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Home›Washington Environment›Jonathan Turley: This Liberal Think Tank Continues To Appear In The Durham Inquiry
Jonathan Turley: This Liberal Think Tank Continues To Appear In The Durham Inquiry
Special Counsel John Durham's latest indictment caused a stir in Washington as the investigation into the Russian collusion scandal revealed new links to the Clinton campaign.
Igor Danchenko's indictment exposes additional close advisers to Hillary Clinton who allegedly pushed discredited and salacious allegations into the Steele case. However, one of the more interesting new elements has been the role of a liberal think tank, the Brookings Institution, in the alleged attempt to create a bogus collusion scandal.
Indeed, Brookings appears so often in accounts related to the Russian collusion scandal that he could be Washington's alternative to the Kevin Bacon board game. Many of those numbers appear to be within six degrees of Brookings.
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Washington remains a small city for the ruling elite, where the degrees of separation can be quite low as prominent figures enter and leave government. In addition, think tanks are often the parking lot for party faithful who wait (and work) for new administrations. The Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation play a similar role for conservative figures.
However, even in Washington's inbred environment, the layers of connections to Brookings are remarkable in Durham's three indictments and accounts of efforts to create a Russian collusion scandal.
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The effort was hardly a secret until anyone knew the name of former British spy Christopher Steele. On July 28, former CIA Director John Brennan informed President Obama of Hillary Clinton's alleged "plan" to tie Donald Trump to Russia as "a means of diverting public attention from its use. a private mail server ". Notes from the meeting indicate that the plan to invent a collusion story was "allegedly endorsed by Hillary Clinton on a proposal by one of her foreign policy advisers to vilify Donald Trump by stoking a scandal claiming interference from the United States. Russian security ". It was three days before the opening of the Russian investigation.
Durham explains in detail how this plan was implemented and many of those benchmarks fall not at six but two degrees of separation from Brookings.
What is most surprising is how the indictment seems to chart the course that keeps Brookings back.
Brookings was instrumental in promoting the Russian collusion narrative, hiring various experts who then populated media outlets like MSNBC and CNN, confidently stating that Trump was clearly implicated in a series of dubious criminal acts.
While no such crime has ever been charged, let alone prosecuted, Brookings has maintained a strong group of experts like Susan Hennessey (now National Security Advisor in the Biden administration), Ben Wittes (who defended James Comey in his leaked FBI memos) and Norm Eisen (who then became a lawyer in the Trump impeachment effort). This included Brookings' site, LawFare, which posted a constant stream of columns on how Trump could be charged with crimes ranging from obstruction to corruption.
However, this type of media cross pollination is common. What is most surprising is how the indictment appears to chart the routes that keep coming back to Brookings:
The last person charged, Danchenko, worked at Brookings. He turned out to be Christopher Steele's primary anonymous source and later admitted to the FBI that the information attributed to him was not only "unfounded" but, after being reworked by Steele, was unrecognizable from the original gossip or speculation. Steele himself was introduced to Danchenko
It appears that Danchenko was introduced to former British spy Christopher Steele by Brookings employee Fiona Hill. If the name sounds familiar to you, Hill got a job on President Trump's National Security Council and later became a key witness against him in Trump's first impeachment over the Ukraine scandal.
Steele also said in London that his friend and then Brookings chairman Strobe Talbott participated in briefings and investigations into the development of the case. Talbott is also a former diplomat in the Clinton administration and friend of Clinton who held a high-ranking post under Hillary Clinton. (Another character, Cody Shearer, who has been mentioned in accounts expanding and disseminating his own allegations of collusion, was the brother of Talbott's late wife).
When Steele was called to the State Department for a briefing on his case, Talbott sat next to Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, who is currently at Brookings. The role of Brookings' personalities in the dossier is still developing, but all paths seem to go to the think tank.
Even when it became clear that the false statements made in FISA's secret requests targeted Trump associate Carter Page, the secret court selected David Kris, who wrote for Brookings' LawFare despite his prior denial that the FBI had misled the tribunal and its critics of Trump.
Brookings has long been viewed as the effective research arm of Democratic figures and liberal causes. Yet even in the Baconesque world of Washington insiders, it's rare to see a think tank connected on so many levels to many criminal investigations.
Like many in our policy, these connections will mean different things to different people. To conservatives, Brookings looks like the mothership of this scandal, with associates coordinating meetings and roles in the scandal's metastasis. For liberals, the connections simply show the influence of the liberal think tank, and any focus from the think tank highlights a new 'Trilateral Commission' narrative.
With the exception of Danchenko, there is no evidence that these individuals linked to Brookings have committed or are suspected of such criminal acts by Durham. However, these links have already been factored into the investigation and will likely be addressed in any Special Advocate's final report.
The Brookings Institution's influence on the Russian collusion scandal will likely remain central to Durham's explanation of how the FBI was duped in the Russian investigation and the role of Clinton's agents in that effort. Notably, on September 9, 2015, Hillary Clinton appeared at Brookings and pointed out that "a lot of longtime friends and colleagues roost here in Brookings, including Strobe." The question is whether this perch will become more and moreis lying precarious as Durham continues his investigation.
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Celebrate Social Work Month in North Carolina!
The nation's largest group of social workers, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), begins its month-long celebration of the profession in March.
Social workers in hospitals, clinics, schools, universities, non-profit and government social service agencies, community centers, corporations, think tanks, elected offices, and numerous private practices will work to remind the public why they joined the profession in a campaign called "All People Matter."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, social work continues to be a fast-growing occupation in the United States. More than 600,000 social work college graduates hold social work positions, and an additional 130,000 people are employed as community and social service managers.
As the country addresses issues of growing income inequality, educational achievement gaps, health care disparities, mental health access, and improved veterans support, social workers in communities across the nation are raising awareness about critical family needs and social injustice.
"I'm proud to belong to a profession that recognizes that all people matter," says NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW. "The field of social work requires its members to put the ideals of citizenship into action every day."
To recognize all the ways social workers make a difference, and how they help turn public attention to complex social issues that affect millions of lives, the 2014 Social Work Month campaign will highlight some of the profession's most accomplished authors, educators, researchers and practice leaders through its 1,000 Experts initiative.
Celebrate in North Carolina
Find out how NASW North Carolina will be celebrating Social Work Month.
Social workers are also invited to tell their stories online this month using the hashtags #allpeoplematter and #socialworkmonth.
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Wild Bear Spotted Having Picnic With A Family
Aug 17, 2020 02:42pm EDT
A wild black bear has gone viral online after it was spotted dining with a family in the woods.
In the viral clip, one of the family members even made and gave the bear some peanut butter sandwich.
Authorities, however, have reminded the public not to feed bears in case they encounter them in the wild as it could be dangerous.
As if 2020 couldn't get any weirder, a video of a huge black bear has recently gone viral on social media after it has been spotted sharing a picnic table with a family.
Posted by 29-year-old Kaitlyn Nesbit on TikTok, the said footage has since gained a lot of attention from curious (and obviously amazed) netizens who couldn't believe their eyes.
According to Kaitlyn, the bear simply joined the group while they were eating at a cabin in Deep Creek, Maryland.
"This was a friend's cabin and they said that the bear is always around and never really bothers them," Kaitlyn said.
"Some of our group are used to being out in the wild so we were all told to not make sudden movements and stay where we were. Most of us were scared to death and filmed from the deck but the brave tested their luck."
As you can see on the short clip below, the wild animal did not only behaved well the entire time but had shown a preference to the peanut butter sandwich made and handed to him by one of the guys.
Naturally, many netizens have also been amazed with the guy giving the sandwich. In fact some commenter described him as "extremely brave" while others said he's "just probably stupid enough not to realize the danger he's in."
Meanwhile, others couldn't help but joke about the thought of a picnic-loving bear sharing a snack with humans. "Yogi Bear is real," one said, referencing the popular Hanna Barbera cartoon character.
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On the other hand, there are also those who pointed out that bears should never be fed that way because it can be risky for both humans and bears.
In an advisory by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, we read:
"DON'T FEED IT! Scare it away. Make loud noises, bang pans, or yell. Seeing bears can be very enjoyable. However, having a bear in camp can lead to problems that will persist long after you have gone home. If a problem becomes serious, your safety and the bear's safety may become jeopardized."
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An application is started from the command line (java command) and starts with the main() method. There are no life-cycle methods which are automatically called within an application, nor are there security restrictions (by default).
In an applet and an application with a Frame/Window, the paint() method is automatically called to update the screen.


