Charles I of England summons Parliament in an attempt to fund the second of the Bishops Wars against the Scottish Covenanters. This attempt fails after the refusal of the House of Commons to vote subsidies for the King unless royal abuses are addressed, which the King does not wish to do.
The Treaty of Ripon ends the Second Bishops War with terms deeply humiliating to Charles I.
Portugal, on the verge of rebellion, secedes from Spain and becomes an independent nation once again. Duke João II of the House of Braganza accedes to the throne as King João IV.
Dara Shikoh, eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, becomes a disciple of Mullah Shah, a successor to the Sufi saint Mian Mir, who Dara Shikoh had visited while seriously ill and after which he recovered.
Seven hundred people are killed by a tsunami caused by the eruption of Mount Komagatake in Yapon [Japan].
The English Long Parliament passes legislation designed to contain the absolutist tendencies of King Charles I.
Charles I of England flees London for the north.
The Gaelic Irish in Ulster revolt against English settlers.
The Dutch found a trading colony on Dejima, near Nagasaki in Yapon [Japan] after the Yaponese grant the Dutch a trade monopoly.
Malacca is taken from Portugal by the Dutch after a five month siege.
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovers New Zealand.
Frenchman Blaise Pascal begins work on a mechanical adding machine that becomes known as the 'Pascaline'.
The Puritans close all theatres in England.
Dara Shikoh, eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, completes a biography of the Sufi saint Mian Mir and his principal disciples.
King Louis XIII of France dies and is succeeded by his son, who becomes King Louis XIV.
The English colonies of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, New Haven, and Connecticut join together in a loose compact, the United Colonies of New England (though it is generally known as the New England Confederation). This unites the Puritan colonies against the Indians, provides for the return of fugitive criminals and indentured servants, and serves as a forum for resolving inter-colonial disputes.
[With his sister uninjured, her brother Prince Aurangzeb, the third son of Shah Jehan, does not incur the wrath of his father by returning to Agra three weeks after the event, instead of immediately upon hearing of it. Thus he remains the Subahdar Governor] of the Deccan.
In China, a peasant revolt led by Li Zicheng sacks Beijing, prompting Chongzhen, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, to commit suicide and bringing an end to the Ming Dynasty. They are succeeded by the Qing Dynasty, sometimes known as the Manchu Emperors, a line of rulers founded by the regent Dorgun.
Tsar Aleksey I comes to the throne in Russia.
Blaise Pascal completes the first version of his 'Pascaline', a mechanical calculating machine.
English merchants of the Muscovy Company are expelled from Russia.
Aurangzeb is remembered as a sort of Holy Fool, who had great promise as a future leader, but who was also far too pious to live in the real world.
King Charles I promises church reform.
Sultan Mumtaz Shikoh, the second child and second son of Dara Shikoh, dies.
Shah Jehan sends an army into Bukhara to avenge the death of his son, Aurangzeb. The Uzbek people are hunted and exterminated wherever they are found, and many of them flee to the north.
England's Long Parliament breaks off negotiations with King Charles I, leading to the Second English Civil War.
The Dutch and the Spanish sign the Treaty of Munster, ending the Eighty Years' War.
The Fronde civil war begins in France.
The Treaty of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years' War.
In England, the Rump Parliament finds King Charles I guilty of treason, and sentences him to be executed.
The Red Fort at Agra in the Mughal Empire is completed.
The Persians reclaim Qandahar from the Mughal Empire, who persuaded the Persian governor, Ali Mardan Khan, to hand Qandahar over to them in 1638.
The Bering Strait is discovered by Semyon Dezhnev.
King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. His widow Henrietta Maria goes to live in her native France.
The Commonwealth of England replaces the monarchy in England and later in Scotland and Ireland.
Prince Charles Stuart declares himself King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland. In Edinburgh he is declared King in his absence.
The Mughal Empire unsuccessfully attempts to retake Qandahar from the Persians.
Oliver Cromwell lands in Dublin and begins the conquest of Ireland.
Claimant King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland arrives in Scotland. The Third English Civil War begins.
In Ireland Archbishop James Ussher uses the genealogy listed in the Bible to calculate the age of the Earth. From his calculations, the Earth was created at midday on October 23th, 4004 BC, and is thus some six thousand years old. This leads to the Doctrine of Catastrophism in which the Earth has been shaped by series of giant disasters, fitting many processes into a short time scale.
The last of five building projects in the city of Shahjahanabad commissioned by Jahanara Begum, the oldest daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, is completed.
Omani ships and merchants begin acquiring former Portuguese colonies in East Africa and engaging in the slave trade.
Trade with the Mughal Empire and the South Indian states helps to keep the Imamate of Oman strong.
Charles II of England is defeated in the last main battle of the Third English Civil War, at Worcester.
Cape Town is founded by the Dutch.
Disagreements over trade lead to the beginning of the First Anglo-Dutch War.
The Mughal Empire again unsuccessfully attempts to retake Qandahar from the Persians.
With the approval of the Tsar, Nikon, the Patriarch of Moscow introduces a some four hundred pages of 'reforms' of Russian Orthodox Church practises, texts and rites including the spelling of Jesus, the Creed, how the Sign of the Cross is to be performed, the number of Hosts in the Liturgy, the direction of Procession and how halleluiah is to be performed. These are intended to strengthen the Russian Orthodox Church.
Although the reforms only affect the external ritualistic side of the Russian Orthodox faith, the changes are deemed a major event by the Russian people. Also, it soon becomes obvious that Nikon had uses the reforms to centralise the church and strengthen his own authority. His forcible introduction of the new divine service books and rituals causes major discontent even among his former supporters. Some stand up for the 'old faith', oppose the reforms and petition the Tsar to have them undone. These attempts fail.
An anti-reform movement known as the Raskol ('Schism') begins to grow in Russia. These anti-reformists also become known as the Old Believers.
The Taj Mahal, constructed on the orders of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631, is completed at vast expense using specialists from all over the Muslim world to ensure that its quality and magnificence is unsurpassed.
The last of the Irish revolt that began in 1641 is crushed.
The Fronde civil war ends in France.
Oliver Cromwell is offered the Kingship of England, but instead becomes Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. He disbands the Rump Parliament.
The First Anglo-Dutch War ends with the Dutch largely agreeing to English restrictions on foreign shipping, forcing the Dutch to accept an English monopoly on trade with English colonies. It is the first war to have been fought entirely at sea.
King Louis XIV of France is crowned at Rheims.
The Delft Explosion devastates the Dutch city of the same name, killing more than one hundred people.
The Russian Army seizes Smolensk, beginning the Thirteen Years War between Russia and Poland over the Ukraine.
The Anglo-Spanish War begins over commercial rivalry between the two nations.
Twenty-three British East India Company servants desert the British settlement in Surat for the Mughal Empire [as in the real world].
British forces seize the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean.
The Union of Kedainiai is signed between several of the magnates of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the King of Sweden, intending to end the Polish-Lithuanian Union and divide up the Grand Duchy of Lithuania between them. Swedish defeat at the Battles of Warka and Prostki, and a popular uprising in both Poland and Lithuania, ends this Union before it begins.
Dara Shikoh, the oldest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, completes his work 'Majma-ul-Bahrain' (The Mingling of Two Oceans) in which he draws parallels between Islamic Sufism and Hindu Vedantism. He concludes that there are a great many similarities between them.
On his sixty-fifth birthday, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan confers the title Shah Buland Iqbal [Lucky Lofty Ruler] on his oldest son, Dara Shikoh, and appoints him co-ruler of the Mughal Empire [much as happened in the real world].
The pendulum clock is invented by Dutchman Christiaan Huygens.
The Portuguese capture the city of Colombo in Sinhale [Sri Lanka].
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell grants Jews permission to live and work in England [from which they have been officially expelled since 1290].
As part of his efforts to find a common mystical language between Islam and Hinduism, Dara Shikoh completes his translation of the Upanishads (the Hindu scriptures which primarily discuss philosophy, meditation and nature of God) from its original Sanskrit into Persian so it can be read by Muslim scholars.
Shah Jehan, the Mughal Emperor, becomes severely ill, and is unable to attend to affairs of state [with a somewhat different sequence of events this is later than in the real world, where he fell badly ill in 1657]. Seeking an orderly succession, he appoints his eldest son, Shah Buland Iqbal [Dara Shikoh], who has already been handling affairs of state during his fathers' illness, to follow him to the throne. He is assisted in this by Shah Jehan's highly competent Wazir, Saadullah Khan. Shah Buland Iqbal is also supported by his elder sister Jahanara Begum, as well as those nobles and officers who are committed to the eclectic policies of the previous Mughal rulers.
Despite the best attempts by Shah Jehan to avoid it, his other two surviving sons, Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh each claim the succession, rise up and attempt to take the Mughal throne for themselves, moving armies towards Delhi from their respective territories.
In Russian, the enemies of Patriarch Nikon convince the Tsar that Nikon is in danger of eclipsing him. In protest, Nikon divests himself of the Patriarchal vestments, leaving the Russian Orthodox Church without a Patriarch.
As part of the Anglo-Spanish War, Britain takes control of Dunkirk, in France.
Oliver Cromwell dies. His son Richard assumes his father's former position as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Portuguese traders are expelled from Sinhale [Sri Lanka] by Dutch invaders, who take control of the entire island apart from the central Kingdom of Kandy.
Helped by England and the Netherlands, to avoid being absorbed by Sweden, Denmark is forced to cede a third of its land and population to Sweden.
With the assistance of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and his Rajput general Jai Singh, Shah Buland Iqbal defeats his younger brother Shah Shuja in battle. After his defeat, Shah Shuja retreats towards Bengal, pursued by the imperial army. After each defeat Shah Shuja loses men to desertion.
The Battle of Pratapgarh establishes the Maratha Kingdom in the west of central India and significantly weakens the Bijapur Sultanate.
Richard Cromwell resigns as Lord Protector of England following the restoration of the Long Parliament, beginning a second brief period of the republican government called the Commonwealth.
