Tick tock, tick tock. This sound, even if only in your imagination, can create stress or even anxiety. And the most relevant thing is that this tick tock, or time, does not even exist! And still, some people will always be late, some people will always be on time, some people will always be early and others will disregard time completely.
Time is a measurement created by humans. And we can easily understand the positive aspects of the use of this measurement, right? Yet it can bring so many different emotions.
If time is a measurement, how can it be different for each person?
If you compare time with other measurements used by humans, you will soon realise that time is not different from all of the others.
For some people 5kg is really heavy, yet for others it is very light.
For some people 10 km is a long distance, while others run that distance every day. Easily, we can understand that measurements created to establish some equality in society are very personal perspectives.
So, while one hour will always be 60 minutes, each person will have an emotion or feeling about this 60 minutes.
The good news is that as time is a very personal perspective you can easily influence the way you deal with it, because you are dependent only on yourself.
"Time goes fast", "time flies", "one day only has 24 hours", "every second counts", "time is precious", etc.
Each different belief will provide you with a different behavioral pattern, and a different emotional state.
Ask yourself what the sentences are that define your mind-set about time, and if they are not helping you, change them!
Just like our perspective about time is not the same, not every tool will work for every person. If you are an explorer type, it means that you like to change and have new challenges, and can also mean that you lose focus fast. If this is you, having a monthly agenda will probably not be the best solution. Instead, create a daily task-oriented list and very clear "doing" alarms.
If you have a more goal-oriented mind-set, it will probably be useful to create empty moments for you not to forget that life is more than getting things done fast.
Be aware what your challenge is in relation to time, and develop your own way to overcome it. It will be always better to develop your own system and pay attention to external feedback to see if it is working.
This is the biggest lie of modern times: the idea that we can do more than one thing at the same time. In high-level sports competitions, it is very common that the coach says: "from the moment you start to think, you lose." The preparatory work is to create a routine of movements and behaviours that is automatically repeated at the moment of performance. Because if you involve thinking and execution, the result will always be affected. Attention in human beings is very limited, and means we can only do one thing at each moment. So it is very important to create an agenda with timeframes for each activity, more than a to-do list. Because with the agenda you know what time you will dedicate to each subject and let go of it when time has elapsed. If for some reason you cannot let go: do it! Otherwise you will not be able to achieve high performance.
Time management is not a skill, but an attitude!


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2. Was passive euthanasia the best way out?
Saurabh was born two months premature on April 11, 1996. He was kept in an incubator for 21 days and in the beginning doctors advised his parents against announcing his birth, due to the unlikelihood of his survival. While Saurabh did survive, he was plagued with severe disabilities and was continuously ill throughout his childhood.
It was around this time that Saurabh's parents started their spiritual practice under the guidance of SSRF.
The years of looking after their son with no hope for the future took its toll on them. Saurabh's parents were distraught and at their wits end as to what to do about their son. Was it worth letting him live? So severe were his disabilities that some well wishers even suggested passive euthanasia.
Gurupournima : It is the day that seekers of God celebrate and honour the Teaching Principle of God also known as the Guru.
On one occasion, around Gurupourṇimā 1998 (a yearly festival when the Universal Guru principle is most active), Saurabh lapsed into unconsciousness once again. When his parents took him to the hospital, the doctors said that nothing could be done and showed no inclination to attend to him. It was only after his mother prayed intensely that her prayers were answered and the doctors relented and admitted Saurabh into the hospital. Then for the next two weeks Mrs. Joshi spent many sleepless nights looking after Saurabh who was unconscious and showed no signs of recovery. As a result she was also not able to participate in the Gurupournima preparations along with other seekers of God. All of this took its toll on Saurabh's mother and in a state of depression, she had a strong thought to give Saurabh an overdose of the medication that he was required to have for epilepsy. Immediately after having that thought, she had a vision of H.H. Dr. Athavale and He said to her, "Oh how can you have this thought? This child is a special child born of a higher spiritual level and such subtle-bodies are born only to complete their destiny." The strangest thing happened after the vision ended. Instead of deteriorating, Saurabh recovered from his unconsciousness and ate heartily. The doctors who were responsible for Saurabh and did not know the reason for his state of unconsciousness were even more perplexed by his sudden recovery.
