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Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
by Kaushik Tuesday, August 09, 2016
The Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse in Kashan, Iran, is a 16th century public bathhouse built during the time of the Safavid empire, which ruled Iran, along with parts of Turkey and Georgia, from the 16th to 18th centuries. Characterized by vaulted ceilings, exquisite mosaics and paintings, this gorgeous structure is one of the most beautiful and best preserved historic bathhouse in Iran today. Declared a national heritage site by Iran's Cultural Heritage Department in 1956, the bathhouse is named after Imamzadeh Sultan Amir Ahmad, whose mausoleum is nearby, although little is known about this holy man.
The bathhouse has the shape of a large octagonal hall with an octagonal pool in the middle, and surrounded by eight pillars separating its outer sitting area. This is not the main bathing area though, rather the dressing hall or Sarbineh, where bathers lounged and socialized. Since ancient times, bathhouses played an important role in the social lives of Iranians and they still do today. Bathhouses are intended not only to cleanse oneself and relax but to gather, meet, gossip and even pray.
Photo credit: J.Ma soumi/Flickr
The main washing area or Garmkhaneh of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse contains multiple private hot baths. The Garmkhaneh is connected to the Sarbineh by a corridor with multiple turns to minimize the heat and humidity exchange between the two areas.
The interior of the bathhouse, especially the Sarbineh, is decorated with turquoise and gold tilework, plasterwork, brickwork as well as artistic paintings. The roof of the bathhouse is made of multiple domes that contain convex glasses to provide sufficient lighting to the bathhouse while concealing it from the outside.
The phenomenon of bathhouses has existed in Iran since pre-Islamic days. After the population converted to Islam, ritual purity through washing one's body became a requirement of religious life, and bathing became an integral part of life. Once there were thousands of bathhouses all across the country. Their popularity has declined in recent times, as most modern homes now have showers and baths. The few public bathhouses that remain in Iran now draw only day laborers and tourists.
Photo credit: reibai/Flickr
The roof of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse. Photo credit: reibai/Flickr
Sources: Wikipedia / historicaliran.blogspot.in / Encyclopedia Iranica
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Philosophy Majors whose post-graduation plans are not well defined would do well to consider an internship.
To see the many opportunities available, you will need to register for BroncoJobs at the Career Center home page. After registering, you will be given instructions for accessing the BroncoJobs site. If you find a position that looks interesting and would like to know more about the process of becoming an intern, contact Dr. Stephen Crowley the Philosophy Department Internship Coordinator.


