I had the opportunity to visit some friends in Cairo a few months ago. I only had 3 days and I managed to squeeze in lots of sights and sounds. Despite the negative publicity the city has had in the press, I was pleasantly surprised at how safe and welcomed I felt everywhere I went. Here is a suggested itinerary for a very packed 3 days in Cairo.
In the suburbs of Cairo, Egypt's largest camel market gathers buyers and sellers from as far away as the Sudan! I've written a blog post dedicated entirely to this fascinating market. You can read and see all of the photos here.
Starting at the Opera House, walk down the main road passing the 6th October Bridge which affords great views of the city and the Nile River below. The road goes all the way to Tahrir Square, famous as the area where hundreds of thousands of protestors gathered during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. The Square is a wide open area surrounded by the American University of Cairo, some international hotels and the Egyptian Museum. I was surprised by how open and central it was (I mean, it makes sense as a place to protest). Seeing photos now, I still can't believe how many people were there. We walked around and discovered some interesting political graffiti, most of which has been painted over since the Revolution.
We walked around for about an hour and then headed to the Four Seasons Cairo. This was a special request of mine. I realize that most people want Egyptian food when in Egypt. I did too! But living in Ethiopia, I also really, really miss dim sum and it so happened that the Four Seasons has some of the best dim sum in the city. That, along with a great view of the Nile during our extended lunch cinched the deal for me.
After a long and delicious lunch, we crossed the street and boarded a sailboat to enjoy the fresh cool breeze and a lovely view of the sunset from the water. I could see spending more time here, bringing something to drink, a blanket and a book to just laze on this historic river which has seen ancient civilizations rise and fall.
Whew! It's been a long day already. But I was still ready to keep going so we headed to the night market in Cairo. The Khan el Khalili was one of the most amazing markets I have ever seen! It extends for kilometers and kilometers with everything you can imagine for sale. We got lost a few times but ended up finding lots of cool things- from traditional bedouin hooked rugs, to the various stalls selling cheap chinese trinkets and those selling all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables.
My favourite place in the market however was this shop where craftmakers still made the well known fez that is associated with Egypt and the Ottoman empire. It was really cool seeing them cut, shape and glue the hats together. This is the very last fez maker in Egypt. Most of the fez come from China these days.
I was really tired at this point and a little intimidated with the huge crowds of people so I didn't take many photos in this market. If I go back to Cairo, I would literally sleep for half a day so I could spend a lot more time at the night markets to take photos with all of my wits and energy. Until then, well I have some great memories of walking for many hours and seeing vendors sell all kinds of things. I should also mention that during my time at the market, while I was with a male friend, I NEVER got harassed or felt intimidated. Nobody tried to touch me or followed me around. I was expecting the market to be like one in Bombay where I would leave feeling kind of icky but it was an amazing experience. It was also completely different at night than during the day.
The Monastery of St. Simon, Egypt's largest coptic (Christian Orthodox) church is located in the neighbourhood of Mokkatam or Manshiyat Nasir. It also happens to be the largest church in the whole of the Middle East. It is built into a natural cave and can accommodate over 20,000 people!
The neighborhood surrounding the church is called "Garbage City" because it is the place where 80% of Cairo's garbage is brought, recycled and sorted. The inhabitants of the city are called the Zabbaleen (the garbage people) and are descendants of poor Christian Copts who migrated to the Cairo in the 1940s. They came to Mokattam Mountain in order to be able to practice their own religion (and raise pigs which is taboo in the predominantly Muslim city). They also started collecting and sorting garbage in order to find valuable assets in it. Soon, they became specialists at doing just this! The Zabbaleen would sort through household garbage, salvaging and selling things of value, while the organic waste provided an excellent source of food for their animals. As more and more people came to Mokkatam, they banded together and built this church as a place for worship for the community.
I was really excited about spending time exploring Garbage City (also known as Manshiyat Nasir). However, our guide who was female seemed to have never been there and was a little afraid of walking through all of the alleyways. This was pretty disappointing because seriously the people there were THE NICEST and super friendly. Her attitude seemed pretty normal for someone from middle to upper class. The Zabbaleen are pretty marginalized in society and many people warned us about pickpockets in the area. I would like to re-iterate that I felt incredibly safe there and everyone I met was incredibly friendly. I got invited to have some breakfast with a group of men, and people didn't even mind me taking photos of them. Maybe if I had ventured out to some of the smallest alleyways I might have had issues but I would go back there in a heartbeat to explore more.
Pulleys around the buildings allow people to send things up and down the long blocks of apartments. Garbage is often sorted at various levels.
Signs commemmorating various saints hang all over the city.
We headed to the Citadel, the highest point of Cairo where we visited two mosques and admired the sweeping views of the city. The Citadel was a strategic point built by the Ottoman conqueror Salhadin. The first mosque is called An-Nasir Mohammed Mosque and was built in the 1300s!!! Amazingly some of the gorgeous islamic art from that period has survived to this day. The second mosque, called the Ali Pasha or Alabaster mosque, was more recent but very impressive. It can be seen from may places in Cairo. It's domed structure and inside is very reminiscent of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Ali Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Egypt so it makes sense that he would try to replicate the jewel of his country in this city.
We wandered over to Old Cairo for some delicious lunch of koshari, an interesting combination of rice, pasta, beans, caramelized onions and hot sauce and then wandered around the various mosques. Our guide again was a little disappointing, she told us it wasn't worth getting a ticket to visit inside the mosques (false!). Go inside the mosques. They are beautiful. Walking around the market, I met lots of artisans working on honing their crafts, vendors selling everything from pickles to the top of mosques. The mosques were surprisingly social places with adolescents, children, lovers and families gathered, eating and hanging out.
The last day was dedicated to the Pyramids of Giza and the Steps Pyramids of Saqqara (the oldest pyramids in Egypt). I also made a stopover at a carpet making school in Saqqara and admired some amazing carpets. Finally, I made a much too quick introduction to the Egyptian Museum and took a good look at King Tut.
Egypt is AMAZING. I can't wait to go back and explore some more.


Our January 2019 PMMNG meeting will feature Lisa Rios from Celgene discussing "Living Your Best Life with Myeloma." The meeting will be on Saturday January 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at the Ralston House.
Lisa Rios MSN, CRNP, AOCNP is an oncology clinical nurse consultant for Celgene Corporation. Lisa brings more than 20 years of experience working in various cancer centers across the Philadelphia area including Thomas Jefferson and University of Pennsylvania. Lisa has spent a majority of her career as an Nurse Practitioner at Lankenau Cancer Center in Wynnewood, PA and now continues to work per diem at Temple-Fox Chase where she focuses on her love of oncology and dedication to her patients and their families.
Lisa graduated from Temple University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing at Thomas Jefferson in 2012 graduating as an Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse.
At Celgene Lisa focuses on disease state education presenting to nurses, NPs, PA's and physicians on various different cancer types including Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, Pancreatic, Breast and Lung. The most favorite part of her job is being able to present to patients at support groups across the Philadelphia and New Jersey area where it keeps her close to patients and is able to learn so much from them.
When Lisa is not working or presenting she is spending time with her husband Chris and her 7 year old son, CJ.