Soon afterwards Saurabh's parents met with H.H. Dr. Athavale and He said that God was looking after them and that is why He stopped the foolish act of the overdose of medication.
Even prior to this event, they had a positive response to Saurabh from another Saint. They had taken Saurabh to Gagangiri Maharaj. At that time He was not speaking to anyone and had His eyes closed. When they approached Him to place Saurabh at His feet, He opened his eyes and motioned them not to. Instead He placed His hand on Saurabh's head and said, "Om Chaitanya." Then He looked at the Joshis and told them not to worry about their son. After this He went back to His previous state of keeping His eyes closed and not talking to anyone.
With this new spiritual perspective, life changed for the Joshis. They began to notice the good qualities that Saurabh displayed throughout his childhood. Inspite of severe disabilities, Saurabh would always be smiling and even when ill he was basically a happy child. His face was always radiant and other seekers felt it was full of Divine consciousness (Chaitanya). Many forgot their sorrows after being in his company. There is an air of innocence around him and his demeanor is of quiet contemplation. Throughout his childhood, he rarely cried or asked for anything. Mrs. Joshi recounts that even if she fed him something that he liked and it got over before he was satisfied, he never cried for more. For a child with so many disabilities, Saurabh exudes patience and it feels like he is always living in the present.
The above physical and psychological aspects of his life only reflect Saurabh's spiritual temperament. He is happiest when in a sāttvik environment and he can perceive spiritually pure vibrations in a sattvik environment such as in a Temple, in the company of Saints or when listening to devotional songs sung by H.H. Bhaktaraj Maharaj.
As time went by the physical disabilities continued to engulf Saurabh. Every time he falls ill, he takes at least one month to recover. His back and groin get sores because of continuously lying down and his inability to move his legs. An old thigh fracture does not allow him to sleep in a straight position. Since 2005 he has been sleeping on one side so his spine and waist are bent. The femur (thigh bone) has begun to travel into his pelvic region so there is a mismatch in both his leg lengths. His neck is long and he cannot control it and his organs continue to be weak and prone to infections.
Yet because of Saurabh, his parents have been blessed with many spiritual experiences. On his 8th birthday, they took him to pay respects to three Saints. Through the day they met separately with H.H. Yogiraj Dr. Raj Ahmad Shah Patelbaba, H.H. Tulsidas Maharaj and H.H. Parulekarbaba. Even though the three Saints met with Saurabh separately and did not know that the other Saints had met Saurabh, all three of Them were very pleased to see Saurabh. All three of Them uttered the same words in Marathi, "Sadhu Sant yeti ghara, tochi diwali dasara." Translated it means, "it is a festival day when seers come home." All three of Them did not want Saurabh placed at Their feet but instead blessed him with Their hands. They also told his parents not to worry about Saurabh. From this the Joshis saw firsthand that while Saints may look different and come from different places, They are all inspired by the same thought from God.
The next day H.H. Raghuvir Maharaj came to their home and upon narrating the previous day's story, He also said that He was feeling the same Bliss on seeing Saurabh.
Later through SSRF many more details of Saurabh's spiritual life were unfolded through spiritual research. Sometimes high spiritual-level subtle-bodies are born as trees, born with disabilities or behave like mad people. This is so that they are not disturbed and continue with their spiritual practice. On one occasion, H.H. Dr. Athavale revealed to them that Saurabh practiced the path of meditation in a past birth. As a result he was born in this life at the 50% spiritual level. Due to some mistake in his past birth, Saurabh was forced to take another birth. As he was at a higher spiritual level at birth itself, his foundation for spiritual practice was strong. From the moment he was born, this embodied soul has been chanting the Name of God at the level of the sub-conscious mind. At 12 years of age, Saurabh reached the 60% spiritual level due to his own internal spiritual practice.
