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Plex Systems in Troy Acquired by Rockwell Automation for $2.2B
Plex Systems in Troy, which operates a cloud-native manufacturing platform, has been acquired by Rockwell Automation Inc. in Milwaukee, a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, for $2.2 billion in cash.
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Plex Systems in Troy has been bought for $2.2 billion in cash by Rockwell Automation. // Stock Photo
Plex offers a single-instance, multi-tenant SaaS manufacturing platform operating at scale, including advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities. The company has more than 700 customers and manages some 8 billion transactions per day.
Plex's software capabilities will be further differentiated by Rockwell's global market access, complementary industry expertise, and ability to turn real-time data into actionable insights.
"This acquisition will accelerate our strategy to bring the Connected Enterprise to life, driving faster time to value for our customers as they increasingly adopt cloud solutions to improve resilience, agility, and sustainability in their operations," says Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. "Combining Plex's cutting-edge cloud technology with Rockwell's existing software portfolio and domain expertise will add customer value and create more ways to win. The acquisition will also accelerate our software revenue growth and strengthen our annual recurring revenue streams."
A growing dilemma for manufacturers is the urgent need to increase production and improve resilience, while driving efficiency and compliance. Companies are increasingly seeking to upgrade their production systems with modern, cloud-based manufacturing execution systems that are easy to implement, use, and maintain. Plex's platform helps customers to connect, automate, track, and analyze their operations and connected supply chains.
"Rockwell believes in the power of data and technology to transform manufacturing and industrial operations," says Brian Shepherd, senior vice president, software and control, for Rockwell Automation. "Together with the advanced asset maintenance and management capabilities provided by our recent Fiix acquisition, Rockwell will have a strong portfolio of cloud-native solutions for our customers' production systems upon completion of the Plex acquisition."
Plex will be reported as part of Rockwell's Software and Control operating segment which provides hardware and software offerings for the design, operation, and maintenance of production automation and management systems. As a part of the acquisition, Rockwell will welcome more than 500 employees.
The acquisition will be financed with a combination of cash and short-term and long-term debt. Subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to close in Rockwell's fiscal fourth quarter.
"Plex has always been more than a company," says Bill Berutti, CEO of Plex. "We have been a leader in the movement to smart manufacturing and a trusted partner to more than 700 manufacturing companies around the globe. Joining forces with Rockwell is great for our customers, our partners, and our employees as we move to expand our reach and impact and accelerate our mission to bring manufacturing to the cloud."
Rockwell Automation has around 24,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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For my job I have a SUV (sports utility vehicle), I chose this Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV because it can drive electrical and on petrol it is more eco-friendly which suits the company values. Also it is somewhat bigger inside, which makes it easier to take drilling equipment and/or samples for my job.
But the car is also fun to travel, after a few times with my parents mobile home I tried the Mitsubishi with my girlfriend Sun for a few trips. Most of our trips are spontaneous, like these adventures below.
This was actually not planned, but the first one sort of happened. We had a sailboat in the Andijk harbor and after a day hard working and eating pizza at Dijkhuis Andijk we would have left the harbor for a sailing trip. However the outboard engine was stolen!!! This made it impossible to get out of this harbor. Since it was quite late and we were hungry for adventure we threw the boat pillows in the Mitsubishi and made a bed in the back.
The third trip was in the Netherlands, but now we prepared the Mitsubishi to have a good bed. We made 4 large drawers which when put together make one bed for two. We went to the world championship BBQ, which was in Hoofddorp and great fun. On Sunday we even had some meat of competitors and it was amazing to taste the differences between different BBQ masters.


Cut down the trees and build more houses whilst shooting dissident journalists in democratic states and ignoring the event as bombs explode in mountains with Tibetans praying to a man as they fall in gunfire (also ignored, this time in the name of commerce). Closer to home (and the Internet), media ownership becomes homogenous, citizen media comes in above citizen justice, flag-theft is confused with flag-immolation in every major media outlet (some make the decision buried beneath sensationalist headlines) and second chances are met with splattered egg yolk, and irrational rampages leave streets of broken glass without message.
On the plus side, I got a free lunch today.


Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) and What Works Scotland would like to invite you to one of our regional workshops to hear what you have to say about how community councils can develop and enhance the existing structures.
SCDC is currently working with What Works Scotland, with support from Scottish Government, to explore how community councils can be even more relevant in Scotland's evolving policy context.
The research will focus primarily on engaging with community councillors, support officers and key local and national stakeholders to identify how community councils can have greater relevance. The workshops will also explore what opportunities exist for community councils to make a difference in the areas they represent.
This invitation is open to current councillors, ex-councillors, key stakeholders (e.g. representatives from voluntary, community and statutory sector organisations) and Community Council Liaison Officers.
The workshops are intended to gather a wide range of perspectives on the potential role of community councils. Views expressed will be individual as opposed to representative of particular groups or organisations.
Places will be confirmed before the end of October, and we will try to achieve a varied mix of perspectives at each workshop.
If you would like to organise your own discussion about the future of community councils and want SCDC support to facilitate the discussions then please contact paul.nelis@scdc.org.uk for more information.


