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Al-Karkh University of Science participates in the Fifth International Scientific Conference of the Palm Environmental and Agricultural Organization
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Road repair with 1 foot diameter sinkhole. is a dangerous pothole.
There's a deep pothole at a manhole on the downhill lane at the rotary.
During light traffic (e.g. overnight) when only a single vehicle waits at the loop wire on Grove Street southbound, the traffic signal often displays a green light for as little as one second before turning yellow.
One second often isn't enough time for a driver to move his or her foot from the brake to the accelerator, or a cyclist at rest to get back on the pedals.
Going south on Blanchard Road, near and in the right hand bend just before the rotary, plants intrude on the narrow and dangerous bike path. Cars do the same: encroach.
Thanks for posting, I've meant to o this myself as I noticed the same thing a few weeks ago and forgot.
Now, 11/24/2018, whose responsibility? What action?
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12 Must-See Washington DC Monuments in Photos
We didn't expect to like Washington D.C. but if there's one thing we learned in our travels it is that anywhere can surprise you. What surprised us about Washington DC? Just how huge every D.C. monument is and just how close everything is together.
Washington DC is the perfect walking city with plenty of picturesque trails and easy paths. The Washington DC monuments, memorials, and buildings are grand, and each one is laid out within close proximity to the next. It really is a beautiful city to explore on foot, and it's an easy and entertaining way to learn about American history.
Washington DC Monuments Tour
Walking tour in Washington DC
This was our first visit to D.C. and we knew we had very little time to see everything we wanted. Luckily the concierge at the Intercontinental Wharf was very helpful and laid out our route telling us where we should go and what we should see first. So we set off on foot to explore the Monuments of Washington DC We walked everywhere during our tour of Washington D.C. As John Candy would say in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, "Our Dogs were Barking!"
Note: Things are constantly changing in 2021, Many of the Washington National Memorials are managed or co-managed by the National Park Service. Visit the National Park Service Website for Memorials in Washington DC protocols here.
Let the Walking Tour Begin! Memorials in Washington DC
We stayed in the District Wharf area and loved it here. District Wharf is an urban waterfront development that is within walking distance from everywhere. Located on the Southwest Waterfront, it is a destination unto itself with the Maine Avenue Fish Market, restaurants, shopping, and scenic piers.
It was a short and pleasant stroll along the waterfront past the water taxi that can take you easily to out-of-the-way places like Arlington National Cemetery and Georgetown. To give you an idea of just how easy it is to see everything in Washington on foot, a walk around the entire Tidal Basin from the Intercontinental The Wharf only takes about 45 minutes if you don't stop. We stopped a lot, but it was only about 15 minutes before we found ourselves at our first stop, the Jefferson Memorial.
1. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Memorials of Washington DC
Located on the South Bank of the Tidal Basin of the Potamic River, the Jefferson Memorial was modeled after the Pantheon of Rome. Dave and I both agreed that the location of this memorial was our favorite monument in the city. It sits farther away from the other monuments overlooking the basin so there were few people when we arrived. A statue of Jefferson stands tall in the center surrounded by his most memorable quotes.
Inside memorial
Few tourists were at the memorial during our visit and we had it all to ourselves walking around the marble steps, enjoying the views and reading the words of one of America's early presidents.
There is an ongoing debate regarding many Washington DC memorials if monuments dedicated to the likes of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson should be taken down. This article on the BBC Website is a good read.
2. Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
The FDR Memorial on our Walking tour of Washington DC
Walking west we continued our tour of Washington DC monuments with a stop at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. We always learn something when we visit a new place. After all, travel is the best education. I must admit, that even though we know the names of many U.S. presidents, we didn't know a lot about each person or their role as leaders.
We had no idea that Roosevelt was a four-term President. But found out quickly at his memorial as there are four different sections honoring his different terms as leader of the country. President Roosevelt served from 1933 until his death in 1945, leading America through the second world war.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial with is dog
It's a very pretty monument that feels more like a garden and a place for quiet contemplation. Many of his quotes are etched into rocks, scenes from the Great Depression and WWII are depicted and there are statues of FDR, his dog, and Elenor Roosevelt that can be viewed as you walk through the four sections.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Our next stop on our stroll around the Tidal Basin was the striking Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. In our opinion, this is the most beautiful monument in Washington DC. The likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. stands just ahead of two huge slabs of granite signifying "The Stone of Hope emerging from the mountain of despair."
This monument had more tourists honoring Dr. King, but it was still quiet and we had plenty of time to read his many empowering quotes.
Quotes on The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
It is a profound experience to read the words of Martin Luther King Jr. etched into a 40 foot (13 meter) wall surrounding the statue.
4. Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial
We continued our walk through time moving away from the Tidal Basin towards the reflection pool of the National Mall. Our first stop walking from the Martin Luther King memorial was the Korean War Memorial on the national mall. I didn't even know this memorial existed, but it is a very touching tribute to those who fought in the Korean War.
A platoon of men walking in full rain gear, helmets, and carrying weapons and radios are depicted walking through a re-creation of the Korean landscape. The details of each piece of gear were perfect. But what caught my attention was the detail in their faces. I studied the mix of concentration and determination and I found myself mesmerized by the scene.
5. Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial on our Walking Tour of Washington DC
Just a short walk further took us to the Lincoln Memorial, the most famous memorial in all of Washington DC. It was from here that Martin Luther King Jr delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
The Lincoln Memorial is certainly awe-inspiring with an imposing sculpture of Lincoln sitting in the center of a Greek temple complete with white columns and marble steps. It stands over the reflection pool towards the Washington Monument creating one of the most beautiful settings in the capital.
America's 16th President memorial looks over at America's First President Memorial
The Linconl Memorial was the first stop on our walking tour where we encountered plenty of tourists and we didn't spend too long here deciding to come back the next day for sunrise where we had the place all to ourselves – save for morning joggers finishing up their run at the top of the steps.
6. The National Mall
Monument to America's First President stands 555 feet tall
One could hang out all day at the National Mall taking time to peruse the monuments, relaxing in the park, or simply people watching as you sit on a bench. There are several paths surrounding the mall where runners do their daily workouts and families stroll with their baby carriages. The area is public land and we are told that in the summer you may find a game of touch football taking place outside.
