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parities, and monetary policy has continued to reflect the anti-inflationary stance of the Bundesbank. The ERM, and with it EMU, is--I fear--back on course.
We cannot imagine, or take it for granted, that the ERM is in a state of total collapse and that we can cease to worry about the imminence of EMU. On the continent, the federalist drive remains powerful and undisguised. The Conservative and Christian Democrat parties--the European People's party, I think they call it--adhere to the Athens declaration of 11 November 1992. On organising the future of Europe, they said :
"the European people's party advocates European unification on the basis of democracy and federalism.
The Maastricht Treaty on Political Union and Economic and Monetary Union provides an appropriate and sturdy framework for European unification . . . but the Treaty on European Union is not enough in itself to achieve the aim of European Union. Starting now we must therefore prepare for the Inter Governmental Conference scheduled for 1996 and draw up a European Constitution.
The Federal Constitution of European Union must be democratic and based on the principle of subsidiarity".
The federal constitution of European Union! What can I say to the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup and his hon. Friends about that ? I understand that the Conservative party has some kind of close relationship with the European People's party. I hope that we shall hear, if not Ministers, then Back-Bench Conservative Members, categorically reject the assertion that that federal aim is shared by the Conservative party of this country. I hope that we shall hear that loud and clear before the end of this debate.
I have not been able to lay my hands on a similar declaration by the Party of European Socialists, of which I find all of a sudden I am a member and which my party has apparently joined. The great majority of continental socialists are federalists. I was pleased, therefore, to receive a communication in my mail this week from my right hon. Friend the Member for Copeland (Dr. Cunningham), the shadow Foreign Secretary, in which he nailed what he described as a number of lies, including :
"lie 5 : Labour is Federalist and wants a centralised Europe". I do not know about wanting a centralised Europe, but I am glad to have my right hon. Friend's assertion that it is a lie to suggest that Labour is a federalist party. Let him make that noise again, and let him say it loud and clear.
The Liberal Democrats are openly federalist, but they are not alone in that --so are such influential people as the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup and such influential organisations as the European Movement, which recently published a pamphlet about what Britain's stance should be at the intergovernmental conference in 1996. The pamphlet includes these significant proposals : "the co-operation in the fields of justice and home affairs should be transferred to the competence of the community institutions". So we can say goodbye to that pillar. It continues :
"the common foreign and security policy should be brought by stages into the competence of the community institutions".
If the European Movement had its way, we could say farewell to the other so -called pillar--foreign policy. The document continues : "Britain should renounce its opt-out from the commitment to Economic and Monetary Union . . . The IGC should provide the drawing up of a constitution for the Union".
I believe that hon. Member for Harrow, East (Mr. Dykes) is the chairman of the European Movement. He is not in his place today, but that cannot be helped. It is interesting that he should so publicly and openly associate himself with the federalist aim in that document. Its line
reflects the provision in the Maastricht treaty for the IGC in 1996, which specifically calls for a review to be undertaken of the so-called pillars of which the Foreign Secretary is so proud. Those same federalist views are held by the Institutional Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, whose recent report was approved by an overwhelming majority of Members of the European Parliament. It is not without significance that, during his recent visit to the European Parliament, Chancellor Kohl gave his support to greatly increased powers for the European Parliament. The federalist goal is the cherished purpose of the European political elite--the classe politique, whose ambitions are so significantly divergent from those of the mass of the populations whom they claim to represent. The 13 May issue of The European contains an interesting MORI survey of European response to the following question :
"on balance do you support or oppose a United States of Europe with a federal government" ?
In four countries--Belgium, Greece, Italy and Spain--those in favour outnumbered opponents, but in the other eight member states, the reverse was true. In the United Kingdom, no fewer than 68 per cent. of the electorate oppose a federal Europe--Liberal Democrats, please note--while only 17 per cent. are in favour.
In 1996, the issue of a federal union will directly confront us in the IGC, but there is an indirect route to the same purpose, which should also deeply concern us--the proposal that we should adopt a single currency and enter the third stage of EMU, which would deny any British Government the effective means of economic
self-government. We must be equally aware of that danger and implacably opposed to that course of action.
I do not agree with the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup that the inevitable consequence of having a single market, a large area of open trade and open movement of capital in Europe is a single currency. I do not believe that the recent formation of the North American Free Trade Agreement will lead to a single currency absorbing the peseta or the Canadian dollar ; nor do I believe that it will lead to a new, wider federal union that is larger than that between those countries.
Mr. Nigel Forman (Carshalton and Wallington) : The right hon. Gentleman gives the instructive example of NAFTA. He is not arguing, is he, that the effective freedom of national authorities, either in Ottawa or in Mexico, is enhanced by the nominal freedom of their currency being allowed to move against the American dollar ?
Mr. Shore : They have considerable freedoms over their economies and their political goals. There is a great difference between claiming that sovereignty is absolute power, which it is not, and that it is self- government, with preferences being made on behalf of a country's people and not at the behest of others. It is an important distinction, which the Canadians understand. After the United States, Britain is the largest English-speaking country in the world, but there are others--Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Are those smaller English-speaking countries about to absorb themselves in a vast political and economic union with either Japan, in the case of Australia and New
Zealand, or America, in the case of Canada ? Of course not ; they value and are prepared to defend their national self- government and freedom--and so should we.
I have already referred to the Prime Minister's article in The Economist last autumn, which gave considerable encouragement to those of us who do not like the idea of economic and monetary union. Nothing would give me more satisfaction than to hear Ministers say that they have not only temporarily opted out of the commitment to the third stage of EMU, a European central bank and the single currency but have concluded that those goals are not for us, and that on no account will we accept them.
I should like a similar commitment from my party. During the passage of the Maastricht Bill, it was depressing that, after the tabling of amendment after amendment to strike out the commitment to a single European currency, to the goals of convergence, to a European central bank and to the proscription on public borrowing beyond 3 per cent. of GDP, those proposals were voted down by the Government, with the Opposition sitting on their hands and abstaining.
Last September, I was much encouraged by the speech of my right hon. and learned Friend the then Leader of the Opposition, who, sadly, is no longer with us. It is important that his words should be noted. He said :
"Today I re-affirm the aim and the goal of full employment remain at the heart of Labour's vision for Britain. Labour's economic strategy will ensure that all instruments of macro economic management, whether it concerns interest rates, the exchange rate or the levels of borrowing will be geared to sustained growth and rising employment".
That speech was an implicit--almost explicit--repudiation of economic and monetary union, a single currency and a European central bank. One cannot deploy all the instruments of interest rate, exchange rate and levels of borrowing without repudiating the doctrine of economic and monetary union in the Maastricht treaty.
Mr. Ian Taylor (Esher) : Will the right hon. Gentleman give way ?
Mr. Shore : No, I am coming to the end of my speech.
I hope that that commitment will be re-affirmed by the Labour Front-Bench spokesman later tonight.
The right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup told us that we should urge the British people to vote in the forthcoming European election. My reply to that is, "Yes, but we should be clear-sighted." The one thing that will not arise in the election--to my regret and, probably to that of the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup--is a serious judgment on Europe and our future in it. It will not even be mentioned in most of the speeches that are made. The election will be a judgment on the Government's performance in recent years. The right hon. Gentleman knows that as well as I do, so let us be reasonably impartial. We shall urge all our fellow citizens to vote but--whatever his party label--I ask them not to vote for a self-proclaimed European federalist.
Mr. David Howell (Guildford) : I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this rather calm debate on what is undoubtedly a very contentious subject. The House wishes to debate the issue in a mood that is inevitably sombre after the tragedy of last week. In the document that is the subject of our debate, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, whose absence I
quite understand--he is attending a Council meeting of Community Foreign Ministers--states rather hopefully that he believes that the dust has now settled on the Maastricht debate. I wish that he was right, but I cannot agree with him.
I believe that the issues raised before, during and after the Maastricht treaty process remain important and very much to the fore. I do not believe that the dust has settled ; nor do I believe that the position of the party of which I am a member is quite as it is so joyfully described by the media and by its critics, including the Opposition, although that is a reasonable position for the latter to hold. They claim that my party is wholly divided, like an orange, and sliced between two contrary views on the future of the European Union.
I may already be defying the tone of earlier speeches, but I believe that it is wrong and that, in my party and, I suspect, in the Opposition, there is substantial common ground on the type of Europe of which we want to be part and on how we believe it should develop in the years ahead. Such common ground not only exists but is growing all the time. It not only has supporters in this country but is gaining adherents in all member states. That is certainly my experience, even in the so-called olive states of Spain and Italy, although I do not know so much about Greece.
What is that common ground ? Let me try the patience of the House a little and describe that common ground on which I am convinced that my party and the country can unite and present a powerful front. I believe that we should get away from the various labels. We have been accused of being marginalised and isolated and of standing out against the European process, something which I would not wish to do.
Some colleagues may object to this, but I believe that most of us want to argue from within Europe. We want not to be silent or to accept everything that is rolled out but to argue from within. Our future does not lie in walking away from the right kind of European Union, for which we can and should fight and argue.
Such a Europe is a Europe of nation states, states of diversity which do not seek to have uniform standards imposed on them and which do not wish to be merged into a super-state. Those who argue otherwise and talk about the inevitable destiny of a Europe that is going to be a great political power bloc in a world divided into many such blocs have an old-fashioned and outdated view of how the variegated world will develop.
It should be a Europe of nation states, and that view is increasingly shared by those who vote, speak and act in the Parliaments and legislatures of the member states as they realise that some people really were contemplating the alternative--a Europe not comprised of nation states.
The characteristic of our stance should be that we put to the fore a clear and dynamic view of what we want to achieve at the 1996 intergovernmental conference. I do not accept that that conference will be a tinkering affair, a way of tidying up post-Maastricht, while we roll towards the goals asserted by the high priest of Maastricht. Those who say that there is nothing much to be done in 1996 so we had better squeeze all that we can from it while the process rolls on are adopting a dangerous attitude.
In 1996, there will be a need for Union reform, not tinkering. We shall need institutional change, even constitutional change. Although the right hon. Member for Bethnal Green and Stepney (Mr. Shore) does not like to talk about the constitution of a future Europe, we shall and
should be involved. We should not be frightened of talking about constitutional issues in the type of Europe that we want or of setting off on the right road. If we do not proceed, the present constitution--that embodied in the existing treaties--will be the one to roll forward the process, and that is not the type of Europe of which I wish to be a member. I believe that a growing number of people in Europe feel the same.
I do not feel "comfortable"--to use the phrase of my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary--with the European constitution, the structure of European treaties or the way in which they are being interpreted today. Many people feel the same.
Nor do I feel happy with the concept of a multi-speed Europe which implies that, although different bands of European countries will move in different collective groups towards various objectives, there is nevertheless an overall sensation of speed and movement towards an integrated whole. Statesmen who want a settled Europe instead of constant upheaval and argument about how we should live in great single market that we have yet to build would be wise to seek equilibrium rather than rush towards this or that objective in this or that collective mood. We need a settled Europe.
I hope that most members of my party will agree that 1996 will provide an opportunity to halt the federalist agenda so accurately described by the right hon. Member for Bethnal Green and Stepney. Unlike him, I believe that it can be halted. He has long held the view that it cannot and that the process is inevitable. If we are strong and confident and hold our position, I believe that we can change the direction and tone of many of the openly federalist commitments of members of the older generation who are influencing the Brussels scene.
For many years, I have followed the words of Jacques Delors, a man of vast ability who has many admirable qualities, but whose recent comments are becoming increasingly bizarre. He seems to be asserting ever more stridently a type of old-fashioned centralism against the wishes of the people of Europe. He was quoted the other day--although I hope that it is nothing more than a mistranslation--as saying that people who did not share his integrationist views were racist. That implies that all those in the member states--but especially those in Britain--who do not agree with the centralising process inherent in his ideas for political and monetary union are to be branded as racists.
There is a strong consensus in my party--perhaps the word "consensus" is unfashionable and "common ground" might be a safer expression nowadays--on the need to formulate a policy about the way in which we want to shape Europe after 1996. What does that mean ? It certainly means that the Commission's monopoly of the power to initiate legislation should be curbed, a notion to which I attach great importance. If this is not too intimate an affair for the Opposition to hear, I notice that intensive discussions at grass-roots level in our party have produced a series of recommendations suggesting precisely that.
Although members want to stay in the European Union and argue from within, they want the Commission's powers to be curbed. We must work out precisely how that can be done. We have to make precise proposals for altering the legal procedures by which it is decided whether a matter belongs to the competencies of the Commission, the central machinery of the Community or to the nation
states. We must also re-examine the European Court of Justice ; we cannot allow judgments constantly to be made in favour of the Union. I listened in vain to the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, my hon. Friend the Member for Wells (Mr. Heathcoat -Amory), waiting to hear his view of how national Parliaments, including ours, are to play a formal part in the procedures of subsidiarity and the government of the Community. The Maastricht treaty contains some fine words about national Parliaments playing their part. However, I have heard nothing since on how that should be brought about.
We know that Chancellor Kohl has sent a letter to the European Parliament inviting it to the party. It has been invited to participate directly in shaping the agenda for 1996. It concerns me that for this Parliament and for other national Parliaments, the high-flown phrases of the Maastricht- makers have not turned into anything. No proposals exist of any kind other than that we are allowed to have debates such as we are having now.
Mr. Edward Leigh (Gainsborough and Horncastle) : On the subject of Mr. Jacques Delors and national Parliaments, does my right hon. Friend think that this Parliament should have, for example, more of a role in the appointment of a successor to Mr. Jacques Delors ?
Mr. Howell : That may well be so. We need at least to assert the type of people whom we expect to see as the Commissioners of a future European community. They should, after all, be servants of the people of Europe and not their masters.
