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My Dad's Most Impactful Contributions to New Castle As Town Supervisor
December 1, 2019 by Jessie Greenstein
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Last month right before Election Day, I was asked to interview and write about our Town's Supervisor (aka my dad) Rob Greenstein, and hear what he thinks were his ten most impactful contributions to the New Castle community. Luckily, I have direct access to him so scheduling time with him wasn't an issue. Here is what my dad believes are his ten most significant accomplishments, besides surviving Chappaqua Moms!
1. He helped to start the eNewsletter. He tells me that the eNewsletter and his Supervisor reports inform residents on town updates and events. Does anyone really read them?
2. He planned and completed the infamous infrastructure & streetscape project. He tells me the project includes new sewers, drainage to stop downtown from flooding, and hopes to improve the appearance of downtown Chappaqua. It will also make it safer to walk around. Are you kidding Dad? The construction hazards were also treacherous. And what about all those cones?!?!
He worked on updating the zoning in downtown Chappaqua to encourage more housing. He even helped to plan our first all-inclusive playground. The new basketball court in the back corner of town hall parking lot will bring people to play and exercise, and maybe after a game they'll stop at one of the many nail salons- only kidding :). To highlight all of this, DiscoverChappaqua.com was created. I can't wait to see it…
3. My dad played a pivotal role in Chappaqua Crossing. Everyone loves Whole Foods & Life Time. And I can't wait for the Starbucks! I mean a drive thru Starbucks right next to the high school, that's a coffee addict's dream come true. He tells me that some new restaurants are coming. We've been hearing that for a long time. When?
My dad told me that Chappaqua Crossing will once again become an economic engine that drives our commercial tax base. Huh? I do think it's cool that the old Readers Digest headquarters is now housing. My dad is also very proud of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. It is nice, and the price was right ($1) but it needs some work. It's no Radio City Music Hall but it will only get better.
4. My Dad also helped bring DeCiccos & Sons to Millwood. I mean their guacamole and chips is exceptional! But, rest in peace A&P.
5. He helped create the Distracted Driving initiative in town. His team started the "Hands Off the Phone and On the Wheel" project. He loves his magnets. Just look around. We have lots of SUVS in town–many with magnets.
6. Like my older brother, my dad is really into the environment. He tells me New Castle was the first municipality in New York State to choose green electricity. That apparently means that our energy comes from renewable sources. He also helped ban plastic bags in town. The funny part is that he still forgets to bring his reusable bags to stores. It's fun watching him juggle the groceries when he leaves a store. I guess I could help.
7. He helped institute the 2017 Comprehensive Plan. What the heck is that? He tells me that we received an American Planning Association Award for it. Get a life, dad.
8. He is proud of a few committees they started such as Every Person is Connected (EPIC), Community Inclusion & Diversity Committee and the New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee.
9. He also helped pave a lot of streets. But, I think they forgot to pave our street.
10. Finally, my dad helped to create the New Castle Holocaust Memorial. With help from members of the community, 750 daffodils were planted. The Daffodil Project hopes to plant 1.5 million Daffodils in memory of the children who perished in the Holocaust. I can't wait to see the flowers in the spring.
Dad, I know myself, the rest of the family, and the community have given you a tough time over the years. But retirement has come! Let's buy a walking cane and anti-grey hair spray (oh wait, you don't have hair)! Thank you for all you have done for the town. Your efforts have most certainly not gone unnoticed. It was evident how much you cared and contributed to the town and I know you will forever leave a mark on the community.
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Public Demonstration Tonight in New Castle to "Embrace All"
February 1, 2017 by Inside Press
Chappaqua, NY– New Castle's Community Inclusion & Diversity Committee is holding a public demonstration tonight, Feb 1st, 7 p.m. at the Town Gazebo "to build awareness, to promote inclusion, and to embrace and support all in our community–regardless of race, religion and sexual identity."
Participants are being invited to wear a name tag "with both your name and the name of the places from which your family originally immigrated."
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Giglio Island: lily of the Tuscan islands
Tourists travel to the Tuscan island of Giglio for its tranquility and natural beauty.
Legend has it that when the Tyrrhenian Venus emerged from the depths of the sea, seven gemstones fell from her tiara and turned into the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago: Gorgona, Capraia, Elba, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri.
Where is Giglio Island
Nestled near the southern tip of this cluster of isles, between Corsica and Tuscany, is the jewel-like Giglio, which means "lily" in Italian, although the island's name is believed to derive from the Greek word for "goat", i.e. the island of goats.
The earliest traces of human life on the island date back to the Stone Age. Due to its strategic position and magnificent scenery, it has been much in demand ever since, from the Etruscans to the Romans and the Medici. It suffered greatly from raids by the Saracens; the worst of these assaults took place in 1534 when most of the islanders were taken as slaves by the infamous Algerian pirate Barbarossa. The last attack by pirates took place a mere 208 years ago. These days the island readily embraces the slightly less traumatic invasion of tourists who arrive by ferry from Porto S. Stefano, an hour away. Giglio is only 190 km from Rome, and its proximity makes it a highly popular destination for weekends of sailing and diving.
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Almost completely composed of granite, the island's rugged terrain renders it 90 per cent uninhabited. Its 28-km, virtually impenetrable coastline is famed for the spectacular array of hidden coves and steep cliffs flocked with an abundance of nesting sea birds. Regular boating excursions are provided and the more fortunate tourists sometimes see dolphins gracing the waters.Giglio rises to roughly 500 m at its highest point and on a clear day offers some of what must be the Mediterranean's most breathtaking views. Respect for the environment is currently such that there are strict restrictions concerning noise pollution and camping; rock collecting and damaging the rich variety of flower species are prohibited.
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The legend of the patron saint of the Tuscan archipelago is an interesting one. A Sicilian-born bishop, Mamiliano, arrived here as a hermit in the fifth century and, after slaying the resident dragon on Montecristo, soon attracted an enormous following. In fact, such was his popularity that when he died a dispute arose between fishermen from Elba, Giglio and even Genoa over his remains. Eventually a compromise was agreed, and they divided the saint into three. To this day the gigliesi are protected by the arm of S. Mamiliano and celebrate his feast day every 15 September.
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The island's three villages are each markedly different and together are home to about 1,600 people. Its commercial centre and only gateway to the outside world, Giglio Porto, was built by the Romans. Visitors are greeted with a colourful welcome; the village's sheltered harbour is thronged with boats, while immediately opposite lies a hill terraced with houses. Amongst them is Bahamas Hotel, a family-run business and part of the island's bustling, yet contained, tourist industry. Established in the 1960s, it is the only hotel open all year round, and almost 4,000 guests (mostly Italian) pass through its doors annually. Owner Paolo Fanciulli has lived at the hotel all his life and describes the island as serena (peaceful), the islanders as gente pacifica (peace-loving) and the sea as sacro (sacred). He also offers a curious insight into local life: teenagers, accompanied by their mothers, move to the mainland for nine months of the year. There they attend secondary school and only return at weekends and during school holidays.
Near the summit is Castello, reached by means of a precipitous drive through vineyards. Largely unchanged since mediaeval times, it is characterised by fortification and a veritable labyrinth of winding corridors. Here one senses a relaxed lifestyle and an absence of secrets; laundry is very much a public affair and even the dogs walk slowly. Strolling along the narrow streets, with the residents sitting outside, is like walking through a collective village living room.
