Bob Strong / Courtesy Reuters Somali camel herder Ali Abdullahi Hassan takes camels for a ride through Gyttorp, Sweden, March 3, 2011.
IVAR EKMAN is the host of the international affairs show Konflikt on Swedish public radio.
Tino Sanandaji is among the last people one would expect to argue that immigrants pose a threat to Sweden's way of life. An economist at Stockholm's renowned free-market think tank Research Institute of Industrial Economics, Sanandaji is a member of a Swedish elite that has long defended open borders. And his own life offers a clear example of an immigrant success story: Sanandaji arrived in Sweden from Iran in 1989, with his mother and younger brother, when he was nine years old. With financial assistance from the Swedish government, Sanandaji was able to attend the elite Stockholm School of Economics. From there he moved to the United States, where he earned a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago.
Over the past several decades, a stream of people from countries such as Bosnia, Iraq, and Somalia have taken advantage of Sweden's asylum policies, the most generous in Europe. As a result, this once homogenous Nordic country has been utterly reshaped. In 2000, 11 percent of Sweden's population was foreign-born. Today, the proportion is closer to 17 percent, higher than any comparable country in Europe -- and higher also than the United States, where only 13 percent of the total population is foreign-born.


Something a little different for this week's edition of Sunday Soul. To make a long story short - I'm taking a Film and Literature Graduate course and had to read / watch The Commitments this past week. If you haven't read it, it's a killer book about a bunch of blokes putting together a soul band in Dublin. The movie...I'll go easy and call it so-so. In the + column, it does have Glen Hansard in it (although he looks a lot like Weird Al Yankovic), and it has some classic songs, but the music loses most of the soul and gains an 80's pop feel to it (even though the movie came out at the turn of the 90's). Anyway, here are a couple tracks that come up in one, the other, or both.
James Brown - Night Train : 20 All Time Greatest Hits!
'So-so'! For shame! This movie was a defining moment of my youth- Emelda McGuire going over that fence heh heh. Check out The Snapper & the Van, both based on novels by Doyle. Paddy Clarke Ha ha ha is also a superb read.
Looking back, maybe I was a bit harsh on the flick. From a movie perspective, it was entertaining I must admit. From the music perspective though, I have some reservations. First, considering the fact they're supposed to be a garage band that gets pulled together to play material most of them have never heard on instruments they're supposedly struggling to learn, they just sound too damn polished in the movie. Second, and maybe for me more importantly, being familiar with a lot of the originals makes me cringe at the glammed up 80's pop spin they put on some damn fine material.
I will recant my so-so critique though. One thumb up for visuals, one thumb down for audio.


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class hkClass;
class hkCustomAttributes;

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/// Reflection information for a data member of a type.
class HK_EXPORT_COMMON hkClassMember
{
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			TYPE_POINTER,
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			TYPE_FUNCTIONPOINTER,
				/// hkArray<T>, array of items of type T
			TYPE_ARRAY,
				/// hkInplaceArray<T,N> or hkInplaceArrayAligned16<T,N>, array of N items of type T
			TYPE_INPLACEARRAY,
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		enum
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			/// Get the name of the member.
		inline const char* getName() const;

			/// Get the primary type of the member.
		inline hkClassMember::Type getType() const;

			/// Set the primary type of the member.
		inline void setType(hkClassMember::Type type);

			/// Get the secondary type of the member.
		inline hkClassMember::Type getSubType() const;

			/// Set the secondary type of the member.
		inline void setSubType(hkClassMember::Type subtype);

		hkClassMember::Type getArrayType() const;

			/// Return the size of this member in bytes.
			/// Note that for c style arrays this the size of
			/// a single item times the number of items.
		int getSizeInBytes() const;

			/// Get the alignment of this type in bytes.
		int getAlignment() const;

            /// Return true if the memory of the member does not belong to this object
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			/// Get the full declared type of the member.
			/// e.g., hkArray<hkUint32>. Writes at most bufLen chars
			/// into buf. Returns the length of the name.
		int getTypeName(char* buf, int bufLen) const;

			/// For arrays, the size of the contained elements.
		int getArrayMemberSize() const;

			/// Check if the member has an associated class pointer
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			/// For struct types or arrays of structs.
		const hkClass& getStructClass() const;

			/// Optional extra type information for structs, pointers etc.
		const hkClass* getClass() const;

			/// Check if the member has an associated enum class pointer
		inline hkBool hasEnumClass() const;

			///For struct types or arrays of structs.
		const hkClassEnum& getEnumClass() const;

			/// If this member is a c-style array, return its size, otherwise return zero.
			/// This is not valid for hkTypeArray nor hkTypeEnum.
		int getCstyleArraySize() const;

			/// For enum members, access its corresponding hkClassEnum.
		const hkClassEnum& getEnumType() const;

			/// Get the enum value.
		int getEnumValue(const void* memberAddress) const;

			/// Get the enum value.
		void setEnumValue(void* memberAddress, int value) const;

			/// The offset of this member from the start of the object.
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			/// The offset of this member from the start of the object.
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			/// See the Flags enum for a description of flags.
		inline const Flags& getFlags() const;

			/// See the Flags enum for a description of flags.
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			/// Query this member for a named attribute.
		const hkVariant* getAttribute(const char* id) const;

			/// Return the enumerated value of 'name'. e.g. "hkReal" -> hkClassMember::TYPE_REAL
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				/// Size of the type in bytes <=0 it is not defined
			short m_size;
				/// Alignment in bytes, if <=0 it is not defined
			short m_align;

			HK_DECLARE_NONVIRTUAL_CLASS_ALLOCATOR( HK_MEMORY_CLASS_BASE_CLASS, hkClassMember::TypeProperties );
		};
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        static const struct TypeProperties& HK_CALL getClassMemberTypeProperties(Type type);

	private:

			/// The name of this member.
		const char* m_name;

			///
		const hkClass* m_class; //
		const hkClassEnum* m_enum; // Usually null except for enums
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		hkEnum<Type,hkUint8> m_subtype; // An hkMemberType.
		hkInt16 m_cArraySize; // Usually zero, nonzero for cstyle array..
		Flags m_flags; // Pointers:optional, voidstar, rawdata. Enums:sizeinbytes.
		hkUint16 m_offset; // Address offset from start of struct.
		const hkCustomAttributes* m_attributes; //+serialized(false)
};