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Study analyzes stress levels of NYC carriage horses
There are many factors than can raise the stress levels within a horse. Everything from experiencing pressure from training, enduring a big move or even dealing with too much heat have been noted as primary correlations between horses and stress. Carriage horses often look like they're exhibiting a mellow and calm attitude, but many animal rights activists insist that this traditional transportation practice is probably causing more psychological harm than good. One recent study set out to set the record straight on measuring the stress levels these horses are subject to throughout the day.New York City carriage horses stress levels measured
Researchers from the Western University of Health Sciences recently conducted a study that focused on gauging stress levels in carriage horses in New York City. The analysis is a direct response to a new proposed ban of carriage horses issued by current Mayor Bill de Blasio, who received immense support from animal rights activists after he pledged to "get rid of horse carriages, period," during his campaign as mayor. The ban is still up for vote, and if the majority of the New York City Council votes in favor of the prohibition, carriage horse companies would not be allowed to operate after June 1, 2016.In an attempt to find out just how inhumane carriage riding is for horses, the researchers selected 13 horses who were involved in carriage horse programs in New York City. Throughout and after a typical workday, the scientists would then collect samples of the animal's saliva to test for cortisol levels, a main stress hormone in both humans and animals. The researchers also used technology like thermal imaging cameras to measure temperatures within the medial canthus, or the corners of the eye, and also gathered fecal samples for any signs of cortisol. The horses were tested for samples an hour before work, after being hitched to the carriages, once they returned from work and an hour after they had worked and rested in their stalls.Dr. Joseph Bertone, a professor at the Western U College of Veterinary Medicine and lead researcher in the study, acknowledged that while he has big concerns over equine health and welfare, his team found little to no evidence that suggested these horses were being overused or stressed out.
"I wanted to identify the effect this situation has on these horses," Bertone said in a statement. "Ultimately, I'm concerned about equine welfare. On the other hand, I'm also concerned over claims that could dismantle, or likely end, the lives of these grand horses. We found no evidence of stress in these horses. The conclusions made by the many experts in equine veterinary care who have visited the facility, and spent time in observation, is matched by the physiologic data we collected."
Managing stress in horses
While every horse is different, it certainly isn't uncommon for your animal to experience a little stress now and then. It can be easy to tell if your horse feels anxious or tense because it will tend to gradually act out, and potentially buck or kick. Sometimes, signs can be more subtle. You might notice a decreased appetite, and weight loss may be a sign that something is bothering your horse. This may lead to decreased performance while training, which is another symptom of stress.
When these episodes of stress occur, it's important to gradually lighten the horse's workload or training session for the time being. Providing additional rest periods is a helpful way for the horse to clear its mind and get back to a more tranquil state.
Sometimes, all it takes to help calm nerves is proper nutrition. A great horse supplement that promotes healthy nervous system function during experiences of stress is Quia-cal®. This product is an oral paste that's loaded with healthy vitamin and minerals, all with a tasty apple-cinnamon flavor that horses will love, in a single-use oral syringe. Another supplement, Thia-Cal™, is formulated for everyday addition to your horse's feed. If stress and anxiety continue to be a problem for your horse, you should contact your veterinarian.
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Submit an application if you are a highly-qualified post-doctoral researcher from Germany and completed your doctorate no longer than six years prior to 1 April of the respective budget year (1 April to 31 March). A Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship aims at providing opportunities for researchers to pursue collaborative research with an academic host at Japanese universities or research institutes.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (short-term) provide support for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers of all disciplines to spend 1 to 12 months working on research in Japan. For sponsorship periods exceeding six months, the Humboldt Foundation preselects post-doctoral candidates on behalf of JSPS. Pre-selection of candidates applying for shorter periods and those who have not taken their doctorates is conducted by the DAAD. Up to 17 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (short term) are granted annually.
Research stays lasting between 12 and 24 months are funded in the framework of JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (standard). Pre-selection of candidates for this funding line is conducted exclusively by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Up to 16 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (standard) are granted annually.
Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.
I would like to register and to apply for a JSPS Research Fellowship.
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Doctorate, only completed in the last six years (key date: 1 April of the respective budget year). Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
Academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and/or by publishing houses.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report from an academic host at a university or non-university research institution in Japan.
Expert reviews from the doctoral supervisor and other academics qualified to comment on the applicant's eligibility, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant's own institute.
Language skills: Good English skills are essential, Japanese skills are not generally required. However, scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of Japanese if it is necessary to carry out the research successfully.
The Humboldt-Foundation assumes that candidates will abide the Rules of Good Scientific Practice and the legally-binding principles of scientific ethics during the application and sponsorship periods.
Applications may be submitted to the Humboldt Foundation online at any time, provided they have been duly completed and all required documents have been uploaded.
The host and expert reviewer(s) upload the required documents in a secure area themselves. Applications can be submitted only after these documents have been uploaded. The application form contains further instructions and information. Please note that all documents have to be submitted in English.
The Humboldt Foundation will confirm receipt of the online application by email. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he or she has submitted all the necessary documents. After the application has been checked to ensure that it is complete and meets the formal requirements for eligibility, applicants will be notified about the proposed selection date.
Subsequently, independent peer reviewers assess the applications.
Selection committee meetings take place three times a year, in February, June and October. Reviewing the applications takes four to seven months. Therefore, applications should be submitted well before the Selection Committee Meeting targeted.
Candidates will be notified about the Selection Committee's decision immediately after the meeting. The final decision is then made by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
N.B. for the JSPS Research Fellowship (Standard) departure for Japan cannot take place between 1 December and 31 March in two consecutive years.
As a JSPS Research Fellow you are assigned a contact at the Humboldt Foundation during your research stay. In addition to the JSPS Fellowship, we also offer you the opportunity to become part of the Humboldt Network and receive assistance with reintegration on your return to Germany.
Once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian: Even after your research stay has come to an end, we shall still maintain close contact with you. Our alumni sponsorship is flexible and designed to support every Humboldtian's particular path in life and development as well as collaborations between individuals.
Can I apply before I have completed my doctorate?
You may apply if you will complete your doctorate before the fellowship goes into effect. You need a copy of the doctor's degree certificate by the commencement date of the fellowship.
What determines the date of a doctorate?
The relevant date is that of completing the final academic part of the doctoral process (e.g., defence of thesis, doctoral viva). This date will usually be included on your doctoral certificate alongside the date of issue.
Which date is valid if I have several doctorates?
In the case of multiple doctorates, the effective date is that of the doctoral degree (Ph.D./C.Sc.) concerning the scheduled study in Japan.
Will you take into consideration the time I devoted to bringing up my children?
If you have ever interrupted your academic career for child-rearing purposes, either partially or completely, please list all periods of leave on the application form. These periods will be taken into account when assessing your academic achievements in relation to your career stage.
I'm a physician (MD / Dr. med.). Are there any special admission requirements?
You are eligible to apply if you hold a research doctorate or a comparable academic degree.
In addition, please read our Admission Questionnaire for Physicians (MD / Dr. med.) for detailed information.
When and how often do Selection Committee Meetings take place?
There are three Selection Committee Meetings each year: in February, June and October.
Can I apply for a fellowship from another institution at the same time I submit my application to the Humboldt Foundation?
On principle, it is possible to file parallel applications. You must, however, indicate this on the application form and inform us immediately of any other applications you submit and any other sponsorship decisions that occur while we are considering your application.
What is the earliest date I can start the fellowship?
JSPS applications that have been approved at the selection meeting must await the final decision of JSPS which is usually announced within three months.
If the application was approved in the February or June selection meeting, the Fellowship in Japan must commence between 1 April and 30 November of the same year. If the application was approved in the October selection meeting, the Fellowship must commence between 1 April and 30 November of the following year.
If the application was approved in the February or June selection meeting, the Fellowship in Japan must commence between 1 April of the same year and 31 March of the following year. If the application was approved in the October selection meeting, the Fellowship must commence between 1 April of the following year and 31 March of the year thereafter.
What is the amount of the fellowship?
Please refer to our current programme information for details.
Will you pay the fellowship retroactively if I am already at the host institute at the time of being selected?
No, the fellowship cannot be paid retroactively.
Are there deadlines for submitting applications?
There is no closing date for submitting applications. Applications are processed as part of an ongoing procedure. As soon as we have received your complete application we shall forward it to independent peer reviewers. Their written evaluations will then be presented to the selection committee at the next selection meeting at which a decision will be made.
Please note that you can submit your application only after your host and your expert reviewers have uploaded all necessary documents.
Selection committee meetings take place three times a year, in February, June and October. Applications should be submitted at least four to seven months ahead of the prospective selection meeting.
Should my expert reviews be sent directly to the Humboldt Foundation or enclosed with the application?
Your host and expert reviewers upload the required documents in a secure area themselves, adding them to your application form. You can find the links to this area in the application form. Please send these links on a timely basis to your designated scientists/academics. Once all the documents have been uploaded, you will automatically be notified by email and will then be able to submit your application. You are responsible for ensuring that your documents are complete. Expert reviews should not be more than 12 months old at the time of application.
Who should provide an expert review for my application and how many reviews are required?
The expert review should assess your development as a researcher, your potential, and your academic accomplishments to date. It is, therefore, important that expert reviewers are well acquainted with your academic work to date. You must submit two expert reviews.
Postdocs must submit an expert review from their doctoral supervisor.
Please note: The host's statement does not count as an expert review!
You are responsible for requesting all expert reviews and the host's statement.
Which publications should I submit with my application?
Your application must contain one to three key publications. Other publications will not be accepted (exception: reviews of your key publications by other authors). If you wish to cite your dissertation as a key publication but have not yet submitted it for printing, please upload the original manuscript of your doctoral thesis.
May I include works that have not yet been submitted for publication in the list of key publications and the complete list of publications?
No. Please only cite publications that are already in print, have been accepted for publication or have at least been submitted to a publishing house. In the latter case you must upload the acknowledgement of receipt from the publisher; in the case of publications that have been accepted, please upload the letter of acceptance from the publisher. Any other works cited on the list will be deleted.
Exception: Your dissertation may be cited as a key publication even if you have not yet submitted it to a publisher. If you wish to cite your dissertation as a key publication but have not yet submitted it for print, please upload the original manuscript of your doctoral thesis.
I have not yet completed my doctorate. Do I have to hand in my doctoral certificate later?
Yes. As soon as you complete your doctorate, we need at least official confirmation from your university. You will not be able to start the fellowship without this confirmation.
You yourself should choose the key publications from your publications. You should choose works which present your most important academic results. In cases of multiple authorship you should select those to which you have made a major contribution. When choosing key publications we recommend including works that reflect your more recent publication activity.
Please note that you cannot amend your selection of key publications once the selection process has begun.
How many key publications should I cite?
At least one key publication is sufficient. You may cite a maximum of three.
Surplus key publications will be removed from the list without notifying the applicant.
How should I explain why I have chosen a key publication?
Please address the particular academic relevance of the results contained in the key publication and briefly explain the significance of the publication for your academic profile (cf. sample key publications). In cases of multiple authorship please also indicate your own personal contribution to the publication.
Should my key publications also be cited in the complete list of publications?
Yes. Please cite all your publications in the complete list of publications, including your key publications. In this list they should be cited without explanations (cf. sample publication list).
Please note that it is not possible to amend the list of publications submitted to the Humboldt Foundation once the selection process has begun.
Do I have to submit a language certificate?
No, a language certificate is not required.
Will you confirm receipt of my application, as well as other documents, expert reviews and the host's statement?
As soon as we receive your application, we will notify you by email.
How much time do I have to submit further documents or update my application?
Your application will be checked upon receipt to ensure that it is complete and meets the formal requirements for eligibility. We shall only be able to inform you about the expected decision date when we have received all the required documents. Once the review process by independent reviewers has been initiated, it is not possible to submit or exchange any documentation. If any papers or books that have only been submitted for publication at the time of application should subsequently be accepted, you should send us a copy of the acceptance letter immediately by email. This information can be fed into the process prior to the selection meeting. It is not possible to add to the publication list once the procedure has started.
Will I be notified of the date the Selection Committee will decide on my application?
When all the documents have been received we shall notify you about the proposed date of the selection meeting. Should the peer review process of your application take longer than expected you will also be informed if it becomes unavoidable to postpone the date of the decision.
Who will review my application?
Your application will be reviewed by independent peer reviewers.
Will I be notified of the reasons for a rejection?
If your application is not approved, you may send an informal email requesting feedback to be sent to you and your host on the reasons for the rejection. This will usually follow approximately four to six weeks after the selection committee meeting. Please note that we cannot provide any personalised information before this juncture so as not to delay the notification process.
What are the most important selection criteria?
The essential aspect of the application is the individual applicant's academic qualification. Please refer to the relevant programme information for more details on the selection criteria.
Can I re-apply after being rejected?
It is possible to re-apply. The new application should, however, differ significantly from the original, rejected application. Generally, it makes sense to re-apply after developing one's academic profile, e.g. after academical publications have been accepted by internationally reviewed journals and publishing houses. Our experience shows that applicants should wait about two years before re-applying. Submitting a new application that differs little or not at all from the rejected original may result in a formal rejection of the new application.