On the west coast is Giglio's main tourist destination, Campese. Flanked by a sandy beach and idyllic bay, from here it is a joy to watch the sun go down over nearby Montecristo, the inspiration for the novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo. Since 1970 it has been a nature reserve and visiting is only possible with a permit. Similarly, the island of Pianosa is a protected natural habitat, although it is not as wild as it used to be; up until ten years ago it was a maximum security prison where especially dangerous Mafia gangsters were held. ph: trotalo / Shutterstock.com
The local brew, a strong wine called Ansonico, is much favoured by islanders and outsiders alike. One such admirer is Roman businessman Gino Bottigliero, who has been a regular visitor to Giglio for almost 30 years. Citing the sparklingly clean sea as his main reason for returning (as well as the Ansonico wine and the many fish dishes available), Bottigliero maintains that the island is still unspoilt, although there is slightly more traffic on both roads and sea, and he advises against bringing a car. All three villages on Giglio are well served by bus.In addition to its natural beauty, the island's good, understated restaurants — without loud music along the sea-front — provide the perfect environment for a relaxing break away from it all.
By Andy Devane
This article was published in the July 2005 edition of Wanted in Rome, before the fatal shipwreck on 13 January 2012 in which 32 people were killed.
Giglio ferries
Ferries leave from Porto S. Stefano (Grosseto).
For timetables see website.
Address Isola del Giglio, Italia
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Lincoln stands apart from other schools in a variety of ways. The training programs emphasize first-hand, interactive learning activities – you'll learn by "doing the job before getting the job". Lincoln's certificate, diploma and associate degree programs have been designed to accelerate your education and entrance into the job market. Lincoln students earn valuable on-the-job experience before many of their peers outside the school.
Lincoln's instructors are an invaluable asset to the students because they possess a combination of seasoned teaching skills, subject matter expertise, job site experience and passion for their field. In addition to providing excellent career-specific training, Lincoln also cultivates partnerships with important local industry contacts. When you prepare to graduate, Lincoln's Career Services Specialists assist in finding your best opportunities.
Lincoln Tech's dedication to your success sets our schools apart from the competition. Your Lincoln education will set you apart from others entering the field when you graduate!
Lincoln Tech's Electrician and Electronics training programs are designed to meet society's continuous demands in business and residential settings. High and low-voltage electrical systems are essential to everyday life, and opportunities for qualified electricians continue to grow as emerging energy technologies develop.
Three different program options, based on campus location, give you the chance to prepare for installation and service of residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Electricians and electronics systems technicians are needed at private homes, construction sites, large corporations, schools, hospitals, airports … just about everywhere!
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The Statutory Instrument numbered 391 of 2016 (SI 391/2016) transposes EU Directive 2014/61 into Irish law.
Communications Minister Denis Naughten, TD stated that this will oblige operators of utility networks including telecommunications, electricty and transport among others to share information about their infrastructure with providers of high-speed broadband networks.
Some of the powers granted by SI 391/2016 include obliging roads authorities to make a decision on granting permits to telecommunications companies to install telecoms infrastructure above or below public roads withing a period of 4 months of an application being made by the telecommunications company.
SI 391/2016 also establishes that ComReg will act as a dispute resolution body should disagreements arise between network operators in relation to sharing of networks.
This step has been taken by the government in order to get a head-start in advance of the commencement of the National Broadband Plan in June next year.


Take to the water for a unique vantage point of Helsinki's hot spots! See Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, a fleet of icebreakers and more on a relaxing cruise along the city's canal, complete with fact-filled commentary.
If you don't make a trip to Helsinki, your Scandinavian vacation will stay un-Finnished. Solve that problem by hopping on a comfy cruise and soaking up the city's sights along the shoreline.
There's recorded commentary to fill you in on the facts and history of Helsinki's hot spots as you go.
Pass the historic Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, the fleet of icebreakers (designed for accompanying merchant ships in ice-infested waters), and the tree-lined Degerö Canal.
Find out more about the city's past and how it was founded by Sweden's King Gustavus Vasa in 1550. It became more of a military location, rather than the huge trading port the king had planned!
It's historical fun from start to Finnish. (Sorry).


Students should estimate the following costs for housing and meals. Day camp students should plan to bring packed meals or spending money to purchase meals. Housing fees are non-refundable. NYFA does not provide accommodations for our South Beach, Miami, and Gold Coast, Australia locations.
*A meal plan is not available for this location; Students may spend up to $200 per week on food depending on eating habits.
* Depending on Availability, Housing fee is non-refundable.
*Breakfast and Lunch is included. Students may spend around $150 per week for dinners depending on eating habits.
* Linens are not provided. Rooms are simple dormitory style.
* A single room is roughly double the cost and subject to availability.
* Expect to spend up to $250 per week on food.
In addition to the housing fee, there is a room and key deposit of $250 that is required on credit card. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE DEPOSIT AND THE AMOUNT REFUNDED TO THAT CARD AT THE END OF THE SUMMER IF THERE IS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE ROOM AND ALL KEYS AND ACCESS CARDS ARE RETURNED. Please note rates are subject to change. ALL RATES IN U.S. DOLLARS.
Students should plan to arrive and depart on the first and last listed program date. Typically, the arrival day includes room assignments, keys, registration, student orientation, and a welcome dinner. Off-campus students may be required to register along with the resident students on that day. The final day of the program, usually a Saturday, is reserved for packing and departures. Rooms must be left clean and undamaged.
Those arriving by car or train should contact the Academy for further information and directions.


You might call it being icing on the cake. Graduating with a degree is the goal for most post-secondary students but a new program launched at Trent University called FastStart offers an opportunity to take their degrees to a new level.
FastStart is a new entrepreneurial training partnership aimed at university and college students. Designed to increase entrepreneurship skills and awareness, it also aims to help students create solid business plans that their products and service to the market- quickly and successfully. Finalized on October 2014, the program was launched at Trent this past January as an extra-curricular program that opens the door to entrepreneurship for all students and community members 29 years or age or under.
John Knight, lead of the FastStart program and manager of Corporate Research Partnership at Trent University, says the program is still in its infancy, but it has been received extremely well – both in the community and with students.
"We have over 100 Trent students already interested in our FastStart programming," Mr. Knight says.
Trent and Fleming College, along with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College, are working with the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) and the Spark Centre, both companies aimed at support budding entrepreneurs, to deliver this powerful new resource. Trent students in Peterborough and Durham will have ample opportunity to access program and services.
Speaking of the early impact of FastStart at Trent, Mr. Knight says, "Some of our youth start-up companies are moving at almost 'warp speed'. For example, we recently supported two companies which are now generating revenues. These young people came to a seminar in March of this year, and now they are running businesses".
In Peterborough, FastStart at Trent will be part of a new on-campus business and social entrepreneurship centre designed to equip students with the knowledge, tools, experiences and supports needed to become successful innovators, entrepreneurs and change agent.
Mr. Knight believes that entrepreneurship is something every student should be exposed to and believes that there are a lot more opportunities if you have an awareness of how to create your own enterprise.
Five years down the road, he expects FastStart will have helped start 50 companies, with clients who will be future entrepreneurs.
On November 18, 2015, the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster will host "Hands-ON" in conjunction with our Community Partner, Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation. Hands-ON is designed to be a series of interactive workshops that will support the growth ambitions of local entrepreneurs.
By facilitating interactive, "hands on" learning, this series is also designed to help Peterborough's youth and student community explore entrepreneurship as a career option.
"'Hands-ON' is all about helping to increase the success of our current and future entrepreneurs, while helping turn students' passion for entrepreneurship into reality", says Innovation Cluster CEO, Martin Yuill.
Creating and maintaining thorough business records is essential. These records will help you analyze your business's profitability, stay out of trouble with tax authorities, maintain positive relationships with clients and vendors, protect your business from lawsuits. For the most part, you can choose any record keeping system that works for you. However, laws and best practices require/suggest specific methods of record keeping and lengths of time to keep different types of records. Which specific regulations and practices apply to you will depend on your line of business. Certain records are key to all businesses, however, and we'll discuss a few of the most important ones here.
What records do I have to keep if I'm a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation?
