"I think it is a mistake to categorise India as a soft state. It is certainly not a hard one. It is a flexible one with a deep survival instinct. Our science teacher in school would tell us that grass blows with the breeze but never gets uprooted however strong the winds. A big tree which does not bend or blow can and sometimes does fall down in a severe storm.
"The Republic of India and our political leaders (who, despite all their faults, need to be admired) are like grass. They have figured out that a good-cop bad-cop approach works. Sometimes we do have to use the army against some alienated groups. But even as one set of leaders are behind that effort, another set is offering an olive branch to that same group.
"Our greatest contemporary intellectual refers to Indians as an argumentative people. I think we can refer to our country as a "talking republic". And that central fact is of great importance. Binary either-or solutions, while attractive on the surface, could easily destroy our country.
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I entirely agree with J.Rao. We can't be opressive or give-in on Kashmir – so keep talking. Same with so many other Domestic groups. And with Pakistan we'll have to do the same as well, till they come around to accepting what we can give.
We are used to living like this!
"A beggar to another beggar: I had a grand dinner at Taj yesterday.
The way forward is through sincere dialogue only.
I am from the second generation which havent seen the partition holocaust, and hence there is no baggage being carried.
I feel that India previously thought that Pakistan could be really set up for splintering into pieces, and acted as a catalyst for the formation of Bangladesh.
And the present Pakistani regime is doing the same in Kashmir.
We should realize that this fight is really bleeding us badly. We need to really come out of it, even at the cost of kashmir.
>We should realize that this fight is really bleeding us badly. We need to really come out of it, even at the cost of kashmir.
I'd have supported a referendum in Kashmir and letting them go to which ever hell they choose to if they so wished!
But, there are two things that can't be allowed to happen.
1. Minorities: It is not the only Muslim minorities of India who deserve protection of our constitution. Even hindu/buddhist minorities of Kashmir deserve it too! Track record of Kashmiri seperatists of pushing out Kashmiri Pandits, track record of Pakistan and bangladesh of systemically wiping out Hindu minorities (from about 20% to less than 2% now) is proof of we can't let these folks to their fate.
2. Impact on rest of India : Can we afford another religion based partition of India. I agree it would've been best if Kashmir was allowed to succeed, if it so wished, in 1940s or early 50s. But, now reopening those wounds may throw up other demands – such as India for Hindus. How prepared are we for that?
>And moreover, Kashmir is of prime strategic importance.
China will build a railway line even otherwise… They have China-Pak line planned, through POK Gilgit/Baltistan over Karakoram range. What China does or Pakistan does shouldn't be the reason for our choices.
We need to sustain good development for next 20-30 years, and Pakistani folks will see the futility of their dogged persistence on irrelevant issues, just like East Germany and rest of Easter bloc saw the futility of cold war in 1980s..
And moreover, Kashmir is of prime strategic importance. It might sound sad for some, but there is no way the Indian state is going to give up Kashmir. The Chinese will build railway lines and road networks all the way from their mainland, through the land of the Porkies, all the way till the Porki coast. And oil and gas pipelines all the way from the middle east till the Chinese mainland.
One big advantage that India has over China currently is that in case of war we can block their access to energy through the sea, and block their lines to Europe and Africa in the Indian ocean and the Straits of Malacca. Give up Kashmir and you give the Chinese land access to the energy of the mid-east. No way the Indian state is going to give up Kashmir under the current conditions.
Talking of minorities in kashmir,having been in the less popularised/relatively less touristy eastern parts of kashmir, it would be vastly unfair to the ladakhi people who occupy most of eastern kashmir to unjustly allow kashmir to become a mohammedan country! They have put in a lot of efforts to cultivate what is now their homes, their lands, their sustenance. They have developed some of the most ingenious ways of water conservation and effective water utilisation.. And to give up all this on the whims of partitionists! I have to agree with Harkol here!
-That is very logical, I second that.
You are right, a broader perspective is needed. But just recently i read that nearly 1277 jawans have died in last 3 months, civilian casualty apart. Can't there be a peace formula. If we can come up with something like atleast giving up on POK, then we can force a real wedge between China-Pak alliance.
I think we should have better relations with Pak even at a higher cost. This will really help us in long run. It is the need of the hour, moreso with China becomming a real danger in Eastern India.
As far as Kashir goes, Pakistan is not truly a problem for India.. It is only a red herring!
Indian problem in Kashmir i with Kashmiri Muslims. They simply believe they have been wronged. Giving up POK or otherwise is not a solution, if it was, then in 1972 after winning Bangla war, Indira Gandhi suggested that – though Bhutto turned it down, pleading Indira not to humiliate him.
In reality, the concept that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan is so much humbug. It is an internal matter between India and Kashmiri people. Pakistan could do ZILCH to change status quo – for it neither has military, economic or moral power to convince the world otherwise.
We do need a solution to make peace with Kashmiri's. Most probably it'd have to be something on the lines of what China is doing with Hong-Kong – One country two system.
I am not sure of these numbers, for there are estimates ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 deaths over last 20years. And it is all very tragic. Lot of these deaths would've been due to the terrorism, but surely good number are because of the need to have a large military presence – which is never a sensitive force, as they are trained to fight wars, not keep law and order.
An long lasting solution will have to be a settlement, that doesn't compromise the geographic unity of India, Security of Minorities, while giving sufficient autonomy to Kashmiris.
Once we do that – Pakistan can go jump of the tallest peak of Himalayas.
>I think we should have better relations with Pak even at a higher cost.
These are noble and most sensible thoughts, which I am sure 80% of Indians will agree with. The question will be how high a cost?
India has been very tolerant of Pakistan. After winning a war, holding 93,000 prisoners and thousands of sq.km of West-Pakistan territory in 1972 – India withdrew its forces from all areas, including POK over which India had a legitimate claim, released all prisoners. All this on a simple piece of paper (Simla Agreement) that promised peace through a negotiated settlement, which Pakistan duly consigned to a dustbin, embarked on a Nuclear path, and Jihadi path.
This is the nature of the beast that Jinnah created. An extremely intolerant, incoherent, unprincipled and most untrustworthy state. There hasn't been a single peaceful transition of power in Pakistan till date. Every leader (Military or otherwise), who hasn't back-stabbed his mentor – Bhutto to Yahya, Zia to Bhutto, Musharaff to Nawaz , Kayani to Musharaff so many other such. In their political culture – There is no lexicon of loyalty, decency and bowing to public wishes. The person who wields the biggest stick at a particular point is always the ruler, either de-facto or de-jure. Today it is Kayani who rules Pakistan.
For all the ills of our politicians, they are a 1000 times better than what we get to see in Pakistan/Bangladesh.
With all this – What price do you think India should pay to Pakistan? POK? India has offered that many times – LOC as border, and Pakistan keeps rejecting. Altering the border is too high a price as I mentioned earlier. What else will satisfy Pakistan?
You'll realize you can only negotiate a price with a person who is ready to sell something. I suspect – there isn't a 'price' that India can pay, that'll satisfy pakistan.
Instead, India should keep doing JAW-JAW with pakistan, but improve relationship with all other nations (Nepal, Bangla, SL etc.), where we may be able to negotiate an acceptable price for better relationship.
How about we look at it this way. We open up a really good economic channel witn Pakistan. Ensure the local people of pakistan get a very good market in India for their wares. Let the ground people taste trade and money.