#include <Common/Base/Reflection/hkClassMember.inl>

#endif // HK_BASE_CLASS_MEMBER_H

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About Chris Haining
Things I listen to in the car; but shouldn't.
EDIT:> READ ON FOR THE WORST ARTICLE I'VE EVER POSTED.
Yes, I'm bloody well going to do it. I'm going to make my first post in aaaagges almost completely irrelevant and potentially extremely embarrassing. The sort of feature that one might submit if he wishes to become a complete laughing stock amidst the automotive fraternity, and find himself lambasted, castigated, a social pariah with nowhere to turn to for redemption.
It doesn't even especially link to the unfeasibly awesome Tomy Turbo Cockpit featured in the above image, that I wanted so badly when I was 5 (er, and 25). It does, though, relate to the bridge between childhood and adulthood. You see, It turns out that, deep within the track listing of my (not especially good) Olympus M:Robe MP3 player, the one on which I store random music I've accumulated (but never wanted to buy on CD to listen to properly) to play in the car, I have a number of theme tunes to kids TV shows. Maybe I haven't grown up, or I somehow need them as some familiar link to my childhood?
Or maybe they're just brilliant tunes? You decide.
Let's start with something familiar; Thundercats.
True story: When I was at primary school and Thundercats first appeared on Childrens BBC, my Dad owned a Ford Sierra. A Ghia, no less. And that Sierra had a Sunroof. This, in my mind, with its fertile imagination and propensity for fantasy, made it slightly like the Thundertank, which had a big open-air section at the back. Based on this small point I set about establishing a Thundercats Club for those whos Dads car had a sunroof. Alas, I would prove to be the only member that club would ever have; not because my Dad was unique in owning a sunroof, more because all the other kids thought I was an idiot.
Anyway. Back to the tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZxT-iYdtS8 (Embed fail. Balls!)
You'll note it's the end theme I've gone for; the vocals are replaced by an indulgent lead guitar solo of a quite unbelievable ROCKness for an animated series. Seriously, this is cartoon guitar noodling par excellence. Good percussion, too, and plenty of funk going on in the bassline.
Yet there's an underlying cheesiness that I totally dig; it sounds slightly like there's some kind of studio orchestra in there, the kind of band who'd do the walk-on music for the Wogan show.
In fact, ROCK!!!!!ness aside, it actually sounds tangentially related to the next tune; again an end title sequence. This time, from the almighty Superted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPQYZrcsA0s
'Kin A, Man! OK, this is quite ferociously dated, but it's brilliant! The vocals are fabulous despite being obviously atrocious, and admittedly it concludes with an abysmal stunted rapid-fire pronunciation of SUPRTD that they could surely never have imagined they'd get away with. But on the plus side, you have that filmic, soaring string section, that rolling percussion and gleefully wandering bassline, and even the crass, Mumsy vocals at least seem like they're making an effort.
Seriously, when this tune comes on immediately after Supersonic by Oasis and before Sussudio by Phil Collins, it makes me want to kick the accelerator and just blast the hell past whatever is dawdling in front of me; safe in the knowledge that I'm probably the only person in Europe driving to the Superted closing theme.
But there are kids TV themes that genuinely could have been legitimate pieces of music in their own right. Obvious example; the theme to Prince Valiant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ptWFP1kBQ
OK; truth is that this was actually edited from a full length single, called Where The Truth Lies, by a group called Exchange. And further truth is that the cartoon theme version is a lot better than the full length one, which rather drags on a bit. And, in actual fact, the song itself is possibly a little too Nicklebackesque for its own good. All of which read as if I don't actually like it at all, and what on Earth am I doing writing about it for, anyway?
Well, because it's excellent! Looked at in singularity as a mere theme song, it stands up rather more favourably. Those unaware of the full-length track might reasonably opine that one hell of a lot of work went into producing it, and it certainly lends a welcome sense of modernity to a medieval-themed cartoon show. Again, when this plays in the car immediately after Prince Igor by Warren G, it brings a welcome wave of irreverence over the cabin. Especially after the barrage of "Motherfuckers" that spilled from young Warrens' potty-mouth.
But, it all pails into insignificance when compared with the one finest, yet most obscure kids TV theme ever committed to celluloid. Chances are, you've never heard of it. It's purely instrumental and very possibly the darkest, most sombre chord sequence ever to issue from Childrens BBC. In fact, the series it accompanied masqueraded as a kids' program, but I have yet to meet anybody at all that this series didn't scare the hell out of.
The series was Moondial.
The theme was this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDnaOJHjlMw&feature=related
I remember, when I was 8 and this series was first broadcast, my parents had just fitted a set of new pendant light fittings on the living room ceiling, and, bang on cue, at the dramatic apogee of a particularly harrowing episode, the lights went off and all six light bulbs were spat at the floor just feet from the sofa I was cowering behind.
Today, though, if this track comes on through the car stereo, it blends in well with any Pink Floyd, Brian Eno or Aphex Twin that might have been playing up to then.
I'm now going to leave it wide open to anybody reading to add their own suggestions of kids TV themes that are actually worth listening to. I wanted to include the theme to the series "Mud", staring a young Brooke Kinsella, but I can't find it anywhere. I'm not talking merely about excellent themes as there are millions of them (off the top of my head; Potsworth and Company, Toxic Crusaders, Cities Of Gold, The Racoons, Count Duckula, What's That Noise? And Many, Many More), but ones that actually fit among a regular drive-time music compilation without standing out like a sore thumb.
Get to it!
Top image brazenly stolen from aboutthenineties.blogspot.co.uk
Posted by Chris Haining at 15:59
Labels: '80s, Cheese, cheesiness, innapropriate, Music, TV
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Here's a little-known fact: There are more than 500 species of mint known to man, almost all having a cool and refreshing scent.
In China, mint is called Bo He and grows in 12 variety of species usually with pink, purple, or white colored flowers. In the west, the peppermint and spearmint varieties are most common.
One can find the mention of mint as far back as Greek mythology and ancient Chinese folk. It's even been found in the Egyptian pyramids.
For ages mint has been used for flavoring, spicing, additives for wine, the edible stems and leaves for eating, and last but not least, as medicine. But what's really happening in the mind and body when met with Bo He?
To this day Bo He is still used in the Chinese medicine system for treating dizziness, migraines, fever, and more. It's associated with the meridians of lung and liver.
Mint may be the most versatile herb on the planet. It's safe and can be used topically in oil form, or orally in several forms. Menthone and menthol are 2 of it's most powerful active ingredients, and the latter especially is no stranger to anyone who's taken Tiger Balm or a throat lozenge.
The effects are cooling, yet at the same time, generate heat. The anti-microbial properties of mint make a great remedy for nausea and muscle spasms. Its anti-inflammatory properties are useful for fevers and the flu. Mint relieves headaches and clears the sinuses. It's used for skin rashes and in anti-itch solutions. It freshens the breath and removes teething pain in infants. It actually removes pain from the entire body!
As for the mind, it has long since been used to increase focus and concentration. Studies even show that the smell of peppermint alone can increase cognitive functions such as reasoning, problem-solving and even memory!
Keep this in mind when enjoying a cup of herbal mint tea. Be aware of the effects taking place in the mind and body. Be aware of your connection with the ancient power of Bo He.


