Deadline for App Submission in PYF hackathon has been extended till 15th April, 2014.
Any team having more than 100 apps is supposed to publish apps through their own Windows Store account/s.
How to add PYF Flyout?
A Windows 8.0 app or game will only be accepted if your app or game is largely dependent upon a third party tool/product of which non-commercial version is only available for Windows 8.0.
The hackathon has been rescheduled to 15th & 16th March, 2014.
The registration deadline for Microsoft Hackathon has been extended to 5th March, 2014.
An applicant can't be part of more than one team.
Students and professionals both can apply.
You can apply individually or as a team (consisting of 4 members maximum).
A team can work on multiple ideas/apps.
Formation of team is your personal choice. A team may consist of students, professionals, teachers, etc. from same or different institution/company.
You can choose any one of below mentioned theme for your app/s.
Please make sure that same app will not be able to compete in more than one theme however the same team can compete in multiple themes.
Bring your own PC/laptop having the tools/SDK or we will provide you all the tools to build apps. You can also get the tools/SDK from MIC Lahore or through our MSPs.
Following tools will be available.
The registration deadline for Microsoft Hackathon is 5th March, 2014.
Participation in Microsoft Hackathon is FREE. You will have to manage your own transportation to the event. Accommodation/Lunch will be provided.
To be eligible for contest prizes, you will need to submit developed Windows Store (8.1) app/apps during the hackathon in-front of the judges.
You can start building your app/s NOW but do not forget to get registered by 5th March 2014.
You arrive in hackathon with partially/nearly completed app and spend your time with mentors during hackathon to complete, uplift app quality and submit app/apps to the store) that uses Windows, and/or Windows Azure.
Replacement or change of any participant of a team is not allowed after registration time out or competition has begun.
Prizes will be awarded to the team and not to individual team members.
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1) Can people from Karachi participate?
2) If people are coming from Karachi, will the transportation (Khi-Lhr) and accommodation be provided?
1) People from all-over Pakistan can participate as long as they register on time.
What is the final date ?
The final date will be updated on the same page soon.
"To be eligible for contest prizes, you will need to submit developed Windows Store (8.1) app/apps during the hackathon in-front of the judges."
What if someone doesn't have a Windows Dev Center Account?
registration fail for Microsoft Hackathon 2014 my team not register for this event please check the site for registration and remove their bugs.
Can we develop for windows phone in this?and also the registration site is saying the starting date of 22nd Feb.So which one is correct?
Bilal, You can't develop for Windows Phone in this event. Secondly the registration site will be updated. At the time of this comment, the date is 8th and 9th march, 2014 however in case of a change it will be reflected.
kindly tell the confirmed competition dates?22nd & 23rd OR 8th & 9th march??????
8th and 9th march as per this writing. If a change occurs, it will be reflected on this page.
•You can start building your app/s NOW but do not forget to get registered by 15th February 2014.
Can we edit team members later?
am i registered? my name ali zeb? and i have forget my team name what should i do?
What is the location of event?
Mohammad Umar Mukhtar, Expo Center, Lahore. However you need to contact the official PYF team on the given Url give above.
i am a student please gide me and also please tell me different software to develop game and i m only 1 member can i am eligible?
after registration i did not get any email or other sort of confirmation msg??????Why is that so?
Ali Zeb you are registered and your team name is Ali Eagle.
hello sir , i am trying to register as individual but have 500 error as submit form . have you any solution.
as the registration date hase been extended to 5th of march….is there any delay in date of competition ???


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Posted on September 29, 2016 by Howard Iken
What Happens Now? – Same Sex Marriage & Divorce
Gay marriages have faced one stumbling block after another over the past fifty years. Some of the highlights of that history include:
In 1970, two same-sex University of Minnesota students applied for a marriage license, which was subsequently denied because both were men. Jack Baker and James McConnell sued Hennepin County District Court clerk Gerald Nelson on the grounds that Minnesota law made no mention of gender, however the trial court, the state Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Nelson's decision.
In 1973, Maryland became the first state to pass a statute which banned marriage between same-sex couples.
In 1983, Karen Thompson began an eight-year struggle to gain legal guardianship of her lover, Sharon Kowalski, after a drunk driver left Sharon severely brain-damaged and a quadriplegic. Sharon's parents denied Karen access to Sharon, however in 1991, Karen won her case.
In 1987, during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights, a mass same-sex wedding was held, witnessed by more than 7,000 people.
In 1989, the New York State Court of appeals held that a gay or lesbian couple who had lived together for at least ten years, could be considered a family, at least for the purposes of rent control protection.
In 1995, the Governor of Utah signed the first state "Defense of Marriage" statute, which held the state was not required to recognize out-of-state marriages among gay or lesbian couples.
In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman.
In 2000, Vermont became the first state in the country to grant the full benefits of marriage to same-sex couples, and in 2003 Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize gay marriage. Slowly, cities and states across the United States began to follow.
Finally, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court made gay marriage legal in all 50 states.
