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Why Trump claimed minor Malmö fire was 'under-reported terror'
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The 'terror' attack which appears on Trump's list led to a building being smoke damaged. Photo: Emil Langvad/TT
US President Donald Trump accused the Western media on Monday of intentionally failing to cover terror attacks adequately, a move slammed by a Swedish terrorism expert as domestic propaganda based on a lie.
After the President made his claim, the White House released a list of 78 'terror attacks' they felt did not gain proper coverage, including an incident in Malmö, Sweden from October 2016.
The Malmö incident in question – an arson attack which caused smoke damage to a community centre used by an Iraqi cultural association – was covered by The Local several times.
In December, Malmö's district court judged in a remand hearing that, contrary to the chief prosecutor's wishes, the man suspected of causing the attack could not be reasonably suspected of a terror offence. He instead stands accused of arson.
In other words, the court judged there was not enough evidence to consider the fire a terror incident, calling into question why it appears on Trump's list in the first place.
Here's the list the White House sent of attacks they feel "did not receive adequate attention from Western media sources." pic.twitter.com/lj8eOZQfnY
— Kevin Liptak (@Kevinliptakcnn) February 7, 2017
A partial explanation is likely linked to Isis magazine al-Naba, which did indeed claim the fire was orchestrated by the extremists. At the time of that claim, terror experts pointed out that Isis has a habit of taking responsibility for incidents they have nothing to do with, and may therefore have done the same with the small fire, in which nobody was injured.
After contacting Malmö district court, The Local was given access to the conclusions from the initial remand hearing for the man accused of causing the fire, which was held on December 7th. It states:
"According to the district court, the level of suspicion required to be considered a terror crime has not been met. The man is on the other hand accused of arson, on probable cause."
Terrorism expert Magnus Ranstorp, a researcher at Sweden's National Defence University, thinks Trump's move is an exercise in domestic propaganda which pays little regard to facts.
"The easiest way to describe this is classic fake news from Trump's White House. This is nothing to do with the truth, it's an influencing operation. Propaganda, targeted at the American population." he told The Local.
And Ranstorp emphasized that events like the Malmö fire have been covered by the media to the degree they merit, despite assertions to the contrary from the US:
"These things have been reported at a local level, as many of them are instances of local news, for which there would be a limited international appetite. Then there's also the question: if you aren't sure if it was a terror-related issue, or something else, why would you report it as terror?"
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Of more concern, he feels, is the Trump administration's attempt to compare incidents like the Malmö fire with the attacks on Nice and Paris:
"That's the pathetic thing about this. It's solely for political purposes, to point a finger at the media. It's 'fake news' to argue that Paris and Nice were not reported on. That's a complete lie."
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday (January 11, 2021) lambasted the Central government over its handling of the farmers' protests against the new farm laws at the Delhi borders and said that they don't believe that the Centre is dealing with the issue correctly.
The bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde during a hearing on a clutch of petitions related to the protests said that the drawn-out confrontation was causing distress to farmers.
The bench said, "We do not think the Centre is handling the issue correctly. We have to take some action today. We don't think you are being effective. If laws are put on hold then negotiations will have a chance to work out."
It added, "We are extremely disappointed with the negotiation process. We don't want to make any stray observations on your negotiations but we are extremely disappointed with the process."
Chief Justice Bobde repeated a suggestion that the Centre pause the legislation while farmers' concerns are heard and said the court would pass orders if the two sides remained at an impasse.
Attorney General KK Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta were representing the Centre.
The top court asked the parties to suggest two-three names of former CJIs including former CJI R M Lodha who can head the apex court-appointed panel.
Earlier on December 17, 2020, the Supreme Court had acknowledged the right of farmers to non-violent protests and suggested the idea of putting on hold the new farm laws to enable negotiations with agitating farmers.
Thousands of farmers have camped at the Delhi borders since late November in 2020 and have been protesting against the three laws that were enacted in September – The Farmers' (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.
These laws have been projected by the Centre as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell anywhere in the country. On the other hand, the agitating farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.
Eight round of talks between the Centre and the farmer unions to end agitation against the new farm laws have remained inconclusive and all eyes are now on the meeting on January 15.
The last round of talks with the representatives of 41 farmers' unions was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on January 8, which was attended by Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Prakash.
Tomar had again reiterated that the farm laws have been made keeping in mind the benefits of farmers throughout the country and that the Centre is concerned about farmers and wants the agitation to end.
The Agriculture Minister had also expressed that the farmers' unions have kept the agitation disciplined which was praiseworthy and said that the government is willing to continue discussions with an open mind.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Steaks
January 6, 2023 Shweta
This article is a little more familiar with the Non-Veg eaters, Beef is used all over the world and loved by most people except vegans.
Many dishes can be made from beef but the most famous one is its steaks which are loved by the people.
Beef steaks are accessible all over the world and especially at all expensive restaurants of the world from where people can easily purchase them to make their meals more interesting.
It is made on charcoal or hot plates which has perfect taste and smell as well.
So, in today's article, we are gonna explore the top 10 most expensive steaks, all over the world.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Steaks In The World
1. A5 Kobe Steak – Per Serving- $350
2. Fullblood Wagyu Tenderloin – $295 Per Serving
3. Charbroiled Kobe Filet – $258 Per Serving
4. Select Special Kobe Filet – $246 Per Serving
5. Wagyu Sirloin – $169 Per Serving
6. Wagyu Kobe Steak – $144 Per Serving
7. Japanese Wagyu Ribeye – $144 Per Serving
8. Wagyu Rib Eye – $144 Per Serving
9. Wagyu Kobe Rib Eye Cheese Steak – $135 Per Serving
10. Wagyu Tomahawk – $109 Per Serving
The most expensive steak cut available to the general public is the A5 Japanese Miyazakigyu Wagyu boneless ribeye.
A single one of these steaks costs more than $1,200 when raw.
That said, an A5 Japanese Hokkaido Wagyu boneless ribeye is a close runner-up, costing more than $1,100.
If you're salivating for a taste of the world's most expensive steak cut, we've got you covered.
Let's rank the priciest cuts and discover why some steaks are more expensive than others.
So, are you guys excited to explore the top 10 most expensive Steaks, here you go!
1. A5 Kobe Steak
2. Fullblood Wagyu Tenderloin
3. Charbroiled Kobe Filet
4. Select Special Kobe Filet
5. Wagyu Sirloin
6. Wagyu Kobe Steak
7. Japanese Wagyu Ribeye
8. Wagyu Rib Eye
9. Wagyu Kobe Rib Eye Cheese Steak
10. Wagyu Tomahawk
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Introducing, the most expensive cut of beef globally, and it tastes delicious.
However, It is served in the Old Homestead Steakhouse presented in a very luxurious, big apple style.
Additionally, the ingredients have an appealing taste and are free from fats.
Moreover, the steak thaws in your mouth and on the tongue without any more need. The price of this steak is about $350.
Moving towards the second one, This is the premium dish of the Prime restaurant in Sydney, Australia which serves a whopping 14.1 Wagyu Tenderloin and has a marbling score of 9+.
The steak has got a whole lot of tender and mouth-watering fat. The steak is from the meat of cattle that have been fed for nearly 600 days.
Currently, Wagyu meat has the highest score outside Japan and the most expensive and luxurious one too.
Charbroiled Kobe Filet is known to be the most expensive steak in Tokyo.
Similarly, the steak weighs 8 ounces, costs about $258 and its origin is the local Wagyu Farms.
Also, raising the cattle is not a walk in the park but involves massaging and feeding the animals of sake while treating them fairly.
However, It is believed in mythical theories that, a happy bull will, in turn, produce better meat.
Now, coming on the number four, The American style Select Special Kobe Fillet and strip steaks are a seamless pairing for an exquisite delicacy.
Additionally, The creamy, tender filet mignon with excellent Wagyu marbling and the vigorous flavor and texture of the Kobe sirloin strip steaks will make a memorable impression on your plate.
If you got your credit card with you, it's possible that you too can eat just like sumo wrestlers do.
Interestingly, the famed Japanese Kobe beef is one of the world's steaks, produced in line with the stickiest legal food standards. The meat must carry a 10- digit identification number to know the origin.
Next, In the fifth position is, the Wagyu Sirloin, which is commonly known, and is a thick steak special in most restaurants for its deep flavor that is of great value.
Moreover, Its fillets are cut from the top sirloin, a substantial gutless slim portion that many contemplate being superior to the lower sirloin.
Also, many restaurants' top sirloin steaks are perfectly flavored, thin, and have a reasonable tenderness, the mark of sirloin cuts.
Likewise, The steaks are highly flexible for steak or sirloin tips, ideal for marinades of your preference, or can be prepared directly on the grill.
Coming on number sixths, the reason why Kobe beef is priced so high is that it is well-thought-out to be the most marbled steak in the world.
It is packed with the most decadent, creamiest, and flavored streaks of fat that most steaks rarely have.
Coming in at number 7, The Japanese Wagyu Ribeye is from the Japanese famed Black Kuroge cattle which are admired in Japan for their high-quality meat.