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Pipeline Drillers' game changer
HK SDD250t drilling for Unitywater's Caloundra Sewerage PIpeline Project
Earlier this year, Pipeline Drillers made a significant $1.4 million investment in the business to acquire the new generation Herrenknecht HDD250t.
Referred to as Slant Directional Drilling (SDD) by Herrenknecht, this is a game changer for Pipeline Drillers who will now look to offer an alternative method of surface to inseam (SIS) drilling for oil and gas clients.
Direct from Herrenknecht headquarters in Germany it is the first to land on Australian shores, and has the capability to deflect into the horizontal and follow the respective soil layers with an entry angle range of 10 to 46 degrees.
Pipeline Drillers' Director John Whitbread says its predecessor has been integral to the business, performing on landmark maxi rig projects namely Yamba Ocean Outfall and APA VNIE, and expects the slant directional drill to deliver even greater productivity and efficiency.
"Acquiring the latest Herrenknecht HDD250 is a major move, by utilising this new method based on the symbiosis of vertical and horizontal directional drilling we will have the ability to deliver on more diverse and aggressive programs, opening up more opportunities across various sectors.
"There are a number of additional features that will strengthen our capability to efficiently deliver HDD in urban environments, including an in-built power pack, tracks allowing it to work on compact sites, and the ability to ream up to 62 inches," Mr Whitbread said.
This new generation HK HDD250's hard hitting credentials include 700 horsepower, thrust of up to 250 tonnes and the ability to produce up to 27 tonnes of torque.
As the 10th drill rig to join the fleet of trenchless technology, Pipeline Drillers once again demonstrates its commitment to drilling with innovation.
For more information on Pipeline Drillers services including the fleet of midi and maxi rigs ready to be mobilised nationwide, click here. Or here to take a look at the HDD250 on the Caloundra Sewerage Pipeline Project.
Herrenknecht job site installation for SDD.
In built power pack and tracks ideal for compact sites.


As some of you may know, the three of us are delighted to be going to Cape Town in November this year to take part in the Mellon Educate Building Blitz.
In order to raise funds for this, we are hosting a comedy night on Thursday the 30th of August in the Laughter Lounge.
There will be performances from 4 hilarious comedians: Willie White, Ian Coppinger, Paul Marsh and the MC for the evening Steve Cummins!
Great drink promotions running on the night.
Late night bar and music after the show.
Tickets are €30 for 1, €50 for 2 or €60 for 3.
We hope to see you all there for a great night!


We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong relationship building skills for the role of Innovation Manager at Innovation Factory, Belfast. You will be required to support the Centre Director with providing business support to businesses based in the centre.
You will have a proven track record in supporting micro businesses and SME's to innovate and grow. You will have a strong business network and the ability to contribute to Innovation Factory's role within the wider enterprise eco-system. Crucially, you will have an awareness and understanding of the needs of businesses who are engaging in innovation. Whilst direct experience of providing quality business coaching and mentoring to businesses is favourable we would consider candidates with the inherent skills and aptitude to develop this capability within the role.


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Pop culture trivia game that is formatted like a television game show. There are 3 rounds of increasing value and a host who will insult contestants who miss questions. Up to 3 players can play using the same keyboard as a buzzer to answer questions.


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import java.util.*;
import bytecodeAnnotations.*;

/**
 * An item with a description and a part number.
 * @version 1.01 2012-01-26
 * @author Cay Horstmann
 */
public class Item
{
   private String description;
   private int partNumber;

   /**
    * Constructs an item.
    * @param aDescription the item's description
    * @param aPartNumber the item's part number
    */
   public Item(String aDescription, int aPartNumber)
   {
      description = aDescription;
      partNumber = aPartNumber;
   }

   /**
    * Gets the description of this item.
    * @return the description
    */
   public String getDescription()
   {
      return description;
   }

   public String toString()
   {
      return "[description=" + description + ", partNumber=" + partNumber + "]";
   }

   @LogEntry(logger = "global")
   public boolean equals(Object otherObject)
   {
      if (this == otherObject) return true;
      if (otherObject == null) return false;
      if (getClass() != otherObject.getClass()) return false;
      Item other = (Item) otherObject;
      return Objects.equals(description, other.description) && partNumber == other.partNumber;
   }

   @LogEntry(logger = "global")
   public int hashCode()
   {
      return Objects.hash(description, partNumber);
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}


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Leading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries, working in collaboration with the A14 Integrated Delivery Team, has completed all major works on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects - Highways England's A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme.
The improved road officially opened for traffic on 5th May - eight months ahead of the scheduled opening date.
Negotiating the supply of material and installation of such a major infrastructure project was a significant achievement for Aggregate Industries' Asphalt and Contracting teams. In total, over 1.6 million square metres of road was constructed and surfaced, and 10 kilometres of non-motorised user pathways created.
This required more than 730,000 tonnes of asphalt to be manufactured at a purpose-built plant on site and laid to an industry-leading standard, along with in excess of 550,000 tonnes of low-carbon cement bound granular mixture (CBGM), manufactured on a mobile cementitious mixing plant by SiteBatch. These plants played a crucial role in minimising the carbon footprint of the scheme as deliveries were made on-site, requiring less vehicle movements on the Strategic Road Network. In addition, Aggregate Industries transported the aggregate used in its asphalt mixes by rail, further reducing its environmental impact.
To satisfy stringent noise restrictions where the scheme passes through built-up areas, Aggregate Industries utilised its unique ultra-low noise asphalt, 10mm SuperThin. This reduces noise levels by 7.8db(A) when compared with traditional hot rolled asphalt (HRA).
Paddy Murphy, Managing Director of Contracting at Aggregate Industries, said: "The early opening of the A14 to traffic is a monumental achievement. It is testament to the collaboration of all teams involved that we have delivered the UK's largest, most prestigious infrastructure project to date in such good time, whilst meeting the highest safety standards.
"We're also delighted that amongst the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, we were able to continue to work safely by adopting stringent measures and sticking to social distancing guidelines. The resulting road ensures that deliveries of vital supplies and key workers will be able to reach their destination."
Around 200 workers from Aggregate Industries were involved in this infrastructure improvement scheme and, over the course of the project, not a single lost-time injury was sustained by the workforce.
Chris Hudson, Managing Director of Asphalt at Aggregate Industries, said: "We demonstrated our commitment to the rapid and successful completion of this project when we invested in an asphalt plant solely dedicated to the A14. It is brilliant to see that this commitment has paid off. With the new, improved A14 up and running so far ahead of schedule, it will be a great boost to the local community."
While all major works have been completed, some works on verges, pedestrian footpaths and landscaping will continue until 2022, requiring some overnight closures. Details of these will be made available on Highways England's channels.
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Q: UISlider doesn't work inside UITableViewCell I want to put a slider with two selector points as a range into a UITableViewCell (in static UITableView). I tried this library https://github.com/muZZkat/NMRangeSlider
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After that I tried with a simple UISlider and I got the same result.
I tried to add the UISlider programmatically and with the storyboard. Both options. The same result.

A: I'm a Javier's coworker. We find a third-party library (Left Menu like Facebook) that listen swipe gesture. We disable swipe gesture in the left menu (app cross) then works fine.

