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Augustus Charles Hobart ( – ), plus connu sous le nom de Hobart Pasha, fut capitaine de la Royal Navy, forceur de blocus pendant la guerre de Sécession, et amiral de la marine ottomane.

Biographie

Jeunesse

Augustus Charles Hobart est né à Walton-on-the-Wolds, Leicestershire. Il était le  fils de Augustus Edward Hobart-Hampden, un pasteur qui devint  earl (comte) du Buckinghamshire à la mort de son frère ainé (1849). Il est élève de la public school (alors fameuse) du  Mayo, à Cheam (Surrey), mais, peu intéressé par les études, il abandonne l'école et entre en 1835 (à 13 ans) dans la Royal Navy.

Comme midshipman sur la  qui croise long des côtes du Brésil et chasse les navires négriers, le jeune Hobart s'endurcit pendant les uit années suivantes, et se signale par son courage. Il est sur le  au large de la Côte Sauvage, lors de la capture d'un négrier qu'il ramène comme prise dans le port de Démérara. En récompense de sa belle conduite, le jeune A.C. Hobart, qui a passé avec succès ses examens théoriques pendant ses permissions en Angleterre, est nommé à bord du yacht royal à vapeur , alors commandé par l'amiral Lord Adolphus FitzClarence, cousin de la reine Victoria.

Officier de la Royal Navy
En , cependant, il est en Mer Méditerranée sur le , puis sur le , dont le capitaine le trouve « plein de zèle ».

Hobart est  lieutenant sur le HMS Bulldog lorsque débute la Guerre de Crimée. Le Bulldog est envoyé en Mer Baltique avec l'escadre franco-anglaise de Charles Napier (amiral) et Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes. Hobart est alors nommé capitaine du , et se joint aux attaques franco-anglaises sur les forts de la côte finlandaise, en particulier la forteresse de Bomarsund dans les îles Åland. À Bomarsund, en , après un bombardement intense, les Alliés, qui comptent  et marines (troupes de l'infanterie de marine), débarquent  sous les ordres du général Achille Baraguey d'Hilliers contre les  finlandais. Les Alliés auront , contre  chez les Finlandais, dont 300 prisonniers qui seront déportés dans une petite ville du sud de l'Angleterre, Lewes (East Sussex).

En 1855, Hobart sert sur le , le vaisseau-amiral de Richard Saunders Dundas, qui a remplacé Charles Napier (amiral) tombé en disgrâce pour avoir, entre autres, refusé de bombarder des forts russes trop bien défendus. Dundas, lui, bombarde (massivement et inutilement) la forteresse de Sveaborg, devant Helsinki, ainsi que Kronstadt (devant Saint-Pétersbourg).

Sa carrière, jusque là brillante, connait ensuite une phase de stagnation. En 1855, A.C. Hobart, qui a presque 20 ans de service en mer, est nommé dans les garde-côtes à Dingle (comté de Kerry), puis est commandant d'une vieille coque, le , qui garde le port de La Valette (île de Malte) et fait office de  (foyer des marins).

Mais fin 1861, Hobart est à nouveau en service actif : il commande la canonnière  en Méditerranée.

En , Hobart est enfin nommé  et mis à la retraite en demi-solde.

Pendant la guerre de Sécession

Hobart, sous le nom de Captain Roberts, prend le commandement d'un vapeur de 233 tons, un forceur de blocus taillé pour la vitesse, le Don.

Le  Charles Maxwell Allen, vice-consul US à Nassau (Bermudes) signale par dépêche au  William H. Seward que le Don est arrivé de Manchester avec, selon son capitaine « mille paires de corsets, 500 boites de pilules Cockles contre l'indigestion, et une quantité de brosses à dents ».

Le  le même vice-consul signale encore à Washington le passage du « même vapeur Don, venant de Wilmington, et chargé de 561 balles de coton ».

Hobart compte ainsi douze voyages de la Grande-Bretagne à Wilmington, et retour. Il cède ensuite le Don à son second, Fred Cory, mais le vapeur est capturé le  par le  de la flotte de blocus atlantique, alors qu'il tente d'entrer à Wilmington après son escale à Nassau (Bermudes).

Interrogé en  par le journal The New York Times, le capitaine Grosvenor Porter, ex-commandant du forceur de blocus Phantom, déclara avoir rencontré Hobart à Londres après la fin de la guerre de Sécession ; Hobart lui aurait dit alors qu'il . Le fait est que le  C.M. Allen, le vice-consul US à Nassau (un homme généralement bien informé), avertit William H. Seward que le Falcon, un steamer de la compagnie Alexander Collie, est arrivé à Nassau, et il ajoute : .

Le Falcon, un steamer à roues, très rapide, fait deux voyages sans encombre (il ramène une fois  de coton) mais lors de la  traversée une épidémie de fièvre jaune éclate à son bord, et il doit retourner à Halifax. Hobart, atteint lui aussi, abandonne le statut de contrebandier. D'ailleurs la guerre de Sécession prend bientôt fin.

Combien de voyages transatlantiques Hobart at-il effectué ? Il compte douze traversées dans son livre Sketches of my life, chapitre sous-titré Never caught (Jamais pris), alors que d'autres parlent de 18… Ce qui est certain, c'est qu'il fut à la fois le plus audacieux et le plus chanceux des forceurs de blocus : Grosvenor Porter, dans son interview au New York Times dit que

Dans le chapitre XVII (intitulé I enter the Turkish navy) de ses mémoires, A.C. Hobart définit ce qui, selon lui, motive un forceur de blocus et quel doit être son code de conduite (voir infra).

Officier de la marine turque

Après la fin de la guerre de Sécession, Hobart voyage, dit-il, pour son plaisir. À Constantinople, en 1867, il rencontre (« plus par accident que volontairement ») Fuad Pacha, le Grand Vizir du sultan Abdulaziz, pour lequel il a des lettres d'introduction. Le Grand Vizir lui fait part d'une de ses préoccupations majeures : la révolte crétoise de 1866-1869. La Crète est alors sous domination ottomane et cette rébellion ne subsiste, dit le Grand Vizir, que grâce à l'aide que lui apporte la Grèce : un trafic maritime de contrebandiers approvisionne les insurgés malgré le blocus maritime imposé par la Turquie.

Hobart fait alors, en passant, allusion au fait qu'il connait bien les blocus et les méthodes de ceux qui savent y échapper, et qu'il pourrait facilement y apporter remède. La Sublime Porte l'engage alors immédiatement comme Conseiller Naval en remplacement de son compatriote Sir Adolphus Slade, amiral de la flotte turque depuis 1866 et qui allait être atteint par la limite d'âge. Hobart, mis à la tête de l'escadre turque qui bloque la Crête avec le titre de Bahrie Limassi (vice-amiral), coupe en quelques mois tous les approvisionnements de l'île, et la rébellion, de plus écrasée sur terre par les Ottomans, dépose les armes. En récompense, le Sultan nomme Hobart amiral, et lui octroie en 1869 le titre de pacha, cependant que, sur plainte officielle de la Grèce à l'amirauté britannique, le nom du post-captain Hobart est rayé de la liste d'officiers de la Royal Navy.

Dans les années 1870, la Turquie était la  puissance maritime par le tonnage de sa flotte de guerre (derrière la Grande-Bretagne et la France), mais il lui manquait l'encadrement, l'organisation et la discipline. Hobart Pasha, nommé Inspecteur Général de la flotte turque, lança un programme en vue de la réorganiser et de l'améliorer, créa des écoles navales, des bateaux écoles, des cours de maniement des canons de marine.

Sur intervention de Lord Frederick Stanley ( Earl of Derby, Secretary of State for War de 1878 à 1780) le nom de A.C. Hobart est réinscrit sur la liste de promotion de la Royal Navy, et immédiatement rayé à nouveau lorsqu'il accepte le commandement de la flotte turque de la Mer Noire au début de la Guerre russo-turque de 1877-1878.

