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Szczecin and Stettin
So eager were the new Polish rulers of Szczecin to eradicate the traces of German Stettin that not even the dead could be left in peace The very gravestones of the old city were smashed. This according to Jan Musekamp, who has written a fascinating book "Zwischen Stettin und Szczecin" on the transformation from 1945 onwards. Unlike Danzig/Gdansk, Stettin was a wholly German city before the war, an important port for inland Berlin and a frequent destination for Berliners making for the seaside. As the city is mainly on the west side of the Oder envisaged as the frontier river, it wasn't clear that Stettin would pass to Poland. Only after the Treaty of Potsdam later in 1945 did this become clear and even then, with the Soviet army in control of the port, rumours flourished that it could become some kind of free port like Danzig/Gdansk or that a final peace treaty would see Stettin restored to Germany.
Musekamp describes the complicated process and the actors involved. How the German population fled in the last stages of the war, then partly returned, how two competing local governments, one Polish and one German were set up, how the Soviet army regarded Stettin as part of defeated Germany and dismantled its industry and dispatched other booty from the port which employed German labour paid with German currency. The Polish local authorities' objections to Soviet army dismantling only gradually gained weight. But the problems were still huge. Great efforts were made to expel the German population and replace them with Poles. But critical skills were in short supply on the Polish side and some Germans had to be retained for a while to help rebuild the city and ensure that it was provided with power, water and sewage disposal. Poles from former Eastern territory transferred to the Soviet Union were encouraged to come to Szczecin, but only about 15 per cent of the new population originated from there according to Musekamp. And the new arrivals from elsewhere in Poland were a mixed bag often with little in common – people from rural areas in search of work but unused to city life, many young people without families who perhaps lacked the critical skills needed, more dubious people in search of the rich pickings available in the abandoned weakly controlled city and who perhaps did not intend to become long-term residents.
The Polish authorities made the best use they could of Szczecin's once Slavic history but this was a long way back before the Prussians, before the Swedes, before the Danes, and the arguments for Slavic continuity seem weak and contrived. It was a city without a history or rather with a repressed history. Since the restoration of capitalism this has changed to some extent. There are books of photos of the former German city in the bookshops and some mention of the Prussian past and Prussian artists, other cultural figures and industrialists. But the main historical exhibition on the history of the city was closed while we were there. Although Szczecin is now somewhat more relaxed about its German past, it still felt as if the city only grudgingly admits this period and downgrades its importance.
Another important factor which I haven't as yet read so much about in the literature is the rising power of the Stalinist bureaucracy as they consolidated their hold on Eastern Europe in the late 40s and early 50s and how this interacted with and sometimes impeded "Polandisation".
Walking around the city there are few if any signs of the German past although there are now some tourist signs in German. There are still, however, a large number of buildings from German Stettin and an architect would easily see the hand of Prussia.
All in all, a fascinating although terrible history where the German population had to leave their lives and property, bearing what they could carry, often 20 kg, sometimes 50 kg, the family photos and a few items of clothing, often robbed on their way to the frontier, although Stettin's Germans at least did not have far to travel unlike the sad exiles from Königsberg and places further east. some innocent, many indifferent, and some guilty of the German atrocities in the east, which ensured scant sympathy for their plight.
It's a strange thought to think of a city in a one's own country becoming a foreign place, familiar but utterly unfamiliar, losing its history, its memories, its cultural associations, the quirks of its local language to be preserved only by ex-residents associations for a while, who are now largely dead and gone. But the suffering of these people was swamped by all the other horrors of the war.
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Japan's largest homebuilder, Daiwa House Group, joined The Climate Group's EP100 and RE100 initiatives in March 2018. Here, Kazuto Tsuchida, Representative Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer at Daiwa House, shares why a joined-up approach to corporate climate action makes sense for both business and the planet.
Why did Daiwa House choose to join both RE100 and EP100?
"At Daiwa House, we see climate change as one of the most serious threats facing human civilization. That's why we're taking action within our business activities to reduce our emissions – to do our part in keeping global temperature rise within the 2°C target adopted through the Paris Agreement.
"Both sourcing renewable energy and reducing energy consumption are essential strategies to achieve this. By 2030, we are aiming to sell more renewable electricity than the electricity we consume, and by 2040 we want to source all of our power from renewable energy sources. On top of that, we aim to double our energy productivity levels by 2040.
What business benefits do you expect to see from sourcing renewables and doubling your energy productivity?
"We see numerous benefits in setting ambitious, motivating long-term targets for renewable electricity and energy efficiency. We are decarbonizing our business operations while enhancing our competitiveness at the same time.
"By doubling our energy productivity we expect to reduce energy costs, improve overall productivity, and enhance our competitiveness.
"By reducing our carbon emissions, we're demonstrating to stakeholders that we're serious when it comes to global commitments like the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
Are your commitments to EP100 and RE100 helping to shift the market in Japan?
"As more and more leading companies around the world take part in global initiatives like EP100 and RE100, the demand for energy-smart technologies and renewable electricity will grow.