A: The issue is that the content view is layered above of you custom cell view.
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A: Considering this is happening with the stock slider and that library, the issue is probably a conflicting gesture recognizer. UITableViewCells have a gesture recognizer to detect a swipe (to delete) as well as scrolling and tapping for selection. I wouldn't be surprised if one or more of these gesture recognizers on the table and cell were stepping on the slider's own gesture recognizer. Check out this link and see if it helps.
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The African Centre for Gene Technologies (ACGT) reached out to numerous metagenomics researchers throughout the country and determined that most of their capacity-building needs were data orientated. A large number of metagenomics stakeholders generate huge amounts of data from samples derived from diverse environments. The stakeholders felt they were not getting maximum value out of vast amount of metagenomics data they have gathered due to limitations in skills to effectively analyse and interpret the data. The ACGT decided to assist in addressing this issue by organizing multiple training initiatives starting with a metagenomics data visualization & data interpretation workshop.
The metagenomics data visualization & data interpretation workshop ran from 12-14th November 2018 at the University of Pretoria and was facilitated by a local expert, Dr Rian Pierneef. Dr Pierneef is a bioinformatics research scientist at the Biotechnology Platform of the Agricultural Research Council. Dr Pierneef specializes in biological data analysis and has conducted numerous research studies on prokaryotes in the agricultural environment. The three-day workshop focused on using R for metagenomics data visualization. R is a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software and data analysis. The workshop started with introducing R to the workshop attendees and then proceeded to direct the attendees through the use of R packages for metagenomics analysis and data visualization.
The delegates were from different research backgrounds and hailed mostly from the ACGT partner institutions; University of Pretoria, Agricultural Research Council and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The lectures were kept as relaxed as possible with open discussions and computer-based practical sessions. Through the interactive sessions, the attendees were able to obtain advice and assistance that was specific to their individual projects. There was a general sense from the course evaluations that the course was relevant, practical and beneficial. The ACGT and all of its partners would like to extend enormous gratitude to Dr Rian Pierneef for sharing his time and expertise with the attendees. The ACGT would also like to thank Professor Fourie Joubert and Mrs Itseng Malao for all of their assistance in organizing this event. The ACGT wishes all the participants the best of luck with applying their new earned skill to their work. Due to limited space, not all of the applicants could be hosted but the ACGT encourages those that were not placed this year to keep an eye out for future courses.
For any other capacity building and networking queries, kindly contact Mr Molati Nonyane, ACGT Liaison Scientist (az.ca1555894033.pu@e1555894033nayno1555894033n.ita1555894033lom1555894033, 012 420 6139).


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The Birth of a Book
Written by: Tom M. Schaumberg | Lauren E. Peterson
Nearly 10 years ago, a colleague recommended to the American Bar Association (ABA) that it contact me regarding publication of a book on the still largely unknown, but growing area of practice under 19 U.S.C. § 1337, commonly called Section 337, before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Until then, there was only one resource available, which, while comprehensive, was more of a research tool for practitioners already in the field than a primer for those who were uninitiated. From that initial inquiry grew the idea to put together A Lawyer's Guide to Section 337 Investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission, which was intended to provide an overview of the law and practice before the ITC for lawyers who were not familiar with the field and clients who might want to avail themselves of Section 337 to attack unfair import practices or those who found themselves defending them.
Fortunately, our firm and its attorneys had among the longest history of practice in this specialized field. As a result, over the years, the firm had created countless memoranda and written numerous briefs covering virtually every aspect of Section 337 practice as it was distinguished from similar types of proceedings in the federal district courts. Due to the specific requirements of Section 337 as a trade statute, as opposed to traditional federal intellectual property laws, and the unique aspects of the Administrative Procedure Act applied to ITC hearings, it was the purpose of the book to explain these unique aspects of Section 337 practice.
The creation of the First Edition of the book resulted from a well-organized collaboration among the firm's lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, and law clerks. The process began by cataloguing the firm's memoranda, briefs, law review-type articles, and speeches under an outline that was created as an index for the book. Lawyers were assigned responsibility, with their teams, for one or more chapters. Where gaps in the materials appeared, new research and writing were undertaken until each chapter began to take form. At that point, the editing also began to assure consistency in content and style, accuracy in the elaboration of legal and procedural principles, elimination of redundancy, and identification of additional necessary research.
As chapters were typed, the tasks of editing, proofreading, updating, and cite-checking began in earnest. Approximately one year after the start, the manuscript was delivered to the ABA, which did an incredible job of typesetting and, generally, preparing the book for publication. The First Edition was published in 2010, the Second in 2012, the Third in 2016, and the Fourth, most recently in 2019. Each edition was designed to update case law and other developments from the previous version, as needed. Once again, the updating process was a collaborative firm effort, with responsibility for individual chapters assumed by partners and associates alike, aided by paralegals, secretaries, and law clerks.
The Second Edition was also published in Chinese, the original translation having been performed by a native Chinese associate in the firm, along with a Chinese intern. Currently, the Fourth Edition is being prepared for publication in China with the invaluable assistance of partners from two leading Chinese law firms. Publication in China is expected before the end of 2020.
As practice under Section 337 has grown, it is hoped that the book served its purpose - to educate and to assist in the development of an important area of U.S. international trade law.
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100 Years è un singolo del cantautore statunitense Five for Fighting, pubblicato il 24 novembre 2003 come primo estratto dal terzo album in studio The Battle for Everything.

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Il videoclip, pubblicato il 10 gennaio 2004, mostra Five for Fighting cantare e suonare la canzone al pianoforte con versioni idealizzate di se stesso, come un ragazzo di quindici anni, poi come un uomo sulla cinquantina e infine come un uomo di novantanove anni (quest'ultima scena verso la fine del video). Alla fine del video lo stesso interprete incontra il suo personaggio più anziano.