En Mer Noire, l'action de Hobart est freinée par des intrigues de palais : des ordres venus de haut lui interdisent d'utiliser la flotte turque offensivement comme il le préconise, aidé par son expérience des tactiques russes acquise en Mer Baltique. D'ailleurs la flotte russe n'est pas un adversaire brillant : elle est réduite à sa plus simple expression depuis le traité de Paris, et ses vaisseaux restent à l'abri des ports.

Hobart se signale pourtant dès la déclaration de guerre en faisant sortir (comme au temps où il était forceur de blocus) son bateau du port fluvial de Roustchouk (aujourd'hui Roussé, Bulgarie), sur le Danube. Il rejoint la Mer Noire en passant sous les canons russes des forts du delta du Danube. Par la suite il trouva un moyen de lutter efficacement contre les vedettes-torpilleurs russes : il faisait entourer ses cuirassés de canots reliés par des câbles.
Hobart Pasha ne peut livrer de combat naval, mais il investit la Mer Noire, bloque les ports du sud de la Russie et le delta du Danube, et paralyse la flotte russe de la Mer Noire.

Après la signature de la paix, Hobart reste au service de la Turquie, et le sultan Abdul Hamid II le nomme en 1881 mushir (maréchal) : A.C. Hobart fut le  chrétien qui obtînt ce poste.

Hobart était convaincu qu'une alliance étroite entre la Grande-Bretagne et la Turquie serait bénéfique, ne serait-ce qu'en utilisant la Turquie pour contrer les ambitions russes vers les mers chaudes et l'Empire des Indes - et pour faire pièce à l'Allemagne, qui avait des visées sur le Moyen-Orient et commençait à développer des relations amicales avec la Turquie. Il fit en 1885 un séjour à Londres pour promouvoir cette alliance. Il échoua, mais eut au moins la satisfaction de se voir réinscrit sur le rôle de la Royal Navy avec le grade de vice-amiral.

Cependant la santé de Hobart (âgé de 62 ans) s'altère, il va se reposer sur la Riviera. Il meurt à Milan le . Abdul Hamid II envoie un aviso chercher sa dépouille, et Hobart Pasha est enterré à Scutari. On peut voir sa tombe dans le cimetière chrétien de l'actuelle banlieue d'Haydarpaşa, non loin de l'obélisque élevée par la Reine Victoria en hommage aux morts européens de la Guerre de Crimée, et de celui dédié à Florence Nightingale.

Hobart Pasha a laissé des mémoires : Sketches of My Life (Esquisses de ma vie). De parution posthume (en 1887), ses souvenirs sont à prendre avec précautions : ils ont été écrits à la fin de sa vie, alors qu'il souffrait de la maladie qui devait l'emporter.

Un chapitre des mémoires de Hobart Pasha

, le chapitre XVII (intitulé I enter the turkish navy), révèle son style et sa façon bien particulière de voir les évènements contemporains auxquels il a participé.

Notes et références
 , lui-même issu de l'Encyclopædia Britannica, 1911.

Sources
 Article de Charles Priestley sur americancivilwar.org.uk
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16296

Liens externes

Amiral britannique du XIXe siècle
Amiral ottoman du XIXe siècle
Personnalité de la guerre de Sécession
Naissance en avril 1822
Décès en juin 1886
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First opened in 1822, Kirkgate Market is best known as the founding location for UK retail giant, Marks and Spencer, and has since become one of the most iconic buildings in Leeds. The market has been the city's essential shopping destination for over a century, with stalls selling a whole range of fresh ingredients including local meats and seafood as well as fashion, jewellery and homeware boutiques. In recent years Kirkgate Market has seen the arrival of a new food hall, welcoming cuisines from all around the world and becoming a hotspot for street food in Leeds. For the second consecutive year, Leeds Kirkgate Market was voted 'Britain's Favourite Market' at the Great British Market Awards in 2017 and with over 800 stalls, it is the largest covered market in Europe.
Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, Leeds' Corn Exchange is one of the three remaining corn exchanges in the whole of the UK, making it a fascinating piece of the city's history. With noticeable rosettes above the top windows, this design can also be found in Leeds Town Hall and has become Cuthbert Brodrick's hallmark on both of the buildings. During 1915, the Corn Exchange was originally used for business transactions and negotiations between the corn dealers and merchants, but as trade declined, the building was threatened with demolition. In 1985, the contract was won to turn the dome building into a shopping centre, and five years later reopened to reveal a host of independent boutiques and an exhibition space, now used for fashion and music events.
Leeds Art Gallery features a wide collection of 19-20th century artwork, recognised by the British government as a collection of "national importance". Opening in 1888, the gallery was originally paid for by public subscription in honour of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. One of the most famous paintings on display is "Scotland Forever", the 1881 oil painting by Lady Butler, depicting the start of the Royal Scots Greys Cavalry charge at the Battle of Waterloo. In 2007, extensive renovations were made on the Victorian building to help preserve its heritage, opening up the magnificent Victorian tiled hall.
If there's a free service to be taken advantage of within the city it's the Leeds Dock Water Taxis. Running every 20 minutes, both 'Twee' and 'Drie' operate daily between Leeds Dock and Granary Wharf, giving easy access to the south entrance of the train station. The Leeds Dock Water Taxis give you the opportunity to travel through the city and experience Leeds from a different perspective. Sailing along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, those who may have been visiting the Royal Armouries Museum on Leeds Dock can opt for a more scenic route back to the heart of the city and explore the restaurants and bars that Granary Wharf has to offer on the way.


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TMB-Music.com: John Graham "Speak Love"
"It's a vent track addressing some of the issues I've been facing as a result of what some perceive as my success as an artist. I've never been able to fully understand the meaning of allowing haters to fuel your success until now."
The homie John Graham shares the first single from his upcoming project, Magic: Blanc et Noir. With production from Rayvon Red Dah Producah, Graham wants to speak love instead of hate. I dig it. Enjoy.
This is one of the rawest emotion tracks I've heard in a while! I rocks wit John Graham!