Begum Nadira Banu, the wife of Shah Buland Iqbal (who he married in 1622 at the age of seven), dies.
Seeking help to re-take the island of Sinhale from the Dutch invaders, the King of Kandy sends representatives to the nations of the Indian mainland seeking help.
The war between France and Spain which has been going on since 1635 ends with French acquisition of Roussillon and most of Artois under the Treaty of the Pyrenees.
England settles the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic.
Charles II is restored as King of England.
A synod is held in Moscow at which the many enemies of Patriarch Nikon attempt to strip him of his archiepiscopal rank and his priests' orders. This attempt fails.
Construction begins on a tomb for Nadira Banu in Delhi. Shah Buland Iqbal wishes it to be a construction on the scale of the Taj Mahal, and it is to be called the Taj Banu.
The Anglo-Spanish War ends with a British victory.
The English Royal Society is founded.
Theatres are re-opened in England.
The Royal African Company is established in London, with a monopoly over the English slave trade. It is led by James, Duke of York, the brother of King Charles II.
With the restoration of Charles II trade with is reopened with Russia via the English Muscovy Company which is reorganised as a regulated company at the same time.
With the Restoration of Charles II many Puritans, fearing persecution, leave England for North America [much as in the real world].
Pressed on all sides, Shah Shuja, the second son of Shah Jehan, flees the Mughal Empire to the neighbouring nation of Arakan [in what is Burma in the real world].
A political crisis in Denmark leads to a coup. The old elective monarchy dominated by the aristocracy is replaced by a hereditary monarchy led by a new hereditary king, the absolute monarch Frederik III.
Work begins on the Palace of Versailles, intended to be a new home form the King of France, outside of Paris but close to it.
A bright comet appears over the Earth.
The forces of Murad Baksh, the youngest son of Shah Jehan, are routed in the Battle of Surat. Murad Baksh himself is captured, and in an attempt to save his own life, reveals the treachery of Roshanara Begum. This does not save him from death, and he is executed for his reachery. However, the Marathas retain control of significant areas of the south-western Mughal Empire.
Suleiman Shikoh, the oldest child and oldest son of Shah Buland Iqbal, dies in battle with the Marathas.
Roshanara Begum is captured by forces of her brother, Dara Shikoh. After begging for her life, she is sentenced to house arrest in an haveli north of Delhi.
Charles II of England marries Catherine of Braganza, the second surviving daughter of King John IV of Portugal. As part of her dowry Charles is granted Tangier and Bombay, bringing them under British control. The cities are granted a charter which makes them equal to English towns. Catherine is not a particularly popular choice of Queen, being a Roman Catholic, and her religion prevents her from ever being crowned Queen.
France buys Dunkirk back from the British.
The Dutch are driven from the island of Formosa after thirty-eight years there by the pro-Ming Dynasty, anti-Manchu Dynasty leader Koxinga.
Having offended to King of Arakan, Shah Shuja, his family and his retinue are tortured to death by the forces of the King [much as happened in the real world].
Englishman Archibald Hamilton [son of H2 under G2] travels to India at the age of seventeen as an employee of the East India Company.
Finding service in the East India Company not to his taste, Archibald Hamilton leaves it and enters the service of the Mughal Empire, seeking fame and fortune.
The last fighting of the Thirteen Years War ends with a Polish victory over Russia. However, negotiations for a formal end to the war drag on.
The Duke of York and Albany [James II of England in the real world], seeking to take over the Dutch trade routes and colonies while excluding the Dutch from the English colonial possessions orders the Royal African Company to capture Dutch trading posts and colonies in West Africa. This they do.
At the same time English troops under the command of the Duke of York and Albany attack the Dutch New Netherlands colony in North America. Greatly outnumbered, the Dutch surrender New Amsterdam, which is renamed New York (from James's English title).
Shah Jehan, the Mughal Emperor, dies. By now his son, Shah Buland Iqbal [Dara Shikoh], has firmly established his control of the Mughal Empire in his fathers place, and with his fathers' blessings.
As he had promised his sister Jahanara Begum, partly in payment for her support during the succession war, new Emperor Shah Buland Iqbal lifts the ban on marriage for Mughal princesses, which the Emperor Akbar, his great grandfather, had introduced.
Not long after this Roshanara Begum, the younger sister of Shah Buland Iqbal who has been held under house arrest since 1662, dies mysteriously. It is rumoured that she was discretely poisoned by Shah Buland Iqbal after thoroughly securing his position on the Mughal throne.
After the provocations of the previous year, the Dutch declare war on England, beginning the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
The unrestricted and absolute authority of the new hereditary King of Denmark is codified in a new Royal Law.
After their defeats by the Mughal Empire, the Arakanese pirates move east but remain pirates, and thus a problem for their neighbours.
With Emperor Shah Buland Iqbal on the throne the Mughal Empire, and India as a whole, remains much more unified and much less divided along religious lines.
Shah Buland Iqbal [Dara Shikoh] also orders a mosque built to commemorate his son Suleiman Shikoh who died in 1662 during the succession war, and which is to include his tomb. Though officially known as the Mosque of Suleiman, it soon becomes known as the Mosque of Lost Sons.
After eight years of work by a number of authors, the Shahjehannama, the authorised biography of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, is competed, although posthumously.
As time continues, the vast majority of Mughal Emperors, like their predecessors, commission biographies of themselves as they begin to grow old. Some of these are little more than personal propaganda, but many of them are true and accurate accounts of events that offer great insights into the reign of that Emperor. This also inspires others of the Mughal nobility and government down the years to produce their own memoirs.
With the new Mughal Emperor Shah Buland Iqbal now firmly established on his throne, he sets out to retake the territory lost to the Marathas during the succession war in which he came to power. Gathering an army led by Rajput general Jai Singh, he attacks into the occupied territories. Archibald Hamilton is part of this force.
The Sobor (council of bishops and other church representatives) of the Russian Orthodox Church anathematises the defenders of the 'old faith' against the reforms of Nikon as heretics and makes a number of decisions with regards to their punishment.
Pro-Ottoman Cossack leader, Petro Doroshenko, wanting to connect the Ukraine with the Ottoman Empire, begins a rebellion against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of which they are a part. The Ottoman Empire attacks in support of this. What becomes known as part of the Great Turkish War begins.
The start of this war forces a hasty end to the negotiations to end the Thirteen Years War which have been going on since 1654, leading to the greatest loss of territory in the history of Poland up to that date.
After the Ottomans take control of the Polish-Lithuanian city of Kamieniec Podolski and defeat a small Polish army, the Poles agree to surrender Kamieniec Podolski and the adjacent region to the Ottomans and to pay tribute to the Ottoman Sultan.
When news of the Polish agreement reaches the government in Warsaw, the tribute to the Ottoman Empire is refused and a large army under Jan Sobieski sent out to fight them instead.
Dutch forces allied with the Bugis prince Arung Palakka invade and capture the city of Makassar on the island of Sulawesi, eliminating its role as an independent trading centre.
As part of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, a Dutch raid on the River Medway, at the mouth of the River Thames, attacks the laid up English fleet, sinking or burning many ships and making off with the English flagship, HMS Royal Charles. However, they spare the Chatham Dockyard, England's largest industrial complex.
The Dutch capture the English colony of Suriname in South America.
The Treaty of Breda ends the Second Anglo-Dutch War, with the English keeping New York, but the Dutch gaining a relaxation of English restrictions on foreign shipping.
An earthquake in Caucaso and Shemakha, Italy, kills eighty thousand people.
The Russian Raskol movement gains in strength.
Like his predecessors beginning with the Emperor Akbar, Shah Buland Iqbal does his best to broaden the basis of his government and secure the goodwill of all his subjects, continuing the long-running Mughal policies of religious tolerance and giving an adequate share in the administration to all classes of people.
Various high-ranking officials at the Mughal Court, in particular Fazil Khan and Danishmand Khan, study the European languages, arts, philosophies and sciences with great enthusiasm, adding this knowledge to their already extensive knowledge of their Indian equivalents, including Arabic and Persian translations of the ancient Greek philosophers. Some of them effectively hold European travellers hostage to ensure they learn all they wish to [as happened in the real world]. The interest of Emperor Shah Buland Iqbal in such things helps to spread this interest around the court, and promotes the spread of European ideas through the Mughal Empire.
Also, as a side-effect of the Sufi philosophy of Emperor Shah Buland Iqbal, the Mughal court reverts somewhat to the old ways, to the old Indian emphasis on plain living and the excellence of limitation of wants.
The Mughal expedition against the Marathas succeeds in pushing them back from the territories they have occupied. Innovative techniques imported by European expatriates, particularly in the use of infantry, greatly assist in this. Englishman Archibald Hamilton particularly shines in this area.
The high-ranking clergy of the Solovetsky Monastery in Russia rise up in opposition to Patriarch Nikons ecclesiastical reforms. The majority of monks are part of the Raskol movement and support this opposition to the centralization of the Russian Orthodox Church and so also the Russian government, which has been reinforcing this centralization.
A unit of Streltsy (Russian guardsmen) attempt to suppress the rebels at the Solovetsky Monastery. The monks lock themselves in and refuse the Streltsy entry. A siege begins, with the monastery being covertly supported by local peasants and workers, and with the numbers of the rebels being reinforced by many who join them from outside.
England, the Netherlands and Sweden sign the Triple Alliance against France. However, Charles II of England, feeling personally humiliated by the results of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, has only engaged himself in the Triple Alliance to create a rift between the former Dutch and French allies.
The Bank of Sweden is founded. It is the first central bank in the world.
Spain finally recognizes the Independence of Portugal, which has been a separate nation since 1640.
The Mughal expedition pushes on into Maratha territory, defeating the Marathas again on several occasions. After the death of several Mughal commanders Archibald Hamilton rises to take command of a significant part of the Mughal forces.
Sir John Narborough takes possession of Port Desire [Puerto Deseado] in Patagonia in the name of King Charles II of England.


