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Batting for the McMahon Line
posted Jul 16, 2012, 8:28 PM by The Tibetan Political Review [ updated Jul 18, 2012, 9:56 AM ]
By Ajai Shukla
Originally posted on his blog Broadsword
Reposted in TPR with permission
Simla Treaty of 1914 demarcating Indian Northern Border (The McMahon Line)
As this newspaper reported last week (7th July 12, "British question mark lingers over Arunachal") a scholarly article in a Beijing newspaper has focused China's spotlight on a troubling British policy retreat that undermines the Indian claim that the McMahon Line forms the Sino-India border in Arunachal Pradesh. This took the form of an inexplicable statement from former British Foreign Secretary David Miliband in 2008, that back-tracked from Britain's long-held position that Tibet was autonomous before 1950, with China having a "special position" but not sovereignty over that country. Miliband abandoned that position as an "anachronism" based on "the outdated concept of suzerainty." Instead, he announced that, "Like every other EU member state, and the United States, we regard Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China."
Why is this vital for New Delhi? The McMahon Line was formalized between India and Tibet at the Simla Convention in 1914, and its legitimacy rests on Tibet's independence. Beijing argues that Lhasa was subordinate to Beijing and, therefore, not empowered to negotiate its borders. Miliband's statement could add weight to Beijing's argument. Chinese negotiators will say: the colonial power that negotiated the Simla Convention has wisely repudiated it.
What makes Miliband's retreat especially baffling is that London got absolutely nothing out of it, except for a mouthful from Beijing for interfering in its internal matters. Having already given away Hong Kong and forsaken Taiwan with a one-China policy, Tibet was the lone card in the British hand that mattered desperately to Beijing. But London gifted it away without any apparent strategic intent.
London was not alone in kowtowing to China in 2008, when the economic recession made the East wind appear to indeed be prevailing over the West wind. Nicolas Sarkozy, France's blustering former president, responded to China's brutal crackdown on Tibetan protestors in Mar 08 by threatening to boycott the opening of the Beijing Olympics that August. This led to a coordinated picketing of Carrefour supermarkets across China and an internet campaign that charged the French chain with funding the Dalai Lama. It was the first anti-European deployment of people's power, a weapon that had been perfected earlier against Japan. Beijing intervened only after a few days of carefully calibrated silence, and Sarkozy got the message. After meeting Chinese president Hu Jintao in July, Sarkozy announced his attendance at the Olympics in the spirit of "peace, friendship and brotherhood."
Miliband's wobble and Beijing's skilful hardball raise two big issues for India. Firstly, is China's economic muscle reformatting foreign policy hard drives in Western Europe? This is especially relevant regarding the UK, where India's border claim has been impacted by the inconsistency of British policymaking in the face of a resurgent China. Given the haste and secrecy that attended this policy shift, it appears that London's eagerness to please Beijing overrode the traditional policy review process, including consultations with historical and legal experts.
New Delhi must immediately seek a public clarification from London, which would allow the British government to clarify that the pre-1950 position on Tibet remains unchanged. The big question is: "What is the UK's current view of its pre-1950 relations with Tibet, and in particular of the Annexures to the Simla Convention of 1914." Meanwhile, New Delhi must urge London to recalibrate how it deals with a rising China, basing policy decisions on long-term considerations and not just immediate needs.
Secondly, India must re-evaluate its own Tibet policy. Having provided asylum to the Dalai Lama, the Central Tibetan Administration, a vibrant Tibetan clergy and a hundred thousand Tibetans, India is probably the world's only country with serious leverage in Tibet. Sadly, New Delhi bends over backwards to convince Beijing that India has no designs on Tibet. This submissiveness has yielded only disadvantages: the Tibetan presence in India cannot but make China deeply suspicious of India; while New Delhi's periodic clamp-down on Tibetan refugee activity --- portrayed as a neighbourly concern for Chinese sensitivities --- leads Beijing to conclude that sustained pressure on India will make the Tibet card unplayable.
India must abandon this practice of dealing with China through concessions. Over thousands of years of history, successive Chinese rulers have seen concessions as a sign of weakness. The Chinese Communist Party wholeheartedly embraces this belief.
Another Chinese diplomatic tradition involves centring the public debate on relatively minor issues, while consigning the crucial central issues --- such as Tibet --- to the shadows. Robert Barnett of Columbia University, a noted Tibet and China expert says, "My hypothesis is that we can understand Chinese diplomatic strategy better by regarding the things they make a big noise about as less important because they want to protect from public debate the really important things."
China will cheerfully discuss human rights, labour protection legislation, environmental degradation and a raft of issues that could well be fobbed off as "internal affairs". But say the word "Tibet" and the shutters come down. China's expansive claim over Arunachal Pradesh is hardly backed by history. But it is designed to keep the discussion off Tibet, an increasingly sensitive issue for Beijing as its thuggish militias fail in stamping out a deep-rooted identity struggle.
Rather than continuing to play by Chinese rules, where Arunachal is discussed but not Tibet, and while concessions like Miliband's reshape the ballgame to India's disadvantage, New Delhi must begin raising the issue of Tibet in the Special Representatives' dialogue. As long as talks are about only the border, no settlement is likely. But by strategically repositioning the Sino-Indian dialogue, and shifting at least some of the spotlight onto Tibet, New Delhi can create incentives for Beijing to loosen its untenable positions. India has legitimate and non-provocative interests in Tibet: including the reopening of India's consulate in Lhasa that was shut down in the 1950s; border trade; religious linkages and tourism and people-to-people contacts.


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Thе Huawei Nova іѕ basically а small, stripped-down version оf thе company's 2015 Nexus 6P. Sо оn paper, thе Nova looks pretty awesome; thе Nexus 6P іѕ thе finest phone Huawei's ever made, offering fantastic Huawei tech, minus thе dire EMUI software.
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Light painting instructs thе camera tо continue shooting until thе user manually instructs іt tо stop. Thе resulting effect іѕ аn artistic photo displaying moving light – like аn extended exposure shot оn а DSLR. Thе setting has never been 100% reliable, even оn Huawei's flagship P9. But it's particularly troublesome tо use оn thе Nova аnd generally leads tо pixellated blurry messes.
Thе 8-megapixel front camera іѕ more than good enough fоr selfies іn regular light, but again, fails tо impress іn low light. If you plan оn capturing selfies with buddies іn bars оr clubs, thе Nova isn't а great choice.
Battery life іѕ one area where thе use оf а 620 CPU іѕ а godsend. Huawei claims thе 620 іѕ 30% more power efficient than Qualcomm's older, аnd more common, 615. Having used thе Nova as my main phone fоr more than а fortnight, I believe it.
Thе Nova offers above-average battery life аnd with regular use managed tо last two days frоm а single charge. This іѕ аn impressive achievement when you consider thаt phones more than twice іtѕ price, such as thе iPhone 7, still struggle tо make іt through а full working day.
Regular use entailed listening tо music оn my walk tо аnd frоm work, regularly checking my email аnd social media feeds, watching episodes оf Bleach оn Crunchyroll, plus making аnd taking а few calls.