The reflection pool is long, and the walk from Lincoln to WWII takes a good 5-10 minutes if you go directly from one to another. But you won't want to do that, you'll want to stop to see all the sights in between. Many memorials of Washington are located near the National Mall.
7. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
I was most interested in seeing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. For some reason, this is the memorial that stands out from my childhood memories. Maybe it was because of all the Vietnam action films that I saw during the 1970s and 80s or it was because I remember the large crowds and media attention it drew when opening.
For us, it was the most moving memorial. It seems simple in design, but the long black wall reflects the scene where thousands of names are etched into the marble depicting the names of those who fell during the Vietnam War.
There is a book where visitors can search each panel by name and rank to pay tribute to the fallen. There is a Vietnam Women's Memorial just a short distance away dedicated to the 265,000 women who volunteered to care for the wounded.
There are many monuments and memorials lining the pool that I knew from the movie Forrest Gump where Jenny waded through the water to meet Forrest in an embrace. Want more information about America? Check out these Independence Day Facts
8. National World War II Memorial
The National WWI Memorial
At the other end of the reflection pool from the Lincoln Memorial is the National World War II memorial. I didn't realize just how big this space was everything is massive and larger than you expect. When touring the memorials and monuments of Washington, give yourself time. There are so many stops and it is this enormous space.
I was surprised to learn that the National World War II monument was only completed in 2004. One would have thought that a monument to the more than 400,000 people who died would have gone up long ago.
The National World War II Memorial memorial has 56 columns representing American states and territories surrounding a pool and fountains. There are several places to look out over the fountains. And you will see many people taking photographs from beside their home state. Like many of the other Washington memorials, there are several quotes from U.S Presidents from the first president to many military figures.
9. The Washington Monument
Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington
The Washington Monument is most certainly an impressive monument in the city. It's not surprising since it is the tallest stone structure in the world. The Washington Monument is also the world's tallest obelisk. It towers above the city. If you ever need a point of reference, chances are you'll be able to see it from wherever you are.
It sits in the center of the National Mall surrounded by open fields. I had always thought that the Washington Monument was dedicated to the city, but now that I've visited D.C., it's obvious that it would of course be dedicated to George Washington. The memorials of Washington DC are all dedicated to historic figures. It's quite embarrassing to think that I thought otherwise. But not as embarrassing as what I thought about the Smithsonian Museum.
10. The Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Church
The next stop on our walking tour of DC doesn't go to a specific Washington DC monument but instead goes to what is known as the Smithsonian. I wonder if I am alone in thinking that the Smithsonian was one single museum? When people asked us what we wanted to do in D.C. We replied, "Well, I'd like to visit the Smithsonian." To which they responded, "which one?" Huh?
It turns out that the Smithsonian is a complex of 17 incredible free museums located along the edges of the National Mall.
From the African American History and Culture Museum to the National Air and Space Museum, you could spend weeks soaking in the culture, technology, history, and art of the Smithsonian museums.
There are many museums we didn't get a chance to visit. A must-stop next time is to see the Declaration of Independence at the national archives.
11. White House
And when taking a walking tour of Washington DC, you must stop to see the White House. There are crowds of people eying for a view, but no visit to Washington DC would be complete without it. We didn't stay long here and snapped a quick photograph before moving on.
12. Pentagon
It may not be a proper Washington DC monument or memorial, but no visit to DC would be complete without seeing the Pentagon. Right now public tours are suspended, but if you are planning on traveling to Washington DC in the future, you can keep updated with the Pentagon Tours Website to see when it will open back up.
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We thought Washington DC would be a boring political city filled with uptight suits and uninspired architecture. It turned out to be one of our favorite American cities we've ever visited. There is a lot of history in this town. Many hotels and restaurants date back hundreds of years and bartenders and patrons can tell you stories of when famous Americans frequented these spots and made history.
A Visit to the Intercontinental – The Willard
You can't miss their famous Juleps!
The Willard was the first hotel in Washington DC and it has hosted every American President (save for Trump as far as I understand he had his own hotel) throughout history. One of our favorite spots was the Round Robin Bar at InterContinental – The Willard downtown. The Round Robin Bar is a local hot spot for the political elite. We looked around and wondered what political rivals were feeding information to incognito journalists.
The Round Robin Bar had so much history
The people that have passed through these doors. Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Abraham Lincoln have all enjoyed a drink or two within these walls. So many people have been inside, they decided to name drinks after the famous patrons of yesteryear.
We tried their famous Mint and Christmas Juleps, but you could try a Henry Willard or a Woodrow Wilson, Whatever you decide, make sure to visit The Willard and pop into their mini-museum.
Surprising Washington DC
The exterior of Intercontinental Wharf
Washington is a must for anyone interested in history but it is also a great city filled with superb food options and a lot of attractions. As a fellow traveler said to us the other day "the people of D.C. work hard, but they play hard too." You'll always find something to do.
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The Game Keeps Going: Rangers Win 8 to 5
As Ranger fans continue to mourn the tragic death of Shannon Stone, the game of baseball stops for no one. Last night the Texas Rangers played the second of four games against the Oakland A's. Both teams wore black ribbons to mourn the loss, and all flags were at half-mast.
In dealing with loss, the only thing I ever want to do is get back to my routine. That is exactly what the boys in Arlington did last night. When presented with an opportunity to take a day off, not a single player took it – including Josh Hamilton.
The Rangers won last night 8 – 5, and did it impressively. At the end of two innings they were up 7 – 1, and C.J. Wilson picked up his ninth win of the season.
CJ pitched well, was able to earn eight strikeouts in the game while walking only three. He allowed five hits and four runs through seven full innings. Tommy Hunter pitched again in relief and was fantastic. Hunter only threw one inning and struck out three, only allowing one walk and no hits. Neftali Feliz threw the ninth inning in a non-save situation. Feliz gave up a walk, a hit, and a run to close out the game.
Tonight's offensive hero was Mike Napoli, Napoli was 3-for-4 with a grand slam and two runs scored. Eric Nadel said on the radio broadcast that "Napoli is very much a streak hitter, and it looks like he may be in one of those now." Let's all hope so. Josh Hamilton was 1-for-5 with a run scored, and the game featured an RBI Yorvit Torrealba. Ian Kinsler and Adrian Beltre each had solo home-runs in the game.
The Rangers will earn their days off soon enough, as the All-Star break is just around the corner. News came through today that Alex Rodriguez will not be playing in the game; this will move Adrian Beltre to starter. Also keep an eye on the Futures game tomorrow afternoon – Jurickson Profar and Martin Perez will both be representing the Rangers.
Don't worry about our coverage slowing down next week without games; we have a full week planned. Check back often!


