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'Lukashenko put cucumbers in my trunk'
By Nikolaj Nielsen
MINSK, 27. Mar 2012, 09:09
One of three statesmen whose signature dissolved the Soviet Union, the former head of the Supreme Soviet of Belarus, Stanislav Shushkevich still views ridding the country of its nuclear arsenal as his greatest achievement.
Shushkevich led Belarus from 1991 until Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in as President in July 1994.
Shushkevich was stopped at the border on 19 March (Photo: Nikolaj Nielsen)
His attempts to single-handedly liberalise a Soviet-era economy and to introduce democratic reforms met with reprimand from the more conservative apparatchiks in government
His rivals called him an idealist and ousted him from power in a parliamentary vote which brought in a pro-Russian cadre in his place. The same parliament in 1996 tried to impeach Lukashenko for violating the constitution, but failed.
"We could have prevented this dictatorship, but Lukashenko was supported by high-ranking Russian officials. The Russian speaker of the high chamber of parliament, the speaker of the lower chamber of the Duma and the prime minister handed victory over to Lukashenko. This is how Lukashenko became a dictator," Shushkevich recalled.
In his small apartment in north Minsk which he shares with his wife, Shushkevich spends his days writing and advising Belarus' fragmented opposition on how to unite against the autocrat.
The former head of state gets a measly pension of 3,200 rubles a month (about €0.40). He also gets a food allowance of about €50 a year, enough - authorities say - not to die from hunger.
He described Lukashenko as an "arse-kisser" who liked to please superiors. In the early 1990s, Lukashenko was an MP who attracted Shushkevich's pity.
"I remember one day I badly parked my car and Lukashenko approached me and said he could park it for me much better. So I gave him the keys. When I later returned to the car, I found my trunk full of cucumbers," Shushkevich told EUobserver.
He was not sure if the cucumbers were a joke or a gift. But they were not in season at the time, so he invited Lukashenko to his home for tea out of politeness. Lukashenko brought along Viktor Gunchar, a prominent politician and future deputy prime minister, who went on to oppose the dictator before disappearing in suspicious circumstances.
"Lukashenko was not very bright ... but the cucumbers were delicious," Shushkevich said of the tea party.
When he was not in Belarus, the historic statesman used to lecture at universities around the world.
But the lecture tours are now a thing of the past: his name is one of 148 on a KGB list of people who can no longer leave the country. It was drawn up in revenge against EU sanctions.
"I plan on travelling to Vilnius on 19 March to visit the Belarus center of culture. We'll see what happens," he told EUobserver earlier this month. On 19 March he was stopped at the border and sent home.
Henchmen and killers
Shushkevich can list off the top of his head all the cogs - big and small - that keep the Lukashenko machine running.
Aside from oligarchs such as Vladmir Peftiev and Yuri Chizh, there are other, more dangerous, creatures which shelter near the dictator. One of them is Viktor Sheiman.
"He is different from Peftiev and Chizh because he started in the state [security] service," Shushkevich said. Sheiman was a low-ranking major in the military. But his subservience and hunger for power caught the attention of superiors.
Shushkevich says Sheiman used murder and kidnappings as vehicles for his promotion. He received the rank of colonel general, a senior military status also used in North Korea and Russia.
During the 1990s, he organized fake assassination attempts on Lukashenko to falsely incriminate political rivals. As head of the council of security of the state prosecutor, Sheiman is personally linked to the murder and disappearance of journalists, businessmen and others who represented a threat to the regime - including Lukashenko's former friend and tea-party-guest, Gunchar.
Lukashenko has awarded Sheiman no fewer than 86 medals. He is now the face of Belarusian business in Latin America and deals in crude oil and petroleum with Venezuela.
'Economic sanctions can hurt him'
In Lukashenko's world, the value of loyalty is only as great as the money that greases the wheels of the regime and business connections with EU states are vital to his grip on power.
"Only economic sanctions will hurt Lukashenko. It would force him to release political prisoners," Shushkevich said.
Shushkevich went to Berlin three weeks after the 19 December crackdown to plead the case for economic sanctions. At the time everyone spoke to him of profit losses for German companies, of "not hurting ordinary Belarusians" and of not pushing Belarus deeper into Russia's sphere of influence.
For Shushkevich, the Russia argument was always bogus.
"You cannot integrate Belarus even more into the Russian sphere of influence," he said, noting that the two share a 959-km-long open border and that their military forces are joined at the hip. In February, Lukashenko even asked Russia to pay the salaries of his military officers. Many of the key positions in the Belarus government are staffed by Russian citizens and the Russian language dominates in the country.
The EU on 23 March blacklisted 29 Belarus companies and two oligarchs. But three key firms got off in order not to hurt business interests in Latvia and Slovenia.
Shushkevich believes the next step should be a special EU fund to compensate EU firms for lost income so that economic sanctions are no longer held hostage by the likes of Riga and Ljubljana.
"If you want to help Belarus then the EU needs a budget dedicated to Belarus and not just rhetoric and symbolic embargoes," he said.
EU and Ukraine trade blame over ambassador's remarks
EU expected to recall Belarus ambassadors
Exclusive: Lukashenko plotted murders in Germany
Belarus: Or, how to divide and rule
Ukraine has given a political thumping to the EU ambassador in Kiev in what is amounting to a bad week for relations with ex-Soviet neighbours.
EU countries' diplomats expect a special meeting on Friday (10 August) to end with a mass pull-out of EU ambassadors from Belarus.
Belarus president authorised political murders in Germany in recent years, according to a sensational recording of his former spy-chief obtained by EUobserver.
Personal encounters with Belarus' leading dissidents show the effectiveness of regime tactics to divide and demoralise its opponents.
EU ambassadors trickle back to Minsk
All EU ambassadors are returning to Minsk in a bid to improve deteriorating relations with Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko, in power for the past 18 years.
Belarus special forces officer: why I fled to the EU
A former officer in the 'Diamond' - Lukashenko's elite bodyguard - who lives in exile in the EU, says he "cannot remain indifferent" to the brutality of the regime.


