I've been helping my dad since I learned to walk (when I was nine months old, to be exact). I began work as his assistant when I was three months old: after daycare, I'd accompany him to look at jobs, sign contracts, and even pick up materials for the next day. As I got a little older (around age two), I started to actually help out on projects—I'd hold one end of the tape measure and carry his notepad on estimates.
In an effort to keep abreast of the impact that young carpenters are having in the industry, we're publishing this article by Carter Silva. Manny Silva, Carter's father, will be moderating all comments and discussion that follow this article.
Whenever my dad was working on our house, I would be there helping him as much as I could. I'd help clean up, do minor demo, hold things for him, and even help measure for him (that's right—my dad taught me how to read a tape measure; I still have trouble with the sixteenths and some of the eighths, but I'm getting better as I go.).
You could say that I already have a good amount of experience under my small tool belt. That's why I asked my dad if I could start explaining how I do my jobs to others so they can learn, too.
On this project, we decided to remove an old section of a fence in order to install new posts. The existing fence section was about 5 ft. in length with no entrance. We wanted to add an entrance to it, to have another way of getting in and out of the yard. To add an entrance, we would have to move one post inward about 12 in., which would give us a 30-in. opening.
So we began by removing the existing fence section from the posts: we unbolted the nuts and installed a temporary fence section. I dug around the square 2 x 2 steel posts that ran into the ground about two or three feet deep and pulled them out. I unscrewed the temporary fence from the house and my dad disposed of it in the dumpster.
After locating where to dig, I got started.
I needed to be 24-in. deep for my footings. I told my dad this would be a lot easier than helping him dig for the front porch footings—those required 4-ft. deep holes, and he'd have to pull out large boulders!
I started by making a circular shape and continued digging down from there. The first foot went smoothly, and then I came across a couple of small rocks, and then some bigger ones. I dug around each rock and pulled them out.
At that point, I measured the depth of the hole and I couldn't believe the tape measure only read 16 inches! I felt as if I had dug deeper. Then I heard my dad say, "I thought this was going to be easy!" After giving my dad a smirk, I continued digging, keeping the hole about a foot in diameter.
I started to get frustrated loosening and removing the dirt. My dad always tells me to walk away for a few minutes when you feel frustrated or mad. Then you can come back with a better attitude, which will help you get the job done.
I decided to toss all the rocks that were laying around the hole into a wheelbarrow and dump them at another location. This gave me something to do while I was frustrated, and ongoing cleanup is always a good idea.
By the time I was done dumping the rocks, I could go back to digging with a better mood.
When I returned to the hole, I laid my shovel flat across, taking the measurement from the bottom of the handle.
"24 inches!," I yelled. Boy, was I glad to see that.
Next, I had to mix concrete—one of my favorite things to do. I like to use a wheelbarrow to mix concrete. My dad dumped the bag of concrete into the wheelbarrow and I added the water.
I moved the concrete in both directions with a hoe, adding water when needed until it was ready to be poured.
I wanted to push the wheelbarrow, but my dad said it was too heavy for me, so he hauled it to the hole. I used a shovel to dump the concrete into the hole.
I put two full shovels of concrete in and then used my shovel to get the air pockets out.
My dad told me where to put the post in the fresh concrete, so I dropped in the post, using a level to make sure it was plumb. Once I had it in its location, I added a bunch of rocks to help it stiffen.
I then added dirt to fill the hole and used a tamper to pack it down tight.
First I used a 2×4 to tamp close to the post, and I held a level to keep the post plumb.
Then I used a steel hand tamper, which was heavy, but fun to use. By adding more dirt, and packing it down tight around the post, this post would be very solid.
When I was done, I gave my dad the thumbs up.
I guess a helper's job is never done.
Carter Silva is eight years old and is in the third grade. He has two brothers (Zachary—16, and Corey—5) who he loves playing with. When he's not helping his dad fix the house on the weekends, he is busy playing hockey, doing tricks on his bike, throwing footballs with his friends, and playing with construction trucks.
He was bitten by the carpentry bug when he started to walk, at about nine-months old. Carter is very ambitious. When his father noticed that Carter liked playing with hand tools (plastic toy tools), he began to teach Carter how they were used.
Carter started by going around his home with a small level, checking any molding detail he could reach to see if it was level or plumb. He even checked his dad's work just to make sure it was right. Carter would also accompany his dad on estimates, after daycare, and he'd help pick up stock for the next day and do contract signings. He really enjoys the trade that his father has welcomed him into, and he's appreciated the educational opportunities he's attended with his father, like the JLC LIVE show and Katz Roadshows.
Carter is like an old soul that has been here before. He continues to amaze his mother and father in the passion he has for this trade.
Never stop learning and always be a student…..You have the attitude to achieve whatever you want. Good Luck!
Thank you for your words of encouragement, I enjoy learning new things.
Way to go Carter!! Keep following your interests and you'll continue to do great things! Thank you for sharing this article with our class. We are all so proud of you.
Thank you for your support on everything.
Go Carter! Love to see the youngin's get into carpentry. To think our local Boy Scout troop can't even repair the sign to their recycling booth at the DPW, and here Carter is doing it solo.
Way to Carter and Manny.
Looking forward to future projects.
Manny, don't forget to tell him about how important it is to understand the business part.
Thanks Bill. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I already started a list for future projects and also my dad is always explaining to me about how things run and what things costs.
Great article, but where is the PPE when mixing concrete? It's great to see our children take an interest in the building trades. Mine love using the tape measure to see how long or tall everything is. This year is my son's first pinewood derby, so he will now get some hands on with some of the tools I don't normally let him touch.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. To keep the dust down I added water and mixed slowly with a hoe. When I was younger I also measured everything I could reach. It was awesome.
Great job Carter. Beats sitting inside playing on a PS2. Keep learning how to work with your hands it will definitely bring satisfaction with more jobs well done. My father taught me how to do carpentry work nad after nearly three decades I still enjoy it. Wish now I could documented some of that when I was young.
Keep it up Carter and you too dad.
Thanks Aaron. I always like being active and doing physical activities. I'd rather be outside playing or working with my dad than being inside.
How cool are you, Carter?!?!?! Wow. Very impressive! You already know more than most adults that I know (and ALL of my clients.) I know your dad is very proud of you and is a wicked cool guy himself.