I have no criticisms of the skill and importance of some of the great men and women who propose themselves as candidates for the Commission in the future ; I hope that future Commissions will be composed of some of the best and brightest brains in Europe. However, I hope that they will be officials and not people with a high political profile. We are certainly entitled to have that opinion and I believe that we would be served in that way.
"Subsidiarity" is an elastic word. I believe that we are united in believing that it is not just a legal concept which can be solved by legal rulings, let alone by the European Court of Justice. It is political concept and a political judgment, so judgments must be made by politically legitimate bodies. That is why I conclude that we cannot accept that the list drawn up of what should be
subsidiarised--if there is such a word--or devolved from the Community should be drawn up by the Commission or even that Governments should get together, draw up lists and discuss them with the Commission. It is central to the political role of this House and of other national legislatures that we should have a say in what should be unravelled and decentralised from the Community, in terms of future powers and, indeed, of existing powers.
There are people who argue that what one is saying is all very fine, but that the game is lost--the thing has rolled away from us and there is nothing to be said in 1996. That is profoundly wrong. On every side, there is a growing army of people who understand very well that we want a new kind of European Union with new priorities. It will be a wider body which is based much more on the nation states.
The accession countries tend to have gone along with Maastricht to see the accession business through. However, when one travels to those countries and talks intimately to the business and political leaders, one finds a very different tone, whether in Helsinki, in Stockholm or, to some extent, in Oslo. As I said, if one goes to Madrid, which used to be the ultimate home of federalist enthusiasm, one now hears a totally different view as the people there begin to understand the British arguments. As a senior Minister there told me the other day, "We the Spanish--and our arguments--are converging with you."
While we focus on the wrong objectives, which we must change in 1996, the real objectives for the modern Europe, which some of us thought we were fighting for and building, are slipping away from us. What is the real objective ? It is that the whole of Europe should be democratic and in the democratic community. What is happening while we are having all these arguments ? Recycled communists are slipping back into power in country after country in eastern and central Europe. They are beginning to creep back in Hungary ; they are back in the Ukraine ; they are back in Lithuania ; and they are beginning to have a greater influence in Poland.
Our children and grandchildren would say, "Having fought in the war and then having seen the tragedy of Europe split, you had an opportunity ; then came the wonderful opportunity of these countries coming back to democracy. Yet you argued about the finer points of monetary and political union while these countries slipped away again." They would never forgive us.
This is where the priority lies and this is where the idealism lies, if we are trying to put the idealism back into Europe, as I believe we should. We should concentrate on the real issues of history and get away from the absurdities of trying to impose the political agenda of a single currency, which will, of course, never work. A common currency--a hard ecu--might work, but the goal of a single currency, as George Soros and others regularly point out, is the way in which to make George Soros rich. It has done so already and will do so again.
We do have a positive agenda. We are building the greatest single market the world has ever seen. It stretches from Lapland and the Gulf of Finland to Lisbon in the west, and from Syracuse in the south to the north of Scotland. This is a mighty enterprise which, if we work at it and get the security aspects right, will bring back into the democratic community all the nations of Europe which belong in Europe including, in my book, the Baltic three, which are just as much part of Europe as are the Visegrad four.
That is the agenda that we should now pursue, without apology or hesitation. It commands wide and growing support in Europe, and it is the one on which we should concentrate if we want to see the right kind of Europe after 1996.
Mr. Denis MacShane (Rotherham) : I have addressed many audiences and many chambers, but none quite as intimidating as this, with my true friends behind me and my real opponents facing me. I gather that convention demands that one must be polite, so polite one must be. I am very conscious of coming to the House in place of Jimmy Boyce, a man who came from a part of our society about which not enough of us know. He was unemployed
for many years, a victim of the very cruel policies that have cost so much for some of the great talents of our nation over the past 15 years. I come from a different background, but I will fight for the causes that Jimmy supported. I hope that I can in some way measure up to the service that he provided to Rotherham in the short two years in which he was a Member of this House.
I am also conscious of the fact that I follow in the footsteps of Stan Crowther who is well known to the House and was a great public servant to Rotherham over 50 years of political life. I am also conscious of following in the footsteps of Brian O'Malley, the man who inspired me when I first became involved in politics. He collapsed at the Dispatch Box, another victim of the stress of public life. Like everyone else, I was glad of the tributes paid to John Smith in the press. We speak no ill of the dead ; perhaps from time to time, my old friends in the Gallery may speak some good of the living.
Last week was for me the best of weeks and the worst of weeks. When I came to the House on Tuesday, John Smith greeted me and said that it would be a day that I would remember for the rest of my life. John Smith talked of a dream, but the dream was extinguished when, on Thursday, he left us. He spent a whole day with me in Rotherham, seeing the steel plant and the college, and talking to Asians and to party members. He left a message of hope for a new and better Britain.
I am proud to have been elected by the people of Rotherham to represent their interests in Parliament. They have not always been so happy in their choice. The first Member for Rotherham--a Member for Yorkshire in those days--was Sir Thomas Wentworth, later the Earl of Strafford. Older Members of the House may remember that he was executed on a Bill of Attainder in 1641. He was promised that his life would be saved by none other than King Charles I, but he was, of course, sacrificed.
Alas, the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Thames (Mr. Lamont) and the right hon. and learned Member for Putney (Mr. Mellor) are not with us today. They must know how poor Thomas Wentworth felt as they, too, were given the full support of a Prime Minister--a sure sign that they were about to mount the political scaffold.
"Put not your trust in princes",
were Thomas Wentworth's last words. The spirit of Rotherham and, indeed, of Yorkshire ever since has been one of sturdy self-reliance and a rejection of authoritarianism and the centralising forces that Toryism has represented throughout the ages.
Rotherham was the place where Thomas Paine, that most noble of commoners, who brought democracy to America and the "Rights of Man" to Europe, even as he was forced into exile by the Pitt Government, built his great suspension bridge. I do not know how many hon. Members know that Thomas Paine was a great manufacturer as well as a great democrat. The bridge was a feat of great engineering, as important as in many ways as his enunciation of the rights of man. Paine's bridge was built by the Walker Brothers of Rotherham, whose cannons sunk Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar.
What would Tom Paine find if he returned to Rotherham today ? The great manufacturies, on which Adam Smith based his "Wealth of Nations", have all but disappeared, 25,000 jobs have gone since 1979 and the coal mines, which once promised Britain its own energy source safe from the perils of foreign disturbances, are now capped. The local council, with the money and the will to
build homes for the homeless, is prevented from doing so by the most centralised administration since that of Charles I.
Paine would find poverty in Rotherham, I am sad to say, as bad as anywhere in Europe. Indeed, he was dismissed from Government service for arguing for fair wages for public servants. Poorly paid public service, he argued, attracts only the ill-qualified and breeds corruption, collusion and neglect. He went on :
"An augmentation of salary sufficient to enable workers to live honestly and competently would produce more good effect than all the laws of the land can enforce."
I offer that to our low-wage merchants on the Government side of the House. We already knew that Thomas Paine was a great democrat and a friend of Rotherham manufacturing, but it came as news, even to me, that he believed in a statutory minimum wage 200 years before its time.
For all those problems, Paine would find, as would anyone who visits Rotherham, a town and a people whose spirits are unbroken despite all that has been thrown at them in the past 15 years. The pedestrianised town centre, which is one of the nicest in Europe, is spoiled only, alas, by the pressure on shopkeepers arising from the declining purchasing power of the citizens of Rotherham.
One of the world's most advanced engineering steel plants, UES, is at the cutting edge of modern technology. I must to say my hon. Friends, talk not of steel as an old industry. Steel is one of the most modern and advanced sectors of our economy.
There are new partnerships between the chamber of commerce, the training and enterprise council, the local council and the trade unions, which support unity and a common cause to promote Rotherham. Tom Paine would also find a very great sense--Tom Paine was, if nothing else, an internationalist--of feeling that, if Rotherham is to succeed, Britain must play its full part in Europe, because Britain is part of Europe as surely as Yorkshire is part of Britain. I pay tribute to the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (Sir E. Heath), the Father of the House, who, since 1938, has stood for, yes, a Tory vision of internationalism against isolationism and that yellow streak of appeasement and opting out, which has always shamed the Conservative party, as it shames it in so much of its policy today.
We are part of Europe and the Euro-septics on the Government Benches may want their cash-and-carry Europe, in which each state takes what it wants. They decry centralisation, yet they have gone through the Division Lobby voting for measure after measure after measure to transfer power from local authorities--indeed, from the House--to give it to their friends in privatised companies and quangos. I want to see power shared downward to the regions, to communities, horizontally to the sister units of civil society in Europe, but, above all, I want to see power made accountable. If we are to live in an international community in which trade and travel and money and ideas can go through porous frontiers, at least we, as human beings, as subjects of Her Majesty, as citizens of Europe, should have the right to have the human spirit protected through regulation of trans- frontier activity. Yes, Europe is too important to be left to Brussels, but if we are to fight for British interests, we must do so by promoting transparency, democracy and
accountability in all European institutions. R.H. Tawney described the hereditary disease of the English nation as "the reverence for riches" and went on :
"If men are to respect each other for what they are, they must cease to respect each other for what they own."
I apologise to the hon. Ladies present and to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the references to the rights of man and quoting men. I see myself, after post-modernism and post-industrialism, as the first "PPC"--post- politically correct--hon. Member.
England is the most money-obsessed country in Europe. Switch on the BBC and every five seconds there is some Brylcreemed spokesperson for the bond markets telling us how the dollar is doing. The BBC and ITV tell us the price of the stock market at any moment, anywhere in the world, but have ceased to report on the values needed to bring cohesion back to our communities. I do not blame them. They take their lead from those who rule our society and until we get public interest hands on the tiller of the state, instead of the sticky fingers of so many of the Conservative Members and their friends in the till, the media can do no more than take a lead from those who put a price on everything, but know the value of nothing. For all our obsession with cash, Britain remains the poor man of Europe. Italy's gross domestic product per capita in 1960 was exactly one half of Great Britain's. Now, it has overtaken us. We have been so busy preaching at Europe and trying to teach Europe the secrets of the United Kingdom's economic record, we have committed, to use James Fenton's phrase--how pleased I was to see my old friend become professor of poetry at Oxford on Saturday
"the fault of thinking small and acting big".
Perhaps we have forgotten that we have some lessons to learn ; lessons about partnership, lessons about the successful countries in Europe. Germany, even after unification, has a lower unemployment record than our own. The Benelux countries and the new entrants are successful, too. Those who proclaim themselves Thatcherites, such as in the Prime Minister's favourite holiday country Spain, have the worst record of job creation and balanced development.
The core answer from Europe--one of vital importance to Rotherham and one to which I intend to commit myself in the House--is that manufacturing is not dead and, despite all the best efforts of the Government, should not die. The rising sun has been coming here continually to try to save a sinking England, but we now find that Japanese investment is going to Germany, to France and is leaving these shores.
If I may refer, as a socialist, to my favourite Sunday reading, The Sunday Telegraph tells us how well Germany is doing, that the Japanese research and development centres are installing themselves there and that the Japanese now prefer to be in Germany because of its high skill base, good labour relations and its position as Europe's engine of growth.
My right hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green and Stepney (Mr. Shore) blamed our balance of trade on Europe. I have to say to him that it is 15 years of anti-manufacturing policies, of the destruction of partnership, of the lack of investment and the money that
has flowed overseas that has been at fault. In fact, if we would learn from our European partner competitors, Britain would be in a much better shape.
It is not only an economic question. I was privileged to have many conversations with John Smith when he was in Rotherham and he talked of the constitutional changes that Labour would like to introduce, such as the end of the absurd spectacle of hereditary Members in another place making and casting laws, the need for national Governments for Scotland and Wales and regional assemblies, and the need for a referendum--not on electoral reform as I see it, but on re-thinking the way in which we govern ourselves. That is part of the constitutional package that I think is necessary for a new Britain. As with John Smith's commitment to full employment and to trade union rights, we are seeing fleshed out a new programme to reconstruct our lives in Britain as great as that which we saw after the war, but, this time, with us secure in the heart of Europe. A Europe of what ? Is it a "Europe des patries" as General de Gaulle said ? That is difficult for us. We have four nations, but what is our fatherland ? That is not a word that we can use easily as British people. It is not a united states of Europe or a stepping stone to Tennyson's "Parliament of the World", either. After many years working in Europe, I find the Germans more German, the French more French and the Italians more Italian. It is only we in Britain who seem to live in a permanent identity crisis about who we are and what it means to be British. That is because the old Toryism is dying. The new Labourism is not yet born. As a consequence, the morbid symptoms of corruption and xenophobia that lie at the heart of the Cabinet are everywhere to be found where the Government are at work.
Those who are hostile to Europe are to be found in all nations. We have the Euro-sceptics here, there are the French communists and now we have the Italian fascists. I have with me the programme of Philippe de Villiers, the conservative right-winger in France. He wants Europe to be protected against any imports from outside the Community. He wants also a Europe in which national controls stop immigration. Like the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, my father came here in the 1930s. He was a refugee from fascist Europe. The Europe that is described by Philippe de Villiers is not one of which I want to be part. Indeed, I am not even sure whether Conservative Members believe in such a Europe.
Closing the door to foreign immigrants and to exports from around the world is not a Europe in which we need to believe. We in Europe should defend our interests, but, at the same time, we in this country should deepen our friendship with countries such as Germany and--I declare an interest because my wife is French--France. In the words of Victor Hugo,
"France is the adversary of England as the better is the enemy of the good."
I am conscious of returning to the country that made me. I have returned from elsewhere in Europe, where I worked for many years. I have learnt much, and some of that learning I might bring to the House. I am not
"A steady patriot of the world alone,
The friend of every country but his own."
I remain British. I am proud of the schools that made me and of the health service that put me together when I cracked my head open in the 1950s. I am hopeful that such
again could be the kind of United Kingdom in which my children can grow up. It is a country in which we always refer to faith, hope and charity. But greater than any of those concepts is justice. I will argue for justice for the people of Rotherham. I will strive for economic justice for the unemployed and social justice for the weak and disabled people of Rotherham. I so much agree with those who say that the best tribute that we could pay to John Smith would be to pass the Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill, which was recently talked out. There must be "plain justice"--justice for the criminals who walk free in an England that opts out of Europe. In so many parts of our communities, unfortunately, it seems to opt out of decency and law and order. If I can deliver any part of that message during my time in the House on behalf of the people of Rotherham, I shall be well pleased.


