As 2016 takes its last breaths, we can honestly say that this year has left its mark on everyone. Every year has a unique energy and vibration to it and turns out 2016 translates into a universal nine which equates completion. While the page on the calendar may feel very predictable, on 1/1/2017 we will be entering a year of the universal one so the classroom we walk into will hold assignments aligned with new beginnings.
The last quarter of this year was so challenging and tense, and for many reactivating past trauma, it's difficult to remember all that occurred throughout the entire year. To assimilate the deeper meaning of the experiences, it can be useful to review this walk around the Sun in its fullness. The timing of this Mercury retrograde cycle helps us with this assignment, as does its companion, the tiny but mighty planet of Pluto which is traveling along side Mercury to make sure all of the unspoken or hidden undigested aspects of this year be brought to the surface so nothing is taken with us into 2017 without our consent. As we learn over and over again, we cannot control what occurs in much of life but we can take control over how we react and dance with it.
Like many of you, I woke up on 11/9/16 afraid to put my feet on the floor only to find out that the ground had moved – it felt like a natural disaster had happened and the world would never be the same. What helps me the most and I suspect some of you, was knowing that my family, my sisterhood, those I looked to reflect my reality and share my primal confusion, was right where I left them – next to me. Together we have processed the shock, the fear and the outrage. As I look to the Sun and Moon as gatekeepers of each day, they never disappoint – with each Sun comes a mini new beginning and with this simple Earth honoring wisdom, I take heart and find hope. If any part of me was asleep, I am awake now.
This New Moon on 12/29/16 offers a perfect moment to release that which your true self needs to separate from – empty out the pockets and the drawers within the psyche and the heart – so we can step into this completely new nine year cycle open to the curiosity of possibility rather than a continuation of a new version of the same lessons. Engage in any rituals that offer self reflection minus judgment or doubt and collaborate with the energies of true source love and wisdom to help you detach, release, dissolve and forgive anything that obstructs the vision of this new emerging life-scape. Allow yourself to invite one intention to reveal itself for the New Year so you can be open to what you discover as a co-creator rather than put too many demands to have it all figured out. This year our vision boards might be more powerful if they held one phrase – show up and trust your knowing. Once we get realigned and vibe with our soul GPS, we will guide ourselves in the direction that will be in greatest alignment with our higher truth.
What ever created the imbalances of our world, and there are many over many years, we are now all out of balance. The only way we can be of service to this collective moment is not to continue to stay in shock and confusion but rather to restore balance within. Just like the medicine woman, it is through that individual recovery of harmony and rhythm, we can approach life with authentic loving strength and begin to be influencers and change makers within our communities dedicated to that which enhances a renewal of hope and enrichment of life.
As this new energy is upon us, the programming at Everyday Medicine Woman will be reflecting this inspired call to action via new seminars and completion of that which has grown to its fullest form. Our beloved Thirteen Moons will be starting its Thirteenth Year so while 2017 offers a new cycle it holds the span of another one that is coming to completion in its current form. We consider you a vital part of our community just by opening our emails and treasure your unique expression of self-evolution as a powerful reminder that in sharing our journey with one another we are all stronger together.


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Q: Is there a better way to implement this scrolling gallery so that it doesn't break when clicking the arrow multiple times quickly I created a scrolling gallery that works as intended, but when you repeatedly press the arrow quickly, it breaks down.
It will recover when you stop, but I would like it more fluid when it is pressed quickly.
const options = {
    slideOptionsRight: {
        "duration": 1000, //Change how quickly the picture fades in milliseconds.
        "direction": "right"
    },
    slideOptionsLeft: {
        "duration": 1000,
        "direction": "left"
    },
    images: [ //Add image names to be added to the scroll here, wrapped in quotation marks.
        '#image1',
        '#image2',
        "#image3",
        "#image6"
    ],
    arrowImage: [ //Add arrow images here.
        "#image4", //Left arrow.
        "#image5" //Right arrow.
    ],
    "interval": 3, //Change time between pictures in seconds.
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                    $w(options.images[options.images.length - 1]).show("slide", options.slideOptionsLeft);
                    options.imageArray = options.images.length - 1;
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                        $w(e).hide("slide", options.slideOptionsRight)
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                    // $w(options.images[options.imageArray]).hide("slide", options.slideOptionsRight);
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Is there a way to force the slide effect to complete early, or would a complete different implementation be better?
link to a test https://joshsetterstrom.wixsite.com/mysite

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Which Type of Cat Food is Best – Wet or Dry?
Choosing between wet or dry food for cats may seem a personal choice but what about your pet? Cats are individuals just like people with their own needs and tastes. By learning to know your feline and what is best for them according to certain signs, the decision will become apparent in a short amount of time.
Notice how much water your cat drinks over the period of a day. Water keeps the urinary tract flushed and functioning properly. If you feed your cat dry food and notice very little water missing from your pet's water bowl, switching to a moist diet could be beneficial. Dry cat food has less than 10% water in the ingredients while moist food is made up of up to 78% water. Not only could moist food keep your animal's system healthier but make him or her feel better too.
While some moist cat food may have larger water content than dry food, always check the ingredients on the container. If a substantial portion of the ingredients are fillers and vegetables, you could be starving your pet. Animals need protein and many times wet cat food adds fillers with just a taste of meat. Dry cat food can consist of bone meal, whole wheat, vitamins and minerals that fulfill a diet rich in protein. Some pet food companies offer both wet and dry forms with protein rich ingredients that make the choice easier for you and your cat.
Cats get viruses just like humans and diarrhea can occur, especially when their diet is made up of wet food. But their system may also just not tolerate a wet food diet. If you feed your cat a wet diet, consider changing over slowly to a dry food. Begin with a 25% dry mixture with 75% of the regular food, increasing the percentage of the new dry each day while decreasing the wet. If there is no difference in your cat's diarrhea problem after a few days, a medical problem could be the cause.
A cat will tend to gain weight as they age and adjusting their dry or wet food diet can help keep them healthier. Many experts recommend placing a cat on a total wet diet just to aid in needed water consumption. But if your cat loves dry food, cutting back on the amount fed can sometimes be easier by using a dry food that has less calories. Your cat will see the same amount of food but it will consist of more fiber and vitamins. However, watch the water bowl to insure that the proper intake is not decreasing. You may find it necessary to switch to wet food for the sake of your cat's health.
Many experts recommend wet cat foods as opposed to dry because of the amount of water contained but there are many other elements to consider. Your cat's personal preference, the digestive system, and weight gain are other areas to consider in making an educated choice. Choosing between wet and dry food for cats can take some time and experimenting but will end with a happier, healthier cat.


Red cabins, backlit by the morning sun. Mist blankets the surface of the lake. Colorful towels flap in the breeze. The crunch of gravel announces an approaching guest. The screen door slaps. Laughter. Crayfish city. Freshwater clams. The ever-present purr of a jet ski. Five minutes of blessed sunshine for every fifty minutes of cloud cover. The slap of waves against the kayak. Cold beer. The company of good friends. Watermelon. S'mores. Sticky faces and hands. An uncomfortably small shower stall. The happy shrieks of children who have made a discovery–perhaps a new friend, an old crustacean, an almost tame flock of ducks. Or maybe it's the certainty that life, in that moment, is good.
that is an amazing picture!!! glad you are all having fun!!!