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Motorsports Monday: 1971 Porsche 911 RSR Martini Racing Tribute – REVISIT
By Carter July 25, 2016 July 25, 2016 Motorsports Monday, Porsche, Race Cars, Revisit
On the verge of three years ago I took a look at a neat 911 Carrera RSR tribute. Rather than take the typical path of copying the IROC cars, the builder of this particular car chose the "Mary Stuart" Martini Racing example to clone. The car was named because the wrap around rear duck-tail spoiler reminded some of the high collars which were the vogue during Mary, Queen of Scots' reign. With its unique tail offsetting those iconic colors, it is certainly an attention getter. However, the seller has now attempted to shift this car more or less continually since 2013 – first at an asking price of $165,000, then dropping in 2014 to $135,000, and now back up to $165,000 presumably to try to capitalize on the current 911 market. It is without a doubt a neat build and unique execution, so even though it's unlikely to trade this time around again I thought it was worth another look:
The below post originally appeared on our site September 9, 2013:
I think I've made it pretty clear that I think Martini Racing colors are just awesome. Some people insist everything looks better in "Gulf Blue", but for me, it's those Martini stripes that made some of the best looking race cars (and in a very few cases, even improved road cars). Case in point is today's example; perhaps one of the strangest downforce attempts of the 1970s on a Porsche – the Mary Stuart tailed Martini Racing RSR. While a neat design in some ways, it certainly looks odd from other angles. Today's 1971 911 is a recreation of the original, but you can't deny that it looks fantastic in the proper Martini Racing colors of the 1973 RSR:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1971 911 RSR Martini Racing replica on Ebay
Tagged 1971, 2.7, 911, BBS, Carrera, Carrera RS, Carrera RSR, Duck Tail, Fuchs, Martini Racing, Mary Stuart, Motorsports Monday, race car, replica, Revisit, RS, RSR, Tribute
Motorsports Monday: 1992 Porsche 968
By Carter April 4, 2016 April 4, 2016 Motorsports Monday, Porsche
One of my first days instructing at a high performance driving school, my student walked up to me after the morning meeting and told me he was under the weather and not up for driving. But, he said, he didn't want to miss out on track time, so would I be willing to drive him around Lime Rock Park in his car? Sure, I said, and we strolled over towards his ride – a track prepared Porsche 968 on Michelin Sport Cup tires. I have to admit I was slightly apprehensive; a car I was unfamiliar with wasn't the end of the world, but that day track was wet and while I had been the wheel man a few times in my father's 924S on track, most of my seat time was spent in my front-drive Audi Coupe GT. But out on the track we went, and the 968 quickly proved why it gained a reputation as such a superlative driver's car. Near perfect balance matched with smooth power delivery. The limited slip differential in that particular 968 also helped to translate the power to the ground, and on a soaked track we were one of the fastest cars that session within two laps – it just felt natural to push the car. Down the "No Name Straight" (which both has a name and isn't a straight), the 968 twitched lightly under full throttle but was never out of control and never once felt uncomfortable. Even before then I had a high regard for the watercooled front-engine Porsches, but it solidified my love even more and it's always nice when I see a track prepared 968:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1992 Porsche 968 on eBay
Tagged 3.0, 6 speed, 968, livery, Martini Racing, Motorsports Monday, Porsche, transaxle, watercooled
1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition
By Carter February 15, 2016 February 15, 2016 Porsche
Continuing on my theme of watercooled transaxle Porsches in famous livery, in 1976 Porsche won the World Sportscar Championship primarily with its 935 and 936 models in Martini Racing livery. To commemorate this achievement, in 1977 if you walked into your Porsche dealer and selected option M426 (Code E19) on a new Porsche 924, you'd be handed the keys to a uniquely colored coupe. The outside of each was Grand Prix White, and along the side were triangularly shaped stripes in the now famous Martini Racing livery. The "Tarantula" alloys were color-matched white as well. Underneath, the Martini cars were equipped with front and rear sway bars – the only real performance option. Inside was what really set the car apart, though, with scarlet carpet and seat centers, contrasting piping, a leather steering wheel and of course a commemorative plaque to let you know you were in the house of a World Champion!
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition on eBay
Tagged 1977, Grand Prix White, Limited Edition, Martini Edition, Martini Racing, Porsche, Tarantulas, World Champion
Motorsports Monday: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
By Carter December 14, 2015 December 14, 2015 Motorsports Monday, Porsche
For those that haven't had the pleasure of driving a 944 Turbo S, allow me to describe the sensation. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be the stone in a sling shot, it's a pretty good analogy. My first drive in a S saw me pull up to a merge onto a secondary highway. The slightest gap opened in traffic, and since I was in a Porsche I naturally thought that half a car length with the closing traffic at 65 m.p.h. seemed doable. Clutch out, foot on the floor, and….nothing. I thought I stalled the car. I had just enough time to look down in disbelief, feel the blood draining from my head and look into the mirror, uttering "Oh…shi" when BAM – the car came on boost. Like the intro to Star Trek – The Next Generation, the front of the car stretched towards the sky and elongated as I rocketed forwards. How that manifests itself on track leads towards a very odd driving style. At my favorite track, Lime Rock Park, for example, in the Turbo S you need to be on throttle when you should be off throttle. Otherwise, if you wait for the car to be where you would normally hit the throttle, you're halfway down the straight. The best example of where this odd throttle usage comes into play is in "Big Bend". A decreasing radius corner, if you nail the throttle after the first apex, normally you'd spear straight off the road. The last thing you want to do when those front tires need to bite in a car with 250 horsepower is lift the nose up. But when you nail the throttle in the 944 Turbo, it doesn't have 250 horsepower. It has 10. Maybe 12. So, you plant the throttle, turn in and as you're about to hit the apex BAM, the boost comes on, helping to rotate the rear end and you can throttle out of the corner. Perhaps it was Porsche's way of imparting 911 "don't lift" DNA into the front engine turbocharged wonder! Regardless of how you drive it, though, these 944 Turbos make great friends for track adventures:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S on eBay
Tagged 944, Club Sport, M44.51, Martini Racing, Porsche, Silver Rose, Turbo, Turbo S
Motorsports Monday: 2007 Porsche Cayman S
By Carter August 3, 2015 August 3, 2015 Motorsports Monday, Porsche
Yesterday, our editor Paul sent me a quick message with a link enclosed – "Enjoy a late birthday present!" he said. The link was to the movie Le Mans, the 1971 classic staring Steve McQueen piloting the equally iconic Gulf-liveried John Wyer run Porsche 917Ks. But while that combination would be emblazoned in history as the defacto color for the Porsche 917, to me the more memorable combination was the car that actually won the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours. That was the magnesium-framed number 22; a pale white car that debuted an equally iconic combination for me as it was sponsored by Martini Racing. Later in the 1970s, the livery would become more famous as the multiple winners with both 935 and 936 chassis, but few remember that the connection went back into the era of the light-blue Gulf cars. The Martini livery is still popular today, carried on by a proud tradition into Formula 1 as well as being recreated by amateur enthusiasts in the Porsche Interseries, a Cayman-only race program that notably offered drivers to run famous Porsche colors. Very few can afford the opportunity to even see 917s in action – never mind own one. But a Cayman S racer? While not cheap, they're considerably more affordable than you'd expect:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2007 Porsche Cayman S on eBay
Tagged 2007, 987, Cayman S, Martini Racing, OZ Racing, race car, track car
Motorsport Monday: 1971 Porsche 911 RSR Martini Racing Tribute – REVISIT
By Carter April 28, 2014 April 27, 2014 Porsche, Race Cars
One of my favorite cars from last year wasn't necessarily everyone else's favorite; but that's what makes this hobby interesting to me – that we don't all like the same things. Truth be told, I prefer the more conventional RSR cars, but this 1971 911 RSR "Mary Stuart" Martini inspired car is pretty spectacular in its individuality. It's floated around a few sites and is now up on Ebay with a "Buy It Now" price $30,000 less than last fall when I originally wrote it up. To be honest, it's still priced high in my mind, but if you like the look and want a turn-key race car that will be sure to be fast and test your skills, this RSR tribute is a good option:
Tagged 911, Fuchs, Martini Racing, Porsche 1971, race car, RSR
Afternoon Accessories: Momo Martini Racing Steering Wheel
By Carter January 7, 2014 January 9, 2014 Porsche
Martini Racing stripes make the world a better place, no matter where they appear. However, today's application is something really special to put your unique project over the top. Martini Racing licensed MOMO to make a run of both street and racing competition steering wheels. These wheels were rare and expensive when new, though obviously cherished by at least a few owners and can be found for sale today. This particular model is a racing variant which sported a smaller diameter and quick-release ready bolt circle. In just about perfect shape, it's just awaiting it's next race:
Model: MOMO Martini Racing
Price: $499 Buy It Now
CLICK FOR DETAILS: MOMO Martini Racing Steering Wheel on eBay
Tagged Martini Racing, Porsche
Motorsport Monday: 1971 Porsche 911 RSR Martini Racing replica
By Carter September 9, 2013 September 11, 2013 Porsche, Race Cars
Engine: 2.7 liter flat-6
Mileage: N/A mi
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1971 911 RSR Martini Racing replica on racecars.com
This is a 1971 Porsche 911 race car that has been restored to be a replica of a 1973 Porsche Martini Racing RSR. The tub is 100% rust free. The engine is a 2.7 with RS pistons and race cams. The transmission is a 915 with limited slip. After finding the person that built and owned the car it was discovered that this car was replicated from a original 1973 Martini RSR. We were told that the panel are made from one of the original Mary Stuart cars. This car is all 1970's. the front has Bilstein coil over struts,aluminium S calipers and ajustable sway bar. All body panels are fiber glass. the rear panels are removable. No side windows,wipers or head lights. The engine is a very reliable track engine. At this time there are about eight hours of Porsche Club Drivers Education on the car. The car is fast and is very fun to drive. We are open to offers.
none avalible
Engine Builder: Porsche
Manufacturer: Porsche
Displacement: 2.7
Induction: Webbers
Heads: Porsche
Block: Porsche
Pistons: 2.7 RS
Manufacturer: ATL
Capacity: 15 Gal
Fuel Pump: Holley
Manfacturer: Porsche
Fire System: none
Guages: VDO
Anytime the numbers are sub 2,000 lbs and over 200 hp, you're guaranteed to have fun. While not as potent as the original RSR and running a more subdued 2.7 power plant, this car will be certainly much cheaper to run. Add to that the fact that the price of the original is a million dollar plus car, and running a replica makes a lot more sense. This car wouldn't likely be eligible to run in vintage events, but would certainly draw a crowd at local Porsche Club Racing events, or you could blow everyone's mind at your local club Driver's Education. Older 911 race cars aren't cars for beginners, but aren't to be quite as feared as their reputation, either – sticky rubber helps keep them planted.
In regards to value, a normal 2.7 race car would struggle to bring $50,000, even if it was a clean car. Like the 1974 RSR replica I wrote up a few weeks ago, the value in this car is in the build – though I think this car is relying a bit too much on the paint and unique tail carrying the value. All in all, I really like the 1974 car was a better, cleaner build with more speed potential for around the same money. It wouldn't be very hard to add the Martini stripes to that car, either. But, if you really must stand out from the crowd, why not do it with the craziest duck tail ever?
-Carter
Tagged 1971, 911, Martini Racing, Porsche, race car, RSR
1977 Porsche 924 Martini Racing Championship Limited Edition
By Carter August 23, 2013 August 22, 2013 Porsche
Back in July, I reviewed a 1978 Porsche 924 Limited Edition that was for sale for $3,700. To me, that car looked to be a fantastic deal. Sure, the 924 is the red-headed step-child of Porsche, but it was a clean and original driver for under $4,000. Hard to beat that in Porsche terms! Today, I found another "Limited Edition" 924 from 1977. In true Porsche form, they sure managed to make a lot of special editions of the 924! This car is one of the slightly less rare Martini Racing Championship edition cars, of which there were 3,000 produced. While the 1978 car was understated in silver, this 1977 shouts out its sporting connections with some pretty fantastic side stripes and a wild interior:
Model: 924 Martini Racing Limited Edition
Engine: 2.0 liter inline-4
Price: $7,999 Buy It Now
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Racing Edition on eBay
PORSCHE 924 SPECIAL EDITION
MARTINI RACING CHAMPIONSHIP LIMITED EDITION!
EXCELLENT CONDITION! LOW MILES!
~FUN TO DRIVE~
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity & An Original 1977 Print Advertisement
This car has been babied! It has never seen a flake of snow!!!
"The first limited-edition 924 was labeled the Martini Edition and factory order number M426. Also known as the Championship Edition, it was a celebration vehicle of Porsches racing triumphs. It was distinguished by front and rear sway bars, leather covered steering wheel, red-white-blue Martini Rossi striped on the outside and on the headrests, white alloy rims, black vinyl seats, and red carpet. The vehicles were built from December 1976 through March 1977."
I can't say that this car really looks to be in mint condition. Clean, yes, but not near-spotless like the 1978 silver car. Perhaps that's the fault of the photos, or perhaps the car just is a bit tired. I love the side stripes and the color matched wheels, but I can't say that I'm a fan of tribute cars (even from the factory) without real sporting credentials. Sure, the sway bars are a nice addition, but this was mostly an appearance package – the antithesis of Martini Racing. Miles are low, but not museum low, so this is a driver – but at one dollar short of $8,000, I can't see how this car is more than twice the 1978 I reviewed. That car was appropriately priced and shown; this car seems to be carrying a 100 percent plus premium, in my opinion. It comes with a certificate of authenticity if you needed it (do people fake these cars?), so perhaps it's ready for someone to take to their local Porsche show for a few trips down memory lane. It's hard to find these for sale and in decent shape these days, and despite the premium, it's undoubtedly the cheapest Martini Porsche you can buy.
Tagged 1977, 924, Limited Edition, Martini Racing, Porsche

