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Slandered for Opposing Israel, Don't Let Them Silence Dissent at Columbia!
by Monique Dols
Socialist Worker Online
https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/9148/slandered-for-opposing-israel-dont-let-them
"THE UGLIEST of Arab propaganda." "Anti-Semitic bias." "Vile words of hate." These are the claims being leveled against a number of Columbia University professors following the release of Columbia Unbecoming, a documentary film produced by the David Project, a Boston-based pro-Israel think tank.
The deceptive movie targets the department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (MEALAC) for its alleged anti-Israel bias--and claims that Zionist students are routinely silenced and intimidated in Columbia classrooms.
The students behind the film claim they only want to defend academic integrity. But the ugly reality of intimidation of Columbia professors tells a different story.
The real targets of harassment at Columbia aren't pro-Israel students. They are students, and especially professors, who publicly criticize the United States and Israel.
The campaign against opponents of Israel runs all the way to the top. In the weeks since Columbia Unbecoming was released, university President Lee Bollinger launched an official investigation into the claims against MEALAC.
The New York City Council even jumped on the bandwagon, threatening that if the official inquiry "comes up dry," it will launch an investigation of its own.
MEALAC department professors, including Palestine supporters Joseph Massad and Hamid Dabashi, were the primary targets of the slander campaign. But today, the list of professors under attack has expanded to include others in the Comparative Literature and Anthropology departments.
The New York Daily News escalated the witch-hunt with a front-page article claiming that "a climate of hate rocks Columbia University." The article profiles a handful of outspoken professors as "Columbia's Firebrands." It quotes Nicholas DeGenova, a professor of Anthropology and Latin American Studies, who argued at a teach-in after the invasion of Iraq that "U.S. patriotism is inseparable from imperial warfare and white supremacy."
The article also attacks Lila Abu-Lughod, a professor of anthropology, for "romanticizing" Birzeit University in the West Bank as a "liberal arts college dedicated to teaching and research in the same spirit as U.S. colleges." Asked about the role of Palestinian resistance fighters recruiting at Birzeit, Abu-Lughod replied, "The CIA has historically recruited at Columbia, but that's not the mission of Columbia. The mission of Birzeit is to educate students, and they're working under very difficult circumstances to do that."
This attempt to silence dissent at Columbia is connected to George Bush's wars abroad. U.S. universities have historically been the home of opposition movements against militarism. The slander campaign at Columbia is part of an attempt to change the political climate on American campuses. And this, in turn, is part of a wider assault on civil liberties--on campuses and in U.S. society as a whole--since the September 11 attacks.
As the U.S. was preparing to invade Iraq in early 2003, the Department of Homeland Security rolled out the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which gathers personal information about international students. To this day, Columbia administrators--along with universities across the country--play an active role in rounding up information for SEVIS.
Rather than challenging the scapegoating of these students, the universities caved. They remained silent while students from Middle Eastern and South Asian countries were "visited" by the FBI, "un-enrolled" from classes and disappeared into detention and deportation centers. Because these non-immigrant visitors have no rights in the eyes of U.S. law, their disappearances have gone mostly unnoticed.
What's more, the proposed International Studies in Higher Education Act--legislation currently before the Senate--would open up academic departments and college curricula to government inspection--subject funding reviews to what is considered acceptable to Homeland Security.
Rather than continue to play an active role in the witch-hunt of international students and the silencing of dissent, the Columbia University administration should take a stand against the attacks on its own professors.
Already, the Columbia chapter of the Campus Antiwar Network has called a meeting that attracted 80 people and dozens of letters of solidarity from around the country and the world. And the Ad Hoc Committee for Academic Freedom at Columbia was formed recently by the Intercultural Resource Center.
A new McCarthyism is rearing its heads on the campuses of American universities. They want to send a message to professors of what will happen if they don't roll over. We can't let them get away with it.
To get involved in the Columbia defense campaign or to send a message of solidarity, e-mail defendmealac@yahoo.com. Call 212-854-9970 or e-mail bollinger@columbia.edu to contact Columbia President Lee Bollinger to express support for academic freedom.
The right-wingers pulling the strings
THE NAMES sound innocent enough. Since September 11, numerous so-called "watchdog" groups like Students for Academic Freedom, Campus Watch and The David Project have set up shop--in the name of "academic freedom."
But their real aim is to silence any left-wing voice of dissent on college campuses--from the antiwar movement to activism in solidarity with Palestine.
Not surprisingly, the figures behind the groups are some of the most vicious right-wingers around. David Horowitz, an ex-leftist-turned-poisonous-reactionary, founded Students for Academic Freedom (SAF) in June 2003--as part of his campaign to pressure colleges into combating liberalism and radicalism. According to Horowitz, U.S. colleges and universities are "indoctrination centers for the political left," and many college professors "hate America."
Yet the hypocrites at SAF denounce supposed liberal "bias" on campuses while proudly distributing articles with headlines like "Palestinian Terror on Campus" and "Intifada Against College Republicans."
Right-wing historian Daniel Pipes and the pro-Israel Middle East Forum (MEF) are the leading forces behind Campus Watch--a group that collects information on professors who are supposedly "hostile" to U.S. interests or critical of Israel.
The David Project--founded in 2002 in response to what it calls a "growing ideological assault on Israel"--claims that it promotes a "fair and honest understanding of the Middle East conflict" and "peaceful coexistence" between Israelis and Palestinians. Its Web site even underscores how "peaceful" they are by showing a picture of a dove.
But before the group produced Columbia Unbecoming, it campaigned against the funding of an Islamic Studies Chair at Harvard--because of the simple fact that $2.5 million of the funding came from the United Arab Emirates.
The group also regularly tours speakers like Tal Ben Shahar, an Israeli army veteran who specializes in defending Israel's right to so-called "self-defense." In 2002, Ben Shahar showed his desire to "peacefully coexist" with Palestinians by writing: "Palestinian refugees, and other Arabs who suffered as a result of the war against Israel, are, in the words of historian Richard Landes, 'not innocent victims, but frustrated aggressors.' And aggressors--those who initiate force and disrespect the rights of others--do not deserve that their own rights be respected...Palestinians in the contested territories are deprived of some of their freedoms because they looted and murdered, and because there is nothing to suggest that they would change their ways were they given independence."
Are Israel backers "marginal"?
ARE PRO-ISRAEL voices on campus oppressed? That's the claim of right-wing and pro-Zionist groups. The David Project--which has spearheaded the drive against Columbia University Professor Joseph Massad--says that it is "working on campuses to counter the hostile environment for many students and faculty who challenge the dominant paradigm about the Middle East conflict."
Actually, the "dominant paradigm" regarding Israel is that it is an "island of democracy" amid a "terrorist" Middle East. Zionism is wholeheartedly endorsed by the vast majority of Washington's rulers, and it is represented in dozens of classes and student groups on college campuses throughout the U.S.
But to organizations like The David Project, any opposition to Zionism is equated with anti-Semitism.
That's why, for example, when Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke on U.S. college campuses last year, he was met by protesters from groups like the Zionist Organization of America. According to them, Tutu's "offensive" remarks include his comments that "I've been deeply distressed in my visit to the Holy Land that it reminded me so much of what happened to us Black people in South Africa"
And as for a "hostile environment" on college campuses, supporters of Palestinian rights know firsthand about that. Like Rutgers University student and Palestinian rights activist Charlotte Kates, who was targeted with threats of physical violence last year for her role in helping convene a conference of Palestinian solidarity activists. In the end, Rutgers kicked the Palestinian conference off campus--and gave the green light for a pro-Israel conference in its place.
More recently, the same voices screaming for the end of Joseph Massad's career were all but silent when Columbia associate clinical professor of medicine Moshe Rubin sent an e-mail to Massad that read, "Go back to Arab land where Jew hating is condoned. Get the hell out of America. You are a disgrace and a pathetic typical Arab liar."
So we shouldn't be scared into silence by the hypocrites who claim that pro-Israel voices are "marginalized."
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Chiefs and Challengers: Indian Resistance and Cooperation in Southern California
by Summer Furzer | Jan 1, 1976 | | 0 comments
Winter 1976, Volume 22, Number 1
James E. Moss, Editor
David J. Weber, Book Review Editor
Chiefs and Challengers: Indian Resistance and Cooperation in Southern California. By George Harwood Phillips. Berkeley; University of California Press, 1975. Bibliography. Illustrations. Index. Maps. Notes. 239 pages. $10.95.
Reviewed by Leland E. Bibb, author of "The Location of the Indian Village of Temecula," Journal of San Diego History Vol. XVIII (Summer 1972) No. 3, and "William Marshall, The Wickedest Man in California: A Reappraisal," in this issue of the Joumal.
Dr. Phillips has provided students of southern California Indians with a basic reference book around which to build a library. Although scholarly and well-footnoted, it is written for the general reader. As the chronicle of the decline of the Indians after secularization of the missions, it makes a lasting contribution to local history. It is regrettable, though, that it fails to examine that decline in greater depth. Chiefs and Challengers provides a history of the efforts of the Luiseño, Cahuilla, and Cupeño Indians to maintain their separate cultures, independence, and territory against the intrusion of the Spanish, Mexicans and Americans through the early 1860s. What appear lacking in the study are the causes and extent of the decline of the Indians during the Mission period and the effect of that decline on Indian cultures.
The stories of three chiefs, Manuelito Cota, a Luiseño, Antonio Garra, a Cupeño, and Juan Antonio, a Cahuilla, during the 1840s and 1850s were most illustrative of the methods and degree of success of the Indians efforts to resist the foreign intruders.
Phillips has provided the first thorough study of southern California's major Indian uprising, the Garra Revolt of 1851, in which Antonio Garra attempted to create an Indian alliance to drive the Americans from the region. Since the revolt was a major turning point in relations between the Indians arid Americans it is understandable that it be treated in depth. The greatest value in this is that the Garra Revolt has been a popular subject for authors and historians over the past several decades, but in the process a piecemeal approach has been followed, resulting in much confusion. Phillips has largely remedied this by painstakingly presenting the story of the entire revolt including causes, Indian attacks, retaliatory campaigns, courts martial and the aftermath.
While the overall effect of the book is laudatory, there are some unnecessary points of confusion. For instance, most Indian villages had both an Indian and a Spanish name. While anthropologists tend to use the Indian names for villages, historians have used the name which occurs in the historical literature, usually being the Spanish one. Thus Agua Caliente is used in all historical accounts while anthropologists use the Indian name, Kupa. While Chiefs and Challengers is primarily an historical study, the anthropological names are used. Another point of confusion concerns the names of several Indians. Chief Antonio Garra had a son, usually called Antonino by his contemporaries. Phillips refers to both as Antonio. At the same time he calls Juan Antonio, chief of the Cahuillas, Antonio as well. When all three men are being discussed together it takes great concentration to know just which man is the subject.
However, such points of confusion, other minor errors, and surprisingly, typographical errors, fail to detract from what can only be a major contribution to southern California history and will rank with such classics as Cattle on a Thousand Hills and The Boom of the Eighties. Phillips has succeeded in presenting the entire story with great clarity. Students of the history of southern California and of the Indians in particular will find Chiefs and Challengers required reading.