Reaching out to startups and entrepreneurs at TechTown's Detroit Fulfillment Initiative Workshop on November 15. Nick spoke about digital marketing after Justin Wedes presented best practices about crowdfunding.
In this picture, Nick explained the moment that our lives changed with the advent of AOL. We entered the internet age; digital marketing was born and traditional marketing would never be the same.
Nick pointed out that this is a continuous cycle and that each phase supports the next.
He emphatically emphasized that monitoring is a perpetual effort. Each company should formulate a policy that addresses response times for incoming constituent input. The ability to really listen to the visitor input has to be real and honest because pat answers have no place in the dialogue. The dialogue continues with posts and their promotion. Because you are monitoring constantly, the cycle begins again with the next opportunity to listen to your audience.


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Private John Morten BAINBRIDGE
Army Service Corps
630th Motor Transport. Company
(Attd. 28th Motor Ambulance Convoy)
DM.2/129563
26 May 1918 - Died
RAWALPINDI WAR CEMETERY
Grave Reference:
3. A. 22.
John was born on the 3rd June 1885, the eldest son of Joseph Walter (Coach Proprietor) and Mary (née Howe) Bainbridge of 'The Prince of Wales', Fairfield Road, Buxton (1891 Census RG 12/2779) and 34/36 Spring Gardens, Buxton (1901 Census RG 13/3270). He had 8 younger siblings, Arthur, Joseph William, James Henry, Walter Adam, Mary, Thomas, Clara Annie and Reginald.
In 1911 (Census RG 14/21240) the family were at the same address and John was employed as a 'Postman' an occupation he had begun as a trainee in 1902. He had been appointed Assistant Postman in 1904 (London Gazette 23rd February). At the time of his enlistment he was living with his parents at 8 Fairfield Road, Buxton. He was 5' 10½" (1.79 m) tall and weighed 9 st. 11 lbs. (62.14 kgs.).
In reporting John's death The Buxton Advertiser stated that he had four brothers serving - three in France and one in England. (There are a number of possible 'Arthur's, although bearing in mind the other brothers' history he was probably a Corporal in the Army Service Corps, like John. Brother Joseph went to France on 5th December 1914, also with the Army Service Corps; James was also in the A.S.C. as was Walter.)
John enlisted in Buxton on 18th September 1915, and was sent on the 21st to Osterley Park for training. On the 17th November 1915 he passed the 'Motor Learners Test' (Certificate A). His Service papers show that he spent the next 2 years 106 days in England before, after 5 days leave (1st - 5th December 1917), boarding ship for "Mesopotamia", on 1st January 1918, arriving 45 days later, on the 8th February. Most of his time in the Army up til then had been spent on "Police Duties", according to 'The Buxton Advertiser' spent in London. He received one charge for "Neglect of duty whilst in charge of a prisoner thereby allowing him to escape" on 23rd July 1916, for which he was 'Confined to Barracks' for 8 days.
The journey to the front was very fragmented, hence the length of journey over 6 weeks). The first stage was on board the HMT Caesarea, from Southampton to Cherbourg (2nd - 3rd January), then on to Taranto. On 15th January he transferred to the HMT Abbasich for a four day journey to Alexandria. On the 22nd they embarked from Suez to Karachi on the HMT Balkara, arriving on the 5th February and on the same day embarking the HMT Varsova, finally arriving in Bombay on the 8th February.
John spent some time at the A.S.C. Depot, Bangalore, before being posted to 630th Motor Transport. Company (Attached to 28th Motor Ambulance Convoy) in Rawalpindi on the 2nd March 1918. However, on the 25th May 1918 John was admitted to the Station Hospital, Rawalpindi suffering from Heatstroke and died the following day. His Service Papers state that he " .. was admitted unconscious with a temp of 109º. Heart very feeble pulse barely perceptible : Ice Packs : Ice baths : Ice water enema. Strychnine; Intra muscular quinine. Patient died 1 a.m. 26.5.18".
The Rawalpindi War Cemetery, where John now lies, contains the burials of 357 dead of both wars, including the period after the First World War until 1921 while the operations continued on the north-west frontier. Quite a few were victims of heatstroke, sickness, influenza, malaria and other local ailments during leave or while on training. Fatalities due to heatstroke were a common occurrence, but these soldiers were accorded the proper committal rites by their comrades and kinsmen, according to their faiths.
· 'The Buxton Advertiser' 15 June 1918
· I am grateful to The War Graves Photographic Project for the photo of John's grave
Fairfiled Church Memorial, Buxton


The Washington Post reveals one U.S. government agency has spent over $1B and more than 10 years to upgrade a critical paper process to digital. So far that has resulted in just one electronic form going online.
Going digital and automating a process with electronic forms, or e-forms, doesn't have to be this embarrassingly lengthy or costly. What went wrong? How can organizations implement e-forms and improve workflow automation more efficiently?
After a decade of work, and spending double the original half a billion dollar budget, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have managed to put only one e-form online and facilitate one type of fee to be processed via the web. That's out of almost 100 forms that need to be digitized, and 40 different types of fees to be paid.
Fox News coverage highlights that it's expected to take another four years, and over $3 billion to complete the migration project.
Even massive transformations of paper-based processes in government agencies don't have to be this hard, or a fraction as expensive. Much less so for businesses.
Enrolling the assistance of a firm specializing in empowering organizations to go digital can make a massive difference in evolving into digital expediently, effectively and affordably.
Large or small, public or private; there are many benefits of going digital. E-forms are a critical part of efficient workflows today. Fortunately, going digital doesn't have to be as sensational as the above example. Partnering with an experienced document management company can help you get clarity, digitize quickly and efficiently, and not only begin reaping the benefits, but ensure smooth and affordable upgrades in the future.


R&B. Those were the initials that summed up the entirety of my #RelationshipGoals since I was first introduced to Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Beth Pearson (Susan Kelechi Watson) some years ago. A black man who madly loves his black woman and their little black girls — I'll take that and all the corny feels that come with it Alex. Randall was the hardworking, well doing, just emotional and lovey dovey enough to still be cute but not annoying black husband, and Beth was the seemingly unwavering, 'round the way mom good for a cornrow, box braid and an impeccably timed passive aggressive clap back in just about any situation. It was the classically delightful sip of Kool-Aid with equally yoked sugar and water, and the perfect blend of R&B for just about any love song.
In this episode, and episodes leading up to this, we saw cracks in Pearsonville as Beth rediscovered her love for ballet, therefore rediscovering her love and need for a self-identity independent from her husband and children. Great, right? Well not exactly, considering the timing of Beth's self-awakening aligned dangerously close to Randall's recent election as a City Councilmember, and with both working full-time, fulfilling jobs, who's cooking dinner, parenting the children and keeping things tight at home? You see, the reason the idea of Randall and Beth Pearson worked so well was because they balanced one another, meaning it was typically Beth who tipped her scale to even things out. Dad worked, mom stayed home with the kids. Dad had an anxiety attack, mom managed the household and husband. Dad finds a random troubled youth or estranged father, Mom adjusts the household to accommodate one more. But this time was different. This time, both found themselves right where they wanted to be with little intent or room to compromise that satisfaction for the greater good.
Yes, this is the classic marriage dichotomy of who's compromising to who, but it also speaks to something larger; how much can one person bend to be bridge for someone else's happiness? Don't get me wrong, bridges are great. They connect us. They unite us. They close the gap to many of problems. But the problem with being a bridge is there is always someone walking over or under you, and that can get tiring after a while. Case in point, Beth Pearson, who true to her and Randall's initials, was the perfect hook to an R&B song (special s/o to "Foolish" by Ashanti for perfectly summarizing this situation).
Beth loves her husband, God knows she do. But at some point she reached her bending limit. By no ill intention of his own, for the bulk of their relationship Randall had been walking, running and tap dancing over Beth's bridge, which was fine until it wasn't.
How many of us have sacrificed our own happiness, desires and wants to bend for the greater good of someone else's happiness? *raises hand* Is the good really that great when it's at our own expense? *shakes head no* Your life matters. No really, your life, your dreams, your aspirations, your goals matter. It's fine and dandy to compromise those things every now and then when the good really is greater, but before you bend, stop and think; who's bending for you. Who's going out of their way to alley oop the ball for your happiness? If the list is short, it's likely time to stand a little taller and scoot your needs to the front of the line. Yes, it's easier said than done when you throw family, friends, relationships and real-life problems into the mix, but it's a necessary step for those of us who value our peace of mind, particularly before we lose our minds. I'm a living witness.
In the words of Maya Angelou, you teach people how to treat you, and many of us are teaching from the book of "Pass Me Over" and "Don't Worry 'Bout Me, I'll Be Fine." From a distance, people pleasing may seem like the perfect response to a complex situation, particularly for those of us who cringe at any sort of confrontation *raises hand again*, but in reality, it's one of the most painful self-inflicting wounds we could ever impart on ourselves. The thing with people pleasing and constantly bending to meet the needs of others is that, step-by-step we're teaching others to put us last. We're educating our families, friends, bae and potential baes to make our feelings and/or needs an after-thought. Make this your daily routine and I guarantee you'll find yourself in a Beth Pearson situation or far worse.
So let's all make a pact to be better Beths. If you want the last chicken wing, go for it. If you don't like the final outcome of a hairstyle you just spent real money on, have your hair stylist change it. If you need a minute to yourself, take it and let your closest friends and loved ones know you're not to be disturbed until further short. Life is too short to live it making up for regrets and lost time. Now put that in your R&B playlist and go be great.