Thanks tо Android Marshmallow's battery-saving Doze feature, thе Nova has exceptionally good standby battery life. Doze іѕ а nifty function thаt intelligently shuts оff unneeded processes when thе phone hasn't been used fоr а while. It means thе Nova loses only 1-2% оf іtѕ charge each night.
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Streaming video оn Netflix with thе screen brightness set tо 75%, thе Nova discharged between 8-12% оf іtѕ battery – which, again, іѕ super-impressive. Most оf thе phones I test lose between 12-15% оf their battery when streaming video.
Shоuld I buy thе Huawei Nova?
In many ways, thе Nova іѕ а great phone. Thе handset looks great, has а decent display, аnd offers stellar battery life. A year ago, іt wоuld probably have been one оf my recommended mid-range handsets, despite thе fact іt has а below average camera.
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Instead, thе company again tarnished what wоuld otherwise bе а great phone using EMUI. As а result, thе Nova іѕ а good – nоt great – handset.
A smaller Nexus 6P with slightly poorer hardware аnd software.


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Landrum advances to 2A state title series
By Jed Blackwell, jed.blackwell@shj.com
May 9, 2019 at 12:19 AM May 9, 2019 at 12:19 AM
Down to their last chance, needing one win for a 2A upper state title, Landrum turned to a talented freshman.
Evan Siary turned out the lights on Andrew Jackson's season, keying an 8-1 win and earning the Cardinals a trip to the 2A state final. They are scheduled to host Oceanside Academy, from Mt. Pleasant, in Saturday's series opener.
Siary was brilliant on the mound for the Cardinals in the second of a possible two games for the right to advance to state. Named to the 2A All-State team earlier in the day, Siary showed he deserved every bit of that billing, shutting down a Volunteers offense that scored 13 runs in the opening game of the night. He gave up just three hits, striking out 12 and walking four. He struck out the side in the third inning following a walk, and again in the sixth, and had two strikeouts in the first, second, and fifth.
"His composure is unreal," Landrum coach Daniel Little said of Siary. "He did a tremendous job. But the whole team showed a lot of composure. I think it helped that we'd been in that spot before. Fox Creek came over here in the district final and beat us, and we had to respond. That was the whole thing tonight. One pitch at a time. We really responded well."
Siary's only spot of trouble came in the top of the fourth, when he walked batter and another reached on an error to put two on and nobody out for the Volunteers. The lead runner was erased on a third-to first double-play but Bry Neal followed with an RBI single, the Volunteers' first hit of the game, to plate their lone run.
By that time, the Cardinals were firmly in control. They grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first on a walk, two errors, and Siary's RBI hit. The Cardinals stole five bases in the inning. They advanced twice on wild pitches in the third, when they scored two more runs as Cooper Gentry and Patrick Clark had RBI hits to make the lead 5-0.
"Our offense is to be aggressive," Little said. "We're trying to get to 1-0. Then we can go. When we get up on people and can run what we do, we can make it tough."
Landrum responded to Andrew Jackson's run in the fourth with a pair of their own, with Siary drawing a bases-loaded walk to score his brother, John, and Cole Williams plating a run on a groundout to first to make it 7-1.
Siary just continued to cruise, getting two strikeouts in the fifth and three more in the sixth. He allowed a leadoff single, then got the first out in the seventh before giving way to John, who closed out the game with a popup to short and a groundout.
"Everything was working," Siary said. "It started in the pen. I found three pitches right out of the pen and my defense just took it from there. We took a punch in the mouth that first game, but we came out in the second game with a lot of energy."
Andrew Jackson blasted Landrum 13-7 in game one to force the deciding second game. The Volunteers got six runs in the second inning and five more in the third, building an 11-2 lead. Landrum rallied to cut the deficit to 11-7 in the sixth, but Andrew Jackson tacked on a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh and held on for the victory.
Will Hudson hit a three-run homer to key a six-run outburst in the second inning, and the volunteers scored five more in the third to build the early lead.
Todd Harris and Williams drove in runs for Landrum in the first inning, while Gentry added an RBI in the third and Zander Steele and Evan Siary drove in runs in the sixth for the Cardinals.

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Earlier this year, anger over the federal government's handling of the financial system erupted into public protests throughout Iran. Some became violent and no less than 25 other people were killed. Hundreds were arrested however officers say most have been released.
The International Monetary Fund predicts that Iran's financial system would shrink 1.five % this year following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions with a drop of three.6 % observed in 2019, sooner than getting better slowly.
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Celebrating our beautiful son, Anthony
April 8, 2014 /in Autism Characteristics, General, News and Events, Parents and Autism, Uncategorized /by LSShannon
By Joanne Kehoe
I have four children. Anthony, my oldest, has autism.
When Anthony was a baby, I used to think about milestones and when he would reach them. He sat up really early. He started rolling over and crawling early and got right up and started walking and running right on time. His teeth came in when they were supposed to, much to my chagrin as a nursing mother. He ate food from a spoon at six months.
I don't know when I thought it strange that he wasn't talking. I mean, he DID talk — a little. He could count pretty high with me signing the numbers. He could say colors that I would sign. I have a video of him saying, "E, I, E, I … ho," while playing with a tractor that played the Old McDonald song.
At 18 months, I took him to the pediatrician for his well-child checkup and explained that he wasn't talking and that other kids in playgroups who were his age were flying by him. The doctor said to me, "Look how smart he is. Keep reading to him and keep talking to him." So, I did. I read a LOT. I talked to him a LOT. I remember walking with Anthony around the block by our house after it snowed, and I thought to myself that if I fell and bonked my head, I would be in trouble because Anthony isn't going to call for help. He never called, "Mommy!" from his room. That was one thing I thought was strange.
Finally, we started Anthony in First Steps, the early intervention program. Three therapists came one morning to evaluate him. That was the first time I looked at Anthony as a stranger might see him and it didn't look good! They said he should have developmental, occupational and speech therapy. They were throwing the book at him. At the end of his involvement with First Steps, and before he moved on to therapy at the public school, he was diagnosed with autism. By then, we knew it was coming, but it still sort of stung when the psychiatrist asked, "Has anyone ever mentioned autism to you?"
That was almost six years ago, and we have undergone a lot of attitude adjustments since then. Anthony has had to get used to three little sisters, one louder than the next! We have had to adjust our attitudes and our expectations. We still celebrate milestones with Anthony – so many I couldn't even begin to count. They are just different than the milestones that I thought we'd be celebrating, and, Lord knows, they are sometimes later than I thought they'd be reached! But he is so smart, and so wonderful, and we all love him so much – and I don't mean just his family, but all his therapists and everyone who comes in contact with him. And those milestones mean just as much and probably more than the milestones that I thought he'd reach all those years ago when I was narrating my life and waiting for that first word.
