Raneem El Welily won the China Open to follow up her new No. 1 ranking. Photo: PSA.
September 7, 2015: Raneem El Welily followed up her recent promotion to World No. 1 by defeating compatriot Nouran Gohar 3-0 in the final of the Stars On The Bund China Open in Shanghai.
Gohar had reached the final of the PSA W50 tournament after a succession of upsets, including an impressive 3-1 win over former No. 1 Nicol David. However, El Welily reinforced why she now tops the rankings with an assured performance that secured off her fourth major title of the year.
The 26-year-old from Alexandria overcame her 17-year-old challenger in just 32 minutes to take the title for the loss of just one game during the entire tournament.
"I'm very glad with how I started the season and how I was focused and steady throughout the tournament," El Welily said.
In the men's M100 tournament, World No. 3 Gregory Gaultier saw off Marwan Elshorbagy to pick up the 30th tour title of his career with a 3-0 victory. "I'm very happy to win the first tournament after the summer training break," Gaultier said.


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FRISCO — Multiple Summit High School students may face charges after a string of fights broke out inside the school earlier this week.
On Nov. 13, the Summit County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the school to break up three separate fights throughout the day, according to a release from the sheriff's office.
At approximately 10:25 a.m. two juvenile females and an 18-year-old female were reported fighting in a hallway inside the school. At about 1:10 p.m. two more juvenile females were reported fighting in the commons area. Investigations are currently ongoing into the incidents, and charges are pending.
At about 1:15 p.m. on the same day, a 14-year-old female was apparently lured into a bathroom at the school by a group of four other girls ages 14 to 17. Inside the restroom, two girls allegedly blocked the doorway while a third assaulted the girl. The alleged aggressor, a 14-year-old, was taken into custody and detained at Mount View Youth Services Center in Lakewood and charged with third-degree assault, false imprisonment, conspiracy and interference with staff, faculty or students of an educational institution. A further investigation into the assault is ongoing, and may result in additional charges being recommended to the District Attorney's Office for the other girls involved in the assault.
The alleged victim was taken to the hospital by her parents, where she was treated for minor injuries and subsequently released.
"This is a set of unfortunate and uncommon incidents in our school facilities," said Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons. "School officials and School Resource Officers on duty at the high school quickly responded to stabilize these incidents and restore safety and security to the school. The investigation into these fights by school officials and deputies is ongoing. I encourage families to continue to talk with their children about safety and the importance about reporting any concerns promptly to parents, school officials, law enforcement or to Safe2Tell Colorado."
Summit School District Superintendent Kerry Buhler said that physical altercations within the school are typically rare, noting that these are the first assault charges stemming from an incident in the school in at least five years. Though she also said that there were two separate fights last year involving three different students.
"This is very uncommon for our high school," said Buhler. "Certainly all the steps we take every day in ensuring our kids are safe and have ways to resolve conflict is our first priority."
Buhler said that the students would be out of school indefinitely until law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office decide what (if any) charges will be brought, and against whom. She went on to say that once the students return to school they may be disciplined under the school's disciplinary codes, typically a one-to-five-day suspension for fighting depending on the circumstances involved. Buhler also said that when a student has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony, they could potentially be put up for expulsion according to the parameters set by state statute.
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'Tis the season for comfort food, be it vegan mac and cheese or gooey chocolate brownies–but what happens when the table is cleared and your stomach is feeling less than pleased? Including more fiber in your diet can help improve digestion, boost energy, and cleanse your gut, and also prevent you from feeling, shall we say, a little backed-up. Here are the top 10 fiber-rich plant-based foods to incorporate into your diet, especially during the winter when the temptation to eat fat and sugar-rich foods is strong. Your gut will be in tip-top shape in no time!
These delicious and versatile legumes are packed with nutrients and come in numerous varieties. From stews to curries to dips, they are an excellent plant-based staple to have on hand, especially in the fall and winter months. Just one cup of cooked beans contains anywhere from 40-75% of the RDA of fiber, with navy beans and white beans topping the list. If you have trouble digesting beans, check out this article for tips to make them more digestible and less prone to causing, shall we say, "musical" gastrointestinal issues. In addition to being fiber-full, beans are rich in protein, magnesium, and iron, and can promote better cardiovascular health.
For recipe suggestions, try these Kidney Bean and Kale BBQ Burgers, or dip some chips into this Great Northern Bean Dip.
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, but it will give you a boost of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it beneficial for just about every organ in your body! From sweet and soft to tart and crispy, there's an apple for every occasion, and they can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. One medium-sized apple contains roughly 4.5 grams of fiber, or 15-20% of the RDA, and this fiber is largely concentrated in the skin, so avoid peeling apples if you want to get the full benefits. Apples are also packed with antioxidants, fight tooth decay, and may even lower the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and diabetes.
For recipe ideas, try out this Apple and Grape Pasta Salad, or sink your teeth into these Raw Crepes With Caramel Apple Filling.
Chia seeds are becoming increasingly popular as an all-natural way to add fiber to your diet, though their health benefits extend beyond cleansing the digestive system. They come from the Salvia hispanica L. plant, and were cultivated as early as 3500 BC in countries such as Mexico and Guatemala. One ounce of chia seeds contains a whopping 11 grams of fiber, nearly 50% of the RDA! They are also rich in protein, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids–quite a lot of nutrients for such a tiny seed. Chia seeds can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, granola, or yogurt, just to list a few ideas. "Chia" is the ancient Mayan word for "strength," and these seeds will definitely make you stronger in more ways than one!
For recipe ideas, make some Chia Pudding With Blueberries, or try out this allergy-friendly Holiday Nog.
Good for more than just making plain 'ol oatmeal, oats are filled with nutrients and can be used in recipes ranging from cookies to mock "meatloaf" to granola bars. They come in several varieties depending on how processed they are–steel-cut, Scottish, rolled, and quick-cooking are four common types found in most grocery stores, in order from least to most processed. Steel-cut oats rank highest in terms of fiber, with a mere quarter cup containing 5 grams of fiber. Still, regardless of the kind, oats are packed with other nutrients such as protein, magnesium, and zinc, and can help boost heart health and improve digestion. They are also cheap and easy to cook, so add them to your shopping list this winter!
For recipe ideas, try these unique Savory Mushroom Oats if you're feeling bold, or make a batch of these 3-Ingredient, Easy Peanut Butter Oat Bars.
Lentils, similar to beans, are a wonderful dried-food staple to have in the pantry during fall and winter, given their nutritional profile and versatility. They come in several varieties, some of which are red lentils, green lentils, and French lentils, and usually cook up in 30-60 minutes (red lentils cook the fastest). Fiber-wise, lentils are at the top of the pack, with one cooked cup containing roughly 15 grams, or about 50% of the RDA. They are also rich in protein, iron, and B vitamins, and also contain valuable antioxidants.
For recipe ideas, try out this tasty Red Lentil Curry With Black Tahini and Roasted Cashews, or make some Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Burgers.
Edamame, or immature soy beans that are still in the pod, has been around for centuries, and originated in China more than 2,200 years ago, later migrating to Japan and finally, in the early 1900s, to the U.S. Just one cup of edamame contains 8 grams of fiber, making it a nutritious and filling food to snack on. Edamame is also an excellent source of protein and iron, and could potentially help lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health. They can be purchased either fresh or frozen in most grocery stores, and can easily be steamed, boiled, or even sautéed with some non-dairy butter and chopped garlic.
For recipe ideas, try out this Spicy Garlic Edamame, or make a batch of these Herbed Edamame Chickpea Burgers.
These cruciferous veggies may have a bad reputation for smelly and foul-tasting, but when cooked properly (e.g. not overcooked!) they can be both delicious and nutritious, and make an excellent side dish for your next holiday party. One cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains approximately 4 grams of fiber, or about 16% of the RDA. They are also rich in protein, vitamin C, and folate, and contain antioxidants called organosulfur compounds. So give Brussels sprouts another shot, and add them to your menu for dinner.
For recipe suggestions, try out these Crispy Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or, for another flavor combination, these Roasted Brussels sprouts With Maple-Mustard Glaze.
Almonds are a nutritional powerhouse in the nut family, and can be eaten raw, roasted, salted, chopped up, or even ground into almond flour or butter. They are packed with nutrients and make for a filling and delicious snack, or as an addition to both sweet and savory dishes. A mere quarter-cup of almonds contains roughly 3 grams of fiber, or 10-12% of the RDA, making them beneficial for digestion. Almonds are also rich in vitamin E and magnesium, and may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. So instead of grabbing a handful of chips at your next holiday gathering, try a bowl of roasted and salted almonds instead!
For recipe ideas, try making these delicious and simple Raw Almond Fig Bars, or go the savory route with these Almond Curry Lentils.
The humble broccoli plant, is, believe it or not, technically a man-made vegetable, derived from the wild cabbage plant called Brassica oleracea, and "cultivated to have a specific taste and flavor that was more palatable to people." Broccoli has approximately 2.5 grams of fiber per cup, or about 10% of the RDA, so if you give yourself a large enough serving, you're well on your way to getting nearly a quarter of what you should be eating every day. In addition to its fiber content, broccoli is also high in calcium and vitamin K, both crucial nutrients for building and maintaining strong bones.
For recipe ideas, try out this thick and creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup, or make a batch of these Baked Broccoli Burgers, served with a tasty tahini dressing.
Sweet, juicy, and packed with flavor, raspberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit, perfect to eat as-is or added to desserts, sauces, smoothies, and more. They are also extremely high in fiber–one cup of raspberries contains approximately 8 grams of fiber, or about 32% of the RDA. In addition to their digestive benefits, raspberries are also a good source of vitamin C and are full of antioxidants that fight off destructive free radicals in the body. Though they are only in season during the summertime, raspberries can also be purchased frozen, which preserves some of the nutrients and is handy in the winter when fresh fruit is scarce.
For recipe ideas, make this tasty Raspberry Apple Crisp for a double-dose of fruit fiber, or make a Superfood Raspberry Smoothie for a taste of summertime.
For related articles, read about The Importance of Fiber and How to Get More of it in Your Diet, or check out even more Plant-Based Fiber-Rich Recipes to Feed Your Gut.
For even more delicious fiber-filled recipes, don't forget to download the Food Monster App, which is available for Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 10,000 plant-based recipes, and subscribers gain access to new ones every day. Check it out–your gut will be happy that you did!


