CAIRO, Egypt (Reuters) - In a squalid suburb of northeast Cairo, a red granite obelisk towering above ramshackle homes is the last visible vestige of a nearly 7,000-year-old city where ancient Egyptians believed life began.
Archeologists say they soon expect to unearth other artifacts and unlock the secrets of the sun-cult city of On buried beneath today's suburbs of Ain Shams, which means "eye of the sun" in Arabic, and the adjacent area of Matariya.
"It's a matter of a few months and the supreme council of antiquities will be awarded a plot of former prison farmland in west Ain Shams, where the temples of On were located," said Mohamed Abdel Geleel, Cairo antiquities inspector.
Archeologists hope the 2.44 million-square-foot plot -- the largest designated for excavation in the area to date -- will boast extensive remains of temples and libraries of philosophy, astronomy and mathematics said to have been frequented by scholars such as Aristotle, Plato and Pythagoras.
According to the oldest ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, the dusty suburb stands on the site where life itself started. Historians suggest the site probably dates back 7,000 years.
"The temples would tell us the role of Heliopolis (city of the sun), as the Greeks named it, its position during the different dynasties and the kings who left their marks there," said Tarek Sayid Tawfik, assistant lecturer of archeology at Cairo University.
Tawfik said temples, which Egyptologists believe are buried beneath western Ain Shams, record the times of several dynasties and give a fuller picture of On than tombs uncovered in eastern Ain Shams and which depict only the life of a single owner.
It's not always easy for excavators to dig amid shantytowns for fear their hoes would undermine the rickety houses and shops, which are occupied by the city's poor.
Excavators rely on an Egyptian law that requires antiquities inspectors to survey all private land for potential artifacts before construction starts. The law has placed the inhabitants of Matariya and Ain Shams on a perpetual collision course with the antiquities council.
Hassan Aboul Fetouh said he had to suspend plans to build a family house on his land after inspectors found four Pharaonic tombs underneath his plot in November.
"I'm very concerned about preserving Egypt's antiquities and I like to do things legally. But it's been a long time now since inspectors found the tombs and look where I'm still at," Fetouh remarked.
He said he didn't regret informing the council of his plans, but added the wait and hassle he has faced from the government has driven many of his neighbors to risk punishment by ignoring the law and building without permits.
The antiquities council is planning to relocate the tombs found on Fetouh's land to a nearby 107,600-square-foot expanse in Matariya, which the council seized in the late 1980s from the Lawyers' Syndicate after the discovery of a tomb.
Since then, excavation work there has uncovered several treasures, which are either being restored, such as the tomb of a 26th dynasty (664-525 B.C) priest, or being demolished if found in a state beyond repair, such as the mud-brick remains of another tomb.
Standing amid the uneven sandy terrain dotted with cracked sarcophagi and a trail of jutting stones, Mohsen Ismail, the land's site inspector, explained the future of the area.
"The land still needs to be fully excavated and explored and some artifacts stored in warehouses need to be relocated here, before the entire area is launched as an open-air museum," he said.
Troublesome as it may be for the residents, archeologists have not been dissuaded from continuing their quest in an area that was home to some of Egypt's most spectacular finds.
"Cleopatra's needles, the two Obelisks that lie on the London embankment and in Central Park in New York City, had been erected in On during the 18th dynasty (1539-1295 B.C.) and taken to Alexandria during the Greco-Roman period," said Cairo-based Egyptologist Edwin Brok.
Other famous fortunes include Miriam's tree, the place where according to a Christian tradition, Jesus's mother Mary rested on her way from Israel to Egypt.
For years, urbanization confined archeological digs to relatively small areas in Ain Shams and Matariya, producing only fragments of temples or tombs that gave an incomplete account of the city's former glory as the spiritual capital of ancient Egypt.
Archeologists now say that the current work in east Ain Shams and the promise of future projects in the west of the suburb, would help draw the complete picture of On's past while respecting the city's present.
Cool. Thanks for posting this.
Geez, With all these antiquities and tourist attractions do the Egyptians really need US foreign aid? NO!!!
Good point! They need money they can put some of the stuff on ebay.
Great Idea! I never would have thought of that.
"In a squalid suburb of northeast Cairo, a red granite obelisk towering above ramshackle homes is the last visible vestige of a nearly 7,000-year-old city where ancient Egyptians believed life began.
Lost Civilisation From 7,500BC Discovered Off Indian Coast That's 9,500 years ago.
Isn't that where the fish man came up out of the sea and taught reading and writing? Not the beginning of life, but the beginning of civilization.
During a routine excavation to inspect the site of Souk El-Khamis in Matariya, an Egyptian- German team uncovered the remains of a sun temple dating back to the reign of King Ramses II... Zahi Hawass, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, told Al-Ahram Weekly that further excavations revealed a number of talatat (small painted stones) bearing the name of Queen Nefertiti. "This suggests that the monotheistic King Akhenaten once built a temple or a shrine in this area," he said, adding that archaeological evidence of massive constructions of sun temples had been carried out much earlier that the 19th Dynasty... Matariya also contains the remains of the 20.4-metre-high granite obelisk erected by Middle Kingdom Pharaoh Senusert I, along with a modest collection of tables and statues, as well as the ruins of an obelisk belonging to Thutmose II, superimposed with inscriptions of Ramses II, and objects bearing the names of Amenhotep II, Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III. Older monuments include the ruins of a Third Dynasty shrine built under King Djoser, part of a Sixth Dynasty obelisk of King Teti, several Old Kingdom tombs of high priests and a stela of Tuthmosis III. Excavations have also revealed several Ramesside constructions, including temples, a cemetery for Mnevis bulls -- which were sacred to Re -- and a 12th Dynasty donation list from the time of Ramses III, indicating that the temples at Heliopolis were second only to those of Amun at Thebes.
Updating the GGG information, and the topic never got pinged.
Often I think a certain percentage of these sites should remain unexcavated or mothballed.
The reason being, in another 50 years or so, we might have some totally different investigative techniques that would tell us something new, but if all the sites are gone it's no good.
Looks like you unearthed an ancient Free Republic thread! That's in keeping with the original topic.
Hey, it's only four years old. ;') Kinda like Ted Kennedy's persona.
Looking forward to what they discover and seeing some pictures.
No, Oannes the fish-man came ashore at Eridu, in Iraq, though I suspect he was from India originally.
...and objects bearing the names of Amenhotep II, Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III.
"In this connection it is interesting that Oedipus, whose parentage is regularly ascribed to Laius, is also called in some ancient sources the son of Helios (sun)1 Oedipus' descent from Laius is a vital element in the legend; such an unmotivated change in the parentage of the legendary hero seems strange but is understandable if the prototype of the legendary hero was Akhnaton.
A royal son and descendent of the god Ra, like other pharaohs before him, his claim to divinity soon demanded an equality with his father, Aton, the sun.
He claimed to be Ra-Aton, and in this spirit he also took over his father's name, Nebmare (Neb maatre), as if he himself was his own father.
1. "Auch ein Helios wurde als Vater des Oedipus genannt." L.W. Daly' in Pauly-Wissowa, Real- Encyclopädie der classichen Altertumswissenschaft, article "Oedipus," Vol. XVII, Col. 2108. Cf.
Also W.H. Roscher, Ausführliches Lexikon der griechischen und römischen Mythologie, article "Oedipus" by O. Höfer, Vol. III, Cols. 703, 708.
2. The Tomb of Tutu (Davies, the Rock Tombs of el-Amarna, VI, 13).
3. W.M. Flinders Petrie, "Egyptian Tales" (XVIII-XIX Dynasties) (1895), pp. 125-126. More properly translated "bull of his mother."
Wasn't Akhenaten also Amenhotep IV, and had his father's name (Amenhotep III) effaced from all the temples (which was akin to murdering his soul)???
Thanks. The initial posting had an interesting tidbit about earlier finds in the area, which is of interest within the context of your thoughtful reply, in particular, convoluted chronology.


