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Just Who is a Threat to Whom?
If you listen to the so-called mainstream media Iran is the biggest threat to world peace since Adolph Hitler. Every night, journalists, analysts, and government officials bombard the airwaves with inflammatory rhetoric about how Iran is hell-bent on incinerating Israel and the United States. Naturally, the whole charade is packaged to instill fear in the average American that if Iran builds nuclear weapons it would be the end of Western Civilization as we know it. The daily barrage is reminiscent of the American media's successful campaign in 2003 to beat the drums for war with Iraq by convincing Americans that Saddam Hussein was allied with Al Qaeda and possessed weapons of mass destruction. We know now that the allegations against Saddam were false and represented either incompetent journalism at best or fraudulence at worse.
In either case the same crusade is being played out today against Iran. What the discerning observer must ask is: who is really a threat to whom in this circumstance? A close look at the evidence should leave little doubt in anyone's mind.
When it comes to military might the United States' far exceeds the Iran's capabilities. The comparison is so ridiculous that I won't insult my readers' intelligence by spewing already known facts. However, it is important to note that about 45-50 percent of Iran's meager air force is grounded because of a lack of spare parts (owing mostly to the outdated aircraft in its fleet). The last time it saw action was in 1988 at the tail end of the Iran-Iraq War. It also lacks modern radar, communication, and electronic warfare equipment.
Iran's navy fares no better. It boasts a few small frigates and three Russian shallow water Kilo-class submarines. This is undoubtedly not the kind of fleet that could ever pose a threat to any country. For the American media to talk up that Iran's military poses a huge threat to the United States is ridiculous.
On the other hand, the best trained and equipped military in the world has Iran almost completely surrounded. The United States has military personnel and hardware on 44 bases around Iran. She maintains an invasion force in neighboring Afghanistan and has conducted air campaigns over other regional countries including Pakistan and Yemen.
In fact, the U.S. has even just recently violated Iranian airspace with at least one spy drone that the Iranians shot down. Additionally, the car bomb blast that killed an Iranian nuclear scientist inside Iran in January has U.S. and/or Israeli intelligence finger prints all over it.
But this should come as no surprise as the U.S. has a history of meddling in the internal affairs of Iran. In 1953, the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of the democratically elected Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. Mosaddegh's crime was nationalizing Iran's oil industry. Besides overthrowing the popular Mosaddegh, the U.S. also installed and then supported until 1979 the brutal regime of Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi (The Shah). This sordid history of American intervention in Iran essentially paved the way for the ascendance of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and the current frigid relationship that exists between the two countries.
Lastly, the extreme sanctions being placed on Iran by the United States is the same tactic applied by Franklin Roosevelt on pre-war Japan. In July of 1941, FDR froze all Japanese assets in the U.S., terminated all trade agreements between the two countries, and set up an oil embargo which proved to be the straw that broke the camel's back. The result was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and America's entry into World War II. Today, the Obama Administration is attempting to starve Iran into submission with trade sanctions and an embargo on Iranian oil. The U.S. ability to impose these sanctions through her European allies is yet another way the U.S. is a much larger threat to Iran than Iran is to the U.S.
At the end of the day, when you cut through all the hype of the media and our leaders calling for tough action against Iran, what is needed is a little perspective. It is the United States that has the mightier military by far. It is the United States that has Iran almost completely surrounded by a military force that She has recently used on several of Iran's neighbors and Iran as well. It is the United States that in the past has been involved in a violent overthrow of Iran's government and the propping up of a brutal despot. And it is the United States that has imposed crippling sanctions on Iran in order to get its way. But we are to believe that Iran is a threat to the United States? It's no wonder Iran may be seeking nuclear weapons. How else could She defend herself?
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Posted by Kenn Jacobine
"I spent 33 years….being a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street, and the bankers. I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I helped make Mexico and especially Tampico safe for American oil interests in 1916. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City (Bank) boys to collect revenue in. I helped in the rape of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street…. In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested."
Marine Major General Smedley Butler
August 21, 1931 to an American Legion convention
The more things change the more they stay the same. America has a long and illustrious history of imperialistic feats as was so eloquently portrayed by Smedley Butler in 1931. The recent intervention of NATO led by the United States in the Libyan civil war is just the latest example of U.S./Western imperialism.
It all started with a massive deception. Security Council Resolution 1973 was limited in scope and simply called for the imposition of a "No Fly Zone" over Libya to protect threatened civilians from tyrant Muammar Qaddafi's wrath. The intent was clear and mostly responsible for its passage through the Security Council as members Russia, China, India, Brazil, and Germany voted to abstain instead of against the resolution.
However, from the very beginning NATO's intent to liberate Libya not just protect its citizens became clear. NATO bombings went beyond aircraft, anti-aircraft batteries and the like to troop formations, oil installations, and other infrastructure. Even though Obama said there would be no need for "boots on the ground", reports broke that American Special Forces had been on the ground prior to the beginning of the social unrest?
Why the special interest in Libya?
There is no doubt it has nothing to do with the well-being of the Libyan people. It is all about Libya's oil reserves. In 2004, after Qaddafi ended his quest for weapons of mass destruction, President George W. Bush lifted sanctions against Libya. Since then American companies have invested heavily in Libya. For instance, energy giants ConocoPhillips and Marathon have each invested about $700 million.
Perhaps not understanding how the system of Western corporatism functions, Qaddafi over time began demanding tougher contract terms, big bonuses up front, and most remarkably he demanded that global oil companies operating in Libya pay the $1.5 billion bill for Libya's role in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 and other terrorist attacks or face "serious consequences" for their oil leases. Possibly the last straw for Western imperialists was Qaddafi's plan to unite African and Arab states under a new currency to rival the dollar and Euro. Under the proposal, oil and other resources would be sold only for gold dinars. The economic implications for the West would be immense.
So when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Tripoli last week shortly after Qaddafi's slaying in the streets of Misrata, it was difficult for her to hold back her glee at another conquest for Western corporate interests. Even before Qaddafi's death on October 20, representatives from 80 French firms arrived in Tripoli to meet officials of the Transitional National Council. And in the meantime, British defense minister, Philip Hammond strongly advised British companies to "pack their Suitcases' for Libya.
If you look up 'western companies returning to Libya" on Google News there are a slew of articles about American and European security, construction, infrastructure, and oil companies being ready, willing, and able to "carve-up" the spoils of war there. Funny how those same corporations didn't spend the billions of dollars it took to "liberate" Libya. Of course, that was done by the taxpayers in NATO countries.
And so the more things change the more they stay the same. In Smedley Butler's day, the admissions in his speech rocked the country to its core. Perhaps someday in the future another courageous American commander from the Libyan war will make a similar speech acknowledging his complicity in Western imperialism in that country. But with the internet and the growth of the alternative media that speech is unnecessary. Anybody has the ability to find the truth on their own.
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The Regime Should be Questioned More than Ever
The drumbeats for war with Iran are pounding fast and furious in Washington. The Obama Administration claims that it foiled a plot financed and directed by the Iranians to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. on American soil. According to Attorney General Eric Holder, the Iranians acting through an Iranian-American intermediary were in the process of hiring a Mexican drug cartel to make the hit when DEA agents intervened to save the day. Obama and Holder are accusing the Quds Force, a special unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, of orchestrating the whole plot. Those that desire war with Iran are using the allegation as a pretext for military engagement with the Islamic Republic. For his part, Obama claims that all options are on the table for the U.S. to deal with the most recent "dangerous and reckless" behavior of the Iranian government.
But Iran specialists who have followed the operations of the Quds Force for many years say the plot just doesn't make any sense. They question what Iran would have to gain from assassinating the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. on American soil. At a time when Iran has been focused on evading further sanctions against it by hiding its nuclear program and building relationships with non-Western allies why would it risk all that for bumping off the Saudi diplomat? Why would it draw attention to itself through an act that has no conceivable benefit?
Additionally, experts say that the Quds Force is a sophisticated special operations unit. They doubt it would utilize the likes of a former used car salesman, Mansour Arbabsiar, the Iranian-American intermediary implicated in the plot, and a Mexican drug gang infiltrated with both Mexican and U.S. intelligence agents.to carry out this sensitive operation in the U.S. The whole scenario is beneath their modus operandi.
But, Obama and his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton press on with their story. Secretary Clinton stated that the plot is ""a flagrant violation of international and U.S. law and a dangerous escalation of the Iranian government's long-standing use of political violence and sponsorship of terrorism." The hypocrisy should not be lost on anybody who even remotely follows international news. The Iranian regime is certainly a rogue cabal of henchmen and butchers, but the United States government is also engaged in "flagrant violations of international and U.S. law". What about "Fast and Furious," the ATF's operation which allowed Mexican drug lords to illegally purchase guns in the U.S. to be used in Mexico so the agency could "track" the weapons and facilitate arrests?
And there are far more serious violations of international law committed by the U.S. government. Currently we have secret commandos (special hit teams) on the ground in more than 70 countries and that number is expected to rise to 120. And let's not forget about our undeclared drone war in Pakistan which has killed hundreds if not thousands of non-combatants.
At the end of the day, we live in very dangerous times. Many in and out of our government will always need an enemy to demonize. With the economy headed for an even bigger collapse than the 2008 financial crisis, scapegoats and distractions will be needed to deflect the blame from those that deserve it. When all else fails failed regimes turn to war to rally the masses. Americans need to question the veracity of our leaders even more and understand that in many cases what we allege of others we also are guilty of and therefore contribute to an unsafe world. The last thing we need is war with Iran. If Americans become more vigilant they can silence those drumbeats.
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Ron Paul is Right about Iran
During the GOP Presidential Debate in Ames, Iowa, on August 11, the most significant exchange between any two candidates came when Rick Santorum called Congressman Ron Paul out for his position on our relationship with Iran. Santorum, neoconservative extraordinaire, accused the congressman of being naïve about the seriousness of Iran developing a nuclear weapon of its own. The accusation brought an emotional rebuke from Dr. Paul as he delivered a history lesson of Iran/American relations to Santorum while at the same time launching an emotional appeal for the policy of endless wars to seize. The exchange highlighted the irreconcilable differences that exist between those who believe there is a bad guy under every rock and those who actually know history and understand international relations. Santorum and his neoconservative brethren are the former while Ron Paul represents the latter.