After all Pakistan is a failed state..probably comparable to Bihar in India.
This will ensure that the people start fighting against their leaders for their economic liberation. This is how Jews are dominating the West and the USA, by their monetary strength. They have shown how a state can be formed out of nowhere(Israel) by their monetary and negotiationary clout.
I don't know how it will work..but yet a penny for your thoughts.
>We open up a really good economic channel witn Pakistan.
This too was offered to Pakistan and was rejected. Vajpayee and MMS both have told many times that we should leave contentious issues (read Kashmir) and focus on things we can develop (Trade and economic co-operation). But, Pakistan rejects it.
I read 3 Pakistani news papers on a regular basis (Thenews, Dawn and the Daily Times) for past 6-8years. News papers offer a view of the straws in the wind.
1. Superior Indian Industrial strength, that may swamp Pakistani markets – Somewhat similar to the narrow minded discourse we see in India about trade with China!
2. Most think focusing on non-Kashmir issues, like trade and people-to-people relationships, will help India relegate Kashmir to back burner, and Pakistan will be in even weaker position vis-a-vis India in future for negotiating Kashmir.
The right path for Both India and Pakistan is not to let their future hostage to a small piece of history called Kashmir. Let Kashmiris live with dignity with large degree of autonomy, but without compromising the regional stability. If in future, pakistan too turns purely democratic, and our region becomes more like west-Europe – where there are no conflicts and high degree of human rights, then Kashmir can indeed be an independent country, with guarantees for the safety of Minorities.
While on this matter, here is a good article by Kuldip Nayar, whom can never be accused of being a hawk on Indo-Pak matters. he too feels there is no solution for Kashmir!!
Very true…Still doing Jaw-Jaw is ok to a certain extent. But to continously maintain the same stance against a trigger happy Army ruler with his button on the nuke doesnt make me comfortable. Moreso with South India comming in the range of the Pak missile.
I still feel that economic development is the way forward for better relations. For that to happen we should open up our markets for their products initially and let them taste trade. Then slowly we can offer our products to their markets and widen our markets.
Now pakistan is totally India centric, and the fact that they have nothing tangible to lose, makes them fearless.
This is how USA is making hay in the middle East. People visiting there recount the big US cars, US food and beverages, even US style W/closets are the fad.
>I still feel that economic development is the way forward for better relations.
All the folks who talk about unilateral aid to pakistan miss a point. Pakistan can't be reformed from outside. It'll have to do so from Inside. More we try to help them, more distrustful their people will be of our motives. The conspiracy theories of India wanting to gobble up Pakistan will come up again.. etc..
We need to have a hands off policy, leaving Pakistan to go through its own process of either reforming or destroying itself.
We have China next door, which also has an authoritarian regime with more nukes than India+Pakistan, that can hit all of India. Why are we not affraid of China?
While all of USA was uncomfortable having nukes that could hit their cities in under 20minutes, they never budged in Cold war and eventually stared USSR down. Similarly, We can't conduct our foreign policy based on irrational fear. Pakistan will tire of its confrontation, and will loose completely when the US finance dries up.
>We need to have a hands off policy, leaving Pakistan to go through its >own process of either reforming or destroying itself.
There is so much turmoil around this problem, I really wonder whether this will be the right choice.
>Why are we not affraid of China?
China will be a major threat, if it isin't already. Turning a blind eye to it wont serve any purpose. We need to be real careful on this front.
All said and done, I recollect yr earlier reflection whether the Maoists are more of a threat, than all of this put together. India needs to really pull up its socks and sort out this internal problem.
And I assure you Sir, the muslims of India are more patriotic than you can imagine. They are spread out across the length and breadth of India. And muslims are and will be the unifying force in the diversity of India. Trust us muslims(of India) Sir, give us opportunities, harness the strength of our youth. You will find us more than trustworthy.
>We need to be real careful on this front.
You embarass majority Hindus when you make statements like that.
Most won't need any convincing. Some will be never convinced.
Patriotism is another word used for safe-guarding one's collective self-interest. So, it doesn't take much of an imagination to know that Muslims of India will be patriotic.
>self-interest. So, it doesn't take much of an imagination to know that >Muslims of India will be patriotic.
I differ on this. Patriotism needs to be nurtured. It needs more than self-interest to motivate the masses.
Banishing muslims to live in Ghettos will not serve the purpose. They will act as fodder to anti-social activities. The need is to bring them to the main stream, give them a decent life, then we can expect reciprocation of the highest level.
Many surveys have concluded that present day muslim are in very dire straits, they are much below the poverty line. Some surveys even suggest they are below the SC/ST category. We need to pick these guys up by giving them opportunities.
Can you elaborate? My neighbour (in a tony BDA layout) is a Muslim. My kids pediatrician is a Muslim, who lives about 2furlongs away in the same layout.
Worldwide, Minorities (or small ethnic groups) tend to form clusters. That doesn't mean it is a ghetto – a word which means it is 'enforced' by regulatory or social restrictions. I don't see that in India. In fact, the courts won't allow it.
Majority of slum dwellers in India are non-muslims, these slums can be called as ghettos as they are forced by their economic conditions (if not social). So, I don't get the point that Muslims are banished to Ghettos.
I do know of some cases of discrimination by housing societies in Mumbai, where they refused to sell/rent to muslims. But, I don't think it is a prevalent practice and it exists all over India. Correct me if I am wrong.
Agreed. This reminds me of an debate I had with another Churumuri commentator 'Khan'.
I don't agree to any form of reservations. However, I think certain affirmative actions to assist the poor of all sections is good. Specifically in case of muslims – the govt. should promote modern education among poor muslims, by making it mandatory to study of English and Science in Madrasa etc.
Govt. should revamp our education system, if it did, muslims will be major beneficiaries.
I strongly feel it is the conservative & vocal muslim leadership which hampers the growth of muslims. Not any discrimination. They spend their political capital in getting symbolic rewards, rather than substantial ones.
If there is a feeling of disenfranchisement, then the feeling of ownership (stake) goes away. This is true of not only Muslims, but other classes too. Maoist rebels are an example of that.
It is important for India to make sure all citizens feel they have a legitimate stake and a way of addressing their problems thru their franchise.
You are right when you say that majority of muslims feel they belong here, and that they can exercise their vote to bring about change.
There are instances like in Mumbai, even in bangalore, where people avoid muslims in the neighbourhood…but they are very stray and i appreciate the majority of the crowd.
The onus lies with the muslim clergy too, who should come forward and adopt the educational system..or atleast add it to their curriculum. This will make a sea of change. I also know for a fact that this clergy is also non-willing to allow the muslim masses to directly connect with the Quran. It discourages them to understand and likes them to just orally read it in the original arabic text. But times will change and the new generation surely have their priorities right.
Its been a pleasure sharing thoughts with you.
Some bigotry is not a preserve of any country or any community or class. It is universal.
In our layout there is a residential complex, that's exclusively for Jains. Their society doesn't permit selling/renting apartments to anyone buy jains. But, these are rather isolated, stray incidents.
I lease a commercial premises, which has joint owners – A Muslim and a malayalee christians. Both extremely rich, and most agreeable individuals. We have an office boy who is a Muslim, who can barely read and can barely sign. My land-lords won't have any problem in settling anywhere in Bangalore. But, my office boy most certainly will be in muslim dominated cluster.
Which is to say – Economics, not religion/caste makes all the difference.
It was very pleasurable debating with you too. Thanks.