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Geoff is a senior accountant in BDO's Peterborough office concentrating in the tax area. Geoff graduated from Brock University in 2011 and completed his CPA, CA in 2012. He has been with BDO full time since in 2011 and secured a secondment with BDO USA in 2014 where he focused on M&A projects. Geoff completed ICEAW training in 2014, earning his IFRS Specialization and is currently enrolled in the CICA Tax In-depth program.
Geoff is currently the President and Board Chair of the Peterborough Humane Society. He also organizes BDO's annual ball hockey fundraiser in support of the United Way of Peterborough. When he can find time, Geoff enjoys running and playing both golf and hockey.
Karen is a manager in BDO's Peterborough office providing accounting, tax and assurance services to entrepreneurs and small not-for-profit organizations. Karen graduated from Wilfird Laurier University in 2008 and earned her CA in 2011 and CPA in 2012. Subsequently, Karen qualified as a tax reviewer and experienced A&A practitioner within BDO Canada.
Karen is an active member of the community. Karen is currently a member of KCC, an avid attendee of Kawartha Family Business Group. She is one of the co-chairs of BDO Peterborough's annual Drive Away Hunger in support of Kawartha Food Share and the United Way fundraising campaigns. When Karen is not busy with the community endeavors, you can find her at home baking up treats or doing something creative.
Trent alumna Alesia Blackwood has high praise for the support her fledgling tech company, Unlock Math, has received from The Cube, the business incubator located in the DNA Building on Trent University's Peterborough campus.
The Cube is a technology-focused initiative of the Innovation Cluster that supports the growth of early stage and start-up ventures with access to the expertise, mentorship, coaching, and networking they need to grow their businesses.
The Cube is a technology-focused initiative of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) that puts early stage and start-up companies in a nurturing environment where they have ready access to the expertise, mentorship, coaching, and networking they need to grow their businesses. Trent is a core partner of the Innovation Cluster, along with Fleming College, the Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE), and the Peterborough Region Angel Network (PRAN).
"You don't know what you need when you're starting out," says Ms. Blackwood, a graduate of the Trent-Queens concurrent education program, who, with her husband, Matthew, had the idea of developing an online integrated math curriculum for struggling students. They were one of the first clients to be accepted into The Cube.
Launched in late 2013, The Cube's current clients are all high-growth, high-potential technology enterprises, ranging from bio-filtration and water management to cancer research, app development, and sustainable agriculture. They are assisted by the Innovation Cluster's "knowledge partners", professionals who support the growth of these aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with advice, guidance, and mentorship.
"We work with high-risk early stage companies who face failure if they aren't given the support they need," says Martin Yuill, president and CEO of the Cluster.
"Having a facility like The Cube on campus reinforces Trent's s commitment to helping their students, by providing a link between student entrepreneurs and the academic world and by having a positive impact on the community in which they are rooted," Mr. Yuill adds.
The Innovation Cluster's incubation program – known as "The Cube" – provides support to a number of technologically advanced, innovative start-up companies – both physically and virtually.
Over and above supporting clients with access to funding and investment; value-adding business support services; and expert advice, guidance and mentorship, the Cluster also works to support the development of a start-up community and entrepreneurial culture across the Peterborough region.
This takes many shapes: from information-rich breakfast sessions; to networking events; to sessions dedicated to better understanding funding opportunities for new entrepreneurs and early-stage companies; to entrepreneurial coaching for student entrepreneurs; to accessible programming for both aspiring and successful entrepreneurs across our community.
These are all designed to assist entrepreneurs evaluate their ideas, jump-start their businesses, and lay the foundations for future growth.
The Cluster also partners with academia and industry to provide support to Peterborough's start-up technology companies by helping them take their innovative ideas and processes to market faster, and to foster an economy fueled by innovation-led entrepreneurship.


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Entertainment Bollywood This Actress Had 14 Failed Pregnancy Attempts, Now Became Mother of Twins
This Actress Had 14 Failed Pregnancy Attempts, Now Became Mother of Twins
Being pregnant is the most beautiful feeling a woman can ever have. But our nature doesn't bestow on everyone in this case, sad! This is an interesting story of Kashmera Shah and her husband Krushna who had to wait for too long to become parents. Their love story began with a one-night stand and eventually, they ended up being tied in the holy nuptial knot.
After more than 10 years being in a relationship, in 2017 the couple finally became parents. They welcomed twin baby boys through surrogacy. Kashmera became so emotional that she shared somethings about her babies and motherhood that are interesting to know. In an exclusive interview that she gave to the Times of India, Kashmera said,
"Being a mother is a completely different feeling and my life has changed completely. We have named our kids Ryan and Krishank."
Talking about her failed pregnancy attempts she said,
"I took a sabbatical from work to have babies. I had been trying to conceive for good three years but it didn't work out. It was tough as they weren't conceived naturally. I had lost my health. My body went for a toss during the IVF process. I had 14 failed attempts at having kids. The IVF injections are no less than actually being a mother in her pregnancy stage. One has mood swings, puts on weight, gets annoyed just like a would-be mother. It becomes so difficult to lose weight because then it's not natural. I became a waist size 32 from size 24. But I did not give up, neither on motherhood nor on my health."
Talking about surrogacy, Kashmera revealed,
"I received flak from people who were already blessed with kids. There were mean comments against me. People blamed me for not intentionally wanting to have kids because they thought I was more focused on my figure. But that's not right. Everything in my life happened late, right from finding the right life partner to then convincing into having babies to turning a mother, everything was late. Women's biological system needs help as they age and it becomes difficult for them to then conceive naturally so that's when surrogacy plays an important role. But at the end, Having my babies was the best thing of my life."
Lastly, Kashmera thanked the surrogate and said,
"They don't tell us who the surrogate was but I genuinely want to thank her for the pain that she took for me. I really appreciate that. She gave me something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I want her to know that all my good wishes are with her. Thank you so much."
In another interview with the Times of India earlier, Kashmera had revealed that she and Krushna are planning to adopt a baby girl. A girl is definitely on our list and now that we don't have a girl we may adopt soon.
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PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019 - PES 2019 is also available on PS4 & PC.
PES 2019 is an evolution of the previous title improving what was seen and offering one of the best experiences of the saga.
PES 2019 is the best game in the series for this generation. It has the most realistic football, but it also lacks significant licensing and has a slow pace that may not please everyone.
PES 2019 is probably the best football game around once you're on the pitch, thanks to its great gameplay, great variety and tactical options; unluckily, though, the whole package feels outdated due to the lack of important licenses and new features.
PES 2019 is the ideal game for the football purist, but don't expect to be blown away by new stuff.
The only way to ensure that players don't forego buying PES 2019 in favor of FIFA 19 is to hope that they stick with the controls long enough for them to appreciate the deeper mechanics that make PES 2019 so good.
Pro Evolution Soccer 19 is a fun one to play. Unfortunately, I'm already thinking of ways Konami can improve it for next year's version (I'll still be playing PES 19 though!).


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Report "United Kingdom European Union membership referendum: the main issues" by Alexey Semenov, CIS-EMO Political Analyst, at Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016 (22 September 2016, Warsaw, Sofitel-Victoria).
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to raise the issue of the problems identified during the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, also known as Brexit.
Firstly, Brexit raised the problem of protecting the system from instability. Theoretically, the decision may change at the revote, because the "Leave" and "Remain" figures were very close, and polls have fixed it.
This problem did not exist, for example, at the referendum on Montenegro's independence in 2006, because there was a 55% pro-independence vote threshold imposed. Thus, the gap in votes had to be more than 10% that the final decision was considered legal. From a methodological point of view, imposing the threshold was probably correct and logical step. However, in the case of the United Kingdom the gap between the "Leaves" and "Remains" was at the level of statistical error. That allows the Remain voters call the final results unfair.
Secondly, voters are used to the fact that their decisions are valid for a limited period of time. And regularly, once in several years, they are able to correct their vote as they will. But the validity of referendum seem to be indefinite, hence people cannot correct their last minute votes.