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by Jazz Monroe
Associate Staff Writer
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Share New Song "Juno": Listen
To celebrate NASA's Juno Mission
Photo by Rob Sheridan
Trent Reznor and collaborator Atticus Ross have shared a new track, "Juno," Consequence of Sound points out. Ahead of Nine Inch Nails' forthcoming Hesitation Marks follow-up, the duo recorded the one-off track to celebrate NASA's Juno Mission, due to arrive in Jupiter's orbit on July 4, according to the iTunes description. The eight-minute track originally scored NASA's short film about Juno, "Visions of Harmony." Hear a preview of the song below, via Apple Music, and check out the short film beneath that.


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package org.elasticsearch.cloud.azure.classic;

import org.apache.logging.log4j.Logger;
import org.elasticsearch.ElasticsearchException;
import org.elasticsearch.cloud.azure.classic.management.AzureComputeService;
import org.elasticsearch.cloud.azure.classic.management.AzureComputeServiceImpl;
import org.elasticsearch.common.Strings;
import org.elasticsearch.common.inject.AbstractModule;
import org.elasticsearch.common.inject.Inject;
import org.elasticsearch.common.logging.Loggers;
import org.elasticsearch.common.settings.Setting;
import org.elasticsearch.common.settings.Settings;
import org.elasticsearch.discovery.DiscoveryModule;
import org.elasticsearch.plugin.discovery.azure.classic.AzureDiscoveryPlugin;

/**
 * Azure Module
 *
 *

 *
If needed this module will bind azure discovery service by default
 * to AzureComputeServiceImpl.

 *

 *
 * @see AzureComputeServiceImpl
 */
public class AzureDiscoveryModule extends AbstractModule {
    protected final Logger logger;
    private Settings settings;

    // pkg private so it is settable by tests
    Class<? extends AzureComputeService> computeServiceImpl = AzureComputeServiceImpl.class;

    @Inject
    public AzureDiscoveryModule(Settings settings) {
        this.settings = settings;
        this.logger = Loggers.getLogger(getClass(), settings);
    }

    @Override
    protected void configure() {
        logger.debug("starting azure services");
        // If we have set discovery to azure, let's start the azure compute service
        if (isDiscoveryReady(settings, logger)) {
            logger.debug("starting azure discovery service");
            bind(AzureComputeService.class).to(computeServiceImpl).asEagerSingleton();
        }
    }

    /**
     * Check if discovery is meant to start
     * @return true if we can start discovery features
     */
    public static boolean isDiscoveryReady(Settings settings, Logger logger) {
        // User set discovery.type: azure
        if (!AzureDiscoveryPlugin.AZURE.equalsIgnoreCase(DiscoveryModule.DISCOVERY_TYPE_SETTING.get(settings))) {
            logger.trace("discovery.type not set to {}", AzureDiscoveryPlugin.AZURE);
            return false;
        }

        if (isDefined(settings, AzureComputeService.Management.SUBSCRIPTION_ID_SETTING) &&
            isDefined(settings, AzureComputeService.Management.SERVICE_NAME_SETTING) &&
            isDefined(settings, AzureComputeService.Management.KEYSTORE_PATH_SETTING) &&
            isDefined(settings, AzureComputeService.Management.KEYSTORE_PASSWORD_SETTING)) {
            logger.trace("All required properties for Azure discovery are set!");
            return true;
        } else {
            logger.debug("One or more Azure discovery settings are missing. " +
                            "Check elasticsearch.yml file. Should have [{}], [{}], [{}] and [{}].",
                    AzureComputeService.Management.SUBSCRIPTION_ID_SETTING.getKey(),
                    AzureComputeService.Management.SERVICE_NAME_SETTING.getKey(),
                    AzureComputeService.Management.KEYSTORE_PATH_SETTING.getKey(),
                    AzureComputeService.Management.KEYSTORE_PASSWORD_SETTING.getKey());
            return false;
        }
    }

    private static boolean isDefined(Settings settings, Setting<String> property) throws ElasticsearchException {
        return (property.exists(settings) && Strings.hasText(property.get(settings)));
    }
}

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Fall fashion trends. iPhone rumors. Next year's line-up of shiny new cars. We're obsessed with state-of-the-art, modern, cutting edge, updated. It has nothing to do with features or performance or quality — we just want the next big thing that's coming off the factory line. But is au courant always better?
The booze industry — namely the brands who produce high-end spirits — run counter to the cult of new. Age, history and experience are celebrated and savored.
That's how I found myself sipping cognac one misty morning on an 18th-century French frigate along the Canadian coast. Hennessy, the world's largest producer of cognac, has been spending 2015 celebrating its 250th anniversary and part of the festivities included a partnership with the Concorde class Hermione — an authentically reproduced warship.
The original frigate, launched in 1779, brought General Lafayette to the US so that the French military commander could provide aide against the British during the Revolutionary War. Lafayette became a friend and trusted advisor to George Washington and was instrumental during several key battles.
The construction of the modern day Hermione — identical in almost every way to the original — took 15 years and cost more than $20 million.
The ship sailed from France to North America this year where it toured several major ports-of-call. One of it's last stops was in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, where the famed Canadian schooner Bluenose II is berthed.
Moet Hennessy, a company that values history, was a founding sponsor of the project to rebuild Hermione. In part, it was that appreciation of the past that inspired one of Hennessy's best ever creations: The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. Although the specific eau de vies that Master Blender Yann Fillioux used to create the anniversary edition are kept tightly under wraps, I was assured that some of the finest and rarest spirits were used.
The cognac was as impressive as the 1260 ton ship creaking beneath my feet. Powerful, smooth and with bow lines reaching back into a rich history. Only 250 barrels of this blend exist and as much care and expertise went into crafting it as was put into the ship-building of Hermione. If you're the type who likes to collect fine spirits, you might want to put this on your list.
The original Hennessy distillery was founded in 1765 (14 years before the original Hermione set sail) by Richard Hennessy and was grown into the world's best-selling cognac brand. The spirit and the brand are almost synonymous. If you've ever sipped a cognac, chances are that it was an XO or VSOP from Hennessy.
Making cognac isn't easy and it can't be rushed. Time, patience and precise conditions are essential. And, unlike your current smartphone, the bottle that you have stashed away will only appreciate as the days tick by.
As I watched the 213-foot solid oak frigate silently disappear into the crisp Canadian fog that morning, I was reminded that not everything new is better.


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PF youths vow to defend Edgar Lungu
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) youths have warned that they will not allow a clique of individuals scheming to knock out their party president Edgar Lungu from the presidential race through malicious legal challenges.
Julius Komaki, former PF Lusaka district vice chairman has warned that should the ruling party fail to retain the presidency in the coming presidential election through Mr Lungu, the youths would blame it on Vice-President Guy Scott and his friends.
Mr Komaki said the youths were aware that there had been schemes to arrest Mr Lungu so that he could fail to file his nomination papers with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and pave way for an easy victory for the opposition.
He said the youths across the country who defended late president Michael Sata when the cartel was plotting to oust him (Sata) from the presidency would never allow the party to be destroyed by selfish individuals who were bitter that power had slipped through their hands.
Mr Komaki said the youths in Lusaka defended President Sata when the cartel was enjoying State power and that they would not fail to deal with the clique especially that their political wings had been clipped by the dismissal of some of its members.
"Let them know that Mr Lungu is our president and we are going to do everything to protect him. We made sure he was elected president of the PF and nothing is going to stop him from contesting the republican presidency. We fought the cartel when it was most dangerous and we cannot fail to deal with them now. In fact they are in disarray because some of its members have been kicked out of Government where they were enjoying State power. We are warning Dr Scott and his friends that should PF fail to retain power, we will face him to explain to the youths," Mr Komaki said.
He stated that Dr Scott and his friends had called for the PF general conference and insisted on following the party constitution but were the first to break the law by organizing an illegal and parallel congress at which they purported to have elected a presidential candidate who had since been told off by the courts.
He said Mr Lungu was the legitimate president of the PF and that Dr Scott and his clique should come to terms with the fact that the Defence and Justice minister was the heir to the presidency and should therefore be respected.
Mr Komaki said the delegates to the PF general conference were at the Mulungushi Rock of Authority for three days but Dr Scott decided to shun the meeting and instead held his illegal conference with the hope of imposing a candidate of his choice on the party.
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nshilibemba says:
Well well, the law needs to be respected by all people in the land you shouldnt be worried ; the police are there to deal with law brakers , people follow what is lawfull if what you did dont agree with the law then you should worry;


