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Martin Schmidt on Psychic Skin
"Psychoanalytic practice and theory is fundamentally concerned with boundaries and containment. This requires the establishment of semi-permeable, flexible membranes that can create space, hold and control the passage of that which goes in and out. The consulting room and its furniture, the building that it is in, the person of the analyst, the words we choose, the silence, the transference and the analytic hour itself, all provide a kind of metaphorical 'skin' for the analysis.
Freud states that 'the ego is ultimately derived from bodily sensations, chiefly from those springing from the surface of the body' (1927, p. 26). In her seminal paper, Esther Bick (1968) argues that in its most primitive form, the parts of the personality are held together by the skin functioning as a boundary. Just as the Psychic skin: psychotic defences, borderline process and delusions psychological functions of nourishment, reassurance and comfort are dependent upon the introjection of the warm and receptive breast, so too the mental function of containment is dependent upon the introjection of an external object capable of providing a 'skin-container' function. Without the incorporation of this containing function, the concept of a space within the self cannot arise and consequently introjection itself (i.e. the psychological construction of objects in an internal space) is impaired. Unrestrained projective identification ensues and all the confusions of identity associated with it.
Following in Bick's footsteps, Joan Symington (1985) describes how the baby lives in constant fear of its psychic skin being breached and spilling out into 'unintegrated states'. If the mother is able to contain the baby's distress, the psychic skin is strengthened. If, however, the mother fails or is absent, then the infant has to resort to its own means of holding itself together. She has observed a number of ways in which the baby attempts to do this: by focusing its attention on a source of light, sound, touch or smell; by engaging in repetitive movement and by muscular tightening/clenching. Adult equivalents of these primitive omnipotent defences include pacing the floor, continuous talking, self-stroking, watching television, plugging into headphones and compulsive exercise. The perpetuation of these survival mechanisms may lead to the development of what Bick calls a 'second muscular skin', based on robustness and muscularity, rather than identification with a containing object. If unmodified, this can become a defensive-offensive armour which we see in schizophrenia.
Didier Anzieu (op.cit.) developed these ideas and formulated the concept of a 'skin ego', a bodily pre-ego, a mental image based on the infant's experience of the skin which it uses to support the functions of the ego. He argues that as every psychical activity is anaclitically dependent upon biological/physical functions, the functions of the ego mirror the functions of the skin: a container/sac for retaining thoughts, affects and good experiences accumulated through feeding, touch and bathing in words, an interface which protects against penetration and a means of communication with the outside world.
This skin ego provides a kind of 'narcissistic envelope' to protect the psyche. Anzieu imagines that there is a primitive fantasy of a skin common to mother and baby which is followed by a flayed skin (with separation) and then the establishment of a skin of one's own. At this point, I would like to clarify my own use of the term 'psychic skin'. There is a tendency in psychoanalysis to use metaphor to describe psychological functions/capacities in terms of body parts; e.g., Symington says the 'optimal containing object' is the nipple in the mouth and Bick directly equates psychic skin to physical skin. However, as Warren Colman points out, there is a danger in exaggerating the physical source of the metaphor: 'The process of reduction back to the physical body has the effect of imbuing the physical body with meaning that it did not necessarily have before' (Colman 2005, p 653).
I am using the term 'psychic skin' as a metaphor for an abstract psychological capacity, namely, the containing and protective function of the psyche. This is informed by the infant's actual experience of its own physical skin and the actions of its parents (e.g., their touch); also by the integration of their feeling/thinking containing function (which processes and makes bearable the infant's anxieties) and other archetypal factors which I will aim to describe." (pp. 23-25)
Martin Schmidt (2012) Psychic skin: psychotic defences, borderline process and delusions. Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2012, Vol. 57, pp. 21–39
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Winnicott - The Interaction of Past and Present in the Fear of Breakdown
"I can now state my main contention, and it turns out to be very simple. I contend that clinical fear of breakdown is the fear of a breakdown that has already been experienced. It is a fear of the original agony which caused the defence organization which the patient displays as an illness syndrome.
This idea may or may not prove immediately useful to the clinician. We cannot hurry up our patients. Nevertheless, we can hold up their progress because of genuinely not knowing; any little piece of our understanding may help us to keep up with a patient's needs.
There are moments, according to my experience, when a patient needs to be told that the breakdown, a fear of which destroys his or her life, has already been. It is a fact that is carried round hidden away in the unconscious. The unconscious here is not exactly the repressed unconscious of psychoneurosis, nor is it the unconscious of Freud's formulation of the part o the psyche that is very close to neurophysiological functioning. Nor is it the unconscious of Jung's which I would call: all those things that go on in underground caves, or (in other words) the world's mythology, in which there is collusion between the individual and the maternal inner psychic realities. In this special context the unconscious means that the ego integration is not able to encompass something. The ego is too immature to gather all the phenomena into the area of personal omnipotence. It must be asked here: why does the patient go on being worried by this that belongs to the past? The answer must be that the original experience of primitive agony cannot get into the past tense unless the ego can first gather it into its own present time experience and into omnipotent control now (assuming the auxiliary ego-supporting function of the mother (analyst)).
In other words, the patient must go on looking for the past detail which is not yet experienced. This search takes the form of a looking for this detail in the future.
Unless the therapist can work successfully on the basis that this detail is already a fact, the patient must go on fearing to find what is being compulsively looked for in the future.
On the other hand, if the patient is ready for some kind of acceptance of this queer kind of truth, that what is not yet experienced did nevertheless happen in the past, then the way is open for the agony to be experienced in the transference, in reaction to the analyst's failures and mistakes. These latter can be dealt with by the patient in doses that are not excessive, and the patient can account for each technical failure of the analyst as countertransference. In other words, gradually the patient gathers the original failure of the facilitating environment into the area of his or her omnipotence and the experience of omnipotence which belongs to the state of dependence (transference fact).
All this is very difficult, time-consuming and painful, but it at any rate is not futile. What is futile is the alternative, and it is this that must now be examined." (pp. 104-105)
Donald Winnicott (1974). Fear of Breakdown. International Review of Psycho-Analysis, Vol. 1, pp. 103-107.
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Carl Jung on the Transcendent Function
Jung's concept of the transcendent function, originally developed in 1916, is at the center of his system of Analytical Psychology. There are striking parallels between Jung's notion of the transcendent function and the concept of alpha function proposed at a later time by Wilfrend Bion (1962, Learning from Experience):
"The tendencies of the conscious and the unconscious are the two factors that together make up the transcendent function. It is called 'transcendent' because it makes the transition from one attitude to another organically possible." [The Transcendent Function, CW 8, par. 145.]
"Once the unconscious content has been given form and the meaning of the formulation is understood, the question arises as to how the ego will relate to this position, and how the ego and the unconscious are to come to terms. This is the second and more important stage of the procedure, the bringing together of opposites for the production of a third: the transcendent function. At this stage it is no longer the unconscious that takes the lead, but the ego." [The Transcendent Function, CW 8, par. 181.]
"From the activity of the unconscious there now emerges a new content, constellated by thesis and antithesis in equal measure and standing in a compensatory relation to both. It thus forms the middle ground on which the opposites can be united. If, for instance, we conceive the opposition to be sensuality versus spirituality, then the mediatory content born out of the unconscious provides a welcome means of expression for the spiritual thesis, because of its rich spiritual associations, and also for the sensual antithesis, because of its sensuous imagery. The ego, however, torn between thesis and antithesis, finds in the middle ground its own counterpart, its sole and unique means of expression, and it eagerly seizes on this in order to be delivered from its division." [Psychological Types, CW 6, par. 825.]
"If the mediatory product remains intact, it forms the raw material for a process not of dissolution but of construction, in which thesis and antithesis both play their part. In this way it becomes a new content that governs the whole attitude, putting an end to the division and forcing the energy of the opposites into a common channel. The standstill is overcome and life can flow on with renewed power towards new goals." [Psychological Types, CW6, par. 827.]"
C.G. Jung (1916/1958) The Transcendent Function, Collected Works Vol. 8, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press
C.G. Jung (1921) Psychological Types, Collected Works Vol. 6, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press
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Leuzinger-Bohleber and Pfeifer - Memory as Embodied Process
Abstract: "Memory has always been a central issue in psychoanalytic theory and practice. Recent developments in the cognitive and neural sciences suggest that traditional notions of memory based on stored structures which are also often underlying psychoanalytic thinking cannot account for a number of fundamental phenomena and thus need to be revised. We suggest that memory be conceived as a) a theoretical construct explaining current behaviour by reference to events that have happened in the past. b) Memory is not to be conceived as stored structures but as a function of the whole organism, as a complex, dynamic, recategorising and interactive process, which is always 'embodied'. c) Memory always has a subjective and an objective side. The subjective side is given by the individual's history, the objective side by the neural patterns generated by the sensory motor interactions with the environment. This implies that both 'narrative' (subjective) and 'historical' (objective) truth have to be taken into account achieving stable psychic change..." (p. 3)
Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber and Rolf Pfeifer (2002). Remembering a Depressive Primary Object. Int. J. Psycho-Anal., 83:3-33
Murray Jackson - Considerations in Symbolic Process with Schizoid Patients
"In recent years there has been an increasing interest among psychopathologists in the study and treatment of schizoid disorders, which are now known to be more accessible to analytical psychotherapy than was formerly realized. Clinical and theoretical studies, mostly made by psycho-analysts, have revealed types of mental mechanism specific to the schizoid level of mental organization, and thrown light on the process of the formation of symbols and their precursors. In the course of analysis of schizoid patients the process of symbol formation may sometimes be seen developing. At primitive levels symbolism is archaic and prelogical, the symbol having the same emotional value as the thing symbolized, and this stage has been called the symbolic equation. With further development this changes to symbolic representation, where the symbol represents rather than presents the thing symbolized, is a picture rather than a replica. When this change occurs in the treatment of schizoid patients, it is associated with a lessening of persecutory anxiety and an increased capacity for depression and for healthier object relations.
In the transference with such patients primitive contents are projected into the analyst and may confer a delusional quality on the process. Examples are given from clinical practice of the appearance of symbolic equations in such cases, and of their change to representations as treatment progresses.
In the context of clinical observations a condensed account of psycho-analytic theories of symbol formation is presented, and the relevance of all this to Jung's concept of the symbol is considered.
The main contention of this paper is that Jung's use of the term "symbol" corresponds to the experience of symbolic equations by a relatively mature ego, an ego with a specific attitude of receptiveness, the "symbolic attitude", towards such experience. With the immature ego at the schizoid level of mental organization, it is most unlikely that symbols can be appreciated in this way, and attempts to use symbolic experience in a conventional therapeutic way are likely to lead to defensive splitting in the ego.
The best safeguard against this happening is for the therapist to give the bodily aspects of mental life the importance they deserve, and to be aware of the need for genetically earlier levels of experience to be properly integrated before there can be much hope of potentially creative experience having a truly creative, rather than a defensive, outcome.
These ideas contain little that is new, and accord with Jung's views about the need, in certain cases, for regression to the archaic object relationship, which is represented by the biologically based symbol and which has the potential of resolving the state of splitting into opposites. However, the linking of current psycho-analytic concepts with these established ideas of analytical psychology seems, to the author, to be quite essential if progress is to be made in the treatment of, and discussion of, schizoid patients." (pp. 156-157)
Murray Jackson (1963). Symbol Formation and the Delusional Transference. Journal of Analytical Psychology, Vol. 8, pp. 145-159
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Brief Overview of the Work of Hyman Spotnitz and the School of Modern Psychoanalysis