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Q: How to remove a function called on document ready depending on window size? I've tried Googling this as much as I could but I can't seem to find the answer. So if you could, please leave me with some advices.
I've just learnt to wrap my functions up like this (not sure what this technique is called sorry):
$(document).ready({
    myFunc.init();
});

var myFunc = {
    init: function() {
        // do a number of things
    }
};

What I need to do for responsive is to init the function when the window is bigger than a certain size, and remove the function when the window is less than a certain size.
In my mind it should be a simple way to do something like this:
$(document).ready({
    myFunc.init();
});
$(window).resize(function(){
    if($(window).width() > 700) {
        myFunc.init();
    } else {
        // remove myFunc.init()
    }
});

The closest thing I came across is unbind/die, is this what I'm suppose to use here? If so, how do I use it? Please help.

A: You'd normally do this as :
var myFunc = {
    I_ran : false,
    init  : function() {
        // do a number of things
        if (! this.I_ran ) {

            this.elem = $('<div>');
            this.elem.appendTo('body');

            this.I_ran = true; // avoid multiple calls,
                               // as resize fires continously
        }
    },
    destroy: function() {
        if (this.elem.length) this.elem.remove();
        this.I_ran = false;
    }
}

$(document).ready(function() {
    $(window).on('resize', function() {

        if ($(this).width() > 700) {
            myFunc.init();
        }else{
            myFunc.destroy();
        }

    }).trigger('resize');
});

A: I think you are using wrong syntax of document.ready it should be like,
function test()
{
   if($(window).width() > 700) {
       myFunc.init();
}
$(document).ready(function(){
    test();
    $(window).resize(function(){
        test();
    });
});

Also, there is no need to unbind the function if you unbind then next time how it will initialize again, so if condition is correct to use here.

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On 21 November 1974, two bombs exploded in pubs across Birmingham. It was a tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 and injured hundreds more. But for six innocent Irishmen, it was the start of an ordeal that lasted almost two decades. Accused of planting the bombs, the men were imprisoned, vilified by police and reviled in the media.
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L'équipe de Nouvelle-Zélande de rugby à XV en tournée en 1977 est la première équipe des   à se déplacer uniquement en France dans le cadre d'une tournée. Les précédentes rencontres des  en France se déroulent jusqu'alors dans le cadre de tournée dans les îles Britanniques.

Historique

Préambule

Les Français, dont le capitaine est le demi de mêlée Jacques Fouroux, ont remporté leur second grand chelem, avec un quinze qui n'a subi aucun changement durant le tournoi. Ils ont ensuite effectué une tournée en Argentine où ils remportent le premier test sur le score de 26 à 3 avant de concéder un match nul 18 partout lors du second.

Les Néo-Zélandais ont pour leur part remporté la série de tests trois à un les opposant aux Lions. Cette sélection a pour capitaine Graham Mourie qui prend la succession de Tane Norton, parti à la retraite.

Premier test-match

Après une première rencontre victorieuse en Italie face au XV du Président, les  remportent leurs cinq premières rencontres disputées en France face à des sélections régionales. Pour ce premier test, six joueurs connaissent leur première cape: l'ailier Stu Wilson, le demi d'ouverture Brian McKechnie, qui en raison de blessure évolue pour la première fois au poste d'arrière, le demi de mêlée Mark Donaldson, le troisième ligne Gary Seear, le talonneur John Black et le pilier Gary Knight.

