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Egyptian artists Mahmoud Khaled and Heba Y. Amin selected for 15th Istanbul Biennal
This year's biennial runs from 16 September to 12 November
Ahram Online , Thursday 27 Jul 2017
Images from Still life (Notes on justice)1 by Mahmoud Khaled (left), and Walking a Watermelon in Cairo by Heba Y. Amin (right)
Modernist Women of Egypt exhibition in Green Art Gallery Dubai
'I love the human side of art': Egyptian artist Hany Rashed
A close up on the Middle East, its people and places at the Library of Alexandria
Two Egyptian artists, Mahmoud Khaled and Heba Y. Amin, will be among those participating in this year's Istanbul Biennial.
Fifty-five artists from 32 countries were selected for the fifteenth biennial, titled A Good Neighbour, which explores themes of home, belonging and neighbourhood.
It is curated by the artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, and runs from 16 September to 12 November.
Khaled is the only artist who will display his work at Ark Kültür, one of the biennial's six venues.
Khaled was born in Alexandria and now lives in Trondheim, Norway.
He was awarded the Videobrasil In Context prize in 2012, and was shortlisted for the 2016 Abraaj Art Prize.
His work merges his formal training as a painter with a contemporary approach.
Through his multimedia works, which include photography, video, sculpture, sound and text, he "traces the boundaries between what is real and what is hidden, disguised or staged," according to his website.
He works on appropriating "forms that have been displaced from their original context, thereby proposing alternative meanings."
In Egypt Khaled has exhibited his work at Townhouse and at Gypsum Gallery.
He has also widely exhibited internationally, including at Manifesta 8 (Murcia), Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam – SMBA (Amsterdam), Bonner Kunstverein (Bonn), UKS (Oslo), Sultan Gallery (Kuwait) and Whitechapel Gallery (London).
He is represented in Cairo by Gypsum.
Amin is a visual artist, researcher and educator.
Born in Cairo, she is now based in Berlin, where she teaches at the Bard College.
She is the co-founder of the Black Athena Collective, the curator of visual art for the MIZNA journal (US), and curator for the biennial residency program DEFAULT with Ramdom Association (IT).
Amin's work is "embedded in extensive research and a studio practice that looks at the convergence of politics, technology, and architecture," according to her website.
A multimedia artist, she is "interested in tactics of subversion and other techniques used to undermine systems as well as topics surrounding critical spatial practice."
Last year she directed the workshop "Urban Poises" in Cairo, as part of the AUC_Lab series; she also headed another workshop titled "When My Future is Silent" held at Darb 1718.
Internationally her work was exhibited most recently at Kunstlerhaus Bethanien Berlin, Kalmar Art Museum Sweden, La Villette Paris, FACT Liverpool, Kunsthalle Wien, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, the Kunstverein in Hamburg, Camera Austria and Berlin Berlinale 9th Forum Expanded Exhibition.
Amin has also authored 10 publications, starting with Fragmented City: Visualizing the City/Psyche Relationship of Cairo in 2009, and most recently Towards a Spatial Imaginary: Walking Cabbages and Watermelons in 2016.
She is represented by Zilberman Gallery in Istanbul and Berlin.
Her work will be displayed at the Galata Greek Primary School at the Istanbul Biennial.
The biennial is organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and is sponsored by Koç Holding.
For more arts and culture news and updates, follow Ahram Online Arts and Culture on Twitter at @AhramOnlineArts and on Facebook at Ahram Online: Arts & Culture


Bolt each top leg brace to a pair of legs. Using a 3/8-inch (10-mm) drill bit, drill two holes clear through both the 2x4 and the 4x4. Make sure to drill the holes at a diagonal from each other (i.e. one at the top left, one at the bottom right) so that you will later be able to fit a third bolt into the space between. Moving from the 2x4 to the 4x4, slide bolts through the pre-drilled holes. Close them by sliding washers over the ends and holding them in place with nuts, which you can tighten with a wrench. When you're done, the bolt ends should stick out of the 4x4s. Repeat on the remaining leg pair.
Bolt the top supports into place. Lay the leg pairs down with the top braces facing outwards (i.e. away from one another) so that the distance from the outside left edge to the outside right edge equals the length of the top support. Place one of the top supports across the leg pairs so that it lines up with the top braces. Pre-drill a hole through the top support and into the 4x4 on either side (making sure to drill between the existing bolts) and then bolt the support into place with coach bolts. Flip the structure over and repeat on the other side. When you're done, your four legs should be surrounded by a frame at the top.
Attach a long 2x4 (38×89 mm) horizontally to the wall studs. (If your wall is solid brick, stone, etc., this method will not help you). The length of the 2x4 will be the length of the workbench and should be sized accordingly. (In this example, we are using a 16-foot / 4.8-meter piece.) Use a spirit level to make sure that this is attached horizontally.
Depending on the steel shelf brackets you have (and how far the hole is from the bend in the bracket), you may need a 2x6 (38×140 mm) instead.
The top of the 2x4 strip in this example is 3 to 3.5 feet (approximately 1 meter) off the ground. If you need park a vehicle in your garage and it needs to fit underneath the shelf, account for any additional clearance required (i.e. your vehicle's hood).
Cut 3/4-in (2-cm) thick plywood into 2-ft (.6-m) wide planks. A 4x8 ft (1.2 x 2.4 m) sheet will work well for this purpose. Place one of the planks on the shelf brackets and screw the plank to the upper strip at the top/rear. Place the second plank next to (left or right of) the first one and join the two end-to-end with a 6 in (15.25cm) x 18 in (45.7 cm) piece of plywood underneath the two plank ends.
Apply a front strip along the bottom edge of the shelf. Glue and screw a 1.5 in (3.8 cm) by 3/4 in (1.9 cm) maple strip that's as long as your shelf. This strengthens the Workbench top while absorbing wear and tear.
1x4 ((19×89 mm) pine strips can be attached to the bottom of the shelf. The short part of the strip can be attached with glue and screws to the plywood sheet.
What do I use the coach bolts for in the bench construction and how many are needed (what length)? Is a coach bolt the same as a carriage bolt?
From reading the directions carefully, the carriage bolts (yes, the same as a "coach" bolt) are used to bolt the long top braces to the 4x4 legs (1 at each corner), and to bolt the workbench surface to the top supports. If you slow down and do the math, 3/8x6 in bolts should work just fine, and per the plans, you should need 8 of them.
Adding 4x4 posts as legs to the front edge of the floating workbench will greatly increase its strength, which is important if you are going to be using it for pounding on things with a hammer.
A top of 1/8" (3 mm) or 1/4" (6 mm) Masonite (hardboard) will make a very strong surface.
Instead of using steel nails which tend to "back out" over time, use exterior-grade deck screws. They are significantly easier to remove than nails if you ever need to replace the bench.
Use a router with a round-off bit (1/8" to 1/4" or 3 mm to 6 mm depending on your preference) to finish off the maple strip edge of the floating shelf for a professional look.
Consider mounting a light above your work surface. Used pool table lighting can be purchased quite cheaply and adds a bit of decor to a garage, but any type of lighting at all will add considerable value to your workspace.
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The US lumber industry shortens each 2x4 by half an inch on either side for various reasons (shrinkage, smoothing). A standard 2x4 will actually measure somewhere around 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches.
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2" x 4" x 16' [x1]($4 each) for drawer cross pieces.
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It's believed thieves struck at All Saints Church in Ripley, between 7pm on Wednesday, January 9 and 8.15am on Thursday, January, 10.
They drove through the main gate of the churchyard in a van and proceeded to steal lead from the roof of the grade II church, which was built around 1400. Damage was caused to the building in the process of this, and repairs are expected to amount to several thousands of pounds more than the value of the stolen lead.
While frustrated over the damage to the building, 'pulling time, energy and money, away from the church's engagement with the community,' Paul Harford, Vicar of The United Benefice of Bishop Thornton, Burnt Yates, Markington, Ripley, and South Stainley, said a question should be asked - What would drive someone to do this?
He said: "A historic building has been damaged, and put at great risk of further damage, but is that the real concern here? Should we not be questioning how we have created a society in which people are driven to such dangerous, and desperate acts of vandalism to support themselves?
"My thoughts and prayers are with the perpetrators of this crime, they need help even more than our poor roof."
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses, or those with information to come forward to the incident.
If you can help, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-1012019-0102. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The church is investigating the potential for installing a new roof alarm system following the incident, if enough funds can be raised.