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He even has a placating effect on quarrels at home. Whenever there are stressful vibrations he begins to laugh, talk and does various mudrās or hand gestures. This automatically diffuses the tense situation at home.
Saurabh's Sainthood was declared on 2 September 2013. Saurabh doesn't have body awareness and is completely dependent on others for His needs. He cannot even turn on His side. Having slept in one position since His birth, He suffers from unbearable pain and cannot express it. Still, He is always in a blissful state.


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The 2021 Toyota Corolla buffs the automaker's small-car credentials in some obvious ways, and some subtler ones, too. An absurdly good value especially in hybrid trim, the 2021 Corolla's a resale beacon and hasn't lost those attributes even as it's grown more stylish and more nimble. For 2021, all versions gain Android Auto compatibility, two more airbags,...
The 2020 Nissan Murano is stylish and sophisticated SUV that started the stylish missive crossover craze. The Murano is a stylish, comfortable mid-size crossover SUV that makes some compromises in the name of coolness. For 2020, the Murano gains more standard safety equipment. Features such as blind-spot monitors now are standard on the SV trim and above. A...
The new entry-level 2020 Cadillac CT4 sedan has impressive new styling and presents a strong value. The CT4 is an entry-level compact luxury sedan meant to entice a new generation of buyers into GM's luxury brand. It succeeds the ATS but comes at a time when automakers are pulling back on sedans in favor of crossover SUVs....
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals among small luxury crossovers. For years, Mercedes-Benz GLC crossover buyers have touted their luxury rides. With the updated GLC, Mercedes-Benz adds its latest infotainment system and a slightly more powerful engine. Like last year, the GLC-Class is available as a crossover "coupe" with a racier roofline...
The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 finds new ways to deliver on an automotive concept older than a century: the pickup truck. This year, the GMC adds to its roster a turbodiesel inline-6 that's more refined, new trailer cameras, and a handful of added trim levels. The lineup for the GMC Sierra 1500 is wide and deep. The...
2021 Toyota Supra First Drive Review: The best of two brands
The 2021 Toyota Supra marks year two of sports-car excellence and gains a less powerful, more intriguing turbo-4 edition.. The Supra came back in 2020 after a 21-year hiatus; now based on BMW Z4 running gear, it's a fluent performer in turbo-6 or new turbo-4 form, with the usual two-seater concessions to space and price. Toyota sells...
2020 Ford Ranger Review: Scouting for the top small truck spot
The 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup is a willing companion to weekend adventures, and it would be a shame if the 2020 Ford Ranger were lumped into a category to include "all trucks." The 2020 Ranger is not a diesel-swilling, lifted, train-sized hauler that hardly fits in your driveway. The Ranger is not a profane sticker with...
2020 Lexus LS 500 Review: Easily living up to its name
The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper. The bold styling of the 2020 Lexus LS four-door sedan is coupled with a high-tech interior that goes hand-in-hand with its supple ride. This year, Lexus adds the Inspiration series, dials back on available exterior colors,...
2020 Ford Expedition Review: No one does it better
The 2020 Ford Expedition sets a benchmark for full-size SUVs, with rugged ability and sophisticated sensibilities. The Expedition wears clean and pure styling, doles out loads of space for people and cargo, and drops a twin-turbo hammer through a transmission with more gears than you can count. It's a category-leader, as the marketing folks would say. Ford...
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe Review: Not your typical BMW, but still a BMW
The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup. But the smallest BMW series gets a much more modern addition with the arrival of the new 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe. That's right, the two-door rear-wheel-drive coupe or convertible can now be had as a four-door all-wheel-drive sedan. The 2020 2-Series coupe, convertible, and...