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MPC Capital develops stably in third quarter
Hamburg, 15 February 2018 - Hamburg-based Asset and Investment-Manager MPC Capital AG (Deutsche Börse, Scale, ISIN DE000A1TNWJ4) today releases its 2017 Annual Report. Preliminary figures announced on 26 January 2018 are hereby confirmed.
Hamburg, 16 November 2017 - MPC Capital AG (Deutsche Börse Scale, ISIN DE000A1TNWJ4), an international asset and investment manager of real assets, developed stably in the third quarter of 2017. Revenue for Q3 2017 came to EUR 8.9 million, compared with EUR 14.5 million for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings before tax (EBT) were EUR 1.3 million, as against EUR 3.8 million in the prior-year quarter. The decline in revenue and profit is attributable to the lower transaction fees compared with the previous year. The fourth quarter is expected to bring a significant increase in transaction business that should generate additional income in the double-digit million Euro range.
After the first nine months of the 2017 financial year, aggregate revenue was EUR 31.6 million (9M 2016: EUR 37.4 million). Management fees were stable at the solid level of EUR 26.7 million (9M 2016: EUR 28.3 million). Transaction fees of EUR 4.7 million were down on the level for the first nine months of the previous year (9M 2016: EUR 9.0 million) because asset sales were relatively low. Earnings before tax (EBT) in the first nine month 2017 came to EUR 4.8 million (9M 2016: EUR 11.2 million). The equity ratio as at 30 September 2017 climbed to 78 % (31 December 2016: 70 %).
High transaction fees expected in Real Estate sector
In the Real Estate sector, MPC Capital has signed preliminary agreements, which give rise to expectations of eight-digit income in the fourth quarter of 2017. These relate to the sale of real estate which will remain predominantly in the management of MPC Capital even after the exit. Furthermore, the Dutch subsidiary of MPC Capital has won the contract for the development of one of the biggest inner-city residential development projects in Amsterdam. The purchase price for the land was EUR 84 million. The estimated investment volume is around EUR 300 million.
MPC Container Ships increases investment volume to USD 275 million
In the Shipping segment, the company MPC Container Ships AS established by MPC Capital AG and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange has increased its investment volume to USD 275 million and further enlarged its fleet. Of the 26 container ships in the feeder segment, a large is managed by MPC Capital. In addition, MPC Capital has participated in further transactions in the Container and Bulker segment.
Infrastructure projects with focus on renewables
In the Infrastructure sector, MPC Capital has structured two new wind farm projects in Portugal (25 megawatts) and Mongolia (55 megawatts). In connection with the establishment of a renewable energies platform in the Caribbean region, negotiations are currently in progress on the acquisition of further projects with an aggregate output of 200 megawatts. Other infrastructure projects that mainly involve industrial opportunities in emerging countries are currently being analysed.
Forecast confirmed
The transactions already contracted and initiated are likely to produce a substantial rise in income in the fourth quarter of 2017. For 2017 overall, MPC Capital therefore reiterates its expectation of consolidated revenue growth of at least 10 % and a disproportional rise in EBT.
Note: the figures for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 are unaudited and have not been subjected to any accounting review.

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WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform messaging application, will be owned by Facebook starting later this year. Facebook has announced that it agreed to buy WhatsApp for a whopping $16 billion, which includes $12 billion worth of Facebook shares and $4 billion in cash.
Facebook thinks that the acquisition will boost its "ability to bring connectivity and utility to the world." It was just few months ago when WhatsApp became more popular than Facebook's messaging app, so I guess they figured why not. If it is better than what we have, let's just own it.
Mark Zuckerberg said, "WhatsApp is on a path to connect 1 billion people. The services that reach that milestone are all incredibly valuable. I've known Jan for a long time and I'm excited to partner with him and his team to make the world more open and connected," Nice move. I guess they want the users more than the service.