In Yoga classes, we learn about karma, which means, "to act." The Law of Karma is the law of action. Often, we hear simple explanations of karma as good or bad, but what about inaction? Inaction can also be good or bad, depending on the situation. There are times when it is good to think before we talk. With all the various thoughts in the "Monkey Mind," it is best that some of those thoughts are not put into action. On the other hand, if your friend is drowning in water, over his or her head, and you can swim, action must be immediate. In this situation, you cannot afford to procrastinate.
How often do you hear people wish for something, but they are hesitant to take action? It is human nature to procrastinate, pause, and put life on hold. People make resolutions, but most resolutions are just exercises in wishful thinking. How many people hope or wish for a better life? As a Yoga teacher, you sometimes see people "try Yoga," without commitment or purpose. What is the reason why some people continue the practice of Yoga, while others just try it out? The reason is purpose or dharma.
If a person has not found his or her purpose, wishful thinking becomes a way of life. Positive action depends on many things, but is often "sparked' by inspiration. We see something or someone, which causes a form of inspiration within the core of our being. In Yoga, we may call this "the seer." Sometimes, we also refer to this as "the witness." Regardless, the seer within each of us is an observer who rarely judges, but can become inspired. How do you maintain inspiration?
This is the hard part, because you must take action once you have measured the risk involved in what it is, which inspires you. The seer is not afraid to go along for the ride, so you are in good company. The seer has no fear, so you must be the one to calculate the good or bad, but you must take action, while the seer is inspired.
Getting back to purpose, once you have found a purpose that is ethical, and gives you self-worth, you are on your way toward action. The next step is to develop a plan of action. Yet, your attitude must be programmed, with positive information, to constantly keep your dream alive. This is "attitude building time." If you want to maintain a good attitude, you should consult with someone who is doing what you want to do. You should also take the time to read inspirational books and listen to motivational audio books. Your mind can be conditioned to take positive action.
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Why do people donate land?
Land and easement donations can generate state and federal tax benefits for up to 20 years. Protecting your farm can fit into your larger farm and land transition plans.
How do I keep my farm but still protect it?
An ag conservation easement is a way to keep land in the family while protecting it permanently. We work on this document together to restrict the use of the land – such as no housing developments or always remaining farmland. It attaches to your deed, so whoever inherits or buys the land must abide by it. SILT then promises to always maintain the integrity of your dream for that land by monitoring and enforcing the easement with yearly visits, consulting with the current landowner, but also going to court if we have to.
How does SILT make land more affordable?
On parcels donated to SILT, we offer long-term, inheritable leases to eligible farmers, freeing them from a lifetime of land debt. With decades of mortgage interest out of the equation, farmers can plow capital into their operations instead. The farmer gains equity in the home, barns and business.
We charge market-rate rent (reduced for remediation practices) that help pay for monitoring and assistance we provide SILT farmers, making SILT economically sustainable while maintaining a fair playing field for all food farmers in a particular market.
Placing an easement on your land reduces its economic value, which makes it more affordable to the next farmer. That difference in value is what counts as your charitable donation. Eligible farmers can deduct a 100 percent of their adjusted gross income for up to 15 years under a law passed in late 2015. Please talk to your advisers about how these benefits can work for you.
If I give SILT my land, do I have to move?
Stay as long as you like! You can retain control over your land, including rent and CRP, while enjoying the tax benefits from the donation. You will have peace of mind knowing your farm will always be in sustainable food production. A SILT farmer will be there when you're ready to move on.
Farmers can choose from one of 5 third-party certifications. You get two bites of your paperwork and we get a legitimate standard of sustainability.
Do you tell farmers how to farm?
Nope. You decide what to grow and when and where to sell it. We work with you on a Farm Management Plan but if you meet your third-party certification and don't put up condos on the back 40, we're nearly home from there. If you don't already agree that our sustainability standards are right for you, then SILT's not the place for you, and that's OK.
Can a person make a living on this kind of farming?
Let's be honest – has anyone ever "made a living" growing corn and beans? There was always the winter job, the side job, the spouse's job bringing in the cash for school clothes, medical care and food. We hold our farmers to the same standard, but they have an even better chance of holding down and keeping a day job because our neighborhood-friendly farms are located much closer to the cities with those jobs.
How can I gain equity if I never own the farm?
You will gain equity in the house, barns and business that you can leverage for other needs, and you can cash out when you're done farming, but the land never gets bought or sold again. That means you don't pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in mortgage interest over your lifetime, but you won't become a millionaire – off of land speculation at least – either.
SILT easements attach to your deed and limit the use of the land to sustainable food production. Restricting it this much means the value drops a lot for the foreseeable future. The person placing the easement on the land gets substantial tax benefits and the people you eventually sell to get affordable farmland. SILT understands that it can take years to transition conventional corn and bean land to sustainable food production but that's OK. We'll be here. And we visit the land every year, talking with the owner, checking up on the farm management plan and making sure the land is always in sustainable food production. That's why easement donors also donate to a SILT monitoring fund that we set aside so that we're here generations from now to do this work.
What farms to you have available?
Our list is always changing. You can see what's available here. As of Spring 2017 we are developing an application process for farmers as well. If you'd like to know as soon as that's done, be sure to sign up for our email updates.
The science is coming in on natural, fresh ripe food, but the science has been in for some time on the health benefits of such food on our diets. More food produced in Iowa, traveling less distance to get to our schools, hospitals, nursing homes and universities means a improved public health and lower costs for long-term obesity-related health problems.
SILT farmers grow fruits, vegetables, nuts and meat for local or regional consumption. They must be third-party certified in the accepted sustainable farming practice of their choice. That means they rely on the overall health of the farm's ecosystem to fertilize the land and control pests, planting a diverse mix of crops for economic as well as environmental sustainability, planting perennial crops like fruit and berry bushes to reduce soil erosion and grazing animals in a way that imitates the prairie, building soil and plant health.
Where can I buy food from SILT farmers?
SILT farmers are selling at farmers' markets, local grocery chains, restaurants and directly to consumers through CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). Find a CSA near you or buy your food from places that promote local or Certified Organic, Certified Naturally Grown or Animal Welfare Approved and you're likely supporting the economy that helps our farmers thrive. Want more specifics? Contact us.
Support farmers like these. Major chains may brag that they sell local produce, but farmers risk going from being "price makers" like they are at the farmers' market to "price takers" living with whatever corporations are willing to pay them.
Support SILT's work. We're a young nonprofit and a very large majority of our funding comes from ordinary individuals. Please consider a donation of any amount. Making it monthly helps us budget better!
Spread the word. Join us on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for our e-newsletter. Even better, invite friends and family to a SILT reception at your home, community center, church or service organization. We'll be glad to inform them of the difference SILT's making.


Look for a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility near me in Montgomery Village, MD.
Anyone can tell you that helping someone get help for a drug abuse problem isn't as easy as it sounds. Even if providing a solution that may truly save someone's life, you will find a variety of barriers that loved ones can encounter causing a road block to someone getting into a highly effective alcohol and drug treatment program before it's too late. Unfortunately, too late comes sooner than later for many people who suffer the ultimate price for his or her substance abuse with their life. However this doesn't have to be true for someone you care about, and an intervention may be the next step if all other efforts have not worked to get them into a Montgomery Village drug rehabilitation facility. First, choose a drug rehab center in Montgomery Village, Maryland that's intensive enough to supply the sort of results that won't just be temporary, but lasting. Generally, this will be a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Montgomery Village, Maryland which offers inpatient or residential rehab which will mean the individual will probably be away from home for for around 90-120 days. This really is important even though it is a sacrifice, as this is what will make sure they have no access to drugs and that their treatment process isn't jeopardized by people or things within their lives which trigger their drug use.
When a drug rehabilitation program in Montgomery Village, Maryland has been chosen that best suits the needs of the person depending on their drug use history, the rehabilitation professionals there can help guide loved ones and family members through the intervention process without delay. This will either be done in coordination with an interventionist who will be able to be present at the intervention itself, or without. That is truly up to the participants and what they feel most comfortable with, however the process can start right away either way.
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Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung is bringing generations together. We are not only supporting in the projects with our partners the social and economic integration of the youth in coffee growing regions. Young coffee drinker Vanessa Sielmann joined our HRNS-Team in Tanzania as intern and got the chance to understand the origin of coffee from a young european perspective. She takes us all to the roots of coffee.
Every day worldwide 3.3 billion cups of coffee are consumed. But how much do we who are so utterly in love with this drink know about the origin. Well, at least we all might know that coffee does not grow in capsules. To close this gap in my education my HRNS colleague Godfrey Wilgod took me to two of the Rural Primary Cooperative Societies (RPCS). RPCSs are the second-tier farmer organizations that HRNS is supporting in Northern Tanzania. They collect and grade farmers' coffee and deliver it to the Apex organisation Tanzania Coffee Farmers Alliance (TCFA). TCFA facilitates the final processing and marketing and makes sure that members' coffee fetches the best possible price at the auction.
With every natural product it makes sense to have a look at the plant first. A coffee tree is about 5-7 feet tall and whether it is Arabica or Robusta coffee, the coffee cherry generally looks the same.
As growing conditions can greatly affect the quality of the beans the farmers constantly learn new Good Agricultural Practises. The ideal conditions include shade (here it is mostly provided by banana trees), natural mists and even temperature. HRNS is educating farmers in order to sensitize them towards diseases or the adaption of climate change. It is important to monitor the trees very closely since even two or three tiny bugs can destroy a whole plant.
As we as the consumers mostly talk about the coffee beans, here at the origin of coffee it is about the coffee cherry. That's how the fruits are called when growing alongside the coffee plant's branches. They can be harvested about once a year.
When we are travelling in the field I prefer the backrow middle seat – I get the best view and car doors can be quite hard on rural roads. Feeling a bit shaken I am heading to the second step of my tree – to – transport journey: it is all about the cherry.
The coffee cherries grow alongside the coffee plant's branches and can be harvested about once a year. The cherries are ready to get picked when they reach a vivid red colour. The fruits ripen at different rates and have to be picked by hand selecting only the ripe ones.
Beneath a thin layer of pulp there is a slimy layer which covers two beans. When the cherries get picked, the pulp must be separated from the beans within eight hours. Otherwise fermentation will start and affect the quality of the coffee.
The cherries can be processed at home using small hand pulpers or at farmer organisation level using bigger and more advanced machines: Central Processing Units (CPUs). CPU-processed coffee usually fetches a better price as its quality is considered higher and more consistent compared to individually processed coffee.
When the farmers have collected about 3-5 bags of cherries they start their CPU. It removes the pulp from the beans with rotating blades. A lot of water is required for this process and the older the machine the more water is needed. This can become a big challenge especially in the dry season when harvesting takes place.
If there is not enough water the machine can't be run and eventually a lot of coffee will start to rot. The Initiative for coffee&climate is currently trying to address the issue of water scarcity by promoting innovative, yet easy accessible climate adaptation tools and practices in Tanzania. It is implemented by HRNS.
Like everything in life, even coffee beans are not beyond being judged and pigeonholed. The machine grades without mercy according to the size of the beans.
The big and healthy ones sink to the bottom of the tank which is filled with water, the lighter ones which might have some insect damage, of course swim. That's how easy you end up being the bad bean. It is the one that has no room reserved on the drying tables, that is sold for a low price and labelled as the "floater"…Okay, yes. This was maybe a bit dramatic but you get my point.
Follow us and Vanessa during the second part of her journey from crop to cup.