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In recent years, public health concerns about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have risen significantly, driven in part by affected military veterans returning from conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. PTSD is associated with number of psychological maladies, among them chronic depression, anger, insomnia, eating disorders and substance abuse.
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System suggest that people with PTSD may also be at risk for accelerated aging or premature senescence. Their results appear in the May 7 online issue of American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
"This is the first study of its type to link PTSD, a psychological disorder with no established genetic basis, which is caused by external, traumatic stress, with long-term, systemic effects on a basic biological process such as aging," said senior study author Dilip V. Jeste, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences and director of the Center on Healthy Aging and Senior Care at UC San Diego.
Existing research has pointed to a potential association between psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and acceleration of the aging process. This investigation attempted to determine whether PTSD might show a similar association by analyzing previously published studies related to PTSD and aging, going back to 2000.
There is no standardized definition of premature aging, also known as accelerated senescence. For guidance, the researchers looked at early aging phenomena associated with non-psychiatric conditions, such as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, HIV infection and Down's syndrome.
The majority of evidence fell into three categories: biological indicators or biomarkers, such as leukocyte telomere length (LTL), (a complex genetic trait associated with aging), earlier occurrence or higher prevalence of medical conditions associated with advanced age and premature death.
The scientists found consistent evidence of changes in telomeres in people with PTSD as well as increased pro-inflammatory markers associated with PTSD. Their analysis revealed that PTSD was present alongside several targeted conditions associated with normal aging, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal ulcer disease and dementia. There was also a mild-to-moderate association of PTSD with earlier mortality, consistent with an early onset or acceleration of aging in PTSD.
However, researchers caution that more long-term studies are needed to directly demonstrate accelerated aging in people with PTSD and to determine why.


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Accredited Programmes
Registered InstitutionsAll-American Institute for Medical SciencesB & B University College (registered with the UCJ as a tertiary institution, formerly B&B Institute of Business)Bethel Bible College of the Caribbean – Jamaica (formerly Bethel Bible College)Bethlehem Moravian CollegeBrown's Town Community CollegeCaribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST)Caribbean Maritime University (formerly Caribbean Maritime Institute)Caribbean Wesleyan CollegeCatholic College of MandevilleChurch Teachers' CollegeCollege of Agriculture, Science and EducationCollege of Insurance and Professional Studies (CIPS)Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing ArtsExcelsior Community CollegeExcelsior Community College – St.ThomasG.C. Foster College of Physical Education and SportInstitute for Workforce Education and Development (IWED)International University of the Caribbean (IUC)Jamaica Stock Exchange e-CampusJamaica Theological Seminary (JTS)Knox Community CollegeManagement Institute for National DevelopmentMidland Bible InstituteMoneague CollegeMontego Bay Community CollegeNCB Corporate Learning CampusNorthern Caribbean UniversityPortmore Community CollegeRegent College of the CaribbeanSam Sharpe Teachers' CollegeShortwood Teachers' CollegeSigma College of Nursing and Applied SciencesSt. Joseph's Teachers' CollegeThe Hydel University CollegeThe Mico University CollegeThe University of the West IndiesUnited Theological College of the West IndiesUniversity of Technology (UTech), JamaicaUniversity of the Commonwealth Caribbean (registered with the UCJ as a university college, formerly University College of the Caribbean)Vector Technology InstituteVocational Training Development InstituteWestern Hospitality Institute
The UCJ functions as the national information centre for local, regional, and international higher education institutions and qualifications. The UCJ is the single competent authority in Jamaica for the recognition of foreign qualifications.
The UCJ offers credential assessment services for persons with local and foreign qualifications from high school to university level, from countries around the world, in order to determine whether such qualifications satisfy the requirements for further study and or employment opportunities. The UCJ determines whether a qualification was obtained from an institution that is recognised by a competent authority in the country that the qualification was earned.