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Some Timekeepers saw the Schedules as a rigid set of rules never to be broken, but I thought that was ridiculous. A little bit of creative interpretation never hurt anyone.
The dust was thick in the air and heavy on my tongue as I inhaled. With every breath, history took root in my lungs. My nostrils tickled with a flowery perfume that tried to hide the musty scent, but the smell of years long gone still lived on in the antique store.
"Change of plans," I said as my assignment partner, Trent, rounded the corner of the aisle. He jumped out of the way to avoid sending a teetering pile of old magazines crashing to the floor.
I ran through my mental checklist for assignments. The briefing was on point with everything, but it had failed to mention that Joseph was a real jerk.
Our target, twenty-six-year-old Joseph Bolland, stood on the far side of the store. The window he stood next to, dirtied with years worth of grime, let in very little light and casted his figure in darkness. Even with the dingy overhead lighting, the wine glass in his hands was barely visible.
"Elbowed me out of the way. He was muttering about how rowdy kids don't deserve to be in a place like this. Apparently we 'don't appreciate the history behind the objects'." I dropped my voice as low as I could, feeling the vibrations in my chest, to imitate Joseph's grating tone.
We stood at the back of the antique store, surrounded by old books and bits of secondhand kitchen equipment. Although most of my focus was on Joseph, I could just make out our secondary target in my periphery. Coraline stood behind the cash register with her back straight and arms crossed. Her eyes were trained on us and I could practically hear the words she screamed in her mind. Like Joseph, she thought that we didn't belong in her precious store.
I ached to tell her that nothing about me wanted to be in this dusty old store with uninteresting and poorly maintained items. My whole body leaned close to her with the longing to scream that we were only there to set Coraline up with her future husband and we would really appreciate not having to operate under the shopkeeper's icy glare the entire time.
Turning to relay that thought to Trent, I stopped short when I saw him cradling a clay Chinese teapot.
"My mom had one just like this," he said, eyes holding a depth of longing for a stolen time.
A time stolen from all Timekeeper recruits.
"Every morning she woke me up with a cup of tea and we'd drink it together around the kitchen table. She even used to sneak it in while I was in hospital." Trent ran his free hand over the smooth brown surface of the teapot, light sandy complexion contrasting with the deep reddish brown of the clay.
"Careful!" The sharp sound of Coraline's voice shot across the room. "These aren't toys to be played with; they're antiques," she snarled.
The nerves that had been swimming lazily in my stomach all day burst into a frenzy at his words. I didn't want to think about this being my last assignment; my last time engaging with the outside world. Staying on as an Agent would be a dream, but it was such a rare occurrence. It wasn't likely for that dream to become my reality.
Pushing the anxiety out of my mind so I could focus on the task at hand, my feet led me forward until I stood with Trent. Our eyes poured over the store, looking for all possible ways to bring Joseph and Coraline together.
"It's probably to weed out the weak folk. Can't put up with dust, then you don't deserve to have your hands on these prized antiques." Just as Trent finished his sentence, I felt the telltale tickling of dust invading my nose. "And it looks like you're one of the weak ones." Trent said as I jolted forward with the force of the sneeze.
Trent pressed his lips into a thin line but nodded. We broke away from where we stood, creeping down opposite sides of the store towards the target. Inching closer, I saw Joseph's eyes dart towards Coraline. He didn't know what the future held for himself and the young shopkeeper.
But Trent and I did.
And it was our job to make sure it happened.
Hey guys! I'm so sorry, clearly there was an issue with my email provider and it cut off the last few sentences of my submission. I'll make sure that doesn't happen for the revisions next week. My apologies!
Maybe he remembered the eight-year-old girl who spilled her milk on his jacket. I felt my lips twitch at the memory. Joseph hadn't been as awful back then. He'd even bought me another milk carton to show he wasn't upset. What happened to that man? I should've looked at the database to see his full Schedule. Another Timekeeper must have been responsible for the assignment that turned him so sour.
I stood close enough now to catch the spicy scent of Joseph's cologne. He was so engaged in examining the wine decanter for chips in the glasswork that he hadn't noticed us sneaking up on either side of him. Trent's brown eyes met mine.
Hi Sarah! I'll be writing my thoughts as I go.
I understand what you're doing with the opening sentence, but I think the second sentence is a distraction. The first sentence is somewhat vague, which is okay because it gave me a feel as to what type of story this might be and it still made me ask questions. Adding that second thought in there kind of threw me.
I like how you explored her current surroundings with her sense of smell. Maybe add another sense to up the feel. I would mention the 'target' as just that and then tell the reader his name and what his deal is. Otherwise, reading his name with no other info made me go back and see if I'd missed something.
I hope this was a little helpful. Best of luck! Looking forward to reading your revision.
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely keep this in mind as I look for places to add in more information about my MC!
Erin, I have a lot of good things to say about this story. It's so hard to set up science fiction well, but I have a pretty good grasp of what's happening here, and the pace isn't flagging at all; that's hard to do. You've also used a lot of sensory details to make the scene come alive and make me feel like I'm right there in the middle of things. And the premise is so interesting. Usually with time travel, the travelers have this big scheme that they have to accomplish or a problem they have to keep from happening. I love the idea that they've crossed time to play matchmaker—especially for two jerky people. Lastly, that first line tells loads about the main character while also clarifying some of the important bits of the story. Altogether, this is a strong start.
("Change of plans," I said as my assignment partner, Trent, rounded the corner of the aisle.) In this line, you don't need to mention that Trent is her assignment partner. That comes through loud and clear throughout the rest of the passage.
(I ran through my mental checklist for assignments. The briefing was on point with everything, but it had failed to mention that Joseph was a real jerk.) This is an awesome paragraph. I expected the next line to follow it up with something that adequately showed his jerkiness. But it just goes on to reinforce the dusty, dingy nature of the story. Because you've already established this, I would replace that paragraph with something small and quick that reinforces Joseph's unpleasant nature.
(Her eyes were trained on us and I could practically hear the words she screamed in her mind. Like Joseph, she thought that we didn't belong in her precious store.) A tightening suggestion: Her eyes were trained on us and I could almost hear her mentally screaming at us to get out of her precious store.
("Careful!" The sharp sound of Coraline's voice shot across the room. "These aren't toys to be played with; they're antiques," she snarled.) Because of the explanation point and her sharp voice, there's no need to include the 'she snarled' dialogue tag. That will be inferred by the reader.
"It's probably to weed out the weak folk. Can't put up with dust, then you don't deserve to have your hands on these prized antiques." Just as Trent finished his sentence, I felt the telltale tickling of dust invading my nose. "And it looks like you're one of the weak ones." Trent said as I jolted forward with the force of the sneeze.) This exchange feels extraneous to me; again, you've established the state of the store; the pace flags just a tad here, since I'm eager to see how they're going to bring these two jerkballs together. Consider cutting this.
(There was too much of a chance that the targets would see the hologram coming out of the watch. Best to avoid that mess.) Cut that last sentence, as that overstates what has already been explained.
Erin, that's all I've got. Thanks for letting me read, and I'll see you next week ☺.
A wine glass in an antique store? Seems more like something you'd see at a private museum. I'm picturing an antique store (especially with the dusty, old feel you've conveyed) like those little, almost forgotten corner stores in strip malls. Not really exclusive or highbrow. If it's meant to be upper-class, maybe add some other details to convey that?
"Complexion" is usually applied to face. Maybe just say light, sandy fingers?
I love your descriptions and actions, but I thought they were a little too intense at times for what was going on. For instance, "My whole body leaned close to her with the longing to scream," and "jolted forward with the force of the sneeze," and "It would be suicide . . ."
I'm really intrigued by the last paragraphs! Knowing that she had seen this man before, and when she was eight, makes me speculate. Did she see him years ago? Or was it, for her, only moments (they seem like they don't experience time the way we do), but she looked like an eight year old?
Overall, a very fun opening and definitely something that would make me read on.
Thanks for your feedback, Anthony. It's so interesting how antique stores vary for town to town. All the ones in my city have a very odd combination of dusty old junk and really nice stuff like wine glasses. I'll try to do some more research about what is most common in the area the story is set!
You're right about some of the actions being too intense. Sometimes I get a little melodramatic at times!
First off, I love the opening. It completely sets up the character, and her personality so we instantly know what kind of person she is.
The word "Target" really threw me off, especially when there was a second one and both the targets where in the same place. It was jarring at first, I wonder if there is a better word or term to refer to them by.
One last thing- They're supposed to be sneaking around, undetected, but Coraline yelled at them, so the whole Unnoticed rule was already out the window.
I would expect stacks of magazines in an old junk store trying to pass itself off as an antique store. Real antique stores probably wouldn't carry them. Since the two targets both mention how special the store is, I think there might be something else that could be about to topple. Old photographs?
Like a previous commenter, I don't particularly think you're use of "suicide" in the phrase "... it would be suicide to initiate the interface here..." is quite right. It wouldn't be suicide, but it would negatively impact the mission, sabotage their plans, or lead to uncomfortable questions.
There are two places where you reference the plans. In one place, the MC is changing plans because the target is a jerk. In another place, they missed the window for the original plan. So were they changing plans to suit the circumstances or just because they missed the first opportunity?
I don't get a good feel for the age of the two agents. Calling them "kids" seemed a bit off. They can't be too young, or they wouldn't be trusted with a mission.
I liked the brief teapot encounter where Trent has fond memories. The references to stolen time needed a bit more explanation in order to make sense.
I enjoyed the read; I think this will have an interesting plot!
Hi Karel, thanks for your feedback! As I said to someone else, thanks for pointing out the out of character items in the store.It's so interesting how antique stores vary for town to town. All the ones in my city have a very odd combination of dusty old junk and really nice stuff like old wine glasses. I'll try to do some more research about what is most common in the area the story is set!
In regards to the change of plans. I was trying to convey that they missed the window because they were messing around trying to come up with a new plan. I'll try to make that clear in revisions.
I'll for sure clarify their age. The word choice of 'kids' was supposed to be more reflective on Joseph than on Mik and Trent.
This is pretty awesome, I'm not gonna lie. :) I love the whole concept and the setting and the initial set up is very engaging. Two suggestions though.
1. The information we need is seeded through the scene, and that's great. *thumbs up* But the order you're presenting it in feels a bit off to me. For example, the information about her knowing Joseph in the past feels like an add on and doesn't fit with the picture we already have. And it might be nice to know that this is her last assignment a little earlier as well, since it adds to her need to do it right, and gives us a bit more stakes for them solving this little problem they have.
2. There's some good emotion here, but I think you could ramp it up just a little. If they missed their window, I'd expect them to be more frustrated and sort of scrambling, instead of calmly discussing changing the plan because he is a jerk. Trevor has a moment of longing for a time stolen from him, but your MC has very little emotional reaction to what is going on. She doesn't have be overcome with longing, it cane can be a determination not to think about it, an acknowledgement that she's different in that she doesn't miss it, or whatever fits her arc best. I just want more of a sense of what's going on in her head and what the emotional stakes are for her right now, if that makes sense.
Hopefully this was helpful. Can't wait to see the next version!
Hi Miriam, thanks for the feedback! I'm going to take a look at rearranging some paragraphs in revisions. Hopefully the flow will be a little better next week!
I'm going to take a look at adding some more emotional moments in there for my MC and hopefully that will help readers connect to her a little more!
Wow, can you describe! I can see the antique store in my mind. Full of semi out of character items, yes, but still I can picture it. Antique Inventory is an easy fix. The story is very cool and I applaud you for taking on Sci-Fi, a genre I don't have the stomach (or skill) to attempt. Time travel is a fascinating, timeless (sorry about that) concept and I think you've got an excellent premise here.
My only suggestions would be to take a look at your dialogue attribute. Mr. King warns us about having our characters Snarl, Mutter, Grate, Whisper, Growl… the list goes on. Especially when it's repetitive and there are already "tone of voice" indications in the sentence.
Also, Less description of obvious body movements can help tighten your writing (and lower bloated word counts). For example: Pushing the anxiety out of my mind so I could focus on the task at hand, my feet led me forward until I stood with Trent.
Again, awesome concept and I look forward to round 2.