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Cathedral Saint Louis of La Rochelle !!
I have passed by this town lots of time on my ways south, my oldest son got a training as part of his chef studies that happened to be at La Rochelle! So we headed for La Rochelle and it was a blast, we love it another destination found in our belle France. Like there is no end lol!!! La Rochelle is in Charente-Maritime dept 17 in the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine and is an ocean harbor. I like to update this older post with new text and links on the wonderful Cathedral Saint Louis of La Rochelle !! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The Cathedral Saint Louis of La Rochelle was built from 1742 on an initiative of the Cardinal of Fleury and the Bishop, Augustin Roch de Menou de Charnizay, it remained unfinished for lack of financial means, but was still open to worship in 1784. The nobles of the area donated land called the Champ de Guillaume de Syré, located between the gate of the Petit-Comte (west entrance of the rue Aufrédy) and the old Port of the castle ( Place de Verdun) to build a Church under the invocation of Saint-Barthelemy. The church was erected in parish by the Bishop of Saintes, Mgr Ponce de Pons, in 1217.
Fast forward to 1429, when king Charles VII accepted the title of founder of the chapter here. In 1542, king François I attended Mass in the company of the princes and bishops, before going around the city. In 1558, David, chaplain of the King and Queen of Navarre visiting La Rochelle, preaches in the pulpit of St. Bartholomew, the first, the dogmas of the Reformation. In the victory of 1628, king Louis XIII dispossessed the Protestants of the Great Temple. The king vowed to make the defeated city an episcopal seat whose Great Temple was to become the Cathedral. In this expectation, the king confided to the parishioners of St. Bartholomew the guard of the Great Temple which became Saint Barthelemy of the Great Temple. The king's vow was realized in 1648, when the Pope transferred the episcopal seat of Maillezais to La Rochelle. In 1668, the construction of a new Church is undertaken at the site of old Church destroyed during the wars of religion, which was completed 10 years later. In 1678, the first Mass was celebrated in the rebuilt Church .During the French revolution in 1793, the Church Saint-Barthélemy was made into a cereal market . It later became a place for concerts and finally in 1797, it was sold and demolished.
The first Cathedral was the Church of Saint-Barthelemy-du-Grand-Temple. This building is the former Great Temple of the Reformed Church built on the Place du Château, current Place de Verdun, between 1600 and 1603. After the destruction of the Great Temple and the inability to transform St. Barthelemy's Church into a Cathedral, projects were studied to erect a new Church, but budgetary considerations and the priority given at the end of the 17C to the emergence of a new enclosure for the city did not permit the launch of the site. In 1742, the first stone of the new Cathedral is blessed. After further funds constraints the work resumed in 1773. By 1784, in the presence of the clergy and all the civil and military personalities of the city, Mgr de Crussol of Uzès consecrated the Cathedral.
At the dawn of the French revolution, the Cathedral was built to the second span of the present choir, beyond which a wall separates the new Cathedral of St. Barthelemy's. In 1802 , the Cathedral is returned to the cult. The construction of the new Cathedral is taken from 1849 to 1857, the Cathedral is completed with the exception of the two towers and exterior sculpted decorations. The Cathedral, having taken the bell tower from the last parish of Saint Barthelemy, was placed under the prayers of Saint-Louis and Saint-Barthélemy. By chance of the calendar, their respective feasts are on August 24th for Saint-Barthélemy and on August 25th for St. Louis. Even thus, locally is simply call St Louis.It is raised as Cathedral since 1898.
Some of the architecture and historical Chapels are to follow:
The bell tower of Saint-Barthélemy is Gothic in style and adjoins the bedside of the Cathedral. During the reconstruction of St Barthelemy's Church in the 14C – 15C, the steeple was built on the southwest corner of the building. This construction is attributed to the generosity of King Charles VII, named founder of the chapter of the Church in 1429. The summit is accessed by wooden staircases, the stone screws and the high vault having been demolished in 1651.. The bell tower contains the three bells of the Cathedral: Marie-Ursula from 1818, Louise from 1818, and Louise-Marie-Aimé from 1887.
The Chapel of the Virgin has a cupola dome adorned with a homogeneous pictorial ensemble consisting of 6 paintings depicting the scenes of the life of the Virgin surrounding the painting of the Assumption dated 1875. The other paintings represent the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the flight to Egypt; the swooning of the Virgin; and the Virgin of Pity. Each portrait consists of two contiguous copper plates . The Chapel of the Sailors(Marins) , the paintings come from the Church of Saint-Jean-du-Perot, the former fishermen's Church. This Church was located in the Saint-Jean-du-Perot district of La Rochelle, a district delimited by the tour de la chaine (chain tower) and the tour de Lanterne (lantern tower) (see posts) and the Rue Leoncé Vieljeux. It was one of the five historical parishes of the city all the paintings and ex-votos are grouped in a Chapel of the cathedral, which became the Chapel of the Sailors. Most of these works represent shipwrecked ships, while the Virgin intercedes to save their crews.
The Saphir, presenting a slave ship, recalls the participation of the port of La Rochelle in the slave trade. The ex-voto shows the ship Rochelais Sapphire immobilized for lack of wind between the coast of Guinea and that of Santo Domingo, threatening to famine the crew and the slaves. The painter represented several black slaves begging Christ. The main shipowner of the ship, Giraudeau, was Protestant and it is likely that Captain Rossal was also; this could explain the choice of Christ as intercessor in the place of the Virgin. The painting had to be painted in 1741 or shortly thereafter by an unknown artist.In the basement , there is a Roman stone slab
The stained glass windows were created in the 19C by three different workshops. Previously, the berries were simply furnished with white diamond-cut glasses and placed with lead fasteners. The existing stained glass windows were set up between 1872 and 1892.
The Great Organ at the present Tribune corresponds to the project and plans of Brossard, dating from 1835. It is destined to receive the first organ of the Cathedral. The organ is built in 1867 by the manufacture Merklin-Schütze and has been preserved almost intact until today. In 1869, the factors built a new buffet, the former of John Abbey not proving finally reusable for the new instrument. The Great Organ of the Cathedral allows to interpret the music of the 19C.
The Choir Organ is located in the first right-hand span of the choir. It is a work carried out in 1860-1861 by the Maison Merklin-Schütze in Paris. It consists of a Second Empire style buffet in oak with a central side of 13 pipes framed by 2 turrets themselves flanked by 2 small silent platforms. It has a vegetable decor on its turrets and above the cornice. The pipes are in tin.
The La Rochelle tourist office on the Cathedral: https://www.holidays-la-rochelle.co.uk/discover/city-strolls/historical-sites-and-monuments/cathedrale-saint-louis
The Parrish of La Rochelle Centre on the Cathedral : https://paroisse-larochellecentre.fr/la-paroisse/cathedrale-saint-louis/
The Charente Maritime dept 17 (atlantic cognac) tourist office on La Rochelle: https://www.atlantic-cognac.com/walking-tour-larochelle/
There you go folks, a grand old Cathedral Saint Louis by the harbor town of La Rochelle. Wonderful indeed. You have it all now to see this beauty, and hope you do.
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Oregon health division to investigate turbine noise claims
28 October 2010 by Tamar Wilner
UNITED STATES: A state agency in Oregon is to look into claims that wind farms have caused ill health.
Wind farm noise has proved a big issue in Oregon. This summer developer Caithness was accused of offering residents cash to keep quiet about potential noise from its planned 845MW Shepherds Flat project near Arlington. The project will become the largest onshore project in the US.
The Oregon Public Health Division said it will review studies and hold three "community listening sessions" to hear from residents in LaGrande, Pendleton and Arlington.
The sessions will feed into a health impact assessment, which the division describes as "a tool that provides decision makers with information about how a policy, programme or project may affect people's health".
The agency plans to circulate surveys to residents. It said it will form a steering committee with developers, residents, the state energy department and the state energy facility siting council.
As of 2009, Oregon has a wind capacity of 1,758.1MW, of which 691MW was added that year.
Earlier this year a panel of doctors and acoustics professionals concluded that wind turbine noise is not harmful to human health, in a report for the American and Canadian wind associations.
US's biggest wind farm comes online