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Build laser cutter to be incorporated into hydrafabber device for cutting paper and cardboard.
The laser cutter uses a focused diode laser to cut paper and cardboard by thermal ablation, or the vaporization of the paper fibers. This eliminates uncontrolled combustion.
We will scan the laser position in X dimension and the paper will be moved in Y dimension. Ablation requires high focused intensity, therefore high laser power is required.
975 nanometer wavelength 10 watt fiber coupled diode lasers are now commercially available at low cost. The laser power can be delivered to the X scanning stage by a multimode fiber optic. The laser power is then focused on to the paper with a fiber coupled optical assembly. The assembly focusses the power in a 200 micron spot at a distance of a few inches from focusing optics. This arrangement allows smoke and particulates to vacuumed away from the optics.
Ten watts of laser power in a 0.2 mm diameter spot results in an intensity of 30000 watts per square cm or 300000 times the intensity of sunlight.
Assuming the paper absorbs 1/2 of the incident power or 5 joule per second in a 0.2 mm diameter spot and assuming a paper thickness of roughly 0.1 mm results in 5 joules/sec into a volume of roughly 3 millionths of a cubic centimeter.
Given a mass density of paper of 0.7 gram/cc http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_density_of_paper ,the mass is roughly 2 micrograms.
The specific heat of paper is 1.4 kilojoules per kilogram kelvin http://www.ehow.com/list_6893512_thermal-properties-paper.html#ixzz2bW4unfsD ,or 1.4 joule per gram for 1 degree centigrade.
All of these factors result in a temperature rise of the volume of paper of roughly 1 million degrees centigrade per second.
Assuming 1000 degrees sufficient for vaporization then a period of one millisecond is required for each spot. This suggests a cutting speed 200 mm per second.
Before laser module, fiber assembly and focusing optics are procured we must decide whether commercial power supplies for diode current and thermoelectric control should be procured or built by us for test by experienced personnel.
Also laser safety is paramount. The 975 nm wavelength is the wavelength presently favored because high power modules are most easily obtainable at this wavelength. However these are eye hazardous wavelengths so the paper cutting operation must be completely shielded by plastic that is totally opaque at these wavelengths. We should investigate dye impregnated Plexiglas or other transparent plastic for its optical density at 975 nm. Fortunately such material is available for industrial application for the high power Nd:YAG wavelength of 1064 nm.
However we must have minimum of equipment to asses light leakage.
Caustic? The focus of optical power or radiant flux... the envelope of rays where they focus -- the geometrical object is called the caustic of rays. The caustic is the transparent object, red in color. It includes smoke and particulates. Maintain a little vacumn current or blower to clear the spot where work is taking place. Smoke will interrupt the power from the lens. An aquarium pump used in reverse might be sufficient to remove smoke from that area in an air tight enclosure. It has an air bladder that might either push or pull air. A big case might be needed to enclose the fiber and the x-y axis. The enclosure might be folded up, perhaps a roll of vinyl placed on a frame that might be more easily transported. It must be absolutely black to prevent light exposure to anyone who might be standing nearby.
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Lyndal Rowlands is an Australian freelance journalist, United Nations correspondent and communication consultant who has reported from the United States, Uganda, Timor-Leste and Australia. As a foreign correspondent she has written for Al Jazeera, the Saturday Paper and IPS, and conducted research for ABC International Development. As a science journalist she has written for Discovery Education, Scidev and Surgical News. She is the former UN Bureau Chief for development news service Inter Press Service and a UN Foundation Press Fellowship recipient.
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Is there a model Human Rights Council member?
In some ways the Council is like a pre-school: it's more about effort to improve than actual performance.


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Fiske Terrace es una comunidad planificada y barrio del distrito de Brooklyn en Nueva York. Fiske Terrace está ubicado en el centro-sur de Brooklyn, al sur de la comunidad de Flatbush, y al norte del (y en ocasiones considerado como parte de) barrio de Midwood. Hace frontera con Glenwood Road al norte, Ocean Avenue al este, del Ramal Bay Ridge al sur y de la línea Brighton al oeste.

Fiske Terrace fue desarrollado con viviendas diseñadas individuales a principios del siglo XX por la T.B. Ackerson Company. La comunidad cuenta con la estación de metro de la Avenida H de la línea Brighton, cuya centenaria estación fue declarado monumento nacional en 2004 por la Comisión para la Preservación de Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York.

Entre los notables residentes de Fiske Terrace se incluyen Richard Hellmann, creador y fundador de la marca de mayonesa Hellmann's Mayonnaise, y Charles Ebbets, propietario del estadio de béisbol Ebbets Field y del equipo Brooklyn Dodgers.

El 18 de marzo de 2008, la Comisión para la Preservación de Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York aprobó por unanimidad la designación del Distrito Histórico de Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park, siendo designados 250 hogares.