Also, the cows are reared and raised by experts from Japan who strictly follow cultural feeding procedures to the letter that produce beef with international standards.
However, these cattle are seen to be superior to the Tajima cattle used for Kobe steaks produce beef that has a velvety texture and elegant and brilliant marbling.
Further, After the meat is cooked and served, it becomes tender with a noticeable mild, sweet flavor.
This Wagyu beef ranks very high in the strict Japanese rating system.
Coming to the 8th number, we have The Wagyu ribeye stands at 8 ounces for $144.
Wolfgang Puck's baby states, 'you know the meat is going to be good – indeed, Wagyu is a highlight on the menu.'
Also, a restaurant is guaranteed to make sales of the beef as it is so tender, you barely need a knife to cut it through.
However, some restaurants offer regular New York strip steaks that are as much as popular.
Coming in at number 9 on our list, A Japanese Kobe in Las Vegas costs $33 an ounce, totaling $264.00 for a bill of an eight-ounce serving.
Similarly, At Tokyo Arakawa, you can pay up to $301 for the same eight-ounce serving of charbroiled Kobe filet with mustard and pepper.
Also, outside Japan, in Beverly Hills, an 8-ounce rib-eye of 100% Wagyu beef costs $135.
Many restaurants serve the Wagyu Tomahawk a la Carte for customers to spot while it moves on a platter through the dining room.
Also, the creativity of the rib eye is its 22 ounces trimmed off the bone leaving it having an ax-like shape.
However, which weighs only 30 ounces, and it's served in an old style.
Also, It is famous for its marbling and delightful flavor, and it's one of the prized beef in Japan.
Also Read: Top 10 Most Expensive Cats in 2023
However, We conclude that beef is used almost all over the world.
All these steaks are made with different ingredients and have the best taste in the world which makes them famous in the world.
Moreover, hope you find this article worth it, feel free to share your recommendations and reviews on it, we would be pleased to get your views on this.
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A Rapid Initial Assessment of the Distribution and Consumption of Iron-Folic Acid Tablets Through Antenatal Care in Bangladesh
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This document is part of a series of research briefs on distribution and consumption of iron-folic acid tablets through the antenatal care systems of 21 countries. Read the series overview or view all of the series content.
Overview of the Global Anemia Problem, Including Iron Deficiency Anemia
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines anemia among women of childbearing age as the condition of having a hemoglobin concentration of < 12.0 g/dL at sea level; among pregnant women it is defined as < 11.0 g/dL. The hemoglobin concentration cutoff level that defines anemia varies by age, gender, physiological status, smoking status, and the altitude at which the assessed population lives.
The primary cause of anemia is iron deficiency, a condition caused by inadequate intake or low absorption of iron, the increased demands of repeated pregnancies—particularly if not well spaced (e.g., fewer than 36 months between pregnancies)—and loss of iron through menstruation. Other causes of anemia include vitamin deficiencies (such as a deficiency of folic acid or vitamin A), genetic disorders, malaria, parasitic infections, HIV, tuberculosis, common infections, and other inflammatory conditions. While iron deficiency anemia (IDA) accounts for about one-half of all anemia cases, it often coexists with these other causes.
Iron deficiency anemia is most common during pregnancy and in infancy, when physiological iron requirements are the highest and the amount of iron absorbed from the diet is not sufficient to meet many individuals' requirements (Stoltzfus and Dreyfuss 1998). Anemia's effects include increased risk of premature delivery, increased risk of maternal and child mortality, negative impacts on the cognitive and physical development of children, and reduced physical stamina and productivity of people of all ages (Horton and Ross 2003). Globally, IDA annually contributes to over 100,000 maternal deaths (22 percent of all maternal deaths) and over 600,000 perinatal deaths (Stoltzfus, Mullany, and Black 2004). Key anemia control interventions include promoting a diversified diet, iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation during pregnancy, iron fortification of staple foods, prevention and treatment of malaria, use of insecticide-treated bed nets, helminth prevention and control, delayed cord clamping, and increased birth spacing.
Maternal Anemia in Bangladesh
The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in Bangladesh is 50 percent, making it a severe public health problem as defined by WHO standards1 (NIPORT, Mitra and Associates, and ICF International 2013). In terms of anemia severity, the majority of cases among pregnant and breastfeeding or non-pregnant women of reproductive age reported in the 2011 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) are classified as mild or moderate.2 Less than one percent of anemia cases among these groups of women are diagnosed as severe. An anemia survey conducted in urban areas of Bangladesh and three rural districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in 2003 by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) suggests that the prevalence of maternal anemia is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Roughly 41 percent of pregnant women and 36 percent of breastfeeding women were anemic in urban slum and non-slum areas, compared to 49 percent and 43 percent, respectively, of pregnant and breastfeeding women in rural areas of the CHT. In addition, a marked difference was observed between the prevalence of anemia in the CHT among pregnant women of ethnic minority groups (61 percent) and the prevalence among pregnant women who do not belong to ethnic groups (41 percent) (BBS and UNICEF 2003).
Falter Points in Women's Consumption of Iron-Folic Acid During Pregnancy
WHO recommends that all pregnant women receive a standard dose of 30–60 mg iron and 400 μg folic acid beginning as soon as possible during gestation (WHO 2012). Ideally, women should receive iron-containing supplements no later than the first trimester of pregnancy, which means ideally taking 180 tablets before delivery. It is important to note, that many countries aim for women to receive 90 or more tablets during pregnancy.
Figure 1 shows a decision-tree analysis of how well the Bangladeshi antenatal care (ANC) system distributes IFA, and identifies four potential points at which the system might falter (highlighted in orange). The figure tracks the number and percentage of women who obtained ANC, those who subsequently received and consumed at least one IFA tablet, and those who consumed the ideal minimum number of tablets.3 All data are based on BDHS questions asked of women who were in permanent unions and had been pregnant in the five years prior to being interviewed4 (NIPORT, Mitra and Associates, and ICF International 2013).
Many supply-side aspects—including both adequacy of IFA tablet supplies and technical knowledge and practices of ANC providers—need to be considered when assessing how well an ANC program delivers IFA. In addition, as Falter Point 4 in Figure 1 clearly shows, the provision of IFA tablets to a pregnant woman is a necessary but not sufficient condition for the woman to consume the tablets, particularly at the ideal minimum level. Thus, demand-side factors also play a critical role in determining the coverage and effectiveness of a program. These include whether or not women seek ANC and the timing and number of visits, as well as the extent to which women are aware of the significance of anemia and IFA, ask for IFA tablets, and comply with the IFA regimen.
Understanding the relative significance of each falter point makes it possible to prioritize them for more in-depth analysis, providing a first step in an evidence-based approach to systematically improving the program. The BDHS does not collect information on the number of IFA tablets received by women. In the case of Falter Point 4, this lack of data creates ambiguities that make it impossible to fully understand whether shortcomings in the system relate primarily to supply- or demand-side factors. Despite this limitation, the decision-tree analysis presented in Figure 1 still enables prioritizing the falter points for more in-depth analysis and action at the national, district, and health center levels.
The 2007 BDHS rather than the 2011 survey is used because detailed IFA and ANC information was missing in the most recent survey. It is telling that while the 2011 BDHS conducted one of the few nationally representative surveys of anemia in Bangladesh, it did not ask women about their reception to or taking of IFA tablets. To our knowledge, this is the only DHS survey that did not ask women who were pregnant in the last three years and had a live birth if they had received or purchased IFA tablets during their last pregnancy. The 2007 BDHS also lacks information on whether or not women took the IFA tablets they received or purchased, and about the number of tablets taken throughout the pregnancy. Due to this lack of data, Falter Points 3 and 4 have not been determined; however, understanding the relative significance of Falter Points 1 and 2 provides a first step in an evidence-based approach to systematically improving the program.
Analysis of Falter Points
Falter Point 1:
Did not attend at least one ANC visit
Forty percent of women did not have at least one ANC visit.
ANC's moderate coverage undercuts the program's potential as a vehicle for providing IFA.
Did not receive or purchase at least one IFA tablet
Of the women who had at least one ANC visit, 26 percent did not receive or purchase any IFA.
This supply-side constraint may be due to various system/supply-side performance shortcomings, which could reflect: (1) inadequate supply (e.g., stockouts); (2) inadequate provider knowledge; and/ or (3) inadequate provider practices, whereby IFA may have not been provided.
Figure 1. Analysis of Falter Points Related to Distribution and Consumption of IFA through Bangladesh's ANC Program in 2011, Women of Reproductive Age (15–49 Years), n = 10,996
Main Conclusions: Given the moderate 2007 ANC coverage rate, ANC is an underutilized platform for distributing IFA in Bangladesh. Nearly three quarters of women who had at least one ANC visit, 74 percent, received or purchased IFA tablets. While data was unavailable to provide estimates for Falter Points 3 and 4, supply and demand side constraints should be investigated to uncover potential shortcomings within the system.
Percentages are calculated from weighted data and may vary slightly from the unweighted observations-based calculations. one percent of women who were pregnant in the last five years did not have any ANC visits but received or purchased IFA from another source.