Kudos to both Tanveer and Harkol on a civilized debate. Hope the rest of Churmuri commentators can take a cue!


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Trends in Domestic Violent Extremism
By loboinstitute_yowwy3 May 15, 2021 Editorials and Policy Papers, Mailchimp, Papers, Print
By Liam McHugh and Tobias Armour
Most of the country watched the events of January 6th at the United States Capitol stunned with disbelief. Confederate flags along with QAnon and "Stop the Steal" shirts tore across TV screens and the product of ideological extremism left a permanent stain on the face of American democracy. At the same time, one of the nation's most coveted procedures was underway. At some point during the riot, many watching on TV muttered the words "how could this happen?" or "I can't believe this", but in reality, this incredibly irreverent event could be seen coming for months. "The insurrection at the capitol was not a brain aneurysm; it was a side effect of diabetes."
That is a quote from Chris Fussell, former Navy SEAL and current president of the McChrystal Group. Medical allegories aside, Mr. Fussell outlines the true nature of domestic violent extremism, which has forced itself into the national spotlight. The truth is, domestic violent extremism in the United States is not a new phenomenon, nor has it been confined to one side of the political spectrum. The anger, hate, and deranged set of beliefs that were thrust onto the American center stage that day is a contorted patchwork of movements and ideologies deeply ingrained in our country's history.
It is abundantly clear that the events of January 6th, 2020, were executed by individuals and groups assembled on the far-right of the political spectrum. Still, the trend in extremist ideologies that can easily escalate to violence in the United States is more diverse and complex. The call to tackle this issue has been heard loud and clear, but developing a strategy and implementing it successfully is the hard part. One of the clearest obstacles to overcome to comprehend the trends in Domestic Violent Extremism (DVE) – on the Right and Left of the political spectrum – politicians must drop the rhetoric that fuels the discourse of extremists and agree upon a clear definition of DVE and the extremist movements behind events like the storming of the Capitol. Taking action must include a shared narrative and understanding among policymakers. Moving forward without one guarantees internal roadblocks based on differing opinions and partisan stances.
Defining the Problem
Following the January 6th Capitol Riot, media outlets across the country used a wheel of labels to describe what took place and who participated. The first challenge for policymakers and leaders must overcome in order to successfully confront the threat of DVE is to define the problem. There are over 250 definitions of terrorism among scholars, organizations, and government agencies around the world, therefore creating a clear communicable definition of Domestic Terrorism becomes more difficult. Recently, US Federal Agencies have taken a stronger stance on identifying and preventing Domestic Violent Extremism, including adopting inter-agency terminology. Specifically, in November 2020, the FBI and DHS in consultation with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) defined Domestic Terrorism as:
"activities involving acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the US or any State; appearing to be intended to: intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination or kidnapping, and occuring primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the US."
While this definition creates a foundation for understanding acts of terror that are ideologically and locationally domestic, prosecutors lack the judicial tools to federally charge individuals for the crime of terrorism without an international linkage, such as aiding a terrorist organization.
Following a significant increase in Domestic Violent Extremism over the years, long-overdue attention is now attuned to this problem by law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and academics. While this focus is a step in the right direction to help understand and mitigate the problem of increased ideological extremism within the U.S., federal legal statutes specific to Domestic Violent Extremism are bleak. While 18 U.S.C. § 2331(5) clearly defines statutory offenses comprising international terrorism, which are distinctively attacks that transcend national boundaries, domestic terrorism charges derive from a patchwork of federal crimes of terrorism under section 2332b(g)(5)(B), and most often nonterrorism related charges since they are more easily applied in the court of law.
In essence, many policymakers and academics emphasize the need for a federal criminal statute specific to domestic terrorism in order to avoid sifting through the array of federal charges to make a case stick. Not only would a designated domestic terrorism statute usher in applicable charges for individuals conspiring to carry out an attack, and those who succeeded in carrying out attacks, but it would send an unmistakably explicit message to ideological extremists in the U.S. plotting attacks
Defining the domestic threat will be challenging because many of the causes are so ingrained in our society. Two decades of battling Islamic extremism will not translate well to fighting domestic extremists because the threat from Islamic extremists has primarily been from abroad, but also the Islamic culture is perceived as distant for most Americans. It would even be dubious to say that the tactics used against Islamic extremism over the years would be effective in countering domestic extremism. Bringing the counterterrorism experience of the last twenty years stateside to face the domestic threat without applying the "this is how we have always done it" approach is critical.
Social and Institutional Factors
Once the threat is defined, the battlespace on which it is confronted has to be fully understood. Two silos of this space have gained importance: the social media landscape and the interaction of the threat with important American institutions, most pointedly the military. A significant portion of this battlefield are social media and encrypted messaging platforms, but as larger platforms crackdown on potential extremist ideologies more obscure and niche, outlets will arise. This is another area where clearly defined and functional policy needs to be implemented. Already, tech companies' regulatory decisions have been a source of argument and division. A playbook created by both public and private entities must be created to take the first step in fighting the many aspects of DVE that live, fester, and grow online. Making ad hoc decisions off of ad hoc strategy in each respective situation on these connected platforms is a recipe for an unconnected and unsustainable outcome, and an even further disillusioned and riled citizenry.
The unique role of the military must continue to be acknowledged as well. There are documented connections between current and former military personnel and DVE groups. As of March 23, 37 of those arrested for their actions at the Capitol had some personal affiliation with the military. Three out of the 37 are on active duty enlistments. Secretary of Defense Austin has made it clear that any inkling of extremist tendency is a "view(s) and conduct that run counter to everything that we believe in, and which can actually tear at the fabric of who we are as an institution…It's not new to our country and sadly, it's not new to our military." He also pointed to the necessity for tough but deft leadership when instances of extremist ideology are displayed within the ranks. Understanding the specifics of how domestic extremist groups recruit military personnel into their ranks if those in the military are more prone to extremism, and how to make organizational decisions to prevent members from taking the steps to radicalization is necessary now.
SecDef Austin also touched on the new phenomenon of social media and how the increased connectivity – enabled by social media – can create easy ways for ideas to be twisted and perpetuated to the point of extremism. "What is new is the speed and pervasiveness with which extremist ideology can spread today thanks to social media and the aggressive, organized and emboldened attitude many of these hate groups and their sympathizers are applying to their recruitment and operation." Many don't think of the brave men and women in uniform when they open up Instagram or TikTok, but social media's power hasn't passed the military by. With domestic extremist groups becoming more agile and intelligent in the social media space, the military leadership has to continue to learn about this 21st-century phenomenon, and adapt their messages and training, just like the tech companies are adjusting their platforms and content.
It's a tough problem to quell because of its fragmented and disjointed nature. There is no one single group that encompasses all those who might be a threat to act on their domestic extremist tendencies. Multiple groups can hold a certain, similar strand of belief while differing on something else. They have learned to find common ground and utilize one another for their own gain. To make strides against this very real threat, the US will have to understand its depth and severity and make the choice right now to allocate the resources necessary to handle this problem of considerable magnitude.
Our leaders also need to understand how the problem has permeated the different pillars of today's society. It's found in some of the oldest and proudest institutions in the country, along with extremist ideologies that have woven their way into society in the past decade. Blundering forward without a calculated and coherent strategy could force more citizens into the very groups that need to be destroyed. That should be something that America has learned over the past 20 years. We cannot let the mistakes of the past augment the enemy of the future, especially when that enemy is internal to our borders.