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Unique Ancient Roman Architecture
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Ancient Roman Warrior Statue
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Feb 06, 2015 à 07:48 PM
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It's a staggering picture of Roman Forum complex vestiges of Rome. The Roman Forum is a rectangular dialog incorporated by the remnants of a couple of fundamental old-fashioned government structures at the point of convergence of the city of Rome. Subjects of the old city suggested this space, at first a business focus, as the Forum Magnum, or fundamentally the Forum. It was for an impressive time allotment the point of convergence of Roman open life: the site of triumphal parades and races; the venue for open locations, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the center of business issues. Here statues and historic points recalled the city's magnificent men. The flourishing heart of obsolete Rome, it has been known as the most complimented meeting place on the planet, and in all history. Situated in the little valley between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Roman Forum today is a sprawling ruin of building pieces and broken archeological uncovering's attracting 4.5 million vacationers yearly. An extensive number of the most prepared and most crucial structures of the outdated city were arranged on or near to the Forum. The Forum of Caesar followed by the Forum of Augustus, the Transitional Forum (built by Domitian and inaugurated by Nerva) and, finally, the Forum of Trajan certainly the most magnificent. All these archeological sites are, from a planning point of view, an organic complex renamed in the modern era of "Imperial" that stretches from the Capitol to the Quirinal. Between 1924 and 1932 the Imperial Forums were brought to light as a result of the demolition of buildings in the area for the construction of the Via Dei Fori Imperiali. Entering from Largo Della Salara Vecchia – you can likewise enter straightforwardly from the Palatino or through a passageway close to the Arco di Tito – you'll see the Tempio di Antonino e Faustina ahead to one side. Raised in AD 141, this was changed into a congregation in the eighth century, the Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Miranda. To your privilege, the 179 BC Basilica Fulvia Aemilia was a 100m-long open corridor with a two-story porticoed facade. ...
Roman Landmark
It's a beautiful image of Famous Roman Landmark in Via Dei Fori Imperiali. Roman Forum history goes back to 6th century BC, and the most seasoned surviving establishment from these circumstances is the Temple of Saturn. Said to have a monster statue of the lord of Agriculture inside, the sanctuary had two unmistakable uses: as the first treasury of the Roman domain and as the social affair place for the yearly winter solstice celebration named "Saturnalia," a weeklong service that started on December 17. This occasion is currently all the more generally unmistakable as the festival of Christmas. This old Roman Landmark stretches out up the resistant inclines of Palatine Hill, where the remnants of magnificent royal residences and other princely living arrangements lie. Tiberius, Augustus, Nero and Caligula every called this slope their home, and one has the capacity see a large number of the immense remains of Rome from this vantage point, the timeworn sanctuaries, the phantom of Circus Maximus and the adjusted mainstays of the Colosseum are all unmistakable from this spot. The last part in Roman Forum history finished when large portions of its pleased building pieces were uprooted during the time to make new structural miracles, along these lines consigning it to same destiny as such a variety of other fanciful milestones of the Roman Empire. In old Rome, the Forum was the focal point of city life, playing host to celebrations, festivities, funerals and customs. The zone lost its gloss and tumbled to squander around the eighth century and remained that route until unearthing in the mid-twentieth century. Today, you can get a guide for an independently directed voyage through the Roman Landmark of structure and curves or join a visit bunch for a more itemized history of the territory. At that point move to the highest point of Palatine Hill for clearing perspectives of the city. Rome is known for excellent and beguiling squares lined with eateries and outside bistros. The loveliest of every one of them is the substantial open square at Piazza Navona, once the site of wearing occasions at Domitian's stadium in A.D. 89. ...
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Here in this photo you can see a stunning scenery of Roman Colosseum. Roman Colosseum is one of the famous landmarks of Rome. Colosseum is the best place for tourism. The Roman Colosseum, or the Coliseum, Capable of seating 50,000 spectators was commenced in AD 80 by Vespasian's child and beneficiary, Titus. The Coliseum is an elliptical Amphitheatre located in the heart of the city of Rome, Italy, the biggest ever erected in the Roman Empire, and it represents the greatest works of Roman architecture. A nice place for valuable gladiators and for entertainment in the early medieval era. Rome's other extraordinary underground experience lies out close to the Appia Antica, toward the southeast of town. Here are the sepulchers, where Christians used to cover their dead, in a sort of warren-like after-dead ghetto outside the city dividers. The most renowned are the Catacombs of San Callisto, the first authority cemetery after the Roman Catholic Church was established toward the end of the 2nd century. This current cobweb's of restricted passages, complete with box estimated holes, opens out into dim underground places of worship – a most suggestive approach to end an underground voyage through Rome. Rome is famous for many beautiful attractions. Roman Colosseum is a memorable architecture. Hundred-day diversions were held by Titus, Vespasian's successor, to stamp the initiation of the building in 80 AD. Simultaneously, about nine thousand wild creatures were butchered. The southern side of the Colosseum was felled by a tremor in 847. Parts of the building - including the marble cladding - were later utilized for the development of other milestone structures, for example, the St. Dwindle's Basilica and Palazzo Farnese. Gathering of the waters of the Aniene started in the mid-second century BC with the first reservoir conduit fabricated by the praetor Quintus Marcius, to which two more were included amid the age of the Claudii, along the same pivot and covering or parallel in a few focuses. Thereupon the name "Acqua Marcia" given to these waters which gave, and still add to, Rome's water supply. You will be amazed after seeing the amazing Roman Colosseum. ...
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Prescott Valley , AZ, health care quality comes down to access, affordability and outcomes. Yavapai County ranks 7 for health outcomes 2 for health factors, and 1 for healthy behaviors in AZ.
Healthy living goes beyond whether residents have access to affordable, quality doctors and hospitals. A city's health takes into consideration the choices residents are making to lower their personal health risk. Here are figures that indicate how Prescott Valley , AZ residents stack up against other areas in AZ in terms of leading a healthy lifestyle.