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Former WWE/TNA/ECW World Champion Rob Van Dam recently spoke with Wrestlezone's Kevin Kellam to talk about a wide range of topics to promote his new documentary 'Headstrong.'
At his advancing age and for his mind, RVD has decided to work a selective number of dates on the independent scene. It appears that he's just enjoying his life after putting together a successful career.
In this interview, RVD talked about his status as a pro wrestler and future in the wrestling business. This is where he made it known that he considers himself semi-retired.
"I consider myself semi-retired. The last three years I've had about 10-12 matches a year, most of them overseas, and I'm really not looking to do more than that. But good business is good business, if somebody talks.. I can't see myself going back to full-time, that's really not a possibility, not the way full-time was defined in the past anyway."
RVD to make his return to Impact Wrestling alongside longtime friend Sabu as they'll team up to face Pentagon Jr. and Fenix at the "United We Stand" event on April 4th during WrestleMania weekend from the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey
"Yeah I got this Impact match coming up, I'm looking forward to tagging with Sabu , it's been a long time since we've tagged, so I'm looking forward to that because he's my mentor. He brought me into the business, he was the first guy I was the ring with, he helped train me, not counting Ted DiBiase when I kissed his foot."
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The Selkirk College Faculty Association Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) is pleased to honour Muditha Heenkenda, Doug Henderson and Allyson Perrot as recipients of its 2017/2018 awards.
The Selkirk College community will celebrate the winners with the annual SCOPE Award ceremony and reception held on Thursday, October 11 at the Staff Lounge on the Castlegar Campus from 6 to 8 p.m.
Muditha's dedication to her job and her determination to provide students with a quality learning experience has inspired and motivated many of her colleagues in the School of Environment and Geomatics (SEG).
She received numerous recommendations from colleagues, current and ex-students, administrators, and community members who all praised her patience, humanity, ingenuity and professionalism.
Muditha completed her PhD in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the Charles Darwin University in Australia. She is specialized in environmental problem solving using information extraction from remotely sensed data sources like satellite and drone images. Once she moved to Canada in May 2015, she worked for the Department of Geography, University of Calgary as a visiting scholar for three months and gained valuable experience related to the Canadian spatial data and spatial data management. In December 2015, she joined SEG at Selkirk College as a geomatics instructor.
She has been described by colleagues as transformational, impactful and supportive and by administrators described as "a welcomed air of new professionalism," gifted, focused, skilled and effective.
Muditha has managed to provide excellent teaching despite an extremely demanding workload and constantly changing technology. In her first few years at the college, she was asked to teach over 75 per cent of the GIS and computer curriculum in all four years of the SEG programming. She has an extraordinary ability to connect these changes to field and classroom applications.
Muditha is currently teaching remote sensing and GIS courses at various levels such as Integrated Environmental Planning diploma, Advanced Diploma in GIS and Bachelor of GIS levels. She is supervising Bachelor of GIS thesis projects and GIS project based courses while working closely with regional industry partners. She is also coordinating some research projects related to information extraction from remotely sensed data in the field of forestry applications at the Selkirk Geospatial Research Center (SGRC).
Devoted to staying on top of changes in her field, Muditha has used her professional development to create new courses that meet the demands of our employers in the area. She has been instrumental in the new Geomatics in the Workplace online certificate.
Muditha's expertise contributed greatly to the SGRC's recent successful Natural Science & Engineering Council of Canada grant worth $2 million.
Muditha enjoys the combination of teaching and research as it helps to make a massive difference in the lives of young students by introducing state-of-the-art technology and preparing them for their careers through real world applications.
Since Selkirk College's math Instructor Doug Henderson hasn't had to come up to accept a SCOPE award since 2010, we figured it was time to finally relent to the onslaught of positive student comments over the past 2,920 days.
Or 4.2 million minutes if you prefer.
But backing up a bit, in 2006 Doug was part of 2006 North American Renewable Energy Technology program proposal requesting $291,881.43 in funding. According to that proposal, Doug - who has a couple of degrees in math plus a degree in engineering - worked computer analyses of the high-voltage grid while at BC Hydro and has an interest in heat transfer systems like geo exchange, biomass and solar thermal.
In 2011 Doug put his way with numbers to political pursuits when, as president of the Selkirk College Faculty Association, he pointed out the press that $200,000,000 needed to be added to the system to get the funding to where it needed to be due to meet higher student enrolment numbers and account for a decade of inflation. He (very politely, I'm quite sure) called on then Premier Christy Clark to use some of her $600,000,000 slush fund for education.
Now on to some more current numbers… Doug is inspiring 149 students across five sections of two courses and four labs this fall. A rough projection shows that this season, Doug will watch his 10,920th minute of Selkirk Saints hockey (not including playoffs, of course). Parenthetically (so to speak) we may need to develop a robust equation to calculate with greater accuracy the precise number of minutes of hockey actually observed that accounts for the number of minutes Doug misses while completing a crossword puzzle in the stands.
Allyson Perrott began working at Selkirk College as a chemistry instructor in August of 2001. Since that time, she has provided students and colleagues with first-class instruction and mentorship.
Colleagues have used the following words to describe Allyson dedicated, creative educator, thought-provoking and engaging. Other colleagues have described Allyson as a tireless worker and a great mentor.
Allyson is often seen walking down the hallway to her classes with visual models of complex chemical structures so that her students can see chemical equations. In addition to her regular teaching schedule, Allyson runs multiple workshops for youth of varying ages that serve to intrigue and inspire the next generation to get excited about chemistry.
Allyson is a role model for newer instructors through her ability to motivate students to dig into the difficult material. She can instill a sense of confidence and a belief in themselves that they can succeed.
Allyson has been instrumental in the development and delivery of the Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) Program over the past five years. The RPM students from Selkirk College consistently produce above average MCAT boot camp scores pertaining to organic chemistry directly related to Allyson's ability to facilitate optimal student learning.
Allyson contributes not only to excellent student learning but to the overall college community. For example, for many years Allyson was an active member of the University Arts & Sciences Curriculum Committee and, most recently, Allyson has been instrumental in sharing her wisdom and pragmatic approach to the RPM Admission Committee.
Allyson has gone out of her way to ensure that timetabling for courses makes sense and that any conflicts in timetabling are dealt with expediently and in a way that best supports students. Most importantly, each year, Allyson goes from classroom to classroom and ensures that the lightbulbs on all of the overhead projectors are in working order for the start of the upcoming academic semester.
Allyson is best known for getting the job done in a comprehensive, pragmatic way and without fanfare. Allyson is has been described as being incredibly reliable, she seldom complains but is no pushover. She offers criticism or critique in a respectful and constructive manner.
Each summer, Allyson teaches chemistry at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. In this way, Allyson brings her incredible way of being from one side of the country to the other. We are sure that students at Dal are the recipients of Allyson's excellent work ethic and enthusiasm.
Congratulations Allyson, your contribution to student learning and the Selkirk College community is very much appreciated.