De leur côté, les Français alignent sensiblement la même équipe qui a remporté le tournoi. Les troisièmes lignes Jean-Pierre Rives et Jean-Pierre Bastiat, blessés, sont remplacés par Jean-Luc Joinel et Alain Guilbert. Guy Novès obtient pour sa part sa première sélection sous le maillot bleu. Dès la première minute, ce sont les  qui ouvrent le score sur une pénalité de McKechnie. La France réplique par un essai de Robert Paparemborde qui ponctue en force une percée de Roland Bertranne prolongée par Jean-Claude Skrela.

La mi-temps est atteinte sur le score de 12 à 6 pour les visiteurs, ceux-ci marquant un  par Bruce Robertson, puis un essai de Bryan Williams à la suite d'une interception de Mark Taylor prolongée au pied et repris par Robertson. Les  ajoutent trois nouveaux points avant que les Français reviennent à 12 à 13 à la suite d'un drop et d'une pénalité de Jean-Pierre Romeu. Celui-ci ajoute ensuite deux nouvelles pénalités pour porter le score à 18 à 13.

Les Français viennent de remporter un premier match très physique, avec deux blessés côtés néo-zélandais, Gary Knight avec une paupière déchirée dans une mêlée, et Williams blessé à la cuisse.

Second test-match

Pour le deuxième test, les Français conservent la même équipe, seul Jacques Gasc remplaçant Jean-Luc Joinel forfait à la suite d'une coupure infectée à l'arcade sourcilière. Les  conservent également la même équipe qui a terminé le premier test, à l'exception de Andy Dalton qui obtient sa première cape en remplacement de John Black.

Les Néo-Zélandais, dominés dans la conquête lors du premier test, adoptent une nouvelle tactique lors des lancers en touche. Celle-ci consiste à ne présenter que deux hommes, Lawrie Knight et Andy Haden, lors des lancers néo-zélandais, afin de pouvoir extraire plus rapidement le ballon de ces zones et d'éviter les affrontements. Les Français essayent en vain de faire invalider cette stratégie par l'arbitre.

Les  profitent de la déstabilisation de l'équipe tricolore pour marquer rapidement un drop par McKechnie, qui ajoute ensuite une pénalité. Gary Seear réussit ensuite une pénalité de 50 mètres pour porter le score à 9 à 0 avant que Romeu ne passe une pénalité juste avant la mi-temps. Après celle-ci, Stu Wilson marque rapidement un essai entre les poteaux qui porte le score à 15 à 3, le score final.

Effectif de l'équipe de Nouvelle-Zélande de 1977

Effectif de l'équipe de Nouvelle-Zélande de 1977

Résultats

Rencontres et résultats de l'équipe de Nouvelle-Zélande en tournée en 1977

Résultats des test-matchs

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Notes et références

Notes

Références

Annexes

Article connexe

 France-Nouvelle-Zélande en rugby à XV

Bibliographie
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Liens externes
  Tours and series, 1977, sur rugbymuseum.co.nz

1977
Nouvelle-Zélande 1977
Nouvelle-Zélande 1977
1977 en Nouvelle-Zélande
Rugby à XV en 1977

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Human DNA? We do not say heresies … Original article by Alessandro Brizzi.
Experts say: "Sooner or later … we have to accept the fact that all life on Earth carries the genetic code of our extraterrestrial cousins and that evolution is not what we think it is."
According to the scientists who have spent more than 134 years of work on the human genome, state that human DNA was designed by advanced alien civilizations. This is what some scientists from Kazakhstan claim, that after years of research, have come to the conclusion that our species was created, and designed by a 'superior power'. Experts believe that our 'creators' wanted to keep a message within our DNA, or simply animal and plant life on other planets. Instead, as a researcher, with my staff of experts for more than 13 years working on the human genome, I concluded that human beings were designed by a superior power and that there are a "set of arithmetic models and demographic symbolic language" encoded in our DNA. Furthermore, I argue that 97 percent of the non-coding sequence of human DNA is actually an advanced genetic code created by advanced alien life forms from elsewhere in the universe. Western scientists had said that this part of the DNA, in fact called "trash" or "DNA junk", had no peculiarity about the rest of the genome, so it was useless. This leads us to assume that biologists and other Western scientists have deliberately silenced everything so as not to pass on the news that DNA is a project of Alien origin. So now after 13 years of intense research, I concluded: My hypothesis is that a more advanced extraterrestrial civilization, which was engaged in the creation of a new life to be seeded on various planets. Planet Earth was just one of them.
What we see in our DNA is a program consisting of two versions, a giant structured code, and a simple or basic code. I think the sudden 'boom' in evolution that started on Earth billions of years ago, is the definitive sign of something happening on a higher level, of which we are not yet fully aware and that the mathematical code in DNA can not explain the evolution. Sooner or later … we must accept the fact that all life on Earth carries the genetic code of our extraterrestrial cousins and that evolution is not what we think it is. Writing in the scientific journal Icarus dedicated to the field of planetary science, its long-time owner, the publisher Academic Press writes that scientists have said that an alien message is very likely to have been encoded in us, a message that aliens could review at a later time.
Scientists have not yet explained what the message could be, but this is inside the DNA. Once fixed, the code could remain unchanged in cosmological times; in fact, it is the most durable known construct. Therefore it represents an extremely reliable memory for an intelligent signature. Once the genome is properly rewritten, the new code with a new signature will remain frozen in the cell and its progeny, which could then be delivered through space and time. Interestingly, according to the co-discoverer of the DNA structure (of the DNA molecule) Dr. Francis Crick, in 1953 said: "… organisms have been intentionally transmitted to earth by intelligent beings from another planet. We conclude that it is possible that life has reached the earth in this way, but that scientific evidence is inadequate when it comes to saying nothing about the probability … "In the book entitled 'Life itself,' Francis Crick states that there is no possible way that the DNA molecule could have originated on Earth, but it must have been designed elsewhere, on other planets ". In fact Francis Crick has never agreed with the outlandish theories of official science (to deny that something exists outside of us) and before his death (1994) declared that we are actually the result of what he called the Panspermia project.
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A California man convicted of sucking on a sleeping woman's toes after breaking into her home claimed to be a Zeus-like god sent to Earth to seduce women.
Richard Michael Parkhurst, 29, of Norwalk, was convicted of one felony burglary count, one count of peering into an inhabited building, and two counts of indecent exposure after he exposed himself to a woman walking her dog in October 2017. The same day, he snuck into a sleeping woman's home where the woman said she woke up and found a man sucking on her toes. DNA evidence linked him to the incident, prosecutors said. He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 5.


