of the most important top tips for businesses to secure their cyber security safety. Human Training in The Workplace Oct 25, 2022 | By Pentest People Cybersecurity awareness doesn't just start with your technical staff, creating a cybersecurity-aware business is key to not falling behind in this modern era. Meet a Pentester We dive into an exclusive interview with one of our security consultants. Discussing how and why they became a pentester, the route they took and the typical day-to-day in a pentester's life. Phishing: Taking a Multi-Layered Defence Approach Today we look at the most common attack vector: Phishing. We break down the multi-layer approach to a successful phishing defence for businesses. Meet the Hacker - Exclusive Interview Oct 3, 2022 | By Pentest People Speaking with one of the team leaders at Pentest People. 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'use strict' const _package = require('../package.json') const terminalFeatures = require('term-ng') const converter = require('color-convert') const SGRcomposer = require('sgr-composer') let colorOptionsSelected = _package.config.cli.selected let colorOptions = _package.config.cli[colorOptionsSelected] const colorLevel = terminalFeatures.color.level ? terminalFeatures.color.level : 0 function Output(color_, styles_, options_) { this.hasRGB = false if (color_ !== undefined) { styles_.color = function () { switch (false) { case !/^[#][0-9a-f]{6}$/i.test(color_): this.hasRGB = true return converter.hex.rgb(color_) case !Array.isArray(color_): this.hasRGB = true return color_ case color_ !== 'reset' && color_ !== 'normal': this.hasReset = true return color_ default: throw new Error('Unrecognised color: ' + color_) } }.call(this) } let ref1 let ref2 if (global.trucolor_CLI_type !== undefined && (ref1 = global.trucolor_CLI_type) !== 'default' && ref1 !== colorOptionsSelected) { colorOptionsSelected = global.trucolor_CLI_type colorOptions = _package.config.cli[colorOptionsSelected] } this._buffer = new SGRcomposer((ref2 = options_.force) === undefined ? ref2 : colorLevel, styles_) } Output.prototype.valueOf = function () { let style let styling if (global.trucolor_CLI_type !== undefined) { styling = function () { let i let len let ref1 let results ref1 = this._buffer.styleArray results = [] for (i = 0, len = ref1.length; i < len; i++) { style = ref1[i] results.push(colorOptions[style]) } return results }.call(this).join(' ') if (styling.length) { styling += ' ' } if (this.hasRGB) { switch (colorOptions.color) { case 'hex': return styling + this._buffer.hex default: return this._buffer.red + ' ' + this._buffer.green + ' ' + this._buffer.blue } } else if (this.hasReset) { switch (this._buffer.color) { case 'normal': return colorOptions.normal default: return colorOptions.reset } } else { return this._buffer.sgr().in } } else if (this.hasRGB) { return this._buffer.hex } else if (this.hasReset) { return this._buffer.color } else { return this._buffer.sgr().in } } Output.prototype.toString = function () { let output if (this.hasRGB) { output = 'rgb(' + this._buffer.red + ', ' + this._buffer.green + ', ' + this._buffer.blue + ')' } else if (this.hasReset) { output = this._buffer.color } else { output = colorOptions.reset } return output } Output.prototype.toSwatch = function () { let sgr let output sgr = this._buffer.sgr(['bold', 'italic', 'underline', 'invert']) if (colorLevel > 0) { output = sgr.in + '\u2588\u2588' + sgr.out } else { output = '' } return output } Output.prototype.toSGR = function () { return this._buffer.sgr() } module.exports = Output

Windows 8.1 Update: Refining the Windows Experience The Windows 8.1 Update delivers a collection of refinements designed to give people a more familiar and convenient experience across touch, keyboard and mouse inputs. More familiar mouse and keyboard options Microsoft has also made it so your mouse works more consistently anywhere in Windows. If you move your mouse to the top of the screen when using a Windows Store app, you will see the familiar Close and Minimize buttons. And as mentioned earlier, when you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen in a Windows Store app, the taskbar comes up. Also, on the Start screen, if you right-click on an app tile, you will get a context menu next to the app tile that shows you what you can do with the tile, like unpin from Start, pin to the taskbar, change the tile size or even uninstall the app. Right-clicking on an app tile on the Start screen works just like right-clicking on something on the desktop. Microsoft recently announced two important updates to the Windows platform: Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update. With the current generation of Windows, Microsoft made a pretty big bet on touch and mobility. Along with building on top of the strong foundation in Windows 7, it also introduced a brand-new approach to the Windows user experience that brought touch to the forefront. Since the original introduction of Windows 8 in 2012, it has been continuously refining the experience, and making steady progress. Last fall, less than a year after it shipped Windows 8, it released Windows 8.1 – bringing a large set of customer-driven improvements including the return of the Start button, tutorials, more personalization options, the ability to boot to desktop, improvements to multi-tasking and more. The Windows 8.1 Update delivers a collection of refinements designed to give people a more familiar and convenient experience across touch, keyboard and mouse inputs. It also brings improvements for business customers, really accelerates opportunity for developers, and enables device makers to offer lower-cost devices.