If you've been reading Life with Lynnie (LwL) lately, you'll know that St. Patrick's Day, was celebrated/honoured.
The Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) called Create, is a television (TV) station that I truly enjoy watching. If you're not familiar with it, you need to know that there are cooking shows, craft shows, woodworking shows, and one of my favourites... travel shows!
Leading up to any holiday or date that people celebrate, shows are aired that relate to the time in question. Like St. Patrick's Day.
In past years, Create has aired Irish programmes for about a week ahead of St. Patrick's Day. And, in addition aired Irish programmes on March 17th.
This year was different. For some reason, instead of airing Irish programmes for a week or so prior to March 17th, the shows began Saturday, March 8th, and finished up last weekend.
On Saturday, March 15th, instead of seeing programmes referring to Ireland, there were shows of a regular nature. Some referred to USA, and several countries in Europe. But, not Ireland.
In my mind, I wondered if whoever was being employed by the station for programming, was a new employee. After all, I had never seen this happen, in the past.
On Monday evening, I was happy to see that the movie station I enjoy, called Movies! TV Network, aired a movie I hadn't seen in a very long time. I truly looked forward to watching it!
It was a movie about life in Ireland. It starred John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and others, and is entitled The Quiet Man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiet_Man.
If you click on the link I posted above, you'll be able to read about the movie.
Even though the movie took place in Ireland, the movie involved a fellow who had been born in Ireland, and immigrated as a child to USA. Due to his living across the pond for many years, his lifestyle was obviously different.
In addition, his thinking about life, was very different.
Eventually, he subjected himself and his new wife to do what was acceptable to the Irish people. After this, the couple lived in true happiness.
If it were me, I don't think I would have liked some parts of the lifestyle. However, I wasn't the person involved in the story.
What was nice, was the fact that forgiveness took place, in the film.
Just as God told us we should have towards one another, in Ephesians 4:32, "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
While some scenes in the movie showed that there wasn't tenderheartedness towards others, I was happy that generally speaking, people were kind to one another. And, forgiveness was shown by the end of the film.
After all, God forgave us. At least, those of us who belong to Him. Those who are His children, because we are trusting/believing upon our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Living without being forgiving of others, leads to rampant feelings of torment. Just as God's Word, the Bible tells us it will.
I also thank Him, for showing each of us the way, the truth and the life. Meaning, Jesus. And, for revealing the fact that no one can live a happy life if they are being tormented.
Thank You, for saving me. Thank You, for providing for me.
And, I am thanking Him in advance, for the healing that I believe He is in the process of providing for me.
I'm truly looking forward to being healed, once and for all.
Not just because I want to feel better physically. Also, because I truly want to do more work for our Lord.


