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%include 'system.h'
%include 'system.macro'
%include 'test.macro'
%include 'test.h'
%include 'board.macro'
%include 'board.h'
%include 'tictactoe.h'

section .data
  number_of_tries dw 0x0
  game_ended      dw 0x0

section .text
  global main

; Mocks the user's move
user_chooses_space_zero:
  mov eax, 0x0
  ret

user_chooses_space_one:
  mov eax, 0x1
  ret

user_chooses_space_two:
  mov eax, 0x2
  ret

user_chooses_space_nine:
  inc dword [number_of_tries]
  cmp dword [number_of_tries], 0x1
  je .nine
  .eight ; Return an eight if it's the second try
    mov eax, 0x8
    jmp .end
  .nine  ; Return a nine if this is the first try
    mov eax, 0x9
    jmp .end
  .end
  ret

game_ends:
  mov dword [game_ended], 0x1
  ret

assert_x_wins:
  assert_equal eax, x_token
  ret

assert_o_wins:
  assert_equal eax, o_token
  ret

assert_empty_wins:
  assert_equal eax, empty_token
  ret

test_places_X_on_player_ones_position:
  push_board

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov ecx, user_chooses_space_one
  mov edx, game_ends
  call perform_turn

  get_token esp, 0x0
  assert_equal eax, x_token

  pop_board
  ret

test_retries_if_user_enters_invalid_token:
  push_board

  mov dword [number_of_tries], 0x0 ; Reset try count

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_nine
  mov ecx, user_chooses_space_one
  mov edx, game_ends
  call perform_turn

  mov dword eax, [number_of_tries] ; Ensure the user was asked twice
  assert_equal eax, 0x2

  pop_board
  ret

test_ends_game_if_its_a_tie:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x1, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x2, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x3, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x4, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x5, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x6, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x7, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x8, o_token

  mov dword [game_ended], 0x0 ; Reset game ended flag

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov edx, game_ends
  call perform_turn

  assert_equal [game_ended], 0x1

  pop_board
  ret

test_game_ends_if_X_wins:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x1, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x2, x_token

  mov dword [game_ended], 0x0 ; Reset game ended flag

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov edx, game_ends

  call perform_turn

  assert_equal [game_ended], 0x1

  pop_board
  ret

test_game_ends_if_O_wins:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x3, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x4, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x5, o_token

  mov dword [game_ended], 0x0 ; Reset game ended flag

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov edx, game_ends

  call perform_turn

  assert_equal [game_ended], 0x1

  pop_board
  ret

test_places_O_on_player_twos_position:
  push_board

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov ecx, user_chooses_space_one
  mov edx, game_ends
  call perform_turn

  get_token esp, 0x1
  assert_equal eax, o_token

  pop_board
  ret

test_eax_has_x_token_in_game_over_callback_if_x_wins:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x1, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x2, x_token

  mov dword [game_ended], 0x0 ; Reset game ended flag

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov edx, assert_x_wins

  call perform_turn

  pop_board
  ret

test_eax_has_o_token_in_game_over_callback_if_o_wins:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x2, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x4, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x6, o_token

  mov dword [game_ended], 0x0 ; Reset game ended flag

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov edx, assert_o_wins

  call perform_turn

  pop_board
  ret

test_eax_has_empty_token_in_game_over_callback_if_tie:
  push_board

  set_space esp, 0x1, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x3, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x4, o_token
  set_space esp, 0x5, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x6, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x7, x_token
  set_space esp, 0x8, o_token

  mov eax, esp
  mov ebx, user_chooses_space_zero
  mov ecx, user_chooses_space_two
  mov edx, assert_empty_wins

  call perform_turn

  pop_board
  ret

main:
  call test_places_X_on_player_ones_position
  call test_retries_if_user_enters_invalid_token
  call test_ends_game_if_its_a_tie
  call test_game_ends_if_X_wins
  call test_game_ends_if_O_wins
  call test_places_O_on_player_twos_position
  call test_eax_has_x_token_in_game_over_callback_if_x_wins
  call test_eax_has_o_token_in_game_over_callback_if_o_wins
  call test_eax_has_empty_token_in_game_over_callback_if_tie
  print newline, newline_len
  system.exit system.success


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Albert Hammond Jr.: AHJ [Album Review]
Christopher Anthony | September 3, 2015 October 8, 2013 | Review Archive, Reviews
Albert Hammond Jr.
AHJ
Cult Records [2013]
Fire Note Says: The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr. returns to the solo stage.
Album Review: It is nice to hear Albert Hammond Jr. back with his solo work. The Strokes guitarist has not released any new material since his 2008 sophomore outing ¿Cómo Te Llama?. Both of his solo full length records never tried too hard to separate themselves from The Strokes recordings which I always respected. Hammond has always been an intricate part of that band so let's net punish him because he is still being true to himself. With that being said, I also thought that those two earlier records were good but not great.
On this 5 song EP, Hammond steps up his game and shows off his experience with intricate song structures that still have a Strokes vibe but clearly with Hammond's voice, they take on a new identity. The opening "Cooker Ship" could pass for a Strokes song if singer Julian Casablancas was at the mic and it would not have been out of place on this year's Strokes album Comedown Machine (TFN Review). It actually turns out to be a good way to kick things off because it is familiar to the ear before the more breezy "Strange Tidings" rolls through. What I think helps separate AHJ from Hammond's earlier albums is that they combine his more lighthearted sound from the past with a harder edge rock that reveals itself on the next two tracks, "Carnal Cruise" and "Rude Customer." Both of these songs do a better job of highlighting Albert's excellent guitar skills, especially on "Rude Customer" that has this meticulous string closing that is what you want to hear from a guitarist.
It probably will surprise some that AHJ is being released on Julian Casablancas' Cult Records but it also seems like a natural fit. It also will surprise many that Hammond played all of the instruments on the EP himself, excluding the drums which were played by longtime collaborator Matthew Frank Romano. It is this organic palate that gives AHJ an extra spark that I just never heard on his previous solo albums. I will tell you that AHJ needs several spins for it to catch on. With these multiple listens you can hear all of the layers that make this release much more complex than it originally appears. It also serves as a good base for Hammond to build on because it signals that now is the right time for him to move right into a full length which we will welcome with open ears!
Key Tracks: "Cooker Ship", "Rude Customer", "Carnal Cruise"
Artists With Similar Fire: Spoon / The Thermals / Graham Coxon
Albert Hammond Jr. Website
Albert Hammond Jr. Facebook
Cult Records
– Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
Tags 3.5 Headphones, Albert Hammond Jr, Anthony, Cult Records, Feature, Release Date: 10/8/13
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Nermin Abadan-Unat (geboren als Nermin Suley 18. September 1921 in Wien) ist eine deutsch-türkische Soziologin und Frauenforscherin. Die international bekannt gewordene Sozialwissenschaftlerin ist eine Pionierin der kritischen Erforschung der Migration nach Deutschland.

Leben
Nermin Suley ist die Tochter einer Deutschen und eines osmanischen Kaufmanns und wuchs in Wien und Istanbul auf, nach dem Tod ihres Vaters zog ihre Mutter mit ihr nach Budapest, von wo sie mit fünfzehn Jahren allein nach Istanbul ging. Sie lernte die türkische Sprache und studierte Rechtswissenschaften und Politik. Sie war von 1953 bis 1989 an der Fakultät für Politische Wissenschaft der Universität Ankara tätig, wo sie den Lehrstuhl für Politische Soziologie begründete. Als Gastprofessorin lehrte sie an internationalen Universitäten. Von 1978 bis 1980 war sie "Kontingent-Senatorin" (vom Staatspräsidenten ernanntes Mitglied des Senats) der Türkei.

Im Jahr 1963 erhielt sie von der türkischen Regierung den Auftrag zu einer soziologischen Studie der Arbeitsmigration aus der Türkei nach Deutschland. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten gab sie neben ihrer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit häufig auch kritische Anregungen bezüglich der Einwanderer-Thematik an Politik und Gesellschaft, wofür sie mit dem Großen Bundesverdienstkreuz ausgezeichnet wurde.

Abadan-Unat publiziert in deutscher, englischer, französischer und türkischer Sprache. Sie hat zwei Ehepartner überlebt und hat einen Sohn.