Thirdly, if you want to effectively split the society - you should ask the UK how? In fact, Brexit did not display the will of the British society, but showed the serious social disengagements in it. It is known that young people predominantly voted "remain", whereas the older favored "leave". Scotland and Northern Ireland chose to "remain", whereas England voted "leave". Big cities voted "remain", whereas small towns and countryside voted "leave". Brexit inevitably led to the increase in social tensions and separatist sentiment.
We're confident that voting in the referendum was held and counted fairly, but we cannot say that the referendum result could be considered fair. One of the basic principles of liberal democracy was violated, which is the "protection against the tyranny of the majority". The UK has virtually crushed its own foundation. One half of the population has actually imposed the solution on the other half, and there is no mechanism for the treaty.
According to the YouGov poll, conducted ten days before the referendum (13-14 June 2016), 28% of respondents gave a positive answer on the question "It is likely that the EU referendum will be rigged". This figure was even higher among those who were ready to vote for "leave" - 46%. Overall, less than half of the respondents replied that the referendum results would not be rigged. In my opinion, it evidently shows a crisis of confidence in the democratic institutions in Great Britain.
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You've chosen cool bedding, picked out a desk and even scored a sweet mini-fridge, but despite your stylish swag, your new dorm lacks personality.
It's your first home-away-from-home, and you want to make it your own, but strict rules regarding the use of paint or even tacks and other hardware can make the otherwise exciting prospect of decorating your new space feel like something of a bust.
Looking for a way to project some life and creativity onto those drab dorm walls? You've come to the right place! Get inspired by these clever, dorm-friendly decorating solutions.
It may sound too good to be true, but a decent stretch of fabric and a few cans of spray starch is all you need to make your very own, completely temporary wallpaper. When it's time to move on, simply peel the fabric from the walls, and wash away any residue with soapy water. You can even wash and reuse the fabric next year!
This striking accent wall was created using inexpensive scrapbooking paper and wall-safe adhesive dots. You can create the same look in under an hour and for less than $20!
Prefer a more conservative color scheme? Try using several shades of a single color, and place them at random for a mosaic look, or organize the shades from light to dark, creating an attractive ombre effect.
Vintage sheet music, timeworn newspaper and even pages from old books make for excellent wallpapering material, creating a warm and richly textured setting worthy of any aspiring writer or musician. Place each sheet side-by-side, or go for a more layered effect, securing the edges with double-sided tape.
The word "pegboard" usually conjures images of a two-car garage with a well-organized tool bench, but given a chic paint job, pegboard can have many decorative uses.
This over-sized headboard creates a fabulous focal point. It also doubles as a bedside storage unit and light fixture. Muted colors and a light sanding give the piece a somewhat distressed look, adding a charming touch of vintage-rocker glam.
With a good deal of patience and the right kind of tape, you can create a show-stopping masterpiece without ever picking up a paintbrush!
This stunning diamond accent wall was created using approximately $25 worth of carefully placed Scotch decorative duck tape. Unlike the traditional, heavy-duty grey stuff, this less-sticky alternative goes up easy and peels clean, providing a temporary, no-mess alternative to the old tape-and-paint method. What's more, you can choose from a dizzying array of colors and patterns!
Why settle for a simple bulletin board when you can turn an entire wall into a giant, decorative message center?
Stretch elasticated ribbon across the wall diagonally, securing the ribbon with thumbtacks placed at regular intervals. Then reverse direction, working your way back across the wall in opposite diagonal lines and placing a thumbtack wherever the diagonals meet. When you're done, simply slide in pictures, notes, and decorative items.
Add color and texture to your dorm walls with these easy-to-make fabric panels.
Using adhesive spray and working in small sections, carefully glue a layer of quilt batting onto lightweight, foam core board. Then smooth your chosen fabric over the quilt batting, wrapping the fabric around the back of the board and securing with staples. Hang with wall safe-adhesive tabs.
A trendy take on a dorm room staple, these painted cork squares boast practicality and pizzazz. Use them to emphasize your workspace, or even create a colorful, wall-to-wall mosaic.
Decals have long been the go-to solution for temporary décor, but after several years of the same tired motifs and trite wall quotes, decals have lost much of their appeal.
Luckily, the good folks over at Etsy have taken it upon themselves to re-invent the concept, creating scores of new, sophisticated and highly imaginative designs. Opt for a stunning focal piece, or fill an entire wall with customizable panels for a more dramatic effect.
A favorite among artists and crafters alike, washi tape has boundless decorating potential. Use it to create a "framed" photo gallery, or even a pinstriped or diamond accent wall. Here, a clever designer has used washi to simulate wall paneling.
Available in dozens of colors and patterns, this beautiful, low-tack, rice paper tape can take you as far as your imagination can go. Tear it, stick it, even reposition and reuse without damage to walls and surfaces.


I forgot I was going to post. I am dismantling the old partially rotten shed. It is 10 x 8. The new one will be 8.5 x 30 feet.
Above was after cleaning up the yard, 2 weeks ago.
Below is the middle of today.
Lulu got herself wrapped around the shrub. After getting her untangled she got stuck on a solar light and a tent stake. She then overheated and had to go inside because she layed in the sun instead of the shade. So far I got the roof off, the shelves out, the doors off, and more importantly the insects out.
The important tools for dismantling a shed.
I only spent an hour on the shed today. I went to the auto parts store for coolant, power steering fluid and oil for changing the oil, timing belt, water pump, power steering pump, and accesory belts but the skys opened up with a powerful thunderstorm, so hopefully I can accomplish the car maintenance tomorrow.
Bonus Lulu pic my wife took earlier this week.


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Deportation Rates in Historical Perspective
Alex Nowrasteh September 16, 2019	Cato Liberty
In last week's Democratic primary debate, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos asked Joe Biden about President Obama's record on immigration enforcement. Ramos said, "you served as vice president in an administration that deported 3 million people, the most ever in U.S. history." Democratic partisans were very upset on twitter, but the numbers don't lie. President Obama removed more people from the United States, no matter how you dice the numbers than any other president. But was President Obama's removal record an anomaly? To answer that question, I looked at the number of removals per president going back to 1892 when the government first started recording them. Table 1 shows the presidents, the number of removals under each administration, and the number of removals per year. The latter number
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In last week's Democratic primary debate, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos asked Joe Biden about President Obama's record on immigration enforcement. Ramos said, "you served as vice president in an administration that deported 3 million people, the most ever in U.S. history."
Democratic partisans were very upset on twitter, but the numbers don't lie. President Obama removed more people from the United States, no matter how you dice the numbers than any other president. But was President Obama's removal record an anomaly? To answer that question, I looked at the number of removals per president going back to 1892 when the government first started recording them. Table 1 shows the presidents, the number of removals under each administration, and the number of removals per year. The latter number is important as it controls for the number of years in office.
From 1892-2018, Democratic presidents were in power for 60 years and removed about 4.6 million people for an average of 76,635 per year. During the same time, Republican Presidents were in power for 67 years and removed about 3.7 million people for an annual average of 54,670. Presidents usually inherit the immigration enforcement policies of their predecessors for at least a year. I adjusted for that by assigning the number of removals in the first year of any administration to the previous administration and the results were almost identical.
But the political parties changed quite a bit over the 1892-2018 period. Shortening the period to 1990-2018 produces a similar result. During that time, Democratic presidents were in power for 55 percent of the time and removed 60 percent of all those removed or over 3.9 million. Republican presidents were in power for 45 percent of the time and removed 40 percent of all those removed or about 2.7 million. From 1990-2018, Democratic president removed an average of 246,006 people per year in power and Republican presidents removed 205,453 people per year in power.