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Q: Why didn't the other teachers create an obstacle in Sorcerer's Stone? In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, all of Harry's professors create an obstacle. Noticeably missing are obstacles related to courses that Harry isn't currently studying, such as Divination, Muggle Studies, Arithmancy, or Ancient Runes.
Is there an in-universe reason why there were no obstacles created by those professors? (Out-of-universe, the answer seems to be obvious.)
Inspired by this post on Reddit.

A: Because had any more professors been involved, there would have been more than seven obstacles.  This is Harry Potter.  Everything is about the number seven.
I'm not sure if this is what you refer to as the obvious out of universe answer.  But even in-universe, characters know the power of seven, for example the deliberate number of Horcruxes, or the ways of scoring in Quiddich.
Another answer is that Dumbledore wanted obstacles that would stop Voldemort (if he had returned) but would not stop Harry (and his friends).   Or, as the inspiration for the question says, "A first year should technically be able to get through with the help of some friends."  By restricting the professors to those that knew Harry personally, he could make sure the challenges were things that Harry, specifically, could overcome.

A: It's possible that the traps were meant to serve multiple uses...

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*Allow Dumbledore through, without too much hassle.

*Slow-down - rather than stop - someone trying to get the stone, so that Dumbledore could be notified (wards) and had time to intervene.

*Serve as test for Harry Potter (whom Dumbledore knew eventually would have to be the one to stop Voldemort) and his friends.  If so, it makes very much sense to only use the teachers teaching 1st year subjects. (In addition, Hagrid conveniently gave Harry a flute for Christmas to put Fluffy to sleep.)

*Make sure no one teacher could easily disable all traps using their own expertise.

*Test the teachers' loyalty, by seeing how difficult their traps were (eg. Quirrel's troll).
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If Dumbledore just wanted to keep the stone safe, why use a simple locking-charm that several students (including 1st year Hermione) could bypass?
If Dumbledore wanted to keep the stone safe, why not bury it under the stone-floor of his personal quarters (accessed through his office, protected by a gargoyle) and use many layers of wards?
Why tell all the students at the welcome-feast, in a way that almost guaranteed some students would try to find-out what was hidden?
The only real safety-measure was the mirror, as someone who wanted to actually use the stone, would spend hours trying to get to it... assuming they didn't also succumb to the magic of the mirror, and "wasted away in front of it".
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So I would think everything but the mirror were just slow-down an intruder, and to test Harry and his friends.  If Dumbledore wasn't away, I'm sure he'd observe Harry's journey through the traps - maybe he did.

A: Their assistance would not be useful.
What would Trelawney be able to do? She only has prophetic powers when she has a vision, which is not under her control. What would Professor Sinistra,  the Astronomy teacher, be able to do? So far as I can tell, astronomy in the magical world is nothing more than mundane astronomy. I think Muggle Studies would be fairly useless, and both Arithmancy and Ancient Runes seem to be helpful for other kinds of magic, but less so themselves.
In other words, the other professors teach theoretical or abstract subjects,  which is why their courses are more advanced. Whereas the core teachers give practical courses,  and so their knowledge is more useful for actually creating obstacles.

A: From Chapter Fourteen of Philosopher's Stone:

"Oh, come on, Hagrid, you might not want to tell us, but you do know, you know everything that goes on round here," said Hermione in a warm, flattering voice. Hagrid's beard twitched and they could tell he was smiling. "We only wondered who had done the guarding, really." Hermione went on. "We wondered who Dumbledore had trusted enough to help him, apart from you."

While Hermione might be totally making this up, it is possible that she has correctly identified the point, namely, that Dumbledore trusts certain people. According to this we can surmise that those who helped protect the stone were the teachers that Dumbledore particularly trusted.

A: While I think that the other answers provide quite reasonable answers, I think it's also important to recognize the rather special relationship Harry and Dumbledore have throughout the series, as well as the connection between Harry and Voldemort. Dumbledore makes a habit of spinning lots of plates at once, making things seem disconnected, until (unsurprisingly given the name of the series) it turns out to all be about Harry - Snape's revelation in book seven is the epitome of this.
All that is to say that:
Voldemort will make it through any security system, so Harry needs to be able to as well.
Harry, at this point, is the one thing that can stop Voldemort in the end. Dumbledore knows this, and intends for Harry to get involved in order to stop it. Dumbledore can't do it himself because:

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*He doesn't want to show his hand. He's still amassing power against Voldemort, and doesn't want him to come out of hiding too early.

*He needs Harry to start believing in himself and his ability to fight against Voldemort, if he wants Harry to be an effective fighter.
Furthermore, Dumbledore doesn't want it to be someone else besides Harry, because he knows that Harry is still protected by his mother, and will never just give the stone away.
It's pretty clear that Harry was meant to get through these challenges - they're basically tailor made for him and his friends. The only reasonable explanaition for such a personalized set of tasks is that they were meant to be that way.

A: Possibly limited to heads of houses and other important persons rather than all staff.
Fluffy - Hagrid (trusted person)
Plants - Professor Sprout (Herbology), Head of Hufflepuff
Flying Keys - Professor Flitwick (Charms), Head of Ravenclaw
Chess - Professor McGonagall (Transfiguration), Head of Gryffindor & Deputy Headmistress
Potions - Professor Snape (Potions), Head of Slytherin
Mirror - Professor Dumbledore, Headmaster

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Namespace Bifrost.Configuration

Classes

AmbiguousContainerCreationException

The exception that is thrown when a ambiguous match is found when discovering implementations of ICanCreateContainer

CallContextConfiguration

Represents the configuration for ICallContext

CanCreateContainerNotFoundException

The exception that is thrown when a type is missing a default constructor and one is required

CommandsConfiguration

Represents an implementation of ICommandsConfiguration

ConfigurationExtensions

Extensions for configuration

ConfigurationStorageElement

Base class for configuration elements that require specifc storage

Configure

Represents the default IConfigure type

DefaultStorageConfiguration

Represents an implementation of IDefaultStorageConfiguration

DesktopConfiguration

DesktopConfigurationExtensions

Extensions for configuring desktop client type

EventsConfiguration

Represents an implementation of IEventsConfiguration

ExecutionContextConfiguration

Represents an implementation of IExecutionContextConfiguration

FrontendConfiguration

Represents an implementation of a IFrontendConfiguration

MultiplePrincipalResolversFound

Exception that is thrown when the system finds more than one principal resolver

SagasConfiguration

Represents a ISagasConfiguration implementation

SecurityConfiguration

Represents the configuration for security

SerializationConfiguration

Represents an implementation of ISerializationConfiguration

TasksConfiguration

Represents an implementation of ITasksConfiguration

ViewsConfiguration

Represents an IViewsConfiguration

WebConfigurationExtensions

Interfaces

ICallContextConfiguration

Defines the configuration for call context

ICanConfigure

Represents an interface for configuring Bifrost.