The decision broke new ground for gay and lesbian couples, however it also brought the question of how divorce would be handled for these same couples. Same-sex couples that are married must now make use of the court system when things go wrong. Whether adopting children together, arguing about how to split up the marital assets, deciding how or whether alimony will be awarded, and determining custody decisions, the U.S. courts are now just as involved in the lives of same-sex couples as they are in the lives of heterosexual couples.
Are the "Rules" for Dissolving a Marriage the Same in Gay and Lesbian Relationships?
And, for the most part, the rules of dissolving a marriage are much the same. As an example, if your marital home is only in one partner's name, the other might not be able to legally claim his or her half in the equitable distribution state of Florida, particularly if one partner owned the house prior to the marriage. There are, however, differences in same-sex divorces, many times because the law has not quite caught up to the 2015 decision. California family attorney Michael Bialys told the Huffington Post that the trickiest part of same-sex marriages is "knowing when the clock starts on those unions, which affects common divorce issues like the division of property."
As an example, assume same-sex partners began living together in 2000. In 2009, they became domestic partners, as allowed by the laws of their state. In 2012, the couple was married under the laws of their state, and then in 2015, after the Supreme Court decision, the couple decides to divorce in the state of Florida. The issue becomes, which benefits of marriage are those partners entitled to retroactively? In states that recognize common-law marriage, the clock on a union begins once that couple has passed the time threshold under state law, even if there was never an official marriage. This means the couple's community property begins either when the common-law marriage is first recognized, or when the couple officially marries, no matter how long the couple was together prior to that.
Many gay and lesbian couples may find themselves in a veritable "no-man's land" should they decide to divorce. In some instances, same-sex couples have been forced to remain married due to the fact that states which allowed them to marry with no residency requirements required them to have residency and proper jurisdiction to file for divorce. As an example, suppose a same-sex couple resided in Massachusetts, yet later, prior to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling, moved to a state, which did not recognize their marriage, such as Texas. In this case, one of the parties would have been required to move back to Massachusetts for an entire year in order to file for divorce.
Since this is a demand that was practically impossible for most couples, many simply resigned themselves to remaining married. Again, using Texas Common Law Marriage as an example, suppose a same-sex couple has cohabited in the state of Texas for many years, holding themselves out to be a married couple. Following the 2015 Supreme Court decision, is that couple now in a legally binding common law marriage? If so, if the couple separates, could a divorce be filed? What if that same couple separated prior to the Supreme Court ruling, and now one partner wants to file for divorce. Is the common law Texas marriage statute applied retroactively? How does this situation affect the division of community property?
Child Custody Issues Among Same-Sex Couples
Another area which can prove tricky for same-sex couples is custody. This is due to several factors. First, are the more traditional perceptions of child caregiver roles that typically favor mothers? How does this perception play out when custody is in question, yet there are two mothers or two fathers in the equation? There is also the question of biological ties. Does the child in question share DNA with one of the parents? Or perhaps the child shares DNA with neither of the parents.
These issues have been called a Pandora's Box by many, simply because each case which comes before the court could have very different circumstances. In a heterosexual couple, when the wife gives birth, there is a presumption that the female is the child's parent. The question, then, is how this applies for a lesbian couple? Obviously only one of the mothers can actually give birth to the child, therefore is the other mother required to adopt, and will the "presumed" parent still have standing? What about a case in which a gay couple adopts children conceived through a surrogate, using the sperm of one partner—does the non-biological parent has legal standing in a custody battle?
This very issue is currently being played out in a New York courtroom, where two women who are divorcing are arguing the question as to which of the women is the legal mother of the children. Judge Deborah Poulos ruled that the children conceived in California—where the two women were in a domestic partnership, then were married—have both women as legal parents. Judge Poulos acknowledged there were many complex factors involved in the decision, including the issue of whether the sperm donor—a friend of both women—should be given any parental responsibilities or rights.
Other issues include whether California law is valid in New York, and how their parents raised the children. Kelly Steagall and Farah Martin have three children together. Steagall gave birth to the eldest child, while Martin gave birth to the younger two.
After Steagall and Martin separated, Martin sought to deny Steagall's parental rights to the two younger children on the grounds that Steagall never adopted the children. There also existed the issue of the very informal insemination process used for all three children, which essentially left their legal parentage in doubt. The judge decided to base the case on California law, so long as it did not conflict with New York law. This was complicated by the fact that the states had vastly different marriage laws at the time, not to mention different factors that would decide the parents of children of a same-sex couple.
Florida Divorce Laws – Same Old Stuff
So, other than timing issues for the marriage itself, and complicated custody issues, other parts of a Florida divorce are much the same for a same-sex couple as for a heterosexual couple. Many of the divorce statutes which have been a part of Florida divorce for decades have been modified over the past few years. Like most states in the United States, no-fault divorce is allowed in Florida, making it unnecessary to claim fault in a divorce, such as adultery, mental cruelty or abandonment. In a no-fault divorce, the partner filing for the divorce must only allege there are irreconcilable differences.
Every state protects its jurisdiction, ensuring appropriate laws are applied, and Florida is no exception. In order to prevent your divorce case from being dismissed, you must make sure that you meet Florida's residency requirements. Many people believe they must file for divorce in the state where they were married, but this is not the case. In order to file for a divorce in the state of Florida, either you or your spouse must have resided in Florida for at least six months prior to the filing of the divorce petition as per Florida statute 61.021.