Removals as a percentage of the illegal immigrant population have varied considerably over the 1990-2018 period (Figure 1). Estimates for the number of illegal immigrants come from the Department of Homeland Security, the Center for Migration Studies, and linear interpolation for missing years except for 2018 where I assume that the number of illegal immigrants is the same as estimated by the Center for Migration Studies.
George Bush removed an average of 0.91 percent of the estimated illegal immigrant population each year, Bill Clinton removed an average of 1.86 percent per year, George W. Bush removed an average of 2.42 percent per year, Barack Obama removed an average of 3.33 percent per year, and Donald Trump has removed an average of 2.59 percent per year through 2018. President Trump can still increase the pace of deportations, but he won't overcome President Obama's record.
One problem with the removal statistics above is that they changed in the mid-2000s to include some illegal immigrants apprehended at the border rather than just removals from the interior of the United States. It would be better if we had the number of removals from only the interior of the United States and then recalculated the numbers for Figure 1. Even adjusting for that for the years that we have interior removals still shows that President Obama broke removal records.
About Alex Nowrasteh
He is an immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. His popular publications have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Washington Post, the Houston Chronicle, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Post, and elsewhere. His academic publications have appeared in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, the Fletcher Security Review, and Public Choice.
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Cameron has previously been an Executive Director with Steadfast Group, Director of Leading Edge Group and Chief Executive of EML.
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David is also Group Executive, New Markets at EML, having previously held the roles of General Manager, Managed Funds and General Manager, Strategy.
David is a current Board of Management member for Link Community Transport, a non-profit community based transport support provider in Victoria and is on the Board of Directors of the Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF).
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Revision, micro, bugfix version component.
Stop your VCS hook to update version!
Feature set versioning pretend to show how serious changes made according to feature availability and how compatible these versions.
Marketing versioning schema used for marketing, advertising, branding purpose. It is usually inconsistent and can changed over the time.
Is it essential to update major version if significant change made for licence? Answer: NO!
GPLv3 is a big deal spread out over the whole GNU project, but not a big deal for GDB in particular.
Is it right follow date version schema regardless major changes? Answer: NO!
Many OS distribution encode year in versions but versions does not present featureset but package set instead.
If year used as version some people can decide that 2005 is too old and broken if it used in 2007. So companies release product by leading year number. So in 2007 they release 2008 version.
Its conventional to have at least a major and minor number.
Prefixing version with a "v" seems to be less common.
If you look carefully there are no any _ (underscore) chars!! Also - is portable char in file name accoding to POSIX.
Major number change means that fundamental change made in the architecture of the system the new version is incompatible with the old one, upgrade between versions is non-trivial, and any dependent of the prior version will require code changes to upgrade to the new package.
Major number rare changed (this can take a lot of year).
Minor number change means that the new version is backward compatible with the previous version but has significant enhancements over the previous version (like new functionality or changed UI).
Functional enhancement releases. Contain new or significantly changed functionality and/or layout.
New releases are usually only published several times a year or less.
Revision number is updated whenever a bugfix or security patche is applied to the build such that it doesn't bring a compatibility change or introduce newer features.
Patches are released frequently (sometimes daily).
a (alpha) means new development is complete and code checkins are frozen. Alpha builds should work well enough to be testable.
b (beta) means most severe bugs are fixed and end users can start trying the release.
rc (release candidate) are believed to meet all of the criteria for release and can be installed on test instances of production systems.
Versioning for products differ from versioning for libraries.
Any fix releases interchanged, greater version mean less bug count.
Any minor release interchanged with next minor releases.
Major release does not interchanged at all, switching from old to new require upgrade.
Replacing product executable files, resources files.
Config files and user data stay unchanged.
Config files and used data require modification and performed by upgrade scripts or manually by user (if this is ever possible).
Location of full build logs.
Don't update version without human decision.
You can have several build machine which may concurrently update version.
There does not exist tools for easy querying for status of build by its number (as ok/fail, build configuration, date, coverage, lint checks status, etc).
Some part of development team may not have permission for bumping version and they must revert some automatically updated files after build.
Some changes can only partially introduce feature/bugfix.
Numbers are not decimal fractions. They are integers separated by delimiters.
If the last component is zero, it may be omitted. Do not distinguish version X.Y from version X.Y.0.
Avoid using anything other than numbers in version numbers.
This is a single (generally small) unsigned integer. It may be omitted, in which case zero is assumed. If it is omitted then the <upstream_version> may not contain any colons.
The comparison behavior of the package management system with respect to the <upstream_version> is described below. The <upstream_version> portion of the version number is mandatory.
The <upstream_version> may contain only alphanumerics and the characters . + - : ~ (full stop, plus, hyphen, colon, tilde) and should start with a digit. If there is no <debian_revision> then hyphens are not allowed; if there is no <epoch> then colons are not allowed.
This part of the version number specifies the version of the Debian package based on the upstream version. It may contain only alphanumerics and the characters + . ~ (plus, full stop, tilde) and is compared in the same way as the <upstream_version> is.
It is optional; if it isn't present then the <upstream_version> may not contain a hyphen. This format represents the case where a piece of software was written specifically to be turned into a Debian package, and so there is only one "debianisation" of it and therefore no revision indication is required.
It is conventional to restart the <debian_revision> at 1 each time the <upstream_version> is increased.
The package management system will break the version number apart at the last hyphen in the string (if there is one) to determine the <upstream_version> and <debian_revision>. The absence of a <debian_revision> compares earlier than the presence of one (but note that the <debian_revision> is the least significant part of the version number).
Note that the purpose of epochs is to allow us to leave behind mistakes in version numbering, and to cope with situations where the version numbering scheme changes. It is _not_ intended to cope with version numbers containing strings of letters which the package management system cannot interpret (such as ALPHA or pre-), or with silly orderings (the author of this manual has heard of a package whose versions went 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2 and so forth).
1.0~beta1~svn1245 sorts earlier than 1.0~beta1, which sorts earlier than 1.0.
NOTE Accoding to this definition 1.0.1rc1 < 1.0.1rc10 < 1.0.1rc2 which is non meaningful.
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Backward compatibility for library, file format, protocol means that new version of program can work with old library, file format, protocol.
Forward compatibility for library, file format, protocol means that old version of program can work with new library, file format, protocol but without using any benefits from new versions and more essentially without posibility damage any user data.
Example of backward compatibility: adding to graphic library new image format for reading/saving.
Example of forward compatibility: old browser ignore any new (unknown) HTML tags.
Runtime or binary compatibility mean that binary can be swaped with another version without breaking normal program work.
Compile time or source compatibility mean that supplied header/interfaces allow successful compiling/linking.
Change type of argument in method to more generic take source compatibility but break binary compatibility.
Adding new method to abstract class take binary compatibility but break compilation (unimplement method error).
File format or protocol backward compatibility mean that new program can use old format or protocol.
Separate versioning field in data.
New prefix or name in data.
List of feature requirements, supported algorighm, etc.
It is essential to make code that detect unknown or possibly new format or protocol and stop working with them to avoid user data corruption.
Reserving some possible names/prefixes for future use.
Generalising file format or protocol to envelop more cases.
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Inspired by his father's passion, Oliver Vegas has been a professional photographer for almost all of his professional life, specializing particularly in nature and travel photography. While honing his art, he has accrued an impressive portfolio, as well as a significant Instagram following and a string of campaign projects with Nike and Coca-Cola to name some of his clients. While the Barcelona-based photographer's name has proliferated throughout the advertising and Instagram world, he still finds time to travel to all corners of the globe with the mission of capturing each and every city and landscape as he sees it.
We Interviewed Oliver Vegas, to learn more about his work, life and travels.
Tell us about yourself. What was it that drew you to photography?
Oliver Vegas: My life has always been centered around photography since I was a kid. As I have told many, my passion comes from my father. He used to take pictures of our family trips. That was, perhaps, what pushed me into the world of photography. Years later, I started to focus my career on imaging and communication, studying and learning the art of it by myself. All my hard work is what finally led to me making waves in the photography world.