Corporate Agribusiness Pollution Across America Environment Minnesota Research & Policy Center Minneapolis (November 18, 2010) — Today Environment Minnesota released a report examining the role of corporate agribusinesses across the country – including Cargill and ADM – in the pollution of America's waterways and the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. The group released the new report: Corporate Agribusiness and America's Waterways: The Role of America's Biggest Agribusiness Companies in the Pollution of our Rivers, Lakes, and Coastal Waterways, today and called for the EPA and the state of Minnesota to ensure that companies like Cargill take full responsibility for the air and water pollution from their factory hog farms. Recent news in Minnesota has outlined the serious and increasing water pollution problems in the state and the ineffectiveness of the programs designed to deal with them. Minnesota voters overwhelmingly approved the Land and Water Legacy Amendment during the 2008 elections, clearly showing strong support for restoring clean water and preserving the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." But two years later, why haven't clean up programs been more successful, especially for some of the worst pollution, that from agricultural runoff? Today's report offers clues as to how corporate agribusiness in the Midwest and across the country not only help create pollution, but have a hand in the policy environment that worsens the problem and hampers solutions. Two of the national case studies deal with companies based in or with a large presence in Minnesota. Cargill, based in suburban Minneapolis, has been ranked by Forbes magazine as the largest privately held company in America for most of the last decade. Cargill plays a part in many sectors of the agricultural economy, producing, processing and marketing beef, poultry, eggs, oilseeds, sugar, and many other food ingredients. It produces salt and steel and even has a financial services branch engaging in futures trading and risk management. In the report, one case study shows Cargill's contribution to the pollution of the Illinois River, which flows from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Cargill Meat Solutions' Beardstown facility on the Illinois River is the second largest discharger of toxic chemicals to waterways in Illinois and the 13th largest discharger in the United States, dumping 3 million pounds of toxic chemicals in the Illinois River in 2008 according to the U.S.EPAs Toxic Release Inventory. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), based in Decatur Illinois, is the leading processor of corn and produces animal feed, ethanol fuel, and high fructose corn syrup. With its enormous size, substantial market power, and political clout, ADM has helped manipulate public policy so that it effectively limits farmers options and pushes them into growing corn on a larger and larger scale. The corn market in the United State owes its current shape to three ADM-supported policies – federal subsidies for the production of corn, support for ethanol production, and protection for the domestic sugar market. These policies work to the economic benefit to ADM with an often detrimental effect to rural communities and farmers. Midwest corn production which is driven by the Federal Farm Bill is a major factor in the development of the dead zone roughly the size of Massachusetts that forms in the Gulf of Mexico each year. Corn and soybeans contribute half of the nitrogen and a quarter of the phosphorus in the Gulf. The occurrence of dead zones in the U.S. has increased 30-fold since 1960. Since the early 2000s, industrial agribusiness policies have pushed farmers to plant 12.1 million additional acres of corn, further exacerbating nutrient pollution to waterways in the Midwest and in the Gulf. In Minnesota, the influence of corporate agribusiness has dominated the news recently. The controversy surrounding the documentary Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story revealed the power and influence corporate agribusiness holds here in Minnesota, particularly within institutions like the University of Minnesota. Internal University emails revealed that one of the concerns with the movie was its criticism of the Federal Farm Bill and that this would offend corporate agriculture interests. The report released today demonstrates the scope of these problems all across the country. It's also clear that large-scale feedlot confinements in Minnesota are a major contributor to the state's water pollution problems that have put over 1200 lakes and 400 rivers on the list of "impaired" waterways. Existing programs to clean up some of Minnesota's most polluted lakes have hit major roadblocks. In the case of Lake Independence, a state approved cleanup plan sought to sign up 41 farmers with operations surrounding the lake to receive money for projects to curb the pollution from chemical fertilizer and manure runoff. However, only one farmer agreed to participate, and the lake remains in bad shape. Thousands of agricultural operations across the state are likely out of compliance with pollution laws but the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's record of tracking and implementing cleanup is poor. Clean water advocates are calling for a renewed focus on reducing pollution from agribusiness and are working for new solutions to the growing problem. Samantha Chadwick, the Preservation Advocate for Environment Minnesota said "As Thanksgiving approaches, Minnesotans are thankful for beautiful waters in Minnesota, like their local lake, or the Mississippi, just as they are thankful for the food on the table. But more and more people are realizing that multi-national companies are now involved in the production of a lot of our food, and sadly, in ways that are polluting our beloved waterways". "That's why Environment Minnesota believes we need new policies that can solve these problems. We need to restore the protections of the Clean Water Act to clearly protect all Minnesota waterways, we need Federal Farm policies such as the Conservation Stewardship Program that reward farmers for producing food in ways the enhance the environment. In Minnesota, we need to better target the Clean Water Funds to address the most critical non-point pollution sources, better permitting and enforcement for all feedlot operations, and some accountability mechanisms where voluntary cleanup programs are not effective." As shown in the report, Cargill and ADM, and the situation in Minnesota hardly stand alone. Across the country, agribusiness has become more industrialized, and it is creating an industrial scale of pollution for America's waters. Across the country, agribusiness contributes to making 100,000 miles of rivers and 2,500 square miles of inland lakes too polluted to sustain important uses such as swimming, fishing, drinking, and wildlife habitat. "Environment Minnesota urges the EPA and decision makers in Minnesota to start holding corporate agribusiness accountable," concluded Chadwick.

Filomena Silva, who is fluent in Portuguese, has been working in the plumbing industry with Simon's Supply over 35 years. While working at Simon's Supply's Bath Showroom she has been chosen several times to represent Simon's Bath Showroom at various industry educational conferences. Filomena takes this knowledge to both help educate her clients and to work to fulfill their vision of their new bathroom within the client's budget. Filomena is one of only 33 showroom industry professionals who, in 2018, completed all testing and received a certificate and desk plaque from the Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Asscociation (DPHA) and is national recognized for this accomplishment on their website. Filomena loves spending quality time with her grandchildren and is also an animal lover. She really likes it when you bring your four legged family members in with you. She looks forward to working with you and making your new kitchen sink and faucet and bathroom beautiful. Paul Martin started over thirty years ago with Simon's Supply as a truck driver. He quickly advanced through the ranks and moved up to become a parts counter person. When Simon's decided to open a showroom at the Pawtucket location he was the natural selection to help lead the effort. Paul's quick wit and charming personality endeared him to contractor and consumer alike. His time spent working on the parts and customer service counter has allowed him a deeper understanding of the products he handles on a daily basis. Contractors frequently contact him for advice on how to install and service products. Over his employ Paul has been to chosen to attend several national shows and training seminars which has further sharpened his knowledge and his skills. Paul earned a desk plaque and certificate from the DPHA (Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association) for the year 2018. One of only 33 showroom consultants in the nation who passed all of the examinations. Mr. Martin is an avid local sports fan and in his free time enjoys kayaking, hiking, bicycling and golf. Paul looks forwarding to working with you and gets personal satisfaction from seeing a highly pleased client come back with all smiles after seeing their dream project come alive before their eyes. Sue has a flair for creativity and a passion for customer service. She enjoys building lasting relationships with clients while serving them with a professional and friendly attitude. Sue brings a unique perspective to Simon's Supply, having spent most of her adult life in England. There she raised a family and honed her cooking skills, opening a restaurant to showcase her talents. Ms. Sidney recently attended the Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association Conference representing Simon's Bath Showroom. In a relatively short period of time Susan has developed a loyal following from both contractor and consumer alike. They enjoy her sense of style along with her easy going personality which makes them want to return again and again. Susan works in Simon's Bath Showroom at both their West Yarmouth and Plymouth locations. In her spare time Sue enjoys cake decorating and going to the beach. Carol received a degree in Apparel Design from Newbury College in Brookline, Ma. With more than 20 years of experience in the fashion, textile and interior design industries, she brings a unique perspective to the Decorative Plumbing and Hardware business. Using her design experience, Carol has the ability to work with you on the latest trends, while focusing on solutions that will best meet your needs. With no project being too big or small, Carol's attention to detail sets her apart as she works with you to help bring your vision to reality. She believes it is important to create living spaces that are functional, comfortable and beautiful. In her spare time she is an active volunteer and enjoys: the arts, visiting family and friends, hiking with her dogs, and creating one-of- a-kind handbags. Denise Bouchard has worked at Simon's Supply Co in the New Bedford location for the past 18 years. She can help with all your plumbing needs for a new home,bathroom remodel or kitchen sink and faucet. She is very detailed oriented, helpful and willing to do whatever needed to make your project a success. Please don't hesitate to call or email her. Before joining the team at Simon's Bath Showroom, Shelby worked for several years helping customers choose just the right food and beverage as a bartender and server. She learned from this experience how to properly interact with customers and how to please even the most demanding customer. When Shelby came to Simon's Bath Showroom she took this experience and was determined to make sure that anyone who interacts with her will have a positive experience and will be pleased with the outcome of their choices. Using a combination of Simon's industry designed in house training and education programs offered by manufacturers, Shelby has learned quickly about the products she sells. Seeing this is a fashion business with new trends and products she looks forward to continuing her education and being knowledgeable about emerging choices to offer her clients. Shelby enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, especially on the beach or by the fire pit. She is an animal lover with four dogs of her own to keep her busy. Shelby generally works out of the Simon's Bath showroom in Plymouth. Shelby wants you to feel like she's your personal shopper. Shelby wants to make sure you're pleased and your purchase will truly please you for many years to come. Sometimes when you're using your Simon's purchase you will remember Shelby and be glad you had her by your side to help facilitate the project. Come in and let Shelby make your bath or kitchen project special just for you.