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by Lubomir Tassev
Singapore to License Digital Payment Providers, Approves Crypto Exchange
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has notified several providers of digital payment services that they will be licensed to operate in the city-state. The move, which comes after the approval of a crypto exchange for a license, secures Singapore's status as Asia's crypto hub, industry observers say.
Digital Payment Service Providers to Be Authorized to Operate in Singapore
The central banking authority of Singapore has informed digital payment service providers that it's going to license them to operate under its jurisdiction. MAS told "several" out of 170 applicants it's "prepared to grant them payment services licenses," as long as they implement measures to meet its requirements, the regulator confirmed to South China Morning Post's 'This Week in Asia' edition. Two applications have been rejected so far and another 30 withdrawn for failing to meet anti-money laundering standards.
Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The news comes after the Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve announced earlier this week it had received an "in-principle approval" from Singapore's monetary authority for a license as a regulated provider of digital payment token services. The trading platform noted in a statement that it's among the first virtual asset service providers to receive such approval in the city.
The latest MAS announcement has been met with enthusiasm from experts involved in the crypto space, the Hong Kong-based daily pointed out. Grace Chong, a lawyer at Simmons & Simmons and advisor on fintech and regulatory matters in Singapore, described the move as "momentous" and "timely." Banks and asset managers have been expanding their digital asset offerings, she noted, emphasizing:
Technological change is upending finance and we are seeing strong institutional interest in digital assets.
MAS Move to Attract Crypto Companies to Asia's Crypto Hub
According to Chong's estimates, 90 digital payment token service providers were already operating under exemption in Singapore. In March 2020, MAS granted an exemption from holding a license to a number of crypto companies under its new Payment Services Act, as Bitcoin.com News reported. It published a list of exempted entities, including well-known names such as Binance, Coinbase, Upbit, and Wirex.
MAS's decision to move towards permanent licensing "gives certainty to many legit crypto companies who have established operations here," remarked Kenneth Bok, chief executive of blockchain advisory Blocks. Jason Davis, an associate professor of entrepreneurship and family enterprise at Insead, described it as a "careful next step" into financial innovation. Davis expects more crypto exchanges to seek approval to operate in Singapore:
Enabling cryptocurrency exchanges to operate in Singapore is an important part of the country's strategy to be friendly to businesses using new digital types of assets … The exchanges may be only the first step in the development of a thriving crypto-ecosystem in the heart of Southeast Asia.
Industry observers expect the development to increase the number of various crypto companies moving to Singapore and cement its status as a leading Asian crypto-financial hub. The city's regional rival, Hong Kong, has opted for stricter regulatory policies, for example.
According to Sumit Agarwal, professor of finance and economics at the National University of Singapore, Beijing's growing influence over Hong Kong "creates fear in the minds of investors" as the crackdown on crypto mining and trading in China continues. "People are realizing that Singapore regulators are more open to experimenting because it's a small economy and decisions can be made faster," Agarwal pointed out.
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Book a SpeakerDr. David E. Guggenheim is a marine scientist, ocean explorer, submarine pilot, and conservation policy leader based in Washington, DC at The Ocean Foundation where he serves as Senior Fellow and Director of its Cuba Marine Research and Conservation Program. He also hosts The Ocean Doctor Radio Show. Dr. Guggenheim was inducted into the Explorers Club as a National Fellow in 2008. An accomplished public speaker, Dr. Guggenheim offers a unique perspective ? from a tiny submarine 2,000 feet beneath Alaska's Bering Sea to the hallways of Washington, DC ? on the wonder of the oceans around us and the critical issues they now face. In early 2009, Dr. Guggenheim embarked on a special ?expedition? to deliver speeches to tens of thousands of students in all 50 U.S. states, the Ocean Doctor's ?50 Years ? 50 States ? 50 Speeches? Expedition. In Washington, DC, Dr. Guggenheim is a leader in conservation policy, on important issues including global warming, coral reefs, sustainable seafood, and environmental education and is actively involved in international environmental issues. Read Dr. Guggenheim's full biography? ? Dr. Guggenheim is a regular spokesperson on ocean issues and has been featured on ABC's Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, BBC,?
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The Cuba-U.S. Sustainability Partnership (CUSP)
The historic December 17, 2014 announcements by Presidents Castro and Obama to normalize diplomatic relations heralds a new era of Cuba-U.S. relations. Ironically, the U.S. may become a greater threat to Cuba as its friend than it ever was as its enemy. A flood of tourism and business development from the U.S. could undermine Cuba's natural and built heritages – both of which contribute to the nation's cultural identity. Such has befallen many islands in the Caribbean over the past 50 years.
A healthy stand of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) in Cuba. Elkhorn coral is now 95 percent extinct from the Caribbean and is listed on the U.S. Endangered Species List, but in Cuba it thrives. (Photo: David E. Guggenheim)
A 2014 study found that half of the Caribbean's coral cover has been lost since 1970 due primarily to human impacts. Yet Cuba's coral reef ecosystems remain remarkably healthy and intact as do many of its marine and terrestrial ecosystems, owing both to the unique way Cuba has developed and the strong, science-based environmental laws and policies. Not only are these ecosystems critically important in their own right, but they are also of great importance to the Cuban economy and serve as "living laboratories" that may provide insights to restore degraded ecosystems in other parts of the Caribbean.
As with its natural environment, Cuba has a strong sense of its cultural heritage and takes great pride in its extraordinarily rich architectural legacy and other cultural resources. Its remarkable restoration of Old Havana and 18th-century Trinidad serve as models of self-financing and sustainable tourism that have been recognized worldwide. Four of Cuba's cities, along with five other notable places on the island, have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Although Havana has zoning laws and an active landmarks commission, Cuban architects, preservationists and planners, development could threat its urban fabric and it could be beneficial to share lessons learned between countries to help support the preservation of Cuba's architecture heritage.
A New Partnership
Taking advantage of this unique moment in history – as relations between the U.S. and Cuba normalize but prior to the end of the economic embargo – CUSP is engaging private sector investors, corporations and NGOs, through the formation of a unique partnership committed to a code of ethics, guiding principles and best practices for sustainable development in Cuba. CUSP will:
Provide a rich source of expertise to educate the U.S. private sector about Cuba and its unique environmental, social and cultural heritage, needs and vulnerabilities.
Develop and commit to a set of ethics, guiding principles and best practices for sustainable development that supports the protection of Cuba´s environment, culture and communities.
Facilitate constructive engagement and information exchange between CUSP members and the Cuban community and collaborative development of innovative solutions focused on balancing economic development and environmental and cultural conservation.
Serve as a credible body to foster strong collaboration on conservation policy initiatives with governmental agencies in both the U.S. and Cuba.
In collaboration with Cuban organizations, engage a new generation of Cuban entrepreneurs to explore sustainable business practices.
The initial focus of CUSP is on responsible, sustainable tourism. In seeking to encourage Cuba and U.S. stakeholders—initially hotels and tour operators—to commit to meaningful international standards, CUSP will play an important role in helping support efforts to guide the growth Cuba's tourism industry sustainably thereby helping the country preserve its magnificent natural and cultural heritage.
CUSP will work with international and local organizations such as Cuba's World Heritage commission, Havana's landmarks commission and Cuban environmental organizations to explore opportunities for collaboration to prevent the loss of the loss of environmental resources and culture as a result of uncontrolled growth, especially from tourism and foreign investment.
Can Cuba maintain its cultural and natural heritage in the face of a "tsunami" of American tourists visiting the island as relations between the U.S. and Cuba normalize and the end of the economic embargo draws closer? Al Jazeera accompanied Ocean Doctor and Cross Cultural Journeys to Cuba in June 2015 to explore how Cuba went green and what the future holds. Interviewed in this segment: David E. Guggenheim, President, Ocean Doctor; Cecilia Utne, President, Cross Cultural Journeys; Miguel Coyula, Cuban Architect & Urban Planner. Video provided courtesy of Al Jazeera.
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City of dreaming spires - Oxford
Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
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Enjoy fun, creative and stimulating afternoon and evening activities
Although the stunning architecture and surroundings are ancient (dating back to the Saxon period), the city maintains the feel of a young city thanks to the large student population. Oxford offers the perfect balance of education and student life in a picturesque setting. The city is also home to many museums, galleries, and collections, most of which are free of admission charges and are major tourist attractions.
Oxford Walking tour
Discover the city of dreaming spires, enjoy the amazing architecture and green spaces.
Visit the inspiration for Hogwarts - Christ Church College.
The Headington Campus is located on the outskirts, meaning students can relax and learn away from the centre of the busy city. Not only will students have the chance to visit the famous colleges, libraries and museums, but they will also make use of the excellent location to explore a wide variety of other UK destinations.
Date: 28 Jun - 26 Jul 2022
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Capacity — 300 people
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Trains runs from Oxford to London every 15 min. It takes about one hour to the centre of London.
Local buses run frequently from Oxford Campus to the city centre.
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Anupama (Samvrutha) and Rahael (Sherin) rent an old palace to live in. However, things start to take a darker turn when they start to feel the presence of another woman. Determined to know what it is, they seek the help of the palace's manager, who is also a witchcraft practitioner. Watch Moonnaamathoraal movie online.