Véase también

 Anexo:Barrios de Nueva York
 Anexo:Barrios de Brooklyn

Referencias

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Forbidden to Hold Free Training Sessions to Demonstrate New Forscene Interface and MAM
LONDON — Nov. 4, 2014 — Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the AIM-quoted owner and developer of the market-leading cloud video platform Forscene, announced today that it will offer free training sessions featuring the new Forscene interface unveiled at IBC2014. Training will take place in Manchester and London at the end of November. Each training day will have three sessions — two for post-production users that focus on the interface and another for ingest and account managers that focuses on Forscene's new media asset management (MAM) system.
"The new Forscene interface and MAM are welcome upgrades that promise even greater functionality and more intuitive operation than ever before," said Stephen Streater, CEO at Forbidden Technologies plc. "These training sessions will give users a good understanding of all the new features and how to incorporate them into their post production workflows. We're especially pleased to have Jeff Krebs, our new regional manager over Canada and the Eastern U.S., leading the post-production session. Jeff is an accomplished video editor in his own right, so he will add another layer of insight to the training."
In the morning session, "Forscene Ingest and Account Management," attendees will get an overview of the new MAM system. Topics will include: how to connect to local storage; assigning account access and setting up watch folders from any location in the world; browsing and viewing content and metadata; and moving, renaming, sharing, and publishing media stored on any Forscene server from anywhere in the world. The session will run from 10 a.m. to noon.
The afternoon sessions, "Forscene for Post-Production Users," will introduce post-production users to the broad range of editing functionality that is built into the new, more elegant interface. Demonstrations will include: logging and search functions; how to create storyboard edits/sync pulls/rough cuts; how to share files for reviews and approval; and how to export a project so that users can continue working in another platform. Krebs, a skilled and experienced editor, will also show some of Forscene's advanced editing functions to demonstrate its capability as an end-to-end editing platform. The sessions will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Training days are scheduled for Nov. 25 at On the 7th at MediaCityUK in Manchester, and Nov. 27 and 28 in London at the Soho Screening Rooms. Space is limited. Location details and online registration are available at forscene.eventbrite.co.uk.
More information about Forscene can be found at www.forscene.co.uk. More information about Forbidden Technologies can be found at www.forbidden.co.uk.
About Forbidden Technologies plc
Forbidden delivers high-performance cloud video services for media makers and broadcasters. Its flagship product, Forscene, is the world's most advanced cloud-based video post-production platform, powering entirely new workflows from creation to delivery. Quoted on the London Stock Exchange, Forbidden partners with high-profile media and technology companies to complement its cloud infrastructure and provide greater value and efficiency to its clients.
More information about Forbidden can be found at www.forbidden.co.uk. More information about Forscene can be found at www.forscene.co.uk.
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The seventh grader and an accompanying adult will have an opportunity to see what careers await them in Automotive Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Criminal Justice, Manufacturing and Energy Technology, and Welding Technology – all STEM programs. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. FRCC has female faculty and instructors in each career area.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FRCC's Larimer Campus, Harmony Road and Shields Street. Lunch will be provided. An adult must accompany the student.
To register, contact Joe South of the Automotive Technology faculty at joseph.south@frontrange.edu or (970) 204-8159.


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Cover: "Fight or Buy Bonds," poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1918
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Roger R. Trask Lecture
Setting Precedent: The First Senate and President Washington Struggle to Define "Advice and Consent"
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Public Management of Big Data: Historical Lessons from the 1940s
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The War Bond Poster: State Fundraising and National Cohesion Through Mass Media During the World Wars
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A New Frontier: Reevaluating JFK's Civil Rights Record Through a Case Study of Prince Edward County, Virginia
— Brian E. Lee
The State of Congressional History
• Introductory Remarks, Richard McCulley
• Promoting the History of the Senate, Donald A. Ritchie
• Engaging the Public in the History of the U.S. House of Representatives, Matt Wasniewski
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I will admit, when looking into a weekend trip destination, Jersey has not been at the top of my list. The largest of the Channel Islands is located just a thirty-five-minute flight from London, and in my mind that doesn't exactly shout sunshine and beautiful beaches.
There is a reason they call Jersey 'The Island Break', the beaches, even during an early spring weekend, are stunning and could easily be mistaken for a somewhere considered 'more exotic'.
If you are looking for a quick escape this summer, choose Jersey and add these beaches to your hit list.
Located on the South of the Island, St Brelade's golden sand beaches have been voted one of the top 3 beaches in the UK. With safe waters, this beach is the perfect choice for a bit of summer sunbathing or sea swimming, there is also a surf and paddle-board school also conveniently set-up along the seafront for those who are a bit more adventurous. There are also numerous restaurants and cafes in the area, I recommend heading to The Crab Shack for a lunch during your day – the restaurant serves predominately fresh seafood dishes, but other options are available for vegetarians.
Plemont Beach is located on the North- East point of Jersey, and like the majority of Jersey's beaches boasts golden sand beaches. Located in a cove, this area is a sun trap perfect for warmer days but meaning that often the waters may not be as calm for swimmers. By evening the tide is completely out, making it a perfect spot to search rock pools or join a tour of the caves.
The North-Western beach of Bouley Bay is located next to the tallest cliffs on Jersey, making it a great spot to photograph the crashing waves as they come in or the Puffins that are often spotted here (in warmer months there have also been Dolphin sightings in this area). In Bouley Bay, you will also find a dive centre, as the deeper waters make it a great spot for scuba diving!
Grouville Bay, also sometimes known as Long Beach is adorable! While it may not be as beautiful as St Brelade's Bay, at the northern end of the beach, you will find the sweet Gorey Harbour which is watched over by the castle sitting above. This area was a strong contender for my favourite place in Jersey, along with the harbour you will also find various tea shops, perfect for a stop for afternoon tea and scones.
During your visit to Jersey I thoroughly recommend a renting a car, the Island has beautiful coastal roads and can be easily driven around in less than a few hours. Driving gave us the perfect opportunity to see the coast and stop wherever we liked the look of, some roads are similar to typical country roads and may be narrower than what you are used to, but generally it is very similar to driving in the UK, they also drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Ensure to talk to your rental car company regarding parking, while in the UK we are more used to a 'pay and display' style service, in Jersey they work on a scratchcard system (which are bought from the local shops) and the number of tokens you need is dependent on the area you are choosing to park.
Jersey really is a hidden gem of a destination and should be a stronger contender if you are searched for a relaxing spring or summer break. With beaches like these, I can completely understand why people are opting to jump on a thirty-minute flight from London rather than somewhere more far-flung to enjoy the sun.
I was invited to Jersey as part of a press trip with Visit Jersey but, as always, all opinions are my own.


Richie Supa is a New York singer/songwriter with over 300 songs recorded and four solo albums to his name. Richie's career was launched via the legendary Long Island Band "The Rich Kids" who were signed by Clive Davis to Columbia records. Richie was a staff writer at EMI Music for eighteen years and went on to a career on Broadway where he had the lead role in the hit musical Hair. Supa co-wrote several number one rock hits including "Back on Earth", "Misery", "Amazing" and "Pink" which won a GRAMMY. Richie's greatest personal accomplishment is his 27 year recovery. Over this time Richie has helped thousands of addicts with his personal insight and inspiring music. In fact, his songs "In the Rooms" and "Last House on the Block" won Best Song of the Year at the 2009 and 2011 Prism Awards.