Joanne Kehoe is a mom of four, including Anthony, a learner at Little Star.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png 0 0 LSShannon /wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png LSShannon2014-04-08 13:46:032017-06-29 20:51:46Celebrating our beautiful son, Anthony
Our son found a successful path at Little Star
February 28, 2014 /in Autism Characteristics, Autism Intervention, General, Uncategorized /by LSShannon
By Julie Kilpatrick
When my precious little Henry was diagnosed on the autism spectrum just before his third birthday, I was somewhat relieved. Henry had been receiving speech therapy since he was 18 months old. He was making some strides, but still wasn't where he needed to be at his age. Henry also seemed to be withdrawing from his peers in preschool and, being my first child, I figured he was just shy or would grow out of it.
My husband and I didn't even want to entertain the idea of autism, but with the thoughtful counsel of his speech language pathologist and a few visits to various pediatric specialists, we received our diagnosis. While it was devastating at first, I finally felt an odd sense of relief because I could begin narrowing in on an action plan.
I found out about Little Star Center from a brochure at The Arc of Indiana. I also met some of the center's therapists at the Answers for Autism walk in September 2011. That following week, I called Mary Rosswurm and scheduled an appointment. Our prayers were answered when we met with Mary and toured Little Star. There were lots of happy little ones running around, jumping, verbalizing and even flapping next to their caring therapists. While I didn't relish the thought of enrolling my precious child in a different childcare setting, I knew immediately that Little Star was the best place for Henry and the staff was more than capable of helping him to excel.
Henry thrived at Little Star, achieving milestone after milestone. His team of therapists provided the support, programming and constant documentation and communication to get Henry where he is today. My husband and I quickly felt comfortable and were respected as part of "Team Henry."
While Henry has graduated and moved on from Little Star, he often talks about his friends and therapists at the center. We feel very fortunate to have had access to such a wonderful and well-respected facility to help both our little boy and our family thrive. Our sense of relief is ever present as we continue to celebrate each milestone, both great and small, that may not have been possible without Little Star.
Julie Kilpatrick is a mom to three children, including Henry, 5, who transitioned from Little Star Center and now attends a preschool in Carmel.
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My son and his best friend Lulu
December 13, 2013 /in Autism Characteristics, News and Events, Uncategorized /by Little Star
By Mary Rosswurm, executive director Little Star Center
We have always had dogs and have six currently. When our son Brad was born, we had a small terrier mix mutt named Barney. Growing up, Brad was never afraid of the dogs, but not very engaged with them, either.
This changed in 2008, when Lulu, our yorkie poo, figured out how to get up onto Brad's very high bed by using an ottoman as a step. After this, something clicked and Brad became a full-on dog lover. He and Lulu are inseparable and he often refers to her as his "best friend". Brad has said that he will be very sad when Lulu "passes" as she is his "beloved doggy friend." Brad has become much more aware of our dogs and will get them fresh water, which includes ice cubes, refill their food bowl when empty and share his own food with them. We can often hear him talking to Lulu when he is in his bedroom. They have become wonderful friends and I am so happy that he has been able to make that connection with her.
A few years back, Brad asked if we could go see the movie, Marley and Me. In general, he only likes animated movies or live action comedies. I think he thought the movie was going to be more of a comedy because Owen Wilson was starring in it. At the end of the movie, the dog, Marley, grows old and eventually dies. I had that painful lump in my throat and my eyes were burning as I tried to hold back the tears. I could hear others in the theater sniffling and noses being blown. Out of the corner of my eye, I kept looking to see if Brad was having any type of visceral reaction to the movie, to which it seemed he was not. Once the movie was over, I could see that he was not experiencing any of the emotional reactions that I and so many others were experiencing.
As we walked to the car after the movie, I asked him, "Didn't you think the movie was sad?" He replied, "Yeah." I asked, "Didn't it want to make you cry?" He simply said, "No, it's not my dog."
As often happens during everyday life with Brad, I am often puzzled and surprised at how he looks at the world differently than most do. Not wrong, just different.
Mary is executive director at Little Star Center. Her son, Brad, has autism.
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May 17, 2012 /in Autism Characteristics, News and Events, Uncategorized /by LSMary
Little Star Center is featured on the cover of the May 8, 2012 issue of the Current in Carmel newspaper! The cover story, "Understanding Autism," shares some things "those in the know want the rest of us to know about the disorder." The article highlights experiences by a parent of a child with the disorder and a school teacher, noting that people who don't understand autistic behavior think the parent allows "bad behavior" in the child.
The parent said people need to understand that the child doesn't "get" the world and requires certain guidance in how to deal with situations and learn how to gain control over his/her response to frustration. The teacher, Jane Webb, indicated that there are not a lot of books designed to help create an understanding of autism so she wrote, "My Brother is Artistic," which is illustrated by a young man with autism, Griffin Nickels.
Little Star is identified as a resource for parents. Executive Director Mary Rosswurm said, "A lot of people talk about people with autism as patients. I don't think our kids are sick. There's nothing about them that's not whole." She encouraged parents not to wait if they think something is not right as early diagnosis and intervention is critical. Mary observed that finding the right place for children is one of the most important decisions parents make and can go a long way toward lightening their load. "My goal at the end of the day is to be the soft place for parents to fall," Rosswurm said. "They have so many battles…I want this to be the easy part of their day."
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LSC Discusses Swim Safety for Children on the Spectrum on Indy Style – WISHTV 8
April 20, 2012 /in Autism Characteristics, Autism Intervention, Autism Treatments, News and Events, Uncategorized /by Little Star
Swim season is about to start and drowning is the leading cause of death for children and young adults with autism, due to pool incidents or wandering-related episodes, according to statistics.
Mary Rosswurm, executive director of Little Star Center in Carmel, discusses safety tips, such as life vests, arm bands and ankle monitors.
Mary can also talks the importance of swim lessons and how parents can be vigilant about protecting their child with autism this summer.
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Tips for an Easy Flight Alone for Individuals on the Spectrum (A Mother's Point of View)
February 22, 2012 /in Autism Characteristics, News and Events, Uncategorized /by Little Star
My son, Brad, travels several times a year to Boston to visit his father and has been doing this for three years now. Although Brad is an adult with autism, I feel comfortable allowing him to fly by himself, but more importantly, Brad feels OK with traveling unaccompanied. I wanted to share some "tips" that I have learned that others may find useful as well.
The first is, of course, that the flight must be a non-stop. I know that it is often difficult to find non-stop flights these days, but I would not feel comfortable having Brad try to navigate an airport by himself. Perhaps someday, though.
Next, I always go to the counter (not the gate) at the departure airport. I simply tell the airline employee that my child has a disability and that I will need to accompany him through security. At this point you will need to show your ID and you will be given a pass that allows you to pass through security with the other ticketed passengers.
Once through the security line, but before passing through the metal detector, I make sure to tell Brad what he needs to do. By this time, the security agents are pretty aware that I am with a person that requires extra time. Once, Brad was asked to step into the "sniffing chamber" – I simply told Brad what to do and let the agent know that he was an adult with autism.
The next crucial step is at the gate. I always take Brad's ticket and speak with the gate agent. I let him/her know that my son is flying alone and has autism. I have never had anything but people try to be helpful. I request that the gate agent let the flight attendant's know about my son's special needs. They will put a note into the computer which the flight attendant's can see when they print out their passenger list. One time Brad was upgraded to first class so he would have more room! In general, though, the gate agent will try to seat him in a row by himself. He has always been offered priority seating, so he can have more time to get settled in. On several occasions, the gate agent has escorted him down the jet way herself.