This demand will expand clean energy markets and bringing in more market players, which ultimately will create an environment where corporate consumers of all sizes can obtain these products and services at affordable prices.
"Daiwa House is both an electricity consumer and provider. Joining RE100 has given us the impetus to further expand our renewable energy infrastructure and increase the percentage of renewables in our energy portfolio.
"We have been in the business of generating electrical power from renewable sources since 2007 and we're currently operating solar, wind and hydroelectric power systems with a total capacity of 230 MW - yielding 290,000 MWh of capacity. This is equal to about 60% of the electricity we consume for our business operations.
What steps will you be taking to realize your goal of doubling energy productivity by 2040?
"We own and operate facilities such as offices, factories, hotels, stores and health clubs. In all of these buildings, the Group is selecting "Top Runner Energy-Efficient Facilities" where it is introducing energy-saving efforts and measuring the effects of doing so for future application.
"Beyond that, we allot a budget equivalent to 15% of our energy costs to investment in energy productivity – money that's being used to reduce energy consumption by improving equipment efficiency and converting to more advantageous fuels.


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Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform a one-night-only concert with the Minnesota Orchestra on Tuesday, June 13, marking his first performance with the Orchestra since he launched the institution's Centennial Season in 2002. Led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä, the performance will feature Ma as soloist in two works: Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major—a piece that was lost for nearly two centuries until its rediscovery in 1961―and Dvořák's lyrical Silent Woods. The program will also feature the Orchestra in works by Smetana, Mendelssohn and Liszt.
The special concert will be performed at the Orchestra's home venue in downtown Minneapolis, Orchestra Hall, on Tuesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., with ticket prices ranging from $50 to $175. Advance tickets will first be available for renewing and new Classical Season subscribers with the purchase of a 2017-18 season package, beginning March 20. Single concert tickets will be available on May 12 online at minnesotaorchestra.org and by phone at 612-371-5656. A select number of concert tickets will also be available as benefits for patrons of the Orchestra's 2017 Symphony Ball. For further purchasing details, refer to the section at the conclusion of this press release.
One of the world's greatest cellists, Yo-Yo Ma has built a multi-faceted career as an orchestral soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, educator, commissioner of new cello work and an explorer of musical forms outside the Western classical tradition. He currently serves as a Creative Consultant to the Chicago Symphony, and in March 2016 he was appointed Artistic Advisor at Large to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of an initiative to encourage the idea of creative citizenship. Over the course of his career, Ma has premiered new cello works by composers from Elliott Carter and Osvaldo Golijov to Bright Shen, Tan Dun and John Williams.
In 1998, Ma established Silkroad, a non-profit that works to connect the world through the arts. Under Ma's direction, Silkroad presents performances by the Silk Road Ensemble and develops new music, partnerships, education programs and cross-disciplinary collaborations. More than 80 new musical and multimedia works have been commissioned for the Silk Road Ensemble from composers around the world. In 2009, Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble appeared at Orchestra Hall.
Ma remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field and his discography numbers over 100 albums, including 18 Grammy Award winners. Many of his recordings defy easy categorization, such as The Goat Rodeo Sessions, with Edgar Meyer, Chris Thiele and Stuart Duncan, which received the 2013 Grammy for Best Folk Album. His most recent release, Sing Me Home recorded with the Silk Road Ensemble, was released in April 2016 as the companion album to the documentary film, The Music of Strangers.
Widely known in popular culture, Ma has reached young people through appearances on Arthur, Mister Roger's Neighborhood and Sesame Street. His long list of awards includes the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom and a 2011 Kennedy Center Honor.
Ma has enjoyed a relationship with the Minnesota Orchestra that spans 40 years. He first performed with the Orchestra in 1977, under then-Music Director Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, playing the same work that is featured on his upcoming program, Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major. He went on to make 11 additional appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, performing with each of its music directors over the decades: Sir Neville Marriner, Edo de Waart and Eiji Oue. The June 13 performance bears a special distinction; it marks Ma's first appearance with the Minnesota Orchestra that will be led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä.
Advance tickets to this performance will first be available to renewing and new Classical Season subscribers with the purchase of a 2017-18 season package, beginning March 20. For more information, visit minnesotaorchestra.org or call 612-371-5642. Tickets will also be available as benefits for patrons of the Orchestra's 2017 Symphony Ball. For more information on patron tickets, visit minnesotaorchestra.org/symphonyball.
Single tickets will be available for the concert beginning May 12, 2017 online at minnesotaorchestra.org, or by calling 612-371-5656 or 800-292-4141. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Orchestra Hall Box Office, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis (open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and beginning two hours before all ticketed performances); and at the Minnesota Orchestra Administrative Office, International Centre, 5th floor, 920 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis (open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). For more information, call 612-371-5656, or visit minnesotaorchestra.org. For subscriptions, call 612-371-5642 or visit minnesotaorchestra.org/subscribe. For groups of 10 or more, call 612-371-5662.
This concert is presented with generous support from Ameriprise Financial.


I have a Citroen Berlingo which has fantastic space. This is the fourth one I have had and I have never had a problem with any of them.