In order to ensure your divorce does not drag out any longer than is absolutely necessary, it is important that you understand the differences between a contested and uncontested divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree about anything, then you will likely have a contested divorce. This means you cannot even agree about whether you should get divorced as well as the division of assets, the allocation of debts, the award of spousal support, child custody or the creation of a Parenting Plan.
The uncontested divorce is the exact opposite; both parties are in agreement about the necessity of a divorce, there is agreement about how assets and debts will be divided as well as whether spousal support is warranted. If there are children from the marriage, an uncontested divorce has both parents in agreement about what is in the best interests of the children. Both parents agree upon a workable Parenting Plan, and there is agreement regarding child support. Uncontested divorces proceed through the legal system much more quickly, requiring no intervention from outside parties. If your goal is to have an uncontested divorce, both spouses should make a list of priorities then take a look at the other's list to determine whether you are largely "in sync" regarding the direction you believe the divorce will take.
The Problem We Will All Deal With
It is easy enough for congress to pass laws. More difficult, but still relatively easy is the process by which the courts interpret those laws. The process of interpretation is the way we have arrived in the current state of affairs for gay and lesbian couples. But then we have to deal with the pink elephant in the room: what is the exact meaning of everything that has transpired? A feature of our society is the process by which we test, refine, and challenge laws and court decisions for the ultimate end game of reaching a clear mutual understanding of societal rules. For gay and lesbian couples the process of reaching that clear mutual understanding has a decade or more to play out.
There are concepts as simple as nomenclature on legal documents and forms. The terms husband, wife, and biological parent now have shifting meanings. It will take years to establish new definitions and reshuffle nomenclature as the law evolves.
Custody and parenting will never be the same but the two terms will remain in motion for the next decade. Current Florida law establishes presumptions of legitimacy for children when born into an intact marriage. Will that same law operate the same when the birth father is not part of the marriage and the marriage consists of two female partners? The answer to that question and many related issues will be hashed out in years to come during the expenditure of millions of dollars in legal fees and court time.
Entitlement to alimony will be a major issue in times to come. We are already faced with a multi year legislative effort in Florida that has a goal of reshuffling traditional alimony rights. It is a contentious and heartfelt issue. With the evolution of gay and lesbian marriage we must not throw the alimony issue into an already explosive cauldron. The courts have barely begun to deal with the recent evolution in ideas concerning alimony. Same sex marriage will no doubt throw the process of alimony arguments into chaos.
Gay and lesbian marriage is now a relatively simple and understood concept. Gay and lesbian divorce will not be completely understood for at least a decade. The road between now and a universal understanding of the rules will take thousands of court hearings and many millions of dollars. But we have set this process moving forward and for many people there will be an opportunity to enjoy the same legal rights as the general population. Whether that will be a good or bad thing remains to be discovered.

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5 Self-Care Practices That Are Perfect for Spring
Your needs change over time, so not why not use your spring cleaning energy to hit 'refresh' on your self-care routine?
By Christine ByrneMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD
Reviewed: March 26, 2022
Embrace the longer days and warmer weather to reboot your self-care routines, experts say. Do you need more me time during your days?Lucas Ottone/Stocksy
Spring cleaning is an opportunity to hit refresh on certain aspects of your life. It's a chance to get rid of things that aren't serving you and replace them with new things that do. It can be both motivating and energizing.
And it doesn't just apply to your closets. People can really benefit from spring cleaning their self-care routines, too, says Silvi Saxena, a licensed social worker and a clinical trauma professional based in Philadelphia. Our self-care needs change over time because we change and things around us change — like what responsibilities and obligations we have, our schedules, and the weather.
"You can say you are doing self-care, but if you don't feel any different, it's important to think about why you keep doing the same things," Saxena says. If your current practices aren't working (or just not working as well as you want them to) it's time to switch it up. Let the new season be your motivation. But put some thought into it.
"Take time to really get in tune with yourself before you think about a makeover," Saxena says. Think about what types of self-care seem to work best for you — for example, some people like getting solo time outdoors, while others prefer to recharge in large groups of people. Consider how your current practices are making you feel during and after, then compare that to how you want to feel and make changes that bring these two answers closer together, Saxena says.
You're the expert on what works for you, but if you're looking for some ideas, here are a few that doctors and therapists recommend that are perfect for the warmer weather and longer days of spring.
1. Load Up on In-Season Spring Produce
It's no secret that filling your plate with fruits and vegetables (and following other healthy eating habits) is good for physical health, and researchers are starting to pay more attention to how these foods boost mental health as well. A review published in Nutrients in January 2020 found that getting adequate fruits and vegetables (five servings per day) was associated with reduced depressive symptoms and distress and higher levels of optimism and self-efficacy.
Plus, mixing up your next grocery run and stocking up on what's in season is a great way to keep things interesting and push yourself to try new recipes, which might just be the motivation you need to stick with a good-for-you eating routine, says Charisma Houston, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Phoenix, Arizona. "I recommend connecting to the seasonal spring foods and incorporating these into your eating lifestyle," she says.