The UCJ offers the following credential assessment services:
Assessment of academic credentials for the purpose of employment or further study in Jamaica
Statements on the status of local and foreign institutions
Equivalence of credentials to support application for the CARICOM Skills Certificate
Comparability of foreign qualifications to accredited programmes offered in Jamaica
Provision of information concerning institutions and programmes (locally, regionally, and internationally
A credential assessment report prepared by the UCJ is accepted by employers and educational institutions in order to understand and recognise local or foreign academic credentials. Reports are generally prepared within 10 working days.
Distance/Online programmes
Overseas institutions that are delivering online programmes (100 per cent online) are required to have the programme assessed by the UCJ against local standards for recognition in Jamaica.
The processing of applications for recognition of qualifications obtained via distance learning/online is being done on a case by case basis, where the programme has not been granted recognition status in Jamaica.
To learn more about the recognition of transnational qualifications, you may download the Guidelines for Recognition of Transnational Education Qualifications
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Enjoy our coffee specialties made from organic/fair trade coffee beans with a completely clear conscience.
The annual coffee consumption in Switzerland amounts to 9 kilos of raw coffee per capita. The market share of fair trade coffee is slightly over 10% – this corresponds to approximately 3,150 tonnes of raw coffee. Just under half (43%) of the fair trade coffee sold in Switzerland is also certified organic.
Why purchase coffee with the fair trade label?
Coffee is one of the most important export goods. Approximately 25 million producers worldwide – mainly smallholders - grow it. Fair trade coffee farmers are united in democratic cooperatives and can thus combine their market presence.
Fair trade strengthens small coffee farmers so that they can sustainably and independently improve their lives. This is also demonstrated by the "La Florida" coffee cooperative in Peru and the story of coffee farmer Teófila Díaz Vásquez.
The Max Havelaar Foundation is a nonprofit organization that awards the Swiss fair trade label for sustainably grown and fairly traded products. As a member of Fairtrade International, Max Havelaar improves the lives of small farmers and plantation workers in developing and emerging countries but does not itself engage in trade. Key responsibilities of the Max Havelaar Foundation include creating market access for fair trade products as well as providing information and raise awareness concerning fair trade in Switzerland.


BOSTON (AP) -- Jimmy Hayes emerged as an unlikely source of offense for the Bruins.
Hayes scored the game's only goal early in the first period and Tuukka Rask made 18 saves as Boston held on for a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
Hayes' goal was his first in seven games and only his second in 28 games this season.


Today it was announced that Lauren Conr ad will be doing another Disney collection exclusively for Kohl's and it's all inspired by Minnie Mouse! I absolutely love Lauren Conrad's clothes! The majority of my wardrobe is all Lauren Conrad and since I love Disney, I was super excited to hear that she was going to be doing another Disney collection. I really liked her Cinderella collection, but by looking at the Minnie Mouse collection I think I may love it even more. The collection features Minnie's signature polka dots and bows and ranges in price from $36 to $68. While you (and I) try to wait patiently for the collection to hit online and in stores at May 10, here are some photos of Lauren Conrad wearing some pieces from the collection. My favorite piece so far is the Minnie Mouse printed top!
I live in California and it's pretty easy to find a Kohl's.


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You should book your reservation as soon as you can, to ensure that your travel arrangements go smoothly. On our end, we will take care of the rest.
We predominantly serve the Tri-State area (Southeast Pennsylvania, Central and Southern New Jersey, and Delaware). If you have any questions regarding availability of service in your area, please contact us.
Do you pick up from regional airports?
Yes, we provide service from most Eastern seaboard regional airports, provided that the traveler returns to Greater Philadelphia area. If you have any questions, please contact us.
It is easy and expedient. We urge that you make the reservation ahead of time. Our driver will carry a sign and greet you in the terminal you are in, or can pick you up from the designated passenger pick up areas: Zone 6 (Limousines) and Zone 7 (Vans) at the respective terminal. For your information, we periodically monitor the status of a flight.