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Places: Watch on the Rhine
Type of plot: Melodrama
Time of work: Late spring, 1940
Places DiscussedFarrelly country house
Farrelly Watch on the Rhinecountry house. Suburban home of the distinguished Farrelly family, located outside Washington, D.C. The house's living room is the setting for most of the action in the play, literally and figuratively. The play's stage directions reveal that the room holds furniture from several different generations, "all people of taste." It is a busy room, with "too many things in it." Here people gather, argue, and get on with the business of life. The room represents prosperity and political connectedness, as well as Fanny's well-decorated life, including her concern with appearances. It offers a closed view of the world she once shared with her late husband. For Sara it represents her former life, a life she sought to escape but now returns to as a kind of safety net with her family. The terrace off the living room is a place the family members and their guests go to breathe freely in the open air; it represents the winds of change that are to come.
*Rhine River
*Rhine River. European river that flows north, from Switzerland, through Germany and the Netherlands, to the North Sea. The play's title is symbolic of the river's course, as it passes through countries that were "on watch" as fascism was spreading across Europe in the late 1930's and early 1940's. The Rhine stands as a tangible symbol of the danger facing Europe. Kurt Muller returns to Germany, continuing his own "watch on the Rhine," as his American relatives rest in their naïveté in the Farrelly home.
*Germany
*Germany. Kurt Muller's homeland, which he hopes to defend against the spread of fascism, and the place to which he returns for refuge in the end.
BibliographyEstrin, Mark W. Critical Essays on Lillian Hellman. Boston: G. K. Hall, 1989. Contains twenty-three essays discussing three main topics–Hellman's plays, her memoirs, and "the Hellman persona." Of special interest are Jacob H. Adler's essay, in which he discusses blackmail in Watch on the Rhine and other Hellman plays, and Timothy J. Wills's article, which examines Hellman's political plays and her attitudes toward war.Gurko, Leo. The Angry Decade: American Literature and Thought from 1929 to Pearl Harbor. New York: Harper-Calophon Books, 1967. Gurko discusses the political influence of Watch on the Rhine. He considers Hellman the best dramatic poet of the period.Holman, Lorena Ross. The Dramatic Works of Lillian Hellman. Stockholm, Sweden: Uppsala, 1973. An accessible source for beginners, this book contains a chapter on Watch on the Rhine that analyzes characters and structure in detail. Also includes an extensive bibliography with journal and newspaper articles and reviews.Lederer, Katherine. Lillian Hellman. Boston: Twayne, 1979. A detailed overview of Hellman's life, plays, and nonfiction. Includes a selected bibliography of both primary sources (plays, collections of plays, memoirs) and secondary sources. In the discussion of Watch on the Rhine, Lederer takes issue with those who see its importance primarily in the character of Kurt Muller, arguing instead that the play concerns multiple characters and as such will remain relevant.Riordan, Mary Marguerite. Lillian Hellman: A Bibliography, 1926-1978. Metuchen, N.J.: The Scarecrow Press, 1980. An extensive annotated bibliography that focuses on the wide variety of Hellman's writing, including her contributions to newspapers and periodicals, and provides an index of letters, manuscripts, and recordings. The detailed index gives numbered references for each play.
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Mariah Carey - Caution (Review)
Martin_Canine MARIAH CAREY
In 1990, Mariah Carey started off as one of pop's talented performers. Like Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, or a couple of years later, Christina Aguilera, she had a near perfect and very powerful singing technique, in addition to one of the biggest vocal ranges in popular music (five octaves), and her songs were the perfect stage to demonstrate her abilities. With her fifth studio album Butterfly (1995), she underwent a stylistic change, and instead of delivering either dramatic ballads or powerhouse synth pop bangers showing off her incredible singing skill, she switched to an intimate, seductive contemporary RnB style that did not rely as much on boastful diva moments as it did on calm and atmospheric production with a hip hop swagger and poppy melodies. Powerful belting and notes in the whistle register were traded for breathy vocals and playful delivery. In either style, she was on top of the game, and knew exactly what she did. Her first few albums highlighted her singing talent better, her later records were more mature on an artistic level and contain her highlights as a songwriter. Her first four albums left you in awe, everything afterwards made you sink into the mood she wanted you to get lost in.
Caution continues the tradition of the latter. Occasionally, her high vocals are mixed into the background but overall, it's a sensual record. And one that doesn't need to be vulgar to be erotic. Carey tastefully, classily expresses what she wants and what she expects, over laid back, tender beats that underline her soothing crooning. With this musical premise, she explores the complicated topic of relationships with all their ups and downs. That Mariah Carey is a lady, and independent, she makes clear in the very first song: the words the title G.T.F.O. stand for have never sounded as little crass. She uses this opener to stress that, whatever follows afterwards, she isn't going to let anyone toy with her - she maturely understands the difference between having fun and playing someone. Similarly, A No No deals with leaving the past of a horrible relationship behind, and with such a sassy attitude that it's almost impossible not to chuckle out of empathy.
But we of course also have songs embracing the positivity of both love and sexuality. The title track Caution puts you into a trance with its warm slightly funky synthesizers and electrifying sung melody, and lyrics about finding the right pace but still remaining passionate. It's one of the songs of this decade that understands best that sexiness doesn't necessarily mean being dirty (although it can, there's nothing wrong with that in and of itself). It's more about the build up, rather than the act itself. With that thought in mind, One Mo' Gen feels like a sequel to it. In this song, Carey already is in a rush of pleasure and doesn't want it to end yet. Again, she knows that sometimes less is more. Love is the big topic of The Distance. Don't let that title fool you, it's not a break up song, it deals with the problems a relationship can have when the couple is in the public eye, and how the press misinterprets gestures and situations - but how it can't shatter an honest, emotional bond. Then there is Giving Me Life, a 6 minute long, musically very enchanting tune that appears to be about reliving a love that ended several years ago, but always keeps vague about its true story.
Caution might be the most irresistible vision of how contemporary RnB should sound like these days. The album never feels outdated but hasn't sold itself to current trends like others. We get modern hi-hats and reverberating synths, but it's never trap, and the characteristic aesthetics of the genre that it developed in the 90s are still very present. It helps that over the years Mariah Carey grew more elegant, but doesn't feel older, which results in a sophisticated, passionate album that has the potential to please listeners of several generation equally.
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CBD for Alcoholism
by Michael Lagnese | Nov 30, 2020 | Addiction | 0 comments
Alcohol has proved itself to be one of the most abused substances in the United States. More than 14 million Americans abuse alcohol, making it the third leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. More than 80,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths every year [1]. Unfortunately alcoholics often find themselves lost when it comes to seeking treatment that provides lasting results. Somewhere around 80% of alcoholics will relapse within a year after initial treatment [2].
Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous and painful process and is often where addicts give up on their battle with addiction. With symptoms like anxiety, irritability, sleep disruption, tremors, sweating, nausea, and hallucinations, it's easy to see why so many alcoholics struggle with recovering from alcohol abuse.
CBD is quickly gaining popularity as a product that promotes reducing alcohol use, and rightly so. Even with the shortage of studies and research about its effectiveness as a medicinal treatment, there is already enough evidence presented that people are taking notice of its incredible ability to help with this condition. How can it help battle this addiction? That's what we'll focus on in the following article.
CBD and Addiction
CBD is already known for its ability to help people manage their pain, inflammation, anxiety, and sleep, but it's also being researched for its ability to target and reduce risks associated with drug relapse, drug cravings, and managing behaviors triggered by drugs [3].
Current research suggests that CBD may be able to assist alcoholics in reducing the amount of alcohol they consume, as well as providing protection to their liver and brain. Research is preliminary, and very little testing has been done on humans so far. CBD has been shown to reduce the stress, inflammation, and even the death of certain cells in the livers of animal models. It also helps the brain resist alcohol-related damage by protecting the brain cells in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, resulting in fewer lost cells. Research has suggested that recovering alcohol addicts may be less likely to relapse if they take CBD as part of their treatment [4].
How does it do this? Well, CBD is able to work by directly influencing our endocannabinoid system (ECS). This is the part of our body that is responsible for controlling our mood, behavior, sleep, and even appetite. It strives to create a perfect state of homeostasis within our bodies. If some sort of disruption is introduced in the body, the ECS will work to make sure all affected systems remain at stable and optimal levels. Obviously, this is a very important function of the human body. All the internal systems need to be in a state of equilibrium to work effectively and to keep us healthy, making the endocannabinoid system an essential aspect of human physiology.
This same system, however, also has a hand in the neurotransmitters that are responsible for dopamine and glutamine, which are responsible for addictive behavior. They intensify the "reward" center of our brains, thereby enhancing the effects of addictive substances and increasing the risk of relapse. Because CBD is able to interact with the ECS system, it can attach itself to these powerful receptors which allows it to regulate the compulsive behavior, helping addicts resist the urge to use or relapse [5].
There are three primary elements that make up the endocannabinoid system:
Endocannabinoids: These are compounds that are naturally produced by the body, but are very similar to the chemical compounds in cannabis, like CBD. The two most prominent endocannabinoids in the ECS are called anandamide and 2-AG.
Cannabinoid Receptors: These receptors are found on the surface of cells throughout the entire body. The endocannabinoids the body produces — as well as any cannabinoids ingested — will bind to these receptors. The action of binding allows them to communicate with different systems in the body, helping the ECS maintain an equilibrium in each of the specific systems. The two most important types of cannabinoid receptors are CB1 and CB2.
Enzymes: After the endocannabinoids attach themselves to the cannabinoid receptors, allowing the ECS to achieve stabilization in the body, enzymes start working to break down the endocannabinoids in order to avoid a possible overcorrection. Each type of endocannabinoid has a specific enzyme that works at breaking it down effectively. The two enzyme types are called FAAH and MAGL and each is specific to a particular endocannabinoid.
Since the chemical compounds endocannabinoids and cannabinoids from cannabis plants are so similar, it's possible for cannabinoids like CBD to attach themselves to the same receptors endocannabinoids do. CBD has the ability to bind to both the CB1 and CB2 receptors. Once attached CBD acts as a blocker, binding to receptors and dampening the signals.
In regards to how CBD interacts with the ECS in those suffering from alcohol consumption disorders, researchers believe it has everything to do with the way it interacts with the CB2 receptors that are located throughout the body, including the brain and liver.
The Latest Review
The latest review about the effects of CBD on alcoholism was published in the Frontiers of Pharmacology journal and provides an in-depth look at CBD and alcohol use disorders (AUD). Unfortunately the original studies reviewed lacked any human clinical trials, which the reviewers stated would be extremely beneficial in order to shed more light onto what CBD can do in real life circumstances of someone suffering from alcoholism.
The review looked at 26 studies about CBD and alcohol, dating back decades. Many of the studies showed the animal test subjects reacted positively to the addition of CBD. They also noted some interesting effects of the CBD on the animals who had been given constant doses of ethanol.
Reduction in Drinking
One of the most prominent results in the review is the ability of CBD to reduce the test subject's need to drink. In a study conducted on mice, they found that after administering CBD the mice were less likely to be motivated to push a lever that allowed them access to the liquid ethanol they had been consuming every day.
Research also suggested that CBD may help with problems that often cause people to self-medicate with alcohol, including stress and anxiety. CBD consumption may help ease those conditions, preemptively stopping individuals from getting addicted to alcohol in the first place.
Protection of the Liver
CBD has already been shown to act as an effective anti-inflammatory [7], but further research into how those benefits work in those suffering from AUD shows that CBD is helpful in reducing alcohol-related liver inflammation. The studies demonstrated that mice given CBD were less likely to suffer damage to their livers after being given continual doses of alcohol than those who did not ingest the cannabinoid. According to the review, CBD provides therapeutic benefits by reducing the oxidative stress, reducing inflammation, and destroying certain cells that are responsible for scar tissue formation.
Protection of the Brain
The review also concluded that CBD may provide protection to certain areas of the brain that are vulnerable to alcohol-related damage. One study found that rats who had binged on alcohol lost significantly fewer brain cells in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex if they were also given CBD. This means CBD acted as a sort of neuroprotective antioxidant, also appearing to be able to restore neurological and cognitive functions of rats in acute failure.
Lessen Chance of Relapse
More studies showed that mice who were regularly dosed with CBD were less likely to relapse after they had been weaned off alcohol, with results remaining the same even when the mice were stressed.
How To Use CBD for Alcoholism
CBD comes in various forms. If you're planning to start using CBD as a supplement in reducing alcohol intake, you might consider taking CBD orally in the form of CBD-infused oil tincture or gummies.
CBD oil tincture is one of the most popular methods of taking CBD. It's a mix of CBD extract and an oil-carrying ingredient with an optional addition of sweeteners and flavors.
Using CBD oil is convenient and effective. It provides an easy application and quick results. The effects are noticeable within 15 to 30 minutes and can last up to 6 hours.
You can get the best CBD gummies in different sweet flavors, which makes taking CBD gummies not only a practical but also an enjoyable method. Although the effects of CBD gummies may take longer to kick in than CBD oil tincture, the results last even up to 12 hours.
The review concludes that basic pharmaceuticals currently used to treat those with AUD are insufficient to work for a large population of users and that they believe more therapeutic options should be studied. They also note that there haven't been any other studies on other treatment options that could be used to reverse or prevent brain and liver harm in the bodies of those suffering from alcohol abuse.
The reviewers also believe after more studies are conducted, it will be discovered that CBD has more positive effects for subjects with AUD, including seizure and cardiac conditions associated with the disorder.
Although more research is needed to determine CBD's impact on alcoholism, it can be noted that various health benefits of CBD may help with the addiction. CBD for alcoholism can be taken orally as CBD-infused oil tincture or gummies.
If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, please contact SAMSHA's hotline at 1-800-662-HELP for 24/7 help. You are not alone. Find out more on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.
FAQ About CBD for Alcoholism
How To Use CBD Oil For Alcoholism?
You can supplement CBD oil tincture orally in two ways. You can either ingest it mixed with your food or drinks or take it sublingually. The latter method is about applying CBD oil drops under your tongue.
It is commonly recommended to apply the drops and hold them under your tongue for about 1 minute. This can make the substance activate slightly faster.
It's crucial to determine the correct dose of CBD to ensure the product is safe for you. Professionals advise to start with a low dose, for example, one drop, and gradually increase the dosage until you reach the desired effects.
Can I Take CBD When Drinking Alcohol?
As recent studies claim, there aren't any serious risks related to mixing CBD with alcohol. They are usually safe to consume together. However, when CBD and alcohol interact, they may intensify each other's effects. This may lead to increased sleepiness and sedation as well as feeling drunk or impaired.
Still, more research is required to establish the mutual influence of both substances fully.