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There are many wrestling on WWE network and also fans love too, the man who has reigned over the company for a decade plus, now seems to be on the way out. But anyone that's followed Cena's career knows that he's likely not done just yet. John Cena is doing Best Wrestling Matches on the WWE Network.
The question is when will John Cena return?
Cena's "exit stage right" came after losing to Roman Reigns in wrestling at No Mercy. The WWE touted the match as a must-see main event, though many fans wanted nothing to do with it. The reason for that had to do not only with Cena's love or hate relationship with the WWE faithful, but also with Reigns' position as the most hated baby face on the roster.
We Love Cena or hate him, John Cena has been the franchise player in WWE network for over a decade and isn't looking to slow down any time soon. Many members of the Ce-nation that subscribe to the WWE Network can see all of the best John Cena matches, but which battle should be considered the very best in the career of this all time great? These are the best John Cena matches on the WWE Network today that you can stream and watch right now even john cena played with any wrestler.
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piano [instrument] solo tenor [instrument]
'I'm only sixteen!' (from Two Boys) for tenor and piano (2010), 3 mn, St. Rose Music Publishing / Nico Muhly
3 Gedichte von Hans Erich Nossack for tenor (or soprano) and piano (2019), 8 mn, Universal Edition / Wolfgang Rihm
4 Songs for tenor and piano (1946-1947), 15 mn, Bärenreiter / Ernst Krenek
6 Lieder for voice and piano (1933-1935), 14 mn, Schott / Paul Hindemith
Abendlied for tenor and piano (2007), 5 mn, Breitkopf & Härtel / Hanspeter Kyburz
An Evening Hymn for voice and piano (2017), 5 mn, Faber Music / Thomas Adès
Body Parts Songs for tenor and piano (2010), Chester Music / Michael Nyman
Boyhood's End cantata for tenor and piano (1943), 12 mn, Schott / Sir Michael Tippett
By Beauteous Softness for voice and piano (2017), 3 mn 30 s, Faber Music / Thomas Adès
Ende der Handschrift for voice and piano (1999), 25 mn, Universal Edition / Wolfgang Rihm
Five Songs from Northern Seas for tenor and piano (2008-2009), 15 mn, Schott / Gavin Bryars
Forward into Light aria for tenor (or soprano) and piano, from the cantata The Celestial Country (1902), 4 mn, Peer International Corporation / Charles Ives
Four Burns Songs for high pitched voice and piano (1975), Faber Music / Benjamin Britten
Four Purcell Realizations for countertenor and piano (2012-2017, 2012-2017), 12 mn, Faber Music / Thomas Adès
From Vanitas for tenor and piano (2009), 4 mn, Boosey & Hawkes / Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Goethe-Lieder for tenor and piano (2004-2007), 30 mn, Universal Edition / Wolfgang Rihm
Guernesey for tenor and piano (2010), 14 mn, Billaudot / Thierry Escaich
Hölderlin : An... for tenor and piano (1988-1989), 2 mn, Editio Musica / György Kurtág
Im Höhlengebirge Zwei Polymeter von Jean Paul, for tenor and piano (2015), 12 mn, Breitkopf & Härtel / Hans Zender
King David's Lament for tenor and piano (1941), Inédit / Lou Harrison
Lenz-Frangmente five poems, first version, for tenor and piano (1980), 15 mn, Universal Edition / Wolfgang Rihm
Louisiana for voice and piano (1991), 12 mn, The Fox Edition / Christopher Fox
Madrigal for tenor and piano (1933) / Dimitri Chostakovitch
moving in/love song/city front garden with old men for tenor voice and piano (2001), 22 mn / Jennifer Walshe
Nature morte 2 for tenor and piano (2013), 3 mn 30 s / Jean-Jacques Di Tucci
Rilke: 4 Gedichte for tenor and piano (2000), 25 mn, Universal Edition / Wolfgang Rihm
Schlummerlied eines Landsturmmannes an seinen Jungen for tenor and piano (1914), Inédit / Paul Dessau
Sechs Gesänge aus dem Arabischen for tenor and piano (1997-1998), 35 mn, Schott / Hans Werner Henze
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo for tenor and piano (1940), 15 mn 30 s, Boosey & Hawkes / Benjamin Britten
Six romances sur des textes de poètes japonais transcription of op. 21, for tenor and piano (1928-1932), 13 mn, Le Chant du Monde / Dimitri Chostakovitch
Songs from the same Earth for tenor and piano (2012-2013), 30 mn, Boosey & Hawkes / Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Static for tenor and piano (2009), 2 mn, Faber Music / Tansy Davies
The American Songs for tenor and piano (1966) / Jon Appleton
The people's council sends a message to the viceroy for tenor and piano (2018), 7 mn / Christian Mason
The Sadness of Komachi for tenor and prepared piano (2000), 5 mn, Boosey & Hawkes / Sir Harrison Birtwistle
This Love for tenor and piano (2009), 2 mn 30 s about , Faber Music / Tansy Davies
Three Auden Songs for tenor and piano (1983), 10 mn, Schott / Hans Werner Henze
Three Poems by Viktor Schnittke for tenor and piano (1988), 10 mn, Hans Sikorski / Alfred Schnittke
Tinder for tenor and piano (2013), 4 mn about / Oliver Schneller
Trí Amhrán Ghaelacha for tenor and piano (2019) / Oscar Strasnoy
Vier Gesänge für Tenor mit Klavier (1974), Inédit / Paul Dessau
Who are these children? for tenor and piano (1969), 19 mn, Faber Music / Benjamin Britten


Illinois has released the latest tally of approved medical marijuana patients in the state, and the figure is a bit disheartening for companies awarded licenses to grow, process and sell medical cannabis.
While the number of patients certified to purchase MMJ has climbed to 2,500 – up from 2,000 a few months ago – the pace of approvals has slowed.
Illinois sent out roughly 200 approval letters in May, down from 300 in April and 400 in March, according to the Associated Press, citing Illinois government data. The number of patients who actually applied for MMJ cards in May improved only slightly month-over-month.
About 3,100 patients have submitted a completed application since the program started, meaning several hundred are still waiting to hear back from the state. But even if all of them are approved, the total will still be low.
The relatively shallow patient pool is becoming a growing concern for cannabis companies, which have also battled delays tied to the rollout of the state's medical cannabis program. The lack of patients even led one company that had been awarded a cultivation permit to give up its license.
There's hope on the horizon, however. An Illinois advisory board recommended expanding the list of ailments that qualify for MMJ to boost patient numbers, and advocacy groups are holding events to inform people about the benefits of medical cannabis.
Any reasonable patient that believes MMJ would improve the quality of their life would first find a doctor that is willing to recommend MMJ before starting the application. Well, surprise, there aren't any. The industry believes that the doctors that want to make money will comply. I don't know who their doctor is but my doctor makes plenty of money without MMJ. Why should they take the risk of the Fed or Insurance coming down on them for involvement in this program. There are not enough doctors, though plenty of patients interested in the program. I am not going to start my application until I can find a compassionate doctor. This program is doomed until something changes.
It's not hard to figure out. When the politicians, state boards , etc, make mmj too expensive and complicated, the potential patients buy blackmarket or grow on the side. Carefull you state officials, if you get too greedy the consumers will ignore you and your power trip.
The message heard clearly in Illinois is that the medical community as a whole, is not supportive of recommending cannabis. The AMA has done little to nothing to address physician concerns over losing a license or insurance liability considerations. The highly respected medical university teaching and research institutions in Chicago are NOT encouraging their doctors to become educated and the big pharma companies have lots of leverage in swaying those perceptions.
This is not a problem unique to Illinois. It's a national issue that will take decades to change, unless more lobbying and advocating is done to influence the medical community to be on the right side of history.
The mm program, in illinois is only a profit off the disabled business. Illinois won't let patients grow their own medicine, this is one of the problems, and, why would someone on a fixed income buy such a small amount for pain management when they can get it cheaper on the BLACKMARKET?
I Mean who could afford to spend $600.a month on something only worth $ 60. The markup is ridiculous.
Freedom from pain should be a humanitarian right, not a pay as you die for profit venture.
So I've been approved, big deal, I can't afford it.and each day these ghost dispensaries arent open only means more suffering for those that need relief.
Someday, but don't hold your breath. And coming to your neighborhood soon is more buerocratic b.s.


Sound is very important to automotive enthusiasts. Whether we are listening to our music on a finely tuned audio system inside our cars, or drowning out the world with the sound of our car's exhaust system, we are highly aware of sound quality and its necessity.
With such a passion for sound, it's no wonder that many automotive enthusiasts also enjoy creating their own music, and that many musicians enjoy their cars. Famous musicians have shown their love for the automobile, such as Elvis Presley with his BMW507, Deadmau5 and his newly ordered McLaren P1 and Jamiroquai through his green LaFerrari.
And while we may focus primarily the finer aspects of the automotive industry, it's about time we look at the music industry. Below are ten of the most expensive guitars at Sweetwater.com, seller of music instruments and pro audio.


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Інтегралізм — це ідеологія, згідно з якою суспільство є єдиним цілим. Виправдовує соціальну нерівність, ієрархію та співпрацю між класами, що запобігає конфліктам між соціальними і економічними групами суспільства. Підтримує уніонізм, корпоративізм і єдине політичне представництво замість поділу за ідеологічною ознакою. Інтегралізм стверджує, що найкращі державні інститути для даної країни будуть відрізнятися в залежності від її культури, історії і клімату. Часто розглядалась противниками як ідеологія «крові і ґрунту». Інтегралізм підтримує римо-католицьку церкву і не визнає національні церкви.