ICanCreateContainer

Defines an interface that is used to create a container instance.

ICommandsConfiguration

Defines configuration for commands

IConfigurationElement

Interface for all configuration elements

IConfigure

Defines the configuration for Bifrost

IDefaultStorageConfiguration

Defines configuration for default storage

IEntityContextConfiguration

Defines a configuration set for an IEntityContext<T> implementation

IEventsConfiguration

Defines the configuration for events

IExecutionContextConfiguration

Defines the configuration related to <see cref="!:IExecutionContext"></see>

IFrontendConfiguration

Defines the frontend specific configuration

IFrontendTargetConfiguration

Defines the configuration element for a target frontend

IHaveStorage

Marker interface that to indicate the need of storage configuration

ISagasConfiguration

Defines the configuration for sagas

ISecurityConfiguration

Defines the configuration for security

ISerializationConfiguration

Defines the configuration for serialization

IStorageConfiguration

Defines a generic storage configuration

ITasksConfiguration

Defines the configuration for events

IViewsConfiguration

Defines the configuration for views

IWantToKnowWhenConfigurationIsDone

Represents an interface for a system that gets invoked when configuration has been done.

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Apple to end antenna issues by placing it behind the Apple logo?
A new patent filed by Apple suggests that the company is looking into ways it can reduce interference with its antennae in its iPhone and future products, focusing on a process that would see the antennas placed behind the logo on both phones and MacBook laptops.
The filing almost certainly comes after the "Antennagate" debacle when the iPhone 4 launched; the device would lose signal if two of the antenna housings were bridged with the hand. This led to Apple handing out free iPhone 4 cases for users that requested them and looks to have inspired a change in where the wireless antennas will be housed in the future.
The patent for "logo antennas" shows the antenna placed in a housing that contains conductive sidewalls, holding compents and integrated circuits. The logo antenna woud then be able to transmit and receive radio-frequencies (both 3G and Wi-Fi), therefore gaining a clearer and ultimately stronger signal without metal stuctures or other conductive housing walls interfering.
The patent could also demonstrate Apple's intentions to create 3G/4G-enabled laptops that can be used on the go, possibly an upgrade to the already very light and ultra-portable MacBook Air. We aren't sure how the antenna would work behind an Apple logo on the iPhone but if it means we have a glowing LED Apple logo on the back, Apple fans have one more reason to want one.


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Coates first utilized poetry as a means of expressing his feelings and thoughts as a student at Howard University. He would absorb new ideas through literature and his experiences at the Mecca, then visit coffee houses throughout Washington D.C. for poetry readings. We can still see evidence of poetic influence in Coates' writing through the use of words phrases and such as "the Mecca," "the Dream," and "those who believe themselves to be white." Further, these words and phrases used throughout Between The World and Me echo those of Malcolm X. The book begins poetic lines by Sonia Sanchez preceding the chapters of the book is titled "Malcolm": "Do not speak to me of martyrdom, of men who die to be remembered on some parish day. I don't believe in dying though, I too shall die. And violets like castanets will echo me." Sanchez wrote this eulogy for Malcolm X, following his assassination. Sanchez' eulogy reveals how Malcolm X did not die for remembrance, he lived for a cause and change. The idea that Malcolm X was doomed, but armed, remaining self-possessed until the very end resonates in Coates' writing.
Coates also explores racial reclamation in his work, pleading to return to one's true self and home–a return he describes as Mecca. Coates even refers to Howard University, in particular, as Mecca, where several members of his family attended the school. He was admitted to the historically black college (although he later dropped out), where he was introduced to various different black experiences. Likewise, near the end of his memoir, Coates describes the sense of unity among those who gathered to celebrate Homecoming at Howard, as they left the university to pursue different lives and careers, yet were unified by the Mecca of Howard. Coates describes the "the birthmark of damnation" fading as he realized and felt the sense of oneness in their shared experiences at Howard. In his later trip to Paris, Coates was exposed to an entirely new world of new people, finding relief in the ability to walk around without that constant sense of fear. He came to the realization that the world is larger than he imagined, and perhaps peace and unity can exist between people of multiple cultures, including blacks and whites. Although this view was changed when he reminded himself he was a Black American, Coates' initial experience is similar to Malcolm X's journey to Mecca in 1964. When Malcolm X reached the Hajj, he observed and and experienced the true nature of Islam, which changed his views on racism and racial struggle that were so instilled in his psyche dramatically. Malcolm X regarded people of all color coexisting under Islam, and then abandoned his hard-lined anti-white views, developing one of universal empathy and means to end international struggle.
Influenced by Malcolm X, Coates encourages blacks to be "as free as Malcolm's voice." Malcolm, for his part, was free in the end because he did not succumb to the allure of false dreams. He faced the reality of race relations and the possibility of racial cooperation just as clearly as Coates faces the situation of American race relations today.
"The Influence of Malcolm X on Ta-Nehisi Coates." GradesFixer, 15 Jun. 2018, https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/the-influence-of-malcolm-x-on-ta-nehisi-coates/. Accessed 21 April 2019.