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With Swahili design and Zanzibari furnishings, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar is an all inclusive resort located in Bwejuu. The resort features a restaurant, bar and guests can unwind at the Frangipani spa.
The spacious villas feature classic and elegant traditional décor, each complete with a private plunge pool and large terrace with 2 sun loungers. Each villa offers a living room with a Sultan's lounge bed and a walk-in dressing room. WiFi is available in the villas.
With cuisines comprising of Arabic, Indian and Asian flavours, Baraza Resort offers 4 restaurants and 2 bars. The open air Livingstone Terrace serves breakfast and guests can enjoy a cocktail in the Dhahabu Bar and Lounge.
The resort also boasts a kids club, tennis court, PADI Dive centre and fitness centre. You can enjoy a stroll along the stretch of white sand beach.
Zanzibar International Airport is 59 km away.


A 60-year-old woman, Teresiah Njoki, on Sunday got married for the first time, to 78-year-old Ayub Mugo Waitara, a widower.
Waitara, a grandfather, said he had been lonely for the past 10 years.
"I knew she would fall in love with me because I kept on praying for her," Mr Waitara said.
Mr Waitara said he called all his five children and informed them about his new love and they promised to support his pursuit of Njoki.
On her part, the bride Njoki said that at first, she resisted Mr Waitara's marriage proposal, but she could hear a voice compelling her to accept the proposal.
"I feel so happy; I had kept telling God to reveal to me the man he created for me. Despite old age, I have met him, I love him so much," she said after exchanging marriage vows.
The couple, however, said they had no intentions of having any children.
The groom's firstborn, Mr Chege Waitara 50, said their father's happiness was their priority.
"We are happy to have a mother and we shall live happily as one big family," he said.