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H. B. Warner.
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Actors; Men
Three-quarter length portrait of actor H. B. Warner wearing a checked wool three-piece suit with tie. He stands with his hands in his pockets, and his hair is combed away from his forehead. Henry Byron Warner (also known as Henry Byron...
Street repairs, Warner, New Hampshire, 1956.
Streets; Trucks; Men; Employees; Trees
Road repairs on Route 103 between Bradford and Warner, New Hampshire. The roadbed is being resurfaced with an asphalt compound.
Road Repairs on Route 103 between Bradford and Warner, New Hampshire.. The roadbed is being resurfaced with an asphalt compound.
Warner P. Davis of Wilmore, Kentucky, 1934.
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Clergy
Portrait of Reverend Warner P. Davis of Wilmore, Kentucky. He is wearing wire-framed glasses, a suit and tie. Photograph has been painted on. Stamped on back of image: April 15, 1934. Handwritten on back: Rev. Warner P. Davis, Wilmore, Ky.,...
Early American Female Writers.
Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886; Foster, Hannah Webster, 1759-1840; Rowson, Mrs., 1762-1824; Royall, Anne Newport, 1769-1854; Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879; Sedgwick, Catharine Maria, 1789-1867; Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880; Hentz, Caroline...
Robert Austin Warner with Ramkrishna Dalmia, University of Louisville, 1948.
University of Louisville--Faculty; Foreign visitors;
University of Louisville professor and Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Robert Austin Warner, sits at a long table with Ramkrishna Dalmia and two unidentified women. According to an article in the Cardinal (UofL's student newspaper)...
Murphy Elevator Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1930s.
Buildings; Commercial facilities; Elevators
Ten men, including one on a motorcycle with sidecar, pose in front of The Murphy Elevator Company Inc. storefront, which bears stenciled signs reading "Warner Elevator Sales & Service," "The Murphy Elevator Co. Incorporated Elevator Service &...
Faculty and graduates University of Louisville medical department 1917.
University of Louisville. Medical Dept.; Medical students; Teachers; University of Louisville--Students; University of Louisville--Faculty
University of Louisville medical department 1917 - Composite photograph for the University of Louisville school of medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, of faculty and graduating students for the medical school class of 1917. Individual oval-shaped...
Louisville Medical College. Class of 1891-92.
Louisville Medical College; Medical students; Teachers
Louisville Medical College 1891 - 1892. Composite photograph for Louisville Medical College in Louisville, Kentucky, of faculty and part of the graduating students in the medical school class of 1891-1892. Horseshoe-shaped grouping of individual...
Louisville Medical College, class of 1893-1894.
Louisville Medical College 1893 - 1894. Composite photograph for the Louisville Medical College in Louisville, Kentucky, of faculty and graduating students for the medical school class of 1893-1894. Oval-shaped cluster of individual oval-shaped...
Louisville Medical College graduating class of 1897.
Louisville Medical College 1897 - Composite photograph for the Louisville Medical College in Louisville, Kentucky, of faculty and graduating students in the medical school class of 1897. Rows of individual oval-shaped portraits clustered around...
University of Louisville, medical class of 1890-1891.
University of Louisville. Medical Dept.; Medical students; Teachers
University of Louisville medical department 1890 - 1891 - Composite photograph for the University of Louisville school of medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, of faculty and graduating students for the medical school class of 1890-1891. Rows of...
Education-by-Radio graduation broadcast by WHAS radio, University of Louisville, 1948.
Distance education; University of Louisville--Presidents; College administrators; College presidents; Students; University of Louisville--Faculty; University of Louisville--Students; WAVE (Radio station : Louisville, Ky.); WHAS (Radio station :...
President of the University of Louisville Dr. John W. Taylor sits at a table with students, instructor and radio station director on the occasion of the graduation ceremony of the first graduating class of the Education by Radio (sometimes referred...
Second Street and West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky, south side, 1927.
Billboards; Traffic signs & signals; Buildings; Streets
Billboards, buildings, and automobiles are shown at the southwestern corner of Broadway and Second Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The left billboard advertises, "Armour's 'Star' Bacon / Slices of real." The middle one reads, "Now 14 million users...
Mary Anderson Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, 1933.
Buildings; Theaters; Motion picture theaters; Cultural facilities
Address: 610 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. A crowd of people, a sound truck, and a couple of cars are in front of the Mary Anderson Theatre. The marquee advertises "Gold Diggers of '33" with "wide range sound." Streamers with small...
Exterior of the Lincoln Theater, Louisville, Kentucky, 1921.
African Americans; Motion pictures; Motion picture posters; Motion picture theaters
An African American man leans against the wall outside the Lincoln Theater at 9th and Walnut Streets. Posters for Oscar Micheaux's film the Symbol of the Unconquered and the Warner Brother's film The Lost City of the African Jungle starring Juanita...
Mary Anderson Theater with drum and bugle corps, Louisville, Kentucky, 1934.
Theaters; Cultural facilities; Buildings; Motion picture theaters
Address: 610 S. Fourth Street. The Mary Anderson Theater was housed in the Atherton building (later known as the Francis Building). A drum and bugle corps is lined up in front of the theater and a crowd stands behind them. Completed in 1907, the...


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Самар-Кая, Сарма-Кая  (сер. тюрк. сарп — обривистий) — полога куполоподібна трав'яниста вершина в Криму. Розташована на північно-західній частині Демерджі-Яйли. Висота — 1271 м. На захід і північний захід — ребристі скельні урвища порослі соснами.

Джерела

 Крим. Географічні назви
 Горный Крым. Атлас туриста / ГНПП «Картографія», Укргеодезкартографія ; ред.: Д. И. Тихомиров, Д. В. Исаев, геоинформ. подгот. Е. А. Стахова. — К. : ДНВП «Картографія», 2010. — 112 с.

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 Горный Крым. Атлас туриста / ГНПП «Картографія», Укргеодезкартографія ; ред.: Д. И. Тихомиров, Д. В. Исаев, геоинформ. подгот. Е. А. Стахова. — К. : ДНВП «Картографія», 2010. — 112 с.

Гірські вершини Криму
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The theater opened on September 21, 1928 as the State Theater. It was built by a partnership of Appell Amusement Enterprises, a York based company and Fred Bitner who was the manager of the Hanover Opera House and owner of a music store. The Appell firm operated many theaters in the area and a 1930 listing of movie circuits ("chains") lists 12 theaters under their control. In addition to the State Theater, they also operated the Majestic in Gettysburg, 7 theaters in York, and 1 each in Dallastown and Reading.
The partners purchased the former Wirt Mansion and after if was demolished in November of 1927 work started on a state-of-the-art theater for Hanover. Indirect lighting, "modern heating and cooling" and lights in the seats along the aisles to help the ushers seat people were among the innovations included in the theater. It also featured a 2 manual, 8 rank Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ which cost over $20,000 back then. The theater was designed to have both silent movies and stage shows and was built with a fully equipped stage. The interior decorator for the theater was Arthur Brounet, owner of the famed Brounet Studios of New York. Brounet often collaborated with Thomas Lamb, one of the most prolific theater architects of the day. Today, it is believed that there are only three Bounet theaters left. They are the Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virginia which is virtually unchanged from the day it opened (Dec 24, 1928),the Hanover (State) Theater which has been repainted, and the Victoria Theater in New York City which has been substantially altered and will be lost to redevelopment in 2013. The theater opened on September 21, 1928, less than 10 months after construction started. Sound movie technology was being perfected in 1928 and in November of 1928, less than a month after the theater opened, Mr. Bitner, who also served as the theater's manager, announced that they had signed contracts for "sound and talking equipment".
One of the storefronts was used as a candy store (there were no concession stands in those days) and in a photo from 1931 the right side store was occupied by Strine's Shoe Store. There was a small octagonal ticket kiosk located under the marquee. The ticket booth that we see today was moved to the theater around 1960. The marquee was slightly smaller than the current one and there was no neon (it was just beginning to be used). As was the style, there was a massive sign on the roof that spelled out STATE vertically. The theater showed "first run" movies and was open 6 days a week with 4 shows a day. Ticket prices varied, but the most expensive ticket was 40 cents.
Sometime in the late 30's the original projectors were replaced with "modern" projectors. Fifty years later when the theater closed, those same two projectors were still in use!
In the 40's the Wurlitzer theater pipe organ was removed from the theater. It was later installed in the Fairview Baptist Church in Alabama. The organ had a tough life at the Church, falling victim to a botched restoration and later to water damage from a leaking roof (the number one killer of theater organs). The Church donated the organ to the Birmingham chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society and they have indicated that they would consider giving it back to Hanover.
There was a renovation (believed to have occurred in 1960) which is the only time that the theater was changed. The most significant changes were the covering of the walls with sound control padding and fabric, replacement of the original seats with "modern" ones, and the installation of new lighting fixtures. This is the interior that most people remember. The ticket booth from the Park Theater (which was once the Hanover Opera House) was brought to the theater during the renovation. With its new look, the theater also got a new name - the Hanover Theater. The theater changed hands several times, and in the 80's it was part of the Fox Brothers movie chain.
In December of 1986 the Fox Brothers sold the theater to a couple who were antiques dealers from Baltimore. The buyers bought the theater with the intent of turning it into an upscale antiques co-op. In the early 90's, the owners leased the theater to an individual who began work on converting the theater into the antiques co-op. All of the seats were removed as part of a plan to create three level areas where dealers could set up. A small balcony that would encircle the seating area was also planned. The stage was to be used as additional sales space and a cafe was planned for the backstage area. When work started, the fabric was removed from the walls and the original plasterwork was revealed. It was in very good condition except that the fabric coverings had been attached with small nails and there were thousands of holes to fix. Work progressed off and on and much of the plaster was repaired and portions of the theater were repainted in an aqua/turquoise color scheme. The individual leasing the theater ran into a severe financial crisis and was forced to abandon the project. The theater was then used as storage for the owners' antiques businesses.
In the mid 90's the owners were asked if they would sell the chandelier to the Strand Theater to replace the original. The owners agreed and after a major fundraising effort to pay for the chandelier and its restoration it was removed from the theater. In the late 90's the owners moved from Baltimore to Hanover and began to operate their antiques businesses from the theater and the storefronts. In the early 2000's, the roof over the second lobby area began leaking. Despite a number of repairs, the leak persisted and currently 35% of the ceiling in the second lobby has been destroyed and some of the decorative plasterwork has been damaged.
In October of 2007 the building was sold to a "holding company" which was created to hold the building until an out of state preservation group could purchase the building and restore it. The former owners had used the theater as a warehouse and it was full of antiques. It took them over four months to empty the theater and in mid February of 2008 the holding company got control of the building and they immediately took steps to prevent further deterioration of the building and made repairs. The out of state preservation group never followed through on their plans to restore the building and today it is for sale.