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What NBA Teams Will Miss The Eastern Conference Playoffs?
William Lyle Harrison
With the real All Star taking place after Team LeBron's 178-164 win over Team Giannis, it's time to tackle real issues before the games resume on Thursday. One of the biggest questions out there is how the Eastern Conference playoffs unfold.
Currently, there are five teams solidified in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA at (43-14). They could lose every game the rest of the way and still make a postseason run. However, we do not advise that strategy. Although the Bucks have the best record in the NBA, they only have a one game lead with 25 games remaining. Remember, they added Nikola Mirotic in a trade deadline deal. The Bucks should have plenty of perimeter shooting in the postseason.
Note: Can Lakers Make Playoff Push in Western Conference?
The Toronto Raptors are nipping at the heels with a (43-16) record. The Raptors have won six games in a row. They are also no stranger to winning the regular season crown. However, their mission is to play great in the postseason. As a result, the Raptors should be less concerned with where they finish in the standings. They need all of their players to be healthy in the final 23 games.
Now, here is where things get interesting. With Victor Oladipo in the lineup, it would be easy to see the Indiana Pacers (38-20) finish the regular season with the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference race. However, Oladipo is out for the season and the Pacers are still trying to figure out what they will be when the postseason begins. They are 5.5 games out of first place. The Pacers are only a game ahead of the No. 5 spot. Meaning, they may have home court advantage, playing a team around .500. Or, the Pacers may start the playoffs on the road against one of the four east favorites.
Those favorites are the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams are (37-21) and feel they should be the representative to win the East. Yet, if the playoffs commenced today, those two storied franchises would be in a battle to likely face the Bucks in the second round.
All of those races are intriguing. However, the final three spots are really up for grabs. Overall, there are five teams within three games of the final three playoff seeds. Moreover, the Washington Wizards are 5.5 games out and they will try to sneak into the final playoff seed by season's end.
The love affair with the Brooklyn Nets is well deserved. Currently, they are holding the No. 6 seed with a (30-29) record. Nobody pictured them in this position and they were struggling earlier in the season. However, the Nets must continue to stay over .500 if they expect to maintain that playoff spot. They have dealt with numerous injuries to players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert. The Nets also had D'Angelo Russell earn his first All Star nod. If the season ended today, they would match against the undermanned Indiana Pacers. Now, imagine the Nets in the second round of the playoffs.
The rest of the teams are below .500, so they always have work to do. For example, the Charlotte Hornets have had their moments. However, they are only (27-30) and holding onto the seventh seed by a thread. Currently, they are a half game ahead of the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat at (26-30). In reality, most NBA fans would love to see Dwyane Wade go out in one more playoff push. Yet, they will be in a tussle until the final week of the season if the first 56 games were any indication.
All three teams would also have a chance to advance in a seven game series. Unlike most years, the top two teams haven't been dominant in the playoffs. Keep in mind, the Bucks have not won a playoff series since 2001. Based on 2018-19, Giannis Antetokounmpo and company should be able to coast into the second round of the playoffs. However, Antetokounmpo is winless in three playoff trips. Could the veteran status of the Heat challenge in a 1 vs. 8 matchup. Only time will tell.
The final intriguing team engaging in a playoff push is one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Introducing the Orlando Magic (27-32) into the playoff race. They are a half game out of the final spot, but down two games in the loss column. The Magic have won five games in a row. Only the Raptors have a better streak going in the NBA.
Playoff Matchups – All Star Break
1 Milwaukee Bucks (43-14) vs. 8 Detroit Pistons (26-30)
2 Toronto Raptors (43-16) vs. 7 Charlotte Hornets (27-30)
3 Indiana Pacers (38-20) vs. 6 Brooklyn Nets (30-29)
4 Boston Celtics (37-21) vs. 5 Philadelphia 76ers (37-21)
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He was born in Tabriz-Iran at 1969.
He graduated from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences- medicine faculty at 1995.
His thesis project during graduation from the faculty was ' Grafts and flaps'.
He completed his specialty education in Trakya University-Turkey for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in 2003.
His thesis project during the graduation was Interperichondrial implantation of 3D shaped diced cartilage grafts in rats.
He was the aesthetic plastic surgery respondent in JFK hospital between 2003 and 2005.
He established AVSAR aesthetic surgery center in Istanbul, Levent in 2005.
He invented micro-rhinoplasty in 2005 and is the designer of micro-tools and endoscopic systems since that time.
His article with the name of 'Nasal Hump Reduction with Powered Micro Saw Osteotomy' was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2009 in USA.
His article with the name of 'The Educative Role of Video-endoscopy for Endonasal Reshaping of Bony Nasal Vault with Powered Micro-saw Osteotomy' was published in PRS abstract supplement in August 2009 in USA.
The first edition of his book under the name of "Micromotor assisted rhinoplasty" was published in 2010.
He was trained in France for DaVinci robotic surgery in 2010.
His article with the name of 'The Oscillating Micro-saw: A Safe and Pliable Instrument for Transverse Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty' in Aesthetic Surgery Journal in August 2012 in USA.
He established the CE-certified 'AVSAR surgical instrument research center' focusing on micro-surgical tools and endoscopic robotic aesthetic surgery in 2013.
He innovated the 3D mask simulation technique based on 3D printing technology in 2014.
He is the master in Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery for nose, face, breast, Buttocks and calves.


JUNE 7, 2018 – A couple near Hemet discovered a scaly stowaway inside a package delivered on Wednesday afternoon (June 6).
Al and Chris Brummett ordered a bicycle from Walmart.com as a gift for a granddaughter. Two days later, the package arrived. Mr. Brummett made the startling find after he pulled out the frame and other parts. He moved things to the side to ready his assemble job and there was a critter staring back at him.
He found a five-gallon painter's bucket and placed it over the lizard and contacted Riverside County AnimalServices. Officer Carra Mathewson responded to the property in the Valle Vista area of unincorporated Hemet. Then she called her colleague, Officer Harvey Beck, who has better knowledge regarding exotic creatures – and how to handle them. Officer Beck recognized it as a bearded dragon, a native of Australia and a critter that is legal to have as a pet.
The Brummetts did not know what to make of the creature. He said he wondered how long it had been inside the big, cardboard box. He did not see any holes on the box. He knew the bike was made in China. Did the lizard make a sea voyage inside the box that was inside a metal container? Was it poisonous? One thing was certain, he said, his wife would have freaked if she was the one to discover it.
Since the critter likely needed some nourishment, Officer Beck offered his new buddy some canned peaches. Bearded dragons enjoy small insects, such as crickets, but also enjoy a steady diet of fruits and vegetables.