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Deaths, hospitalizations climb as officials urge residents to skip parties on New Year's
Mike Goodwin, Bethany Bump
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
Will Waldron/Albany Times Union
ALBANY — Nine more Capital Region residents have died due to complications from COVID-19 and over 1,000 more were confirmed to have the disease Monday as officials urged people to stay home on New Year's Eve.
The urging comes as caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths are rising rapidly in the region. On Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo singled out the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley as regions of the state with dangerously high COVID-19 positivity rates — at 8.48 percent and 9.26 percent, respectively — saying residents need to change their behavior to stem the spread of the virus.
While Thanksgiving gatherings have been blamed in part for the current surge, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen said Monday that they fear an even larger spike in January as more people are apparently traveling during the Christmas holiday than the Thanksgiving one.
"We continue to see high numbers and given the trends of increases it is unlikely that December is the worst month that we will have," Whalen said. "It is likely that January will be worse."
More than 1,000 new cases of the virus were confirmed in the eight-county region on Monday, with most — 640 — coming from Schenectady County, which hadn't issued an update since Dec. 23. Two other counties saw caseloads in the triple digits Monday, including Albany County with 236 and Rensselaer County with 106. Saratoga County, which has been averaging over 100 cases a day, had not provided an update as of 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Albany County broke its record for hospitalizations - 116 set Sunday - with Monday's mark of 118. The explosive growth in hospitalizations is fueling the worst month the county has seen since the pandemic started in the spring. The number of open beds in the region's intensive care units has dropped dramatically. On Monday, just 19 percent of ICU beds were available in the eight-county area, down from 45 percent on Dec. 10.
To illustrate the steep climb in cases this month, McCoy said 40 percent of the county's hospitalizations from coronavirus have occurred in December alone.
The surge is also fueling more deaths. Schenectady County reported Monday that four more residents have died from the disease since Dec. 23, including a man in his 50s, a man in his 70s, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s. Albany County lost two more residents overnight, including a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s. Greene, Rensselaer and Warren counties reported one death each Monday. The region's death toll is now 524.
McCoy said he is worried that house parties for New Year's Eve will fuel further spread of the disease, telling reporters Monday that mask wearing and social distance rules are enforced in bars and restaurants, which close early under state rules.
"You don't have that at house parties ... It is scary 'cause you know people aren't wearing a mask," McCoy said, speculating that the current practice of closing bars and restaurants would prompt more people to attend private gatherings.
On Monday, Warren County also said an underage drinking party in Wilton Dec. 18 has led to at least 10 people contracting COVID-19. That incident is being investigated.
McCoy said he understands that people are fatigued from living with the isolation caused by the need to slow the spread of the virus. He said that situation, combined with the euphoria over the arrival of the vaccine, is making some more carefree about the dangers of the virus.
"The vaccine is going to take time to get out," McCoy said. "It is going to take time. ... It is a marathon, not a sprint. It's going to take us time to get there."
Nursing home residents, health care workers, emergency medical service workers and others on the front lines in the fight against the virus are being vaccinated and Whalen said the county is preparing for more widespread inoculations.
She said the county's early work with local hospitals handling the vaccines made her "optimistic about how this will enable us to roll out the vaccine."
She said supplies of the vaccine for "vulnerable populations" will begin arriving soon.
Whalen said the county - with the endorsement of the state Department of Health - is also beginning to adopt new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control that allows people to quarantine after possible exposure for 10 days rather than the 14 days that the CDC has recommended throughout the pandemic.
"This is something we are working to adapt," she said.
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Carlos Acosta in 'Yuli' 2019. Courtesy The Match Factory.
cubans, feature., movies.
by New York Latin Culture Magazine on July 14, 2019
'Yuli' the story of Cuban ballet legend Carlos Acosta
Yuli is Icíar Bollaín's 2019 movie about Cuban ballet legend Carlos Acosta's life and career.
Yuli screens at Dance on Camera Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Sunday, July 14, 2019 ~ The Dance on Camera Festival is screening Yuli in the Walter Reade Theater at Film at Lincoln Center at 8pm. Tickets from $12
"Yuli" was the nickname given to Carlos by his father.
The story plays out as flashbacks while the dancer is choreographing a piece in which he plays his own father. Working through the pains of childhood is perhaps the ultimate mark of maturity. It's not a place everyone can reach.
Edilson Manuel Olbera Nuñez shines as the young student. Mario Sergio Elías of Acosta Danza plays the young dancer. Carlos stars as well.
The story touches the difficulties of growing up poor, growing up in revolutionary Cuba, and growing as an artist. But there isn't bitterness, there is only hope.
Yuli, the Carlos Acosta story, screens at the Havana Film Festival New York's closing night at the Directors Guild of America in Midtown, Manhattan on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 for $20. There is a VIP cocktail before the screening with a Fiesta Cubana after party for $250.
Get tickets at hffny.com
Carlos Acosta is a world-renowned Cuban ballet dancer. He has the stature of Baryshnikov and Nureyev. Acosta is a ballet god and one of the dancers who broke down barriers. For example, he was the first Black Romeo.
Acosta grew up poor, as in no shoes poor. As a kid he didn't want to dance. He wanted to be a kid and was a bit precocious, but his father kept pushing him so he would stay out of trouble, get a daily meal, and learn some discipline. It's actually a common story for ballet stars.
Back then, you had to be twice as good as everybody else to even get one look. But Carlos just has this incredible natural talent. Eventually he started to realize what was happening and got that discipline his father so desired. In 1990 Acosta won the Gold Medal at the Prix de Lausanne and the Grand Prix in Paris.
That led to the English National Ballet, the National Ballet of Cuba under Alicia Alonso, and then the Houston Ballet where he really developed. Finally Carlos needed bigger horizons, so he went to The Royal Ballet. There he was promoted to Principal Guest Artist which allowed him to tour the world with other companies. Basically The Royal Ballet shared him. He has danced all the major ballet roles and for all the world's leading ballet companies.
Acosta is now known for his choreography as well. He is the kind of artist who stages shows that break box office records. A lot of his choreography has been made into film as well.
Carlos wrote his autobiography No Way Home in 2007. It's a great title because once destiny takes you, there is no way home.
Since 2017 he has been opening doors for his fellow Cubans at his Cuban contemporary ballet company Acosta Danza. Carlos will be Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet in England in 2020.
Artists like Carlos Acosta come around once in a generation, but he is an inspiration for everyone.
Havana Film Festival
This is a big deal because Carlos is attending the cocktail, screening and after party.
But more importantly proceeds will fund scholarships at Acosta Danza, his contemporary ballet company in Cuba.
5:15-6:15pm: VIP Fundraising Cocktail Reception • for VIP ticket holders only
6pm: Doors open to General Admission ticket holders
6:30pm: Screening of Yuli
9:30pm: Fiesta Cubana • location disclosed at event • for VIP ticket holders only
(between Sixth & Seventh Ave)
Midtown, Manhattan
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crossword 3:17
meta 2 minutes, with some
uncertainty without instructions
hello and welcome to episode #402 of matt gaffney's weekly crossword contest, "Space Oddity". for this week 2 puzzle, matt asks us: What is the answer to this puzzle's riddle? the five-part riddle is spelled out in the grid's theme answers: WHICH JAMES / BOND NOVEL / IS THE FAVORITE OF / VALENTINA / TERESHKOVA?
this is not a serious riddle (if that's even a thing). i mean, tereshkova (the cosmonaut who was the first woman in space, for those not familiar with her) was certainly alive at the time ian fleming was writing, although she is unlikely to have consumed much in the way of western spy fiction. rather, it's a pun—a timely one, i guess. tereshkova was a soviet and her first name was valentina (february 14 was this sunday, in case you'd already forgotten), so we're looking for from russia with love. and that's all there is to it.
i gotta say i was a little thrown by this meta. in the first place, it had nothing to do with tereshkova's actual claim to fame; in the second, the title was also unrelated, since it was a reference to tereshkova's historic achievements (and david bowie) rather than the actual riddle. in the third place, the instructions didn't quite convey that we were looking for a punny interpretation to what was presented as a straightforward question. if there had been a james bond novel involving a pioneering woman going into orbit (and, frankly, i don't know that there isn't, although i checked the plot of moonraker because it seemed like the most plausible candidate and there didn't seem to be anything like that), wouldn't that be a better answer?
other than that, it's a perfectly fine wordplay to base a meta on. i just wish it had been pinned a little more tightly in the instructions.
Gideon says:
One of those metas I got in ten seconds and then spent days looking for a deeper layer I missed. Grrr.
Ugh. This causes me almost physical pain to hear. Should not happen.
Same. I sat on my submission for two days because it didn't feel certain. I got the Love/Valentina connection, but Valentine derives from the Latin for strong/healthy, so that gave me pause.
Yep. I got the answer right away, but there was no satisfaction to it. More of a…this must be it, I guess?
Norm H says:
Maybe it's just sour grapes on my part, having guessed Moonraker, but unless I have missed something other than what Joon wrote up, I have to say this is the weakest MGWCC meta I can remember. I mean, she is only a "Space Oddity" because she was the first woman to be sent into orbit — thus "raking" the moon (a stretch, I grant) — not because she was Russian. Given the number of people who submitted correctly, From Russia With Love is obviously valid, but the whole thing doesn't feel very tight.
KZCondor says:
I dithered for a looong time before finally going with FRWL. What tipped the balance for me was that the riddle specified "novel", and in the novel version Moonraker was a missile – the story was entirely terrestrial. Still, seems a little unfair to have such a seductive trap answer.
So you did or did not see the Valentine's Day weekend connection when submitting?
Matt, I did not make a connection to Valentine's Day. To me, Valentine's Day is a day, not a weekend, even when it falls on a Sunday. The puzzle dropped on the 12th, so any tie-in to two days hence was lost on me. It appears I was in the minority in that regard.
I was also amused by the NONONO entry. When the idea of turning Dr. No into the first Bond film was cooking, Ian Fleming supposedly cabled Noel Coward to gauge his interest in the title role. Coward famously cabled back, "No No No!"
so many no's all over the puzzle, ahh all the no's, I over thought it. I thought about "From Russia with love" :), it happens
hibob says:
I thought Moonraker then FRWL after deciding Valentina was too close to Valentine's day to be a coincidence .
Saw the Valentine's Day connection, and in the end that is what tipped me in favor of FRWL. But there was no click. If the title had a VD reference, it would have helped things.
Did not see a Valentine's Day connection as being valid. I finished the grid Friday, thought about Valentine's Day, and Valentina is Russian, so FRWL seemed like the obvious answer. Too obvious. Where is the connection to the title? Where is the lock? The fact that Valentina is similar to Valentine could be another of those really weird coincidences that we see all the time in these puzzles.
And then, Space Oddities strongly suggests some kind of David Bowie tie. What is that about? Someone going into orbit in a rocket, right? What James bond Novel is about that? None. But the movie Moonraker based on that novel is.
WHICH JAMES / BOND NOVEL / IS THE FAVORITE OF / VALENTINA / TERESHKOVA?
You can find all the letters you need to spell Moonraker in this riddle, with the 'rake' part of it in TERESHKOVA. So, that is why I submitted Moonraker. FRWL was just too easy.
10 miles north of Clute says:
I concluded that Valentina Tereshkova was a Bond aficionado and had a favorite novel. That would leave any door open. Wasted a lot of time researching.
Seth C says:
Struggled between "from Russia with love" and "Moonraker". Decided on Moonraker because there is a crater on the moon named after her. Seems just as valid?
For what its worth, I did see the Valentine's day connection, but thought it was too simple or a red herring. The moon connection + space oddity made me decide to go with Moonraker.
385 right answers which is just about right for a Week 2 of 4, but many solvers did not report getting the "aha" click so it's hard to argue that I didn't miscalibrate.
The idea was: 1) she's from Russia, 2) her name is "Valentina," so "love", and 3) if there was any doubt, it's Valentine's Day weekend.
I briefly considered that someone might submit MOONRAKER, but I don't really see the logic there since she didn't go to the moon. If it had been Neil Armstrong's favorite Bond novel then sure. Some solvers mentioned that there is a crater on the moon named for her, but there are craters on the moon named for over 1,000 people, so that doesn't really work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_craters_of_the_Moon_named_after_them
Anyway, I am going to ask the panel about the 75 or so entrants who sent in MOONRAKER and let you know theor decision on Friday. The new, expanded panel has 5 members on it, so we'll get a very solid ruling.
Apologies to those who spent time looking for another level — for the third time in maybe 4 months, what I thought would be a completely non-controversial meta has turned into a hassle for many solvers. That's not good.
ConvolutED says:
Can I get a check on the post-film novelization of 'The World Is Not Enough'? I went with that because of the title, and because she's been in the news a lot recently for applying to go to Mars on a one-way mission. (Some reports say that she said Mars is her favourite planet, and she would be happy to go there, even if it meant not coming back.)
I dismissed the Moonraker novel as not being related to her mission, and From Russia With Love as not being related to the title.
I'll send it to the panel.
for what it's worth, i think that, although moonraker caused me consternation, the meta did ask for a novel, and as joon pointed out, that probably disqualifies moonraker. hence why i went with FRWL, though i had to look up the plot of moonraker to convince myself.
still not the most elegant though.
I can't see any connection whatsoever to the title though.
Unless it was 'words intended to deceive'?
also, matt, for what it's worth, i am not a fan of the puzzles whose major clue is "hey, look what time of the year it is!" (see: the twELFth night one from last december). to me, the puzzle should contain enough hints to specify the meta.
I guessed MOONRAKER within ten minutes of the puzzle being released because of the title and there's a crater on the moon named Tereshkova, named after Valentina (edit: I see Matt and Seth C posted that info above).
Imagine my shock when I found out it wasn't right! I wonder if I'm in the running for "fastest wrong answer on a Week 1 or 2 MGWCC."
Evan, for whatever reason week 2 gets me all the time… welcome to the club!
I think that logic is every bit as good as linking Valentina -> Valentine -> Love. No, wait… better.
jimmy d says:
Had to briefly deliberate between the two answers.. But Valentina on Valentine's weekend sealed it for me.
That's what I intended as the clincher for anyone who had doubt, but I'm wondering now how many of those who missed it or struggled with it made the Valentine's Day connection at all? I can't tell.
Jason T says:
For what it's worth, Matt, I totally saw the Valentine's Day connection to her name and From Russia with Love… but it just seemed like a weak connection to me, especially with the title having no connection to that angle… and sorry, it just didn't seem like much of a joke. That's why I submitted Solo, a post-Ian-Fleming James Bond novel, since Tereshkova is, apparently, the only woman who has manned a solo space mission – a genuine "Space Oddity." Clearly I overthought things, as From Russia with Love was the very first thing that occurred to me. But I was also thrown off by the wording of "Which James Bond novel," when "Which James Bond movie" would have fit just as well. I figured that indicated we were looking for a novel that was never turned into a movie. Again, overthought. Sigh…