I headed to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf last evening with colleagues for a meeting after work. I introduced them to the Ultimate Mocha as I normally do to first timers at CBTL. As always, they too loved this ice blended coffee made with crushed coffee beans coated with chocolate. Later in the night, after we returned to our houses, both my boss and I were down with the runs, the only 'runs' that features in either of our lives. The U Mocha being the common factor. Both of us were worse for the wear in the morning and attended meetings close to home and worked from home. Felled by a cold coffee? How lame is that? My only solace is that most food/ travel writers Bourdain, Majumdar or even Sanjeev Bhaskar have chapters in their book where their internal systems go for a toss.
I was wondering what to do for lunch after a meeting today, stomach was still wincing, curd rice seemed to be my fate. I discussed this with my colleague, partner in food crime and fellow Chinese food addict, Ips, and soon we found ourselves heading to Mainland China at Shoppers Stop, Bandra! In my defence, I laid down the boundaries. No prawns. 'Small' portion of rice and soup between the two of us.
Mainland China at Bandra is fast becoming one of my favourite 'Chinese' restaurant in Mumbai. You can argue that it's not 'Chinese'. I think that this entire debate versus Indian Chinese versus Chinese Chinese is unnecessary and pretentious. Yes the Chinese food in India is adopted to Indian palates. But then so is Campbell soup based 'chicken tikka masala' in the UK. And I believe that it is their national dish. So whatever works. As long as it is not cucumber or carrot sushi (a fundamental semantic flaw) or tandoori paneer pizza (neither here nor there).
The best thing about MLC, Bandra is their level of service. They got my brief right. As did they last time. I asked for a dry chicken dish with less spice. The person taking the order suggested Keong's chicken with green chillies and spring onion.
I couldn't have ask for a better dish given the circs. The meat was extremely succulent and juicy. Bounced in your mouth like bright and chirpy sunbeams. Not the deep fried, chewy chicken which Chinese restaurants tend to serve. The marinate was extremely well flavoured ... blend of salt, sour and touch of heat. Flirtatious and yet caused no harm. It went very well with the small portion of egg fried rice that we ordered. The rice was firm and subtly flavoured in the best tradition of Indian Chinese fried rice.
We preceded this with a chicken sweet corn soup which was hot, thick, nourishing and soothed my wincing stomach.
The food was exquisitely tasty, yet light on the palate. Washed down with complimentary green tea. The perfect recipe to make my tummy feel a lot less upset and hurt.
And the day would only get better as you will soon find out.
As I said before, MLC Bandra, with its excellent and well informed service and memorable food is fast rising in my Hall of Fame. Two write ups in two weeks reflect that. At Rs 340 (7 USD) for the Keong's chicken, it's not the cheapest of options. But then each bite was an example of culinary excellence and gastronomic ecstasy.
Can't wait for my next trip to Mainland China.
you having a stomach upset because of coffee?
I have never tried food in Mainland China but will definitely do it when I make a trip to India...I have heard about their excellent food from quite a few friends.
Ha ha like a set batsman getting out to a full toss.
Chinese used to be one of my fav meals to dine out on. Of late though it has slowly disappeared from my meals out.
My stomach almost always gets upset and i find myself gravitating towards more complex flavours of Thai and other Asian cuisines.
Still swear by the Oriental Blossom though.
MC is becoming one of my favorite Chinese restaurants as well, and I totally agree - the whole Indian Chinese vs Authentic Chinese debate is pointless. Both are different tastes, catering to different palettes and should be respected. Though MC is not 100% "original" Chinese (and thank God for that!), it still comes closer to authentic Chinese than a 5 Spice or a Bar-B-Q or a Tung Fong! But then, would you compare Mainland China to 5 Spice? I wouldn't!
How is the buffet at Mainland China ? I mean , how is it served ?
I heard they bring the various appetizer's to your table i.e you don't get up and go to take them.
But the main dishes and the desset is a spread , which you go and pick up like a regular traditional buffet .
Is that true ? Never been there myself .


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Mutation Study
Influential gene neighbourhood
Genes do not exist in isolation. So far, little has been known about how the position of a gene on a chromosome affects its evolution.
Bacterial colonies with a fluorescent reporter protein appearing on tetracycline plates over three days (left to right).
Magdalena Steinrück
A new study by Călin Guet, Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria), and Magdalena Steinrück, PhD student in Guet's group, shows that a gene's neighborhood can influence whether and how the activity of a gene changes.
In their study, Steinrück and Guet used experimental evolution to investigate how the position of a gene on the chromosome influences mutations that increase the activity of the gene. The researchers engineered the DNA of the gut bacterium Escherichia coli to place an antibiotic resistance gene at different positions of its chromosome. This gene allows the bacterium to pump the antibiotic tetracycline out of the cell. At the start of the experiment, the gene was almost completely switched off. The researchers then added more and more tetracycline to the bacteria's environment. This challenges the bacteria to switch the gene on by mutation, as producing more of the antibiotic resistance gene allows them to pump the antibiotic out, so that they multiply and survive. The authors found that the bacteria were much more likely to survive with the resistance gene in some places of the chromosome than at others. This is because the gene's neighborhood affects which types of mutations can occur – some forms of mutations can only occur if the neighboring genes permit them to.
Insights into antibiotic resistance
"We show that genes can influence the mutation and adaptive potential of nearby genes. The organization of genes on a chromosome is both cause and consequence of evolutionary change", explains Călin Guet. Their research has vital implications, for example for the global health problem of antibiotic resistance. Magdalena Steinrück: "It is similar to the way humans develop: People in your neighborhood can influence greatly how your future looks like. Our study shows that antibiotic resistance developing from gene activating mutations depends strongly on the gene's neighborhood." Chromosome neighborhood effects have not been looked at in detail so far. In future, such findings could help to better estimate whether new antibiotic resistance is to be expected.
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The Liberal Agenda – Syria Speaks
FRI, 26 JUL AT 19:00
Syria Speaks
The Peace Place · 22 Emily Place, Auckland City
Syrians in New Zealand speak about the uprising against the Assad government, the violence that has followed, the role of foreign governments in the conflict, and what New Zealanders can do to help.
An informational meeting supported by Fightback and by Organise Aotearoa (views of speakers do not necessarily represent OA). The new edition of Fightback magazine, "Syria: Revolution and Counter-Revolution", in English and Arabic, will be available.
(NOTE: this meeting was originally scheduled for March 15, but was postponed after the massacre that day of 50 worshippers at Christchurch mosques, some of whom were Syrian refugees).
ALI AKIL came from Syria as a teenager and has lived here for two decades. His father was an activist against the Assad regime who was imprisoned, tortured and narrowly escaped execution. Ali was the founder of Syrian Solidarity NZ, which was established in 2011 in response to the dignity uprising in Syria.
MIREAM SALAMEH (by Skype from Melbourne) was born in Homs, Syria in 1983. When the Syrian Revolution broke out in 2011, Salameh was persecuted both as a revolutionary and visual artist. Miream, with her friends, founded a magazine called (Justice) in which they documented Assad abuses in the city of Homs. Due to her involvement in anti-government activism, she was forced to leave her homeland after regime forces made threats of rape, arrest and murder against her, looting and destroying most of her artwork. With her three remaining artworks, she fled her homeland to Lebanon in 2012 and came to Australia in 2013 as a refugee. Miream's artwork addresses issues of social justice, freedom and the suffering of the Syrian people, who are being violently oppressed for resisting dictatorship.
Enquiries to daphne@randomstatic.net
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D'Esterre July 20, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Be sceptical: with regard to the opponents of Assad's government, all is not necessarily what it seems.
francesca July 22, 2019 at 10:11 am
Be sceptical indeed
Someone who has not been in Syria seemingly for 2 decades and left under Hafez affects to speak for Syria under the far different kettle of fish Bashar
Exile Syrians hoping to ride in to power on a wave of US dollars
https://www.globalresearch.ca/inside-the-shadowy-pr-firm-thats-lobbying-for-regime-change-in-syria/5549209
John W July 28, 2019 at 11:58 am
When has the USA been of assistance people in any country they have set out to establish regime change and installation of a US driven puppet Govt.
Assad is democratically elected.
Thy USA has spent many billions trying t divide Syria and its many tribal factions. The USA has troops on the ground illegally and has killed many thousands of Syrians.
If Russia had not intervened and restrained the US/Israeli attacks on Syria then peace would be a lot further away.
The USA has yet to withdraw its troops and stop funding and supplying arms to so called "rebel" groups so peace is that much further away.
The USA currently has programs of destabilising dozens of countries in the world. In many it has succeeded in taking over elected govts and installing puppets.
Saddam Hussein was a US puppet who decided to keep back some of the oil money for his people. He had to go.
The US lying machine started..
Remember the lies about WMD