Schriften (Auswahl)
 Halk efkârı mefhumu ve tesir sahaları. Ankara, 1956
 Türkische Migration 1960 - 1984, Frankfurt am Main: Dağyeli, 1992, ISBN 3-924320-39-X
 (Hrsg.): Die Frau in der türkischen Gesellschaft, 2. Auflage, Frankfurt (Main): Dağyeli, 1993, ISBN 3-924320-04-7
 Phönix aus der Asche. Memoiren einer türkischen Akademikerin, Literaturca Verlag, Frankfurt am Main 2004, ISBN 978-3-935535-09-0.
 Migration ohne Ende. Vom Gastarbeiter zum Eurotürken, Berlin: Ed. Parabolis, 2005, ISBN 3-88402-340-3.
 Turks in Europe: From Guest Worker to Transnational Citizen, Berghahn Books 2011, ISBN 978-1845454258, (englisch).

Literatur
 Christiane Schlötzer: Die Verwegene. Süddeutsche Zeitung, 17. September 2021, S. 13

Weblinks

Einzelnachweise

Soziologe (20. Jahrhundert)
Soziologe (21. Jahrhundert)
Migrationswissenschaftler
Migration (Türkei)
Hochschullehrer (Universität Ankara)
Träger des Großen Bundesverdienstkreuzes
Deutscher
Türke
Geboren 1921
Hundertjähriger
Frau

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Q: Есть input куда пользователь может ввести число больше нуля Есть input куда пользователь может ввести число больше нуля. По нажатию кнопки  должна запускаться функция, которая выводит числа от введенного пользователем до нуля включительно.Если пользователь ввел 4 и нажал кнопку, мы получим: 4 3 2 1 0.
Я пробовал получилось что то такое(не работает) :
let input = document.querySelector('#input');
let btn = document.querySelector('.btn');

btn.onclick = () => {
    let b = input.value;
    while(b <= 0) {
        console.log(b);
        b--;
    }
}

A:

let input = document.querySelector('#input');
let btn = document.querySelector('.btn');
btn.onclick = () => {
  let b = input.value;
  while (b >= 0) {
    console.log(b);
    b--;
  }
}
    <input type="text" id="input">
    <button class="btn">GO</button>

Здесь все элементарно, у вас в цикле условие не правильное.
while(b <= 0) - это означает что цикл будет выполнятся пока b меньше или равно нулю а поскольку пользователь вводит целое число то это условие никогда не будет true. Надо изменить так - while(b >= 0), то есть пока b больше или равно нулю.

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Episode #158 "Mach Point Five Six"
When we are talking about "How much does it cost to become a pilot?" We might ask ourselves "relative to what?"
An answer that I give is "About the cost of a modest vacation, however the entertainment lasts much longer."
Another potential answer might be "Same as a flat screen TV, but the view is better"
"It varies from person to person, but you can learn to fly for about $250 a month over as little at 10 months."
I think "learn to fly" is when you "solo". I think pilots get tunnel vision that learning to fly requires a private pilots license. If you solo,.. you have learned how to fly!
So the answer that AOPA should be giving. You can learn to fly for as low as under a $1,000... and aviation like other hobbies or activities ,.. "the sky is the limit" as to how far you want to go after that.
when you solo you've learned how to fly. Im looking forward to that day myself which is to come in the future. I bet you can learn to fly (solo) for under $1000 but I will never know that because I started flying way before I was able to solo because of age. Now I just trying to stay current enough to solo when I turn 16. I think that the wrong message was sent by AOPA on this article. It was a good article promoting aviation but the price "quoted" could be lightyears outside someone's budget in this economy. I liked Jack's mention that they should have talked a bit about LSA.
BE200 UCAP airplane? I love the idea! hahahaha. I saw the video I think you were referencing and that sure would be a sweet plane, but I don't think that hanger in Stanford you were talking about a while ago would be big enough! And I think were all happy they made more than 2!
The bulk of potential PPL students that GA is hoping to attract do not have enough familiarity to be able to "game the system" and as a result do in fact pay close to the #'s quoted by AOPA.
Relative to motorcycles, kayaking, etc the cost of flying is exhorbitant for most Americans, particularly given the state of our current economy.
While on the subject of attracting support for GA I'm also of the opinion that mosf of GA's effort, ie: AOPA, EAA etc are all too inwardly-directed and amount to nothing more than "preaching to the choir". If it were not for my involvement in aviation, if I were a "typical" non-GA citizen I can honestly say that I would never be exposed to GA supporting programs...it does no good to attempt to expand GA by running ads in Flying or Plane & Pilot.
I have to agree with comancheguy, but to go one step further why not stress that the process of learning to fly is an adventure in and of itself and presents huge opportunities for personal growth. Sure, getting your license or soloing is a great milestone, but every step along the way to one of these milestones can be as rewarding and enjoyable as the outcome itself. For example, I myself spent WAY too much time trying to figure out when to flare, but the sense of triumph I felt when it clicked rivaled that of passing the check ride. It's not always the destination that makes the trip worthwhile; sometimes (in this case) it can be the journey itself.
"A journey of personal growth,"
That sounds so much better than say getting a license to go zoom over your girlfriends house.
Each step of the way is rewarding, even the weather takes on new meaning when you can think about flying through it.
A lot of really good points have come up on this thread.
In any other business, you want to appeal to people's emotions and create a driving demand on their part for your product. After the customer is starved for your product then you can hit them up with the cost and they will see the value. If you jump right to the price then they start doing the math and comparing a plane to a kayak.
Marketing flying as a challenge like climbing a mountain is a great idea. Like climbing a mountain, there can be many entry levels where people can get in. There are many, many ways to conquer aviation. Genius.
I think that even we forget that the sport pilot license is really the second tier of pilot if you count the first solo as the first. I agree that someone who has soloed has every right to think of themselves as a bona fide pilot. I could have used an IFR rating today. I got shut out just because of a 600' ceiling.
I completely agree that a lot of effort and resources, too much, are put into preaching inwardly. AOPA and the rest of the alphabet groups should be advertising in outdoor life and golf digest. Maybe they do for all I know.
We need to get Flying Magazine to quit profiling their "typical" reader who is always a captain of industry or a top NASCAR race car driver.
I was told the question "How much money does it cost to fly" has a very simple answer... "All of it"
For about $100 (way back when) I was able to teach myself to "fly" a glider. I believe it was 69 for the radio, and 20 for the box full of balsa wood and a little bit more to finish it off. I was able to get many hours of fun out of that plane... I am still searching for an affordable full sized plane near me. Heck even the intro flights are expensive around here.
Last edited by ruckin on Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I tried to do this fairly inexpensively.
I'm almost at 65 hours and just about ready for my practical test.
Just under $6k so far. Worth every penny.
I found an great instructor after interviewing 6. Although I didn't pick him on price, he is very reasonable.
After a couple months of lessons I joined the small flying club my instructor belongs to. The club has a 1958 Cessna 172 ($50 Hr) and a great group of guys. It may be old but she flies great.
I track my hours and cost of airplane/instructor on a spread sheet.
The flying club plane is N8959B as you can see it has cost me much less overall than the other planes I have rented.
If I would have gotten into flying the club plane in the beginning it would have saved me a bunch. Also if I could have flown more every month it might not have taken me as many hours.


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Students create tiny satellites for affordable space missions
Students create tiny satellite...
The FemtoSat is a tiny cubic satellite
The larger model FemtoSat has room for a payload
Both models of FemtoSat, compared to the size of a penny
Fancy your own satellite? Arizona State University is working towards making this a reality with its SunCube FemtoSat project. Smaller than a standard CubeSat, the low-cost, student-designed spacecraft is aimed at providing greater access to space for scientists and hobbyists alike.
Assistant professor Jekan Thanga and team of students have been developing the SunCube FemtoSat for the past two years. The small 3 cm3 (1.1 in3) cube weighs in at just 35 grams (1.2 oz) and a longer (3 x 3 x 9 cm, 100 g) model has also been designed, which includes payload storage space.
Each FemtoSat has its own communication, data collection and propulsion systems and is powered by solar paneling. The modules are made of off-the-shelf parts, and the solar panels were cut from scrap - sold at a discount by manufacturers. "With a spacecraft this size, any university can do it, any lab can do it, any hobbyist can do it," says Thanga. "That's part of our major goal - space for everybody."
The team says that while launching your own satellite would usually cost between US$60-70,000 per kilo, it would only cost $1000 to send a FemtoSat to the International Space Station, and $3000 to send it into low earth orbit. Leaving Earth's gravity would cost an estimated $27,000.
The FemtoSats would be packed into an orbital deployer with a "jack in the box" style system that matches standard CubeSat dimensions (around 10 cm3), simplifying the process of getting the tiny satellites into orbit.
NASA has sent 30 CubeSats into space over the last few years, with another 50 awaiting launch.
Thanga and his crew view FemtoSat as a starting point for scientists and students, and even hope the device could be available on Amazon one day. Thanga envisions four main applications for the device: hands on testing experience for students, miniaturized versions of current experiments, artificial gravity experiments, and giving users their own "GoPro in space." In addition, swarms of FemtoSats could eventually be able to do the job of larger spacecraft at a vastly discounted cost.
The team is working to get a prototype into orbit next year, piggybacking as a secondary payload on the CubeSat based Asteroid Origins Satellite mission.
Thanga discusses the FemtoSat project in ASU's video below.
Source: ASU
SunCube miniature satellites
SpaceAffordableSatelliteSpacecraftCubeSat
ChairmanLMAO April 8, 2016 12:07 PM
yay space junk factory...cuz in the future we are going to ask YOU to clean it up.
Tom Lee Mullins April 8, 2016 01:22 PM
I think that is really cool.
MikeKarplus April 8, 2016 01:22 PM
3cm x 3cm x 3cm= 27cm^3 , not 1 cm^3. They are small, but not that small ;)
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InSight's Mars "mole" abandoned after two years of troubleshooting
Boeing to provide six new solar arrays for International Space Station