I always make sure that Brad has snacks and something to keep him busy, such as a video game. He knows to ask the flight attendant if he needs anything.
Brad's dad is able to meet Brad at the arrival gate by simply going to the airline counter and requesting a pass through security as he is meeting his child with a disability.
I really have found that the airline personnel go above and beyond to try to be helpful! Of course, I understand that Brad is higher functioning and that many people with autism would not be able to fly unaccompanied, but I hope perhaps I was able to pass on a thing or two that you didn't know!
Mary Rosswurm
Executive Director of Little Star Center and parent of a young adult with autism
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Little Star Center Provides First Responder Training
January 23, 2012 /in Autism Characteristics, News and Events, Signs of Autism, Uncategorized /by Little Star
Indiana requires law enforcement and other "first responders" to complete one hour of autism-specific education each year. While this amount of time is clearly not adequate, it does at least offer some information to officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and firemen about persons with autism.
The Purdue University Police Department recently contacted Mary Rosswurm, Little Star's Executive Director, and inquired if Little Star (LSC) could provide their department with a training on autism. As Mary has an adult son with autism, as well as serves on the Indiana Commission on Autism, which helped enact the First Responder Training Act, she was very eager to help. The training occurred in West Lafayette and was divided into two sessions of 16 officers each. Police Sergeant Keene Red Elk specifically requested training by LSC, because the video recorded training they received the year prior was not interactive and did not address the many questions that the officers had about autism.
The instruction focused on identifying individuals with autism and general tips and strategies on how to assist them during emergencies and crisis situations. Teaching law enforcement to identify individuals with autism is difficult, as they have limited time to interact with the person and must assess the situation quickly. The training focused on the social, communication, behavioral and sensory issues commonly seen in people with autism. Within each of the topic areas, they discussed possible situations requiring interaction with law enforcement. The group also discussed supports and strategies that could be used to assist officers in dealing with the challenges that are typical to persons affect by autism.
The police officers had many questions about communicating with non-verbal individuals with autism. Tim Courtney, LSC Research & Training Director, conducted the program and demonstrated the Proloquo2go, which is an iPad communication application that is becoming increasingly popular among non-verbal persons with autism. Several of the learners at Little Star currently use these devices. Department personnel discussed possibly purchasing an iPad with Proloquo2go to facilitate communication with individuals with autism that are non-vocal. Tim discussed the limitations and extensive training needs for individuals to communicate with assistive devices and noted the willingness and commitment of the Purdue University Police Department.
"I presented examples of tragic situations in which interactions with police officers resulted in fatalities or injury," said Tim. "I reviewed the positional asphyxia risks of physical management with individuals with autism. Individuals with autism can have underdeveloped trunk muscles and can suffocate when pressure is applied to their chest. I was surprised some of the officers were not aware of the positional asphyxia risk."
One interesting area specific to the Purdue Police Department was addressing behavior exhibited by individuals with autism attending the University. The officers presented examples of behavior, based upon the presentation they now thought may have been exhibited by an individual with autism. The group brainstormed possible ways to deal with these situations should they arise again. This led to a discussion on how to best work with parents of newly enrolled students with autism. The police officers felt having the parent or caregiver visit the police station and provide essential information about their student would be a good practice. The information could be plugged into the 911 database and easily accessed if needed.
"It was a pleasure to spend time with these officers," said Tim. "I look forward to working with them to help ensure that Purdue University is a safe and enjoyable environment for all its student body."
After the Purdue training, Tim was invited to train the Tippecanoe County Crisis Intervention Team. Purdue University law enforcement is one of four area police departments participating in the Tippecanoe County Crisis Intervention Team. The Crisis Intervention Team is a community partnership of law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, mental health consumers and their family members. Other area police departments include Lafayette, West Lafayette, and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department. Training consists of a full 40 hours and covers mental illnesses, development disorders and treatments, psychotropic medications, methods of approaching a crisis situation, suicide prevention, techniques for de-escalating the crisis and available community resources. The Crisis Intervention Team model was developed in Memphis, TN in 1988 following the tragic death of a person with mental illness in crisis. The model has since been adopted by communities across the U.S.
About Tim:
Tim graduated with a Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in 2006 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that same year. He has worked as a behavior analyst since 2003 with different organizations across the United States. In addition to his work as a behavior analyst, Tim has been a co-instructor in the ABA department of FIT since 2007. His research interests includes functional assessment, medical and dental avoidance and escape behavior, verbal behavior, and dissemination of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Tim is currently working on his Ph.D. in Special Education at Purdue University.
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Life Lessons – What we here at Little Star have learned from the kids we work with
March 30, 2011 /in Autism Characteristics, Uncategorized /by Little Star
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the staff at Little Star Center would like to take this opportunity to thank the many children and young adults that we have had the privilege to work with over the years. We would like to share a few things that we have learned from our time together:
A little pee never hurt anybody
Children with autism work harder each day than most adults
We call them "special interests" not obsessions
Everybody is smart in their own way
Don't always be in such a hurry
Bad times may be bad, but they make the good times even better
He's just saying what everybody else is thinking
One person's gross is another person's amazing
The most ordinary, everyday objects can still be extraordinary
Potential cannot be predicted
Success should be measured in small steps
What have you learned from children on the spectrum? Feel free to add your "life lessons" in the comment section below. We would love to hear from you!
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Some Great Reading Material When the Weather has you Stuck Inside – The Latest Autism Topics and Research: ASAT Newsletter Winter 2011
February 8, 2011 /in Autism Characteristics, Autism Facts, Autism Intervention, Autism Treatments, News and Events, Uncategorized /by Little Star
Hope you are warm and your schedule is back to normal after all the crazy weather last week. Little Star Center was closed three days due to ice and snow, but we are back and ready to roll.
This morning, when I sat down at my desk, I was excited to see I had the latest edition of the ASAT Newsletter in Inbox. My favorite part is Media Watch – a section where Association for Science in Treatment of Autism (ASAT) responds to both accurate and inaccurate portrayals of autism intervention in the media.
This quarter, there are also three research article summaries – examining hyberbaric oxygen therapy, the use of weighted vests and a manualized DIR parent training approach to treatment.
Also, check out page six for our latest ad!
Happy reading and enjoy the sunshine today!
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Right-wing Misinformation Leads to Rape, Death Threats at North Penn Elementary School
Progressives need to organize to stop the far-right's attempt to take over school boards, gut public education, and turn back the clock to the 1950s.
Slide used at Oct. 15 Moms for Liberty event about CRT in public schools.
by Cyril Mychalejko
What started as a viral right-wing lie about a school activity ended with rape and death threats targeting staffers at a North Penn School District elementary school.
A local mom wearing a Moms for Liberty sweatshirt falsely claimed that a fifth grade teacher at A.M. Kulp Elementary lined her students up from whitest to darkest and forced the white students to apologize to the Black ones.
"Now do not tell me that did not happen," she said.
Actually, that did not happen.
