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Keith R Stevens, Director of ACT Ltd, has been appointed as Principal Consultant: Public Sector with the Xact Group Ltd. Xact has offices both in Luton and in Glasgow.
The Xact Group is a national Human Resource, Personnel and Health and Safety Consultancy specifically set up to help businesses and organisations manage their human resource and health and safety functions more effectively.
At a time when public sector organisations are seeking to reduce costs and improve efficiency, a close collaboration and partnership with an organisation such as Xact would enable organisations to reach their agreed objectives.
" I am delighted to be joining Xact at this crucial time in their development", says Keith. "The Group intends to expand and develop further their product and service offer into the public sector and I am really pleased to be able to spearhead that development on their behalf.
Maurice Hammond, MD of the Xact Group, comments that "we are delighted to have been able to recruit such a well known former Chief Officer from the public sector as Keith to lead this development on our behalf. These are exciting times for Xact and we are confident that we will be forming effective partnerships throughout the public sector in the ares of HR, Personnel Services and Health and Safety over the coming months".
Keith Stevens will still be running ACT Ltd as before and the new relationship with Xact does not preclude any developments within ACT.
Keith Stevens joins Nottinghamshire County Council as an Interim Director
After leaving Breckland at the end of 2007, Keith Stevens, Director of ACT Ltd., is pleased to announce that he will be joining Nottinghamshire County Council as the interim Director of Cultural Services from the 13th February 2008. The post sits within the Communities Department and reports to Mick Burrows, the Strategic Director (Communities). Nick comments that "our cultural services are one of our greatest assets in that they add real value through the delivery of a wide range of services and initiatives, which enrich the lives of many people across Nottinghamshire".
The Communities Department is designed to meet the Government's agenda for local services and provides the focus for the County Council on the people and places of Nottinghamshire. Services in the Department impact on the everyday lives of people throughout the County and include: libraries, highways, trading standards, passenger transport, waste management, planning, sport, road safety and country parks.
Keith says the new role is a major challenge as the Department employs over 7000 people working in 300 locations. The budget is over £200 million per annum.
Keith's particular responsibility is that of interim Director of Cultural Services and is likely to last for at least six months. The Division he will lead builds on a well established core of libraries and information services, sports and arts, together with countryside services, including country parks, conservation and green space management to create an integrated approach to cultural services.
Amongst others, key areas that Keith will be involved in will be the development of partnerships and the emerging joint Cultural Strategy with the City Council.
Keith states that he "can't wait to get started with such a progressive authority such as Nottinghamshire CC and to contribute to the very far-sighted vision for the development of services". Keith will be working closely with the Director and the three Heads of Service within the Division who will report to him.
This position was sourced through Tribal Resourcing and Keith is very grateful to Mike Taylor for his encouragement and support.
Keith Stevens leaves Breckland Council
After spending nearly three years with the Council, Keith Stevens is finally leaving Breckland Council. Keith has been working on a number of projects over the last 33 months, as an interim manager, including the highly successful leisure PFI, which led to a brand new leisure centre in Dereham, and greatly improved facilities in Thetford.
After this, Keith worked on a number of leisure, cultural and community projects, including the development of the Cultural Strategy.
More recently, Keith has been working on the Strategic Alliance, between Breckland Council and Capita. This focused on trying to realise the Breckland's vision of becoming an "entrepreneurial Council". This involved the setting up of trading platforms for the Council to deliver services in innovative ways. Most recently, Keith was the interim Strategic Director (Business Transformation) and was responsible for the transformation of many Council services, involving business process re-engineering. The next service area to be transformed is to be Environmental Health and Keith was involved with the final scoping of that work which Capita will carry out.
Keith has really enjoyed working in Breckland - "it is a really innovative Council and is to be congratulated on all it has achieved. For such a small District Council, Breckland has worked wonders:
a highly regarded PFI scheme viewed as "the most beneficial PFI ever negotiated by a Council in the UK".
an innovative Strategic Alliance
a highly successful Asset Management approach
a highly effective Marketing and Communications approach
and many more!"
" Obviously, after all this time, I have mixed feelings about leaving Breckland but it is time to move on to pastures new and the next challenges" comments Keith Stevens, the Managing Director of ACT Ltd.
ACT Successful in the TUPE'ing of Staff
ACT has been working closely with a Norfolk-based charity to effect the transfer of former staff of the Norfolk Connexions Service to The Exchange, based in Wymondham. The Exchange is heavily involved in helping Norfolk's businesses obtain sufficient suitably equipped and qualified young entrants over the forthcoming years. This is being achieved by encouraging the County's education sector to develop a deep understanding of the needs of local industry. This includes managing the Work Experience programme for over 9,000 young people.
Obviously, the staff were concerned about their future and Keith Stevens worked closely with them to ensure that the transfer was effected smoothly and quickly. The staff were delighted that they were able to remain within the Local Government Pension Scheme - LGPS - which had been a key aim from the outset. The transfer took effect on the 1st December 2007.
Keith was pleased to have been able to assist in this very sensitive and complex project. Not only was the project completed on time, it was also achieved at 50% of the originally agreed fee - which obviously pleased the Client!!
"ACT will always charge for actual days worked and if this is less than the agreed fee at the outset, the full benefit is passed on to the Client. Should the amount of time required for the project be exceeded, then this is a problem for ACT and not the Client" says Keith Stevens, Managing Director of ACT Ltd. Keith added that "in the long run, ACT believes that this brings in substantially more Clients rather than having a rigid fee structure".
ACT Ltd is pleased to announce that it has secured a contract with Henman Green Ltd - a family business based in Norfolk has been designing and building bespoke conservatories, and installing windows and doors of the highest quality for over a decade.
Using the finest materials and the latest technology coupled with traditional Norfolk craftsmanship, Henman Green is able to provide a comprehensive range of products designed to improve and enhance the quality and character of your home.
Keith Stevens will be providing specialist HR support to the company and will assist in bringing up-to-date all HR processes and procedures. Keith is very pleased to be involved with Henman Green at this important stage of their development. "I originally went into the company to order a conservatory and came away with a consultancy assignment", Keith comments, "and I can't wait to get started with the team".
This is the first consultancy assignment, within Norfolk, secured by ACT since their move to Westfield in February 2007, and it is likely to be the first of many.
Keith will also be providing specialist advice and guidance directly to the Managing Director, Giles Henman, as part of the agreement.
Keith Stevens joins the Board of Trustees of Leisure and Community Management Ltd.
ACT is pleased to announce that Keith Stevens, Managing Director of ACT Ltd, has been invited to join the Board of Trustees of the newly formed Leisure and Community Management Ltd (LCM). The business plan for the new company, which is currently being finalised, states that "LCM has been established to promote and encourage all aspects of leisure and recreation for the benefit of the community".
The Company aims to explore the growing need for the management and development of leisure and recreation facilities. The leisure and recreation market has opened up to the private and voluntary sector, encouraged by the Governments PPP/PFI initiative as a vehicle for community participation, expansion, renewal and replacement. The Company has been established to work with the public and private sector in these new initiatives drawing on public and private sector experience in these fields.
The Company's strategic propositions are anchored in the need to address the holistic issues of leisure and recreation for all in a market competing for resources .The Company do not see that they are competing for business in the leisure and recreation field; rather they aim to encourage and promote all initiatives in these fields.
The founding trustees of the Company, Dennis Bell, Alan Freeman and Keith Stevens, have extensive knowledge of strategic and operational management of public sector facilities and services. Whilst they have varied experience, encompassing commercial, voluntary and public sectors across many disciplines, they share a common professional background in community leisure provision and management. Each works currently in consultancy and interim management, mainly for public sector clients.
Keith Stevens states that "this is a marvellous opportunity to give something back to the leisure and recreation field and I am keen to work with my fellow trustees to ensure the continuance of local authority community provision at the highest level".
ACT has moved!
After many successful years of operating in Hertfordshire, ACT has moved to Norfolk. We are now operating from Westfield near Dereham and our new contact details are as follows:
ACT Ltd., The White Cottage, Whinburgh Road, Westfield, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1QJ. Tel: 01362 822402 or 07778 870815. Email:keith@act-for-success.com or christine@act-for-success.com
Keith Stevens comments that "we have been very happy in Hertfordshire and ACT has grown considerably since we set up in the late 1990s. We are looking forward to being fully established in our new base and to continue to offer our clients the high standard of service that they have become accustomed to. The location may have changed but our services, values and approach have not. Our clients are always our first priority." Christine Stevens says that "we look forward to working with new clients as well as continuing our relationship with existing clients."
New Web Site:
ACT is pleased to announce its new website which has been created by Chris Gulliver at t-factotum which is based in Stow Bedon in Norfolk. Chris was ably supported by his partner, Claire Salley. Keith Stevens is absolutely delighted with the new site and the new logo that �t-factotum� has produced. Keith says that �we felt that our old logo was looking a little tired and was not accurately portraying the type of company ACT had developed into. Our turnover this last year has increased by 44% and there are many new clients we are working with. Chris and Claire have managed to capture the fresh new look we were searching for and we believe that this logo will continue to add to our bottom-line.�
ACT has already used the new logo in an advertising campaign with Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. ACT has a regular advert in every home programme throughout the year and also occasionally sponsors the match programme. The photograph shows Keith and Chris Stevens when they received a commemorative souvenir programme from members of the Tigers first team squad when Tigers played Stade Francais in the European Cup in 2005.
Link to Nexus Consulting
ACT has entered into a strategic partnering arrangement with Nexus Consulting in order to collaborate on educational projects. The first such project involved a feasibility study for a redundant school site in Kidderminster for Worcestershire LEA and the second concerned a review of 14-19 education in the City of Sunderland. It is ACT's intention to enter into such collaborative arrangements in order to grow the client base and the range of work which can be completed by the team.
New Leisure Centres in Breckland
ACT has been working with Breckland Council on their imaginative leisure PFI scheme. A completely new centre is being built in Dereham (see visual) and a greatly enhanced provision at Thetford. The total investment is �12.9m on the construction costs alone.
Worshipful Company of Management Consultants
Keith Stevens has just been elected to the Court of Assistants of the 105th Livery Company � the Management Consultants. Keith is absolutely delighted with the honour of being elected to the Court and commented �it is so gratifying to be involved with the traditions of the City of London which go back a thousand years and yet still be associated with a modern Company�.
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Q: Too many NaN(s) in PCD-file. Is it correct? A tool I'm working on is crashing somewhere deep in boost.
In the debugger I've noticed, that too many cloud-points have nan as value.
I've tried to dump the file using the code below (from a PCL tutorial) and got the output like this:
...
nan nan nan
nan nan nan
nan nan nan
nan nan nan
...