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Stuffing is probably (okay for sure) my favorite Thanksgiving side. So, you can imagine my stress over here thinking of how miserable I would be Thursday afternoon when I had devoured half a plate of the stuff ( no pun intended) wondering if it was all worth it.
Let me first start by saying, I am not allergic to gluten, I just don't tolerate it well. Gluten allergies have to be properly diagnosed by a physician. I used an elimination diet to decrease my intake of gluten and dairy to 20% or less of my diet and I have noticed I feel better and look better. Not everyone is allergic/intolerant to gluten but since I feel better without it, I choose not to eat it 80% of the time. I follow the 80/20 rule, because let me live, people. I like Sonic cheeseburgers.
So with that said, I set out this year to re-make a few of my favorite turkey-day dishes, starting with the stuffing! This recipe is adapted from Pioneer Woman's stuffing and takes over 24 hours, so prepare ahead of time!
1 container of gluten free chicken broth - check the label!
Bake the bread according to the box instructions and let it cool.
Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes and spread out over a baking sheet, covered with a towel, for at least 24 hours. You need the bread to be DRY before you make the stuffing.
When your bread is dry preheat the oven again to 350 degrees and start by sautéing the onion and celery in the butter in a large dutch oven.
When the onions are soft, pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the thyme, basil and fennel seed.
Place the dried bread cubes in a bowl.
When the broth is boiled, turn the heat off and carefully ladle the broth, onions and celery mixture into the bowl with the bread. You can use as little or as much broth as you like, depending on how mushy you want the stuffing to be.
When you have reached the consistency you want, spoon the stuffing into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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It was a hectic 24-hours or so for newspaper graphic desks around the world as they frantically tried to illustrate just how U.S. Special Forces killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan early Monday morning (local time).
I thought it would be interesting to pull together a bunch of infographics from newspapers around the world and see how they each treated the subject. It's been an enlightening exercise. Some titles ran the barest of locator maps or relied entirely on wire graphics, others reissued or redrew the official U.S. Defense Department SketchUp model (like I did), others just plainly made it all up, and one European newspaper appeared to be taking the mickey with a highly unusual page one Photoshop do-up.
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Update regarding Level 2 August 2020
Dear Nativity Family
As you will be aware we have moved into Level 2 lockdown at midday today ( Wednesday 12th) until midnight Friday 14th August and you may be wondering what does it mean for you and our church family?
At this stage:
Care cells are still able to meet provided they use good hygiene and any food shared is provided by the host. Please continue to support each other particularly anyone you feel may feel anxious by developments nation and worldwide.
Thursday Eucharist Service will go ahead, with provisions for physical distancing and hand sanitiser being used. If anyone is feeling unwell, we ask that you remain at home. As rest homes are going in to lock down those that live in these will be unable to attend - please keep in touch via phone calls or other means.
Health and Safety measures at Nativity will include hand sanitizer being offered at each entrance and the Tracer App QR code located at the entrance to the Nativity Centre. We will also be asking everyone entering the buildings to sign in at the office if during office hours or using a contact tracing list during the week.
The Organ Concert Fundraiser will, at this stage, still be going ahead. However, it may be subject to Level 2 restrictions including limiting numbers to 100. We will keep you posted regarding any changes. Tickets will be on sale at the door.
Choir rehearsals may still go ahead. However, we ask that you maintain good hygiene and physical distancing of 1m. Please keep a record of who was in attendance.
If we are at Level 2 beyond Friday:
Sunday services will proceed, however, if we remain at Level 2 there will be increased precautionary measures in place (as detailed below).
The Government continues to recommend that those over 70 and anyone who may be vulnerable should remain at home. This remains only a recommendation, though we ask all within this group to please consider their health before venturing out.
We understand that some who may be involved on rosters or involved in various other ways may no longer be able or comfortable to do so under Level 2. We ask that you please let the office or your team leader know if this is the case. Services will be held, all attendees will be required to sign in.
Changes to Sunday Services at Level 2:
We will not be providing morning tea at either of the Sunday services.
Children at the 10am service will be directed straight to their programmes and will be served a snack directly via individual portions.
Physical distancing of family bubbles will be required.
The 8am choir will be required to sit in the front row of the church.
High touch areas will be sanitised between services.
Please follow government guidelines regarding mask-wearing. At the time of this email, this is only required where physical distancing is not possible, such as public transport. In our church environment, this would not apply.
Going back into some form of lockdown is something we are all now expert at and should not be fearful of. Nativity will continue to ensure all members of our community are cared for, and as a church family, we encourage you to keep supporting each other through this time, particularly remembering those who may be particularly vulnerable or in need of support.
If you have concerns, please contact either Raewyn Parkes (Parish Nurse) or either of us (Priests in Charge – Joe and Susan). For general enquiries, please contact the church office staff.
Joe Keighley and Susan Howarth
Priests in Charge
Nativity Anglican Church
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Referendum conversations we must have- 2. Cannabis Referendum
Written By Brad Wood ( Nelson Anglican Diocese)
Things to consider ahead of the Cannabis Referendum
The draft Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill to be voted on at the September referendum is publicly available on the government's website, together with a summary of the key points. This referendum is non-binding and considers the use, sale, growth, supply and distribution of recreational cannabis. The referendum is not about medicinal cannabis; laws around medicinal cannabis use came into effect in April 2020.
What is agreed on in respect to cannabis use.
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand.(1) New Zealanders are second only to North Americans when it comes to cannabis use globally. (2) Recreational cannabis use causes a range of harms. It is claimed that the main purpose of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill is "to reduce cannabis-related harm to individuals, families/whānau and communities".
These harms include:
• Functional changes in the brain, leading to permanent impairment in cognition, which include the ability to learn, remember, concentrate and reason. (3) The resulting educational underachievement increases the risk of unemployment and exacerbates the cycle of social disadvantage.
• An association between adolescent cannabis use and the development of psychosis in users that are genetically predisposed. (4)
• Detrimental oral, dental and respiratory effects from smoking cannabis. (5)
• Psychoactive effects, which alter perception, mood, consciousness and behaviour, that may impact the safety of the user and others in certain circumstances, e.g. driving a motor vehicle, operating machinery.
• A criminal conviction for cannabis use, which has serious repercussions for a person's future, narrowing life opportunities by making it more difficult to get employment, travel and to move into more life-affirming and sustainable social spaces. Levels of such social harm may be disproportionate to an individual's offending. (6) Harms from a punitive approach to cannabis use also extend beyond the individual concerned, affecting families and communities. It is agreed that criminal sanctions do not deter people from using recreational cannabis.
• Biase towards Māori, shown through disproportionate prosecution/conviction rates and the use of Police discretionary powers to not prosecute.(7, 8)
Things to consider.
• The argument that legalising recreational cannabis will help address the biased rates of prosecution for cannabis related offences toward Māori is misleading. Clearly, reducing prosecution numbers will alleviate some negative impact on Māori, just as it will alleviate that impact for everyone. However, research in jurisdictions that have legalised cannabis, including all 11 jurisdictions of the USA, shows that while the overall number of convictions fall considerably across all demographics, marginalised minority groups are still disproportionately represented in conviction figures.
• The draft bill seeks "to reduce cannabis-related harm to individuals, families/whānau and communities". This is to be achieved by: "eliminating the illegal supply of cannabis; raising awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis use; restricting young people's access to cannabis; improving access to health and social services, and other kinds of support for families/whanau; making sure the response to any breach of the law is fair".
Evidence does not support the argument that the black-market and its associated gang involvement will disappear with the legalisation of cannabis. In Canada and California, government-authorised sellers are unable to keep up with the newly created cannabis demand, and government prices are higher than those of the blackmarket. The range of cannabis products available is greater on the black-market, and the black-market continues to thrive.(9)
• The 'Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill' sets the legal age of use at 20 years. The question is, will this guarantee the safety of younger people? Current New Zealand statistics show that half of all New Zealanders with a substance dependence issue are already dependent by the time they are 19 years old. 10 The most common age of first drug use in New Zealand is between 15 and 17 years of age: almost one in five drug users were 14 years or younger when they first tried drugs. (11)
Research shows a significant increase in adolescent cannabis-associated emergency department and urgent care visits following legalisation, with greater numbers of young people requiring treatment for acute medical or psychiatric symptoms following cannabis use.(12)
• "Raising awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis use" can be done without legalisation.
• While the draft Bill states "access to health and social services, and other kinds of support for families/whanau" will be improved, there is no indication how this will be done.
• Addressing cannabis-related harms requires more than regulation within a health framework. The NZ Drug Foundation, who advocate for a legalised, regulated cannabis market13 have acknowledged that social factors such as housing, work, economic development and keeping young people in school are significant factors in avoiding involvement with cannabis. (14)
Is there another way forward?
Cannabis use is widespread and its use causes harm, but is legalisation the best way to address these harms? A constructive way forward may be to take time to explore and publicly discuss decriminalisation of recreational cannabis. Decriminalisation would facilitate the separation of cannabis use from issues of social justice and health, providing space in which the work of peoples' well-being could be better addressed.
The referendum question will ask:
Yes, I support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill
No, I do not support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill
A "No" vote to the referendum question followed by public discussion on the decriminalisation of cannabis may be a better way forward.
Dr Deborah Stevens and Dr Lynne Bowyer are co-directors of The New Zealand Centre for Science and Citizenship Trust.
Further information on Cannabis and the referendum InterChurch Bioethics Council of New Zealand website:
http://www.interchurchbioethics.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Legalisation-ofCannabis-Referendum-Resource-Resource.pdf
This resource contains discussion questions and activities. An expert panel, which include the Prime Minister's Science Advisor, has information on what might happen if cannabis is legalised.
https://www.pmcsa.ac.nz/topics/cannabis/
A copy of the draft Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill is available at: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2019- 12/Cannabis%20Legalisation%20and%20Control%20Bill.pdf
1 Kiwis World's Top Cannabis Smokers. NZ Herald June 2012 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10815874
2 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - World Drug Report 2020 https://wdr.unodc.org/wdr2020/field/WDR20_Booklet_2.pdf
3 Dr Richie Poulton, 6 June, 2020 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018749540/how-doescannabis-use-affect-new-zealanders-health
4 Richie Poulton, Kirsten Robertson, Joseph Boden, John Horwood, Reremoana Theodore, Tuari Potiki & Antony Ambler (2020) Patterns of recreational cannabis use in Aotearoa- New Zealand and their consequences: evidence to inform voters in the 2020 referendum, Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 50:2, 348-365, DOI: 10.1080/03036758.2020.1750435
6 Eaqueb, S (2019). Estimating the impact of drug policy options: Moving from a criminal to a health-based model, p.8. Available at https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/assets/uploads/Cost-benefit-analysis-drug-law-reform.pdf Last accessed 28 June 2019
7 Theodore R, Ratima M, Boden J, Potiki T, Poulton R. 2020. Cannabis, the cannabis referendum and rangitahi Mãori: a lifecourse perspective. Kõtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences. doi:10.1080/1177083X.
8 Boden J. Cannabis: what you need to know 2018 https://www.otago.ac.nz/otagomagazine/issue47/opinion/otago696401.html
9 Kevin Sabet and Will Jones. Marijuana Legalisation in the United States: A social Injustice. https://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=jlpa p.19.
10 https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/info/schools/students-drugs-and-alcohol/
11 http://riskgroup.co.nz/Drug_Dogs/Schools.html and Note the term 'drugs' here – not specifically cannabis.
12 G.S. Wang, S.D. Davies, L.S. Almo, A. Sass, R.D. Mistry. 'Impact of Marijuana Legalisation in Colorado on Adolescent Emergency and Urgent Care Visits'. Journal of Adolescent Health (2018). https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054- 139X(18)30004-1/fulltext.
13 https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/assets/uploads/2019-uploads//STON-2018.pdf
14 Briefing to the Incoming Parliament 2017. New Zealand Drug Foundation. https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/policyand-advocacy/briefing-to-the-incoming-parliament/
Referendum Conversations that we must have- 1.End of Life Choice Bill
Rev. Dr Graham O'Brien spoke at Nativity at an open meeting on Saturday evening ( August the 1st) and will be speaking at Nativity at 8 &10 am on August the 30th on Compassion and End of Life. The recording of the meeting on Saturday will be posted here when available.
Below are Grahams' answers to 10 most frequently asked questions regarding the EOLC bill some further information to share with family and friends around the referendums we have coming up just next month can be found at: https://nelsonanglicans.com/resourcesblog/endoflifechoiceact.
1) What is euthanasia/assisted suicide/assisted dying and what is already legal in NZ?
Assisted dying in the EOLC Act is where a medical practitioner either administers (ie euthanasia), or gives to a patient to take themselves (ie assisted suicide), a drug to be injected or taken orally that causes death due to the drug's toxicity. Already legal and supported by medical staff in NZ are: removal of life support; advance care directive for non-resuscitation; refusal of treatment, medicines, food and water by a patient; and palliative sedation as part of pain relief that doesn't cause death itself but might hasten death by the terminal illness.
2) What is the problem that assisted dying is thought to solve?
The most common reasons for requests for assisted dying reported in other countries stem from mental suffering and fear of loss of enjoyment of life, lack of support, loss of dignity, being a burden on family, as well as the physical process and potential pain of dying. A perception that most people die in terrible physical pain is incorrect. Depression is also a common response when coming to terms with terminal illness, affecting a person's view of living. The practice of palliative care has methods for alleviating the mental suffering as well as treating the physical symptoms experienced during the end of life. Reversal of requests has been reported when more support has been given to patients and families, including education of what happens during dying.
3) How good is palliative care in NZ?
Palliative care 'intends neither to hasten or postpone death' (WHO) and aims holistically to help those with life-limiting illness to live as fully as possible up until their death. Pain relief is only one part of palliative care - there is always something a palliative care practitioner can do to relieve pain and suffering. NZ palliative care is highly regarded internationally. However, the NZ government funds only some of the cost of palliative care, the rest must be raised by communities, and there is uneven access to best practice palliative care in homes, community clinics, hospitals, and hospices of different regions. Additionally, medical training for palliative care is much less than for beginning of life medicine, and NZ public education and discussion does not happen enough for death to be approached without fear. The NZ Palliative Council, NZ Medical Association, Hospice NZ, NZ Palliative Care Nurses and Australian/NZ Society of Palliative Medicine each do not support legalisation of euthanasia or assisted suicide.
4) The End of Life Choice Act – how does it work?
An eligible person must be over 18 years, have a terminal illness that will likely end their life within 6 months, and is experiencing unbearable suffering that can't be relieved in a manner they consider tolerable. A person must first ask their doctor to assist them to die. If the doctor agrees to participate, they make a prognosis, check the person knows what euthanasia means and entails, checks there is no pressure by others, and encourages the patient to speak to family or friends if they wish to do so. The doctor signs a registration form to be sent to the SCENZ (Support and Consultation for End of Life in NZ) group which has a second independent doctor review the application. If the initial doctor conscientiously objects to assisted dying, they must refer the patient to SCENZ to arrange two doctors. A psychiatrist may be asked to check the patient's files for competency to request euthanasia. Application forms signed by the doctors are sent to the assisted dying Registrar, who lets the patient know of the outcome. The patient decides with their doctor the timing and place of dying, and the doctor informs the Registrar at least 48 hours before that time. After the patient has been euthanised, the doctor informs the Registrar, and files a death certificate noting causes of death (original illness and assisted dying) with Birth, Death, Marriages and Relationships. An End of Life Review Committee will assess death reports, oversee any follow up actions, and evaluate the EOLC Act after 3 years.
5) What are the safety concerns about the EOLC process?
The main concern is the lack of detail about safeguards in this Act. (A similar law for assisted suicide in Victoria, Australia, written in consultation with many professionals, is four times as long to include enough detail.) The lack of safeguards in the EOLC Act includes: a participating initial doctor has to 'do their best' to determine competency and lack of coercion, both very difficult to do without a longstanding relationship with the patient; only patient competency is considered, but not physical and mental states such as depression that might affect a patient's judgement; there is no review of family over- or under- involvement; the same doctor decides eligibility, carries out the euthanasia, is the witness and the reporter, therefore not safeguarding the patient or the doctor; it is possible for euthanasia to be carried out 3-4 days from request, other countries give much longer for a cooling down period/change of mind; there is no review process to assess standards of practice throughout the country, as happens for other Acts such as the Mental Health Act; regulations for recording assisted dying are lacking – there is no data recorded about the reason of request, ethnicity, other available options, socioeconomic aspects, and with no right to question doctors involved, the 3-year review has little information to assess.
6) Which countries have assisted dying legislation, and which have rejected it?
Countries with legal assisted dying include the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, 9 states in the USA, and 2 states in Australia (Western Australia and Victoria). More than 30 countries have rejected legalisation of assisted dying including the United Kingdom, 26 USA states, and New South Wales, Australia.
7) Has the expansion of eligibility 'slippery slope' really happened in other countries?
There are several examples of other countries that have started off with similar legislation to the EOLC Act, then have proceeded to widen eligibility. The Netherlands has allowed euthanasia since 2002 for competent patients over 18 years old who were suffering, and now allows euthanasia for those not competent to decide, advanced care directives for patients who are not competent, children 16-18 years with parents notified, 12-16 years with parental permission, mental illnesses such as depression and anorexia, and euthanasia for newborns. A Completed Life Bill is currently being debated, allowing those over 70 years to request euthanasia regardless of health. Over 80% of Dutch people support current euthanasia laws. Canada legalised medical aid in dying (euthanasia and assisted suicide) in 2016 for competent people with terminal illness. Eligibility has widened quickly to include non-terminal illness, advance care directives to override a patient's final wishes, and some children's hospitals are currently preparing for legalisation of euthanasia for children. A quarter of the initial doctors volunteering to provide euthanasia have stopped doing so. Quebec has in July 2020 proceeded to remove foreseeable death as a criterion for eligibility, removed cooling off and wait periods, reduced number of witnesses required, and will now allow advance care directives for euthanasia. In Belgium, assisted dying was legalised in 2002, and since 2014 the law has extended to euthanasia regardless of age (in 2016-17 children aged 17, 11 and 9 were euthanised). The majority of requests have shifted from being made mostly at the last stages of life to now happening at the first oncologist consultation. One in twenty medical practitioners have reported trauma from delivering euthanasia. Oregon, USA, reported that 65% of assisted dying uptake in their state were by people on low incomes. Reasons for requesting were 90% life not enjoyable, 59% being a burden, 33% pain. Similarly, in Washington State in 2018, 51% of those requesting assisted suicide gave the reason of not being a burden on friends and family compared to 38% pain. Recent reports have been made of an Oregon health insurance company refusing cancer treatment costs but offering euthanasia costs. Seen together, evidence from these countries show a trend emerging of eligibility for euthanasia expanding, and moving from being socially accepted, to becoming normalised, with the danger of becoming expected.
8) What does the disabled community in NZ say about the EOLC Act?
The disability sector in NZ is strongly opposed to the EOLC Act. A quarter of New Zealanders have a disability, including 60% of those aged over 65 years. Life choices for disabled people are more limited than for those without disability, underlining the need for more support for disabled people to live well. Overseas, the main reasons for requests for euthanasia by disabled people are loss of independence, lack of participation in the community, loss of control and being a burden on others – each of these reasons can be relieved by more support. Allowing assisted dying without improving disability funding will offer a very limited choice to disabled New Zealanders. A choice that shows itself to be ableist and ageist does not sit well in a compassionate society.
9) What do NZ medical practitioners think of the EOLC Act?
The New Zealand Medical Association (5000 doctors) does not support euthanasia or doctor-assisted suicide, regarding euthanasia as unethical and harmful to vulnerable people and society, and changing the trust of the doctor-patient relationship. They regard the EOLC Act as unsafe and flawed. Medical diagnoses are sometimes wrong, and prognoses estimating the likely time-course of illnesses can at best be an estimate – most doctors would not want someone to decide on euthanasia due to a prognosis of 6 months left to live. Unlike other euthanasia laws, full non-participation of a doctor is not an option in this Act, as the initial doctor still has to refer a patient to SCENZ.
10) How did this EOLC Act get to be a referendum vote?
David Seymour's EOLC Bill was drawn as a ballot, with MPs voting 76 for, 44 against in the first reading in Dec 2017. The Bill then went to a Justice Select Committee which received almost 40,000 public submissions (92% against) from groups and individuals, including doctors, nurses, hospices, psychiatrists, disabled, Muslims, churches, euthanasia groups both for and against, and ethics groups. The Justice Select Committee reported back to Parliament in 2019, without deciding on many of the substantial issues, instead leaving Parliament to make changes to the Act for further readings. The second reading of the Bill passed 70 for, 50 against. Parliament then submitted amendments to be discussed; those amendments agreed upon limited the eligibility to people likely to have less than 6 months to live (a Green Party requirement), and for the Act to be enacted by a binding public referendum (a NZ First Party requirement). In 2019 the final reading passed (69 for, 51 against), the Bill became an Act requiring the 2020 public referendum. This Act is unusual in that amendments were drafted in Parliament rather than by lawyers, and is enacted by a public referendum to decide whether it becomes law without further discussion and amendment.
11) What then is most compassionate and caring?
Some people with terminal illnesses have said that having euthanasia available would give peace to the few people needing it. However, other terminal illness survivors have been glad they hadn't been able to take the euthanasia option prematurely, having outlived their prognoses and been given more support. Groups of people who might become eligible such as those with disability and the elderly, have expressed vulnerability and feeling less valued because of potential eligibility for euthanasia. What is more compassionate; journeying with someone giving them support to live their last days well, or helping them end their life quickly? A blurry line exists between advocating against suicide in NZ, for which we are known to have a problem, and supporting someone to choose euthanasia. An EOLC process needs to have strong safeguards in place, with enough legal detail of support for people to choose not to have euthanasia as for people to choose euthanasia. People need to be given as much support to live well as the support given to die for a choice to be regarded as compassionate.
12) What happens if NZ votes yes?
The voter is being asked to vote on passing the End of Life Choice Act, not just voting on agreement with the concept of euthanasia. The EOLC Act is all ready to be enacted into law if the referendum vote is passed; no further discussion or amendments of the Act will be made. It is our choice then to decide if the potential benefit from the Act to a few outweighs the potential risks to many. Given the lack of safeguards in this Act, the experience of other countries, and how we aim to care for all people in our New Zealand communities, this vote also needs your care.