It's only common sense that if you corner an animal it will act aggressively in order to defend itself and escape. Countries are no different. As Congressman Paul noted in the debate, the United States military has Iran surrounded on all sides. Our military currently occupies Iraq to Iran's east, Afghanistan to Iran's west. Obama has escalated U.S. bombings in Iran's other neighbor to the east, Pakistan. There are also 3 American military bases in the Persian Gulf south of Iran. A large naval base is in Bahrain and army and air force bases are in Qatar. With all of that hostile American fire power situated so close to its borders, it's no wonder Iran is feeling a bit vulnerable and in need of a little defensive weaponry.
Santorum argued that we have some special obligation to protect Israel from a potentially nuclear Iran. It's amazing how Israel seems to enter the conversation when our politicians speak of war. In Santorum's case it's all a part of his pandering to Jewish and Evangelical voters. But, as Ron Paul indicated to the former senator from Pennsylvania, Israel can defend itself. As a matter of fact, Israel possesses nuclear weapons of her own. Even Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has stated that he doesn't think Iran will drop a bomb on Israel or any other country in the region. The ruling cabal in Teheran may be brutal to its own citizens but it is not suicidal.
This, of course, is reminiscent of a former foe, the Soviet Union. As Congressman Paul continued to school Santorum he pointed out that there was no regime more brutal to so many people for so long as the communist Soviet Union. Under Joseph Stalin and various other crazy Soviet dictators, millions were slaughtered or left to die of starvation and all of Eastern Europe was subjected to Soviet domination for close to forty-five years. After the Soviets stole our nuclear secrets and developed their own bomb we sold them grain and negotiated arms deals with them. Both sides realized the importance of doing what was necessary in order to co-exist in a vastly more dangerous world. At the end of the day, Iran has no chance of attaining the economic, political, and military capabilities of the now defunct Soviet Union. As a matter of fact, chances are very good that if the Iranian leadership took the same path (military buildup) as the Soviet oligarchs they would end up ultimately in the same place – on the ash heap of failed regimes in history.
When the Soviet Union collapsed and the Cold War ended neoconservatives like Rick Santorum needed a new enemy. Given America's decades' long meddling in Middle Eastern affairs and our unconditional support for the State of Israel, it was only a matter of time before blowback for our past sins would come to fruition. September 11th 2001 was that blowback. Santorum and his ilk had their enemy – Islamists. In ten short years they have spent trillions on that foe with no let-up expected any time soon. Now they have their sights set on Iran. In order to prevent the next catastrophic war, the choice is clear in the next presidential election. You can either vote for the candidates who see bad guys under every rock or you can vote for the candidate who actually knows history and understands international relations. That candidate is Ron Paul.
Kenn Jacobine teaches internationally and maintains a summer residence in North Carolina
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Modern Nazis
Guest Blog: Chris Jacobine
On the night of May 1st, 2011, I witnessed thousands take to the streets in State College, Pennsylvania, to celebrate the death of one of the most iconic, evil figures in modern history. The death of Osama Bin Laden served as a statement to the enemies of the "free world" that the United States and her allies had reach enough to extract a man who had evaded capture for nearly ten years and who, for a brief period of time, brought the colossal empire of America to a rigid halt. The end of Osama's reign can be characterized by the gleeful demonstrations that took place across the United States on receiving word of his downfall, as a symbol of the prevailing nature of the so called "forces of good". However, the United States as a country has failed to gain from this ordeal. Osama's death has served only to absolve a decade of vindictive emotions and express that no foul play will remain unpunished as long as the enemies of "freedom" draw breath.
I would like to preface this piece by highlighting that the thoughts presented in this essay are entirely subjective, and written from the point of view of an American citizen whose opinions may differ greatly from my peers. The function of this piece is not to evoke an emotional response, but rather to express an alternate opinion that I feel has been omitted from the spotlight. Feel free to disagree with any of my points; in fact, I encourage you to.
From a historical perspective, there will always be a measure of bias concerning the retelling of any course of events. The documented perspective of nearly every critical event in history is that of the victor, and for that reason, opinions concerning historical figures tend to lack diversity. The most prominent example is Adolf Hitler, who is one of the most referenced historical figures of negative connotation in modern culture. Imagine, for the sake of argument, that Hitler's forces had been victorious in their conquests of Europe, and that the subsequent peace left the entire continent under German rule. The historical data retained and distributed to the average citizen concerning the war, in this circumstance, would contain a very pro-Nazi bias. And if the programs implemented in Germany, such as Hitler's Youths, and the functional nature of fascism had spread to Germany's colonies and experienced the same successes that they brought to Germany, perhaps the distrust of Hitler and the Nazi regime would wither over time. Generations of students would read textbooks that commend the Third Reich on its accomplishments and offer no alternate viewpoint. Certainly this idea is disconcerting for those who recognize the implications of Hitler's aspirations, yet parallels can be drawn between this scenario and the American empire as it stands today.
Many, if not most, Americans believe that we are part of the most prolific and successful nation that the world has ever seen, whose power and status is unquestioned around the globe. This notion is unfounded. Certainly the American economy is the most productive and powerful in world history, and our military has a near perfect record, but no country in the world has a weaker semblance of culture. Our lives are built around modern engines and materialism, with the belief that success in our lifetimes can only be achieved if we live the American Dream that has become the object of our desires. By embellishing in modern luxuries, the structure of life has become a progression that feeds on our greed and latent desires, only pausing briefly to boast our own worth to induce jealousy in others. Pride plugs our senses and limits any chance that we have of learning things from other people and cultures.
It is for this reason, in conjunction with the sheer might of America as a country, that I feel justified in saying that the bias that the American culture asserts, both inwardly and as a perspective toward the rest of the world, is comparably alarming as the idea of a victorious Nazi regime in World War II. The ideals that we take to be factual are simply our own cultural axioms, which are no truer from a universal sense than any other culture's beliefs. The people of Germany believed that their cause was just when they went to war in 1939, as did the Americans when we bombed Baghdad`. Too often, we mistake consensus for fact, and are unrelenting in our defense of these beliefs. And although culture as a concept is built from this notion of agreement within a community, the idea that our beliefs are absolutely true has bred widespread contempt toward the United States
Asserting that any one culture's way of life is ideal is an insult to the global community. One of the fundamental principles of life is that the experiences of a human during their lifetime cannot be defined by any distinguishable quality. Although we would believe that a wealthy individual who lives a long and prosperous life in a Western country has led a more fulfilled life than an orphan child in a third world nation, the two are interchangeable. Our backgrounds, family history and social status are all arbitrary in nature, and the opportunities given to different people are based on chance. There is no failure in the orphan's life, as there is no success in that of the wealthy man. As the Italian proverb goes, "When the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box." The actions that we take while we are alive are our own to choose, and by attempting to quantify whose life is more fulfilled or who lived a happier life, we lose our ability to empathize.
The extent of the knowledge that the majority of people around the globe have concerning current events is limited to the information and opinions presented by the media. This is an inadequacy that is overlooked by many, as we prefer to think that we have been given ample information and that our opinions are both insightful and knowledgeable. But just because a concept is the preferable option doesn't make it true. Complacency breeds complacency and for our country to progress, we need to accept our limitations and embrace modesty so that we may think critically about our environment and build our own, individual opinions about a variety of global issues.
This notion is relevant in the discussion of the September 11th attacks. As with every dispute, there are multiple points of view, though the alternate viewpoint in this circumstance is often overlooked. We assume that there can be no logical reason for such destruction, and for that reason, it is presumed that the attackers are irrational in thought. However, to enact a plan so extreme, an excessive amount of logical thought must have been given to the issue. So the question becomes, what did we do to evoke such emotions? How have our actions influenced the world to the extent that institutions of people loathe us enough to inflict such pain? And ultimately, are we partially to blame for the September 11th attacks?
And so, as I watched thousands of people celebrate the death of a man none of them have ever met, I refused to partake on principle. I do not think the death of Osama Bin Laden is a cause for celebration, but rather disappointment. This decade-long culmination of efforts only succeeded in ending one man's life. We have not learned anything from this ordeal, nor did we attempt to. Our resolve now is as strong as it was ten years ago, and our inflated ego blinds us from distinguishing between fact and opinion, instead relying on the adage that ignorance is bliss.
The victims of terrorism have not been done justice by the murder of Osama Bin Laden. If we ignore tragedy as an opportunity to learn from our mistakes, then every victim of the September 11th attacks died in vain.
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Western Imperialism Strikes Again
In his 2005 exposé, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins describes his life as an economic hit man in the 1970s. As a chief economist for the consulting firm Chas. T. Main, Perkins worked with U.S. intelligence agencies and multinational corporations to convince foreign leaders to build infrastructure projects in their countries financed by billions of dollars of loans from the World Bank and other lending institutions. Perkins' job was to provide phony or exaggerated predictions of the economic benefits of such programs for the country undertaking the massive loans. Once hooked into loans it ultimately could not repay, the victimized country was then used as a pawn to further U.S. foreign policy and economic interests.
In the classic one hand washes the other and both hands wash the face scheme, the loans were given with the stipulation that the construction and engineering contracts for the projects were awarded to American companies. In return, handsome bribes and kickbacks were provided to the signatories (heads of state). Those on the hook were the taxpayers in the developing countries who were stuck with massive debt they could not repay. Not only did the imperialistic scheme destroy any hope the world's poor had for developing their countries, when default happened the U.S. or the International Monetary Fund would move in and dictate the terms of bankruptcy which included everything from control of its budget to dictating its United Nations votes to security agreements.
According to Perkins, from time to time there were foreign heads of state that refused to play ball, refused to accept financial remuneration for acquiescing to loans that would enrich American companies and ultimately place their countries in bankruptcy with the U.S. government acting as receiver. When that happened jackals were sent in to eliminate the obstruction. Perkins mentions at least two leaders, President Jaime Roldos Aguilera of Ecuador and General Omar Torrijos of Panama who were assassinated because they put the best interest of their countries ahead of their personal greed. If assassination were not possible pretences for full military invasion were produced to bring the rogue leader to justice. Panama's Manuel Noriega was "brought to justice" in this manner.
And that brings us to our current involvement in Libya. It is a well-known fact that Muammar Gadaffi has been an international pariah for most of his 42 years ruling Libya. However, in 2004 after Gadaffi ended his quest for weapons of mass destruction, President Bush lifted sanctions against Libya. Since then American companies have invested heavily in Libya. For instance, energy giants ConocoPhillips and Marathon have each invested about $700 million. Everything seemed to be going great.