It is also easy and expedient. Make that you make the reservation ahead of time. The driver will have a sign greet the passenger in the terminal, by the statue of the angel, located on 29th Street Side.
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Forfeiture of not more than the total amount of the deposit if the cancellation occurs within 15 days prior to the date the transportation was to depart.
PHL Ground Transportation Services has a small fleet of late model vehicles. If a person needs to make a reservation involving a rather large fleet, we can summon vehicles from common affiliate carriers from our area.
When choosing a vehicle, you must take into consideration the number of passengers that are going to use the service and their luggage, provided that will have luggage. Our company policy complies with the liability insurance requirements, limiting the number of persons to vehicle capacity and luggage space. We consider infants as adults and, as such, we strictly adhere to the manufacturer's vehicle capacity. Likewise, we place luggage in its respective baggage space, not on seats or on top of passengers.
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Samples & Sampling. After watching the American FactFinder Virtual Tour, identify a population using the Census Bureau's American FactFinder. How could the sampling process lead to a bias or error in your data if you sampled this population? Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
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Those first couple of months with a new baby can be quite the rollercoaster ride. Luckily some smart moms and dads have developed products to help make life a little easier. Mrs. Kansas Mommy, Emily Kuhlman talks about some of these great products.


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We don't do conspiracies, insists former Army chief
General Sir Mike Jackson made the comments while giving evidence at an inquest into a disputed shooting incident in Belfast in 1971.
Mourners file past the coffin of Father Hugh Mullan, one of the 10 people killed (PA Archive)
General Sir Mike Jackson (John Stillwell/PA)
The British Army "don't do conspiracies", a former chief of staff has told an inquest.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/we-dont-do-conspiracies-insists-former-army-chief-38163980.html
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/5882a/37900323.ece/AUTOCROP/h342/Ballymurphy
General Sir Mike Jackson, 75, was giving evidence to a fresh inquest into a disputed shooting incident in Belfast in 1971.
Ten civilians, including a mother-of-eight and a Catholic priest, were killed across three days from August 9 to 11 of that year.
The Ballymurphy massacre victims
The shootings at Ballymurphy came following the introduction by the Stormont administration of the controversial policy of internment without trial.
Sir Mike was a captain in the Parachute Regiment on deployment in Belfast at the time.
He described his role then as community relations and press liaison.
Michael Mansfield QC, counsel for the family of victim Joseph Corr, asked Sir Mike why soldiers involved in the shootings were not interviewed by the Royal Military Police at the time.
He put it to Sir Mike that there had been an attempt to "cover up" the shooting of Mr Corr and John Laverty on August 11.
Sir Mike responded: "It is a preposterous accusation to make which would require a huge number of people to be part of. It simply does not add up.
"It may be there was a breakdown in procedure, it may be that the whole system was overwhelmed by the mayhem of that week, I don't know.