Our current car is a C4 and we've been happy with it. We're probably going to go for the C4 Grand Picasso - the extra boot space will come in handy!
Helped other half dismantle a neighbour's rotting garden shed this morning before the weather changed. More wood for the winter - although we have the woodburner lit this afternoon. It's chilly here and we're having intermittent heavy showers. Have now got a huge piece of pork in the oven. Roasters, stuffing and parsnips prepared. Leeks in cheese sauce and Yorkshires ready to pop back in the oven. Pastry case ready to receive lemon and meringue topping. Broccoli, carrots and cauli prepared ready to steam. I'm just having a tea break before laying the table ready for the family to arrive for 5.30 pm meal. Think I'll sleep well tonight!
Sounds yummy Iris, though I don't now eat Pork, was veggie for 30 years, have lapsed a bit, but still don't eat Meat, well, do eat a bit of Chicken. Enjoy! you deserve it!
My achievement for yesterday was managing to stuff and cook a boned leg of lamb. But, honestly, it was more trouble than it was worth. Everyone said they enjoyed it, especially the stuffing ( walnuts, basil, parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan). First the meat had to be marinated overnight. Then tying up the leg (after removing it from the marinade and patting it dry) while making sure the stuffing stayed in place was well nigh impossible and very messy! Also it didn't seem to supply as much meat as a bone-in leg. No leftovers!
I'm a tad late with these achievements but we did buy the grand picasso in the end (I don't think I mentioned that - I've not been online much recently and can't remember if I might have mentioned it elsewhere).
Last week I started a new job in Leicester. It's only for a couple of months but it's better than nothing. The only downside is that it takes an hour and a half to get there so I'm out of the house for about 12 hours each day (I've driven into Leicester a few times in the past and it's always been a hectic stressful experience so I've decided to commute by bus. At least the bus stops are only a few minutes walk away at either end).
My achievement is putting a new front door on the house - it's not actually new but about 80 years old with a circular stained glass window. I bought the door on ebay 18 months ago and have finally got around to stripping /repainting and now fitting the thing. The only problem is how to get rid of the old door, it's too heavy to carry. But feeling rather pleased with myself.
Won't your local council come and collect the old door Vic?
Achievements of the day for the DVLA- they have renewed my driving licence and got it totally right! The only difference is that it lasts for four years, when I reach the next "zero" milestone!
The door has disappeared thanks to Freecycle - had a reply after 2 minutes and picked up within the hour.
Well done Vic! I haven't used that site for anything, I don't like dealing with people in my own environment unless I know them.
That was handy, with you having the added Bonus of knowing it was going to be used not wasted.
I always get quick responses from people on freecycle. TA if you have small items to give away you can always arrange to have people pick up away from your home say in the supermarket car park this way you do not give out your address.
are all ready now for the carpet to be laid next week. I can live with the muddle as the end is in sight. Just need OH to make a good recovery from his op tomorrow then we can get back to normal. Next task is to sort out the garden which has been neglected for a couple of weeks, although the heavy showers have watered the garden beds, saving us a job.
Good wishes to your OH Iris!


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Updated FAQs Help Consumers Understand the ACA Marketplaces As Third Open Enrollment…
Updated FAQs Help Consumers Understand the ACA Marketplaces As Third Open Enrollment Begins
Ahead of the third annual Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, the Kaiser Family Foundation has updated and expanded its searchable collection of nearly 300 Health Reform Frequently Asked Questions.
Designed to help consumers and the navigators, brokers and others who assist them, the FAQs cover a wide range of topics including eligibility for subsidies, the individual mandate to maintain health coverage and information about health plans offered through state ACA marketplaces. The FAQs also address situations affecting young adults, women, early retirees, immigrants, and people with job-based health plans. The updated collection now reflects 2016 changes in the individual mandate tax penalty, standards for affordable health plans, and eligibility for marketplace subsidies. New FAQs also describe tax forms consumers may encounter, rules for auto-renewing marketplace coverage, and tips for the self-employed and other consumers with variable incomes, who may be asked by the marketplace to provide additional income verification.
Open enrollment for the marketplaces begins Nov. 1, 2015 and runs through Jan. 31, 2016. The Foundation encourages organizations assisting consumers to link to the FAQ web page. Each question and answer may be shared individually by direct link, via Twitter and Facebook, and the Foundation (@KaiserFamFound) will be tweeting and posting to Facebook a "FAQ of the Day."
Other resources, including the Foundation's Health Insurance Quiz and animated video, Health Insurance Explained – The YouToons Have It Covered (also available in Spanish), help consumers understand insurance concepts, such as premiums, deductibles and provider networks. The Foundation's Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator will be updated with 2016 premium data when they are available in the coming weeks.
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The District Judges of McLennan County, Texas have entered a 2nd Amended Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties (PDF). It is to be attached to the petition for divorce, or a suit affecting parent child relationship when filed with the Clerk. It is binding on the petitioner and respondent whether you want it to be or not. You must read the order.