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Benjamin McKean speaks to the crowd during the Great Decisions lecture series held Friday at the William Street United Methodist Church in Delaware.
Populism is a political ideology that argues against elitism, according to an Ohio State University professor.
The conservative Tea Party movement in the United States is an example of populism, according to Benjamin McKean, who spoke Friday as part of the weekly Great Decisions series. He linked populism to economic anxiety.
McKean defined populism as political ideology that supports the well-being of people. The definition of people varies from party to party, he said. He narrowed the definition by defining populism as a kind of anti-elitist politics.
"I think it's an important subject, and I think there are too many unhappy people in the United States," audience member Rand Guebert said after McKean's presentation.
McKean linked populism to frustration about the economy.
"And often, this frustration is expressed as a desire to turn away from the global economy, to renegotiate NAFTA, to leave the European Union, to impose tariffs on China, and also to restrict immigration insofar as immigration is an economic issue," McKean said.
He further elaborated the economic anxiety by discussing the cost of college. Over the past 30 years, he said, the real cost of college tuition in fees for four-year nonprofit private colleges grew by 129 percent and for public colleges 212 percent.
He said student debt is the second largest source of household debt in the country.
"In the U.S., there is more than $1.4 trillion in outstanding student loans," McKean said.
In 1990, the median debt for a student was around $12,000. In 2015, median debt was more than $30,000, while median wages were close to flat, McKean said.
Azmeh Talha is a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University majoring in journalism.