Over the past year, there has been plenty of talk about the new and upcoming GDPR legislation. No matter if you're a large international corporation, or a small local business, GDPR affects everyone who deals with EU customers.
If you're a small business that holds personal data of any EU citizen (that includes UK citizens), then you must be GDPR compliant before May 25th, 2018. Failure to do so and you risk facing fines in the millions.
Worryingly, according to the Financial Times, fewer than 1 in 10 businesses are currently GDPR compliant while under 1 in 5 are unaware of the forthcoming regulation.
With so many small businesses not GDPR compliant and the deadline just around the corner, we're here to help you become compliant just in time. To get things started, let's take a quick look at the upcoming legislation and what it means for your business in general.
The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR for short is a new form of legislation that affects all businesses who store personal data from EU citizens. It replaces the old Data Protection Directive and forces companies to take greater care in how they save and use EU citizens data.
The good news is that if you're already compliant with other Data Protection Acts in the UK, then there's not much you'll need to change. However, with that said, there are a few new changes that might require you to change your current data protection policy.
Becoming GDPR compliant might seem like a time-consuming challenge, but if you know how to review your current procedures, then it's not that hard. Here are the steps you should take to evaluate your businesses data protection policy and to look for any potential weak areas.
How did you collect this data?
Did you ask for consent to use it?
Is it sent to or used by any 3rd parties?
These answers will help you identify weak spots in your current policy. If you're not sure how you collected the data or if you asked for consent or not, then that's clearly an issue that needs to be looked at. By getting an overview of the current data you hold and how you use it, you'll be able to see which areas need improvement to become GDPR compliant.
Once you've checked all the current data you hold on file, you'll want to take a look at your current data collection and privacy policies. One of the new changes with the upcoming GDPR legislation is that customers have the right to be forgotten. This means that at any given time a customer can request you delete all of their personal information from your system permanently. Making sure you have a policy or procedure in place to handle a request like this is essential.
The chances are you've never had to think or plan for anything like that before. But like we mentioned earlier, these new changes will take a while to implement so it's crucial you don't leave it too late.
After you've reviewed your current data on file and data protection policies, it's time to perform a data cleanup. This means looking through all of the data you currently have and deciding if you need to store it or not. Maybe you've collected data in the past but haven't used it for years, or you collected emails for a marketing list that was stopped. Whatever the reason, deleting unnecessary data is a great way to clean up your systems and to reduce the risk of any data breaches.
As part of the new legislation, making sure you have consent to use customer's data is essential. It's suggested that you keep all records of consent just in case you ever undergo an investigation and have to prove that you're allowed to contact customers. It's also a good thing to have as part of your data protection policy in general.
If you're not sure if you have consent from users, then you can always send them an email and ask them. Known as an opt-in or confirmation email, you simply ask users to confirm that you're allowed to hold their data and use it for marketing purposes. This way you can save their consent on file just in case proof is needed in the future.
Getting your small business GDPR compliant can be hard work, especially when you're a sole trader and have little time on your hands. With the deadline fast approaching, it's crucial you take action and update your policies or face huge fines from regulators.
Save yourself the time and stress by letting our team of GDPR experts review your business to ensure you are fully GDPR compliant. Send us an email via our contact form or contact us on 01935 277 960 for more information about our GDPR services.


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Q: Points are not drawn First of all: yes, I know this is a really outdated programming interface. But some target machines don't even guarantee OpenGL 2.1, that's why it still has to be used.
My problem: when drawing some geometries with OpenGL, points and polylines that consist of 2 points only are not drawn. Is there a polyline with at least three coordinate points, it works smoothly. So this is not working:
glBegin(GL_POINT);
glVertex3f(...);
glEnd();

glBegin(GL_LINE_STRIP);
glVertex3f(...);
glVertex3f(...);
glEnd();

...while this creates results as expected:
glBegin(GL_LINE_STRIP);
glVertex3f(...);
glVertex3f(...);
glVertex3f(...);
...
glEnd();

This is my initialisation:
glEnable(GL_CULL_FACE);
glEnable(GL_DEPTH_TEST);
glEnable(GL_BLEND);

glEnable(GL_LINE_SMOOTH);
glEnable(GL_POINT_SMOOTH);
glEnable(GL_POLYGON_SMOOTH);
glShadeModel(GL_SMOOTH);
glHint( GL_POINT_SMOOTH_HINT, GL_NICEST );
glHint( GL_LINE_SMOOTH_HINT, GL_NICEST );
glHint( GL_POLYGON_SMOOTH_HINT, GL_NICEST );

glBlendFunc(GL_SRC_ALPHA, GL_ONE_MINUS_SRC_ALPHA);

glMatrixMode(GL_PROJECTION);
glLoadIdentity();
glFrustum(-0.5f, 0.5f, -0.5f, 0.5f, 1.0f, 1000.0f);

Any idea what the reason for this behaviour is? Why are simple lines and dots not drawn?

A: Try GL_POINTS rather than GL_POINT. GL_POINTS is a sort of Enumeration that tells OpenGL to render points. I believe GL_POINT is used to modify the rendering mode (render solid polygons (GL_FILL), render wireframe polygons (GL_LINE), or render disconnected vertices of polygons (GL_POINT)). I wanted to clarify before but could not think of a good way to explain it at the time.