Інтегралізм зазвичай асоціюється з рухом Аксьон Франсез і фашизмом, особливо в Латинській Америці, проте існують деякі відмінності.
У Португалії, на батьківщині інтегралізму, він є традиціоналістським і монархістським рухом на противагу республіканському фашизму, який спирається на міських капіталістів  .

Основи:

Поняття макросоціології.  Під нею розуміється синтез, вершина всієї піраміди суспільних наук, їх філософія, яка вивчає закономірності статики, динаміки та генетики у розвитку суспільства, взаємодія всіх його основних елементів - цивілізацій, країн, націй, етносів, класів і інших соціальних груп, стратифікацію та мобільність і т. п.

Заперечуючи соціалізм та лібералізм, інтегралізм сприймає і використовує певні їх ідеї. На відміну від лібералізму та марксизму, які виходили з принципу монізму — пріоритету системи поглядів, що відповідають інтересам одного соціального шару, одного елемента суспільства, інтегралізм виходить з дуалізму і навіть плюралізму суспільства, його багатовимірності, припускає множинність соціальних сил і граней суспільного життя. Більш того, в цьому запереченні уніфікації, в наявності різних, таких, що борються між собою, і в той же час нерозривно пов'язаних між собою в єдиному синтезі сил і елементів інтегралізм бачить рушійні сили, джерело саморозвитку багатовимірного суспільства.

Крім того, інтегралізм є противником матеріалізму та віддає перевагу духовному світу людини і суспільства.
Інтегралізмові властивий цивілізаційний підхід до історії та майбутнього суспільства, визнання множинності та динамічності світових цивілізацій, циклічний погляд на динаміку суспільства і природи як нескінченного процесу зміни циклів різної тривалості та глибини, з неминучими кризовими фазами при зміні циклів і суперечливою взаємодією циклів у суміжних і віддалених сферах. При такому підході кінець історії немислимий (він можливий тільки разом з кінцем людства).

Див. також

 Бразильський інтегралізм
 Португальська інтегралізм
 Аксьон Франсез
 Корпоративізм
 Інтегральний націоналізм
 Іспанська фаланга