"The term modern psychoanalysis is used to describe a body of new developments in psychoanalytic theory and technique that emphasizes the role of emotional communication in the analytic situation, especially in the analyst's interventions. Clinically, the methods and techniques of modern psychoanalysis enable psychoanalysts to treat a much wider range of disturbances than was believed possible using classical methods. In fact experience has shown that modern psychoanalysis can be an effective treatment for all the psychodynamically reversible illnesses, including psychosomatic disorders, organic disorders with a psychological component, psychoses, neuroses, and character disorders.
Scientifically, the findings of modern psychoanalysis have contributed new insights into both the dynamics of emotional illnesses (especially the more severe disturbances such as schizophrenia) and our understanding of the mechanisms through which the analytic process cures these conditions. As in classical analysis, the modern analyst's strategy is to create a transference situation by having the patient communicate verbally from the couch. Cure is then effected through analysis and resolution of the transference resistances.
Historically, modern analysis dates from the work of Spotnitz, who during the 1940s used psychoanalysis to treat severely regressed, hospitalized patients. Spotnitz, and other modern analysts since then, have found that for psychoanalysis to be effective with such disturbances, it is necessary to establish a narcissistic transference with the patient. This condition differs from object transference because it involves a re-creation of the relationship that existed with the mothering figure before the ego boundaries became defined.
Classical analysis, beginning with Freud, have held that the narcissistic disorders do not respond to psychoanalytic treatment. However, modern analysts have found that the development of a narcissistic transference makes possible the treatment of such patients.
Early work by modern analysts disclosed that the narcissistic patient's major resistances involved defenses against powerful aggressive feelings. This finding suggests another important difference between modern analysis and classical analysis: the primary focus of classical analysts is the resolution of transference resistance to the expression of libidinal feelings; modern analysts, when working with the narcissistic disorders, focus first on the aggressive drive in order to liberate the libidinal drive.
Theoretically, it is fruitful to view the symptoms of narcissistic disorders (depression, withdrawal, ego fragmentation, psychosomatic complaints, and so on) as primitive defenses against acting out murderous impulses toward an object. To prevent action the impulses are turned inward against the patient's own ego or soma." (pp. 3-4)
Editorial Board (1976). The Origins of Modern Psychoanalysis. Modern Psychoanalysis, Vol. 1, pp. 3-16
Hester Solomon - Dialectical Process and the Creation of the Individual
"Throughout our lives, there is a constant dialectical process that enables our essential personal coniunctio-our internal and external families-to elaborate and grow. This paper has tried to achieve a particular synthesis between apparently opposing theoretical elements, illustrating with clinical material how this explanatory model may be of use in the elaboration of the intricate and subtle build up of the personality over time in its relation to important others.
The infant's personality is built up through a constant, dynamic three-way interaction between:
(1) the unique real individual baby (primal self);
(2) the common innate predisposition to perceive the world through certain fixed categories, i.e., through the archetypal patterns, or the images of the instincts, with which each of us is invested by virtue of being human;
(3) the real parents, both as individuals and as a couple and how their care for the baby with its variations and vicissitudes moderates the experience of I-ness of the infant and the shape of the archetypal structures.
This third category, the quality of the parental environment as it is transmitted in subtle ways to the infant, is itself a result of an interaction between (1) and (2) and (3) in the previous generation, the real mother, the real father, and the other carers, themselves carrying an ongoing dynamic process between the elements (1), (2), and (3) from their own history.
The infant responds to this complex mixture, and the real parents respond in turn to the developing infant, through a constant to-andfro communication. How all this happens, back and forth, over time, building up a complex feedback set of stimulus and response patterns that become the foundation of each individual's personality - all this is the stuff of our analytic work. This represents a vision of the history of the mental functioning over the life of an individual which is common to both archetypal analytical psychology and to object relations theory.
So image creates image, and in the work of analytic reconstruction, a history of the internal image building is recreated. This may be similar to, different from, or overlap with the real or objective history. It has fundamental implications for concerns about epistemology in analytic theory building-how do we know what we know and what is it exactly that we do know.
This article proposes a way of understanding the intricate and subtle processes of change and development that are described in the traditions of both analytical psychology and object relations theory through the mediation of the dialectical model. In order to accomplish this, theories concerning deep structures are invoked, of which the dialectical model is one." (pp. 327-328)
Hester Solomon (1991). Archetypal Psychology and Object Relations Theory. Journal of Analytical Psychology, Vol. 36, pp. 307-329
Andre Green - The Work of the Negative
This passage is offered in memory of Andre Green who died on January 22, 2012. The excerpt addresses his concept of "The Negative" which is one of his most enduring contributions to the field of psychoanalysis:
"Bion's work has been one of the sources of inspiration of my book published in 1993: Le travail du négatif.1 The work of the negative is an expression borrowed from Hegel but the way I use it for psychoanalytic theory is analogous to the way Bion uses Kant's philosophy for his own thinking. We both give these philosophical concepts a new meaning according to their applications to clinical psychoanalysis. It is impossible to evaluate Bion's own discoveries with precision without starting with Freud and comparing the point of departure to the point of arrival. During a meeting in Lyon where Bion gave one of his thinking improvisations, I went to him when he ended and had a short private exchange with him before the discussion started. I told him: 'The more I listen to you, the more I see that you quote less Melanie Klein and more Freud'. He replied: 'Melanie Klein was a contribution, an important contribution but just a contribution'.
I do not wish to evaluate here the respective influence of Freud's and Melanie Klein's work on Bion. What I wish to emphasise is the presence in Freud's work of an unnoticed framework about the concept of negative that has since been developed in many directions, each depending on a different context. For instance, with Lacan ('The mirror stage', 1949), Winnicott (Playing and Reality, 1971) and Bion, we have different views of it. It is not so important to raise questions of priority here as these different theoretical contexts did not communicate with each other and did not derive one from the other. It has been my attempt to show that a set of correspondences could be deduced from the confrontation of the different theoretical corpuses. All of them, in fact, derive from Freud, whether they are ready to recognise it or not.
It is important to be aware that the negative is very present in the 'basic assumptions' of Freud. Let us think only of the two major central concepts: the unconscious and the id. About the first one, the remark is obvious as the word is forged with the prefix un- that speaks for itself. Concerning the second, Freud says that almost everything we know about the id is of a 'negative character' compared to the ego (1933, ). Moreover, if one thinks of the subtractions due to repression, consciousness is, in Freud's view, in the opposite place it has in classical philosophy. It is a very restricted portion of psychical activity. There is no need to recall here the constant struggle of Freud against the equation psychical = conscious. Moreover, the fact that for Freud drives are at the root of psychical activity implies that something is basically in excess, an overload charge on the mind, linked with the bodily exigencies of the drives whose derivatives have to be sent back to the unconscious because their free expression forbids psychic organisation. This is what happens in the building of the ego, more precisely in its conscious part. So, the negative that is at the base of psychic activity is not only normal, it is also a prerequisite for any kind of psychic development. Moreover, it is because of the lack of the object under the pressure of the drives seeking satisfaction that the mind is activated and gives birth to the wish hallucinatory fulfilment that constitutes the most elementary form of psychic activity, at least according to Freud.
Later on, in 1943, Susan Isaacs, during the Freud - Klein Controversies, defended the idea that 'phantasy' is the psychic expression of the drives, a well known Kleinian idea that deserves a lot of attention and can raise a reasonable number of criticisms despite its apparent simplicity (Isaacs, 1948). Freud was to discover that his description of repression found in neurosis as well as in normal development was incomplete. This step was taken in his comment on the Schreber case. After having written that repression was at work in the patient's symptomatology, he corrects himself: 'It was incorrect to say that the perception which was suppressed internally is projected outwards; the truth is rather, as we now see, that what was abolished internally returns from without' (1911, ).
So, in 1911, Freud added to the mechanism of repression (Verdrängung) the mechanism named foreclosure (Verwerfung) by Lacan, who took notice of this distinction.2 Freud's observation supposes a radical difference between to repress and to abolish. In this last instance, what is 'abolished' inside returns from the external world, for instance, as a hallucination or a delusional idea. This sounds like projective identification except that it was stated much earlier by Freud and was left unnoticed. For Lacan, the difference between the two terms could be interpreted as if in repression processes of symbolisation are at work in the unconscious whereas what is going on in the so-called abolition is a failure of symbolisation. One could also think here of Hanna Segal's symbolic equation (1957).
A third move was made by Freud in 1925 with his paper on 'Negation' (Verneinung) in which he defends the idea that this linguistic form is an intellectual substitute for repression (1925, ). To end with, in 1927, Freud describes the splitting of the ego (Ich Spaltung) in his paper on 'Fetishism' (pp. 152-7). His own conception of splitting is different from Klein's. He describes it as a disavowal of perception giving birth to a duality of mental mechanisms, one admitting the result of perception (the sight of the absence of penis on the mother's body) and the other denying it. It is as if the patient would say: 'I know it (that women have no penises), but I can't believe it'. Therefore, the fetish will be the displacement, of the missing penis on to a piece of the mother's garments, for example, to struggle against castration anxiety. Freud has always insisted that splitting is not only a mode of denial but also always includes an acknowledgment, though it is contradicted because of its traumatic consequence.
I have proposed gathering together all these related mechanisms: repression, splitting or disavowal, foreclosure or rejection and negation, in the concept of 'the work of the negative'. This gathering is justified by the fact that all these mechanisms are elaborations of the prototype of repression. All of them imply a judgment of acceptance or refusal: a question whose answer has to be given in terms of yes and no. This question is posed, as we have seen, in many ways, grounded in different contexts, dealing with various materials (instinctual impulses, affects, representations, perceptions, words, etc.) in Freud's conception. Among the various defence mechanisms described by Freud, Anna Freud and Klein (whose contribution includes denial) etc., this group is different from the others because its constituents directly imply this basic choice of acceptance or refusal in consciousness of derivatives that are rooted in the unconscious or the id.
So it is easy to show that Bion's ideas opposing the 'no thing' to the 'nothing' are deeply justified and can be related to Freud's elaborations even if one may stress the influence of Melanie Klein between them. Anyhow, strictly speaking, Melanie Klein's conception does not care so much about their structural differences. She invokes the 'psychosis' that can be found at the beginning of every development. Interpretations will in all cases have to go that far to bring any significant change. At least, this is my reading of her.
In this discussion of Bion's ideas, what is important is to make the distinction between the absence of the breast and the annihilation of the breast. In the first instance—the absence—which is found in normal and neurotic conditions, this situation leads to representations or, in other words, to fantasies. Freud's framework is applicable here. The other case—annihilation—would be more linked to the psychotic part of the personality and deals with a situation predominantly marked with destruction, a more precise form than abolition. This destruction, which can be understood either along Freud's line of foreclosure and rejection or according to Melanie Klein's annihilating anxieties, results not so much in archaic fantasies of destruction but even more, as Winnicott and I have shown, in a destruction of the psychic activity of representation which creates 'holes' in the mind, or feelings of void, emptiness etc. When Freud describes Schreber's delusions, he interprets them as processes of restitution after the withdrawal from reality. In other words, patchworks hiding scars or spaces that show some kind of loss of substance. Bion describes similar occurrences but for him the destruction takes the form of the consequence of excessive projective identification that evacuates the unassimilable contents of the mind: the ß-elements.
Of course, there are differences between Freud's early intuitions and Bion's conceptualisation half a century later although the necessity for differentiating between different modes of defences, which are also modes of thinking, is similar in both works. Contemporary psychoanalysis is in great need of structural differentiations in order not to mix up the material coming from different types of patients in a one and only matrix." (pp. 659-661)
Andre Green (1998). The Primordial Mind and the Work of the Negative. International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, Vol. 79, pp. 649-665
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Михайло Федорович Брозинський — ( 29 жовтня 1947, Михалкове) — Український письменник, журналіст, редактор, член НСЖУ.