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Procedure : 2016/2910(RSP)
Document stages in plenary
Document selected : B8-1073/2016
Texts tabled :
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See also joint motion for a resolution RC-B8-1061/2016
with request for inclusion in the agenda for a debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law
pursuant to Rule 135 of the Rules of Procedure
on Rwanda, notably the case of Victoire Ingabire (2016/2910(RSP))
Jordi Sebastià, Heidi Hautala, Bart Staes, Barbara Lochbihler, Ernest Urtasun, Bodil Valero on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
NB: This motion for a resolution is available in the original language only.
European Parliament resolution on Rwanda, notably the case of Victoire Ingabire (2016/2910(RSP))
-Having regard to its previous resolutions on Rwanda, notably that of 23 May 2013,
-having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which was ratified by Rwanda in 1975,
-having regard to the United Nations and the African Commission on Human and People's Rights instruments, in particular, the Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa,
-having regard to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
-having regard to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights,
-having regard to the United Nations Basic Principles for Treatment of Prisoners,
-having regard to the Kampala Declaration on Prison Conditions in Africa,
-having regard to the 2014 report on Rwanda of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association,
-having regard to the outcome of the 2015 Universal Periodic Review of Rwanda and to the 2016 concluding observation of the UN Human Rights Committee after its review of Rwanda's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
-having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000, and particularly to Annex VII thereto, which calls for the promotion of human rights, democracy based on the rule of law and transparent and accountable governance,
-having regard to Rule 135 of its Rules of Procedure,
A.Whereas Victoire Ingabire is the chairperson of the Unified Democratic Forces (UDF), a coalition of Rwandan opposition parties,
B.whereas after 16 years in exile she returned to Rwanda in 2010 to run for the presidential election,
C.whereas Victoire Ingabire was barred from running for president, arrested and charged with acts related to terrorism and minimising the Rwandan genocide,
D.whereas on 30 October 2012, a Rwandan court found Victoire Ingabire guilty of conspiracy to harm the existing authority and the constitutional principles using terrorism, armed violence or any other type of violence against the government and grossly minimizing the genocide and sentenced her to 8 years imprisonment,
E.whereas the trial, which started in 2011 is considered by many observers as politically motivated and not in conformity with international standards, guided by fair trial principles,
F.whereas in April 2013, in the course of her appeal before the Supreme Court, while she was cleared of the six charges lodged by the prosecution, she was sentenced on new charges that were not based on legal documents and that, according to her defence counsel, had not been presented during the trial; whereas the two new charges include negationism/revisionism and high treason;
G.whereas in May 2013, after having testified against Victoire Ingabire before the Rwandan High Court in 2012, four prosecution witnesses and a co-accused told the Supreme Court that their testimonies had been falsified; whereas a prominent human rights organisation expressed concerns about their 'prolonged incommunicado detention' and 'the use of torture to coerce confessions'
H.whereas a European Parliament delegation on a visit to Rwanda in September 2016 was prevented by Rwandan prison authorities to visit Victoire Ingabire,
I.whereas the Rwandan government withdrew its declaration allowing individuals to file complaints directly with the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights on February 29, 2016, only days before judges were to hear a case brought against the Rwandan government by Victoire Ingabire,
J.whereas on 1 April 2016, the UDF-Inkingi party released an alarming call announcing that the detention conditions of Victoire Ingabire had deteriorated,
K.whereas Illuminée Iragena, an opposition activist close to Victoire Ingabire, has been missing since March 2016 and there are fears for her safety;
L.whereas several other arrests and disappearances of politicians and journalists occurred recently, namely the arrest of Léonille Gasangayire and the disappearance of John Ndabarasa,
M.whereas Victoire Ingabire's party, UDF-Inkingi, has not been able to legally register as political party and several of its members have been threatened, arrested and detained,
N.whereas respect for fundamental human rights, including political pluralism and freedom of expression and association, are severely restricted in Rwanda, making it difficult for opposition parties to operate and for journalists to express critical views;
1.Reiterates its concern as regards the politically motivated nature of the trials against Victoire Ingabire and the absence of standards of a fair trial,
2.Urges the Rwandan government to ensure that Victoire Ingabire is provided rapidly with a new trial complying with international fair trial standards,
3.Urges the Rwandan authorities not to aggravate the already highly difficult detention conditions of Victoire Ingabire by for example trying to deprive her of her diet food,
4.Regrets that Rwandan authorities did not allow a European Parliament delegation to visit Victoire Ingabire in prison, on the grounds 'that there is no special reason for Ms Victoire Ingabire, a convict that is subjected to nation detention guidelines and rules to receive a visit of EU Members of Parliament on official mission',
5.Reiterates its deep concern as to the regular occurrence of politically motivated trials in Rwanda, the disappearance of governmental critics and the use of torture,
6.Calls on the Rwandan government to respect the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights including the right to life and physical integrity, freedom of association and freedom of assembly,
7.Calls in this context for a review of the articles of the penal code that constrain freedom of expression, notably articles 463 and article 451,
8.Reminds the Rwandan government that sufficient political space and a climate of free expression are preconditions for the organisation of free and fair elections and essential to sustain Rwanda's development; calls on the government to engage with the opposition in the run-up to these elections,
9.Expresses its concern about restrictions on independent civil society organisations, including the cumbersome registration process, government interference in the internal affairs of Rwandan non-governmental organizations and the intimidation and expulsion of human rights activists,
10.Calls on the Rwandan authorities to urgently proceed with the review of its declaration allowing individuals and NGOs to file complaints at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights and restore and reintroduce it,
11.Urges the Rwandan authorities to increase efforts to investigate the cases of Illuminée Iragena, John Ndabarasa and other individuals who are feared to have been forcibly disappeared, to reveal their whereabouts and release or try them, if they are in detention,
12.Asks the European Commission to critically review EU support to Rwandan government institutions to ensure that this support fully promotes human rights and has no negative effects on freedom of expression and association, political pluralism and independent civil society,
13.Instructs its President to forward this Resolution to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the governments and the parliaments of the Member States, the EEAS, the Government and Parliament of Rwanda, the African Union Commission, the Pan-African Parliament and the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.

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The Valley Venture Santa Gertrudis Stud has been undefeated since 1995 at the National Championships. All Valley Venture Santa Gertrudis Cattle are registered with the Santa Gertrudis Breed Society.
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I samaritani (, ) costituiscono un gruppo etnoreligioso originario della Palestina d'identità israelita. Discendente dalla commistione di varie popolazioni semitiche stanziate nella Samaria, la comunità professa il samaritanesimo, religione abramitica strettamente correlata all'ebraismo.

Basano le loro credenze sul Pentateuco samaritano e affermano che la loro venerazione per il Dio biblico è l'autentica religione professata dagli israeliti prima del loro esilio a Babilonia, conservatasi grazie ai pochi che erano rimasti in Terra Santa, ed opposta a quell'ebraismo che considerano modificato e alterato dagli israeliti tornati da Babilonia. Ancestralmente, i samaritani sostengono di discendere delle tribù israelite di Efraim e Manasse e dai sacerdoti leviti. Il termine "samaritano" deriva dall'ebraico shamerim (שַמֶרִים), cioè "custodi (della Legge)".