Примітки

Націоналізм
Фашизм

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Soybean – On a bumpy track!
Edible oil seeds witnessed sell off in the last couple of weeks on global as well as on domestic bourses, weighed down by the global economic uncertainty and falling crude oil prices. The rising concerns from the Eurozone pressurized long liquidation across the market. The upbeat USDA report was very much discounted and panic sell-off continued over the past couple of weeks alongside the rattled equity markets. However, the fundamentals of the crop both on domestic and the international front still suggest a bullish scenario in the coming weeks and investors should look for opportunities to enter the market.
In the global scenario, the soybean supply is expected to remain tight till the new US crop arrives i.e. near September 2012. South American soybean crop has been largely affected by drought, an aftermath of LA Nina. As per market sources, Brazil has sold out almost 80% of their 2011/12 crop due to record prices, strong demand. The sharp drop in production from Latin America has led to global supply tightness and thereby increased the dependency on the old US crop. To add to this, US 2012 prospective planting reports suggests a drop in acreage to 73.902 million hectares from 76.61 million hectares as farmers shift acreage towards corn this season. China, the largest soybean importer of soybean has been very active in their purchases over the last few months which is one the reasons that fueled the rally in global soybean prices.
While China is likely to import nearly 60 million tons of soybeans in the marketing year that began October 1, up from last year's 52.34 million tons. Imports for the year 2012-13 are expected to be 60 million tons. They have also projected a 7% drop in soy production this year to 13 million tons as farmers shift to grow corn due to higher returns. This would underpin the exports by the largest buyer of oilseed in the world.
On the domestic front, India is going through a lean soybean season where the supplies in domestic markets coming down drastically till the new crop arrive. With improved soy meal exports and rise in global prices and weakness in domestic currency, we expect the tightness in the supply would flare up soybean prices in the coming months.
We must also keep a crucial watch on the progress of the monsoon in the coming weeks which will play a pivotal role in governing prices in the medium term. Various meteorological institutions have forecast a deficit in northwest region of India which shall fuel a bull-run in soya complex. We believe that recent correction in Soy prices will represents a good opportunity to initiate a long position for Short term.
Indifferent secondary equity markets have meant poor IPO markets too. If we look at the data over the past 18 months or so of the 60 companies that came to raise capital only 12 have managed to give a decent return to investors, another 6 or so are trading above their issue price while a staggering 20 companies are trading lower by 50% or more from their issue price while the remaining 12 are also lower.
In this period about 6 IPOs were withdrawn – this included Samvardhana Motherson Finance – a group company of Motherson Sumi a listed player with good presence in the auto ancillary space, that the company could not garner sizeable subscription was shocking. The recently concluded Speciality Restaurant IPO has also just about managed to scrape through.
Are the ills of IPO market more than just weak markets? What should an investor look to do in such a case? Very often a buzz is created in a company at IPO time and we see investors line up to invest. But the cold hard reality is that IPO investing has been a risky game. Even fancied IPOs like the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, which recently got listed is now trading below its IPO price.
Even when you look at the list of IPO's that have done well, it is not a list that can throw up any conclusive answers. It is not that the well known companies with established products have done well, or that they are companies with some cutting edge technology and great managements. If you see the list it's a motley group – Textiles, Realty etc.
If you want to invest in a good quality stock – make sure that you go through the prospectus very carefully and read the plans of the company. Is it an offer for sale, where you are only providing an exit for PE investors or are the funds going to be actually used for future capex. If all this meets your satisfaction then look at the price multiple they are asking for. Is it in line with what others within the sector are demanding or is it at the higher end of the PE band? A couple of years we had a spate of power companies all at fancy valuation and today most of them are facing a tough operating environment and are nowhere near completing their projects and trading well below IPO price. So beware! It is better to be careful than sorry.
When we look at the data what we find is that what has worked in most cases is to apply in an IPO and exit on the day of listing. We find that while you would still stand to lose in about half the cases but the amount that you would have lost would have been lower. This is a strategy that most traders use, they apply in IPO's for listing gains. On the day it lists they sell off and just flip that amount over to the next IPO. Data bears out that this indeed is a more sensible strategy to follow.
Just as they say a weakening currency is a lead indicator of an equity market weakening it is when IPO's begin to get good subscription that we can expect secondary markets also to start doing better. IPO remain a key tool for corporate India to raise funds for future plans and gives us an opportunity to participate in their growth story but we must deploy with care.
For the first time in three months Nifty closed below the 5000 level on 8th May2012. From the disastrous sell-off in December 2011 that had taken Nifty to 4555, 2012 has been a better year. Indian markets found favor among Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). The risk-on trade meant that as FII's were sanguine about the developments in their own geographies they were willing to invest money in riskier/ emerging markets, India too got its share of this inflow and we saw FII's being buyers to the tune of eleven thousand crores in January and a huge figure of twenty five thousand crores in February when Nifty made a high of 5621.
So what spoiled the party for us? And where do we go from here?
While at the heart of all the trouble lies with what is happening domestically. The lack of policy action has caused lot of despondency in those who follow the India story. The expected FDI in multi-brand retail fell through, the FDI in aviation is as of now still to come. And we haven't even begun to talk of what ails the power sector.
The hike in petrol and diesel rates was also put on hold and diesel getting deregulated does not look likely in the near future.
By the time budget day rolled by the overall enthusiasm was on a low, the announcement of GAAR (General Anti-Avoidance Rules) led to increasing discomfort and uncertainty among FII's and we saw liquidity begin to dry up and come down to seven thousand odd crores much lower than the February number of twenty five thousand crores, and in April this became a negative meager five hundred sixty eight crores showing how volumes had dried up.
Not even the announcement of a repo rate cut in March by 50 basis points to 8% from 8.5% could bring in the cheer. Adding to our woes was the way the rupee behaved – on 9th May 2012 it hit an uncomfortable level of 53.83 triggering worries that it was headed to 57 against the dollar. RBI announced the release of 50% of the funds held EEFC Accounts (Exchange Earner's Foreign Currency), this will mean about $2.5 billion dollars and this should help the rupee recover a bit. It also signals that RBI will be actively looking at what else they can do to curb currency weakening situation.
Europe is going through its own turmoil, from US there are mixed cues from the data points that have led market followers to believe that the recovery is not a done deal and we are still some months away from it.
Some things are beginning to look better. While the market may have disregarded the interest rate cut this is a positive and its effect will be felt over the next couple of quarters as this starts showing up in the interest rate sensitive play – banking, autos, infra, real estate and capital goods. And any betterment in this will certainly bring back investor interest.
Crude is also cooling off, Brent had gone to $128 in February but this has seen it come down to $112 in May – the hike in Brent was negating the drop we had seen in inflation but now that it is on a downward move this too will be a positive.
GAAR has been deferred by a year. Also several contentious issues in it will be addressed is what we have been promised. Hopefully this will soothe nerves and when we see a resumption of the risk-on trade India will get its fair share of flows.
We believe that market draw downs should be used to build a portfolio. A lot of price erosion has happened in the past year or so especially in the Banking space and the Infrastructure sector. Given that we have just seen an interest rate cut RBI has signaled that they acknowledge that growth too is important and that inflation is under control. The very high Current Account Deficit is however a limiting factor, it therefore remains to be seen what moves will be taken to jump start infrastructure projects and growth. But valuations are now at level where we can start making a basket of stocks and buy these at dips so that we get a good portfolio at good prices too!
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Pub Date: 29 Sep 2020 | Archive Date: Not set
Stephen R, Educator
Wow, what a fun book. This thing was an absolute blast to read. It feels made to be a movie. Very cinematic. I've seen a lot of reviews calling this a zombie book, and it just like is objectively not that. I don't know what people are comparing this to that makes them think of zombies, but don't go into this expecting that. It has much more of a sci-fi angle to it, and is more about something causing people to lose their minds and become incredible violent. You find out what that is pretty early on into the book, but I still won't spoil it here because it's still pretty neat. It doesn't really break any new ground and got a little repetitive in the last quarter or so, but it was still very fun, absurdly gory (which I loved as a huge horror movie fan), and had a great protagonist whose voice and thoughts I really enjoyed reading. Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
Juliana S, Reviewer
Lucy is a high school student on the verge of a much needed summer vacation, which she plans to spend with her best friend, Bucket. But after attending an end-of-the-year party in the caves near the outskirts of Turner Falls, it is clear the summer will be anything but relaxing. Suddenly, the "best and brightest" kids of Turner Falls are turning into savage killers, bent on murdering anyone who crosses them: and the whatever has ahold of them is quickly spreading. Lucy and her friends have to figure out what happened to the kids, as well as how to reverse it, before things get any worse.
I had so many hopes for this book and I was let down by all of them. Definitely not the way I wanted to start out 2021.
For starters, this was billed as a "Stranger things x World War Z" crossover, and although I know nothing about the latter, I was a big fan of stranger things. But the only comparison I could see was a foreign entity terrorizing the town (a pretty vague similarity). And while Stranger Things had an excellent plot, lovable characters, and lots of suspense, this book had none of the above.
By the end, what little plot was built up was absolutely pointless. The characters are all pretty annoying, there is a completely unnecessary amount of gore, and the details of the outbreak only get more and more bizarre. I feel like the author was going for shock value with every aspect of his writing, from the risqué comments made by all of the characters, to the absolutely over the top violence, and everything in between.
Which leads me to my next point: this is not a YA book. I'm over 20 years old and I can't imagine someone the same age as these characters (middle of high school) or younger reading it. I didn't even want to read it. The only two themes seemed to be sex and violence.
I also want to point out that the author of this book, I am fairly certain, is white, and the main character of the book, Lucy, is Mexican. She experiences lots of racism and slurs used against her throughout the story. I am in no way qualified to speak on the accuracy of her representation, but if any of my POC friends have read this, please let me know your thoughts!