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Constitutional Militia
Constitutional "Money"
U.S. ConstitutionNational Charter
English Common Law
William Blackstone
"Original Intent"
Rule of Legal Construction
Constitution: "Original Intent"
Words in the Constitution
Quotes from Founders
"Living" Constitution
"Oath or Affirmation of Office"
Misconstrued Role of Congress
Misconstrued Role of the SCOTUS
Misconstrued Role of the POTUS
The Word "Actual"
Powers of Government
Power of the Purse and Sword
Power of the Sword
MilitiaDefined by Law
"Militia": What are They?
How are Militia Created?
Not the Product of "Common Law"
Primacy of Social Duty
Not Private Associations
Trained Bands
Alarm List
"Slave Patrols"
"Settle" the Militia
"Regulate" the Militia
1.) Total Organization
2.) Near Universal Armament
3.) To be Trained
RI "Regulating" Her Militia
VA "Regulating" Her Militia
Independent Companies
Watch and the Ward
"the Militia of the several States"
Congress and the Militia
Sovereign Entity
Permanent Institutions
Near Universal Membership
Not Part of the Regular Armed Forces
2A: Constitutional Construction
2A: Grammatical Construction
2A: Community Self-Defense
2A: "well Regulated Militia"
2A: "Necessary"
2A: "The Right"
2A: "Arms"
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Why Have "the Militia of the several States" Faded from Popular Concern?
No one can refute the definition of "a well regulated militia" as "the body of the people, trained to arms". (footnote 1) Yet, "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms" in "well regulated Militia" (Second Amendment) has largely faded as a popular concern. Why?
• because all too many Americans simply grew tired of bearing the personal burden of self-government which service in the Militia imposes;
• because their political leaders did not remind them that "[a] well regulated Militia" is "necessary to the security of a free State", not only on paper, but in the field as well;
• because their leaders invented "the militia of the United States", "the organized militia", and "the unorganized militia" for the purpose of subordinating "the Militia of the several States" to a "standing army";
• because their leaders promoted pervasive "gun controls" in order to constrain as much as possible "the right of the people to keep and bear [the very] Arms [most useful for well regulated Militia]", and eventually to disarm "the people" entirely; and
• because in recent years both the supposed friends of the Second Amendment and its worst enemies have agreed that, if it guarantees any "right" at all, the Amendment secures only a very narrow "[individual] right * * * to keep and bear Arms", unconnected to "[a] well regulated Militia".
The State community self-defense structure against rogue government officials with an appetite for abusive powers has not been maintained in any State in the Union.
Rogue public officials at every level of the federal system are aggressively advancing an agenda antagonistic to any rational conception of "a free State" (Second Amendment), but perfectly consistent with—because it is consciously aimed at—a totalitarian police state. At the Local and State levels, police forces, Sheriffs' departments, and other law-enforcement and emergency-response agencies are becoming increasingly para-militarized while becoming decreasingly concerned with the rights of the citizens they are supposed (in their self-congratulatory idiom) "to protect and serve". Brutality by the police and their unabashed contempt for legal limits on their actions are now the rule, not the exception—proving that next to no "good cops" exist anymore, or else they would have weeded out the "bad cops" long ago. At the level of the General Government, the Executive Branch even claims the Hitlerian prerogative simply to kill any American whom it labels an "enemy combatant" or "terrorist". (footnote 1) And everywhere throughout America, WE THE PEOPLE find themselves bereft of any sure means to control the rogue public officials, political parties, and factions and other special-interest groups who and which brazenly corrupt governments, rig elections, foment foreign military adventures, infest the country with the degeneracy of cultural bolshevism, and loot the economy. Rather, these miscreants have succeeded in demolishing social solidarity by fragmenting Americans into mutually hostile groups that can be easily manipulated through the tactic of "divide and rule". Would any of this be possible, though, if "the Militia of the several States" were properly revitalized? (footnote 2)
1.) See The Sword and Sovereignty: The Constitutional Principles of "the Militia of the several States", Front Royal, Virginia CD ROM Edition 2012, by Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr., page 1605-1624.
2.) Id., page 1875.
Average Americans are unprepared for emergencies and natural disasters.
Throughout the length and breadth of this country, average Americans are completely unprepared for such emergencies as natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods), industrial accidents (especially those chemical, biological, and nuclear in nature), a major failure in the national electrical grid, epidemics and pandemics, serious shortages in the production and distribution of food that could lead to famines, and economic crises and even collapse caused by breakdowns in the monetary and banking systems. Instead, they have been made utterly dependent upon small, élitist bureaucracies which more than once have proven themselves incapable of dealing with such problems. Would any of this be true if "the Militia of the several States" were properly revitalized? (footnote 1)
1.) The Sword and Sovereignty: The Constitutional Principles of "the Militia of the several States", Front Royal, Virginia CD ROM Edition 2012, by Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr., page 1875.
Next to no Americans know anything about 'the Militia of the several States' today. The reason for this Justice Joseph Story pinpointed long ago.
"[T]he Militia of the several States" are the constitutional institutions which, properly organized, would secure WE THE PEOPLE'S "right to keep and bear Arms" and maximize its political significance and practical efficacy. Yet next to no Americans know anything about them today. The reason for this Justice Story pinpointed long ago in the 1830s:
"The importance of a well-regulated militia would seem so undeniable, it cannot be disguised that, among the American people, there is a growing indifference to any system of militia discipline, and a strong disposition, from a sense of its burdens, to be rid of all regulations. How it is practicable to keep the people duly armed without some organization it is difficult to see. There is certainly no small danger that indifference may lead to disgust, and disgust to contempt; and thus gradually undermine all the protection intended by th[e Second Amendment] of our national bill of rights." (footnote 1).
1.) Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States (Boston, Massachusetts: Little, Brown, and Company, Fifth Edition, 1905), Volume 2, § 1897, at 646.
The Second Amendment was not adding anything new to the Constitution, it is one of the ten "further declaratory and restrictive clauses" that, compiled in the Bill of Rights, were "added" to the original Constitution "in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers". (footnote 2)
1.) Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776) art. 13.
2.) RESOLUTION OF THE FIRST CONGRESS SUBMITTING TWELVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (4 March 1789), in Documents Illustrative of the Formation of the Union of the American States, House Document No. 398, 69th Congress, 1st Session (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1927), at 1063.
"A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State"—Second Amendment
The constitutional institution of "homeland security" is "A well regulated Militia" based upon "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms".
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Q: Java - Website Html extracting using Socket The code below doesn't get any html from the url
URL url = new URL("https://google.com");
        Socket socket = new Socket(url.getHost(),443);
        socket.setSoTimeout(15000);
        BufferedReader reader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(socket.getInputStream(),"UTF-8"));
        String c = "";
        while((c = reader.readLine())!=null)
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I'm aware of URLConnection method openConnection() and URL class method openStream() but i don't want to use those. All i want to know is why i don't get any input using Socket class but i do get an input using other approaches.

A: You're not sending any request. HTTP is a request-response protocol: you need to send a request telling the Web server which URL you want to retrieve, and then it will send you the data for this URL.


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Q: Python 3.2 script to connect to local MySQL database I am running an Ubuntu Server. I would like for it to have a Python (v3.2) CGI script that would connect, and run a query, to the local MySQL database I have set up. Currently, the only things I found don't support Python 3.2. Please do not suggest switching to an earlier version of Python, because that is not an option for me.
Thanks in advance for your help!