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Technopreneur Alex Hern
Alex Hern is a great businessman that is expanding his reach to be all over the business world so that he can help companies that are in the baby stages of life get off the ground and thrive so that they can have a strong future. Many people have a great idea for a business but really have no idea how to run that business which is why Alex made his tech company in the first place.
Because he knows how a company should look and how it should run from top to bottom he is able to teach the owners what to do and who they should look to hire not just now but in the future as well. The companies that he does end up helping to become a successful business afterward and continue to grow into their future.
Expert Alex Hern though is expanding his reach a bit and helping even well-established companies with the technology that they have so that they can have a competitive edge. Right now virtual reality is a big thing in the gaming world and people all over the world are talking about it pretty consistently but what people aren't talking about is the fact that these headsets make for great communication devices and could be used in the business setting.
Jason Hope: The Development of Human Potential
Jason hope is an incredibly successful individual. A native to the state of Arizona he went to Arizona State University and graduated with a degree in finance before going on to graduate school and receiving his MBA. Since the end of his formal education, he has gone on to achieve great success in business. He has used the success in order to fund his philanthropic endeavors which include support of numerous research initiatives aimed at developing human potential by enabling future technologies.He is a man of conviction who believes that new entrepreneur euros need to focus on one project at a time. After looking back at his own life, he has found that whenever an individual is new to the entrepreneurial world, there is a habit of focusing themselves on several projects at once. This causes the dilution of effort and overall reduce their results in the long run.
He is perhaps best known for his recent support of antiaging research foundation SENS. This organization is devoted towards the development of new biotechnologies which aim to enhance the human quality of life by developing new medical technologies which will help rejuvenate the human body. When asked as to why he chose this organization to support Jason hope responded by stating that the traditional medical system has focused on the treatment of age-related diseases as they occur. This research foundation has set itself apart from the conventional medical societies approach by instead focusing on the prevention of age-related decline. In 2010 he donated $500,000 to support the organization's research goals. The organization was able to develop a new laboratory at Cambridge.
At this laboratory, they were able to create new treatment methods that target advanced glycation end products. By breaking these glycation end products down, they are able to enhance the elasticity of human skin and blood vessels far later into life than is typical. This is simply one step in the development of entire treatment protocols that aim at the rejuvenation of the human body. Jason hope believes that a world where age-related decline no longer exists is possible. He is not only aiming to support the extension of human life but the enhancement of the quality of life of human beings. Jason hope believes that as technology continues to develop human potential will only become greater. He is devoted towards supporting new research initiatives that will enable the enhancement of the entire world.
Bob Reina Means Business
It is well known in the tech world by now that Bob Reina means business. He is not someone that plays around and he is not someone that takes things lightly. For example, he knows there are a lot of unhappy people out there with their lives and mostly all of it stems from their jobs. That is where they are the most unhappy. They spend so much time there and they don't feel as though they are getting recognized the proper way, and they don't feel like anyone is noticing all of the hard work they are putting into it.
They also feel as though their boss is always looking over their shoulders and always on their case about something. They can't relax and they can't be themselves. That is why Bob Reina has made it his mission to change the world and make it a better place. He feels like why not now? Why wait? Why should someone have to suffer and be unhappy? That is no way to live life. That is a sad way of life, as a matter of fact. People are merely existing instead of getting all they can out of each and every single day they are on this planet.
That is why Bob Reina came up with Talk Fusion. He wanted something that was going to revolutionize the way things are for people that use the video communications provider. He wanted to make things easy and he wanted to make them fun. People like to have fun at their jobs. When they have fun at their jobs, they feel like they are showing the world what they can do and what they are capable of when they have the right platform, right environment, and the right mindset behind them. They can become unstoppable.
When it's all said and done, this is why Bob Reina does this. This is what gets him up in the morning and this is what inspires him as well. He gets inspired when he hears stories from his customers that have used Talk Fusion and taken their lives further than they ever imagined.
What Eric Pulier Has Done for The Software Industry
A Entrepreneur Stands Out
Eric Pulier easily stands out from other software developers for his talent and the the enormous output of his career. Over the course of decades he has used his talent to bring the software industry towards the future and foster innovation. There are plenty of geniuses in the software industry, but few people have had such prolific careers or started at an age as young he did.
Working For His Nation
At some points in his life Eric Pulier has worked for the government as well. For example, during the Clinton years he was assigned the responsibility of building an exhibit for the president. This exhibit, known as "The Bridge To The 21st Century", was intended to showcase advances in technology and where it would take people in the future. Years after he created this exhibit Pulier continues to work for Clinton through the Clinton Global Initiative.
How He Gives Back To Those In Need
Eric Pulier has made hundreds of millions with his software patents, but he believes he has a responsibility to use his talent to help others in need. A great example of this is the Starbright World social network. In the 90s the Starbright Foundation wanted to find a way for the children in their hospitals to communicate with each other. They reached out to Pulier because they knew he had experience in communication software. This resulted in the world's first private social network Starbright World. The Starbright World is still active today and gives 72 hospitals across the Starbright network. Beyond that he has also donated to numerous philanthropic organizations focused on handling some of the ,most important issues of our times.
About Eric Pulier
Eric Pulier is one of the most important software developers. Since the 90s he has sought to bring every single patent he can into the market and deliver high quality software to his clients. Additionally, he believes it is important to use his talent to help others in need. This is where many of his philanthropic projects come from.