If you do not attach a copy of the order to your petition when it is filed, then the clerk will attach a copy to each petition that is file-marked and charge you $6 for each copy of the pleading, even if you file an Affidavit of Indigency (PDF).
If you do not have the order attached and you refuse to pay for the copies, your pleading will be rejected by the Clerk. This is for the cost of the copy of the order at $1 per page. The order is in PDF format and may be used to attach to your petition for e-Filing.


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Did you just catch the new 'Life Size' movie?
Did you just catch the new Life Size movie? Wasn't it cray-cray? OMG, that Tyra Banks! And all the other awesome-tastic hilarious bits that happened in this film! I bet you're annoyed with how this review is starting off. Me too! And the reason is that all the characters talked like that in the film!
Life Size is a film that was a television movie in the early 2000s starring Lindsay Lohan and Tyra Banks. One night a Barbie doll, named Eve, is magically brought to life after Casey (Lohan) was trying to bring her late mother back to life. Lohan tries to put the pieces together as Eve (Banks) wanders around trying to make sense of this new world. Along the way, Eve makes Casey and her father learn about love, friendship, and acceptance.
I was excited when a sequel to Life Size was announced. It was a fun movie to watch in my childhood. I loved playing with Barbie dolls! I still have memories of dressing up my dolls and reenacting funny scenarios. Now that I am an adult, Life Size is a nostalgia film that reminds me of my childhood. Most others can agree.
After watching Life Size 2: A Christmas Eve I was a little disappointed. First, they changed the title last minute to A Christmas Eve. Unless they wanted to relate it to Eve, I'm not sure. Life Size 2 would have worked just fine. As soon as the movie started none of the characters were really appealing to me. I'll admit the acting and dialogue was cringeworthy and annoying at times.
The toy company that manufactures the famous Eve doll is in trouble. Instead of trying to save the doll, Grace Manning (Francia Raisa), decides to discontinue Eve. Francia Raisa, star of Grown-ish, is our Lindsay Lohan. Sadly, Lohan could not return due to scheduling conflicts. But, she does have a cameo, which made me smile.
Grace is a troubled, obnoxious thirty-year-old child. Similar, but not so much, Grace's Mom is gone. Similar to the first film, Eve wants to help solve the pieces to the missing puzzle. Grace refuses Eve's help. I am not going to give away the reveal, but the end result was disappointing.
Tyra Banks returns as the lovely, yet bonkers, Eve. This time Eve is brought to life through a resurrection spell and she is discovered the next morning in Grace's bed. I also want to complain about the multiple unnecessary innuendoes. Was this film geared towards kids, or adults? I spotted over a dozen innuendoes not even in the first ten minutes.
I did enjoy Banks' scenes. I could tell that she was having fun in this new sequel, especially in the brunch scene where she orders just about everything on the menu, including drinking liquid butter. I was mostly looking forward to that scene seeing how the commercial constantly aired it. But, would you really awkwardly rap with a random guy on the street?
Viewers also got a look into Eve's world as a Barbie doll! No, literally, she has her own world where she can call other Eve dolls from her mobile phone. Arguably, that is a creative touch. I like to imagine other words and how characters interact.
I do want to say this. Two out of four of our main characters are openly gay or bisexual. And there is also a very diverse cast. That's what instantly caught my attention while watching this film. There was also a scene where Grace stands up to a group of kids who she inadvertently thought were bullies picking on her neighbor. I love how this film openly displays gender norms, sexuality, and color. Movies have fought against controversy, rights, and even bans for either violence or risque overtones.
If you want to give Life Size 2: A Christmas Eve a watch, go ahead. It was quirky and had its fun moments. If you want to see your favorite doll, Eve, one last time, go ahead and watch it.


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Celebrities Biography Kathryn Eastwood
Kathryn Eastwood
Birth Name: Kathryn Ann Reeves
Occupation: Family Member
Born In: Carmel By The Sea
Kathryn Eastwood was born on the 2nd of February, 1988. She is known for being a Family Member. Her father was previously married to Dina Eastwood from 1996 until 2014. Kathryn Eastwood's age is 34. One member of the illustrious Eastwood family, her father is legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood and her mother is Jacelyn Reeves.
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In the late 70s and early 80s the gaming industry was dominated by Atari and their "Video computer system" (later renamed to the Atari 2600). This was one of the first computer game consoles that was popular at home, it could play major hits such as Pac-man, Space invaders, Frogger and pitfall.
But the good times where not to last as in 1983 the game industry suffered a catastrophic crash which would cut home consoles sales by 97%. There are a number of factors which caused this crash; the game industry had grown too large, to quickly to sustain itself as more and more developers released more and more rushed games. This influx of low quality game saturated the market and with a sever lack of quality control consumers felt ripped off and didn't want to spend money on poorly made games. A perfect example of this was E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, it was crammed into a 5 week development and production cycle so that they could have a Christmas release. Around 5 million cartridges were produced for consumers who didn't really want them game. so Atari had to throw away huge stocks of cartridges into the Mojave Desert.
