Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong shake hands as they meet in Beijing, Feb. 21, 1972.
On Feb. 17, 1972, President Richard Nixon embarked on a diplomatic mission to normalize relations with the People's Republic of China.
In 1949, Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communists declared the formation of the People's Republic of China, having secured control of mainland China after a decades-long civil war against the Western-supported Nationalists of Chiang Kai-shek. The Truman administration—due in large part to the lobbying of the anti-communist "China Lobby," which included Sen. Richard Nixon—chose not to immediately open diplomatic relations with the PRC.
Any chance of opening relations was dashed by the Korean War, when the Chinese fought alongside the North Koreans against U.S. and UN forces. In the 1950s the U.S. implemented a trade embargo on China while continuing to aid the Republic of China, Chiang's Taiwan-based government-in-exile.
Communist China was a natural ally of the Soviet Union, but Sino-Soviet relations began to deteriorate in the 1960s over economic, security, and ideological differences. Mao's radical Great Leap Forward isolated the Soviets, and border clashes erupted between the two nations in 1969, encouraging closer U.S.-Sino relations.
China sought an ally to help protect it against the Soviet Union, while President Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger "realized they could play Moscow against Beijing to improve relations with both nations," explains PBS.
The new era of American and Chinese diplomacy dawned on April 6, 1971, when China issued a surprise invitation to nine American pingpong players to play in China later that month. The pingpong players, who spent a week playing against Chinese players and touring Chinese attractions, were the first Americans ever to be invited to the PRC.
The invitation signaled to Nixon that China was open to establishing relations. Nixon secretly sent Kissinger to China in July to lay the groundwork for a presidential visit. Over the course of the year, he and Chinese Premier Chou En-lai drafted what would become the Shanghai Communiqué.
In what proved to be a monumental public relations success, President Nixon arrived in Beijing on Feb. 21, 1972, to begin his eight-day diplomatic trip. He met with Mao, the only time during the trip the two would meet. "Never, perhaps, have two men who so dramatically epitomize the conflicting forces of modern history ever sat as equals at one negotiating table," wrote Time.
Nixon spent the remainder of his trip dealing primarily with Chou. At the conclusion of the trip, on Feb. 27, the two released the Shanghai Communiqué, in which the two sides pledged to pursue a normalization of relations. The document also pronounced that "neither should seek hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region and each is opposed to efforts by any other country or group of countries to establish such hegemony," a reference to the Soviet Union.
The Shanghai Communiqué failed to resolve the issue of Taiwan, however; though the U.S. recognized the "one China policy," the wording over who governed that one China was intentionally left ambiguous.
Richard Milhous Nixon was born in 1913 in California. Following a stint in the Navy, he joined the House of Representatives and became head of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, gaining the reputation of being a rabid anti-communist.
He was later elected to the Senate and then became vice president to Dwight Eisenhower. His political career suffered when he lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy and then failed to win the California gubernatorial race. He bounced back to win the presidency in 1968 and re-election in 1972.
He molded a successful diplomatic relationship with China and began the détente policy with the USSR, but his foreign policy accomplishments were overshadowed by a messy withdrawal from Vietnam and secret bombing of Cambodia.
His career was forever marred by the Watergate scandal and his subsequent resignation from office in 1974. Nixon died in 1994.
Born in Germany in 1923, Henry Kissinger came to the United States in 1938 when his family left Germany to escape the Holocaust. The Harvard-educated Kissinger served as national security adviser from 1969 until 1975 and as secretary of state from 1973 to 1977.
He has played an integral role in U.S. foreign policy, encouraging pragmatism in foreign affairs while promoting "both conventional and nuclear forces to respond to Communist aggression, rather than resorting to threats of massive nuclear retaliation," writes PBS.
He has received a number of awards for his efforts in international relations, including the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending the Vietnam War. But Kissinger is an exceptionally controversial figure who has been accused of being a war criminal by his harshest critics, who point to his role in the bombing of Cambodia and the overthrow of a democratically elected government in Chile.
His efforts to collectivize agriculture during the Great Leap Forward of 1957 caused mass starvation. Mao's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution began in 1966, which sought to re-invigorate the party leadership with Mao's ideals. It created great social upheaval and violence. Mao died in 1976.
The Taiwan Documents Project presents the text of the Shanghai Communiqué.
George Mason University's Ollie Atkins Photograph Collection has a number of photographs from Nixon's diplomatic trip to China. The photos were taken by White House photographers Ollie Atkins and Byron Schumaker and the China News Agency.