"If you fear a breach between the two, appoint an arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people. If they both want to set things right, Allah will bring about reconciliation between them. Allah knows all, is well aware of everything" (Quran 4:35). In a marriage conflict an attempt should first be made to resolve the dispute at the family level, before it is aggravated and leads to the disruption of the matrimonial tie. This may be the reason that the Prophet's marriage sermon always included emphasis on maintaining strong ties with the relatives. The procedure to be followed is that two persons, one on behalf of each family, should be nominated to look into the matter together and devise means whereby the misunderstanding between the spouses may be brought to an end. Who should nominate these mediators? God has not specified this so as to allow people full freedom to choose the most convenient arrangement. The parties would be free, for instance , to decide that the mediators be nominated either by the spouses themselves or by the elders of their respective families or in the absence of close relatives, close friends or other trusted individuals. Historically if the dispute was brought in an Islamic court, the courts used the right to nominate mediators, representing the families of both parties, before referring the matter for judicial verdict. The Hanafi and Shafi'i schools of Islamic law are of the opinion that these individuals normally have no authority to issue a binding verdict. All they can do is recommend the solution they support, after which the spouses have the right to accept or reject their recommended solution. However, if the spouses have nominated the mediators to act on their behalf in regard to divorce (either Talaq, divorce initiated by the husband, or Khul, divorce initiated by the wife), they will then be bound by the verdict of their nominated mediators according to Hanafi or Shafi'i schools. Other scholars, however, argue that the authority of these arbitrators/mediators is limited to deciding how the spouses should reconcile their differences, and it does not extend to the annulment of marriage. A third group of scholars thinks the mediators have full authority both in respect of reconciliation and annulment of marriage. This article is based on the discussion by Syed Abul Ala Maududi in Towards Understanding the Quran. Kashmir is in the heart of Asia, with historical links to both South and Central Asia. Surrounded by Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and India.

The Helicopter Boss Syndrome Putting Micromanagement under the Microscope It's near impossible to hit "big picture" goals and intricately manage every moving piece at the same time. Many managers have allowed themselves to fall into the "Helicopter" style of management, which stifles creativity and demotivates people. The good news is that once recognized, this unproductive and unhealthy habit can be broken. Research indicates that one of the top reasons people leave companies is because of poor relationships with their managers. People like to feel they are capable of doing a good day's work, and would not stay in a position where they feel their manager isn't confident that they can do an efficient job on their own. Replacing these employees can cost up to 2.5 times of their salaries, which takes its toll on the company's bottom line. Allowing people to do a good job and learn positively from their mistakes is key to the health and growth of everyone involved. For Helicopter bosses, the hardest part of letting go and empowering others is their driving need to "control" everything. But the days of command-and-control are fast disappearing and managers who feel compelled to micromanage need to "reboot" and upgrade their style of management or run the risk of becoming obsolete. Today's employees appreciate working with managers and leaders who offer challenging opportunities to unlock their potential and creativity, and create a "no-fear", autonomous environment. Under a constant gaze people begin to lose faith in their own abilities, and to remedy this means allowing them to have space to do their job and learn from their mistakes. Granted, there is a certain amount of management necessary to advance people in their careers and keep them aligned with company goals. But executives and managers must learn to let go and trust, or risk alienating their talent. While the line between effective, involved leadership and micromanaging can be thin; many employees have felt the effects at one point or another of a manager whose management style is more overbearing than hands-on and collaborative. Micromanaging can show up in many forms, but most typically in bosses who dictate how employees complete tasks, question employees' judgments, frequently ask for updates, and check on staff incessantly. Helicopter bosses hover over their employees and want to make all the decisions. Employees are not allowed to take risks or solve problems on their own. When employees feel they are being put under a microscope, it can have a negative impact on their behavior and a vicious circle begins: - They don't perform up to standard - An inaccurate picture is created - Their employee performance gets affected - The micromanaging manager feels justified - The cycle continues and gets worse Why does the Helicopter Syndrome start? Many helicopter bosses feel the need to hover in order to monitor efficiency, or to keep things on track, especially if an employee has erred in the past. But most micromanagers do so out of a need for control that often has more to do with their own control issues than the performance of their employees. Often this need is rooted in growing up with over-controlling parents which can create the following: - a sense of insecurity - a fear of failure - a need for control and power - a need for perfection - a need to be needed Others simply don't know any better; they may have been promoted into a manager role without proper training, or maybe that's how they were managed. However, no matter where it started, the constant hovering is one of the most significant barriers to employee productivity. Nobody wants to work when their every move is scrutinized and there is a very thin line between being detail-oriented and obsessive! Motivation comes from within By micromanaging, people are only driven to perform in the hope that they will one day be left alone. In his book My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement Survival Guide, author Harry Chambers reports that 79 percent of those surveyed said they'd been micromanaged at one time or another. A survey by Franklin Covey found that employees singled out micromanagement as the most significant barrier to productivity they faced, confirmed by a 2011 study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology that showed people who believe they are being watched perform at a lower level. According to Daniel Pink, author of the bestseller book: Drive; while providing your employees with autonomy can sometimes feel scary, it is one of the key drivers of performance as motivation essentially comes from within. Pink found that for today's knowledge workers who perform tasks requiring even rudimentary cognitive skill, there are three intrinsic motivating factors that affect performance: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Autonomy:This is the desire to be self-directed and no amount of money, benefits, or perks can provide this basic human need. When managers are involved in the thought process behind every employee decision and direct every action, they rob employees of the personal satisfaction of doing a good job that is attained by conquering a challenge through individual effort. Mastery:This is only attained when people are allowed to work on a task autonomously for long enough (with periodic input and support from leaders) to succeed. The accompanying satisfaction is incredibly powerful, and that is why, according to Pink, employees will work so hard during their discretionary time. Both Wikipedia and the Linux operating system exist because people wanted to perform challenging, technically sophisticated work for no greater reward than personal fulfillment. Purpose:The final piece of the motivation puzzle is for people to be able to work towards a purpose wherein they can find meaning. Instead of stifling this innate human need, company leaders can channel it by guiding employees towards the fulfillment of the company mission which could be to provide great products, change the world, or help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Putting the Microscope Away By allowing employees to engage in dialogue instead of telling them what to do, the message is clearly given that they are trusted to do the right thing. When everyone on the team is communicating, they can hold themselves and others accountable, so essentially a whole team of managers is created without the confining aspects that damage morale or interfere with employee autonomy. The object is to provide a healthy style of management that allows space and freedom versus overbearing micromanagement. The following steps will allow managers to keep their fingers on the pulse without stifling creativity and performance: - Involve people in the decision-making process by teaching them how to make good decisions on their own. - Schedule time to conduct lightweight weekly check-ins. - Mentor and guide instead of dictating and directing. - Coach people on how to solve problems by themselves. - Learn to trust people, as trust will be reciprocated. - Ask questions to understand what drives the team and what they would suggest and why in any given circumstance. - Try and find out what they need and how they feel. - Develop the awareness to self-manage so that you can resist the need to micromanage. - Have the empathy to sense whether the impact you are having is positive or negative. Giving people the space to do their best work doesn't mean letting go of the wheel completely as obviously it is still necessary to check in, to align everyone, to let them know that they are doing a good job or to support them in the areas where they feel stuck. But allowing space does mean understanding the fact that people will make mistakes, and some of those mistakes will be costly; but in order to allow for creativity, innovation and development people need to learn from their mistakes. Walt Disney Edition For any media inquiries, please contact: Tel: +2 011-1836-1836 Email: [email protected] 17 Road 210, Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. © 2018 by Evolve Magazine