Біографія
Михайло Брозинський народився 29 жовтня 1947 року в селі Михалкове Сокирянського району Чернівецької області. У 1965 р. закінчив середню школу в рідному селі, у 1972 р. — філологічний факультет Чернівецького державного університету (ЧДУ).

Трудову діяльність розпочав у 1965 р. на посаді коректора, відтак був літературним працівником, завідувачем відділу листів і масової роботи, відповідальним секретарем редакції Сокирянської районної газети «Дністрові зорі». З 1972 р.- відповідальний секретар Чернівецької обласної газети «Молодий буковинець». З 1979 р. — в Чернівецькій облтелерадіокомпанії головний редактор творчого об'єднання інформаційних, суспільно-політичних та економічних програм. З 2008 р. — літературний редактор газети «Буковинське віче».

Майже 20 років очолював найбільшу журналістську організацію на Буковині Чернівецького облтелерадіокомітету, де було на обліку понад 60 членів НСЖУ. За цей час були удостоєні почесних звань «Заслужений журналіст України»: Микола Смолінський, Аркадій Казимірський, Микола Палійчук, Василь Довгий, Денис Горбатюк, Тетяна Смолдирєва…, удостоєні звань: заслужений працівник культури України Любомира Паранюк, заслужений діяч мистецтв України Антоніна Фантух. Журналісти краю обирали Михайла Брозинського делегатом на Всеукраїнський з'їзд СЖУ.

Творчі набутки
 Незрадлива колиска моя: Поезії, проза.- Чернівці: Благодійний Фонд журналіста Г. Л. Шабашкевича, 1996.- 53 с.
 Квіт папороті: Поезії. Новели. Оповідання. Нариси. Статті. — Чернівці: Видавничий дім «Букрек», 2007.- 284 с. — ISBN 978-966-399-074-3.
 Сонячний зайчик: Вірші для дітей дошкільного та шкільного віку. — Чернівці: Видавничий дім «Букрек», 2009.- 24 с., іл. — ISBN 978-966-399-188-7.
 Літа на долоні: Журналістика: нариси, статті, нотатки. — Чернівці: Видавничий дім «Букрек»,2010. — 208 с., іл. — ISBN 978-966-399-243-3.
 Босоніж по стерні: Повість про час і про нас. — Чернівці: Видавничий дім «Букрек», 2012. — 280 с. — ISBN 978-966-399-409-3.
 Дотик ранкової зорі: Лірика. — Чернівці: ВІЦ «Місто», 2012. 112 с. — ISBN 978-617-652-024-5.
 Політок (дещиця): Поезії, оповідання, новели, етюди. — Чернівці: Місто, 2015. — 192 с. — ISBN 978-617-652-121-1.
 Відлуння дружніх сердець6 рядки віршів у барвах мелодій. - Чернівці : Місто, 2020. - 60 с.Іл.

Пісні
На слова Михайла Брозинського пісні друкувалися у газеті «Дністрові зорі», літературно-мистецьких випусках «Польова веселка», звучали по радіо, увійшли до збірників композиторів.
 Мафтуляк М. Допоки музика звучить. — Київ: Арфа, 1996:
 Брозинський М. Вечірня пісня. — С. 59-62.
 Мафтуляк М. Первоцвіти: Вокально-хорові твори. — Чернівці: Місто, 2004:
 Брозинський М. Сокиряни. -С. 23-25.
 Мафтуляк М. Шануймося та будьмо: Вокально-хорові твори. — Снятин: Музично-видавничий дім «В. ЛАЗАРЕНКО», 2011. — IN-MF-04-00552823:
 Брозинський М. Жду я друга. — С. 49-50.
 Брозинський М.Зоря Івасюка: [Музика композитора, заслуженого працівника культури України Миколи Новицького].
 Брозинський М. Сокиряни: [Музика композитора, заслуженого артиста України Івана Дерди].
 Брозинський М. Ой, ти, земле, моя рідна: [Музика композитора, заслуженого діяча мистецтв України Віктора Рурака].