Sites and ideas that revolve around crowdfunding for nonprofits are crowding the Internet nowadays, to the point where there's little room left for innovation and creativity. However, nonprofits are digitally panhandling for funds and, more often than not, donations exceed their expectations. No one expects such boats of generosity from complete strangers, but miracles do happen.
Every hour of every day, projects across the spectrum of NGOs, arts, science, environment, and education will find their cause resonates within thousands of people, strangers and acquaintances alike, from all over the world. It's an inspiring feeling that you can experience as well.
True enough, crowdfunding can empower your organization or fundraiser event to achieve its mission, be it raising money for rundown schools in the rural areas, fighting an oil giant from crumbling yet another Arctic glacier into the ocean or rescuing the neighborhood's favorite dog from some terrible canine disease.
In the following article, we're going to shift our attention on wacky and imaginative fundraising ideas. The loonier, the more a crowdfunding for nonprofits is likely to pique donor interest. Below you'll also find a list of some insightful tips that should push your nonprofit crowdfunding campaign on its way to success.
Wacky Wager crowdfunding for nonprofits has all it takes to push the boundaries of fundraising beyond the ordinary. Select a team of volunteers that you know won't allow their shyness to spoil the fun. You need crowd funders that will be willing to perform outstanding acts, like dyeing their hair blue to promote clean air or skiing in a tutu to raise money for a local ballet school. The point, as far off from the topic as it might seem, brings us to our next wacky wager tip.
People will donate money to see a bit of harmless craziness released into an otherwise dull world, but make sure there's a connection between your nonprofit's cause and your zany pledge. There is a limit to the outlandishness on display.
Also, this type of crowdfunding for nonprofits works best in more intimate circles, such as at the workplace or within the local community. However, once you get some traction from your donors, they will pay heavy money for the privilege of designating a co-worker or a neighbor to shave half of his mustache, for example. Yes, human minds work in mysterious ways. By the time you'll have gotten to grips with that fundamental truth, you'll have started a fundraising trend already. Then, the Cloud's the limit.
Your nonprofit's virtual supporters can come up with their own wager at stake next time. Don't forget to put to good use all social media accounts and ask your volunteers to promote it heavily online.
Your cause may focus on offering children who are victims of a disease or an accident a chance at a normal life. There's no reason why your nonprofit can't do this and uphold the awesomeness principle at the same time. In order to understand our cryptic advice, you need to be informed of the Magic Wheelchair campaign.
The idea bloomed on Kickstarter around the 2015 Halloween. It was aimed at raising enough money to build five Lord of the Rings-like, epic wheelchairs for children with disabilities who wanted to go trick or treating in the costume of their dreams. With the initial funding of $15,000 surpassed, the team drew more plans to build the ultimate Halloween costumes for every $3,000 pledge.
If there's one lesson in crowdfunding to take to heart from the Magic Wheelchair campaign, it's this. Include a video. Independent on your skill with words or how lyrical your mission's statement sounds like, your nonprofit will get much more support through pictures and footage. Don't forget to roll an audio strip of a lonely piano playing in the background.
There's a collective heart beating loud out there. You just need to tune in and learn its rhythm and language. Most recently, the best translator to make sense of those wild social throbs has been social media.
Facebook, for one, can raise, divide, and conquer empires. Most of us number our online followers in the thousands, at best. Your nonprofit may count its likes on its ten fingers. When anonymity is the main obstacle to a successful fundraiser, the best you could do is to get yourself some popular friends. Or is steal Facebook Likes from the rich and give them to the poor?
Robin Hood Foundation, a New York-based charity which benefits the destitute and homeless, has proved that a celebrity's success can rub off on a good cause. The nonprofit enlisted the help of Lady Gaga while luring pledgers with two tickets every weekday to one of the pop star's concert.
'The exposure that comes from someone who has 32 million Facebook fans is a great opportunity for us, but at the end of the day this promotion, this contest, is about helping people who need it and doing it in a way that is not superficial,' says Mark Bezos, senior VP of development and communications at Robin Hood Foundation.
There's an increasing trend in crowdfunding for nonprofits to collaborate with celebrities to raise awareness about their cause. How well has it worked for the Robin Hood Foundation and just how merry does their Facebook following look like now? For an answer, just check their social media page.
You're in the crowdfunding for nonprofits aisle now. That means you won't find what you're looking for with a charity drive ingredients list. Your donors expect an original recipe. Make yours wacky and desirable, so people feel truly rewarded when giving. The following example is one to remember.
American Gut is a crowd-sourced citizen science project whose field of study focuses on the microbes and bacteria flourishing within the human intestinal flora.
The Human Microbiome Project raised some inquisitive eyebrows but also wads of money from all around the world, not least due to the included donor perks.
Once you pledge $99, you could send a stool sample and receive some valuable information back, such as the names of the microbes that have crashed on your couch one day and refused to leave. And as an extra incentive, the American Gut would also perform a DNA extraction and RNA sequencing on your pet's sample.
We couldn't think of another grosser but deeply fascinating crowdfunding for nonprofits than the American Gut Project. Not oddly at all, in our view, the mail delivery system suffered from severe congestion when the fundraiser announced a 'Week of Feces' in January 2013, prompting donors to send in samples worth $339,303.
Crowdfunding for nonprofits has one rule. There is no rule that would ensure success, but a series of smart maneuvers and hard-won experience that can turn your campaign into next day's social media hit.


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China Faces Pressure From Saudi Oil Disruption – Analysis
September 23, 2019 September 23, 2019 RFA 0 Comments
By RFA
By Michael Lelyveld
Recent attacks on Saudi Arabia's petroleum facilities have raised pressure on China to face the problem of its rising dependence on foreign oil.
In the aftermath of the Sept. 14 strikes that reduced world supplies by 5.7 million barrels per day, prices have largely subsided from initial spikes of nearly 20 percent on assurances from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that "markets are well supplied with ample commercial stocks" of oil.
Last week, the Paris-based IEA calmed markets again with a statement that its member countries have 1.55 billion barrels of emergency oil reserves on hand, which is "more than enough to offset to offset any significant disruption in supplies for an extended period of time."
President Donald Trump has also given assurance that the United States stands ready to tap into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) if necessary.
But the threat of further disruptions in Middle East oil supplies could be especially troubling for China, which is vulnerable both to energy security risks and to the effects of higher import costs on its economy.
The attacks have added to worries that have been building since May when two Saudi tankers suffered damage from attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on approaches to the Persian Gulf.
The incidents have raised worldwide risks that the Saudi conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen could widen.
The latest developments may fall disproportionately on China which now relies on imports for over 70 percent of its crude oil supplies.
China gets about 4.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) from the Persian Gulf out of the 10 mbpd that it imports, according to Mikkal Herberg, energy security research director for the Seattle-based National Bureau of Asian Research.
Russia and Saudi Arabia have been competing for the top spot among China's oil suppliers for years, Platts Commodity News reported this month.
While Russia has taken first place over the past three years, Saudi Arabia displaced it in the first seven months of 2019 as supplies climbed 46.7 percent to 1.55 mbpd, Platts said.
"The dominance of Saudi crude also means that China is more exposed to the geopolitical risks of the Middle East," said the report, just four days before the drone strikes sidelined about half of Saudi output.
'Single-worst disruption'
China's heavy reliance on Saudi exports could send it scrambling into the market to make up the shortfall, helping to drive prices higher. China is already the world's biggest importer of crude.
In a commentary, Bloomberg News noted that the attack resulted in the "single-worst disruption in oil markets ever," even greater than the loss of output in 1990 following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
Given that comparison, the market has appeared relatively restrained. But for China, market conditions are very different from 2014, the last year when oil prices rose above U.S. $100 per barrel.
The success of U.S. shale and tight oil development has added to global supplies, while the Saudi-led "Opec+" (OpecPlus) deal has struggled to cut output and keep participating producers including Russia in line.
China's economic growth has been dropping as it tries to cope with its own "headwinds" and the effects of the trade war with the United States.
The country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen 22 percent from their 2014 highs. China may no longer be able to afford its policy of continuing to increase oil imports, whatever the cost.
The attacks on the Saudi oil industry threaten to weigh down China's economy with an additional burden at a time of rising import dependence and slowing industrial growth.
Two days after the bombing, China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that year-on-year growth in industrial production fell 4.4 percent in August from 4.8 percent in July, staging the weakest performance in over 17 years.
China's domestic oil production, which has stagnated for years, edged up 1 percent in August to 3.8 mbpd, while Imports climbed 9.9 percent to 9.97 mbpd.
Derek Scissors, an Asia economist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, said that higher oil prices may pressure China's economy over time.
"It's not a matter of how high, but how long," Scissors said.
"I don't think oil prices will stay high," he said. "If they do, it's another blow to the fragile balance of payments in the form of a smaller trade surplus."
"It adds to U.S. trade pressure on that score. On the domestic side, sustained higher oil prices will raise producer costs and sound the stagflation alarm," Scissors said.
'Equity oil' investments
While the outcome of the Saudi crisis for China remains uncertain, the government has had nearly two decades to prepare.
The warning signs of China's excessive import dependence have been flashing since at least 2008, when reliance on foreign oil for consumption first reached 50 percent.
The country has diversified sources and invested in "equity oil" around the globe, but it remains heavily dependent on strategic choke points on maritime routes.
Under IEA prodding, China's government took its first steps toward building the country's own SPR to cushion against sudden shocks like the current disruption, but the process only started in 2001.
Progress was slowed by debates over the cost to the country's national oil companies, the potential use of reserves to influence prices and mixing with commercial stocks. Over the years, the government has withheld information about when it is filling its SPR and when it is not.
To this day, China's SPR policy lacks the transparency of its western counterparts to stabilize markets in case of emergencies.
Official reports on the SPR are rare and details are sketchy. In January 2018, for example, the NBS reported the level of the "national crude oil reserves" and "some corporate facilities," but only as of the end of June 2017.
Despite such efforts, the government's import predicament is poised to get worse. In studies last year, the IEA projected that China's import dependence will reach 76 percent in 2024 and hit 82 percent in 2040.
It is unclear whether the threats to Saudi oil supplies will lead to any changes in China's energy security responses, market regulation, pricing policies or oil demand.
But the combination of supply risks with economic weakening and the trade war makes this crisis qualitatively different for the government, which is facing challenges on all three fronts at once.
The option of inaction on energy policy may only increase economic pressures, if another attack pushes oil prices higher again.
'The biggest victim'
China's reaction to the oil risk has been divided.
Last week, the Communist Party-affiliated Global Times quoted analysts as saying that the impact on China would be limited. The country's SPR capacity is expected to reach 85 million tons (623 million barrels) by 2020, "roughly equivalent to 90 days of oil consumption," the paper said, citing "media reports."
While the 90-day figure is an overstatement, based on current consumption of 10 mbpd, the estimate also relies on a 2020 target for capacity rather than data on how much oil is in the SPR now. In January 2018, the NBS reported the reserve level as 37.7 million tons (276 million barrels) as of mid- 2017.
A report in the official English-language China Daily voiced greater concern.
"China, which is heavily reliant on imported oil, will be the biggest victim of the attacks on the oil facility in Saudi Arabia," said Lin Boqiang, director of Xiamen University's China Center for Energy Economics Research, according to the paper.
"We need to pay more attention to energy security, especially as the situation in the Middle East is fairly fragile," said Lin.
"We need to be well-prepared in terms of oil reserves and find alternatives to reduce external reliance, such as encouraging people to take public transportation and purchase electric vehicles," he said.
On Friday, an official from the National Energy Administration (NEA) estimated that China has enough oil to last "about 80 days," Reuters reported, or nearly as much as the IEA standard of 90 days of import coverage for its member countries.
But the official gave no precise figure in barrels and the estimate referred to all oil on hand, including China's SPR, oil storage at companies and commercial stocks, Reuters said.
In the meantime, rising imports of natural gas suggest that China may be repeating the pattern of energy security risks that it is already running with oil.
According to official data for the eight months through August, gas imports have increased 10.3 percent this year while production has grown 9.3 percent. Domestic gas output covered 44.5 percent of consumption last year.
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The group is working in partnership with Appear Here, operator of the station's numerous spaces, to serve pastries, breads and doughnuts from 7am until 7pm.
Commuters will be able to buy loaves of the sourdough served in St John's three restaurants, as well as the famous doughnuts available at its south London bakery.
St John was opened by Henderson and Gulliver in Smithfield in 1994, and has played a big role in redefining British cuisine with its nose-to-tail approach to cooking.
The original Smithfield restaurant won a Michelin star in 2009, which it has retained ever since, for traditional dishes such as pressed pig's ear & chicory, pickled tripe, radishes and watercress; and smoked cod's roe on toast .
In 2003 the Henderson and Gulliver opened St John Bread and Wine in Shoreditch, which served small plates and glasses of wine to customers collecting loaves. The group's bakery operation has since outgrown the site, and has moved to Bermondsey.
In recognition of Henderson's contribution to the culinary world and introduction of the nose-to-tail cooking approach, he was given The Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards.
The brand now operates three restaurants, a bakery, a winery and a wine company.