Is it correct? Is the file corrupt? Is my reading routine not appropriate for the file?
I'm using pcl-1.7. Blow is the code for dumping the file.
Thank you for any advice!
//s. http://pointclouds.org/documentation/tutorials/reading_pcd.php
#include <iostream>
#include <pcl/io/pcd_io.h>
#include <pcl/point_types.h>

int
main (int argc, char** argv)
{
  pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZ>::Ptr cloud (new pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZ>);

  if (pcl::io::loadPCDFile<pcl::PointXYZ> (argv[1], *cloud) == -1) //* load the file
  {
    PCL_ERROR ("Couldn't read file test_pcd.pcd \n");
    return (-1);
  }
  std::cout << "Loaded "
            << cloud->width * cloud->height
            << " data points from test_pcd.pcd with the following fields: "
            << std::endl;
  for (size_t i = 0; i < cloud->points.size (); ++i)
    std::cout << "    " << cloud->points[i].x
              << " "    << cloud->points[i].y
              << " "    << cloud->points[i].z << std::endl;

  return (0);
}

A: Having a lot of NaNs inside a point cloud is not usually a problem: NaN values indicate space locations where the sensor had troubles detecting depth values. It could happen on oddly reflecting surfaces (i.e. metal), surfaces too far away or in areas which are occluded (shadows).

A: In pcl, some functions simply ignore Nan points, and you do not have to be worried about them. But when you are doing some tasks, for example "Normal estimation" you might come to an unexpected error "Invalid Data", and then you have to remove NaN from your cloud using [pcl::removeNaNFromPointCloud]