A: Take a look at this previous question: MySQL-db lib for Python 3.x?
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Gambia and Burundi follow South Africa in an attempt to exit the ICC
Title: Gambia and Burundi follow South Africa in an attempt to exit the ICC
Summary: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (OCTOBER 27, 2016) (REUTERS) INTERNATIONAL LAWYER, ANGELA MUDUKUTI READING DOCUMENT (SOUNDBITE) (English) INTERNATIONAL LAWYER AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN LITIGATION CENTRE, ANGELA MUDUKUTI, SAYING: "I think South Africa's reputation has suffered significantly, I also think South Africa may have perhaps triggered an avalanche of withdrawals, as we see there's talks of withdrawals in Gambia in Burundi. And I think given that Gambia and Burundi have unfortunately a very dark human rights record and so it's almost no surprise that the initiation for a withdrawal has come that side but for South Africa, it is very surprising. And if nations like this seek to pull out of the Rome Statute, what more for other countries where human rights have no place."
Keywords: africa ICC withdrawal
Location: JOHANNESBURG AND BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA, BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI AND BANJUL, GAMBIA
City: JOHANNESBURG AND BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA, BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI AND BANJUL, GAMBIA
Topics: Lawmaking,Government/Politics
Reuters ID: LVA00355S8PQF
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Momentum is building in Africa for a mass withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after South Africa's shock decision to bury the last vestiges of Nelson Mandela's 'moral' foreign policy and quit the Hague-based institution.
ICC-bashing has been a popular pastime for many African leaders, who accuse it of unfairly targeting the continent, but Pretoria's filing of formal exit papers from the ICC's Rome Statute last week moves the game from rhetoric to reality.
An international lawyer at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre in Johannesburg, Angela Mudukuti explained that the withdrawal from the ICC will result in a massive justice gap because the court is the only framework where crimes against humanity can be dealt with. She then added that regionally, there is no African court with criminal jurisdiction that deals with genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
"I think South Africa's reputation has suffered significantly, I also think South Africa may have perhaps triggered an avalanche of withdrawals, as we see there's talks of withdrawals in Gambia in Burundi. And I think given that Gambia and Burundi have unfortunately a very dark human rights record and so it's almost no surprise that the initiation for a withdrawal has come that side but for South Africa, it is very surprising. And if nations like this seek to pull out of the Rome Statute, what more for other countries where human rights have no place," Mudukuti said.
Burundi said this week it had sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon initiating its departure from the ICC.
Court investigators opened a preliminary probe in April allegations of into killings, torture, rape and disappearances during a political crisis sparked last year by pursuit of a controversial third term.
Gambia, whose leader, Yahya Jammeh, seized power in a 1994 coup, followed suit this week, saying it was pulling out of what it dubbed the 'Infamous Caucasian Court for the persecution of Africans'.
"This action is warranted by the fact that the ICC despite being called the International Criminal Court, is in fact an 'International Caucasian Court' for the prosecution and humiliation of people of colour, especially Africans," the Gambia's Information and Communication Infrastructure Minister, Sheriff Baba Bojang said.
It is yet unclear whether Burundi and Gambia have sent the United Nations Secretary General a letter confirming their desire to depart, which triggers the formal year-long exit process.
However, even if they do not follow through, they are likely to embolden other states such as Kenya, Uganda, Djibouti and Namibia that might be wavering over membership of the ICC, which - crucially - denies immunity to sitting heads of state.
"By ratifying the Rome agreement introducing the International Penal Court it was believed that this court would be impartial, but we found that, for the moment, there are crimes committed in the world, especially in European countries and others and only Africans are pursued. On one hand we find that this court is being biased because it only condemns the countries of one continent while there are other crimes committed elsewhere that are not being punished or prosecuted," Burundian member of parliament, Gabriel Ntisezerana explained.
A Burundian resident, Joseph Nagijimana added:
"Burundi is an independent nation. They are the ones to say the first and the last word on whether to pull out or not, so it is no problem if we decide to leave or not, the only thing we have to think about is how our justice system can function."
Furthermore, there are several African voices rowing in the other direction, arguing that loyalty to the ICC's principles of punishment for the most heinous crimes was paramount and states should stay in the court to push for reform from inside.
African states were the first to join the court's statute and have played a critical role in gathering evidence that led to trials since it opened in 2002.


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Burn Rubber Through Europe with the Forza Horizon 2 Travel Guide
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When cruising along at a cool 190 MPH, it's easy to let the nuances of your surroundings pass by in a blur. With its intense races and sleek rides, Forza Horizon 2 launches you on an adrenaline-churning ride, but exploring Southern Europe at your own pace is an absolute blast too. Beyond the big city attractions and smell of burnt rubber, there's plenty to discover as you motor around.
So what to see first? This handy travel guide to Forza Horizon 2's ultra-detailed recreation of the Southern Europe countryside highlights some of the coolest and most unusual points of interest you'll encounter in your travels. And with so much ground to cover, it seemed best to make it a group effort. One lucky racer-turned-contributor lent a helping hand, winning an Xbox One in the process. Read on to learn about the intrepid racer and watch their contest video submission after checking out the rest of these must-see destinations.
It All Starts in Castelletto
Every grand adventure starts somewhere, and for many Forza drivers, Castelletto, Italy will be your first big destination after leaving the festival grounds. This coastal city sports a bustling shoreline, but the breathtaking seaside cliffs and windy roadways overlooking all the beachside excitement and tourist action make for a harrowing if scenic drive.
Spend enough time racing there and you'll eventually unlock a sweet ground-vs-air race against a trio of fighter jets. How's that for awesome? Keep your eyes peeled to unlock it just a few clicks northeast of the main city.
Viva La Zona Industriale!
Rather than follow the straight path to the next key racing opportunity city, it's worth taking an off-road detour to scope out the industrial zone to the north of Castelletto. Ok, so the landscape of abandoned warehouses and empty parking lots aren't much to look at, but the jumping ramps and natural hills make it a prime playground for fiddling around. If you can find it, there's an airborne bucket list opportunity in a slick black Nissan R35 GT-R that's especially choice.
A Nice Trek to Nice
Heading due west and straight downhill from Zona Industriale will shortcut you to the highway and put you on a fast track towards Nice, a sprawling French metropolis that's full of corridors and curvy side streets to race through. It's a zippy trek, since the sparse traffic gives you the perfect opportunity to open up the throttle on the long straightaways — with the right ride, you can nearly clock 200 in the tunnels. Once you hit the 'burbs and wind into the pulsing heart of the city, however, it's a different story: the tighter-cornered, drift-happy races you'll find here are a nice change of pace before you head back out into the open road.
Hitting the Breaks
While you're in the neighborhood, heading further west down the coast will bring you to Qaui du Commerce, a shipping yard facility that's flush with things to smash into and ramps to play around on. If you're not in a rush, explore the deeper reaches of the facility near the large tanks to find an access point for the breakwater. Drive out at sunrise or sunset for a lovely view of the harbor.
The Road to Ruins
If you and your pals are en-route to check out the castle-like design and intense races of Sisteron, France, the archways of the Abbaye Des Vaux De Cernay make a perfect scenic pit stop on the way. Daredevils will love dashing through all the nooks and crannies among the ruins.
Much further east, you'll also find another slick set of ruins and a crazy challenge tucked away in the mountains, located in perfect triangulation between Nice, San Giovanni, Italy, and the Horizon Festival. Think: "nighttime downhill forest rally," and you'll get the picture.
Stop and Smell the Flowers
The bucolic patch of countryside found due east of Sisteron is a great place to stop and smell the gorgeous purple flowers...or run them over. Fields of colorful flora and rolling hills provide a nice distraction to cool down from the intense racing action. Alternately, speed-ramming the giant round hay bales around this area is a fun pursuit too, especially if you're eager to blow off some steam after losing to your pal's latest hot rod.
Fly Through the Aerodrome
Just stone's throw northwest of Saint-Martin, you can't miss the Aerodrome. This massive airport is a killer place to race and explore. Whether you want to weave in and out of planes parked outside the hangars or high-speed it down the runway at night, it's one of the coolest spots in Forza Horizon 2. The north side of the grounds also sport a wicked jump spot that, if you pick up enough speed down the hillside behind the compound, will send you barreling through one of the hangar windows. Awesome!
Tee Time or Tea Time?
Fancy yourself a golf fan? There's an exclusive, extremely posh course not far to the southeast from Aerodrome. You can drive around the grounds or tear up the green to your heart's content — and don't forget to bust right through the giant golf ball sculpture on your way out.
To the northeast of the stunning castle-city San Giovanni, Italy, you'll find a beautiful lakeside estate called Tenuta Montellino. The old architecture, grounds, and garden give off a Jane Austen vibe that will have your pinky twitching as you reach for a nice cup of Earl Grey. Once your doily is good and soiled, those who are inclined towards mischief will find that the real fun is in the greenhouses at the southern end of the grounds, which provide ample glass and greenery for a smashing good time.
A Sunset to Remember
Venturing into Montellino proper, you'll find some slick racing in and around this cozy mountaintop villa. When the sun starts to wane, you should head over to eastern edge of the settlements and park it at a scenic overlook for amazing views as night falls.
The Envelope Please...
Because it takes a village to explore every hidden corner of a world as sprawling as the one offered up in Forza Horizon 2, it seemed only natural to ask you to submit stills and videos highlighting the must-see destinations and most pulse-pounding drives in the game, and you were more than up to the challenge. And now, the winning entry:
In this clip, commenter TheGreatGouki takes chooses to take us underground in Montellino, into the spooky catacombs deep beneath the manor, where you'll find plenty of opportunities for some serious drift as well as a chance to launch yourself like a missile straight back out into daylight. For the effort, TheGreatGouki wins an Xbox One signed by the Forza Horizon 2 designers, as well as a 51-inch Samsung Smart TV.
While this guide should get you started, it's just scratching the surface of everything Forza has to offer — and you won't be able to truly appreciate it until you see it for yourself. So brush up on your Italian, forget those hostel arrangements and get ready to rev your engines. Forza Horizon 2 is out now, and the world is waiting to be discovered.
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The New Shiny: Is Visual Studio Code for You?
The beta release also adds support for extensions as well as many other new features. The full update list is here.
A day doesn't go by lately without some new shiny toy being released for software developers to play with. A big challenge is deciding whether the new hotness is something you need to invest time in learning and using, or if it's OK to let this particular popularity train pass you by. The recent release of the lightweight Visual Studio Code editor is no exception.
In this post, I'm going to help you make that decision, by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this new tool. I'm coming at this from the perspective of someone for whom the full Visual Studio environment (Visual Studio 2013 Community, and sometimes Ultimate, depending on the project) is my day-to-day development tool of choice, so take that into account as you read.
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Last night, I had the opportunity to present to the Microsoft Maniacs meetup in Sterling, VA. I want to thank everyone who attended, and share my slides and code. The slides are embedded above, and also included in the Github repo for my presentation, which is linked below.
My thanks to everyone who attended my session at NoVA Code Camp 2015, "Building Services with ASP.NET Web API". Below you'll find my slides, as well as a link to the Github repository containing my demo code. Please note that the demo code contains many non-standard naming practices, so I would advise against using it as an example of how to name folders/classes in your Web API.
As promised, here's my deck from this past Saturday's Northern Virginia Code Camp, from my session on Getting Started with ASP.NET Web API.
Works on My Machine…or Does It?
It's always frustrating when you're working on a project, and everything looks good when you're running it from Visual Studio, and then you deploy to your web server, and suddenly something's not rendering correctly. In this post, I'll give you some tips for troubleshooting these problems when the target browser is Internet Explorer.
Overview – High-level view of some of the available platform technologies, and a discussion of the game leaderboard scenario I'm using to demonstrate them, as well as the games I'm using for my demos.
Building Back-end Data and Services for Windows 8 Apps: OData – Part 1 – Creating the database and schema, using Entity Framework to model the data store, and using WCF Data Services to expose the model via as a RESTful service with rich queryability.
If you've ever used a tool like Yahoo!'s Yslow to analyze the performance of your web application, you've probably run into the recommendation that you should put your scripts at the bottom of the page, unless those scripts insert page content (a good example of this, which we'll see later in this post, is modernizr.js, which dynamically adds support for semantic HTML5 elements to older browsers that do not natively support them).