*Percentage of women 15–49 years based on Hemoglobin levels, Hb (g/dL)
aNPW 10.0≤Hb≤11.9, PW 10.0≤Hb≤10.9 b NPW 7.0≤Hb<9.9, PW 7.0≤Hb<9.9 cNPW Hb<7.0, PW Hb<7.0 dNPW Hb<12.0, PW Hb<11.0
Non-responses, no data (NR/ND) were recoded to "No" for '"At least 1 ANC visit?", "IFA tablets received?" and "IFA tablets taken?" and to zero for "Number of tablets taken?".
Anemia prevalence data are provided as a reference point, signaling the general order of magnitude of the anemia public health problem. The ANC utilization data is based on self-reported data of women 15–49 years in permanent unions and pertains to their last pregnancy in the last five years prior to the DHS.
Source: Calculations are from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2007). Anemia levels are from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2011).
Unfortunately, the BDHS does not report the source(s) of the IFA tablets women received or purchased, and a notable percentage of women attending ANC get IFA tablets from a different source. Nineteen percent of Bangladeshi women who received or purchased IFA did not have any ANC visits (not shown), a very high percentage compared with an average of three percent across 20 other low- and middle-income countries. We cannot ascertain whether or not those who received ANC obtained their IFA from their ANC provider. However, women who attend ANC may be more likely to be aware of, to value, and also to take IFA tablets, regardless of where they obtain them. Thus we would expect a high correlation between the number of women who had at least one ANC visit and those who received or purchased IFA, which is consistent with the data. Women who had one or more ANC visits and who did not receive any IFA represent a missed opportunity to reduce the risk of anemia among a high-risk population.
Did not take at least one IFA tablet
These data are not available.
Although data were unavailable, in general, this demand-side constraint may be a result of women not understanding the significance of anemia and/or that of IFA. This misunderstanding may reflect: (1) inadequate provider counseling and follow-up; (2) women's beliefs about actual or possible side effects; or (3) sociocultural factors.
Did not consume 180 or more IFA tablets
These data were not available.
Data were unavailable to determine this falter point; however, possible causes for this falter point typically include women who began ANC after the first trimester, and women who had fewer than WHO's recommended four ANC visits during their last pregnancy and may have started their ANC too late or not have had enough visits to receive 180 tablets (given IFA distribution protocols). In Bangladesh in 2007, 40 percent of pregnant women had their first ANC visit within the first trimester and 34 percent had four or more ANC visits.
Globally, research has found that other common causes of Falter Point 4 include: (1) providers do not have access to adequate supply; (2) women do not receive an adequate number of tablets because they have little access to care, start ANC late, or do not have enough ANC visits, making it difficult to obtain 180 tablets (given IFA distribution protocols); (3) providers do not provide adequate counseling or follow-up; (4) women do not adhere to the regimen, which may be due to difficulty in remembering to take the tablets daily, not knowing all the tablets are necessary, fear of having a big baby, side effects, or tablet-related issues (taste, size, color, coating, packaging/storage problem). Further research is needed to determine the specific reasons for this falter point in Bangladesh.
Analysis By Sociodemographic Variables and Trends Over Time
A comparison of data from the 2007 and 2011 BDHS (Figure 2) highlights trends in ANC coverage in Bangladesh. Over the five-year period, ANC coverage increased from 60 to 68 percent; however, this rate remains among the lowest in the world. The percentage of women receiving ANC from a skilled provider and having the WHO-recommended number of ANC visits also increased over the period. In 2011, 41 percent of all women had four or more ANC visits during their pregnancy and more than one-half (55 percent) were receiving ANC from a skilled provider. The leading source of ANC has also shifted from the public to the private sector. If this trend continues, government officials might seek to reassess how they allocate resources and move to include the private sector in IFA supplementation efforts.
Overall Conclusions and Recommendations
The 2011 BDHS reports the prevalence of anemia among women of childbearing age at 42 percent; however, findings from the Bangladesh National Micronutrient Survey (BNMS) conducted in 2011–2012 suggest that anemia levels among non-pregnant and non-lactating women have declined in recent years and are substantially lower than other recent health surveys suggest (icddr,b et al. 2013).
Figure 2. ANC Indicators in Bangladesh, 2007–2011
*Among women who attended ANC
The BNMS finds that the prevalence rate of anemia among non-pregnant and non-lactating women is 26 percent, categorizing the situation as a moderate public health concern according to WHO standards. This large gap in anemia prevalence estimates may be due in part to the testing methods. The BNMS used venous blood for hemoglobin testing, a method that is noted in the final report as being more reliable and consistent than the capillary blood samples used for testing hemoglobin levels in most public health studies, including the BDHS. Of further interest in the BNMS is that, despite low consumption of foods containing iron and a lack of iron fortification in processed foods, iron deficiency for the overall population was lower than expected. This lower level was correlated with high iron levels in groundwater (icddr,b et al. 2013).
Iron deficiency anemia among women in Bangladesh is treated by supplementation with IFA tablets given to postpartum mothers within six weeks of childbirth. Nationally, only 50.3 percent of mothers received any IFA supplementation in 2009. The rate was higher in urban settings (60.7 percent) than in rural settings (47.4 percent). Coverage was highest in Rajshahi (60.1 percent) and Chittagong (52.0 percent), while the lowest coverage was observed in Sylhet (31.5 percent) (WFP, UNICEF, and IPHN 2009). The 2004 BDHS estimated IFA coverage—defined as the percentage of women, among all women who were pregnant in the past five years, who received and took at least one IFA tablet—at 50 percent. This suggests that little progress has been made in expanding IFA coverage (although we cannot determine how the number of IFA tablets received or purchased and consumed has changed). Similar to 2009 rates, IFA coverage in 2004 was higher among urban women (64.2 percent) than among their rural counterparts (46.3 percent). Among the country's divisions, rates differed only slightly, from 46.1 percent in Barisal to 53.2 percent in Khulna (NIPORT, Mitra and Associates, and ORC Macro 2005).
Several programs and policies feature anemia prevention and iron supplementation as central to improving maternal health. Key among these is the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Anemia, adopted by the government in 2007. The strategy has an overarching goal of reducing the prevalence of anemia among high-risk groups, which includes pregnant and lactating women, by one-quarter by 2015. In addition, the National Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia were established by the Institute of Public Health Nutrition in 2001, and included the recommendation for iron supplementation for women of childbearing age. Iron–folic acid supplementation has been the key intervention in most divisions of the country and is provided through several distributors, such as Family Welfare Visitors (under the Directorate General of Family Planning), as part of routine ANC services provided through Satellite Clinics and Maternal and Child Welfare Centers. Although numerous nutrition programs and structures exist, the lack of a coordinating body to oversee and monitor their progress and development has been a major constraint, resulting in an overall disconnect between the government health structures and the communities they are meant to serve (WFP, UNICEF, and IPHN 2009). This is likely a key reason that anemia and IFA policies have been inconsistent and relatively ineffective. The fact that the BDHS no longer tracks IFA tablets despite high anemia rates among women, particularly pregnant women, further emphasizes this disconnect.
Ensuring access to quality ANC is essential to achieving Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5: to reduce maternal mortality and improve maternal health. Bangladesh's current maternal mortality rate (MMR) is 194 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, an impressive reduction from the MMR of 574 in 1990. If Bangladesh continues on its current path, it will likely reach its MDG 5 target of 143 by 2015 (GED 2012); however, more must be done to improve maternal health, including improving ANC access and coverage. Improving the distribution of IFA through the ANC program is an important strategy for preventing and controlling anemia in Bangladesh, and for improving the nutrition and health status as well as the mental and physical capacity of women of reproductive age.
1 WHO categorizes anemia's severity as a public health problem according to the condition's prevalence: < five percent, no public health problem; 5–19.9 percent, mild; 20–39.9 percent, moderate; ≥ 40 percent, severe.
2 The BDHS hemoglobin levels used to diagnose the severity of anemia in non-pregnant women differ from those specified by WHO. The BDHS cutoffs for pregnant (P) and non-pregnant (NP) women in hemoglobin g/dL are mild, 10.0–10.9 (P), 10.0–11.9 (NP).
3 The BDHS asked about IFA tablets or capsules; this brief refers to all forms as "tablets."
4 The BDHS provides a population-based, nationally representative sample of all women in Bangladesh.
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Garden writing is not just a place to find advice about roses and rutabagas. It also contains hidden histories of desire, hope and frustration and tells a story about how Americans have invested grand fantasies in the common soil of everyday life.
Published in August by the University of Georgia Press, Gardenland: Nature, Fantasy, and Everyday Practice chronicles the development of this genre across key moments in American literature and history, from 19th-century industrialization and urbanization to the 20th-century rise of factory farming and environmental advocacy to contemporary debates about public space and justice—even to the consideration of the future of humanity's place on Earth.
In exploring the hidden landscape of desire in American gardens, Gardenland examines literary fiction, horticultural publications and environmental writing. It includes works by Charles Dudley Warner, Henry David Thoreau, Willa Cather, Jamaica Kincaid, John McPhee and Leslie Marmon Silko.