How did you get involved with campaign photography? Was it always something you had strived for, or more something that just happened along your journey?
O.V.: Years ago I just worked within my own means, taking my own photos. I always wanted to work with well-known brands, but it is really hard to get noticed by them, and make them appreciate your work. Over the years, I was able to slowly work my way in this direction.
How do you find time to balance the work you do with brands, such as Nike, and your travels? Is it an adjustment, or was your experience in travel photography translatable?
O.V.: Working with brands has evolved. Maybe because Nike is a company very related to my work, in that it is friendly towards a healthy and sporty lifestyle, to nature and city experiences, in any situation. This makes it easy to combine travel and campaign photography, as it happens now with the many brands that want to work with me due to their desired image being very much aligned with the lifestyle I show in my pictures.
Whereas a lot of landscape photographers will simply take photographs of stunning landscapes, you seem to always add an extra aspect to the scene, whether it be the right lighting or waiting for a coyote to cross the road. Is that just a matter of timing, or do you wait for these things to happen?
O.V.: It depends on many factors. First, knowing what you want to picture or having an idea. Some other times it is just luck; the luck of finding situations on your way, and being able to to take advantage of those situations in the moment. In this world, especially in nature, you have to be patient and know where you can find those situations. The Coyote scene in the middle of the road has an explanation. Coyotes often prowl around the road in the desert so we just had to wait for one to cross the road to take advantage of that moment and shot. It was an example of patience paying off.
What is your favorite aspect of travel photography, and why?
O.V.: Maybe because I try to expose a different aspect of every place. That is what every photographer has to do, portray the magic that we always seek in our trips. Your point of view of a picture and the affection you put into it will show the viewer what he or she needs to get out of the picture in order to live it as he or she was there.
I try to expose a different aspect of every place. That is what every photographer has to do, portray the magic that we always seek in our trips.
Are there any locations you've traveled to that really stood out as exceptional?
O.V.: This is a really common question. Sincerely I cannot bend for any. Every place has its own charm: from the Swiss Mountains to Asia, through the Arizona Desert, or even diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Every place is special and has its charm.


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Thyng Announces the World's First Public Release of a 3D Model Showing Real Lungs Severely Damaged by Covid
The Covid Lung Model allows anyone in the world to immediately download and fully experience the devastating impact that Covid can have on healthy lungs in a matter of days
As new waves of Covid emerge around the world, the Covid Lung Model can educate everyone on the significant impact that Covid can have on the lungs, helping to increase awareness and save lives
The Covid Lung Model was created from a patient with a severe case of Covid on day 9 of their infection
The Covid Lung Model is available for immediate download on Thyng's MedReality Marketplace
Chicago, May 11, 2021 – Thyng, LLC announces the world's first public release of a 3D Model of Lungs Severely Damaged by Covid – and its immediate availability for anyone in the world to download and experience using real-time 3D visualization, helping advance the understanding of Covid for physician communication, patient awareness, education, training and research purposes.
The Covid Lung 3D Model was created from an actual patient with severe Covid Illness. The detailed Covid Lung Model was created from a CT scan of the patient on day 9 of their Covid infection. The patient was placed on a ventilator soon after the CT scan was taken, and remained on the ventilator for twelve days, ultimately surviving the infection. The 3D Model allows everyone to see the significant and devastating impact that Covid can have on the lungs, including on the lower lobes of the lungs, on the periphery of the lungs, and around the bronchi within the lungs.
The Covid Lung 3D Model is available immediately on Thyng's new MedReality Marketplace, and can be automatically viewed and interacted with on any web browser using Thyng's MedReality 3D Web Viewer, which allows real-world anatomical models to be easily experienced in 3D on a standard web browser, or within Augmented Reality on an iPhone or iPad using the MedReality iOS app.
"Perhaps one of the biggest and most relevant mysteries in the world right now is how and why Covid can quickly and significantly devastate the lungs of an otherwise healthy person and lead to death in a matter of days", said Ed LaHood, CEO of Thyng, "this 3D Model shows more clearly than anything ever produced how a Covid infection can utterly devastate the lungs. The impact of Covid is immediately visible by viewing this 3D Model, the stunning visual presented by this 3D Model allows everyone to understand the impact that Covid can have – it is immediately apparent and understandable."
About the MedReality Marketplace
The Covid Lung 3D Model will be the first model available on the new MedReality Marketplace being launched by Thyng, a marketplace dedicated to providing real-world 3D Models of actual medical cases aimed to advance education and understanding for physicians, researchers, medical students, and patients – and to help improve patient outcomes using the power of 3D Visualization to help heal patients by utilizing an entirely new level of knowledge and understanding.
The MedReality Marketplace is tightly integrated with Thyng's MedReality 3D Visualization platform which allows real-world 3D Anatomies to be visualized in real-time anywhere in the world on any type of device, including a standard web browser, iPhone, iPad, Android, Microsoft HoloLens, and Oculus Quest.
"Learning 3D anatomy is best accomplished by combining rote anatomic teaching with real world 3D patient specific anatomy – and that should be available to any user on any device where the learner is." said Dr. Jonathan Morris, Neuroradiologist and Medical Director of Advanced Biomedical Visualization and Experiential Learning at Mayo Clinic, "Thyng is making that available today with the MedReality Platform and the MedReality Marketplace. The Covid Lung Model is the first example showing the increased value this type of content delivered though the MedReality platform can have for education and training. Seeing the degree of lung damage caused by Covid-19 encourages greater understanding to both the lay person and healthcare professional, helping improve precaution levels and overall care."
Downloading the Covid Lung 3D Model
The Covid Lung model is available immediately on the MedReality Marketplace, where it can be fully downloaded, and then viewed in real-time 3D with full textures and transparency using the MedReality 3D Viewer. Additional details on how to download and experience the Covid Lung 3D Model are available at https://medreality.com/covid-lung-model/.
The Covid Lung Model is viewable in many forms. Users will get access to multiple variations of the Covid Lung Model, including a fully textured version, a version with transparent lungs for seeing inside, a fully annotated version, and individual component versions that include the separated covid infection areas, the outer lungs, the bronchial tubes, and the trachea. In order to provide broad access to the Covid Lung Model, the first users to access the model will receive a 75% discount on the price of the model. This will allow initial users to access the entire Covid Lung Pack for fully experiencing the Covid Lung Model within the MedReality platform for only $2.50 (a 75% discount from the $10 retail price). Advanced users can gain full download access to all versions of the model for only $25 (a 75% discount from the $100 retail price) allowing for full download access to all versions of the Covid Lung Model.
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Are you ready today for language lesson number 2?
Today, you will learn about two things.
First, you will learn about the Israel conspiracy, to create the "dancing stupid American". You will learn all about this conspiracy and, more important, how to spot and identify a "dancing stupid American".
Second, you will learn how to avoid this conspiracy, and thereby avoid becoming a "dancing stupid American".
These lessons, Shloimy, will perfect your understanding of how to live in Israel.
Trust me, Shloimy--this lesson will make you an expert.
Before we talk about 'dancing stupid Americans', you'll need some backround.
First, do you know what a 'jitney' is? In America, I think 'jitney' often refers to unlicensed cab drivers, who will drive you, as would a licensed cabbie, but at a lower cost. In this context, a 'jitney' is, essentially, an illegal commercial for-hire car.
In other parts of the world, including Israel, the term 'jitney', if used (in english) refers to a licensed vehicle which is an alternative to a cab. It is similar to those hotel courtesy vans you see in airports, arriving at special pick-up points to take airline passengers from the terminal (with their luggage) to their hotel.
Here, in israel, these 15-25 seat 'vans' (or, mini-buses) will come to your house, pick you up, and take you to wherever you want to go.