Джерела
 Брозинський Михайло Федорович //Богайчук М. А. Література і мистецтво Буковини в іменах: словник-довідник / М. А. Богайчук.- Чернівці: Букрек, 2005.- С. 38.
 Брозинський Михайло Федорович // Гусар Ю. Дністровий зорепад: штрихи до енциклопедичного словника-довідника «Літературно-мистецька Сокирянщина» / Ю. С. Гусар.- Чернівці: Місто, 2010. — С. 14-15.
 Брозинський Михайло Федорович // Засоби масової інформації Чернівецької області: довідник. — Чернівці, 1996. — С. 36.
 Брозинський Михайло Федорович // Інформаційний простір Буковини. — Чернівці: Букрек, 2004. — С. 109.
 Гусар Ю. С. Слід у літописі Буковини [Поезія і проза Михайла Брозинського; Слово про Михайла Брозинського; Михайло Брозинський про творчість інших; Пісні на слова Михайла Брозинського]/ Юхим Гусар // Брозинський М. Квіт папороті. — Чернівці: Букрек, 2007. — С. 266—270.
 Гусар Ю. С. Голос ніжності і правди: [штрихи до портрета журналіста, літератора М. Брозинського] /Ю. С. Гусар. — Чернівці: Правдивий поступ, 2007. — 31 с.
 Сенчик О. Входини у світлицю життя: [про кн. «Незрадлива колиска моя» М. Брозинського]/ О. Сенчик // Брозинський М. Квіт папороті: поезії, оповідання, нариси, статті. — Чернівці, 2007.- С.258-260.
 Гринюк В. Михайлу Брозинському — 60: [про ювілей літератора] / Василь Гринюк // Молодий буковинець.- 2007. — 1 листоп. (№ 132).- С. 3.
 Гусар Ю. 29 жовтня — 60 років публіцисту, літератору, члену НСЖУ Михайлові Брозинському (1947)/ Юхим Гусар // Вечірні Чернівці. — 2007. 25 жовт. (№ 43). — С. 6.
 Гусар Ю. Голос ніжності і правди: [про Михайла Брозинського/ Юхим Гусар // Буковинське віче.- 2009.- 8 квіт. (№ 27).- С. 3.
 ГУСАР Ю.,Швець Л. Слід у літописі Буковини: [біблографія основних публікацій у газетах і книгах М. Ф. Брозинського]/ Юхим Гусар, Лілія Швець.- Чернівці: Правдивий поступ, 2012.- 24 с.
 Добржаський В. Найкращими були малята: [в б-ці № 21 відбулая презентація книги М. Брозинського «Квіт папороті»]/ Володимир Добржанський //Буковинське віче. — 2008.- 5 берез. (№ 17).- С. 3.
 Мацерук В. «Життя моє, як схоже ти на книгу…»: [про кн. «Квіт папороті» М. Брозинського]// Буковина. — 2007.- 26 жовт. (№ 82).- С. 3.
 Мельник В. На втіху малечі: [про кн. «Сонячний зайчик» М. Брозинського]/ В. Мельник//Буковинське віче. — 2009. — 13 трав. (№ 36). — С. 3.
 Михайло Брозинський// Пам'ятаймо! (Знаменні та пам'ятні дати Буковини в 2012 році): бібліогр. покажчик / авт.-уклад. Юлія Боганюк, Олександра Гаврилюк, наукоавий консультант Юхим Гусар, редактор Марія Довгань. — Чернівці, 2011. — С. 192—194.
 Ревуций М. Босиком по жнивью (про творчість Михайла Брозинського) / Михайло Ревуцький // Пантелеймон. — 2013.- Сентбрь (№ 34).- С. 2.

Відзнаки, нагороди
 Член Національної спілки журналістів України (1971).
 Лауреат премії журналістського фонду імені Григорія Шабашкевича (1995).
 Почесний громадянин села Михалкове (2007).
 Почесний знак НСЖУ (2007).
 Дипломант конкурсу з нагоди 50-річчя НСЖУ(2009).
 Лауреат літературної премії імені Дмитра Загула (2012).
 Лауреат літературно-мистецької премії ім. Івана Бажанського.

Посилання
 Брозинський Михайло Федорович. Босоніж по стерні
 Михайло Брозинський: щедрі творчі зажинки
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7 сер. 2012 — з новою книгою — «Дотик ранкової зорі» — наш багаторічний колега Михайло Брозинський завітав до «Мистецьких новин»
 Коли поет іде на ви… — «Слово Просвіти».
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1 січ. 2012 — Михайло БРОЗИНСЬКИЙ. Поетично-музичний вечір у музично-драматичному театрі імені Ольги Кобилянської. м. Чернівці. 17 вересня 2012 р. Гусар Ю. С.

Народились 29 жовтня
Народились 1947
Персоналії:Сокирянський район
Уродженці Михалкового (Сокирянський район)
Українські редактори
Випускники Чернівецького університету
Українські журналісти
Члени НСЖУ
Члени КПРС
Українські публіцисти
Журналісти Чернівців
Персоналії:Дністровський район
Лауреати премії імені Івана Бажанського
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Q: Switching to a new tab/window which is having xml-style-view instead of web-view in selenium I have a scenario wherein when I click a button on a page, it gets redirected to a new page in a separate tab. Now the new page is not a regular page, And when I use normal switchTo().window() operations, it does not work saying "Web view not found, target window closed.
How should I handle this scenario in selenium
A screenshot of the result xml-viewer-style page

A: What is the resultant pages complete path? Does it end with XML? And why do you want that page? I believe that page is an XML file opening in a new tab. If you have stuff to retrieve from that page, you need to first download it as an XML file. Then use a parser to retrieve the data from it.
You can use DOM to parse an XML file like so:
DocumentBuilderFactory factory = DocumentBuilderFactory.newInstance();
DocumentBuilder builder = factory.newDocumentBuilder();
InputSource is = new InputSource(new StringReader(response));
Document doc = builder.parse(is);

NodeList nList = doc.getElementsByTagName("item");
Node namedItem = nList.item(0).getAttributes().getNamedItem("uid");
System.out.println(namedItem.getNodeValue());

Now before you even can do that, you have to get that file to your local system.
You can do it using a dummy argument in the href for your file like so
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Man Given Med for Stress: Becomes Agitated: Kills Self
Paragraphs 18 through 24 read: "Mr Hnylycia was prescribed medication and referred to a 'crisis team' for further help."
"Mental health nurse Joanne Davock said he had told her he was experiencing difficulties at work and was worried about the outcome of a tribunal."
"He also told her he was having suicidal thoughts."
"She said: 'We felt that he was a low risk because he didn't have concrete plans and because he said his wife and daughter were a preventive factor'."
"He was offered further NHS support, but said he wanted to seek private help."
"Michael Hamlin, a colleague at the solicitors firm and friend said he had seemed agitated the last time he had seen him."
Agitated
"He said: 'He became very agitated and worried, and was clearly under a lot of stress'."
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1063528_solicitor_hung_himself_over_stress
Solicitor hung himself over stress
Exclusive Dean Kirby
21/ 8/2008
A SOLICITOR who was stressed over pressures at work was found hanged in the stables of his home.
Iwan Hnylycia's body was found by his wife Orysia at their home in Lower Whitley, Warrington, just hours after he told his daughter: "Have a lovely day."
An inquest was told the 47-year-old had been stressed about work, hadn't slept for weeks and had told his doctor he'd had thoughts of self-harm.
Mrs Hnylycia, 47, told the inquest in Warrington he was 'beside himself with worry' about pressures at work.
She said she had been very worried about her husband, who was an employment specialist at Slater Heelis Collier Littler solicitors in Sale, after she found him in the stables with a rope days before she found his body on April 18.
She said his mother was also ill and he had been affected by the death of his father.
Mrs Hnylycia fought back tears as she told the inquest about the day he died.
She said: "He was the same as he had been all week. He hadn't slept for weeks.
"I had to leave him because I had to take my daughter to school. We got to school and my daughter always phoned him. He said, 'have a lovely day' and she said, 'okay, see you later'."
Mrs Hnylycia also spoke to him on the phone, but he seemed 'vacant'.
She went to a friend's house on the way home to tell her about her concerns.
When she arrived home she found the stable doors open.
She said: "I noticed the doors to the stable were slightly ajar. I just ran to the stables. Normally it would be locked."
After finding his body she ran into the house and dialled 999.
The inquest was told that notes were found in his pockets. Police investigated, but ruled out foul play. He had no history of depression.
Derbyshire-born Mr Hnylycia had earlier told his GP he'd had thoughts of self-harm, but said his wife and daughter were a 'preventive factor'.
He said he had been 'under considerable stress' at work and was 'feeling in a low mood'.
Mr Hnylycia was prescribed medication and referred to a 'crisis team' for further help.
Mental health nurse Joanne Davock said he had told her he was experiencing difficulties at work and was worried about the outcome of a tribunal.
He also told her he was having suicidal thoughts.
She said: "We felt that he was a low risk because he didn't have concrete plans and because he said his wife and daughter were a preventive factor."
He was offered further NHS support, but said he wanted to seek private help.
Michael Hamlin, a colleague at the solicitors firm and friend said he had seemed agitated the last time he had seen him.
He said: "He became very agitated and worried, and was clearly under a lot of stress."
Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg's verdict was that Mr Hnylycia had taken his own life.
He said: "I've heard that he was acutely stressed with pressures relating to his work and had initially sought to get help.
"It was clear from the statement from his GP that there were very real concerns about his well-being and it was clear also that he had considered the possibility of taking his own life, although he had assured mental health professionals that he wouldn't take that step.
"His widow told us that, as the days went by, he became increasingly more anxious as he went about his day-to-day activities prior to April 18.
"I have no doubt that he intended to die. My verdict is that he took his own life."
Mr Hnylycia's profile in a company newsletter said he obtained an honours degree in business studies at Manchester Polytechnic in 1987 while he was working in the Department of Health and Social Security.
He joined Slater Heelis in 1989 after a career change.
He was a member of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain and a member of a Ukrainian folk group called The Kobzar Brotherhood, which performs throughout the country and abroad.