A partire dal medioevo i samaritani si convertirono per la grande maggioranza all'islam, assimilandosi quindi agli altri palestinesi, mentre una piccola comunità concentrata a Nablus mantenne la propria identità religiosa e culturale. La comunità comprende 796 membri (popolazione censita nel 2017),) dei quali 381 sono concentrati in Cisgiordania, precisamente a Kiryat Luza, nei pressi del monte Garizim, e 415 in Israele, perlopiù a Holon.

Storia

Origini

Da un punto di vista strettamente storico i samaritani sono i discendenti di quanti, fra le popolazioni israelitiche delle nove tribù del regno settentrionale di Israele, rimasero sul posto al momento della deportazione delle élite urbane esiliate dagli Assiri (Sargon II si vanta in una sua iscrizione di avere deportato dalla regione in tutto 27.290 persone, quindi palesemente non l'intera popolazione). Questa popolazione di "rimasti", si fuse nel corso dei secoli con una parte delle popolazioni pagane a loro volta deportate in Israele.

Tra gli ebrei era diffusa l'opinione che solo i discendenti delle tribù del Regno di Giuda (Giuda, Beniamino, Levi, Simeone) fossero "veri" e "puri" ebrei dopo l'Esilio babilonese, e che invece i samaritani discendessero esclusivamente dagli stranieri pagani deportati in Israele nel 722 a.C. per sostituire le popolazioni ebraiche totalmente deportate.

La visione biblica contrasta però con la persistenza nei territori dell'ex Regno di Israele, anche durante il periodo esilico, sia della cultura materiale esistente prima della conquista assira (il che indica che le popolazioni erano le stesse), sia soprattutto del culto di Dio (peraltro considerato "illegittimo" dai compilatori dei libri biblici post-esilici).

 tale persistenza con una visione divina che aveva insegnato ai popoli pagani nuovi arrivati il culto yahwista, dopo la totale scomparsa degli ebrei dal paese.

Ovviamente da un punto di vista strettamente storico si trattò invece di un classico fenomeno di assimilazione dei nuclei stranieri da parte delle popolazioni già esistenti in luogo, numericamente prevalenti.

Abu l-Fath as-Samiri, che nel XIV secolo scrisse una delle maggiori opere storiche sui samaritani, commenta le loro origini:

«Una terribile Guerra civile scoppiò fra Eli, figlio di Yafni, della dinastia di Ithamar, ed il figlio di Pincus (Fineas), poiché Eli, figlio di Yafni, decise di usurpare il Sommo sacerdozio ai discendenti di Pincus. Egli era solito offrire sacrifici su un altare di pietra. Aveva 50 anni, era in ottima salute ed aveva l'incarico di tesoriere dei figli d'Israele…

Egli offriva sacrifici sull'altare, ma privi di sale, come se fosse sbadato. Quando il sommo sacerdote Ozzi lo venne a sapere e vide che i sacrifici non erano validi, lo depose e si dice anche che lo avesse rimproverato aspramente.

Di conseguenza egli ed il gruppo che simpatizzava con lui si ribellarono e immediatamente lui ed i suoi seguaci con i loro animali partirono per Silo. Quindi Israele si divise in fazioni. Egli mandò a dire ai suoi: "Chiunque voglia assistere a cose meravigliose venga con me", Quindi egli raccolse un grosso gruppo [di seguaci] intorno a lui a Silo ed eresse colà un Tempio per sé; egli costruì un posto come il Tempio (quello sul monte Ehilam).  Vi eresse un altare, senza omettere alcun dettaglio, corrispondente in tutto e per tutto a quello originale, pezzo per pezzo.

A quel tempo i Figli d'Israele si divisero in tre fazioni. Una fazione lealista, sul monte Ehilam, una eretica, che seguiva falsi dei e la fazione che aveva seguito Eli, figlio di Yafni, a Silo.»

, e si sono sempre considerati discendenti di Abramo e quindi eredi del suo berith («patto») con Dio.  di cui i samaritani si ritengono i soli ed ultimi depositari.

Dopo l'esilio babilonese

Secondo la versione dei fatti fornita dalla Bibbia, dopo il ritorno dall'esilio, i samaritani tentarono di opporsi alla ricostruzione del Tempio di Gerusalemme, e sotto Antioco IV si allearono con i pagani contro i giudei.

Tuttavia la Bibbia stessa ammette che le "genti del paese" (am haaretz), cioè i discendenti di coloro che non erano stati mandati in esilio mescolati con i popoli deportati in Israele, offrirono la loro collaborazione per costruire assieme il Tempio e officiarlo assieme. Solo quando i "ritornati" resero chiaro che non intendevano mescolarsi con le "genti del paese" (considerate "razzialmente impure" per i loro matrimoni con non-ebrei), costoro assunsero un atteggiamento ostile, appellandosi al sovrano persiano perché fermasse la costruzione del Tempio - ma anche la fortificazione militare di Gerusalemme, correttamente letta come un'intenzione di dominio sulla regione circostante.

Questo è il quadro che emerge dal racconto biblico, che però semplifica in pochi episodi un processo che fu molto meno lineare ed univoco di quanto racconti il testo che abbiamo recepito. Lo stesso caos in cui ci sono pervenuti i due libri principali sul ritorno dall'Esilio, il Libro di Esdra e il Libro di Neemia, ricchi di anacronismi e contraddizioni, mostra che essi sono una compilazione "a posteriori" e molto rimaneggiata di una storia che fu molto più complessa di quanto ci sia stato tramandato.

Ad esempio, il fatto che i samaritani abbiano adottato come loro la redazione del Pentateuco elaborata dai Giudei durante l'esilio (sia pure epurandola in seguito per mostrare che il "vero" culto era quello sul Monte Garizim, non quello di Gerusalemme), mostra che almeno all'inizio ci fu un'intesa pacifica fra le due popolazioni dei "rimasti" e dei "ritornati", e un profondo scambio culturale.