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"When Joey Married Bobby", starring Lady Bunny, two-time S.A.G.Award Nominee Tina McKissick and introducing former Detroit Tiger Pitcher Matthew Pender as Joey, opens February 6, 2010 for an open-ended run at Off-Broadway house Theatre 80 St. Marks, between 1st & 2nd Avenues.
From the comic mind of GLAAD Award winning playwright, William Wyatt (Peachtree Battle, A Sunday Afternoon At Loehmans, The Limousine Ride and Veranda) comes a tale about gay marriage in an ultra conservative household. Bright-eyed hunk Joey (Matthew Pender) has finally met the man of his dreams and ready to take a plunge into marriage. The thought of a gay wedding has Joey's southern socialite mother Sarah Edwards (Tina McKissick) in quite a tizzy. Worried that the news of her son's nuptials might jeopardize her chances of winning "Christian of the Year," Sarah stops at nothing to protect her name, image and reputation. The legendary Lady Bunny co-stars in the play as the power-wielding, Baptist Minister's Wife, Charity Divine.


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As Ontario prepares for a new regulatory framework for recycling hazardous and special waste, Automotive Materials Stewardship intends to become a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and continue providing producers with efficient services to meet their obligations.
With the wind up of Stewardship Ontario's Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Program by June 30, 2021, our operational responsibility under the industry stewardship plan (ISP) for automotive materials (used antifreeze and antifreeze containers, oil filters and empty oil containers) operated by AMS since 2017 will end at the same time.
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Engineering aspects related to trap geometry and field operation was undertaken at McMaster University in Hamilton and preliminary biological and physiological aspects of trap effectiveness began at the University of Guelph.
Funding for that program came from CFHS, CAHT, other humane societies across Canada,the Hudson's Bay Company and three provinces. The results of this joint program were published in a 1975-CFHS Report.
Through, the combined efforts of a spirited publicity campaign by CAHT and the CFHS/CAHT trap research program, as well as concerns expressed by trappers associations, fur industry representatives, and with support from federal and provincial/territorial Wildlife Directors, the Federal-Provincial Committee for Humane Trapping (FPCHT) was established.
While the CFHS/CAHT program did not produce any new trapping devices, it made a significant contribution to the development of scientific protocols for testing traps, especially related to engineering aspects. These data were provided to the FPCHT, which built upon and improved such technologies, and enhanced the biological and physiological aspects of trap testing.
The majority of funding for the eight-year FPCHT program was provided by the federal/provincial/territorial governments and other resources of varying amounts came from the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF), the Ontario Trappers Association, Hudson's Bay Company, CFHS, and CAHT.
The FPCHT presented its final Report in 1981 to the Federal/Provincial Wildlife Directors and among its recommendations were to promote the use of species-specific traps that research had determined had "humane potential," to support continuing trapper education, to support continuing development of National Trap Standards and especially to continue trap research and development through enhanced facilities and resources.
As the work of the FPCHT was well underway in 1977, at the request of the Canadian Wildlife Service, the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) began preparation of a standard for humane animal traps. A Committee of interested parties (including CAHT and CFHS) was formed and its deliberations resulted in publication, in 1979, of a "Provisional Standard for Traps, Humane, Mechanically Powered, Trigger Activated" which in effect was a status report at that time. While not a full standard, the provisional standard indicated that while work was ongoing through the FPCHT, members of the standards committee did not agree that a full standard could be published.
Ultimately, a CGSB National Standard for killing traps was established in 1984. Subsequently, this standard too was superseded in 1996 by a Standard for killing traps used on land only.
Virtually every country in the world permits the trapping of animals for various reasons, and the systems used are identical. Because of that fact, and in view of the Canadian national trap standards initiatives as well as the newly established FIC trap research program, the Canadian government recommended to the 1983 Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) be asked to develop an international standard for trapping systems. Canada agreed to provide chairmanship and secretarial responsibilities if ISO agreed to this project. Subsequently, I was nominated and then appointed by ISO as Chairman of an ISO TC191 and CGSB provided the secretariat. Development of international product standards is a complex process and even more so when animal welfare is a consideration, and at least five national Standards Councils, as members of ISO, must agree to the development of any international standard.
Seven ISO members agreed to move forward on the humane trap standards development process through the Technical Committee 191 which first met to begin its work in 1987. The number of countries involved grew to nine and eventually to fifteen. Two working groups were established to deal with killing and restraining traps. The objective of each group was to recommend scientifically measurable species-specific animal welfare (humane) thresholds that reflected the state-of-the-art trapping systems internationally.
In 1995, as Chairman of ISO TC191, I recognized that it would be futile to continue efforts to reach consensus on acceptable international trap performance thresholds. However, rather than closing down the project and wasting the accomplishments achieved, I suggested a change in the direction of the work. Consequently, it was agreed by TC191 members that development of international standards for trap testing methodologies would be a major contribution toward efforts to determine the effectiveness of trapping systems related to the welfare of animals captured by such methods. Traps used in any country could then be tested using internationally agreed ISO testing methodologies and the decisions regarding acceptable thresholds could be left to individual jurisdictions. For this new objective, the term "humane" was removed as redundant and consensus was achieved by the TC191 members in 1997.
Following completion of ISO administration details, two international standards on trap testing methods were published in 1999 – one for testing killing traps used on land and underwater and one for testing restraining traps. After the mandatory ISO five-year review of the standards in 2004, there was consensus to maintain them without change. The next review will be in 2009. Throughout the proceedings related to national and international trap standards, as well as the FPCHT and FIC trap research programs, the CAHT made significant contributions on behalf of animal welfare issues related to trapping.
Copy of Agreement on international humane trapping standards between the European Community, Canada and the Russian Federation.
For its part, where member states had not already done so, the EU prohibited the use of jaw-type leghold traps throughout its twelve member states. That number has now risen to twenty-five, but it is unclear as to whether the new member states have taken steps to prohibit the use of such trapping devices. Nevertheless, while EU Regulation 3254/91 requires the prohibition of one type of trap, it does not require that the many other types of traps used in EU member states meet any animal welfare standard.
The preamble to EU 3254/91 indicates that the EU will take into account the trap standards work being carried out at that time by ISO and this is reflected in the OR clause shown above. However, since the ISO process could not reach consensus on trap effectiveness thresholds as described above, government representatives from Canada, the EU, Russia and the USA agreed to negotiate an international humane trap standard that does include species-specific animal welfare thresholds related to trapping systems.
Also, to avoid a double standard for trapped species, the EU agreed to add five European furbearers to the list for which traps would have to comply with the standards. Ultimately, the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) was signed in 1997 by Canada, the EU and Russia. The USA signed a separate, but similar Agreement with the EU.
The AIHTS includes guidelines for the testing of traps and states in Part III, page 17, "in the event that testing procedures are established under the framework of ISO, and such procedures are relevant for the assessment of the conformity of trapping methods with some or all of the requirements of the Standards (AIHTS), the ISO procedures shall be used as appropriate." Currently, Canada, the USA, England, Sweden, Russia and New Zealand are using ISO trap testing methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness, in relation to animal welfare, of traps used in those countries.
When administration details are completed in the EU toward implementation of the AIHTS, twenty-three other EU member states will be required to use the ISO standards for testing traps to determine whether they can comply with the welfare thresholds set out in the AIHTS. Clearly, this provides a much better opportunity to measure and improve the welfare of animals related to trapping than is the case where no measurable humane standards exist in EU Regulation 3254/91.
The Canadian Wildlife Ministers appointed the FIC to coordinate the implementation of the AIHTS on behalf of the federal, provincial/territorial governments.
The FIC has published a list of species-specific traps that have been tested using ISO testing methods, and certified under the Canadian National Trap Certification Program developed by provincial and territorial authorities as meeting the welfare threshold requirements set out in the AIHTS. The first phase of implementing the use of only certified traps for certain species will begin this fall with two more phases to follow when the trap testing program provides the necessary data. (See FIC website).
Since 1965 when I first became involved with the issue of animal welfare related to trapping, great strides have been made toward improving the humaneness of trapping. Over the years, through cooperative stakeholder efforts, governments made incremental regulatory changes affecting the use of a variety of trapping systems. Trapper education programs across Canada played a major role in improving animal welfare by demonstrating the best ways traps are used and placed. The Table illustrating such progress from 1960 through 1990 indicates, by jurisdiction, the various prohibitions and conditions for trap use that had a direct and positive impact toward the exponential improvement of animal welfare.
Furthermore, in 1997, as a requirement of the AIHTS for Canada, the provinces and territories confirmed the prohibition of the use on land of all jaw-type leghold restraining traps for seven of the twelve Canadian furbearer species and subsequently, in 2001, the use on land of conventional steel-jawed leghold restraining traps for the other five species. All other restraining traps used on land will have to be certified as meeting the AIHTS welfare thresholds. All killing type traps will be required to meet the AIHTS thresholds and, as mentioned, the FIC list of certified traps illustrates the progress in that regard.
The FIC trap research program has made a major contribution toward improving animal welfare related to trap testing. Species-specific Computer Simulation Models (CSM) have been developed that made it unnecessary to capture, transport, house and use in live animal/trap tests some 1,200 furbearers.
Use of CSM for rating killing traps against the AIHTS thresholds has resulted in savings of some $4 million for live animal/trap tests in outdoor enclosures. CSM and other aspects resulting from FIC and other countries' trap research and testing will in due course permit amendments to the ISO trap testing methodologies. This will again enhance the prospects toward further improvements in animal welfare related to trapping.
Trapping of animals for various reasons will remain an activity in Canada and other countries, as will the dynamic, cooperative programs dedicated to improving animal welfare in this regard.
Reprinting all or part of this article is by permission of the author only. Specific quotes from the article with acknowledgement are permitted. E-mail njotham@magma.ca.