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Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: How Communication Can Help
Renata Juliotti
Analysis, Environment
Homeless trying to protect himself from a cold night in Sao Paulo, Brazil - Wagner Ribeiro
Renata Juliotti is an Inclusive Journalist, and diversity consultant, a Master's student in Inclusive and Humanitarian Communication at the Methodist University of Sao Paulo, and a member of the research workgroup Humanitarian Journalism and Media Interventions (HumanizaCom). Her research focuses on the study and inclusion of journalists with cerebral palsy in the profession, as well as other social issues such as global feminism, intersectionality, risk communication, disinformation, and the struggle for recognition through the practice of humanitarian and peace journalism.
Climate change is a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. It poses a threat to human and natural systems due to their vulnerability and exposure. Vulnerability, in this context, is the propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected. People who are socially, economically, culturally, politically, institutionally, or otherwise marginalized are especially vulnerable and pose disproportionate risks to this phenomenon.
The IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) describes climate vulnerability as the "degree to which geophysical, biological and socio-economic systems are susceptible to and unable to cope with, adverse impacts of climate change" (IPCC, 2018). We are talking about exposure risks for children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, indigenous communities, and women. According to the 2018 IPCC report, women and children are 14 times more likely to die or be injured during a disaster than men. See below some of the impacts on these vulnerable groups:
Are more vulnerable to vector-borne diseases than adults. 20% increase in Asthma since 2007
Present a relative inability to care for themselves
Inequality and Poverty: children and persons with disabilities living in poverty or deprived of adequate water and sanitation before a crisis will be more affected by a flood, drought, or storm, less likely to recover quickly, and at even greater risk in a subsequent crisis.
Elderly people and persons with disabilities Have difficulty regulating body temperature and adapting physiologically to heat
Can suffer dehydration and the worsening of existing health problems, including malnutrition
Emergencies in this group have increased four-fold, an issue that has affected at least 254 million people in the past 20 years
Indigenous communities Tend to live in places that suffer the most impacts of climate changes
The difficulty of access, discrimination, and social exclusion exacerbates their vulnerability
The close relationship of these communities to their environments makes them sensitive to the impacts of climate change
Communities in poor areas Adaptation to climate change safeguards people from higher temperatures, rising seas, fiercer storms, unpredictable rainfall and more acidic oceans. Some people are more vulnerable to these effects, such as those living in poverty (UN, 2019)
Climate change both drives and results from hunger. The unsustainable use of land, soil, water and energy for food contributes to greenhouse gas emissions that cause rising temperatures. Higher temperatures in turn affect resources to produce food. Up to 811 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020, as many as 161 million more than in 2019 (UN, 2021)
A 2020 report from the Committees of the European Parliament on climate change issues recalled that the world is badly off track in its endeavour to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.
Members are alarmed by the adverse impacts of this on developing countries. They called on the EU to show climate and biodiversity leadership and to make the European Green Deal an example of such necessary action, insisting that it must contain a stronger external dimension to support partner countries in their efforts to adapt to climate change and take full account of the particular needs of the most vulnerable populations and groups suffering from discrimination. We must consider the level of information provided to ensure emergency measures for vulnerable groups at risk.
Inclusive communication and risk communication to fight climate change
The communication professor and Ph.D. in Public Health, Cilene Victor, points out that in the 1980s, the first studies in the field of risk communication recognized its potential to promote decision making that is horizontal, transparent and, therefore, more effective, because they would contemplate the various social actors, directly and indirectly, involved with the issues of risks.
To contribute to the design of more effective public DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) policies, supported by the social possibilities of risk communication, Victor designed a CRD (Communication of Risk from Disaster) model divided into four parts. The idea is to separate the pieces so that a CRD action or program's lifespan can be monitored, helping to identify the points to be improved in each of the stages.
These models must be considered in the context of the networked society, in which the production, dissemination, and consumption of information and data, including and especially in social media, can not only reproduce but also enhance errors and successes. It is necessary to go beyond the production and distribution of booklets, overcoming the assumption that the community is unaware of or does not perceive the risks to which it is exposed.
Communication studies has shown its importance in the advocacy of social causes and climate change, and how it could influence the creation of public policies or initiatives. Poor communication is very often a factor in allowing concerns to escalate and opposing groups to become polarized. Nevertheless, it is right to ponder to what extent a risk and inclusive communication practice can provide coverage that promotes the visibility of vulnerable groups in times of climate change crisis.
Inclusive journalism, as a communicational practice, provides society with informed knowledge of its diversity, as well as an understanding of the relationship between the individual and society. According to Tom Moring, a researcher on the topic, the idea of inclusive journalism is rooted in and inseparable from the political notion of inclusive democracy.
From a humanitarian and inclusive perspective, we must come to understand our responsibility as global citizens to become aware of our role in climate change, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups. In addition, we must call on organizations and governments to provide adequate responses to climate displacement, and to promote an inclusive perspective in all climate change policies in order to safeguard climate justice.
Tagged: climate change, environment, poverty, COMMUNICATION, Climate crisis
Here's Why People Are Protesting At COP26
12 November, 2021 | Sean Bennett
The international community has been gearing up for the COP26 in Glasgow for months. It has been all that we have been able to talk about and rightly so. With the climate emergency continuing to present a mortal challenge to humanity, the international gathering taking place in Scotland will likely be one of the last…
Is Anybody Observing UN Day?
23 October, 2021 | Katoikos
October 24th is observed worldwide as "UN Day", the day that the Charter of the United Nations Organization came into effect. The year was 1945, at the end of World War II, and it was the start of humanity's second experiment in global governance, after the failed League of Nations in the inter-war period. UN…


Keep your expectations realistic. You may feel a great sense of relief at first, but you need to realize that true healing can only happen with ongoing care. If they recommend certain regimens, you need to stick with them to get the desired results. Otherwise, you might only have disappointment in the long term.
Avoid chiropractors who push a lot of homeopathic products. Any provider that offers these is most likely a crook. You should stick with your doctors and nutritionists as a source for these things.


1. On behalf of DR. R. K. MANCHANDA, Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), applications are invited from interested undergraduate homoeopathic students to participate in the Short Term Studentship in Homoeopathy Program (STSH 2018).
2. The Council has initiated the Short Term Studentship in homoeopathy Program in order to promote interest and aptitude for research among homoeopathic undergraduates. The main objective of this program is to provide an opportunity to undergraduate homoeopathic students to familiarize themselves with research methodology and techniques by being associated for a short duration with their seniors on ongoing research program or by undertaking independent projects. This may serve as an incentive for them to take up research as a career in the future. The Institution must provide the student with all facilities for carrying out research.
3. The Council has decided to initiate the Short Term Studentship in homoeopathy (STSH) Program for homoeopathic undergraduate students of various medical colleges in the country by awarding limited number of studentships to deserving undergraduate students.
4. The student is required to register on CCRH website ONLINE from 20th June 2018 to 20th July 2018 and submit the application form and proposal from 21st July 2018 to 5th August 2018. The received applications and proposals will be evaluated by the Council. Results will be announced in October 2018 and list of selected students displayed on the website. If selected, the student is expected to complete the project between October 2018 and March 2019 and submit the report before the last date of submission i.e. 20th April 2019. The student will be awarded stipend and certificate only if his/her report is approved.
5. The value of the studentship will be Rs. 10,000/- only and is meant to be a stipend for the student. Cost of research must be borne by Medical College/ Institution where research is carried out.


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Blackhawk Campgrounds near Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin
by Jodi "Jato" Thornton
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Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin's second largest lake, is the home of a major summer recreation area 30 miles southeast of Madison, with three beaches, four boat ramps and more than 10,500 acres of water for boating, fishing and swimming. The lake was home to Potawatomi, Sac, Fox and Winnebago American Indians, who left more than 500 ceremonial mounds and engravings of bears and mountain lions in the area. Four miles south of Koshkonong's southern shore, Blackhawk Camping Resort is nestled along the shorelines of three of the significantly smaller lakes.
Blackhawk Campsites
Whether you are looking for a place to pitch a tent overnight or park your RV for the entire summer season, you'll find the right space among the campground's 480 camping sites. Tent sites are secluded and away from RV areas on the western edge of the campground. All RV sites are equipped with water and electric hookups, and a dump station is found on-site. Some camping spaces have views of the surrounding three lakes. Showers and restrooms are conveniently situated at multiple locations within the campground. Cabins in three sizes are also available to rent and have heat and air conditioning with a full bathroom and fully equipped kitchen.
Blackhawk Camping Resort offers an array of sporting and leisure activities. Relax on the sand beach on Clear Lake's south shore, take a dip in the park's sparkling pool, or go fishing or boating. Challenge other campers to a game of basketball, horseshoes, sand volleyball or bocce ball, or romp with the kids on the playground. Showers and laundromat facilities are on the premises. The campground also hosts planned activities, including potluck dinners and children's activities.
Blackhawk's Sister Resort
Blackhawk Camping Resort's parent company, Diversified Investments, owns four other campgrounds in the state of Wisconsin, including Lakeland Camping Resort along the shore of Lake Koshkonong. Conveniences such as hot showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities allow easy extended camping, and on-site amenities are family-friendly. Activities include volleyball, basketball, tennis, and hiking on the nature trails that connect with the campground. Fishing is available in Lake Koshkonong and at trout ponds at the campground. Swimming beaches border the lake.
Months of Operation
Campgrounds in the area, including those owned by Diversified Investments, remain open from mid-April through mid-October. The peak season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; expect to pay a little more for your campsite during that time. Summer temperatures heat up to the mid-80s F during July and August, with nights dipping below 60 F. In the off-season, expect most nights to remain above freezing, with daytime temperatures in the 60s F. Autumn foliage peaks toward the end of the season.
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This season in the Pro League (Belgium), RSC Anderlecht stats show they are performing Good overall, currently placing them at 5/16 in the Pro League Table, winning 45% of matches.
On average Anderlecht score 1.58 goals and concede 1.27 goals per match. 64% of this Anderlecht's matches end with both teams scoring and their average total goals per match is 2.85.
• Anderlecht has scored a total of 52 goals this season.
• Anderlecht has conceded a total of 42 goals this season.
Today Anderlecht host Genk in the Pro League from Belgium.
Today Antwerp host Anderlecht in the Pro League from Belgium.
Today Anderlecht host Standard Liège in the Pro League from Belgium.
Today Anderlecht host Gent in the Pro League from Belgium.
Over 7.5 ~ 13.5 Corners are calculated from total corners in a match that RSC Anderlecht has participated in the 2018/19 season of Pro League.
RSC Anderlecht's stats indicate that ?% of their matches accumulated over 9.5 total corners. While 2018/19 season of Pro League has an average of ?% for over 9.5.
?% of RSC Anderlecht's matches had over 3.5 cards. Compared to this, Pro League has an average of ?% for over 3.5 cards.
Over 2.5 ~ 8.5 Corners For are calculated from corners that RSC Anderlecht has won during a match.
RSC Anderlecht has won over 4.5 corners in ?% of their matches.
Over 0.5 ~ 6.5 Cards Received are calculated from cards that RSC Anderlecht has received during a match.
RSC Anderlecht received over 2.5 cards in ?% of their matches.
Over 2.5 ~ 8.5 Corners Against are calculated from corners that RSC Anderlecht's opponent has won during a match.
Over 0.5 ~ 6.5 Cards Opponent are calculated from cards that RSC Anderlecht's opponent has received during a match.