Green vegetables like peas, Swiss chard, asparagus, and collards, as well as fruits like apricots and strawberries, are prime spring picks, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Seasonal Produce Guide.
2. Take Advantage of Longer Days With Walking
With spring comes more hours of daylight in the northern hemisphere. Houston recommends taking several short walks throughout the day, or even just getting outside for 10 minutes or so to take advantage of the milder weather and more sunlight.
Being outdoors (and particularly exercising outdoors) can help reduce stress and quickly boost your mood, she says. Research also suggests that being outdoors in daylight may help lessen depressive symptoms, boost happiness, decrease neuroticism, and more, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in December 2021.
It can also boost your sleep. "Light exposure during the day can improve the quality of your sleep," says Phyllis Zee, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine and chief of sleep medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Getting out in the sun in the morning, specifically, helps regulate circadian rhythms, so you can get more deep, restorative sleep when you lie down at night, she says.
3. Plant an Herb Garden on Your Windowsill
Part of what makes spring so magical is the way that nature suddenly comes to life after months of dark winters. Do you feel reinvigorated seeing trees or flower patches in your yard, neighborhood, or local park that have been dormant through winter months suddenly come to life?
Houston recommends bringing some of that magic into your home by planting herbs near a bright window, investing in a new plant or two, or even just buying yourself flowers regularly.
Research finds that greening up your personal space in these ways can help you feel more connected to nature even when you're indoors. Survey data from 323 college students found that indoor greenery (aka houseplants) was associated with fewer depressive symptoms during early COVID-19 lockdowns when the students had limited outdoor time, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Research in May 2021.
4. Set Boundaries (With Social Media and Work) to Protect Your Time
"Spring is a great time to reflect and identify where in your life you might need a boundary, and set that boundary," says Sarah Harmon, a licensed mental health counselor and mindfulness teacher based in Boston. Our routines and daily activities change with the seasons, she says, so it's helpful to establish boundaries for the season ahead.
In particular, she recommends looking at your social media use and limiting the amount of time you spend scrolling on your phone. She also suggests creating a "no work" time and area in your house — with so many people still working from home, it can be tough to set boundaries around work hours, which ultimately contributes to burnout.
5. Find a Primary Care Provider Who Makes You Feel Heard
Keeping up with recommended healthcare visits is crucial for long-term self-care. In a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in March 2015, researchers asked participants about their reasons for avoiding medical care, and about 12 percent reported that it was due to issues with their physician. ""Doctors often make you feel like you're stupid," said one participant, according to the paper. Another participant answered: "tired of being chewed out for not following medical advice."
Shirin Peters, MD, an internal medicine doctor and the founder of Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City, says that it's important to find a primary care provider who listens to your concerns and takes preventative care seriously.
"Even minor symptoms, such as hair loss, fatigue, irregular periods, or abdominal bloating, should be discussed with a healthcare professional at a yearly checkup, so they can look for a root cause," Dr. Peters says. Remember, your doctor works for you, not the other way around. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your primary care provider about your health and your body, now is a great time to find a new one.
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November 12, 2019 In Latest, Prevention, Education & Assessment
Kindness Matters
Our lives are full of life-changing moments. Many of the choices that we make have domino effects that impact ourselves and others. Some of the outcomes of our actions are obvious, but many will go undetected, especially those that affect other people. Bullying and kindness are two behaviors that often become life-changing moments.
The Life-Changing Effects of Kindness
When we display an act of kindness or do something that brings someone else down, we often don't see the full effects of our actions. For example, a relinquished smile and compliment may seem trivial, but for the receiver, it could be the stepping stone that leads to a more significant and positive outcome. As quoted by Aesop, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
Being kind is also beneficial for our health. Doing nice things for others can boost your serotonin, a chemical that nerve cells produce, which can contribute to your wellbeing and happiness. It can also boost your immune system, slow down aging, elevate self-esteem, and improve blood pressure. Those who we're kind to can also receive similar health benefits.
Kindness is often contagious, which contributes to its domino effects. Studies have found that the natural high feeling that kindness can provide often makes people want to behave more altruistically toward others. Those who receive acts of kindness can become more compassionate to others.
The Life-Changing Effects of Bullying
Like kindness, bullying can have similar short and long-term effects, with the potential to alter a person's life in a significant way. No good comes out of bullying. Damaging consequences are often the result, impacting both the victim and the bully.
Similar to kindness, bullying can increase an internally produced chemical. As the body produces more GABA as a response to bullying, anxiety symptoms can also appear. Bullying can also cause depression, lowered self-esteem, and a weakened immune system.
Those who bully often learned the behavior from someone else. The one who bullies may have been bullied themselves or watched someone else get bullied. People often bully because they're trying to make themselves feel better. But it does just the opposite. While it may temporarily give a false feeling of satisfaction, many bullies end up feeling regretful, depressed, and unhappy. The effects that bullying can have on victims can also be detrimental.