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When I met my husband Leighton I was barely over 14 years old. Of course like any young teenager I said I wanted to marry him and be together forever, but I had no idea this is what it would be like. Even more so I really didn't imagine having a baby with him at 17 years old! But it happened and I wouldn't go back and change anything good or bad. I did finish high school and I did go on to college to graduate with my associates degree. Thankfully we had an amazing support system that made all of that possible. I wanted to keep going forward with my first career choice of radiology, but with Leighton being out of state all the time working, it became to much of a strain so I decided to drop my classes and move to Maryland with him so our family could be together again.
We lived there for about a year and I didn't really give much thought to what I was going to do when we got back home. We started going to Barnes and Nobel A LOT so I really developed a love for reading at that point. I even started journaling all the time and began writing my first book (It's still in a word document on this computer actually). I keep coming back to it and I know exactly where I want it to go, buuut getting it there has been an issue for me. Most likely due to my chronic procrastination. But one day I'm sure I'll finish it.
Once we moved back to Texas SURPRISE I got pregnant yet again. Our families call me Fertile Myrtle (not sure if that's spelled right, but ya get it). I started working as a Scribe at the hospital which was arguably the best job I ever had. Bonus, I got to work in the E.R. so there was always something going on with the exception of the night shift. It was great and I miss the job and the people I worked with all the time.
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75th Anniversary of the United Nations: Old problems, new challenges and global solutions
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By Dmitry Medvedev, who served as Russia's president from 2008 to 2012 and prime minister from 2012 to 2020. He has been deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation since January 2020.
24 October has been traditionally celebrated as United Nations Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of this most reputable global organization.
Despite all the problems and crises that the United Nations and its member states have faced over these years, it is hard to disagree that it is largely thanks to the international legal and political mechanisms established by the UN Charter that we managed to avoid plunging into an all-out third world war and deal with many critical issues when shaping the post-war world order.
Unfortunately, the world has not always learned the right lessons from the problems brought by the 20th and 21st centuries. I will remind you that, when the UN founding members, including the USSR, created the Organization, they formulated its mission, which includes three principles: commitment to a stable and safe world, promotion of human rights and building a more just world order.
Yet, only a year after the Organization was established, yesterday's allies in the Anti-Hitler Coalition, who had given freedom to the peoples of the continent, found themselves on opposite sides of the barricades in the Cold War, which had a tendency to heat up from time to time. Today it is impossible to imagine that for almost 40 years the world lived under the constant threat of a nuclear war that could wipe out the whole of humanity.
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The UN bodies have put in a lot of work to make the world step back from the abyss, to launch mechanisms for settling conflicts within a legal framework. Thus, disarmament, reduction and elimination of all stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction constitute one of the main goals of the United Nations. The Disarmament Conference, established by the decision of the first Special Session of the UN General Assembly in 1978, developed and adopted a number of fundamental international agreements designed to ensure security of peoples, alleviate international tensions and build confidence among states in the matters of handling nuclear weapons. The USSR played a special role in that process. Today there is an urgent need for us to continue working towards this end. We hope that the UN Security Council will hold a face-to-face summit of the nuclear five to discuss the most pressing problems of humankind. The issue of prolongation of the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty) also needs to be promptly resolved. We have already articulated our position concerning the extension of this crucial document.
At the same time, we need not only to ensure reduction of the existing arms but also to minimize the risks of possible new threats. In this vein, Russia has declared a moratorium on deployment of new missile systems in Europe and other regions. We expect to see our Western partners take reciprocal steps. We also call for conclusion of a legally binding agreement with all space powers to place a comprehensive ban on militarization of space. The relevance of this approach was confirmed by the adoption of the Russia-sponsored resolutions of the General Assembly concerning the prevention of the arms race in outer space and its use in accordance with international law.
Regrettably, in spite of all the efforts to maintain peace, we are still witnessing unilateral aggressive actions and blatant attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states undertaken, inter alia, by the U.S. and its NATO allies.
In many corners of the world, hotbeds of military confrontation persist, people are dying every day. As a rule, it takes a coordinated legal assessment of a situation by the UN Security Council to understand who is right and who is wrong, who is the aggressor and who is the victim. Otherwise in the era of fake news, falsification of facts and hybrid warfare, there is the risk that black would be presented as white, unlawful as legitimate, and true facts would be buried behind catchy TV images and social media posts.
In this regard, ensuring security in the global information space is of particular importance. The international cybersecurity architecture should be fit to respond to modern challenges as well as cater for future technological progress. Unfortunately, the increasing digitalization is bound to result in a growing number of crimes in the information environment (and there has been a considerable increase in such crimes during the new coronavirus pandemic). Russia has repeatedly called on the world community to agree on new mechanisms to address cybercrime and ensure stability in the information domain. Earlier, the 73rd UN General Assembly session adopted by an overwhelming majority a Russia-proposed resolution that established, inter alia, a negotiation mechanism for addressing international information security issues. This resolution is especially relevant given that cross-border challenges can only be tackled effectively with the active involvement of the entire international community. UN bodies could serve as a platform for elaborating a universal international treaty based on generally recognized principles and norms of international law and consistent with common interests in the information domain. Such instrument should be helpful in maintaining international peace and security and preventing the use of technologies for purposes inconsistent with international law.
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No other international organizations, let alone military alliances, can undermine the UN principal organs' monopoly on the expression of the will of the world community. The dilution of the responsibility for global security, attempts by various organizations and certain nations to stigmatize states and governments and decide the fate of the world would invariably throw us decades back.
The typical scenario of unlawful interference in the internal affairs of states is still being repeated: the propagation of social division, support and arming of the opposition to overthrow the present government with a formal reference to democratic values. In 2003, the international coalition led by the U.S., including several NATO countries, invaded Iraq. Under the pretext of combating international terrorism and searching for weapons of mass destruction, the legitimate president of the country Saddam Hussein was deposed and executed, the "authoritarian state" was ruined and the "truly democratic" was established. Everyone knows how it all turned out. Another example is the fact that since 2012, the U.S. has provided secret military support to insurgents in Syria in cooperation with NATO countries.
Attempts to undermine the role of the UN and establish a certain "community (club) of democratic nations" instead of it are also of particular concern. Such ideas do not unite but divide humanity, contribute to international tensions and ultimately lead to direct confrontation. The United Nations was created alongside the development of the human rights concept and the humanistic turn in inter-state cooperation in all kinds of fields. Human rights issues have now permeated almost all agendas of UN bodies, from environment and personal data protection to cybersecurity and biotechnology. Today, every state has legal safeguards in place against discrimination, torture, inhumane treatment and arbitrary interference in private life.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, along with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Covenant on civil and political rights provide a foundation for the international recognition and entrenchment of human rights. The United Nations is guided in its work by the principle of promotion and protection of the rights enshrined in these documents. René Cassin, one of the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Nobel Prize winner, once said that one of the salient characteristics of the Declaration is its universality: it applies to all human beings without any discrimination whatever; it also applies to all territories, whatever their economic or political regime.
In addition to the recognition of rights, ensuring due balance between different human rights categories is of primary importance. For this reason, the Soviet Union pointed out the need to enshrine an extensive list of social and economic rights when working on the Universal Declaration. This point proves valid today. The current world economic recession caused by the global pandemic pushes states towards revisiting their values and prioritizing the protection of people's lives and health as well as human rights to guarantee decent and safe existence.
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly showed that political freedoms as such can do little to save people's lives. There is a need for efficient and affordable medical and social care systems, nation-wide sanitary safety programs, utmost coordination of efforts at all levels of public authority. Strong states that proved capable of mobilizing their economies and political institutions to fight back the pandemic, succeeded in overcoming its consequences and preserved millions of lives.
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The approach that prioritizes the protection of human rights above other things seems well justified given that the central motto of the first post-war decades was "Never Again". Civilized nations, on whose behalf the UN was created alongside other international organizations that came into existence in the late 1940's through 1950's, were called to prevent the horrors of World War II, genocide, war crimes, abuse of fundamental human rights and freedoms, humiliation of human dignity from happening ever again. They saw the best solution in restricting, as much as possible, the government's involvement in social development, absolutizing private and individual freedoms, continuously expanding the scope of subjective rights, often to the detriment of public interest. At the same time, it is national states that have been assigned, in the context of the so-called "positive obligations," with increasingly significant obligations not only to refrain from violating an individual's rights, but to ensure their respect as well as provide "good" governance.
Concerns regarding the possible restoration of totalitarian "superpowers" similar to fascist Germany forced governments in many countries (first of all in Europe) to agree to a considerable limitation of national sovereignty and delegation of powers to supranational structures. Results proved very different.
Moreover, we cannot disregard three things.
First of all, a weak state is unable to ensure the rights of its citizens and protect itself from global threats. The dramatic transformation of the Weimar Republic into the Third Reich vividly illustrated that the provision of broad democratic freedoms, without backing them up with economic growth, welfare, and the state's ability to proactively address extremist manifestations, would inevitably lead to the marginalization of the political agenda, upsurge in crime, vulnerability of democratic institutions and, consequently, the threat of a collapse of the state or its sliding into dictatorship. Unfortunately, Russia, too, was on the verge of anarchy and state collapse twice in the last century (in 1917 and 1991). Both times, the collapse of the state was accompanied by the slogans of universal freedom and democracy. Today, we see examples of failed states unable to build a stable political system and give their people confidence in the future (including those among the former Soviet states).
Second, pluralism and unlimited freedom of speech are not enough to ensure stable development of mankind. Today, just as in 1945, millions of people, both in developing countries and in economies that are considered to be "developed", live below the poverty line, struggling to meet the basic needs for themselves and their families and feeling like outcasts cut off from the achievements of modern civilization. The Black Lives Matter movement, which has swept across the western world in 2020, clearly demonstrates that there is an unsatisfied global demand for a just world order, for bridging the gap between the rich and the poor and for access to adequate healthcare, modern education and decent wages for all, regardless of color or social status. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare inequalities in dozens of countries. Many people were left to fend for themselves.
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These circumstances prove that social justice cannot be restored only through developing the market economy without interference from the state (according to the principle of "laissez faire") or through generous but sporadic charity projects. This requires involvement of the state, a sensible fiscal policy, a responsible and stable government, and a clear vision of the long-term social and economic development goals. States need to take decisive steps to adapt their national economies and political systems to the modern challenges.
The state's key mission today is to make sure that every citizen can feel like a full member of society, to provide equal opportunities for personal fulfilment and to foster people's sense of self-worth and confidence in the future. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, but people remain the same as they were dozens, hundreds and even thousands of years ago. Family and friends, dreams of a better future for their children and the desire to be heard and understood by others have always had the central place in their lives. Phenomena such as fear-mongering, deliberate creation of enemy image and heightened hysteria in the media and social networks are extremely dangerous and should be dealt with by, among others, the United Nations entities. For centuries, people in our countries have lived in constant fear of an enemy, of an imminent threat of war. Yet a stable world cannot be built upon fear and mistrust. Fear must ultimately give way to hope. As far back as 1953, the Second Secretary-General of the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld said: "To build for man a world without fear, we must be without fear. To build a world of justice, we must be just".
Third, not a single global challenge can be solved without re-establishment of the primacy of international law based on the consensual will of states. International treaties, signed and ratified by sovereign states, continue to be the main source of international law. The UN Charter belongs to that exact category of sources. Norms of international law can only draw legitimacy from democratic procedures set out in national constitutions and the clearly expressed will of nations to adhere to an international instrument.
Today, more than ever, we need to stick to these approaches, preserve the unique architecture of the United Nations, accommodate each other's interests and respect each other's national circumstances. In this context, sincere commitment to cooperation, mutual help and consolidation could facilitate the achievement of the goals enshrined in the UN Charter. In August 2020, after the explosion in Beirut, Russia immediately sent its emergency personnel to Lebanon to provide aid to the victims. At the height of the pandemic, Russia provided large-scale support to Venezuela, Iran and other countries, supplying medical equipment and personal protective gear. Russian military personnel were sent to provide medical assistance in Italy, and we continue to engage in humanitarian efforts in Syria. Speaking at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, President Vladimir Putin offered to provide Russia's coronavirus vaccine—Sputnik V—to all UN staff for free.
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Amid the continuing global epidemic, we need to guarantee unhindered supply of food, equipment and technology to the most affected areas. Russia has consistently called for renouncing trade and financial restrictions on humanitarian shipments worldwide. Political considerations should not affect cooperation to save lives.
Our country has always upheld the interests of peace and security, being open for dialogue and search for global solutions to the most pressing challenges. Today, we are making our contribution to a better future for our planet and to the development of human civilization.
We should not forget that the UN has been founded as an organization that should seek solutions to the most pressing global problems and stand guard of the interests of peace and security. It is designed to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, ensure compliance with international law and improve living conditions for people. Ultimately, these are the high ideals that the United Nations has been created to attain.
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With the re-election of Sepp Blatter as head of the mafia Back and to the Left news travelled to Switzerland to visit the man himself. After passing more security than a secret research facility we were taken to a giant pool room.
We cough nervously before we write something that may later be used against us in court. Surrounded by so many girls we wonder when the police will turn up.
So Mr Blatter congratulations on your win in the FIFA presidential elections.
Thank you. Some would say the result was a foregone conclusion. But not me.
I knew it was. Rigged all the ballot papers myself. Had my friends not all been arrested I wouldn't have even bothered counting. I'd have just thrown all their wasted votes up in the air and danced around laughing at their democracy.
So you freely admit that there's corruption in FIFA?
Why wouldn't there be? Players dive, managers put pressure on referees, referees accept bribes why wouldn't the people at the very top be doing whatever the hell they want?
Blatters body shuck orgasmically as he sucked the youthful energy out of one of the girls next to him. Her now drained body slipped to the ground where it dissolved into nothingness.
Is that how you feed?
Of course. Once you reach a certain level of power and influence then you must only feed off life force. Do you know nothing?
We know that you shouldn't drink from the toilet bowl in your neighbour's house. Especially if he's said he'll call the police if your caught in their again.
The silence was deafening and reminded us of FIFAS sponsors when these issues of corruption were first brought up.
So now you've been elected again what are your plans to take FIFA forward.
I want to take football to places it's never been before. I've already had some interesting discussions with some very wealthy people about hosting the world cup. ISIS newly formed caliphate expects to liberate some football stadiums from infidels soon. So there's a very real possibility a world cup could be held there.
Yes really. Have you not got any of this? I am untouchable. And I will live forever!
His laughter followed us out of the building and we hoped he would choke on a party sausage roll sooner rather than later.