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Discussion in 'Thailand' started by Shiney, Sep 13, 2016.
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We (my friends and I) and putting some plans together to go for a girly holiday abroad somewhere. One of the places we plan to consider is Phuket in Thailand.
We want first to know what places to visit in Phuket and what it would have to offer for us, girls.
We are an adventurous lot and are practically into anything and everything. We also love water sports.
Shiney, Sep 13, 2016
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Considered as the largest island in Thailand, Phuket is located in the southern part of the country, in the Andaman Sea. For the past few years, it has become the most popular island in the country and attracts throngs of tourists all over the world. Phuket has plenty of natural attractions like beaches, forests, smaller islands and some lagoons. It also has a number of manmade attractions like temples, monuments and parks. Here are some of the best rated attractions around Phuket:
Places to Visit Around Phuket
Big Buddha - There are many statues of Buddha around Phuket but the one located in Nakkerd Hills is considered as the biggest one yet. It stands tall on a hillock, viewable from any part of southern Phuket. The statue was completed in 2011, but it still isn't fully complete as its base is under construction even until now. Uniquely enough, the statue was funded by donations and even you can be part of this. You can purchase a block of tile and your name would be written upon this. This will then be used as a part of the base of the statue. Visiting the statue doesn't require any charge though and make sure you get your camera ready from the amazing views of the city from it.
Wat Chalong - With its red sloping roofs, white facade with accents of gold, the Wat Chalong looks quite stunning whether in day light or night time. Inside the main temple, you can find various statues of Buddha gilded with gold. As you reach the upper floor, you can find the sacred area where a relic of the Buddha can be found. The main temple has three floors to explore, make sure that you pay attention to the walls with paintings depicting the life of Buddha.
Wat Suwan Khiri Khet - Relatively small yet this temple exudes serenity. It is located just close to the Karon Beach so you can combine a day trip for the two. Before you enter the temple, there are two Naga images guarding it across the stairs leading to it. Across the main temple, there's another building which houses a statue of a black Buddha. Outside the building, there are images of dragon-like beings, referred to as Yaksha in Buddhism. You might also spot monks around the temple, tending to the gardens or just taking care of the surrounding areas.
Wat Phra Thong - With such an interesting story behind it, the Wat Phra Thong attracts tourists from all over the country and the world. The temple is famous for its half-buried Buddha, which even after numerous attempts, cannot be dug up from the ground. And even those who tried and touched the statue, the first one being a local boy who tied his buffalo to the top portion of the Buddha, were cursed and even died. As such, the local monks just erected a temple around the statue and now, it has become a revered place for Buddhists. You can see the original image of the statue but you cannot touch it, there's a newer statue though that you can pay your respects to.
Wat Phra Thong in Phuket
What Suwan Khiri Wong - This is also known as the Patong Temple. From the outside, the facade of the temple is very simple, with just sloping red roofs and golden accents. Its simplicity continues on the inside, with just a Buddha statue in the main hall. There are other buildings around the temple though, but they are mainly the monks' quarters and dining hall. The temple is a nice change of perspective, especially after exploring the busy scenes around Phuket. Its serenity haunts you, in a good way.
Wat Khao Rang - This temple is located on Khao Rang Hill, hence the name. It is famous for its golden sitting Buddha, which was the largest statue of Buddha for a while before the Big Buddha in Nakkerd Hills was completed. This temple is less crowded and even less touristy than Wat Chalong. The golden sitting Buddha is located above the monks' quarters and the other building is the one open for visitors. At the entrance of the temple, below its stairs, the mighty Nagas and Yaksha stand guard to the premises. Take a glimpse around the walls of the temple and you'd fine even more sculptures. The main hall is elegantly designed with numerous wall paintings of Buddhism, monks and even previous kings of Thailand.
Old Phuket Town - Once upon a time, the Thalang Road in Phuket became the hub of tin mining in the country. As such, traders all over the world came to this part of Thailand, most especially the Chinese merchants. Old Phuket, comprising only of Thalang Road at that time, soon expanded and gave rise to many more streets around like Ranong Road, Yaowarat Road and Krabi Road. This is the place where the Chinese merchants setup their homes and even built Chinese Buddhist temples. Thus, most of the structures here are reminiscent of the Sino-Portuguese architectural style. You can find various houses, shops, restaurants and all sorts of establishments here. But taking a stroll around the area takes you back to the bygone era.
Tsunami Memorial Park - The 2004 devastating tsunami disaster in Phuket had taken a lot of lives, especially around the surrounding areas of the city. The Tsunami Memorial Park in Kamala gives tribute to the lives lost, both locals and tourists alike. The memorial area is comprised of two walls, one of which has the names of all the lives lost during the tsunami, the other is shaped like a wave reaching the other wall.
Heroines Monument - While we know of most heroes to be men defending their country from intruders, there's Chan and Mook, the heroines of Thailand. These women led their people into defending their town, Phuket, from the Burmese invaders. They are respected well and was even given a monument in Thalang. Below the main monument, there is a small shrine with a mini statue of the two heroines where people pay their respects to.
Phromthep Cape - This is perhaps the most popular view point in Phuket. Most tourists flock to the place just before the sun sets and the view point does give a great view of that. Make sure though that you reach the place early so you can find a secluded spot for you and your friends. The view point also has a rocky outcrop, which is easy to reach too, but can be dangerous if you have smaller children with you. Numerous food stalls and shops line the view point too in case you want to eat or do some shopping. The nearby lighthouse has an in-house museum housing maritime artefacts. The view of the nearby Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi are also quite stunning from here. And lastly, another must visit here is the shrine surrounded by carvings of different sizes of elephants.
Karon - Also known as the Three Beaches View Point, this is yet another popular view point in Phuket. From here, the nearby beaches of Kata, Kata Noi and Karon can be viewed. Even the Big Buddha of Nakkerd Hill can be viewed from here. The view of the beaches along with the surrounding greenery begs to be photographed, hence you can find both professional and amateur photographers here. Some food stalls line the view point along with some shaded gazebos.
Khao Rang Hill - Aside from being a view point, Khao Rang Hill has an assortment of cafes that provide some fulfilment for the tummies of the tourists. While the views here aren't as spectacular as the former view points, you can still enjoy the view of the city here. It's also not as crowded as the other view points and you might find locals hanging out here, instead of foreigners. This gives the view point a unique atmosphere and vibe, as it tends to be more serene and authentic than the former ones. Do try the Tunk Ka Cafe here, it's even older than the view point itself.
Windmill View Point - It's hard to miss this view point as there's a huge windmill that serves as your landmark below. The view point provides stunning views of both the Nai Harn Beach and the Yai Nui Beach. It is relatively less crowded too as compared to the first two view points. Plus, you can spot people enjoying paragliding along the beaches and even people flying their remote-controlled airplanes. This is actually a good view point for laid-back people or even families. There are not many food stalls here though so make sure that you bring your own food and beverages.
Kao Khad - Also referred to as Panwa Cape, this view point features a tower in which tourists can climb to enjoy the surrounding views. The amazing thing about this view point is that even Phi Phi Islands, about 50 kilometres away from Phuket, can be seen from here. The Chalong Bay and Kho Lon Island can also be easily seen from this view point. It does take a bit of a climb to reach the top but it's all worth it. Since Cape Panwa isn't as visited unlike the other cities in Phuket, the view point is also less crowded and more quiet.
Trick Eye Museum - Hilarious replications of cult classic paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Gleaners can be found in this museum. However, they are far from the original as they have been turned into 3D paintings. Like Mona Lisa's painting which was connected to a bicycle pump, thereby giving it an appearance of being pumped by the bicycle pump. There are also images of giant feet seemingly stepping over the spectator. Or even of butterfly wings and angel wings as well life-size bubbles. So go on, strike a pose with these 3D paintings and have loads of fun with your friends and loved ones.
Phuket Aquarium - The Phuket Aquarium is located in Cape Panwa. The Aquarium has several sections including a coral reef section, a tunnel section, exotic species section and a turtle hatchery section. The main attraction is the tunnel section, where you can take a glimpse of the rich marine life while walking amidst a seemingly short tunnel. The exotic species section features species like the piranha and electric eel. At the back part of the aquarium is the turtle hatchery section, which most people forget to check out. This is the place where the turtles are kept before they are released into the seas again.
Sea Shell Museum - Established in the year 1997, this museum was created from the efforts of Somchai Patamakanthin. Here you can find various sea shells, in all their different forms and structures. The main attraction here though is the Golden Pearl, the largest pearl in the world. The other exhibits are labelled quite nicely so you can read more information about the items. You can also visit the small souvenir shop located within the museum and buy a few items to take home. There are jewelries made of pearl, key chains and other handicrafts here made from shell.
Tiger Kingdom - Although this tiger centre has been under the heat for a while now, it's still worth a visit. You can just choose not to get close to the tigers as there have been an incident of a tiger mauling a human here. For the experience though, you cannot get as close to a tiger as here, except in other similar places in Thailand like the Tiger Temple and Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai. The management does claim that these times were trained by humans and so they won't harm tourists.
Kok Chang Safari - Elephant safaris are also possible in Phuket, specifically at the Kok Chang Centre. Here, you can indulge in an elephant safari along the different forest areas in Elephant Kraal. Rates differ depending on the time but expect to pay around ฿ 600 to ฿ 1,000. You can also enjoy feeding the elephants, free of charge in the centre. The centre also has their own bar/restaurant offering drinks and snacks to guests for a nominal fee.
Phuket Fanta Sea - While visiting the Phuket Fanta Sea might be extremely touristy, there's no doubt that it's a once in a lifetime experience worth having. It is a full theme park, along with a carnival village, restaurant and a theatre. The main attraction is the Elephant Palace Theatre, wherein a live show is held every evening. It's not just a show, it's a showcasing of the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, along with the full ornamentals like tigers, elephants, acrobatics and special effects. After the show, you can venture into the numerous shops and arcades around the theme park.
Phuket Fanta Sea (Image Courtesy of Into Phuket)
Surf House - Located nearby the Kata Beach is the Surf House. If the waves of the beaches of Phuket aren't quite up to your taste, you can head on to the Surf House. Here artificial waves are available all day, everyday and you can indulge in water sports like surfing, wake boarding and body boarding. You would need to pay a registration fee of ฿ 200 plus the fee for the entrance, which differs depending on the hours you're staying in the surf house. Minimum stay is 1 hour at ฿ 800, so it's not that bad.
Nai Harn Beach - With its golden sands and clear blue water, the Nai Harn Beach in Rawai is a perfect beach just for lazing around. It is not as crowded as the famous Patong Beach but it still has its fair share of visitors. There are only a few accommodation options around the beach though, in fact, only two. This makes the beach serene and more quiet. There are numerous beach shacks and restaurants though, mostly serving delicious Thai dishes to tourists. There's not too many water sports that you can do here though aside from surfing and body surfing.
Kata Noi Beach - A little bit further from the Kata Beach is the Kata Noi Beach. It is very secluded owing to the main luxury resort occupying a huge space in the property. You can still go to the beach despite this as it has some areas that the resort does not own. This resort is the Kata Thani Resort, a five-star resort which has made a name for itself in the couple of years. While there's not much you can do around the Kata Noi Beach, its white sands and clear waters would lure you in. During monsoon, it's a hot spot as well for surfing, when the waves are higher and stronger.
Kata Noi Beach in Phuket (Image Courtesy of Into Phuket)
Patong Beach - The most happening beach in Phuket, that is the Patong Beach. During day time, it's a venue for numerous water sports like jet skiing, paragliding, surfing and boating. The assortment of hotels and restaurants around the beach also ensures that there's a huge crowd of tourists here especially during peak season. During night time, the beach becomes more alive with the numerous bars and night clubs surrounding it. Shopping is also possible here, with the flea markets and hawkers surrounding the shores. It is not the most beautiful beach in Phuket but it still has that charm and it's a great place to see an intermingling of the different cultures in the city.
Kata Beach - Located close to the Karon Beach is the Kata Beach. It is one of the most popular beaches in Phuket yet it remains relatively clean. Its sands are also white and powdery with clean blue water. The good feature of Kata Beach is that it has plenty of accommodation options despite being lesser crowded. Water sports are also widely available here and since the water is clean, even children can partake in these activities. Even during night time, the beach is lively with bars and shopping areas around it. As such, the beach is popular amongst families and even the locals prefer this beach over the Patong Beach.
Karon Beach - This beach is located in between the Kata Beach and the Patong Beach. The beach is relatively cleaner as compared to Patong Beach but it is also highly developed. Numerous resorts, guest houses and hotels line the shores. Restaurants of varying cuisines are also abundant here. The beach is best visited during high season though when the waves are calm. During monsoon season, the waves here can be very rough and dangerous so exercise some caution. The nearby Karon Temple is also worth visiting and it hosts a Tuesday and Saturday Flea Market as well.
Bang Tao Beach - This is a beach of contrasts, at one end you can find luxury hotels and at one end, there's the fishing villages of Phuket. As such, the beach remains fairly deserted and clean. It has white powdery sands, very fine and clean, along with shades of trees along the shores. The water is also very clean, perfect for swimming. There are not much water sports here though apart from jet skiing or banana boating. There's a baby elephant roaming around here though that gives rides to guests for a fee.
Ao Sane Beach - Located a few kilometres away from Nai Harn Beach, you need to trek a bit to reach it, is the Ao Sane Beach. Its shores are lined with a few rocks which give it a unique appearance. The pristine beauty of the beach is apparent, with its clear waters and serenity. There are a number of beach huts and bungalows around the beach where you can stay in for the night. They are nowhere luxurious though but for the surrounding views, they will do. Being a remote beach, there's not much you can do in Ao Sane Beach but enjoy the views and swim in its virgin waters.
Coral Island - About a 15-minute ferry ride away from Phuket is the Coral Island. It's a popular destination for snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. The island can get very busy though despite being away from Phuket. As such, make sure that you book a hotel in advance if you intend to stay here. Otherwise, a day trip to the island is fine since it is fairly small and there are only a few beaches that you can explore here.
Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Yi - These two islands are about an hour away from Phuket with a ferry ride. They are popular honeymoon destinations and there's not much you can do here. However, the beaches here are very beautiful, untouched by commercialism. There are only a few accommodation options too, mostly by eco-friendly resorts and home stays. This is definitely the hidden paradise of Phuket and worth a visit for nature lovers.
Koh Racha Yai - This island is about 45 minutes away from mainland Phuket. This is the best place for scuba diving and snorkelling as the marine life here is quite abundant. There are only a few accommodation options here though there are some luxury ones, perfect for couples. For backpackers, options here might be lesser. It's also a fairly small island so a day trip is possible too.
Enjoy your trip to Phuket!
briannagodess, Nov 8, 2016