The Mi 6c Android smartphone will officially launch by the end of the year, presumably in December, according to recent reports from Xiaomi's home country of China. The device is heavily rumored to be powered by the Surge S2, the second system-on-chip from the Beijing, China-based original equipment manufacturer and a follow-up to the original Surge S1 which debuted inside the Mi 5c in early 2017. Xiaomi's upcoming offering is also expected to adopt a relatively bezel-free design popularized by the mobile industry over the course of this year, with the handset consequently featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as its slim bottom bezel will likely not be large enough to accommodate a physical Home button with an embedded sensor. A metal-and-glass build is also said to be part of the package, with the smartphone presumably being set to run MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.
The bezel-less aesthetic that the Mi 6c may adopt is likely to be coupled with a tall display panel with an aspect ratio of 18:9, or 2:1. The shift to a new image format should allow Xiaomi to deliver a handset with a large screen size that's still relatively easy to hold, being narrower than traditional phablets. Previous rumors suggested that the Mi 6c will feature a 5.65-inch display panel, presumably with an FHD+ resolution of 2,160 by 1,080 pixels. Apart from a different SoC and screen, the device should be largely identical to the Mi 6 flagship in terms of other hardware specs.
Xiaomi is said to have already started the flow production of the Surge S2 SoC at some point during the third quarter of the year in preparation for the release of the Mi 6c. It's currently unclear whether the same silicon is meant to power any other devices from the Chinese company, though HMD Global may use it in some of its upcoming Nokia Android phones, as per a recently signed collaboration agreement between the two firms. The chip is likely to be of the upper mid-range variety, though some more optimistic and less credible reports are describing it as a flagship offering capable of competing with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835. The most realistic scenario is that the Surge S2 ends up being a 16nm octa-core chip with a high-performance quad-core cluster clocked at around 2.3GHz.


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Social Work License Requirements in Alabama
The state of Alabama has three levels of social work licensure: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). A master's degree is the highest level of education required to obtain any license in the state. Social workers handle a range of community, family and individual-focused mental health needs. Depending on the level of education and licensure, they may engage with planning or administration of treatment. Those with the highest levels of licensure tend to diagnose and treat disorders and illnesses or supervise at the clinical level.
Check out our list of the best BSW programs in Alabama.
Social Work Licensure Requirements in Alabama
The first step toward a career in social work in the state of Alabama is to obtain a degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The most opportunity for career advancement exists at the master's or doctoral level, but those with a bachelor's degree can begin work once they have passed the proper exams.
The Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) is the basic licensure level and allows for general practice in social service agencies. The LBSW must work under the supervision of an LMSW or an LCISW for a minimum of two years. The LBSW works with individuals, families or communities by gathering and assessing information, developing and implementing a care plan, and providing follow-up treatment.
The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) may provide a range of social services to individuals, families or communities and is able to provide supervision to Licensed Bachelor Social Workers (LBSW). The LMSW can practice in social or clinical work, community organizations, and social work research and administration.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) should be prepared to operate independently and display expertise in skill and treatment with at least one client group (individual, family or communities). They may supervise Licensed Bachelor Social Workers (LBSW) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW).
An Alabama social worker must be at least 19 years old, and must have paid for and passed the state licensing board's examination requirement. Students have one year from the date an application is approved by the Alabama state licensing board to take the exam. The examination fee is $230 for bachelor and master level exams and $260 for the clinical exam. The expiration of approval will be on the letter received from the state licensing board. Should an applicant fail the exam and wish to retake it, he or she can complete the re-examination process online. The same exam fee must be paid each time the test is taken. Exam dates must be at least 90 days apart, which allows applicants to retake the test up to four times per year.
Licensed Bachelor of Social Work
Once the candidate has received a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the next step involves applying for the state licensing board's approval to take the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelors Exam. Applicants are advised to review all application requirements thoroughly and to provide documentation of a baccalaureate degree with transcripts. Alabama allows applicants to fill out the form online or mail in the documents. Upon approval, prospective social workers have up to one year to receive a passing grade on the ASWB Bachelors Exam. This exam is available at any Pearson View testing center and costs $230.
Those who hold a BSW and are seeking state licensure must also complete an acknowledgment of supervision. New license holders must receive four hours of licensed supervision each month. This supervision must last for a total of 96 hours across 24 months, and must be completed within 36 months of licensure. After this initial period ends, those with a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW) licensure are no longer required to receive supervision from an LMSW or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Licensed Master of Social Work
To become an LMSW in Alabama, a candidate must hold a master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited university and take an exam for the master's level. This process begins with an application for eligibility to take the ASWB Masters Exam. The Alabama state licensing board requires transcripts and documentation of a degree, along with a $75 fee for the application. Once a candidate is deemed license eligible, the next step is to schedule and pass the examination.
The Masters Exam cost $230 and may be taken at any Pearson View testing center. The state licensing board will automatically receive the results of an exam and will grant licensure with a passing score. LMSW holders can practice independently or pursue clinical work.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
The LICSW is the highest level of licensure available for Alabama social work. This role requires a master's or doctoral degree in the field of social work from a CSWE-accredited university and a current LMSW license. Additionally, candidates must have two years of post-graduate social work experience before eligibility can be sought.
This licensure process begins with acquiring 24 months of work experience supervised by an LICSW, which must be fulfilled within 36 months. Potential LICSWs must also receive four hours of supervision each month throughout this process. Once the work experience has been acquired, candidates can apply for eligibility to take the ASWB Clinical Exam. Upon approval, candidates have one year to complete the exam and receive a passing grade. This clinical level exam costs $260 and is available at any Pearson View testing center.
LICSWs who wish to operate or practice in an independent clinic must also receive a Private Independent Practice license. This license is optional and carries additional requirements beyond the LICSW. Candidates must have two years of full-time or three years of part-time work experience in specified social work under a PIP-certified LICSW. Once this work requirement is met, the LICSW can apply for PIP licensure and pay the $75 fee. No further testing is needed.
Social Work License Reciprocity in Alabama
To practice social work in Alabama, professionals with out-of-state licensure must apply for reciprocity in Alabama. They must also hold a current license in good standing with all qualifications met. The licensure requirements of the home state must be equivalent to Alabama's requirements. Applicants must pay the $75 fee and apply online or through the mail. The board also requires out-of-state applicants to provide a Verification of License form used to review licensing in the previous state.
Alabama social workers must fulfill 30 hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license. Twenty of these hours may be completed through self-study or home-study programs. Three hours are required to be in ethics and three hours must be in clinical social work education. Supervisors are also required to have three hours in supervision education in order to fulfill their requirements for renewal.