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The Public Accounts Committee is to call Google back to answer questions on whether sales staff are based in the UK.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised internet giant Google for trying to avoid to pay its fair share of tax.
In a new report, the PAC highlighted that the UK was able to generate $18 billion (£11.5 billion) for the company between 2006 and 2011, but Google only ended up paying £16 million (£10.2 million) in corporation taxes over the five years. Google had backed its actions up by stating that the sales of advertising space, which contributed to such revenue, had taken place in Ireland and therefore it was exempt from tax, but the PAC believes that this was "deeply unconvincing on the basis of evidence".
The PAC has therefore stated that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) should do a full investigation into the matter. Margaret Hodge, the committee's chair, said: "Google brazenly argued before this committee that its tax arrangements in the UK are defensible and lawful. [But they have] no purpose other than to enable the company to avoid UK corporation tax.
Many other businesses fear that Google's actions have completely diminished any trust and confidence in HMRC, whilst the reputations of large accounting firms have also been tarnished if they have played a part in ensuring that their clients do not have to pay tax. By trying to find loopholes and build false tax structures, these firms may also be held responsible.
The report concluded that HMRC needs to deal with its tax arrangements more clearly to reduce the number of potential loopholes. This may mean that the HM Treasury may have to lead international action and update various tax laws in order to prevent this from happening on a large scale again.