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Unfortunately, I feel I must begin this with a disclaimer that I realize that this 150th celebration is controversial, and that our governments and citizens have not always made the best choices. This post has nothing to do with that, but is simply about Canada, our home and native land, and what it's role and our role is in the bigger picture.
Two summers ago we went on a road trip to the Sault Ste. Marie area, and throughout the whole time my eyes took in the landscape of the beautiful rock that is known as The Canadian Shield. Maybe it was the fresh air, or the frigid swimming in Lake Superior (it was July, but the water was so cold I honestly thought a chunk of ice was going to float by me at any moment) but I started to ponder "Canadian Shield" and it began to take on a whole new meaning for me. And while I realize it is a geographical and geological term, I couldn't help but see the correlation between the rock formation and who we are and why this land is so special?
Politically, we are a peacekeeping nation, and that somehow translates to how we behave as citizens. We are extremely considerate ("I'm sorry"), and let's face it, "we the north" are fairly hardy and strong. We're very considerate having such "glowing hearts" and, gosh darnit, we'll even "stand on guard for thee". We are the strong, but quiet, humble nation that the rest of the world looks at as a coveted place to live or emulate.
While there are many stereotypes about Canada and Canadians, as a multicultural nation of people, frankly we embody "Canadian Shield". Somewhere along the line we got something right, and whether we are the indigenous people of the land or are immigrants, the qualities of the ancient Precambrian rock have a huge influence on our identity as Canadians.
When seeing Canada from a global perspective, Canada may not be the top nation in the world, but we definitely hold our own. We can do this because our Canadian Shield protects us, and when we are called to help, we take action in a grounded, stable, and secure way. We're not wishy-washy, dramatic, emotional, and we don't flare-up and create enemies. I like participating as this role in our global society.
On this auspicious day, my hope is that you can now celebrate our current Canadian identity with a slightly new perspective.
O Canada, Happy Birthday, may you always hold your shield, and never have to draw your sword!


Discussion in 'Micro 4/3 News and Rumors' started by JoepLX3, Dec 14, 2010.
I was planning to buy a multi media player with HDD to rip all my CD's to then I saw a nice gadget for a game console my daughters would love, especially the baby tiger game.
Hi Joep, welcome in the world of 3D !
Herman, it is only you who is interested in 3D?
- I am for sure going to buy the new version of Forza racing game in which you can steer without the controller and look around in the car by turning your head slightly (you need to have a big television for that last part...).


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Hong Kong Supporter Attacked by Pro-China Men in Australia
Category: Human Rights Tags: Australia / China / Hong Kong Protests / targeting Hong Kong protesters abroad
A Hong Kong protester recently reported that he was attacked and chased by some masked pro-Beijing men in Australia. (Image: Phil Whitehouse via flickr CC BY 2.0 )
China seems to be in no mood for allowing even people outside the country to have an opinion of their own. A Hong Kong protester recently reported that he was attacked and chased by some masked pro-Beijing men in Australia.
"They were nearby my house and waiting for me… They knew my address, they knew where I was going to be… I think they don't want to hurt me, they just want to make me scared. It was like intimidation, a message that 'we know where you are'," the victim said to The Guardian. He arrived in the country a few months back and has been an active participant in some of the protests.
Prior to arriving in Australia, he was arrested twice this year by the Hong Kong police for taking part in the protests. Even his parent's homes were searched. Not feeling safe, the protester decided to move to Australia, only to be later shocked that even here the pro-Beijing forces were after him. But since he is living in a democratic country, he can now report such attacks to the police and be assured that strict action will be taken.
Elaine Pearson, Australia director for Human Rights Watch, criticized the incident and stated that physical attacks against activists in Australia were a "step up" in terms of Beijing's interference in the country. The foreign interference laws are supposed to prevent such incidents from occurring. However, Pearson now questions whether such laws are sufficient.
Elaine Pearson, Australia director for Human Rights Watch, stated that physical attacks against activists in Australia were a 'step up' in terms of Beijing's interference in the country. (Image: Screenshot / YouTube)
In July, the University of Queensland was the scene of conflict between pro-Hong Kong and pro-China students. The Chinese side blasted the Chinese national anthem and tore down posters of the other camp, shoving people who said anything in support of Hong Kong. One student who helped organize the pro-Hong Kong demonstrations, 22-year-old Phoebe Fan, admitted that she was worried about her safety given that one of her friends was doxxed, meaning that their private information was exposed online.
"Our goal was for us to show support for the Hong Kong protesters, and to show we're against the extradition bill to China… We didn't say anything about independence or anything like that… I'm feeling very disturbed and mostly scared because I'm not sure what they're going to do to me," she said to the BBC.
Social worker strike
Back in Hong Kong, many social workers are on strike, extending their support to the protesters and calling the current condition of the city a humanitarian crisis. They also condemned how the police have acted during the six months of protests.
Many social workers in Hong Kong are on strike, extending their support to the protesters and calling the current condition of the city a humanitarian crisis. (Image: Studio Incendo via flickr CC BY 2.0 )
"The social welfare sector works for the people and we treasure the value of human beings… We really want to show the government and the world that we are very concerned about the escalating police violence and the tightening of basic personal freedoms," Patrick Lam, one of the organizers of the strike, said to South China Morning Post.
Hong Kong police have made about 6,000 arrests linked to the protests. About 40 percent of them involve students. The police department has tried to justify the use of violence, arguing that they had only used it in defense against the protesters' violent acts. Hong Kong has shelled out an additional US$128.2 million to the police force as overtime pay since the protests broke out.
China Wants to Strengthen Xinjiang Surveillance Through World Bank Money
China and Vietnam Are the Worst Asian Countries for Journalists


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The Hyde's first started growing Muscadine grapes at the Harvest location in 2007 when Luke and Brooke Hyde moved to Harvest, Alabama. In 2008, the Vineyard in Toney, AL was started on Robert and Charlotte Hyde's property. Since beginning the cultivation of Muscadines, the Hyde's have started to investigate other hybrid grape varietals that will produce well in the North Alabama area. They intend to continue to add other French Hybrids and vinifera over the years. Most recently, they have found Pinot Noir to be successful in our climate and terroir.
The Muscadine is grape the is indigenous to North American and grows extremely well in the South East. At Hydes's Harvest, we have several types of Red and White Muscadines. The vineyards include Noble, Tara, Black Beauty, Carlos, and Darlene. The muscadine grape is suited for grape jellies, jams, cobblers, and winemaking.
The Chardonel grape is a French hybrid and is produced by grafting the Seyval to the classic vinifera Chardonnay.
The Norton grape was introduced by Dr. Daniel Norborne Norton of Richmond, Virginia. He believed the Norton was a truly a grape native to North America. Since this grape lacks most of the distinct flavors or foxiness that is typical of native American grapes, it is desirable for making a dry wine. The grape is the state grape of Missouri and is the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry.


I was so impressed with the two Big Sky shirts that I own, I thought I'd branch out. This is one of the most comfortable shirts I own. Simple cut, great fit; I will probably not use this fishing but it certainly works for anything else.


Parents, are you aware that Diversity Directors are being hired by Universities and Colleges? Really? When we were growing up, it was a given to include and respect everyone. Today, many Caucasian freshman have never been exposed or friends with Afro-Americans. Likewise, both groups hold certain stereotypes pertaining to Asians. And that is part of the reason why Diversity Directors are hired at Universities and Colleges.
What I see in San Diego, is that people live amongst there own kind of people. And few people branch out. That is one reason why I started Deeds From The Heart. It is to expose young children to host of people who are different than themselves and to do a good deed for them. When kids engage in doing good deeds, they are happier, do better in school and make better decisions about drugs and alcohol. In addition, they build "confidence" and when you have a confidant child, you can be sure they will go through life able to adjust to change and tackle problems that occur more easily. Confidence is what we want to give to our children. So you help build it in your home, and allow us to help you build it, outside your home. That way, when your children are college bound, they will understand diversity and may even be an advocate for it.
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Nearly 3,000 Weston-super-Mare students are leading the way in getting rid of plastics from their schools.
Join our Cleaner Coastlines campaign.
The pupils who attend schools run by the Worle-based Priory Learning Trust are joining the Mercury's Cleaner Coastlines campaign to help Weston achieve plastic-free coastline status.
Worle and Priory Community Schools, in Worle, and St Anne's Primary School, which has sites in Hewish and West Wick, will aim to become plastic-free schools.
Students and staff at Worle and Priory will be involved in the drive to rid the schools of disposable plastic.
This will involve filling up bottles at water fountains rather than buying bottles of water, getting rid of condiment sachets and removing all plastic straws.
Priory Community School will work with its catering staff to cut down plastic.
Jacqui Scott, principal at Worle School, said: "We want to be a school which leads the way in this.
Worle and Priory will work alongside Pabulum, which provides the catering facilities at both schools, to get rid of plastic in the restaurants, classrooms and offices.
Jane McBride, principal at Priory, added: "At PCSA we are passionate about being proactive with this global issue and fully recognise the fact we have a duty to try to leave the world a better place for everyone.
Priory Community School is pledging to cut down its plastic.
MORE: 5 ways your business can help Weston achieve plastic-free coastline status.
Children at St Anne's will be involved in a 10-week campaign called Who Has The Power? to demonstrate how every child and adult has power over removing and reducing plastics.
Lisa Dadds, principal at St Anne's, said: "We are showing every single child the power they have to change the world.
Worle Community School students will be involved in reducing their plastic waste.
The Mercury is working with the Weston Chamber of Commerce and North Somerset Council to achieve the plastic-free accreditation from Surfers Against Sewage.
To complete all five objectives, businesses need to remove single-use plastics, and schools and community groups should also signal support.
To get involved, search for Cleaner Coastlines: Weston and North Somerset Plastic-Free Campaign on Facebook.