Riots : Belfast. January 1971. Soldiers frisking passengers and driver of a car on the Springfield Road, near Ballymurphy. (14/01/1971)
Riots : Belfast. August 1970. Troops shelter behind their riot shields during rioting at Ballymurphy. (04/08/70)
Riots : Belfast. August 1970. The common sight in the Roman Catholic estate at Ballymurphy, Belfast, as young rioters attack the army with missiles during the troubles. (04/08/70)
Riots : Belfast. September 1970. Ballymurphy Disturbance: troops stand by at the junction of Springfield and Whiterock Roads, after a crowd had thrown stones at them and two police cars. (20/09/1970)
Riots : Belfast. January 1971. Catholic housing estate, Ballymurphy. (15/01/1971)
Father Hugh Mullan. Shot at Moyard Park. 9/8/1971 THE FUNERAL HEARSE CARRYING THE BODY OF FATHER HUGH MULLAN TRAVELS ALONG THE ROAD IN BALLYMURPHY ESTATE. 12/8/1971
Joseph Murphy was one of 10 people shot dead by British soldiers in West Belfast in 1971
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 John McKerr who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 Fr Hugh Mullan who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 Joseph Corr who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 Danny Teggart who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 Paddy McCarthy who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
Pacemaker Press 17/6/10 John Laverty who is one of the 11 people died in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971 in West Belfast
©Press Eye Ltd Northern Ireland - 25th January 2012 Mandatory Credit - Photo-Jonathan Porter/Presseye. Ballymurphy massacre relatives call for a meeting with the Prime Minister, David Cameron. 10 people were shot dead by soldiers in west Belfast in August 1971. The victims, which included a priest and a mother-of-eight, were killed over the course of three days in August 1971 by members of the Parachute Regiment during Operation Demetrius, when people suspected of paramilitary activity were interned. Relatives Rita Bonner, John Teggart and Briege Voyle pictured at the top of the Whiterock Road in west Belfast beside a mural depicting the shootings.
"But I do know we (British Army) don't do conspiracies."
Sir Mike appeared at a fresh inquest into the deaths of Mr Corr and Mr Laverty on Thursday.
He said he was part of an Army movement down Whiterock Road towards Springfield Road in the early hours of August 11, aimed at dismantling barricades.
He recalled a gun battle between the Army and the IRA which he said lasted two to three hours and involved 20 gunmen.
While he did not see the battle, he said he heard the shots, including the "distinctive thumping noise of a Thompson submachine gun" – a weapon then associated with the IRA.
Sir Mike described that type of gun as the weapon of the enemy.
"I have absolutely no doubt that the IRA were firing on soldiers and soldiers were firing on the IRA," he said.
Claims that IRA gunmen were in the area at the time have been disputed during the inquest hearings.
Family members outside the court in Belfast (Niall Carson/PA)
A newspaper article published later on August 11 described Mr Laverty and Mr Corr as gunmen.
Their families have insisted they were not gunmen. The inquest heard that guns were not found when their bodies were recovered.
Sir Mike told the inquest he accepts it was likely he was a captain quoted by the newspaper, although he did not recall giving the interview.
Pressed on why the pair had been described as gunmen, Sir Mike said he would have been fed information from soldiers on the ground, by radio or face to face.
"In retrospect, of course I should have said 'alleged'," Sir Mike told the inquest.
He added: "Let me say to the families who so long ago lost their loved ones: for me it's a tragedy. It's a tragedy which is hugely regrettable, but I would also say that anybody who loses their lives as a result of violent conflict is also a tragedy.
"I too have lost friends, so be it. My sympathies to you and I'm sorry that it is only now after so long that you feel you can come to terms."
Sir Mike also described how he had found serving in Belfast in the early 1970s.
"You had a very volatile, very violent at times in places situation, whereby for a soldier or a policeman to come under gunfire or to be bombed was a matter of when not if," he said.
"The picture I try to paint, particularly during internment week, is particularly vivid in internment week because of the reaction, very understandable reaction of the nationalist population to the introduction of internment.
"All I am trying to do here is to say things were very not one-sided in this way."
Representatives from families of several of those killed by the Parachute Regiment were in the public gallery for the hearing on Thursday.
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Rebbe Nachman, the holy leader of the Breslov Hasidim movement, was born four years after 1768, the year that a large peasant rebellion led by the Cossacks Gonta and Zalizniak, slaughtered 20 000 Uman residents; both Jews and Poles.
Today, every year, thousands of Hasidim from 70 countries visit Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman, Ukraine. The crowds of Hasidim support a large part of the city's economy, although not everybody in the city is happy with that. Ukrainian nationalists agitate against the foreigners and accuse the local authorities of selling out to Hasidim. A large Christian cross is erected by the lake where the largest group of Hasidim come to pray every year.