There was one country which did not seem to be suffering from any negative effects from the crash in the game market, Japan. The Nintendo favicon was a huge success in japan but had trouble getting overseas because of the hysteria surrounding games consoles. One solution was to change the name to hide the fact that it was a game console, so it was called The Nintendo entertainment system.
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The release of Street Fighter 2 in 1991 is often considered as a revolutionary moment in the fighting game genre. It was considered revolutionary as it allowed players to safely execute multi button special moves, which had previously required luck in order to get right. Moreover, the game was revolutionary in the graphics department as it took advantage of Capcom's CPS arcade chip, which allowed it to have highly detailed characters and stages. Furthermore, whilst the previous games only allowed players to play against the computer, Street Fighter 2 allowed players to play against each other.
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In 2004 World of Warcraft(WoW) was released which is the world biggest MMO(massively mulitplayer online game) for the PC and has 10 million subscribers. In 2005 the Xbox 360 was introduced which was the first console to have widespread implementation of HD graphics in their games. In 2006 the Nintendo Wii was introduced which was the first console to have motion controls which allowed the user use their whole body to play and had backwards compatibility with the GameCube. In 2006 the sequel to the PlayStation 2 was released called the PlayStation 3 which had an internet service called PlayStation Network. Many arcade machines were fighting games such Marvel vs Capcom 2 which would then get a console release at later date.
2010s is the current decade of video gaming which was dominated by seventh generation consoles, such as Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and Wii. Each console brought ground breaking technologies. Xbox 360 rendered HD resolutions and PlayStation implemented Blu-ray player into their console. Nintendo focused on mobility and interaction.
Handheld gaming in the eighth generation was dominated primarily by the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita. The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld video game console, released in Japan February 2011, where they presented autostereoscopic 3D to produce a glasses-free interface for 3D.
The 2D PlayStation Vita was released in December 2012 in Japan. It has a 5-inch OLED multi touch front screen and a rear touch pad, two analog sticks, 3G and WiFi connection, Sixaxis control and 3-axis electronic compass.
Nintendo announced their next generation console, unveiling of the Wii U at E3 2011, the successor to the Wii. The Wii U was released in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand in November 2012 and in Japan the following month.


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Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter by Robert Hutton
Delighted to share my thoughts on the story of the MI5 agent at the very heart of Operation Fifth Column, which was the covert WWII operation that was to flush out Nazi sympathisers on British Soil.
Just a few words on what the book is about: June 1940 and Britain stands alone as Hitler eyes his next prize across the channel. Codenamed 'Jack King' Eric Roberts who was a former Bank Clerk from Epsom in Surrey. He was recruited into MI5 and then went on to become Hitler's man in London. This whole operation has only recently come to light. In Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Wartime Nazi Hunter Robert Hutton goes on to tell the story through newly declassified documents and private family archives.
The enemy within during the war was a fear at the heart of the government getting to know who they were and then infiltrate them was key to identifying the key players and also the spies who would pass on information to their spy masters in Berlin.
Author Robert Hutton must be congratulated for his well-researched book that is an incredible read that delves deep into this story of Eric Roberts.
It is hard to imagine that even when that dreadful Oswald Mosely was taken out circulation that there ordinary Britons willing to work for the Nazis and put this country at real risk of invasion.
Eric Roberts hailed from Cornwall and was spotted by spymaster Maxwell Knight. Roberts was nothing short of brave as he set about infiltrating British Union of Fascists at any time he could have caught out and then what? It was later that he rose through the ranks. This an ordinary bank clerk. Nothing short of remarkable.
As the war went on, it was decided the best way to play them was to set up their own 'Fifth Column' and so it was the under the name of 'Jack King' Eric Roberts played his best part.
'Jack King' was to play the Nazi's man in London pretending to be the link and the key to the very heart of Nazi Germany. Hard to imagine that here in Briton as men and women risking their lives to destroy the Nazis that there were those who believed in the Nazi cause and wanted see their own country defeated. These were the vile anti-Semitic Nazi sympathisers that Eric was infiltrating. This was dangerous work at any time he could have been found out and almost certain death awaited. It was indeed that 'Jack' already being eyed as an MI5 spy and her name was Marita Perigoe who was in her own right an extremely dangerous woman who was very suspicious of 'Jack King' These were the people plotting against their own country passing vital information to the Gestapo but plotting Churchill's downfall. These were the enemy within and needed to be brought to justice but at the end of the war were they indeed brought to justice. There are some surprising findings and facts that even opened my eyes while reading this riveting account.
At the end of the story the country owed Eric Roberts a great deal but did he get the rewards he deserved. I won't reveal that here as I think this is one book that finally opens the story of a man with a smile that opened doors and revealed many secrets.
Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter by Robert Hutton was published by W&N and was published on 6th September 2018 and is available through Waterstones, Amazon and through your local independent bookshop.
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In the month of January, our unit study theme is peace. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., the children have an opportunity to discuss about what peace is and how they can contribute to world peace. We read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech, "I Have a Dream" and reflected on its meaning. This is a good learning experience for the children to consider how we can spread peace by keeping rules and helping each other. In addition, the children will be introduced to songs, poems, and books related to peace. If you have any objects or books symbolizing peace, please have your child bring it to class to share.