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Via Tom Palmer is this informative article "The Mystery of the Insurgency" which deals largely with the fact that the insurgents are concentrating on killing Iraqis in great numbers.
To me this seems to be no mystery. Police states produce killers and gangsters and to a man with a hammer the world is made of nails. What else are they going to do but murder and crime?


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Army reservist told he cannot re-enlist because he told Truthout some ugly truth about Guantanamo
Let's hope that's all they do to him.
Army Reservist Told He's Barred From Re-Enlistment for Speaking to Truthout About Guantanamo
by: Jason Leopold, Truthout | Report
The US Army has told a reservist who has spent half his life in the military that he is barred from re-enlisting, asserting he "leaked" classified information to this reporter during an interview in which he spoke candidly about his experiences working as a guard at Guantanamo Bay eight years ago.
"In accordance with your security clearance agreement during 2003-2004, you are not authorized to freely talk to the press about your duties at GITMO or what you might think have occurred there to the press," states an April 2 "developmental counseling form" presented to Pfc. Albert Melise that was signed by Alphonso Holt, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army reserves and the battalion commander of Melise's reserve unit. "I have reported your actions to the security manager and I am initiating a bar to re-enlist."
It's unknown whether Holt's recommendation to bar Melise from re-enlisting was approved by the Department of the Army. Melise said he still has not received a copy of his administrative file despite being honorably discharged June 27. An Army Reserve spokesman, who declined to confirm or deny whether the re-enlistment bar was accepted, told Truthout to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in order to obtain additional information about Melise's status.
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I finally got around to creating a submission for this week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge, which ends tonight! I was putzing around in my craft space and happened upon an 8x8 pad of K & Co. paper called "Wild Raspberry." I forgot that I had it and I just love all the papers in it! It was a sweet surprise to find! Enjoy!