How Bullying and Kindness Changed One Teen's Life
Kyla, a 15-year-old, had been bullied since 7th grade. There seemed to be no escape from the bullying. While at school, kids would laugh and call her names. The name-calling followed her home through anonymous text messages and social media. After three years of relentless bullying, she decided that life was too much to handle and began to plan how she would end her life. Fortunately, just days before she was planning to commit suicide, another girl at school asked if she was alright. A simple act of kindness can be very powerful. The girl who asked Kyla if she was alright may never know the life-changing impact that she had on Kyla. This real-life example demonstrates how kindness truly matters even if the outcomes aren't obvious. In Kyla's case, the girl who cared enough to ask if she was alright, saved her life.
Creating Positive Life Changing Moment
Every day, we have choices to make. How will you treat and respond to others? What words will you speak, and how will you let the words and behaviors of others affect how you feel and behave? It's important to remember that little actions can have long-lasting effects. None of us are perfect, and we will all make mistakes. A sincere apology can also become a life-changing moment.
The power of kindness and bullying is essential for all ages to know. Adults who have kids should take time to explain how these behaviors can dramatically impact themselves and others. Empathy is also an important skill to teach. Being empathetic is being aware and understanding someone else's feelings by understanding their perspective. Those who are empathetic can be more mindful about creating positive life-changing moments.
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Louisburg Square lies in the center of the Beacon Hill Neighborhood, and sits flanked between Willow Street and West Cedar Street, with Pinckney Street to the north. Steps away from the old Charles Meeting House and the always-buzzing Paramount Restaurant, Louisburg Square is truly the center of Beacon Hill. The Boston Common is two short blocks to the south, and the city's financial district is located conveniently (10 minute walk) to the east.
In the desirable Louisburg Square, the real-estate market is characterized by stunning, six-level single-family homes. And inventory is minimal! – just one home, on average, is listed each year. The average will tell you that sellers wait around sixty days for an offer, but insiders know that Louisburg Square properties will often trade off-the market. Look for an average selling price of approximately $1,477 per square foot.
Louisburg Square is for the creme de la creme. There are no discounts to live alongside heads of state and business moguls. The rise of Beacon Hill adds to the lofty nature of these soaring, brick townhomes. The sea of brownstones exude frivolous charm across all four seasons. Residents are well apprised of their role in outfitting their homes with seasonal splendors. Though subdued and peaceful, the streets are rarely empty as the neighborhood beckons wanderlusting tourists and aspirational locals. Conveniences are never far afield in Louisburg Square with plenty of cafes and casual bistros littering nearby Charles Street.
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Living in the crosshairs: Trump's nuclear threats highlight the folly of nuclear deterrence
by Ian Dreiblatt
Back in April, we wrote about an article Melville House's own Rudolph Herzog had published in Foreign Policy, urging his native Germany not to build an illegal nuclear arsenal. Herzog's arguments that threat of nuclear annihilation should not be used as a basic unit of diplomacy were, like clockwork, called "indulgent fantasies" by a conservative critic. This week, with America's lunatic president threatening "fire and fury" against a nuclear-armed North Korea, and stirring long-dormant memories in the US of how it feels to live under the threat of nuclear violence, we thought we'd revisit the piece.
Last week, antifascist filmmaker, author, and Melvillean in good standing Rudolph Herzog did one of the things he does best: walked right up to a jaw-dropping conversation about nuclear armaments, and injected a much-needed dose of reality. The injection took the form of an impassioned, eloquent piece in Foreign Policy; the conversation, in this case, was one currently burgeoning in Germany over whether that country should acquire nuclear weapons in response to Donald Trump's incoherent bellicosity about NATO, the international military alliance on whose protections German security presently leans.
Since Germany is a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Herzog notes, acquiring the bomb would make it a "rogue nuclear state" and cost it "much of its hard-won credibility in soft power." He gives a quick, harrowing history of close nuclear calls—incidents, spanning the entire Cold War, in which the US and USSR came jaw-clenchingly close to resolving their differences through the pulverization of atoms—before observing Germany's special place in the conflict: because of its reliable loyalties and proximity to Moscow, it was where many nuclear-armed American rockets were stored after World War II, becoming the lynchpin of what Herzog calls the "hair-trigger configuration" of mutually assured global destruction. "Germany," he writes, "had a big 'X' painted on it, and its inhabitants, though largely ignorant of the terrifying details, were keenly aware of this."
Just a few days later, a response came from political scientist Maximilian Terhalle, one of the commentators Herzog had quoted as leaning "pro" on Germany's nuclear question. ("This is about our vital interests," Terhalle had written, echoing the sentiments of every person in a toga, crown, or necktie who has ever goaded a nation needlessly toward war.) In a not-so-witty retort published by Foreign Policy, and later picked up by the Chicago Tribune, Terhalle, seemingly without a moment's hesitation, bangs a shoe to resuscitate a patently outdated, terrifyingly manichean Cold War logic.
Rudolph Herzog. Honsetly, you have to be a monster to argue with this man.