Also, we welcomed Michael, a new friend. He is transitioning steadily with all of the children's help and support.
Finally, I want to express my gratitude for the holiday gifts. Thank you very much for your generosity and support, and I'm looking forward to another great semester!
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IYC starts helpline across country to facilitate inter-state train travel of migrant workers
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By Siddharth Sharma New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Amid lockdown and after the Central Government's decision to allow inter-state travelling of migrant workers, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has established helpline centres across the country to felicitate migrant workers who are facing problems in filling forms and coordinating with the respected Nodal officers of their respective state. IYC chief B.V Srinivas told ANI: "For helping the migrant workers to fill online forms for railway bookings, we have initiated helpline numbers in all states at all levels from districts to state so that no migrant worker should face any problem on their train journeys to their respective states. In line with the vision of our leader Rahul Gandhi, we are committed to doing anything we can to minimize the difficulties being faced by the migrant workers today." Amrish Ranjan Pandey, national media in-charge of IYC, said: "In view of the nationwide lockdown many migrant workers are stuck on roads for the last several days. In these times the IYC has been always there for the aid and assistance of the poor and needy. In furtherance of the proclamation of Congress president Sonia Gandhi regarding financial assistance for migrant workers with regard to return tickets to their home states." Since the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for the inter-state travelling of migrant workers, thousands of migrant workers are going to their respective states by buses and trains. (ANI)
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) India's COVID-19 tally of cases climbed to 1,05,57,985 with 15,144 new cases in a day, while 1,01,96,885 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 96.58 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
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Unidos por Puerto Rico grew out of the pressing need to face the devastation caused by two hurricanes in one month.
Hurricanes Irma and María caused catastrophic damages in Puerto Rico not seen in nearly 100 years.
Since the 20th of September, when Hurricane María left a trail of destruction in its wake in all of Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra, Unidos por Puerto Rico has received hundreds of grant proposals and granted a record $20.5 million in Puerto Rico among 107 NGOs and through its generator initiative for small businesses as of March 22. These grants have the potential to aid 1,000,000 people.
Initially, Unidos por Puerto Rico came about when the First Lady of Puerto Rico called on the private sector to aid Hurricane Irma victims after its powerful winds blew dangerously close to Puerto Rico on September 6t h and left 1 million people without power. A group of top executives of leading companies in Puerto Rico responded to the First Lady's call soon afterward. Initially, the group's objective was to organize a telethon to raise funds for hurricane victims. Yet, plans changed when Hurricane María thrashed the island.
"We quickly understood that to address the massive destruction of property and infrastructure an urgent monumental effort would have to be coordinated among our citizens, municipalities, the state and federal government, foundations and the private sector," said Aurelio Alemán, Chairman of the Board of Unidos as well as CEO and President of FirstBank.
Alemán and a group of executives accepted the responsibility of being part of the board a of new organization and moved to quickly establish a governance structure to support Unidos por Puerto Rico. They drafted the new organization's mission as being one to aid individuals and small businesses through nonprofit organizations. The objective was to accelerate the recovery of the population and aid with their need for food, health, housing and their wellbeing so they could rebuild their lives, communities and the island in general.
They recruited well-known accounting firms and a prestigious law firm to help set up controls to regulate the use of funds. The Board also focused on fund raising, an effort that exceeded expectations and initial projections. Funds continued to come at a faster pace than anticipated. A month after the organization was created, Unidos por Puerto Rico hired as Executive Director Mariely Rivera, an experienced executive of the philanthropic field in Puerto Rico.
Unidos has raised a record amount for an NGO in Puerto Rico, more than $38.8 million through approximately 130,000 donations. Many of those were Individuals contributing small amounts Yet, most of the funds were donated by organizations, including foundations, primarily from the U.S. and corporations.
Approximately, $4.3 million were raised in December through the telethon, which had originally been proposed in September when Unidos was created. Its celebration was delayed as the focus was on distributing the funds. The telethon was held at the Bacardí facilities with the participation of 20 musical artists, who donated their talent for the event, and an enthusiastic audience of 20,000. In Puerto Rico, WAPA, Telemundo, Univisión, WIPR (PBS), and Mega TV broadcasted the concert while WAPA TV also broadcasted the concert to several cities on the mainland.
Goods poured in as hundreds of volunteers collected food, water, and other aid products. The Government of Panamá contributed a considerable amount of supplies. Unidos entered into collaboration agreements with several entities in which it would pay for transportation costs while the organizations would distribute the donated supplies to communities in need.
Since then, Unidos has distributed approximately 5 million pounds of supplies through the following organizations: Centro de Acopio del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, Compassion Service International, Vieques Love, Fundación Misión de Amor/Ayuda a mi Isla; Municipio de Mayagüez, Municipio de San Germán, Centro de Amor Antonio Resto Mijol, Corporación de Salud y Desarrollo Económico del Otao, Universidad de Puerto Rico-Recintos de Mayagüez y Humacao, Banco de Alimentos, Programa del Adolescente de Naranjito, Iglesia de Dios Mission Board, Utuado, Clínica y Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Arecibo.