Now this is very cool. I think Manny is a great dad for helping Carter learn the ropes. My dad didn't begin teaching me until I was just a little older than Carter is. I can just imagine if My dad started helping me learn when I showed my interest in carpentry as a little boy, I would know so much more.
Carter you keep it up boy and you'll be the best there is.
Your right Eric my dad is very cool. The earlier I learn the better I will be and easier it will be also.
That's a very professional job, Carter. Just like a pro would do it.!
Thanks. I try to do the best I can .
Why did you use the steel posts?
Most home owners would use wood.
I kept the steel posts because they were in great condition and replaced all the pickets along with the rails. Plus the steel won't rot like wood does.
Thank you VERY much for an extremely well written and well documented article. I look forward to your next contribution (and to seeing you again at a Roadshow!).
Thanks for giving me the opportunity and encouragement. I look forward to writing many more. See you at the Roadshow and JLC live.
I almost forgot. Thanks Tristan for all her hard work and being great at what she does.
Reading this, I feel almost as if I could install a fence post!
Thanks for reading. Give it a shot and let me know.
great job keep on learning you will be the best carpenter in your class.
Thank you, I will work towards that achievement.
As a teacher that does a little remodeling on the side, I am very pleased to see quality from the ground up!
There are fewer and fewer adults that will have your skills and knowledge as time moves forward. Education must involve the practical with a little book learnin' to help it improve.
Congratulations on a "Real" education.
Thanks, My dad's always reminding me to keep an open mind and do the best I can at whatever I do. Yes you are correct (as I have been told) fewer and fewer adults are doing this today.
Love it!!! When can we read Part 2, "Installing the Fence"??
Hopefully you will inspire your friends to be as active and talented as you are!
I'm glad you enjoy it. My dad and I built the last section of the fence right after we installed the last two posts. It came out great. I'm looking forward to new projects that I'm working on.
Way to go Manny and Carter !
Fantastic job from every angle. I know this is exactly how I got started.
I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. LOL, I have been pointing out to my Dad for several years now if I feel that if there is a better way of doing things.
What an amazing job you did and as many others have said, many kudos to both you and your Dad. I think that I am ready to hire you as you not only know what you are doing but as importantly you have learned the huge lesson of walking away when frustrated. I believe that more mistakes are made by people that do not understand that lesson than for about any other reason. Plus, you documented your procedures extremely well. Thank you and I too hope that you document and show us the installation of the gate.
Thanks for reading, I'm getting better and better each day at walking away when things don't go right. It really does work.
That was an inspiring article, Thanks!
I immediately called my four year old over to read it with him.
I gave him a tape measure to hold and he was also very inspired to start on his next project. but alas for now bedtime waits for no junior carpenter!
I'm glad I inspired you and your son. I've been inspired by many in this trade which keeps me motivated to do more and more.
Good luck to your son and maybe I'll read one of his articles soon. Can't wait.
Carter is an impressive young man, his father is providing him a great opportunity as well as the gift of his time.
As the father of three sons, all in the family business, I can tell you first hand Carter will be an asset to the business and the entire community.
Thank you so much for those kind and inspiring words. My dad is very patient and encouraging with me. He keeps telling me to do my best and don't ever give up. I look forward to working side by side with my dad. Its going to be great. I can't wait.
Great job Hurray for Carter!
This was a joy to see.
Because of the skills you have developed at such a young age you will look at things differently. The practical knowledge you have will enable you to approach problems in a way you can never learn from a book. After 40 years as a framing contractor I have trained many a carpenter, and the younger you start, the better your instincts and confidence develop. It has the opposite effect of teaching an athlete to throw a curve ball too soon.
When I was your age I was just like you. I was ALWAYS helping my father with his company and in the shop. Now I have a construction company of my own. Keep up the good work!
And remember, dad always knows best.
Well done, Carter. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked my story.
Thanks for reading. After doing my steps I had a very solid post.
I thank you for your advice and I look forward to using it on my next post project. Hope you enjoy my next article.
Thank you for contributing such a great article to TiC!
I really enjoyed reading about your technique, but most of all, about your attitude towards the work involved. There will always be some "rocks" in your way–no matter what you're doing. You handled it like a true professional!! I know your father must be very proud.
I'm glad you enjoyed my techniques and my attitude towards my work. As for SketchUp, that sounds interesting.
after years of carpentry and remodeling houses i learned that every project, no matter how big, can be broken down into a lot of small, manageable steps. with that knowledge i was able to build my greatest, most fun project of all, an airplane [RV-6A], in which i've flown all over the US, Alaska, even the Bahamas. i hope you, too, some day can have as much fun as i have.
Thanks for reading. I'm having a blast at what I do right now and look forward to doing more interesting projects in the future.
My 3 sons (mid to late 20's now) have been helping and continue to help me around our little farm and in my furniture shop since they were just 3 years old. They all work in the tech industry now but come over on the weekends to mess around in the shop or help build the garden structures that always continue to be needed. Nice job and good luck!
Thanks for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great Job – I am glad that other people uphold the standards of digging a deep hole for posts :).
Thanks Nate, It's important to dig a deep hole in order to have a solid post :).
Excellent job Carter. I hope you've not let your dad take advantage of you. Remember, you've increased the value of your family home, so you should at least be paid minimum wage. I think for a worker of your age the rate is something like one tub of ice cream per hour.
Thanks for the info and glad you enjoyed the article. I'll let my dad know and maybe I'll get that bike I always wanted:).
Excellent Job! Reminds me of when I was young and helped my dad build custom homes. It can be a lot of fun…wow working fun weird huh? Anyways good luck have fun!
Great work, Carter. I only wish I'd paid more attention to my own dad when I was younger and he was doing carpentry work around the house. Sadly, I now only have my dad's tools left and I am trying hard to recall everything I saw him do. Carter, you obviously enjoy working with your dad and have a flair for it. My advice to you is this: learn all you can from your dad and don't take him for granted. He is the only dad you've got. I am sure he is very proud of you and the hard work and effort you show.
Thanks Alison. Working with my dad is fun. He always tells me how proud he is of me. I really appreciate all he does for me.
Thank you for taking your son to work with you. Here in the north west we put solid wood fences 3 feet deep in concrete to keep then upright. Even with treated posts our soil is to wet and we have to much wind any thing else.