The only reason this gets 2 stars is because, for some odd reason, I was compelled to keep reading through each horrible turn. Maybe it was grim determination, or a hope that somehow things would get better. Either way, the ending was seen worse than the beginning, and I was left disappointed.
Content warnings: LOTS of violence, mentions of sexual assault, suicide, death of family members
Autumn T, Reviewer
This was an amazing novel. Highly recommended for fans of the genre. Will be recommending the book for purchase.
Janice M, Reviewer
I was initially drawn to this book because it's set in my hometown. What a weird ride it was. The story starts slow, lots of character building and pretty tame, but then just lets loose toward the end. It was wild, fun but very, very graphic, which I don't normally read. I had this weird experience reading it because I could perfectly picture all of the locations mentioned in the book from growing up there. Also it was fun catching slightly off references and familiar landmarks and roads- who even remembers Beef n' Brew? Thanks Jeremy Robert Johnson for this fun, gruesome read that made me see this little town in an entirely different way.
Hadeer E, Librarian
So this is basically one of those 90s splatterpunk teen horror movies, complete with lots of unnecessary and random lines about sex and porn. I don't understand why it had to be so weirdly crass? Took me completely out of the narrative. These teens also didn't feel believable to me as teens at all, but I've seen reviewers who have felt just the opposite, so I guess it depends on what circles you ran in as a teen.
Anyway, the book starts off with a bang, slows down a bit, and then picks up the pace and it's nonstop action and a lot of really, really gory violence. Seriously, strong stomachs needed here! A lot of it did feel like it was inserted for shock, but I suppose the point of a story like this is to shock, so it was fine. It's very nihilistic and bleak but I also really love stories about science gone wrong, and hey, now I know that octopuses are really goddamn fucking weird and I'd love to read a book about cephalopods now, thanks!
Overall I didn't love the characters or the narrative voice or a lot of the choices being made, but it was a fun, quick ride with an ending that was...courageous, shall we say, so I'm being generous with my rating.
Michelle S, Media
The blurb on the book said The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson was across between Stranger Things and World War Z. That alone was enough for me to request a review copy.
But as I read the book, I realized that wasn't even close to describing the story.
The Loop takes place in the fictional town of Turner Falls, Oregon. Originally a tourist town on the river, a recent influx of tech business has changed the town's focus.
Lucy is a Peruvian teen adopted as a child by a loving middle-class couple in town. Her best friend, Bucket, immigrated with his family from Pakistan to Turner Falls.
This doesn't bode well for either of them in a predominately white town that has a clear class and race hierarchy that put them both at the near-bottom of their about-to-graduate class heavy in jocks, cheerleaders, and popular rich kids.
Just when Lucy thinks life couldn't get worse, a couple of murders happen in town and a few in her class are involved.  Then a end-of-school party in nearby caves turns into a slaughter as seemingly-possessed classmates aren't just killing their prey, but torturing and maiming them first.
Something has taken them over and it feeds off the rush of the pain and screams of the victims. An endorphin high is the only thing that will appease the hive-minded entity that has taken over almost everyone at the party.
Something that isn't alien or demonic, but man-made.
The story is original, and there's plenty of killing, maiming, and body horror to appease the gorehounds. As a trigger warning, some of the descriptions are very gruesome, and there are nasty animal deaths.
My main issue with the book is the first quarter of the story is rife with sexually vulgar conversation between the teens, to point it felt very gratuitous, and took away my enjoyment of that part of the story.  Some of it connects to a plot point later in the book, but could've been worded a different way and still made a valid connection.
However, if you can get past that, the rest of the book is riveting can't-put-down horror story with strong characters in a horrible non-stop fight for their life.
April C, Reviewer
I have mixed feelings on this book. I liked the beginning of this book and I thought it started out creepy and strong. The chapters with the "info dumps" were hard for me to follow. I'm not sure I fully understood the entire science experiment, and I would have liked to. I did like the twist on the zombie-like things though. Thank you for the ARC!
Dianna G, Educator
If you're a fan of apocalyptic horror, this would be right up your alley! It's about utter devastation of humankind, all in a few hours' time. It made me feel grateful that all I have to live through is a pandemic. The story itself is really good, and I genuinely cared about the characters. I felt obligated to finish the book because I requested it from Netgalley, but I cringed and skimmed when page after page was filled with excessive gore, constant profanity, and really raunchy dialogue. If it were a little tamer (say, Hunger Games style) I would even recommend this to the teens in my life. As it is, though, it's too over the top for me.
Kari B, Reviewer
I DNF'd this one at about 65%.  The book started off strong with an interesting premise.  Then at about the halfway mark, it spiraled into a mess.  I had no idea what was going on.  I hated all of the characters.  I skipped to the end and was so glad I didn't invest any more time to end up with that ending.
Trisha P, Librarian
This is a awesome book.  It is a great book and will be a nice additions to our collection.  When this book was given to me I was not aware I needed to read and review, I thought it was something I could just read at my leisure.
Dawn B, Librarian
I really did not enjoy this novel. It felt more like fan fiction than a published novel. It was clear the author was highly influenced by the Netflix series, Stranger Things, and was attempting to capture elements of that series in this novel without managing to do so in an original way. The author also attempted to elevate the story by incorporating socioeconomic and racial disparities, but this also felt forced and fell flat for me. Cannot recommend.
Librarian 554121
"The Loop" takes a familiar premise and definitely tweaks it to go where you wouldn't expect it, too.  I thought the main characters (and the rest of the characters) were well-written and there' are some really interesting things going on dealing with trauma, both in the past and in the present.  I ended up at 3-stars, which probably has more to do with the fact that I've read a lot from this genre lately that have all been pretty bleak.  The author mentions Paul Tremblay in the acknowledgements and I can definitely see how the two authors might appreciate one another.  However, I do think if you're a fan of this genre and the summary sounds interesting, then go for it! You certainly won't be bored and I'm definitely curious to check out more from this author. I'm very grateful that I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cassandra H, Educator
It took me a bit to get into this book. I kept going for the promise of it being as good as others said it was. I did eventually get hooked and and glad I resisted the urge to DNF. I liked the main character, Lucy, and her spirit. She  has a never give up attitude even when thigs got really bad. The worse they got the more she was willing to give and gave. Until the very end she stayed strong. Even after losing more and more she never just said "I give up"
The ending was not what I expected which was a good thing. I hate it when I see the ending come a mile away. But, the ending was not what I hoped for either. Thank you to NG, the author, and publisher for allowing me to read this book. I am giving this read a solid 4 stars
Erin C, Reviewer
This was one of the most inventive and teeth-grindingly terrifying horror story I've read in quite sometime! I was absolutely attached to the characters, aching when they hurt and wincing as they caused hurt to others! It was super fun read and I'll be shouting about it from the rooftops!
Angelo D, Reviewer
Things go downhill pretty quickly in what can accurately be compared to World War Z meets Pines (Blake Crouch) meets Stanger Things.
Fast past narrative. Plot unravels without much pause and not much time for the characters to catch their breath. Time is of the essence when citizens basically become psychotic and sadistic murderers.
Think the first third got me hooked. The middle section kind of dragged for me. The ending was just right. I did finish reading the book with some questions. Overall I enjoyed it.
Thanks to NetGalley for the copy.
Reviewer 550193
The story, involving viruses and hidden conspiracies in the fictional town of Turner Falls, Oregon, revolves around a group teenagers and their fight for survival as they go up against violent classmates and infected locals.
There's some interesting juxtaposition here, particularly with the main main protagonist, Lucy.  As the contamination spreads throughout the small town she has consistent and alarming flashbacks involving her prior experiences as an orphan in Peru.  And that is where an important question comes to mind.  Which is worse: corporate America subjection or the hellish lifestyles of the third world.  As we're introduced to Lucy's fellow classmates, we learn about their subliminal feelings as well, and was wondering if there was going to be any disorder or bedlam in Turner Falls.
A cavernous party ensues, and chaos erupts.  Again, things are a little slow at times, but after a dull start, 'The Loop' gets its act together as the kids go up against a biotech company.
Thanks to NetGalley for the free ARC.
Iris A, Reviewer
Loved the idea of this, but had a hard time convincing myself to continue reading this. Willing to try this at a different time. But definitely slower than I expected
Max B, Reviewer
Really exciting action sequences gives The Loop a major edge over other horror novels being written. While I'm not a fan of the writing for the dialogue or the characters, the more intense chapters were absolutely gripping.
The Loop has a good concept, but its execution started to falter for me when we got to the dialogue. While I'm glad Johnson did decide to add some chapters for character development, the things that they were saying were a little bit forced and cliche. I can guarantee that Young Adult readers would probably appreciate more mature dialogue as well, it just depends how you can blur the line between adult and YA.
A fun and fast read, I was excited to read this from the Goodreads Choice Award nominee list for the horror category.
Jessica H, Reviewer
Something is happening to the teens in the small town of Turner Falls, OR.  It all starts when three teenaged children of execs from the local Biotech firm IMTECH flip out and become murderously violent.  Our protagonist Lucy, witnesses one of her classmates attacking another student and then their teacher in class.   From there, things spin even further out of control as these violent impulses seem to be contagious.   We follow Lucy as she tries to avoid being hurt and also tries to figure out what is going on and how to stop it.
This was certainly a thrilling ride and I would classify it as an extreme medical thriller.   We have biotech gone wrong.   While the main characters are teens this could be equally enjoyed by teens or adults.   The book is gory and all that you'd expect in a book where people are overcome with violent impulses.  I liked Lucy as a main character.   She didn't really know what the hell was going on but still push through her situation.
Amanda H, Reviewer
This book is a whole lot of things rolled into one action packed, alien filled night for a group of people just trying to survive.  I loved that it was described as a mix between World War Z and Stranger things, as I'm a big fan of both, but when reading I didn't really get that vibe.   The story held my interest throughout, but a lot of the dialogue between the characters made me cringe.  It sounded so ridiculous and forced.   Besides that, the story was fast paced and absolutely crazy, so for that I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a good alien invasion story.