If you think I'm exaggerating, read the article. Terhalle opens by calling Trump's NATO prattle a "five-alarm fire" for "anyone… who cares about the future of Europe." Next, he praises the "inherent terror of nuclear weapons" as a potential boon to Germany's security. As for Germany's vaunted soft power, Terhalle writes that the nation's European neighbors "don't want lecturing but a more engaged and militarily active Germany," citing the example of former Polish Prime Minsiter Jarosław Kaczyński, the reactionary, not-wholly-un-Trump-like scourge of that nation's moderates and progressives. He counsels against Germany's seeking another alliance with a nuclear power like the UK or France, because, he says, these nations can't be trusted to meet their commitments. He concedes Herzog's point that Germany's nuclear armament would be illegal, but suggests that, "with NATO becoming 'obsolete,' the times are rapidly and drastically changing" — dine-and-dash logic on a vertiginous scale.
Perhaps the ugliest dimension of Terhalle's piece is its technocratic embrace of a long-discredited political outlook that sees nuclear proliferation as a strategic bargaining chip, rather than, y'know, an unmitigated catastrophe of historic proportions. Which, simply, is madness. Even Henry Kissinger has come around on this. Herzog's article (like his excellent book A Short History of Nuclear Folly) enumerates times the world may have come within a single head-shake of total destruction; Terhalle's response is basically "ok, but we're still here," which just isn't good enough. And tellingly, while Herzog reports seriously on the extreme unpopularity of nuclear weapons in Germany, from which "85 percent of Germans advocate that all U.S. nuclear weapons be removed," Terhalle just waves his hand, insisting we have no time for "indulgent fantasies."
The reality, we know, is that the high-stakes game of Risk atomic bureaucrats spent much of the twentieth century playing never brought the world anything but peril; we owe our survival not to the wisdom of that system, but to a few cooler heads, a baseline human instinct against leveling entire cities, and, indeed, a heaping tablespoon of dumb luck. That some—in Germany, of all places—are openly pining for the security they felt with their legs dangling off the nuclear brink seems a measure of just how regressive global political dialogue has become.
Ian Dreiblatt is the former Director of Digital Media at Melville House.
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The Heart and Soul Of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 (GOTGV2) is exploding onto screens everywhere and kicks off the summer season with a big blast that goes for the heart. For those keeping count the sequel to the hit film Guardians of the Galaxy is the latest offering from Marvel Studios and its popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Like most sequels, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 tries to outdo the original, despite what writer and director James Gunn claims. It does not quite get there but like a true, notable sequel it sets out to be different and in that aspect Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 succeeds so overwhelmingly.
The film takes place shortly after the last film as the Guardians of the Galaxy are doing mercenary work for a galactic civilization called the Sovereign. The opening credits showcase the galactic misfits at their very best and reunite audiences with the loveable bunch. The team includes Earthling Peter Quill aka Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), former assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldana), the too-literal Drax (Dave Bautista), the cybernetically enhanced Rocket Raccoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper) and the tiny plant being Baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel). Right off the bat the adorable Baby Groot steals the spotlight with his oh-so-cute antics as the rest of the Guardians fight this gigantic monster squid thing. His scenes throughout the film will bring many "Awwws" and laughs and sure he is an obvious merchandising wonder, but Baby Groot is just so endearing that only truly embittered grouches will mind him.
As with the previous film, GOTGV2 starts off with a toe-tapping soundtrack of oldies but goodies during the opening credits. The selection of songs is quite good, but unlike the original which featured some rousing classics, the songs for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 are more reflective of the film's themes.
This film is quite exciting and funny, in fact, many skits and jokes outperform the original. However, one drawback it has when compared to the original is that its main plot meanders at times. There is a story, and it deeply affects our heroes, but GOTGV2 focuses more on character. The plot isn't as important to the film as is exploring the heart and soul of the Guardians.
Without revealing too much, the Guardians go on the run from the Sovereign because Rocket stole some batteries from them. The Sovereign are a snooty bunch of religious fanatics who are deeply offended that Rocket stole from them and start hunting down the Guardians.
As our heroes evade the Sovereign they also have to deal with their old foes the space pirates called the Ravagers and Peter Quill meets his father, Ego (Kurt Russell). Encountering his father leads to Peter on a journey of self discovery as he learns about his true, half-alien heritage. Meanwhile, the other members of the team come to realize some truths about themselves and how they feel about others. During all this self-reflection the Guardians of the Galaxy stumble upon a terrible revelation that threatens the entire galaxy.
Whereas, the first Guardians of the Galaxy was a great big adventure that kept building up to a climax and had a clear villain, this sequel has a different approach. GOTGV2 starts off as another whacky day filled with thrills, jokes and putdowns, but the pace lets up in the middle. This sacrifice in momentum and pace was done to give the characters development that adds dimension to them. It may turn off some people expecting a retread of the first film, but others will appreciate the successful efforts to develop not just the main characters, but returning supporting characters.
The central theme Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 focuses heavily on is that of family and friendship. Peter Quill and the others are given time to reflect on family and what that concept means to them. Sometimes these ponderings and musings are too on the nose and are part of the reason the film's pace slows, but in the end, they help us to care more about the characters. More importantly their growth as characters are more genuine and earned. On the whole, this different atmosphere gives the film a more mature tone with appropriate heart-tugging moments.