Hello Carter, I'm glad you have shared the world of how you installed the fence. The photos are wonderful, it seems like the job is very easy for you to do, you don't show any stress. At your age, you are very skilled kid, you and your Dad make a good tandem and he must be very proud of you. So keep it up! You'll be a great inspiration to many.
I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I really enjoy learning from my dad. He makes it fun and easy for me to learn.


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Reinaldo de Saint-Valery (; fallecido después de 1165) fue señor de Harenc, uno de los feudos del Principado de Antioquía.

Era hijo del caballero anglonormando Bernardo II de Saint-Valery y su esposa Matilde.

Entre 1157/1158 Reinaldo fue mencionado como unos de los caballeros del conde Teodorico de Alsacia. Junto con Teodorico fue en peregrinación a Tierra Santa y desde el verano de 1157 formó parte de una campaña bajo el mando del rey Balduino III de Jerusalén contra los musulmanes sirios. Los cruzados aprovecharon la oportunidad de que Nur al-Din, atabeg de Alepo, enfermara para expandir el Principado de Antioquía a su costa. Primero atacaron la ciudad fortaleza de Shaizar, que Teodorico recibiría como feudo. El príncipe de Antioquía, Reinaldo de Châtillon, insistió en que el nuevo señorío tenía que someterse a su poder. Sin embargo, Châtillon era de baja nobleza comparado con Teodorico, por lo que este rehusó rendirle vasallaje. Aunque los cruzados ya habían tomado la ciudad baja de Shaizar y la ciudadela estaba a punto de rendirse, el sitio fue cancelado en octubre de 1157 y el ejército de cruzados continuó hacia el norte.

Después de que el ejército ocupara las ruinas de Apamea, fueron a asediar el castillo de Harenc. El castillo había pertenecido anteriormente al Principado de Antioquía y había sido conquistado por Nur al-Din en 1149. Los cruzados finalmente conquistaron el castillo en febrero de 1158. Dado que Teodorico continuó negándose a rendir homenaje al príncipe Reinaldo, el castillo y el área circundante finalmente fueron entregados a Reinaldo de Saint-Valery. Reinaldo y Teodorico tomaron parte en otra campaña del rey Balduino y sobresalieron en la derrota de un ejército de Nur al-Din que había ocurrido en Galilea.

El castillo permaneció en disputa en el período que siguió. El 12 de agosto de 1164, un ejército cristiano fue derrotado cerca del castillo en la batalla de Harim en un intento de apoyar a Harenc, que fue asediado por los musulmanes. Hacia 1165, el castillo volvió a caer ante Nur al-Din. Aparentemente, Reinaldo ya había regresado a Inglaterra para ese momento y su señorío pasó al conde Joscelino III de Edesa.

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I too, will go back to New Years 1999 with all of its Y2K fears.
My life was on a true precipice at that moment.
I was living in DC and had literally just broken up with a woman who was never really good for me. I was finishing up my dissertation and had a few interviews in my pocket at schools all over the country for the upcoming national meetings the following weekend. I had no idea where I'd end up but I knew I'd be moving by August. It was all potential.
The gal in question was a rebound relationship. An artist whom I had met through a dating add in which I answered her call for 'interested in friendship and maybe more.' She had come to Cousin's wedding with me (I know, I know, why did I take her) in December of that year and it was there that I realized how not good we were for each other. I returned from the wedding a couple of days after Christmas and called her on the phone to breakup.
Had I had a postit note, I would have followed the Berger method.
She was furious. You can imagine, only a few days before New Year's Eve at the end of the long '90s.
I arrived at a New Year's party of a distant friend way too early but was glad I showed up because it was in Adam's Morgan and we walked only a short distance to see the gorgeous fireworks over the Mall.
I made no predictions at that point about the decade to come.
The interviews in January went well. I had a couple of interesting ones at Middlebury College in VT and one at some strange midwest city called La Crosse. There was a guy in the interview that seemed interesting but I couldn't imagine living in the small town and pointedly asked the African faculty member they had on the interview team what he thought life was like there. The others seemed so provincial: "So... Did you actually work at the World Bank?"
I didn't have the heart to tell them how UNglamorous it was.
At an interview with the University of Vermont one guy actually sat and read the newspaper the entire time. And upon arriving at an interview at some small college in Pennsylvania, the chair of the department literally beat me to the closest parking spot making me walk six blocks in the snow to the building.
So, LaCrosse it ultimately was.
I found myself there in August after a cross-country trek with a high school friend among a pile of boxes both in my office and in an apartment wondering what I was doing there.
As I now look back on the decade "of the aughts" I see my life literally unfold into what it is and will be for some time: meeting BioMom and, then, 18 month old, getting published, home refurbs, Big, this blog, biking, rollerblading, Cousin's move here. I agree with Jen -- " must admit that with so many of those monumental life experiences are out of the way, so much of it feels decided." But I think that's the point of this next stage. If we can be present here, in this space of non-anticipatoryness, in this space of already-decided, then we can relax into it and enjoy it and make the most of it.
I want to not hope for the next stage or the next thing and be in the present.


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Updated: October 28, 2022, 11:56 PM
Tags: Pavel Francouz, Martin Kaut, Valeri Nichushkin, Kevin Bahl, Evan Rodrigues, Dougie Hamilton, Sports, Dryden Hunt, Vitek Vanecek, Alex Newhook, Jack Hughes, Ondrej Palat, Miles Wood, Kurtis MacDermid, Alexander Holtz, Jesper Bratt
Hughes scores to back Vanecek, Devils beat Avalanche 1-0
Published: October 28, 2022, 9:49 PM Updated: October 28, 2022, 11:56 PM
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) watches defenseman Ryan Graves (33) hit the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
NEWARK, N.J. – Jack Hughes scored on power play early in the third period and Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his first shutout with New Jersey in the Devils' 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
The Devils won for the fifth time in six games after dropping the first two games of the season. New Jersey also denied defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado's NHL-best power play six times.
"Honestly, it was really good game. The guys played really well and we just scored the goal,'' said Vanecek, who won his first contest with the Devils 6-2 on Tuesday night in Detroit. "That felt really good and now a home game, so I'm really happy with that."