La Bibbia giudaica stessa conserva tracce di un dibattito, che fu sicuramente aspro, fra il partito politico dei ritornati che volevano fondersi coi "rimasti", e quello dei ritornati che intendevano mantenere la separazione assoluta dalle "genti del Paese" come condizione per preservare la purezza del culto ebraico. Il Libro di Rut rappresenta per esempio una voce dissenziente, che mostra una donna non ebrea, vedova di un ebreo, mentre si comporta in modo esemplare verso l'ebraismo e il popolo ebraico, tale da meritarsi di diventare bisnonna del re-eroe Davide (la polemica politica in questo punto doveva essere palese ai destinatari dello scritto, anche se oggi a noi può sfuggire). La presenza di questo ed altri testi nel canone biblico dimostra che il partito politico di cui erano l'espressione fu a lungo sufficientemente forte da impedirne la messa al bando prima che diventassero "canonici".

Se dunque i libri della Bibbia scritti dopo l'esilio presentano la decisione di separare la comunità giudaica dei "ritornati" da quella delle "genti del paese" come una decisione chiara, netta, presa senza tentennamenti, la documentazione storica - a iniziare proprio della Bibbia - mostra che essa fu la conclusione finale di un lungo scontro politico che per un lungo periodo iniziale sembrò far prevalere il partito della fusione fra i "rimasti" e i "ritornati".

Quale che sia il modo in cui si svolse lo scontro, è la Bibbia stessa ad attestare che, quando fu imposto a tutti i membri della classe sacerdotale di cacciare le loro mogli non ebraiche e i figli avuti da loro, un sacerdote che non volle sottostare a questa imposizione considerava i samaritani sufficientemente "ebrei" ed "ortodossi" da fuggire presso di loro con la famiglia, garantendo così la continuazione della linea sacerdotale legittima al culto del loro Tempio.

Quanto all'ostilità fra le due confessioni religiose, essa è un dato di fatto storicamente accertato, ma nel giudicarla vanno tenuti in considerazione anche elementi quali il fatto che alla fine non furono i pagani bensì i Giudei a radere al suolo il tempio di Samaria (sotto Giovanni Ircano, nel 123 a.C.).

Gesù e i samaritani

Al tempo di Gesù, l'ostilità fra giudei e samaritani era ancora viva, i samaritani vengono considerati scismatici, se non veri e propri pagani.
Gesù stesso (Matteo ) proibisce ai suoi discepoli di predicare in città samaritane.

Ma è proprio per questo motivo che Gesù, raccontando la parabola del buon samaritano, sceglie uno di loro come esempio per spiegare l'attenzione che bisogna avere verso il prossimo (Luca ), mostrando che è preferibile un "eretico", come un samaritano, che si comporta con amore verso il prossimo, di quanto non siano dei sacerdoti e dei leviti, le cui convinzioni siano del tutto ortodosse ma che si comportino senza alcuna carità verso il loro prossimo. Il vero credente, per questa parabola, è chi nelle azioni segue l'esempio di Cristo, e non chi si reca al culto nel tempio più "ortodosso". Gesù attraverso la parabola vuole quindi enfatizzare l'importanza della morale, della compassione e del giusto comportamento da tenere nei confronti degli altri, anteponendo quindi l'amore e l'etica alle formalità.

Lo stesso vale per l'incontro con la samaritana al pozzo di Giacobbe" (Giovanni ), il cui comportamento è ancora più "paradossale" in quanto lei, "miscredente", se non addirittura "pagana" (ed anche persona dalla vita scandalosa), è capace di comprensione di cose che i credenti ortodossi, che pure hanno avuto l'educazione necessaria per comprenderle, non arrivano a capire.

Ancora in Luca , quando Gesù guarisce dieci lebbrosi, uno solo di loro è capace di gratitudine e va da lui a ringraziarlo, ed è un samaritano.

Pare tuttavia evidente che i giudei, anche nel periodo della dominazione romana, continuassero comunque ad avere una certa ostilità nei confronti dei samaritani. Gesù stesso, mentre insegna al tempio, viene accusato dai suoi nemici di essere posseduto dal diavolo e di essere un samaritano (Giovanni ).

Samaritani e giudei

L'ebraismo di discendenza giudaica, che è quello praticato ormai da tutti gli ebrei del mondo ad eccezione di appena un migliaio di samaritani, ha respinto fin da dopo l'Esilio lo status ebraico dell'ebraismo di discendenza israelitica, giudicando gli ebrei samaritani scismatici, stranieri, pagani, impuri; la loro ebraicità era considerata incerta da alcuni rabbini del periodo talmudico, che li accusavano di adorare le colombe; il matrimonio tra ebrei e samaritani era proibito.

Oggi una piccola comunità di un migliaio di samaritani, di lingua araba, ancora guidata da una gerarchia sacerdotale, sacrifica l'agnello pasquale sul monte Garizim, luogo santo samaritano da oltre due millenni, vicino a Nablus.

I samaritani possiedono una loro versione del Pentateuco (l'Esateuco), che interpretano letteralmente, e anche se non considerano i Profeti e gli Agiografi come testi sacri, credono nel Messia e nella resurrezione dei morti dopo il Giudizio Universale. Buona parte delle discordanze fra la versione samaritana del Pentateuco e quella giudaica mira peraltro a stabilire sul monte Garizim, anziché sul Monte del Tempio di Gerusalemme, il "vero" luogo del culto di Dio.

Come altri settari posteriori, quali i sadducei e i caraiti, anche i samaritani possiedono un loro calendario.

Nel 351/352, durante la rivolta ebraica contro Gallo, i rivoltosi ebrei sterminarono tutti i membri delle etnie diverse presenti nelle città in loro possesso, come Diocesarea, Tiberiade e Lidda.

Rivolta del 484

Nel 484 i samaritani si ribellarono contro il dominio bizantino. Le cause della rivolta non sono chiare; secondo alcuni storici, la rivolta fu originata da una ondata di nazionalismo nelle province orientali dell'impero originata dalla concomitante rivolta di Illo; secondo altri storici la rivolta fu causata dal tentativo delle autorità di riesumare le reliquie sacre samaritane e trasferirle a Costantinopoli.