However, let's not forget that Gadaffi has always marched to his own tune. Over time Gadaffi began demanding tougher contract terms, big bonuses up front, and most remarkably he demanded that global oil companies operating in Libya pay the $1.5 billion bill for Libya's role in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 and other terrorist attacks or face "serious consequences" for their oil leases. But perhaps the last straw for American imperialists was Gadaffi's plan to unite African and Arab states under a new currency to rival the dollar and Euro. Under the proposal, oil and other resources would be sold only for gold dinars. The economic implications for the West would be immense.
All of these moves by Gadaffi have not only made it difficult for western oil companies to operate in Libya, his gold dinar proposal could be the beginning of the end for western currency hegemony. Gadaffi had not held up his end of the deal with western corporatists. He was not "playing ball". Western special operations forces on the ground in Libya were unable to covertly assassinate the Libyan leader. Thus, under the pretense of protecting civilians, NATO instituted a military "no-fly zone" over Libya. Make no mistake about it, military operations in the skies over Libya have always been about regime change in Libya. NATO forces care about the civilians on the ground in Libya about as much as American forces cared about the more than one million Iraqis who have been killed as a result of our eight year war of "liberation" in that country.
At the end of the day, the Libyan experience doesn't fit perfectly into the Economic Hit Man box but it does prove that western imperialism is alive and well in Libya. President Obama brilliantly employed Rahm Emanuel's mantra "….never let a serious crisis go to waste" by using the protection of civilians as a pretense to eliminate a foreign leader who wouldn't "play ball" with western corporate interests. Like Noriega before him, Gadaffi will go down in history as a leader who defied the global elite, escaped assassination but fell to military invasion. Anyone who doesn't believe history repeats itself is a fool.
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What Obama Should Have Said
President Obama's speech on the Middle East last week was nothing really new. He chastised the usual culprits for suppressing human rights in their countries and assured us all that the United States government would remain vigilant in its pursuit of truth, justice, and the American way when it comes to supporting the oppressed in the Middle East. Oh, he did shock Israel and her proponents by mandating that any peace talks between her and the Palestinians must begin with an acceptance by both sides of the borders as they existed in 1967. This proposition of course has Israel losing territory before it has even started to negotiate. One question is will this really result in successful peace talks this time around?
Of course the bigger question for Americans is, where does Obama get the authority to issue any mandates with respect to Middle East peace negotiations? The simple answer is he has no authority in that area. He is the president of our country chosen to protect our rights, defend our Constitution, and enforce our laws. The issue of Middle East peace is between Middle Easterners and that is who should decide the matter if there is to be any long lasting peace in the region.
But I read the president's speech anyway. In fact, at some point as I was reading the usual implied dribble about how America would solve all of the world's problems I dosed off into a glorious daydream. Here is the speech Obama gave in that splendid fantasy:
"My fellow Americans, I come to you tonight to mark a new beginning for American foreign policy. Israel, the Palestinians, and the other Middle Eastern nations are going to have to solve their own problems. America is done ruling the world. We have enough problems of our own that need our attention and as a nation we have learned for way too long that when we meddle in the affairs of other nations instead of pursuing a foreign policy of friendship, trade and exchange things normally turn our poorly for us.
Take America's entry into World War I for instance. It was meant to "Make the world safe for democracy". Instead our involvement ultimately produced Adolph Hitler in Germany. President Wilson, like all presidents, had good intentions, but America's unnecessary entry into the war was the deciding factor leading to victory for the Triple Entente. His support for France's over the top retribution toward Germany manifested in the Treaty of Versailles economically destroyed that country and paved the way for the rise of Hitler and his National Socialist party. The result was another word war where millions more died.
Then there are the smaller conflicts our government has gotten engaged in from time to time. On the Korean peninsula in the 1950s, 40,000 Americans and 2 million civilians lost their lives fighting an enemy that is still a thorn in our side to this day. In Vietnam, 50,000 Americans and 1.5 million civilians perished and many more vets are still experiencing the effects of that war some 35 years later.
Closer to our own time period, let's not forget that the CIA's covert overthrow of popularly elected Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeegh in the 1950s ultimately led to the menacing theocracy in present day Iran. Our military support of the Mujahideen in Afghanistan produced the Taliban and Osama bin Laden. Lastly, our decade's long support for Israel, even when she has been egregiously in the wrong, has produced terrorist networks bent on violently persuading America to change her policy.
There are many more examples of American meddling that have resulted in dire consequences for our country. In the interest of time I will stop there.
My friends, it took us 10 years, 3 wars, 5000 American, and countless Iraqi, Afghani, and Pakistani lives and at least $2 trillion dollars to finally bring Osama bin Laden to justice. And what do we have to show for it? Nothing. Al Qaeda has appointed an interim head to replace bin Laden, the organization has threatened retribution for his death, and our liberties at home are still being violated in the name of national security.
After deep reflection, I have devised a new direction for U.S. foreign policy. A foreign policy which will go much further to ensure our safety than any illegal wiretap or airport groping ever could. Effective immediately, I have ordered the following:
The immediate withdraw of U.S. forces from Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya;
The immediate halt to drone attacks and military incursions into Pakistan;
A cut of hundreds of billions of dollars in military spending;
And the promise to friend and foe alike that the United States seeks peaceful relations with you based on integrity, mutual respect, and trade.
By ending our quest for worldwide hegemony, we will be able to focus all of our attention and resources on the dire state of our economy. We have a lot of work to do, but by bringing the troops home and cutting our monstrously large military budget we can make great strides to balance the federal budget and get our economy moving again. Good night. God bless you and God bless the United States of America."
Wouldn't that have been a better speech?
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Disney Announces Star Wars: XI Release, Lion King, and Others
Riley Sinclair
Six of Disney's upcoming, big name movies just got release dates.
Star Wars: Episode IX, easily the most anticipated of the three films, is slated for May 24, 2019, Memorial Day weekend. This also happens to be exactly one year after the Han Solo standalone movie's release. The date breaks the pattern set by The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi of Christmas release dates and returns to the old Star Wars standard of summer release dates (just like the first six movies). We don't know much about the plot yet but they'll be leaving plenty of time to dole out hints while fans wait. And at least the Han Solo movie will be in there to break up the wait.
Upcoming Disney Sequels
Sequels seems to be a big priority right now if these announcements are to be any indication. Three releases grouped up with Star Wars may be met with excitement or groans depending who hears the titles: Frozen 2, Indiana Jones 5, and Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. It's hard to imagine any groans following the Wreck-it-Ralph, but fans won't be happy to hear that the release has been delayed from March of 2018 to November of the same year. Frozen 2 will be met with more excitement than not, despite the oversaturation following the debut of sisters Elsa and Anna, and fans will be flocking to the theater for another installement on November 27, 2019. The final sequel announcement, Indiana Jones, may not get quite the reaction Disney was hoping for, seeing as The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was just a bit far fetched for fans (apparently the leap from Holy Relics to Aliens Artifacts was farther than some were willing to go). Also with Harrison Ford now in his 70s, fans have concerns as to who will be taking up the mantle. For better or worse the fifth installment of the is slated to open in theaters July 10, 2020, a year later than originally estimated.
Keeping with recent trends, Disney also announced the date of the upcoming live-action Lion King musical, produced by Jon Favreau. He was producer behind the successful Jungle Book live-action movie from last year so fans can have high hopes for this fan favorite series. That will be coming out July 19, 2019.
The last announcement was for the animated story Gigantic, originally scheduled for November of 2018, now slotted for November 25, 2020. The movie will follow the story of a teen and his discovery of a beanstalk and the world of the giants in the clouds. He makes friends with a 60-foot 10 year old and has to help her to find her way home. It seems to be more than just a Jack and the Beanstalk retelling, so here's hoping for something spectacular from Disney.
There are plenty more movies on the docket so fans can expect many more announcements coming, and hopefully soon. Until then, the excitement from these will just have to hold them over.
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The CEO Oleksii Vitchenko will represent Digital Future.
This is the 38th Startup Battle that is hosted by the investment platform Startup.Network. The event is held on a monthly basis.
From 17.00 to 18.00 – the entrepreneurial block. Here experienced entrepreneurs will share the experience and the last trends in the industry with their young colleagues.
From 18.00 to 20.00 – the investor's block "Presentations of startup projects." Different projects will make the 3-minute presentations before the expert council. After that, the experts of the Battle of Startups will question the entrepreneurs and will give advice on the projects.
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Behold, the 62-mpg car?
By NEELA BANERJEE Tribune Washington Bureau
In a move that bolsters states with aggressive timetables for reducing auto emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department on Friday took new steps toward creating fuel standards that would require cars to get 47 to 62 miles per gallon by the year 2025.
The announcement, which the EPA described as "scenarios," not guidelines, was framed in terms of limiting the emission of greenhouse gases that many scientists say contribute to global warming. The new steps follow up on rules the federal government adopted in April that would increase average fuel economy of cars to 34 miles per gallon by 2016.
Environmental groups hailed the action as affirming California's nationally trendsetting approach to controlling greenhouse emissions. The state had been expected to issue its standards for 2025 this fall, but has delayed them until early next year, according to Roland Hwang, transportation program director for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The announcement by the EPA and Transportation Department, called a notice of intent, would narrow the gap between the federal and state approaches, creating more uniform standards for car makers, auto parts suppliers, green technology firms and oil companies to follow.
In a statement on its website, the California Air Resources Board said it "applauds" the federal government's efforts.
Spokesmen for the auto industry condemned them, saying they could raise prices and penalize consumers.
Final rules are scheduled to be issued at the end of July 2012.
The United States is the second-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind China, and the vast American vehicle fleet accounts for a sizable portion of total emissions. For years, under Democratic and Republican administrations alike, the domestic auto industry blocked efforts to increase fuel economy standards in Congress by arguing that they would drive up prices of American cars, making them less competitive.
Fewer sales, the industry argued, would lead to auto plant closings and job losses.
But in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the EPA could regulate new-vehicle emissions without going through Congress as part of its legal mandate to control greenhouse gas emissions and curb air pollution.
In a technical assessment the EPA and Transportation Department conducted with the California Air Resources Board, the agencies developed scenarios to decrease greenhouse emissions from cars by 3 percent to 6 percent annually starting in 2017.
In terms of fuel economy, that would mean new cars would have to get on average between 47 and 62 miles per gallon by 2025. The agencies estimated that such improvements would add about $800 to $3,500 to the cost of a car but that owners would reap "lifetime savings due to reduced fuel costs of about $5,000 to over $7,000."