Hughes scored his third of the season on the power play at 2:59 of the third, shooting the puck past Pavel Francouz. Assists went to Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton. The assist was a team-leading 10th for Bratt who has points in all eight Devils games this season and leads New Jersey with 13 points. Francouz made 22 saves.
"It was a great game by both clubs. It felt like a playoff game,'' Devils coach Lindy Ruff said. "This was the right team to play at the right time. We blocked shots. There was a lot of good stuff tonight."
The Devils appeared to open the scoring with just over five minutes left in the first period but an apparent goal by Miles Wood was nullified when the play was deemed offsides on review.
New Jersey outshot the visitors 8-4 in the opening period. In the second, the Avalanche had a 10-7 shots advantage over the home team as both goaltenders made sterling saves to keep the scoreless game intact.
"We just didn't have jump,'' Avalanche forward Evan Rodrigues said. "We didn't get enough odd-man rushes."
The Avalanche were coming off 3-2 shootout win over Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday in which former Rangers netminder Alexandar Georgiev was the winner in his return.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was impressed with the new-look Devils who are showing promise after missing the playoffs the past four seasons.
"They have great team speed, good skill,'' Bednar said. "Give them credit, their PK is really good."
Vanecek also denied Colorado forward Dryden Hunt in the second on a point-blank shot from between the faceoff circles.
The 26-year-old netminder, who had six shutouts with the Washington Capitals prior to this season, made a dazzling pad save on Rodrigues midway through the third and foiled a one-timer by Arturi Lehkonen with just over eight minutes left. He made 10 saves in the third.
"He made the big save when we needed it. That lifts the whole bench,'' Ruff said about Vanecek's save on Rodrigues. "And our penalty killers did a great job. We limited their key players."
Avalanche leading scorer Valeri Nichushkin did not play Friday because of a lower-body injury.
Following their game Saturday night against the Islanders at UBS Arena, the Avalanche will fly to Finland, where they will play the Columbus Blue Jackets twice next weekend.
"We had too many turnovers and we didn't do enough to win the hockey game,'' Bednar added. "Tonight we just didn't have the jam."
NOTES: The Devils scratched forwards Alexander Holtz, Ondrej Palat and defenseman Kevin Bahl ... Colorado also scratched defenseman Kurtis MacDermid.
Devils: Host Columbus on Sunday.
Avalanche: At New York Islanders on Saturday night.
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Three soldiers killed in training accident at Army base in Georgia
Posted 11:10 AM, October 20, 2019, by CNN Wire
(CNN) — Three US soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Division were killed and three others injured during a training accident at an Army base in Georgia early Sunday morning, according to the Army.
The soldiers were in riding in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield when the accident happened. Three soldiers were pronounced dead on site and three others were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital for their injuries.
"Today is a heartbreaking day for the 3rd Infantry Division, and the entire Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield community, as we are all devastated after a training accident this morning on the Fort Stewart Training Area," said Maj. Gen. Tony Aguto, the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division.
"We are extremely saddened by the loss of three Dogface Soldiers, and injuries to three more. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this tragedy."
The accident is under investigation, and the soldiers' names will be released 24 hours after their next-of-kin are notified, Fort Stewart said in a statement.
Fort Stewart, founded in 1940, is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River and covers almost 280,000 acres, according to its website.
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Maid in Singapore Jailed 18 months For Sexually Exploiting Young Boy
She threatened the boy to keep quiet by telling him she had footage of their intimacy and would tell it to his parents...
We let maids in our homes trusting them that nothing serious will happen. However, don't forget that maids are still strangers and can commit a variety of horrible acts. This is highlighted by a recent case of child abuse by maid, this time of the sexual kind.
Maid sexually exploits employer's underaged son
The maid from India had carried out sexual acts with her employer's son — an underaged minor. She even said that she had recorded footage of them both being intimate.
According to Prosecutor Chee Ee Ling, the maid used the video to keep him silent. She threatened to reveal the video to the boy's parents during their arguments so that he would keep quiet.
The victim was around 11 to 12 years old when the crime was committed. Court documents could not confirm whether the maid had really shot a video or not.
After a five-day trial, Ng Peng Hong, the District Judge, declared the maid, aged 33, to be guilty of four counts of sexual exploitation, as well as making the boy alarmed.
The maid was convicted with 18 months of imprisonment on November 22. However, Jonathan Cho, one of her defence lawyers from Covenant Chambers, stated on November 28 that she will argue against this judgement.
Child abuse by maid can have psychological consequences on a child. (Image for illustration purposes only). | Image Source: Stock Photo
Child abuse by maid: What happened?
The family hired the maid from January 2015 to July 2016. However, her name cannot be disclosed because of a gag order to guard the victim's identity.
In the court trial, the boy testified that his maid sexually exploited him several times while both of them were all alone together. He said that she started this inappropriate behaviour in January 2016.
Court documents state that initially, the maid prepared her victim for sexual interactions by using a lewd gesture implying sexual intercourse.
According to the boy's testimony, the maid's abuse continued to escalate. Some few days after the gesture, she told him to enter the kitchen. There, the maid requested him to brush his lips against hers.
The boy apparently did it because he was curious.
DPP Chee explained that "These inappropriate kisses by the accused occurred about once a week and the duration and intensity of these kisses started to increase."
Before long, the kisses evolved into more intense sexual interactions, said the DPP.
But everything was eventually uncovered…
Later, DPP Chee explained to Judge Ng that "one day, the accused suddenly told the victim that she has recorded a video of them engaging in sexual activities and she would show this video clip to her brother and the victim's parents."
Chee continued to explain that her threat distressed the boy. When both of them argued, the maid would tell the boy of the video's existence to keep him silent.
However, everything was unveiled on July 11, 2016.
That day, the boy rang his dad, telling him that the maid was going to smack him.
His father returned home. Still, the maid tried persuade him that not a thing had happened. Afterwards, she asked him: "Do you know what your son is doing?"
The boy became quiet. His dad at once knew there was something amiss. So, he brought him to a bedroom to have a chat.
Once inside, the child began wailing after telling him about what he experienced with the maid. The police were informed of the situation five days later.
In addition to Mr Cho, the maid also had two other lawyers from Covenant chambers: Mr Ronald JJ Wong and Mr Tedrick Chai.
The three lawyers argued to clear the maid's charges. They stated that contrary to the case, the maid argued it was the boy who approached her inappropriately with dirty acts.