While there's a lot to be learned when it comes to plumbing, all it takes is a little effort to learn what you need to through utilizing the teaching or research resources that work best for you. Remember the tips in this article so you can stay informed about plumbing and never hire someone again.
You plumbing experiences will go much smoother if you know your tools, and have the knowledge of how to use each one. Read all of the equipment's manuals and read up as much as you can on plumbing projects. Don't just blindly rush into a project. Plan each project so that you don't make costly mistakes.
If you want to look for floor damage around your toilet, just check the flooring for softness. Stand above the toilet with a foot positioned on each side up close to the base. Shift your weight back and forth to detect any weakness or sponginess. You could save money if you notice these problems early.
Use filters on all drains to prevent debris that might clog the pipes from getting through. Every time you have large particles in the strainer of the kitchen sink, it should be cleaned thoroughly. Bathtub drains should be cleaned regularly as well.
A great maintenance routine for bathtub drains is to pour baking soda and vinegar into the drain opening once a month. Seal off the drain with a conventional plug or a piece of fabric while the natural chemical reaction takes place. Wait a while, and then use boiling water to flush. Your pipes will soon be clear of accumulated hair and soap scum.
Swapping out old shower heads for energy-efficient ones can save you money on the energy bill. Most of the hot water we use is in the shower. By installing an energy-efficient shower head that might cost a few dollars, you could save at least $100 a year per person who showers in your house.
That wasn't bad, was it? Just as with any topic, plumbing has a wide variety of facts associated with it. It's good to get an idea of where to start. Then you can move forward logically to unravel your problem. Hopefully, this article will help you in the future!
You need to take care of any plumbing situation properly. At first, you may need to get help from several sources, but then use these tidbits to begin work.
Get to know the tools and how they are used for the most success in plumbing. Study before any do it yourself project by reading any relevant manuals, going online and even making trips to your local public library. Prior to attempting any repairs, be certain to plan ahead in order to avoid expensive errors.
Pass on seemingly convenient cleaning products like bleach tablets and blue toilet tabs. While they are good at removing odors, they have a detrimental effect on the parts of the toilet that are rubber. This can make it not function correctly and may even break it.
Inspect around the toilets for softness in the floors to see if any damage has occurred. Sit in a reversed position, putting one foot on each side of the toilet and shift your weight from side to side to check if the floor feels slightly unstable. When you have a problem like this to deal with, the earlier you detect it, the less expensive it will be to take care of.
A great way to knock out your plumbing issues in one shot is to schedule everything at once. You might be tempted to have a plumber come out for every little thing that happens, but kicking the can on some issues until you have a list means you can save a few bucks. This will cut down on your plumbing bill because they can not charge you for extra trips.
Check to make sure that overflow holes are not clogged up. Overflow holes exist to act as a double check in case of an overfilling sink. That may seem unimportant – but it will become a problem if they are clogged. As you routinely look for things needing attention, check to be sure that the overflow holes are clear and unblocked.
Always have cold water running when you are using your garbage disposal. The blades will stay sharper, and the overall disposal process will run smoother. If you use hot water, any grease in the disposal will liquefy, causing it to accumulate further down the drain, which could cause clogs.


A few months back I got the chance chat with Marcus Freudenmann director of the film "Cancer is Curable Now." If you haven't seen it, it's must-see.
He recently uploaded the video which includes a bunch of great information about healthy skin, toxicity and why I started this line — so today, I want to share it with you.
Marcus is an advocate of a healthy clean lifestyle, just like I am, so I hope you enjoy this educational interview!
You can watch here now to learn some things happening behind the scenes at Annmarie Gianni Skin Care and be sure to hang in there because I share some of my beauty secrets!
We will be in Costa Mesa, CA this weekend at Longevity Now!
Come join us this weekend for a great event in Costa Mesa, CA. We will have a booth where you can sample our new Body Lotion, purchase samples, full sizes and kits.
We also will be announcing the name of the new lotion at this event!
Our giveaway is halfway though!
Just a reminder of our great giveaway… a year's supply of Annmarie Gianni Skin Care products to a lucky winner!
We'll also be giving away 5 full sized products to 5 lucky runner-ups. This way it's more fun and more than one person can win!
And if you like us on Facebook you will always know about our weekly deals!


Dishonored Find A Way Through Old Dunwall Sewers to the Pub. Defeat Granny Rags, get the master sewers key, unlock the gate and run out of the sewers.
Steambirds Strategy and Hint Guide: how to get 4-stars for every mission!
Strategy and hint guide for Steambirds a 2D air combat game for Flash, iOS, and Android. Hints for every mission and more!
Shadowrun Returns Defeat Jessica Watts in the Bug Shaman Final Quest. The Hunt for the bugs begins. Journey into the depths and the ritual chamber to destroy the bugs and complete the final quest.
Deus Ex Human Revolution Disabling the Bots to Open the Hangar Bay. Deus Ex Human Revolution Getting into TYM CEO Penthouse. Deus Ex Human Revolution CEO Zhao Yun Ru. Deus Ex Human Revolution Escape from TYM CEO Penthouse.
Borderlands 2 the Man Who Would be Jack quest. Get to Opportunity and find Jack's Body Double. Then employ tactics to defeat Jack's Body Double. Collect Jack's voice samples to complete the quest.
Call of Duty Zombies: The Hidden Secrets of "Der Riese"
Find the hidden secrets of Call of Duty Zombies "Der Riese" in this easy to follow guide!