The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the eighty businesses that participated in this year's Huntington County EXPO. We hope you made many contacts and we are hopeful you plan to join us again in 2016. The Chamber would also like to thank our many volunteers that helped with the EXPO this year. All said, the EXPO had more than thirty volunteers offering their assistance. Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed the large array of displays by area businesses.
The Chamber especially thanks our volunteers including Jim Scheiber, Edward Jones, for chairing this year's event; Bob Zahm and Huntington Heating and Cooling for setting up the electrical needs. Thank you to our steering committee for your help in organizing this year's EXPO which consists of Paula Kimmel, publicity; Brooke Hamstra, Thorne Insurance Agency, social media; Chad Daugherty and Rich Hertel, Huntington County Community School Corporation, stage; Justin Davidson, Orion Solutions, the use of his sound system; Debbie Dyer, LaFontaine Arts Council, entertainment; Belinda Clancy, Markle Health & Rehabilitation, food court; Terry Miller, Real Living Ness Bros. and Boy Scout Troop 130 for their help with the golf carts and ushering individuals to and from their vehicles and Steve Petry, W.A. Zimmer, for laying down the wooden sidewalk for exhibitors to use during setup.
The staff of the Chamber would like to thank our board members for operating the information booth. Thank you goes to Lori Mickley, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems; Sandy Seacott, TCU; Joe Santa, TrophyCenter Plus; Nicole Johnson, Edward Jones; Adam Stroup, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance; Jeremy Penrod, Walgreens; Kay Schwob, Huntington University and Mike Perkins, Parkview Huntington Hospital Foundation. Thanks also go to Trace Hinesley, Huntington County Community School Corporation and Randy Warner of Terry L. Reckard CPA.
We would also like to thank our many volunteers that helped pass out tickets, brochures and maps. Thank you to Steve Godfroy, Perfection Wheel; Paula Whiting, Lake City Bank; Jonathan Morales, Midwest America Federal Credit Union; Mindy Muchow, Tipton Place and Danielle Shaw, Candice Robison and Kevin Patrick all of PNC Bank. Thanks to TCU and First Federal Savings Bank for the donation of ink pens for distribution to EXPO goers.
Thanks to our sponsors and those who provided gifts, grand prizes and drawings. The EXPO stage entertainment was made possible by Beacon Credit Union, the big screen TV was provided by the seven Huntington Edward Jones financial offices, the fitness package was presented by Anytime Fitness, Troxel Equipment contributed the fertilizer spreader, the YMCA gave two-three month memberships and the Fort Wayne Transit Authority provided $250 towards plane tickets. Those winning prizes in addition to the TV included Sally Gamble winning the Anytime Fitness package, the fertilizer spreader was won by Marilyn Platt, the YMCA memberships were won by Connie Classon and the drawing for the $250 plane voucher was won by Lynn Baker.
Shown in the photo above is Scot Atkinson, Edward Jones, as he presents the EXPO grand prize of a 60" big screen TV to winner Cheryl Dyke.