Mostly, I think, they are used to take people to the Tel Aviv airport. It's very expensive to take a cab from, say, Jerusalem to the airport, so many people go by these 'jitney's--called a Sherut--pronounced "shay-root', (with accent on the last syllable).
The 'Shay-root' is usually cheaper than a cab for this type of trip.
Remember this part of your lesson, Shloimy: what we in America might call a (legal) jitney, is in Israel called a Sherut, prononced, 'shay-root'.
Shay-root--accent on the last syllable.
Sherut, pronounced, "shay-root", accent on the last syllable.
Repeat the word, 'sherut', by pronouncing it as, 'shay-root', accent on the last syllable.
You will never find out about the israeli conspiracy to change Americans into 'dancing stupid American', if you cannot pronounce 'shay-root' and understand what that word means.
Now, that's part one of today's lesson--sherut, pronounced 'shay-root', accent on the last syllable.
Part two of today's lesson, deals with how to convert singular to plural, and vice versa--plural to singular.
In English, how do you make a word plural?
You add a suffix--a final 's'.
So, for example, let's use the word, say, 'bathroom'. How do you convert that to plural?
You add a final 's'--'bathrooms'.
Well, in hebrew, it's similar. You add a suffix.
The suffix you add is not a letter, but a syllable. Phonetically, the sound can be spelled as a final '--eem', as in 'team', or the word 'ream', minus the first letter.
In Hebrew, you convert singular to plural, by adding a final '--eem' sound to a word.
And of course, you go from plural to singular by deleting that final '--eem' sound.
Now, in Hebrew, this converting process,using a final 'eem' to form singular-plural, and deleting that same suffix to go from plural-singular, is a basic rule of the language, just as adding/deleting a final 's' is in English.
Now, we are getting closer to what is a 'dancing stupid American'.
The third part of today's lesson deals with bathrooms.
This is extremely important, Shloimy, because this is how the 'dancing stupid American' is born.
Let's start here with English.
If you want to go to the bathroom, and you do not know where the bathrooms are, what options do you have for asking where to go?
You can ask, "where are the bathrooms". But you can also ask, "Where is the bathroom".
In english, in other words, you have a choice.
You can use the singular form, 'bathroom', or the plural form, 'bathrooms'.
What is the Hebrew word for all of this?
The hebrew word for 'bathrooms' is, "sherutim", pronounced, "shay-root-eem", or, more commonly, "shay-roo-teem'", accent on the last syllable.
"Shay-roo-teem", accent on the last syllable.
Here is where we get to the Israel conspiracy that I call, 'dancing stupid American'.
Let's say, you are a tourist to israel. You have already been told that the climate here is hot. You have been told to be careful about the sun. You have also been told by the tour guides (who are a part of this conspiracy) to drink lots of water.
So, being a good tourist, you drink a lot of water.
Trouble is, your tour-guide is very careful for your safety, and s/he makes sure to keep you out of the sun; which means, of course, that you drink a lot of water while keeping, for the most part, in an air conditioned environment, where the need to stay hydrated is somewhat abated.
There you are, all watered-up with far more water than you normally drink.
Do you know what happens when you've had too much water to drink?
What do you do when your bladder fills up?
You look for a bathroom.
Have you ever been in a situation where your bladder is really, really full, and you KNOW you need a bathroom, and you don't know where the bathrooms are?
There you are, an American, who, having been in israel knows about singular and plural word-forms--after all, you're not totally stupid, right? you've picked up some language hints, right?
And, truth to tell, forming and unforming a plural is really easy to learn.
Do you remember how to do that?
Remember what we said about the suffix, final 'eem' sound?
An 'eem' sound is a clue that a word is plural. Right?
And how do you convert a plural to a singular?
You delete that final 'eem' sound.
Do you remember that part of today's lesson?
So there you are, your bladder really, really full, and YOU NEED A BATHROOM!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ASK FOR A BATHROOM!!!!!!
How do you ask for a bathroom?
Do you remember the word for bathrooms?
Your bladder is about to burst.
You are almost in pain.
You do not know if you can hold it any longer.
All you want is "A BATHROOM".
Is there anything simpler than that?
You are in a country where they speak a different language.
How can you get to the bathroom.
You stop. You have to think about how to ask, right?
But your bladder can't wait, right?
You start to dance, right?
You know that little, up-on-your-toes--I can't hold-it-anymore little dance I'm referring to?
You little dance gets just little more intense; you may need time to think all of this through, but your bladder can't wait, right?
"shay-roo-teem" is the word for bathrooms, and the final "eem" has to be a marker to signify plural, and the way you get a singular is to delete that final 'eem' sound, right?
You rush up to an Israeli, dancing your little bladder-explosion dance, and ask, "shay-root?...Shay-root?"
Remember? 'Bathrooms' is 'shay-roo-teem', so guess what? 'A' bathroom (singular) has to be 'shay-root', without the final suffix.
Isn't that what you were told about plural-to-singular?
There you are, dancing your little dance, asking, "shay-root?...shay-root?"
The Israeli smiles. S/he points out the door.
Out the door? The bathroom is out the door?
You have no time for architectural philosophizing!!!
YOU CAN't HOLD IT ANY LONGER!!!
WHY ARE THESE ISRAELIS SENDING ME OUT TO THE TAXI STAND????????
Because, Shloimy, when your new friends in Israel give you helpful language tips, there are several things they neglect to tell you, all of which conspire to turn you into a dancing stupid American.
That's why you're taking this language lesson, Shloimy: to save your dignity!!!!
What your wonderful local friends have forgotten to tell you is that in Hebrew, as in every language, there are rules, and then there are exceptions to those rules.
With the word for 'jitney'--shay-root (remember that part of today's language lesson), there is no plural. The plural and singular are the same word--shay-root.
And with the word for 'bathrooms'--shay-roo-teem--there is no singular.One bathroom or sixty, it doesn't matter--the word is the same--shay-roo-teem.
then you will, in your ignorance attempt to plural-ize shay-root by adding the final 'eem'. But all that does is change the word itself from 'jitney' to 'bathroom'.
And if, in you blissfully ignorant (who said, ignorance is bliss? clearly, they were never in Israel desperately looking for a bathroom) manner, you want just a single bathroom, and therefore decide to singular-ize the apparently plural shay-roo-teem, what you get is 'shay-root--an entirely different word.
You don't get the singular word for bathroom--you get the word for jitney--and that is why you end up at the taxi stand doing your stupid little dance, looking around crazily for what doesn't exist--an open-air bathroom.
Why would you think there are open-air bathrooms out here?
Aren't you happy you've taken the time to learn this small, but wonderful language lesson?
Your bladder will thank you.
And, oh, just remember-- the next time you see an American standing out by a taxi stand doing that stupid "up-on-the-toes-I-can't-hold-it-any-more" dance, you can react like any real native Israeli: you can smile, nod knowingly, and whisper to a companion, "look. another dancing stupid American."
End of language lesson number two.


Whittling: wood carving keeps the mind sharp ~ by David, Dan and Patricia.
Wood whittling is so fulfilling, say the experts, it can develop into an addiction. It may start as a leisurely pastime but, before you know it, it develops into lifetime pursuit for many. First of all, whittling is an easy hobby to take up because it is cheap: a sharp knife, a piece of wood and a bit of oil is all you need. Secondly, whittling produces many a useful and loveable object such as spoons, bowls and figures which are unique. Also, whittling is relaxing and enjoyable so it can work wonders at settling down a busy mind. For holding a sharp knife in your hand to shape a small piece of wood requires undivided attention and focus, so whittlers become completely absorbed.
If you are lucky to own your own woodland, or visit one frequently, the temptation to turn odd pieces of wood into useful or decorative objects is huge. David Alty and Dan Watson of woodlands.co.uk, two seasoned whittlers, tell us step-by-step how to make our first ever whittling project fun.