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Fire razes stalls, vehicles in Juakali, Kisumu
By Sharon Owino | Dec. 3, 2022 | 2 min read
At least four vehicles were among the property destroyed in the December 2, 2022 fire at Juakali in Kisumu County. [Michael Mute, Standard]
Fire razed stalls, vehicles and spare part shops at Juakali in Kisumu central business district on Friday night, December 2.
Police said four vehicles parked in one of the garages were completely destroyed.
The cause of the fire is yet to be established, police said.
The fire broke out on Friday, December 2, 2022. [Michael Mute, Standard]
Andrew Ochieng, who sells vehicle spare parts at Juakali, said his shop was ruined.
"Nothing was salvaged in my shop," said Ochieng.
A mechanic said a Sh3 million car that was being repaired at his garage was reduced to a shell.
"I have lost a lot in the fire," he said.
Magdalene Akinyi, who operates food business at Juakali, said her shop and foodstuff were razed.
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"I lost two refrigerators, microwaves, cookers, gas cylinders, among other items," she said.
The other stalls that were damaged include hardware stores and machine stalls.
Juakali workers picking a few items that weren't damaged in the December 2 fire in Kisumu Central. [Michael Mute, Standard]
Kisumu Central Sub-County Police Commander Anthony Maina said there were no casualties in the incident.
The fire brigade from Kisumu County managed to contain the inferno, though it was a case of too little too late.
"Only a few stalls and items were salvaged," said Maina.
"At the moment, we can't state with certainty the total value of property destroyed in the fire. However, I can confirm that a lot of items were razed. We're investigating the cause of the fire and the extent of damage," added the Kisumu Central police boss.
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has instructed city manager Abala Wanga to ensure speedy probe into the incident.
According to Nyong'o, the Wanga's team will write a report on the damage, losses incurred, the needed repairs and preventive measures to be taken in the short and long term scenarios.
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Shah Rukh Khan has never let his fans and followers down when it comes to giving inspirational quotes, which definitely start a wheel of thoughts churning in our minds. Be it his interviews, speeches, or just plain simple banter, he gives enough fodder for our gray matter. His life itself is an inspiration for all of us. On top of that his thoughts and what he believes in, is sure to give us a direction when we feel that we are lost.
As we begin the week with Monday morning blues, here are some quintessential SRK quotes which are sure to energize you and keep you going for the rest of the week.
About dreams, ambitions and being grateful about your blessings.
About being a superstar and all the perks that come with it.
Sometimes you just have to believe in the bigger picture and do it.
Believe in your own self, your own goodness and your intentions.
Of playing the game the right way. Of sometimes overcoming your basal instincts in the game and being true to goodness.
Sometimes you just have to surrender your arms in front of destiny.
Yet again he proves that age is just a number when it comes to hard work.
I wish we could let our failures be as dignified.
This is perhaps the most important one of all that has touched our hearts with resonance. About dealing with failure without letting it affect your journey in a negative way. A little bit if embarrassment is all it takes for a bad cloud to pass over.


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The top staffer for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee has objected to the US military's use of the code name "Geronimo" for Osama bin Laden during the raid that killed the al-Qaeda leader.
"These inappropriate uses of Native American icons and cultures are prevalent throughout our society, and the impacts to Native and non-Native children are devastating," she said.
Ms Tuell is a member of the Nez Perce tribe and grew up on the tribe's reservation in Idaho. The Senate Indian Affairs panel had previously scheduled a hearing for Thursday on racial stereotypes of native people. Tuell said the use of Geronimo in the bin Laden raid will be discussed.
Steven Newcomb, a columnist for the weekly newspaper Indian Country Today, criticised what he called a disrespectful use of a name revered by many Native Americans.
"Apparently, having an African-American president in the White House is not enough to overturn the more than 200-year American tradition of treating and thinking of Indians as enemies of the United States," Mr Newcomb wrote.
After bin Laden was killed, the military sent a message back to the White House: "Geronimo EKIA" - enemy killed in action.
"It's another attempt to label Native Americans as terrorists," said Paula Antoine of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.


V-Effekte 1 is a light work, installed from 2004 onwards on the roof of the international artist-in-residence program in Nairs, Switzerland. The artist's house, an old bathhouse situated in the mountain valley beside the river Inn, creates a situation of isolation where invited arts are able to grow and develop their practice. Although the international artists' residency has been operating for over twenty years, to some of the local mountain villagers the guest artists are still considered as 'The Strange People from the Valley'.
V-Effekte plays with these assumptions by dissecting two German words: Fremdenzimmer (guest room or literally room for strangers) and Gastarbeiter (migrant worker)³ into four pieces (Fremd, Arbeit, Gast, Zimmer). This dissection defines the complex situation of being an invited foreigner, but also artistic worker2.
Every night from dusk till dawn the light work illuminates the dark valley of Nairs. The different letters light up one by one until all words glow in the dark.
In 2007 Wiersma wrote a text for the Art Magazine Mister Motley on Ali Ben Salem, a character from Fassbinder's movie: Fear eats Soul, 1974. In the movie this Moroccan protagonist and migrant worker faces discrimination in the city of Münich where he lives. The residents make fun of him and laugh at his 'broken German' way of speaking. It is foreigners like him who make moving 'mistakes' to the so called 'correct and fixed' language', keeping a language 'alive'.
Overview of the residency building, once part of the adjacent Scuol Palace Grand Hotel, Graubunden CH. On the right side of the complex the light piece is permanently installed.
Close up view of the light piece.
The light piece at dusk.