Friesland has a reputation to uphold when it comes to sports and exercise. There's plenty to do for the active visitor to our province.
Taking a brief retreat from your hectic everyday life. Recharging your battery. Fantastic. Venture out into nature or pamper yourself with a wellness day.
How do you keep the children happy on this holiday? Well, with one of the many activities and events that can be found here. Swimming, playgrounds and days out.
Sailing, boating, kitesurfing, surfing. Friesland is a water province and you can see this everywhere. We've put together a fantastic selection for all water lovers.


Simple phrase used to catch out British spies or agents when masquerading as the enemy. When wished 'Good luck' in English by a foreign agent they find it literally impossible not to reply with 'Thanks old bean!' or something similar.
Most famously used in The Great Escape.
Hans Nazihausen: Halt! Sprechen sie Englisch?
John Smithson: Nein! Der English sind Schwein-poopen.
Hans: Haha, Ja. Good luck.
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A sarcastic remark to a pointless endeavour.
"I want to move to Hollywood in attempt to marry a movie star!"
"Yeah? Good luck with that."
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sometimes a pointless phrase if the task at hand does not even remotely involve or require luck.
good luck washing those dishes. i hope the knives don't fall on your foot and slice your toes off!
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Son: "Dad, why is Nigeria's president named Goodluck?"
Dad: "He went to school with no shoes."
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"I'm trying to shoot at the Arclight"
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Not to be confused with good lick, this phrase bids a person with positive farewell and hopes they do well in any situation they may or may not have gotten themselves into.
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Some people have the misconception that when they give their lives to Jesus, they will no longer have any problems. It would be nice if this were true, but in this world, we WILL have trials and tribulations. The good news is we can cheer up anyway because Jesus has overcome the world.
In John 16:33 (AMP), Jesus says, "...In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world."
No one can promise you a problem-free life, but God promises that if you will put your trust in Him, He will give you a faith that enablesyou to rise above the problems you face. And when you get through them, you'll be stronger on the other side than you were before you had them.
Knowing you can have power from God to live in this world is one thing, but learning to believe this truth and walk in it is the key to having victory over the trials and suffering you face. I love Philippians 3:10 because it says we can actually experience the same power that raised Christ from the dead.
In this verse, the apostle Paul says his determined purpose was to "know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did]" (AMP).
This is an amazing and encouraging promise from God,because we all face problems and have weaknesses we can't overcome in our own strength or effort. But if we are determined to trust God in every situation, all the time, we can fight the good fight of faith by HIS grace.
Romans 8:37 (AMP) says: "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]." I love this phrase "more than conquerors". But what does it really mean?
It's so important for us to understand this because if we wait until we have a problem that's too big for us to handle before we rely on God's strength, then we're setting ourselves up to fail.
The best thing we can do to live this life in victory is to continually seek God with our whole heart, realizing we're desperate for Him all the time. Spend time with Him in prayer and studying His Word every day. Then, when the storms of life happen, you will be confident that in Christ, you already have everything you need to overcome them...and you'll experience the power of His resurrection as you rise above them!
For more on this topic, order Joyce's four-teaching CD series How to Release God's Power in Your Life.You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org.
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Residential Care Overtime Pay Violations
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor, after conducting an investigation, found that Agape Cottages, which operated residential care facilities in Orange County, CA, violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Wage and Hour Division of the agency negotiated an agreement in which the company will pay nearly $200,000 in back wages to resolve claims that it failed to properly pay minimum wage and overtime. The settlement will pay seventeen workers more than $150,000 for overtime violations and more than $45,000 in back wages for minimum wage violations.
Misclassification as Independent Contractors
The Department of Labor found that Agape Cottages classified more than a dozen live-in employees as independent contractors ("care partners") instead of employees at six of its facilities in California. However, during its investigation, it found that these workers were economically dependent on the company and that they were, in fact, employees.
According to the Department of Labor, the "economic realities" test should be used to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under FLSA. This test is used to determine whether an individual is economically dependent on the putative employer (and thus an employee) or is really in the business for him or herself (and thus is an independent contractor). A worker who is economically dependent on an employer is suffered or permitted to work by the employer, which provides a broader scope of employment.
Who is an "Employee" Under FLSA?
Guidance from the Department of Labor states that most workers should be considered employees under the FLSA's expansive definitions. The broad definition of employment under the FLSA is "to suffer or permit to work" and FLSA's intended expansive coverage for workers must be considered when applying the economic realities test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contract. The test should not be analyzed mechanically or in a vacuum and no single factor should be over-emphasized. The test should be used to ultimately answer the question of economic dependence.
Employee misclassification remains a substantial issue that leaves many workers without the valuable protections of FLSA and other labor laws. You should call (855) 754-2795 or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review form on the top right of this page if you feel your employee wage rights have been violated because you have been misclassified as an independent contractor. Our top-rated team of wage lawyers will evaluate your situation to determine your best course of action. We will also determine if it is in your best interest to file a lawsuit against your employer. There are strict time limitations for filing, so it is important that you call our experienced attorneys today
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Keith replied to Jonas Clark-Elliott's discussion New French boiler list posted!
Modulo '70 replied to Jonas Clark-Elliott's discussion New French boiler list posted!
"Jonas, you should come back more often. Your knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject is amazing and invaluable to the forum here."
"I cannot imagine a reason people would even have for doing this! I won't pry for details on what, exactly, was said, but I'm curious as to whether the nastiness seemed to be related to the tutorial, or whether it was the general…"
The list has grown to an incredible three hundred and eighty-seven items!
"I picked up a really cheap feeling rain lamp for $15 recently. These lamps are usually heavy, no? "
Lava lamps are only a fraction of my collecting hobbies. My others are no less unusual, and likeky more so, including but not limited to smoking pipes, Geissler tubes and other scientific glassware, clocks, door chimes, rain lamps, fiber optic lamps, vintage lighting fixtures, tiki torches, and vintage ceiling fans. I tend to have a poor short-term memory at times, so if we agree to a sale or trade, email and badger me frequently or I will forget quickly. My email address is KitDaKat@aol.com.
Hi Jonas. You are one of the most knowledgable people on this site and a great contributor through all the ups and downs and changes in 'personnel' this site has experienced. I recently picked a lovely white crackle effect Italian rain lamp at a boot fair for a steal of 10 of our British pounds!
Thank you for the comments. I had to laugh when I first took the Laff light apart because instead of that thin black and transparent inner sheet of plastic, it had a stapled cardboard cutout.
Thank you for adding all of the catalog scans. I love looking at these.
Jonas.. I cant make out from the Fantasia photo list what the my lamp with the neon rings is called... can you help??
Thats exactly what it is, it didn't come with a bulb so I have to track one down, but its pretty cool looking. I've seen other pics in google light up and its wicked looking.
the base is metal. would the cap be plastic ?