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Mia Schuster's debut "Land" aches with vulnerability and connection as the promising indie pop artist spreads her wings for the first time.
We live our lives up in the air, reaching and exploring and discovering as much as we can about ourselves and the surrounding world. We fly soar through life, thinking and doing and being until one day, we finally find that special someone who understands us, and they bring us down to earth — only to help us reach even greater heights. Mia Schuster's debut "Land" aches with vulnerability and connection as the promising indie pop artist spreads her wings for the first time.
How didn't I know I'd be happy like this?
This song became more of my truth than I had even first realized, and I'm more than happy to say I've found my landing place!
Didn't I know I'd be happy like this?
We all have those people who help bring out the best in us: Those who see us for who we are, believe in us, and care enough to help us be our very best selves. "Land" captures Mia Schuster's ascendance as she plants her roots and take off. Stream the debut single exclusively on Atwood Magazine!


I need a new muffler. Should I get a Eberspaecher, Bosal or Ansa. I have found the Eberspaecher cheapest.
I can't comment on Eberspaecher or Ansa, but the Bosal muffler on my 190D is around 10 years old now, and it's still in good shape with no rust or problems of any type. It seems like a quality product.


Our very young U11 girls side took the huge leap and competed on a National stage. Our youngster team members Claudie Lawrence (9 years old) and Georgia Harvey (9 years old) gave fine performances in both matches. With cracking rallies and fantastic target hitting. Both showed great potential for next years ICC. Our captain Bonnie Elvin, put in great show stopping performances. With a convincing win against Zarminae from Middlesex whilst also clocking in her best result again Neave Bruce from Surrey The future looks bright for girls Squash in Suffolk.
Our U13 Girls arrived in Brighton with their hearts and heads set to secure a place in the National finals. Our first match showed stunning performances from all three girls with Emma Logan, Sophie Singer and Nancy Akyol all comfortably winning 2-0. A very strong, solid and mature performance from all of the team. Crunch time against our county rivals Hampshire! Emma just loosing out in a very close well fought battle at number 1 and Nancy raising team spirits once with a silky smooth 2-0 victory. It was going down to the wire! Sophie Singer took the court against the very talented number 2 from Hampshire just loosing out in in a 13-15 battle in the 3rd game. Sophie gave a huge performance and we could have only wished for a best of 5 set up which would have turned the tables in Suffolk's favour. We are now waiting for count back to see if the girls will advance to the National or Trophy finals. Suffolk has everything crossed but either way we could not be prouder of the girls performance.