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Tours Raja Ampat
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Papua Paradise Eco Resort is blessed to be located in one of the world's most stunning natural environments, above and below the water. To make the most of your stay in this incredible region, we are happy to offer you a number of exciting tours. Explore the neighboring islands, trek through pristine rainforest, go searching for rare and beautiful species of flora and fauna, and dive magnificent coral reefs. With over 1300 species of reef fish, countless other bizarre and beautiful crustaceans, cephalopods, marine reptiles and mammals, you've come to the right place to witness nature at its most breathtaking.
At Papua Paradise we try to minimize our environmental impact by observing responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Our guides are educated in conservation and the best practices in this particular environment so you can feel confident that your trips are not damaging or disturbing the animal or plant life in the region.
RED BIRD OF PARADISE TRIP
You don't have to be a bird enthusiast to be enchanted by Papua's endemic Birds of Paradise. Seeing these beautiful creatures in the wild is a must when you visit Papua Paradise Eco Resort. On the Red Bird of Paradise Tour you'll leave before dawn (around 4:30am) and travel 30 minutes by boat to a neighboring island and then walk for around 45 minutes through pristine rainforest. Along the way your guide will tell you about the animal and plant life of the jungle. When you arrive at the location we most often see the elusive red bird of paradise, you'll wait
quietly and watch from about 20-25 metres away. When your patience pays off and you see the flash of yellow around their head and dark red back and wings you'll never forget the sight of this magnificent bird. The tour takes approximately 4 hours and you'll need a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and waterproof walking shoes. You will also be supplied with coffee and tea and snacks, as well as binoculars. This trip has some steep climbs, so requires a moderate level of fitness and good walking shoes.
WILSON'S BIRD OF PARADISE TOUR
Wilson's Bird of Paradise is one of the rarest and therefore most exciting species to spot in Raja Ampat. Endemic to the neighboring island of Batanta (and some remote areas on Waigeo), the trail to their nesting site is only 45 minutes by boat from Papua Paradise Resort. Be ready to depart at 4.30am, and trek through pristine jungle and crisp shallow streams. After about 45-minutes, you'll reach a steep hill known for the birds that frequent. Your guides will follow the song of the birds and
take you to a hide where you will quietly wait for the birds to show up. Each male patrols a certain area so you will probably see males only. Females are difficult to spot. After we've spent some time watching the birds we'll trak back to the boat and have tea, coffee, and snacks. You will see local plantations and traditional wooden farmers' cottages, and will get the chance to sample cacao fruit straight off the trees. This trip has some steep climbs, so requires a moderate level of fitness and good walking shoes.
BATANTA ISLAND WATERFALL TRIP
Batanta Island is a beautiful island around 30 minutes by boat from Papua Paradise Eco Resort. Leaving at 8am the tour starts with a short walk through the mangroves to a small but beautiful waterfall. You can stop here to take photographs and admire the view before starting the 40-minute trek to the larger falls. You'll need some good waterproof walking shoes as the terrain passes through clear jungle streams and forest paths, as well as some steep rocky terrain. When you get to the falls,
you are free to swim in the fresh water, explore the cave behind or recline on the rocks around the falls. Photo opportunities are plentiful, and there are a wide variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife to see. Snacks and drinks are served, and when the group is ready, it's time to trek back to the boat. This tour arrives back at the resort around lunchtime and guests will need a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and a bathing suit. Towels, snacks and refreshments are included.
Arefi Village Tour
Learn a little about the local people and culture on a trip to the small fishing village of Arefi. Many of the staff at Papua Paradise come from this village, which is just about 15 minutes by boat from Papua Paradise Resort, and is home to around 600 people. The tour includes a walking tour through the village. This gives guests a chance to admire the enormous wooden church, the simple rustic cottages, and the rickety
wooden jetties that are crowded with splashing children and villagers fishing with bamboo poles. The tour lasts around 2 hours and includes tea and coffee, a snack, a tour guide and your boat transfers. Don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and especially your camera to take some pictures of the beautiful people and scenery!
HORNBILL ISLAND SUNSET CRUISE
Hornbills are one of the most incredible bird species in Raja Ampat, and there is no better way to see them than a cruise to one of their favorite spots to congregate. Leaving the resort around 5pm, the open-top cruise will weave through the islets and mangrove shores of Batanta to Hornbill Island. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the island, but there are plenty of birds and beautiful scenery to see along the way. By the time you arrive at Hornbill Island it is almost sunset. As the sun sinks behind the horizon, the hornbills start to
appear, almost always in pairs, from all directions and descend on the small islet. The sound of their flapping wings makes a majestic sound that is magical heard in real life. Watch the hornbills come into roost for the night and listen to the evening sounds of the jungle canopy while you enjoy a complimentary beer or soft drink on board. Binoculars, evening snacks and an English-speaking guide are all included in this tour, but you will probably want to bring a camera as well. This is the perfect way to encounter nature at its finest.
MANGROVE RIVER BIRD CRUISE
The mangroves around northern Batanta Island are abundant with unique bird life, best seen by boat slowly snaking through the river inlets. This tour leaves around 6am and takes around 40 minutes from Papua Paradise Eco Resort through the waterways of Batanta's mangroves, where you will cruise for around 2 hours. From the comfort of the boat you may see brahminy kites, white bellied sea eagles,
white reef egrets, rufous bellied kingfishers, beach kingfishers, dollarbirds, olive backed sunbirds, osprey, sulphured crested cockatoos, pied imperial pigeons, Pinon's imperial pigeons, Papuan lorikeets and Blythe's hornbills. Snacks, tea and coffee are served on the boat and you'll be back in the resort in time for a full buffet breakfast. This is the perfect tour for birders or nature photographers.
FAM ISLANDS DAY TRIP
The Fam Islands are a group of islands around 90 minutes from Papua Paradise. Marine biologists frequent this area and many have said they have never seen such healthy flourishing reefs anywhere else in the world. Your boat to the Fam Islands leaves at 7.30am and heads for the best dive or snorkeling sites according to that day's tides and currents. After 2 dives you'll have the chance to go up to the viewpoint, an easy climb with wooden steps.
Lunch is served before a third dive in the afternoon. You don't have to worry about a thing, as lunch, snacks, refreshments, towels and all your dive gear will be prepared for you. Just don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, and your camera. This is also a great trip for non-divers. There is plenty of gorgeous scenery, beautiful walks and deserted beaches. You can expect to be back in the resort about 5pm.
THE PASSAGE DAY TRIP
Perhaps one of the most iconic Raja Ampat sites, the day trip to Passage is a must for guests eager to experience the best of diving in the area. The boat leaves Papua Paradise at 7.30am and travels across the straight to the passage between Waigeo and Gam Islands. You can snorkel in the area and also enjoy diving in the famous Passage, where tropical rainforest just above the surface of the water overhangs the narrow rocky gulley in which divers can see a wide variety of macro marine life.
Your second and third dives or snorkels of the day are at the Mangroves of Yangeffo, an amazing place to enjoy the lights filtering through the roots of the magrove trees, and , Citrus Ridge where you can enjoy one of the best soft coral gardens in Raja Ampat. This is one of the most popular excursions on offer at Papua Paradise, and is truly an experience not to be missed. Please note The Passage has moderate to strong currents so divers must be experienced. This tour usually returns to Papua Paradise around 4.30pm.
3 Jetties or Manta Sandy Day Trips
Papua Paradise Eco Resort is very lucky to be located within a short trip from an incredible manta spot, which we like to keep a secret. This is why the Manta Sandy Day Trip is only offered outside manta season when the famous Manta Sandy is not crowded with other divers. On this trip you'll dive at Manta Sandy and then twice around the two amazing jetties of
Arborek and Sawandarek.In manta season this trip can be taken as the 3 Jetties Day Trip and Yenbuba will be added to the other 2 jetties. This is an amazing trip for divers and snorkellers alike, with healthy coral and a great diversity of Marine Life to greet macro and wide angle photography lovers. You'll also stop for breaks in 2 local villages.
Candidasa
For many visitors, Candidasa is the perfect blend, everything one would want in a seaside resort -reasonable accommodation, varied dining, interesting sea sports, warm-water bathing, balmy breezes and tranquil nights. It is a slow and friendly place, where you can pass the hours with locals on the streets and beaches, or find someone to take you fishing, snorkeling or diving.
According to legend, the name Candidasa is either derived from word meaning 'Ten Temples' or from 'Cilidasa' meaning 'Ten Children.' A shrine in the eastern part of the village, on a hillside under a cliff, looking out over a spring-fed lotus lagoon emptying into the sea, was founded in the 11th century. At street level is a statue of the giantess Hariti, a fertility goddess, surrounded by her many children. Childless couples often come to the temple seeking help from this goddess. A long flight of steps leads to the upper level of the temple, which contains an old 'linga'. Its 10-tiered gateway is one of the few instances of an even-number employed in religious architecture.
Tenganan
Tenganan (only three kilometers from Lotus Bungalows) is an original pre-Hindu Balinese settlement, long a stronghold of native traditions. Like Trunyan on Lake Batur to the northwest, this small village is inhabited by the Bali Aga, aboriginal Balinese who settled the island long before the influx of immigrants from the decaying 16th-century Majapahit Empire. It might appear to be a stage-managed tourist site but is actually a living, breathing village - the home of farmers, artists, and craftspeople. The lowland people of Tenganan have preserved their culture and way of life through the conviction they're descended from gods. They practice a religion based on tenets dating from the kingdom of Bedulu, established before the Hindus arrived.