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Newsroom "I'm not ok..." Dealing with the Baggage of a Prolonged Pandemic
"I'm not ok..." Dealing with the Baggage of a Prolonged Pandemic
Many nurses are struggling right now and may be experiencing a range of emotions. AACN is here for you, not only as your specialty nursing organization but as your community.
Watch and listen to Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, and AACN's chief clinical officer, Connie Barden, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, FAAN, discuss the current state of our community and how nurses can help support themselves and one another during this difficult time.
Connie Barden: Hi, I'm Connie Barden, Chief Clinical Officer at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). And I'm thrilled today to get to chat with Dr. Cynda Rushton. Cynda is the Anne and George Bunting Professor of Clinical Ethics at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and the Berman Institute of Bioethics there. Cynda, we're so thrilled that you're here. Thank you for joining us.
Cynda Rushton: Thank you, Connie. It's my pleasure to be here.
Connie Barden: I also want to welcome those who are joining us virtually. I know that you all have a lot to deal with right now. We are all living in a world, both personally and professionally, we've never seen before. AACN sees you, we hear you, and in fact, that's one of the reasons why we're having this chat today. We really see ourselves not just as your professional organization, but as a community of nurses. And so coming together for conversations like these, we think are really important. So I invite you, those of you joining us, to pop your comments into the comment section below, ask questions, comments to one another, let us know how you're doing, and we'd love to learn from your thinking. But let's get going. Cynda, do you know the first thing that comes to mind for me is our title, we entitled this thing, I'm not okay. And we're talking about dealing with baggage from a prolonged pandemic. What does that bring up for you when you think about such a thing?
Cynda Rushton: Well, Connie, it has been quite a journey, hasn't it? In so many ways nurses have shown up, they have gone above and beyond to provide care in these really extreme circumstances, where we've had scarcity of all kinds, including people, to deal with the number of people who need our care. And alongside that has been a lot of frustration that despite the sacrifices that nurses have made, it's like the finish line keeps getting moved, and they have not had a break, even though they keep showing up again, and again, and again. What I've heard is that nurses don't feel heard, they don't feel appreciated and understood. And in the sessions I've been doing with nurses throughout the pandemic, they speak about the isolation of what they have witnessed and participated in over these many months.
Their worry is about their own health and that of their families, the extra weight that they've carried to accompany dying people at the end of their lives when their families couldn't be there. And how they, day after day, put on that PPE garb and provided care to sick patients. Many of them do feel abandoned by their organizations. Early on it was lack of PPE. And then often they were asked to fill the vacant shifts. And then when the wave passed, some of them were even furloughed. So there is the accumulated despair and anger. And some of that has even been intensified because many of them feel they've been abandoned by society.
Nurses take a very strong social covenant with their patients, that's why we are the most trusted profession, I do believe. And yet at the same time, our service to the country is not a unidimensional commitment. Many nurses feel like they've shown up over and over again to provide care. And many Americans have refused to take basic public health precautions that would have prevented them from actually needing critical care in the first place.
And I think that is, for many nurses, the final blow, the feeling that our patients have turned against us in a way that has often been the fuel for our work. So I think there's a sense of exhaustion. There's a sense of people feeling morally injured and discouraged and angry. And at the same time, I have to also pause and acknowledge the incredible courage and compassion that we've seen. So I feel like there's the whole continuum. There is so much to celebrate and to honor, and there's also a lot of residue that has accumulated over these many, many months.
Connie Barden: Thinking about that, we are accustomed to nurses having incredible physical demands, and emotional demands, that's it. But you used the terms, distress, despair, and anger, like this continuum. And I don't know that nurses are always comfortable with those extreme types of emotions, especially in this prolonged type of environment, particularly anger. So certainly we see some of the causes, you delineate the causes, but what are the consequences of these types of extreme emotions that we need to be concerned about, that people are probably feeling?
Cynda Rushton: Well, first of all, anger has a bad rap. We often have a negative connotation of anger as, that's as a negative emotion, but in its most fundamental form, anger is just energy. And so if you think about it, it comes up when there's a threat to something that we really care about, our identity, how can I see myself as a good nurse in this situation? When our safety is threatened, when our values, the things that matter most to us. Our commitment to relieve suffering, to benefit others. And our sense of who we really are, our personhood is threatened in some way. And it can be, for some people, our go to emotion when we feel fear, or anxiety, or helplessness, or frustration, and it's not unexpected in the circumstances we've been in, we feel helpless to change our patients' choices.
We feel powerless to change the fact that we're in a pandemic, that the efforts that we are undertaking are really not producing the results that we want. So on the one hand, anger is an expected and justified response to a violation of something that really matters to us, our beliefs, our values, and in my work moral outrage is an expected response when there's been a violation of some really important value.
If you think about how our nervous system works, we resonate with each other, positively and negatively, our energy connects us. And so right now, I think there is a collective anger that has really accumulated. And the question is, is when we become angry and we stay in a chronic state of anger, what happens? And I think this is where anger has two sides. It can be unregulated and spewed everywhere, causing more harm, or it can be harnessed and regulated and used in a way that may produce better outcomes.
People feel completely depleted and they start feeling as if they are victims, because they have no power. So when I think about the consequences of anger, one of the things that can happen is it overwhelms our sense of our basic goodness. And we start wondering, who am I now? Who am I in this circumstance? I don't really recognize myself anymore. Am I a good nurse or not? And that kind of thinking, I think really is a lot for us to carry, because what happens is if we don't process our anger, it starts seeping into other areas of our lives. We start being short with our colleagues, our friends, our family, we shut down, and we shut out people who actually want to be of support.
And sometimes in situations where it's prolonged, like it's been in this pandemic, it can accumulate and it paralyzes us, or else we end up turning it on ourselves and we become really self-critical. I failed, I didn't do enough, or we become really depressed. And we're seeing all of those symptoms right now in our world, but in our workforce. And so it's really important to be able to recognize that anger has a purpose and many of us are not sure what to do with it. We feel like we shouldn't feel that way and yet we do.
Connie Barden: That was exactly one thing I was going to ask you, some people besides not feeling they should feel that way, actually feel guilty if they're angry. And if you combine this lack of compassion, or empathy for a nurse, that can be very unsettling.
Cynda Rushton: We have heard messages from the time we were little that anger was not acceptable, that only positive emotions were the things we ought to express. And we shouldn't feel this way about our patients, and we certainly shouldn't say it out loud, but what happens is, I think when we deny it and we try to hide it, it starts oozing out somewhere else. And I think it can become overwhelming that we don't know what to do with it. And yet what's really needed, I think, is we need for us to, first of all, acknowledge that the emotion is there and to really honor it so that we can begin the process of letting go of it so that it doesn't have this tight grip on us anymore.
Connie Barden: On a daily basis when I'm just having this range of emotions of all kinds, how can I shake loose of it maybe every day at the end of a shift?
Cynda Rushton: That's a great question, because the truth of the matter is people who are at work, they're holding it all together. And one of the things that I've heard so many times from my nursing colleagues is, I get in the car every day and I cry, or I scream. And in that little sanctuary of my car, I just let it all out. And I think those are really important practices to allow ourselves, not because we're weak, it's because we need the emotional release of what we've carried all day long, most people have been holding their breath the entire shift. We haven't taken a full breath. And so we can do that. Some people, they need to, at the end of their shift, as they wash their hands the last time, to let whatever has persisted through the day to let it go down the drain, or when you get in the shower, when you get home, to let that shower be the place to really rinse off all the residue, the anger, just let it go down the drain.
Some people, they need to move their bodies, because we do harbor a lot of our anger in our body. I have a student of mine who is very interested in dance therapy, and there's a lot of evidence that moving our body is an important way to release stress. So, dancing, running, hitting the punching bag, whatever it is, doing some physical activity to let loose whatever has gotten stuck. And another one that has been really, really effective for some people is journaling. Being able to write it down. There's something about the act of writing it down in a lot of detail. Our mind loves the detail, and if we can put it on the paper, then we can begin to say, oh, I've let go of just this little bit of this.
Connie Barden: Yeah. I'm going to imagine that people listening and visiting with us right now, this is bringing up a lot for them. So those of you who've joined us, please jump into the chat, we want to hear and see what you're thinking and feeling. So just a reminder, there's a comment section here. We'd love to hear from you. Cynda, I know from your work you have some very useful notions about people do exactly what you're talking about, identifying these various emotions, whether it's anger or other things, and then steps to move forward to work with it so that we don't hurt ourselves and others. Can you talk a bit, I don't know that there's a straight line process, but what can you share with us about that?
Cynda Rushton: Well, I think one of the things that scares us is if I express my anger, I might get out of control, but it's really important to be able to express it so that it becomes something we can work with, and it's not just this toxic poison that is, basically used against ourselves, because over time the people who really are burdened most are us. And so the question is, is how do we harness it and use it as a guide and a motivator for action? And the first step in that is we need to really name what has caused this response to occur in the first place? What is it that feels threatened or betrayed? And to be able to say that out loud. I've spent so much time with nurses in healing circles and small groups and one-on-one, and being able to say, I am angry. I am really, really angry. And I'm angry at whoever it is, helps us to begin to own it.
And then to be able to notice, where is this anger showing up in my body? Because most of us carry anger in our body, in our jaws, in our neck, in our shoulders. Just think about at the end of your shift, the body is just on lockdown. Your heart, I don't feel any empathy. I feel nothing. What is your mind doing? And often the mind starts going in a continuous circle about all the wrongs and all the things that have happened that have resulted in the betrayal of what matters most to us. So paying attention and noticing, where am I carrying this? How we can create a kind of kindness toward our own experience. People are hurt, they feel abandoned, they're scared, we're frustrated and sad. And instead of pushing those feelings away to see if there's a way that we can extend a little bit more compassion to ourselves, just like you would to a good friend, or to a patient who's suffering. To be able to allow ourselves to feel things just as they are.
Connie Barden: Now, are you saying that we accept it? You're just going to tell me, yeah, just accept it. You're upset. You're angry. You're whatever. Is that the same thing?
Cynda Rushton: Well, I think accepting it doesn't mean you agree with it. It doesn't mean that it's justified in terms of the things that have caused it are somehow extinguished, but it's also accepting in ourselves, this is how I am right now, and also maybe even asking on what circumstances has this anger been helpful to me, and how might it be detrimental to me, now and in the future? How long might this anger be useful? Because it is energy. And I think that we're not suggesting that we overlook the very real consequences of what has happened, but rather to allow ourselves a little bit of space to explore where's this coming from? What might be possible for us to be able to meet this reality in a way that reflects who we really are? And how we can make, in the moment, our values visible. How we can let go of what is really weighing us down related to this anger.
One of the things I learned from one of my critical care colleagues during this pandemic, as we were doing a session, exploring just these very questions, is when we think about letting go of being angry, it feels like we're abandoning our truth in some way. But what this nurse said was, letting go doesn't mean you don't care. It means you're letting go of the grip of this emotion that is actually causing you and others a lot of suffering by holding onto it. And sometimes just by doing that, it allows us to feel like we're capable again, that we can make peace with the hard choices, and to reclaim who we really are, not the disabled view of ourselves that we've come to create.
And to find a way for us to accept that the circumstances that we've been in have created a whole host of baggage, moral residue, if you will, that even when we've done the right thing, there are unmet obligations and commitments. And part of our job is to see if there's a way to make peace with the fact that I did the best I could in the circumstances that I was in, and to turn some compassion toward our own limits, that the reason we're depleted is not because we're weak, it's not because we're not strong enough, or smart enough, it's because the circumstances have demanded more than our resources were able to offer. And so I feel like it's really, really important right now for us to be honest, to name the sources of our anger, and to inquire to see if it's possible, that we might be able to let go of what's not serving us so that we can continue in whatever way we can in our role as a nurse.
Connie Barden: Cynda, let me ask you one more question, what about the folks who feel right now, first of all, I don't have time for this, pause, reflect, all of that kind of thing, or just, I'm not ready for it? I am angry. I'm mad, and I'm not ready to not be mad right now. Stop telling me I need to work through it, and that kind of thing. No, I just need to be mad. What do we do with that?
Cynda Rushton: You're absolutely right. You can't be somewhere you're not. And so part of this process is if we can acknowledge, I am angry, and this is what I'm angry about. That's okay to be where you are right now. Doesn't mean it's going to be that way forever, but for right now, it is serving a purpose of some sort. And I think the question is, is how long will this anger be useful to you? And how is it useful now?
It may be that the anger is the thing that allows people to keep showing up. And that energy is what propels people forward. And we need to know ourselves well enough to know when it's the right time for us to put that down. And it may not be any time soon, but at least if we can see it for what it is, and pay attention to, how is this affecting me in my life? Is this serving me? Is this hurting me more than it's helping me? And if we can keep track of that, then that's probably the place where we can say, this isn't working out so well right now, but for the moment it's where I am.
Connie Barden: Is there anything we can learn for our years of patient care where people don't like such good choices sometimes? We still are there to take care of them.
Cynda Rushton: We need to have spaces where we can talk about the emotions that go along with the choices and what we're asked to do. But in the moment, we have skills that we can draw on. We know how to show up, we know how to be respectful. And those are parts of our experience, I think, we need to remember right now, that your effort is not dependent upon the patient's choice, but rather in how you deliver your care and concern, regardless of the choice that they've made.
Connie Barden: If someone is in a position where they feel like they have no options, they can't do this anymore. That's what you're talking about. Taking a pause, reevaluate.
Cynda Rushton: And not to be in too much of a hurry, we didn't get here overnight. We're not going to get out of this overnight, obviously, but I think it's important to pay attention to the anger and to use it as a tool for inquiry. I want to share this quote by Steven Levine. And he says, "The investigation of anger leads us directly to the love beneath, to our underlying nature. When we bring anger into the area where we can respond to it, where we can investigate it, where we can embrace it, it emerges into the light of our wholeness. Then anger is no longer a hindrance, but a profound teacher." And so, one of my final questions for all of us is what is this anger here to teach me? And that is a big question to sit with, and one that I think is worth engaging and that investigation to explore.
Connie Barden: I can't thank you enough, Dr. Cynda Rushton for joining us here and I look forward to the next time we get to chat on whatever comes next. Thank you.
Cynda Rushton: Thank you, Connie.