1 of 3 In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa and salt and stir. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 12 min, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove lid and cool to room temperature.
2 of 3 Stir parsley and pistachios into cooled quinoa.
3 of 3 Divide quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Top with tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, cucumber and chicken. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Bumrah returns to top 10, Kohli slips in ICC Test Players rankings
By Press Trust of India on 12:57 am August 12, 2021 No Comment
DUBAI: Riding on his fine show in the opening Test against England, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the top 10, but skipper Virat Kohli slipped to the fifth position in the latest ICC men's Test player rankings.
Bumrah, who held a career-high third position in September 2019, has improved 10 slots to grab the ninth place among bowlers after a match haul of nine for 110 in the Nottingham Test.
Kohli, however, slipped a place following his duck in the first innings of the series opener. He was overtaken by England skipper Joe Root, who grabbed the fourth position in the batters' list after his Player of the Match performance of 64 and 109 earned him 49 rating points.
Opener Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant were static at the sixth and seventh spots respectively.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja progressed three slots to 36th among batters with a first innings half-century and opener KL Rahul has re-entered the rankings in 56th position with scores of 84 and 26.
Jadeja also improved a spot to take the second position in Test all-rounder ranking list, which also had senior India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin at the fourth spot.
Ashwin continued to stay at the second place in the bowlers list, which was topped by Australia's Pat Cummins.
Shardul Thakur was also up 19 places to 55th, while England seam bowlers James Anderson (up one place to seventh) and Ollie Robinson (up 22 places to 46th) also moved up in the latest men's weekly rankings update issued every Wednesday.
He has also gained three slots to reach 53rd among batters and advanced six positions to reach 12th among bowlers. Captain Mahmudullah has gained two slots and is now in 33rd position.
Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is back in the top 10, gaining 20 slots after taking five wickets in four matches, while Mohammad Saifuddin (up 26 places to 43rd) and Nasum Ahmed (up 103 places to 66th) are among the others to make headway.
Bumrah returns to top 10, Kohli slips in ICC Test Players rankings added by Press Trust of India on 12:57 am August 12, 2021