Spin Master and Vuly issued a press release on Monday, July 25, 2016, complementing the NAD on its recent ruling related to JumpSport. We realize that this is a violation of the NAD's policies and procedures and we apologize to both NAD and JumpSport for this breach of protocol.
Spin Master y Vuly emitieron un comunicado de prensa el lunes, 25 de julio de 2016, complementando la reciente sentencia de NAD relacionada con JumpSport. Nos damos cuenta que esto representa una violación de las políticas y procedimientos de NAD y pedimos disculpas tanto a NAD como a JumpSport por esta violación de protocolo.
Meccanoid G15. Since 2005, Spin Master has received 63 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 16 wins across a variety of product categories. Spin Master has been recognized with 12 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year, more than any of its competitors. Spin Master is among a limited number of companies that not only develop and produce global entertainment properties, characters and content, but also monetize that content through the creation, sale and licensing of products. To date, Spin Master has produced six television series, including 2007 hit series Bakugan Battle Brawlers and its current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over 1,000 people globally with offices in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia.


Dirtcaps – 'All Or Nothing' – Dirtcaps has turned Lost Frequencies' latest single into a genuine club smash. Using Axel Ehnström's vocals and superb build-up, these guys have given it quite the powerful trap treatment with sensational bass and future vibes.
Amsterdam-based DJ and producing duo group Dirtcaps have been in the scene for more than a decade and have since given cutting-edge productions and booming live sets with boundary-pushing attitudes. With their signature sound, these guys have had the chance to do many things.
From performing at some of the world's biggest festivals such as Tomorrowland, Tomorrowworld and Mysteryland amongst others, collaborating with some of the industry's biggest EDM giants DJ Carnage and Laidback Luke to traveling all around the world, Dirtcaps have become quite the sensation.
Dirtcaps have always taken the trap house sound to bigger heights and 'All Or Nothing' is no exception to this. Make sure to check their track above and keep the good vibes rolling!


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One step closer to One World Government?
The United States is not the only nation struggling with the economy and teetering on the edge of (or plummeting into, depending on your perspective) a depression. The European Union of nations are also struggling mightily. Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Italy are all plummeting fast, and France is teetering. Even strong Germany's economy has slowed. This last bit of information seemed to shake the normally staid Prime Minister Angela Merkel.
As a result of currency woes, economy struggles, and unrest, the two European nations France and Germany agreed to meet. They came up with an idea. They proposed this idea. The idea is:
Sarkozy, Merkel Plan 'Collective Govt'
"France and Germany have proposed "collective economic government" for the eurozone after European investors sought reassurance from the two countries' leaders. Details of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel's plan remains unclear, reports Reuters. It was revealed after the pair met in Paris for talks on the issue, with markets anxious for signs they have a plan to restore stability in the region. The meeting comes as new figures show Germany's economy has lost its "dynamism" and has all but stalled in recent months, putting further pressure on the eurozone. The quarterly GDP growth figure of only 0.1% was way below expectations and is significantly lower than the 1.3% growth recorded in the previous three months..."
France & Germany: Save euro with one EU government
"The leaders of France and Germany tonight called on Eurozone nations to form a "collective government" to save the struggling currency. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel put forward the radical plan to balance the budgets of the 17 nations that use the crisis-hit single currency."
The book of Daniel 2and 7 and Revelation 13 tell us that the final world government and its final evil ruler rises from a reformed European empire. We know that in the Tribulation, the antichrist will rule over ten nations. (Daniel 7:24-25; Rev 17:12-13). That the European Union has reformed is an amazing prophetic fulfillment. After all Rome collapsed in the early 400s. That the European Union leaders as it exists today is proposing an even closer relationship under one government seems to be the final movement toward the reformation of a kingdom prophesied to give rise to the world's most evil dictator.
How close are we? Pretty durn close, if you ask me.
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THEREFORE I HAVE HOPE!!!! *does jiggy dance*


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Meat is back on the menu, boys!
Tuesday, 09-Aug-16 00:36
One of the reasons that I like role-playing games - even when played on the computer - is that they feel creative. Even when the game has three dialogue options that all lead to the same response, it lets me choose and create my own story, guaranteed to be different from everyone else's stories.
And not only that; it happens on games like Clash of Clans, where epic stories of combat are told every day, even though the sandbox is small compared to story-oriented games. But it's still me and my story and what happened to my village.
Looking back on the TV series I have enjoyed the most, I can always relate them to a story: Babylon 5 we watched on smuggled tapes from the USA and accidentally started a huge SciFi-club on the side. Deep Space Nine we watched with the wife when she was pregnant with our first child. Old Finnish comedy was the talk of the school yard back when we only had two TV channels in the entire country. I don't remember much about the shows, but I do remember the emotions of sharing these stories with others, and the story of watching something is, to me, more important than the story itself. The metastory of entertainment, if you will.
It even touches my work - the best jobs I've ever had were those where we were creating something together. It does not matter so much what it was, but building it was an experience that created a powerful story.
So one thing I'm always trying to do when confronted with new technology or opportunity is - what is the story that this is trying to convey? Can we help you tell more stories? Considering the things being hyped right now - VR _definitely_ lets you tell stories and once tools mature, we'll see an explosion of stories in that area. The AIs will write their own stories, and they will eventually be more beautiful and incomprehensible than anything humans have ever written. Internet of Things... Not sure. I don't care what my fridge tells my watch. It's not an interesting story. It's not even a good joke: "Hey, did you hear what the chair said to the table? { "position": "below", "color": "beige", "speed": 0.002 }."
One of the things that drew me to NFC was its storytelling ability - tagging any object would let people read its story. Rearranging things might change its story. Much of the same idea was continued at Thinglink, which has grown nicely to be a comprehensive VR/360/video/image storytelling platform, used by millions of students, teachers, publishers and advertisers around the world. I'm still having trouble grasping what are the stories of the IoT-connected world, and why should I really care. (Caveat: I'm expecting great things out of Thington, if they don't lose their way :-). I'm also enjoying Pasi Hurri's stories about his IoT connected sauna - though it's definitely on the geekier side of things. And yes, I know, there's great promise in reducing cost in industrial applications yadda yadda.)
Of course, this could just be my inability to understand the greatness that is IoT and that it's supposed to be invisible and Things That Just Work In The Background And Make My Life Easier. But until then it's just an Expensive Thing That Gets Broken In Mysterious Ways.
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Sunday, 07-Aug-16 10:32
Timey-wimey thoughts
About twelve years ago I was watching my later Nokia colleague Chris Heathcote talk at O'Reilly Emerging Technology conference on how in ten years, there will be "no concept of lost". This was a couple of years after US let civilians access very accurate GPS, but a couple of years before the GPS receivers became so cheap that they could be embedded in the phone.
Another thing that we didn't have back then were global 3G networks and the concept of network time. Phones ran on whatever time you gave them, and even though NTP and the lot were keeping accurate time on the internet, the telecom industry was a bit behind the times on that.
But now we have both - almost every smartphone has a GPS chip and very accurate time information. We're rooted very firmly in both time and place - sort of a reverse TARDIS, which is neither here or now. We're no longer "lost", unless it is our intent or we're very unlucky. Location-based gaming (Pokemon Go) is something that could not have existed before this, and there's now a lot of smart people figuring out the next possible avenues that is enabled by constraining us even tighter within a particular box of spacetime continuum. For example, Indoor Atlas locates us within 3 metres inside a building by mapping the magnetic fields. (Funnily enough, magnetic location mapping wasn't in Chris' original slides, which otherwise were pretty accurate.)
So yeah, it's now possible to know well where you are - but it's also easier than ever to know where everyone else is. There's a gazillion of applications dedicated to making people meet in places, from the fairly innocuous to very creepy. This is a funny reversal: one thing that cell phones did at the beginning of the century was to liberate us from place and time.
The liberation is now pretty much complete: we can choose to be in different places, but still participate in the same event at the same time through tools like Snapchat and WhatsApp and Periscope; or we can participate in the same location but at different times (Geocaching, Pokemon Go), or we can be completely free of time and place (Youtube, Slideshare), or we can meet in the same place at the same time (Meetup, Glympse).
So I have to ask - is this it? Are all the niches of existence now covered? Is there room for apps somewhere else in the spacetime? Is there something that's being ignored?
Am I being too human-centric here? What apps will the AIs write for themselves and for us? :-D
Private comments? Drop me an email. Or complain in a nearby pub - that'll help.
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What is the Navigator RESTful API query to get back all entities with tags?
How do I query the RESTful API to get back all entities with tags? Also I would like to restrict the query by last modified but that filter doesn't seem to be working.
Re: What is the Navigator RESTful API query to get back all entities with tags?
The api docs are embedded in the product, so you can accsss them from the Navigator UI. You can also try out apis there.
As Vikas pointed out, to do a full extraction, you can do the following. Note that you'll need to do this in batches, using the limit and offset parameters.
Also note that in the C5.5 release, we're introducing the Navigator SDK, which will make it easier to work with Navigator's metadata in Java. You may want to check out our Incremental Extraction example.