The one standout character who benefits from the film's tone is the Ravager leader Yondu (well played by Michael Rooker). His character is unexpectedly more developed and he is allowed to show that underneath his tough exterior he has a heart that redeems him. The scenes with him and Rocket run the gamut from hysterically funny to poignant as their souls are laid bare to each other. They make a terrific team and are some of the film's highlights.
Even the film's villain is given screen time to show different characteristics. Unlike the first film's one-dimensional Ronan, the villain of GOTGV2, who is eventually revealed later in the film, is a more interesting character which allows the final confrontation with the heroes to feel more personal. The gradual unveiling of the villain is another reason for the sequel's slower tone, whereas with Ronan it was clear he was the main foe and this kept the Guardians constantly on the edge. Here, the characters contend with lesser villains like the Sovereign, who are as monotone as their gold skin tone and Yondu's Ravagers. As to how GOTGV2's main villain measures up is hard to say. The MCU has been criticized for featuring relatively weak villains, but the one featured in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 is more notorious and stands out more.
All told, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 is not an inferior sequel. It stands up quite well to the original and is solidly in the upper echelons of the MCU films. It has so much to offer and though it tries a bit too hard to be something different and more introspective it is more heartfelt than the original. The worlds explored, especially Ego's planet are truly stupendous and otherworldly. Each scene fills the eyes with bizarre colors and images and most of the jokes and sight gags come at the right moment with near-perfect timing. The action scenes are wild and dizzying with terrific special effects and are strengthened by the presence of the beloved characters. Without all the character development the big action pieces, particularly in the final act would have had less impact, and we would have been less emotionally invested in these endearing characters. Each of the main team members are allotted amble screentime to display many nuances from Peter's insecurity over his attraction to Gamora to Rocket's caustic act being used as a way to hide his inner pain. There is much more than can be listed here. This is why in the end, James Gunn is validated for spending more screen time on these quieter and pensive moments.
Even though, the film isn't well connected to the Earth-based MCU, it is bursting with many Marvel Easter eggs and shows many potential stories that can be developed later. It will take more viewings to spot all of them. By the way, be sure to stick around during the credits; there are five post-credit scenes, a couple of which portend to some intriguing new directions for the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. The best throwaway gag involves Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee and his connection to the Marvel Universe.
The best way to think of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 is to compare it to…yes, The Empire Strikes Back or Back to the Future, Part II. Both sequels were enjoyable but more serious in tone as is GOTGV2. In time, many have come to embrace both sequels with many feeling that Empire was superior to the first Star Wars. This could happen with Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, but that assessment will come in time and after many deserved repeat viewings of this wonderful and emotional film.
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In the front row, from left, are Rebecca Ott, Kylee Stevenson and Halley Olveda. In the back row, from left, are Benjamin Zimmer, Jonathan Kuntzman, Jackson Pulley, Andrew Bathon and Dylan Kennedy.
Eight students from the Zeta Alpha Lambda chapter at Southeast Missouri State University brought home six awards, 12 individual trophies and $500 in cash awards at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Awards of Excellence Program June 27 in Anaheim, California.
Andrew Bathon (cybersecurity major from St. Louis, Missouri), Jonathan Kuntzman (sports management major from Taylorville, Illinois), Jackson Pulley (criminal justice major from Marshfield, Missouri), Kylee Stevenson (biomedical science major from Cape Girardeau, Missouri), and Benjamin Zimmer (psychology major from St. Charles, Missouri) earned seventh place in Parliamentary Procedure. Bathon served as chapter parliamentarian for 2016-2017. Stevenson served as chapter membership committee chairperson for 2016-2017 and will continue in the 2017-2018 academic year.
Dylan Kennedy (corporate communication major from Catron, Missouri) and Rebecca Ott (hospitality management major from Wentzville, Missouri) earned second place in Business Presentation. This event was sponsored by PDC Productions and came with a $400 cash award.  The pair also took ninth place in Hospitality Management. Kennedy served as chapter president and Missouri Phi Beta Lambda president for 2016-2017 and will be continuing his role as state president for 2017-2018.  Kennedy will serve as chapter vice president for 2017-2018.  Ott served as chapter secretary and Missouri Phi Beta Lambda Secretary for 2016-2017 and will serve as chapter president for 2017-2018 at Southeast.
Halley Olveda (accounting major from Cave-In-Rock, Illinois) earned third place in Financial Concepts. This event was sponsored by SunTrust Bank and came with a $100 cash award.  Olveda will serve as chapter finance committee chairperson for 2016-2017.
Zimmer (psychology major from St. Charles, Missouri) earned eighth place in Strategic Analysis & Decision Making. Zimmer served as chapter finance committee chairperson for 2016-2017 and will serve as chapter parliamentarian for 2017-2018.
The Southeast Missouri State University chapter earned eighth place in Local Chapter Annual Business Report prepared by Kennedy and Ott.
The Southeast contingent was among more than 1,800 of America's best and brightest college students traveled to southern California to establish their own Legacy of Leadership as they competed for the opportunity to win more than $95,000 in cash awards.  Participants from across the United States attended the conference to enhance their business skills, expand their networks, and participate in 60 business and business-related competitive events.