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La villa del Sole est une villa éclectique située dans la commune de Sanremo en Italie.

Histoire
La villa est construite en 1897 selon le projet conçu par l'architecte Pio Soli. Ce dernier prend inspiration de models décoratifs déjà présents dans autres résidences de la ville comme la villa Mi Sol et la villa Stefania, aussi que de certaines œuvres réalisées par l'architecte français Charles Garnier sur la riviera.

La résidence appartient pendant plusieurs années au duq Pietro d'Acquarone, ministre de la maison royale de 1939 à 1944. La reine Hélène visite occasionnellement la villa pendant ses séjours dans la ville des fleurs.

Description

Le bâtiment présente un style éclectique d'inspiration Second Empire.

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Articles connexes

 Villa Fiorentina (Sanremo)
 Villa Bel Respiro

Sole

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Lecithocera squalida is een vlinder uit de familie van de Lecithoceridae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1978 door Gozmany.

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a one-minute sizzle reel of an Art-W program at my solo show at Galerie Mourlot led by Rika Burnham and Marjorie Martay.
The gap is a fundamental paradigm of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in art, literature, science, psychology and criticism. It focuses on the space between things – between fragments in a collage, between atoms or quanta in matter and light, between fragments of a dream and pixels in a digital image, between what we know and don't know, and between neurons in the brain.
The video about is a talk and visual presentation presented on February 22, 2013 at the 40th Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900.
In this talk, Seligson attempts to demonstrate deep and coherent relationships between Henry James' "The Wings of the Dove," the Hebrew Bible, "Hamlet" and Sigmund Freud's "Dora." In the process, she suggest fundamental analogies among writing, weaving and the communication of neurons in the brain.
This talk was delivered on July 9th, 2008 at Jamesian Strands, the Fourth International Henry James Conference held in Newport, Rhode Island.


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National Heroes Park Officially Launched
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(ZIZ News) — National Heroes Day was commemorated with the opening of The National Heroes Park and Wreath Laying ceremony held at the Kim Collins Highway early Friday morning.
Ministers of government, The Diplomatic Corps, Primary and Secondary schools students were among those in attendance.
Observances were made for the arrival of The Governor General, His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP and the Prime Minister,. Dr. Hon Timothy Harris.
Prime Minister of St. Kitts And Nevis mentioned what a historic event the opening of The National Park was and noted that it would be remembered for years to come.
He took time to recognize the 5 national heroes and stressed how each hero's contribution to society helped to shape the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis today.
"Today we honour heroes from across all political parties but importantly we honour them not because of the party to which they belong but because of their contribution to our beloved country", PM Harris stated.
He then acknowledged the presence of Former Governor General, Sir Cuthbert Sebastian.
Prime Minister Harris also took time to recognize chairperson of the independence committee hon. Wendy Phipps for helping to prepare and organize the independence activities being held throughout the month of September.
During his address, Premier of Nevis, Hon Vance Amory praised the national heroes for their dedication and patriotism.
"The way they redefined the character and the dignity of workers in our country must be remembered and it is their effort to establish respect and dignity to the working class in our country through the fifty's to the seventies that we clearly are honouring them for today. The work must have been daunting, the challenges they faced were clearly very great but their effort and their desire to serve the people of their country makes them for us, National Heroes in their own right", Minister Amory expressed.
Musical renditions of the National Anthem were provided by the Defence Force Band.
The ceremony was chaired by Press Secretary to the Prime Minster, Valencia Grant.
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In celebration of the much anticipated Super Bowl 2014, Shiner Smokehouse decided to start off the year with a mouthwatering appetizer recipe sure to blow the socks off all of your guests at your Super Bowl party on Feb. 2nd. This one is a keeper; everyone is going to be begging you for the recipe. Its bold complex flavors is the perfect snack while you drink your favorite Shiner Beer and watch the Seattle Seahawks battle it out on the field against the Denver Broncos.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cut Poblanos lengthwise, discarding seeds. Spread thin coat of cream cheese on each Poblano. Sauté onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro until tender. Cut Shiner Smokehouse Jalapeno-Cheese Smoked Sausage into ¼" slices.Toss sausage in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes (optional). Arrange 3-4 pieces of sausage on each Poblano. Top with onion mixture. Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes, until Poblanos are tender. Optional: Top with Poblano Cream Sauce and sprinkle with pecans. Bake for an additional 7-9 minutes.
Regardless of who wins the game, your tummy and your friends will thank you for making them only the best of the best, appetizers with Shiner Smokehouse Sausage. Make sure to subscribe to our email list for our Shiner Smokehouse sausage monthly recipe ideas delivered straight to your inbox!