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Colombia: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly And The Louder
August 13,2008: For a long time, FARC members were difficult to get information out of. The Code of Silence was enforced by fear, mainly that FARC would get to your friends or family if you talked. Entire families were murdered, sparing no one. But the damage done to FARC in Colombia and internationally over the last few years has sharply damaged that retaliatory capability. Gradually, more and more FARC members are ready to deal, including those who have been jailed for years. This has provided more information about the inner workings of the organization, especially the names of the overseas contacts who supervise international distribution of the drugs, and the vast quantities of cash headed back to Colombia. The U.S. has, in the meantime, developed the ability to quickly hunt down and freeze drug money that enters the international banking system. Now there is less cash for FARC to play with, and less certainty that their secrets are safe. That means more indictments when you are captured, and more likelihood of getting put away for a long time. That loosens tongues even more. It's a new world for FARC, and an uglier and less affluent one.
More information coming out of FARC members is also implicating many Colombian institutions and establishment figures. Many leftist politicians are now known to have been in touch with FARC (because of ideological affinity), as have many businesses (because of extortion operations or opportunities to take advantage of attacks on a competitor). Very unsavory stuff.
The U.S. State Department has adjusted its travel warnings for American visitors to Colombia. It's pointed out that many urban and tourist areas are safe, but much of rural Colombia is still potentially unsafe, and should be avoided, or entered with great care.
FARC attempts to move their camps to seemingly safer neighboring countries. The safety is illusory. The neighbors know what FARC means long term, they have the bloody recent history of Colombia to dispel any illusions about what FARC is all about. So the neighbors, even those run by leftists (Venezuela and Ecuador) have been sending police and troops after the FARC interlopers. FARC tries to work out arrangements with local police and military, using their usual blandishments (bribes and/or threats), and it often doesn't work out.
August 7, 2008: Police arrested three FARC members, and seized 150 pounds of explosives, The three were planning a bomb attack on the headquarters of TV network RCN. The mass media has been leading the counterattack on the leftist rebels and drug gangs, and the bad guys don't like it. For a long time, the guys with guns had intimidated the media into a muffled silence. But with rightist militias (AUC) disbanding, leftist rebels fleeing the urban areas, and drug gangs keeping their heads down, it's a lot safer to be a journalist. A safer journalist tends to be a louder journalist.
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Our all-day diner, Latitude is a modish, sun-bathed space that overlooks the pool, promising excellent meals with great views of the manicured garden and the tech park. An open interactive kitchen with multi-level display counters, mood lighting, eclectic music and a high definition television screen infuse tech-powered charm into your gastronomic experience. The Latitude lifestyle is informal; you can catch up on global news via television or a choice of international newspapers and solve a puzzle or two before settling down to a leisurely meal. If you're pressed for time, an attractive counter at the entrance of the restaurant displays ready-to-eat packets of snacks, fruits and health drinks. Besides Indian, Middle Eastern, pan-Asian cuisines, Italian classics and American comfort food, the menu has a section dedicated to gluten-free dishes for specific diets. Don't forget to end your meal with a few cups from our menu of specialty teas/coffees; apart from delicate Chinese teas, the potent and frothy Kumbakonam-inspired 'degree coffee' from Chennai is a house favourite.


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KWPS-FM (99.7 FM, "Arkansas Rocks FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Caddo Valley, Arkansas, United States, it serves the Arkadelphia, Arkansas area. The station is currently owned by Arkansas Rocks Radio Stations Network.