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Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft
Hexing with a Chance of Tornadoes
Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits
Starry with a Chance of Nightshade
Thunder with a Chance of Lovestruck
Wind with a Chance of Wolfsbane
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Broken Communication
Shadow Agents #1
Wolf's Surrender
Crimson Ops #1
Midnight Echoes
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King of Prey (King of Prey #1)
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Book #2: A View to a Kill
Book #3: Master of the Hunt
Book #4: Rise of the King
Book #5: Prince of Pleasure
Book #6: Prince of Flight
Book #7: Under His Wing
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Sacred Places (Druid Series #1)
Coyle O'Caha, a seven-hundred-year-old, immortal druid sorcerer, has one claim to fame—his experience mentoring fledgling witches. Three years ago, he found his soulmate, Deri Sullivan. With Deri haunting his dreams, he can no longer wait to claim her. He's tired of waiting for her to fall for his charms and see that he's the man for her. Of course, that's easier said than done since Deri is immune to both his charm and magik.
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Book #2: Goddess of the Grove
Book #3: Winter Solstice
Book #4: A Druid of Her Own
Book #5: Seduced by the Highland Werewolf
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Wolf shifter Hugh Lupine simply wants to make it through the month and win the bet he has with his best friend. He's not looking to date anyone, or to solve a murder, but when a breath taking beauty runs him over (literally) he's left no choice but to take notice of the quirky, sassy newcomer. She'd be perfect if it wasn't for the fact she's the granddaughter of the local supernatural hunter. Even if he can set aside his feelings about her family, Penelope is his complete opposite in all ways.
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Once Hunted, Twice Shy
Total Eclipse of the Hunt
Don't Stop Bewitching
An Everlasting Christmas
Everybody Wants to Rune the World
Do You Really Want to Haunt Me?
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Loup Garou (Tempting Fate #1)
Rockstars, dark princes, werewolves, vampires, and fated mates… what is a girl to do?
Lindsay Willows craves a simple life. One where she can make a difference without drawing too much attention to herself. As the daughter of both a vampire and a fae, the cards were already stacked against her. Finding out she's the supposed mate of a dark fae prince doesn't help matters. Especially when there are those who will stop at nothing to prevent her from mating with a prince she's never even met.
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Butt-kicking Guardian, Madelyn Mason, is the only female in a sea of supernatural males. College student by day, she spends her nights fighting for mankind–the innocents, the ones who have no clue that the things of nightmares walk among the living.
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Where can you find a majority of seniors hanging out on Friday night in Houston, TX?
As you advance in age, things change. No matter how much you want to continue with the youth lifestyles, circumstances force you otherwise. Everybody is always comfortable amongst fellow age mates. Nightlife fun is however open to all adults. In Houston, there is something for everyone. Some clubs are youth friendly while others are attractive to the seniors. What the youngsters will do on a night out is far from what their seniors will go for. That's why you will find seniors flocking at certain clubs and not find even a single senior in others. There are many venues where seniors in Houston like spending their Friday night. Let's check out a few hereof.
Miller is the place to be on Friday nights. It's a classic venue loved by many senior Houston residents. Every weekend presents a wide range of interesting events. Moreover, the best part is that you don't have to pay for it. You just check in, grab your best spot, and pay only for what you ask for. It can be a perfect place to socialize with other aged fellows. Most of the seniors like drinks. These are permitted at the Miller. You can check in individually or come a group of seniors. Whatever spot you pick, you will get to see the events at the stage. It's a well-lit stage. Go there ready to have fun. Stay tuned to the upcoming Friday night events at their website.
This is just what the seniors around Houston are looking for. A classic and spacious bar delivers more than just drinks. The atmosphere kills it especially for the seniors. You will love this place especially if you are a social person. It is recommended that you bring two or more of your friends. Musicians are ever available with the best of seniors' friendly hits. If you like it custom, you take your song to them and bribe them to sing your song. They also got some sense of humor in between the songs to keep your soul uplifted for the perfect Friday night. These expert musicians well understand their thing. No option, you will be carried.
Its another classic venue you will see seniors hanging around to jumpstart the weekend. Its popular for classic shows and best of singing. The artists here are super talented bringing out the best in every song and show. The amazing part is that they sing old school songs. It never gets better than this for the seniors. Listening to the music of the 70s relaxes the mind. It's a local treasure that seniors don't want to miss out on.
Of course, these are not the only venues for the Houston seniors. Many others are available within the city including Improv Comedy Club, Kiki Maroon's Burly Q Lounge and so on.
Does your loved one need to get out of the house, and you don't have time to drive them. See what alternatives are available to you by checking out our website!


As we write this, there's about a foot of snow on the ground in MN. Thinking of this season as "spring" might seem like a bit of a stretch, but that doesn't change the fact that we're already in the middle of April. It's just about time for spring cleaning 2018!
Of course, spring cleaning isn't always exciting. In fact, most people dread it – for good reason! But even though it can be a drag, there's a great reason to take on spring cleaning – you'll enjoy the benefits of a job well done all year long!
To make the most of your spring cleaning, follow these easy steps.
The most annoying thing about cleaning is that most of it isn't one and done. In fact, things like vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, and mopping have to be done over and over again to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
De-cluttering, on the other hand, is one of the few things you can do that offers long term benefits. By getting unnecessary things out of your house, you'll feel like your home is always cleaner than it ever was before.
After all, most big messes are caused by things – having less of them makes for fewer messes and more storage space. These are two of the keys to having a much cleaner home.
Once you've eliminated some of the clutter in your home, you should notice a little bit of extra storage space. Even if your closets and basement are jam-packed, it can be extremely helpful to get everything organized. Doing so sets you up for success in the future. Your storage space is one of your biggest assets, and getting it all in order gives you the opportunity to make better use of it.
In fact, you might find that you're more willing to store some of your clutter away once you're confident that you know where to find anything if you need it.
Once you've gotten organized, it's time for the "real" cleaning to begin. Spring cleaning is the perfect excuse to get after some of the cleaning that you might otherwise put off. You might not clean out your oven, microwave, and bathtub every time you clean, but it's got to be done at some point or another!
If you want your home to look like it did the day you moved in (or maybe even better) then give the Tidy Touch team a call! We'll take on the deep cleaning for you and help 2018 to be the year that your spring cleaning really does make a difference.
When you partner with us, you'll have the opportunity to choose between a one-time cleaning to start spring off right and ongoing cleanings to help you upkeep your initial momentum.
There's nothing that feels better than a home that's constantly clean!


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Lombroso, Caesar. New York: Philosophical Library, 1958. Blue cloth. 7.5x5in.  + 313pp. Illustrated. Some slight foxing to text block. DJ chipped severely at head of spine, in mylar. Very good.
Originally published in 1895, this curious and misguided work attempts to peer into the psyche of the hardened female criminal (generally prostitutes.) In between the casual racism and sexism there are sections of genuine interest, like prison tattoo trends, and ranking women's physical senses like they were X-Men.
Yes, most of the physical statistics were used in conjunction with Lombroso's bananas atavism theories, though, if you ignore the batshit conclusions, the hard data is actually kinda fascinating. Were more poisoners right- or left-handed? You'll have to check the book.