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Finishing 3D printed parts with… crayons?
Helping additive manufacturing specialists develop more effective, more efficient post-processing stages is a huge priority for the team at RP Platform. We're always looking for new ways of finishing 3D printed parts that will not only deliver exceptional results, but — equally importantly — how they could potentially be be deployed in a production capacity.
For example, one new post-processing technique that caught our eye recently was Formnext engineer Christian Reed's new technique for using wax crayons to add a touch of colour to his plastic prototype. Christian's technique involves smoothing the part with sandpaper to achieve a completely smooth surface, then using a heat gun to melt wax crayons, so the material drips into indented areas of the model. This is then allowed to dry, after which it can be cleaned and smoothed out. This way, an attractive coloured design can be added to a relatively simple plastic part, for relatively little additional effort.
While Christian's solution was intended for a prototyping application (which we understand was successful, as his design has now been successfully funded on Kickstarter), we would be interested to see how it could be applied in other ways that could potentially be suitable for production applications. The most striking element of the process (beyond the nostalgic element of using wax crayons!) is the use of an indent in the model itself for the coloured design. While this will obviously need to be factored into the model during the design stage, it could in fact be a useful approach for models that require both a multi-coloured design and extremely precise dimensions, as the coloured areas can be added and then smoothed out to perfectly fit the surface dimensions.
It's hard to see how this could be automated for large-scale production, but perhaps it could be a powerful solution for high-end, one-off parts (customised interior parts for sports cars, for example). In such scenarios, we would envisage more durable materials than wax being utilised — perhaps silicone, or even precious metals, such as gold and silver.
We look forward to seeing more creative finishing techniques like this, so if you have found a new way of creating a unique end result when finishing 3D printed parts, do feel free to share it with us!
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LONDON - The euro Friday reached the highest level against the dollar since the start of 2015 as traders bet on the European Central Bank winding in its huge stimulus programme.
Comments by ECB president Mario Draghi sent the euro surging Friday to $1.2092 -- the highest point since January 2015. Gold meanwhile hit a year-high at $1,357.64 an ounce as the dollar weakened and traders continued to pile into so-called haven investments, including also the yen and Swiss franc, as jitters over North Korea persist. Stocks markets, for their part, were mostly mixed to slightly lower, especially after Wall Street opened in the red. "Equity traders have donned their risk-off hats into the weekend," said Accendo Markets analyst Mike van Dulken.
"This is due to a combination of inclement weather, geopolitical concerns, mixed macro data (China) and yesterday's ECB hints about QE tapering that sent the euro to 32-month highs," the expert said. David Madden, analyst at CMC Markets UK, said "the bullish sentiment surrounding the single currency is showing no signs of slowing", adding that the next regular ECB meeting "could give us detail about trimming the bond-buying scheme.
While Draghi did not openly say that the European Central Bank would begin to cut back on the programme, his comments -- and his lack of concern about the strong euro -- were taken as a nod that the so-called "tapering" would begin soon. The remarks came as figures showed the eurozone economy continued to improve in the second quarter.
"Growth at these levels does not warrant the continuation of the ECB's bond-buying programme," said Greg McKenna, market strategist at AxiTrader.
"The ECB knows it and the market knows it. That's what is driving the euro higher and it's what is complicating the decision for the ECB on the when and how" of curbing the stimulus. The dollar was meanwhile under pressure also from concerns about the impact of Hurricane Irma, which is about to strike Florida this weekend, while the chances of US President Donald Trump pushing through his market-friendly economic agenda are narrowing, traders said.
The greenback fell below 108 yen to the lowest level since November. North Korea tensions, which fuelled a global sell-off of equities after Pyongyang tested what it said was a hydrogen bomb on Sunday, were eased a little by Trump's remarks that a US military strike was "not inevitable". However, with world powers struggling to agree on a way to address the crisis, markets remain on edge, with many observers fearing North Korea will conduct another missile test on Saturday.


Writing yet another chapter of aviation firsts for Africa, Ethiopian Airlines will take delivery of the first Boeing B787-9 to be operated on the continent this Friday, 27 October.
This delivery follows another first for Africa when the airline recently took delivery of an Airbus A350XWB and before that the first Boeing B787 Dreamliner – both as launch customer in Africa. The B787-9 is 6 meters longer than the launch B787-8 and has more passenger capacity with 315 seats and more cargo space.
He said the B787 is now Ethiopian's core fleet with 20 aircraft in service. "Our investment in latest technology aircraft such as the B787 and A350, which makes us among the very few airlines in the world to simultaneously operate these two most cutting edge airplanes, is part and parcel of our Vision 2025 strategy and our commitment to our esteemed customers to offer the ultimate on-board comfort.
Ethiopian Airlines currently flies to more than 100 international destinations in five continents using 93 state of the art aircraft, 20 of which are B787 Dreamliners, deployed on its long haul routes since 2012.


The words and images you choose to promote yourself, your company, your product, or your publication all tell a story. You have only one first chance to make a good impression. How do you get your message across?
It's simple—your story, my words.
Crafting your message takes more than good sentence structure, proper punctuation and no typos. It takes knowing how to use the magic of words to deliver accurate and interesting information. With more than 30 years of experience writing professionally and working in the publishing industry, I am a woman of considerable words. Whether you need a feature story, business or personal profiles, marketing copy or website content — I can tell your story, on point and on time.