Ben Johnston says:
Missed the Valentine's Day connection completely.
Michael A. says:
I did not process the Valentine's Day connection. And, like Jason T., I submitted Solo. I actually think it's the better answer. It's the only one that fits with Tereshkova's unique accomplishment, which is being the only woman to do a solo space flight. Even hearing the "correct" answer, I'm treating this week's meta as under protest.
There's another connection to Moonraker but it's with the film, not the novel. The character Dr. Holly Goodhead is a female astronaut, just as Valentina Tereshkova was.
Even better (but still in the movie, not the novel):
Hugo Drax: And you, Dr Goodhead, your desire to become America's first woman in space will shortly be fulfilled.
Mutman says:
My first thought was Moonraker but a little deeper thought gave me a second choice of FRWL. (There are other space related Bond movie themes, but they didn't seem plausible).
When I saw the Valentina/Valentine's Day connection, I felt pretty certain.
I think it was a fair meta. Nice job Matt.
This level of pun riddle is really bad. The connection between the riddle and the answer is rather tenuous and not clever. If you wanted to point to "From Russia With Love", a better pun clue would have been something like "a tennis player from Moscow lost & never scored a point in her match. what is she?" Also, the title Space Oddity would be better used for a puzzle that has to do with odd spacing of clues or answers. I'm surprised these things even passed Matt's sniff test because his standards are usually quite high. Definitely a disappointment in the riddle department.
Jon — you did or did not notice the Valentina — Valentine's Day connection before submitting?
I saw it and that's why I submitted FRWL but overall the zeroing in on FRWL from the riddle & crossword title doesn't click. It's not From Russia with Cupid or From Russia with Valentine's. Overall I think the confusion is that picking Valentina specifically points that something specific about her or what made her famous would lead to the solution of the riddle. Her being from Russia or that her name is associated with Valentine's Day isn't what makes her special, being the 1st woman in space does. And then "Space Oddity" doesn't work because it's not really odd for women to be in space. Nor is the crossword spaced in a weird way (perhaps asymmetrical?).
And as someone above has mentioned, the crossword came out 2 days before Valentine's Day, not the actual day.
The riddle just doesn't click, sorry.
Right, but last week's Super Bowl was on Sunday and the puzzle came out on a Friday. If a major event/holiday doesn't happen to fall on a Friday it can still have something to do with the puzzle.
Yeah but your question pointed directly to the Super Bowl. So you solved it that way. Also, 2 years ago Valentine's Day was on a Friday so there was your opportunity.
But I think you're missing the point. Getting FRWL from a "blank person's favorite James Bond novel" could work for ANY Russian person on VDay. VT is Russian, sure, but just because she's Russian doesn't mean her favorite JB novel is FRWL as Moonraker is more apt for her since she was in space. But as someone mentioned above, she went to space as a Soviet citizen as the USSR was in charge of Russia. And the connection between the word valentine and love is dubious as others have noted. Where's the pun? Where is the play on words. "From Russia with Nul" is more of a pun as Love in tennis is zero and nul is Russian for zero.
As others have pointed out, Matt's bar is so high, he's kind of a victim of it here IMO. I saw the Valentina/Love thing, but since no other parts of the "themes" had anything to do with it, it seemed like the millions of coincidences i have fumbled with over the years. Did no one else note LOVE was anagrammed in NOVEL? I thought that may be a second confirmation but then saw the other 2 themes were barren. Being a Bowie-phile, I don't like the throw-away of using that title so near his passing without referencing him (shoutout to great Grammy's tribute last night) . Ah well, so easy to complain, isn't it?
I think trying to point to FRWL for VDay is fine, I think the construction of the riddle tripped you up. "Sharapova's least favorite JB novel" might has worked as she identifies as Russian and love is a tennis term that she wouldn't have to have because it would mean she's have zero point. Though as far as character length, it's probably not suitable for putting into a crossword puzzle but then again I'm thinking of this in terms of a riddle that uses words with double meanings.
Jon — I follow you, really I do, and I understand the difference between this meta and the Super Bowl one. I was speaking to this one specific point, namely that I don't want to set a precedent wherein an event referenced in the meta has to fall on the Friday of that meta's publication instead of over the weekend.
Also, I don't think I get this statement: "But I think you're missing the point. Getting FRWL from a "blank person's favorite James Bond novel" could work for ANY Russian person on VDay."
The "From Russia" part is that she's Russian; the "with Love" part is the Valentina/Valentine's Day connection. I know you didn't dig the pun, but this meta couldn't work for just any Russian. There has to be some explanation of the "with Love" part, as with your Sharapova idea.
Amy L said it best when she phrased it: "Right off the bat I thought it would be "From Russia with Love" but I discussed it with a friend who said any Russian could have been named…"
Overall, I'm not the only one who didn't feel a "click" or a-ha moment for the riddle. You're defending your puzzle multiple times on this comment section rather than listening to us all & absorbing the constructive criticism. I'll say this as I say to my improv students who argue scene notes after a so-so scene: take the note!
We nitpick because we love. You're an amazing meta crossword constructor, Matt, and & a big fan of your talent. I hope you don't think I'm being too blunt.
@Jon —
Yes, your tone does indeed stand out amongst the commenters here, I will admit.
Right off the bat I thought it would be "From Russia with Love" but I discussed it with a friend who said any Russian could have been named, so "Moonraker" makes more sense. I kept thinking I was missing something that should point to one or the other.
I finally chose"Moonraker." I thought it fit the title "Space Oddity" because it is the only Bond novel where 007 travels into space. (Is VT supposed to be an oddity because she is a female cosmonaut?) Also, there is a crater on the moon named Tereshkova, after her. I think she would really like that. Moreover, VT was really a Soviet cosmonaut, serving the Soviet State not Russia.
Norm H expressed my feelings quite well.
Amy — did you notice the Valentine's Day connection when submitting? I can't tell from comments how many people noticed the Valentina –> Valentine's Day connection.
I don't remember my thinking about Valentine's Day. I think because it was Friday, 2/12, and not actually Valentine's day, that there was still some wiggle room.
OK, thanks. I think this is an important point — with VALENTINA in the grid, I feel a little less bad for those who found it unfair if they didn't make the jump to Valentine's Day. I couldn't put any reference to Love itself in the title because that's in the novel title. I was specifically trying to do a Valentine's Day theme that hadn't been done before.
Flinty Steve says:
Not that I like admitting it, but I never got the Valentine's Day link. I felt like it was a coin flip between "From Russia . . ." and "Moonraker" and luckily picked the right one.
I did not see the VD connection, my original guess was going to be MOONRAKER until I went through her bio. I also wondered if THE SPY WHO LOVED ME might be it as it may indicate something hidden in the grid or clues. In the end I took a lucky guess, I guess.
Stribbs says:
I'm in the camp that saw the Valentina -> Valentine connection right away but thought it seemed too weak. Valentin means "strength", and love gets associated only with a holiday I had always assumed was uniquely American (although Google says it's a little more widespread in various forms). I thought the title was pointing towards the space travel / female astronaut references in Moonraker but those are film only, not the novel. It almost seemed like a deliberate trap to make the title point towards the notorious and often loathed decision to go so nuts in the film version.
The fact that it was timed right on the holiday in question was a little bit confidence-inspiring but I was ready to be wrong when submitting FRWL.
I, like many it seems, finished the grid and wavered between FRWL and Moonraker. The title is what threw me off the most. I assumed FRWL was the obvious answer, but did look for the solid connection leading to the "of course, it's this and can only be this". I think the name and valentine's day connection makes FRWL the more obvious guess, and moonraker simply a stretch, but for me it did come to feeling like a guess (and the subsequent refreshing of the leaderboard until I found my name, phew!)
PS. don't get me started on the number of times 'no' appears all over the puzzle. I went down that rabbit hole. Overall, still a fun puzzle which my significant other and I enjoyed on valentine's day. Thanks Matt.
"No" is a very interesting rabbit hole. We had NONONO and LALALA in grid, and "la" is the Arabic word for "no". I thought there was going to be HAHAHA as well and if that meant "no" in some language it would have been hard to avoid looking for a Dr. No connection.
Well, there was HARHAR. I did look to see if HARNOLA (or something like that) was a potential answer but no.
Jeff G. says:
I liked this one. For once, I didn't over think it. Once I figured out the puzzle (took me a while) I saw she was from Russia with a name one letter off from Valentine. I double checked FRWL on the 007 wiki and submitted. I didn't think to check the rest of the novels. Thanks Matt!
makfan says:
That's about the same as my experience. I started to review the whole list of Bond novels and decided to just stop. The Valentina->Valentine connection did stand out to me as important.
Todd Dashoff says:
I got it correct, and got the Valentine's Day link, but there was definitely no "aha" moment. I went through the list of novels (Fleming and the succeeding authors) and narrowed it down to From Russia with Love and Moonraker. I also saw Matt's standard warning, "Solve well and be not led astray by words intended to deceive." Since FRWL was so easy, I kept looking for something else; after all there was clearly no literal answer to the question, and either novel might be assumed to be her "favorite".
Jimm says:
Matt – FWIW, I didn't get the Valentine's Day connection. I solved the puzzle easily enough on Friday and just sort of sat on it until the Tuesday deadline. Didn't even contemplate the puzzle in the context of the 14th.
Shuka says:
I saw the Valentine's day connection, but was leery about jumping because of the "space oddity" connection with Moonraker. However, I also saw that all the "V"s in the puzzle, other than in Valentina, connected to L, O, and E, strengthening the case for FRWL. I thought perhaps there was some other factor I was missing..
MM says:
I thought the Bond title was "To Russia, with Love," and I convinced myself that "Tereshkova" sounded enough like "to Russia". So Tereshkova + Valentina = To Russia with Love.
Wow. A lot of flak for a week 2. I submitted FWTL because that's the only one that made sense to me, given VALENTINA prominently featured in the grid and Valentine's day being two days away.
I'm in the same boat. I never wavered from FRWL and submitted it right away after seeing the Valentina/Valentine connection. I usually stop here every Tues at 12:01 for the recap, but didn't even bother today because I didn't envision any activity. Imagine my shock at seeing 60+ comments tonight! I can see where the Moonraker camp is coming from if the Valentina / Valentine connection wasn't made, though. It clicked for me right away, so didn't even enter my mind.
Clint Hepner says:
I saw the connection as "Space Oddity" being about a one-way trip for Major Tom, while Tereshkova (according to Wikipedia) offered to go on a one-way trip to Mars.
I was unhappy with FRWL at first because it was too easy for a 2nd week puzzle. But then I figured an answer that fits is an answer that fits, so Matt would have to accept FRWL even if he was thinking of something else. I definitely thought of the Valentine's day connection. Too bad Valentine's Day doesn't come earlier in the month.
Wow, a lot of discussion here! I quickly submitted MOONRAKER and never considered FRWL. Never thought about Valentine's Day weekend. I was surprised not to see my name on the board later and then realized that there was another possible answer. For the first time ever, I will give less than five stars. But I will give four stars since it generated such a spirited discussion.
LuckyGuest says:
Yeah, I'm one of those disgruntled Moonraker submitters. I thought of FRWL within seconds of seeing her last name, but when I read up on her, Moonraker (especially the Holly quote mentioned above) sealed what was a tossup for me. Without a click, I sent it in, and actually I sent it in too early so I could be among the earliest finishers. Had I waited and thought about it, Valentina/Valentines day would have jumped out at me. Am I bummed that I didn't get it? Sure. But after seeing almost 400 people didn't have a problem with it — and actually getting the click after I sent it in — I will take my defeat. I kinda hope your staff doesn't overturn/expand the answer. Kinda.
Abby B says:
Only one way to settle this: somebody should ask her!
Don Lloyd says:
Tereshkova was not only the first woman in space, she was also the first civilian. That was a sufficient Space Oddity (factoid) for me. Like many other solvers, I quickly came up with a short list of From Russia, with Love and Moonraker. I tilted in favor of FRWL when I noticed she went into space the same year the movie was released. I didn't catch the Valentine's Day connection until just after I clicked Submit.
wobbith says:
Being uncertain between FRWL and Moonraker, I didn't submit an answer at first.
So two days later, when Valentine's Day rolled around, that's when I finally got the connection.
I'm one of the "Moonraker" people and I had to choose between that and FRWL. Even though i saw the Valentine's Day connection, I couldn't see how "Space Oddity" related to, well, anything other than what she was known for (plus David Bowie of course). If she HADN'T been a cosmonaut, then i would have completely dismissed Moonraker since FRWL would have clearly been the better choice in that instance. Space Oddity was what made my decision to go with Moonraker and not FRWL.
However, having said all that, I did NOT realize the significant plot difference between Moonraker the novel and Moonraker the movie, so that's a complete fail on my part.
Jim Curran says:
Wow, there was a whole lotta overthinking this past weekend. I hope your Valentine's Day Weekends weren't spoiled. My only hesitation was that From Russia With Love was too obvious. But that was my answer, with a side comment to Matt re Moonraker.
I finally got a chance to dip into the comments; so sorry, Matt.
While I didn't feel like the puzzle clicked as well as so many of your puzzles, I was fairly certain that FRWL was the right answer; a quick google convinced me that Moonraker wasn't as appropriate. Valentina on Feb. 12 was clear enough to me. (I did wait until Tuesday to submit in case I grokked a different solution, but in the end I was pretty confident I wasn't missing anything.)
Was it your best puzzle? No. Was it as bad as some of these comments make it seem? No way. 385 right answers tells me you're doing just fine and that there are no "notes" that you need to take. I do appreciate your willingness to dialogue with people who are upset, disappointed, or angry at you.
I think 2.24 is too low for this puzzle and am choosing my rating accordingly.
Lynne R Equation says:
Got the Valentine's Day connection immediately, and guessed Diamonds Are Forever. Russian Love can't compete with Diamonds, imo.
J. T. Williams says:
Sigh, let me add my 2 bits about MOONRAKER over FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. I looked up Tereshkova on Wikipedia and saw that she was into skyjumping. I thought SKYFALL would be the answer. Then when I looked up novels, I found out that it's not actually a novel. I thought that was the trick, that the question specifically asked for a novel. Otherwise, it seemed that SKYFALL would be perfect. The only novel title I saw that seemed to have anything to do with an astronaut was MOONRAKER, which I guess is some sort of Space Oddity. I briefly considered that she was Russian, but then again so is Vladimir Putin, and so is my best friend from law school, so that seemed like a bit too arbitrary for the meta. Bozhe!
Adam T says:
I saw Valentina/Valentine's and it didn't click for me. Beyond the complaints already given, there's no indication that the meta was only based on the book's title. Most Bond novels include romance and Russians. (By the way, Moonraker the novel doesn't include any manned or womanned space flight — it's about a missile.)
This was so much more fun than if the meta had been cut and dried. Thanks, Matt!
This is a bit after the fact…and a late comment, but an interesting tidbit was that there were 5 Vs in the puzzle and FRWL was the fifth novel to be published. Plus the title includes a V.
Dogpole says:
The answer to a riddle "what type of X…" or "which X…" is rarely a real X in my experience (my seven year old was quizzing me from book 6 of a riddle collection as I solved. So I was rejecting "From Russia with gloves" and similar options. Settled on "Moon Crater" but thought there should have been better.