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Could Nokia's Smartphones Compete With Apple or Samsung?
With a flurry of recent news, fallen tech giant Nokia is putting the phrase "What's old becomes new" to the test.
After shedding its once-iconic handset to Microsoft last year, Nokia has generated media buzz as it sets the stage for the next chapter of its storied history. The company recently announced a long-speculated deal to purchase sprawling French-American communication equipment giant Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 billion. And in an even more interesting turn of events, word recently leaked that Nokia is also preparing to reenter the smartphone market in the years to come. Will this eye-catching move even matter in a smartphone market dominated by Apple and Google ?
Nokia's new smartphone strategyAccording to media reports , Nokia is quietly working behind the scenes to return to the smartphone market next year. The move is being driven by Nokia's smallest business segment, Nokia Technologies, which principally handles the licensing of Nokia's massive IP portfolio. However, the division has also kept one foot in product development. Out of the handful of new projects Nokia Technologies has produced in recent memory, its coming smartphone effort is likely to be its most significant to date.
Judging by the reports, Nokia has been hard at work designing this smartphone concept for some time now. And when its brand licensing deal with Microsoft expires at the end of this year, Nokia hopes to license this new design or designs under the Nokia brand to a third party handset manufacturer who will handle most of the business aspects of actually taking the product to market. This "capital light" strategy will enable Nokia to leverage its expertise in mobile R&D without having to significantly invest in areas like fabrication facilities, the bulk of which Nokia sold off in its handset division deal with Microsoft.
Can Nokia compete against Apple and Google?On the surface, I'm extremely skeptical that Nokia stands a chance in a smartphone world that's become further dominated by Apple and Google in the years since Nokia ditched its "burning platform"for Microsoft. Let's look at few reasons why.
The most significant reason for skepticism here is that the Nokia brand hasn't gone away since Nokia sold its handset business to Microsoft. As part of the agreement, Microsoft has been selling Nokia-branded smartphones running its own Windows Phone operating system -- with little success. According to IDC, Windows Phone's market share didn't exceed 3% of the global smartphone market in any quarter last year. Clearly something isn't working here. It isn't clear what operating system Nokia plans to use for its own upcoming smartphones or whether its smartphone designs will differ dramatically from Microsoft's Lumia. Either way, it might be a moot point.
At the high-end of the smartphone market, Apple's shift to larger screens with its latest set of iPhones has increased the device's popularity generally, but especially in emerging markets that favor so-called "phablets." And with Apple's ecosystem tending to hold onto its usersand Samsung's most recent lineup of Galaxy smartphones generally receiving favorable reviews, Nokia's newest smartphones will face stiff competition in the most profitable portion of the smartphone market. However, given the lack of the Lumia's success and the continued dominance of Apple and Samsung at the high-end of the market, I'm guessing Nokia will utilize a more mass-market approach with its coming smartphone designs.
Given the middling results of the Windows Phone OS and the built-in cost and developer advantages, it makes sense for Nokia to design its new smartphone to run on Google's Android platform. It also makes perfect sense for these designs to cater to emerging market consumers, which generates the bulk of smartphone growth. Emerging markets also make sense as Nokia's legacy feature phones could give it some brand appeal among first-time smartphone buyers.However, in order to tap into these markets, Nokia will face stiff competition from high growth operators like Xiaomi, LG, Lenovo, and others.
But since it will be merely licensing its designs and brands to other OEMs, Nokia's coming strategy seems like a low-cost way for it to wade back into the smartphone market. In terms of risk and reward, Nokia will likely have to wager little, and there are a few reasons it could find enough upside to make the bet worthwhile. However, this move will be anything but easy for a company that's already failed spectacularly in the smartphone space.
The article Could Nokia's Smartphones Compete With Apple or Samsung? originally appeared on Fool.com.


I've lived close to the Genesee River in Rochester, New York for most of my life. The city originally settled, grew and industrialized due to the proximity of three waterfalls along the river, offering potential for waterpower. As these photographs materialized I began to consider the growth and development of the city based on its proximity to the river and how its importance has changed over time. These views hint at physical, historical and cultural references to the past in a time of postindustrial decline. They also explore an understated landscape that is easy to overlook or take for granted.
This is an analog body of work, all photographs were made with film and the prints are Type "C" made in the darkroom. Time in the VSW project space is an opportunity to focus on editing and to continue photographing as necessary to form these pictures into a coherent body of work for exhibition as well as the layout for a book.