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Exploitation on Triple Integration Education System Based on the Zero Docking between Higher Vocational Schools and Enterprise?
(Huai'an Vocational and Technical College of Information, Huaian Jiangsu 223003, China)?
Abstract To achieve seamless connection between vocational education and enterprise, an education system based on standard integration, identity integration and content integration have been proposed. The education system content include curriculum standards integration, student identity integration and teacher identity integration with enterprise manager or engineer identity, teaching knowledge integration with engineering practice. Practice has proved that the double main sports people school-enterprise under conditions that the system has spawned a new type of relationship between teacher and student composite to optimize the teaching content, teaching activities and to achieve a school production activities correspond.?


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Chapter 18: Great Nobility
Chapter 18: Great NobilitySage
Gu Feihong rolled on the ground and saw Gu Xinrong as soon as he lifted up his head.
"Fourth Grandmother!" Gu Feihong began to yell. "Fourth Grandmother, save me!"
He had been so scared by Su Chen that his soul had almost left his body, and he instinctively leapt at his clan's Ancestor.
However, before he could get close, a massive wave of energy surrounded him, preventing him from getting any closer.
Gu Xinrong, who normally gazed at Gu Feihong with affection and kindness, looked like a primal beast that had just wandered out of the wilderness. She stared at him coldly as she asked, "Were you the one who commissioned the Chu Clan? Commissioned them to activate the Swan-Catching Mirror?"
Gu Feihong hadn't reacted yet. "Fourth Grandmother, that's not important. I just ran into......"
"ANSWER ME!" Gu Xinrong yelled, her voice booming like thunder in Gu Feihong's ears.
Gu Feihong was so badly frightened that he fell backwards onto his butt, but he very quickly floated back into the air.
With but a single glance, Gu Xinrong had stripped Gu Feihong of the ability to control his own body.
"Fourth Grandmother, listen to me......" Gu Feihong yelled loudly.
"Answer me!"
The beast-like howl reverberated through Gu Feihong's heart, utterly stunning him.
Gu Feihong stared at his Ancestor in fear. "It was…… I…… who gave the commission…… I……. wanted to find……"
He hadn't yet finished his thought, but Gu Xinrong had no heart to continue listening any longer.
A formless hand squeezed Gu Feihong's neck so hard that his eyes began to roll into the back of his head.
Gu Xinrong, however, staggered back a few steps. "Ah, misfortune for the clan! Misfortune for the clan!"
Gu Qingsong and Gu Qingyang also shook their heads.
Everyone could only sigh and acknowledge their bad luck for having such a useless, unfilial descendant.
Chu Jiangyu chuckled, "Since the misunderstanding has been cleared up, then everything else will be easy to resolve. Oh, right - when I was looking for Miss Qingluo, I accidentally stumbled upon you three……"
He purposefully left his sentence unfinished, and Gu Qingyang understood his intentions. He pulled out an Origin Ring and tossed it over to Chu Yuan. "The Gu Clan has had a number of new members recently, allowing us to increase our production of Lifesource Candles. These are the Lifesource Candles we have created during this period of time. We originally wanted to stockpile a few more before handing them over to the imperial palace, but there's no time like the present."
Since the hidden Lifesource Candles had been discovered, they could only hand them over. However, they still at least needed to give a nice-sounding reason for their actions.
The Chu Clan wasn't aggressively overbearing either and wouldn't tack on a crime to them.
The two clans had learned the principle of making mutual allowances given how long they had known each other for.
Chu Yuan chuckled as he accepted the Origin Ring and handed it to Chu Jiangyu as a reward for his meritorious service. At the same time, he said, "Since that's the case, then how do you all feel about increasing the quota? What about adding on twenty more Lifesource Candles every year to the current requirement?"
The three Gu Clan elders glanced at each other and could only nod their heads in agreement.
This failure caused them to lose not only the Lifesource Candles they had secretly stored up but also compromised their ability to produce more in the future.
This loss was really quite a big one.
When he heard this, Gu Feihong realized how badly he had messed up, and he had trouble even standing up straight.
He had known that his actions would put a great burden on the Gu Clan, but he had never imagined it would be so great.
After all, the three Gu Clan Ancestors weren't always producing Lifesource Candles. Producing these Lifesource Candles greatly exhausted a person's energy, so they could only create them every so often. Most of the time, they were still cultivating.
It was an unfortunate coincidence that the Swan-Catching Mirror was used just as they were refining these Lifesource Candles.
Actually, this wasn't really a coincidence.
This was because Chu Jiangyu was the one who chose when the mirror was going to be used. The Chu Clan and the Gu Clan had been engaged in this business for many years, so the Chu Clan was extremely familiar with the Gu Clan's habits. They were very aware when the Gu Clan's three Ancestors would be able to refine the Lifesource Candles. Of course, this information was kept a secret - only Chu Yuan and Chu Jiangyu knew. Not even Gu Feihong knew when it would be. This seemingly useless information immediately became of utmost importance at that moment.
So it was a coincidence, yet it was not really a coincidence. It was an outcome of probability influenced by someone's mental calculations.
Gu Xinrong was able to perceive all these intricacies in an instant. When she thought about the fact that this was all due to Gu Feihong's idiocy, she felt anger surging from every pore in her body.
When she thought about the fact that this was also related to Gu Qingluo, Gu Xinrong asked, "So where's Gu Qingluo? Hadn't you gone to capture her? Why haven't you brought her back with you?"
Chu Jiangyu said, "Gu Qingluo is still in the forest outside the city."
This was what he said was so strange earlier.
He originally believed that Gu Qingluo would have been taken back no matter what had happened since Gu Feihong had brought two Spirit Burning Realm cultivators with him. He hadn't expected that the dot representing Gu Qingluo had remained there, while Gu Feihong had returned alone.
Gu Feihong replied, "I wasn't able to bring her back with me. Liu'an, Baiye, and the others all died!"
Chu Yuan, Gu Xinrong, and the others were all stunned.
Even Chu Jiangyu couldn't help but say, "How is that possible? Isn't Su Chen only at the Light Shaking Realm? You brought two Spirit Burning Realm cultivators and five Light Shaking Realm cultivators with you!"
"Because he knows how to use the Capricorn Curse!" Gu Feihong replied loudly.
That sentence stunned everyone present.
Su Chen returned soon after leaving.
When he returned, all of the corpses in his hands were gone.
Iron Cliff greeted him. "Master, we've finished our preparations here. We can go now."
"We're in no hurry," Su Chen replied unexpectedly. "Let's wait for a bit longer. A new problem is going to arrive soon."
Gu Qingluo said with agitation, "Su Chen, we don't need to fight the Gu Clan until the end. You control the curses already, so the Gu Clan is no longer a threat to you.
Su Chen sighed. "The problem I am referring to is not the Gu Clan."
Gu Qingluo was taken aback.
If it wasn't the Gu Clan, who could it be?
Gu Qingluo very quickly determined the answer.
Streaks of light arced across the sky like a rainbow, shining brilliantly.
Gu Qingluo was stunned when she saw who had come.
"Your Majesty?"
The person who had arrived was Empty Mountain's Emperor, Chu Yuan.
Behind him stood Chu Jiangyu and dozens of Empty Mountain experts. There were many Spirit Burning Realm cultivators and even Thought Manifestation Realm cultivators present.
Gu Xinrong, Gu Qingsong, and Gu Qingyang also came from another direction, dragging Gu Feihong along with them.
There weren't many people from the Gu Clan, but the three Emperor-level Ancestors had all arrived.
All of these experts were all peak existences amongst the human race. Their convergence here obviously had tremendous implications.
Gu Qingluo immediately understood.
She knew she had overlooked something!
The Chu Clan!
Yes, she had overlooked the Chu Clan's response.
Su Chen had managed to control the three curses, giving him an incredible bargaining chip over the Gu Clan. However, he had also silently created a big problem for himself.
It was the Chu Clan.
The Chu Clan, who had complete control over the three curses, relied on them to control the Gu Clan. It was for this reason that they were the only imperial family amongst the Seven Countries that didn't have to fight any external enemies. The other six countries were bitterly fighting each other, while the Chu imperial family just needed to perform their surveillance abilities well and distribute Lifesource Candles every year.
Now, an outsider had somehow managed to gain access to the three curses. How could they possibly accept that?
To the Chu Clan, this was even more frightening than Su Chen developing a method for people to reach the Ultimate Emperor Realm without a bloodline.
As such, Chu Yuan felt like he was about to explode when he discovered that Su Chen had managed to control the three curses.
Yes, Su Chen's control of the three curses had created a loophole. However, this loophole was not on the Gu Clan, but on the Chu imperial family.
To the Gu Clan, both Su Chen and the Chu Clan were their masters, so they would still be under control one way or another. As a result, not much would have changed.
However, to the Chu imperial family, this matter was something that rocked their foundation. How could they not panic?
This was why they had come as well.
As soon as he appeared, Chu Yuan said, "Seize him!"
A Thought Manifestation Realm expert immediately reached out to grab Su Chen.
Su Chen began to chant again.
Gu Xinrong attacked, blocking the claw attack.
"Fourth Aunt!" Chu Yuan yelled
Gu Xinrong yelled, "Capricorn Curse! It really is the Capricorn Curse!"
Chu Yuan's expression changed. "Stop!"
The Thought-Manifestation Expert withdrew his hand.
Gu Xinrong said with rage, "Brat, you dare use the Capricorn Curse on me?"
She was originally stunned that Su Chen even knew how to use the Capricorn Curse, but her anger flared when Su Chen used it on her. Her rage overpowered her surprise, and so she immediately began to berate Su Chen.
When Su Chen saw that his opponents weren't attacking anymore, he relinquished his control on Gu Xinrong - her consciousness power was incredibly high, and Su Chen had to place all his focus on controlling her. There was no way he could maintain it for too long, and he was already beginning to feel exhausted. Su Chen also keenly realized his need to greatly increase his consciousness power. In other words, he wasn't Gu Xinrong's opponent even with the assistance of the Capricorn Curse.
This was where the Capricorn Chant was weaker than the Capricorn Staff. The Capricorn Staff could control a single target regardless of their cultivation base, even if they were at the Ultimate Emperor Realm.
Su Chen, however, pretended as if nothing had happened. "So can we discuss things now?"
Chu Yuan had ordered his subordinates to attack in order to test Su Chen out. After all, Gu Feihong's claims were almost inconceivable, so he needed to verify them.
Now that he was able to confirm this claim, the flames of rage surged in his heart, but he still managed to keep them in control for the moment.
Chu Yuan said solemnly, "How did you come about possessing the Capricorn Curse?"
Su Chen replied, "Through my research. All curses are discovered by other people. Since they are discovered by others, then there is no reason that I cannot see through the curse and use it myself. Am I wrong?"
Everyone froze when they heard this.
Chu Jiangyu harrumphed, "If it were that easy, then how come no one has been able to deconstruct the curse even after three thousand years?"
Su Chen chuckled, "Because I am Su Chen. Oh, perhaps you aren't familiar with that name - you should be familiar with the name 'Cloud Bat' though."
"What?" Everyone was stunned. "So you're Cloud Bat?"
The name Cloud Bat was like a thunderclap to their ears.
Chu Yuan's eyes glittered. "So it's the Worldly Sage Cloud Bat, who developed the bloodline-less techniques for reaching the Blood Boiling and Yang Opening Realms. Forgive me for my disrespect."
"Worldly Sage?" Su Chen was also taken aback.
He didn't know when he had obtained the title of "Worldly Sage."
However, the truth of the matter was that, because of these two techniques, the entire human race's cultivation baseline had begun to increase.
Su Chen's actions had basically taken the baseline cultivation level from the Qi Drawing Realm all the way to the Yang Opening Realm.
This was the same as raising the baseline damage a weapon could do threefold. The implications of such an increase were massive and impossible to overstate.
Obtaining the title of "Worldly Sage" was not that strange given how incredible his accomplishments were.
The title of Sage didn't mean much to Su Chen, but it was a different matter for his enemies.
There were often many things in life that you had to worry about.
Prestige, companionship, love, profits, or life-and-death - no matter which one of them it was, every person worried about at least one of them.
If a person had no apprehension about any of those things, then they wouldn't be much different than an insane person.
Chu Yuan wasn't insane.
As such, he had his own misgivings about these things - specifically, his reputation.
To Chu Yuan, having this Worldly Sage die to his hands was a big problem.
Damn! It's already bad enough that he's researching the bloodline-less techniques. Why has he come to Empty Mountain to stir up trouble? And why is he so focused on deconstructing the three curses in particular?
Chu Yuan felt a headache coming on as he considered the consequences of having the death of a Worldly Sage be at his hands.
Even so, no matter how much of a headache he felt, the secrets of the three curses could not be spread.
For the sake of the future generations, he could not afford to hesitate.
Chu Yuan stared at Su Chen, killing intent written all over his face.