From its inception, Unidos' mission was colossal. Everything was a priority and had to be done simultaneously and with an incredible sense of urgency, while– as the rest of Puerto Rico—those involved in the Unidos para Puerto Rico effort were experiencing the same difficulties as everyone else in Puerto Rico stemming from lack of power and unreliable telecommunication services.
Unidos opted to focus in five areas for disaster relief: Food and water, Wellbeing, Economic Development, Health and Housing. Relief would be provided according to the phases of managing disaster relief. The initial phase focuses on providing for basic needs such as food and water, followed by recovery and then reconstruction. During the initial phase, for example, the Banco de Alimentos (Food Bank) was one of the key organizations in this effort but there were many others.
"It has not been an easy task to channel efforts in a situation in which the entire island was devasted. However, with the goal of being agile as well as transparent we designed a working model to channel the aid to nonprofit organizations with a proven track record of mobilizing communities and addressing vulnerable populations," said the Executive Director.
By December, the organization had hired four program officials experienced in the philanthropic world. The officials review all grant proposals, visit the NGOS and, when needed, recommend changes in the proposal to make sure it is in line with Unidos' objectives as well as help strengthen the organization's capabilities.
Rivera explained the model used by Unidos to distribute funds has served often to widen the reach of the NGOs. For example, an organization created in 2013 in Vieques, Fe que Transforma (Faith which Trasforms) has expanded the number of people it serves each month to more than 600 families who they help with emergency food boxes and social services.
In addition to the grant proposals, Unidos designed a Program of Generators for Small Businesses. Unidos donated more than 2,250 generators to small businesses from Utuado to Vieques, from the island's central to eastern regions, in the area that has been identified as the "Hurricane's Path".
"Our goal was to allow these small businesses to operate so that people in those communities could buy milk and other essential products without having to travel to the cities at a moment when travelling on roads was an obstacle course. Another objective of this program is to help preserve these businesses in areas that are expected to be without power for more than six months," said Rivera. The United Retailers Center helped Unidos to identify qualifying businesses.
The organization continues to work at a feverish pace. As it continues to receive proposals, the officials are assigned cases for review. They assess the requests to see if the documentation is complete and if the request is in line with Unidos' mission. Once this process is completed, the recommended proposals are submitted to the board for a vote. Program officials also monitor grants that were distributed earlier on.
"There are many foundations in the US who are closely watching how we use their donations. We have an opportunity as a philanthropic sector to go beyond charity and benefits. We need to focus our philanthropy on real social investment and innovation," said Rivera.


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Dylan does seem to be a bit of a marmite artist. you either get him in a deep way, or can't see what all the fuss is about.
FWIW I think it's a bit of a red herring- yes he's one of my favourite lyricists but I don't think his work counts as literature or poetry. only a few of the lyrics read well off the page- it's all so intertwined with the delivery and performance.
Poetry is meant to be delivered and performed, it's all so intertwined in the language & form. Of course it counts as poetry. Anthony Kedis is a lyricist, Thom Yorke's a lyricist. Bob Dylan is a poet.
jack white wrote: Poetry is meant to be delivered and performed, it's all so intertwined in the language & form. Of course it counts as poetry. Anthony Kedis is a lyricist, Thom Yorke's a lyricist. Bob Dylan is a poet.
I do believe Poetry CAN be performed; but I also believe the difference between a musical presentation of "Poetic Lyrics" is, well, a musical performance. The Poetry Reading is an older form that one must look for in the World of Today; I have a wonderful Flyer from the 1890's of "A Miss (someone) will give her Interpretation of (someone's Poem), "X" at this place and this time. It had such wonderful artwork I used it to create a Flyer for a Graduate Student, "The Lovely Miss R. Will give her Novel Synthesis of Linear Dienones" and so on. But there was no music in either case, simply a talented delivery of Words of Meaning. Rarely does one see a Poetry Reading outside of academia or someone selling their latest book.
When I think of Poetry, there need not be anyone else but myself reading. A performance of Shakespeare is a play; the reading of it alone, by myself, is mine alone. I can understand how many people would be reticent to give an award for Literature to a Songwriter. I believe they invoked the impact of this one person over the decades to back their reasoning, and I am not bothered by it. It's their party, so the favors and prizes they give are theirs to give. As for myself, I tend to look at Poetry in a more classical manner, read to ones self, or perhaps to another, but not a "sold out house" unless the booking clearly reads Poetry Reading. When a band is added, it is music. In Book form, Lyrics can be Poetry for the way it will be "performed" - quietly alone in most cases.
Still, there ARE Lyrics that stand alone as wonderful Poetry; but I am more likely to think of Poetry as something read by myself, or read aloud. Are Bob Dylan's words alone Poetry? Surely, as many lyrics are. Simply remove the music. Much of music is poetry set to music, and some performances may be considered as "pure poetry". Still, I understand why others disagree, or why my interpretation is too narrow. To each his own, or her own. Maybe I just like to have those things that are defined to be reconsidered if they are changed significantly. Otherwise, what "meaning" is there to anything with meaning?