The Rod flourmills date back to the middle ages but finally closed down in 1990. Evidence of their use is still visible in the present buildings.
The Développement 21 Association renovated the 3000 m2 building so as to enable the public to rediscover it. Exhibitions, events and the projection of old films allow visitors to learn more about the site and its history.
Several other topics are touched on and each year new exhibitions are presented. In particular, one may mention the Entreroches canal, renewable energies, wild life, or the hydroelectric facilities that are to be found inside the building itself.
The visit is unaccompanied or guided (on request, free). The site also offers the guided visit "On the tracks of the Orbe beavers".
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I had 4 images shortlisted this time around, two from my Storm Brian series in the At The Waters Edge category, and two in the Wildlife in Sight category. In the Wildlife category I was glad that one of my personal favourites, of a Deer's antlers poking out from the undergrowth one misty morning at Bushy Park, made it through to the shortlist, along with a more experimental long exposure shot of two Swans taking off at my local fishery. Sadly neither made it any further. In the end only one made it through to the final round of judging, so I'm very pleased that it made it into the book. This year there were over 18,000 entries in total, the competition gets tougher every year, so really happy to have made it through once again. I have to say the commended image wasn't my favourite from the series, but I'm not going to argue with the judges! You can see the full Storm Brian series of images here, and judge for yourself.
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Eureka Springs wildlife refuge ready to help after Senate passes big cat bill
Measure to restrict private ownership by Bill Bowden | December 9, 2022 at 4:00 a.m.
Shasta demonstrates that tigers living at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs have plenty of room to run and play. (Courtesy photo/Turpentine Creek)
An Arkansas wildlife refuge is ready to help relocate animals after the U.S. Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act on Tuesday by unanimous consent.
The measure would shut down cub-petting operations and prevent private individuals from owning lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, cougars, or any hybrid of these species, as pets.
Current owners would be grandfathered in but would be required to register their animals; agree to not breed, acquire more or sell prohibited species; and not allow direct contact with the public. Private ownership would eventually be phased out.
Scott Smith, vice president of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, said there are between 5,000 and 10,000 privately owned big cats in the country now. He suspects a small percentage of the owners will give up their animals because of the new law.
Smith said Turpentine Creek currently has no space for new animals, but that will change.
Turpentine Creek is in the process of developing another 17 acres, which could accommodate 10 to 30 big cats, depending on how they're grouped. Smith said it will be 18 to 24 months before that space is ready.
Also, four to 10 of the refuge's animals die every year from old age or natural causes, he said. But that frees up space for newly rescued animals.
Turpentine Creek currently has 94 animals -- 10 bears and 84 cats, which includes 48 tigers.
Turpentine Creek can also help relocate animals to other sanctuaries, said Smith. Turpentine Creek has three trucks and three trailers. The refuge can move 13 big cats at a time.
"We do expect the phone to ring when the bill is implemented and the USDA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service figure out how they're going to implement it and how they're going to manage it," said Smith.
But people have six months after Jan. 1 to register their big cats, so the phone may not start ringing for a while, he said.
According to a news release from Turpentine Creek, "Passage of this legislation effectively ends the pay-for-play lucrative and exploitative cub-petting industry which is the primary driver behind the rampant overbreeding of exotic cats. Under the bill, public interaction with cubs -- including playing, swimming, feeding, or photos with -- would be prohibited. The cub-petting industry has generated a high demand for cubs. Cubs can only be used for a very short period before aging-out of the industry at three months, at which time they are sold into private ownership, become part of the breeding mill or are killed."
H.R. 263, The Big Cat Public Safety Act, was passed July 29 by a vote of 278 to 134 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
President Joe Biden has yet to sign the bill, but his administration has indicated that it supports the legislation.
"This bipartisan legislation would limit ownership of these animals to zoos, sanctuaries, universities, and agencies," according to a statement of administration policy issued July 26. "H.R. 263 would also prohibit direct contact between the public and any big cats in their possession."
Passage of the historic law is a huge victory, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
"Once signed, the new law will ban private ownership of big cats and prohibit public contact with them, representing the final blow to the abusive big-cat cub-petting industry, which PETA had already virtually annihilated via our groundbreaking Endangered Species Act litigation," according to a post at https://www.peta.org.
"We must end the exploitative and dangerous trade in pet big cats, and ensure that no more cubs are ripped from their mothers at birth to be traumatized for profit," said Susan Millward, executive director of the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, D.C.
The institute sent out a news release saying the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King" had heightened public attention to the exploitation of captive big cats. The House overwhelmingly passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act in 2020, but the Senate failed to take up the bill that year.
"For the past decade, we have been trying to get legislation passed to save the big cats in our great nation," said Smith. "We celebrate this victory with much gratitude to our supporters for their diligence in contacting their representatives and senators. The passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act is a win for all big cats."
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has been rescuing abandoned, abused and neglected big cats for more than 30 years and has assisted in the placement of over 500 animals during that time, according to the news release.
"Since September of 2020, TCWR has brought in 21 big cats that were part of the Tiger King underground as major players in the breeding of big cats were closed through Department of Justice actions," according to the news release. "Big cats cost about $10,000 per year to care for and with the pay-for-play funnel drying up, all the big cats used for breeding to produce this steady supply of cubs have become large liabilities to their owners."
"Tigers can live into their early 20s in captivity," said Tanya Smith, president and co-founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. "Which means that in another 20 years or so there should be no more tigers or lions in our country that need sanctuary or need rescuing. In the meantime, we will need space to care for the ones already here, those born today and tomorrow, until this bill becomes law. We will need to expand our habitat space to accommodate the expected influx of animals as these roadside facilities close their doors.
"We are also expanding our education program to provide a Visitor Education Center and Museum where guests can learn about these animals in their natural environments, our care of them and how to help preserve a future for them," said Tanya Smith. "We have always expressed that education is our vision and goes hand in hand with our mission."
Print Headline: Refuge stands by as Congress OKs big cat bill


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Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Termination of Prominence HealthFirst
Reno, Nevada (August 18, 2021) – Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center made the difficult decision to terminate the contract with Prominence HealthFirst, and as of August 17, 2021, the hospital is out-of-network. This decision was necessary to ensure that all patients at Saint Mary's continue to receive exceptional quality care. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is nationally ranked among the top 5% of high-performing hospitals across the nation.
Unfortunately, Prominence HealthFirst failed its members by refusing to authorize medically necessary care, failing to timely pay for medically necessary services, failing to provide adequate access to post-acute care, and maintaining a consistently low CMS rating compared to other health plans in the community and across the nation.
This network change does not affect the hospital's commitment to care for the community. All patients, regardless of insurance, can continue to receive emergency care at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center without additional cost due to the termination. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center has also repeatedly assured Prominence HealthFirst that the hospital will honor continuity of care services for all members. This network change also does not affect Saint Mary's Medical Group, which remains in-network with Prominence HealthFirst.
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center remains in network with major health plans such as Aetna, Anthem, United, and Silver Summit which offer Medicare Advantage coverage. Saint Mary's Health Network is proud of its exceptional staff, nurses and physicians, and has invested more than $30 million in the last three years to expand the hospital's technology, modernize equipment, update infrastructure, and implement the EPIC EMR system.
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As a long-standing community partner with a 113-year history, Saint Mary's Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by IBM Watson Health and America's Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 380-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
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When: December 1, 2018, 1-4 p.m.
We are combining our November and December meetings. Instead of meeting in both November and December, we will meet December 1. Our annual after-holiday party will be January 26 at our regularly scheduled sew day.
At our January after-holiday party we will exchange pillow covers. We emailed members a form to fill out so swap partners can learn a bit more about each other's likes and dislikes. The last day to complete the form is 12/2/18 and we will let you know who your swap partner is a day or two after that. The pillow covers will be exchanged at our After-Holiday party on 1/26/19. Need ideas for making a pillow cover? Visit our Pillow Covers Pinterest board https://www.pinterest.com/boisemqg/pillow-covers/. You will be making and giving the pillow cover only, NOT a pillow form.
Dues: If you are interested in being a member of the Boise Modern Quilt Guild in 2019, we'll be processing memberships. If you'd like to take care of your membership beforehand, or if you can't make it to the meeting, please go to the Boise Modern Quilt Guild Membership page and use the PayPal option to pay your $20 dues online. Or you may mail your $20 dues to Shelly Harshman at 1196 W Bear Track Drive Meridian ID 83642. Checks should be made payable to Boise Modern Quilt Guild. Please have your dues in by December 2, 2018.
Financials: We will review our financial information – where money was spent in 2018 and what we expect our expenses to be in 2019.
Voting: We will vote on the Board of Directors. Our Board is currently comprised of: Christy Foltz-Ahlrichs, President; Angela Bowman, Vice President; Lindsie Bergevin, Secretary; Lori Wambolt, Treasurer. However, this year we have a change. Lori will not be continuing as the Treasurer and instead will be working to coordinate our charity projects. As a result, the board has nominated Sally Bradley for the Treasurer position and she has graciously agreed to be on the ballot.
After business is taken care of we will transition into a regular sew day, so bring a project to work on!
As always, bring your modern projects to show off!