The windows have evolved a lot these days and that is seen in large buildings and houses that hold all various types of windows of all shapes and sizes. The window is one of the architectural elements that brings more personality to a house or building.
The type of window has been installed in a building must be aware of the activities taking place in each space, and the type of furniture that will stand.
For example, if under the window, place the sofa, we must avoid the sort of window where it enters into space, as if it is open it could hinder us.
A window is not only an element to bring light and views to a room.
It can also define the shape thereof, provide an architectural focal point, and allow to provide ventilation emergency escape exit.
It is a window composed of one or more sheets that open to the side. It is a convenient and easy window, you do not need a great maintenance and can be easily cleaned.
It offers excellent ventilation and light and you can fully open.
It is a type of window that opens swinging on a horizontal or vertical axis in the center of the frame. It provides luminosity, it is relatively easy to clean, but takes up space to be open.
This type of window has the advantage of regulating the amount of ventilation and sound, in addition to balancing the temperature level within the enclosure.
It is windows, usually in carpentry, whose structure allows open them both oscillating mode, as in swing mode.
The advantages of the Tilt and turn windows that reside primarily in these two systems to coexist opening that allows air out folding easily and swing, is a direct contact with the outside and greatly facilitates cleaning.
It is a type of windows is widely used in offices and curtain walls.
The open opening projecting outwardly from the base, with fixing on top, allowing air to circulate freely while maintaining a unique protective barrier that keeps the rain out.
This type of openings usually call also swing and accustom to have a good sound attenuation and good thermal response and sunscreen.
The sash is made of two sheets, only the bottom of which is mobile with vertical sliding allowing a free flow of air. This type of window offers a maximum aperture for ventilation of half the area of the window.
By restricting the functionality of the top sheet, it helps improve the thermal performance and sound attenuation.
It is a type of window divided into two panes able to move horizontally on one another. This window occupies the same space as closed. It is difficult to clean on the outside, very suitable for windows or doors that do not allow for opening encounter obstacles like furniture or curtains that do not practice its movement.
Are traditional and well-known aluminum windows with blinds of glass or aluminum, for mass use in the construction of residences economic.
Its name refers to its functionality and versatility, since its lattice can be adjusted to its opening as required by the user or determined by the weather, with the advantage that the gap is always closed and secure.


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Description	 TJvTransparentButton contains an Images property where one can assign image lists to various sub properties and select which image from the list to be displayed via the ImageIndex.
So far so good, but the image is always placed in the center of the button, which is quite inflexible and limiting. Can we please get either one alignment property for the image or individual alignment subproperties for all the different "situation" image lists?
Additional Information	 In the product version list here in Mantis versions newer than 3.48 are missing in the product version combobox.
I just downloaded the newest JCL and JVCL zip GitHub gave me and installed them into a Berlin update 2 installation.
property, but that's for the button itself.
2. I defined an ActivaImage and a GrayImage. Both different images.
setting back changes the image back.
file in the file open dialog, but then I get a "invalid graphic format"


We aim to have all of our orders shipped within 5 working days. Most of our products are personalised so during busier periods this may take slightly longer, but we will always notify you if we think your items may take longer to despatch. You will receive an email once your parcel is on it's way to you.
If you do require your item in a rush, please contact us before ordering. We cannot guarantee a quicker than usual despatch time unless it has been agreed prior to you placing your order.
Most of our parcels are delivered using Royal Mail, which is not a guaranteed delivery service, and should arrive within 48 hours. For high value orders or fragile products, we may use a specialised courier for delivering these items. If your parcel contains alcohol a signature will be required, you may be asked for ID and we do ask that the driver does not deliver these items to children.
Please be aware that our specialised courier does not deliver at the weekend so if you are not going to be home during the day we would recommend using an alternative delivery address.
Our standard delivery charge is £3.95 but some of our smaller and larger items include free delivery.
You can order via our website using a credit/debit card or your Paypal account. We use Paypal to process our payments but you do not need an account with them to pay, just select the option to pay via a credit/debit card. You can also pay via bank transfer and the details of our bank account and sort code will be provided if you select this option at the checkout.
I have made a mistake with my order, what should I do?
We strongly recommend that you check the spellings/wording carefully before placing your order, but in the event that you have made an error please contact us as soon as possible. Once the item has been printed, etched or engraved you cannot change the wording. We try to check for any common errors, but we do not proof read and check everything for spelling or grammatical mistakes.
If you notice a spelling mistake after you have received your item, unfortunately you cannot return the item and it will not be replaced unless the error has been made by us.
If you have changed your mind and want to cancel your order please call us on 0115 9270564 or email sales@prezzely.co.uk as soon as possible. Please note that once work has commenced on your order it cannot be cancelled.
There isn't enough space for my personalisation, what should I do?
In the event that you require a longer message on your item, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
I would like a quote for bespoke items or a large number of items for corporate, weddings or larger events, who should I contact?
If you would like a quote for bespoke items or if you would like to order a large number of our products please email us at sales@prezzely.co.uk with details of the items you would like to order, how many you require and what sort of personalisation you would like. We may be able to engrave business logo's or other symbols if required.
I would like my wording in another language, is this possible?
We can engrave and etch items in other languages but it will limit the fonts/wording styles available. We will also ask you to provide us with the exact wording you would like printing. English is our first language so we will not be able to proof read wording in other languages therefore please take care to ensure all spellings are correct.
I want to return my item, what do I do?
Most of our products are personalised and therefore cannot be returned. We have lots of pictures of our products and if you have any questions or concerns then please contact us before placing your order to ensure you will be happy with the final product.
For non personalised items in the unlikely event that you are not happy with your items you must inform us within 7 days in writing (i.e. by email or post). If you return items to us for a full refund, this must be done within 21 days from the purchase date of such goods and they must be returned in perfect condition, in the original packaging and with the original invoice/receipt. We do not refund delivery charges. The refund will be in the form of the original method of payment however, you will be responsible for the cost of returning the items to us. Please send returns to Prezzely, 72 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1AN.
Prezzely does not accept liability for lost parcels but will endeavour to claim back the cost from Royal Mail or the Courier. We will also attempt to replace your lost items or issue you a refund however, work will not commence until the recommended delivery times have passed.
You can opt to have your item gift wrapped and posted directly to the recipient. We use a cream and gold gift wrap which will be finished will a plum bow. We can also include a gift card with your message on and you will be asked to provide this when placing your order. In the event that you have opted to have the gift sent directly to the recipient, we will send the final receipt to you separately.
Don't you need a license to sell alcohol?
Yes we do and we have worked with our local council to obtain both a personal and premises licence.
How do you ensure you do not sell alcohol to people who are underage?
Prezzely is a responsible seller of alcohol. We ask all of our customers to confirm that they are over the age of 18 before buying from us and we also work with our delivery companies to request that they do not deliver our packages to children. You may be asked to provide ID before taking delivery of your items. Please drink responsibly, if you have any concerns about the amount you are drinking then visit the NHS website for more information.