Mis- and disinformation "is being fine tuned and weaponized to discredit and create distrust in local governments that partisan agitators can't change at the ballot box," North Penn School Board Member Jonathan Kassa told the Bucks County Beacon. "They lost in November, but they can create chaos in public comments and on social media, and in other ways."
#PA #MONTCO
"As Kassa sought reelection this fall, a local venture capitalist flooded 60 PA school board races with $500K to back anti-CRT candidates." ????
????Thankfully #NorthPenn boards seats AREN'T for sale & the GOP lies were exposed.???? https://t.co/cTjuwA0IiS
— Jenny Stephens (@JennyStephens52) November 7, 2021
The chaos this time came in the form of a man claiming to be from Las Vegas who heard this lie and was inspired to leave a voice message Sunday at the school threatening to rape the teacher and suggesting the staff's heads will be "swinging from a pole." [You can listen to the violent message here. Use discretion.]
"Every time partisan hacks shake the tree with misinformation and disinformation I'm worried what nut is going to fall out of it," Kassa said. "And I'm not sure that our elected officials with all the things they have to deal with are aware of the rising risk at the most local level of democracy."
Where did someone (potentially) on the other side of the country hear about this? The right-wing echo chamber of course.
It could have been from chief anti-Critical Race Theory propagandist Christopher Rufo's tweet of a video of the mom posted by Libs of Tik Tok.
This is critical race theory. https://t.co/kd58mJodeq
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) February 2, 2022
Or maybe it was from Fox News personality Jesse "kill shot" Watters who did a segment about it.
Unfortunately in the "alternative fact" world we now live in, the truth doesn't matter for many on the right and often can't compete with the speed that right-wing social media and traditional media spread mis- and disinformation. Any fact-check that may eventually break though the noise usually turns out to be a squeak compared to the rage-filled roar of the original deception.
Right now the FBI has been notified and the Hatfield Police Department, which is investigating, issued a statement:
"There are no circumstances in which this type of misinformed, vicious communication is an appropriate way to raise questions, voice concerns, or express dissenting opinions. There is no place within any community for such vitriol, let alone when it is directed at those who educate our community's children."
This type of vitriol is not new for North Penn. The leader of Reopen Bucks suggested that the school board's bodies should be "hanging from lamp posts" after they voted to have the district go virtual in the fall of 2020.
And Bucks County is becoming known nationally for its far-right school board politics and "school board wars." Pennsbury school board has been on the receiving end of this violent right-wing hate, even catching the eye of CNN's Jake Tapper.
Threats to local school board in Bucks County PA https://t.co/rWKmaLtKa9
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 22, 2021
How is this happening? North Penn's Kassa says it's part of a coordinated national effort. "The campaigns seem to mirror some of the most divisive, repetitive and refined political rhetoric at the national and state level," said Kassa.
Just look at the previously mentioned Moms for Liberty, the right-wing astroturf group with 135 chapters in 35 states across the country. They push the critical race theory lie, target books, and attack masking and COVID-19 mitigation policies to activate their base, attack school boards, and sow discord all for partisan politics, with an eye on the 2022 elections. The group, which has a Bucks County chapter, is even trying to organize Turning Point USA chapters in Central Bucks School District middle and high schools. I actually documented some of the group's extremism in a past article after they organized a chapter at Pennridge High School.
1/2 The far-right Moms for Liberty cell in #BucksCounty #PA01 is trying to open Turning Point USA clubs in @CBSDSchools middle & high schools, a group @ADL @ADLPhiladelphia notes has "links to extremist ideology and hate speech." Lets hope Superintendent Dr Lucabaugh rejects hate pic.twitter.com/Xa7Wdf7Epn
— Cyril Mychalejko (@cmychalejko) January 19, 2022
This weaponization of lies, politicization of school boards, and disdain for representative democracy is a dangerous threat that we can't underestimate.
"Local democracy is under siege," Kassa added.
And while voting and local elections are critical, progressive organizing and mobilizing leading up to and continuing past these elections are even more paramount. Otherwise, we may not recognize our communities any more in a few more years.
Cyril Mychalejko is a Bucks County Beacon columnist. Read his columns on Fridays and follow him on Twitter.
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Professor Avner Raban of the Recanti Institute for Maritime Studies at the University of Haifa is hosting an underwater excavation of the submerged remains of the ancient harbour of Caesarea Maritima. King Herod founded Caesarea Maritima between 22 and 10 BC to honour the emperor Caesar Augustus; it served as the main port and administrative capital for Herod's kingdom. Caesarea Maritima grew to become the headquarters of the Roman administration of Judea, later Palestine. It was the place where Pontius Pilate governed, where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned, and where the great Jewish revolts began in 66 and 132 AD. Land excavations, conducted since the 1950s, have uncovered city streets, private dwellings, aqueducts, baths, a circus, a stadium, a theatre and a number of other public buildings and religious shrines. There will be no land excavations until the summer of 2005.
Participants in the underwater excavations will be accommodated in a local motel. Three meals per day are provided during the working week. Excavation dates: 30 May – 24 June 2004. Minimum stay: 2 weeks. Application deadline: 30 April 2004 (non-refundable deposit $50). Cost: $425 per week (Saturday night to Thursday afternoon). For further details, contact Archaeology Abroad.


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A fun, resourceful and dynamic children and youth initiative we will rescue old, discarded and broken bikes learn to repair them and finally go on bike rides throughout Toronto & the G.T.A parks. Youth will learn the value of repairing and recycling "junk" while also learning bike mechanics. Once each participant has a functioning repaired bike youth will plan trips to take bike rides together touring parks outside of their respective neighborhoods.


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2.Place tortillas on work surface; evenly spread with chèvre then cranberry sauce mixture. Evenly top 2 tortillas with jalapeño and turkey; top with remaining tortillas to close quesadillas.
3.In 2 batches, spray large skillet with cooking spray; add 1 quesadilla and cook over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Spray top of quesadilla with cooking spray; turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cut each into 6 wedges; serve with wedge of lime, if desired.


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Marlington makes big comeback to stun GlenOak
Cliff Hickman CantonRep.com sports writer @chickmanREP
Feb 21, 2017 at 10:12 PM Feb 21, 2017 at 11:08 PM
The Dukes overcame an early 15-point second-half deficit to down GlenOak 64-60 at home. The victory snapped a five-game winning streak by the Golden Eagles.
LEXINGTON TWP. To say things were looking dire for the Marlington boys basketball team early in the second half may be an understatement. The Dukes found themselves trailing by 15 points to a GlenOak team on a five-game winning streak. A key timeout by Marlington head coach Nick Evanich changed the course of the evening.
"That wasn't the way we wanted to start the second half, obviously," Evanich said. "I called a timeout and told the kids that they needed to play good defense and be patient on offense. I stressed that we could not afford to play the up-and-down vertical game against them or we would lose. We had to keep it a possession game and hit our shots."
That advice helped turn the tide of the second half as the Dukes fought back for a 64-60 win at home on senior night. Marlington ended the game on a 30-10 run keyed by its monster in the middle, Andrew Brady. Brady scored 19 points and pulled down 21 rebounds for the Dukes.