In reviewing the releases in the Bootleg Series, I realized that I missed out on Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs (Rare & Unreleased 1986-2006). I found a copy on Discogs and purchased it today. Looking forward to it. Curious if anyone here has thoughts on this volume.
Unsurprisingly, I love tell tale signs.
I don't want to spoil it for you by hyping it up so I'll say no more. Post yer thoughts tho when you listen to it please.
To be where the angels fly..
Tell Tale Signs is one of the very best of the Bootleg Series in my opinion.
angelsighs wrote: Tell Tale Signs is one of the very best of the Bootleg Series in my opinion.
triple cd set of covers!
The triple-album part excited me.
yeah, not really interested in this. I agree it's cool that it's a triple album but another album of covers is not that exciting.
from what I heard of the Sinatra ones, his bands playing was really nice and stuff and he did okay but I would much rather hear him do original songs.
if he was doing covers I would prefer they were totally random or modern tunes rather than old standards too. he's covered the odd weird one on the Never Ending Tour..
he's no spring chicken.. I wonder if Tempest will remain his last statement of original songs?
I'm hearing rumours that Bob spent time in a studio while in Ireland at the end of his European tour. I mentioned in the latest issue of ISIS some weeks back that Dylan spent several days in Ireland after his concert at the 3Arena in Dublin on Thursday May 11. I heard he was in Dublin until the Monday after the show, which at the time seemed a little strange to me. Well, it appears that during this time he spent three days at Ardmore Studios in Bray. There are rumours that he might have been recording an album there but this would seem extremely unlikely. Ardmore Studios in Killarney, Bray, are used almost exclusively for recording film, television and video. Irish band The Corrs has recorded two albums there but both of those involved filming: "The Corrs Unplugged" was part of MTV's Unplugged series and "The Corrs, Live In Dublin" was part of the VH1 Presents series.
With its five sound stages, all geared up primarily for film work, Ardmore Studios is just 12 miles south of Dublin city. The recording is said to have been carried out with Irish engineers but also possibly with US personnel flown in for the duration. Dylan's tour band was present throughout.
My understanding is the the next Bootleg release is definitely a gospel years set.
yeah there's been a fair few leaks and tidbits about the next Bootleg Series which is definitely going to be a Gospel Years set. It's unclear how many discs it's going to be (probably with various options for how big your wallet is) but will probably include some video, a complete live show as well as studio versions of songs not heard before.
Not sure I'm that interested in this period to be honest, having said that the Bootleg Series can often be really good at making you reevaluate the era it documents. I always got the impression Self Portrait was crap, but Another Self Portrait was a great listen.
i recently found the 1965 bonus live shows avaible to download online. don't know if i'll ever listen to them though!
I remember that live version of Lily.. being rumoured for ages. I think it was seen on setlists but never actually circulated until now. I'm curious, but it's not a song I have much fondness for- it totally ruins the flow of Blood On The Tracks!
8 CDs and a DVD with documentary. first two discs is a curated selection of live highlights (these discs also make up the 2CD option), then there's some studio recordings, then finally a couple of discs with complete live shows.
I think this might be the first Dylan bootleg series I skip. The OCD part of me pains that there'll be a gap on the shelf, but I'm just not that interested in this period. It looks like they've done it well and covered a lot, but I'm just not that interested in hearing Dylan sermonise over a slick rock backing. it's a strange period of his career.
I'm torn over this release, too. The 4xLP version is $100. I hate the idea of spending that much cash on something I'll never listen to, but who knows, maybe I'd really dig it. My gut says that I won't, though.
for what it's worth, I've heard a fair amount of people say that the music of this period is pretty fine, even if you don't agree with the message. and that a lot of the best stuff isn't on the albums.
the cost is a bit eyewatering, I would just think of how many other albums I could buy for that price.
what's been missed so far? recent tours?
are there outtakes from tempest?
check out this article. lots of ideas knocking around for future entries. they are bound to do something on the Never Ending Tour eventually- I think all the shows are pro recorded.
I've also heard an idea of one covering pre-fame Dylan in the coffee shops of New York.
anyone know where I can get bootlegs of the current tour (starting this month)?
Stream 15 tracks from the new boxset. Gotta admit, it's pretty awesome stuff. Now I want it.
if only it wasn't 150! the dvd film looks awesome too!
For those in the US, Amazon Canada is offering the new sets for much less than the US site. I just ordered the 6CDs and the vinyl for $110 total (would have been $190 on the US site).
do you have a link for canada? it's £251 in the uk!
Unfortunately Amazon.ca sold out of the CD set five mins after I posted this. The price you mentioned is probably for the Japanese import. It's on Amazon.de for 120 Euros.
awesome! thank you, ordered from hmv!
I love Dylan but its gonna be the 1CD version for me. The notebook included sounds awesome (if likely just a way to bump up the price point) but I can't see myself regularly listening to endless takes of the same songs.
i agree, but it worked on me! though being it shown at amazon prices and then the hmv price was also big in the decision making.


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