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Karina Irby Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Family
Karina Irby is a fashion designer, Instagram star, and social media personality. She got recognized for being the owner of the Moana Bikini swimwear brand. Besides this, she is popular for sharing lifestyle, bold and glamourous pictures often in chick bikinis and lingeries on her Instagram account. Her Instagram account has gathered millions of followers over the world.
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Ron Sirak
What's Wrong With Yani?
By Ron Sirak Photos by Getty Images
Tseng got off to a strong start to 2012, but has played poorly of late.
This is my 40th year as a journalist -- 42 if you count the two years I worked on a newspaper while in college -- and 25th as a sports writer. In that time, one of the most remarkable years I witnessed by an athlete was in 2004 when Annika Sorenstam won eight times on the LPGA and twice more overseas as her marriage was falling apart. I never wrote about it at the time because it was her personal life and of no one's business. But it is noteworthy now because of the struggles with which Yani Tseng is dealing.
Suddenly, the best player in the woman's game is lost. It could be her right elbow, which she has had wrapped since February, or it could be the distractions that come with fame. And it just could be life. The thing fans tend to forget about the athletes they root for is that off-the-course personal distractions affect them just like they do those of us who do not possess their skills. Life intrudes at times for all of us -- even for the best player in the woman's game.
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In any case, after winning three of the first five LPGA events this year -- and getting to 15 LPGA wins at the age of 23 with five majors -- Tseng has been outside the top 50 in her last four tournaments, missing the cut twice, including last week at the Evian Masters. She has played to a scoring average of 74.7 during that stretch, well above the 69.66 she led the tour with last year. Whatever the reason, Yani is suddenly not Yani.
And that sudden demise brings us to the fine line between great and truly special. Part of what made Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Kathy Whitworth, Mickey Wright and Sorenstam special is that winning never got old for them. Victories were not an end but a means to a greater goal. Each title won was filed away, almost as if it never existed and each new tournament was viewed as the most important event ever played. You have to wonder right now if that fire still burns in Yani's belly.
And somehow those special winners had the mental strength to maintain that focus even when life intruded. When Sorenstam filed for divorce in February of 2005 and I was asked how that would impact her career my response was that she would treat a bad marriage the same way she treated a bad shot -- she would let it go, put it in the past.
The hard part was making the decision, but once Annika makes up her mind, there is no one who commits to a decision better. We saw that on the golf course for 15 seasons. She played every shot as if it were the most important shot she would ever hit.
In 2005, after filing for divorce in February, Annika won 10 LPGA events, including two majors -- the Kraft Nabisco Championship and the LPGA Championship. Her focus was unshakeable. Now Sorenstam is happily married to Mike McGee and they have a daughter, Ava, and a son, Will. And when you talk to Sorenstam, there is a joy in her voice about being a mom that surpasses any satisfaction she found on the golf course.
The first time I heard that sound in Annika's voice, about two weeks after Ava was born Sept. 1, 2009, I knew Annika would never return to competitive golf. All that passionate energy she put into the game had found a new home -- her family. I knew she would never play tournament golf unless she was 100 percent committed to it, and that was no longer the case. And to fuel her competitive fire she had her many business ventures under the ANNIKA brand.
Perhaps that is the malaise Tseng is mired in at the moment. Perhaps her mind is not fully engaged in playing competitive golf. It happens to the best of players. Certainly, part of the slump by Woods had to do with off-course distractions as much as physical injuries and swing issues. The truly remarkable accomplishment by Nicklaus was staying as focused as he was for as long as he did, bookending his career with major championships 24 years apart.
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Will Yani get her game back? Almost certainly. She is just too talented to continue to play like this. Perhaps her mind has gone on vacation and will return soon. Perhaps she is dealing with private matters of which we have no knowledge, like Annika in 2004. Remember, at the same age, Sorenstam had none of her 72 LPGA wins or 10 major championships. Yani has plenty of time to get it back.
Will Tseng be able to find the focus of her mentor, Sorenstam, whose home she bought at Lake Nona and whose trophy case she wants to replicate? That's the real question. Winning is one thing; piling win upon win is something else altogether. That's the difference between greatness and being truly special. And that is the crossroads facing Tseng right now.