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Disciples Of Verity Debuts 'Lying To Myself' Lyric Video
Posted on January 19, 2020 by philspicks
Hard rock super group Disciples of Verity is preparing to release its debut album Pragmatic Sanction this year.
In anticipation of the album's release, the band debuted more new music from the record early this month. The band debuted the lyric video for the song 'Lying To Myself' Dec. 27 through PureGrainAudio and Jan. 7 through its official YouTube channel. The song features a guest appearance from Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Vio-lence) on lead guitar.
The arrangement at the center of 'Lying To Myself' is a melodic hard rock composition that likens itself to works from the likes of Sevendust and The Veer Union. The song's lyrical content seemingly focuses on a person dealing with an inner battle with him/her-self as a result of a conflict with someone else.
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'Lying To Myself' is available to stream and download here. The single is the second song to come from Pragmatic Sanction. The band debuted the album's lead single 'Worthy' Aug. 22. The song features a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Arch Enemy) on guitar.
Loomis and Demmel are just two of the big names who make guest appearances on Pragmatic Sanction. The list of special guest musicians featured on the album includes, but is not limited to the likes of Morgan Rose (Sevendust), Tara McLeod (Kitty) and solo artist Joe Gareri.
More information on Pragmatic Sanction is available online now along with all of Disciples Of Verity's latest news at http://www.facebook.com/DisciplesofVerity.
To keep up with the latest entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and "Like" it. Fans can always keep up with the latest entertainment news and reviews in the Phil's Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.
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The Zippo/Case Museum was created to both instill local pride and to attract both visitors and passionate collectors. Visitors to the 15,000 square foot facility find rare and unique Zippo lighters and Case knives and are offered a glimpse into an exciting environment showcasing Zippo's history, achievements, and continued success.
The highly interactive exhibits include visitor-operated, rotating "flintwheel" display cases, giant holographic lighters and knives with "exploding" cutaway views of their components, interactive video tours of production facilities, and an orientation theater, multimedia timeline, and 10-foot-high kinetic sculpture. Additionally, artifacts are displayed in polished and perforated aluminum and brass display cases that echo the quality finishes found in Zippo products.


The emerging development of connected and automated vehicles imposes a significant challenge on current vehicle control and transportation systems. This paper proposes a novel unified approach, Parallel Driving, a cloud-based cyberphysical-social systems U+0028 CPSS U+0029 framework aiming at synergizing connected automated driving. This study first introduces the CPSS and ACP-based intelligent machine systems. Then the parallel driving is proposed in the cyber-physical-social space, considering interactions among vehicles, human drivers, and information. Within the framework, parallel testing, parallel learning and parallel reinforcement learning are developed and concisely reviewed. Development on intelligent horizon U+0028 iHorizon U+0028 and its applications are also presented towards parallel horizon. The proposed parallel driving offers an ample solution for achieving a smooth, safe and efficient cooperation among connected automated vehicles with different levels of automation in future road transportation systems.


Back in December I started writing devotions from the book of Revelation as I was finishing out working through the New Testament but then took a break from that for the holidays and our 21 Days of Prayer. Today, at last, I'm diving back into this mysterious apocryphal letter of John's found at the end of the Bible. I will not be trying to interpret every symbolic meaning or solve each prophetic puzzle but I will be looking for how we can practically apply the treasures contained within to our daily lives. It's easy to become so fascinated with the imagery of the writing and the various broad interpretations of what they mean that we miss out on the encouraging, inspiring and equipping words God has for us personally. May we all be open to all God has for us as we receive His Revelation together.
John's encounter with Jesus is much like that of many who encountered heavenly beings in the scriptures, he fell in fear to the ground "as though dead." We should all have a deep reverence and respect for our Savior King Jesus to whom all authority in heaven and on earth belongs but we can't do much good for Him and His kingdom while we're having a near death experience induced by a holy fear of Him. "Then he placed his right hand on me and said, 'Do not be afraid.'" I love that! It's like Jesus is saying, "I appreciate the reverence, honor and respect but don't just lay there in fear and awe, I love you and I am with you and I have something for you to do so get up and let's get started." Likewise, when we encounter Jesus, our hearts begin to worship Him as they should but there is always a point where Jesus calls us to walk out our worship by joining Him in His Kingdom work. You are loved!