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This article was published on March 23, 2011
Apple pulls "Gay Cure" app after 146,000 people sign public petition
March 23, 2011 - 10:06 am
Amid huge public pressure to take action, Apple appears to have removed the controversial iPhone and iPad application from Exodus International which intended to help individuals with "same-sex attraction" attain "sexual holiness".
Over 146,000 people signed a petition willing Apple to remove the Exodus International "gay cure" app, released by the Christian group of the same name that labels itself as the "the world's largest worldwide ministry to those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction."
Apple's decision to allow the app onto the App Store on February 15 has surprised many, especially considering the strict rules and regulations that the company employs to ensure offensive or adult iPhone and iPad apps are not made available on its marketplace. Apple had marked the app with a "4+" rating, meaning that the company had ruled that the application contained no questionable or offensive content.
As well as a public petition posted to the Change.org website last week, protestors also took to Twitter to raise awareness. PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) also sent an open letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, calling for the removal of the app:
The mission of Exodus International – to help LGBT people see that they can "choose" to not be LGBT – is harmful. Such efforts have been condemned by every respected medical and psychological group in this country as explicitly dangerous and harmful to both physical and mental health. As such, promoting Exodus' mission through the Exodus International app will expose the LGBT population to potential harm or violence.
Yesterday night, Exodus International President Alan Chambers tweeted, confirming the removal of the app:
It's official, the @ExodusInl App is no longer in the @AppStore. Incredibly disappointing. Watch out, it could happen to you. #freedom
If an iPhone or iPad user tries to search for the Exodus International app, it no longer appears in search results. Apple has not been available to comment on why the app was removed.
It's not the first time Apple has been called upon to act on a potentially offensive application, nor will it be the last. With the company employing strict policies against browser apps and other criminal applications, it's left many perplexed as to why it was approved in the first place.
Published March 23, 2011 - 10:06 am UTC
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A Green and Just economic recovery from Covid
Post author By PWB Editor
Planning for the post-Corona economy requires vision to make the right investments for a Green and Just future. For PWB, Emily Stewart warns against the locking-in of inequalities and high-carbon industry, and the need to think green for the future.
Those following news of the British economy will know that gloomy economic times loom on the horizon. Of the major economies, the UK was the hardest hit by Covid-19 from April to June. With infection rates on the rise and local lockdowns of varying severity coming into force just as the Furlough scheme designed to protect jobs and wages ends while the Brexit transition comes to an uncertain end in less than 90 days a perfect storm looks to be gathering.
The withdrawal of support at the same time as the further mothballing of many professions has led the government to launch the 'Job Support Scheme', which sees governmental support for loss of wages continue, but with a steep fall from 80% to 22%. This scheme will only be available to jobs which they deem to be 'viable'; a term as yet undefined by the Chancellor and his team.
With the official opposition and business asking for clarification about which industries will be deemed 'viable' and how support will be future-proofed for the economic situation post-COVID, this is the right time to be thinking more broadly about future-proofing the economy with a Just and Green recovery.
As the world looks to move itself towards carbon neutrality, there has been talk about the 'viability' of jobs in high carbon industries. While there will undoubtedly still be a place for high-energy industry and manufacture in the UK, new industries must be supported, and traditional industry must adapt.
This is something that those advising the Treasury have been mindful of, and in response the Chancellors Summer statement contained a welcome boost for energy efficiency. While this this scheme could help create many jobs, a singular scheme on energy efficiency falls far short of cashing in on the real potential of a Green recovery.
So far the government has spent £35.4 Billion on protecting jobs, and announced a further £25 Billion in extra public spending for the recovery. However, the majority of these investments focus on bolstering the existing economic landscape, rather than investing in the future.
Despite telling professionals such as musicians, that they need to 'retrain' for the new economic realities, the projected spending doesn't cover adult education and training for new skills. Given the advice to out of work people to retrain, this is a serious oversight. Moreover, it contrasts the actions of other governments in the West, as well as the recovery pathway set out by the EU as a block. Not only is training high on their priorities, but they have shown a forward-looking agenda in the types of industries they are training people for. The EU has pledged that its Next Generation EU budget will be focussed on a Green and sustainable recovery; intertwining the needs of the economic recovery with the pathways set out by the European Green Deal.
Without a Green Deal of our own, the British Government could look to our international agreements for a framework to build a Green recovery on. There are certainly signs that Boris Johnson is aware that the upcoming COP conference in Glasgow next year offers opportunities for the UK to demonstrate its commitment towards meeting its NDCs. During his speech to Conservative party conference earlier this week, he talked of 'Building Back Greener' and committed to boosting the UK's wind energy capacity with the hope to be entirely self-sufficient by 2030. However, just as the energy efficiency scheme has been accused of lacking resources, serious funding pledges for wind energy are also yet to materialise.
It is clear that we would need much more meat on the bones of what exactly 'Building Back Greener' means, and crucially, how it will be funded. Lacking a framework like the European Green Deal, it makes it difficult for industry and private investors to predict how regulatory frameworks might support new spending. Should the Government fail to make these signals and continue down the path set out by the Chancellors announcements, there is a risk that further inequalities and high-carbon modes of production will be locked in for another five years.
Diverting serious funds to a Green recovery would be an excellent first step, but a truly Just and Green recovery would require commitments to target spending on communities where there is the greatest need for modernisation or new Green industry. For the UK that would mean setting billions aside for regions like Yorkshire and the Humber and Wales where high Carbon Industries continue to be large local employers.
To be Just, budget must be set aside for direct spending by communities on projects that range from re-training, to decent redundancy packages where needed. Moreover, the Government would need to empower local actors to be able to assess needs and implement local solutions.
The UK could also dramatically cut its carbon footprint by focussing on patterns of consumption. Current estimates state that around 50% of the UK's carbon footprint comes from overseas emissions. With many people consuming less during the pandemic, this is a perfect moment to start asking questions about the UK's supply chains and consumption patterns. The UNs SDGs provide the perfect framework on which to base these changes and to focus the recovery not only upon economic metrics but also those of wellbeing, equality, health, and peace.
By looking at the recovery holistically in this way, and making sure that no one is left behind, the UK could position itself as a forerunner when it comes to the hosting of the COP conference later next year. A robust roadmap to a Green and Just recovery will send much stronger signals than token support for energy efficiency or wind power alone.
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Iraq: Climate change, a top priority for educators
Climate action and literacy Teach for the Planet
published 22 November 2021 updated 25 November 2021
Acknowledging that climate change is one of the most important global issues, the Kurdistan Teachers' Union (KTU) has reaffirmed its commitment to push the regional government to insert climate change education into the curriculum and to take other necessary measures on climate change.
"Climate change and its effects are clearly visible through annual droughts, heavy rainfall, floods, forest fires, and rapid snow melting in the North and South Poles," said KTU President Abdalwahed M. Haje. "All these changes prompted many countries, the United Nations, and many organisations concerned about it [climate change] to start conducting research and studies and to follow up on climate developments."
KTU President Abdalwahed M. Haje
A global concern for the future
He warned that "the risks are increasing day by day, especially to the environment, human beings, livestock and wildlife, and to the entire globe. While the effects will not be felt very quickly, without a doubt, climate changes, no matter how small, will see their effects grow exponentially and lead to deepening problems."
Haje also welcomed the interest shown by many countries in the issue of climate change and that they have begun to take measures to reduce the impact of these changes.
These measures, Haje said, are implemented through several key steps, including:
Controlling and reducing gases emitted by giant factories.
Farming of the plains to restore balance in the environment.
Dealing with and using urban waste in a scientific manner to reduce damage to the environment, i.e., air and water.
Local steps to be taken
Haje also deeply regretted that, while many countries are trying to reduce the effects of climate change, neither the Iraqi nor the Kurdistan government is taking this issue seriously. For instance, in Kurdistan, the government continues to seize agricultural lands and turn them into housing projects and urban expansion.
In the absence of continuous electric power nationally, hundreds of electricity generators are used to feed Erbil's city centre with electric energy, Haje added. These generators, running on fuel oil, in addition to the noise, emit thousands of tonnes of gas into the city sky. And the government has not taken any concrete measures to reduce the dangerous effects of these generators.
The KTU leader also highlighted practical steps which should be taken by public authorities to solve environmental issues, such as:
Preventing the destruction of forests. According to the latest statistics, there are only 20 million palm trees in Iraq, down from 32 million in the past. That number is constantly decreasing, as people are burning palm groves to convert their lands into residential lands.
Setting an upper limit for the import of cars. Haje said estimates point to over two million cars in the Kurdistan region, and that number is increasing.
Factories and refineries must respect adequate sustainability standards or environment preservation standards. According to Haje, these factories emit thousands of tonnes of toxic gases daily into Erbil's sky. He said the smell of gas is a nightly occurrence in the centre of Erbil, presenting a danger to human lives.
Absence of climate change on curriculum
Haje condemned the fact that neither the government nor other concerned and relevant parties have included the topic of environmental pollution and its causes, environmental protection, or climate change on the curriculum. "This prevents students from gaining the necessary knowledge to stop climate change and acquiring a scientific basis for a better life," he said.
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China is one of the major emerging countries in the world. As the country is a major consumer of many global commodities and is a top exporter of cheap goods to most developed countries, China plays an important role in the global economy. Since China is also a major holder US debt chnages in the Chinese economy and economic reforms have an impact on the US economy. From a poor and undeveloped country for a long time, China has turned into a fast-growing country in a fairly short period of time. Today though the political system followed is Communism, the Chinese economic model is market socialism that has helped unleash its China's full potential in terms of economic growth. As a result, in some aspects China is far ahead of democratic developed countries.
One of the examples where China beats other countries is the high-speed rail network. China has 22,000 kms of high-speed rail network while the U.S. has just 45. In this form of transportation the U.S. is far behind China. Lack of political will and vision, lack of strong leadership, corruption, politics, special interests and other ills prevent the U.S. from buidling a nice and decent high-speed network like other developed countries and China have done.
In the areas of high-technology such as cellphone and internet usage, aircraft carriers, etc. the U.S. is well ahead of China.As the GDP per capita figures above show, China has still a long way to go before reaching the U.S. economy's size and standard of living.
it is suprising that the retail e-commerce market in China accounts for 47% of the global market.