Tenganan origins can be traced back to the holy text Usana Bali, which states they must tend their consecrated land to honor the royal descendants of their creator, Batara Indra. Though Tenganan is today Hindu, it is also unmistakably Polynesian. Tenganan is a living museum in which people live and work, frozen in a 17th-century lifestyle, practicing their
own architecture, kinship system, religion, dance, and music. Signs of the 20th century are a public telephone just inside the entrance, TV antennas on bamboo poles piercing the thatch rooftops, the motorcycles parked outside the compounds, and the occasional tinny sound of a cassette recorder or radio. Inhabited by a sort of 'royalty' of proud villagers, Tenganan is one of the most conservative Bali Aga villages on the island, and perhaps the only one with a completely communal society. All village property and large tracts of the surrounding land belong to the whole community in a sort of 'village republic.'
Most of these rich rice lands (over 1,000 hectares) are leased to and worked by sharecroppers from other villages, who receive half the harvest. This leaves Tenganan free for such artistic pursuits as weaving, dancing, music and ritual fighting. Tenganan villagers are among the wealthiest on Bali. If you are lucky enough to be there on one of their major holy days, you can see each family's treasure trove of rare woven fabric and gold jewelry being worn by both the men and women of the village.
About 106 families with a total of 49 children live in Tenganan - a significant drop from the estimated 700 at the turn of the century. A council of married people decides the legal, economic, and ritual affairs of the village. The village customary law prohibits divorce or polygamy, and until recently only those who married within the village were allowed to remain within its walls, others were banished to a section east of the village called Banjar Pande.
By the 1980s, this custom resulted in Tenganan achieving less than zero population growth, a result of inbreeding. Mandates from the gods were recently reinterpreted, allowing villagers who marry outside the clan to stay, provided the spouse undergoes a mock cremation ritual from which he or she is brought back as a Tenganan descendant.
Iseh
Amid bamboo, coffee, and clove trees sits Iseh, a serene mountain village. Located on a beautiful quiet back road, it's a perfect place to view lush panoramas of cascading terraces of 'sawah', or rice fields, and hilltop temples.In 1963, when Gunung Agung last erupted, a writer called Anna Mathews lived in Iseh. From her house she was perfectly situated to watch the unfolding drama of the eruption of Bali's mother mountain., Later she vividly captured the terrifying experience in her powerful novel The Night of the Purnama.
Walter Spies, the famous painter, seeking release from his life of notoriety in Campuan, also lived in an Iseh in 1932. In this land of deep ravines, tier after tier of luminous rice fields, and incomparable views, Spies created some of his most haunting paintings: Sawahlandschaft mit G. Agung ('View across the Sawah to G. Agung,' 1937) and Iseh im Morgenlicht ('Iseh in Morning Light,' 1938).After Spies died in 1942, the Swiss painter Theo Meier later lived in the same house.
Tirta Gangga
One of the prettiest places in Bali, Tirtagangga ("Water of the Ganges") is a well-maintained water garden and pool complex built by the last raja (king) of Karangasem, Raja Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut, in 1947 on the site of a sacred spring emerging from under a banyan tree. The site of a small water temple, these formal, almost Italian-style water gardens were one of the old raja's weekend retreats.
With its shallow pools and channels, pleasant cool weather (500 meters above sea level), few mosquitoes, great beauty, quiet star-filled nights, and birds chirping over the constant sound of splashing water, Tirtagangga is perfect for relaxation. Sitting on the slopes of Gunung Agung, the open-air palace's fabled water basins, fountains, bizarre statues, and figures have been repeatedly damaged by earthquakes. Locals and the government are involved in a seemingly ceaseless restoration project. It's a sublime experience to swim laps in big flower-strewn pools filled from freshwater mountain streams.
Pools are drained on Monday mornings, but are completely filled again by afternoon. You can come and go all day to use 45-meter-long pool and the lower pool. The water is spine-tingling cold, so wait until noon to plunge in. This area has fantastic scenery. It's a pleasant walk to follow the water source of the pools. Take a dip in the pool when you return to cool down. Climb the hill behind the water palace for about 1.5-km to the village, where locals host the occasional secret cockfight. Come back via the winding road through the valley and see coconut palms, brilliant rice fields, the distant sea, with Bali's biggest and most sacred mountain towering above.
This sacred mountain is to the Balinese what Olympus was to the ancient Greeks-the Cosmic Mountain. The Balinese, who consider this volcano 'the Navel of the World', always sleep with their heads toward Agung. The mystical Balinese believe the mountain was raised by the gods as advantage point to view the unceasing pageant of life below.To them, it is a central, heavenly point of reference, the geographical and religious center of the world. With an elevation of 3,014 meters, the foot of the mountain stretches northeast right to the sea. To the southeast its slope is blocked by a line of small extinct volcanoes. To the northwest Agung is separated from Gunung Batur by a narrow valley.
The gods rest above the mountain summit, and when they come down to visit the island they reside in Bali's holiest temple complex, Besakih, six kilometers below the crater. When the gods are displeased, Agung showers the land with stone and ruin. Its feathery cloud covered heights are the source of life-giving rivers and volcanic ash, which irrigate and enrich the island's rice fields. The lower portions of the mountain are heavily forested, and farmed up to about 1,000 meters.
Besakih Temple
Bali's oldest, largest, most impressive and austere temple complex sits one-third the way up the slopes of Gunung Agung. Besakih actually consists of three temple compounds. It is the Mother Temple of Bali and the most important of the island's Sad Kahyangan religious shrines. It's Bali's supreme holy place, the essence of all Bali's 20,000 temples, a symbol of religious unity, and the only temple that serves all Balinese. It's spectacular! Besakih was built on a terraced site where prehistoric rites, ceremonies, and feasts once took place. Perhaps it was here where the spirit of the great, angry mountain, which loomed menacingly above the island, received pagan sacrifices. Certain timeworn megaliths in some of the bale are reminiscent of old Indo-Polynesian structures.
Hindu theologians claim the temple was founded by the 8th century missionary Danghyang Markandeya, a priest credited with introducing the tradition of daily offerings (bebali) and the concept of a single god. His son, Empu Sang Kulputih,
was the temple's first high priest. Besakih is a very complex architectural structure venerating the holy Hindu trinity. Via a series of long stairways, the group of temple pavilions ascends parallel ridges toward Gunung Agung, the honored birthplace of Bali's deities, tantamount to heaven. The temple is continually enlarged as municipalities, regencies, and wealthy honored Brahman families add more shrines. In fact, each caste and kin group, as well as various sects, artisan guilds, and aristocratic families, maintains its own temple inside the complex.
About 22 separate sanctuaries contain a bewildering array of over 60 temples and 200 distinct structures (a map is posted at the top of the road leading from the parking lot). Given the Balinese passion for covering surfaces with carving or paint, it's remarkable most of Besakih's sanctuaries are constructed simply of wood.
Some 10 km from Lotus Bungalows is Amlapura, the capital of Karangasem. Of particular interest in this town are the traditional palaces of the royal family and in particular, Puri Agung. A visit will give you a vivid impression of how local royals used to live. The last king of Karangasem also built a number of opulent pleasure palaces - at Ujung, Tirtagangga and Jungutan - for his frequent excursions to the countryside. The former kingdom was founded during the weakening of the Gelgel dynasty late in the 17th century, and became in the late 18th and early 19th centuries the most powerful state in Bali. Puri Agung Karangasem long served as the residence of these kings, who extended their domain across the eastern straits to the island of Lombok. The puri's austere, three-tiered gate, penetrating the thick walls of red brick, is a notable introduction to Karangasem architecture.
During the Dutch conflict at the turn of the century, the raja of Karangasem cooperated with the European army and was allowed to retain his title and autocratic powers.
Puri Kanginan, the palace where the last raja was born, is a 20th century eclectic creation of designs from Europe, China and Bali. The main building with a large veranda is called "Bale London" because the furniture bears the central motif of the Royal Crest of England. The wooden paneling appears to be Chinese work, while Ramayana reliefs, on the adjacent tooth filing pavilion, retain a Balinese flavor. The photograph over the entrance to Bale London portrays the late king, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut, as a young man studying with his religious teacher.
It was his pleasure to make fantastic moats and pools. Five kilometers south, on the beach at Ujung, he helped design a water palace, consisting of pavilions"floating" in lily ponds, which was completed in 1921. In about 1947, he built Tirta Gangga (6 kilometers north on the road to Culik) as a rest place, where he laid out a series of pools decorated with unusual statuary. It suffered damage during the 1963 eruption, and also at the hands of political agitators during that period, as well as from another earthquake in 1979. The coast road continues through spectacular scenery to the main northern capital of Singaraja.
Padang Bai
A tiny, charmingly scruffy port of transit for the neighboring island of Lombok and beyond, Padang Bai nestles in a beautiful bay to the west of Candidasa. The area offers varied and exciting hiking and there are hidden coves a short distance down the coast. The hills behind the bay present gorgeous views of Nusa Penida across the Bali Strait.
Climb the paved road at the bay's northeast corner above the port to visit the headland on which perches Pura Silayukti, once a hermitage of the 11th-century Javanese priest Empu Kuturan, Erlangga's contemporary who purportedly introduced the caste system to Bali. Pura Telagamas is nearby and Pura Tanjungsari is about 100 meters farther along the headland. Watch the fishing boats chug out at night and return with their catch in the morning.
The Bat Cave & Temple (Goa Lawah)
17 km south west of Lotus Bungalows is the famous Goa Lawah bat cave temple. The combination of squeaking bats, crowds of kneeling devotees with colorful offerings, burning incense and priests' prayers and bells, make a visit to Goa Lawah during a ceremony a fascinating experience.
The Papua Paradise staff will do everything possible to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.
We understand that the little touches matter.