It's understandable to think of the radical right as one coherent movement. People often look at extremists as a person who has taken a set of moderate beliefs to the umpteenth degree, and the right is often defined by a specific set of values or opinions on certain matters. Today, these matters consist of but are not limited to, government's role in private business, gun control, abortion, and immigration. It's not beyond reason to think that the core beliefs of the more conservative right would create, in some capacity, the foundation for the radical extremists on the right.
In reality, the radical right is nuanced and divided. The election of President Joe Biden, and the departure of Donald Trump, created a situation where these different divisions came together in the national spotlight, seeming to be one and the same. The saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" most certainly applies here, but the groups who connected to one another in response to what they saw as the left's blatant attempt to steal power from a figurehead they had attached themselves to need to be understood from an organizational standpoint as the individual pieces of the puzzle that they truly are. The American people, and the media, are doing themselves a disfavor by only looking at the surface, and therefore seeing a cohesive movement. Understanding the patchwork is one of the first steps in stopping what the Department of Homeland Security refers to as a growing threat from these violent extremists.
Domestic extremism has been alive and well in America. The focus on the "Far Enemy" as jihadists call it, has taken the spotlight away from what's going on inside the border and placed it on other parts of the world. While this wasn't necessarily a mistake, it's imperative to understand the history of radical behavior that this country has to contend with. Some of the oft-believed heroic aspects of the beginning of the nation form the core of the extremist groups threatening violence today.
To begin broadly, the right has been made up of three main pillars: white supremacists, anti-government movements, and Christian fundamentalists. In recent years, conspiracy theorists, most notably the followers of Qanon, have added themselves to those three classic foundations. The exact boundaries of these groups can be debated to no end. Each of these different pillars encompasses multiple different groups and movements but generally adheres to a certain core set of beliefs.
White Supremacists encompass what experts refer to as classic or traditional white supremacists, the different sub-divisions of the Neo-Nazi movement, Skinheads, the Base, Atomwaffe, and the resulting offshoots of all of these groups. A recently de-classified ODNI report referred to them as "racially or ethnically motivated extremists." With a belief system based on racial hate, White Supremacists see the White race as inherently superior to all others. This view is based on a twisted mix of religious, pseudo-scientific, and socio-cultural assertions that followers of the movement believe prove the European White and its descendants as superior in all ways to others. This natural ability should lead to an official race hierarchy, with the "Aryan" race sitting in a place of power atop the rest. This ideology is, in the eyes of its practitioners, under extreme siege right now, with more and more attention being paid to the disenfranchised situation of Black Americans and their societies, and a much more favorable attitude towards immigration exhibited by the administration in the White House.
Anti-government / federalist groups (often referred to as Libertarian-anarchists) form another component of the far right, and have featured heavily in the media's recent coverage of domestic extremism. Like the White Supremacist vein, this general grouping holds some similar anti-government beliefs but is a diversified gaggle, swearing loyalty to different specific milieus. The Three Percenters, Oath Keepers, and Boogaloo Boys are some examples of these groups with nationwide membership. They are joined in this anti-government sector of the extremist right by many local, smaller groups.
An example of one of these smaller groups would be the Wolverine Watchmen, whose plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer was foiled last October. The Watchmen's membership exemplified many who would fall into this general category: they believed that drastic action was needed to protect their own American rights and liberties from the creep of government control and regulation. The Covid-19 Pandemic and subsequent government-mandated lockdowns have exacerbated this group's hatred towards those in power, and in their eyes, given them increased license to arm themselves and eventually take action against tyranny coming down the pike from Washington and other local statehouses.
The Christian fundamentalist bloc rounds out the general typologies creating the far right. While not as active as the other two groups on their own, Christian fundamentalists often find a way to tie into the actions of the other two. This comes from their core belief that America should stay a fundamentally Christian nation, governed by a Christian belief structure, and any departure from that is a direct assault against their preferred way of life. These fundamentalists have been extremely vocal in the conversation around abortion rights. They see every pro-choice win as a continuation of the assault on America's Christian roots. These views tie in easily with aspects of White Supremacy and anti-government movements.
One of the defining features of the right has been the spawned groups that don't necessarily fit into any of these mentioned categories in a perfect way. A good example of one of these category busting or combining groups would be the Proud Boys. Some experts say the group was founded to give men a place to feel camaraderie and brotherhood, but its antics since its founding have demonstrated many of the foundational aspects of other radical right categories. Starting as a "fringe group…with frat-boy antics…looking to piss people off" and play to men's wayward sense of modern masculinity, the group has taken on a much more sinister outlook in the years since its inception. In a perfect example of how his group has combined other categories of the radical right into its agenda, the leader of the American Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was arrested in Washington D.C. days before the January 6th insurrection for burning a Black Lives Matter banner and carrying empty ammo cartridges.
That ability to find common ground has been one of the defining features of the modern extreme right. Incorrectly believed to be a singular group governed by a dogmatic set of beliefs, it's really a patchwork of different groups that have found some sort of commonality with one another. To look at it as a singular entity is to mischaracterize and misunderstand it.
Countering the extreme right is the extreme left. As many right-wing extremists are provoked by gains on the left side of the political spectrum, left-wing extremists have responded to political gains on the right and increasingly as a rebuttal to the rise in explicit right-wing extremist activity. The two are also defined by one another. As the right arms itself, the left is realizing it has to do the same. As the right actively recruits and begins to adapt itself to the social media atmosphere of 2021, so does the far left. Neither the right nor left can be examined without a due study of the other. "Antifa", and the kind of cloud around it, has grown in national recognition. There are also smaller, more select groups that identify with leftist milieus, but they have not been given the same screen time as their counterparts on the right.
The federal government has not sufficiently countered these growing domestic threats. To do so, it will have to identify the characteristics of each group and subsect, but also the commonalities that allow them to come together when they see it as beneficial. The government will have to allow the fight against Islamic extremism to help them counter this growing threat, but not let it inform it completely. If it follows the playbook created over the last 20 years to fight jihad to the letter to fight this homegrown threat, it will fail.
Since the January 6th insurrection, attention has been focused on right-wing extremism, but before that Former President Donald Trump emphasized the threat of left-wing extremism over the right. Ambiguity regarding left-wing extremism over the past year is a result of political rhetoric from both sides of the aisle – Republicans overplaying the threat while Democrats underplay the threat. The fact is, left-wing extremism is alive in the United States and has been increasing in recent years. In order to analyze the threat posed by left-wing extremists, we must first define this activity.
The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) defines left-wing extremism as:
"the use or threat of violence by sub-national or non-state entities that oppose capitalism, imperialism, and colonialism; pursue environmental or animal rights issues; espouse pro-communist or pro-socialist beliefs; or support a decentralized social and political system such as anarchism".
As the definition implies, left-wing extremist groups can be broken down further by ideology: Anarchists, Environmental and Animal Rights groups, and the popular but often mischaracterized Anti-fascists, better known as "Antifa".
Left-wing anarchist groups (referred to as Anarcho-socialists) differ from their right-wing counterparts in that they espouse anti-capitalist views in addition to being anti-government. Anarcho-socialist groups often target government, military, and law enforcement facilities such as an attempted attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington in 2019. Their goal is to disrupt government and corporate overreach on people's lives and often intersect with anti-fascist and environmental extremist ideologies.