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Einige Wochen waren vergangen und Yagai hatte Mina viel über Kräuter- und Heilkunde beigebracht. Sie wusste jetzt welche Kräuter sie für simple Heiltränke oder Salben verwenden musste und was noch besser wirkte bei einfachen Erkältungen, als das, was sie von zu Hause kannte. Mina war oft mit der Alten in den Wald gegangen und nachdem Yagai ihr die Pflanzen gezeigt hatte, musste Mina sie ohne Hilfe erkennen. Auch ein paar Hausbesuche hatte sie, wie versprochen mitgemacht. Ein kleiner Junge mit gebrochenem Bein wurde ebenso von Yagai behandelt, wie eine alte Frau mit schwerem Lungenleiden. Einmal wurden sie zu einem schwer verwundeten Mann gerufen, dem Yagai nur helfen konnte, indem sie seine Schmerzen linderte und ihm dadurch half ruhig zu entschlafen.
Es war der erste Tod den Mina bewusst mitterlebt hatte und ihre Tränen waren fast so schlimm geflossen, wie die der Familie. Yagai hatte sie alle mit Worten und Berührungen beruhigt und Mina schließlich aus dem Raum geschoben, damit die Familie Abschied nehmen konnte.
"Warum konntest du ihm nicht helfen?", fragte Mina mit tränenerstickter Stimme.
"Ich habe ihm geholfen. Durch das Schmerzmittel hatte er es einfacher zu gehen und musste dabei nicht leiden", erklärte Yagai ruhig.
"Aber seine Familie! Für sie wäre es doch besser gewesen, wenn er gekämpft hätte!", protestierte Mina.
"Nein. Es wäre schmerzhafter gewesen. Je länger das unausweichliche hinausgezögert wird, umso schmerzhafter und belastender ist es für alle Beteiligten. Der Geist des Mannes mag noch Kampf- und vor allem Lebensbereit gewesen sein, aber sein Körper war es nicht. Das musst du verstehen", erklärte sie.
"Das will ich aber nicht!", jammerte Mina wie das kleine Kind, dass sie schon lange nicht mehr war und begann erneut heftig zu schluchzen.
Yagai seufzte. Es hatte momentan keinen Sinn weiter auf sei einzureden. Die Trauer in dem Waldling-Mädchen war zu groß, auch wenn sie den Mann nicht gekannte hatte.
Leise verließ Yagai den Raum um nach den Angehörigen zu sehen. Sie nahmen es wesentlich gefasster als der junge Waldling. Sie gab ihnen und Mina noch etwas Zeit, bevor sie sich verabschiedete und mit Mina zu ihrer Hütte zurückkehrte. Es war ein ruhiger Rückweg, nur unterbrochen durch gelegentliches Schluchzen.
Mina nahm es dankend an und nippte ein wenig daran. Yagai setzte sich mit einer weiteren Tasse zu ihr an den Tisch und rührte gedankenverloren darin mit ihrem Löffel.
"Weißt du," eröffnete sie schließlich "Das Leben hat viele Facetten und viele gute und schlechte Sachen, die wir meistern und überwinden müssen. Das Schwerste jedoch ist der Verlust eines geliebten Menschen. Man wird sich immer an diesen jemand erinnern und das was er einem beigebracht hat. Dennoch ist die Trauer groß und auch der Frust, wenn man nur zusehen kann, wie das Leben aus ihnen herausgleitet. Trotzdem darf uns das nicht davon abhalten weiterzumachen und uns auf unser Leben zu konzentrieren. Man selbst mag in tiefer Trauer versunken sein, aber um einen herum lässt das Leben sich nicht aufhalten. Es geht einfach weiter und man muss für sich selbst entscheiden, ob man einfach stehen bleiben will oder sich wieder in den Fluss des Lebens eingliedert", erklärte sie ihr.
Mina nahm alles auf und überlegte lange darüber.
"Es ist unfair, aber ich denke ich verstehe", sagte sie schließlich.
"Niemand hat gesagt, dass das Leben fair ist", kommentierte Yagai mit einem ansteckenden Lächeln.
Mit Mina's Geschichte geht es weiter hinter dem 11. Türchen.
Wenn ihr in der Zwischenzeit bei den anderen vorbei schauen möchtet, dann startet neu bei Türchen 1 und entscheidet euch zwischen Sasha und Damian.
Da ich immer noch dabei bin meine eigene Trauer zu bewältigen hat sich dieses Kapitel von selbst hinzugefügt, ich hatte nicht vor es zu schreiben.
Der Teil über die Medizin spiegelt in keiner Weise meine Ansichten zu Sterbehilfe wieder und ist schlichtweg nur dazu da um diese Art der Verwendung zu erklären, die ähnlich derer ist, wie sie von heutigen Palliativ-Diensten genutzt wird, die versuchen ihren Patienten zu helfen.
Bitte seht davon ab diese Thematik hier auszudiskutieren.
Ich hoffe die Geschichte gefällt euch trotzdem bisher.
A couple of weeks had passed and Yagai had taught Mina a lot about herbs and medical plants. She now knew which herbs to use for simple potions or ointments and what was even more effective against a simple cold than what she knew from home. Mina often went into the forest with the hag and after Yagai had shown her a plant Mina had to recognize them without help. Like she had promised she even participated in a few house calls. A young boy with a broken leg was treated by Yagai, just as an old woman with a bad lung disease. One time she was called to a heavily wounded man, whom Yagai could only help by relieving his pain and helping him to pass on.
It was the first death Mina experienced consciously and her tears ran nearly as heavily as the families. Yagai had calming words and touches for all of them and finally shoved Mina out of the room, for the family to say their farewell.
"Why couldn't you help him?" Mina asked choking back tears.
"I helped him. Through the pain medicine it was easier for him to leave and he didn't have to suffer through it", Yagai calmly explained.
"But his family! It would have been better or them if he had continued to fight!" Mina protested.
"No. It would have been more painful. The longer the inevitable is prolonged the more painful and straining it is for everyone involved. The spirit of the man still might have been willing to fight and especially to live, but his body wasn't. You have to understand that", she explained.
"I don't want to!" Mina wailed like the little child she uses to be quite some time ago and started sobbing again.
Yagai sighed. It was no use talking further to her like this. The sadness of the Woodling-girl was too heavy, even though she hadn't even known the man.
Quietly Yagai left the room the look after the relatives. They took it way more calmly than the young Woodling. She gave them and Mina a little more time before she bit her goodbyes and returned to her hut with Mina. It was a silent on their way back, only interrupted through occasional sobs.
Mina thankfully took it and sipped at it a little. Yagai sat down with another cup, stirring it with her spoon and letting her thoughts drift.
"You know", she eventually opened, "Life has many faces and is full of good and bad things that we have to master and overcome. The most difficult, however, is the loss of a loved one. You will always remember that person and what they have taught you. But for all that the sadness will be great and so will be the frustration, especially if the only thing you can do is watch their life fade before your eyes. Still, it should not keep you from continuing and to concentrate on your own life. You might be engulfed in deepest sorrow, but the life around you can't be stopped. It simply continues and you have to decide for yourself if you want to stand still or if you want to get back into the flow of life", she explained to her.
Mina took everything in and thought about for a long time.
"It's unfair, but I think I understand", she eventually said.
"No one said that life is fair", Yagai commented with an infectious smile.
Mina's story will continue behind the 11th door.
As I'm still trying to overcome my own grief, I guess this Chapter just added itself to the mix, I certainly didn't plan on writing it.
The part about the medicine does not reflect my views on euthanasia, it simply is meant to explain a usage of it similar to what current day palliative services do to try to help their patience.
Please refrain from discussing this topic here.
I hope you still enjoy the story so far.
For the first time since it happened my Dad and I will be driving to Mum's/our relatives for our more or less regular Pentecost visit.
It will be very strange to be there without her.
Whenever we went to see our relatives, since I got my licence, Mum would sit in the back seat giving us directions and telling us when to switch the motorway and we would tell her that we know and that we can read the signs.
Whenever she saw me struggling to keep concentrated she would give me snack or something to drink, as we kept a basket with food and drinks on the back seat beside her.
Now both those task will have to be done by my Dad and it will be really weird.
We will find our way, but she wont be there with us.
Though the hardest thing will be that down there, where Mum grew up, will also be all those people that knew her and now have the chance to express their condolences in person.
It will be a difficult weekend full of tears, even though I'm tired of crying, but my heart doesn't care about that.
These past few (nearly three…) months I've been trying to get some kind of normalcy back into my life and as my Dad supports me in pursuing my own adventures this even included minor trips.
The first time meeting people that know what happened is hard, but at some point you have told them what you need to tell and you can commence to different topics, which takes your mind off off things.
My first visit was to Janzy in Hamburg where we participated in the Lange Nacht der Mussen (Long nights of museums). It was an interesting, educative and really nice trip, but the whole time there was this aching in my heart when I thought of my Mum.
Whene I was travelling in the past I would call her or at least text her to give her an update, but this time I had to inform my Dad about all the things happening.
It felt really weird and it still does.
Another way of me to get used to texting my Dad and enjoying stuff without having the chance to tell her about it was for me to participate in the meetings of the local Animexx group in Greifswald. I discovered the HGWAnime last year and one of their meetings was my last trip I could still tell her about. I felt the need to go there again, to be able to continue going there without thinking of that last time and so far it worked and I could enjoy my time there without thinking too much about her.
Two weeks ago Breagit and I also made another trip to Berlin for Germany's version of the Free Comicbook Day. We were so busy throughout those hours that I barely thought about her, but still managed to give my Dad some updates.
Another thing I have last done when she got out of the hospital in January was the Sabaton concert I attended with Anice. I was so occupied by my fear of losing her that I only could really enjoy the concert when the main band started.
Next week for the first time I will attend a concert again. It will be in the same hall, but a different band and a different person to accompany me. I'm not sure how that will turn out, but I made the decision to see this band last year and I really wanted to see Blind Guardian in a standalone concert for quite some time now. I really hope I can enjoy it.
P.S. On a completely different note and in a different tone: My Post about Fernweh is now also available in an E-Book for ferngeweht's Blog-Parade: 49 Gedanken zu Fernweh (49 thoughts on Fernweh), you can check it out if you like, some entries, including mine, are even in English.


An abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue and fat from the abdomen. The tummy tuck in Portland tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall in addition to removing excess tissue and fat, improving the appearance of the tummy.
With a special focus on body contouring, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Workman frequently performs tummy tucks for his Vancouver, Portland and Tri-Cities patients.
A tummy tuck in Portland can significantly improve the appearance of your midsection. It does this by removing stretched skin and tissue, while repairing muscles that are stretched as a result of body weight changes or pregnancy.
if you cannot flatten your tummy with diet and exercise.
In most cases, abdominoplasty surgery is performed after a woman is finished with child bearing. The stomach muscles often stretch during pregnancy and remain lax. This may result in a "pot belly" appearance, in spite of endless crunches and sit-ups. Sewing the muscles back to their original location can dramatically flatten the abdominal profile. For long-lasting results, it is best to wait until no pregnancies are planned.
A tummy tuck surgery is performed under generaly anesthesia, so you will be asleep during the operation. The surgery begins with an incision on your abdomen. This incision, which is beneath the belly button, extends from hip to hip. This incision is normally placed below the underwear line, so a scar should not be visible in most clothing and swimsuits. Evidence of the incision will fade with time, but a scar will remain.
Through this incision, Dr. Workman has access to the muscles of the abdomen. He will tighten these muscles with sutures, helping you achieve have a firm, flat belly after your tummy tuck. Once the muscles are tightened, the excess tissue and fat will be removed. Liposuction may be used to remove fat, in surrounding areas. Once excess tissue and fat are removed, the incisions will be closed.
How much does a tummy tuck cost in Vancouver?
After your abdominoplasty, you will need to rest and limit your activity for about ten days. You will be sent home following your surgery to rest and recover. Dr. Workman will prescribe medication to help manage your pain. You will need to care for your incisions and surgical drains that will be placed near your incision. You will need to wear compression garments to facilitate healing. You will have a follow up visit to have your sutures removed.
You may see swelling and bruising in the area following your surgery. It is important that you start to walk and move around after surgery, even though you cannot bend or lift. You should be able to return to work in 10-14 days, however heavy lifting should be avoided for three months. Note: If your primary problem is limited to excess fat, you may be a candidate for liposuction instead.
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Tell your story! Easy to say, hard to do. Here are the tips that help.
Storytelling is vital. Whether for making data accessible to an audience or for any other reason.
We all know this, we're told it all the time, mostly by Seth Godin! We're surrounded by stories and we all realize that to create connection, to persuade, to make change, we have to tell our own. And to get anywhere, we better get good at it. So why is it still so damn hard to do it well? How come I forget how to do it every single time I come to write?
Fundamentally, it's easier to start with the internal than the external.
But to start with the external means to think of the reader first. Who are they? What might they be interested in? Why should they care about what I've got to say?
Tell your story as if to a friend, no matter who you're talking to.
Choose a 'gleaming detail', the one ordinary moment, object or metaphor that embodies the heart of what you're telling a story about. Hook onto the senses: what does that detail look, sound, smell, taste or feel like?
Be vulnerable. Dare to share the doubt, the anger, the surprise the joy.
Bring yourself. It doesn't have to be about you to include you or your opinion.
Let go. Less is more.
Critical thinking – question your analyst!
If you're the client for analysis, insight or research, keep these questions in mind when you get results presented back to you.
Analysts and researchers try to tease out useful information from data, whatever their methods. But their interpretation is in the end just one interpretation of what they have looked at.
Being critical doesn't mean you're saying 'this is garbage, you're wrong about everything!' Being critical means being curious and having a healthy skepticism when information is presented to you as fact. In science, you learn to have your work ruthlessly pulled apart in order to have your ideas tested so you can improve what you're doing. In non-profits people are often unsure of their data knowledge and that makes them too timid and too damn nice! Here are some questions to get your critical juices flowing. You don't have to understand the data, you understand your work and you're an intelligent adult who can form valid opinions based on information your are shown.
Is there another explanation for that?
That's the opposite of my hunch! That's really not what I would expect, is it right?
How robust is this analysis?
How reliable and consistent was the data?
How did you get to your findings?
What exactly does this show?
What does this mean for us? What can we do with this?