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Baruch Spinoza, the 17th-century Dutch philosopher, Benjamin Disraeli, the 19th-century British prime minister, and Nicolas Sarkozy, the 21st-century French president, have one thing in common: all are sons of immigrants. People have migrated to other countries for thousands of years — to escape, prosper, be free, or just to start again. Not a few enriched their adopted homelands by achieving great things, or producing children who did.
New waves of immigrants are rarely, if ever, popular. But they are often needed. Many people have migrated to western European countries from North Africa and Turkey during the last half-century, not because of western generosity, but because they were required for jobs that natives no longer wanted. They were treated as temporary workers, however, not as immigrants.
Once the job was done, it was assumed that the migrants would go home. When it became clear that most had elected to stay, and were joined by extended families, many were grudgingly allowed to become citizens of European states, without necessarily being treated as such.
Xenophobes, as well as leftist multi-cultural ideologues, regarded these new Europeans as utterly different from the native born, albeit for different reasons. Multi-culturalists saw attempts to integrate non-westerners into the western mainstream as a form of neo-colonialist racism, while xenophobes just didn't like anything that looked, talked, or smelled foreign.
We who live in rapidly aging societies, such as western Europe or Japan, still need immigrants. Without them, necessary institutions, such as hospitals, would be unstaffed, and more and more elderly people would have to be supported by fewer and fewer young people.
And yet many politicians, especially in Europe, now treat immigration as a disaster. New populist parties garner large numbers of votes simply by frightening people about the supposed horrors of Islam, or of clashing civilisations. For the populists, however, the real enemies — perhaps even more nefarious than the immigrants themselves — are the 'cosmopolitan elite' who tolerate and even encourage these horrors. Mainstream politicians are so afraid of this populist demagoguery that they often end up mimicking it.
The failure of integration of non-western immigrants in such countries as France, Germany, or The Netherlands is often exaggerated by hysterical alarmists; Europe, after all, is not about to be 'Islamised'. But the fact that some young people of African, South Asian, or Middle Eastern descent feel so alienated in the European countries of their birth that they are happy to murder their fellow citizens in the name of a revolutionary religious ideology, means that something is amiss. Children of immigrants in the past, however unwelcome they were made to feel, rarely wished to blow up the places to which their parents had chosen to move.
Politics in many Muslim countries is partly to blame. Islamist extremism is a handy revolutionary creed for vulnerable young people to latch onto, to gain a sense of power and belonging. Hindus, Christians, or Buddhists lack such a cause, which is why political extremism is largely confined to Muslims. But, as the occasional riots in France show, violence is not confined to Muslims. National policies have something to do with this, but so do the deeply flawed immigration policies in the European Union.
Apart from EU citizens, who in theory are allowed to seek work anywhere in the Union (Romanian gypsies in France might argue otherwise), three other categories of people have been allowed to settle in Europe: former colonial subjects, such as Algerians in France, Indians and Pakistanis in Britain, or Surinamese in The Netherlands; 'guest labourers' who arrived in the 1960's and 1970's; and political refugees, the so-called asylum-seekers. Unlike in Canada or the US, economic immigrants are not allowed to become citizens in exchange for their necessary labour.
Immigrants — not 'guest workers' — who come for work are more likely to want to integrate to some degree, and to be treated as fellow citizens, than people who come with the baggage of empire, or simply as refugees, or, worse, people pretending to be refugees because they have no other way to gain access to wealthy countries' job markets. But European welfare states are better equipped to deal with asylum-seekers and other newcomers as needy dependents than as people in need of a job.
When European politicians claim that France, Britain, or The Netherlands are not traditional "immigrant countries" like the US, they are right only up to a point, as the examples of Spinoza, Disraeli, and Sarkozy show. What is true is that large numbers of de facto immigrants have accumulated in many countries in such a haphazard way that makes it seem as though no government was ever in control.
Children of guest workers feel unwanted. Refugees languish helplessly in welfare nets, or are suspected of being cheats. And former colonial subjects still bear the scars of imperial histories.
Japan, and even the US, is not immune to these problems, either. The Japanese government simply got rid of its Iranian guest workers when jobs dried up. But it won't be as easy to deal with the hundreds of thousands of Chinese who live in Japan without the rights of citizenship. The same is true of Mexicans working in the US, often illegally.
There is no quick or easy way out of this problem, especially in bad economic times. But Europe — and Japan, for that matter — should start by making economic migration legitimate. This means working out what jobs need to be filled, and welcoming those who will fill them, not as guests, but as equal citizens.