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Diesel generators have now been installed on the first of the new aircraft carriers. Both ships will have two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and four diesel generator sets. The generators � provided by Converteam � provide a total power of 109 megawatts. The latest edition of Desider indicates that power will be generated to distribute electricity throughout the vessel powering anything from the propulsion system to crew members' laptops.
Another �33 million worth of contracts have also been recently awarded. These include:
-	An �18 million contract for storage facilities to Wincanton.
-	A �15 million contract for Balfour Beatty Engineering Services for the installation of cables on modules being constructed at Govan before final integration at Rosyth.
-	A �44,000 contract for Edmundson Electrical to provide component parts used to pack and make airtight cables running throughout the vessels
-	A �137,000 contract to Jetway Associates to supply hose baskets, which form part of the ships' fire fighting equipment.
According the Aircraft Carrier Alliance around �1.25 billion worth of contracts have been placed throughout the UK, which in turn are supporting thousands of jobs in almost every region.
Regional involvement in the development of the carriers was further enhanced as the final shipyard in the programme started its part of the construction work. Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird will build tow sections of the ships' flight deck. The work is worth over �44 million pounds and will keep a workforce of 1,200 busy until 2012. Upon completion the flight decks will be the size of three football pitches.
Commencing construction was especially significant for Cammell Laird as it marked the return of shipbuilding to the yard after a 17 year hiatus. Yet the company is by no means a stranger to carrier construction, having provided three throughout its illustrious 182 year history.
The Birkenhead shipyard joins five others � Govan and Rosyth in Scotland, Portsmouth, Devon and Newcastle in England � in the massive construction project. Work currently supports around 10,000 jobs at the shipyards and throughout the supply chain.
Despite the increase in debate over the cost of the aircraft carriers in the run-up to the publishing of the Strategic Defence and Security Review work continues unabated.
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A chasing after the wind.
what has been done will again be done.
Foolish errors shall be made again.
Yet there was nothing new under the sun.
Anxious striving, as they labour under the sun?
even at night their minds do not rest.
Day 8 of Na/GloPoWriMo2017, and the official prompt at NaPoWriMo.net is to write a poem that relies on repetition of a phrase, or just a word. This poem draws on the verses of Ecclesiastes in the bible's Old Testament.
The more I have read this by Solomon, the more I see the truth in it. He had everything the world could offer, but it left him empty. Jesus said, "Love not the world, nor the things of the world." And it is no wonder. They are empty and meaningless.