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Home > Newsletter > Spring Edition 2017 > Did You Know? …that BSF is playing an important partnership role with the United States concerning cybersecurity issues? The U.S. House of representatives recently passed two bills to strengthen U.S.-Israel collaboration against attacks on computers. Read more here. …your body mass index (BMI) can affect your brain as well as your weight? A new study shows that people who had an unhealthy BMI as adolescents are more likely to have impaired cognitive functioning in midlife. Read more here. …parasites communicate with one another – and disrupting them could help you stay healthy? Scientists have demonstrated how parasite migration can be controlled by creating an unfavorable environment or by damaging cell health, since parasites under stress secrete vesicles that disrupt their socially coordinated movement in groups. Read more here.

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"I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today": Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals C. Wright, S. Cogger, K. Hsieh, S. Goutzamanis, M. Hellard, P. Higgs Background: People who inject drugs are the group at greatest risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The advent of new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment provides opportunities for increased uptake of therapy. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty HCV positive participants from the SuperMIX cohort study. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed for emerging themes and similarities between participants. General descriptions and critical interpretation of themes were generated and selective quotes extracted verbatim to best illustrate the critical themes. Results: Participants described their experiences of living with HCV, their knowledge of HCV treatment accessibility, and information on the types of support ain themes: Understanding the need for treatment; Knowledge and framing of treatment access; and Support during treatment. Conclusion: The new, highly effective DAAs for the treatment of HCV are heralded as the potential beginning of HCV elimination, especially in settings where scale up is high. Our data from active PWID show that the availability of DAA medications in and of themselves is likely not to be enough to ensure that PWID will come forward for HCV treatment in sufficient numbers to drive elimination. Infection, Disease and Health https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006 10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006 Dive into the research topics of '"I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today": Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. dying Social Sciences 100% Hepatitis C Medicine & Life Sciences 97% contagious disease Social Sciences 93% Antiviral Agents Medicine & Life Sciences 81% Hepacivirus Medicine & Life Sciences 77% Interviews Medicine & Life Sciences 15% Therapeutics Medicine & Life Sciences 15% medication Social Sciences 11% Wright, C., Cogger, S., Hsieh, K., Goutzamanis, S., Hellard, M., & Higgs, P. (2019). "I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today": Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals. Infection, Disease and Health, 24(2), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006 Wright, C. ; Cogger, S. ; Hsieh, K. et al. / "I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today" : Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals. In: Infection, Disease and Health. 2019 ; Vol. 24, No. 2. pp. 58-66. @article{2cc3c51d8894452b9689f5c973a4c22c, title = ""I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today": Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals", abstract = "Background: People who inject drugs are the group at greatest risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The advent of new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment provides opportunities for increased uptake of therapy. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty HCV positive participants from the SuperMIX cohort study. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed for emerging themes and similarities between participants. General descriptions and critical interpretation of themes were generated and selective quotes extracted verbatim to best illustrate the critical themes. Results: Participants described their experiences of living with HCV, their knowledge of HCV treatment accessibility, and information on the types of support ain themes: Understanding the need for treatment; Knowledge and framing of treatment access; and Support during treatment. Conclusion: The new, highly effective DAAs for the treatment of HCV are heralded as the potential beginning of HCV elimination, especially in settings where scale up is high. Our data from active PWID show that the availability of DAA medications in and of themselves is likely not to be enough to ensure that PWID will come forward for HCV treatment in sufficient numbers to drive elimination.", keywords = "HCV treatment, Hepatitis C, Models of care, People who inject drugs", author = "C. Wright and S. Cogger and K. Hsieh and S. Goutzamanis and M. Hellard and P. 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T1 - "I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today" T2 - Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals AU - Wright, C. AU - Cogger, S. AU - Hsieh, K. AU - Goutzamanis, S. AU - Hellard, M. AU - Higgs, P. N1 - Funding Information: MH and PH: Research/grant support from Gilead Sciences to the Burnet Institute to support an investigator initiated research study on treatment of PWID. Declaration of funding interests: Gilead Sciences provided funding to PH for the project through its Australian Fellowship Research Grants Program. MH was supported with a NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship . The authors gratefully acknowledge the contribution to this work of the Victorian Operational Infrastructure Support Program received by the Burnet Institute. Publisher Copyright: © 2018 Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Copyright: Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved. N2 - Background: People who inject drugs are the group at greatest risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The advent of new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment provides opportunities for increased uptake of therapy. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty HCV positive participants from the SuperMIX cohort study. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed for emerging themes and similarities between participants. General descriptions and critical interpretation of themes were generated and selective quotes extracted verbatim to best illustrate the critical themes. Results: Participants described their experiences of living with HCV, their knowledge of HCV treatment accessibility, and information on the types of support ain themes: Understanding the need for treatment; Knowledge and framing of treatment access; and Support during treatment. Conclusion: The new, highly effective DAAs for the treatment of HCV are heralded as the potential beginning of HCV elimination, especially in settings where scale up is high. Our data from active PWID show that the availability of DAA medications in and of themselves is likely not to be enough to ensure that PWID will come forward for HCV treatment in sufficient numbers to drive elimination. AB - Background: People who inject drugs are the group at greatest risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The advent of new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment provides opportunities for increased uptake of therapy. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty HCV positive participants from the SuperMIX cohort study. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed for emerging themes and similarities between participants. General descriptions and critical interpretation of themes were generated and selective quotes extracted verbatim to best illustrate the critical themes. Results: Participants described their experiences of living with HCV, their knowledge of HCV treatment accessibility, and information on the types of support ain themes: Understanding the need for treatment; Knowledge and framing of treatment access; and Support during treatment. Conclusion: The new, highly effective DAAs for the treatment of HCV are heralded as the potential beginning of HCV elimination, especially in settings where scale up is high. Our data from active PWID show that the availability of DAA medications in and of themselves is likely not to be enough to ensure that PWID will come forward for HCV treatment in sufficient numbers to drive elimination. KW - HCV treatment KW - Hepatitis C KW - Models of care KW - People who inject drugs U2 - 10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006 DO - 10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006 JO - Infection, Disease and Health JF - Infection, Disease and Health Wright C, Cogger S, Hsieh K, Goutzamanis S, Hellard M, Higgs P. "I'm obviously not dying so it's not something I need to sort out today": Considering hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct acting antivirals. Infection, Disease and Health. 2019 May;24(2):58-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2018.10.006