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By the Second World War tactics and equipment had moved on. Purpose built landing craft were used at the evacuation from Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) and an amphibious operation was tried out at Dieppe in 1942. The operation proved a costly failure, but the lessons, hard learned, were used later. Many small-scale operations were conducted by the Allies on the Axis-held coast of Europe, including raids on the Lofoten Islands, St Nazaire and Bruneval.
Arguably the most famous amphibious assault was the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, in which British, Canadian, and US forces were landed at Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. The organizational planning of the landing itself (Operation Neptune) was in the hands of Admiral Bertram Ramsay. It covered the landing of the troops and their re-supply.
Other large amphibious operations in the European Theatre in WWII include:
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Norway Operation Weserübung 9 April 1940
Great Britain Operation Sea Lion (German: Unternehmen Seelöwe) postponed indefinitely on 17 September 1940 (not carried out)
Crete Operation Mercury (German: Unternehmen Merkur) 20 May 1941 (Initially an airborne assault)
North Africa Operation Torch 8 November 1942 (3 task forces covering the coasts of Morocco and Algeria)
Sicily Operation Husky began on the night of 9–10 July 1943
Salerno Operation Avalanche, 9 September 1943 also involved two supporting operations: in Calabria (Operation Baytown, 3rd Sept) and Taranto (Operation Slapstick, 9 September).
Anzio Operation Shingle 22 January 1944
Southern France Operation Dragoon 15 August 1944
In the Pacific Theatre, almost every campaign involved "island hopping" assaults from the sea. Some of the famous ones include:
The Philippines 1941-42 and 1944-45
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Tarawa
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Battle of Saipan
Battle of Peleliu
Battle of Iwo Jima
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The war finished before the large Indian Ocean amphibious assault Operation Zipper was launched, however, small amphibious operations took place along the Arakan coast during the Burma Campaign.
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Cunnersdorf ist ein Teil des Ortsteils Ottendorf-Okrilla in der gleichnamigen Gemeinde im Landkreis Bautzen in Sachsen.