David recommends making a spoon as a beginner's project.
Tools: Sharp edge knife (preferably not a pen knife); a saw to cut the wooden pole in half, a wooden mallet to knock the wood, a hooked knife, a piece of charcoal or a pencil and fine sandpaper (optional).
Type of woods: Silver birch, willow or sycamore. These species grow readily and easily in woodlands. They are good woods to use, as they are soft and easy to carve. Sycamore is also germ-resistant.
Step one: Select a straight piece of wood from any part of the tree. There is usually a huge amount of wood waste in a woodland, so look around for a good piece. Green wood is best - the fresher, the better, as green wood is easier to work.
Step two: Start by cutting the wood block to a little longer than you need for the finished spoon and split it in half along its length. You can do this by placing the knife with the edge across one end of the pole and carefully, using an off cut from your pole as a mallet, knock your knife into the pole. Do this slowly, without forcing. You can also use a froe or saw for splitting the wood in half.
Step three: Remove the pith along the log. This is the thin brown line that runs down the centre. This will reduce the danger of the final spoon splitting down later.
Step four: Split the wood in half again so you end up with a flat piece. Decide on the width, length and depth of the spoon. Most beginners make the mistake of aiming for a deep bowl. This makes the spoon uncomfortable to use in the mouth and of course, it takes more time.
Step five: Draw your spoon design on your wood block using a piece of charcoal or pencil, marking the handle and the bowl. A cereals spoon is no more than six inches long and three inches in diameter.
Step six: Using a very sharp knife (blunt is dangerous), whittle and slice around the outline. The best thing is to work along one dimension at a time, following the wood grain. Work from both ends of the piece, carving away from yourself in all directions, with small movements. You will end up with a square spoon, with no depth in the bowl.
Step seven: Carve out the bowl. You will need an Indian crook or hooked knife, which has a curved blade. Work across the grain, gradually scooping out the bowl. Don't go too deep. A word of caution: this step requires the most patience and precision and carries a greater risk of cutting yourself.
Step eight: Decide whether you would like to sandpaper the utensil, recommended for beginners, so as to obtain a smooth finish. If you intend to sandpaper, store your work at room temperature for a few days in order to dry the wood out a little and make sanding easier.
Step nine: Oil your finished spoon to stop it drying out or getting dirty. Get a nut oil from your local supermarket - walnut is a good choice. Avoid using olive oil as it goes rancid. Dip a bit of oil on a cloth and wipe the spoon applying two to three coats. It is a good idea to allow twenty-four hours between coats. The oil enhances the grain, protects the spoon and prevents it from splitting. If you are allergic to nut oil, you can use horse grade linseed oil (not the normal woodwork linseed oil).
Dan Watson of Leeds in Northern England, has been doing wood crafts for over ten years. When he first started working for woodlands.co.uk he learnt crafts such as how to build woven fencing, making charcoal and whittling as well as pole lathe.
He started teaching his own bushcraft courses in 2006. Dan says: "I really enjoy whittling. I must have whittled at least a hundred spoons and other objects. I sell a few, but not many - although that is not really the point, whittling is addictive. For me, eating breakfast from my own handmade wooden bowl and spoon is incredibly satisfying. Besides, the entertainment value of whittling is huge. Carving next to a campfire in the wood is far better than watching the best TV show. I hope my son will take it up one day." Dan explains how to make a butter spread knife.
First, find a green, straight pole. Later as you get better at whittling, you can use a piece with a bend or curve.
Follow Steps one, two, three and four above. To make a butter spread knife, you need to end up with a piece that is ten inches long, two inches wide and three quarters of an inch thick. The finished knife will only be around eight inches long, but the extra length allows a firm hold as you whittle off. You should always hold the carving knife in the dominant hand and keep the wooden piece on the left.
Step five: Mark the shape of the knife along the piece using charcoal from the camp fire or simply a pencil.
Step six: Start carving out the knife handle. Note which way the grain is running and whittle off a little bit at a time following that direction, always away from yourself.
Step seven: Turn your attention to the blade and start whittling off with the sharp knife. The spreading edge needs to be rounded and thinner. The back edge is straight, thicker and stronger.
Step eight: When you are satisfied with the shape of your handle and blade, cut to size with a saw, removing the two extra inches from the handle so as to end up with an eight inch long knife.
Next: Follow sandpapering and oiling instructions as for spoon. Recoat the knife with oil every so often. Do not dishwash.
Tip: If you are not able to finish the project in one sitting, put the wood work away in the freezer, otherwise the wood will dry out and become unworkable. Give it time to thaw down before you start again.
. He lives near Birmingham.
I love the spoons what a skill and with very few tools, I found the bird whittler and got hooked on whittling it is amazing what you can do with just a knife and I love doing it in my spare time.
You could contact Jill Swan, Treedomwoods spooncarving, Canterbury.
Off hand I dont know of any but I will ask a friend of mine from down there if she knows of any and get back to you.
Hi -my husband has started an interest in whittling -would like to buy him a place on a whittling course -do you know any in kent or nearby?
Hi Dan, I am in Leeds and very keen to get some instruction in whittling. Are you holding any day workshops or courses near by?
I am in Leeds area and have been learning to carve.
1. If you're ever doing a carving workshop nearby would love to know about it.
2. Have used all the green wood I had. Looking for a source of green birch or similar safe for carving utensils. Can't find anything online.
Are you able to suggest anyone/anywhere?
They also sell curved spoon knives in the "woodcarving knives" section.
If you wanted to spend a bit more then Ben Orford makes excellent knives and tools.
Coming from "up North" I am afraid I dont know of any courses in your area.
Hi. I wonder if you can help. My husband tried his hand at carving a wooden spoon but didn't really have any tools and so it got forgotten about. I'd like to buy him the tools he would need for Christmas but can't find any reference to what he would need. He has a saw and a mallet and general stuff in tool shed but any help with specifics on what he would need to help him carve his spoon would be fab, as would any links to courses/workshops in East Anglia (we are in Suffolk). Many many thanks.
I think if you are carving lettering or figures into wood then you are better off with seasoned wood.
However if you are making spoons or bowls with knives and crook knives then it is an awful lot easier using green wood. If you want to store wood and keep it green if you paint the endgrain with PVA glue that will keep in the moisture for longer. If you start a piece and dont finish it it can be kept green in the freezer.
Hi, to you all, yes another beginner, and yes obsessed with wood work, and carving. Have bought the knives and chisels and gouges and really got stuck in how ever, fining wood to carve is a problem for me, I have just done some breadboards for hanging up but found that there were two different kinds of wood glued together, one hard one soft, a bit like cork, which made a struggle. I got some wood of Dartmoor and got it in my shed, as a lot of you tube wood carvers say leave it for a year before you carve it, where as you say carve green wood as its fresh, so now I am confused as to what to do, does that mean it will be of no use being kept? its under cover but not in warmth or indoors. Anyway are there any wood carving courses in Plymouth area, there is one in exeter but I would have to get B&B and that is adding to the expense if you see what I mean. I watch all my tuition of you tube, but would prefer english lesson specially the choice of woods.
Am looking for someone who could run a whittling workshop on Sunday May11th as a tutor has cancelled at short notice. Can anyone do or do you know anyone who might?
just read through the spoon and knife tutorial, I think I may be bitten by the bug. Have you any courses in staffordshire planned for 2014, or know of any?
Have a look at http://www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk for full details.
I am also looking for a whittling course in the North West of England. Have you any suggestions.
Are there any whittling/carving courses in The North West please?
time to do more and get more confidence to make spoons and bowls thinner and more delicate looking.
It was lovely to see your finished spoons but would have liked to see them half way through carving to help with the directions.
Like the article, I do a lot of greenwood carving myself. It's always nice to see it done locally.


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