They further explained that the boy made up a story against her because he was scared people would discover his sexual acts.
Currently, the maid has been released and is on bail. Under Singapore law, the maid could have been imprisoned for a maximum of seven years and fined a maximum of $20,000 each time she sexually exploited the boy.
Red flags of watch out for in a maid. Your maid…
1. Isn't specific when answering questions.
If she gives vague answers, then she might be hiding something from you on purpose.
If she gets defensive when you ask for details, it might mean she feels her ability as a caregiver is being questioned.
2. Isn't doing a good job. You see your kid regularly exhausted and cranky.
One of the main responsibilities of a maid is making sure the child left in their care is well-rested and well-fed.
If your child seems easily upset or tired, then your maid might not be doing her job.
At the end of the day, a good maid influences good behavior in your child.
One of the main signs of child abuse by maid is if they snap or physically hit them. | Image Source: Stock Photo
3. Snaps at your kids
We often hear horror stories about babies and toddlers being at the receiving end of a helper's frustrations.
If you suspect your maid of maltreating your child, look out for subtle and not-so-subtle signs of this behaviour in your little one. Check if you child is anxious when left alone with the maid, or has more obvious signs such as bruises or bumps.
If you do catch your maid venting her stress on your children, then show her the door as soon as possible.
4. Is a slacker
Stress and anxiety can make even the best workers antsy and forgetful. One of the ways your maid may express her stress is by slacking in her daily duties.
She may do this intentionally to try and get her message across to you, or unintentionally as her anxious thoughts overrule her daily routine. So if you spot her slacking in her work, speak to her directly and address the issue that may be making her cranky.
Parents, we hope that his article on child abuse by maid has been helpful. If you liked this article, consider sharing it on your social media platform!
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Page 27 - Snoopy And The Gang!
Finally, Peanuts history comes to a close. I've had fun chronicling Peanuts through the years.
First, Peppermint Patty tries out the Bo Derek hair. Some of you may remember that craze.
But she discovered it just wasn't for her.
Next, we find out that Marcie has a cousin.
That's all! I hope you've enjoyed going back in time with Peanuts History!


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Fire Kills 134 People, Ravage Properties Worth N635m In Kano
Kano State Fire Service has recalled tragedies that happened in the state between January 1 and December 31, 2020.
Speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday, January 5, the state Public Relations Officer of the service, Alhaji Saidu Muhammad revealed that no fewer than 134 people died while about N635 million worth of properties were destroyed by fire in the last year.
The PRO explained further that the service had saved property worth N2.56 billion and 1,077 lives in 786 fire outbreaks in the last twelve months.
"Most of the fire outbreaks were caused by carelessness in handling cooking gas, use of inferior electrical appliances and poor wiring in homes," he said.
He added: "About 134 lives and property worth N635 million were lost to fire in the period under review."
Naija News understands that the service recorded 693 rescue calls out of which 184 are false alarms.
While assuring residents of the service's commitment to do better in 2021, Muhammad noted that the service plans to retrain its 350 staff in 2021 for effective performance.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS has warned 100 travellers whose passports were unveiled by the Federal Government earlier for failing to undergo compulsory COVID-19 test, against further violation of the restriction.
Naija News reports that Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha published the details of the affected travellers during the last weekend, noting that their restriction starts from January 1, 2021, and would last till June 30, 2021.
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Bush Views Iraq as Staging Ground for Islamic Extremists
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By Warren Viethand Josh Meyer, Los Angeles Times — Oct 7th, 2005
From left, Marine Gen. Peter Pace, the new Joint Chiefs chairman, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice applaud remarks by President Bush as he steps up his defense of America's Iraq policy. J. Scott Applewhite | Associated Press
President Bush defends his Iraq policy and the broader war on terrorism during a speech before the National Endowment for Democracy at the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. J. Scott Applewhite | Associated Press
WASHINGTON President Bush on Thursday compared the war on terror to the struggle against communism, and said a network of Islamic extremists was determined to use Iraq as a staging ground to topple moderate governments in the region and to "establish a radical Islamic empire that spans from Spain to Indonesia."
Since the September 11th attacks, Bush said, America and its allies have disrupted at least 10 al-Qaida terrorist plots against the West, including three planned attacks on U.S. soil, and had stopped at least five additional attempts to scout out potential targets in this country.
The White House later issued a list of the foiled plots, citing potential September 11th-style airliner attacks on the East Coast and West Coast, a plot to blow up apartment buildings and surveillance of gas stations, bridges and tourist sites nationwide. However, several senior law enforcement officials interviewed later questioned whether many of the incidents on the list constituted an imminent threat to public safety and said authorities have not disrupted any operational terrorist plot within the United States since the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Although the arguments Bush used in his lengthy speech were not new, he described the war on terror and its link to Iraq in grander terms than he has in the past, equating it to the Cold War that dominated U.S. foreign policy throughout the second half of the 20th century and comparing Osama bin Laden and Abu Musab Zarqawi to such tyrants as Stalin, Hitler and Pol Pot.
"Some call this evil Islamic radicalism; others, militant Jihadism; still others, Islamo-fascism," Bush said in his remarks to the National Endowment for Democracy, a nongovernmental advocacy group in Washington. "Whatever it's called, this ideology is very different from the religion of Islam."
The speech, billed as a major policy address, came at the end of a weeklong effort by his administration to shore up popular support for the central tenets of his foreign policy.
Bush's approval rating has fallen to new lows in recent polls, and support for the Iraq war has declined.
The remarks also suggested a renewed effort by the administration to regain favor in the wake of criticism over the administration's handling of Hurricane Katrina and was intended in part as a response to the anti-war movement, coming just weeks after a big demonstration in Washington and a monthlong protest outside his vacation home in Texas brought new visibility to the war's opponents.
Bush, in his remarks, appeared to counter recent statements by military commanders in Iraq, including two generals who told lawmakers last week the presence of U.S. troops was fueling the insurgency in Iraq and energizing terrorists across the Middle East.
Pulling out of Iraq, Bush said, would not cause the anger of terrorists to subside.
"We were not in Iraq on September 11th, 2001, and al-Qaida attacked us anyway," Bush said. "The hatred of the radicals existed before Iraq was an issue, and it will exist after Iraq is no longer an excuse."