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Brighton-based Oddballs is the home of activity toys, juggling equipment and skateboarding in East Sussex. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Line (Kensington Gardens), the experienced staff will talk you through the many thousands of products stocked - appropriate for youngsters, teenagers and adults alike.
Oddballs has grown a reputation over the last 30 years for its range of juggling equipment - catering for both hobbyists and performers alike. They pride themselves on being able to source balls, clubs, rings, unicycles, diabolos, stilts and clown hats.
As well as their circus range, Oddballs Brighton carries one of the most comprehensive selections of skill toys in Europe. This includes Puzzles Cubes, yo-yos, spinning tops, boomerangs, frisbees and kites. Oddballs is also the home of Longboarding in Brighton - and is an official stockist for a number of heritage brands including Madrid and Havana.
Oddballs has friendly and knowledgeable staff who are as happy describing juggling balls as they are as assisting you in trying on some roller blades. All toys and props are competitively priced and there's something for every price point.
Oddballs is a Brighton & Hove toy shop that specialises in outdoor toys.
This Brighton-based shop is less than 1 mile from Oddballs.
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Underneath The Archers
By Graham Harvey
A powerful memoir by the environmental campaigner & former agricultural story editor of The Archers.
Re-wilding the fields
I've been visiting a farm with so much wildlife you could easily imagine it to be a nature reserve. How's this for starters – 137 bird species, 40 butterfly species, 740 moth species. All officially recorded by expert naturalists. Amazing.
But it isn't a reserve or even some new location for rewilding. It's a working commercial farm whose owner has as much need of profit as any other farmer. It's just that his passion for wildlife has produced a system that's not only nature-friendly, rolled out across Britain it would bring wildlife flooding back to our sterile fields. It might even give us our best chance yet of ending the climate crisis.
For me it was a particularly pleasing visit. I was on the farm to produce a short documentary film, due for release later this summer. The story was of a farmer who'd turned his back on chemical fertilisers and pesticides, the toxic substances that have wiped out so many of our wild plants and animals. Instead he was using traditional crop rotations including grasslands and grazing animals.
However there's another element in his wildlife triumph, a solar power-source that sends energy flooding through the whole farm ecosystem. To see it producing such great results came as quite a relief, I can tell you. A few years earlier I'd seeded the idea into my storylines for the Radio 4 drama series, The Archers. I'd been a writer on the show for 30 years, much of it in charge of the farming stories.
Out in the real countryside I could see the chemical methods used by most farmers were fast killing off our wildlife. So I sneaked into my storylines a few nature-friendly alternatives to this deadly process in our fields. I thought of myself as a kind of under-cover agent for nature on the long-running show.
My top secret weapon was the 'herbal ley'. You could think of it as a kind of flower-filled meadow but with a couple of important differences. The herbal ley includes deep-rooting and – for cattle and sheep – nutritious plants like blue-flowered chicory and the drought-tolerant sainfoin, with its beautiful magenta flowers.
Both are favourites with bees and other pollinators which are attracted in huge numbers. They also energise life underground, supplying energy-rich compounds through their roots to the soil ecosystem. They're nature's own fertility builders, freeing farmers from their reliance on toxic chemicals.
The other difference with conventional flower meadows is that the herbal ley becomes part of the farm's rotation cycle. It's sown in a field for three or four years, during which it's grazed with cattle or sheep. The field - now enriched – is then sown with a food crop like wheat, while another herbal ley is planted elsewhere on the farm. In this way the whole farm is maintained at a high level of fertility without the need for damaging chemical fertilisers.
During my time on The Archers I realised that herbal leys could be a game-changer in the countryside. In the absence of the chemicals, nature would surely come flooding back. So I had farmer Adam Macy sow them as an experiment. To link the story with the idea of fertility, I had young Pip Archer spend time amid the flowers with her lover Toby Fairbrother. Pip subsequently became pregnant and gave birth to daughter Rosie, though I don't claim this to be in any way connected with deep-rooting herbs.
Where the story will go in the future I've no way of knowing. Herbal leys seldom get a mention in The Archers these days. What I do know is that outside Ambridge in the real countryside they're rapidly gaining converts. As I saw on the farm I filmed recently, they're the best method we have of re-wilding our fields.
To read the full story of Adam's herbal leys, please make a pledge to help the publication of my book Underneath The Archers. Then join me in getting the nature-friendly, planet-protecting power of flowers spread across the fields of Britain.
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DC Universe vs The Masters of the Universe #6 Review
Written by: Keith Giffen and Tony Bedard
Art by: Pop Mhan and Eduardo Francisco
Cracking Skulls
I have enjoyed the DC Universe/Masters of the Universe mashup that Giffen and Bedard have given us. While it will never be mistaken for a cerebral read with layers and hidden meanings, it has been good, exciting fun. I don't know about you, but that's something I look for in comics and unfortunately in our gritty is better world, it is sometimes hard to find. After the ending of last issue, I couldn't wait to see the final battle between Orko's mind controlled minions and the combined forces of The Masters and DC Universes. Well here it is, but was it worth the wait?
Everybody is kung-fu fighting...and sword fighting...and fist fighting. Seriously, everybody is fighting someone and it's great. Where else can you see Skeletor, Swamp Thing, Blue Beetle and Man-at-Arms kicking the crap out of each other? Nowhere. I mentioned it in past reviews, but a book like this succeeds by throwing tons of characters at the reader. Then make them fight. Then make them fight some more.
Of course the book can't be just fighting. It is the last issue and things have to resolved. That's where He-Man comes in. While the battle rages, he is in Trolla trying to save Superman from Orko. He knows his old friend and uses his knowledge to find Superman. Then the best part of the book happens. Superman wields the Sword of Power. That's the sort of thing that makes a crossover like this awesome.
Back on Earth, the Battle isn't going so well for the heroes and they realize they must destroy the magic syphons Skeletor placed around the World. Unfortunately, they are being guarded by some of the most powerful Orko controlled heroes including the likes of Black Adam and Wonder Woman. So far this issue is hitting all the right notes.
Then it takes a turn down "we gotta wrap this thing up quick" avenue. Batman talks to Black Alice and convinces her to break Orko's mind control. So, she does it. Yep, just like that everyone is themselves again. It is such a let down.
Then to wrap things fully up, He-Man and Superman are joined against Orko by Skeletor and pretty much everyone else. Skeletor reveals his true colors and He-Man and Superman use the Sword of Power to coordinate an attack that severs Orko's connection with Horde Prime's skull. As Orko and Skeletor continue fighting, Constantine uses a spell that sends them away forever (yea right). Everyone says their goodbyes and Batman remarks that the Masters of the Universe overstayed their welcome. He might just be right. In fact, Batman is always right.
This issue's art duties were split between regular Pop Mhan and Eduardo Francisco. I have enjoyed Mhan's art in this series, but unfortunately he didn't save the best for last. I didn't like his art or that of Francisco either. It had a not quite done look throughout. I expected more for a series finale.
It's such a shame when a finale just happens to be the worst issue of a series. Unfortunately, that's the case here. DC Universe vs The Masters of the Universe #6 seemed like a sprint to the finish line with a hurried conclusion and sub par art. I really liked this mini overall, but was really disappointed with this issue.
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As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kept up his diplomatic push for a speedy solution to the post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, United Nations agencies called for urgent funding today, warning that refugees fleeing to neighbouring Liberia could top 100,000 by the end of April.
Mr. Ban met today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with President Goodluck Jonathon of Nigeria, who has played a major role in trying to solve the crisis resulting from former president Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to leave office despite his UN-certified defeat by opposition leader Alassane Ouattara.
The Secretary-General has repeatedly called on Mr. Gbagbo to step down. In his talks with Mr. Jonathon, he stressed the need for an early solution to the impasse consistent with the will of the Ivorian people as expressed in the November presidential run-off election, which was meant to be a culminating point in reunifying a country split by civil war in 2002 into a Government-controlled south and a rebel-held north.
The resulting turmoil, much of it involving Gbagbo loyalist forces attacking civilians and UN convoys in Abidjan, the commercial capital, as well as ethnic strife in the west of the country, has displaced tens of thousands of people, with 32,000 fleeing to Liberia as of the end of last week.
"UN agencies have voiced concerns that if the current trends in refugee influx continue, by mid-February there could be as many as 50,000 refugees in Liberia and 100,000 by the end of April," the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its latest update on the situation today, stressing the urgent need to repair roads due to the upcoming rainy season in April, which will restrict access to many of the 32 Liberian villages hosting refugees.