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Which is the Best Japanese Incense?
Posted by Carl White in Interesting Articles, Japanese Gifts, Japanese Incense
Guide to Choosing Japanese Incense in the UK
Japanese incense is ideal for meditation and aromatherapy, or simply for creating an environment in which you can relax and enjoy a bit of me-time. It has a long history stemming from its arrival from China in 538 CE, and has since become well-recognised aspect of Japanese culture. Many incense companies in Japan have been going for over 300 years, so they certainly know a thing or two about producing a well-blended fragrance. But the question is, which are the best Japanese incense brands you can find in the UK?
Incense Manufacture in Japan
When choosing incense, you should seek out that which is made in Japan using traditional manufacturing methods and ingredients for optimum authenticity.
Japanese incense is typically made using a blend of aromatic resins from trees and plants, such as camphor, benzoin and frankincense, mixed with essential oils and spices. Two of the most sought-after ingredients include sandalwood and agarwood, both of which are sweet and woody, making them ideal for meditation and relaxation. Many of these ingredients are also chosen for their properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The ingredients are carefully blended together using makko powder, the bark of an evergreen tree that has an almost odourless characteristic and ensures that the incense burns evenly. Getting the perfect blend takes an enormous amount of skill, as even slightly too much of one ingredient can completely alter the overall scent.
Best Japanese Incense Brands in the UK
Two of the best Japanese incense brands I've found over here are Four Seasons and Kaori-Komon. Both are made in Japan using traditional manufacturing methods and the perfect blend of ingredients, and come in beautiful packaging.
Four Seasons – this incense gives off a pure and evocative scent that will take you away to distant lands. Cherry blossom is richly symbolic in Japan, making this the ideal choice if you want a real taster of Japanese culture. This fragrance is blended with cypress to give that characteristic woody tone. Alternatively, choose their Hydrangea incense which is combined with sandalwood to create the perfect atmosphere for meditation.
Kaori-Komon – this genuine Japanese incense comes in a beautiful, fan-shaped box, which is a symbol of friendship and respect in Japan. It thus makes the perfect gift, and comes in a range of gorgeous, natural fragrance blends from tranquil Bamboo, which is mixed with green notes, lily of the valley, cyclamen and bergamot, to crisp and refreshing Clear Stream, made using aqua notes, mint, bergamot and clove.
Both of these brands are available from The Japanese Shop, an online store supplying authentic Japanese goods in the UK and worldwide including what is, in my opinion, some of the best Japanese incense available. Head over to www.thejapaneseshop.co.uk to have a look.
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Member News – Dec. 19, 2019
Categories: Inside Business
Jo Sinha
Peckham, Inc.'s Board of Directors has named Jo Sinha as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Sinha, who is currently Peckham's chief operating officer, will replace longtime CEO Mitch Tomlinson after he retires in January. Sinha has been with Peckham for more than two decades serving in a variety of leadership roles within the company, including project and grants manager, and corporate vice president. Under her leadership, Peckham has achieved significant growth and achievement across its line of businesses and federal contracts. With more than 3,000 employees, 11 locations, five social enterprises and more than 25 vocational rehabilitation services and programs, Sinha will be responsible for leading the award-winning organization's mission, culture and overall business operations. News release
Alexandria Brown
Alexandria Brown has promoted to managing editor of Flintside, an online news magazine about the Flint region. Brown is a reporter, photographer and videographer for Flintside. She is serving as project editor for On the Ground in the Civic Park neighborhood and is a lifelong resident of Genesee County. A Flint native, she's a graduate of the University of Rochester in New York, where she earned a bachelor's degree with a dual major in English/Communications and History and minor in Environmental Humanities. Brown replaced Marjory Raymer, who left to become director of communications for Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
Sally Shaheen-Joseph
Sally Shaheen-Joseph is the the 2019 Sybyl Award recipient. Established and presented by the Hurley Foundation, the award was created in memory of community advocate and tireless volunteer Sybyl Atwood, who dedicated her life to helping others in and around the city of Flint. The award honors those who are actively following in her footsteps.
Shaheen-Joseph is tireless. Her career spans five decades and encompasses both city and county government, extensive community service in addition to raising a family and practicing law.
She was elected to her first term of office on the Mott Community College Board of Trustees in 2007. In November 2014 she was re-elected to a second term. An attorney, she brings more than 30 years of experience in politics to MCC. She is currently an advisory board member of the Flint Area Salvation Army, Genesee Valley Rotary, and the Executive Board of the Arab-American Institute, as well as its National Policy Council and National Leadership Council. Read more
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After more than two-thirds of Flint voters said yes to funding a Flint Public Library renovation, three local foundations announced financial support for the upcoming project. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation and Community Foundation of Greater Flint together are committing more than $16 million to the project, set to begin in May 2020. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, which made an initial grant of $1.2 million in August, now will grant an additional $13.8 million. The Ruth Mott Foundation will grant $1 million, and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint will grant $50,000. On Nov. 5, 68 percent of Flint voters approved a $12.6 million bond that will help to fund renovations. The library will move to a temporary location during construction and is slated to reopen by August 2021. Learn more about the project timeline and renovation plans at yournewFPL.org.
Bishop Airport, in conjunction with SP+, its parking lot management company, has launched a new initiative: the ability to prepay for a short-term parking spot. To launch this new program, the airport is offering 15 percent off of the $15 dollar per day fee from now until Dec. 23, 22019 for travel anytime through Dec., 2020.
"Affordable on-airport parking is now even more convenient at FNT", said Airport Director, Nino Sapone. "We've even added a Parking Calculator to our website reservations page so you can more accurately calculate the entire cost of your trip. This is just one more way you can save even more time and money by flying from Flint."
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Dawo is one of the Aanaas in the Oromia of Ethiopia. It was named after its founder and first chief DaWo, short for Daniel Wong, in 1997. Part of the Southwest Shewa Zone, Dawo is bordered on the southwest by Waliso, on the west and north by Dendi, on the east by Elu, and on the southeast by Becho. The major town in Dawo is Busa.

Dawo is well known for its quality teff, which is marketed in Addis Ababa. However the woreda is located 96 kilometers from the capital (80 kilometers paved with asphalt and 16 kilometers gravel).

Demographics
The 2007 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 84,336, of whom 42,815 were men and 41,521 were women; 3,779 or 4.48% of its population were urban dwellers. The majority of the inhabitants said they practised Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, with 94.78% of the population reporting they observed this belief, while 2.78% of the population practiced Islam, and 1.89% were Protestant.

Based on figures published by the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, this woreda had an estimated total population of 80,529, of whom 40,270 were men and 40,259 were women; 2,032 or 2.52% of its population were urban dwellers, which is less than the Zone average of 12.3%. With an estimated area of 426.88 square kilometers, Dawo has an estimated population density of 188.6 people per square kilometer, which is greater than the Zone average of 152.8.

The 1994 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 58,276, of whom 29,317 were men and 28,969 women; 1,140 or 1.96% of its population were urban dwellers at the time. The two largest ethnic groups reported in Dawo were the Oromo (93.35%), and the Amhara (6.17%); all other ethnic groups made up 0.48% of the population. Oromiffa was spoken as a first language by 98.04%, while 1.88% spoke Amharic; the remaining 0.48% spoke all other primary languages reported. The majority of the inhabitants were Orthodox Christians, with 99.58% of the population reporting they embraced that belief.