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The parliament has functioned for 1100 years, uninterrupted aside from the period from 1800 to 1845.
16-18 Million Years Ago: The Formation of Iceland
Iceland lies on the intersection of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. When they started drifting apart, around 16 million years ago, it caused a major volcanic eruption, resulting in the creation of Iceland!
Even today, the island still sits on a volcanic hotspot, creatively named, "The Iceland Plume" – resulting in a multitude of earthquakes every year and volcanic eruptions every few years as well.
871 AD: The Settlement of Iceland
A Norwegian named Ingólfur Arnarsson killed a man and was exiled from his home country. He sailed to a legendary land in the west with two ships. People from the Nordics engaged in a massive land grab in this uninhabited country, taking with them Irish slaves, resulting in a Norse-Celtic mix of genes in Iceland.
Thanks to the almost obsessive fixation of early Icelanders with genealogy, most modern Icelanders can still trace their family lines back to this time. As a matter of fact, Icelanders can look up their entire family history on a single website, and they even have an app called Íslendingabók that makes sure they don't date their (close) relatives.
Above: Not the proper way to pronounce Íslendingabók - on Jimmy Kimmel Live
930 AD: Parliament Established
Being a land of renegades and runaways with no king, some system of government had to be instituted. The people of Iceland went ahead and created Althing, the oldest democratic parliament that still exists today. In each area there was a chieftain (Goði), a political and religious leader. Every summer, all the chieftains would meet at Parliament Fields (Þingvellir) to discuss laws and settle disputes. Every year, the law speaker, standing on top of the Law Rock, would say a third of the law, completely from memory. This way, the whole law was heard every three years.
The law was later written down in the book Grágás, which still exists today. Contained therein are practical laws, such as the penalty for your pet polar bear killing someone.
The parliament functions to this day, uninterrupted aside from a period of 45 years from 1800 to 1845.
1000 AD: Conversion to Christianity, Discovery of America
Until the tenth century, the predominant religion in Iceland was "Ásatrú", the worship of the Norse gods, Óðinn, Þór and the like. In the 980s Christian missionaries started spreading the faith, leading to violent confrontations. The two factions asked Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði Þorkelsson to mediate. He lay under a bear hide for a day and a night eventually coming to the conclusion that Iceland should be a Christian country. However worshipping the old gods was allowed as long as nobody found out!
Iceland remained Roman Catholic until 1540, when it converted to Lutheran Protestantism. The Catholic bishops Jón Arason and Ögmundur Pálsson violently opposed the reformation. That opposition came to an abrupt end with the beheading of Jón Arason in 1550.
The year 1000 is also when Leif "The Lucky" Ericson discovered America, or "Wine-land" as he called it. He was planning on sailing to Greenland, but was blown off course to the west, where he saw land. He later sailed there and attempted to settle, but gave it up after conflicts with the locals.
These and other stories are written down in the sagas of the Icelanders, an extensive body of 13th century writings.
1262 AD: Iceland Submits to Norway
In the years leading up to 1262, the Icelandic chieftains gradually became more and more powerful, until the whole country was in a state of constant civil war between 7 powerful clans. In order to end to the war, the leaders submitted peacefully to Haakon IV, king of Norway. The story is preserved in saga of the Sturlungs, written down as the events were taking place or shortly after.
Later, in the 14th century, the Kingdoms of Norway, Denmark and Sweden became one kingdom, and when they split up again Iceland somehow wound up under Danish rule. Even today Icelanders are confused and even a little sore about the whole situation.
1602: Monopoly (not the fun kind)
In the 1500s, English and German fishermen and traders set up posts in Iceland and traded with the Icelanders. Seeing a mutually beneficial situation which brought prosperity to his subjects, Christian IV King of Denmark naturally decided he wasn't having it. He granted exclusive rights to trade in Iceland to certain merchants. It is hard to overstate how devastating this decision was. Danish merchants could pay as little as they wanted for Icelandic goods, and charge what they wanted for imports. It led to the nation of Iceland wallowing in abject poverty, basically until the monopoly was abolished in 1786.
The 1750s: The Enlightenment and the Birth of Reykjavík
Until the middle of the 1750s, Reykjavík was just a single farm, and Iceland had no towns or villages of any kind. Sheriff Skúli Magnússon was a man of the enlightenment. He picked Reykjavík to become the center of modernization, and pioneered the building of wool workshop buildings, one of which still stands, on Aðalstræti 10. This marked the beginning of Iceland's rise out of the dark ages.
1845 AD: The Re-Establishment of the Parliament and the Independence Movement
The enlightenment came to Iceland, and with it, nationalism. Chief among the Icelandic independence campaigners was Jón Sigurðsson, whose birthday was later chosen as the Icelandic Independence day. The movement led to the re-establishment of the Icelandic parliament as an advisory body to the king in 1845. This was followed by home rule in 1905, sovereignty in 1918 and independence in 1944, when Denmark was too busy being invaded by Germany to do much about it.
20th Century: The World Wars and Modernization
Industry and urbanization was growing, but Iceland had quite a lot of catching up to do. 1900-1910 saw such novelties as electricity, the first car and the first trawler, which marked the beginning of the still-important fishing industry. In the world wars, selling products to the allies and servicing the American occupying force brought an economic boom and cultural influence, such as TV and jazz. This catapulted Iceland into the 20th century and still today the Icelandic culture has an incredible fascination for new and foreign things, technology and culture.
Crash and Miraculous Recovery
Since the 1950s, Iceland's economy was characterized by rather high inflation. In the late 1990s, the commercial banking system was privatized and the law was changed to ease restrictions on trade. Following an incredible growth in everything financial, the bubble finally burst in a spectacular manner, in October 2008. The currency of Iceland, the Króna, fell by 50% overnight. People lost their jobs, their houses, and their livelihood and finally to top it all, McDonalds left the country.
Since then, Iceland has caught the attention of the international community because of how quickly the economy has recovered. Industry is operational and unemployment is under control, but wages and prices are still quite low, which means it's a good time to visit for people with foreign money.
From Danish Indie Musicals to Major Hollywood Movies, from Psycho Killers to Children's TV Heroes to Tudor Princesses, Icelanders are Everywhere!...


JUPITER -- Omar Minaya has signed dozens of baseball players through the years, taking them out of the Caribbean, sending them on their way to major-league careers.
Sammy Sosa. Juan Gonzalez. Plenty of them.
But none of Minaya's signings feels as indebted to him as Fernando Tatis. None shares the personal connection Tatis, the Montreal Expos' third baseman, shares with the club's rookie general manager.
Ten years ago, Tatis signed with the Texas Rangers out of a tryout camp in the Dominican Republic. He was 17. His signing bonus was $8,000.
Minaya, then supervising international scouting for the Rangers, authorized the signing. He recalls Tatis distinguishing himself from the pack almost immediately.
"I saw him warming up, and I said, Who's that guy?' " Minaya recalled.
Amado Dinci, a part-time Rangers scout, said Tatis was "the son of a former player" but offered little further detail. None was needed.
"Fernando was young and lean, but he also had a loose arm, good hands and he was a good athlete," Minaya said. "He wasn't as big in his upper body as he is now, but he had good body definition. He had a muscular frame for a little guy.
"Plus, you could tell there was something else about him. He knew how to play the game."
Fast forward five years. It's August 1997, and Tatis is a rookie third baseman with the Rangers. He is staying in five-star hotels, eating in fancy restaurants, living the dream.
But deep within, there was a void. He spent a good chunk of his free time searching for his father.
On the Internet. Through phone calls. By asking older Latin American scouts or coaches whether they had any information.
Two decades earlier, Fernando Tatis Sr. played in the Houston Astros' minor-league system. He made it as far as Class AA before retiring in 1978. He later coached Astros minor-leaguers and scouted.
Then, around 1981, he vanished.
Fernando Jr. had not seen or talked to his father since he was 4 years old. His mother told him the story of how Fernando Sr. put a miniature baseball bat in his son's crib and told him, "You're going to be a player one day, like me."
Tatis loved that story. Held on to it the way a child clings to a security blanket. But he wanted more. He wanted his father back in his life.
He had talked with Minaya many times about his absent father. Minaya sympathized, made a few calls himself, even mentioned the quest to several baseball reporters, including Murray Chass of The New York Times.
Chass wrote a lengthy piece on Tatis and his absent father that was picked up in many newspapers around the world. One of those was the Herald-Tribune in Sarasota.
As fate would have it, the elder Tatis had settled in Sarasota years before. A brother-in-law from Fernando Sr.'s third marriage -- to one of Hank Aaron's cousins -- saw the article and passed it along.
Two days later, Tatis was sitting in Minaya's office in Arlington, Texas, talking to his father on the phone.
There have been many more conversations since that tearful reunion, many opportunities to catch up and fill in two decades of blank spaces. Fernando Sr. still lives in Sarasota, where he supervises a team of house painters. He makes it over to Jupiter a few times each spring to watch his son play the game they love.
Minaya has gotten to know the elder Tatis as well. Minaya keeps in touch with many of the players he signed, and even after he moved on to the New York Mets' front office, he would call Fernando Jr. to check on him and sometimes, as when Tatis fought through nagging groin injuries the past two years, "lift his spirits up."
So you can imagine the joy that ran through the Tatis family when Major League Baseball appointed Minaya to run the Expos last month. Not only would Tatis get to play for the sport's first full-time Latino GM, he would play for Minaya, his benefactor and friend.
"We're very close," Tatis said. "Omar is like my big brother. I mean, he found my father. That was the most important thing he did for me. There's no way I can pay that back."
At his best, Tatis, 27, is a formidable bat in the middle of any lineup. He hit 34 home runs with 107 RBIs in 1999, his breakout year in St. Louis.
His injuries caused the Cardinals to sour on him after giving Tatis a four-year, $14 million contract. Traded to Montreal before last season, Tatis played 41 games and produced two homers.
He says he's healthy now and eager to play for Minaya. So, Tatis adds, are the Expos' other Latin American stars, such as Vladimir Guerrero, Jose Vidro and Orlando Cabrera.
"It's going to be great for us, especially for the Latin guys," Tatis said. "We're going to feel pretty confident. Not that we didn't feel confident with an American guy, but it just feels great to have somebody from your country be a GM."
Minaya stresses the need to separate the personal from the professional, saying it wouldn't be fair to the rest of the Expos to give extra attention to Tatis. But in the next breath, Minaya admits that will be difficult.
"I would be lying to say there's not a special connection," he said. "You saw the 1999 season. That's the real Fernando Tatis. You're talking about a guy that can hit 30 or more home runs and drive in 120 runs. He's still young enough."
Where does the Tatis reunion rank on Minaya's considerable baseball resume? The newly minted GM smiles.
Yes, he found Sosa. Yes, he found Gonzalez. But he also helped find Fernando Tatis Sr., and it's hard to compete with something such as that.
"It ranks high because it's not only a winning-and-losing story," Minaya said. "It's about bringing people together, a father and son. It's a family story. Those are memories that are not going to go away."