It was not the first time in which Bush's message differed from that of his generals. Over the summer, generals suggested U.S. troops could begin coming home in the spring, but Bush insisted they would remain in Iraq until terrorists were defeated.
Bush said America's failure to respond more aggressively to attacks in Beirut, Lebanon, during the Reagan administration, and Mogadishu, Somalia, during the Clinton presidency, had convinced terrorists they had a winning strategy: "They hit us, and expect us to run."
Withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq would only reinforce that conviction, Bush said.
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If only it didn't rain, the setup for the garden ceremony would have been a tad nicer but we always look at the brighter side of things and say, it actually felt cozier with a tent setup. It helped, too, that the colors were in white and gray only (with hints of blush) which made these photos by the super talented Myio Okamoto look so fresh and clean. And boy, don't we just love the very restrained garden theme, it's almost 'elegant rustic' if there ever was such a term. Also, please do not miss watching The Film Hat's beautiful SDE at the end of this post (great visuals, heartwarming capture!).
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Is very common in the United States, self storage facilities may hold storage auctions (also known as lien sales) to vacate non-paying tenants according to their enforcement rights that are outlined within the lien law of each state. These lien auctions are open to the general public, with most bidders buying for the purpose of reselling for profit.
If the customer fails to pay the rent, a lien is placed on the customer's goods and they are sold at auction. The storage facility lien rights are codified in most states. The customer is still responsible for any rent and fees due if the auction does not clear their balance.
Be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to a scheduled auction. Before the auction starts, the self storage facility or auctioneer will have a sign in sheet and a set of their company's rules going over the terms and conditions of the auction. Terms and conditions will vary with each site. Most auctions are 'live' or 'verbal', very few are silent (sealed bids). Cash is the acceptable form of payment and sales tax will be charged if the buyer cannot show a valid resale license and proper identification.


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Major Crack Prompts Evacuation Of Brooklyn Apartment Building
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A crack prompted officials to evacuate this apartment building in Midwood, Brooklyn on Monday, Aug. 4. (Credit: CBS 2)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A crack from the basement to the roof prompted the evacuation of a Brooklyn apartment building Monday afternoon.
The jagged crack was seen in the back of the building at 3405 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, CBS 2's Joe Biermann reported from Chopper 2.
Everyone was evacuated from the building around 3:40 p.m. Some were seen coming out with luggage in hand, Biermann reported.
A construction site is located right next to the building where the crack developed, Biermann reported. It was not immediately learned whether there was a connection.
The FDNY and the Office of Emergency Management remained on the scene late Monday afternoon.
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Review: Here we are, at the end of all things. There is no conclusion that is going to satisfy everyone. I'd argue that the last thing a filmmaker wants is to pander to outside influences to make a film that appeases everyone who sees it. J.J. Abrams and his collaborators have made a film that strives to do just that. It's a formula that worked in the immediate moment for the "The Force Awakens," but strip away the nostalgia and there wasn't much actual story there. I'm still fond of it.
I was genuinely moved by "The Last Jedi." I'd exorcise some of the humor but found a new connection with Luke Skywalker that I hadn't felt since I was a child. There's a vocal group that scoff at this, to make Luke Skywalker a character derailed by fear and doubt was too grounded and took the shine off his heroic rise in the original trilogy. By the end of "The Last Jedi," Skywalker transformed into a greater version of himself. He silenced the darkness that rattled inside of him and threw off the pain of carrying the weight of a galaxy om his back.
"The Rise of Skywalker" is far less ambitious. It exists to answer questions, not to challenge the perception or legacy of characters that many of us have grown up with. It is filled with story to the point of not being able to give every moment the weight it deserves. It's propelled by a need to resolve the story more than it is driven by the need to tell the story.
All of that said, I still enjoyed "The Rise of Skywalker." I don't agree with all the choices made and can't help but feel like the screenplay panders to the vocal minority (who will likely hate that they've been given exactly what they asked for) as it recycles aspects of "Return of the Jedi" and erases the boldest decisions that Rian Johnson made in "The Last Jedi" (only to reinforce their intent in the end). But there are plenty of aspects of the narrative that work for me. The filmmaking feels a little crude, there's not the same sense of cinematic wonder that accompanied the previous films.
For many "The Rise of Skywalker" will be the fun romp that they were looking for. Others will never find the peace and closure they were looking for. For me, the emotional pay off came with "The Last Jedi." I'm okay with that.
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Cookies consisting of two tiny 'domes' of PGI Piedmontese hazelnut-flavoured paste sandwiched together with 70% dark chocolate.
Lady's Kisses – Basin 'd Langa, which are free from preservatives, have an average life of 120 days from their date of production .
Baci di Dama ('Basin' in Piedmontese dialect), or 'Lady's Kisses', are small cakes consisting of two tiny 'domes' of PGI Piedmontese hazelnut-flavoured paste, baked in the oven then sandwiched together with 70% dark chocolate.
The version offered is traditional in flavour but has an original shape, reminiscent of a millstone.
The classic shape is rounder and the domes are two half-spheres that resemble two lips kissing, as the name suggests.
This typically Piedmontese recipe was created in the city of Tortona in the 19th century.
It subsequently spread throughout the region thanks to the ready availability of hazelnuts – in the Langa hills – and chocolate, popularised by the Savoy royal family.
One legend has it that Lady's Kisses were created by a Savoy chef to pander to King Vittorio Emanuele II's sweet tooth.
Won over by the man's brainchild, the king is said to have spread the biscuit's fame to royal tables all over Italy and the rest of Europe.
The main area of production is Southern Piedmont, Italy.
20% PGI Piedmontese hazelnuts, sugar, type 0 wheat flour, butter, egg yolk.
Filling: 18% dark chocolate (cocoa paste, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract, 70% minimum cocoa), bitter cocoa powder.
PGI Piedmontese hazelnuts ('Tonda e Gentile delle Langhe'), from the Langa hills, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Universally acknowledged as the best in the world, they are much appreciated for their excellent aroma, delicate flavour and low fat content.
They are supplied by the Azienda Agricola Lurgo Flavio farm in Corneliano d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy.
The chocolate used is produced by Belcolade of Belgium, a leader in chocolate-making whose chocolate is made with pure cocoa butter and vanilla, natural ingredients processed in accordance with the highest quality criteria.
Supplied by the Italian firm Master Martini.