Antonio Caggiano (30. januar 1889 i Coronda i Argentina – 23. oktober 1979 i Buenos Aires) var en af Den katolske kirkes kardinaler, og var biskop af Rosario 1934-1959, og ærkebiskop af Buenos Aires 1959-1975. Han blev kreeret til kardinal af pave Pave Pius 11. i 1946. I 1955 blev han forfulgt af Juan Perons regering. Han deltog under Det andet Vatikankoncil 1962-1965. Eksterne henvisninger Ærkebiskopper Katolske biskopper fra Argentina Kardinaler fra Argentina

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Our black hair is amazingly versatile and can be styled in as many ways as possible but as black women we always find problems in our schools and workplaces. Black women in the workplace are always restricted when it comes to hairstyles, it can't be "too wild" and "too colourful" or "unprofessional". Hair Artist and stylist Lebohang Motaung and Hair Creative and stylist Nikiwe Dlova had a joint exhibition at Eyethu Lifestyle Center in Soweto celebrating black hair and showing their creativity the best way they know how. Nikiwe's has been celebrating black hair through her blog Own Ur Crown showing amazing and creative hairstyles around the globe. When the Pretoria Girls' High School debacle came into light, she worked on a series of a revamped Betty hairstyles that incorporate the school colours into the hair. The hairstyles were modern, neat and beautiful. Artist Lebohang Motaung plays with paint, canvas and synthetic hair as she makes her amazing artwork. She is the only artist who I have seen creatively work with hair and I am absolutely in love with her work. Her artwork comes into life as she weaves synthetic hair into canvas and outlines the facial features of her subjects using pieces of hair. "My hair is the only part of my body that allows me to be creative and do with it as I please", she says. I love how these women's work have brought about conversations that we have swept under the rug in the name of peace, but now workplaces and schools need to change their hair policies that were never suited for black women. Black Hair Matters and it is time that we make everyone respect that.