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Freestyle Wrestling Rules
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Freestyle Wrestling is a combat sport contested on an octagonal mat with a circle inside. It is one of two variants of wrestling that take place at the Olympic games, with the other being Greco-Roman Wrestling. In Freestyle Wrestling, athletes are permitted to grab opponents below the waist and use their legs for both attacking and defensive moves. The sport incorporates elements from a variety of other disciplines, including sambo, judo and traditional wrestling.
Unlike Greco-Roman Wrestling, both men and women compete in Freestyle Wrestling at the Olympics. The sport is also contested at a wide variety of different weight levels including light flyweight, flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight and super heavyweight.
Freestyle Wrestling has featured at the modern Olympics every year except for 1896 and 1912. The United States is by far the most successful nation – topping the medals table with a grand total of 110. The Soviet Union have amassed 56 medals, whilst Japan are in third position overall with 45.
In Freestyle Wrestling, the main aim is to tackle an opponent and place their shoulders firmly on the mat for a couple of seconds – which is known as a "pin" or "fall" and will result in a victory. However, an athlete can also win a fight in a variety of other ways, which are explored in greater detail in the "Winning" section below.
Two performers participate in a Freestyle Wrestling match, which is contested on top of a large mat with eight sides. A circle is marked inside this octagon, and this is known as the fight circle. Participants are required to wear a variety of clothing items during an Olympic match. These include:
A Freestyle Wrestling uniform is known as a singlet, and is often made of Lycra or spandex so it will fit tightly to the skin – offering maximum flexibility for the athlete and minimal grip for the opponent.
Freestyle Wrestler athletes also wear specially designed shoes for contests, which provide them with grip and mobility when they are competing on top of the large spongy mat. These shoes are usually built with rubber soles.
Blood Rag
Freestyle Wrestling athletes will also carry a blood rag with them into every fight. This is essentially a handkerchief, and can be used to wipe away any blood or sweat that may be compromising a performance or endangering an opponent.
Like with Greco-Roman Wrestling, a fight helmet is optional in Freestyle Wrestling. Some wrestlers receive recommendations from their medical team to wear headgear in order to protect themselves, although many prefer the freedom of not having a helmet during a fight.
There is a very specific points system used in Freestyle Wrestling, with the more complex and difficult moves scoring higher values than the simpler ones. Wrestlers are also awarded points for adopting an offensive approach and taking the fight to their opponent.
Takedown (2 - 5 points)
Takedowns can score anywhere between two and five points. These are moves that involve at least three points of contact (e.g. two arms, one knee) and vary in value depending on execution and style. For example, a high scoring takedown will be one that involves a strong throw from a standing position that lifts an opponent's legs above their head.
Reversal (1 point)
A "reversal" is when a wrestler manages to outfox their opponent and turn a defensive position into an attacking one. One point is awarded to the wrestler who manages to achieve a reversal during the fight.
Exposure (2-3 points):
Exposure or the "danger position" can score a wrestler two or three points. This is when a wrestler puts his/her opponent on their back for a few seconds. The number of points scored will depend on the effectiveness, execution and length of the exposure move.
Penalty (1-2 points)
In Freestyle Wrestling, an athlete may also be penalised if they flee a hold, back away over the mat, or take a timeout when they are not forced to because of bleeding. If a wrestler persistently offends they will be cautioned. Three cautions can lead to disqualification. A wrestler is entitled to challenge cautions, which will either be upheld or overturned by the judges.
Out of Bounds (1 point)
If a wrestler places one foot outside of the designated fight area, their opponent will be awarded an "Out of Bounds" point.
There are numerous ways to win a match in Olympic Freestyle Wrestling. These include victory by pin, technical pin, judge's' decision, default or disqualification.
By Pin
Most wrestlers attempt to win a fight by pin or fall. This involves locking an opponent's shoulders down on the mat with control for one to two seconds. Once a pin is made, the referee will check with the judges for their verdict. If they concur with the referee, the fight will end and the athlete who made the pin will be crowned the victor.
By Technical Pin
A technical pin/technical fall victory is awarded to a wrestler who achieves a ten point lead over their opponent at any stage during the fight.
If no pin or technical pin is achieved during a fight, the judges will check their scorecards to see which wrestler scored the most points throughout the contest. The highest scorer is declared the winner.
If a wrestler can no longer continue a fight due to injury or does not take part in the contest for any reason at all, they will forfeit the match and their opponent is awarded the victory by default.
By Disqualification
If a wrestler repeatedly breaks the rules and/or receives three cautions during a fight, they will be disqualified and their opponent will be handed the win.
Rules of Freestyle Wrestling
An athlete is forbidden from locking in a leg scissor move to the head, neck or body of their opponent. Scissor moves on the legs or arms are, however, permitted.
If a wrestler is considered to be passive, they will be placed on a thirty-second shot clock. If neither athlete manages to score any points during those thirty seconds, the opponent is awarded a point. The passive athlete will also be given a caution.
If a wrestler receives three cautions during a fight, they will be disqualified from the contest.