Geographie
Cunnersdorf liegt in der gleichnamigen Gemarkung im Norden der Gemeinde Ottendorf-Okrilla nördlich von Dresden. Benachbart sind die Ottendorf-Okrillaer Ortsteile Medingen im Westen, Hermsdorf im Süden sowie Ottendorf und Kleinokrilla im Osten. Der Cunnersdorfer Ortskern liegt entlang der Wachbergstraße nahe deren Einmündung in die Staatsstraße 177. In Cunnersdorf fließt die Kleine in die Große Röder. Nördlich des Ortes erstreckt sich die Laußnitzer Heide, ein großes Waldgebiet.

Geschichte
Der Ort fand 1350 erstmals Erwähnung als "Kunratsdorf". Der Ortsname ist mittelhochdeutschen Ursprungs und leitet sich vom Lokatornamen Konrad ab. Er bedeutet somit "Dorf eines Konrad". Im Jahr 1378 wurde "Conratsdorff vor der heide Lusenicz" erwähnt, 1405 der Personenname "Nigkil von Cunradisdorff". Um 1445/47 hieß der Ort das "Rote Kunerstorf", 1551 war die an der obersächsischen Aussprache orientierte Schreibweise "Kunnerschdorff" in Gebrauch. Im Jahr 1875 hieß die Gemeinde "Cunnersdorf b. Radeberg" zur Unterscheidung der zahlreichen gleichnamigen Orte in Sachsen. Bis zur Eingemeindung trug Cunnersdorf den Ortszusatz "bei Medingen".