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Fifth annual Howard White Jordan Hoops Classic recap (VIDEO)
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Kecoughtan High School hosted the fifth annual Howard White Jordan Hoops Classic, honoring Kecoughtan graduate and Michael Jordan's right hand man, Howard White. White played basketball and graduated from KHS in 1969, went on to play for Maryland from 1970-73 and was drafted by Washington in the 14th round of the…
Indian River falls to Highland Springs, 35-10
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by Elizabeth McGrath, recruit757 Water is a common factor for the region surrounding both high schools. On Saturday, the fall line was a road to the state championship game. Indian River is in Chesapeake, near the Great Dismal Swamp and surrounded by the Elizabeth River, a tributary of the James River. Highland Springs, a suburb…
Lake Taylor will return to title game after semifinal win
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After Lake Taylor's 47-33 win over Courtland on Saturday, Titans senior defensive back Wayne Davis spoke about receiving the Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year award earlier in the week. Running back Dazmine Palmer was mainly at a loss for words as he reflected on his second straight state championship…
Phoebus roars back but falls short vs. Magna Vista
by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It was a tale of two halves of football for the Phoebus Phantoms. Phoebus welcomed the Warriors of Magna Vista into Darling Stadium this evening. Both teams had a lot at stake and laid it all on the line in front of a packed house this evening. The Warriors, coached by…
VHSL State Semifinals
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our local teams went 2-2 on the day. We'll send one representative to the 6A State Championship (Oscar Smith) and one to the 4A State Championship (Lake Taylor). Here are the finals from Saturday and the state championship games that these finals have set up: 6A South: Oscar Smith 21, Thomas…
Lake Taylor improves to 2-0 with easy win over Maury
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by Daniel Payton, recruit757 Travius Smith scored 19 points to lead the Lake Taylor to a convincing win over Maury, 55- 46. The first quarter started out slow and physical as both Lake Taylor and Maury were feeling each other out with back and forth scoring from each team. The physicality of the quarter came…
Ruffin McNeill firing is a real puzzler
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 At ECU you had a coach who has guided the program to marquee wins over ACC schools like Virginia Tech, and North Carolina. Ruffin McNeill's football program was well run, with student athletes who were winners being attracted to the program year in and year out. The football stadium has…
Orlina and Carter combine for 57 points, as Woodside cruises to 98-78 win over Gloucester
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Gloucester Dukes hosted the Woodside Wolverines in the second regular season game of the year. The Dukes won the tip and started off hot and went on a 7-0 run before the Wolverines scored their first bucket. Gloucester's sophomore point guard, Demariyea Sills was the primary factor of the Dukes offense.…
Bethel holds off Peninsula rival Warwick for close win (VIDEO)
by Ashley Dillard, recruit757 Led by guard Cam Bacote's game-high 21 points, Bethel eased to a 62-52 win over rival Warwick.This was Bethel's first home game of the season and they definitely showed up. However, this was not an easy win for the Bruins. Both teams started out cold until; Warwick's Ray Rawles made a…
Pilots rebound from opening night loss to Lake Taylor with huge win over Booker T
by Deotis Speller, recruit757 Defense was the story of the night for the Norview Pilots. After a tough opening loss to the Lake Taylor Titans on Tuesday, Norview responded with a convincing 62 – 45 win against the Bookers from Booker T Washington. After the 1st quarter ended, Norview was ahead by the score of…
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The 2nd international will be organized in Cardiff, United Kingdom May 27 and 28, 2011. At the conference RIKS will present a paper on �Simulating urban development scenarios for Wuhan� in the session �Development and planning� on Saturday 28. This paper will present the work carried out for the Wuhan urban accessibility planning support systems project which is funded by the World Bank.


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Weird Science: An Introduction | Manchester
67 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FL
Professor Chris French is Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British ... More Info »
Ever since records began, in every known society, a substantial proportion of the population has reported unusual experiences many of which we would today label as "paranormal". Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts that paranormal phenomena do occur. Such widespread experience of and belief in the paranormal can only mean one of two things. Either the paranormal is real, in which case this should be accepted by the wider scientific community which currently rejects such claims; or else belief in and experience of ostensibly paranormal phenomena can be fully explained in terms of psychological factors.
This talk will provide an introduction to the sub-discipline of anomalistic psychology, which may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience, in an attempt to provide non-paranormal explanations in terms of known psychological and physical factors. This approach will be illustrated with examples relating to a range of ostensibly paranormal phenomena.
Venue: Texture, Northern Quarter
Doors: 7pm / Talk starts: 7.30pm.
Funzing Talks @ Night is a new concept which aims to take the well known 'Tedx' style talks, and make them more accessible. We've pulled together an impressive array of leading entrepreneurs, intellectuals, bright thinkers and incredible individuals to inspire and re-invent your after work beers.
Held in a hand picked range of bars across Manchester, a Funzing Talks @ Night event makes the perfect after work mid-week activity.
Delve into a totally new subject and challenge your perspectives over a beer with like-minded Mancunians. Funzing has always encouraged you to do something different with your free time, so we say do just that - you never know where it may lead you!
Ever since records began, in every known society, a substantial proportion of the population has reported unusual experiences many of which we would today label as "paranormal". Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts t... Read More
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De 67ste editie van de Waalse Pijl (ook wel bekend als La Flèche Wallone) werd gehouden op 23 april 2003. Het parcours bij de mannen had een lengte van 199,5 kilometer. De start lag zoals altijd in Charleroi en de finish was ook weer in Hoei, op de Muur van Hoei om precies te zijn. In totaal bereikten 104 renners de eindstreep.