Lefthanded Pitcher & Outfielder, Boston NL 1891; Pitts. 1891-2; Baltimore NL 1892-98; Bkn NL 1899-1901; Cinc. 1902-06; Bost NL 1908.
Joe Kelley was one of the most colorful, handsome and popular players in the "dead ball era". In 1891, his rookie year, he was playing with the Boston Beaneaters and started the season going 10-3 as a starting pitcher; and on the days he wasn't pitching he would play centerfield. In that year he hit .331 and stole 21 bases in 61 games. He was performing so well that the next season he became a full-time outfielder.
Playing for Baltimore, who were in the national league at this time, he was considered their fans' favorite star.
When Joe Kelley would stand in the outfield between pitches he would take a small mirror out of his pocket so he could peer at his good looks. The ladies would flock the ballparks to see him; and always held him in high regard; cheering him on. Between innings, Joe Kelley would tap a little sweet smelling ointment on the back of his neck and always made sure his hair was neatly in place.
Joe Kelley batted over .300 in 11 different seasons, and his high was in 1894 when he hit .393; he scored 165 runs that year; the 5th highest runs scored in history. In Sept. he got 9 hits in 9 at bats in a doubleheader, including 4 doubles and a triple. His 194 lifetime triples are the 9th. highest amount in baseball history. Kelley was known as a powerful hitter and a speedy base runner; one of the best in his time.
This Hall of Famer was just as popular after he quit playing and he became a manager and then part owner. The fans regarded, Joe Kelley, as their personal friend and the ladies would always wave their hanker chiefs whenever he showed up at the old ballpark. Joe Kelley played 17 years, whacked out over 2200 hits, 356 doubles, 194 triples, hit 65 HR's and had a career batting average of .319.


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