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Obama bunts for the fences in foreign policy
By John Podhoretz
May 29, 2014 | 12:42am
President Obama delivers commencement speech at United States Military Academy at West Point. ABACAUSA.COM
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We can all rest easy, because yesterday, the president of the United States assured the graduating cadets at West Point and the rest of America that, despite enormous pressure, he is not going to intervene militarily everywhere at all times.
He's just not. So stop asking!
"To say that we have an interest in pursuing peace and freedom beyond our borders is not to say that every problem has a military solution," the president said.
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking: Whew! That was a close one! Because before he spoke, the consensus opinion was that every problem has a military solution. Now we know better! Thanks, President Obama!
His speech at West Point was billed as one of the most significant of his presidency — an address in which Obama would lay out a philosophical case for his administration's conduct and choices.
He found it necessary to deliver such a speech because of the worldwide distress his disastrous off-the-cuff remarks in Asia caused a few weeks ago.
Then, he summed up his foreign policy this way: "You hit singles; you hit doubles; every once in a while we may be able to hit a home run."
With these words, the president seemed to be suggesting the United States ought to be evaluated much as a baseball sabermetrician would evaluate a quality utility player — one of those guys who bounces around the major leagues and adds some small but meaningful value to a team's production.
The United-States-as-utility-player may be the country he'd prefer to lead, given his lifelong skepticism about America's ability to bring about change for the better beyond our borders.
But it doesn't do the slightest justice to the power, influence or responsibilities of the country he was twice elected to lead.
His words alarmed even his friends. Thus, it was time, he clearly felt, to put flesh on the bones of his foreign policy, to give us the Obama Doctrine.
But, as usual with Obama, he mostly talked about what he is not, and what the United States should not be — rather than what he is and what the United States ought to be.
For example, our president opposes both "so-called realists," as he referred to them yesterday, and "interventionists."
Both have a point, he said, but "neither view fully speaks to the demands of this moment."
The demands of the moment are, it would appear, for some singles and doubles.
One example he gave of a single we should be hitting is the passage of the Law of the Sea Treaty. He contended, with a straight face, that our failure to pass this treaty — which has been before the Senate for, no joke, 29 years — undermines our effort to oppose Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
That is patently absurd.
The United States has managed to do a great deal of good in keeping the world's sea lanes open for trade and peaceable travel while the treaty has languished.
(Indeed, Obama himself did some of that good in 2009 by making it clear to Somali pirates he wouldn't stand for their aggression against commercial ships.)
An example of a single he claims we have hit was some positive change in Burma. True: What's happened in Burma is a heartening development. Also true: Burma matters far less than, say, Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Not to worry, though. In an astonishingly bizarre passage yesterday, the president seemed to suggest the United States could take a measure of pride in its response to Russia's aggression on the European mainland — because the world has come together to get really mad at Russia under our leadership.
Then there's Syria — another case in which Vladimir Putin has played Obama for a fool. Not in the president's view. Yes, the civil war there has killed as many as 200,000 people and caused an unprecedented refugee crisis.
The regime has used chemical weapons. It's bad. But "as president," he said, "I made a decision that we should not put American troops into the middle of this increasingly sectarian civil war, and I believe that is the right decision."
Only, the thing is . . . nobody was advocating the use of American troops in Syria. Nobody. Not even evil neocons like me.
But what's the point in objecting? As Boon from "Animal House" put it when someone objected to Bluto saying the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor, "Forget it, he's rolling."
Rolling where, exactly, we can't say.
But it's probably nowhere good.
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THE BIG LEAD: MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW PART 1 – TOP RETURNERS
While there are few things we can predict this season, we here at Knight Wire want to walk you through those that we can. This week, we'll break down the top upperclassmen returning this season.
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There is no shortage of uncertainty surrounding the winter sports seasons due to postponements and shortened seasons attributed to COVID-19. While the men's basketball season has been postponed until no earlier than Jan. 1, the conference tournament and national tournament are still, at least presently, slated to take place.
While there are few things we can predict this season, we here at Knight Wire want to walk you through those that we can. This week, we'll break down the top upperclassmen returning this season, and next Monday we will analyze last year's freshmen and how they might grow this year.
TOP RETURNERS
Last season was chock-full of ups and downs for Wartburg. After graduating away probable Wartburg Hall of Fame players Cam Kickbush and Jaran Sabus, the Knights managed to still string together a solid postseason run, losing in the semifinals to Coe College.
With the amount of talent to replace, a handful of players took the leap into the starting lineup and many new players mane a name for themselves. Here is our list of meaningful returners.
Max Smith Drahos
2019 Stats | 11.1 PPG | 3.5 REB | 3.3 AST | 1.1 STL | 42.1 FG% | 33.3 3PT% | 80.5 FT%
Max Smith Drahos is an easy player to write about. The odds-on favorite for who the Knights best player will be is still the probable all-time steals leader in Smith Drahos.
Not only did he lead the team in scoring and assists last season, he has long-been on track to shatter the record for most steals in Wartburg history. As a player who focused on offense when he first came to Wartburg, Smith Drahos' dedication to defense as an underclassman showed his ability to buy into a system that would reward him by one day featuring him as its centerpiece.
While the current all-time steals record holder, Nick Webber, sits at 143, Smith Drahos has been on track to shatter it since his sophomore year, and as he approaches his senior season he is only 24 steals shy. At this stage in his career, the only obstacles to him installing his name at the top of this list are potential injury and/or the season being too short for him to get the requisite steals. For reference, Smith Drahos has averaged roughly 40 steals per season.
This year, expect him to take a step back from the scoring load that he saw last year. With young guns like Jack Molstead coming into their second years, and Ryan Stulken in his second year back after injury, the team should be able to ask less of the potential conference defensive player of the year.
Ryan Stulken
2019 Stats | 9.1 PPG | 6.2 REB | 1.2 AST | 46.1 FG% | 36.4 3PT% | 73.1 FT%
It is difficult to watch Ryan Stulken play basketball and not think about what could have been for the now red-shirt senior had he not suffered the knee injury that ended his 2018-19 season. The 6'7" forward was on track to lead the team in three point percentage and rebounds, and had come into his own with his advanced physicality among D-III competition.
Unfortunately for Stulken, that injury sidelined him for a year and he seemed shaken up at times trying to get back into form last season. The only question with Ryan Stulken this season will be his confidence, he has the physical tools and skill to be a conference MVP, but can he overcome the mental and physical trauma of a serious injury after nearly two years?
It is tough to predict what to expect from Stulken, but indications among many other athletes is that year two after an injury is when an athlete may come back into form. I would bet high on Stulken, his talent is a blessing for Coach Peth at either the power forward or center spot, and when you combine a player of Stulken's size with his shot making ability the possibilities for an offense can become endless.
Davis Roquet
Roquet isn't necessarily a statistical darling from last season's raw numbers, but most of that was due to a log jam at the center position with multiple centers ahead of Roquet on the depth chart. This season I would expect to see Roquet with a much larger role, and perhaps even in a starting spot.
Roquet provides similar value as Stulken at the center position with his ability to stretch the floor. He hit on 21 of 54 3-pointers last year, and at that clip Coach Peth may want to increase his attempts.
The real question for Roquet is in his ability to maintain a positive impact over more than 13 minutes per game. That, and that his defensive stats, 0.3 steals per game and 0.2 blocks, may be worrisome for a starting center. But whether the coaching staff sees him as a backup or starting center, I would expect his numbers to go up marginally in the 2020-21 season.
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Book(s) Review: This Little Church . . . Went to Market & Stayed Home, by Gary Gilley
This Little Church Went to Market by Gary Gilley
Evangelical Press, 2005, 142 pages, $13.99
This Little Church Stayed Home by Gary Gilley
Gary Gilley is the pastor of an independent Bible church in Springfield, Illinois, but writes in the tradition of the European Reformation. I don't just mean the Reformation's theological tradition; I mean the Reformation's polemical tradition. While modern writers can be polite to a fault, men like Martin Luther and William Tyndale were less civil. Luther was not afraid to call the pope an antichrist or a devil. Gilley's language is not that acerbic, but his criticisms are severe, and he's not afraid to identify erring teachers by name. His two books—This Little Church Went to Market and This Little Church Stayed Home—provide a response to the growing influence of worldly philosophies and methodologies in the evangelical church.
Both Went to Market and Stayed Home are slim books, but they cover a great deal of ground. Gilley takes on entertainment, market-driven approaches to church life, the influence of psychology in the church, preaching, singing, and Rick Warren. And that's just the first book.
In the second, he takes on postmodernism, mysticism, the Emerging Church, George Barna, and Rick Warren again. Suffice it to say, he does not address any one subject exhaustively. Indeed, much of what Gilley says is not original to him—he draws heavily on thinkers like Neil Postman, David Wells, John MacArthur, and D. A. Carson. Gilley's cultural analysis is occasionally overbroad, but he is right when he pleads for churches to pay more attention to Scripture than to telephone surveys and cultural fads.
The bulk of Went to Market is devoted to a critique of the seeker-driven or "new-paradigm" church. Gilley argues that "The new-paradigm church is offering a purely commercialized, yuppie brand of Christianity found nowhere in the New Testament" (Market, 72). This is strong language. But Gilley makes a convincing argument that many avowedly Bible-believing churches operate according to a therapeutic mindset that owes more to Freud than the Apostle Paul. The novel, seeker-sensitive evangelistic method of the seeker-driven church has led to a novel, seeker-sensitive gospel. Gilley writes,
The new gospel is liberation from low self-esteem, a freedom from emptiness and loneliness, a means of fulfillment and excitement, a way to receive our heart's desires, a means of meeting our needs. (Market, 74)
These benefits may, in varying degrees, result from the gospel, but none of them are the gospel. To treat them as the gospel is to undermine the gospel and simply pander to the desires of unregenerate sinners. We should all examine ourselves to see whether we are like the Corinthians, putting up with a different gospel "readily enough" (2 Cor. 11:4).
This seeker-sensitive gospel differs from the true gospel in its weak and worldly view of sin. As Gilley writes, "It is clear, when one studies Scripture rather than marketing surveys that the seeker-sensitive gospel message is flawed at its roots—it has a faulty anthropology" (Market, 69). Indeed, an evangelistic strategy devoted to meeting the felt needs of seekers is doomed from the start. The Scriptures teach that "no one seeks for God" (Rom. 3:11). The target audience of seeker-sensitive churches simply doesn't exist. As much as carnal men desire purpose and self-esteem, they do not desire to know God or serve him. Indeed, Paul calls those who do not know God "haters of God" (Rom. 1:30). Evangelism is the task of offering to unbelievers precisely what they, in their flesh, least want.
Gilley singles out numerous authors and church leaders for criticism, including Richard Foster, Bill Hybels, and George Barna. However, I suspect that readers of Gilley's books will be most uncomfortable with his criticism of Rick Warren. Gilley writes, "Warren . . . is not totally off base, and I would not want to portray him as such. Without question he is as evangelical as many evangelicals" (Home, 91). Yet from Gilley's standpoint, this is damning Warren with faint praise. The larger part of Gilley's two books are spent showing how "many evangelicals" have drifted into theological confusion. Gilley argues,
Warren is doing a great disservice to the church of God. As he minimizes the content of the gospel, trivializes Scripture, belittles doctrine and replaces them with psychology, mysticism and worldly wisdom, we are reminded of Paul's warning in Colossians 2:8, "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ." (Market, 111)
This may be overstating the case. Unlike some of the other teachers that Gilley discusses, Warren is firmly in the evangelical camp. And Gilley could have been more charitable to Warren.
Yet many of his criticisms stick. Gilley devotes an entire chapter in Stayed Home to evaluating The Purpose-Driven Life [see the 9Marks review here]. He acknowledges that Warren says many good things, but he highlights how Warren misuses Scripture again and again, whether by taking verses out of context or by using dubious translations to get to a desired conclusion (Home, 88-100). This troubles Gilley, and it should trouble us.
Not all of the teachers Gilley criticizes are as orthodox as Warren. For instance, his portrait of the emerging church in Stayed Home raises serious questions about the emerging movement's commitment to the historic Christian faith. Many "emerging" churches, of course, do no more than add incense to otherwise conservative doctrine and practice. However, some of the more prominent thinkers in the movement—or "conversation"—seem to have embraced philosophies that are simply antichristian. The most damning paragraphs in Gilley's books are his quotes of emerging church thinkers. For instance: Rob Bell is presented as arguing that its time for Christians to reconsider what it means to be a Christian, which Bell then clarifies by saying, "By this I do not mean cosmetic, superficial changes like better lights and music, sharper graphics, and new methods with easy-to-follow steps. I mean theology: the beliefs about God, Jesus, the Bible, salvation, the future. We must keep reforming the way the Christian faith is defined, lived and explained" (quoted in Home, 152-3). Or take Brian McLaren, cryptically stating that "Universalism is not as bankrupt of biblical support as some suggest" (quoted in Home, 157). Like many statements coming out of the emerging church camp, these are simultaneously vague and ominous. However, the trajectory seems clear. Gilley is right that "the emerging church is the new liberalism" (Home, 106).
Gilley's second book—This Little Church Stayed Home—was originally designed to be a more positive follow-up to This Little Church Went to Market. In the preface, he writes, "I want to discuss what a church should be – what it should hold dear and emphasize, what its distinctive should be." Although much of the second book critiques false teaching, he does include some positive teaching on biblical ecclesiology.
Particularly noteworthy is his plea for the renewal of church discipline (Chapter 7). He notes that "church discipline is antithetical to the seeker-sensitive movement since a goal of church discipline is purity, which is not an attractive feature to most unbelievers and even many Christians" (Home, 62). Gilley rightly recognizes that purity is a scriptural imperative, an imperative that many churches have ignored in the name of evangelism. However, no church can have a corporate witness without purity, and no church can maintain purity without discipline.
Most readers will probably want to quibble with some of the details of Gilley's cultural analysis. Similarly, some readers will likely feel that some of his criticisms—in particular, those of Warren—were less charitable than they could have been.
Yet Gilley does get the big picture right. Many evangelicals appear to be chasing hollow and deceptive philosophies, practically begging to be taken captive. Some of the teachers that Gilley discusses have clearly jettisoned the idea of biblical authority altogether. Gratefully, most evangelicals do continue to believe in biblical inerrancy and authority. Yet what they don't believe in is the sufficiency of Scripture. Gilley writes, "the vast majority of evangelicals and fundamentalists believe the Scriptures are either inadequate or incomplete in communicating what the Christian needs to know when navigating the important issues of life" (Market, 88). That's why believing in inerrancy is not enough, Gilley argues. We must believe that the Bible is powerful and sufficient, as well as true.
In the end, this emphasis on the Bible as the norm for life and doctrine is the most helpful thing in these two books. Gilley constantly tests the claims of those in the church growth and emerging church movements against those of Scripture. Churches would be healthier if more pastors and church members did the same.
Flynn Cratty, formerly a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill, is working on a master of divinity degree at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Transforming Government
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Recognized nationally for its use of emerging technologies and innovation, Hawaiʻi is leveraging technology to reinvent government as we know it.
In its journey towards modernization, the State launched the Hawaii Department Dashboard, a dynamic data visualization tool to track IT projects and spending across 16 executive State departments. The Hawaii Department Dashboard not only improves strategic planning but also provides transparency in government IT investments and makes data accessible to the public. Additionally, it propels Hawaiʻi into the 21st Century and secures the State's position as a leader in engaging citizens and providing services online.
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Hawaiʻi is a recognized leader among the states
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Hawaiʻi was ranked first among fifty States in emerging technologies/innovation, according to the Center for Digital Government's 2018 Digital States Survey. It also ranked second for its exemplary work in support of collaboration.
The State's Hawaii Department Dashboard has been recognized with the first ever Chaucer Digital Innovation Award in the North America category. The Chaucer Digital Innovation Awards seek cutting-edge projects.
The Hawaiʻi Annual Code Challenge (HACC) has been awarded the State IT Innovation of the Year award by StateScoop, the leading government IT media company in the nation's capital. HACC was selected among 49 finalists from across the country for the top award. The StateScoop 50 Awards annually honor the best and the brightest who make state and local government more efficient and effective. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and acknowledge the tireless effort to make a positive impact in the government IT community and in public service.
The road ahead has some significant challenges, but Hawaiʻi is well poised to deliver on the promise of a government that delivers the services people need – anywhere, anytime.