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package limelight.ruby;

import limelight.Context;
import limelight.LimelightException;
import limelight.model.Production;
import limelight.model.StylesSource;
import limelight.model.api.ProductionProxy;
import limelight.model.api.SceneProxy;
import limelight.styles.RichStyle;
import limelight.ui.model.Scene;
import org.jruby.CompatVersion;
import org.jruby.Ruby;
import org.jruby.RubyInstanceConfig;
import org.jruby.javasupport.JavaEmbedUtils;
import org.jruby.javasupport.JavaSupport;
import java.io.ByteArrayInputStream;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.lang.reflect.Field;
import java.util.*;
import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentHashMap;

public class RubyProduction extends Production
{
  private static Map<Integer, Ruby> rubies = new HashMap<Integer, Ruby>();
  private static int productionIds = 0;

  public static String newProductionSrc = "" +
    "require 'limelight/limelight_init'\n" +
    "require 'limelight/production'\n" +
    "proxy = Limelight::Production.new(Java::java.lang.Thread.currentThread.production)\n" +
    "Java::java.lang.Thread.currentThread.proxy = proxy\n";

  private Ruby rubyRuntime;
  private int id;
  private ProductionProxy proxy;

  public RubyProduction(String path)
  {
    super(path);
    id = ++productionIds;
  }

  public void setProxy(ProductionProxy proxy)
  {
    this.proxy = proxy;
  }

  public ProductionProxy getProxy()
  {
    return proxy;
  }

  @Override
  public Object send(String name, Object... args)
  {
    return proxy.send(name, args);
  }

  @Override
  public void illuminate()
  {
    proxy.illuminate();
  }

  @Override
  public void loadLibraries()
  {
    proxy.loadLibraries();
  }

  @Override
  public void loadStages()
  {
    proxy.loadStages();
  }

  @Override
  public Scene loadScene(String scenePath, Map<String, Object> options)
  {
//    final RubyHash rubyHash = new RubyHash(rubyRuntime);
//    RubySymbol.newSymbol()
    final SceneProxy proxy = this.proxy.loadScene(scenePath, options);
    return (Scene)proxy.getPeer();
  }

  @Override
  public Map<String,RichStyle> loadStyles(StylesSource source, Map<String, RichStyle> extendableStyles)
  {
    return proxy.loadStyles(source, extendableStyles);
  }

  public void prepareToOpen()
  {
    spawnRubyRuntime();
  }

  @Override
  public void finalizeClose()
  {
    rubies.remove(id);
    if(rubyRuntime != null)
    {
      new TearDownRubyThread(rubyRuntime, rubies.values()).start();
    }
  }

  private void spawnRubyRuntime()
  {
    SpawnRubyThread spawnThread = new SpawnRubyThread(newProductionSrc, id);
    spawnThread.production = this;
    spawnThread.start();

    try
    {
      spawnThread.join();
      if(spawnThread.error != null)
        throw spawnThread.error;
      else
        if(spawnThread.proxy != null)
        {
          rubyRuntime = spawnThread.ruby;
          rubies.put(id, rubyRuntime);
          setProxy(spawnThread.proxy);
        }
        else
        {
          spawnThread.ruby.tearDown();
          spawnThread = null;
          gc();
        }
    }
    catch(Exception e)
    {
      throw new LimelightException("Failed to start JRuby Runtime", e);
    }
    finally
    {
      if(spawnThread != null)
        spawnThread.clear();
    }
  }

  private void gc()
  {
    new Thread()
    {
      public void run()
      {
        System.gc();
      }
    }.start();
  }

  private static class SpawnRubyThread extends Thread
  {
    public Production production;
    public ProductionProxy proxy;
    private String src;
    private Ruby ruby;
    private Exception error;

    public SpawnRubyThread(String src, int id)
    {
      super("SpawnRuby_" + id);
      this.src = src;
    }