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Allahpundit Jun 01, 2014 8:01 PM ET
According to a senior Defense official, the handover occurred at approximately 10:30 am Eastern time Saturday along the eastern Afghanistan border with Pakistan, and took place quickly without incident, peacefully and without violence. Berghdal was in the custody of about 18 Taliban fighters and was ushered onto a waiting helicopter by U.S. special operations forces. Once aboard, Berghdal wrote on a paper plate "SF?," asking over the loud aircraft engines whether he was being rescued by special forces operators. The official said the troops replied loudly "yes, we've been looking for you for a long time." Berghdal then broke down crying…
The transfer was not directly negotiated with the Taliban, but through the Amir of Qatar, officials said, whose help is being called "instrumental" to the agreement. Talks to bring about Berghdal's release resumed only in the last several weeks, after the Taliban showed interest in resuming dialogue regarding Berghdal and its prisoners being held at Guantanamo. Obama called the Amir Tuesday to confirm the transfers, and the Qataris facilitated the handing over of Bergdahl…
"I am eager to learn what precise steps are being taken to ensure that these vicious and violent Taliban extremists never return to the fight against the United States and our partners or engage in any activities that can threaten the prospects for peace and security in Afghanistan," added [John] McCain.
The Taliban has long sought freedom for the "Gitmo Five," all of whom are experienced jihadists and helped run the Taliban's operations in pre-9/11 Afghanistan. They served in various military and intelligence roles.
All five of the detainees were deemed "high" risks to the US and its allies by Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO). Two of the five, according to files prepared at Guantanamo, have been wanted by the UN for war crimes.
One of them served as a key intermediary between the Iranian regime and the Taliban after 9/11. During meetings between these two former foes, the Iranians pledged to assist the Taliban in its war against the US…
A key goal of those talks is to get the Taliban to renounce al Qaeda, something Mullah Omar's group has declined to do. It is difficult to see how the prisoner swap helps to achieve that goal. All five of the now ex-Gitmo detainees were closely allied with al Qaeda prior to their detention. And Bergdahl was initially captured by members of the Haqqani Network, which remains one of al Qaeda's strongest allies to this day.
Top Republicans on the Senate and House armed services committees went so far as to accuse President Obama of having broken the law, which requires the administration to notify Congress before any transfers from Guantanamo are carried out…
The law requires the defense secretary to notify relevant congressional committees at least 30 days before making any transfers of prisoners, to explain the reason and to provide assurances that those released would not be in a position to reengage in activities that could threaten the United States or its interests…
A senior administration official, agreeing to speak on the condition of anonymity to explain the timing of the congressional notification, acknowledged that the law was not followed. When he signed the law last year, Obama issued a signing statement contending that the notification requirement was an unconstitutional infringement on his powers as commander in chief and that he therefore could override it.
"Due to a near-term opportunity to save Sergeant Bergdahl's life, we moved as quickly as possible," the official said. "The administration determined that given these unique and exigent circumstances, such a transfer should go forward notwithstanding the notice requirement."
"This is the only issue we've discussed with the Taliban in recent months," said one senior Obama administration official involved in the talks. "We do hope that having succeeded in this narrow but important step, it will create the possibility of expanding the dialogue to other issues. But we don't have any promises to that effect."
But word of renewed, secret negotiations with the Taliban brought immediate criticism from some lawmakers, including Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. "I have little confidence in the security assurances regarding the movement and activities of the now-released Taliban leaders, and I have even less confidence in this administration's willingness to ensure they are enforced," he said. "I believe this decision will threaten the lives of American soldiers for years to come."
A Western official in Kabul said the Afghan government was not told ahead of time that the Taliban were going to hand over Sergeant Bergdahl or that the release of prisoners from Guantánamo Bay was proceeding, though the Afghans were broadly aware that the talks had been rekindled. American officials feared leaks could scuttle the deal.
I do not agree, as some Republicans are already arguing, that these individuals should not have been released. In my view, the U.S. would not be able to hold them forever. Indeed, it is likely that the U.S. would be required, as a matter of international law, to release them shortly after the end of 2014, when U.S. combat operations cease in Afghanistan. The Administration appears to have reached a defensible, hold-your-nose compromise by arranging, in exchange for the release of Sergeant Bergdahl, for the individuals to be held in Qatar for a year before they return to Afghanistan.
The backgrounds of these Taliban leaders does underscore, however, that the detainees in Guantanamo were not all "innocent" people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, a narrative that has been urged by many critics of Guantanamo, especially in Europe.
Moreover, the Taliban leaders' backgrounds demonstrate that it would have been legally difficult, if not impossible, to prosecute them in federal courts — as many human rights groups have urged — because U.S. criminal statutes did not apply to their activities in Afghanistan and because the U.S. military had not collected evidence about them that would have been admissible in federal court. And, if the Taliban had actually been treated as POWs under the Geneva Conventions (for which there has always been a good argument), they would have had to be prosecuted in a military court, not a civilian court, pursuant to Article 102 of the Third Geneva Convention.
On Obama's side, the argument is that the statute is unconstitutional, a congressional encroachment on presidential power. There's no way to undo the exchange, and acting in secrecy, without informing Congress, is an exercise of the very power that the President says the statute violates. Taking this action embodies an argument that this power does and should rest with the President. Is there anything that can be done now to press the opposing argument? We can criticize the President, as we always already do. The only other alternative I see is to impeach the President.
Go ahead. He's daring you. Perhaps part of his motivation for the prisoner trade was a predicted political boost as the President's opponents are distracted into seeming to complain about the return of a hero and tripping all over themselves as they posture about impeachment.
But for the young soldier – 23 when he became a prisoner of war, now 28 – those debriefings also will include difficult questions about how and why he happened to be in a position where he fell into the hands of Taliban fighters.
There have been no reports that he was captured during direct combat, that the "fog of war" had put him involuntarily in a vulnerable location.
At this point in the developing narrative, Sgt. Bergdahl seems to have grown disillusioned with the mission, bitter about the Army and especially higher ranking enlisted men and officers, and simply walked off – gone "outside the wire" or protective base limits – and disappeared.
That could indicate that he had gone AWOL (Absence Without Leave), also referred to as "Unauthorized Absence" (UA), which could bring charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)…
"The US army is the biggest joke the world has to laugh at," he wrote from Afghanistan. "It is the army of liars, backstabbers, fools, and bullies. The few good SGTs are getting out as soon as they can, and they are telling us privates to do the same."
Within an hour of the announcement that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban Saturday evening, Army Times' Facebook page lit up with hundreds of comments reacting to the news…
"He is a dirtbag that now should spend the next 20yrs+ in Leavenworth … his fellow soldiers were affected by his actions, he is a sympathizer and deserves to be tried for desertion," said Kirouac, whose Facebook profile identifies him as a company commander at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Many others felt no matter the circumstances, the military has a duty not to leave any of its members behind.
"My opinion, we never should leave our own [with] the enemy [and] if he needs to be punished, that should be left up to his former chain of command to ensure it happens!!!!" said Tom Robinson, whose Facebook profile identifies him as a veterans counselor for New York State.
I say the following fully respecting the fact that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl*and his family/loved ones might have an extremely understandably different opinion on the situation:
1. The people we exchanged for Sgt. Bergdahl will end up running terrorist operations in Afghanistan if we're lucky, and Afghanistan and abroad if we are not. And they will likely be doing it considerably sooner than a year from now.
2. The Taliban will step up their kidnapping campaigns, because from their point of view said campaigns have been proven to work.
3. Democratic, liberal, and progressive partisans will freak if you point out either #1 or #2 to them. That particularly smarmy freaking that the more obnoxious examples do when they think that they've got the moral drop on you.
"What we did was ensure that, as always, the United States doesn't leave a man or a woman on the battlefield," Rice said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."
"If we got into a situation where we said, 'Because of who has captured an American soldier on the battlefield we will leave that person behind,' we would be in a whole new ear for the safety of our personnel and for the nature of our commitment to our men and women in uniform," she continued. "Because it was the Taliban that had him did not mean that we had any less of an obligation to bring him back."
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Initially, the College had started with Arts Stream only. But the College is not concerned only about three 'R'. It is our motto to inculcate the Rationality amongst the students for their Creative Reflection by Resourceful Faculty members and non-teaching staff. So, considering the changing scenario of the educational environment the college introduced new courses such as Commerce, Science, etc.
Arts, Commerce and Science Streams are taught in General & Honours Courses.
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An interesting phenomenon is happening around the country, not just in Tennessee, in terms of pending social security disability (SSD) cases. Before discussing the situation, it's important to understand the initial three stages of filing a SSD claim.
The first stage usually begins when the disabled person or someone on his or her behalf fills out an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Roughly one-quarter to one-third of all claims are accepted at this point (the former is more consistent with Tennessee statistics); the vast majority of claims are denied.
The second stage, reconsideration of a denied claim, may end in the claim being accepted. More likely, though, the claim will end up in the third stage, a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). For numerous years, this third stage took quite a long time to get through the courts because so many cases were waiting to be heard.
Now, the SSA has announced that the number of SSD cases pending review by an ALJ has dropped significantly. Does this mean that more claims are being accepted in the first two stages of SSD application? Or that fewer people feel the need to apply for SSD?
Neither suggestion is the underlying cause of the situation.
To understand the changes in pending SSD cases, we have to go back in time more than a decade.
After 2007's Great Recession, a large number of people applied for SSD claims. The applicant pool continued to rise year after year, peaking only recently. What happened? Basically, the courts caught up with all the pending SSDs cases by streamlining systems and hiring new ALJs.
Sadly, deaths among those waiting for hearings also reduced the number of people awaiting SSD claim review. As the SSA notes, by 2016, 9,714 people–including 27 children–died while waiting for an ALJ to reconsider their claims. In other words, these individuals never had the opportunity to get the benefits of SSD. Could it have made a difference in their lives?
One piece of research published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2008 showed a direct correlation between the stresses of living in poverty (and unhealthy behaviors often associated with a low socioeconomic lifestyle, like inactivity) and of dying sooner than financially secure counterparts. Knowing this, we can surmise that waiting for an SSD case to be heard could conceivably aggravate existing health and emotional issues, not to mention increase stress levels.
At this point, the flow of SSD cases to be seen by ALJs is on the downswing. Therefore, it's a good time for applicants who have been denied second-stage reconsideration to work with a legal professional. Unlike 10 years ago, they're likely to have a shorter wait time, which means they can get SSD funds faster if they are approved.
If you've been denied, we can help you pursue benefits. At the law offices of John R. Colvin, we routinely offer free consultations on SSD claim matters. Take advantage of a free consultation with an experienced SDD attorney and learn more about your options and the SSD appeals process by calling our office today at 931-962-1044.
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In 1990, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
My friend Amirah and I traded skeptical glances, both squinting through the windshield of her car and tilting our heads as if it would help us peer around each twist and turn of Highway 1. But we were determined to brave the narrow, winding road through Big Sur in the dark.
The rustic property is set in Castro Canyon among lush gardens and a redwood forest.
The stretch of coastline in Central California, located between Carmel and San Simeon, is as well-known for its often-treacherous two-lane highway as it is for its breathtaking views of turquoise waters, lush forests and steep cliffsides. But at that moment, Amirah and I couldn't see anything other than asphalt in the headlights.
Finally, twinkling lights came into view. We had reached our destination for the night: Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, a rustic property in Castro Canyon that dates to the 1930s. And after tackling sharp turns on the pitch-black road for more than an hour, nothing was quite so beautiful as the amber glow and flickering candlelight emanating from within the property's main building, which serves as its dining venue. Through the paned windows of the redwood structure — formerly a barn built by Helmuth Deetjen, the inn's founder — we could see couples leaning in close to one another over glasses of wine, as if sharing secrets.
Grandpa's Room features a queen bed, a single bed in an alcove, a piano, a wood-burning stove and a record player.
Stepping inside was like traveling back to the 1940s, when Englishwoman Barbara Blake came to Deetjen's and, captivated by the beauty of Big Sur, invested in the property and expanded it. Guests can thank her for the cozy, English decor in the restaurant — including the redwood bar made with wood from a nearby ranch — as they enjoy meals made with local, organic food, along with delicious wines, many of which are sourced from small vineyards in California's top wine regions.
The next morning, we'd return to the homey space for breakfast (the eggs Benedict are a must), but once we had finished our repast and unwound from the drive, we were ready to be tucked into bed.
Don't miss breakfast in the restaurant, where items such as eggs Benedict and homemade granola have earned it the award for "Best Place for Breakfast" in Monterey County.
The Row was our home for the night, specifically, Grandpa's Room. This room has "special magic," according to the property, as it was Deetjeen's former home. An expansive space, the guestroom features a queen bed, a single bed in an alcove, a wood-burning stove, a piano (nonfunctional during our stay) and a record player with a stash of lovely old vinyl.
Grandpa's Room is Helmuth Deetjen's former home.
As the property was originally built some 80 years ago — it's one of the oldest hotels in Big Sur — it certainly epitomizes the definition of "rustic." And that's exactly its charm. Touches such as handcarved porch balusters, wood-burned plaques, hand-hewn doors and antique decor transport guests back in time and imbue the property with its distinct look and feel.
But for those seeking a retreat, and quietude that can be felt in their bones, this is the place. Surrounded by gardens and a redwood forest, Big Sur Inn is its own kind of Narnia, drawing travelers in with its inexplicable magic.