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The Helmholtz International Research School for Teratronics (HIRST) pursues an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research that combines the traditional disciplines of physics, electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanical engineering. HIRST offers a training program that enables next-generation researchers to explore the immense potential of Teratronics.
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Maradyne Corporation Grows Its Business Back To Profitability Despite a Tough Economic Climate
Maradyne, a subsidiary of Dreison International, had been operating successfully for years by providing components and accessories to the truck, bus, custom vehicle, and construction/industrial equipment industries. By mid 2001, Maradyne's sales and marketing staff lacked clear focus and were essentially uninformed about the emerging trends in the marketplace. Led by a general manager better versed in manufacturing than growing profits, sales were sluggish. In spite of such challenges, they were only down 5% during this economic slowdown. Of greater and more fundamental concern was the business' ignorance of marketing conditions, distributor needs, prospecting information and general tracking and reporting. Christina Urbank, now Director, Sales and Marketing, looked back on those times and said, "It is very easy as a company to get introverted. Each of our separate product divisions had independent management. This 'silo approach' resulted in each division succeeding or failing based on the individual managers. Due to an overall lack of direction, turnover was high." The result was an inability to forecast market place opportunities and, ultimately, to predict the firm's sales growth. Dreison president, John Berger spotted this and contacted Birol Growth Consulting to address the situation.
Maradyne needed to gain a clearer understanding of their marketplace and how the staff could best manage distribution, products, pricing/profitability, and competition to develop an action plan to confidently deliver aggressive, achievable growth. The structure of sales management as well as the growth potential of sales territories needed to be simplified in a systematic way. With a difficult internal situation, a very competitive environment and a nagging recession, Dreison president John Berger retained Andy Birol of Birol Growth Consulting to stabilize, redirect, and help Maradyne to grow.
John Berger recounted Andy's efforts to assess the business' situation and to move it forward. Berger says, "Andy interviewed management to assess all roles in the company, traveled with the sales force to understand customer and sales rep strengths and weaknesses—opportunities and threats." After helping John to restructure the Maradyne management team, Andy began working directly with Christina Urbank, Maradyne's newly appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. Christina describes Andy Birol as a "fresh set of eyes" who came into this situation. It was a difficult situation due to frustration among employees, but Andy made it clear to all involved that he was there for the good of the overall company, not any group within the company. He was not shy about telling anyone, including the owner John Berger, the 'straight scoop'. After getting used to Andy's no-nonsense approach, champions emerged within the company who bought into Andy's ideas. The company was restructured through eliminating the outside sales force. Andy recognized the potential of the customer service department and worked with Christina to help the function to grow more sales from customers and prospects. Andy coached and supported the entire sales and marketing team during this challenging transition. He also oversaw the creation and acceptance of a company marketing plan and sales forecast, compensation system, trade show and on line campaigns, and the creation of a new company culture.
The company has returned to profitability. The new internally driven outlook developed by Maradyne management and Birol Growth Consulting has stabilized Maradyne and enabled the company to meet Dreison corporate objectives. An experienced and motivated team led by those champions is now in charge—and while the business is not yet growing at pre-recession levels—the firm is hitting its monthly sales goals. New growth initiatives are in place and, over the longer term, the prognosis is excellent. In conclusion, Christina Urbank describes the new sales and marketing culture as healthy and proactive. "People here are buying into the challenge of growing their business."