Similarly, Environmental and Animal Rights groups such as Earth Liberation Front and Animal Liberation Front conduct attacks on industries and institutions they believe are exploiting animals and the environment. These groups have conducted small-scale attacks on lumber and oil companies, as well as institutions that conduct animal testing and stores that sell animal fur or skin. While these attacks mostly involve arson and destruction of property, the increased threat of climate change could escalate to more severe forms of violence.
Lastly, "Antifa" is a decentralized network of individuals who oppose real and perceived fascist, racist, or general right-wing extremist activity. Although many politicians and pundits have claimed the group is a terrorist organization, "antifa" is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and FBI Director Christopher Wray determined that it's "not an organization" but rather an "ideology with no hierarchical structure or tactics". The ambiguity of antifa's structure and operations make it difficult for law enforcement to track since there is no leader and their activities are loosely organized through social media.
Furthermore, the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) released a report identifying an increase in militant social media discourse by anarcho-socialists and antifa supporters. There has only been one death caused by a self proclaimed Antifa follower, and the Department of Justice has not charged anyone involved with Antifa in connection with the civil unrest last summer after hundreds of investigations. The threat of left-wing extremist violence should not be overlooked as the increase in militant rhetoric on social media could be a picture of what is to come.
The Real Issue
Comparing the reality of DVE is a critical step in mitigating the issues as a whole. While left-wing extremism is a growing threat in the U.S., federal law enforcement, the intelligence community, and academic institutions have clearly identified right-wing extremism as presenting the most lethal threat of violence, primarily racially motivated violence. The dataset of domestic terrorist attacks compiled by CSIS between 1994 and 2020 includes 893 attacks and plots. According to the data, 57% of the attacks and plots were perpetrated by right-wing extremist groups causing 335 deaths. On the contrary, 25% of attacks and plots in this timeframe were perpetrated by left-wing groups and caused 22 deaths.
The right-wing extremist threat deserves to be center stage for law enforcement operations, mitigation and deradicalization efforts. The threat posed by right-wing extremists is deeply rooted in the U.S. and must be reckoned with. Additionally, the rise in violence by right-wing groups will continue to provoke a response and mobilization by left-wing extremism in a tit-for-tat manner seen in countless examples within conflicts. While the causes and history of DVE are deeply rooted, the means and tactics used by extremist ideologues are constantly evolving. The fight against DVE will require less finger-pointing and face-saving on behalf of politicians on both sides, and open conversation between politicians with facts backed by government agencies and academic experts.
Right-wing and left-wing extremism are not exclusively the only threats facing this country. Religious extremism, such as homegrown violent jihadism, has been at the top of the list of threats for years. The difference is that the left and right-wing extremist movements overlap with politics to a staggering degree, and are having a real impact on our already polarized country. Terrorism experts who have shifted their focus to the growing trend in DVE expect extremist violence to increase in the United States. Due to "excessively polarized behavior" of politicians and talking heads, we can expect more exogenous events to become fodder for extremist groups.
There are several ways in which domestic violent extremism can and must be combated against. First, disinformation has made its way into the mainstream and has played a critical role in the public's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the 2020 Presidential Election. Combatting disinformation and demanding accountability from broadcast and social media networks will be a difficult task going forward, but should not be overlooked. Second, deradicalization programs need to be studied and implemented in as many areas of society as possible.
The combination of rampant disinformation and extremist groups exploiting social media to recruit followers must be countered in an evidence-based effort. Lastly, we must hold our elected officials to a higher standard, the truth would be a good place to start. Both parties need to be held accountable for their inflammatory rhetoric and misinformation that fuels the likelihood of violent behavior that has situated this country in an extremely uncomfortable position for everyone. Without a middle ground where politicians can act like they live on the same planet, nothing will be done to address the growing trend of right and left-wing violent extremism in the United States and around the world.
Liam McHugh is a Fellow at Lobo Institute and a recent graduate from John Jay College with a Masters in Criminal Justice, specializing in Terrorism Studies and Criminal Law & Procedure. He also received Advanced Certificates in Terrorism Studies and Criminal Investigation. As an undergraduate at the University of Denver, Liam studied Psychology, Criminology, and International Studies. Outside his work at Lobo Institute, Liam works for Western Union as an FIU Investigator.
Tobias Armour is a Research Intern at Lobo Institute and a recent graduate of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies with a Masters in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, with a focus in Financial Crime Management and Cybersecurity. Outside his work at Lobo Institute, Tobias works as a Cybersecurity Risk Consultant.
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The Queen's Head & Shop
The Queen's Head is blessed with one of the best views in Leicestershire – across fields down to Saddington reservoir – and on a sunny day, the beer garden is a special place to be.
But it's the food and service that also impresses at this village dining pub. Owner and head chef Chris Lewis-Sharman, who has over 25 years' experience cooking in several high-end kitchens, has the ability to create inventive and impressive dishes using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients. His four menus (A La Carte, Snack, Sunday Lunch and Fixed Price) offer delights such as duo of rabbit (saddle and confit leg) with fondant potato and air-dried bacon crisp; and lemon and rosemary-infused chicken served on a chorizo, potato and baby spinach ragout; plus favourites like homemade burger, and Lincolnshire sausages with mash.
Most of the ingredients used in The Queen's Head's kitchen come from suppliers based in the East Midlands. For example, meat is sourced from Paul's Butchers of Lutterworth and fruit and veg come from Nutty's of Leicester.
The Queen's Head's dining room – set over three levels – is clean, bright and airy, with exposed brickwork and glass setting the tone. It's a pleasant place in which to enjoy your food, but drinkers are also very welcome in this pub: at the front of the building is a traditional bar and lounge area, serving at least three real ales, including Everards Tiger and Beacon.
The Queen's Head is also home to a food shop, and was created in partnership with pub owner Everards. The shop sells a range of produce made in the pub, including a beautiful selection of short-crust pies, plus pickles, jams and flavoured oils. This small pub shop also sells fresh vegetables, meats, bottled beers, cakes, and handy household essentials.
Main Street, Saddington, Leicestershire, LE8 0QH
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Capture a Patagoniac
Jennifer Ridgeway
How we found our photographic style.
One year ago, Jennifer Ridgeway died of cancer shortly before her 70th birthday. She was a first-generation Patagonia pioneer and an abiding presence in our community for 35 years, and we miss her. Her husband, Rick, who recently retired, led our global outreach. Two of her three children have worked here, too. Jennifer was a wise counselor to Yvon and Malinda Chouinard, auntie to their children, and what Jane Sievert, her successor, called "a spiritual mother and Zen master" to many Patagonia employees.
As our first art director and photo editor, Jennifer worked with Yvon to invent the "Patagonia image" by stripping away all that was inauthentic in our first awkward attempts at portraying clothes in catalogs. Rather than ask established photographers to capture the right moment in sports they knew nothing about in places they had never been, she cultivated a guild of dirtbags, many of whom, armed with a camera and Jennifer's short list of "Dos and Don'ts," developed impressive careers. She had a precise and rigorous eye for the unforeseen and unexpectedly compelling shot, not just of climbers and surfers at play but the farmer, the musician, the birdbander.