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The Corporate Asylum was my attempt to bring my thoughts on corporate culture to a wider audience via this new thing called "The World Wide Web". The website debuted around 1995 and new material was added up until around 2004.
DHL laid me off in 2003 and in 2006 I started a web development business: Sweet Thursday Web Development. Now that I work for myself…..I haven't had the desire to write or read about corporate culture, a culture that I don't miss much at all. I miss the people I worked with and some of the jokes…..but only some of the jokes.
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Home | LIFE AT WSU | Student Services | Thea's Pantry
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Thea's Pantry Returns to the Student Center
As the campus has moved to a blended approach to learning, Thea's Pantry has moved back to our location in the Student Center Room 345. There are some changes associated with visiting the pantry, but we want you to know that we are still open for you!
Take these Precautions when Visiting
We ask that you follow these precautions when visiting the pantry:
One (1) visitor is allowed in the pantry at a time
A face covering is required
You must sanitize your hands prior to entering the pantry
Do not bring your own bags, we have bags for you
Financial Help is Available
If you find yourself needing more food or other items or resources to help you continue to focus on learning, please make an application for the Student Emergency Fund
A food pantry for the Worcester State community
Thea's Pantry provides food and other essentials to students, staff, and faculty in need. Run from the Student Center on campus, the pantry provides a confidential service for those in need. The only requirement for making use of the pantry is possession of a WSU OneCard.
The pantry was established to help address the plight of students who experience food insecurity so they can stay focused on their studies and successfully complete their education. The food-pantry effort has involved students from the SNAP practicum, which awards course credit to students who help in the campus SNAP office and other projects; Worcester State Enactus, an entrepreneurial club that's very involved with community service; and the Urban Studies Club, which works on several anti-hunger and community initiatives.
Swipe It Forward
Swipe It Forward is a program run by the Hunger Outreach Team, Thea's Pantry, and Chartwells. Students in need can request and receive meal swipes to be used at the POD in Sheehan Hall. The program works by collecting donated guest swipes from resident students during the first month of every semester. These meal swipes are then redistributed to students in need through Thea's Pantry. The meal swipes are loaded onto the student's OneCard and are no different from regular meal swipes. To request meal swipes, simply visit Thea's Pantry or send an email to theaspantry@worcester.edu.
Note: As of Oct 1, 2020, the Swipe it Forward program has been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. We are hoping to have the program back up and running once campus returns to normal.
SNAP Office
The SNAP office provides students with peer support in a safe, confidential space. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the program formerly known as food stamps, provides food purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people, including students. The office provides information about the program and participant eligibility, and accepts applications for SNAP benefits.
Thea Aschkenase, '07
The pantry is named after Thea Aschkenase, a 2007 alumna of Worcester State University who was a life-long advocate against hunger. Aschkenase was a Holocaust survivor who was liberated from the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945. She and her husband, Efraim, emigrated from Palestine to Worcester in 1954. At age 92, she authored a memoir, Remembering: A Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Life.
In addition to being a voice of remembrance of the Holocaust, she also made it her mission to help others. She graduated with a degree in Urban Studies in her early 80s and, through her connection with the Intergenerational Urban Institute, volunteered to help hungry children and adults gain access to nutritious food.
Needed Supplies - Donate Today!
You can help support Thea's Pantry and feed people in need with your donations.
All shelf-stable food donations are welcomed. Ideas include:
Note: the pantry cannot accept damaged, opened, or expired items.
Donations can be dropped off at the pantry on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., or by appointment by emailing theaspantry@worcester.edu
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Hard on the heels of Najibullah Zazi's subway bomb try, the Manhattan U.S. attorney has indicted two Brooklyn men, U.S. citizens, for allegedly conspiring to abet Al Qaeda's communication needs and its capacity to detonate explosives.
Al Qaeda no longer needs a command center. Its foot soldiers are everywhere. They need only to win once, while the good guys have to win every time. How long can a winning streak go? Forever, one prays.
I esp like the touch of doom at the end. "They need only win once." What happens if they "win" once? Perhaps they explode a bomb on an airplane or a subway. Automobile accidents killed 34 thousand people in 2009 (down from 51 thousand in 1980). Even should they suddenly become competent, their record since 9-11 is nothing compared to that of the anarchists (see here for their list of successes).
Let's examine this list in more detail. Two things stand out.
There are 25 incidents mentioned. Only 17 were terrorist incidents in the US (the others committed varied offenses, such as making videos and lying to the FBI). Some of these looked trumped up, such as the Buffalo Six (Wikipedia). Or Hosam Maher Husein Smadi, where the other members of his sleeper cell were all Federal agents (Wikipedia).
More interesting is the distribution over time. There were 1 – 3 incidents per year from 2002 – 2008. Then 6 in 2009, and 4 so far in 2010. Does this reflect increased activity by US police and intelligence? Or increased activity by terrorists, although continuing at a low level of competence? Neither seems to threaten victory by al Qaeda. Our ever-expanding wars in Islamic nations probably contribute to this trend.


In a war, there are no winners!
Start with saying "NO!" to war, and mobilize local forces to oppose violence and hate.Remember the innocent victims.The fallen soldiers on both side. Everyone is responsible.
. Robert Oppenheimer, who had directed the project(building the atomic bomb), said: (.....)We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried. Most people were silent.
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita: Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him he takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another."


Times have changed and so have we. Technology has transformed our lives and made everything very convenient & clickable. We talk to our phones more than we talk to each other and they even talk back to us! The world is confined to the gadget screen, handheld and laps. Like the silver haired say, "Everything has become digital" Electronic gadgets have truly been a boon to human kind and come to our rescue every day. Right na?!
Now, we don't need to be perfect with our spellings or grammar. A spell check or better still keeping the setting on auto complete mode does wonders as you don't even need to type the complete word. Most gadgets have a pre-installed programme which indicate a wrong spelling or grammatically incorrect sentence.
And, we don't even need to be ashamed of our bad handwriting or be ridiculed for it. "Hmmm…I must say, you are a Doctor in the making" Such remarks have become a thing of the past. Just type the text and select your favourite font. And viola! We want to kiss ourselves in the mirror for the perfect masterpiece created within no time.
But this digital help has made us lazy and overtly dependent. We don't bother to perfect our spellings and a shabby handwriting continues to deteriorate further over the years. The biggest minus point is that we have forgotten to write to loved ones. The concept of writing a letter or sending a postcard is dying. We have forgotten the joy of receiving one as well.
But for me, the clock turned back for a short while.
A very close friend of mine had recently gone for a two week Leh-Ladakh trip and she called up somewhere in the middle of her tour and informed me that she has initiated a small surprise for me which will manifest before she returns back to Mumbai. Despite all attempts at cajoling her to reveal the surprise she did not budge. I became increasingly anxious with each passing day. I had turned into a child who has been given a glimpse of her gift through a window of a locked room.
Then one fine day the door bell rang. When I opened the door, it was the postman. With couriers becoming the norm of the day, seeing a postman make his appearance was an occasion in itself. He had a postcard in his hand which was addressed to me. I had a quizzical look on my face as I had not received a postcard or a letter for years. Possibilities started racing in my mind. Which relative could have written to me all of a sudden and why? I am accessible on my mobile all the time and everyone has my number or the number of someone or the other at home. I took the postcard from his hand. It had the photo of a Buddhist monastery from Ladakh. I turned over and saw the text. The backdrop of my face changed within fraction of seconds. My frowned eyebrows relaxed, my eyes lit up with joy, lips stretched and parted for a genuine smile.
The postcard had been sent by my friend.THIS WAS THE SURPRISE!
With a grin on my face, I turned to the postman and thanked him. This time around he had a quizzical look in his eyes but he probably had too many addresses chasing his mind, so he quickly disappeared from the scene.
Never had the faintest idea nor could have I imagined that my friend would send me a hand written postcard. I closed the door and paced towards the kitchen to show off the post card to my mother. She was equally surprised and happy to see it. My euphoria was beyond my own expectation. The door had been unlocked and the restless child within me finally had her hands on the gift. There were just a few lines written on it but I kept re-reading it and turning it over to look at the beautiful picture and then repeating the exercise a couple of times. Every time I would discover finer details like the deep colours and glossy finish of the post card, a misspelt part of my address, the blue green ink, the handwriting etc… And then there came a time when there was nothing more left to probe.
The postcard had really made my day. I quickly clicked a picture and put it up as my Whatsapp DP. My status declared my joy 'I received a postcard, Did you?' prefixed and suffixed with heart shaped smiley. Haha! I called my friend hoping that she was in a reachable mobile network zone. Thankfully the phone rang and she answered. She said 'Hello' and my response to her was, 'I received the surprise and I loved it'. I rattled on and on about how happy i was to receive her postcard not realising that I had not asked her how she was or how her trip was going? After a minute or so, she "butted" in and asked me how I was and how were the folks at home. That's when I realised that I had turned into a non-stop talking machine. I put a break on my monologue so that we could indulge in a two way dialogue. Phew!
As the mad conversation between two friends who have been apart for a few days ended, I plopped me on the couch smiling to myself. I was taken down memory lane and remembered my younger days, those school times, when letters were exchanged and scrap books were the 'in-thing'. Years back the concept of "Pen friend" was extremely popular. That's how we connected with people and made friends from "abroad" Is it dying or is the world getting smaller? Now that's a thought I will leave you with. For me I hope people don't lost touch with writing to their loved ones , post cards, letters, greetings…anything! I know I won't stop!
I hope that the legacy of post card continues and it doesn't become a memento to be displayed in a museum!