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Do friends characterize you as an optimist?
differently at this phase to emphasize an element of perspective.
how we self diagnose along the different areas.
and by other people's opinions of you.
then do other people characterize you an optimist.
What this also is going to lead us into is a discussion of bias.
the optimism bias in this session as well.
So today we're going to look at optimism in the context of entrepreneurial mindset.
will also assess your personal optimism.
optimism is to anticipate the best possible result, the optimum result.
because there's the inclination to anticipate a favorable outcome.
but if you're an optimist you do expect that the outcome will be favorable.
within this second definition of favorability when we think about optimism.
And we find that over and over again in studies that are out there.
sold dramatically more than those that were pessimistic.
sold 37% more than the pessimistic half.
optimistic 10% sold 88% more than the post pessimistic 10%.
out sold those at the bottom by almost double, a dramatic difference.
The Princeton Pen longitudinal study looked at elementary school students.
Those that were optimistic either never got depressed or recovered very quickly.
as an indicator of success and completion of the degree at the university.
the university than SATs or high school grades.
And we found similar results when we look in athletics in the US.
in optimism evaluations performed better and had more success.
those that are optimistic have better outcomes.
we see that the individuals are generally more optimistic than realistic.
We underestimate our chances of divorce, or losing a job, or having disease.
of what level of wealth or even what lifespan we're going to have.
Now there are pros to optimism.
have the right education or experiences for but we're willing to try anyway.
we'll make a go of it as entrepreneurs we have this optimistic outlook.
our investors that share in our enthusiasm and share in our excitement.
cons to being unrealistically optimistic.
We may overlook critical elements because we want to dive right in.
a little more analysis, we could be better prepared.
higher levels of risk than we may need if we are over optimistic on some scenarios.
complete failure of the venture.
we are champions of being optimistic.
not do our research and that we should not be strategists, so we seek balance.
versus the benefits of optimism.
levels of powers and influence of both.
And we want to think about, how do you do that?
How do you get on this path?
And selling man through learned optimism has done a lot of work in this space.
face to document them, to think about the challenges that we encounter.
To then learn and to record, to write the beliefs, the assumptions.
What comes to mind, what do we expect.
Some separation of the facts from our feelings.
objective account of what it is that we're facing.
The third step is to think about consequences.
may dispute what we're seeing.
What might we have missed?
What else could've influenced this?
And lastly we think about the level of influence of energy and beliefs over time.
of an optimistic nature have influenced the decisions that we've made.
because we felt that it was difficult we stopped.
Where we performed at somewhat of a lackluster level.
our full attention what was the outcome then.
So this is a way of essentially a way of building and developing optimism.
And understanding what some of these root causes of pessimism may be as well.
behavior lectures are that we can learn, unlearn and relearn.
behaviors that we've discussed our influence by our experiences.
to unlearn, and to relearn.
And that's true of emotional behaviors and psychological patterns.
what we are gives us the opportunity to enhance and redevelop ourselves.
essentially the ideal balance and that's what we mean by seeking that balance.
aren't yet prepared to do.
how to be optimistic as entrepreneurs.
the other facets and factors that we've been discussing to date.