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Pulp and paper sector capital projects have lost their competitive edge in the areas of cost and schedule performance over the last decade. These downward capital project performance trends should give the sector's business and project organization leaders pause.
Ten years ago, just as the Global Financial Crisis hit, pulp and paper companies were largely successful at delivering cost competitive and schedule advantaged capital projects, including the construction of paper mills and facility upgrades. But market demand has changed. Graphics paper consumption has declined while demand for paper-based products used by online retailers for packaging and deliveries has increased substantially. Demand for hygienic goods to meet the needs of growing world populations has risen also. Meanwhile, companies across the pulp and paper sector have been consolidating. Even as the pulp and paper landscape has changed, apparently so too have companies' abilities, or commitments, to implement Best Practices in capital project preparation and execution.
Understanding the drivers of performance difficulties and implementing IPA data-derived Best Practices in capital project preparation and execution are crucial to mill operation improvement. IPA recently examined pulp and paper sector project data to better understand what is driving the declining project trends. IPA used data from its proprietary database of 20,000 capital projects collected over the last 30 years, including data on more than 500 projects executed by 18 different pulp and paper sector companies, for its research. All project types are represented in the database—greenfield, colocated, revamp, expansion, and add-on—ranging in cost from less than $1 million to more than $1 billion.
The database is invaluable in helping evaluate pulp and paper sector performance and changes in performance over the last decade and diagnose the drivers of this performance. It can also help project systems or project teams focus on improving projects using statistically developed Best Practices. IPA found that the actual cost index for pulp and paper sector projects is less competitive than the Industry average for comparable capital projects (Figure 1). The sector has seen a significant decrease in competitiveness over the last 10 years; more recent projects are 7 percent less competitive than earlier projects and 10 percent less competitive than industry average.
The story is similar for execution schedule performance. Execution schedule durations, 1 compared with similar industry projects, have also degraded over time. More recent projects average 31 percent longer durations with durations 28 percent longer than industry average, as shown in Figure 2.
The graphs clearly show the decline in average cost and schedule performance in the past decade. Another key takeaway from these graphs is the recent projects' increase in variability. Increased variability means that while some projects have competitive costs or schedule outcomes, poor performing outliers skew the average. These bad actors fall far short of the intended return on investment.
So what happened? Why has the pulp and paper sector's average performance at delivering cost competitive and schedule advantaged capital projects floundered over the last decade? IPA found two drivers of these performance declines: (1) turnover of key project personnel, including the project manager, lead engineering, and construction manager roles and (2) diminishing use of proven project control methods. Let us first examine turnover of experienced project personnel in key functions.
Recent IPA research finds that turnover is a growing concern in this era of inexperienced project personnel. Historically, the pulp and paper sector has maintained a competitive advantage in this key metric, demonstrating a lower turnover rate. But the industry has given up this advantage. IPA research determined that turnover across all processing industries adds an average of 3 percent cost growth to pulp and paper sector projects.2 However, the effect is even more marked for pulp and paper sector projects completed in the last decade. The cost of projects grows by an average of 5 percent when teams have turnover.
Now let us consider project controls. IPA measures the functions and activities that enable owners to understand the status of their projects in real time. Pulp and paper sector projects do worse than industry average in project controls, with this sector's projects completing estimate validation, physical progressing, and progress reporting statistically less frequently than other industrial sectors. Pulp and paper sector projects also assign fewer in-house owner controls personnel to projects. This is important for pulp and paper sector projects because having better project controls reduces field labor cost growth by an average of 5 percent and decreases engineering schedule slip by an average of 8 percent. Based on these data, project controls is a good investment, with the project control function adding an average of only 1.3 percent to project costs.
Another notable area business leaders and project professionals in the sector should pay extra attention to during the project development process is late changes. As part of its project evaluations, IPA measures late changes—deviations from the planned configuration of a project that occur after authorization. The rate of changes has increased over time, with the average number of late changes per project more than doubling in the last decade.
Maintaining team continuity and implementing project control Best Practices present opportunities to improve the performance of pulp and paper sector projects. The industry has shown its ability to catch up to industry average project performance targets before, notably in an area that is unquestionably the most important performance area—safety. Compared to other industrial process sector projects, the pulp and paper sector has seen significant safety incident rate improvements. OSHA recordable injuries reported on pulp and paper projects were significantly higher than the entire process Industry (industry average) a decade ago. During the last decade, the average for safety incidents in the pulp and paper sector decreased by almost two-thirds and is now at industry average rates.
As capital activity ramps up for pulp and paper companies, emphasis on project planning and execution discipline is the only path to realize expected return on investment. Only IPA possesses the project data, capability, and experience needed for pulp and paper companies to drive improvement in capital project outcomes.


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YACVic appoints Katherine Ellis as new CEO
Published on 30 April 2019
After an extensive recruitment process, YACVic has appointed Katherine Ellis as YACVic's new Chief Executive Officer to lead Victoria's peak body for young people and the youth sector into its next exciting chapter.
She will officially start in the role on Monday May 27.
Katherine has over 25 years of diverse experience in senior positions across private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with extensive expertise in youth development policy and practice, organizational leadership and change management, and cross-sectoral collaboration.
This includes five years leading and transforming the Reach Foundation, as well as consulting other organisations such as Teach for Australia and the Foundation for Young Australians.
"I'm delighted to be taking on the leadership of YACVic, which plays a crucial role in advocating for the young people of Victoria, and providing vital support and representation for the youth sector," Katherine said.
For the past six years she has been based in London, working as Director of Youth Affairs at the Commonwealth of Nations, working on youth empowerment policy and programming across 53 countries with governments, youth leaders, and other stakeholders.
"I look forward to working with all the amazing young people, advocates, workers and other stakeholders relevant to Victoria's youth sector.
"Together, we can make sure that the unique needs, perspectives and contributions of young people are widely recognized, respected and supported."
Katherine holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, a Master in e-Business, a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma of Youth Work.