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Recently released, the Gen 16 marks the beginning of a new era for cymbal making company Zildjian, their entry into the digital era. By digging through their headquarters' cymbal vault, Zildjian created a sample collection of a few of their most famous cymbals series' that made the brand one of the top of cymbal sellers in the world, along with a few of their never before released cymbals. After being in the market for a few months, the Gen 16 is capturing music production studios and their composers' hearts all over America. One of these composers is Glenn Jordan, whose credits include stints as musical director for Pee Wee's Playhouse, productions for artists ranging from Grace Jones and Little Richard to Shari Lewis, and numerous hit TV series including The X Files, Millennium and The Lone Gunman, has been integrating the acclaimed sample library into virtually all of his recent projects.
"Until now, cymbal sounds have been the weak link in virtually every sample library I've ever tried," says Jordan. "Traditionally, cymbal samples have always lacked a certain realism, particularly in capturing the natural ambiance and decay of the cymbal. With this new Gen16 Digital Vault, Zildjian has solved that problem, and solved it well."
Like Jordan, composer Sean Murray is also jumping on the Gen 16 train. Murray is one of the most prolific composers in the busy and competitive world of video games, has lent his scoring talents to some of the genre's most popular titles, including True Crime: Streets of L.A., Call of Duty: Black Ops and True Crime: New York City. He has been equally busy in film and TV music, amassing a string of credits on popular shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the NBC classic God, the Devil and Bob.
"I was lucky enough to be among the first people to check out Zildjian's new Gen16 Digital Vault, and these are truly some of the most realistic cymbal samples I've ever heard," says Murray. "The amount of articulation coming out of each of these cymbals is absolutely beautiful."
Richard Marvin, who has lent his compositions to hit TV shows like The O.C., Six Feet Under, Three Rivers and Without a Trace, and movies including U-571, Surrogates, Breakdown and The Narrows, has been providing music and sound design for more than two decades. For a busy composer like Marvin, Gen16's Digital Vault has proven invaluable.
"The time limitations I'm under to create 25 minutes of music per show, per week are just insane," he says. "For me, to have cymbal sounds like these at my fingertips is a tremendous advantage. It's really easy to find samples these days, but it's difficult to find samples this good. Finally, I've found cymbal samples that sound every bit as good as the real thing."


Closing date for applications: Monday 6 May.
Artists who work primarily with glass are invited to apply to be Artist-in-Residence in the Glass Department of CIT Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork for a 4 – 8 week duration beginning mid – September 2019. Whether you are an established artist or an emerging artist this is a great opportunity to explore a new direction in your practice or simply a chance to work in a new environment.


Sophomore albums often encounter the challenge of living up to their predecessor, but in some cases they actually surpass the debut. Such is the case with Civilisation, Southern Empire's new album, and they only needed four songs to do it. Yep, four songs. No time for pop prog hits here, this band with a steampunk image has already fired the warning shots and is ready to deliver the epics. Sean Timms put Southern Empire together after the demise of his previous muse from down under, Unitopia, and he has chosen his players well. Exciting performances from the band, artful songwriting & arrangements and impeccable production make this one of the top releases of 2018.
Let's start at the beginning: "Goliath's Moon" is a jet-fueled opener, beginning with an old-timey radio broadcast of "By the light of the silvery moon" before launching into the Empire's groove. This has prog written all over it already. Penned by guitarist extraordinaire Cam Blokland and aforementioned grand wizard Sean Timms, this rocker is a choice way to begin our journey. Singer Danny Lopresto wastes no time in establishing his vocal prowess, bringing us along with him. Unfortunately, the celestial theme doesn't really develop much of a plot through its lyrics and chooses to repeat the same verse twice, so we don't get to journey with the storyline in the same way that the music transports us. However, a beautiful middle section features three-part support vocals from Cam and drummer Brody Green which shows that the band can deliver vocally as well as instrumentally. As the song progresses, Brody becomes more and more pronounced on the drum kit until the ending flurry of hits leaves the listener breathless. The shortest track on the album at a very rewarding and exhilarating nine minutes, "Goliath's Moon" returns us to earth primed for much more to come.
"Cries for the Lonely" is next on deck, and we are more than ready for this epic which serves up pure symphonic bliss. Sean Timms' songwriting shines forth, along with solid input from Brody and again from Cam, and is superbly supported with instrumentation and arrangement ideas from the entire band and some very choice guests. It's always a treat to hear prog so ably delivered in the vocal department, and in Southern Empire not only does lead singer Danny have the chops, but the backup vocals from the band are solid and powerful. Blistering lead guitar lines from Cam are traded with equally impressive violin soloing from Steve Unruh. Brody Green is particularly on fire on the drum kit, this time from the get-go. The tight runs with bassist Jez Martin are delightful. Sean's playing on the keyboards and piano – as well as arrangement ideas with other instruments such as flute – cannot be understated in their importance to holding it all together with such grace and grandeur. After a fine guitar duo section from Cam and singer Danny, who also contributes his guitar playing throughout the album, the song finally fades out to an extended guitar solo where Cam proves (again) that he is a true guitar hero. Simply put, these nineteen minutes have just about everything that a fan of symphonic progressive rock could hope for.
"The Crossroads"… Even given the indulgences of the progressive rock world, few "epics" dare to venture towards the half-hour mark. But this one does, and does it quite successfully. With the core band members firing on all cylinders, supplemented by guests on saxophone, flute and violin, "The Crossroads" is ready to travel the globe with exotic instrumentation and musical scales. Cam branches out with classical and flamenco runs. Flugelhorn, frame drums and hand percussion, jazzy saxophone interludes, gypsy music, middle eastern rhythms, it's all here. We touch in on about a dozen different musical styles and movements. Unruh and Blokland trading violin and guitar solos as they are supported by the whole band is a wonder to behold. Jez and Brody hold everything down tightly as always, perfectly complimenting the dizzying melodies on top. Still…is it a bit much? Some of the sections last less than a minute and, while always intriguing, may not all truly be necessary to serve the song. Nevertheless, it's an engaging journey around the world and the excellent arrangement and mixing skills help keep everything together; in lesser hands this could be a jumbled mess. Again, powerful choruses are featured throughout this epic, giving Lopresto plenty of room to shine, and culminating with one of the most triumphant finales one could hope for. A half hour later, we are left fulfilled and flying high.
It should be mentioned that "The Crossroads" was initially slated for a Unitopia album that never saw the light of day, and was co-written by that band's singer Mark Trueack (who recorded his own version a couple of years ago with his band UPF). His presence remains on Southern Empire's re-write of the song, though they have now extended the original epic by a good ten minutes with several new sections.


Whether you are just popping by Kearny to visit some of the local hotspots or you plan to stay and make the city your new hometown, you will find that dental pain is not part of your plans. Unfortunately, a toothache or other bothersome dental issue can arise at any time and if it does, then you should be happy knowing that Kearny, NJ has many emergency dentists ready to help you.
Emergencydentistsusa.com has compiled a list of emergency dentists in Kearny who are able to help you when the need arises. You can view our online list any time and it is available 24/7 to make sure that you can identify a nearby option when the pain starts.
If you are unable to view the list online, do not hesitate to contact us on our toll-free dentist finder hotline. Our team members will help you locate a dentist nearby who can meet your needs and who specializes in the condition you may suffer from. Our team will even schedule your first appointment for you. We do recommend that you take a copy of your insurance card, ID, and your copayment to your first appointment.
If you are new to Kearny, you may not know that there are many dental options available to you. From the local emergency clinic to the emergency orthodontist ready to fix your child's braces. Your options are not limited and you will find an array of providers ready to help you. Below, you will find a brief description of the different types of dental offices along with our top three choices for emergency dentists in Kearny.
Description: For All Children & Adult Dentistry is committed to making sure that your smile is our priority. We offer emergency services for those patients who experience a dental abscess, cracked tooth, or other dental emergencies. Our team is committed to making sure that our prices are affordable and that you can receive the care you need, when you need it.
Description: At Kearny Family Health Center, we are committed to making sure that you receive the dental care you need, no matter what type of dental problem you are experiencing. We do offer emergency services for those patients who may have injured their mouth or tooth. We work hard to keep our prices as affordable as possible.
Description: At Dennis J. Fry, DDS, PA, we welcome you to our office. We are committed to making sure that you are well taken care of while you are here. We specialize in preventative dentistry along with orthodontics. Our dentist is experienced in Invisalign, metal braces, and more. We do see patients who are experiencing a dental emergency, whether with your braces or not.
If you have been experiencing tooth pain for more than a couple of hours, it is vital that you seek out the care you need. Often times, pain is the first indication that there is a problem. If you have been involved in an accident, it is recommended that you visit a local urgent care center or the ER to ensure you do not have any serious injuries or broken bones.
Before you visit any new dentist in Kearny, it is important that you verify the dentist's licenses and certifications. You can do this one of two ways. First, you can ask the receptionist on the day of your first appointment to see the dentist's licenses and credentials. The second option is to search the New Jersey Dental Association website for the dentist's name. You will be able to view active certifications and licenses here.