Asbestos is regarded as New Zealand's number one workplace killer. This week we're helping to highlight the danger that asbestos poses and tell people the key things they need to know when working in and around asbestos as part of Asbestos Awareness Week.
There have been advertisements on the radio, information shared via social media channels and an awareness event run by NZDAA in Auckland today.
The event covers the dangers of asbestos, and some of the potential legal and insurance ramifications that are inherent when working with, or in, areas that contain asbestos.
There are a number of workshop sessions and presentations that will be available as videos on The A Factor(external link) after the event.
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Nintendo Ditches NES And SNES Monthly Game Releases
Nintendo is ditching monthly releases of Nintendo Switch Online SNES and NES games.
richards100	on September 9, 2019
Nintendo Switch Online hasn't really been the service that many fans thought it would be before it launched. The service has improved over the last year, with more benefits being added, and if there was one thing subscribers could rely on, it was Nintendo's monthly dose of NES games. However, it seems that this is about to change soon. Recently, Nintendo added SNES games to their online service; something which fans have been asking for since launch. However, there's one caveat with this addition, and that is the scrapping of the monthly games feature.
After the announcement of the addition of SNES games to Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo told Business Insider that they will be adding more games to the service but they won't be on a regular schedule. "More NES games will be added in the future, but those releases will not adhere to a regular schedule."
Although Nintendo won't be adding monthly games to their service, fans will have a few SNES games to play in the meantime. Twenty SNES titles have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library and there are some big titles in the lot, such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario World, Super Metroid and much more.
Along with these titles, Nintendo also announced that they will be releasing a Switch compatible SNES wireless controller to make it easier to play these games. This announcement probably means that we will see games released in batches, meaning subscribers could see about 20 games released every two or so months, with ten from each console generation.
Many subscribers don't agree with this decision but if Nintendo chooses to release some really good titles, it may be worth it. Unfortunately, many still feel as if this is one step forward and two steps backwards for the company.
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Stib bus mounts pavement, injuring two pedestrians
Cute, or what? Baby tapir born at Antwerp Zoo
Construction worker dies as ceiling of house collapses in Saint-Gilles
Korean soprano Sumi Jo to perform at deSingel, Antwerp
Hof Van Cleve ranked 36th in world's top 50 restaurants list
Brussels 'Zone 30' leads to sharp decline in accidents and injuries
Antwerp city councillor asked to explain changes to intersection after tragic accident
Video: Lorry driver sends metro signage crashing
Teenage boy from Brussels drowns at Belgian coast
Five killed after school construction site collapses in Antwerp
Five people have been killed after a construction site in Antwerp collapsed on Friday afternoon.
King Philippe visited the site of the accident, in Antwerp's Nieuw Zuid district, on Saturday afternoon.
The Zuidzin primary school building was still under construction and was scheduled to open in September for the start of the school year.
The exact cause of the collapse is not yet known. Five workers were missing under the rubble. By Saturday afternoon, all their bodies had been found.
Firefighters used tracking dogs and a Civil Protection drone to search for the missing workers. A contractor dispatched special equipment to safely move the heaviest debris.
Among those rescued from the rubble, nine were injured. Four of them are in a very serious condition, four are in a serious condition and one is slightly injured.
A spokesman for Democo, the contractor in charge of the site said he was shocked by the incident. "We are doing everything to investigate what happened. We are trying to answer all questions, but right now it is still too early," he added.
Democo director Frederik Bijnens clarified that first aid and attention is currently focused on colleagues who were working on the site. "We are in close contact with the emergency services and we are monitoring the situation closely. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by this incident, to their families and loved ones," he said.
Photo: Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga
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Distracted Driving Becoming a National Problem
April 19, 2018 by Jonathan Smith Leave a Comment
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more and more motorists are involved in more and more accidents every year because they are distracted while behind the wheel. One of the most common culprits is a handheld device..statistics show that up to half of all drivers admit to sending or reading text messages while driving. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that cell phones alone play a part in about 1.6 million motor vehicle accident every year.
Experts say the distractions take three forms:
visual distractions, which take your eyes off the road
manual distractions, which take your hands off the wheel
cognitive distractions, which take your mental focus off the task at hand—driving
Handheld devices, such as cell phones and tablets, are among the most dangerous distractions, say authorities, because they typically involve some level of all three distractions.
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Car Wreck in Howard County Injures State Trooper
March 18, 2013 by Jonathan Smith Leave a Comment
Maryland State Trooper Injured in Howard County Car Wreck
A car wreck on January 16, 2013 in Howard County injured Cpl. Matthew Telep, assigned to the JFK Barrack near Perryville. The car accident was believed to have been caused when his vehicle was cut off by an unidentified motorist, according to the Maryland State Police. The trooper sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Trooper Telep was traveling in the eastbound lane of I-70 in Howard County when he was forced off the road and hit a tree. The magnitude of the impact trapped Telep in his vehicle until Howard County Fire Department personnel could extricate him. He was flown by helicopter to the University of Maryland Trauma Center.
At the time of the car wreck, Telep was returning from a work assignment, having escorted an oversized load from Baltimore to western Maryland that morning. A motorist called state police after the accident, claiming to have witnessed the car crash and indicating that Cpl. Telep had been cut off by another vehicle. Neither the vehicle nor its driver were identified.
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Car Accident Fatalities on the Rise among 16 and 17 Year Old Drivers
April 17, 2012 by Jonathan Smith
Maryland Car Accidents and Car Crash Fatalities: Give Them Good Driving Advice
While there has been a general downward trend in the number of car accident fatalities in Maryland and elsewhere across the country, preliminary numbers from the Governors Highway Safety Association in Washington D.C., indicate the trend is being bucked by 16 and 17 year old drivers. If the statistics bear out, this will mark the first time in five years that fatalities have increased.
There is some speculation that the cause in the rise of these teenage car fatalities is due to an improvement in the economy, where high gas prices and unemployment limited the driving of many teens. Others speculate that cell phone and texting are partially responsible for many of the teenage fatalities.
What Advice Can You Give Maryland Teenage Drivers to Help Them Avoid Accidents and Death?
Make sure they understand the rules of the road. This is important and can help them avoid an auto accident because of committing a traffic violation.
Teach them defensive driving. Being right doesn't mean they won't get hurt in a traffic accident caused by someone else.
Teach them to turn their cell phones off when driving. The temptation is too great to look at a text, or see who is calling when the phone rings.
Make sure they either have cab fare or someone they can call if they are too tired to drive. Driving tired, falling asleep at the wheel or not paying attention due to fatigue can all lead to a fatal car crash.
Let them practice driving when they are with you. The more they practice, the better drivers they will become.
If your teenage son or daughter was involved in a car accident or auto wreck fatality in the Baltimore, Maryland area, including the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), the B-W Parkway or one of the interstate highways (such as I-95, I-70), or major local roads such as Route 29 and Route 40, please contact an experienced Maryland personal injury attorney to ensure they and your family receive the advice, representation and counsel needed to make informed decisions.
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Car Bus Accident in Howard County Results in Injuries
February 23, 2012 by Jonathan Smith
Route 40 is one of the busiest roads in Ellicott City and Howard County, Maryland. Route 40 runs east and west, and has numerous car accidents. It is no surprise that many car accidents and collisions occur on Route 40 in Ellicott City.
On February 21, 2012, a car was traveling traveling eastbound on U.S. 40 in Howard County when the vehicle made a left turn toward Pebble Beach Drive in Ellicott City and struck a school bus traveling westbound on U.S. 40, according to news reports. One driver and a passenger were taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. Howard County Police indicated that the bus had a green traffic light and the right of way in the intersection. Howard County car crashes often result in serious injuries and, unfortunately, sometimes even fatalities.
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a Howard County car crash, you need an experienced car injury lawyer to fight for you. A personal injury or accident attorney can fight for you to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
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Woman in Critical Condition after Howard County Car Crash
Route 32 and Route 29 are two of the busiest roads in Howard County, Maryland. Route 32 runs east and west, and has numerous car accidents. Route 29 runs north and south, and is a major route through Howard County, from Baltimore County to Montgomery County. Route 32 and Route 29 are two of the busiest commuter roads in Columbia and Howard County. It is no surprise that many car accidents and collisions occur on Route 32 and Route 29.
On February 21, 2012, a car was traveling east on Route 32 near Route 29, when it lost control, struck a guardrail, and then collided with another car travelling on Route 32, according to news reports. One driver was taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. Howard County Police indicated that speed was a contributing factor in the car crash.
Howard County car crashes often result in serious injuries and, unfortunately, sometimes even fatalities.
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MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has today (4 July) commented on the HEPI/Unite Students Reality Check report, which highlights a gap between what applicants think university will be like and their experiences as students.
"This research usefully identifies the differences between the expectations of applicants and the reality of life as a student and its findings will help to inform both universities and student unions.
"Modern universities are keenly aware that younger students from less advantaged backgrounds are not always as confident in their early weeks at university as those who have had more opportunities to build-up social and cultural capital before starting their courses.