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By Daniel Sutter
Economic Freedom in Alabama 2022
December 1, 2022 | View PDF
Canada's Fraser Institute just released the 2022 Economic Freedom of North America (EFNA) index. The good news: Alabama's economic freedom increased slightly. The bad news: we still trail three neighboring states.
Economic freedom refers to freedoms to buy, sell, work, and start businesses. A free economy relies on "personal choice and markets to answer basic economic questions such as what is to be produced, how it is to be produced, how much is produced, and for whom is production intended." Free markets presumably produce prosperity; measuring how closely economies approach the free market ideal is crucial to testing the markets and prosperity hypothesis.
The state economic freedom index involves ten component variables aggregated into three areas: government spending, taxation, and labor market freedom. Each component is scored from 0 to 10, with 10 the highest observed amount of freedom and 0 the least. A state's score averages the three area scores. The 2022 rankings use data from 2020 due to lags in the compilation and publication of some components.
Alabama's economic freedom score is 6.41, up slightly from, and ranks 22nd. The top-rated state is Florida with a score of 7.94 while New York ranks last at 4.25. We rank 32nd on government spending, 9th on taxation, and 22nd on labor market freedom.
Our rank is respectable but trails three of our neighbors. Florida, as mentioned, ranks 1st, Tennessee ties for 4th, and Georgia is 8th; we beat only #37 Mississippi. Competition between states is real, so trailing our neighbors might affect the recruitment of businesses to Alabama.
Choices must be made in constructing any metric, and we should ask if plausible alternative choices might affect our score. The minimum wage is one component of labor market freedom. Alabama does not have a state minimum wage and prohibits cities from imposing their own. Yet we do not get a score of 10 on this component because the index applies the Federal minimum wage in states without a minimum wage.
Labor market freedom also includes the percentage of unionized workers. The EFNA does not use Right-to-Work status of states. Unions in principle are voluntary organizations, but the government often sets the rules for unionization to favor unions. Our score for this component exceeds the national average but would be better if adjusted for Right-to-Work.
The average score for states increased slightly from 2019, from 6.13 to 6.23. By contrast, Fraser's Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) reported declines due to the COVID-19 response. Why the difference?
The EFNA compiles two state freedom measures, one including national policies to parallel EFW ratings, and one using state policies. My discussion above refers to the state-focused metric. The EFNA scores including national policies declined since the COVID policies affecting measured economic freedom – trillions in spending, money supply growth, and restrictions on international travel – originated in Washington.
States enacted stay at home orders and closed businesses and schools, but these do not enter the economic freedom index. Yet many regulations were also relaxed during the pandemic, like to-go alcohol sales by restaurants, occupational licensing, and telehealth. The EFNA also misses this deregulation.
The pandemic highlights a weakness in the EFNA, not accounting for state constitutional limits. Alabama has a state income tax, but our constitution limits the maximum rate. This provides greater certainty regarding future policy than in a state with a similar top tax rate and no constitutional cap. Alabama's constitution also limits the maximum rate and base for the property tax.
America's founders thought that true freedom meant that government could not infringe freedom. If government can take your property but chooses not to, your property arguably is not yours by right. The Bill of Rights prohibits Congress from trespassing on our rights.
Many Americans were shocked by state business closures and stay-at-home orders. The lack of constitutional limits on emergency powers compromises our property rights and personal freedom. These constitutional infirmities should be addressed before the next pandemic.
Daniel Sutter is the Charles G. Koch Professor of Economics with the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University and host of Econversations on TrojanVision. The opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Troy University.
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There are many simple things which improve the speed of your website. One of those things is gzip which make a website load faster. But gzip is not enabled by default on web host server. You have to do this yourself either from the control panel of web-hosting account or using a .htaccess file. It is very important to enable gzip because this one thing can improve the speed of your website as much as no other thing can do. So I thought I should share this information that how we can enable gzip?
When a user visits your website the web browser makes requests to deliver files which are linked on that page.
The reason gzip works so well in a web environment is that CSS and HTML files use a lot of repeated text and have loads of whitespace. Since gzip compresses common strings, this can reduce the size of pages and style sheets by up to 70%!
Gzip has to be enabled on your web server which is relatively straightforward.
When a browser visits a web server it checks to see if the server has gzip enabled and requests the webpage. If it's enabled it receives the gzip file which is significantly smaller and if it isn't, it still receives the page, only the uncompressed version which is much larger.
There are different methods of setting up gzip compression depending on whether or not you've got an IIS or Apache server (or something else entirely).
Let's first quickly see how a mobile-friendly website is different. If you open a mobile-friendly website on your smartphone, you don't need to zoom or pinch in order to read the text. On the other hand, if you open a website on your smartphone which is not mobile-friendly, you need to zoom, pinch or scroll horizontally to read the content. You feel a disappointing experience while viewing a website which is not mobile-friendly. Generally, people don't prefer to stay long on a website which is not mobile-friendly.
In the USA, 94% of people with smartphones search for local information on their phones. They are more likely to abandon a website if it's not mobile-friendly.
It is worth mentioning that as of April 21, 2015, Google is officially considering mobile-friendliness as a ranking factor in their search engine ranking algorithm. It means websites which are mobile-friendly tends to rank higher in google's search results.
So it makes sense that you should make your website mobile-friendly if you want mobile visitors to stay on your website and get your website rank higher in google's search results.
You can use Google's mobile-friendly Website Testing Tool to test mobile friendliness of your website. You need to enter URL of your website and click analyze button. This tool analyzes your website and clearly report the mobile friendliness of your website.
Responsive Web Design: It is the magic of CSS media query that the same HTML code is rendered differently on different screen size. The web server serves the same HTML code on the same URL regardless of the users' device (desktop, tablet, mobile), but it's CSS code decide how it's going to be rendered. If your website is a Content Management System (CMS), such as WordPress, Joomla or Drupal, you can either replace its theme or template with a responsive theme or template or hire a developer to convert existing theme to responsive.
Separate URLs: Serves different code to each device, and on separate URLs. The server detects the users' device. If the device is detected as a mobile device, it is directed to the mobile site. You have to maintain two versions – mobile version and desktop version, of your website. If your website looks complex on a desktop and you think it should have a more simple look on mobile devices, this technique is better for your website than responsive design.
How much does it cost to build a mobile-friendly website?
It can be free if you select a responsive theme or template for your website. Almost all the themes and templates are created responsive nowadays.
It can be free if you have technical skills to make a website.
It will cost you if you hire a developer and again the cost depends on your website and developer. For some very old sites, it is better to redesign it from scratch rather than converting it mobile friendly. For other sites, the developer can simply convert to mobile friendly.


Don't You Want To Be More Fluent?
I'm An Eye Closer – What About You?
Recently in a Stutter Social hangout, we were having a good discussion about eye contact. We discussed the importance of eye contact, what it conveys and why it can be hard for a person who stutters to maintain eye contact.
I believe that maintaining eye contact when talking to someone is very important. It shows that you are engaged, present and that the person you are talking to is important. Eye contact does not mean staring at a person the whole time you're talking. Rather, it means holding contact for a moment or two while the person is talking and then alternating your gaze while you are talking.
Gazing or staring at someone for a long time can be unnerving, even a little creepy. It is awkward and can make one or both parties feel uncomfortable. That's why it's sometimes hard to gauge how long it's appropriate to hold eye contact with someone who is stuttering.
A person can be caught in a long block. Do you hold eye contact with them until they get the word out? Might it be uncomfortable for them? What should you do if the person breaks eye contact? Do you follow suit? It can be tricky because you want to be respectful and show you are present but you don't want to cause an uncomfortable moment. Or longer than a moment – depending how long a person's block is.
It might be best to ask a person who stutters what they would like you to do if they get stuck, if you and she are comfortable enough to talk about it.
It's also important to note that sometimes use of the eyes is a secondary behavior of stuttering for the person who stutters. I have long known that one of the things I do when I block is squeeze one or both eyes closed for a moment. Sometimes I know I'm doing it – others times it happens quite automatically and unconsciously.
When we were talking about eye contact in the hangout conversation, someone remarked that I am definitely an eye closer. He was observing people in the video chat to see how we handle eye contact when we're stuttering. He said some of us were "eye closers" and some of us were "look aways." It was interesting to see how he could observe and determine that in a matter of just moments.
I think I close my eyes when stuttering for two reasons. I try to force out the word I am stuck on. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't! The other reason I think is that I am embarrassed or self-conscious about the block and don't want to see the other person's reaction. I worry that I'll see pity, negativity or laughter in the person's eyes and closing my eyes helps me to avoid that negative reaction.
I am confident in my stuttering. But I concede that I definitely have my moments when a secondary behavior pops up. Like I said, sometimes I'm aware, and sometimes I'm not and it just happens automatically.
What do you think about eye contact? And do you close your eyes or look away?
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I'm an eye closer too. Not sure of the reason. I'm trying to keep my eyes open more but it is very difficult.
I 'look away'. It's so embaressing to hold eye contact if there's a longer block. I just can't. Maybe bc of the reason you write about…..