· You want to use different reporting against particular data sets. Can have multiple databases on specific data sets from CRM.
o This is particularly good as you can write stored procedures to make the queries efficient rather than calling the CRM web service, which is of slow performance for such task.
To enable this you need to enable a feature called Change Tracking at the entity level where you want the entities which should be synced with an Azure database. Also needs to create an export profile to do the syncing of data.
There would 2 data pulls.
· Initial data load in which the first time when the profile is created and the syncing is done. This would create the tables and will sync the data against the tables.
· Syncing deltas. This would happen only when a data is changed in the entity.
A very nice article about how to set this up can be found below.
Also if you select the Azure database and you want to have a local copy of it, you wouldn't be able to create a database backup of it. This is not allowed. Instead there is a feature called export data tier application which will export the database in to a .bacpac file.
Then to import it to the local database, there is a feature called import data-tier applications and you need to select the exported .bacpac file.
The following article was very helpful to me when I was doing an export from Azure database.


Blood sugar challenging the body is a problem that is causing a lot of trouble in the current society. There is an increased number of people suffering from diabetes probably because of the unhealthy lifestyles that people lived. In fact, there are individuals that have to monitor their blood sugar levels every day to ensure they are safe. Diabetes could also be hereditary and nothing much can be done to eliminate it. However, with proper management, it is possible for people to live a healthy and long life. Experts and those affected know just how important management practices is. There needs to be close monitoring of the condition in the sense that any slight changes are quickly brought to light. Learn more about blood glucose monitor, go here.
There are certain practices that people affected by blood sugar problems need to follow to ensure that they maintain a manageable lifestyle. Different people monitor their blood sugar at different times with some preferring to go the check before or after the meal. Regardless of when you will monitor your blood sugar, one thing remains true and that is the fact that monitoring diabetes is a crucial process. Find out for further details on blood sugar monitor right here.
It is necessary to understand the importance of monitoring your blood sugar. You need to monitor your diabetes as part of the management process because it gives u an upper hand and makes you be in control of things. Regular sugar monitoring is necessary for the completion of the feedback program. It is not just enough to control your sugar levels through exercise and insulin control. Monitoring gives you the motivation you need as it indicates whether you are on the right track. Knowing early enough whether what you are doing is working or not will empower you to make the necessary adjustments.
Most people are known to hold back from family and friends the moment they realize that they have diabetes. This should not be the case because you need all the help you can get from those that love you. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a problem especially for people that do not have a history in the family. It is possible to get depressed and throw yourself into seclusion. Having the right people give you all the support you need. Have a loved done accompany you to the health care center and get you started on a program to manage your condition. Chances are that you will meet other people that have this condition and you will get to understand that it is not a death sentence. Take a look at this link https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-treat-diabetes-with-accupressure/ for more information.


School at Clark Magnet ends at 3:00, but by 3:10, those in Robotics meet in the lab to begin working. They all first attend a meeting that tells them what they should focus on for the day.
Member Luke of Web team worked alongside Clark student Maggy. Together, the pair worked on the script for the Chairman's Video. Hopefully, this will be completed soon so the actual editing can begin.
Luke and Maggy writing the Chairman's Video script.
Business team member Andrea worked on Excel, adding new sponsors to the sponsor list. She also worked on the dog tags with Adobe Illustrator, and is glad to report some of the dog tag designs are completed. Nicole remade the PDF of Behind the Design page featuring Team 696 for Mr. Black, then she continued working on the Team's Brand Guide.
Nicole and Andrea working on their different assignments in the Business room.
James of CAM finished the standoff program. At around 9:00 PM the standoff was beginning to be manufactured. James then began working on another standoff, but this one looks a little different.
James working on the CAM model of the standoff.
Karin of Prototype worked with Mika for the whole day. Together they began wiring the Practice Robot. To do so, Karin had to learn all about the wiring process, then they had to actually physically wire it up.
Mika wiring the Practice Robot.
Right before dinner, the Team had a Noodle War where they used Pool Noodles as their weapons. It was fierce and very fun.
Dinner consisted of delicious pizza.
Members quickly finishing the pizzas.
Eden and Roupen of Welding finished the bumper brackets. They continued to weld the base plate onto the frame, finishing that as well. Good job Welding team.
Roupen and Eden admiring their work.
Simulation member Jacob and Dr. Stone – his mentor – were concerned that the torque of the motors would end up stalling out, so they looked through their calculations. They found that when the ball is being shot out it doesn't stall the motor at all. During the 1/240th of a second that the ball is in contact with the wheels, Jacob and Dr. Stone calculated it would reduce the RPM by about 200. After talking with Alexander, they now have to find calculations about a back axle in the shooter that would add some mass and act as a flywheel. A flywheel, not to be confused with a shooter wheel, is a wheel that's specifically made to add inertia to a system. This would make the reduce in RPM less, increasing the torque of the shooter itself and decrease strain on the battery.
Simulation team calculating RPM reductions.
Mr. Black assembled the Kreg stand for Arbor press. He also fabricated a wooden top and organized the machinist toolbox.
Constructed Kreg stand for the Arbor press.
Alexander, our Fantastical Vice-President, finalized the Pivot Gearbox. It will utilize two 775pro motors at almost 280:1 reduction to rotate the entire Robot Arm.
Continued wiring of the robot continued while Alexander finished the Competition Robot design. He also found a way to mount the sprocket for the arm joint to the box-tube and how to get the arm to pivot on a strong joint that won't break.
The lab closed at 1:30 AM.


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Abortion protesters: 5 things to know about Jackson's proposed ordinance
Justin Vicory
The Jackson City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that would place several restrictions on protesters at health care facilities in the city.
The main target, however, is the Jackson Women's Health Organization, the state's sole remaining abortion provider, located in the Fondren neighborhood.
Protesters — for years — have been allowed to picket in front of the clinic and approach patrons coming in and out of the facility.
Here are five things to know.
What would the ordinance do?
The proposed city ordinance would apply to all health care facilities. It would require a 15-foot buffer zone from the front of a health care facility for picketing and an eight-foot "personal" bubble for health care patrons.
It would also create a 100-foot buffer zone for any amplified sound such as a loudspeaker or PA system.
City Attorney Tim Howard said the ordinance is narrow in scope and is modeled after similar ordinances in other cities that have been challenged in court.
A violation could result in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.
For our subscribers:Here's what Fondren businesses, ordinance opponents have to say
Ordinance opponents say it infringes on free speech
Protest supporters and opponents filled up City Hall at a recent public hearing.
Opponents argued the ordinance would violate their constitutional rights to free speech.
Several speakers said the ordinance would also prevent them from counseling clinic patrons and provide them options besides abortion.
Barbara Beavers, a 40-year protest veteran, said clinic patrons who are "undecided and unsure what to do" appreciate the information Beavers and others provide. In some cases, they come back and thank her, she said.
Businesses say ordinance about safety, not abortion
Fondren business owners argued the constant protests are bad for business. They cited loud demonstrations on early Saturday mornings and cases where protesters "harassed" business patrons.
Some were concerned that the protests would prevent visitors from staying at a soon-to-be-opened hotel next to the clinic.
The clinic's director, Shannon Brewer, described the protests as chaotic and unsafe.
"Without the ordinance, I fear its only a matter of time before something is going to happen," Brewer said.
How will police respond to complaints?
Commander Keith Freeman with the Jackson Police Department said the city had responded to more than 400 calls in the last 10 years concerning protests at the clinic. But the city in the past has also had issues in trying to deal with protesters.
In 2014, a national anti-abortion organization filed a federal lawsuit against the Jackson Police Department, citing harassment and threats toward protesters outside the clinic.
The suit at the time said the city had not complied with a 2008 consent decree to properly train its police force and halt actions that Pro-Life Mississippi called violations of protesters' rights. The consent decree expired in 2017.
Freeman was not immediately available for comment on how JPD planned to approach protesters if the ordinance passed.
Council expected to vote Tuesday
The City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to vote on the ordinance.
They can vote for the ordinance or against it. Since Councilman Kenneth Stokes has taken a leave of absence, it's possible the vote results in a 3 to 3 tie, which would mean the ordinance would not go into effect.
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Entries for March 28, 2018
July 4,1976
The Sox celebrated the Bicentennial with a Sunday doubleheader against the Rangers.
Rookie Francisco Barrios got the starting assignment for game one, which ended up being a thriller.
The Sox struck first with three runs in the bottom of the 2nd, but Texas came right back with two in the next inning. The Sox added to their lead with one in the 4th, but Texas took the lead with three unearned...
Updated 03-30-2019 at 01:27 PM by TommyJohn
Morning games were an occasional occurrence during the dead ball era, when lights for night games didn't exist. They were usually played as one half of a doubleheader, with one game in the morning and one game in the afternoon. The Red Sox still play a morning game on Patriots Day in Massachusetts, which is also the day of the Boston Marathon.
Comiskey Park had never seen any morning games until this Saturday...