"The key for us tonight was never stopping," Brady said. "We just hung with it and finally the shots started falling for us. We never gave up."
While Brady did his damage on the inside, Blaine Himmelheber had a big night for Marlington on the outside. Himmelheber made four 3-pointers and scored 17 total points off the bench for the Dukes.
"Blaine had a terrific second half for us," Evanich said.
Sean Cooley also helped clinch the game by making a series of clutch free throws in the final minute. Cooley went 6-of-8 from the line down the stretch to help the Dukes close out the game. Cooley scored 12 points total.
"Sean had a really great game as well," Evanich said. "It wasn't only the clutch free throws. He also did a great job of helping guard Cross Mason in the second half. He's a really great player and we needed to find a way to slow him down and Sean helped do that."
It was also a quality way to close out senior night for the Dukes.
"We need this one going into the tournament," Evanich said. "This was a win over a quality opponent. The way we got it is just as important. I'm really proud of the kids."
For GlenOak, it was a tough end to its winning streak. The Golden Eagles wrap up the regular season at 10-12 after the setback.
"They gave a lot of attention to Cross in the second half," GlenOak head coach Matt Hackenberg said. "We needed some other guys to show some confidence and step up for us tonight. They hit a few shots and got the crowd back into the game. We just couldn't stop their momentum from there. We couldn't make enough plays to hold them off."
Despite all the attention he drew, Mason still managed to put up 17 points. Corvay Chapman was the leading scorer for the Golden Eagles with 20 points. Post Alex Oaks also showcased a nice shooting touch from the outside and added four 3-pointers and 14 points total.
The area where Marlington hurt GlenOak the worst was on the glass. The Dukes outrebounded the Golden Eagles 36-26. That included 10 offensive rebounds for Marlington. A large number of them can be attributed to Brady.
"We knew he was a good player," Hackenberg said. "We knew he was strong on the glass. We just didn't do a good enough job of keeping him contained and boxing him out."
Reach Cliff at 330-580-8307
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Daimler & Geely join forces to develop Smart electric cars from 2022
By autoX Editorial | on March 29, 2019
The 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Geely will see the next-gen Smart electric cars being designed in Germany and manufactured in China.
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, and Geely, the Chinese owners of Swedish luxury brand Volvo, have entered a 50:50 joint venture to develop and run Smart as an electric car brand in the future. The agreement between the two groups will see a new generation of Smart electric models assembled at a purpose-built factory in China, with global sales commencing in 2022.
According to the official statement, the new generation of Smart electric vehicles, which will be manufactured under the new agreement, will be styled by Mercedes-Benz Design network in Germany, while the engineering aspect of the new products will be taken care of by Geely. However, this will only happen in 2022. Until then, the current range of Smart vehicles will continue to be produced by Daimler at their current plants in Hambach, France (EQ ForTwo) and at Novo Mesto, Slovenia (EQ ForFour).
In other related news, the Hambach plant will be used by Mercedes-Benz to produce a 'compact electric vehicle' under the brand's dedicated EQ all-electric brand, once the production of Smart cars moves to China. For this new compact electric car project, Mercedes will be pumping investments of 500 million euros into the Hambach plant.
As for the Smart brand's future, the company's focus will primarily be on small electric cars for city usage. That said, the two partners have also hinted that the Smart product portfolio is 'also planned to be extended into the fast-growing B-segment.' More details and financial terms will be released by the end of 2019 when the joint venture will be fully finalised.
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Enterprise Architecture on the move?
The message to the US Congress is that the US federal enterprise architecture program and agency enterprise architecture initiatives are beginning to achieve strong results, but still, significant work remains to achieve the full potential existing with the federal enterprise architecture. Karen Evans and others sound optimistic, others don't.
Mark Forman, the former US federal CIO, also argues that the Federal Enterprise Architecture "needs to move to a service-oriented architecture and away from one that focuses on symmetrical multiprocessor concepts". To get to service-oriented architecture, Forman says that agencies must do the following:
Use commodity instead of proprietary hardware and software.
Move from silo to shared resources where agencies build for component reuse and integration.
Stop building monolithic applications and apply the shared service approach.
Automate more IT services to improve their quality.
This is very much in line with the Danish strategy.
Last week, FCW quoted one of my bosses:
In Denmark, nonelectronic and e-government services are designed to be provided governmentwide. Officials are even changing their political structure to provide better service, said Mikkel Hemmingsen, deputy director general of the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He spoke last week at the META Group Inc.'s Government Enterprise Architectures Conference in Arlington, Va.
The country has 14 counties and 274 municipalities of varying sizes, but a wide-scale reform effort will include consolidating those to five counties and 100 municipalities. Once that reform is complete, the goal is to "have a political structure that is suited to the services we want to deliver," Hemmingsen said.
Denmark's enterprise architecture process, which focuses on everything from Extensible Markup Language to document management systems, is designed to include input from the private sector on every issue, he said. Although citizens are not involved, this process ensures that no government technology or IT policy goes forward without public input, he said.
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'Long journey' peacefully ends in London
As Western professor Victoria Esses walked hand-in-hand down the street with 3-year-old Syrian refugee Bushra, it was difficult to imagine that same playful child hiding in fear as bombs exploded around her home just under a year ago.
By Paul Mayne,
Syrian refugee Maha sits on the porch of their new London home with her children, clockwise from top left, Muntaha, Nour, Aya, Sidra, Mohamad and Bushra. They are the first family brought to London through the Western Social Science Refugee Sponsorship Fund.
As Western professor Victoria Esses walked hand-in-hand down the street with 3-year-old Syrian refugee Bushra, it was difficult to imagine that same playful child hiding in fear as bombs exploded around her home just under a year ago. Nevertheless, such was everyday life for Bushra and her family before the Western Social Science Refugee Sponsorship Fund helped bring them to London in recent weeks.
Led by the Faculty of Social Science, in partnership with the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, fundraising began last summer in hopes of collecting $30,000 to bring a Syrian refugee family safely to London. Just this past month, mother Maha and her six children: Muntaha, Nour, Bushra, Mohamad, Sidra and Aya, landed at London International Airport to a warm welcome.
"It was really exciting being able to meet them at the airport," said Esses, who joined others with signs welcoming the family. "Even though it took them almost three hours to clear customs, it was great to finally see them in person. We knew who they were through photos, but seeing them for real was the best."
According to the United Nations, 13.5 million people inside Syria need urgent help, including 6.5 million who are internally displaced. More than 250,000 people have died in the conflict, with hundreds of thousands more wounded. Almost 4.6 million Syrians have sought refuge in the neighbouring countries of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
Leaving her husband in Syria, Maha and her children spent seven months in Turkey after fleeing their home. Today, she is thankful to be somewhere "without fear."
"It was very nice to finally arrive here after such a long journey. We are much more secure than back home," Maha said through an interpreter. "My kids like the feeling of being here, the feeling they are home. We are happy to be here."
Two of her children attend nearby Eagle Heights Public School and their excitement was evident, despite the language barrier, to be around other children and learning in the classroom.