You have to meet Duffer to really appreciate him. He is a young grey male cat. We don't have him because we need him. He's just here because he has PERSONALITY.
We had no intention of keeping any cats from our first litter. I was simply going to raise them until they could make it on their own and then give them away. Imagine what it is like with 5 kittens underfoot! You can't even walk without tripping.
On this particular day they were all in the house and all underfoot. When all at once I notice this one little grey kitten come bouncing up to me and sliding to a stop right at my feet. Well, he got my attention. I reached down and picked him up, and that little creature had a motor going at top speed. It was almost like he picked me! I lost my heart to him, right there.
I said, "You little Duffer, who do you think you are anyway."
But that did it. I was a goner. He was going to stay, and he had a name from that day forth. DUFFER!
Now that he is pretty close to full grown, he has committed some crimes that get him booted out of the house on a regular basis. Such as stealing food that does not belong to him and jumping on counters like his mother before him was much to well mannered to even think of doing.
The other day as I was walking to my van to leave on some errands he met me again with his motor at full blast. I picked him up and gave him a hug and told him. "Duffer, if you weren't such a sweetheart you wouldn't be here."
My daughter says the moral of the story is....be a sweetheart......you get liked a lot better that way in spite of your faults.


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Post Bellum es una organización educativa sin fines de lucro checa con sede en Praga. La organización fue formada en 2001 por un grupo de historiadores y periodistas con el objetivo de aumentar el conocimiento público de la historia del siglo XX de la República Checa y los países vecinos, especialmente entre las generaciones más jóvenes   Post Bellum ha reunido miles de testigos y relatos mediante la realización de entrevistas con personas que vivieron períodos significativos de la historia como parte de su proyecto de documentación, Stories of the 20th Century, y para su archivo en línea, Memory of Nations. Organizan varios otros proyectos y actividades para dar a conocer la historia moderna. El objetivo declarado de la organización es "comprender el pasado mediante un testimonio auténtico".  Post Bellum es una organización miembro asociada de la Plataforma de la Memoria y de la Conciencia Europeas