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Ring of Beara: One of Ireland's Most Scenic Road Trips
by Grace Harding
Covering a dramatic section of Ireland's southwest coast - the Ring of Beara is one the most scenic circular drives in the country. Less known and much less touristy than the Ring of Kerry, the Beara route is 137 km of pure magic.
The Ring of Beara is a place where waterfalls cascade from mountains and waves crash against sheer cliffs. The villages are colourful, the fields are full of sheep, and the sea breeze is always refreshing. It's possible to drive the whole route in a day if you're happy to admire the landscape from a car. But if you want to stretch your legs and connect with the area, then settle in and spend a few days exploring.
Driving the Ring of Beara
Although the twisting roads of the Ring of Beara are fun to drive, spending time outdoors is even better. You could fill days hiking the rugged trails, horse riding through woodland, or even meditating in the grounds of a Buddhist retreat centre. From coastal walks to welcoming villages, this guide will show you some the best places to stop along the way:
1. Kenmare
The town of Kenmare in Co. Kerry is a popular starting point (or end point) for the Ring of Beara. The largest town on the route, its pretty streets are lined with restaurants, cafés, and galleries. Kenmare's location – at the gateway to the Beara Peninsula and close to some of Co. Kerry's main tourist spots – makes it a great base for adventures.
There are lots of ways to explore the surrounding countryside and horse riding is one of them. Dromquinna Stables, a family run equestrian centre, is just 5 km outside Kenmare town. The combination of gentle horses, friendly instructors, and occasional baby goats makes it extra-special. Dromquinna offers rides on the shores of Kenmare Bay and along woodland and mountain trails, but you'll need to book ahead.
2. Tuosist
Driving down the northern coast of the Beara Peninsula, you'll pass through an area called Tuosist. Although small, Tuosist is packed with things to see. In Gleninchaquin Park, you can wander along marked trails to lakes, past waterfalls, and through meadows. Nearby, the Uragh Stone Circle is an ancient heritage site in a remote spot. It's worth noting that both Gleninchaquin Park and the Uragh Stone Circle are privately owned, so there are entry fees.
3. Lauragh, Ardgroom, and Eyeries
The coast of Kenmare Bay, with mountains rising on one side and an expanse of sea on the other, is one of the loveliest stretches of the Beara Peninsula. The first town you'll reach is Lauragh – an area of lakes and dense woodland. From here, you can drive over the incredible Healy Pass (more on that later) or continue on the main Ring of Beara route.
Ardgroom and Eyeries are brightly painted coastal villages, where the houses look cheerful no matter how miserable the weather is. But if the sun is out, Eyeries is a good place to make the most of it. The Strand is a nearby beach with protected waters and it's usually safe to swim there.
Walkers can also join the Beara Way from Eyeries. A long-distance walking trail, the Beara Way is about 220 km altogether. But if you're not up for nine days of walking, try the section from Eyeries to Allihies. This section takes three to four hours to complete and passes heritage sites that have all kinds of legends attached to them.
4. Allihies
At the furthest tip of the Beara Peninsula, where craggy hills roll into the powerful Atlantic, is Allihies. This small village has so much character that it's worth spending a night here. The Seaview Guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay and there are regular traditional music sessions in the pubs nearby. Staying here will also give you time to hike the Copper Mine Trail, which weaves across the wild headland, past old mines and man-made reservoirs.
5. Dursey Island & Dzogchen Beara
From Allihies, Ireland's only cable car judders across to Dursey Island – a tiny island off the coast of the peninsula. It's home to only a handful of residents but lots of bird species. It's also worth watching the surrounding waters, where whales and dolphins often appear. There are no shops or restaurants on Dursey, so stock up on snacks before you go.
Dzogchen Beara is a world away from cable cars and local pubs. A popular Buddhist retreat centre, Dzogchen Beara holds drop in meditation classes and runs retreats throughout the year. Sitting in its clifftop meditation garden, it's easy to feel like you're on the edge of Ireland. And if you miss the meditation sessions, stop here anyway for a stroll around the grounds or a coffee in the sunlit café.
6. Castletownbere
A fifteen-minute drive will bring you into Castletownbere – a friendly harbour town and the main town on the peninsula. In the grounds of the nearby Dunboy Castle, a tree-lined walking trail skirts the coast. If you look out across the water, you'll see Ardnakinna Lighthouse perched on the edge of Bere Island.
7. Bere Island
There's more to Bere Island than the lighthouse. The fields are studded with ring forts, burial sites, and standing stones, so it's worth hopping on a ferry from Castletownbere to explore properly. Some of the island's walking trails are part of the main Beara Way and the views of Slieve Miskish and the Caha Mountains make it a particularly scenic section.
8. Adrigole & Hungry Hill
The highest peak in the Caha Mountains, Hungry Hill (682m) towers over the village of Adrigole. Mare's Tail Waterfall, which tumbles down the mountain, is thought to be the highest waterfall in Ireland. There are various routes to the summit, but none are easy – you'll need hiking experience and skills with a compass. And if you don't even make it as far as putting your hiking boots on, you can still enjoy the view.
9. Glengarriff
Depending on which direction you take, the town of Glengarriff will be the first or last stop on the Ring of Beara drive. Explore the forests and shady trails of Glengarriff Nature Reserve, or have a swim and a picnic in the Blue Pool Amenity Area. Garnish Island, just a short ferry ride from Glengarriff, is a dream for anyone with an interest in gardening. The gardens on the island are packed with exotic plants and vivid flowers sweeten the air.
Given everything there is to see around Glengarriff, it's another good place to spend a night or two. Shandrum Lodge, an exceptional B&B that overlooks rolling hills, is a 20-minute drive from Glengarriff and just 10 minutes from Bantry. The owners, Maeve and Jerry, ooze West Cork charm and their nutritious breakfasts will keep you going all day.
10. Healy Pass
The Healy Pass is a mountain road like no other. Passing between two of the highest mountains in the Caha range, it's a thrillingly narrow road with hairpin bends and a sheer drop on one side. The 12 km road runs from Lauragh Bridge to Adrigole Bridge, so it cuts across the main Ring of Beara route. But the views of Glanmore Lake, the intricate rocky landscape, and the overwhelming sense of isolation make it an unmissable detour. The Healy Pass is often deserted, unlike the busy Conor Pass in Dingle, so you might even have it all to yourself.
Deciding which trails to hike, which villages to stop in, and which beaches to visit is probably the hardest part of driving the Ring of Beara. But other than some decision-making, exploring this part of Ireland should be about enjoying the landscape and settling into the West Cork pace of life.
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Q: Conjugate of quaternion doesn't give expected result I'm using this site to play with quaternions.
All of my quaternions are unit quaternions.
I  find quaternion of some Euler Angles(x, y, z) by using the website -inputs are degree and ZYX order Euler- and then by inputting the conjugate of the founded quaternion, I expect to see Conjugate of my Euler Angles (-x, -y, -z)
My flow is:
Euler(Input) => Quaternion(Result) => Conjugate of the Quaternion(Input)
=> Euler Conjugate (Which is original Euler multiplied by -1)(Result)