Q: Form submission using AJAX and handling response in Wordpress Website I have a wordpress website. I have made a contact form and it is POSTed by AJAX. Here's the code: <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ $("#error_box").hide(); $('#contact_form').submit(function(e){ // prevent the form from submitting normally e.preventDefault(); var na=$("#1").val(); var email2=$("#2").val(); var subject2 = $("#3").val(); var message2 = $("#4").val(); var mydata = "pn2="+na+"&email="+email2+"&subject="+subject2+"&msg="+message2; alert(mydata); $("#contact_form").css({"opacity":"0.1"}); $.ajax ({ type: 'POST', url: $(this).attr.action, // Relative paths work fine data: mydata, success: function(){ $("#contact_form").css({"opacity":"1"}); $('#error_box').fadeIn('fast').css({"height": "auto"}); } }); }); }); </script> When the form is submitted, I want the error box (#error_box) to display a message according to the data submitted, for example if one of the fields is empty it should display an error, or display a success message if the processing is successful and the form has been mailed. Is there any way I can do this? [UPDATE] Here's my contact-form.php file(the action) <?php if(isset($_POST['pn2']) && isset($_POST['email']) && isset($_POST['subject']) && isset($_POST['msg'])) { if(empty($_POST['pn2']) || empty($_POST['email']) || empty($_POST['subject']) || empty($_POST['msg'])){ echo 'EMPTY ERROR'; } else { $name = $_POST['pn2']; $email = $_POST['email']; $subj = $_POST['subject']; $msg = $_POST['msg']; $to = "[email protected]"; $mail_cont = "FROM: $person_name. \n Email: $email. \n Msg: $msg"; echo "success"; mail($recipient, $subj, $mail_cont) or die("UNABLE TO SEND!!!"); } } ?> A: Form submission using Ajax call Contact Form <form action="#" id="contactForm" method="post"> <input class="require" type="text" placeholder="First Name" name="firstName"> <span class="fieldError"></span> <input class="require" type="text" placeholder="Last Name" name="lastName"> <span class="fieldError"></span> . . . <input type="submit" value="Submit"> </form> client side validation with ajax call jQuery('#contactForm').submit(ajaxSubmit); function ajaxSubmit(){ var newContactForm = jQuery(this).serialize(); var flag = 0; jQuery('.require', '#contactForm').each(function(){ var inputVal = jQuery(this).val(); if(jQuery.trim(inputVal) === ""){ flag = 1; jQuery(this).next().html("Can't be blank"); jQuery(this).next().show(); } else{ jQuery(this).next().hide(); } }); if(flag){ return false; } jQuery.ajax({ type:"POST", url: "/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=contactForm", data: newContactForm, success:function(data){ jQuery(':input','#contactForm') .not(':button, :submit, :reset, :hidden') .val('') .removeAttr('checked') .removeAttr('selected'); jQuery("#feedback").html(data); jQuery("#feedback").fadeOut(10000); }, error: function(errorThrown){ alert(errorThrown); } }); return false; } store form data in db and send mail add the following code in functions.php wp_enqueue_script('jquery'); add_action('wp_ajax_addContactForm', 'addContactForm'); add_action('wp_ajax_nopriv_addContactForm', 'addContactForm'); function addContactForm(){ global $wpdb; $first_name = $_POST['firstName']; $last_name = $_POST['lastName']; $email = $_POST['email']; . . . if($wpdb->insert('table_name',array( 'first_name' => $first_name, 'last_name' => $last_name, 'email' => $email, . . . ))===FALSE){ echo "Error"; } else { $headers = 'From: xyz <[email protected]>'; $subject = "Thank you"; $body = "<p>Thank you</p><p>.........</p>"; wp_mail( $email, $subject, $body, $headers); echo "<div class='success'>Thank you for filling out your information, we will be in contact shortly.</div>"; } exit; } A: You should use: $.ajax ({ type: 'POST', url: $(this).attr.action, data: mydata, success: function(response) { // here you receive response from you serverside $("#contact_form").css({"opacity":"1"}); $('#error_box').html(response).fadeIn('fast').css({"height": "auto"}); } }); Your server action url: $(this).attr.action, should return message which be inserted in #error_box A: First create form like this <p class="register-message"></p> <form action="#" method="POST" name="testregister" class="register-form"> <fieldset> <label><i class="fa fa-file-text-o"></i> Register Form</label> <input type="text" name="firstname" placeholder="Username" id="firstname"> <p id="firstname-error" style="display:none">Firstname Must be Enter</p> <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Email address" id="email"> <p id="email-error" style="display:none">Email Must Be Enter</p> <input type="submit" class="button" id="test" value="Register"> </fieldset> </form> then bind the click and send ajax call <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('#test').on('click', function(e) { e.preventDefault(); var firstname = jQuery('#firstname').val(); var email = jQuery('#email').val(); if (firstname == "") { jQuery('#firstname-error').show(); return false; } else { jQuery('#firstname-error').hide(); } if (email == "") { jQuery('#email-error').show(); return false; } else { jQuery('#email-error').hide(); } jQuery.ajax({ type: "POST", dataType: 'json', url: "<?php echo admin_url('admin-ajax.php'); ?>", data: { action: "test", // redirect function in function.php firstname: firstname, email: email }, success: function(results) { //console.log(results); if (results == "1") { jQuery('.register-message').text("Email already exist"); } else { jQuery('.register-message').text("Register successfu"); } }, error: function(results) {} }); }); </script> In function.php add the below code to insert data in table <?php // add_action('wp_ajax_test', 'test', 0); add_action('wp_ajax_nopriv_test', 'test'); function test() { $firstname = stripcslashes($_POST['firstname']); $email = stripcslashes($_POST['email']); global $wpdb; $q = $wpdb->prepare("SELECT * FROM wp_test WHERE email='" . $email . "' "); $res = $wpdb->get_results($q); if (count($res) > 0) { echo "1"; } else { $user_data = array( 'firstname' => $firstname, 'email' => $email ); $tablename = $wpdb->prefix . 'test'; $user_id = $wpdb->insert($tablename, $user_data); echo "0"; } die; }

Emory University conferred degrees on 4,857 students at its 173rd commencement exercises on Monday, May 14, as the Class of 2018 celebrated their graduation. Commencement began with a university-wide ceremony on Emory's Quadrangle, which featured an address by Emory alumnus Michael Dubin, co-founder and CEO of Dollar Shave Club. Afterward, Candler graduates moved to Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church for their diploma ceremony. Candler conferred a total of 161 degrees this year, which included 101 Master of Divinity, 11 Master of Theology, 13 Master of Theological Studies, two Master of Religion and Public Life, two Master of Religious Leadership, one Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctor, one Master of Theological Studies/Master of Public Health, one Master of Divinity/Juris Doctor, one Master of Divinity/Master of Development Practice, one Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work, 25 Doctor of Ministry, and one Doctor of Theology degrees. In her opening remarks, Dean Jan Love recognized Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology David O. Jenkins and Professor in the Practice of Historical Theology and Wesleyan Studies Rex D. Matthews, who are retiring from the Candler faculty after 18 and 38 years respectively, and Director of Information Technology Jose Rodriguez, who is retiring from Emory University after 28 years, the last five spent at Candler. The dean recognized Professor in the Practice of New Testament Studies Steven J. Kraftchick as the recipient of the Exemplary Teacher Award, sponsored by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. This award recognizes outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the learning arts and to the institution.

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We used to be convinced that the biggest threat to our regional economic mainstay – Boeing and the aerospace sector – was centered in Toulouse, France, home of the European consortium Airbus. Of late we've fretted that the biggest threat is closer to home, in North Charleston, S.C., where Boeing is building a second final-assembly line for the 787. The company also owns adjacent plants for fabrication of large assemblies, making South Carolina an attractive location for future jets. And those who make it their business to find things to worry about have been warning that the real long-term threat is scattered around the globe, in the form of regional jet development programs in Canada, Brazil, Japan, China and Russia. So which is it? Which of those competitive threats is the one to take most seriously?

MADS MATHIAS UK TOUR FEBRUARY 2016 December 14, 2015 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment "Denmark's leading male jazz vocalist, on the verge of an international breakthrough" – Michael Bo, Politiken FRIDAY 5th FEBRUARY 7.30pm CINNAMON CLUB, ALTRINCHAM ••• ••• ••• SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 11am JAZZ ON A WINTER'S WEEKEND, SOUTHPORT SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY 1.30pm SEVEN ARTS, LEEDS FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY 8pm THE LIGHTHOUSE, POOLE SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 7pm PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB, SOHO, LONDON SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 10pm SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY 7pm PIZZA EXPRESS MUSIC ROOM, MAIDSTONE Mads Mathias – vocals/tenor sax, Peter Rosendal – piano, Morten Ankarfeldt – bass, James Maddren – drums (except 07/02 Steve Hanley – drums). "A truly gifted artist" – Brian Blain, London Jazz News Already a star in his native Denmark, singer, songwriter and saxophonist Mads Mathias has captured the hearts of music lovers with his charismatic performances, spirited personality and creative original songs, leading Gaffa to describe him as "an international star in the making". Inspired and influenced by the great jazz vocalists of the past and present from Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra to Harry Connick Jr, and with a deep respect for the crooner tradition, Mathias is nevertheless an original talent with a unique and effortlessly charming vocal delivery and a skill for writing catchy and memorable, stylishly crafted tunes with the feel of timeless swing-era classics. Mathias returns to the UK after a sold-out debut tour in 2015, with a programme of music from his album 'Free Falling', (which won him the award for 'Best New Jazz Act' at the Danish Music Awards), plus new songs from his forthcoming album alongside well-loved and lesser-known standards. LISTEN TO THE ALBUM 'FREE FALLING' HERE For interviews, further information, promotional CD's Email: Sue Edwards at Sue Edwards Management www.madsmathias.com