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New branch of The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill is opening in Dubai Studio City
Fans of the popular Dubai brasserie will be happy to hear that a new opening is coming soon
A second The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill is opening in Dubai later this year. The National / Razan Alzayani
In the three years since it opened, The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill has become one of the most popular restaurants in Dubai. This week the owners of the brasserie have announced a second opening: The Maine Street Eatery.
Announcing the news on Instagram on January 11, the restaurant will be opening soon in Dubai Studio City.
A post shared by The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill (@themainedxb) on Jan 10, 2019 at 6:38am PST
Founder and managing partner, Joey Ghazal, has described the new opening as "more of a cousin than an exact twin" for the JBR restaurant, found at JBR's DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai — Jumeirah Beach.
"I've always had a grander vision for Maine," Ghazal goes on to say in the video, introducing the new restaurant.
What can we expect from The Maine Street Eatery
"It's always been more of a lifestyle to me than a restaurant. The Maine in Studio City is an opportunity to give the resident of that area more of a casual eatery," Ghazal said of the new opening in the teaser video.
So diners can expect more of a causal dining experience than that offered at the JBR restaurant.
As the name suggests, The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill is known for its seafood selection, with an ever-changing range of oysters for diners to choose from.
Raw oysters on ice at The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill. The National / Razan Alzayani
As for the interiors, don't expect it to be a carbon copy of The Maine in JBR.
Ghazal said of the decor and feel of The Maine in Studio City, "You'll know it's part of the same family but there will be a lot of new things unique to that space".
The new brasserie will be located in Studio One, a new hotel opened by the people behind Media City's Media One hotel. The hotel will also be home to a new Irish Village.
The exact opening date is yet to be announced.
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Q: Why can't I make any Tinkers Construct parts with iron? I was trying to build an iron hatchet today, but suddenly I noticed I couldn't make any part with iron! Any other material like cobblestone or wood works, but not Iron. It just doesn't show anything on the right.

I think it has something to do with the new Hexxit Update. A few days ago I had made an iron Mattock, but after updating yesterday I can't. You can actually see the mattock there in the hotbar.
Am I the only one? Is it a bug? How do I fix it?

A: Looking at the Minecraft Forum post for Tinkers Construct, and this is at the top of the post:

Metal parts, including iron, have to be made with metal casts and the Smeltery. Casts are crafted by pouring Aluminum Brass/Gold on a tool part.

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This song is in B-flat Major with two flats in the key signature. After a short intro, the verse begins at measure 6, which contains a lot of syncopated chords. The chorus begins at measure 22. It utilizes a bigger range, but the accompaniment is sparse. Then it's back to the intro music at measure 30. The sections are then repeated with a few extra ideas thrown in (like measure 42-49).
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Elizabeth Rinehart
Vice President & General Manager, Washington
Elizabeth is the general manager of WALSH's Washington-based operations. With over 20 years' experience in the construction industry, she has established a reputation for her commitment to building sustainable and affordable neighborhoods.
Elizabeth takes an active role as a community builder. She has worked on pioneering and sustainable projects that provide new housing, services and neighborhoods for individuals, families and seniors throughout the Puget Sound Area. Her work includes the LEED Gold YWCA Family Village at Issaquah, Brettler Family Place and Phyllis Gutierrez Kinney Place at the former SandPoint Naval Station, and the award-winning Greenfire Campus, a prominent green project in Seattle designed to LEED Platinum and Gold.
Elizabeth has also been an AmeriCorps Construction Team Leader for East King County Habitat for Humanity and has a background as a Permit Coordinator for the City of Mercer Island. In addition, she serves as WALSH's representative on the Housing Development Consortium, a group of non-profit organizations working together to provide affordable housing in Seattle and King County.
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Let me be more specific: I'm tired of white tears taking center stage of any conversation that deals with racial reconciliation. I'm tired of Black pain being put on the back burner so we can dry white tears and massage their fragile feelings.
"Conflicted" Black Pastors who don't know how to call truth to power in these moments under some guise of being fair and balanced when in reality all they are doing is centering their ministry around whiteness? I'm tired of it.
Black Clergy who never once opened their churches or minds to #BlackLivesMatter who rush to show how much they love the police via hugs, foot washing and other over the top means? Exhausted from it.
Offering up our emotional and spiritual space for crucifixion, hoping for a resurrection of white love and respect? Exasperated with it.
I'm tired of Black Clergy offering our spaces for crucifixion in hopes of white love.
What do the scriptures say about racial reconciliation?
But haven't we done all of that?
Did Jesus really describe Black America's relationship with White America and its accompanying institutions? Haven't we done all of this, plus some stuff Jesus ain't think of? Doesn't this affirm that we don't have to spend our time and energy drying white tears?
Do we really need more witnesses to prove that we are being slaughtered, both internally and externally, because of white supremacy? How many times do we have to stand before the church, the courts, the country and state that Black Lives Matter only to be met with a qualifier? If there was ever a people that tried to live out Matthew 18, it has been Black folk. Yet somehow, only white tears have been dried.
If any people have tried to live Matthew 18, it has been Black America. Yet, only white tears have been dried.
We've historically placed white discomfort above Black pain.
If I can put on my Black Studies hat for a second, I think we as a people seem to have always struggled with how to be authentic because it makes white folks feel some type of way. We want to be "free" and at the same time not hurt their feelings. Throughout our time in the diaspora, mostly everything we've done has been to elicit some type of white response to our plight in hopes of earning some measure of grace, mercy, or equality. Just look at the early attempts at respectability politics advanced by Black leaders after emancipation through the early part of the twentieth century. White comfort was paramount even in our decisions of civil disobedience, like the choice to utilize Rosa Parks over Claudette Colvin during the civil rights movements.
And we have no signs of stopping.
Despite evidence to the contrary, we continue to court white approval. From countless posts on social media about good cops being the norm as some counter narrative to Black Lives Matter to the policies of HBCUs as it relates to what students can say, wear, or do. Oh come now, you know those policies that continue to this day like Hampton's ban on natural hair and locs. There is no greater struggle of Black Authenticity than in the face of White Gaze. It seems that our authentic suffering makes us feel uncomfortable because it makes white folks really uncomfortable. Hell, if we want to take it there, we can talk about how vocal Black churches have been in their political homophobia but not about the Black lives that fill their collection plates each Sunday because these churches don't want to lose face in front of their white evangelical counterparts.
Some Black churches are more comfortable with political homophobia than speaking up for Black lives.
This is why in times of tragedy for Black people, all Josh and Becky has to do is start crying and we suddenly forget we have issues and commence to drying eyes and giving out hugs. We watched it play out with the subversion of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by the Dallas Shootings. Even in our own pain, we began to worry more about the pain of mournful Whites than our own. I submit this is a form of spiritual abuse and manipulation and it has got to stop.
But what if we chose to change the path?
Imagine, if you will, had Black folks acknowledged the pain present in Dallas but refused to change the conversation. Imagine if these reconciliation Pastors would offer workshops on how white folk should engage Black people but not the other way around. Imagine if Black clergy held symposiums on how the police should engage the community not the other way around. What if these leaders simply embraced the idea of liberation as opposed to weakly trying appease white discomfort?
Jesus was clear about who he wanted to reconcile with.
It was evident in his life and ministry. Jesus did not operate in the middle. Jesus was not drying Roman and Jewish Elite tears. Jesus was not trying to make the ruling class feel good. Jesus was not interested in the other side of the story with the woman who was about to be stoned. He was clear with whom he stood. Perhaps it's time we demand the same thing of our clergy. You can't help folks draw closer to Christ all while you're drying the tears of your oppressor who's mad they have to let go of their privilege.
Years ago, I was told by Ms. Murray, a Black studies mentor, to never sacrifice Black truths for white lies. I have never forgotten this lesson. Every time we allow ourselves to be manipulated by the white lies that follow white tears, we surrender our truth. We lose our story. This hinders our healing and progress and it must stop.
We can no longer afford to allow white tears to silence Black Pain.
White Emotions are often centered in conversations of racial reconciliation. Can Black America continue to bear the burden of silence for the sake of white discomfort? An Op-Ed by Terrance L. Thomas.