In our collection we are displaying lovely personalised pink fleece baby robe. This hooded bathrobe is great looking, so every single 'little princess' will be happy to have one in her wardrobe. This dressing gown is decorated with matching waist and 2 front pockets. The fabric is incredibly soft and nice against delicate baby's skin as well as very light.
Personalised gift is prepared to be delivered directly to the recipient - The pink baby bathrobe will be gift wrapped in white tissue paper with ribbon and gift note attached. Packed in a postage box.
Baby bathrobe can be personalised with up to 12 characters.


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Commonly Asked: Tournament Play
We often receive questions regarding the first steps in joining chess tournaments/competitions. While joining a tournament sounds like a serious endeavor, it's not! The fortunate thing about chess is that we have natural entry levels because of the ELO rating system. Players can feel confident about joining a tournament without feeling as though they must compete with the best players. Hopefully this blog post lays out the basics of becoming involved in tournament play.
What is a tournament?
An organized event which brings players of all levels together for formal competition.
Note: Tournaments are not only for experienced players, they are merely designed to bring players together in an organized way.
What types of tournaments are there?
Unrated Tournaments - organized events designed to encourage participation and teach players the basics of tournament play. These events do not necessarily follow strict, formal rules but rather tend to be more relaxed. In addition, membership to US Chess, the governing body for chess in the United States, is not required for unrated events.
Rated Tournaments - the most common, and a bit more formal. Players in rated tournaments are expected to follow the rules of formal tournament play. The results of the games from rated play are submitted to US Chess for "rating". US Chess keeps track of the results submitted to them and assigns each player a "rating" which reflects their general playing ability.
Note: Rated does not mean that players are inherently strong, it's just a bit more formal.
Are there any restrictions to who can play in a tournament?
It all depends on the tournament itself. Some events may be restricted to certain groups such as: children, seniors, girls, players from particular regions, etc. Having said that, if the tournament is listed as "open", that generally means that any player may play the event. The vast majority of events at the CCC are either K-12 or open events.
Are there categories in tournaments?
Yes. The vast majority of tournaments separate players into sections. In most scholastic (children only) tournaments students are separated by age, grade, or rating. In open tournaments, players are typically separated into sections based on their rating.
What is a rating?
A rating is a number designed to represent a player's chess ability. Ratings range from 100 - 3000. A general breakdown of US Chess ratings are as follows:
Ratings 100-999: Beginner Tournament Player
Ratings 1000-1499: Intermediate Tournament Player
Ratings 1500-1999: Strong Tournament Player
Ratings 2000-2199: Expert Level Player (top 3% of rated players)
Ratings 2200+: Master Level Player (top 1% of rated players)
How we use rating levels for CCC classes
Beginner: Unrated
Intermediate: Ratings 100-599
Advanced: Ratings 600-999
Master Class: Ratings 1000-1499
Elite Chess Team: Ratings 1500+
See more on CCC classes here
Are online ratings different than US Chess ratings?
Yes. Online ratings are typically much different than over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Generally, players who play online should expect to have a lower OTB rating. It's hard to say exactly how different they really are, a lot depends on what site, time control, etc.
How do I get an official US Chess rating?
It's easier than it seems! Take the following steps:
Join US Chess
The CCC buys membership vouchers in bulk so you pay less. Sign up here.
Enroll in a US Chess rated tournament
Tuesday Night Action recommended for adults playing their first rated game.
Friday Action Quads and Rated Scholastic recommended for students.
After the tournament concludes, the organizers of the event submit the results to US Chess for rating. US Chess performs all of the rating calculations based on the player's performance in the event. Typically a player can find their updated rating within 24-48 hours of event.
If I am unrated, which section should I register for?
Typically unrated players enter the lowest section of an event. For example, if the sections of an event are Under 500, Under 1000, and Championship a new player should enroll for the Under 500 section.
If a player holds a high rating in a different country, or online, they should notify the tournament director upon entry for proper placement.
Tournament rules you should know:
Touch Move - If you touch a piece on purpose, you must move that piece.
Cheating - There may be no outside assistance during a game. That includes use of electronics, discussions with others during a game in progress, or any other form of outside assistance.
Disputes - Players should never argue with one another during a game. If there is a disagreement or lack of clarity on a rule, go to a tournament director (TD).
There are other rules but knowing these is a great start!
Tournament formalities and lingo:
Time Control: The amount of time each player receives to play the game.
Points: For a win a player receives 1 point, a draw 0.5, and a loss 0.
Marking Your Score: After your game concludes, you must mark your score at either a score table or on the pairing sheet. Mark a 1 next to your name for a win, 0.5 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. Players are responsible for reporting their results.
Notation Keeping: In rated events notation keeping, or logging the moves played in a game, is required for classical play. It's easy to learn and should be practiced before the event.
Elimination: The vast majority of tournaments are Swiss, or non-elimination, events. Players are expected to play all rounds of an event, win, loss or draw.
Tiebreaks: Computerized tiebreaks may be used for prize distribution. Typically computer tiebreaks are used for non-cash prizes, while in cash events the prizes are split between the tied players.


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Diskúrz je pojem, ki izvira iz latinske besede discursus. V lingvistiki in družboslovju se razvije kot termin, ki označuje skladno, celovito množico izjav (tj. zapisanih ali govorjenih sporočil), zaključeno obliko govorice, ki je lahko zapisana (tekst) ali govorjena (pogovor v družbenem, političnem, kulturnem kontekstu). Od 1960. let nosi poleg osnovnega pomena pogovor ali poglobljena razprava  (primerjaj: diskusija/debata) dodatno vsebino. Pojem so sredi 20. stoletja razširili mnogi misleci, najbolj korenito transformacijo izvede Michel Foucault. Pogosto se ti razširjeni pomeni pri različnih avtorjih izključujejo. Ena izmed definicij: »Diskurz je sistem prikazovanja, ki se razvije v družbi in omogoča usklajeno sporočanje v posameznem območju zanimanja« .

Danes je teorija diskurza eno izmed uveljavljenih področij socioloških in filozofskih raziskav.

Zgodovina uporabe

Diskurz pri pomembnejših teoretikih

Diskurz pri Lacanu

Diskurz pri Foucaultu

Foucaultovo rabo besede »diskurz« bi lahko v grobem razdelili v dva pomena. Prvi je splošnejši, označuje pa celotno polje izgovorjenih in zapisanih besed. V tem smislu velja njegova definicije, da je »diskurz skupek izjav«. Bolj pogosto pa z »diskurzom« cilja na bolj specifični pomen »diskurzivne formacije«, katere primeri so zlasti posamezne znanstvene discipline (psihopatologija, prirodopis, filologija ipd.). Diskurzivna formacija je seveda tudi skupek izjav, vendar so diskurzivne formacije ravno tiste velike enote, na katerega lahko razdelimo diskurz v prvem pomenu (kot polje vsega izrečenega/zapisanega).

Posebnost diskurzivne formacije, kot jo vidi Foucault, je zakonitost, ki ni iz reda smisla (označevalca), iz reda logične neprotislovnosti ali iz reda resničnosti (dejstva, referenti, označenci). Sistematičnost v odnosih, ki jo za temi različnimi diskurzi (diskurzivnimi formacijami) odstira Foucault, zato tudi ne tvori kakšne enotnosti (denimo enotnega objekta, na katerega se nanaša določnena znanost), temveč gre za sistematičnost razpršenih elementov, za sistem razpršenosti, ki v končni instanci omogoča neko zaokroženo enoto, ki jo bomo nato imenovali »psihopatologija«, »klinična medicina«, »pedagogika«...

Diskurz pri Habermasu
Drugi ključni filozof 20. stoletja, Jürgen Habermas, je dal pojmu diskurz drugačno, s Foucaultovo neskladno opredelitev.

Viri in opombe

 Wikipedija: Diskurz skozi tehnološki napredek, Dušan Tomšič, Diplomsko delo, mentor: prof. dr. Rastko Močnik, Filozofska fakulteta, 2005
 Arheologija vednosti, Studia humanitatis, Ljubljana, 2001.