Memoria de Naciones

La organización ha creado un archivo de testimonios históricos orales titulado "Memoria de las naciones", en colaboración con el Instituto para el estudio de los regímenes totalitarios y la Radio Checa.  El archivo es la colección en línea más grande de testimonios de Europa Central, que documenta las historias de "veteranos de guerra, sobrevivientes del Holocausto, prisioneros políticos, así como miembros del Partido Comunista, la Policía Secreta y las Milicias Populares".  Los testigos son entrevistados en su idioma original y luego traducidos al inglés. Luego, las entrevistas se archivan en línea, donde se pueden navegar utilizando diferentes categorías, fechas, lugares, etc., para localizar anécdotas y entrevistas sobre eventos específicos. Inicialmente, Radio Checa brindó el soporte técnico para realizar las entrevistas y grabaciones de testigos, y posteriormente la organización  comenzó a utilizar la tecnología Eye Direct para registrar los testimonios. A julio de 2018, hay 8281 testigos en la base de datos y 4499 testigos publicados, así como más de 60,000 imágenes.  Entre las personas notables que han brindado testimonio para la base de datos se incluyen Zdeňka Deitchová, Augustin Bubník, Václav Havel, Helga Hošková-Weissová, Milan Knížák, František Zahrádka, Felix Kolmer y Rudolf Bereza.

Post Bellum también desarrolló una aplicación, Memory of Nations Sites, con un mapa interactivo que permite a los usuarios acceder a materiales de archivo del siglo XX relacionados con su ubicación actual. La aplicación está disponible en inglés y checo, y ganó el  premio Vodafone Premio en 2012 a la "Mejor idea de aplicación".

Premios Memoria de las Naciones

 El Premio Memoria de las Naciones se otorga a cinco ganadores cada año, desde 2010, en reconocimiento a la valentía al enfrentarse a los regímenes totalitarios.  Los destinatarios son elegidos entre 20 nominados por un panel de jueces de los campos de la investigación histórica, el periodismo y la política. La ceremonia tiene lugar cada año el 17 de noviembre, aniversario del inicio de la Revolución de Terciopelo, y se retransmite en directo por televisión. Cada año, la ceremonia de premiación tiene un tema diferente. En noviembre de 2014, el premio fue entregado a personas involucradas en la resistencia al Telón de acero en la República Checa, Eslovaquia, Hungría, Polonia y Alemania, para conmemorar el 25 aniversario de la  caída del comunismo en Europa.

La carrera por la memoria de las naciones
La Carrera por la Memoria de las Naciones es una carrera anual de larga distancia organizada para recordar y honrar a las víctimas, presos políticos, veteranos y disidentes además del Holocausto.

Historias del siglo XX
 Historias del siglo XX  es un programa de radio que cuenta historias de testigos del archivo  Memoria de las naciones  de Post Bellum, que se emite todos los domingos desde 2006 en la Radio Checa. Las personas entrevistadas incluyen veteranos de guerra, sobrevivientes del Holocausto, prisioneros políticos de la época nazi y comunista y miembros de grupos minoritarios.

Iniciativas educativas

 Post Bellum está involucrado en una serie de iniciativas destinadas a aumentar el conocimiento público sobre los  regímenes totalitarios, especialmente entre los jóvenes. Usan testimonios de testigos como parte de talleres en las escuelas en los que se alienta a los estudiantes a pensar críticamente sobre eventos históricos,  as well as "Experience Workshops", which involve immersion in historical events and students participating in role plays of events from the mid-1900s and the Normalization period.

Otra iniciativa educativa es "Historias de nuestros vecinos",  un programa en el que los estudiantes registran testimonios de testigos a nivel local, que luego se vuelven a contar por radio o televisión. Los estudiantes también realizan una investigación sobre las situaciones de los testigos que se presenta junto con el testimonio.