In this episode of Good News for a Change, Fr. Constantine Lazarakis explores the Gospel passage in which we learn that "It is easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matthew 19:24). Jesus' words to the man, "Give all that you own to the poor and follow me" are a challenge not just to the man, but to all of us. We don't want to hear that we really need to sell all we have. And we don't want to hear that it is impossible for us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. To fully understand this passage, we need to reflect on who the wealthy man is, where we should invest our time and riches, and finally, on how great God's love is.


Wherever marijuana is smoked, the consumption of snacks usually follows — and a new study suggests that's because pot causes changes in brain circuitry that make you hungry.
Pot heads and scientists alike have long known that marijuana can make a person crave food, a phenomena known colloquially as the munchies. But the evidence is still cloudy when it comes to why this happens. So a team of Yale researchers set off to figure it out.
In a new study published in the journal Nature, the researchers discovered that cannabinoids from marijuana actually interfere with signaling in the brain that causes the body to feel hungry when it should be feeling full. To do so, they looked at the brains of high mice.
The researchers observed that the neurons in the mice brains that make them feel sated, called POMCs, were activated in those who were given a chemical to mimic marijuana in the brain. At first, it didn't make any sense. If the neuron in the brain that inhibits hunger is activated, then shouldn't the mice be much less hungry? Not hungrier?
What the team discovered was that the cannabinoids interfere with the chemical POMCs' release — so that when the mice were "sober," the neurons released a satiety chemical. But when the mice were "high," their neurons released a chemical that spurs appetite.
The new findings join the many working theories looking at why marijuana causes hunger. A study from last February, for example, suggests that the THC in marijuana activates smell receptors which causes hunger. The new results are still preliminary and require further research. For now, the jury is still out.


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Home General News UN and IMF Have Testified that President Akufo-Addo is More Intelligent and...
UN and IMF Have Testified that President Akufo-Addo is More Intelligent and Credible Than John Mahama—-CVM
Eric kwame Asare
The United Nations decision to offer the Government of Ghana under President Akufo-Addo a whopping sum of $5 billion for the construction of a 100, 000 affordable houses in Ghana with absolutely no financial commitment from the Government of Ghana is a clear indication that the United Nations believe in the intelligence, integrity and competence of President Akufo-Addo's Government.
The UN housing deal will allow the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to commit $5 billion to construct over a 100, 000 affordable houses to activate the housing industry in Ghana.
So far a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to that effect has been signed between the Government of Ghana and UNOPS.
The whole 8years of the Mills/Mahama's Government could not attract such a $5 billion facility from the UN due to their incompetence and integrity crisis.
Fast forward, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exposed the ignorance and knowledge deficiencies of the NDC Minority in Parliament over the $2 billion Sinohydro agreement.
The NDC Economic Gurus such as Isaac Adongo, A.B.A. Fuseini and Ato Forson had written to the IMF and World Bank to stop the $2 billion Sinohydro Barter Deal on grounds that it was illegal.
However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had given their full blessings to the $2 billion Sinohydro Barter Deal thereby ridiculing the preposterous brains of Ato Forson, Isaac Adongo and A.B. A. Fuseini.
However, the Mills/Mahama Administration chased a $10 billion housing deal with South Korean conglomerate STX Corp. for 8years without success.
Moreso, the Mills/Mahama Administration chased $3 billion Chinese loan but ended up paying over $300 million interest on the inaccessible $3 billion Chinese loan.
The World Bank, IMF and Chinese Government refused to give the same opportunities to the incompetent Mills/Mahama's Government due to incompetence and integrity crisis of NDC Government.
President Akufo-Addo's Government is using leveraging and Bartel Deals to develop and transform Ghana.
NPP will forever be the Country's Best Negotiators and Managers of the Economy.
Razak Kojo Opoku
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Just a few months after announcing their name (Seeking Solace)/line-up change, WV's metalcore prodigies I, The Oracle are back.. and not with a fizzle but with a BANG! Several weeks ago, the guys announced that they would be making their return to the scene but no one knew, to what extent. 3 weeks ago, they broke their silence with the news that they are preparing their new EP Shattered Memories by releasing their most impressive single to date. Along for the ride, they've brought in Shawn Spann (I, The Breather) as a guest vocalist. The aforementioned single, "Traitor" is a huge testament to the blood, sweat and tears that they've poured into this new material.
The single, overall, is fairly impressive but may take listeners some time to get into. If you're a fan of older metalcore, "Traitor" will especially appeal to you, as it recalls a lot of the same methods used in the genre's hey-day. As the track starts up, you MAY expect some room to breathe… possibly a little instrumental section? Well, you're sorely mistaken as drummer Chris Shockley pummels you into submission from beginning to end. On the strings, guitarists Austin Roberts and Ian Guthrie give you pretty standard metalcore riffs but that's perfect for the fast-paced nature of the track. Vocally, Sam Hayes shows exactly why the band recruited him as their vocalist. From his powerful screams to his soaring cleans, the man is mastering his art. For added intensity, Spann delivers one of his best guest vocalist performance to date, short-lived but wholly effective on the listener.
Lyrically, the track focuses on a relationship gone stale. Assumedly, the female subject committed an act of infidelity and betrayed the trust of the one she claimed to love. As such, Hayes assumes the role of the male subject and tells her "I would now bury you down, your body entombed love. The vultures can have you as they circle the skies above" indicating that his feelings for her have more than dissipated.
Overall, "Traitor" is a very enjoyable track. It shows the WV metalcore outfit at their finest and shows that they are well on their way back. Be sure to check out the track by watching the video below and keep your eyes peeled for the rest of Shattered Memories, coming soon! The band also just announced a partnership with Pure Deathcore!


What Will Happen To My Pet If I Die? Deborah Malkin, Attorney at Law"
Preparation of a will or trust should be thought of as a caring gift to someone you love. But what if that "special someone" is your family pet? In the course of estate planning, people are often concerned about what will happen to their pets when they die. Everyone is encouraged to prepare either a will or a trust as part of basic estate planning. It is a simple matter for pet owners to designate in their will someone to take care of their pets as well as a tidy sum to be reserved for the pet's expenses (food, vet bills, toys, etc.).
A surprising number of people ask whether they can leave money for the care of their companion animals. The answer is a resounding "Yes!" California law now provides for animal trusts that can actually be enforced. Animal trusts are no longer "honorary," depending only on the honesty of the animal's custodian. You can leave money for a particular animal and be certain that the terms of the trust, as established by you, will be carried out. You can designate that the money be used for feeding, veterinary bills, maintenance, and any other aspects of the animal's care. For example, does your dog require prescription dog food? Trust funds can be used to pay for the special food. You can also appoint a successor custodian to take care of the animal if the designated person can no longer care for the animal.
In certain situations, you may want to include a special clause in your will or trust to protect the animal(s) from being used for research or testing. You may want to leave a portion of the estate to the SPCA or another animal protection organization.
A living trust provides all the benefits of a will and none of the drawbacks, and can also be used to ensure your pet will be well cared for. The pet's trust can be inserted right into your living trust. Living trust services are available for a flat fee that includes a free initial consultation; a package of documents including the living trust, pour-over will, durable powers of attorney, and new deeds; and, perhaps most important, unlimited telephone calls and office visits for trustees and beneficiaries during the process of establishing the trust.
For people who love their companion animals (such as Attorney Malkin, who is the proud companion of 2 dogs and 3 cats), the provisions governing pet trusts are an exciting and welcome addition to our Probate Code.


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