"Next year, another one goes to school, and she (Bushra) is the most active one. Then I can maybe have some time to rest," Maha laughed. "My children were so happy to get to go to school. They are excited each day."
Fund organizers surpassed the initial fundraising goal of $30,000, which would help the family arrange housing, schooling, documentation, language assistance and general settlement for the first year. With Maha and family safely in London, the group are now working on bringing another family to London.
From November 2015 to February 2016, the Federal Liberal government focused on resettling 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada. In the three months since the government reached that target, another 2,500 Syrians have arrived in Canada as part of those ongoing efforts. Since December 2015, more than 1,000 Syrian refugees have landed in London.
Esses applauded volunteers who worked to make all this happen, not to mention the support received from the Western community. However, with Canada's commitment already met, things are in "wait-and-see mode" for the next family, Esses said.
"Number two (family) is in the works. We have the family ID'd and are working on the paperwork, but it will be longer since the government has reached its maximum," she said. "But they will be here sometime in the near future."
Between Esses, and numerous others who have made the sponsorship funding a success, someone usually stops by every other day to check on Maha and the children.
While the Syrian crisis may no longer be front-page news, the problems remain as thousands of refugees seek a safer existence. "It's not quieting down for us," Esses said. "We want to keep encouraging people to help because there are so many more families, so many more individuals who continue to need our help."
While Maha misses her husband and other family members remaining in Syria, she is optimistic the war will end one day, allowing her to visit her homeland once again. However, she stressed, Canada is now home for her family – the place where her children will grow up and come to call their home.
"I like the Canadian life. The best thing is the security for myself and my children," Maha said. "After such hard times, and hiding from the bombs, the kids don't have to live through that again."
You can support the Western Social Science Refugee Sponsorship by visiting canadahelps.org/dn/9556 and selecting 'Western Social Science Refugee Sponsorship' from the dropdown menu. For more information on the program, contact Victoria Esses at vesses@uwo.ca.
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Lithic may refer to:
Relating to stone tools
Lithic analysis, the analysis of stone tools and other chipped stone artifacts
Lithic core, the part of a stone which has had flakes removed from it
Lithic flake, the portion of a rock removed to make a tool
Lithic reduction, the process of removing flakes from a stone to make a tool
Lithic technology, the array of techniques to produce tools from stone
Lithic fragment (geology), pieces of rock, eroded to sand size, and now sand grains in a sedimentary rock
Lithic sandstone, sandstone with a significant component of (above) lithic fragments
Lithic stage, the North American prehistoric period before 10,000 years ago

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Stone Age
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Stone carving


Homemade Monkey Bread with toasted hazelnuts is going to be a huge hit – with the addition of the warm spice, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, this monkey bread is worth the rise time!
In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter to 110°F. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and yeast until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, combine 3 1/4 cups flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with a bread hook. Slowly stir in milk mixture. Increase the speed and continue mixing for 6-7 minutes until dough is smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. If the dough is super sticky, add more flour, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until tacky, but not overly sticky.
Coat a large bowl with a tiny bit of oil, toss in dough, cover with a tea towel, and set in a warm place. Let rise until doubled, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. To speed up the rising process, pre-heat the oven to 200°F, turn it off, and then place your bowl in the warmed oven for rising.
Mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside. Butter a bundt pan with softened butter. Place remaining melted butter in a bowl. Sprinkle 2-3 teaspoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and 1-2 teaspoons butter into bottom of bundt pan.
Punch down dough and gently remove from bowl. Roll out into a 14×10 inch rectangle (does not have to be exact at all!). Cut into 56 pieces. Roll into a ball, dip into melted butter, letting the excess drip off, and roll into sugar mixture. Place in the bundt pan, stagger them around the pan evenly. Once all balls are formed and placed in bundt pan, drizzle 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon-sugar mix and butter around. Be sure not to add too much extra butter, or your caramel with be separated with excess butter.
Cover bundt pan with a tea towel, and again let rise for 1 – 1.5 hours in a warm environment (use the oven method again if desired).
Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, until fragrant. Chop into small pieces.
Pre-heat oven to 350°F (remove bundt pan if you were letting them rise in there). Once bread as risen (it should almost double again), bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and pieces are golden brown, crispy on the top, and pull apart from each other. Let sit for 3-5 minutes (no longer) and invert onto a large plate. Top with toasted hazelnuts and serve warm.
If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a wooden spoon to combine the wet and dry ingredients for the dough, and continue to knead by hand for 10-12 minutes.
You can make the dough the night before, and put it in the fridge for the first rise. Then, in the morning, take it out, let it come to room temperature enough to be able to roll out and form into the balls. Continue on with recipe for the second rise.


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Video shows Syria's ancient synagogue destroyed by regime forces
With Comment by CIP Executive Director Schwartz
by Al Arabiya News
Al Arabiya [Dubai]
http://www.islamicpluralism.org/2202/video-shows-syria-ancient-synagogue-destroyed-by
The Jobar synagogue before it was attacked by the Syrian state.
One of the oldest synagogues in the world was destroyed Friday by Syrian regime forces in the Damascus district of Jobar.
A video posted online by the Syrian opposition military council shows the synagogue severely damaged after shelling in the area by forces loyal to President Bashar Al-Assad.
The Jobar synagogue was reportedly built in commemoration of the biblical prophet Elijah, with centuries of Jewish pilgrimage.
Syria's civil war has caused damage to six World Heritage sites in the country with shelling and open fire between opposition fighters and the regime forces. Numerous historic buildings, archaeological sites and residential areas are being left in ruins.
On 30 March 2012, UNESCO called for the protection of Syria's cultural heritage sites and expressed "grave concern about possible damage to precious sites."
[Comment by Stephen Suleyman Schwartz: Prophet Elijah, also known as Eliyahu Ha-Nabi and Ilyas Ha-Nabi, may Allah be well-pleased with him, is honored equally by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. He is esteemed in Islam because his name means "my God is the One God." But we should also respect and support those Jews who have made pilgrimages to his shrine and synagogue, as Christians and Muslims perform such journeys of devotion.
Our beloved teacher and guide in Sufism, Muhyid'din Ibn Arabi, al-shaykh al-aqbar, or doctor maximus, may his mystery be sanctified, wrote in his Fusus Al-Hakim [The Ring Jewels of Wisdom], that Prophet Eliyahu/Elijah/Ilyas possessed "the seal of the wisdom of intimacy." Muhyid'din Ibn Arabi commented, "there was nothing in him associated with the desires of the self... He gained half the wisdom of Allah."
The outstanding Bosnian Sufi Abdullah efendija Bošnjak Al-Bosnevi, who lived from 992 hijri/1584 CE to 1054/1644, in his great interpretative translation of the Fusus, declared of Prophet Eliyahu/Elijah/Ilyas that he "possessed the knowledge of the transcendent, like angels, other spirits, and perceptions."
Sufis believe Prophet Eliyahu/Elijah/Ilyas rode upon a horse of fire, an act that purified him. In this way he anticipated the sacrifice of the Syrians fighting against the Al-Assad tyranny and its Iranian, Iraqi and other accomplices. But who will provide a flaming steed for the defense of the noble Syrian people?