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Scott Whitcomb Joins Osprey Video as Business Development Manager
By Wall Street Communications published 1 February 16
SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Feb. 1, 2016 -- Osprey Video today announced it has hired Scott Whitcomb as business development manager. In that role, Whitcomb oversees sales and marketing activities worldwide. Osprey created the business development position in order to bring more of its sales and marketing responsibilities in house -- a move that will put channel partners in a better position to succeed and ultimately help the company more easily meet sales objectives.
"The fact that Scott comes from our U.S. distribution partner, GDI, means he's been instrumental in our growth over the past two years. He knows our channels, our partners, our products, and our philosophy. There is no one better-suited to lead our sales and marketing effort than Scott," said Roger Bieri, general manager, Osprey Video. "Having Scott working side by side with our engineering team will ensure we meet our customers' needs from a product roadmap and custom-product perspective. Scott understands our technology and markets, and having him on board means we'll be able to provide our partners with products that resolve their issues and collateral that helps grow their businesses."
Whitcomb has amassed a wealth of sales and marketing expertise in the ever-changing world of high-end computer hardware and software. Before joining Osprey, he spent nearly 13 years in sales and management positions at Graphics Distribution Inc. (GDI), where he was instrumental in growing the company into a nationally known and respected value-added distributor of products ranging from broadcast equipment to classroom technology. During his years at GDI, Whitcomb developed a keen grasp of video-capture and streaming-media technology and often represented Osprey Video products to his customers. Most recently, Whitcomb spent six years as GDI's sales manager leading all aspects of sales and marketing for the broadcast-equipment side of the company.
Whitcomb is based in Milwaukee and reports to Bieri.
More information about Osprey Video is available at www.ospreyvideo.com.
About Osprey Video
Osprey Video's premium video-capture technology drives mission-critical video delivery in industries ranging from broadcast, Internet TV, and surveillance to enterprise, government, and aerospace. As video has evolved and live streaming has become the key to global reach, Osprey Video has evolved with it. The technology in its flagship capture cards and drivers is the foundation for its live-streaming and encoding products, which allow customers to satisfy increasingly higher expectations for online video. The company is continually expanding its product portfolio to meet customer demand for high-quality, reliable tools in ever-evolving video applications -- from video over IP to closed captioning, mobile streaming to 4K capture and distribution & and beyond. More information is available at www.ospreyvideo.com.
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The area trio of Sam Schulte, Thane Ringler and Michael Gellerman helped the Kansas golf team cruise to a win over Nebraska at the Nebraska-Kansas Junior Cup, which completed play Tuesday at Nebraska City.
Kansas won the Ryder Cup format 11 points to 5. Kansas dominated the foursome and four-ball matches Monday and then earned 41/2 points in Tuesday's singles play.
Schulte, who graduated from Buhler High School, won all three of his matches as he won his single match over Omaha's Mark Stovie, 2 and 1, teamed with Ringler in the foursome match and Florence's Elliot Soyez in the four-ball match.
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Health Literacy Education for Undergraduate Health Professions Students: A Call to Action
Karen Hernes, MS, RN, CNE; Vivian Ott, PhD, RN, NE-BC
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The responsibility for producing safe and competent health care professionals rests with educators who periodically evaluate and modify curricula to meet program outcomes (Atcherson, Zraick & Hadden, 2017; Coleman, Peterson-Perry, & Bumsted, 2016; Kennard, 2016; Mosley & Taylor, 2017; Toronto & Weatherford, 2015). The association between client safety and effective communication is increasingly recognized in research (Wolf & Bailey, 2009). Communication strategies used to help clients understand and follow health teachings are fundamental to health literacy (HL) education (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2017). Recently, more health professions educators are integrating necessary HL concepts and evaluating the effectiveness of curricular efforts (Massey et al., 2017). Despite increasing integration of HL concepts into the curricula, teaching strategies and evaluation efforts vary greatly, in part due to the heterogeneity encompassed by the term "health professions education." In the United States, the education continuum spans from the undergraduate (2-year and 4-year college degrees and pre-professional education; Campus Explorer, 2018) to the postgraduate or professional degrees of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and others. Because we teach in a 4-year nursing program, we use the term "undergraduate" to describe students who have not yet completed their baccalaureate degrees.
We realized that our nursing curriculum only tangentially addresses HL via education on best communication strategies, cultural influences on client education, and ways to determine how clients understand discharge teaching. Our desire to integrate HL concepts throughout our undergraduate program informed our search for, and perspective on, a core HL curriculum to adopt.
Scott (2016) examined the influences of accreditation, governmental, and professional standards on the current state of baccalaureate HL curricula in the US and summarized it as follows:
Because there are no guidelines or standards for teaching students about health literacy, nursing programs must decide for themselves what content to cover, how to evaluate student learning, and the number of hours devoted to the topic of health literacy (p. 157).
We contend that more standardization is needed to address this important client-safety issue. We direct this "call to action" to those teaching at the undergraduate level. We advocate for the adoption of a core HL curriculum and the standardization of evaluation criteria. These criteria can then guide educators in evaluating curricular strategies as evidenced by student achievement of target behaviors.
Current Evidence
A systematic review of HL education in the health professions (Saunders, Palesy, & Lewis, 2018) summarized the quality of 28 studies that reported evaluations of HL curricular implementation. Studies originated from Australia, Ireland, and the US. These authors reported that the majority of studies "targeted undergraduate students (86%, n = 24)" with 17% (n = 5) targeting nursing and nutrition/dietetic students. Saunders et al. (2018) concluded that the field of health professions education needed greater clarity regarding a core HL curriculum and high-impact teaching strategies.
An integrative review of HL in the curriculum by Toronto and Weatherford (2015) usefully summarized published US studies, yet the authors did not separate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of undergraduate students from those expected of postgraduate students. These authors determined that HL is being integrated into many health professions curricula but more research is needed to determine the most effective teaching approach. They concluded that the research on curricular strategy effectiveness is nascent, and future endeavors should focus on using reliable and valid assessment tools.
Specific to undergraduate nursing HL education, McCleary-Jones (2016) reviewed original research on nursing student HL knowledge and the impact of HL curricular inclusion. McCleary-Jones (2016) wrote that her review "revealed limited and inconsistent health literacy content in nursing curricula" (p. 96).
After reviewing the literature, we concluded that no core HL curriculum exists for the undergraduate-nursing level. Also absent from the literature is a standardized set of evaluation criteria for use with undergraduate HL education.
The given state of HL undergraduate education led us to examine the work done by postgraduate health professions educators. The ongoing work conducted by Coleman, Hudson, and Maine (2013) and Coleman, Hudson, and Peterson (2017) exemplifies a methodological approach to the topic of HL curricular design and evaluation at the postgraduate and continuing-education level. Coleman et al. (2013) published a consensus list of HL practices and educational competencies useful to all health professions educators. They convened an expert panel and charged the panel with ranking 62 HL competency and 32 practice items. One potential limitation to the adoption of this list for undergraduate education is the composition of professionals participating on the expert panel. The authors never specified how many on that panel taught at the undergraduate level. Coleman et al. (2013) concluded that, because most of the available literature focuses specifically on professions in the field of medicine, "more work is needed from other disciplines in health care" (pp. 98–99).
Coleman et al. (2017) further developed their ranking of the 32 practices by prioritizing them using a consensus Q-sort method. Their study resulted in eight top-priority practices. As their eight priority practices (Table 1) were intended for all health care professionals, we believe their list provides a framework for undergraduate curricular design and evaluation.
Agreement of Group 1 Health Literacy Practices Among Expert Participants
A Possible Solution
We advocate that health professions educators use the eight priority practices developed by Coleman et al. (2017) as the core HL curriculum for undergraduates. Adopting this discrete list of HL practices allows educators to concentrate on the work of integrating the target behaviors into the curriculum and developing evaluation tools.
The other 24 practices as prioritized by Coleman et al. (2017) may be selected depending on the specific health professions discipline and client situation. Coleman et al. (2013) suggested health professions educators focus their HL teaching on the areas most pertinent to their discipline. For example, nurses new to their discipline would be expected to use a "universal precautions" approach when orally communicating (Table 1; mean rank order 4) but not expected to write discharge instructions at a 5th grade level (mean rank order 28; Coleman et al., 2017). Just as this example is specific to nursing, each discipline should identify and prioritize those other practices mentioned in the publication by Coleman et al. (2017).
Once these practices by Coleman et al. (2017) are adopted as core HL curriculum, we advocate standardizing how best to measure student achievement. In education, verbs such as uses, avoids, elicits, and recommends require a predetermined threshold when measured. For example, in the fourth mean-rank-ordered practice (Table 1), the phrase "consistently uses" might indicate a behavior observed in anywhere from 51% to 100% of encounters. If the threshold or level of proficiency is not specified, an educator cannot objectively and accurately evaluate the student's skill. Additionally, standardization allows for reliable and valid research comparisons "of the impact of health literacy training" (Saunders et al., 2018, p.15).
In closing, it is our perspective that using prioritization of HL practices by Coleman et al. (2017) gives undergraduate educators a core HL curriculum. If educators adopt these eight priority practices as the curricular student-learning outcomes, they can then develop teaching approaches, determine reliable evaluation of student achievement, and finally standardize the evaluation of HL target behaviors. Educators new to the role of HL curricular design may find the prioritization work by Coleman et al. (2017) supportive as they seek administrative help to integrate HL in their undergraduate health professions curriculum.
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Mean Rank Order
Group 1 Health Literacy Practice
Number (%) of Participants (n = 25) Ranking Item ≥7 on Importance
1 Routinely uses a "Teach Back" or "show me" technique to check for understanding and correct misunderstandings in a variety of health care settings, including during the informed consent process 16 (64)
2 Consistently avoids using medical "jargon" in oral and written communication with patients, and defines unavoidable jargon in lay terms 15 (60)
3 Consistently elicits questions from patients through a "patient-centered" approach (e.g., "what questions do you have?" rather than "do you have any questions?") 9 (36)
4 Consistently uses a "universal precautions" approach to oral and written communication with patients 14 (56)
5 Routinely recommends the use of professional medical interpreter services for patients whose preferred language is other than English 12 (48)
6 Consistently negotiates a mutual agenda with patients at the outset of encounters 12 (48)
7 Routinely emphasizes one to three "need-to-know" or "need-to-do" concepts during a given patient encounter 10 (40)
8 Consistently elicits the full list of patient concerns at the outset of encounters 10 (40)
Karen Hernes, MS, RN, CNE, is an Assistant Professor. Vivian Ott, PhD, RN, NE-BC, is an Assistant Professor. Both authors are affiliated with the College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest.
Address correspondence to Vivian Ott, PhD, RN, NE-BC, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest, T-374, 1401 S. U.S. Highway 421, Westville, IN 46391; email: vott@pnw.edu.
Disclosure: The authors have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
@2018 Hernes and Ott
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