Lady's Kisses – Basin 'd Langa are produced by pastry chef Gianfranco Tibaldi in his 'Laboratorio di pasticceria artigianale Tibo' workshop at Strada dei Magliani 47 Frazione Scaparoni, Alba, Piedmont, Italy.
To prepare the mixture for Lady's Kisses – Basin 'd Langa, it takes about 50 minutes.
First the butter is creamed with the sugar.
Whisking all the time, the egg yolk, the Piedmontese hazelnut flour (prepared beforehand by grinding the nuts) and the type 0 flour are folded into the mixture.
The resulting dough is covered and left to rest overnight.
The next day the dough is rolled out and, using a pastry cutter, shaped into round dome shapes, which are then laid onto baking trays and baked in the oven for 15 minutes at 160°C.
The small domes are left to cool, then sandwiched together, one by one, with previously softened 70% dark chocolate.
The Lady's Kisses are left to rest overnight and are ready for wrapping the next day.
Lady's Kisses – Basin 'd Langa are produced continuously and may be bought and consumed all year round.
Lady's Kisses – Basin 'd Langa, which are free from preservatives, have an average life of 120 days from their date of production (check the 'best before' date on the box).
These typical Piedmontese cookies can be eaten as a delicious snack through the day.
In the areas of production they are often served with a cup of coffee or a glass of Moscato DOCG.
Gianfranco Tibaldi is an eclectic pastry chef but also a blues fan.
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Throughout the working week, the Argentine geneticists visited a number of laboratories in Hanoi, where results obtained from same samples were examined.
Dozens of Vietnamese forensic experts were trained over the past years by their Argentine counterparts in the framework of FO.AR project 6419.


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Excerpt and Giveaway: No Stone Unturned
Posted on August 7, 2019 by WordsAndPeace
No Stone Unturned
by Pam Lecky
eBook; 286 Pages
Series: The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries, Book 1
Genre: Historical Mystery
A suspicious death, stolen gems, and an unclaimed reward: who will be the victor in a deadly game of cat and mouse?
London October 1886: Trapped in a troubled marriage, Lucy Lawrence is ripe for an adventure. But when she meets the enigmatic Phineas Stone, over the body of her husband in the mortuary, her world begins to fall apart.
When her late husband's secrets spill from the grave, and her life is threatened by the leader of London's most notorious gang, Lucy must find the strength to rise to the challenge. But who can she trust and how is she to stay out of the murderous clutches of London's most dangerous criminal?
Pam is an Irish writer of historical fiction with a particular love of the late Victorian era and early 20th century. She is fascinated by all things 19th century, from food and clothes to architecture and social history. She is patiently awaiting the invention of time travel, but in the meantime, indulges her love of the past by writing about it.
Her debut novel, The Bowes Inheritance, was awarded the BRAG Medallion in 2017. It was shortlisted for the Carousel Aware Prize 2016; made 'Editor's Choice' by the Historical Novel Society; long-listed for the Historical Novel Society 2016 Indie Award; and chosen as a Discovered Diamond in February 2017.
In April 2018, Pam published an anthology of some previously published short reads, along with some new work. Her collection of short stories is entitled, Past Imperfect, and features stories set in such diverse settings as WW1 Dublin, the sinking of the Lusitania and a lonely haunted lighthouse.
A few weeks later, Nathaniel Marsh appeared one morning at Abbey Gardens. He was a respectable-looking man in his mid-fifties, tall and well-dressed and she recognised him as a mourner from Charlie's funeral. He had not made himself known to her at the graveside, but stood with several other gentlemen behind the next row of headstones.
"Mrs Lawrence, I am so sorry to disturb you at this sad time," he said, once Mary had closed the drawing room door. "A dreadful business, dear lady. Your husband was a fine fellow. We were business associates these last few months."
"I am happy to meet you," Lucy said, waving him to an armchair. Charlie had never mentioned him, she was sure, and she was curious why he had come. He refused her offer of tea. After removing his hat, Mr Marsh sat down, his smile revealing a gold incisor. For some reason, it put Lucy in mind of a pirate.
"I won't intrude, Mrs Lawrence. Let me be brief. If you could give me your husband's papers and effects, I will be on my way."
Startled, she sat staring at him. What on earth could he mean? "Those are private, sir."
The benevolent look vanished from Marsh's face, and he moved to the edge of his seat. "Your husband and I were partners. I urgently require certain items he had in his possession. Speed is of the essence. My clients do not care about his demise, you must understand. They expect business as usual."
"Sir, I have no knowledge of my husband's business affairs, and he did not keep any of his papers here. I suggest you talk to Mr Faulkner, his solicitor," she said, trying to keep her temper in check. She retrieved the solicitor's card from her purse and handed it over. "I'm sure he can help you with whatever you need."
Mr Marsh stared at the card, then slipped it in to his pocket. "You don't understand how urgent this is," he said, scowling at her. "Your husband owed me money, a great deal of money. The business will collapse if I don't get the—" He paused and ran a handkerchief over his forehead.
"Where is his study?" he demanded suddenly, jumping up. He towered above her, his eyes wild. Lunging towards her, he placed his hands on the armrests on either side of her. Terrified, Lucy shrank back and could only stare up at him. With a roar of rage, he stepped away before charging out of the room. Baffled by his behaviour, she trailed behind and saw him disappear into Charlie's study. The commotion drew the cook and Mary up from the kitchen. They stood in the hallway, wide-eyed. She signalled to them to stay put. With trepidation she approached the study, then hesitated in the doorway as Mr Marsh began to pull out the drawers of Charlie's desk and rifle through them. Horrified, Lucy protested, but he continued to ransack the room, ignoring her completely. She did not know what he was looking for and was too afraid to ask.
At last, he appeared satisfied she was telling the truth. But he advanced on her, breathing heavily, his face twisted in anger and frustration. Lucy recoiled against the doorframe, the edge digging into her shoulder.
"You haven't heard the last of this," Marsh hissed. "I want what belongs to me." With a snarl, he brushed past her. At the front door, he turned and fixed her with a stare. "I will find them, you know. I hope you have not been foolish enough to try and sell 'em. The accident which befell your husband was unfortunate. I would advise you to be most careful, Mrs Lawrence. Two tragedies in the one family would be considered very … unlucky."
The door slammed shut, and the women stared at each other in disbelief.