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Visiting the village of Willoq is like taking a journey into the past to meet the descendants of the Incas.
According to historians, the people of Willoq, with their traditional red ponchos and shawls, are the direct descendants of the last rulers of imperial Cusco, and remain today one of the Andean communities least affected by Western influence. The Willoq community is also well known for its weavers and the quality of its textiles - still a product of patience, knowledge and the skilled weaver. The primitive back strap loom, unaltered for centuries, is still used to weave even the finest textiles.
Explore the Sacred Valley on horse-back to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, at a slower pace.
Chinchero is a rural town best known for its textile work and communal organization.
Experience the sounds of the past in this musical adventure in the heart of the Andes.


Once upon a daytime sunny my muse thought it's be really funny to sit upon my highest shelf, to try and make me laugh at myself as I banged my head upon my keyboard yelling out – Nevermore!
I'm stuck in the middle where things get murky and all I can think about is that muse being smirky as I just continue to bang my head against that invisible wall, the place where this frakking book has seemed to stall out.
Well I stood up and shook the shelf hoping to make that smirked up muse fall on itself and no these lines don't make much sense but then that is the consequence of too little sleep and too much caffeine.
But onward I know I much press if nothing else to release some stress over these sentences that I have written knowing full well I have been bitten by the need to keep on writing so it's time I stop this internal fighting and sit down in a friendly fashion and let my muse work out it's magical passion through my brain and out to the page.
So far this month I have crafted 16 poems. Not all of them are finalized. I'm letting them simmer at the moment. Letting the creative imaginings seep deep within the words until the time is right and I carefully edit them. Pruning, dissecting, analyzing, and making them complete.
A sacred circle of rhythms and vision.
through my hands to the page.
a diatribe of nothingness, of oneness, of things separate and together.
will I rest. When these ideas and thoughts have found a home, I feel at home, at peace.
And I am descended upon day and night by the call to write, to create a world for you to fall into.
A place to rest your mind, a place to find your inspiration. A home for your wayward mind to relax and be at peace for the length of a word, a sentence, a paragraph and page.
I give in to my muse, I give in to the ideas, I give in to the words that break through. I must give in. I have to release things upon the pages of my world.
There is a need within me to feed my muse. A need within to heed my muse. A call within my soul. A transistor that radiates, that meditates, a frequency that I hear. A place that is home to me is within the words.
It plays upon my soul and my heart. Forever beating inside me, forever making me a part of itself.
My words are music to the muse within me and she dances while I write. She dances while I sing and play. She dances as I breathe life into these words. Then we dance together and the music plays on.


The Department of Communication at California State University, Fresno offers a blend of traditional and contemporary understandings of communication. The program presents a balance of humanistic and scientific instruction including communication skills people need to function effectively in teaching, business, law, the communication professions, public service, politics and management. Students have an opportunity to explore the full range of human communication.
Our program requires a comprehensive understanding of the breadth and depth of our discipline, its major theoretical orientations and its major research methodologies. Students investigate problems in diverse cultural settings, which make the San Joaquin Valley, with its tremendous ethnic diversity, an ideal location for study. In this cultural arena, we help students understand ethical issues inherent in human communication.
Both the major and minor are grounded in the fundamental communication contexts including interpersonal, group, organizational, intercultural and instructional communication. Additionally, applied contexts in consulting, business communication, humor, gerontology communication, technology and leadership are available.
Reflecting changes within the discipline, students' needs for career preparation and the diverse specializations of the faculty, the name of the Department was changed from "Speech Communication" to simply "Communication" in Fall 1999. The various undergraduate emphases within the Department of Communication are similarly designed to provide students with comprehensive training in both humanistic and social scientific approaches to the study and practice of human communication in an increasingly communication-oriented global society. Recognizing that some careers require extensive knowledge about specific communication practices (in occupations ranging from politics and law to human resources and public relations), while virtually every field demands competence in oral and written communication skills, the Department's undergraduate program offers degree and certificate options tailored to our students varying needs.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication is designed to provide undergraduate Majors with broad competence in oral and written communication, critical analysis of human discourse and research methods. The Major also emphasizes how this theoretical knowledge is applied in specific contexts ranging from personal relationships to business management to political advocacy. The Department offers an additional Major program, coordinated with the Department of English, in the Teacher Credential Program; this Speech/English Single Subject Waiver Program prepares students to pursue a primary or secondary school teaching professional credential through the Kremen School of Education and Human Development.
In order to assist students majoring in other fields to prepare for careers that will inevitably require skills in oral and written communication, leadership and conflict resolution, the Department offers a Minor in Communication. To meet the needs of business professionals who seek focused training in presentational speaking, problem solving and decision making, leadership, and organizational communication, the Department offers a Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate.
Our Master of Arts degree offers students a balance of advanced instruction in social scientific communication and rhetorical studies. Graduate study is seen as a continuing interaction between teaching and research. The graduate program encourages free scholarly inquiry as a forum for the discussion and critical examination of ideas, findings and conclusions. Individuals are given opportunities to develop intellectually, personally, and professionally in various departmental activities and graduate seminars open to a diversified student population. The master's program is built around several seminars, including communication theory, rhetorical theory, organizational communication, research methods, rhetorical criticism, interpersonal communication and intercultural communication. The culminating master's degree experience is a thesis, project or comprehensive exam.
Each year, the Department of Communication sponsors the Peach Blossom Festival. The festival began over forty years ago as a joint effort between the Speech Communication and Theater Arts Departments at CSU, Fresno. The Festival was created to help young people realize the importance of reading literature aloud, to teach them about interpretation, performance, how to be an audience member and to give them an opportunity to visit a university campus. Since conception, the Festival has grown tremendously and now attracts schools from as far north as Livingston and as far south as Delano. Today the festival is solely run by the Communication Department.
Each spring, the Department of Communication hosts the Undergraduate Communication Conference. The conference offers an opportunity for students to share their academic work with peers and seasoned scholars. The conference allows undergraduate students (and first year Masters students) to gain valuable professional presentation experience. Also, students receive constructive feedback. The conference includes scholastic panels, keynote presentations and a recognition dinner, typically at the University President's home. The event occurs during Vintage Days at Fresno State. This festival is a time-honored tradition of fun, crafts, music and community that provides an entertaining backdrop to collegial scholarship and conference dialogue.