    public void run()
    {
      try
      {
        List<String> loadPaths = new ArrayList<String>();
        final String rubyLibDir = new File(Context.instance().limelightHome + "/ruby/lib").getCanonicalPath();
        loadPaths.add(rubyLibDir);
        RubyInstanceConfig config = new RubyInstanceConfig();
        config.setCompatVersion(CompatVersion.RUBY1_9);
        config.setObjectSpaceEnabled(true);
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AHL Quick Hits
LOOKING BACK:
On Tuesday, Hamilton and Lake Erie each secured playoff spots courtesy of the Bulldogs' 2-1 win at Abbotsford, as defenseman Kyle Klubertanz nabbed the game-winning goal with 3:43 left in regulation… AHL All-Rookie forward Rhett Rakhshani scored three goals in a 1:59 span to pace Bridgeport past Springfield, 6-2… Mark Parrish's shootout goal pushed Portland past Worcester, 2-1… On Monday, Denis Hamel notched a hat trick in Adirondacks' 6-0 win over Rochester.
ADIRONDACK 6, Rochester 0
Norfolk 5, CHARLOTTE 2
ABBOTSFORD 1, Hamilton 0
BRIDGEPORT 6, Springfield 2
Portland 2, WORCESTER 1 (SO)
Rockford 4, SAN ANTONIO 2
Hamilton 2, ABBOTSFORD 1
LOOKING AHEAD:
The Atlantic Division's top two teams collide for the final time in the regular season tonight when Portland hosts Manchester, and the Pirates can wrap up their first division title since 2006 with a regulation victory… Portland, which sits three points clear of Manchester in the division, has just two wins in its last eight games (2-5-1-0) but is coming off a 2-1 shootout triumph in Worcester on Tuesday… Despite being tied for the AHL's best offense (3.50 goals per game), the Pirates have totaled only six non-shootout goals in their last four outings… Pirates forward Luke Adam continues to rank second among AHL rookies in both goals (26) and points (56) in 53 games, and he shows a team-high eight goals and 13 points in eight games vs. Manchester this season… Mark Parrish has collected a point in 12 of his last 14 games (7-14-21) for the Pirates, and Paul Byron has a point in three straight (2-1-3)… Manchester, which took a 5-2 home-ice win over Portland on Sunday, holds a 6-4-0-1 edge in the season series… Bud Holloway paces the Monarchs with 14 points (7-7-14) in against the Pirates this year and boasts team-best totals in goals (27), assists (31), and points (58) overall… Dwight King has a point in four of his last five games (3-3-6) for the Monarchs, who enter with the AHL's sixth-ranked defense (2.58 goals allowed per game) and third-best penalty kill (85.8 percent)… Manchester is 27-3-1-3 this year when scoring the first goal.
Separated by just two points for fourth place in the East Division, Norfolk (90 points) and Binghamton (88) square off tonight in New York's Southern Tier… By earning at least one point, the Senators will clinch their first Calder Cup Playoff berth since 2005… The B-Sens are looking to halt a three-game winless skid (0-2-0-1), which has come on the heels of a six-game winning streak from Mar. 19-27… Cody Bass has registered a point in four of his last five games (3-1-4) for Binghamton, while defenseman Patrick Coulombe has netted a goal in two straight games since joining the lineup… Binghamton today received five players back from parent-club Ottawa, including Second Team AHL All-Star defenseman Andre Benoit (10-44-54) and forwards Erik Condra (17-29-46, plus-19) and Roman Wick (19-22-41, plus-11)… Norfolk, which has clinched its first playoff spot since 2007, is in the midst of five straight road games to conclude the regular season… The Admirals own a 5-2-0-0 mark vs. the Senators this year, and leading scorer Marc-Andre Pouliot (23-46-69) shows a team-high 12 points (2-10-12) in the season series… Blair Jones is on a five-game scoring streak (3-4-7) since returning from parent-club Tampa Bay and has a point in eight straight AHL games overall (7-4-11).
Defending Western Conference champion Texas can secure a return trip to the Calder Cup Playoffs tonight by earning a regulation or overtime win at Peoria… The teams sit just two points apart in the top half of the West Division, with Texas (90 points) occupying third place and Peoria (88) in the division's fourth and final guaranteed postseason spot… The Stars have been outscored 7-1 over their past two games and are just 2-3-0-0 against the Rivermen this season… Stars leading scorer Greg Rallo (26-27-53) had averaged two points per outing over a five-game span (5-5-10) prior to being held off the scoresheet during this two-game skid… Raymond Sawada shows a point in six of his last seven games (1-6-7) for the Stars, and rookie goaltender Richard Bachman is 5-1-0 (1.50, .946) with one shutout in his past six contests… Peoria is on a three-game points streak (2-0-1-0) and is looking for its first four-game run since winning five in a row from Dec. 31 to Jan. 8… T.J. Hensick has produced four points (2-2-4) in four games since returning from parent-club St. Louis and leads the Rivermen with 65 points overall (20-45-65)… Graham Mink has a point in four straight (1-3-4) and seven of eight (4-4-8).
(all times Eastern)
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Manchester @ Portland, 6:30
Albany @ Adirondack, 7:00
Toronto @ Lake Erie, 7:00
Norfolk @ Binghamton, 7:05
Grand Rapids @ Milwaukee, 8:00
Texas @ Peoria, 8:05
Norfolk @ Syracuse, 7:00
ALUMNI WATCH:
In Tuesday's action, 2010 AHL All-Rookie forward P.K. Subban notched the game-winning goal in overtime as Montreal secured a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Chicago… 2011 AHL All-Star Game MVP Bobby Butler had a goal and an assist, and former AHL MVP Jason Spezza racked up four points (1-3-4) to lead Ottawa past Philadelphia, 5-2… On Monday, defenseman Michael Sauer nabbed the game-winner as the N.Y. Rangers rallied for a 5-3 win over Boston.
BY THE NUMBERS:
3 — West Division titles earned by Milwaukee in their first nine AHL seasons (2004, 2006, 2009)… The Admirals can wrap up division crown number four tonight by gaining at least a point in their home-ice tilt with Grand Rapids.
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Rolf Suey - Better Late Than Never: Ray Dalio's Exceptional Insight!
One of my favourite investors is Ray Dalio. I had reproduced his recent interview with Bloomberg in words as follows. Hope it helps in your investment decision.
Productivity Matters in the Long Run – What you earn is what you get to spend.
Long term debt cycle - 50-75 years (1930s and 2008) i.e. when you have too much debt relative to income that you cannot service anymore and when rate of interest goes to zero, there cannot be stimulation anymore, we run out of usual monetary policy, then you have to go to monetary policy 2 which is QE. This happens in Great Depression and GFC.
QE which means purchase of financial assets by the central bank and the sellers of those financial assets then buy other financial assets and cause the price of these assets to increase, which have the effect of diminishing returns eventually. And when expected returns are low in relationship to cash, one is almost indifferent. So when you buy that bond, when the fed put that money in the system, that person is going to be indifferent. This is called "pushing on a string!".
Pushing on a string begins in 1935 and are now going in a situation which is somewhat worldwide analogous to that. We approaching it countries by countries.
Japan were the first for couple of decades because they put interest rate at zero and they are trying to get 2% inflation but it is not working.
Europe is there also. Across the curve, we have interest rate at zero and likely negative depending on where and it is certainly not going to work and the purchase of these financial assets is getting transmitted to currency movement. Then the effectiveness of raising those financial assets is limited.
In USA there is little more room. She is close to zero interest rate, and then if you take the spread, the spread are relatively low, little less than 2% bond yield and equity expected return is approx. 4%, so there are some spread there, some ability. The issue is asymmetric risk to the downside.
For upside, tightening is always going to be effective to raise interest rate. Things are going to slow down because everybody has lots of debts, so not a problem.
The situation is the risk to the downside. This is risky. Then you need other forms of stimulation which is monetary policy 3. This is not QE because money is in financial community and has little effect anymore. This is towards mainly to put money directly into the hands of spenders! E.g. print money and hand money to consumers.
And with combination of fiscal and monetary policy, Fed government run deficit where central bankers can monetize it by lending the money. Continuum one i.e. "Helicopter Money" process of putting money into people legally to spend it and it can bypass the financial market.
History happens before but just that it does not happen in our lifetime, so it goes unnoticed.