Post Bellum también ha publicado una serie de libros educativos como "Todavía estamos en guerra" y "Trabajo forzoso", novelas gráficas basadas en historias reales de personas afectadas por regímenes totalitarios.

Otras actividades

Post Bellum también ha documentado testigos en otras partes del mundo, como Estados Unidos, Polonia e Israel.  Tienen asociaciones con el Visegrad Fund y la fundación Remembrance (EVZ) alemana para registrar testimonios de testigos, y también inició una asociación con la universidad de Florida para documentar los testimonios de los disidentes cubanos.

Post Bellum ha realizado alrededor de 128 exposiciones en toda Europa. En mayo-julio de 2012, construyeron una réplica del campo de concentración de Mauthausen-Gusen en la Plaza Carlos en Praga como parte de una exposición para conmemorar el 70 aniversario del asesinato de Reinhard Heydrich.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
Iron Curtain Stories
Memory of Nations archive
Post Bellum website
Czech Radio
Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes

Conmemoración de los crímenes comunistas
Plataformas europeas de la memoria y conciencia

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As previously announced as part of the April 2018 Operations Release, we are requiring the setup of security cameras in all centers. This requirement is critical not only for the increased safety of your students and families, but also for the protection of the Mathnasium brand. Because of these reasons, many of our franchisees have already taken steps to add coverage in their centers as the compliance deadline is approaching.
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Cameras must be clearly visible to allow for full coverage and monitoring of all activity in the main areas of the center.
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Palác Koniecpolských ve Varšavě, dnešní prezidentský palác (polsky Pałac Koniecpolskich, Pałac Lubomirskich, Pałac Radziwiłłów nebo Pałac Namiestnikowski, později Pałac Prezydencki) je městský palác ze 17. století na Krakovském předměstí na Královské cestě ve Varšavě.

Dějiny

Do roku 1818
Palác vznikal v letech 1643-1645 pod vedením Constantina Tencally pro hetmana Stanisława Koniecpolského a jeho rodinu. Od roku 1661 objekt vlastnil magnátský rod Lubomirských, který jej roku 1685 dále prodal mocnému rodu Radziwiłłů, který jej vlastnil do roku 1817. Za Radziwiłłů byl v letech 1694-1705 palác přestavěn architektem Augustynem Wincentym Loccim, Karolem Ceronim a Andrzejem Jeziornickým.

V letech 1720-1722 provedl Carlo Antonio Bay zásadními renovaci paláce a v letech 1755 až 1762 Jan Zygmunt Deybel přistavěl postranní křídla a vytvořil divadlo v hlavní budově. V roce 1818 Chrystian Piotr Aigner zrekonstruoval palác v klasicistním stylu a rozšířil boční křídla a část zahrad upravil v neorenesančním stylu.

Místodržitelský palác
V roce 1818, tři roky po vídeňském kongresu, se palác stal majetkem Polského království a stal se sídlem ruských místodržitelů, což mu vyneslo hanlivou přezdívku "Místodržitelský palác". Prvním namiestnikem byl generál Józef Zajączek. V roce 1821 vytvořil Camillo Laudino palácové náměstí se slavným lvem. Monumentální památník namiestnika Ivana Paskeviče (ve funkci v letech 1831 až 1856) postavený v roce 1870, byl odstraněn po znovuzískání polské nezávislosti v roce 1918.

V roce 1852 vyhořela část interiérů. Rekonstrukci provedl Alfons Kropiwnicki.

Meziválečné období
V meziválečném období byl palác oficiálním sídlem polského předsedy vlády a vlády a v postranních křídlech se nacházela kancelář Rady ministrů.

V letech 1918-1921 proběhla rekonstrukce interiéru paláce pod vedením Mariana Lalewicze a v roce 1924 byl spojen s novorenesanční stavbou Józefa Dietricha z roku 1870.

Nacistická okupace
Během druhé světové války sloužil palác jako centrum pro Němce ve Varšavě. V tomto "německém domě" proběhla významná rekonstrukce, včetně dodnes nezměněných vyvýšení lvích podest u vchodu do nádvoří.

Při Varšavském povstání byl palác poškozen jen lehce a po adaptaci v letech 1947 až 1952 se opět stal sídlem Rady ministrů.

Poválečné období
Po válce byl na palácovém náměstí umístěn pomník Józefa Poniatowského od sochaře Bertela Thorvaldsena,  který dříve stával na náměstí Piłsudského před Saským palácem.

V roce 1955 byla podepsána Varšavská smlouva a v roce 1970 Varšavskou smlouvu podepsali také Józef Cyrankiewicz a Willy Brandt. Začátkem roku 1989 se zde konal kulatý stůl mezi představiteli komunistické vlády a opozicí Solidarity.

Od roku 1995 je palác sídlem polských prezidentů. Doposud zde sídlili prezidenti Lech Wałęsa, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Lech Kaczyński, Bronisław Komorowski a Andrzej Duda.

Galerie

Reference

Související články
 Seznam paláců ve Varšavě

Externí odkazy

 Oficiální stránka prezidenta Polské republiky
 Prezidentský palác - virtuální prohlídka
 Warszawa1939.pl - Popis hradu

Paláce v Polsku
Dějiny Varšavy
Prezidentské rezidence
Geografie Varšavy
Klasicistní stavby v Polsku


4-25-15 Today's Tarot is Key 12 Choice. Be open to the signs that point the way. They are all around you. You still get to decide, but it helps to know the options. This card is about decisions and suspension.


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Home/Fine Jewelry/Rings/Diamond, 18k Ring 11721-1975
This lovely row ring features rose-cut diamonds and is crafted in 18k gold. The design of the ring is from the late Victorian era. Rose-cut diamonds are diamonds that have a domed shape with a flat base and typically have a fewer number of facets than modern cuts.
Details: rose-cut diamond, 18k Ring.
Design Era: Late-Victorian (1885-1900).
Size: 16.51 NL / 51.9 FR / 6 US / L½ UK, sizeable (Within reason. Contact seller for information).
Dimensions: H 0.4 x L 1 x W 0.4 cm.
Weight in grams: 1.8.
Late Victorian
The Late Victorian or Aesthetic period was a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Europe and the United States, and this was reflected in the jewelry of the time. The Aesthetic movement, which emphasized beauty and art for art's sake, was particularly influential on jewelry design during this time.
Late Victorian or Aesthetic period jewelry is known for its intricate detailing and use of precious materials such as gold, silver, and diamonds. It often featured motifs such as flowers, animals, and nature scenes, and was inspired by a variety of cultural movements, including the Arts and Crafts movement, which sought to return to traditional craftsmanship and natural materials.
One of the most distinctive features of Late Victorian or Aesthetic period jewelry is its emphasis on the use of enamel. Enamel is a type of glass-like material that is fused to a metal surface, and it was often used to add color and detail to jewelry. The French firm, Cartier, was particularly known for its use of enamel in its Late Victorian or Aesthetic period pieces.
Late Victorian or Aesthetic period jewelry remains popular and is highly collectible to this day. It is often associated with the elegance and refinement of the time period, and is often seen as a symbol of wealth and sophistication.
rose-cut diamond
The rose cut is a type of diamond cut that was popular in the 1500s and remained common during the Georgian and Victorian eras. It is characterized by a flat bottom with a dome-shaped crown that rises to a single apex, giving the diamond a shape that resembles a rose bud. Rose cut diamonds can have anywhere from 3 to 24 facets, which are small, flat surfaces that are cut into the diamond to create a specific shape and enhance its sparkle and brilliance.
Unlike modern diamond cuts, such as the round brilliant or princess cut, the rose cut has a lower crown and a less brilliant appearance. It is a more primitive diamond cut that was used before the development of more advanced cutting techniques. However, it is still a popular choice for collectors of antique jewelry and for those who appreciate the timeless beauty of vintage cuts.
Rose cut diamonds are typically less expensive than diamonds with more modern cuts because they require less labor and material to produce. They are often used as accent stones in jewelry designs or as the main gemstone in vintage-style pieces. Despite their lower price, rose cut diamonds can still be beautiful and valuable, and they are a popular choice for those who appreciate the unique charm and character of antique jewelry.
18k gold is a type of gold alloy that is commonly used in jewelry making. It is made up of 75% gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, silver, or palladium. The addition of other metals helps to increase the durability and strength of the gold, making it more suitable for use in jewelry. 18k gold is softer and more prone to scratching than higher karat golds, such as 22k or 24k, but it is still a popular choice for jewelry because of its warm, yellow color and good resistance to tarnishing. It is also less expensive than higher karat golds due to the smaller amount of gold used in the alloy. 18k gold is a popular choice for engagement rings, wedding bands, and other fine jewelry items.
16.51 NL / 51.9 FR / 6 US / L½ UK
H 0.4 x L 1 x W 0.4 cm
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Q: sorting list items with JQuery I'm trying to use the JQuery UI Sortable plugin to allow a user to change the order or list items by dragging them with the mouse. The page in question is available here.
The relevant JQuery code is in webapp.js
$("#preferences_list").sortable({
            placeholder: "placeholder",
            forcePlaceholderSize: true,
            update: function(event, ui) {
                var order = $(this).sortable("serialize", {key:'list'});
                $.post("/mypreferences/reorder/", order);
            }
        });
$("#preferences_list").disableSelection();