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Emma Stone to Deal Drugs in '30 Minutes or Less' Writer's 'Little White Corvette'
Posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 by Angie Han
Since breaking out in 2007's Superbad, Emma Stone has become one of the fastest-rising starlets in Hollywood. She held her own against acting heavyweights Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer in last summer's The Help, has a splashy superhero pic lined up in The Amazing Spider-Man, and will star as the female lead in her Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer's Gangster Squad. But she's been taking her time deciding on her next steps, with only next year's animated comedy The Croods scheduled beyond that.
That is, until now. Stone has just committed to star in and executive produce Little White Corvette, an action comedy from 30 Minutes or Less writer Michael Diliberti. More details after the jump.
Diliberti's 2011 Black List script revolves around a dorky brother and his wild older sister, who discover a million dollars' worth of cocaine in the trunk of their late father's Corvette. The pair then decide to head down to Miami to try and sell the stash. I'm assuming Stone is set to play the sister; there's no word on who might be up for the part of the brother. (Though Diliberti's 30 Minutes or Less star and Stone's Zombieland co-star Jesse Eisenberg was the first name that sprang to mind for me.) We first heard about Stone's possible involvement last summer, when she landed Gangster Squad, though her reps would not comment at the time.
The project marks Stone's first foray into producing. Diliberti is also slated to executive produce, with Scott Aversano, Graham King, and Tim Headington producing. Shooting on Little White Corvette is scheduled for a late summer start, so expect to hear news about who'll be helming the picture within the next few months.
Diliberti's only produced screenplay so far is 30 Minutes or Less, but he's clearly on his way up. GK Films' $1 million acquisition of Little White Corvette is only one of three recent deals he's made. His pitch The Big Sayonara was picked up by Fox as a possible directing vehicle for Crazy, Stupid, Love. helmers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, while Warner Bros. bought an untitled pitch for producer Todd Philips.
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Two Lives in Colour: Celebrating the Dubery Brogden Scholarships at NUA
22 January 2019 - 16 March 2019
East Gallery NUA, St Andrews St, Norwich NR2 4AE
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Two Lives in Colour at East Gallery NUA honours an exceptional artistic legacy, which in 2019 celebrates some important milestones.
Through the generosity of artists Fred Dubery and Joanne Brogden, the EAAF provides annual scholarships at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA): The Fred Dubery Scholarship for students studying Fine Art or Illustration and the Joanne Brogden scholarship for students of Fashion or Textiles. Founded in 2016, this is the first year of a full cohort of scholarship students, from 1st year to MA. This year also sees the publication by Unicorn Press of the book of the same name, Two Lives in Colour, by writer and curator Ian Collins.
'East GalleryNUA is delighted to present a stunning body of painting and sculpture by the artists, alongside the work of the talented students of NUA who have trained within the Dubery Brogden scholarship programme.' Professor John Last OBE, Vice Chancellor, NUA
'We hope this exhibition reflects our admiration for the wonderful work of Fred Dubery and Joanne Brogden and gives an insight to the very great pleasure we have taken in the Dubery Brogden scholarship programme at NUA. It has been an honour and a delight to get to know the remarkable young artists who have been the recipients of the very first scholarship awards.' Amanda Geitner, Director EAAF
Fred Dubery (1926 - 2011) was known as a painters' painter, admired for his exuberant colour and quiet domestic interiors. A member of the New English Art Club from 1956, Dubery trained at Croydon School of Art from 1949 to 1950 and then at the Royal College of Art. Teaching at Walthamstow School of Art in 1960 he met Joanne Brogden and they married 5 years later. Dubery loved to teach. He was Professor of Perspective at the Royal Academy Schools and a part-time senior lecturer at the Royal College of Art until 1989.
Designer and sculptor Joanne Brogden (1929 – 2013) was similarly committed to teaching and was Professor of Fashion at the Royal College of Art, where she had also studied in the early years of the foundation of the course. A force in the development of fashion design education, Brogden's students included Luigi Maramotti of Max Mara and Betty Jackson. Brogden retired from the RCA in 1999 to focus on her figurative sculpture.
After their marriage Fred and Joanne moved from London to Suffolk, settling in Great Finborough near Stowmarket in 1968, where they were based for the rest of their lives.


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An interesting sounding project based on NASA World Wind Java, although the site is very sparse on details it does make it sound like it's the start of SkyNet.
New Delhi, India: Orkash has showcased its Web 3.0 solution for automated intelligence creation.
Designed on the enhanced version of NASA's Earth browser, World Wind Java, the prototype is a comprehensive geospatially enhanced Web 3.0 solution automating the process of searching and contextualisation of information, from heterogeneous sources of unstructured data, on the worldwide web. The application consists of several layers and artificial intelligence based expert engines that integrate geospatial data analysis, visualisation and location contextualisation capabilities with Web services, semantic search and Web-mining technologies.
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen its hold in the technology field, Orkash, a management consulting and technology services company, unveiled its Web 3.0 solution for automated intelligence creation. The application based on NASA's Earth browser World Wind Java is a comprehensive geospatially enhanced Web 3.0 solution.
The solution consists of several layers and artificial intelligence based expert engines. "The geographic component and domain context of information forms an essential part of our information interpretation and decision-making process. Hence, the need to create an Internet information system that can interpret the geospatial context and have understanding of unstructured data and collective intelligence that resides on the web." said Ashish Sonal, CEO, Orkash Services, at the press conference for unveiling the solution.
The application can be applied in areas such as homeland security, supply chain, market and competitive intelligence, logistics, location risk management, disaster management, enterprise security, and battlefield C3I systems.
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The article analyzes the results of numerical simulations of pulsatile flow in a square channel with a 90° bend using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD). The simulations of laminar steady and unsteady flow obtained by ANSYS Fluent commercial system were used as input for modal decomposition. Several regimes for different values of individual parameters (stationary flow component, ) were simulated. Not only energy-related modes but also modes significant from the viewpoint of energy dissipation. Other evaluated modes are the modes corresponding to the pulsatile flow frequency and the modes reflecting the flow separation at the bend.


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The agency has roped in Jaitapkar as executive vice president -Technology.
iProspect India, the digital performance agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Karan Jaitapkar as Executive Vice President -Technology.
With more than 15 years of experience, Karan, a master's in computer applications, has worked in numerous media companies and helped them grow in today's fast-paced digital world. His core strengths lie in Tech Architecture Design, Web/App development, SEO and Data Analytics. He has worked with companies like ZEE, The Times of India, Venture Infotek among others in the past.
In his last stint, Karan worked at Network18 as VP - Head of Engineering.
On joining iProspect, Karan Jaitapkar, EVP - Tech said, "iProspect has always embraced the rapid evolution in digital and media spaces. Consumer data analytics and insights will be the next biggest differentiator in the coming years and iProspect will be in the forefront of this movement. I am excited to be a part of the iProspect family during this next Martech phase."
On the new appointment, Rubeena Singh, CEO, iProspect India said, "There is a huge overlap of technology and marketing in the digital space. At iProspect, we want to offer technology driven marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Karan is the right addition in team iProspect as we continue to forge ahead in the integrated world of tech and marketing and drive ahead our clients business performance."


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Human error led to nuclear submarine running aground
Tuesday April 24 2012, 1.01am, The Times
HMS Astute suffered damage to its rudder during the incident in October 2010
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The report into how a nuclear-powered submarine ran aground off the coast of Skye found that a series of human errors led to the accident.
HMS Astute was on sea trials when it became stuck on October 22, 2010, and ended up marooned for several hours.
Its commander Andy Coles, 47, was later removed from duty.
A Service Inquiry into the grounding was published yesterday. It said: "The root causes of the grounding were non-adherence to correct procedures for the planning and execution of the navigation combined with a significant lack of appreciation by the officer of the watch of the proximity of danger. However, a number of additional causal factors were present, including some deficiencies with equipment."
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A fine stagione torna al Montevideo Wanderers, che lo cede in prestito al Tigre. L'anno seguente passa al Racing Avellaneda, quindi ritorna al Montevideo Wanderers.