On the anniversary of her passing, we decided it was time we finally bring her classic essay "Capture a Patagoniac" online. It first appeared in the Patagonia Catalog in 1986, and later in Unexpected: 30 Years of Patagonia Catalog Photography. We have posted it here essentially unchanged. It's every bit as charming as we remembered. — the Editors
The best place to begin, I guess, is at the beginning of this chapter of my life. In the spring of 1981, I had been in Bangkok looking at silks for Calvin Klein. En route back to New York, I missed my flight out of Delhi. Knowing that I did not want to hang out in Delhi for three days alone waiting for the next available flight, inspired by the Cat Stevens song, I decided to pop up to Katmandu and check it out. It was April Fools' Day, and I was in the lobby of the and Yeti Hotel quite pleased with my escape and sipping a gin and tonic, when this guy sits down next to me, hands me another gin and tonic, and introduces himself.
"My name is Rick Ridgeway, and I'm here doing a story on Mount Everest National Park for National Geographic."
I told him I was in Katmandu on a three-day lark, and to my surprise, he immediately invited me to join him on his three-week "trek."
"I've got wads of rupees in my expense account, and I'll hire you an army of Sherpas. We'll sip Rémy Martin in Namche Bazaar and dine on yak steak on the Khumbu Glacier."
"But the farthest I've ever walked," I protested, "is from a cab on Fifth Avenue into the front entrance of Bergdorf Goodman."
Since the flattest shoes I had with me were three-inch kidskin boots, I'm certain that had I accepted, Carissa (age 3) and Cameron (age 3 months) Ridgeway would not at this moment be with us in this world. In fact, looking back on it, it still amazes me that events unfolded as they did. After all, Rick had climbed K2, which is considered the most technically difficult mountain to climb in the world.
"Well, if you don't want to trek up to Everest with me," Rick persisted, "why don't you come and visit me when we're back in the States."
"I've got a quaint little beach cottage just south of Montecito."
Clever way to describe Ventura, I discovered when I showed up three months later. I had been doing a show at the Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, and my plane from Santa Monica was two hours late into the Ventura/Oxnard airport. By the time I arrived, it was the tail end of happy hour at the Red Baron airport bar, and my welcoming committee—Yvon Chouinard, Naoe Sakashita and Rick—each had four jumbo margaritas under their belts.
I hadn't had time to change out of my Calvin Klein ballerina-length silk dress, pearls and five-inch heels, and my first thought as they greeted me was, "Great, I'm being hosted by three drunk dwarfs."
My second thought, as I got into the hole-laden, rusting 1969 Datsun Chouinard Equipment "gofer-mobile" with a greasy interior and only one working door, was a shallow one: "My dress is probably worth at least four times as much as this car."
Despite it all, Rick won my heart (didn't I say he is persistent?), and five months later we announced our engagement. We married on Valentine's Day 1982. Part of the plan was that I move from my Upper East Side Manhattan apartment to that quaint cottage—read "shack"—on the outskirts of Montecito. That was okay, but I wanted to work—not just stick around the "cottage" watering houseplants. I wanted a job, and there didn't seem to be anything obvious for me to do in Ventura.
"We'll have my buddy Yvon set you up," Rick said.
"Doing what, making pitons or whatever you call those metal things you climb with?"
"No, no. We'll get you in at Patagonia."
An interview was arranged for me with Kris McDivitt, Patagonia's general manager, who had worked at the company since she was a teenager taking wholesale orders over the phone. If too many orders came in in one day, she'd throw them in the trash.
"I started modeling at age 12," I said, "and modeled through high school and college. I moved to New York City after college and got a job with Calvin Klein designing preview line shows at Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Neiman Marcus. Shows in New York, Paris, Milan and Tokyo."
"Perfect. We'll put you in advertising."
"Advertising?"
"Yeah, we need somebody to put together an advertising department."
"But I don't know anything about advertising."
"Neither does anyone else around here."
I started that year in what was referred to as "the box," the upstairs 10′ × 5′ torture chamber in the old building that I shared with four other people, one of whom was a cash-strapped climber who used a piton to spread Miracle Whip on his Wonder Bread sandwiches to keep his calorie count up, perhaps 10 times a day. A curiosity for someone accustomed to living on celery and tomato juice. That summer it topped out in the room at 113 degrees, and with each degree rise on the thermometer, it seemed Montecito receded that much farther north. That fall, Rick started working on Seven Summits—you can guess how much time away from home that entailed.
Despite the fact I couldn't figure out just what to wear to work, the job was great. Those first few months, I was in charge of advertising, art and PR. They even had me writing catalog copy. As soon as I could spell "polypropylene," I began scheduling ad campaigns for long underwear (not exactly high fashion), working with the media, running the pro-purchase program, managing catalog production and creating a photography department. That fall, we came out with the second Patagonia catalog to feature "image" photographs—and the first catalog ever that was on schedule.
Over the next three years, as the company grew tenfold and the Ridgeway family grew twofold—with the arrival first of Carissa, then of Cameron—I cut back on my duties, and now I handle the part I've always enjoyed the most: working with photographers and editing and collecting photos for the catalogs, ads and posters. We do not send photographers out on paid assignments to do shoots for us. We work completely on spec with photographers, many of whom are friends or friends of friends. We find out what expeditions they are going on or what surf trips or what exotic parts of the world they are going to be in, and we give them Patagonia clothes to take along. This is how we get such diverse photographs. It isn't just the vision of one photographer or a few photographers. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of photographers are involved. The goal of the photos is to sweep people away, to inspire them—to let them visualize what it's like to be "out there," not stuck sitting at a desk or in front of a TV. The message is to get off your bum and get out there and do stuff.
I put together a team of handsome and dashing world-class climbers, surfers, skiers, kayakers, fishermen, mountain bikers and sailors to help me edit and solicit their sport-specific shots. Rick, since he did all the sports above but fishing, helped edit and solicit too. Yvon reviewed all final edits. None of the team wore shoes. I stopped wearing five-inch heels and pearls and slowly gave away the silk dresses.
I work with both amateur and professional photographers, and since we started placing a notice in the catalog soliciting shots from the general public to "Capture a Patagoniac," I've been in charge of reviewing all the photographs that come in. And believe me, there are some weird ones.
The most common shots we get are successful conquests of this or that mountain—set-jawed, one hand on the hip, the other hand shading eyes that gaze across their conquered domains. But we also get a good "gonzo" selection (a term I didn't know before working for Patagonia), too. Last week I got one of a cow dressed in bunting and another of a deer wearing a pile balaclava. The dog we published several years ago (the one wearing a bunting jacket and goggles) started some kind of craze, and now I get at least one Patagonia-clad dog a week.
But we're still waiting for someone to send in our dream shot. We'll pay triple, maybe even quadruple. What we really want (well, what Yvon really wants) is Dr. Hunter S. Thompson dressed in a Pataloha Fish and Tits shirt, cigarette holder in mouth and visor down over his eyes, shooting pool with Ted Kennedy.
Now that's an image shot.
Banner image – Jennifer in her element: posted up behind her tall desk (there may have been a kid or two beneath) sifting through slides. She'd select the ones she wanted to use, send the rest back, and store the keepers on a rolling cart (wheeled into a fireproof vault each night). Photo: Patagonia Archives
Jennifer was Patagonia's first art director and photo editor.
Lessons from Uncle Addy
11 October 2021 | Heath Joske
The Bight-based farmer calls upon a wizard of the earthly realm.
08 October 2021 | Patagonia
Two unconventional women have helped reshape one of Colorado's most conservative towns, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and damn good pizza.
At the River's Edge
01 September 2021 | Julie Huang Tucker
How one suburban mountain biker's vision for a trail system reshaped a former industrial town – and turned trail building into a family tradition.