"No more visitors, Mary, please," Lucy said, her voice shaking. "No matter who they say they are."
"Yes, of course, Mrs Lawrence." Mary twisted her hands, her eyes darting between Lucy and the cook. "We'd best see to this," Mary said eventually, turning to Mrs Trevor and jerking her head towards the study. The maid gently closed the study door after them. As Lucy walked away, she could hear their frantic whispering.
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6 thoughts on "Excerpt and Giveaway: No Stone Unturned"
Amy Bruno on August 7, 2019 at 9:23 am said:
You're the best! Thank you so much for hosting Pam's blog tour!
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WordsAndPeace on August 7, 2019 at 3:48 pm said:
Pam Lecky on August 7, 2019 at 9:26 am said:
Thanks so much for hosting me today
Lisbeth Ekelöf on September 8, 2019 at 11:48 am said:
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like it is a book for me!
WordsAndPeace on September 8, 2019 at 4:56 pm said:
so glad!


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Estimating the mean and covariance function from example data is only one of many ways to define the parameters of a Gaussian Process.
This week we will look at different choices of the covariance function. We will introduce simple covariance functions in analytic form and discuss how we can build more complex models by combining different covariance functions. By the end of this week, we will see how this idea allows us to define flexible shape models even in cases where only few example shapes are available.
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TV series 'Community' revived for sixth season online
The season was picked-up by Yahoo after negotiations with Hulu did not move forward
Alexa Villano
@alexavillano
Published 12:05 PM, July 01, 2014
Updated 12:49 PM, July 01, 2014
ONLINE. The show 'Community' was picked up by Yahoo and will air this fall. Photo from the 'Community' official Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines – Community fans, looks like there will be a sixth season after all.
After it was announced that the hit TV show was canceled last May by NBC, the show's 13 episodes for the sixth season was picked up by online portal Yahoo, according to EW.com.
The cast, together with creator Dan Harmon and executive producers Chris McKenna, Russ Krasnoff, and Gary Foster, will still be part of the series.
According to the same report, Yahoo took the chance to continue the story of the characters at Greendale Community College, after negotiations between Sony Pictures Television, which has the rights to the 13 episodes, and streaming service Hulu did not push through.
In the same report, Harmon said that he was happy that the show will return this fall.
"I am very pleased that Community will be returning for its predestined sixth season on Yahoo," he said in a statement. "I look forward to bringing our beloved NBC sitcom to a larger audience by moving it online. I vow to dominate our new competition. Rest easy, Big Bang Theory. Look out, Bang Bus!"
Said star Joel McHale in a statement: "Thank you Sony. Thank you Yahoo. Thank you Dan Harmon. And thank you to the greatest f*ing fans in the history of the human race. It's the Internet. We can swear now."
With the return of the show, Zack Van Amburg, president of programming and production at Sony Pictures Television said that while they know the clamor of the fans, they will take it slow for now.
"I've learned to take it one step at a time. We're really excited about this sixth season. Beyond that, we will have to see what reveals itself," he said.
According to EW, new episodes are expected to debut in the fall season.
There you have it, Community fans. Your favorite comedy is making its way back to you, and with a vengeance. Which character are you most excited to see return? Let us know in the comments. – Rappler.com
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» Economic Growth
Disconnection from Nature
Sun, 22 Oct 2017	| Economic Growth
There is persuasive evidence that our concerns about the environment, as well as our attitudes and values, are influenced by the extent to which we feel ourselves to be part of the natural world.1 On a continuum of connectedness with Nature, some people experience themselves as wholly separate and have an ego-centred self-concept, while others experience themselves as inseparable from the natural world so that their sense of self expands to encompass the biosphere and beyond. Cultures vary. Reviewing some of the evidence, Wesley Schultz and colleagues conclude:2
In essence, respondents from the United States and Western Europe tend to be less biospheric and more egoistic in their approach to environmental issues, while respondents from Central America and South America tend to be more biospheric.
On the other hand, the rise of Western environmentalism since the 1960s, stimulated by the works of writers such as Aldo Leopold, Henry David Thoreau and Arne Naess, can be understood as an attempt to persuade us to reconnect.
The modern concept of 'progress' embodies the idea of separating ourselves from Nature both physically and psychologically. The processes of urbanisation and technological advance have been aimed at isolating humans from the effects of nature, and especially the weather. The distancing has not necessarily meant we have become hostile to the natural; it is possible that our distance from the natural environment makes it easier to adopt an idealised or even romantic view of Nature, one that we can sustain because we can engage with it in our own time and on our own terms. That would explain the popularity of eco-tourism, camping, bushwalking and widespread support for wilderness protection across Western countries over the last few decades.
While these activities can be motivated by the aesthetic appeal of unspoiled landscapes, for some there has always been a deeper urge. Encounters with nature can re-establish or reaffirm the sense of connectedness, a re-linking that can induce a shift from self-focused to biospheric value-orientation.3 Even so, while contact with nature can have a transformative effect, our attitudes to the natural world are often complex and contradictory. Some people actively dislike wild places and avoid them. A study of children required to encounter wilderness on school excursions found that for many nature is 'scary, disgusting and uncomfortable'.4 They are afraid of forests, insects, snakes and wild animals, disgusted by the perceived dirtiness of the environment and discomforted by exposure to the elements. This recoil may have evolutionary roots, but they are reinforced by peers, parents and the media, including 'nature nasties', a documentary style popularised by crocodile-wrangler Steve Irwin, in which the excitement of interacting with and provoking animals to extreme behaviour takes the place of the respect and wonder elicited by more traditional observational nature documentaries such as those featuring David Attenborough.
Disconnection from nature is a modern phenomenon. Before the advent of the scientific and industrial revolutions Europeans had a conception of the self radically different from that typical today. Indeed, those revolutions were at heart the remaking of consciousness that began with the arrival of the so-called mechanical philosophy at the end of the seventeenth century. If in order to respond to global warming we need a new consciousness, a fruitful way to understand the prospects for such a shift is to study the last major revolution in consciousness. In other words, if we can understand how we became radically disconnected from nature, this should help us understand what it would take for us to become reconnected once more. The intellectual and social history of the rise of the mechanical philosophy is complex and contentious and a full account would take a book in itself, so the argument I give here should be understood as no more than a stylised outline of a much more detailed story.5
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