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Grasses along the shore are shadowed colouring them darker shades of gold, red and brown.
Aren't we all fascinated with things that fly; desiring the freedom?
It's fun to watch flight characteristics and examine the structure of wings. This dragonfly's wings look like stained glass.
In honour of American Memorial Day.
It may only have been an hour from the first grey, foggy shot (see previous posts) to the clear blue skies (posts to follow) of this particular morning. I hardly knew which direction to turn and shoot for all around me was in transition.
Moisture from the creek caused a build up of frost pointing back to its source.


TWO STEPS FORWARD were formed in 1995 comprising of Dean Hubert and Jane Hubert, they started out as a vocal harmony duo initially as a hobby in their local area of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK.
20 years later they are still entertaining and now perform on a professional basis full time.
The years have changed the style of their act since 1995 and now incorporate a much wider variety of songs for all tastes and all venues along with a lightshow and a costume change for each spot.
They now work through Tricks Of The Trade. With full equity membership and public liabilty insurance to cover all venues.
In the meantime they continue to improve their act by constantly updating their songs and equipment and hope to eventually achieve recognition for their songwriting with three songs under their belt already I'm Older Now, Next Time and Candy Hearts.
Dean is now working as a Billy Fury Tribute act, for more information see the website.
Their new show is a full blown tribute to the 50's, 60's and Rock & Roll era called Walking Back To Happiness they have also won the Leeds CIU Best Duo for 2012 for this show.


I'm excited to share my first PUZZLE, published by Galison! They licensed one of my photographs from my trip to Tokyo and I'm so jazzed. I love puzzles and Tokyo, so this is basically my dream come true.
You can get your own here on the Galison website!
Are you marching on January 19, 2019 with fellow resistance members? Then treat yourself to this FREE DOWNLOADABLE protest sign I made just for you!
The sign is meant to be printed at 18 x 24" cardstock, which can be printed at places like Staples or FedEx. You can also DIY it by tiling the image on your home printer!
• Staples: Start with their Poster printing here.
• FedEx: Go here for their poster printing page to start your order. Here's the link for their mounted poster sign printing.
Check their respective sites for pricing options.
The downloadable artwork is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Do not use this for commercial use or put it on any products – if you do this, my lawyer will be in contact with you and he is a shark. If you're interested in licensing the image for such purposes, please email me.
If you do use it in the march OR share it on social media, please tag me in a photo of it on social media! @anndanger for all platforms.
Happy Marching & let's keep up the resistance to this unacceptable reign of hate and fear.
Hi there. It's been awhile since I've posted on my blog, and like with all new years, I'm starting this year armed with a list of optimistic goals for the year and one of them includes updating my blog more regularly. I plan for it to be a place where I can share more in-depth looks on work I've done, special announcement details, answer FAQs, and more!
I'm kicking it off today with a new FAQ column. And if you have a question you'd like me to answer in this column, feel free to leave it in the comments underneath the post. You know how a blog post works.
Q: What are some tips for beginner artists?
The main advice I always give to people starting out is: Do good work and be good to work with. This should take you far in your career, even far beyond being a beginner. Work on your skills so much that you are making work you're proud of, and then be easy to work with. That doesn't mean be a pushover or taking less money (or even worse, "exposure") as payment – it means being a good communicator, respectful, bringing your ideas to the table, and making the designer/art director/hiring contractor's job easier. You're on the same team, so come as a team player to solve the design problems at hand together. We're all better together!
Two: Be on time. Respect a deadline. Always turn work in on time and you're already far and above the rest.
And a third piece of advice for the road: Draw as much as you can. Get that 10,000 hours of mileage underneath you so that execution and skill is not a hurdle for you. Draw from life, draw from reference, draw from the masters, draw from your favorite artists. Study line, gesture, color, design. You'll need it for everything you're about to create down the road.
And that's it! If you have any more specific questions, again, please leave them in the comments below!
I'm so excited to announce that I'll be speaking as part of a line up of wildly talented and creative business folks at the Grow Wild Workshop hosted by Violet Tinder Studios! To be honest, public speaking is not my favorite but I'm warming up to it because I realized how important it is for me to stand up, tell my story, and be seen as a woman of color artist & entrepreneur. While I never think of myself as a woman of color first, I know how important it is to be out here representing. As Marian Edelman Wright said, "You can't be what you can't see."
That being said, it's not something I'm planning on doing a lot (after all, if you're out there talking the talk, you don't have time to be in the studio walking the walk, and I have a lot more work to make!) – but I am very excited for this opportunity to speak to a small group for this very inspiring and beautiful event!
So if you've ever wanted to hear me talk about my career, answer your very specific questions, and talk shop in general – please come! Tickets are on sale TODAY, space is VERY limited, and the prices go up to their full price in a week!
Includes food, goodie bags, champagne toast, and more to come!
Get tickets, speaker info, and more here!
Legendary Ladies Book Cover Reveal!
I'm so excited to finally share today the COVER for my next book, Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You. Published by Chronicle Books, Legendary Ladies features goddesses from major pantheons around the world – their myths, their impacts on our culture, and many ways to worship and work with these powerhouses of feminine divinity.
I did a lot of research, writing, editing, and diagramming (book writing involves a surprising number of color-coordinated spreadsheets for me) to bring you 50 mythical goddesses that will not only inspire you with their origin stories, but also empower you with their strength, love, and compassion. There will be goddesses to call on for every phase of your life you may need support through; I wanted this book to be a best friend through hard times and good, a guidebook for how to get in touch with the divine feminine within yourself, and an inspiration to flip through. I was also able to get a lot more lush and whimsical with the art in this book, and I cannot wait to share the full thing with you when it comes out next April!
PRE-ORDER the book now here on Amazon, here at Barnes & Noble, or here through IndieBound! Pre-orders are super important to books because it shows the gun-shy retailers that the book will be in demand so they order more and publishers can plan better for the supply demand – and all the pre-orders are counted as sales for the first day the book comes out, which helps boost visibility and REALLY helps your favorite authors. Also most pre-orders are not charged until the day the book comes out (check with the place you're ordering!), so it costs you almost nothing to give the biggest show of support to your favorite artists and authors. Good to know not just for this book, but for any book that brings you joy and excitement!
Book cover designed by Jennifer Tolo Pierce.
Sharing a preview of my piece "The Tiger Rider" for Giant Robot's Go Get Em Tiger group show – the piece is still available at the moment and you may shop the piece here. I had a really great time exploring a new direction with this piece and drawing a bunch of tiger studies. Tigers are so beautiful and majestic.
It was about time these salty starchy Devil's fingers got their due. My favorite food!
A week ago, I asked for meditation advice on my IG story. I really want to start a meditation practice to center myself and find inner peace; and to be more in tune with flow, creativity, and the universe. I've been a casual meditator for the past year, using YouTube videos, SoundCloud guides, Oprah & Deepak, even a subscription to Headspace.
I'd read that you should meditate first thing in the morning, so that's how I approached it. However, it was a major struggle for me, especially during stressful times which is also when I needed it the most. Since I run my own business, I'm pretty much get-up-and-go from the minute I wake up. It was super hard NOT to get into that immediately when I get up, and forcing myself to meditate on the moment for twenty minutes made me kind of hazy on my to-do list (even when it was written down) when it was over or I kept thinking of new things to add. This wasn't working.
At the suggestion of many of you, I started meditating at night, right before bed. I have insomnia (who doesn't after 30), and focusing my mind right before bed has helped. A natural night owl, I also feel more creative and come up with ideas non-stop at night, which is the worst when you're trying to sleep. I've found that meditating before bed has been helpful in corralling those thoughts, even better than the morning. It's a time that I want to think and process and just let ideas flow, and meditation helps center me and feel the thoughts run through freely.
I'm using the Calm app's free trial at the moment, and so far I like it better than Headspace. Headspace really helped me in the beginning, but after awhile it became kind of rote – I'm sure it helps other people, it just didn't work for me in the long run.
I also read my friend Yumi Sakugawa's book, There's No Right Way to Meditate, which helped me release the guilt and anxiety about meditating a "right way" to get maximum efficiency.
+ Oprah and Deepak's 21 Day Meditation Experience, when a new one starts, it's free. I'm going to try this one again and actually complete the 21 day challenge!
Are you a meditator? Have you tried other things not mentioned here? Tell me about it in the comments!