La rivolta scoppiò a Garizim, dove cinque chiese cristiane, costruite su luoghi sacri samaritani, furono date alle fiamme. I ribelli si recarono poi alla chiesa di Santo Stefano a Neapolis (moderna Nablus); qui il vescovo locale, Terebinto, stava celebrando la messa di Pentecoste, e i ribelli gli tagliarono le dita. I ribelli nominarono loro capo un brigante locale di nome Justasa o Justa, che fu forse anche consacrato re; poi si mossero su Cesarea, che conquistarono e in cui celebrarono la vittoria organizzando delle corse di cavalli. La rivolta ebbe termine quando Justa fu sconfitto dalle truppe di Asclepiade, dux Palaestinae, rinforzate dagli Arcadiani di Rege; decapitato, la sua testa fu inviata a Costantinopoli all'imperatore Zenone.

La punizione dei samaritani fu esemplare. L'imperatore si recò per due volte a Neapolis, attorno al 489. I samaritani furono costretti a convertirsi, arsi vivi o smembrati; settanta sacerdoti samaritani furono messi a morte in una esecuzione pubblica, in un mercato cittadino (forse Neapolis). Due importanti sinagoghe samaritane, quella di Helqat Hasedeh costruita da Aqbun e quella eretta da Baba, furono confiscate e la prima convertita in un monastero. Ai samaritani fu proibito di accedere alla montagna sacra; la campagna fu devastata e le samaritane violentate.

Demografia e politica

Nel ventunesimo secolo i samaritani sono in maggioranza cittadini di Israele; i residenti di Kiryat Luza possiedono la doppia cittadinanza palestinese e israeliana. Ancora oggi posseggono un loro sommo sacerdote. Relativamente al conflitto israelo-palestinese la comunità adotta posizioni neutrali, anche se non sono mancati membri che hanno espresso il proprio appoggio alla causa palestinese, come Nader Sadakah, militante del Fronte Popolare per la Liberazione della Palestina.

Note

Bibliografia
 Alan David Crown (ed.), The Samaritans, Tübingen, Mohr Siebeck, 1989, ISBN 3-16-145237-2
 Benyamin Tsedaka, Sharon Sullivan (eds.), The Israelite Samaritan version of the Torah. First English translation compared with the Masoretic version, Grand Rapids, Mich., Eerdmans, 2013.
 Alfredo M. Rabello, Giustiniano, ebrei e samaritani, 2 volumi, Giuffrè, Milano, 1987.

Voci correlate
 Alfabeto samaritano
 Caraismo
 Parabola del buon samaritano
 Pentateuco samaritano
 Sommi sacerdoti samaritani
 Abraham Firkovich#La Collezione Samaritana