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The Agricultural Learning and Impacts Network (ALINe) creates innovative, robust, and user-oriented Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation systems. These result in improved capacity for evidence-based learning and impact across a global network of partnerships in the agricultural sector. ALINe delivers this by drawing on and developing the best technical expertise from the North and South. ALINe was piloted at the Institute for Development Studies and in 2012 the core team joined the strategy consulting company Firetail Limited, complementing their work with a dedicated practice stream.
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 11 member countries, namely: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. ASARECA brings together scientists from the national agricultural research institutions of the member countries, national agricultural extension service providers, and other strategic development oriented partners to generate, share, and promote knowledge and innovations to solve common challenges facing agriculture in the member countries.
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers. AWARD equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills.
Advancing Women in Agriculture through Research and Education (AWARE) is an initiative by International Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (IP-CALS) to engage a community focused on empowering women in agriculture. AWARE believes that empowering women as an underserved group holds the greatest potential to make significant impacts in agricultural development.
Cultural Practice, LLC offers consulting services in international development and assisting implementers, donors, policymakers and practitioners to achieve positive social change. In each assignment, Cultural Practice seeks to understand the client's needs and the subculture of the client's organization to provide tailored country and sectoral recommendations. Cultural Practice's approach integrates attention to cultural diversity and gender equality. Analyzing gender relations is central to their approach since differences between men and women affect many aspects of program operations and often influence program success.


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Preclinical studies have shown that anesthesia might accelerate the clinical progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and can have an impact on tau pathology, a hallmark of AD. Although benzodiazepines have been suggested to increase the risk of incident dementia, their impact on tau pathology in vivo is unknown. We thus examined the impact of midazolam, a benzodiazepine that is often administered perioperatively as an anxiolytic, on tau hyperphosphorylation in nontransgenic and in hTau mice, the latter a model of AD-like tau pathology. The acute administration of midazolam in C57BL/6 mice was associated with downregulation of protein phosphatase-1 and a significant and persistent increase in brain tau phosphorylation. In hTau mice, tau hyperphosphorylation was also observed; however, midazolam was neither associated with proaggregant changes nor spatial reference memory impairment. In C57BL/6 mice, chronic midazolam administration immediately increased hippocampal tau phosphorylation, and this effect was more pronounced in older mice. Interestingly, in young C57BL/6 mice, chronic midazolam administration induced hippocampal tau hyperphosphorylation, which persisted for 1 week. In hTau mice, chronic midazolam administration increased hippocampal tau phosphorylation and, although this was not associated with proaggregant changes, this correlated with a decreased capacity of tau to bind to preassembled microtubules. These findings suggest that midazolam can induce significant tau hyperphosphorylation in vivo, which persists well beyond recovery from its sedative effects. Moreover, it can disrupt one of tau's critical functions. Hence, future studies should focus on the impact of more prolonged or repeated benzodiazepine exposure on tau pathology and cognitive decline.


It's time to start Book Blogging in 2016!
It's time to start knuckling down and blogging! This is my first (not scheduled) post of 2016. A Bookish Redhead has been re-designed, is still in the process of being updated and it's blogger is ready to book blog!
I have a few exciting things planned for my little book world and I really have the positive attitude to make it happen this year. I have 4 different diaries dedicated to blogging, a ring binder with notes, inspiration and ideas to thoroughly help me through the year!
February is all about ♥ LOVE ♥ thanks to Valentines Day BUT on 14th February it is in fact International Book Giving day also which means it's going to be extra special.
I celebrate my 5 year blogoversary this month and I'm slightly in tears even thinking about how I've managed to continue doing this for 5 whole years! It's been a helluva ride and this year instead of organising a feature I am staying minimal and have a draft post drawn up of what I want to focus on.
Books Books & More Books have been added to my To Be Read pile and I'm hoping to achieve my goal of 50 Books this year on Goodreads. If you're on there add me. I love to connect with new bookish people.
If there are authors/bloggers interested in guest posting or a Q&A then get in touch! I am hoping to make 2016 the year of discovering new authors, new genres, new books, new bloggers! I've been out of the loop so long that I admittedly I couldn't even tell the top 10 most anticipated books of 2016 or even books to movies that are being released this year.
With that being said I'm also making a harsh decision to only feature books and authors that I genuinely have an interest in or will read one day! (my to be read list is long so it may take years) I have been stuck in the habit of taking on books because I can't say no to authors or I feel guilty.
I hope your February is off to a good start. What do you have planned for this month? Anything surrounding Valentines?
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A city of many identities, Delhi is a blend of old and new and the most popular tourist destination in the north of India. A huge city of 16 million residents, Delhi has survived many conquests and changes and has many personalities. It is a microcosm of India and attracts people from across the country and the world. You will be amazed by this incredible city, which is a vivid living tapestry woven with the modern developments in New Delhi and the old Mughal architecture and the centuries-old, ancient ruins of Old Delhi. This is a place where fellow travellers meet and share their experiences. There is never any shortage of things to do in Delhi with its diverse cultural and historical heritage.
Book your flight to Delhi with Air Astana and explore this grand old city full of fascinating contrasts.


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Culture, Hip Hop, Releases	— January 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Release: Retox'D – Year of the Dragon
by Marie
Hip-hop from Hong Kong? Not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the music landscape in this country! But that's without taking into account the inquisitive mind of Love Da Records, always on the edge of newness. Their most recent signature belong to Retox'D, a quirky trio that will shake good manners with their debut release Year of the Dragon on the 21st of January. Get a first glimpse of their musical world before we catch them for a chat next week!
Artist Name: Retox'D
Title Name: Year of the Dragon
Label: Love Da Records
The Hong Kong three-man ensemble is set to unveil their debut album this January. A triadic bond between a photographer, a teacher and a surgeon may sound like a bizarre mix however, it's this stark contrast that gives Retox'D their rounded sound and raw style in delivery. Their infusion of electronic, hip-hop, funk and rock underlines their ambitions of creating innovative music that breaks away from conventions yet delicate enough to not alienate common listeners. Year of the Dragon features 11 eclectic tracks covering a spectrum of everyday and controversial topics from modern politics and societal pressures to sex, drugs and strippers.
Exploring the increasing tension between people in HK and on the mainland, Year of the Dragon is loaded with electronic rifts, simple verses and a Beastie Boy-esque overture. Featuring the dynamic Mastamic with his trademark accelerated canto-rap, his sudden yet subtle introduction into the chorus is refreshing and adds an element of rawness to the overall vibe giving listeners a glimpse of what to expect in this record.
'Falling on Deaf Ears' is a late night tale, a wind-down ballad addressing the hardships of finding ones identity in a hectic city like Hong Kong. A slow and steady flow, deep mellow beats and intermittent lyrics gives this track its calming effect. Much praise goes to pro background artist Gloria Tang with her soothing vocals enabling the track to reach new heights. Featured in the Sony FS700 promo video (The making of One Night in a Carpark), 'Falling on Deaf Ears' represents the softer and more sensual side of Retox'D.
With techno-flavored beats as the backbone and transitions of funk as the meat "…this track is purely about having fun with music creativity" states Teoh. 'Icemen' will surely be a favorite among electronica fans. Written and recorded immediately after, 'Kill the Bag' falls under the same creative context and connotes the necessity of kicking old habits whilst moving forward with life.
Video collaborations see Dan F (Disuye Productions/Midnight & Co) directing 'Icemen', with stunning ominous, holographic renders of Retox'D. Having worked with HK pop idols Twins, Leo Koo, Hotcha, GEM (to name a few), the highly sought after Welby Kuen (鐘偉權) directed both 'Kill the Bag' and 'Year of the Dragon' in his signature style; mixing still shots with fast frames. And lastly, able to attract every A-lister in town, Paul Tsang (曾力山) adds to the repertoire and chips in his directing talent in all teasers and video promo material.
Watch "Icemen" video clip:
"Retox'D music is like REDBULL for my trip! It just keeps me going on and on and on. HK needs this shit!! I love it!!" Kelvin Li Aka: Kevin Boy – 情義兩難全之玩爆你個腎
"…super skilled in making party music but their music also makes you question your values and important things in life." Yuen Chi Chung / 袁智聰
"Retox'D is a paradoxical romance. Cheeky yet genuine. Edgy yet developed." GCgoobi / 卓韻芝
Retox'D is everything the their name suggests plus a hell of a lot more! Their signature style is a fantastic collision of hip-hop, electro, funk and rock. "Our music is a fusion of different styles. We wanted to create a new sound representing todays generation… something we could give to local music scenes al over the world but in particular Hong Kong." The result is an accessible sound that's subversive and modern.
Key members include Nick Dynamo (mc/lyrics), Christian Gia aka Flake (vocals/lyrics) and Anthony, (dj/producer) commonly known as Teoh. The group formed in 2009, shortly after Teoh completed a set of background beats for Nick at a freestyle event (HK Live) in 2009. The philosophy of Retox'D is straightforward: music that appeals to rockers, ravers and rappers alike; an innovative sound that ties together an amalgam of musical styles seamlessly. The trio owes their synergy to contrasting styles throughout their development. Coming from entirely different backgrounds, the trios' synergy comes fro their contrasting styles. Each member brings their own musical flavor, influences and experience to the table. Nick D, a fashion photographer from Vancouver was raised on 90's West Coast hip-hop with the likes of Grand Puba, Pharcyde and Del the Funky Homosapien as his main influences. Teoh the HK based surgeon, grew up with heavy metal but later drew inspirations from Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox and Adam Beyer. He started honing his electronic productions skills and quickly established himself as one of HK's leading techno DJs in the underground scene. Last but not least, the full-time French teacher and die-hard Nirvana fan, Christian aka 'Flake,' completes the diversity of Retox'D with his rock & roll edge.
First gaining attention at the 2011 China PlanetRox Competition where they narrowly lost out to indie sweethearts, Noughts & Exes, word spread of a new vigorous 'electro-hop' group resulting in a string of performances including events with PUSH, YUMLA and ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC? at XXX. Most notable gig sees a Love Da Records invitation to support French-pop sensation Yelle, at a sold-out Grappa's Cellar.
With growing number of fans and loyal supporters, the trio is planning to release their debut album, Year of the Dragon, in January 2013. Confirmed collaborators boast celebrated directors, Paul Tsang, Welby Kuen and Dan F along with the pro artists' Gloria Tang, Mastamic and more. "We're not only interested in making music, we also want to bring out unique live performance to stimulate the audience" voices Teoh. "We're into collaborations, particularly with visual artists who can add extra dimensions to our existing layers." The band is currently working on a third music video, Year of the Dragon with Welby Kuen
Retox'D are currently sponsored by Native Instruments, Dssent and TDK and have recently been signed to Indie-faithful's Love Da Records.
Skibs, The Hong Kong Kid ShiGGa Shay's Run-In With the Chinese Mafia "Look, we are not old!" An interview with Retox'D What to Love: Love Indie Rock
Regions Hong Kong
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Author: Marie Marie Berst is a French girl magnetized by Asia and she loves music and coffee with all her heart.