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Q: Handle UUID when import from PostgresQL to OrientDB using ETL I have a graph in PostgresQL with 2 table: * *vertex (id:uuid) *edge (from:uuid, to:uuid) I use etl to transform it to orientdb for vertex: { "config": { "log": "debug" }, "extractor" : { "jdbc": { "driver": "org.postgresql.Driver", "url": "jdbc:postgresql://localhost/test", "userName": "postgres", "userPassword": "123456", "query": "select id from vertex" } }, "transformers" : [ { "vertex": { "class": "vertex"} } ], "loader" : { "orientdb": { "dbURL": "PLOCAL:../databases/test", "dbUser": "admin", "dbPassword": "admin", "dbAutoCreate": true, "dbAutoDropIfExists": false } } } When browsing the result in OrientDB, it seemed that the value i see in id field is not consistent with the result I got when query in PorgresQL. Then I run etl for edge: { "config": { "parallel" : true, "log": "debug" }, "extractor" : { "jdbc": { "driver": "org.postgresql.Driver", "url": "jdbc:postgresql://localhost/test", "userName": "postgres", "userPassword": "123456", "query": "select from, to from edge" } }, "transformers": [ { "merge": { "joinFieldName": "from", "lookup": "vertex.id" } }, { "vertex": {"class": "vertex", "skipDuplicates": true} }, { "edge": { "class": "has_edge", "joinFieldName": "to", "lookup": "Vertex.id", "direction": "in" } }, { "field": { "fieldNames": ["from", "to"], "operation": "remove" } } ], "loader" : { "orientdb": { "dbURL": "PLOCAL:../databases/test", "dbUser": "admin", "dbPassword": "admin", "dbAutoCreate": true, "dbAutoDropIfExists": false } } } The debug printed out console there were some edges that etl processor could not lookup references for from or to. This kind of message use uuids from PostgresQL. Since they are not inconsistent with the values I could query in OrientDB, it is hard to figure out which edges causing the problem. My question is: how could I config my etl to make uuid from PostgresQL import properly to OrientDB?