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Gruppi etnoreligiosi
Gruppi etnici in Palestina
Gruppi etnici in Israele
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We can't say that the digital divide is gone, but it certainly is changing its shape, thanks to trends in mobile broadband adoption. NPR ran a story on Morning Edition today that reported on a Pew Hispanic Center study on the intersection of race and mobile use. I've written about this stuff before, and Simon covers it in his Dawn of a New Politics presentation– really interesting.
The data show, as you can see in the chart at left, that blacks and Hispanics use broadband and other features on their mobile phones at consistently higher rates than whites. The report offers four explanations for this phenomenon:
Cost. In our networked world, everyone who can have broadband access wants it. Mobile broadband is cheaper than in-home broadband. Blacks and Hispanics tend to be lower-income, and so gravitate toward mobile.
Youth. Young people tend to be early adopters. Black and Hispanic populations skew young. 'Nuff said.
Network Effects: As more people in these communities adopt the technology, the effects are compounded as they pull in their families and other social networks.
Convenience: Particularly for Hispanics, who tend to be more itinerant and more in touch with family and friends abroad, connecting to the network via mobile makes a lot more sense than in-home broadband.
Is this a good thing? Surely. In-home broadband connections are prohibitively expensive for many Americans, and in a world where it's increasingly a necessity to be connected, it's hugely important that there is a lower-cost option for lower-income people.
But is this the end of the digital divide? Surely not. Blacks, Hispanics, and lower-income Americans do still lag in computer use and in-home, fiber broadband connections. While mobile broadband is helping to level the playing field, there is a degree of functionality that is lost on a cell phone.
No more than about 40% of black and Hispanic users access the internet on their phones– reflective in part, no doubt, of the lower usability of mobile web– and that remains a critical indicator. Until every parent can view their child's grades online, and every student can learn to use the web for research, and every car buyer can search the internet for the best loan rates– until then, the digital divide will remain a reality we need to challenge. We should be encouraged by this report, but not complacent.
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Mr Robinson stepped aside as First Minister a week ago in an attempt to clear his name over an allegation surrounding his wife Iris's financial conduct.
Despite his party colleague Arlene Foster taking up the duties of the first minister for up to six weeks, the DUP leader has played down the move.
He is facing a series or official probes after over his wife's failure to declare 50,000 pounds she obtained from two wealthy developers to set her teenage lover up in business.
The time-scale of the investigations, which include inquiries by Westminster, Castlereagh Borough Council and the assembly, is not known.
"I've handed over some duties to Arlene Foster, my colleague, for up to six weeks but maybe it will be only two. l'll see," Mr Robinson said.
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The deeply symbolic moment between the DUP leader and the former IRA commander would have been unthinkable in the distant and even recent past.
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"It is my view that it can be made to work within the context of the Good Friday and St Andrews agreements," he said.
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Though the key remains achieving a timetable to switch responsibilities for police, courts and prisons from Westminster to Stormont, other issues are understood to have widened the discussions.
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Most women can continue with their everyday activities during pregnancy and only need to make some minor lifestyle changes. The health and well-being of both the woman and the developing fetus are of primary concern during pregnancy, so it is best to avoid consuming certain foods and doing potentially risky activities.
In this article, we discuss 13 things not to do while pregnant and explain why they can be problematic:
Drinking alcohol while pregnant can cause a variety of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol crosses the placenta and can affect the fetus. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may cause fetal alcohol syndrome.
A fetus that gets exposure to alcohol in the womb may develop a wide range of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. These disorders can cause the following health issues:
physical abnormalities
reduced coordination and fine motor skills
Researchers are unsure how much alcohol, if any, it is safe to consume during pregnancy, so most doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid alcohol completely.
Eating certain foods
It is common for pregnant women to avoid certain foods during pregnancy, either due to a change in their sense of smell or because the food makes them feel ill. However, there are some foods that all pregnant women should avoid eating. These include:
Lunch meat and deli salads: Deli meats and foods, such as premade chicken salad, may contain listeria. Listeria is a bacteria that can cross the placenta and may be deadly for the fetus.
Unpasteurized juice and dairy: As with deli meats, unpasteurized dairy products and juices can contain listeria and other bacteria that may cause food poisoning.
Some soft cheeses: Certain soft cheese may contain unpasteurized dairy, particularly imported soft cheeses, such as brie, feta, and queso blanco.
Fish high in mercury: Swordfish, shark, and mackerel are among the fish that contain high levels of mercury. According to March of Dimes, exposing the fetus to mercury may cause brain damage or hearing and vision problems.
Raw meat and fish: Raw meat and fish, including sushi and raw oysters, can contain both salmonella and toxoplasmosis. Pregnant women have an increased risk of getting foodborne illness from these pathogens. Foodborne illness may cause dehydration, fever, and intrauterine sepsis, a blood infection that can be deadly to the fetus.
Raw eggs: Raw eggs can also contain salmonella. Pregnant women should avoid any foods that may contain raw eggs, such as unbaked cookie dough or homemade Caesar salad dressing.
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Too much caffeine
In the same way as alcohol, caffeine can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
While much of the data regarding pregnancy and caffeine consumption is inconclusive, research suggests that it is best to limit the intake of caffeine to 300 milligrams (mg) per day. Some experts believe that quantities greater than this can be harmful to the fetus and may increase the risk of pregnancy loss and low birth weight.
March of Dimes recommend that pregnant women consume no more than 200 mg of caffeine per day. This amounts to about 1.5 cups of coffee per day.
Hot tubs, saunas, and overheating
While relaxing in hot water may sound like an effective way to ease pregnancy discomfort, experts recommend avoiding hot tubs and saunas.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, hot tubs can cause hyperthermia, or abnormally high body temperature, which may lead to congenital abnormalities.
Additional activities that may cause the body temperature to rise too high include:
hot yoga or Pilates
sunbathing for too long
exposure to extreme heat
strenuous exercise
Participating in contact sports increases the risk of placental abruption.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that pregnant women avoid contact sports, such as football or boxing.
Contact sports increase the risk of placental abruption, which is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. Placental abruption is a severe condition that can cause preterm birth, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth.
Pregnant women are also more prone to injury as hormonal changes in the body cause the ligaments to become looser.
Activities with a fall risk
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid any activity which carries the risk of falling, including skiing, ice-skating, and rock climbing.
During pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts as the belly expands, so even a minor fall may result in injuries.
Many amusement parks do not allow pregnant women on some rides, including roller coasters or any rides that may start or stop suddenly.
The jarring motion of these rides can cause placental abruption.
Pregnant women should avoid changing a litter box. Cleaning dirty litter boxes can put a person at risk of toxoplasmosis.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if a pregnant woman passes toxoplasmosis to the fetus, the baby may develop severe symptoms, including:
eye damage
According to the American Pregnancy Association, pregnant women should avoid heavy lifting. For some women, lifting heavy objects can increase the risk of:
Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can cause harm to both the woman and the baby. Aside from an increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer, smoking when pregnant can also cause the following problems during and after pregnancy:
premature birth
congenital abnormalities, such as cleft lip or cleft palate
sudden infant death syndrome
issues with the placenta
Women should stop smoking as soon as they know that they are pregnant and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Women who are struggling to quit smoking can talk to a doctor about the help and additional resources that are available.
While illegal drug use is always dangerous, it can be even more harmful during pregnancy.
Using illegal drugs or misusing certain prescription drugs can cause a newborn to go through neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). A baby with NAS will go through substance withdrawal at birth.
Additionally, drug use can increase the risk of stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and congenital abnormalities.
Taking certain medications
Avoid most herbal remedies during pregnancy.
Pregnant women should avoid some over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications while pregnant, as these can harm the fetus.
Doctors recommend avoiding the following medications while pregnant:
ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
most herbal remedies
ACE inhibitors
some cold medications during the first trimester
cold and flu medications that contain specific ingredients
some acne medications
A doctor or pharmacist can provide advice on which medications are safe to use and can often recommend alternatives if women can no longer take their regular medicines.
Some types of exercise
Although doctors recommend that most pregnant women exercise, certain types of exercise are not suitable during pregnancy.
Pregnant women should try to avoid exercise that involves:
bouncing, leaping, and jumping
sudden changes in direction
jarring or jerky movements
abdominal exercises on the back, such as situps, after the first trimester
Many exercises, such as walking, swimming, and squats, can be beneficial during pregnancy. It is best to speak to a doctor about any existing or new exercise routines.
Pregnant women can carry on with most of their normal activities as long as they take some necessary precautions. When in doubt, it is best to check with a doctor about activity restrictions during pregnancy.
Some pregnant women, particularly those with a higher risk of preterm labor or other complications, may need to restrict additional activities that this article does not list.