An Israeli newspaper, Ha'aretz, reported on March 2 "The [Eliyahu] synagogue's structure has undergone almost no changes since it was built 2,000 years ago, making it... unique both architecturally and historically." The video clip described and broadcast by Al Arabiya may be accessed by placing your cursor or mouse pointer on the Al Arabiya hyperlink under the title of this text.
The destruction of an ancient shrine -- an immoral atrocity and expression of contempt for the heritage of divine religion -- demonstrates that Iranian propaganda attempting to blame only radical Sunnis for vandalism of holy sites is contemptible manipulation. The razing of the architectural legacy of all past civilizations and religions must cease. From the destruction of the beloved cemeteries of Jannat Al-Baqi in Medina and Jannat Al-Mualla in Mecca by the Saudis, to the artillery bombing of the Bamiyan Buddha figures in Afghanistan by the Taliban and Al-Qaida, to the arson attack on the Harabati Baba Bektashi shrine in Macedonia, to the destruction of the synagogue of Eliyahu in Damascus we see a straight line. It is evidence of fanatical love of domination for its own sake, with no fear of Allah or the Last Day.
May we be saved from the sins of the Al-Assad regime, whose satanic master has shown he does not obey God, and has demonstrated by the actions of his sectarian gangsters, the Nusairis or falsely-called "Alawites," that they were never Muslims, and do not belong in the ranks of revealed religion. They are neither Muslims, nor People of the Book, but, truly, "concealers of the truth" and desperate enemies of the believers.
Every Sunni in the world, as a member of the ahl-as-sunna wa'al jama'a," or "the people of the Islamic tradition united in consensus," is watching the Syrian fountain of blood. The consequences of the abominable crimes carried out there will be recalled for centuries, as the destruction of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258 CE is remembered. The consequences of the devastation of Syria, of Shams, blessed by our Prophet and Master Muhammad, will endure for generations. Let our watchword be: Suriya! Suriya! Suriya!]
Dated to 720 BCE, devastated 2013 CE.
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A Halloween classic, this googly-eyed mummy plush hits the perfect halfway point between creepy and cute. His staring blue eyes rotate around to gaze at everybody present and bandaged hands move up and down as he sings 'Somebody is Watching Me' - a charming/chilling Halloween ditty. Batteries required: 3 x AA (not included). For ages 2 years and over. H25, W19 and D15cm. EAN: 5057740499941.


Every Saturday, I host a feature called Kid Konnection -- a regular weekend feature about anything related to children's books. This week, I'm going to share with you a new Disney illustrated middle-grade novel from Stan Lee.
You might be surprised to find that I am reviewing THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE by Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, and Andie Tong for this week's Kid Konnection post. I'm not exactly the ideal audience for this new series of books by the famous comic creator Stan Lee; however, I admit that I was intrigued by the premise. And, I figured it might be a fun read for Booking Son since he is the target audience!
THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE begins when a Chinese-American 14 year old boy named Steven is touring a museum in China. When he hears a strange sound behind a set of doors, he decides to follow it and finds himself in a major adventure that pits two warring factions, each with animal powers from the Chinese zodiac, against each other in a quest to change the world.
When Steven leaves the group of fellow students to follow the screams, he is face-to-face with Maxwell, a war contractor who is trying to take control of the various zodiac powers. Maxwell is fighting for total control of the dragon power with Jasmine, the leader of the other group. Steven gets caught up in the supernatural power fight when he finds himself taking on the traits of the tiger symbol. As Maxwell's group travels around the world trying to find more "hosts" for the powers, Jasmine and Steven (and the rest of her group) try to get to them first and sway them to the "good" side.
Steven is not only physically tested with his new superpowers, but he is also emotionally tested. He questions whom he can trust while also doubting his ability to save the world from Maxwell's dangerous plans!
I'm pretty sure I'm not the best person to be reviewing THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE. It's not a book I would normally pick up, nor do I know much about this genre in general. So keep that in mind when I share with you a few of my thoughts!
I did enjoy THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE, and I definitely think it's a great start to a planned trilogy. The book is action-packed and I suspect it will appeal to boys in general and even some reluctant readers. It will also probably appeal to fans of Stan Lee's! The pace of the book is extremely quick and I actually flew through the story. There was a nice blend of action scenes along with some intriguing points about Steven's characters too.
The artwork is just fantastic, although I'd expect nothing less from the authors. I thought the illustrations were the perfect complement to the story, and I really did enjoy taking the time to look at them. Fans of comics and graphic novels should go crazy over how awesome these drawings are.
One thing that stood out to me about THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE was how well the story ended. Just when I thought things might be a tad bit predictable, I was blown away by the ending. That's not to say that I was blindsided though. Rather, I loved how the book wrapped up (or should I say ended up with more questions than answers). What brought it to the next level to me was that there were enough clues that the ending actually did make sense... in a twisted way.
I wanted to give you an idea of THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE, so I decided to also include this video. Pretty cool, right?
Overall, I enjoyed THE ZODIAC LEGACY: CONVERGENCE despite not being the target audience for it. I am actually looking forward to the second installment just to see what's next in store for Steven!
I'm not sure that book is for me but my sister is really looking forward to it.
Accidentally took a couple of weeks off, but posted again this morning, so here I am!! And that book sounds intriguing - I'll have to look for it!


Lemon Bars are an iconic combination of tart and sweet in one bar cookie.
A shortbread crust, soft filling, and tart lemon make for a luscious combination. The bars are also attractive. Yellow filling contrasts stands out against dusted white powdered sugar, making the bars an especially light treat in the spring or summer or as a contrast on a tray of assorted cookies.
Line a 13 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper: turn the pan upside down, smooth the parchment paper around its contours to fit, flip the pan over, and set the formed liner inside the pan. Allow the liner to extend a couple of inches over both ends of the pan as an overhang to use as handles for when you remove bars.
Using an electric mixer on low speed, combine crust ingredients in a large bowl until mixture is crumbly. Press crust mixture evenly into parchment-lined pan. Bake for 20 minutes until crust is set and just begins to turn light brown.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat together filling ingredients until well blended.
Pour filling mixture onto hot crust. Spread evenly.
Return the pan to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until filling is set and bars are lightly brown around the edges.
Remove pan from the oven. Set it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Use parchment paper overhang to lift cookies out of pan and place on a cutting board. Press paper edges flat.
With a sifter or shaker, dust bars with powdered sugar.
Use a sharp knife, cut bars into large squares, and then diagonally to create triangular-shaped cookies. With a spatula, lift bars off paper-lined cutting board and into an airtight container. Place waxed paper in between layers for storage.
One key to successful Lemon Bars is a firm crust. Check to make sure the first layer is set before spreading the lemon filling on top to bake.
Fresh lemon juice, while preferred, can be substituted with bottled lemon juice.
If you like extra-flavorful Lemon Bars, increase the amount of lemon juice and grated lemon peel by a quarter or half, to taste. Add 1-5 minutes extra baking time to make sure the lemon filling sets. The extra tartness is a surprise but keeps the bars from becoming too sweet.