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Women's Empowerment Takes Center Stage During Super Bowl Ads
Feb 12, 2019 | Branded Content, Business of Video, Featured, Social Action, Video Marketing, Viral Video Production
Brands flooded this year's Super Bowl with commercial's that shared a common theme: women's empowerment. There's a clear business strategy behind these female-focused commercials (described in detail below). But it's important to know that it takes the right video production agency to pull off a women's empowerment ad — one that hits the right notes.
Super Bowl ads have traditionally portrayed women as objects to be admired or obtained. But, during this year's big game, ads portrayed women as powerful and independent. Take a look at some of the great work brands and their production companies churned out:
Dating app Bumble aired an ad starring Serena Williams:
Audi created an ad called "Daughter" that focused on the gender pay gap:
Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) traded her trademark Cosmopolitan for a beer in "Change Up The Usual" by Stella Artois:
And Gillette made news by not airing its "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be" commercial, which addresses toxic masculinity:
At Ezra Productions, we are among the few women-owned video production companies in the nation. We serve as the video production agency that brands trust to execute on women's empowerment campaigns — and a host of other brand video production projects that are sensitive in nature and that demand the right touch.
Read on to learn more about women's empowerment in advertising, and get in touch if you're looking for the perfect commercial video production company for your next project.
Sexism in Advertising: A Look Back
Advertising in the 1950s and 1960s was appallingly sexist. BuzzFeed created a list of 17 sexist ads from the Mad Men era, but the list could be much longer. These old-school ads frame women as stupid, bad drivers, and existing only to keep men happy. Here's an example of the subservient wife approach that so many mid-century advertisers used:
But sexist ads crept into the later 20th and early 21st century, too. Common tropes about women in advertising today include:
Women as crazy
Women as gold diggers
Women as bimbos
Women as baby- or wedding-obsessed
However, that is starting to change. There are two primary reasons why women's empowerment is destroying these tired tropes in advertising.
What is Causing the Uptick in Women's Empowerment Commercials?
Commercials with women's empowerment themes didn't suddenly appear during Super Bowl LII. Take a look back over the past few years, and you'll see women's empowerment as an emerging trend.
Always created the all-inspiring "Play Like a Girl" campaign:
Dove focused on authenticity with its "Real Beauty" campaign:
And Under Armour's "I Will What I Want" campaign featured women facing down criticism and rejection:
More and more brands are focusing on women's empowerment for two reasons:
1. A Growing Spotlight on Gender Equality
To some degree, brands are joining a movement that's already taking place. Today, women are still paid less than men. Women are less likely to lead companies or countries. And women are more likely to experience physical or sexual violence. The viral #MeToo movement and grassroots organizations like the Women's March are forcing these gender equality issues into the spotlight, and savvy brands are paying attention and taking advantage of the momentum.
At Ezra Productions, we were honored to play a small part in the gender equality movement, shooting Kering's BeHerVoice campaign video featuring Kelly Slater:
2. A Huge Market Opportunity
As noted above, women also represent a huge market opportunity in the 21st century. Brands have started to realize that women drive 70–80% of all purchasing decisions, and they demand attention as an audience. Women's empowerment in advertising is a small portion of the greater attention brands are (justifiably) lavishing on women.
A Warning: Do Not Make These Advertising Mistakes
Here is another reason why you should choose a quality option from among women-owned production companies: It's easy to make mistakes when creating a video about women's empowerment or other forms of activism.
You may remember Pepsi pulling a 2017 ad that many accused of "trivializing Black Lives Matter." Women's empowerment, racial inequality and other forms of activism are not to be addressed haphazardly through advertising. How can you avoid a Pepsi-style mistake? Follow these three guiding principles:
Stay Positive: Focusing on promoting a group rather than tearing down another group. If you tear down a group, you risk alienating a portion of your buyer base.
Be Authentic: Studies show that consumers are now tuning out stock images and people who look like models. The ads mentioned above are effective because they star real people being their authentic selves.
Back Your Ad With Action: Your ad can't be the end of your message. If you address women's empowerment in a commercial, your brand better be supportive of women's empowerment in real life. If not, your ad is just lip service — and ultimately ineffective.
Find the Right Video Production Agency for Your Next Project
When you're searching for the best brand video production agency for an upcoming project, especially if you're addressing women's empowerment or another sensitive-but-essential topic, the team at Ezra Productions can deliver the expert guidance and outstanding results you need.
As a leader among women-owned video production companies, we bring a fresh and unique perspective to our work as a brand video production company. Whether you need video production in Los Angeles, New York or another market, let's start the conversation about how to best create and connect a message that resonates with your target audience.
Get in touch today to learn more about what we can accomplish as your video production agency.


Hundreds of millions of miles away from planet Earth, the spacecraft Juno is in orbit around Jupiter. And for two years, the probe has been sending mind-boggling images of the planet back to NASA, where experts publish the incredible findings online. In 2018, however – and thanks to Juno's work – eagle-eyed observers seemingly spotted something sinister lurking in outer space.
Jupiter is colossal; indeed, Earth could fit inside the other planet over 1,320 times. What's more, Jupiter's mass is some two and a half times bigger than that of its fellow planets in the solar system all combined. But despite this, the huge solar body is mostly composed of hydrogen. This means, ostensibly, that it has no solid surface to speak of.
Jupiter has fascinated stargazers for centuries, too – perhaps ever since Galileo Galilei observed the planet through a telescope in 1610. Looking closely, Galilei spotted Jupiter's four orbiting moons, in what is said to have been the first time that moons of other planets apart from Earth were viewed by telescope.