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In summary, this showcases PHP development, integration with open source, and graphic design.


Category: "Best Friend Book Project"
When living in this forever changing materialistic world, it's easy to forget what our most important possessions are.
It's not uncommon for people to spend thousands on a large TV or a new piece of furniture, but if your house was burning, what would you grab?
Your loved ones of course!!!!
Your family, your pets and the memories you have recorded together.
Here at PAWtraits we are lucky enough to meet amazing people and their pets every day, those seeking to capture those closest to them in a relaxed natural setting.
A lovely lady called Catherine contacted us recently, her parents are in the late 80s and early 90s and her beautiful dog Kobe – (Labrador/Rotweiller/Kelpie cross – rescue dog) is getting on in age being 13-14 years old. She understands that tomorrow isn't promised to any of us, and she wanted to celebrate just how much those close to her meant in a way that she could treasure forever.
Catherine decided a personal, designed Fine Art Album was perfect for this. The joy of laughter throughout the session and again at the viewing session was so beautiful to hear. The tears of appreciation, and gasps of delight when they first touched their Album just gave us both goosebumps. Knowing how much this Album will be treasured by this family just makes us at PAWtraits believe we have the best jobs ever!
Capturing their personalities and relationship in our easily accessible outdoor studio insured that those with limited movement were still comfortable and able to participate fully in the session.
It's hard to understand the importance of being professional photographed when we live in todays complex digital world and life is always just so busy. It's sadly when it's to late (someone passes), that many people truly start to understand the importance of legacy images.
We just don't want you to be that person.
A truly beautiful photo, be it of your mum, dad, children, spouse or loved pet is worth more than anything.
Celebrating those you hold dear isn't something that you should put off any longer.
YOU yourself are beautiful today.
No matter what you weigh, or how many happy lines you have.
Your kids thinks so, as do all of your loved ones.
They love you through and through, as you are.
Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
So get yourself and loved ones in front of a camera today.
Call today on (03)9482 2006 and we will happily talk you through how to get the very best out of your PAWtraits/Lifeworks Photography session!
Having a pet in the home benefits the whole family, children especially!
Children love their pets and for good reason. No matter the size of the animal all pets teach, delight and offer a special type of connection and companionship. Having a pet fosters skills in a child go far beyond just responsibility and empathy, the presence of animals in the home help with a child's emotional, social, physical development and cognitive development.
Here at PAWtraits, we love capturing the connection and pure joy that animals bring to our lives.
Last month we were delighted to photograph this little girl and her puppy Milo, the connection and admiration they had for one and other was just the sweetest.
Milo is a chocolate coloured Lagotto, his best friend is a beautiful, intelligent 4 year old.
Due to the young age of both, our outdoor studio was a perfect fit for these two to have a bit of fun and adventure. It's secure location and purposefully designed for photography, everywhere you look a new location (backdrop) that makes it perfect for playing games.
Animals just like children can get bored easily so we always keep our shoots fast, fun, filled with laughter and silliness. Both child and puppy loved the peek a boo game!!
A fun session brings out the best of those involved, genuine smiles, moments are what we are all about, that's why we work as a pair (Julie and myself), this we believe creates a relaxed atmosphere, creates great connections with both animals and children. Most the time they forget they are being photographed and just feel like the session is a great big game or adventure. Catching natural moments in our beautifully designed Outdoor Studio space is what we love doing.
We love Milo's gentle nature and the way he interacts with us. He is so gentle and placid at home and super playful and friendly out of home. He loves everyone and every dog. We also adore his curly coat, beautiful eyes, chocolate nose and pink tongue 🙂 Lara.
To be able to create portraits for families like this ones, that they will cherish for years to come is something that makes our heart sing.
A pet's ( in this case – Milo the Dog) impact on ours and our children/s lives are so significant that having it captured in a photograph is truly magical. We believe that having your children (all loved ones, young and old) photographed regularly, being surrounded by photographs in their home is something that strengthens one's self-worth, confidence and sense of belonging.
Thank you, Lara, for choosing PAWtraits as your photographers, we loved meeting you and loved every minute of capturing your gorgeous daughter and Milo playing together. Looking forward to meeting your husband at the next session, family portrait update is on the cards I believe.
In love with these portraits? Thinking a Photographic Session in our outdoor studio would suit your family (fur children included)?
We would love to speak to you in detail about it so we can plan your shoot around your wants and your children and pets personalities.
Call 03 9482 2006 to speak to Julie or Tracy today.
If you're not already following PAWtraits on our Instagram and facebook, I encourage you to do so, it is the best way to see our recent sessions and give you a great idea on where your session could take place and what type of session captures your animals in at their best.
Yes we have been photographing people for many years, our parent company Lifeworks Photography has been around for 25 years!!
Preparing for your Pet's photo shoot?
Before your pet's photo shoot!
This blog is full of useful tips to ensure you and your Pet achieve the most out of your pet's photo session.
A personalised photo session by one of Melbourne's Best portrait photographers, you and your pet/s are going be stars!
We want to capture what makes your Pet/s really special!
Is it one of their quirky personality traits, or the unconditional bond shared between the two of you.
Every Pet is unique, just like people!
To ensure you and your pet's unique relationship is captured, we suggest you to invest a bit of time thinking about the photo shoot before hand.
Don't worry it's not too much homework (just a little).
Of course the session isn't just all about your pet/s. Having photos taken of yourself, your fur babies and your family will make your shoot even more special. We love to celebrate the relationships between Pets and their People.
Ensuring yourselves and your pet/s look the best possible goes without saying!
5 Questions to think about before your PAWtrait's Pet's Photo shoot?
By taking the time to answer the following 5 simple questions it will ensure you get the most out of your Pet's photo session!
We found those that took the time to prepare got more out of the photo session, than those who just turned up without really thinking about what they really wanted and what makes their pet so special.
Is there anyone else you would like included in the shoot?
If you have spoken to us already it is likely we have asked you this question.
It is an important question, one very easy to dismiss quickly, due to this we'd like to explain why we believe it's so important!
It is not every day that you get the opportunity to be photographed by a one of Australia's best professional portrait photographer, so to make the most of it we like you to invite those closest to you to be involved.
Have you just got engaged? Want an update of the children for the wall? Been meaning to have family portrait?
Pet's are a large part of our lives and they are our family. So why not do it all at once!
If reading this has changed your initial answer to when you spoke to us, please call us to discuss these details.
Does my pet need any special maintenance before the shoot?
Your pet may need to have a brush, be washed, trimmed or clipped, this will enhance getting the best end result.
Try to have all your pets preparation done at least a day or two before.
We don't want your pet too exhausted to smile during the photo session.
What about the clothing and hair styling for the rest of the family?
Having children's hair trimmed before the shoot is likely to be on your to do list.
Do this at least a week before the shoot is advisable. With children's hair cuts we find that sometimes a new cut needs a few days to settle in.
Ladies may like to go to the hair dressers prior to the photo session, we suggest that if you are doing this closer to the shoot date maybe hold off on that dramatic new cut and go with the wash and blow wave option from your trusted local hairdresser instead.
We suggest doing makeup yourself as you usually would, all purchased images are retouched by our in-house experts.
Please have your hair and make up done prior to arriving at the shoot, we find you will look and feel fantastic and be more relaxed during your session.
If you never wear make-up, then al-la natural is perfect also… we want you to be yourself!
Wear clothes you feel great in! It is that easy. If you love to dress up we can do a fabulously "fancy" portrait for you, if you are casual, trendy, classic or eclectic, we can do something PAWsome to suit your style. Choose colours that don't blend with your pets colouring, for eg. try to avoid all black if your dog is black. If there is more than one person being photographed with your pet/s, choose clothing for everyone that co-ordinates well and looks great together, avoiding a mix-match of patterns and colours is advisable. "Keep it simple" is a great motto to go by. As we are often in Parks and feet will be in the shot, consider shoe choice and sock colours, footwear you can easily walk in, that you like the look of and will be happy with in your photos.
Personalising the shoot – What do you need to bring?
Definitely yourselves and your pet!
We understand that every pet is different, they all have unique personality traits.
Take the time to think about what make your pet unique, and how can we incorporate this into the shoot to make it extra special.
Some people bring special outfits, others special toys that show off unique skills or tricks their pets have mastered.
Does your dog fetch you the Newspaper or a beer from the fridge? Able to retrieve special items on request?
Is their a certain household item your pet likes to sleep/squeeze itself into? Clothing Basket, undersized cardboard boxes.
Does your pet love water, frisbees, a soccer super star? Or do they love being carried around in your handbag?
So any props/outfits that may add to the pet's photo shoot, please bring those along, we are open to all ideas and happy to discuss and design something extraordinary for you!
We do ask if your pet has a favourite toy, or likes special treats to bring these along.
If small children are also involved in this shoot we ask that you bring a small healthy snack and a drink for them just in case.We find that if a child is hungry or thirsty, they are not at their best.
If out on location please arrive ready to be photographed. If we are photographing at the studio, we do have facilities for you and your family to get changed if need be.
Please note Pet's Photo sessions usually take between 45 mins – 1.5 hours. We find for pets and younger children (under 6), short and sweet is best, ideally under 1 hour.
We make this shoot as fun and as memorable as possible so there will be laughter and silliness!
What would you love to have out of this shoot? It's important to take the time to consider what would you love to get out of your pet's photo shoot. It more than just a chance to give something back to charity it's the perfect opportunity to create something that you will treasure for ever. It may be an Album, a collection of professional prints, a large wall portrait to hang in your home?
If you love the idea of a special pet's photo for your wall, think where in your home you are likely to place it, what colour tones suits your home decor best?
Do you find yourself attracted to the more clean, classic images, those a bit more contemporary in style or prefer a rustic outdoors backdrop?
Or are you known more for your eccentric tastes and want to go with a fully themed shoot filled of lots of quirky props. Whatever you would like, please discuss your these with us, we are here to help and provide you with something to treasure.
Soccer Super Star, he could bend it better than Beckham!!
Adding a touch of colour can make your images really pop!
Blues and reds are always a wonderful contrast in colour! We loved this woman's heels and had to feature them!
These two are so adorable and they were so perfectly behaved when they visited our studio!
Are your pets full of energy? The beach or a large park may suit them best. Let us catch them doing what they love! In this case running full speed at us!
We had so much fun creating the first Book, "Best Friends, Pet's and their People" and have multiple requests for the next edition, so we couldn't not.
We have lots of new ideas and props here at the studio, now we are just waiting to meet you and your furry, feathered or scaly family members shortly!
Can't wait to create something PAWsome for each and everyone of you!