In Degree and ZYX format, I input values
x = 70
y = 30
z = 0

And resulting quaternion is
[x, y, z, w(scalar)]
[ 0.5540323, 0.2120121, -0.1484525, 0.7912401 ]

When I input conjugate of this quaternion, which is vector parts multiplied by -1:
[ -0.5540323, -0.2120121, 0.1484525, 0.7912401 ]

Resulting Euler angles as (Z Y X) are:
[ x: -72.5047593, y: -9.8465479, z: 28.4812339 ]

Which is not related to my first angles (70, 30, 0). Shouldn't the conjugate of a quaternion give results of Euler angles multiplied by -1, (-70, -30, 0)
I tested the result of (-70, -30, 0) degrees and the resulting quaternion is
[ -0.5540323, -0.2120121, -0.1484525, 0.7912401 ]

Which has x and y components multiplied by -1, but z component is preserved. What is the point I'm missing in this problem?

A: You're missing two things. First, the conjugate quaternion should give you the inverse rotation, that is, a rotation that undoes your original Euler-angle rotation.
The inverse rotation is not obtained just by changing the signs of the Euler angles.
You can invert a rotation by reversing the rotation around each individual axis, but only if you apply it to the axes in reverse order.
Merely changing the three angles in your set of Euler angles, you are claiming you can apply the rotations to the axes in the same order as before, which does not work in general.
Second, Euler-angle representations are not unique. You could input a set of angles, get a quaternion, and then try converting that quaternion back to Euler angles;
you are not guaranteed to get the same Euler angles back even in that case,
where you are dealing with only one rotation.
For example, this answer
deals with one particular interpretation of Euler angles and one particular set of conversion functions to and from quaternions,
where the second set of Euler angles will be different from the first if the $y$-axis rotation in the original Euler angles was greater than a right angle.

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PRESENTING A SCHIZOPHRENIC blend of 21st-century luxury and chivalric hauteur, a first-of-its-kind English golf resort debuts this summer under the deceptively modest name of The Grove.
Jacuzzis, plasma-screen TVs and "Broadband conferencing are concealed within The Grove's courtly buildings–one of which dates to 1400 and all of which provided hearth and home to several Earls of Clarendon. Just a half-hour's drive from London proper, the resort's grandeur is painted across a 300-acre demesne whose fresh-air pleasures include an aristocratic-looking golf course laid out by the Kingsbarns Kid himself, Kyle Phillips.
Phillips, who's as hot as a blacksmith's forge these days, extended the new-meets-old theme of The Grove when he conceived his 7,170-yard parkland design. Today's technology is all there in the irrigation, drainage and soil mixes, but the course's visual style and shot characteristics have an artisan feel that will suggest the possibility of Harry Vardon (or maybe Harry Colt) appearing from the mist along its fairways. Phillips strives for the impression that nothing diesel-powered was used to shape his fairways and greens. "I'm looking back at classic British course architecture and trying to create great courses whose artificial landforms are indistinguishable from natural ones," he explains.
From its Saxon burial ground to its acres of walled gardens, the property surrounding Phillips' layout fits seamlessly with the streams, boundary hedges and roundabouts of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, the modest crossroads where this whole fable is set.
But if the scenery is unspoiled, the people who stay here won't be. And a fair number of them can be put up in the 211 guest rooms and 16 luxury suites. A staff of 350 will unobtrusively guide Grove guests among the resort's three restaurants and dozen-plus spa treatment rooms, as well as tidy up the croquet lawn and the two 75-foot swimming pools when a day's play is over.
In advance of the course's opening, the resort brought in crack golf management company Troon Golf from the U.S. to handle operations. Given the basic premise of The Grove (i.e., American-style luxury in a British golfing milieu), having a group of worldly Yanks around to dust off the ballwashers and comb the rough is a logical idea.