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Negligence inquiry opened against Russia's ex-defense minister
A criminal investigation has been opened against former Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov on the counts of negligence, Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin told Interfax.
"Investigators believe that when he held the post of defense minister, Serdyukov issued verbal instructions to his subordinates to build a motorway linking the village of Krasa in the Ikryanino district of the Astrakhan region and Shkolny island, on which the Zhitnoye non-profit partnership is located, and fund the project from the ministry's budget," Markin said.
Defense Ministry top-dog arrested on embezzlement charges
Serdyukov questioned as witness over misappropriation in Defense Ministry
"Serdyukov explained his instruction with the need allegedly to build a recreation center for the Defense Ministry. Apart from that, measures were also taken on orders issued by the ex-minister to build the necessary amenities on the premises of Zhitnoye," he said.
"The work to plant a garden there was conducted by Air Force unit soldiers, while the road was constructed by a battalion of the Railroad Troops," Markin said.
"It means that instead of participating in military service and combat training, these soldiers planted poplars in the Astrakhan steppe and built motorways. The road that appeared in the end can only be used by those who own houses in Zhitnoye and visitors," he said.
"No written instructions, orders and directives that would have justified the use of these budget funds or would have confirmed the Defense Ministry's legal rights to this road were issued," Markin said.
The measures authorized by the former defense minister are believed to have caused damage of over 56 million rubles ($1.7 million) to the country's budget, he added.
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Renovated, historic downtown Chicago Old Post Office attracts 1800 Walgreens workers
On June 15, 2018 Walgreens announced that it plans to open a new office in Chicago, Illinois, where approximately 1800 employees will be based. The new office will include approximately 200,000 square feet in the newly-renovated, historic Old Post Office building.
The Old Post Office building allows Walgreens to increase its presence in Chicago, where the company was founded in 1901. The downtown location will help them attract and retain the best talent, since fewer young people are willing to suffer the commutes inherent in suburban locations these days.
Old Post Office prior to redevelopment.
Photo by Brianbobcat via Wikipedia.
The Old Chicago Main Post Office is a nine-story-tall building was designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, and built in 1921, and was significantly expanded in 1932. The extra capacity was needed to serve Chicago's huge increase in postal business, resulting in large part from the mail-order businesses of Montgomery Ward (then the largest retailer in the United States) and its main competitor, Sears. On May 13, 2016 the building was sold by British real estate developer Bill Davies, who died the next day.
The 1800 people expected to work at the new space will include approximately 1300 positions that will relocate to Chicago. This will be the largest number of corporate employees Walgreens has ever had based in Chicago.
Walgreens Boots Alliance will remain headquartered in north suburban Deerfield, Illinois, where approximately 3,200 employees are expected to continue to work.
Alex Gourlay, president of Walgreens, said, "Investing in our infrastructure and building our digital and technical capabilities are essential elements of our business transformation strategy, as we work to improve access for our customers and enhance the customer experience. The space in the iconic Old Post Office building allows us to attract and retain the best talent from all of Chicagoland."
When renovations are complete, the new office space in The Old Post Office building will serve as an additional office location for Walgreens. Digital and IT operations employees supporting the Walgreens business, as well as some Walgreens Boots Alliance global IT personnel, will be located in the new office space.
The space expands the company's Technology Center of Excellence launched last year. It further combines the company's retail pharmacy technology teams with the digital, mobile and e-commerce teams who currently work in the City.
As part of the new space, Walgreens will relocate its digital office—which is currently in the Sullivan Center at 36 S. Wabash Avenue—to The Old Post Office building.
"Walgreens was born in Chicago with one small pharmacy on the South Side, and their big new presence in one of our city's most iconic locations is a great way to look to the future," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
"This is a smart decision by an innovative company, it will contribute to our city's thriving tech sector, and we are looking forward to cutting the ribbon and welcoming 1,800 members of the Walgreens team to Chicago," he concluded.
The new office at The Old Post Office is anticipated to open in fall 2019.
Renderings of renovated Old Post Office courtesy of Gensler.