Cunnersdorf war ein Doppelzeilendorf mit einer 372 Hektar großen Gelänge-Waldhufen-Mischflur. Eingepfarrt war es zunächst nach Grünberg, seit Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts dann nach Ottendorf. Die Grundherrschaft übte 1551 das Rittergut in Seifersdorf aus, 1606 und 1764 dann das Rittergut Grünberg, das im 18. Jahrhundert in Cunnersdorf ein Vorwerk betrieb. Die Verwaltung oblag dem Amt Dresden. Im Jahr 1856 gehörte Cunnersdorf dann zum Gerichtsamt Radeberg und kam danach zur Amtshauptmannschaft Dresden, aus der der Kreis Dresden-Land hervorging. Auf Grundlage der Landgemeindeordnung von 1838 erlangte Cunnersdorf seine Selbständigkeit als Landgemeinde. Im Jahr 1920 kam es durch Eingemeindung zur Gemeinde Ottendorf-Moritzdorf, die sich ein Jahr später mit Großokrilla zu Ottendorf-Okrilla vereinigte. Nach der Auflösung des Kreises Dresden-Land kam die Gemeinde zum Landkreis Kamenz, der wiederum 2008 dem Landkreis Bautzen angegliedert wurde.

Einwohnerentwicklung

Literatur

 Karl Gottlieb Dressler: Chronik der Parochie Ottendorf sowie der Dörfer Lausa, Hermsdorf, Grünberg und Cunnersdorf nach sicheren Quellen. Meissen 1890 (Digitalisat)

Persönlichkeiten
 Robert Wirth (* 1866 in Cunnersdorf; † 1960 in Dresden), Politiker, von 1909 bis 1929 Mitglied des Sächsischen Landtages

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Ortsgeschichte auf den Seiten der Gemeinde Ottendorf-Okrilla

Ottendorf-Okrilla
Ort im Landkreis Bautzen
Ehemalige Gemeinde (Landkreis Bautzen)
Ersterwähnung 1350

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[MUSIC] It is a truism to say that the world has become more interconnected in economic, technological, and social terms. Signs and manifestations of this interconnection have become omnipresent in our lives. The ease of exchange of information in today's digital age is probably the most visible one. The fact that you're following this course from all corners of the world is a powerful example. This Smartphone here is assembled in China, but consists of components produced in about 20 countries including Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, France and the list could go on. Also in social terms the world is getting smaller. A recent study by McKenzie shows that the number of International Friendships On Facebook is rapidly increasing. But how does this new global context affect the way we think about global cooperation and the role of International Organizations? We want to use a central metaphor to illustrate this shift Networks, possibly the most defining characteristic of our era. Networks are a source of innovation and growth. But also give rise to vulnerabilities and tensions. The more Network the world becomes in economic and social and technological terms the more vulnerable we are to actions and decision taken outside the realms of states. And the more difficult it becomes to create and maintain order. In theory, this should increase the importance and relevance of International Institutions, set up to facilitate cooperation among states. But in fact, the very nature of these organizations, built as hierarchical institutions in a hierarchical era, makes it very hard for them to be effective in this new context of networks. In this module, we will explore how the effectiveness of traditional International Organizations is constrained and discuss new solutions that tap into the innovative and self-organizing potential of networks. >> The growing complexity of International Cooperation occupies scholars and practitioners for some time now. In 1977, Bob Keohane and Joe Nye coined the term complex interdependence. The create the term to describe the increasing importance of transnational contacts for International Politics. The famous book, Power and Interdependence, was written under the impression of deepening economic conditions. But, also the rise of mult-national corporations and an economic boom which began out of the second world war and only came to halt in the mid 1970's. When two decades later, the collapse of the Soviet Union led in the 1990s to a new era of growth and expansion, complex interdependence became commonplace, and increasingly described by the catch phrase of globalization. Globalization, came to describe an even deeper kind of interconnection. One that pushed the world from connected, yet separate societies, to the reorganization of social life, on a transnational basis. The transformations of the 1990s were perceived as so deep, that many expected the world to move towards a more liberal, democratic consensus that globalization was in fact irreversible. Francis Fukuyama, the Chicago professor famously predicted the end of history. Well, but soon, 9/11, the rise of China as a non-democratic super power and the recent financial crisis of course make clear, history is alive and kicking. Globalization is a reality, yes, but it's path and direction are not predetermined. In the following sections, you will explore the shifting nature of the International System by focusing on the tensions between hierarchies on the one hand and networks on the other. Of this section, laying out conceptual foundations, we will explore three specific global challenges that illustrate these characteristics. Trade, climate change, and Internet governance. All three are introduced by practitioners from the World Economic Forum, an International Organization which aims to improve the state of the world for public private corporation. You will begin with Stacey Chow who will illustrate the dynamics of International Trade Governance. She will followed by Gill Cassar who will highlight the particularities of global climate governance, and finally Danil Kerimi will explore the amazing field of Internet Governance. All three policy areas, although unique in their own right, service practical illustrations of the principals we introduce in the next section, and we will conclude our module with a discussion of recent geopolitical developments and the possible impact on International corporation [MUSIC]