I've never heard of either ZaReason or System76.
been installing Windows malware via Windows Platform Binary Table.
burned any goodwill towards them that I might have had.
> the Lenovo models though.
Linux on it as HP company laptops. I actually inherited mine that way.
they seem to often be built with moboards with known solder issues.
Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.
17-inch, 1920x1080 screen attached to a FULL desktop replacement.
1TB SDD, and two 1TB HDDs all inside the case, plus 16G of RAM. .
supporting in their binary drivers)1.
hand in developing, and this beast hasn't given me ANY problems whatsoever.
> Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.
built-for-linux. Does it come with a cool sticker?
> 17-inch, 1920x1080 screen attached to a FULL desktop replacement.
> 1TB SDD, and two 1TB HDDs all inside the case, plus 16G of RAM. .
> supporting in their binary drivers)1.
> hand in developing, and this beast hasn't given me ANY problems whatsoever.
>> Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.
at some of our meetings.
> built-for-linux. Does it come with a cool sticker?
> > 17-inch, 1920x1080 screen attached to a FULL desktop replacement.
> > 1TB SDD, and two 1TB HDDs all inside the case, plus 16G of RAM. .
> > supporting in their binary drivers)1.
> > 16G of RAM).
> >> Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.
Yes, but Andy's computer has genuine lead solder.......Yuuuum.
> at some of our meetings.
>> built-for-linux. Does it come with a cool sticker?
>>> 17-inch, 1920x1080 screen attached to a FULL desktop replacement.
>>> 1TB SDD, and two 1TB HDDs all inside the case, plus 16G of RAM. .
>>> supporting in their binary drivers)1.
>>>> Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.
letters - i.e. no actual sticker BETWEEN the letters.
Anyway, I got some others to put on it from FossetCon Orlando 2015.
> and hit you up for another review. I love the idea of a built-for-linux.
> Does it come with a cool sticker?
>> 17-inch, 1920x1080 screen attached to a FULL desktop replacement.
>> 1TB SDD, and two 1TB HDDs all inside the case, plus 16G of RAM. .
>> supporting in their binary drivers)1.
>>> Curacao (Dutch West Indies), totally loves System 76.