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How the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah tested the faith of companions
July 27, 2020 admin Ahle Sunnah, Articles, History, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Naboowat, Q and A, Sahaabah, Slider-Zilqad 0
The companions including the future rulers were truly tested by the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. While in the battles (Uhud, Khyber, Hunain), they were for fleeing, in the peace treaty of Hudaibiyyah, they were for battle! They wanted the exact opposite of what Allah and the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) decreed for the Muslims.
The Treaty of Hudaibiyyah, particularly, was a huge test for the companions in which the big names failed woefully.
What the Hudaibiyyah Treaty was all about
When the Muslims set out for pilgrimage to Mecca, they were stopped by the Meccans outside the city at a place called Hudaibiyyah. After a prolonged discussion both parties agreed it was best to avoid battle and sign a treaty on mutually beneficial terms.
A 10-year treaty was signed by Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) with the Meccans under the following terms:
Over the period of treaty the two parties will leave each other alone, will not plunder each other, nor practice fraud against each other,
Any Meccan who takes shelter with the Prophet (s.a.w.a.), shall be handed over, but if any Muslim deserts likewise will not be handed over by the Meccans.
Islam may be professed at Mecca and no one shall be disgraced annoyed or persecuted on account of his religion.
The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and his companions will return this year, yet may come the next year and remain three days at Mecca
The treaty was witnessed by Imam Ali bin Abi Talib and the Muhajireen and Ansar.
Behar al-Anwar v 20 p 317 under 'Battle of Hudaibiyyah and Pledge of Rizwan and Lapsed Umrah and other events'
Even this simple treaty which did not make big demands from the Muslims, proved difficult for the companions.
In particular, the second ruler did not take the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah very well.
Reportedly, he confessed:
I did not doubt the prophethood of Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) like I did on the Day of Hudaibiyyah.
Nail al-Awtaar v 8 p 200
Fath al-Baari v 5 p 254
Al-Maghazi v 2 p 606-607
Not only did he doubt prophethood, he was ready to take up arms against Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) as he says:
If I had forty supporters with me that day, I would certainly have rebelled against Muhammad (s.a.w.a.).
Tafseer al-Qummi (r.a.) v 2 p 312
Tafseer al-Safi v 5 p 35
Al-Burhan v 5 p 70
Tafseer Kanz al-Daqaiq v 12 p 260
Behar al-Anwar v 20 p 350
The dissent of the second ruler over Hudaibiyyah Treaty is widely reported in Muslim sources. Even Sahih al-Bukhari which mostly records positive reports on the Sahabah / rulers, has made mention of the dissent in this narration:
He (second ruler) narrates:
I went to the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and said:
Aren't you truly the Messenger of Allah?
The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said:
Yes, indeed.
I said: Isn't our cause just and the cause of the enemy unjust?
He said: Yes.
I said: Then why should we be humble in our religion?
He (s.a.w.a.) said: I am Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) and I do not disobey Him, and He will make me victorious.
I said: Didn't you tell us that we would go to the Kaaba and perform Tawaf around it?
He (s.a.w.a.) said: Yes, but did I tell you that we would visit the Kaaba this year?
I said: No.
He (s.a.w.a.) said: So you will visit it and perform tawaf around it
Then the second ruler continued:
I went to Abu Bakr and said: O Abu Bakr! Isn't he truly Allah's Prophet?
He replied: Yes.
He said: Indeed, he is Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) and he does not disobey his Lord and He will make him victorious. Adhere to him as, by Allah, he is on the right.
I said: Was he not telling us that we would go to the Kaaba and perform tawaf around it?
He said: Yes, but did he tell you that you would go to the Kaaba this year?
He said: You will go to Kaaba and perform tawaf around it.
(Az-Zuhri said: The second ruler said: I performed many good deeds as expiation for the improper questions I asked them.)
Sahih al-Bukhari trad 2,731, 2,732 under Chapter: The conditions of Jihad and peace treaties
Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) stands out in Hudaibiyyah
Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) was the Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) scribe in penning the historic treaty. This shows Ali's (a.s.) superiority vis-à-vis others who proved themselves unworthy by casting doubt on prophethood of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.).
And the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) praised Ali (a.s.) for his role in Hudaibiyyah as widely documented:
Jabir Ibn Abdillah informed – I heard the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) on the Day of Hudaibiyyah while holding Ali's (a.s.) hand:
I am the City of Knowledge and Ali (a.s.) is its Gate. Then one who wants to enter the House, must come through the Gate.
Tarikh al-Baghdadi v 2 p 377, v 4 p 219
Mustadrak al-Hakim v 3 p 129, v 3 p 140
Firdaus al-Akhbaar v 1 p 44 trad 107
Kashf al-Khifa v 1 p 204 trad 618
Al-Ghadeer v 6 p 115, v 8 p 131
Hudaibiyyah was but one of the many instances when Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) towered over the companions in stature. While the companions were exposed for blaming the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) for signing the treaty and doubting his prophethood, Ali's (a.s.) faith and certainty shone bright underlining to the Muslim nation why he (a.s.) is the one worthy for caliphate.
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Trisha herself updated their relationship status in her official Twitter page. "To my fans n friends from d media,I will be getting engaged to Varun on the 23 of Jan in a very private ceremony between our families", she posted.
Further she admitted, "Pls dont speculate about my wedding date as we have not fixed it as yet. And as always you will hear it from me first when we do."
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Venetia by Georgette Heyer
February 16, 2018 ~ scarlett1000
I was interested to read this novel by Georgette Heyer, after listening to the Backlisted Podcast. It is one of my favourite podcasts, where Andy Miller and guests discuss unusual books that are of a bygone era. The tagline for the podcast is 'Giving new life to old books.'
Georgette Heyer (1903-1974) wrote forty historical romance novels set during the Regency period (1811-1820.) Venetia and The Grand Sophy appear to be two of her most popular novels.
The novel is written in the third person and begins with the main character Venetia Lanyon enjoying some witty banter with her younger brother Aubrey. We discover that Aubrey has a slight deformity – a limp, as a result of a disease of the hip joint. He is an exceptionally intelligent and articulate boy who reads a prolific amount. He and Venetia are very close.
Venetia is mistress of her own home in Yorkshire. Both parents are dead and she remains at home with the help of Nurse, who has cared for them since they were children.
When their neighbour, the dashing and wicked Lord Damerel returns to Yorkshire, Venetia's life is set to become a lot more exciting and dangerous. Venetia already has two suitors and her reputation as a young woman living as mistress of her own home, (seen as scandalous) is always a topic of debate amongst the great and the good of Yorkshire society. They see it as their duty to get her married off as soon as possible, but Venetia has other ideas.
On the whole, I am not really a fan of reading historical romantic fiction, so it took me awhile to get used to the language of this novel.
However, I was completely in after reading the following scene when Venetia first meets Damerel and he makes a pass at her: (note: she says 'How splendid!', in response to him saying he will be staying in Yorkshire for some time.)
'How splendid!' said Venetia affably. 'In general it is a trifle dull here, but that will be quite at an end if you are to remain amongst us!'……'Goodbye!'
'Oh, not goodbye!' he protested, 'I mean to know you better, Miss Lanyon of Undershaw!'
'To be sure, it does seem a pity you should not, after such a promising start, but life, you know, is full of disappointments, and that, I must warn you, is likely to prove one of them.'
This wit and feistiness from Venetia had me sold. As the heroine of the story, she is full of zest, joie de vivre and mischief.
I did find the story took too long to get going for my liking. The first third could have been cut down substantially, but if you bear with it until after the first third, your patience will be rewarded, as it picks up pace significantly after that, and I thoroughly enjoyed the last two thirds of the novel.
One thing I couldn't help but notice were the similarities with Jane Austen. I'm surprised she wasn't done for plagiarism! One of the country houses is called Netherfold (Netherfield in Austen's P&P!) and the dialogue is incredibly similar. However, Heyer made no secret of the fact that she was influenced by Austen, so it seems to have been accepted without any problem.
Where Heyer is unique, is in her attention to detail of the Regency era. She has this down to a fine art, and it's a fascinating look at the social mores of the era.
I would have loved to have read this book while lying beside a pool or on a beach, where I could have luxuriated in the wonderful language and taken my time to enjoy it. I felt I didn't give it the concentration it perhaps deserved. I would certainly read another Georgette Heyer and may read The Grand Sophy next. A perfect holiday read – pure escapism!
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Moon won the country's elections with more than 40 percent of the vote and took office just a day later. He takes the helm of a country wrestling with economic woes and tension with neighboring DPRK.
CGTN's Jack Barton reports from Seoul.
South Koreans have voted and former human rights attorney Moon Jae-in is the country's next leader. So, what can we expect from the new president? Moon won the country's elections with more than 40 percent of the vote and took office just a day later. He takes the helm of a country wrestling with economic woes and tension with neighboring DPRK. CGTN's Jack Barton reports from Seoul.
Esther Park, chief correspondent of the New York Bureau for the Korean Broadcasting System, or KBS.
Jee Abbey Lee, a reporter with Voice of America.
Qinduo Xu, a political analyst for China Radio International.
Jonathan Pollack, Interim SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies in the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution.
South Koreans have voted and former human rights attorney Moon Jae-in is the country's next leader. So, what can we expect from the new president? Moon won the country's elections with more than 40 percent of the vote and took office just a day later. He takes the helm of a country wrestling with economic woes and tension with neighboring DPRK. To discuss the outlook for South Korea: Esther Park, chief correspondent of the New York Bureau for the Korean Broadcasting System, or KBS. Jee Abbey Lee, a reporter with Voice of America. Qinduo Xu, a political analyst for China Radio International. Jonathan Pollack, Interim SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies in the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution.