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The 2015 Sheikh Jassim Cup was the 37th edition of the cup competition for football teams from Qatar. It was changed from a group staged pre-season tournament featuring all Qatari Stars League sides, to a one-off match between the previous seasons Qatar Stars League winners and Emir of Qatar Cup winners.

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The Ice Break (deutscher Titel: Wenn das Eis bricht) ist eine Oper in drei Akten von Michael Tippett (Musik) mit einem Libretto des Komponisten. Sie wurde am 7. Juli 1977 im Royal Opera House London uraufgeführt.

Handlung

Nach zwanzig Jahren in einem sowjetischen Gefangenenlager kommt der Dissident Lev frei und reist nach Amerika zu seiner Frau Nadia und ihrem gemeinsamen Sohn Yuri. Am Flughafen wird zeitgleich der schwarze Sport-Weltmeister Olympion von seinen Fans empfangen. Es kommt zu Rassenunruhen, in die auch Yuri, seine weiße Freundin Gayle und deren schwarze Freundin Hannah verwickelt werden. Yuri lehnt die pazifistische Haltung seines Vaters ab. Bei den Kämpfen kommen Olympion und Gayle ums Leben, und Yuri erleidet schwere Verletzungen. Im Krankenhaus wird er von Hannah (einer Krankenschwester) und dem Arzt Luke behandelt und versöhnt sich nach seiner Heilung mit seinem Vater.

Vorgeschichte

Vor zwanzig Jahren, während des Kalten Krieges, wurde der sowjetische Pazifist Lev zu einer langen Freiheitsstrafe und Arbeitslager verurteilt. Seiner Frau Nadia gelang unterdessen mit ihrem kleinen Sohn Yuri die Flucht in die USA. Jetzt wurde Lev entlassen und darf ausreisen.

Erster Akt

Nadia und der mittlerweile erwachsene Yuri erwarten Lev an einem amerikanischen Flughafen. Auch Yuris Geliebte Gayle und deren farbige Freundin, die Krankenschwester Hannah, befinden sich dort. Letztere erwartet ihren Liebhaber Olympion, einen berühmten Sportler und "schwarzen Champion", der bei seiner Ankunft sofort von einer Gruppe Fans umschwärmt wird und die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht. Yuri wirft seiner Freundin vor, zu viel Zeit mit den Farbigen zu verbringen. Olympion hält eine stolze Rede über seinen Glauben an die Macht der Schwarzen. Endlich trifft Lev ein und begrüßt seine wartende Frau. Die beiden ziehen sich in ihre Wohnung zurück, wo sie sich über die Entwicklung Yuris unterhalten. Im Flughafen wird Olympion weiterhin von seinen Anhängern umschwärmt. Gayle wirft sich ihm unter allgemeinem Jubel zu Füßen – sie will damit das Unrecht, das den Farbigen in Amerika widerfahren ist, wiedergutmachen. Yuri gefällt dies gar nicht. Er provoziert Olympion und wird von ihm niedergeschlagen.

Zweiter Akt

Die Situation am Flughafen eskaliert. Es kommt zu Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Schwarzen und Weißen. Yuri ist wenig glücklich über die Rückkehr seines Vaters, dessen Pazifismus er verachtet. Trotz Levs Warnungen will er mit Gayle, die sich wieder mit ihm versöhnt hat, am Kampf teilnehmen. Die beiden maskieren sich und schließen sich den Weißen an. Hannah versucht vergeblich, Olympion zur Einsicht zu bewegen, um Schlimmeres zu verhindern. Er fühlt sich jedoch seinen Anhängern verpflichtet (Hannah: "Blue night of my soul"). Beim folgenden brutalen Kampf zwischen den beiden Gruppen kommen Gayle und Olympion ums Leben, und Yuri wird schwer verletzt. Lev und Hannah sind erschüttert über das Geschehen. Das Eingreifen der Polizei beendet die Schlacht schließlich. Hannah und der Arzt Luke kümmern sich um Yuri.

Dritter Akt

Nadia ist zusammengebrochen und liegt sterbend im Krankenhaus. Lev liest ihr etwas vor. Luke versichert den beiden, dass ihr Sohn überleben wird. Nadia bittet Hannah, sich nach ihrem Tod um ihn zu kümmern. Lev ist entsetzt, was aus diesem Land geworden ist, für das er seine Heimat verlassen hat. Nadia verliert sich in Träumen und Erinnerungen an ihre Jugend und stirbt (Nadia: "They sleep; I wake"). Lev bittet sie, im Paradies auf ihn zu warten. In einem surrealen Zwischenspiel wird eine Menschenmenge von den kryptischen Verheißungen eines "psychedelischen Boten" verführt. Lev gewinnt im Gespräch mit Luke neue Hoffnung. Hannah und Luke befreien den gesundenden Yuri von seinen Gipsverbänden. Die Heilssucher jubeln vor Freude über die wiedergewonnene Freiheit. Hannah bringt Yuri zu seinem Vater, und die beiden versöhnen sich endlich. Die Oper schließt mit einem Zitat Levs aus Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahren: "Wirst du doch immer aufs Neue hervorgebracht, herrlich Ebenbild Gottes! Und wirst sogleich wieder beschädigt, verletzt, von innen oder von außen."

Gestaltung

Orchester

Die Orchesterbesetzung der Oper umfasst die folgenden Instrumente:

 Holzbläser: zwei Flöten (beide auch Piccolo), zwei Oboen, Englischhorn, zwei Klarinetten (auch Es-Klarinette), zwei Fagotte, Kontrafagott
 Blechbläser: vier Hörner, zwei Trompeten, drei Posaunen, Tuba
 Pauken, Schlagzeug (sieben Spieler): Xylophon, Vibraphon, Glockenspiel, Röhrenglocken, Triangel, große Triangel, Becken, hängendes Becken, Tamtam, kleine Trommel, Quint, große Trommel, Schlitztrommel, fünf gestimmte Trommeln, Jazz-Kit, Timbales, Bongos, Holzblock, Tempelblock, Kastagnetten, Peitsche, Glockenstab, Flexaton, Claves, Güiro, Glasglockenspiel, Bambus-Windspiel, Metallstab, Windmaschine
 E-Gitarre, Bassgitarre
 Harfe
 Celesta, Klavier, Elektronische Orgel
 Streicher

Musik

Das inhaltliche Hauptthema dieser Oper beschrieb Tippett als die Frage, "ob wir von den Stereotypen, in denen wir leben, wiedergeboren werden können" ("whether or not we can be reborn from the stereotypes we live in"). Neben verschiedenen zeitgenössischen Themen wie dem Kalten Krieg, Rassenunruhen oder Generationenkonflikten enthält der Text Anspielungen an den späten Shakespeare mit seinem Motiv der Vergebung sowie an Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre von Goethe.

Der große Chor steht in dieser Oper für die gesamte Menschheit mit ihren Konflikten zwischen Geschlechtern, Generationen und Ethnien. Dem Komponisten zufolge soll er sich schnell bewegen und auch tanzen können. Gegebenenfalls seien auch nicht-singende Darsteller einzusetzen, um "die zwingend erforderliche dramatische Vitalität der Chorszenen zu erreichen". Der Chor soll ausschließlich maskiert auftreten. In den 1920er Jahren war Tippett bei einer Aufführung von Ernst Tollers Revolutionsdrama Masse Mensch durch diese Technik stark beeindruckt worden. Der Chor äußert sich auch in Ausrufen, Sprechgesang – häufig in Form von amerikanischem Slang – und an Choräle erinnernden Motiven.