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License revocation: additional one year revocation.
Jail sentence: 7 consecutive 24-hour periods (must be served within 6 months).
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Upon accepting your NH driver's license, you are deemed to have given consent to take a physical or chemical test if you should ever be arrested for DWI. At the time of actual arrest, you may revoke that consent and refuse to take any tests.
License revocation: 6 months; revoked administratively by DMV, in addition to that given by the court and may not run concurrently with any other penalty imposed by the court.
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Fine: $500 - first refusal; $1,000 - second refusal.
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Managing Transboundary Rivers for Tigers and Poplars
October 23, 2018, 4:29 am October 23, 2018
At the Eighth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention on 12 of October 2018 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the RwB International Coordinator Eugene Simonov delivered a presentation on freshwater ecosystem preservation in the era of "Belt and Road ".(See presentation here)
Simonov and Mazmanyanz at the side event © Oxana Nikitina/ WWF
This side event was dedicated to a joint program of the Kazakhstan and WWF on restoration of the Ili River Delta and reintroduction of tigers. However the success of the reintroduction program is dependent on transboundary water cooperation as a significant portion of the tiger's habitat is dependent on the effective management of transboundary rivers. Kazakhstan's program will require the restoration of an immense riparian tugay forest, dominated by poplars, that is part of the wild tiger's historical range. This reserve will protect existing wildlife, increase density (wild boar) and reintroduce tiger prey species (Bukhara deer), and safeguard this vital ecosystem. Detailed presentation on this complex relationship was delivered by Grigory Mazmanyanz – WWF Central Asia Program Director. The side event was attended by delegates from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Netherlands and other countries.
The event's messages were summarized by its convener Dean Muruven -WWF Freshwater Policy Manager in a blog quoted below.
With 40 per cent of the world's population living in transboundary river and lake basins — the Water Convention is important. It's an international framework that helps countries strengthen transboundary cooperation and ensures that there are necessary measures in place for the ecologically-sound management and protection of transboundary water resources, both above and below ground.
Having a mechanism to manage these shared watercourses is crucial to the 3 billion people whose livelihoods depend on them — and to avoiding potential conflicts over water. But getting countries to cooperate on shared rivers is a complicated business. The Water Convention plays a crucial role in helping them to protect and ensure the quality, quantity and sustainable use of their transboundary water resources by facilitating and strengthening cooperation.
And the meeting in Astana, which sits on the transboundary Ishim River that is shared by Kazakhstan and Russia, was a particularly important one for the Convention. Not only was it the first meeting of the Parties to be held in Asia, but it was also the first time that it included members from beyond the pan-European region, after Chad and Senegal joined the Convention earlier this year.
Pelicans © Wild Wonders of Europe / Jari Peltomaeki / WWF
One of the most important transboundary rivers in Central Asia is the Ili. Shared between Kazakhstan and China, the Ili basin is extremely biodiverse and its delta — home to 284 species of birds, including two globally vulnerable species of pelicans — is protected under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Meanwhile, the lower section of the river flows through the designated location for a hugely ambitious joint programme between WWF and the Republic of Kazakhstan — the reintroduction of tigers, more than seven decades after that big cats disappeared from Central Asia.
The lower stream provides 80 per cent of the water flowing into Balkhash Lake — the 15th largest lake in the world and the only one that is half freshwater and half saline. It is a pretty a special place. But it is also at risk.
According to Kazakhstan's progress report on the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity, by accelerating development and increasing the irrigated area in Kazakhstan and China, there is a risk that Balkhash lake could lose 86 per cent of its water reserves by 2045 — and the region would face an environmental crisis.
In particular, if the water level in the lake sinks below 341 meters above sea level due to excessive water use by agriculture, lack of cross-border cooperation on water management, climate change impacts and the poor management of water infrastructure., Balkhash lake will separate into two distinct sections with dire environmental consequences.
Traditional conservation measures on their own will not be enough to save the species that depend on the Ili River, especially in the face of climate change. The reality is that for tigers to roam Central Asia again and for Dalmatian Pelican to start thriving once again, we have to improve transboundary cooperation on water use and consumption along the Ili River between China and Kazakhstan.
Ili River© Hartmut Jungius / WWF
And the policy settings — and targets — exist to encourage this kind of transformative transboundary collaboration. The governments of China and Kazakhstan have relationships with the relevant conventions — the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Historically, WWF has worked with all of these conventions across the globe and together with both countries on a number of successful conservation projects. (Nowadays China and its members look at mechanisms of globalized UNECE Water Convention for solutions in transboundary basins- RwB)
China, Kazakhstan, the Secretariats of the Conventions and WWF have a unique opportunity to meet all our common goals along the Ili River and to be part of something truly special — bringing back one the world's most iconic species to a region that hasn't seen it in 70 years and saving the species that are still there. Everything hinges on being able to ensure the right amount of water flowing along the Ili. And this can only be achieved through transboundary cooperation.
Which is always easier said than secured. But at least the conversations are underway, stimulated by WWF's side event at the meeting in Astana. Hopefully, these discussions will develop into commitments to manage the river sustainably, safeguard these extraordinary ecosystems, and keep the water in Balkhash lake above the critical 341m. Then delegates to the next meeting in Asia should be able to watch crouching tigers and endangered pelicans in the same site once again.
Source: https://medium.com/@WWF/crouching-tigers-endangered-pelicans-and-why-they-both-depend-on-the-number-341-3dd47e2ceb46
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Isaiah Spoke To Vulnerable People, Not Military Superpowers
By Melissa Florer-Bixler
When I read Isaiah, I think of people like Nadia. Along with more than a million Iraqis, Nadia and her family became refugees following the the U.S. invasion that resulted from the spurious claim that Saddam Hussein harbored weapons of mass destruction in warehouses in his country. In his 2003 speech to the people of the United States, former President George W. Bush had promised Iraqis "the day of your liberation is near."
But my friend Peter Dula told a different story: While working with Mennonite Central Committee in Iraq during the height of the U.S. invasion, Peter met people like Nadia, whose son slept by the window each night, waiting in terror for the arrival of U.S. soldiers. When they arrived, the soldiers stood by as powerful gangs looted their city and trash overflowed in the streets. Nadia's neighbors were kidnapped for ransom. "Why did they come here?" Nadia asked Peter. Eventually, Nadia and her family fled to Jordan after she was threatened with abduction.
I can imagine Nadia and her family reading Isaiah in the rubble. And I can imagine the people of Afghanistan seeing their own lives echoed back in the ancient people written about in this prophecy. In Isaiah, we read how safety and security has evaporated for the people. King Uzziah is dead. Israel lived for a short period of time under the safety and security of this king who ran the country well and provided military protection for his people. Judah flourished. But now that security is gone.
During this moment of terror and fear, God calls the prophet (Isaiah 6). In an eruption of burning coals, smoke, and incense, voices cry "holy, holy, holy." Terrifying seraphs take flight and Isaiah whispers into the din, "here am I; send me!"
President Joe Biden was apparently inspired by this prophecy as he spoke to the U.S. people following a devastating suicide attack outside the Kabul airport last week. Biden vowed America "will not forgive and we will not forget." Instead, just as Isaiah once responded to the call of God, so too would U.S.troops, ready to enact bloody vengeance upon those who attacked U.S. citizens.
As a pastor and a student of the Bible, I always find it jarring to see Isaiah's profession of faith — "Here I am, send me" — show up on graduation cards, inspirational posters, and military paraphernalia. But I felt a unique horror at hearing the words of Isaiah in the mouth of the United States' commander in chief. The U.S. bears little resemblance to the people who receive Isaiah's prophecy — people who belong to a vulnerable state, batted around by the powerful forces of Assyria and Babylon, and eventually driven into exile.
In this section of Isaiah, the people of Israel anticipate the invasion of the massive military complex of Assyria. The army moves from the south crushing and conquering everything in its path. Isaiah's role is to call people to trust in God and to once again follow God's path.
The United States has long believed we are the inheritors of the promise of Israel, the "city on a hill," as Ronald Reagan famously described the U.S., taking up the words of Jesus from Matthew 5. This impulse is embedded in our nation's founding, inherited from Europeans who used their belief in divine right to exploit and conquer Indigenous peoples and lands in the name of Jesus. Our exceptionalism does not spring from merit; rather, it is rooted in the soil of our nation, arriving with Puritans' claims that the land on which they established the first colonies was a new Israel. John Winthrop was picked for this work by "the provident hand of the most high." United States history became sacred history.
If the United States is to take up any metaphoric role in this period of Israel's history represented in Isaiah 6, we are the Assyrians, content to blast our way into any country we like, leaving wreckage and destruction in our wake. Like the Assyrians, my country shows no concern for how its vengeance turns the lives of ordinary people to ash.
If the United States is to take up any metaphoric role in this period of Israel's history represented in Isaiah 6, we are the Assyrians, content to blast our way into any country we like, leaving wreckage and destruction in our wake.
The Assyrian armies were known for conscripting defeated peoples and ordinary people, especially farmers to enact the ruthless campaigns of their wealthy superiors. Today, those who bear the brunt of our endless wars are often Black and brown soldiers, many who join the armed services to access opportunities denied them by systemic and structural barriers to their flourishing. Once in the armed forces they report fierce, deeply embedded racial discrimination.
I thought about Nadia as I heard the president threaten once more to enact powerful military revenge on our nation's enemies. I thought about the families of soldiers, grappling with the death of their loved ones as they watch Afghanistan return to the hands of the Taliban. Our memories are short. The clear absurdity of the endless, hopeless loop of war dissolves in the heat of vengeance.
I do not know where Nadia is today; I hope that now, almost two decades later, she has found a place in this world where she can thrive. But I know this: God is with Nadia. Beyond the power of the New Assyria, vowing to wipe the earth clean of our enemies, is a God who will not be found on fighter jets or drones. This God comes to us in the body of a child huddled by a window in Afghanistan, waiting for the bombs to fall.
Melissa Florer-Bixler
Melissa Florer-Bixler is the pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church and the author of How To Have An Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace (Herlad Press 2021).
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