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Young Thanos has been revealed and he kind of looks older than the regular version. Some recently released concept art from Infinity War has been released online, highlighting what the Mad Titan could've looked like in his younger, pre-Decimation days. With most of the attention focused on the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, extra pieces of information and concept art from the last movie have started to gradually make their way online, shedding more light on the epic team-up movie that has set the stage for the most anticipated movie of 2019.
Infinity War artist Justin J. Sweet shared the image of young Thanos this morning on his Instagram account. We can see the Mad Titan sitting on a huge throne, which is levitating. The sketch features some different clothing than we have seen Thanos wear in the past along with a face that actually makes him appear a bit older than he is shown on the big screen. Obviously, this look was made very early on in the development process, but it's still cool to see how the villain would have appeared had the movie gone into his past.
Infinity War screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have said that the first movie was originally supposed to have a lot more of Thanos' backstory other than the scene where he shows up to Gamora's planet and recruits her. The initial idea was to have more of the "perfect" version of Titan along with times where Thanos was dominating before his quest to obtain all of the Infinity Stones and his success of wiping out half of the universe.
Related: Does Nick Fury Quantum Pager Theory Explain Captain Marvel's Absence in the MCU?
Before Infinity War hit theaters, actor Josh Brolin shed some light on his Thanos character, admitting that he didn't have the best upbringing because he looked so much different from everybody else. While he was looked at as being different, the Mad Titan is also extremely intelligent, which was one of the reasons that Brolin was attracted to the role. Additionally, there are more than a few people that believe that the villain is misunderstood and that he was right about wanting to wipe out half of the universe to save the other half.
Thanos is a complicated character, one that we'll hopefully learn more about when Avengers: Endgame hits theaters in April. That being said, Infinity War was very much the Mad Titan's movie, so it seems logical that the Russo Brothers will lead us down the path of finding out what happened after the decimation with the good guys. There's a lot to explain and there have been many fan theories trying to explain what's going to happen, but Marvel Studios has a tight grip on this project and there have barely been any leaks at this time, which is pretty impressive in this current climate. You can check out young Thanos below and see what could have been, thanks to Justin Sweet's Instagram account.


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Una passarel·la (en anglès gateway) és un dispositiu que permet interconnectar xarxes que utilitzen arquitectures o protocols diferents, és una porta d'enllaç en una xarxa. Les passarel·les actuen en el nivell 4 (capa de transport) i superiors del model OSI. La majoria de les passarel·les s'implementen per programari.

Les passarel·les també s'anomenen convertidors de protocol i són més complexes que els encaminadors o els commutadors de xarxa.

Les passarel·les són una part molt important en la majoria d'Encaminadors, ja que interconnecten xarxes Ethernet amb xarxes Wi-Fi.

Característiques

Tipus
 Passarel·la residencial per a interconnectar internet (via ADSL, DSL, LTE, fibra òptica) a la xarxa local Ethernet interna.
 Ordinador que interconnecta les diferents xarxes d'una empresa.
 Passarel·la al núvol (cloud gateway) que connecta xarxes exteriors per a obtenir serveis com per exemple emmagatzemament de dades al núvol.
 Passarel·la a internet de les coses (IoT) per a interconnectar tota mena de dispositius entre ells i fer-los disponibles als usuaris.

Funcionalitats internes
Resolen incompatibilitats com aquestes:

 Tipus de connexió: pot ocórrer que una xarxa utilitzi serveis orientats a la connexió i l'altra no.
 Grandària del missatge: la grandària dels missatges d'ambdues xarxes podia ser diferent, i el gateway haurà d'adaptar-los.
 Control d'errors: Una de les xarxes podia ser poc sensible als errors, o simplement mantenir-los durant massa temps.

Vegeu també
 Protocol de comunicació
 Encaminador (Router)
 Commutador de xarxa (Switch)
 Pont de xarxa (Bridge)
 Concentrador (Ethernet hub)
 Tallafoc de xarxes (Firewall)
 Passarel·la IoT (IoT Gateway)

Enllaços externs
 Telefonia IP

Referències

Xarxes informàtiques


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Assistant Attorney General Caldwell Discusses Relations Between Anti-Money Laundering Efforts and the Financial System
March 16, 2015 Posted in Compliance, Cybercrime, Money Laundering, Speeches
On March 16, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Leslie R. Caldwell delivered remarks at the ACAMS Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime Conference in Hollywood, Florida. Caldwell addressed DOJ's expectations of businesses operating internationally and DOJ's investigations of international conduct. As to the former, Caldwell stressed that companies must prioritize cybersecurity and cybersecurity compliance. She also spoke about the importance of a robust compliance program more generally. Noting that there is not a "one size fits all" compliance program, she discussed what DOJ considers to be some hallmarks of effective compliance programs, including: (1) directors and senior management providing strong, explicit, and visible support for compliance policies, (2) compliance teams with stature, adequate funding and access to resources, (3) clear, written and understandable policies (translated into all necessary languages), (4) effective communication and accessibility of compliance policies, (5) periodic review of policies and practices, (6) mechanisms to enforce compliance policies, including incentives for compliance and even-handed discipline for violations, and (7) attitude toward partner compliance with vendors, agents or consultants. In the anti-money laundering and sanctions context, Caldwell noted that compliance programs must also have additional components. She said that a company must be aware of the risks posed by its portfolio of customers, must comply with U.S. laws if it operates in the United States, and must be candid with regulators, often going further than filing a Suspicious Activity Report. Next, Caldwell turned to a discussion of how DOJ investigates and prosecutes cases involving international financial institutions. She discussed the many tools available through a deferred prosecution agreement ("DPA") or non-prosecution agreements ("NPA") and indicated that the Criminal Division would be willing to take action if a company breached such an agreement, stating, "Make no mistake: the Criminal Division will not hesitate to tear up a DPA or NPA and file criminal charges, where such action is appropriate and proportional to the breach."
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