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Ancient Giant remains have been hidden by the Smithsonian
For some time now, it has been discussed whether or not there are/were giants located in different parts of the world. A big stink has been made, regarding this and the lack of corporation from the Smithsonian Institute.
There are an apparent number of files with actual physical evidence—all of which currently remains hidden. The logic behind this is, it will literally change human history and everything we know about it. There is big money floating around, regarding museum funding's, tours, merchandising and much more.
Giant men and women once roamed these lands. What happened to most of them, is nothing more than an attempted mass extinction and exile of sorts. Fighting for their lives, the Native American tribes were believed to have encountered these large stature d humanoids.
There are a number of questions which remain unanswered to date. Was it actually possible that giant humans roamed Ancient America? Were Native American Indian tribes ruled, enslaved and/or eaten by these large humanoid breed of people? In folklore, there are stories by both the Native Americans and the early settlers.
Over the course of a hundred year period, there have been an estimated 1000 accounts of large scale skeletons. These skeletons range from seven feet to the size of a home. Think of the scale of dinosaurs, as everything was larger during this time period on Earth.
Giant remains in North America
Perhaps everything including the earlier human incarnations were giant-sized. The skeletal remains were unearthed from ancient burial sites, which reach far across North America. A number of newspapers, towns, letters, journals, diaries and photos have been reported about over time.
The Smithsonian ethnology reports, have all carefully documented this. There are so many types of locations around the country. Many of these locations include: burial chambers, stone crypts and ancient battlefields among massive sized mounds within the Earth.
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A number of anatomic anomalies have been seen such as enormous jawbones that include double rows of teeth. The size of these jawbones could quite easily fit over an average sized man or woman. The giants skulls were elongated and of course exceptionally large.
"The Indian skulls with double rows of teeth are said to have been found not only abundantly on San Clemente Island caves, but also often still on the neighboring Island of San Miguel, the San Bernardo or Juan Rodriguez of Cabrillo."
The Smithsonian scientists apparently identified 17 different skeletons, which were at least seven feet in stature. One was 8 feet tall, with a skull reaching 36-inches in circumference. Comparably, an average sized human being skull is 20 inches. The Smithsonian Institution made more mentions of other findings. Perhaps some of these were even larger in shape and size.
A giant was purchased suspiciously by the Smithsonian for $500 dollars. This took place back in 1895, however later the Smithsonian claimed it was nothing more than a hoax.
San Diego giant purchased by the Smithsonian in 1895
The origins of the North American giants, have been debated by independent researchers, academics and skeptics, but now there may be enough data to begin some serious research. One thing is for certain, the Smithsonian Institute is hiding something and our human history has been affected.
(Source: Graham Hancock)
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What AI Can Do For Smartphone Cybersecurity Now
By Editor June 9, 2021 Mobile and Tech
Cybersecurity has become an important and crucial part of the growth in number of online transactions. This has also increased the cyber threats and has resulted in adoption of AI techniques that enhance the online security of our smartphones and the information stored in them.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now taking center stage in smartphones, and it use goes far beyond applications like digital assistants. AI has made it possible to create an offline profile of its owner without sharing any personal identifiable information (PII) outside of their phone.
Advantages of AI in Cybersecurity
AI has various advantages in many areas, cybersecurity being one of them. With the increasing cyber attacks and rapid multiplication of devices, AI can keep us informed and updated with cybercriminals. It automates threat detection and responds more effectively than manual techniques.
New Threat Detection
AI can be used to detect cyber threats and malicious activities. Traditional software cannot keep track with the new malwares created every week, so in such area AI helps. By using algorithms, AI can be trained to detect malware or even detect malwares attacks before it enters the system. This can help prevent cyberattacks, as all cyber criminals follow trends too and stay up to date with current technologies.
Battling Bots
Bots have taken over a lot of websites, and they can be dangerous. Bots can be used for account takeovers or to steal credentials or creating fraud data and accounts. This can't be handles with manual response. AI understand the website traffics and distinguishes good bots, bad bots and humans. Thus making it safe for you to visitg websites.
Better Endpoint Protection
There is an increase in number of people working remotely, AI helps keeps all the smartphones and systems secure. Antivirus solutions and VPNs help against malwares attack but they often work based on signatures. So in order to keep your device protected from the latest threats, it is essential to keep up with the signature definitions.
Living in an era where data privacy is compromised, the best way to target customers and to protect their identities it is essential to keep their private data in their own hands. As smartphone AI technologies continue to grow, companies will start looking into mobile marketing to get in touch with their potential customers without having to know all of their personal details.
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Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 564 fun things to do in Costock for you and the family to discover, including laser tag, activity centres and trampoline parks. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem – 402 of the attractions are indoors. Finding the right day out in Costock for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.
Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Costock with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.


NEW ENGLAND – The estate of American novelist, F. Scott Fitzgerald, successfully reanimated the corpse of Fitzgerald, and subsequently filed for copyright extensions.
As many works of fiction written in the early 20th century reach the end of their copyright protection and enter the public domain, the face of publishing is shifting. No longer will there be definitive versions of classics such as The Great Gatsby. Entering the public domain will open these works to fan fiction, reinterpretation, and most importantly: free copies riddled with typos available on the world wide web. While previously only available at every library across the country as well as nearly every new and used book store in multitudes, some complain these classics hard to find.
The result of the copyright extension request is pending review at the time of this publication.
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Massarosa is known mainly for its natural beauty especially for the famous Lake of Massaciuccoli i
Visit Massarosa | What to see in Massarosa: Massaciuccoli Lake and the Roman villa
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Massarosa was also one of the earliest Roman settlements in the territory of Versilia, evidenced by the ruins of the ancient Baths of Massaciuccoli, also known as Nerone pits or Bagni di Nerone.
Under the hegemony of the Republic of Lucca, from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century, Massarosa known a period of glory, and many nobles and wealthy merchants of the area began to build their residences in Massarosa, as Villa Baldini of Pauline Bonaparte in Campignano.
The routes along the circuit of Massarosa and Lucchese villas are definitely one of the biggest attractions of the area.
Massarosa is known mainly for its natural beauty, especially for the famous Lake of Massaciuccoli inside the Natural Park of Migliarino, San Rossore Massaciuccoli.
The park extends over the coast between Pisa and Lucca, and also included the ex Presidential Estate of San Rossore, the pinewoods of Tombolo, Migliarinoand Macchia Lucchese. In 2005 the Park was awarded the European Diploma of protected areas and for the richness of its wildlife, is also an oasis LIPU (Italian League for Bird Protection).
Entdecken Sie die Versilia mit unseren Routen: Massarosa
Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Toskana
Lido di Camaiore with its beautiful fine 4 Km long sandy beach is one of the ideal destinations for a summer in Tuscany coast
Garfagnana is a pristine area rich in history and surrounded by the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines
The village of Camaiore is located at the bottom of a valley surrounded by hills, as well as the northern Appennins.
Forte dei Marmi is seaside town in Tuscany coast with many cafes and bars
The beauty of Pietrasanta old town center fits perfectly with the shops of craftsmen of the marble and the laboratories
Seravezza is a small town at the foot of the Apuan Alps and one of the oldest country in Versilia
Stazzema is the smallest town in Versilia and the higher up, nestled on the slopes of Mount Matanna in the heart of the Apuan Alps.
Torre del Lago takes its name from a tower, stood near the Lake of Massaciuccoli between the XV and XVI century
Viareggio and its carnival
Discover Lucca
Visit Montalcino and Abbey of St. Antimo
Florence artistic and cultural heritage is very valuable, so that the historic center of Florence has become UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
Visit Pisa and discover Piazza del Duomo and the Leaning Tower
Antro del Corchia
Visit the Antro del Corchia cave in Apuan Alps in Tuscany with 53 km of tunnels and galleries
Marble quarries in Carrara
The marble quarries of Carrara are one of the many wonders of the Apuan Alps that you can visit with organized tours
Walking route to discover Camaiore
Hiking trail on foot to discover the town of Camaiore and its hills
Visit Siena a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tuscany, whose symbol is undoubtedly Piazza del Campo with its original shell shape
Walking route to discover Seravezza
hiking trail on foot to the discovery of Seravezza and its villages
Discover Via Francigena with a route map
tourist route by mountain bike along the Via Francigena from Camaiore
Die Cinque Terre sind ein zerklüfteter Küstenabschnitt an der ligurischen Riviera in der Provinz La Spezia
Visit San Gimignano a a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tuscany