Happy party day!! Before we get today's party started, my friend, Kristen, is going to tell us a little bit about her home business with Rodan + Fields and then offer us a fun giveaway. Yay!
Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv® Solution, launched Rodan + Fields Dermatologists to extend their vision of bringing dermatology based skincare solutions to everyone. To support this vision, Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields have teamed up with Independent Consultants like me around the country to market these prestigious products.
With Rodan + Fields, looking good and feeling confident has never been easier and it's all possible without a trip to the dermatologist's office. Our products are clinically proven to deliver on their promises and this has lead to a large and loyal customer base.
ENHANCEMENTS Micro-Dermabrasion Paste is a high-glide, oil-free formula designed to promote maximum gentle exfoliation. Use intermittently to enhance cell turnover and improve skin tone and texture. Lucky Magazine reports that it smoothes away rough spots.
Each REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum capsule contains a potent, proprietary blend of peptides and retinol to visibly improve skin texture and firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Retinol, favored by dermatologists for decades, improves skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores. Patented time-release technology increases skin's receptivity throughout the night while reducing potential irritancy. Recognized by Harper's Bazaar Magazine as an Editors' Choice.
If you're interested in learning more about joining Kristen's team, visit her here.
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The Graduate Student Director will have oversight of GAAAP which includes communication with GAAAP staff, overseeing GAAAP budget and proposal request, and compiling an end of year report. They will also help plan and facilitate the SRRC staff training as well as attend training for all student directors.
In addition, they will serve as a liaison between the SRRC and various campus committees/organizations that address graduate student needs which includes, but is not limited to Graduate Studies. They will work on assessing the needs of underrepresented graduate students and support various graduate retention initiatives.
GAAAP Student Director may be required to facilitate programming related to graduate student retention as needed (examples include and are not limited to: Annual Writing Retreat, Writing Across the Curriculum Writing Retreats, Quarterly Graduate Students of Color Mixers).
Providing holistic support, supervision and programmatic guidance for all GAAAP coordinators.
Reviewing GAAAP proposals to ensure the accuracy of funding requests and alignment with SRRC values.
Assisting in the planning and organization of various GAAAP events/activities.
Attending weekly meetings with SRRC Career Staff.
Assisting GAAAP staff as needed.
Serving as an active core member of the Graduate Ally Coalition.
Attending weekly RROC Board meetings to represent the Graduate Student of Color community.
Providing the graduate student community with updates from the RROC Board.
The Pathway to Graduate School Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing programs and workshops about graduate and professional school that are aimed at undergraduate students from historically underrepresented, educationally disadvantaged, and low-income communities that have been affected by Prop 209.
Developing & coordinating professional development seminars in areas of research, personal statements for graduate school, resumes/CV, etc.
The Graduate Student Retention Coordinator aims to empower and retain graduate students from historically underrepresented, educationally disadvantaged, and low-income communities that have been affected by Prop 209.
Attending quarterly GAAAP Staff Retreats.
Attending weekly staff meetings, weekly or bi-weekly one-on-ones with your student director AND the Community Advisor, SRRC In Service, and any meeting depending on your position.
Ensuring that activities/events are catered to serve historically underrepresented, educationally disadvantaged, and low-income undergraduate students interested in graduate school, or graduate students.
Evaluating respective programs on a regular basis and gathering feedback from participants.
Representing GAAAP and the SRRC professionally, as well as being able to articulate the mission and goals of both GAAAP and the SRRC to staff, faculty, students, and other audiences.
Advocating and upholding the values of GAAAP and the SRRC throughout all programs.
Coordinating intern and volunteer projects in order to provide them with a valuable experience.
Logistical task management such as scheduling meetings, reserving campus venues and vehicles, and keeping track of your respective budget throughout the year.
Submitting Purchase Requests and reconciling expenses.


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Q: Detecting https from HttpContext in .net? I've inherited a pile of code for a web app which contains oodles of hard-coded paths.  I've been tasked with trying to get it to run using  https://.
Other than detecting "https://" in the URL is there a more inband way to detect that the current context is https?
Looking for something like:
System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.Url.Protocol.ToString()

A: You can use HttpContext.Current.Request.IsSecureConnection

A: I use this code to auto redirect to https
If HttpContext.Current.Request.IsSecureConnection.Equals(False) Then
    Response.Redirect("https://" + Request.ServerVariables("HTTP_HOST") & HttpContext.Current.Request.RawUrl)
End If

A: The direct answer to your request for something like System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.Url.Protocol.ToString() is System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.Url.Scheme, though as Brandon says, in his answerHttpContext.Current.Request.IsSecureConnection is the way to detect use of https as a boolean and likely more appropriate to the problem you give in your question.


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Laboratorio de Neurociencia
Artículos en Acceso Abierto
The brain's router : a cortical network model of serial processing in the primate brain
2010-Zylberberg-The Brain's Router_ A Cortical.pdf (2.982Mb)
Zylberberg, Ariel
The human brain efficiently solves certain operations such as object recognition and categorization through a massively parallel network of dedicated processors. However, human cognition also relies on the ability to perform an arbitrarily large set of tasks by flexibly recombining different processors into a novel chain. This flexibility comes at the cost of a severe slowing down and a seriality of operations (100–500 ms per step). A limit on parallel processing is demonstrated in experimental setups such as the psychological refractory period (PRP) and the attentional blink (AB) in which the processing of an element either significantly delays (PRP) or impedes conscious access (AB) of a second, rapidly presented element. Here we present a spiking-neuron implementation of a cognitive architecture where a large number of local parallel processors assemble together to produce goal-driven behavior. The precise mapping of incoming sensory stimuli onto motor representations relies on a ''router'' network capable of flexibly interconnecting processors and rapidly changing its configuration from one task to another. Simulations show that, when presented with dual-task stimuli, the network exhibits parallel processing at peripheral sensory levels, a memory buffer capable of keeping the result of sensory processing on hold, and a slow serial performance at the router stage, resulting in a performance bottleneck. The network captures the detailed dynamics of human behavior during dual-task-performance, including both mean RTs and RT distributions, and establishes concrete predictions on neuronal dynamics during dual-task experiments in humans and non-human primates.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000765
https://repositorio.utdt.edu/handle/20.500.13098/11085


At Immunicum, we strive to develop sophisticated, safe and efficient therapeutic cancer treatments with powerful - and long lasting - immune responses. Currently, all our immunotherapies are based on our technology platforms COMBIG, CD70 and Ad5PTDf35-adenovirus vector.
Our COMBIG-platform is designed for developing the cancer immune primers INTUVAX® and SUBCUVAX®. Both immune primers aim to activate cancer specific T-cells, enabling them to eliminate tumor cells.
The CD70-platform is our CAR T-cell expansion protocol focused on multiplying tumor specific T-cells in vitro. The T-cells are then injected into the patient to give a greater immune response. Tumor specific T-cells propagated with the CD70 method are expected to have a significantly improved viability in the human body, compared to other adoptive immunotherapies.
Our third platform is a gene-editing platform based on a genetically modified Ad5PTDf35-adenovirus vector. It is primarily intended to be used as a tool to efficiently load SUBCUVAX®-cells with various tumor antigens. This is done in collaboration with Professor Magnus Essand at Uppsala University. The vector can also be used for development of oncolytic treatments based on tumor killing virus particles. It is also being used for cancer stem cell research in collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute and in the field of CRISPR/Cas9 in collaboration with National Cancer Institute.