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I waited patiently beside my van as the object of my rage and hatred walked toward his car. He didn't deserve that Impala. It should have gone to me, not to my dad's war buddy.
I could feel adrenaline coursing through my veins like nitroglycerin as I pulled the gun out, which I had successfully concealed beneath the waistband of my jeans.
"Stop right there," I tried to project my voice and sound stern and strong, yet I feared I sounded weak. The voices inside my head continued to taunt me and say that I was a failure, and that I couldn't do it. My dad's voice was the loudest, and no matter how hard I tried, I could never ignore it.
I had anticipated more of a fight from the old man, yet received none. I knew his son Ed well, and worked with him often down at the funeral home. His son was a doctor, and I was simply an assistant. Ed had mentioned his son Abel's birthday party, and I knew instantly that it was the perfect time to track down Ross and confront him.
He made some insignificant talk about cutting him some slack, yet I wasn't having it. I kicked the back of his leg, which sent him into the dirt. It was befitting, for he was just as significant as dirt, if not less.
After getting him inside, I struggled to pull the zip tie around his wrists. I knew he was old, yet he still looked like he held onto at least some of his former strength. I let him know that I was going to the shed, since my dad's tools were there.
I was going to make him feel the same pain as I felt when the soldiers in uniform walked up to my front door and told my mom and I that my father had been killed in action. I was going to rip his heart from him, just like he had done to me.
Note: This is the Point of View of the protagonist, Ross.
I couldn't wait to get home for my grandson's birthday party.
He was going to be turning six, and I promised my son and daughter-in-law that I would be there. It was a sweltering day in one of Georgia's most unforgivable summers. I hit the grocery store on my way to the party for some last-minute items.
I went through each aisle to gather soda, chips, and also picked up a card that I thought Abel would like. After checking out, I made my way to my Impala that I, regrettably, parked far away. I was getting old and staying in shape wasn't that easy for me. So making small changes like walking farther to my car made a difference, or so I liked to think.
"Stop right there," a voice said, and it took me a moment to decipher whether or not I was the one being addressed.
I looked around and saw that I was the only car parked in the area. Damn, I thought. I turned around slowly with my bags still in my hands and faced a man wearing a camouflage sweater and a hat pulled down far to shield his face. His hand was extended, trembling slightly while trying to point his gun at me. "Son, this ain't a good choice that you're makin'," I began, yet he laughed nervously.
I did my best to maintain my composure. Fear that he knew my family and my plans gripped me tightly, yet I did as he said. I followed his clear directions while on the road and ended up at a small ranch-style house in the middle of nowhere. The closest landmark I had picked out was Clearwater Springs, a nice place to call home, or so the sign said.
He kicked the back of my bad knee and I fell forward onto the ground, dirt and dust spiraling around me. I bit my tongue as I had been taught as a kid, knowing all too well that my tongue could be my downfall. After all, that was often the cause of death in my family. I sensed the man's strength as he pushed me along, and decided the smart decision would be to not fight my way out of this—at least not physically.
I mulled over things as we walked into the house. It smelled of wet dog and rotting chicken. There were many pictures up of a man in uniform, who seemed to have fought for The Union back in the Civil War. Other pictures were newer, and didn't hold as much character. I didn't know who the people in the frames were, and still hadn't seen the young man's face to make any sort of comparison.