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Home / Entertainment & Culture / The Baartman Effect: Nicki Minaj, Gail Dines, and Chuck Creekmur The Baartman Effect: Nicki Minaj, Gail Dines, and Chuck Creekmur By Aph Ko on July 30, 2014 [The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the overall politics of Natural Hair Mag, or the views of the other writers. This is purely an opinion piece from the author!] I'm sure by now, most have already heard about Nicki Minaj's album cover–not necessarily because of anything Minaj has said– but because of the paternalistic ways that her body has been treated by black men and white women/feminists a like. There's a necessary, important conversation lurking under all this mess that can hopefully take place with black feminists [as it did with the Beyoncé fiasco] who "get" the issues, but unfortunately, we have to first sift through the piles of misogynistic, racist statements about black women's bodies before we can actually move on to more productive conversations. White anti-porn feminist Gail Dines had to chime into the discussion with a random historical lesson about black women's bodies in slavery on Huffington Post. Just in case we black folk don't already know our OWN history, she tells it to us in a basic, manipulative way to add some "brownie" points [pun-intended] onto her white feminist cv since she's just so invested in understanding black women's sexuality. She strategically brings up Saartjie Baartman, an enslaved black woman in Africa who was kidnapped and taken to Europe. She was put in "freak shows" and exhibits because her features strayed from that of the ideal feminine white woman's body. However, Dines' random tidbit of already known information falls flat because the only thing Baartman and Minaj have in common is the fact that their black bodies have been appropriated by the white gaze. The thing that links Minaj and Baartman is white supremacy. That's it. FYI: Having a black body isn't a product of slavery, however, white people marking the black body as hypersexual and excessive IS. Black women's bodies are routinely interrogated whenever we attempt to employ femininity or sexuality considering culturally, our ideas about femininity and sexuality are hijacked by whiteness. In fact, Black women are often seen as imitating white sexuality, so our "inauthentic" bodies are always up for discussion in the mainstream. Shaadi Devereaux's essay titled, "Rollersets & Realness: Black Womanhood Defined as Drag Performance" states: "I once tweeted that black womanhood is inherently viewed as drag performance. A loaded statement to be sure, but also one I'm very confident in making. When the image of the perfect woman is coded from childhood as Snow White, the fairest and most sunburned in all the land, the idea becomes that all the rest of us are just donning costumes to imitate true beauty. The assumption is always that Black women are all imitating "true women" with long silky hair, light eyes and a list of features not associated with Blackness." Black femininity is seen as a drag performance; therefore, our articulations of femininity and sexuality are generally interrogated and/or trashed. Minaj depicted this brilliantly through her Instagram photo which featured white Sports Illustrated models positioned in similar ways to herself, but as she notes, these images are "acceptable" simply because the women are white. The fact that Dines even felt compelled to bring up Saartjie Baartman in reference to Minaj showcasing her own butt demonstrates the problem with white-centric logic quite beautifully. In fact, in her essay, Dines says: "Irrespective of Minaj's own personal economic and cultural power – and what sometimes looks like an ironic rebranding of racist images in her videos – the notion of black women as hypersexualized and promiscuous still shapes the dominant ideology in the US." Within a white imagination, the only thing that black women can seemingly do is re-brand racist images that they never made. This showcases the limits of Dines and other white folks [and men's] perceptions of women. To assume Minaj is "re-branding" racist images constructed by white people means that there is no imagination outside of the white imagination. It implies that black women can't envision themselves beyond the constructions that white people created. In fact, Dines and others center whiteness each time they bring up slavery when a black woman tries to show her sexuality in the mainstream marketplace because it demonstrates that black women's narratives begin with white people. These people like to think that black women never existed before slavery. Starting our history with slavery and colonization is merely another tall tale of white supremacy. This is what I'd like to call the Baartman Effect: It's the idea that black women's bodies were only created when white people first saw them. We became socially and historically relevant through slavery, and because of that, we can't possibly exist without the gaze of whiteness. Within this configuration, white people seemingly have the right to define black women's images forever because they created them. Black women apparently have no narrative beyond what white people have created for us. People keep trying to understand the black body through a white, hetero-patriarchal lens and that's the problem. This is what happens whenever white people shout "slavery" every time they see a black woman's body. It' s not really an authentic quest to understand black women's lot, but a disciplinary action and reminder that white people HAVE defined, and will continue to define our bodies. White women like Dines and black men like Creekmur like to flex their social power over black women by reminding us that we can never define ourselves. People assume they can explain away all contemporary actions of black women by simply looking into our past violent collisions with white supremacy. This trend of pathologizing black femininity continues to colonize contemporary attempts that we black women make to empower ourselves. We have to be careful when we share Baartman's story, because remember, it's not just Baartman's narrative–it's white supremacy's story with black women's bodies. Baartman had a narrative before she was carted off to Europe, but apparently THAT story is inconvenient. Rather than telling the Baartman story to black women, white people should learn it because Baartman's horrible experiences in life were in part due to white people. Baartman did nothing wrong. That's the whole point of the story. The embarrassing part of the Baartman story wasn't her butt, but white people's fascination with her departure from white femininity. Baartman's body was just fine. It became a problem when white people said it was and black women have been unfairly carrying that white burden to this day to such an extent that whenever we wear business suits, dresses, or g-strings, it becomes part of the white colonialist reflex to immediately mark us as "hyper-sexual." Our "hyper-sexuality" has nothing to do with us really, but white peoples fetishization of us. The white colonialist gaze is hyper-sexual, not our bodies. Naturally, anything that stands before this gaze will be marked as problematic and excessive, so rather than sifting through and critiquing each image the gaze looks upon, why don't we attempt to dismantle the white gaze? In reality, Baartman was never really set free because the legacy of hijacking the destiny of black women's bodies still exits to this day, and that's all I see with the Minaj story. Regardless if you think the image is distasteful or awesome, the fact that like Baartman, the only thing we're talking about in regards to Minaj is her ass, says something about the soul-less depths of white supremacy. Dines shares the horror that Baartman went through while ironically reducing Minaj to just a "big" ass. Her article "Nicki Minaj: Little More Than A Big Butt?" can ironically be answered with a big "no." The saddest part about Saartjie's story is that her narrative is framed as beginning and ending with white people. We will never be able to know her story beyond slavery. We can't continue this tradition of hijacking black women's stories and bodies. Saartjie had a narrative before and beyond whiteness, but because of the drastic limitations of the white gaze and imagination, she could never be perceived as multi-dimensional, and that's what white supremacy has done to black women. It has attempted to discipline us into one-dimensional subjects so that our physical features are the only things that stand out before our talent, creativity and intelligence. We forget that Minaj's image is attached to an album full of her songs. She's not a name-less video girl that you see in mainstream hip-hop music videos. Not surprisingly, people like Dines need the context of slavery to understand Minaj whereas black women already know her and her politics. The problem is not Baartman's butt, or Minaj's g-string, it's the white gaze which has a fixed understanding of the black woman's body such that even when black women do try to empower themselves or create new images for themselves [whether it's sexual or not], the white imagination can only filter these images through a one-dimensional, white-centered lens meaning that black women can't win no matter what we do… If we attempt to be sexual like Rihanna, Beyonce, and Minaj, we're immediately reminded that we're "sluts" [Thanks Warpaint!] or that we were once slaves. It's as though we're not allowed to speak for ourselves which makes sense considering this country has a reputation for not really trusting brown knowledge's in the first place. The limited way that we talk about Minaj's body [as well as Baartman's] is merely a reflection of the one-dimensional, predictable core of the white imagination. We have fixed white-centric scripts for black women's bodies. We have tired theory that keeps resurrecting Baartman's body to discipline black women from exploring their own. We have no mainstream way of discussing black women's bodies through a pleasure politic because black women are not supposed to experience pleasure because SLAVERY. The fiasco over Beyonce demonstrated these limitations brilliantly. We need a new grammar system of understanding black women's sexuality. We can't keep deferring to our white slavery text books to decode contemporary black women's femininity. Minaj should be proud that in a time and era where black women are supposed to feel shameful about their bodies [as they tried to do with Baartman] she resists and holds up her own. Minaj does something Baartman didn't have the privilege to do because she was enslaved by white people: she bares her ass to the world and tells us to kiss it. 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Should you stay home with the kids? – Haven Financial Solutions, Inc. Should you stay home with the kids? I did, and don't regret it for a minute. It was tons of fun and a chance to do all the things I hadn't done in my own childhood. Staying home with your children is not primarily a financial decision, but it does have some profound financial consequences. So as you are making decisions about whether you will be a stay-at-home parent for some portion of your child-rearing years, here are some financial points to consider. Consider your Social Security benefits. Sure, collecting Social Security seems like a million years away. But since benefits are based on your entire record, taking into account your 35 highest earning years, taking 20 years, or even 10 years, out of your lifetime earnings record can hit hard on your future benefits. (see more information here). Stay-at-home parents who later get a divorce can have a much bleaker retirement picture than someone who has worked consistently. If you have been married at least 10 years, (or stay married), you will be eligible for spousal benefits—generally, ½ your spouse's primary benefit. However, this may be much less than if you had maintained employment at a relatively high earning job. Consider disability benefits. If you do not have a recent work history and become disabled, you may not be eligible for Social Security disability payments. If you are not employed, you will probably not be able to get private disability insurance either, since generally this insurance is based on earning. There are some ways to approximate disability insurance and protect you, but it's complicated—contact me to discuss this if the situation applies to you. Evaluate your life insurance. Many people have life insurance primarily through their workplace. If you are not employed outside the home, consider what replacing your services would cost your family, and investigate appropriate life insurance. Be careful about working for your spouse's business for free. If the spouse owned the business before marriage, you are probably not going to be entitled to any share of the business's worth in the event of divorce. Also, you are not building up Social Security benefits. Finally, if you are unpaid you will not have an employment record should you need to borrow money, secure credit, or purchase disability protection. Keep some credit in your own name (not joint). Too many people decide to cancel all those old individual-account credit cards in favor of joint accounts when they marry. Or let those accounts lapse over disuse. In the event of the spouse's death or disability, or divorce, a stay-at-home parent may not be able to qualify for a credit card. Always keep one major credit card as an individual account, and use it from time to time to keep it active. The easiest cards to get are department and discount stores, but one with a significant limit that will allow you to book travel, rent a car, or pay for a hotel or emergency daily expenses is the one to have. Know how staying home will affect your student loans. If you are on a repayment forgiveness plan because of working for a non-profit, your loans may kick back to full repayment. Be sure you calculate what this might cost you. I have seen cases where leaving non-profit employment would increase loan repayment by the mid-five figures! Start a small business and run it like a business. It's much easier to take a part-time business to full-time than it is to start from scratch. Keep your network and your professional contacts alive. Same reason as #7. Take every opportunity to upgrade your professional skills. At some point the baby goes to college. You will have the rest of your life. Upgrading skills keeps you current and marketable. Most people will eventually return to work. Sure, this is disaster planning, and my sincere hope is that you will never have such a disaster. All decisions require weighing the choices and consequences, however, so do some planning and–enjoy your children.