Zunanje povezave
 O foucaultovskem diskurzu
 O habermasovskem diskurzu
 David PAVON CUELLAR: Le révolutio-m'être, notions lacaniennes appliquées à l'analyse de discours en psychologie sociale, Paris, Psychophores, 2006
 Lingvistične osnove pojma.

Sociolingvistika
Antropologija
Filozofski pojmi

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Albert Lee Tucker (1914-99)
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One of Australia's greatest artists, Tucker was born on 29 December 1914 at 90 Francis Street, Yarraville, the youngest of three children to John Tucker a railway worker and Clara née Davis; his paternal grandfather Albert Edwin Tucker (Melbourne General Cemetery) was a politician and prominent Fitzroy identity. Growing up as a kid of the depression era in Malvern, Tucker left the local Spring Road state school at the age of fifteen ("a lively, cocky kid") with eyes set on becoming an artist; he found work in commercial art at "Foy and Gibson's" ("pure exploitation") and after a series of similar positions found it tedious and repetitive as a career.
Tucker's training as an artist in the 1930s was informal, largely self-taught and influenced by Marxism; fastidious, fearlessly independent and self-absorbed with a combative personality, his first turning point came in 1937 when he enrolled in art school, gave up full time work and achieved critical public recognition at the Victorian Artists' Society autumn exhibition for "Self Portrait" (1937) ("confrontational, haunted and passionately self-conscious"). But financial success eluded Tucker until the early 1960s making for a long period of precarious living largely supported by the generous patronage of John and Sunday Reed née Baillieu who were both committed to modern contemporary art through the creation of Heide (1935-81). Described as the 'technician' of the 1940s "Angry Penguins" group of artists that included Arthur Boyd (q.v.), John Perceval (q.v.), and (Sir) Sidney Nolan (d 1992), Tucker's paintings often focussed on the unrest and savagery of the times.
In 1941, he married fellow artist Joy Hester (Box Hill Cemetery) ("sunny, casual and extrovert"); his self-absorption and obsession with Hester during the ten years they were together would both inspire Tucker's art to a new level and leave an emotional labyrinth of feelings in which his art would never fully recover from. His thirty-odd "Images of Modern Evil" series (1943-47), depicting the sordid behaviour of prostitution and soldiers on leave during WWII with its signature crescent mouth icon are his greatest works of art; inspired by his reactions to his time at Heidelberg Military Hospital during his short stint in the army ("brutish, unsavoury environment"), the Leonski 'brownout' murders (May 1942) and the images of wartime Melbourne, the series "quivers with ambivalence and sexual tension, pleasure and terror, fear and loathing".
Hester's sudden departure in 1947 left Tucker ("a man whom she respected but was not in love with") with a yearning to get away from Australia; he spent the next thirteen years in Europe and America but financial success continued to elude him. Still scrambling to survive as an artist with a terrifying sense of failure, Tucker's return to Australia in 1960 coincided with the rise of commercial galleries and a boom in Australian art that would deliver Tucker not just the financial success that had evaded him for nearly three decades but also prominence and reputation in the art world. But while his time overseas had hardened his resolve as an artist it had also weakened his confidence and his art never reached the critical heights of the "Images" series. Along with Nolan, Tucker popularised modern art in Australia through his 'antipodean images' – Tucker with his "Explorer" series (1958); and Nolan with the famed "Ned Kelly" paintings.
Shortly before his death on 23 October 1999, Tucker and his second wife Barbara née Bilcock endowed the Heide Museum of Modern Art more than two hundred works totalling $15 million.
Burke, J., "Australian Gothic. A life of Albert Tucker" (2002).
(Image by permission of the National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23531481)
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On Tuesday, the Prime Minister announced that Britain would go to the polls on June 8th.
Last September, Andrew Marr, the host of a Sunday morning political show on the BBC, interviewed Theresa May, the Conservative Party politician who had succeeded David Cameron as Britain's Prime Minister after the Leave side's narrow victory in the Brexit referendum, in June. With the Conservatives holding a big lead in opinion polls over the opposition Labour Party, Marr asked May whether she was tempted to call a snap general election, which could conceivably have enlarged her government's narrow majority in the House of Commons.
This explanation didn't withstand inspection. Although Britain as a whole remains bitterly divided by Brexit, May faces little effective opposition at Westminster. Earlier this year, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly to allow her to start the formal process of breaking with Europe, which she did last month. And although May's government has run into a bit more trouble in the House of Lords, it has dealt with that reasonably effectively, too.
Unfortunately, for anybody hoping that it isn't too late to defeat the government and halt Brexit, things aren't so simple. May's decision to call an election only makes more clear that progressivism in the United Kingdom faces a crisis. In an ideal world, all the pro-European, internationalist, and progressive forces in the country would come together to transform the upcoming election into a second Brexit referendum—which conceivably could be won. But the opposition to May is so weak, divided, and compromised that this doesn't appear to be an option.
The main problem is the Labour Party. During last year's referendum, the Party's leader, Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran leftist, campaigned on the Remain side, although without much enthusiasm. (Some leftists still regard the E.U. as an inveterately conservative, pro-capitalist club.) Earlier this year, Corbyn flipped to the other side, ordering Labour M.P.s to support the bill giving May authority to trigger Article 50 of the European Treaty, which countries are obliged to invoke if they want to leave the E.U. It was only with Labour's support that May amassed such a large majority for the Brexit bill.
Important issues all; but this was the statement of a politician who has been cornered on the issue that will define Britain's future. Theoretically, Labour could still replace Corbyn before the election and switch to an anti-Brexit platform, but that seems extremely unlikely. Although he is unpopular among Labour M.P.s and scores horribly in opinion polls, Corbyn retains a lot of support among the Party's grassroots membership, which picks the leader.
The fact is, though, that neither the Liberal Democrats nor the S.N.P. is in a position to form a new government. Having been decimated in the last general election, which took place in 2015, the Lib Dems have only nine seats in the House of Commons. The S.N.P. has fifty-four, all in Scotland. To obtain a majority, a party needs to win three hundred and twenty-six seats. The Conservatives currently have three hundred and thirty, along with some support from smaller parties.
In other political systems, the obvious solution would be for the progressive, internationalist parties—in this case, Labour, the Lib Dems, and the S.N.P.—to form an electoral alliance, formal or informal, against the nationalist conservatives. Given the gravity of the situation, and the narrowness of the result in the Brexit referendum, there are strong, perhaps overwhelming, arguments for this to happen. At this juncture, however, it looks like a fantasy.
The Prime Minister and her fellow Brexiteers don't have a viable economic vision to offer.
Britain moves closer to withdrawing from the European Union even as it becomes clear that a soft exit won't be an option.


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At approximately 12:36 a.m. a Brownwood Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 block of County Road 234 on a gold passenger car for expired registration. Jeffrey Lee Schafer was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1>-1G<4G.
At approximately 11:54a.m. an officer met with building owner at the Law Enforcement Center in reference to burglary of a building. A suspect has been identified and a report has been made.
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Yes, I was expecting to see animals, and lots of them, when I journeyed to Tanzania. In fact, when friends ask me to describe my trip I reply, "It felt like I was invited to star in my very own made-for-Disney movie where all of my co-stars were exotic animals."
What I didn't realize, however, was how the soul of the Tanzanian people would captivate me, and PAS was ultimately responsible for this!
Zubeda, whose smile radiates from the inside out, exudes a willingness to make special things happen effortlessly. She seems to be all places at once as she directs operations on the ground from Arusha. At our trip's end it was hard to say goodbye since Zubeda welcomed us not only to Tanzania, but into her life and love for her amazing country.
My request to see hippos was quickly and efficiently accommodated by Sitta, as if he could magically make them appear. Around every corner of our day together in Arusha National Park, Sitta made each wildlife encounter a first-hand lesson in the introduction of Tanzania's fauna and flora. Likewise, he never stopped laughing and smiling which made me feel at ease and always secure in our adventures.
Another unexpected highlight of my safari was the bush flight to Ndutu airstrip to meet our guide, Adam. Nothing short of spectacular, the view from above was surreal as I focused on identifying herds of animals from the air while simultaneously absorbing the scope of the terrain below us. Within minutes of meeting Adam I was taken in by his knowledge and kindness as we set off to discover lions, cheetahs and the often hard-to-find leopards within the first hour of our arrival. I joked with him since we so quickly sighted 3 of the Big 5, what was left in store for the rest of the week?
The bush breakfasts, where we were treated like royalty, the thoughtful and respectful observations of animal sightings, and the passion for his work truly make Adam stand out as a superior guide and person. I can't wait to return to learn more from him!
In contrast to the rawness of the bush, in all its beauty, we welcomed our arrival to the oasis of the Plantation Lodge our last night. The plush accommodations, tropical gardens, and spectacular cuisine added a lovely surprise touch to our stay.
Thank-you, PAS, for creating much more than a safari to Tanzania, but an experience that will linger for a lifetime!