Dr. Dana Schwieger traveled with members of Southeast's Zeta Alpha Lambda chapter as their advisor. She was nationally recognized for receiving the Outstanding Adviser award in Missouri.
Members were recognized for achieving various levels of the Career and Membership Achievement Program (CMAP) at the North Central Region meeting. The CMAP is a comprehensive membership recognition program encompassing PBL projects, goals and programs with special emphasis on career development and preparation for the world of work. The awards focus on the words surrounding the PBL Crest: Service, Education and Progress.  Members work independently through three integrated levels of the CMAP: Director, Executive and President. Stevenson was recognized for earning the Director Award which focuses on introductory community service, career research and PBL involvement at the local level.
Southeast's Zeta Alpha Lambda chapter also completed the PBL Chapter Challenge.  This recognition program encourages recruitment, retention and member involvement. As part of the Chapter Challenge, the membership completed Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November and Action Awareness.
These awards are part of a comprehensive national competitive events program sponsored by FBLA-PBL that recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. For many students, the competitive events are the capstone activity of their academic careers. In addition to competitions, students immersed themselves in interactive workshops, visited an information-packed exhibit hall and heard from motivational keynotes on a broad range of business topics.
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., the premier student business organization, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million members and advisers in more than 6,500 active middle school, high school and college chapters worldwide. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.


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A Rede Elétrica do Sul da China ou, em língua inglesa, China Southern Power Grid (em Chinês simplificado:中国南方电网) é uma empresa pública chinesa criada em 2002, com a sede em Cantão.

Ligações externas
 Site oficial da Companhia da Rede Elétrica do Sul da China(chinês)

Empresas de energia da China
Cantão (cidade)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Lexus will extend its presence to a new market in Europe with the launch of the brand in Turkey planned for the last quarter of 2015. With a brand new showroom in Istanbul and plans to expand further in the coming years, Lexus aims to establish as a significant player in the Turkish premium automotive market, combining unparalleled customer experience and a competitively priced line up.
Alain Uyttenhoven, Head of Lexus Europe, said: "We expect the Turkish automotive premium market to grow from about 80,000 units this year to more than 100,000 units in the near future. This puts Turkey in the top 7 in Europe. We are therefore extremely happy to launch Lexus in this strategic emerging market, together with our partner, Toyota Turkey Marketing and Sales."
Ali Haydar Bozkurt, President of Toyota Turkey Marketing and Sales commented: "There has been demand for Lexus in Turkey for a long time. With the renewal of the product range and the introduction of new 2.0l turbo engine options, we believe that this is the most appropriate timing to enter the market. Our aim is also to bring the Lexus standard of unparalleled customer experience to Turkish customers, which will create a unique positioning for Lexus."
Operations of Lexus in Turkey will be managed by ALJ's subsidiary, Toyota Türkiye Pazarlama ve Satis A.S.


Around the corner!–yet miles away . . .
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of retired Business Manager of IBEW Local 2222, Ronald J. MacDougall.
Every member of this local has benefited from the tireless work and dedication that Ron gave to the local through his many years of service. We will be forever grateful for his service and dedication to the members of the local.
Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.
Please click here for the funeral arrangements and obituary.


Whether you choose to drive, coach it or fly, there are a number of ways in which you arrive at your destination of Mount Buller. Getting there has never been easier with the range of options that you can choose from to start your alpine holiday in the mountains! All year round, summer and winter, there are scenic routes for everyone to enjoy along the way that are safe, sealed and very quick on getting you there.
Mount Buller has long been one of the most desired alpine destination of Australia so it is only fitting that there be a number of ways in getting you there! For those of you who just simply can't wait to start your holiday at Mount Buller why not catch a helicopter ride that will take you directly to the mountain. It is the closest major ski resort to Melbourne's airports, both international and domestic, so it is easy for everyone to get here. Arrange for your own helicopter ride straight from the airport or have a rental car, coach ride or private car waiting for you as you leave the airport to take you to Mount Buller.
Many coaches connect with the flights that come into the main airports of Melbourne every day and there are a range of rental car companies that will have a car waiting for from the moment you land. You can easily book a seat on one of the coach companies buses that do regular runs to the village and will drop you directly to where you wish to go. All seats are more than reasonably priced and you can let someone else do all of the driving.
Self driving yourself to Mount Buller will prove to be an adventure in itself and a perfect way to start your alpine holiday as you will see beautiful scenery along the way. Take the winding roads through the mountain to your destination and perhaps even stop along the way to take in the sights and delights. There are many things to see and do in and around Mount Buller so why not make the most of it while you are here! One thing to always remember when driving yourself to Mount Buller is that snow chains are compulsory to be fitted to your car when driving up or down the mountain ranges in winter time for safety reasons. The roads are maintained during the cooler months but snow chains are needed for grip on the roads to get you through.
Mount Buller is 248kms north east of Melbourne which is around 3 hours driving time, but travelling from Sydney, Adelaide or anywhere else in the country is more than accessible making getting to Mount Buller exciting and easy all of the way. Always find out what the weather is doing for you travel time, pack accordingly and you will be upon Mount Buller before you know it.


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