concerts – Sunshine. Whimsy. Tacos.
I was clicking around today, when I learned that Bell Biv Devoe has released "Run," their first new song in fifteen years. I watched the video, and then I fell down the Wiki-hole. It started with an idle curiosity about just how old Ricky Bell, Michael Bivens, and Ronnie DeVoe are. I also thought that Bobby Brown was dead, for some reason, but I was mistaken about that.
For me, those names, along with Ralph Tresvant, are still forever-linked with New Edition, the band they all shared throughout most of the 1980s. I used to have their first singles (Cool It Now, Mr. Telephone Man) on 45 rpm vinyl, the cassette singles of my youth. In late 1985, thirteen year old me played the hell out of my All For Love cassette. I still occasionally hum their song about staying in school.
There's a verse in one of the songs, where the band members are listed off: "Ronnie, Bobbie, Ricky and Mike," says Ralph Tresvant, and "Hey Ralph!" says one of the others. I'm not actually sure who has the line, but that little back-and-forth has been stuck in my head on and off for thirty years.
Fast forward to April of 1986. I was in the eighth grade, and my father had secured tickets to the two of us to see the "All For Love" tour in the West Palm Beach auditorium! This was my first ever concert, although I've seen at least 128 other musical acts since then. I didn't know it at the time, but Bobby Brown had just left the group, so he wasn't part of the 1986 tour.
Dad was a very good sport to take me, because this entire event was way outside of his comfort zone. The general admission system wasn't very well organized for this show, and getting into a seat involved a fair amount of pushing through a crush of people. I was a small kid at that point in my life, so it was extra crazy for me.
I still have the ticket stub for this show. I still have almost all of my ticket stubs. This one is kind of amazing because it was printed by a ticketing company that no longer exists (Bass Ticket Outlets), for a concert venue that no longer exists (the West Palm Beach Auditorium).
What was your first concert? What was your favorite?


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