Ray Dalio mentioned the next big move will be QE! It is not the 25 basis points type of hike, which is not the big move he meant. By then, it will be a serious mistake. Circumstances now have surprised the Fed because they have not pay attention to the long term debt cycle. Our risk is not inflation and not overheating of the economy but long term debt cycle.
It will correct to a point where the risk premium (or spread) comes back.
Ray Dalio is not bearish on the stock market!
Expect stock to return 4% which is long term return and this is a problem for savers e.g. pension fund. It is like a slow growing cancer, because it will not happen overnight but it means we will have not enough to fund those return.
Investors have choice of 1) Cash – zero % return 2) Bond – 2% return and 3) Equity – 4% return.
When assets sell off, it becomes attractive, and then it draws investor in. The issue is the possibility effect of negative feedback loop that comes from the ineffectiveness of monetary policy, so when stocks go down and have a negative wealth effect, this transmit to negative effects on economy and if you don't have the ability to ease, that is worrying. E.g. USA and like Japan.
This means balance portfolio and not go to table and bet against active investors like Ray Dalio. It is not easy to win in the market. Ray Dalio's Bridgewater fund does not just go systematic long everything. It can go either way. E.g. in 2008 they return is 10%.
A balanced portfolio is a well-diversified one. Remember asset class always outperforms cash! The only exception is during Depression.
Don't compete against the professional and do not try to move around in the market and you probably are going to lose. E.g. you have a strategy which is good, and then you change your mind which is not helpful.
Very similar to the situation that USA use to go through in the past. The issue is you cannot have debt cannot rise faster than income. And this is happening in China now.
China needs to have a slower rate of debt and they need to restructure that. USA has 3 major debt restructuring and done that successfully. It is going to be a different kind of industry. E.g. steel industry in USA changing into consumption then to digital technology.
China needs to restructure their economy which is a difficult thing to do, and they also have a balance of payment issues. (i.e. outflows).
Leadership to manage it matters! According to Ray Dalio's contact in China, he claimed that China has very capable people in leadership. But not the stock market handling recently. That is not capable. Dalio thinks that China leadership capability is equal to the best in the world.
It is like China is going through a Heart Transplant! You need to right execution but it is going to be fine in the long term after the operation but it weakens you. But you will get through it and be better than before.
It is difficult because money is leaving the country. China has lots of control because many enterprises are state-owned-enterprises (SOE). China can open the bond market to have greater control over it.
Will China devalue its currency? Ray Dalio does not know and he said it is too close to call.
In general we will have slow growth, and sees up and down. This presents difficulty for monetary policy. We will see currency volatility.
Ray Dalio is not expecting the 2008 type of crisis. Definitely not a big bang type of crisis in the near term. It will be stagnation and choppy!
He is more concern about the negative feedback loop. E.g. stocks decline and dollar increase and USA becomes less competitive i.e. essentially tightening of monetary policy. Then how exactly this effect is passed into the economy is the asymmetrical risk that is of concern.
Ray Dalio mentioned that there is a part in his youtube "Economic Machine" video that pointed out this. During a part of the economic cycle, there will be tension between the "haves" and "have not" and people are frustrated at the government. This is no different in Spain.
The emotionally charged individual who may not be well-informed in choosing leaders might select leaders who are not capable and as emotion themselves. And if that happens and normally prone to happening, which means a type of leadership that handle the situation can be worse than a capable and moderate type of leader who understand how the machine works!
If we have one group fighting against another, it is bad. If a moderate leader can bring together and work together, that is good!
Next big move – QE3 or even Monetary policy 3 where money is put directly into the hands of spenders.
The biggest concern is asymmetrical risks to the downside or negative wealth feedback loop.
Not bearish on stock market. Predict long term equity expected return of 4%.
China is going to be fine in the long term.
Bet on consumption and digital technology companies.
Slow growth environment and choppy market with volatile currency.
Do not expect major crisis in the near term.
Politics and the selection of leader matters to the economy.
I watch Mr Dalio too.
"Remember asset class always outperforms cash! The only exception is during Depression."
agree! remember asset class does not always equals equities only.
"China needs to restructure their economy which is a difficult thing to do, and they also have a balance of payment issues. (i.e. outflows).
It is like China is going through a Heart Transplant! You need to right execution but it is going to be fine in the long term after the operation but it weakens you. But you will get through it and be better than before."
"Next big move – QE3 or even Monetary policy 3 where money is put directly into the hands of spenders. "
Thanks for the comments and dropping by.
Yes, agree that asset class is not necessary equities. Over time equity is still one of the best performing asset class, but dictated by what and when we buy though.
I read your comments on BB blog and indeed not all overcapacity in China will be converted into internal consumption. The inefficiencies have to go. Perhaps this is part and parcel of an overheating economy cooling down.
As for US, the innovations and technology advancements of businesses will never going to let them down during our lifetime. It is just so vibrant. The drag is going to be politics and government, I think.
Principles by Ray Dalio on the Bridgewater website. It details his life and management principles.
Thanks for dropping by and noted your kindness in sharing.
Ray Dalio is one of my favorite investors as far as macro investing is concern and his views about economy going back more than 100 years.
Below are other articles I wrote about Ray Dalio last year. There is also a 300 over pages free pdf on his economic principles which I read last year as well.
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Jackery for Less Than $20.00 – My Honest Opinion
July 20, 2022 by Alwyn
Jackery Review – Is the Jackery Worth the Hype?
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Our Jackery solar panel generator review started with a comparison of similar units. The Jackery Explorer 1000 was our favorite. It offered several great features, including a large battery capacity and an inverter. It was affordable and could keep our phone charged during blackouts, despite its low price. Besides, it also had plenty of ports for charging. We also tested it with a 12V outlet from a car, which was useful for charging in case of an outage.
Jackery 1500
The Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station includes an 1800W AC inverter, 3600W surge, and 23% conversion-efficient solar panels for recharge and portable off-grid power. The 1800-watt powerstation can recharge and power all devices, including your smartphone, laptop, and any tools that are plugged into its USB ports. You can use it as an AC power outlet. It has a patented design that makes it last longer than a regular power outlet.
The Jackery 1500 includes several input accessories that can charge your devices. This includes a carrying bag, a 300W AC wall converter, and a 12-volt car charging cord. It is important to note that the system cannot charge your phone over USB-C, but it does support charging from a car's 12-volt DC port. The adapter for Jackery Solar Saga panels is also included in this device. This portable power station will provide plenty of electricity and support your mobile lifestyle.
If you're in the market for a portable charger, the Jackery 1000 is a fantastic option. You can plug it into your home outlet, car DC adapter, or both. It can surge up to 2000 watts and charge a 500-watt hairdryer with its lithium-ion battery power station. The Jackery is quieter and comes with two-year warranties.
The price is also right! As a reputable review site, I've been a customer of the product for some time. It was only recently that I had the chance to try it. Despite this, I was skeptical about the quality. It's possible I'm missing something essential to a fair review, so I'm glad I present my Jackery 1000 Review. Listed below are my findings.