Immunicum's patent portfolio consists of a total of six patent families, covering the production process and the three platform technologies.


Since /dev/disk/by-id/dm-uuid-mpath-.* is the soft link of /dev/dm-x.
According to the document (7007498) << Using LVM on Multipath (DM MPIO) Devices>> , it is advised to use dm-name-*, or dm-uuid-mpath-*.
That filter will probably not pick up anything, as /dev/dm.* does not match the naming. /dev/dm-* would work, but those devices created by the Linux device mapper are created dynamically as devices are present. During a reboot and when having changed something in your server setup (or also possible when using a different device driver) the numbering can be different (e.g. what was previously /dev/dm-1, becomes /dev/dm-4 after rebooting).
If you have a mix of disk devices and intend to only include certain disk devices to participate in the LVM household, using the /dev/dm-* as argument is too generic.
So there it has it's value to define the LVM filter to only include specific devices and ignore others that don't fit the filter.
Using the /dev/disk/by/id/[intended disk device name or vendor path when working with SAN storage]... those device names are persistent, even when reinstalling the OS bit of your server(s).
What are you looking to setup? Is this a single server setup? And what type of storage (DAS/NAS/SAN)?
I has SLES 11 SP2 server and two luns connected from SAN with Multipath enabled. So I have dm-0 and dm-1.
Based on the MPIO setup advise given by the Novell Tech Support and one of that is to modify the filter of /etc/lvm/lvm.conf to point to "/dev/disk/by-id/dm-uuid-.*".
It solved by restarted the multipathd service. Anyway, it kinda weird and i could not found the root cause of that.
Hence, I made the change in the /etc/lvm/lvm.conf filter again to point to the "/dev/dm-*", this time it survives after server reboot and single path failure test. Command pvscan return expected result.
By the way, you have answered my questions and i will perform more and more testing again.


Today, the 2019 Legislative Session came to a close. Thanks to all of you for your ongoing support, emails, calls, and notes to Legislators, and to those who travelled to the Roundhouse for rallies, lobby days, or to testify. It was your voices and stories that helped us reach the legislators that stood strong to protect access to safe and legal abortion care in New Mexico.
We are sad to report that House Bill 51 to decriminalize abortion did not pass the Senate. The bill failed on an 18-24 vote on the Senate floor, after being overwhelmingly supported on the House floor and throughout the Committee hearing process. It is absolutely critical to know and share widely that safe, legal, and regulated abortion care continues in New Mexico. We will fight to make sure that never changes.
As people of faith and conscience, we know that the decision to have an abortion is deeply personal and should be left to a woman, her family, and her doctor, in consultation with her faith. We remain steadfast in this knowledge, and will use our faith as a source of strength to continue to fight for communities around our state to ensure that women are able to make their reproductive health choices without fear or shame. One of the most critical things we can do is combat the misinformation spread about this bill.
Affirmed that health care is not a crime.
Moving forward, we must continue to support access to abortion care for New Mexican women. We are disappointed in the Senate vote, but we continue to fight for women, families, and health care providers to make sure abortion care remains safe, legal, and accessible in our state.
We need volunteers to host patients in your home who can't or shouldn't stay in a hotel, and drivers for patients who can't or shouldn't drive to their appointments. We also need volunteers to pick up supplies for our care packages and bring them to the office. You must consent to a background check and driver's record check to be a hospitality or driver volunteer.
Come find out about patient instructions, aftercare, emergency procedures, and contact information. Everything you need to know to make sure that patients are safe and comfortable when they are in your care.
No need to commit yet! We encourage you to attend the orientation before you make your decision. We'll let you know the location once we get your RSVP.
The Session did have a bright spot for reproductive care: HB 89 passed the full Senate on 3/14 by a vote of 25-8!
This bill expands insurance coverage for contraception without cost sharing for over the counter contraception, vasectomies and external condoms, and it received bi-partisan support through both the House and the Senate . This bill now heads to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to be signed into law.


Our current campaign is #FutureReady. We believe that an effective way to prevent teen pregnancy and unhealthy sexual behavior is to inspire teens to consider their futures when making decisions today. Everything they do today should prepare them for their future.
Below are some of the teens that have already declared their commitment to protect their futures.
Follow us on Instagram to see more futures declared. Join the movement! Post your photos and tag us @PlanBeMiami #FutureReady.


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Learn in French
Learn in French - Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn in French—Post-secondary Education
Experience French Outside of B.C.
B.C. - Quebec Exchange
Explore (ages 13 to15)
Teach in French
Policies, Funding and Statistics
Contact the French Education Branch
Successful Initiatives in French Education
Programmes d'éducation en français
Apprendre en français
Enseigner en français
Politiques, aide financière et statistiques
Pour communiquer avec le Bureau de l'éducation en français
Réalisations exemplaires dans les programmes d'éducation en français
The Ministry of Education offers secondary and post-secondary students opportunities to discover another culture, immerse themselves in French and significantly improve their fluency by living in a Francophone community in Canada.
Discover the different programs available that allow you to fully experience the French language and culture outside British Columbia.
Destination Clic (Grades 8 & 9)
Francophone students who are in Grade 8 or 9 can apply to participate in a three-week French course in a Francophone region of Canada. Room, board and tuition are covered.
Learn more about Destination Clic
B.C.-Quebec Exchange Program (Grades 10 & 11)
This program matches Grade 9 and 10 students in French Immersion and the Francophone Program with students from Quebec. Students who are selected for the program will host Quebec students in their homes for three months in their Grade 10 or 11 year. Later that year, the B.C. students will live with Quebec families and attend Quebec schools for three months. Airfare is covered by the Ministry. Participants earn four credits towards graduation.
Learn more about the B.C.-Quebec Exchange Program
Explore (Grades 11 & 12 and Post-Secondary)
Full-time students in Grade 11 or higher can apply to participate in a five-week French immersion program in a Francophone region of Canada. Room, board and tuition are covered. Participants can earn four credits towards graduation.
Learn more about Explore
Odyssey (Minimum 1 year of Post-Secondary)
This program offers participants the opportunity to work as a Language Assistant in a French school in B.C. or an English school in Quebec or New Brunswick for nine months. Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.
Learn more about Odyssey
Other opportunities to experience French outside B.C. are available to students through independent organizations:
Experiences Canada - Student exchange program in Canada (formerly known as SEVEC)
Exchange Families International - Student exchange program between Canada and a variety of countries
CIEP - Work as an English-language assistant in France
YMCA - Summer Work Student Exchange Program
Do you want to become a teacher in a French Education program?
For Destination Clic, Explore or Odyssey programs, please contact Marc Labelle, Provincial Coordinator.
Email or call us at 250 896-4310.
For the B.C.-Quebec Exchange Program, please contact the French Education Branch.


Capoeira is the name given to the vibrant Afro-Brazilian art form that was developed in the 17th century by African slaves and their descendants. It is unlike any other martial art, in that it is 'played' (rather than fought) in a circle, to the accompaniment of live instruments, singing and clapping. Capoeira's dance-like movements are beautiful to watch, as they are based on achieving harmony with one's partner, exploring this dynamic in a safe, but challenging way. They teach grace, agility, flexibility, strength and endurance, as well as promoting a healthy relationship with others.