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Europe's new far-right should admit Muslim migrants can benefit the continent
By Maha Akeel | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Immigration has been shown to boost Europe's economies and should be encouraged as indigenous populations get older. [IDJ Photography/Flickr]
At a time of challenge, Europe still has what some might think is a surprising ace up its sleeve – immigration, writes Maha Akeel.
Maha Akeel is the director of the information department at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the world's second largest intergovernmental body after the UN with 57 member states. She is an author and a former journalist.
Europe's far-right are lying to their own populations: study after study across a range of countries has shown that the far-right's claims about the impacts of immigration are false.
Studies of the effect of increased immigration in Europe in the 1990s found that it increased the efficiency and flexibility of labour markets, allowing more people to find jobs. Similarly, data from 2001-2007 for seventeen OECD countries showed no correlation between rates of immigration and unemployment.
More recent research reveals that far from crowding out native workers, immigration boosts jobs for natives. Between 1996 and 2007, immigration to Europe created more higher-skilled and better-paid jobs for native European workers, because immigrants usually gravitate to more labour-intensive jobs. It also led to higher rates of self-employment for native workers.
Across the pond, another major study found not only that each immigrant to the United States created 1.2 local jobs for native workers, but that immigration overall boosted wages in local 'non-tradeable' sectors like construction, transportation, hotels, and education.
The upshot is that Europe's success in the latter half of the 20th century was made possible by immigrants, and the 21st century will be no different.
While migrants have for the most part played a critical role in creating new jobs and galvanising the European economy, migrants are also needed to provide the labour force that can sustain Europe's ageing native population.
As the International Longevity Centre found recently, given the average rate of UK employment, EU migrants could be a key asset in supporting the UK's ageing population. Far from being a drain on the welfare state, between 2001 and 2011 migrants from the European Economic Area paid £22.1 billion more in taxes than they took from the British government.
Similar projections apply across the EU. Right now, European societies on average have four working-age people for every person aged over 65. According to European Commission data, by 2060 this will halve to only two working-age people per one elderly person.
This could lead to a colossal drop in GDP. The only possible way this looming challenge can be solved is by ensuring a sufficiently high labour force that can sustain Europe's growing and ageing population. And that requires immigration.
The 'cultural anxiety' preventing the new far-right back from embracing this truth is, ironically, thoroughly foreign to Europe.
Immigration into and within Europe is older than the name Europe itself. In Greek mythology, the woman after whom the continent was named, Europa, was originally from Phoenicia, an ancient civilization encompassing what is now modern-day Syria and Lebanon.
The continent named after a Syrian mother can rejuvenate itself by accepting her descendants (and others) who are hungry for safety, security and prosperity.
To be sure, this will not be an easy task. The influx of more than a million migrants and refugees into Europe came as a shock to a continent still struggling to recover from the 2008 financial crash.
Growing hostility toward migrants amidst tepid economic performance poses major obstacles to ensuring they can become working contributors to European economies.
The crisis can, however, be converted into an opportunity. With sufficient institutional support to assist migrants with access to education and employment, the disadvantages they often experience can be transitioned into real jobs that boost the wider economy for everyone.
In contrast, the far-right's ambition to erect a 'fortress Europe' that shuts out migrants would doom continental economies to slow growth, stagnation, low productivity and low employment for decades to come.
But if European policymakers rise to the challenge, they will be able to turn rising immigration into a win-win boon that provides the key ingredient to sustain prosperity well into the 21st century.
4 responses to "Europe's new far-right should admit Muslim migrants can benefit the continent"
Johan Stavers says:
'The continent' is an inanimate piece of sand with no interests. Islamic immigration is unwanted because it is Islamic, which threatens everybody who is not a Mohammedan, it is not because of economics.
We could however admit people instead of 'Muslims'. People from the middle east are entirely welcome…if they toss their death cult religion into the garbage bin.
Eva Brown says:
So untrue! Most of them do not work. Most of them are illiterate, without education or actual working skills.
Forget economics aspects. It will affect Europeans heritage, christian-judaic history, way of living…
And more and more many work assignments are based on technology, robotics.
Charles Martel says:
European people have woken up to the fact that Islam is incompatible with liberal democracy.
Joshua Markham says:
Maha Akeel's remarks belie her assessment of the readership as either being 1. Fellow-taqiya- dribbling travellers, who will take everything she says as the insincere, maudlin, propaganda it is. (If only it came with a neck-massage and baby-talk it would have been perfect) OR 2. Filthier-than-filth kufar-libtards and snowflakes who would be under serving of her lies, if only there was word than lies. FACT: German Govt in mid 2017 said 75% of recent immigrants are unemployed and will be for the foreseeable future. FACT: Her appalling ad-hominim logic is as obvious as it was well known to our cultural and ancestral antecedents. That's why it has a Latin name. Duhh, go figure. To Maha, Europe=Phoenicia=Lebanon=Muslims=chimchimcheree gooood, therefore millions more military age rape-u-gees to Europe is also good. Well, why don't we all toast Maha's logic with a generous Valium drunk from a lead-cup. I've got one: Horoscopes can be funnn; cancer is a horoscope star-sign, this constellation inspired the naming of the Tropic of Cancer; in the tropics there are sometimes, pineapples, mmmm, join the dots and voila, cancer could be like eating a tin of pineapple. See, its really just a state of mind thing. Thhhankths Maha.