Chong Dian Shu Gei, which is pronounced "shi Jini", is the Chinese name of the product. It's a Chinese word that means "renewable energy". Although the name sounds intriguing, I couldn't find any additional information. It sounds interesting, so I think I'll give this a shot. After all, I've heard that it's a reputable source of energy, so it's worth a shot.
Jackery solar panel
In this Jackery solar panel review, we will take a closer look at some of the key features of this product. This product offers excellent conversion efficiency, up to 23%, and is portable and lightweight. It comes with a carry handle that makes it easy to transport. This makes it easy to use on the go, whether you're camping, hiking, or simply need some extra electricity. It's the best thing about it. The price is right in the middle, too.
The Jackery Power Station comes with an integrated kickstand for easy transport. When not charging, the kickstand is extended and can support the panel. It also has a protective laminate layer that prevents moisture and dust from getting inside. It also has a zippered pouch on the back for the 3m cable. The other end plugs into the Jackery's charging port. It is also compatible with USB-C devices.
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The Jackery generator is an interesting option for people who need a portable power source on their trips. The portable power pack includes four solar panels, which can keep your equipment charged even if you are away from the grid. While gas generators may be cheaper, they do require you to purchase gas over time. The Jackery uses a high quality inverter. It does not produce any dirty electricity like other generators.
However, there are several things that you should consider before you buy this generator. First, ensure that the battery can last for several hundred cycles. A lithium-ion batteries will last you longer than a NiCd. The Jackery battery is lightweight so you don't need to worry too much about its weight. Secondly, make sure to charge it thoroughly, otherwise, you might end up damaging it.
In addition, the Jackery should be more honest in its advertising. It claims a 500-watt charging capacity, but its actual solar input is only 306-watts. It is also not capable of charging more than two solar panels. The manufacturer should disclose whether the Jackery will use a panel or not. The company should also inform customers about the cost of spare parts and their availability. This will allow consumers to make an informed decision on whether or not they want to purchase the generator.
Jackery vs. goalzero
A portable power station such as the Jackery has many benefits. The Jackery can be used to charge your gadgets by simply plugging them into its power supply. The time it takes to charge your device will vary depending on its size and current charge. This is why you should ensure that you recharge your device regularly. This is the best portable power source for most people. You should consider its limitations as an emergency solution.
Both chargers can charge your gadgets via USB but they come with different types of batteries. Both the Jackery Explorer 150 (Goal Zero Yeti 400) and Jackery Explorer 150 (Jackery Explorer 150) use lead-acid battery. Lead-acid battery are heavy and cumbersome. The Jackery Explorer 150 is lighter than the Goal Zero Yeti 150. Both portable power stations come with a USB port, while the Yeti doesn't.
Other Jackery products
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The company's line of solar panels has been gaining popularity, and the Solar Generator has been a popular choice for outdoor use. The solar generator concept is very popular because it combines the best features of a solar panel and a portable power source. In addition to creating an excellent outdoor living brand and product line, Jackery has set a benchmark for solar and renewable charging. Solar power products can provide the energy you need, whether you're backpacking in the desert or camping in the woods.
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Experts: Know-your-rights trainings may not always protect immigrants
John Haltiwanger and Michelle Mark
Officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will be descending on 10 major US cities on Sunday to try to round up roughly 2,000 families targeted for deportation.
The ICE raids come just weeks after President Donald Trump postponed a botched plan to carry out the raids after they encountered resistance from within ICE itself, according to The New York Times. The president on Friday confirmed the raids would occur.
This time, immigrants across the country are preparing for the worst, and lawyers and experts have urged them to know their rights if ICE comes knocking.
Advocacy groups like the American Civil Liberties Union have prepared extensive webpages describing how to handle encounters with ICE agents, whether it's at home or in public.
The organization advises anyone stopped by ICE agents to be aware that they have the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a search, the right to consult with a lawyer (though government-appointed lawyers are not provided to civil immigration detainees), and the right to refuse to answer questions about citizenship or immigration history.
Read more: Trump's ICE raids on thousands of immigrants are 'a big show to scare people' and won't solve anything, immigration experts warn
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), officers prepare for morning operations to arrest undocumented immigrants on April 11, 2018 in New York City.
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But experts also said that immigration authorities are strategic, and often find ways to work around commonly used defenses.
For instance, one of the main pieces of information advocates tout is the right for immigrants not to allow ICE agents into their homes, where they could be arrested.
ICE often rounds people up at their homes, workplaces, or other public spaces
If ICE officers arrive at a person's home, the person inside has no obligation to open the door unless the officer has a warrant signed by a judge. Though ICE officers in those situations frequently present "administrative warrants" without judge's signatures, such "warrants" don't provide any legal means to enter a person's home without their consent.
But Lily Axelrod, a Memphis-based immigration lawyer, said that defense isn't overly reassuring. She said that of course immigrants should educate themselves on their rights, but she warned that people shouldn't get complacent and assume they can easily dodge authorities.
"It's actually pretty rare that ICE knocks on the door is allowed in," Axelrod told INSIDER. "Instead, when they are looking to arrest a specific person at home, they often wait outside the house very early in the morning and stop the person walking to their car, or follow them in the car and arrest them as they get out at work."
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She continued: "It's very difficult for people to walk away from this type of encounter with ICE and to refuse to identify themselves."
ICE has also developed an arsenal of other ways to track down people, according to Karla McKanders, a law professor and Immigration Practice Clinic director at Vanderbilt University.
"The administration has stated that they are going to workplaces and has tapped into state driver's license databases to locate people," McKanders said. "In the past, immigration raids have taken place at workplaces, which allows for rounding up mass numbers of undocumented immigrants versus going to individual places of residence. ICE, however, may utilize both of these methods."
Those prospects also raise the risk that ICE will sweep up other immigrants in the vicinity as "collateral arrests," even if they're not on the agency's list of targets. ICE also has a documented history of wrongly arresting US citizens. An April 2018 report from The Los Angeles Times found that ICE had released over 1,480 people from its custody since 2012 after investigating their citizenship claims.
But experts said that even the immigrants who are successfully arrested in this weekend's raids may have one last chance at avoiding deportation.
For instance, Homeland Security officials told The Times that the 2,000 families selected for deportation in Sunday's raids all have open deportation orders — in many cases after they failed to appear in court.
But Stephen Yale-Loehr, a Cornell University law professor, said immigrants may have received invalid or illegal deportation orders if ICE bungled something along the way, such as failing to notify immigrants at their correct addresses to warn them of their court dates.
"While the administration certainly has the right to deport people with legitimate final deportation orders, many of those orders may be subject to challenge," Yale-Loehr said.
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Илья́-Дави́д Изра́илевич Кругля́нский (Фриц-Давид; 1897, Новозыбков — 25 августа 1936, Москва) — один из подсудимых на Первом московском процессе, обвинялся в подготовке в 1935 году покушения на Сталина по заданию Троцкого.