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Oceanside CYO basketball nets tournament win
Posted Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:00 am
Under the direction of coach Frank Wassenbergh, back left, and assistant coach John Hunt, back right, the Oceanside CYO basketball team won the annual St. Agnes Christmas tournament last month. Above, from back row left, Sean Hunt, Justin Beckerman, Keaton Levine, Dylan Wassenbergh Jack Luttrell, Matt Monfiletto and Will Purrman along with, from front row left, Robert Wallace, Declan Costello, Matt Laudicina, Owen Joyce and Luca Nagrowski after the victory.
Courtesy Frank Wassenbergh
Honorees at the tournament were, from left, Matt Monfiletto (All-Tournament), Dylan Wassenberg (All-Tournament) and Owen Joyce (tournament MVP). Above, the players with coach Frank Wassenbergh.
By Mike Smollins
Eight seconds remained in the finals of the annual St. Agnes Christmas basketball tournament when Oceanside's Keaton Levine got the ball and heaved what proved to be the game-winning shot.
"The kids went bonkers," recalled Frank Wassenbergh, the head coach of the Oceanside sixth-grade CYO basketball team. "The place went nuts, the kids went nuts. For sixth-graders, this was their first real taste of competitive action."
Upstart Oceanside outlasted six teams in its bracket to win the tournament, which was held from Dec. 26 through 30, and had to win three games. Oceanside faced host St. Agnes in the finals, and after jumping out to an early 13-0 lead, it found itself all tied up late in the fourth quarter. That's when Keaton sank the winning bucket to ice the game, 34-33.
A last-ditch effort by St. Agnes was snuffed out by Wassenburg's son, Dylan, who corralled a defensive rebound with one second left in the game and held the ball until the buzzer sounded, which was followed by an uproar from the Oceanside faithful in attendance.
Owen Joyce, a starting point guard who overcame frequently being double teamed by the opposition to put on stellar performances, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, while Dylan and Matt Monfileto were named All-Tournament players. Dylan had nine steals in the championship game, while Matt contributed eight rebounds.
"The tournament for them was a real confidence booster as we head into the meat of our season," said Wassenbergh, who coaches the team with his assistant, John Hunt.
To prepare for the tournament, the team woke up early and weathered the blistering December weather by participating in two outdoor practices leading up to it. The team comprises 12 players who are 11-years-old, and half of whom are first-year players.
"These kids are all energy and all hustle," Hunt said, referring to the championship performance. "They feed off each other and this was a game that we built up the momentum early and didn't let up."
Wassenbergh lauded his team for its all-around effort, including those who came off the bench and Will "Magic" Purrman, who had many defensive rebounds and a big bucket to put Oceanside up by 5 late. Wassenburgh added that he believed that after the tournament, the playoffs are a real possibility for his squad, and noted that his priority is for the players to learn the right way to play the sport with effort and heart.
"Our motto is play smart, play hard and play together," he said.


For my simploring tour on Saturday, October 20th, I selected Winter Moon from scoop.it SL Destinations. There're a lot of reviews about Winter Moon already, it seems to be quite popular, yet I've never been there before. Winter Moon is a homestead rated PG, it is group owned by a group also named Winter Moon, which was founded by Dream Shadowcry. Joining the group is for free. As far as I could find out, the sim was created and is really owned by Dream Shadowcry. And it is quite popular indeed. The group has close to 3,000 members, and during my visit I was not alone at all, there were 10 other people around.
Winter Moon is an island in the form of a hoof. One part of the hoof is dominated by a steep massive rock, the other part is quite flat and on it's end is a huge lighthouse that towers above the whole island. The bay, formed by the hoof is not open, as a bridge leads from the lighthouse over the bay to the other end of the island.
The windlight setting is a bit foggy and set to immerse the island in a warm reddish sundown atmosphere. I switched the light to my favourite setting for simploring, which is "Annan Adored Realisitc ambient".
The provided landmark for Winter Moon leads to a point close to the lighthouse, an alley with some upholstered furniture at the sides, chandeliers are suspended from the branches of the trees. It looks like a mixtures between indoor and outdoor, like a living room under the sky – and yes it looks very romantic.
I walked up to the top of the lighthouse to get an overview, then I walked all around the island, crossing the bridge that connects the both ends of the hoof. What I noticed right when I landed continued. Winter Moon is a very romantic spot, there're innumerable places to sit and cuddle, one spot more inviting than the other, a fantasy world yet not science fiction, just lovely. Sofas, beds, loungers, chairs, benches … and all offer a nice view into the beautiful and really peaceful environment.
At Winter Moon you have the difficult choice between a romantic spot on the beach, or overlooking the beach, or in the forest, or looking at the waterfalls that run down from the big rock into the bay, or close to the lighthouse, or on the bridge or in the middle of the bay where some arcardes form a circle. As mentioned before, I was not alone during my visit and some spots were taken, but there're so many that you will find a romantic spot far from other visitors any time. And I can understand now why Winter Moon is popular.
I enjoyed my visit a lot. Thank you Dream Shadowcry for providing this romantic hideaway to the public. I will return whenever I look for a place to cuddle with my love.


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TN, Kerala dominates volleyball competition on final day of Khelo India youth games
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MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu and Kerala won three medals each and dominated the volleyball competition in the Khelo India youth games held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday.
The two teams shared the spoils in the Under-21 category on the final day of the games.
Tamil Nadu won the girls' U-21 final, while Kerala took gold in the boys' U-21 category.
In the Girls' final, Tamil Nadu made a stunning comeback to win gold after losing the first two games to Kerala, who got off to a strong start and had cruised to a 25-23, 25-11 lead.
Tamil Nadu turned things around with a 25-23 win in a tight third set. They followed that up with an equally strong performance to finally prevail 23-25, 11-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-9 in just under two hours.
The Boys' U-21 final saw favourites Kerala overcome Tamil Nadu in a tense four-set battle to stay unbeaten en route to the gold. Tamil Nadu made a good start to win the first set 25-21 and it was the first set Kerala had dropped in the tournament.
Kerala were quick to make a comeback and never let their guard down thereafter despite strong resistance from Tamil Nadu to eventually win 21-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-20.
West Bengal denied Maharashtra a medal, beating the hosts in the Girls' U-17 final.
After having beaten them previously in the Girls' U-21 bronze medal match a day earlier, West Bengal dominated the U-17 final against Maharashtra from start to win 25-15, 25-13, 25-14.
In the Boys' U-17 category, Uttar Pradesh registered a comfortable 25-17, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Gujarat to win gold. This was their second medal after the victory over Punjab for bronze in the boys' U-21 category.
With inputs from ANI


Come to our on site Café Thurst and choose from a wide range of delicious freshly baked pastries, cakes and cream teas (Fridays). There is also a vast array of tasty snacks, ice creams and bottled beers to choose from.
Chill out whilst the children enjoy the fresh air and open space, climbing frames, playground, sandpits, free table tennis and boules.
Also available in Thurst is a range of charity cards and gifts, children's books for sale by local authors.
Thurst is the venue for ART ON THE GREEN promoting local artists work displayed which can be purchased.
There is a piano, various games to play and a children's play area with soft play and toys inside Thurst Cafe too!
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Each and every material in this world is made up of atoms. Each atom is build up of protons, which are positively charged, electrons, which are negatively charged and neutrons which are neutrally charged. As we know a force of attraction prevails between these positively charged protons and negatively charged neutrons.
Whenever we want to separate two oppositely (positive and negative) charged particles that have strong binding forces between them holding them together, we need to do some certain amount of work in separating them by overcoming the force of attraction between them. The work done in separating them apart is stored as potential energy in each of these charged particles. The difference in potential energies of these particles is called as potential difference.
Once you have understood the above said points, it is easy to understand what voltage is?
As said above voltage is the difference in potential between two points. It is denoted by the alphabet V. The unit of voltage is "volts".
W – Work done in moving those charges.
One volt can be defined as the potential difference between two points when one joule of energy is used to pass one coulomb of charge from one point to the other.
30 joules of energy is consumed in separating two charges of 10 coulombs each over a distance. What will be the voltage developed?