Die Musik ist brutal und verstörend realistisch. Außerdem zeichnet sie sich durch eine ungewöhnliche Komplexität aus. Naben den üblichen Streichern und Bläsern und dem Schlagwerk werden eine Orgel, ein Klavier, eine kleine Jazz-Band und elektronische Effekte eingesetzt. Der Komponist nutzte sämtliche harmonischen, melodischen und klanglichen Mittel seiner Zeit. Ungewöhnliche Instrumentalkombinationen und außerhalb der Bühne positionierte Sänger und Instrumentalisten trugen dazu bei, dass das Werk als Tippetts "surrealistische Annäherung" an die Oper galt.

Der schwarze Sportler Olympion ist musikalisch durch eine E-Gitarre charakterisiert. Die Musik der ebenfalls schwarzen Krankenschwester Hannah hingegen ist vom Blues geprägt. Ihr ist auch ein "zarter Hornklang" zugewiesen. Von Bedeutung ist außerdem das von Oboe und Harfe gespielte Thema der Isolation. Der androgyne "psychedelische Bote" Astron im dritten Akt wird simultan von einer Sängerin (Mezzosopran) und einem Sänger (hoher Tenor oder Countertenor) gesungen. Diese Technik hatte ein Vorbild in Benjamin Brittens Kantate Abraham and Issac. Hinzu kommt eine dritte elektronische Stimme, um eine "gewisse Seltsamkeit" oder Verfremdung ("a degree of strangeness [even a slight distortion?]") zu gewährleisten.

Tippet selbst wies auf zwei archetypische Klänge in seiner Oper hin:

Der erste dieser Klänge ist gleich am Anfang zu hören: "in Blechbläsern und Schlagzeug grollend anwachsende und aufsplitternde Akkorde, deren rhythmisch bewegter Wechsel zwischen kleiner und großer Terz eine starke lautmalerische Wirkung freisetzt" (Ulrich Schreiber). An einer Stelle spielt das Orchester einen primitiven Stammestanz, der von maskierten Schwarzen und vermummten Weißen getanzt wird. Während der Kampfszene wird mit den Füssen auf den Boden gestampft. Hinzu kommen Schreie, Revolver-Schüsse und Schlagwerk-Effekte der in verzerrten Oktaven spielenden Streicher und Holzbläser.

Die persönlichere Musik der Hauptcharaktere unterscheidet sich radikal von den brutalen Massenszenen. Hier gibt es eine Reihe von wunderschönen Nummern wie das Duett von Olympion und Hannah im zweiten Akt, Nadias Sterbelied "They sleep; I wake" oder Hannahs lange Arie "Blue night of my soul" im Zentrum der Oper, die von Flöte und Harfe begleitet wird. Die Gegensätze werden durch harte Übergänge zwischen den einzelnen Szenen wie beim Filmschnitt noch verstärkt. Dies macht eine Inszenierung allerdings schwierig und ist möglicherweise einer der Gründe dafür, dass das Werk nur selten aufgeführt wird.

Werkgeschichte

The Ice Break ist die vierte Oper des britischen Komponisten Michael Tippett. Er komponierte sie zwischen 1973 und 1976 im Auftrag des Londoner Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Das Libretto verfasste Tippett selbst.

Die Uraufführung am 7. Juli 1977 dirigierte Colin Davis. Regie führte Sam Wanamaker. Die Ausstattung stammte von Ralph Koltai und die Choreografie von Walter Raines. Die Sänger waren John Shirley-Quirk (Lev), Heather Harper (Nadia), Thomas "Tom" McDonnell (Yuri), Josephine Barstow (Gayle), Beverly Vaughan (Hannah), Clyde Walker (Olympion), John Dobson (Luke), Roderick Kennedy (Polizeileutnant) sowie Anne Wilkens und James Bowman (Astron). Die Oper wurde gemischt aufgenommen. Die meisten Rezensionen waren positiv bis enthusiastisch. Einige jedoch empfanden Tippetts neues Werk als Fehlschlag. John Rockwell von der New York Times berichtete, dass trotz des warmen Beifalls einige der bizarreren Szenen vom ansonsten höflichen Publikum mit Kichern oder spöttischem Schnauben kommentiert wurden. Rockwell selbst hielt große Teile des Librettos für veraltet und gekünstelt.

Eine deutsche Übersetzung mit dem Titel Wenn das Eis bricht stammt von Ken W. Bartlett. Die deutsche Erstaufführung war 1978 am Theater Kiel in einer Inszenierung von Heinz Lukas-Kindermann unter der musikalischen Leitung von Walter Gillessen.

1979 gab es die amerikanische Erstaufführung im Orpheum Theatre in Boston, geleitet von Sarah Caldwell. Die Produktion erhielt hervorragende Kritiken.

1990 wurde die Oper konzertant von der London Sinfonietta unter David Atherton in der Londoner Royal Albert Hall bei den BBC Proms gespielt.

Im April 2015 gab es eine szenische Produktion der Birmingham Opera Company im B12 Warehouse, einem ungenutzten Lagerhaus in Birmingham, das zu einem stilisierten Flughafen-Terminal umgestaltet wurde. Die Inszenierung von Graham Vick bezog auch das Publikum in die Handlung ein. Einschließlich Hunderter Freiwilliger waren mehr als 5000 Personen an der Produktion beteiligt, die nach dreißig Jahren auch dem Gedenken an die Rassenunruhen in Birmingham von 1985 gewidmet war. Der Dirigent war Andrew Gourlay. Ein Video-Mitschnitt wurde 2020 auf Operavision im Internet bereitgestellt. Andrew Clements schrieb im Guardian, dass diese Produktion zwar die Schwächen der Handlung mit zweidimensionalen stereotypen Charakteren und vielen losen Enden nicht ausgleichen könne, doch eine starke Erinnerung daran sei, wie lohnend und wirkmächtig Tippetts späte Orchestermusik sein könne. Oliver Soden, ebenfalls vom Guardian, hielt diese Produktion für genau richtig, um ein Werk von Qualität und Nachhall zu rehabilitieren.

Aufnahmen

 Juli 1990 – David Atherton (Dirigent), London Sinfonietta, London Sinfonietta Chorus. David Wilson-Johnson (Lev), Heather Harper (Nadia), Sanford Sylvan (Yuri), Carolann Page (Gayle), Cynthia Clarey (Hannah), Tom Randle (Olympion), Bonaventura Bottone (Luke), Donald Maxwell (Polizeileutnant), Christopher Robson und Sarah Walker (Astron). Studioaufnahme. Virgin CD: 262 624.
 9. April 2015 – Andrew Gourlay (Dirigent), Graham Vick (Inszenierung), Stuart Nunn (Design), Giuseppe di Iorio (Licht), Ron Howell (Bewegungsregie), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Chor und Schauspieler der Birmingham Opera Company. Andrew Slater (Lev), Nadine Benjamin (Nadia), Ross Ramgobin (Yuri), Stephanie Corley (Gayle), Chrystal E Williams (Hannah), Ta'u Pupu'a (Olympion), John-Colyn Gyeantey (Luke), Adam Green (Polizeileutnant), Anna Harvey und Meili Li (Astron). Video; live aus dem B12 Warehouse in Birmingham. Videostream bei Operavision.

Weblinks

 Rick Wentworth: Poster der Uraufführung auf der Website des Victoria and Albert Museums London

Einzelnachweise

Operntitel
Oper in englischer Sprache
Oper aus dem 20. Jahrhundert
Musik 1977


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