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Crazy Little Sling will be running pop-up woven wrap workshops at the new Oxford Sling Library sessions at the West Oxford Community Centre.
Crazy Little Sling is Oxford's sling meet and library for those that use, or are curious about using, woven wraps for baby and toddler wearing.
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CW's Legends of Tomorrow came back with a bang after its mid-season break and it was probably the best re-opening out of all the other CW shows as we got to see Constantine along with the rest of the Legends. Then the second episode after the show's return was also pretty interesting as it was based on Groundhog Day specifically and also Edge of Tomorrow if you think about it. This show is probably the best this year out of all the CW shows.
There are all sorts of things happening on the show as firstly, the show brought Damian Dark back from the dead, then the Mid-Season Finale showed Jefferson "Jax" Jackson leaving the rest of the Legends after the death of his partner Dr. Martin Stein played by Victor Garber, as he lost the abilities of Firestorm since Stein died and did not have much to offer to the team. Then in the next episode, we saw Constantine come in and fight along with the team against the big bad of this season, Mallus.
The episode that aired last week showed Rip Hunter trying to recruit Wally West for the Legends as the team was in desperate need of someone who could fill into Firestorm's shoes. As mentioned above, Jax gave up being a Legend because he had nothing much to offer the team except for his expertise as the mechanic of Waverider. This role was taken up by Zari in the last episode, so the need of Jax did not feel as much as it did when he was Firestorm. And in the same episode, Leo went back to Earth-X and Captain Cold left the Legends yet again.
New reports also confirmed that the show will have yet another speedster other than Kid Flash aka Wally West guest starring on the show. The Earth 2 Speedster, Jesse Quick is all set to guest star on Legends of Tomorrow. According to the new reports, after starring on The Flash in the episode – "Entering Flashtime", she will star on Legend of Tomorrow and will unite with her ex-love interest Wally West who is now a series regular (at least for this season). She will be appearing on the episode – "Necromancing the Stone", which will be the 15th episode of the series. It will be really fun to see how the series is going to handle the probable awkwardness between Wally and Jesse. When the 3rd season will end, the show will have had plenty of visitors.
This is going bigger and bigger as it keeps on adding new characters and brings old characters back in almost every episode. We also have confirmation that John Constantine will be back in "Necromancing the Stone" and is rumored to appear in the finale as well. Also, Jonah Hex is going to appear in the season finale. But, one big question is still in the loop that when exactly will Jax return on the show. He was a series regular in the last two seasons and left the Legends after the mid-season finale, so there must be some plot written for him as he cannot just be written off.
Well, according to new reports, we have got the confirmation that Jax is going to be back on the show in the Season Finale itself. It remains to be confirmed that will Jax be able to regain the Firestorm Matrix somehow or will he remain powerless for the last episode as well. Set photos of the final episode indicate that the crew will, in fact, visit the Old West in the Finale and that is how Jonah Hex will be added into the mix.
Well, it is good that the show is filling up with characters as the Legends are going to need every bit of Help they can get against the very evil Demon Mallus and Damian Dark as well. Well, it will be really amazing if Jax somehow gets his powers back and could return for Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 as a series regular. This team is just incomplete without Firestorm and the addition of Kid Flash may be a bonus, but Firestorm is needed on the show.


On the day that I am writing this, it is JB's birthday and I am in the process of making him a birthday cake. I chose an Ina Garten chocolate cake from Bon Appetit to try this year. As I was beating the butter for the frosting, impatiently willing it to become mooth and creamy, I realized what I needed to tell you today.
When I was a little girl and it was cake time, my mother would reach for a package of Duncan Hines and a can of Betty Crocker frosting. I thought that cake and frosting were things that you bought and were easy to make with just a little oil, eggs and water. And frosting came from a can.
It was an instant gratification kind of approach to baking, which, in a lot of ways is the approach many of us take into our lives.
One summer, I was visiting my grandmother's and helped her make a cake. She set me to work with a bowl and pantry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, and some powdered sugar. It was my job to sift everything into a fine powder before we added it to the bowl.
At first, I couldn't understand why she just didn't go to the store and get a cake mix. But then, I got into the whole process of getting the lumps out of the sugar and was amazed at the transformation that happened when you added a little butter, vanilla and eggs to all the powdery things.
Though the mix and pre-prepared frosting would have been much faster, it certainly wasn't as delicious – or rewarding – as making the cake the long way.
So, here's the deal, darling: If you want to fully live your life – to create it – not just exist in the day-to-day, it's up to you to create your own recipe for what creates that. And while I'd love to tell you that there's a cake-mix approach to creating transformation, my dearest, that would be a lie.
My darling, there is no magic wand for making life perfect.
There's no magic pill that will instantly fix what you believe is wrong with you, your life or your relationship. In fact, let me be clear: you are not broken and do not need to be fixed. You just need to choose to live a more conscious existence, gain clarity around what you most want in life, and do the work to get there.
There is no magic place, person, program or book that will create instant transformation. (Click to Tweet).
Like you, I've been impatient in the past for things to be different than my current reality.
You see, the frosting I made for JB's birthday cake called for the butter to be at room temperature and it wasn't quite there yet. So, I tried to beat it into shape. Of course, it took longer trying to short-cut it.
We do that to ourselves all the time. We become impatient with ourselves or believe that if we beat ourselves up enough, we'll transform. Well, we WILL change over time, but in my experience we do the opposite of frosting – instead of becoming soft and sweet, we can become harsh and bitter.
Now, the frosting also called for six ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate. I wanted the cake to be special, so I picked up some single-origin dark chocolate bars for this part. I wanted decadence and richness, something I knew I couldn't get from chocolate chips. On the flip side, I love Nestle Chocolate Chips for cookies and would choose them nine times out of ten for that!
It was a reminder about life here, too. Sometimes, we can choose what feels the easiest and get great results. And other times, it's worth investing in something a little more luxurious.
To become besotted with ourselves and the art of living, we need to be reminded that our lives deserve to be tended with thought and care.
Now that I'm an experienced cook, I sometimes adjust a recipe to my tastes. A touch more vanilla, using butter instead of oil or choosing a special cocoa. Recipes are great as a guideline. Following someone else's example is a great way to get started. But even when a recipe is followed exactly, sometimes you get a different result than you expect.
We are all different, kitten and the recipe for the life I love is going to be different from the life that works best for you.
And no matter how perfect a recipe seems, we all make mistakes. Mistakes are simply a sign of having tried something that didn't quite work. Everything that makes up who you are: the emotional baggage, battle scars, grey hairs, and laugh lines are a part of your hero's journey. I know that they have been part of mine.
I know within the deepest recesses of my soul that you desire and deserve to be happy. You deserve to be living a conscious life. You deserve to be enchanted with yourself and smitten with the art of day to day living.
It begins with asking yourself what you need for your recipe. Only you can define what feels nourishing for you. Only you can say how your daily actions can feel supportive. Only you can say what happy feels like to you. Only you can define what satisfaction feels like.
I know the thought that you are responsible for your own recipe can be terrifying. I cannot tell you the number of times I've sat across the table from (or at the other end of the phone) from someone who realized they were afraid of not only the idea of the recipe, but the ingredients and the process of putting it together.
But beginning to create it, oh, darling, all you need to do is take the next step.
Change is scary for all of us. But time, and time again, I have also born witness to the discovery of that one elegant idea, necessary ingredient, or pivotal question that sparked that first step to begin living life fully.
Let me assure you, darling, I have faith in you. You can create the recipe for your life. It won't come together maybe as instantaneously as you think it should, but I promise you that if you do the work, it will taste incredibly sweet.
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