Биография
Родился в 1897 году в еврейской мещанской семье в городе Новозыбкове (ныне — Брянской области). Был членом Еврейской социалистической партии.

 Исполкомом Коминтерна направлен в Германию для нелегальной партийной работы. Член Коммунистической партии Германии.

, где работал редактором в Исполкоме Коминтерна, был консультантом в газете «Правда»; работал московским корреспондентом газет «Роте Фане» и «Известия». , оставаясь беспартийным.

20 июля 1936 года был арестован по обвинению в принадлежности к контрреволюционной троцкистско-зиновьевской террористической организации. Был подсудимым на Первом Московском процессе (19—24 августа 1936 года).

На суде он заявил, что приехал в СССР по поручению Л. Д. Троцкого, чтобы взять на себя, как он выразился, «историческую миссию» — убить Сталина.
Берман-Юрин, прибыв в СССР, нашел Фрица Давида по явке, данной ему Седовым. Фриц Давид (Круглянский И. И.) и Берман-Юрин решили осуществить убийство тов. Сталина на VII Конгрессе Коминтерна. Как показали на следствии оба обвиняемые, на конгрессе Фриц Давид (Круглянский И. И.) должен был стрелять в тов. Сталина из браунинга, который он получил от Бермана-Юрина. Однако, это им привести в исполнение не удалось вследствие того, что Берман-Юрин не смог проникнуть на конгресс, а Фриц Давид (Круглянский И. И.), хотя в проник на конгресс, не смог осуществить своего преступного намерения, так как далеко сидел от Президиума и не имел никакой возможности приблизиться к тов. Сталину.
Фриц Давид и Берман-Юрин вели с Троцким разговоры об убийстве Сталина. Они приняли от Троцкого задание и сделали целый ряд практических шагов, чтобы это задание осуществить. Разве этого мало, чтобы они были достойны самого сурового наказания, предусмотренного нашим законом, — расстрела?
24 августа 1936 года Военная коллегия Верховного суда СССР признала его виновным в том, что будучи членом подпольной террористической троцкистско-зиновьевской организации, он принял участие в подготовке убийства Сталина (), и приговорила к высшей мере наказания (расстрелу). Приговор был исполнен 25 августа, тело было кремировано и захоронено в братской могиле на Новом Донском кладбище в Москве.

Реабилитирован 13 июля 1988 года решением Пленума Верховного Суда СССР.

Адреса
Москва, ул. Горького, д.36, комн.38 (гостиница «Люкс»).

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Литература

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Члены Коммунистической партии Германии
Иммигрировавшие в СССР из Германии
Журналисты газеты «Известия»
Расстрелянные в СССР
Похороненные в общих могилах Донского кладбища
Посмертно реабилитированные в СССР
Казнённые в 1936 году

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W. Roger Webb today announced his retirement as president of the University of Central Oklahoma. His last day will be June 30, 2011.
"I am leaving at a time when the image, reputation of the university, and the capacity and depth of talented faculty, administration and staff of Central has never been higher," said Webb.
"The exciting thing is that Central's greatest days are just ahead. I have the greatest confidence in the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents to choose a successor who will lead Central to new heights of excellence."
Webb said he looks forward to spending more time with his daughter Anna Grace and his wife Jeanie, and upon retirement, has the opportunity to accept an executive position with Citizens Bank of Edmond.
"Over the holidays, Jeanie and I together decided that now is the time for me to step down. We love Central and have so many wonderful friends and colleagues here. This has not been an easy decision," added Webb.
Since becoming Central's 19th president in 1997, Webb has led the university through some of its greatest years of growth and development.
Webb articulated and implemented a vision for the institution that has led to record enrollment of more than 17,000 and national recognition. Today, Central is the state's third largest university with premier academic programs in forensic science, the arts, journalism, accounting, teacher education and more, leading to a reputation as one of the most innovative institutions of higher learning in the region.
Among Webb's other recent notable accomplishments at Central are the creation of the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, the only industry-based music education program of its kind in the country; the establishment of the UCO Forensic Science Institute; the opening of the UCO Jazz Lab, a popular performance venue, classroom and recording studio; partnering with the U.S. Olympic Committee to designate Central as an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site; and encouraging sustainable practices and beautification efforts that have won national awards. Last year, the Chronicle of Higher Education voted Central as one of the great colleges to work for.
During Webb's tenure at Central, the campus transformed from mostly a commuter college to a beautiful, vibrant campus with a first-class housing program.
Also new to Central under Webb's leadership is the UCO Wellness Center; a completely renovated Wantland Stadium; and the recently opened Center for Transformative Learning.
Webb has led the development of several other new initiatives at Central, including the addition of the College of Fine Arts and Design, the Broadway Tonight series, the UCO School of Music, and the School of Criminal Justice.
Webb's professional career began in law enforcement, where he served 12 years with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and as Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Oklahoma from 1974-78. During that time, Webb was elected to the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and chaired a national task force studying the threat of terrorism in large stadiums and sports arenas and on our nation's energy pipelines. Given that experience, Webb has been a national voice on campus safety, preparedness and violence prevention during his time at Central. As such, he was called upon to testify before the U.S. Senate in 2007 following the Virginia Tech University shootings.
Under Webb's leadership, Central also organized and held the first national campus security summit following the shootings, with college and university representatives attending from throughout the United States. In 2009, Webb was selected to the inaugural class of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.
Webb entered higher education in 1978, when he was named President of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., a position he held until his current appointment at Central, making him the state's longest serving university president. In 2008, NSU honored Webb with an honorary doctorate in optometry for his role in establishing the College of Optometry at the university in 1979.
Among his involvement with other organizations, Webb is a member of the Board of Directors for the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT), the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Board, the Integris Hospital Board and Creative Oklahoma.
In 2009, Webb was honored with the Governor's Arts Award, named Edmond's Citizen of the Year and also named Oklahoma State University Distinguished Alumni. Other honors include being named to the Oklahoma Education Hall of Fame.
A native of eastern Oklahoma, Webb graduated from Heavener High School and received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University. Webb holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
Editor's Note: Download art to accompany this release at www.uco.edu/photo/Webb.
Cutline: University of Central Oklahoma President W. Roger Webb announced today his retirement from his position at the university. His last day will be June 30, 2011. Webb is the state's longest serving university president, serving first as president of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., until joining Central in 1997.


Iowa's Nate Stanley a first-round NFL draft prospect? ESPN says he is.
Iowa's Nate Stanley a first-round prospect? This ESPN NFL draft guru thinks he is entering the season.
The 2019 NFL draft is more than eight months away, but two Hawkeyes are already making some noise for next year.
In the around-the-clock cycle of the NFL, it's never too early to look at next year's draft potentials. ESPN analyst Todd McShay released his preseason top 32 draft prospects Wednesday.
Two Hawkeyes made the cut.
Checking in at No. 23 is Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, one of just two quarterbacks on the list along with North Carolina State's Ryan Finley at No. 16.
McShay also points out Stanley's 26-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio as a key stat.
Six spots below Stanley, at No. 29, is Iowa tight end Noah Fant. He's the only tight end listed in the top 32. McShay gives Fant an 85 grade.
Iowa hasn't had a quarterback go in the first round since Chuck Long in 1986, or a tight end go since Dallas Clark in 2003. There's a long way to go for Stanley and Fant, but it's clear they're already high on 2019 draft radars.


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