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Maritime Safety News Today – 17th July 2008
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Bridge Alarms on the Button for Denmark
After the general cargo ship KAREN DANIELSEN collided with the Great Belt Bridge in 2005, Denmark and the Bahamas submitted a proposal to the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) on a carriage requirement for a bridge navigational watch alarm system. The system triggers an alarm if the OOW is incapacitated, e.g. has fallen asleep. The significance of such a system was once again made topical with the collisions off the Danish island Bornholm earlier this year.
Based on the Danish proposal the IMO Sub-Committee for Safety of Navigation (NAV) agreed to forward the proposal to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). MSC is now to decide if new ships must be equipped with a bridge navigational watch alarm system as of 1 July 2011. With regards to existing ships, the Sub-Committee agreed that, the equipment should be installed in connection with the first survey after 1 July 2012. The same applies to other ships over 3,000 GT. Ships below 500 GT and 150 GT the deadline for installation is 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 respectively.
The proposal from the Sub-Committee is now pending the approval by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its session in November this year. Since it is a matter of new mandatory regulations, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) stipulates a number of provisions on the coming into force of the regulations, which leads to the above mentioned phasing in of the requirement on a bridge navigational watch alarm system.
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UK – caution advised during planned strike weekend
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a press notice advising mariners in UK waters to exercise caution this weekend (July 18-20) during the planned strike by some MCA employees.
Official: Norwegian ship hijacked by pirates in Nigeria, released …
International Herald Tribune – France
Solberg says Wednesday's incident aboard has been reported to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Barge Collision: 400 Tonnes of Diesel Spilled in Elbe River Germany
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Cruise Ship Passengers Rescued After Fall From Princess Cruise Liner
Lawfuel (press release) – Wellington,New Zealand
According to reports by Princess Cruise Line accident lawyers at Ehline Law, a spokes person for Crown Princess, Julie Benson have released information in .
Cruise Ship With 1200 Passengers Detained After Discrepancies Found
Further investigation by the Coast Guard team identified 66 discrepancies such as fire safety, lifeboat damages and life jacket issues on the vessel during an inspection that lasted from Sunday morning to Tuesday evening.
High drama as office goes up in smoke
Glebe – Sydney,Australia
"We thought the ship was on fire; it was very dramatic," he said. "The smoke was thick and black, as high as a city skyscraper, and the flames were probably
TASK FORCE HANJIN MEMBERS QUIT AFTER DEATH OF 13th WORKER
Philippine Headline News – Manila,Philippines
Gamolo succumbed to injuries the following day, making him the 13th fatality at the shipbuilding facility since it was established in Subic in 2006.
St. Louis – river re-opened to all traffic
The US Coast Guard issued a press release stating that, with the abatement of high water conditions, the Upper Mississippi River at St. Louis has been re-opened to traffic without restrictions.
Sulpicio fires 136 from 8 vessels
Sun.Star – Philippines
Suazo said he already submitted to the Marina Board a partial report of the audit conducted by a Manila team that he created shortly after the sinking of
Stern-wheeler Jean Mary Successfully Removed From the Water
Jack Perkins, the vessel master, was aboard the 80-foot stern-wheeler at the time of the sinking and immediately notified the Coast Guard when he noticed the vessel taking on water. The vessel sank Sunday morning in approximately
Tall ship carries unusual crew »»
The Independent Online – Brighton,Ontario,Canada
The Brigantine are seeking leads on fire extinguishers, marine varnish, paint, brushes, mahogany and quarter-sawn Douglas Fir for the decks. .
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Teen charged with making false threats that closed Quakertown schools
Christopher Dornblaser
A 14-year-old is charged with making false reports of threats at two Quakertown schools, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
The DA's office said in a news release Monday that police charged a 14-year-old with making multiple false reports on the Safe2Say Something application, which prompted the Quakertown Community School District to have virtual classes at certain schools on those days.
The teen is charged with five counts each of making terroristic threats, false reports, disorderly conduct and false reports to the Safe2Say program, according to authorities. The terroristic threats charges are felonies.
The DA's office said the teen used the Safe2Say Something application, which is run by the Attorney General's Office, to make the false reports January through March. The teen targeted three others, and reported that they were going to harm themselves or others, the release states.
Quakertown police, which handled the investigation, said the teen used the app to make threats at Strayer Middle School and Quakertown Community High School in March. The threats prompted the district to close the schools.
Additionally, the fake threats named explosives, which caused police to use an explosives detection dog to search the school, according to the release.
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Safe2Say, which launched in the beginning of 2019, is used in schools throughout Pennsylvania. Students can send anonymous reports of unsafe activities or threats through it.
This is the second time a student has been charged with making false reports through the application in Bucks County recently. Also in March, an 18-year-old female was charged with making false reports through the application, which prompted the closure of Upper Bucks Technical School for the day.
"If you are thinking of misusing or abusing the Safe2Say app, let these two arrests serve as your warning," Weintraub said in the release. "If you abuse or misuse the Safe2Say app for improper reasons, law enforcement is committed to tracking you down and you will be held accountable for your criminal conduct."
Local officials have said the application is used correctly most of the time, and that the false reports are rare.
"Safe2Say serves as an incredibly powerful tool in helping get students the assistance they need and report potential threats to themselves, their communities and their schools," Attorney General Josh Shapiro said in a statement. "False tips, like those of this individual, account for a small fraction of the tips we receive but ultimately make it harder for young people to get the help they need. There are serious consequences to fabricating reports, which pull law enforcement and school personnel to take action. Fake reporting put the entire system at risk. I call on all students to take this platform seriously and protect it so it can continue to save lives."


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CINCINNATUS, LUCIUS QUINCTIUS, (b. c. 519 B.C.), one of the heroes of early Rome, a model of old Roman virtue and simplicity. A persistent opponent of the plebeians, he resisted the proposal of Terentilius Arsa (or Harsa) to draw up a code of written laws applicable equally to patricians and plebeians. He was in humble circumstances, and lived and worked on his own small farm. The story that he became impoverished by paying a fine incurred by his... more...
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CONDUCTION, ELECTRIC. The electric conductivity of a substance is that property in virtue of which all its parts come spontaneously to the same electric potential if the substance is kept free from the operation of electric force. Accordingly, the reciprocal quality, electric resistivity, may be defined as a quality of a substance in virtue of which a difference of potential can exist between different portions of the body when these are in... more...
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CONSTANTINE PAVLOVICH (1779-1831), grand-duke and cesarevich of Russia, was born at Tsarskoye Selo on the 27th of April 1779. Of the sons born to the unfortunate tsar Paul Petrovich and his wife Maria Feodorovna, née princess of Württemberg, none more closely resembled his father in bodily and mental characteristics than did the second, Constantine Pavlovich. The direction of the boy's upbringing was entirely in the hands of his... more...
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COQUELIN, BENOÎT CONSTANT (1841-1909), French actor, known as Coquelin aîné, was born at Boulogne on the 23rd of January 1841. He was originally intended to follow his father's trade of baker (he was once called un boulanger manqué by a hostile critic), but his love of acting led him to the Conservatoire, where he entered Regnier's class in 1859. He won the first prize for comedy within a year, and made his... more...
COUCY-LE-CHÂTEAU, a village of northern France, in the department of Aisne, 18 m. W.S.W. of Laon on a branch of the Northern railway. Pop. (1906) 663. It has extensive remains of fortifications of the 13th century, the most remarkable feature of which is the Porte de Laon, a gateway flanked by massive towers and surmounted by a fine apartment. Coucy also has a church of the 15th century, preserving a façade in the Romanesque style.... more...
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<I>SBF</i>'s Frank Di Giacomo Named to NAPT Hall of Fame
November 7, 2016 • School Bus Fleet Staff • Bookmark +
Frank Di Giacomo was recognized for his contributions to the pupil transportation community during his more than three decades with School Bus Fleet.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Frank Di Giacomo of School Bus Fleet has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT).
Di Giacomo currently serves as vice president emeritus of SBF. He has been involved in the pupil transportation industry since 1981, when Bobit Business Media hired him as eastern sales manager for School Bus Fleet magazine.
In 1991, Di Giacomo was named publisher, a role in which he set the direction and tone of the magazine, both in sales and editorially.
Di Giacomo has been a longtime active member of NAPT and has been a fixture at conferences and trade shows over the past 35 years. Several years ago, he formed an agreement with NAPT to publish the association's News & Views column in SBF on a monthly basis. He also regularly covered NAPT and its initiatives and events in his own editorials in the magazine.
For example, in one of his Last Word columns, Di Giacomo described the benefits of NAPT's professional development and certification programs, pointing to the positive impact that they can have on career advancement. He also took on pressing safety issues, such as children being left stranded on school buses, and industry concerns, such as the protection of the fuel tax exemption for school buses.
Di Giacomo has also contributed to other school bus industry organizations. For example, he has served on the Supplier Council of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.
In 2009, the National School Transportation Association presented Di Giacomo its Meritorious Service Award. In 2014, he received NAPT's Distinguished Service award.
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