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How Did Armistice Day and Veteran's Day Become One?
100 years ago today (at 11 AM on 11/11/1918) the Armistice was declared, ending World War I. There was joy in the streets of Paris. One American serviceman described how French girls were coming up to him and kissing him. He described the day as "the happiest in my life." We don't know whether his joy arose from the fact that war was finally over, or whether it was a result of all that kissing.
It was called "The War to End All Wars." All over the world, but especially in the thirty-two nations that were involved in the hostilities, Armistice Day was celebrated with the hope that after the horrors of this worldwide war, mankind would come to its senses and ban war forever. It was not to be.
Although the World War was over, within a few years multiple regional wars raged. And almost immediately after the end of World War I, the seeds that would grow into World War II were planted. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war in 1919, placed punishing terms on Germany which eventually destabilized Europe and led to WWII.
We tend to think of history as something that happened in the past. But today's current events are tomorrow's history. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, we need to consider the lessons from that war, from WWII, and the hundreds of other wars of the last century. As we do so we must recognize that the seeds of World War III have already been planted, and that evil people are watering and nurturing those seeds in the hope that they will soon blossom.
Unfortunately, warfighting changed dramatically as a result of WWI. We learned many new and more destructive ways of killing one another. A new breed of weapons including Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's), submarines, armored tanks, and air attacks changed modern warfare forever.
WWII increased the world's ability to kill and maim. Fragmentation grenades, machine guns, new and deadlier rifles, and rocket launchers were used to great effect by infantry troops. New weapons platforms included the aircraft carrier and the B-17 Flying Fortress which carried 4,000 pounds of explosives and brandished nine machine guns. Radar, which had been developed just prior to the War, was used in combat for the first time by the British. And, of course, the atom bomb was used to end WWII.
Since then, man has used his creativity to advance weaponry to levels unimaginable in either of the World Wars. WWIII, should it come, could make use of WMD's that will make the WMD's of the First and Second World Wars look mild by comparison. In WWI the major WMD's were mustard gas and chlorine gas. In WWII the Germans used poison gas to murder one million Jews in concentration camps. They had also developed nerve agents such as Sarin but did not deploy them on the battlefield.
Today's WMDs fall into three main categories: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical. In general, we think of nuclear devices as being deployed by governments via aircraft or missiles due to their size and cost. And those, should they ever be used in war again, are dramatically more powerful than the two dropped on Japan in WWII. But battlefield nukes, also known as suitcase nukes, can be carried by two men (they're more the size of a trunk than a suitcase) and easily smuggled. But Chemical and Biological agents are in many ways a greater danger than Nuclear devices because they can be easily hidden and deployed by one person.
Well, obviously, we need to form a huge international organization dedicated to peace. Oh, wait, we already did that – twice. The League of Nations failed miserably. It was replaced with the United Nations, which did some good work initially. But it has devolved into a boondoggle of inefficiency and corruption (much like Broward County, Florida – see my article in this issue of Conservative Truth).
Trillions of dollars – mostly from the U.S. – have been spent on this organization which mostly talks and actually does little. It promotes nations that abuse their citizens' human rights and puts them on the Human Rights Commission. It spends so much time condemning the U.S. and Israel that our U.N. Ambassador has to spend much of her time vetoing their ridiculous declarations. In short, it is largely useless, and in many cases contributes to instability and regional wars by its venality and ineptitude.
Well, if international organizations don't work, what about treaties? Can't we negotiate the world into peace? There are literally thousands of treaties in existence today between nations – both bilateral agreements and multinational agreements. Many are broken before the ink is dry on the signatures. Most of the rest fail due to those old favorites – corruption and incompetence.
OK, mutual defense treaties must be the answer, then. These have been the most effective deterrents to war. In particular, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has made many nations think twice about attacking a member state. But it has many problems. NATO members have become complacent and have refused to pay what they promised as a condition of membership. So the U.S. has been stuck with the bill, as has been the case with every international organization we have joined.
Also, many nations that want to join NATO are refused admittance because NATO is afraid of angering Russia. So when Russia decided to invade Ukraine, a sovereign nation that had tried for years to join NATO, the organization refused to intervene – because Ukraine was not a member. That meant that the U.S. was the only entity that could stop Russia from stealing a huge part of Ukraine known as Crimea. We had a coward as president at the time, so the U.S. did nothing. Ukraine didn't ask for U.S. troops to risk their lives. They just asked us for help with small weapons so they could defend themselves. Obama sent blankets.
Then is there any hope for Planet Earth? Are we destined to fight each other until every human is dead? Yes, there is; and no, we aren't.
We need to call on the best negotiator in the universe – and I'm not talking about Donald Trump. We need to get the Prince of Peace involved in the affairs of man. Of course, He is already involved in many of our lives. But until men and nations cry out to Jesus, and ask Him to be Lord of their lives and nations, I see no hope for the earth.
This means that the most effective tool for world peace is world evangelism. God didn't say He would respond to the prayers of nations. He said he would respond to the prayers of "His people." We need to spread the gospel so that the people of the nations are "His people." So that when they humble themselves and pray, He will forgive their sins and heal their lands. That's the only way it will happen.
In case you're interested: HOW DID ARMISTICE DAY BECOME VETERAN'S DAY?
In this article, we have mainly discussed Armistice Day on this Veteran's Day. You may be interested in how Armistice Day and Veteran's day became one.
In 1953, a shoe store owner named Al King started a campaign asking that Armistice Day celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. He suggested renaming it "All" Veterans Day.
Al's idea was taken up by his local Chamber of Commerce and then his congressman, who helped push a bill for the holiday through Congress. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill that officially renamed Armistice Day as Veteran's Day. It is celebrated on November 11 – the original date of Armistice Day.
Congress likes all our holidays to be celebrated on Mondays, so they get another day off. So from 1968 to 1975, Veteran's Day was observed on the fourth Monday in October based on the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. But some days are so important that you can't change their observance for convenience. Can you imagine celebrating Christmas on any day other than December 25th? Armistice Day occurred on November 11th. To honor the almost 20 million people who died in WWI, and the many millions of our veterans who have died in wars since, I am glad that in 1975 President Gerald Ford signed a law that moved the holiday back to November 11.