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Q: I would like to reference a new excel object created with shell I have Excel 2003 and 2010 on my machine so when I use set xlapp = new excel.application it creates a new Excel 2003 application. My work around is to create a new Excel 14 application using shell. It works but I need to open an existing excel file to reference the object later.
I would like to reference the object without opening an existing file. Is there any way to reference the new Excel app without using the file name. Below is code for an existing file. Please show me the correct way to do this.
Dim MyApp As Excel.Application
TaskID = Shell("C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXCEL.EXE  "C:\Book2.xlsx", vbNormalFocus)
Set MyApp = GetObject("C:\Book2.xlsx").Application

A: You can create it ans close Excel ...
strFileName = "c:\test.xls"

Set objExcel = CreateObject("Excel.Application")
objExcel.Visible = True ' You don't have to use this property....

Set objWorkbook = objExcel.Workbooks.Add()
objWorkbook.SaveAs(strFileName)

objExcel.Quit

Would that work for you? See here original solution: Create an Excel file using vbscripts

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Higher functions and performance have been achieved with the shortest depth of 56mm ACS-13A. This provides cost and space reduction.
The PV display color can be selected from red, green and orange. The PV display color can also change continuously depending on deviation between PV and SV, which allows easy and distinct status checking.
SV memory function, which can switch 4 points of SV using external contact signal, is equipped. After registering the SVs (from SV1 to SV4), they can be easily switched by external operation.
Any trouble in 3-phase heaters such as burnout or deterioration can be detected by connecting 2 CTs(current transformers). Alarm types 20A and 50A are available for both single phase and 3-phase.
Standard Console communication function enables 1 to 1 communication between a PC with USB port and the ACS-13A. Various settings and monitoring can be performed using the Console software SWS-ACSO1 M. SWS-ACSO1 M is attached to the USB communication cable CMA (sold separately).
Serial communication (RS-485) between a PC/Touch panel unit and the ACS-13A enables various settings and remote monitoring. A maximum of 31 units in a centralized control system can be established. Shinko protocol and Open Network Modbus are usable.
This function is suitable for heaters which are not designed for sudden changes in output (OUT1). This is suited for controlling heaters such as the Kanthal Super. This also stabilizes control by suppressing output fluctuation.


The courier is here!! You can't contain your excitement." leave it in the hall, thank you" you've signed, he's gone.
Wow, that's a big parcel. Hmmm…you open the top and peer in…. there it is, the e-bike you ordered online!
It's taken a good many months and a lot of research to finally arrive at this day. Endless online reading, studying all the different models and makes on offer out there. You've even been to your local independent bike store where you've spent around two to three hours test riding most of their stock. The staff were lovely and explained the different motors, batteries, models and makes, they allowed you to ride these and even took you further out to try hills and different road surfaces. At last, you know what you want and ask about prices and deals. The shop is offering various deals to include free servicing, ongoing support etc….
Deep down you know you should be helping the economy and ordering from the shop, who will also put your bike together, thoroughly inspect it and make sure it's all fully charged, ready for you to take delivery and ride straight away. They've even offered to deliver it for free if you cannot pick it up yourself. Yet you leave muttering something about doing further research and checking on finances, ignoring the look of disbelief on their faces.
Finally, handlebars straightened, pedals on, battery inserted; it's all up together and you want to go for a ride. You switch it on, the battery is flat as are the tyres, no matter you do the tyres whilst the battery is charging…. four hours later you go for your ride and all is well.
On removing the packaging from the bike, the controller is broken or there are bits missing or there is damage. You ring your online supplier and are told to rebox your purchase and send it back. You argue and get them to collect.
You've now been riding the bike a few times when you notice a rattle; the gears are stiff and not selecting properly. The manual is online you'll have a go at sorting this out. A few days later the problem persists. You ring the online supplier who tells you to return the goods. You've got rid of the box; never mind they send you another which you must pay for.
How long is all this going to take before you receive another bike and restart the process?
Of course, you could always take the bike to your local dealer. After all, they were so nice when you deemed it acceptable to ride their e-bikes, glean their knowledge and then buy from another outlet! Surely, they'll put it all right for you; they said something about free servicing and ongoing support?
So why not save yourself all that hassle in the first place and visit our showroom in Basingstoke where we will take care of you from the beginning and throughout your ownership of an electric bike.


Want a Status Page to help put this into practice?
Here are a bunch of simple rules to help you write the perfect status update, without feeling intimidated. Bear in mind that writing anything is better than nothing.
If you keep your language relaxed and friendly, customers will have all the more empathy for you if you talk to them like a human being rather than a robot. Of course you want to try and stay professional too; you're not at a party.
"We apologize… Come on - when you really mean it, you say, "I'm sorry." You don't say, "I apologize." If you spill hot coffee on someone, you say, "I am so, so sorry."
Avoid the temptation to use generic terms such as 'our service is currently having technical difficulties.' Always explain how the situation directly affects your customer. "Customers are currently unable to login to their accounts." This not only helps people understand the problem, but shows that you understand it too.
Of course it's not always possible to know how long the string is; but as it becomes clearer, always try to give customers a realistic idea of how long it'll be until things return to normal, even if this is likely to be a while.
Customers who don't know will sit and wait, becoming increasingly frustrated. Those who learn it'll be another hour or two before you're back online will find something else to do with their time.
If you're having DNS issues and your API is unavailable, perhaps give customers the direct IP, or an alternative domain they can use in the short-term to access things.
People probably aren't too fussed as to whether your database server in Asia is playing up, or that the switch in your west European cluster has gone down; they simply want to know you're on the case and what you're doing to fix it.
There will be plenty of time for a full break-down of events later. For now, keep things short, polite, and informative. Also bear in mind distribution on social media; try and put the most important information in the first 140 characters.
Saying anything is better than nothing.
Explain the real world effects.
Give realistic expectations of when things will be fixed.
Keep it all short and sweet.