This should enable the user to re-order the categories by using the  to drag them up or down (and when a category is dropped in a new position an AJAX request is fired).
The code above looks the same as that shown on the sortable plugin's demo page, but for some reason it's not working at all

A: You've got sortable.js loading before widget.js.  Sortable depends on widget, so widget.js must be included first.  Just reorder your script tags.

A: There may be other issues, but first change:
<script type="text/javascript" src="myPreferences_files/jquery-ui-sortable-1.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="myPreferences_files/jquery-ui-widget-1.js"></script>

to:
<script type="text/javascript" src="myPreferences_files/jquery-ui-widget-1.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="myPreferences_files/jquery-ui-sortable-1.js"></script>

A: Look with Firebug on the page you created: there are 4 errors. For example:

jquery-ui-sortable-1.js:17  - Uncaught TypeError: Object function (a,b){return new e.fn.init(a,b,h)} has no method 'widget'

Are you sure you have jquery.ui.widget.js?

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A simple, solution-based method using block copolymers enables the creation of a variety of nanoparticle shapes from rods and spheres to vesicles is reported in newly published work. The particle shape can be varied by tuning the block copolymer template, the size and size distribution of the particles is easily controlled with the experimental conditions, and functionality is easily introduced to the particles using the method.
Amir Fahmi from the University of Nottingham and co-workers use an approach that relies on the initial self-assembly of block copolymers in solution. "Our work is inspired by using self-assembly as a simple and cost-effective tool to fabricate functional hybrid nanostructures based on metallic nanoparticles within self-assembled block copolymers," explains Fahmi.
Block copolymers are known to self-assemble in solution into well-defined aggregates such as micelles with one type of block in the centre of the sphere surrounded by the other polymer blocks on the outside. These shapes can be manipulated by adding solvents that are attracted to the central blocks. For instance, when water is added to Fahmi and colleagues' micelles, it is attracted to the central blocks of the spheres, so swells the micelles and triggers a change from a sphere to a rod. In this way, the researchers control the morphology of their polymer 'templates'.
The trick here is that they use block copolymers that already have added metal precursors: the precursor is attracted preferentially to one end of the polymer. When the desired shape is formed, for instance with the precursor-heavy part of the polymer all segregated to the centre of a micelle, mixing in a reducing agent triggers the reaction to produce the final metal nanoparticle. They show that the method can be used to make spheres, rods, rings and vesicles of a variety of different metals.
Fahmi and colleagues also show how their approach can be applied to make a functional surface. After preparing vesicles – a spherical hollow metal shell – they spin-coat them onto a surface to produce a close-packed honeycomb structure. Oxygen plasma treatment removes the polymer leaving a honeycomb pattern of metal, and the size of the original vesicles determines the water repellancy of the surface.
In the future, the researchers hope to incorporate the technique into methods to make larger two- and three-dimensional architectures consisting of the nanoparticles, and look to creating hybrid materials for functional purposes, such as combining conductive polymers with magnetic or semiconducting nanoparticles, says Fahmi.


Definition of Term. butterfly fillets: (english) Fillets from each side of a fish left joined together (usually at the gut region) after removal from the backbone. This stuffed whole red snapper is bursting with Greek flavors and topped with a To fit the 36" stove would mean cutting out cabinets, cutting granite 2 pounds whole red snapper (1 large fish or 2 smaller), butterflied and. Define butterflied. butterflied synonyms, butterflied pronunciation, butterflied translation, English dictionary definition of butterflied. n. 1. Any of numerous insects.
I always go for the specials an array of Greek and Mediterranean You are going to need a whole fish: inspection that your fish is fresh and. Whether you call it splitting, butterflying or kiting, removing the backbone and ribs of a whole fish is an important skill for a seafood cook to learn. Ever find a whole fish at the market and not know what to do with it? Channel your inner Greek and grill it whole. It's amazing how Don't worry, that doesn't mean that you've done anything wrong. It happens. The char is.
The butterflyfish are a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; The family name derives from the Ancient Greek words χαιτέ, chaite ("hair") and οδοντος, odontos ("tooth"). Their restriction to coral reefs means their carcasses are liable to be dispersed by scavengers, overgrown by corals. Stick an entire fish in the oven—it's easier to make and easier to clean. The answer, then, is butterflying: cutting the fish fully down its middle and cooking it skin-side up, giving it every opportunity to ½ cup greek yogurt. Ladi is Greek olive oil and Ladthera refers to dishes prepared with lots of olive oil lamb chops, butterflied sardines and bifeteki, a minced beef patty, cooked on the Plaki, meaning flat or spread out, usually refers to fish arranged flat in a.
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Does anyone know the part number for the drum bearings for my Bosch WFVC5400UC/19? In speaking to Bosch they are only sold as part of the tub/drum assembly for ~$500.
keep in mind that you will need to carefully remove and then press ( carefully and strait into your tub) anything crooked, or tweaked ever so slightly will make it fail again quick, or never sound right.
ANY pitting damage to the inner drum support will require a new inner drum.
I dont even quote things like this untill i have been paid for disassembly, cause you dont even know it its possible to do the job untill you can remove inner tub and clean up to see damage.
YOU will also need a new tub seal to put between the 2 halves of outer tub when reassembleing.
this is a few hundred in parts ( oem and the not available aftermarket), specialty tools, and lots of labor and lots of room for error.


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Now you are really in my back yard. I have hiked much on the trail sections you are now on – between Mt. St. Helens and Stevens Pass. We used to go there alot and to the Enchantment Lakes with my dad in the 70's when I was a teen.
I am back at work now, after having spent 3.5 weeks in Seattle. It is strange…and it will probably be stranger for you.
Enjoy the North Cascades – it is a gorgeous place.
Thinking of you as you pass through the last challenges of the trail. Am still following your progress closely. I'm very grateful that the Fire Service computers don't block access to your site.
The trail keeps offering up spectacular and varied landscapes to challenge and inspire you.


Summary: [This abstract is based on the authors' abstract.] An illustration demonstrates the operational consistency of a biopharmaceutical process. Four batch cultivations are monitored by two different process sensors. Data from both sensors were evaluated by a multivariate tool for data acquisition, resulting in two different performance models characteristic for the implementation of the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) guidance document issued by the Food and Drug Administration for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. By using such models, advanced knowledge-based systems can be developed to detect abnormalities at an early stage and remove the cause.


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