The city of Aurora, Colorado will celebrate the 4th of July Spectacular and Independence Day with a fireworks show that will lit up the night sky. The Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn will feature dance worthy live music, delicious food and a fireworks display revered as one of the best in Colorado. The event opens to the public at 6:00PM with live entertainment. Fireworks start at 9:30PM.
No dogs allowed, No glass bottles, No unlawful devices, No illegal substances, No open carry of firearms, No fireworks.


York University, on behalf of the ResearchImpact-RéseauImpactRecherche (RIR) network, was consulted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as they researched organizations who were taking a systems approach to knowledge mobilization. They have allowed us to comment on and post their report in Mobilize This!
L'Université York, en tant que représentante du RéseauImpactRecherche (RIR), a été consultée par l'Agence de la santé publique du Canada dans le cadre de leur recherche d'organisations faisant appel à une approche systémique de la mobilisation des connaissances. Il nous a été permis de commenter le rapport et de l'afficher sur Mobilize This!
Much knowledge mobilization happens in the context of a single intervention, study or program. But those programs happen in the context of organizations and those organizations in complex systems. In 2007, Sandra Nutley (yes, Sandra again… amazing how so much of her work informs so much of ours!) wrote in Using Evidence, "the evidence that we have about developing effective organisational – and system – level research use strategies, while emerging, is still fairly thin on the ground". Apparently not much changed when in 2011 Sandra and her colleague Sarah Morton wrote "systems models of research use are [still] the future" (Sarah Morton and Sandra Nutley. 2011. "What happens next? Getting Research into Policy and Practice" in Jamieson, L. Simpson, R. and Lewis, R.(eds) Researching Families and Relationships, Palgrave MacMillan, UK.). My knowledge mobilization journal club post titled "Systems thinking, knowledge and action: towards better models and methods" received 684 views as of December 1, 2012 and in that journal club I cite another paper, Cherney, A. and Head, B. (2011) 'Supporting the knowledge-to-action process: a systems-thinking approach', Evidence & Policy, 7(4): 471-88. So there has been some thinking and writing done on systems level knowledge mobilization and research use.
And now we have one more piece to add to this thinking. The good folks at PHAC recognize that preventing chronic disease is complex and that approaches to addressing chronic disease prevention need to take a systems perspective. To this end they did a scan of nine Canadian, Australian and UK agencies that are incorporating some aspects of systems thinking in knowledge mobilization. York University, on behalf of RIR, was pleased to be part of this scan that interestingly also included the United Way of Greater Toronto.
The authors used a framework for solution strategies for complex problems and illustrated 23 solutions strategies with examples from their scan of the nine organizations. They also presented three broad success factors with sub-components and illustrated each of the sub components with examples from their scan.
What I liked most about the scan is it reinforced the role of networks and co-production as being common approaches to systems of knowledge mobilization. Knowledge transfer and translation techniques (i.e. making packaged research accessible to decision makers) were not featured in any of the cases. Undoubtedly many of the organizations do actually make research accessible (for example, our ResearchSnapshot clear language research summaries); however, these are likely a means used to support networks and not an end in themselves.
Check out the Summary Table presenting all nine cases as they relate to a ten features of complex systems. One interesting observation is that four of the nine had annual budgets over $500,000. RIR-York has a budget of half that but it is wholly dedicated to knowledge mobilization services.
Sandra Nutley and Sarah Morton suggested in 2011 that systems level research use is still in the future. For some of us the future is now.
Thanks to PHAC for allowing us to present this interesting scan on systems level knowledge mobilization. For more information on this report please contact Kerry Robinson who has kindly given permission to share her contact information.
Comment je suis devenu agent de soutien à la mobilisation des connaissances ? / How did I become a knowledge mobilization officer?Congratulations to David Phipps!


Hey there, crafters! It's time for another Friday Mashup Challenge – # 184.
Lisa is looking for some different takes on a box for gifting given with a thankful heart.
My daughter loves the new round EOS lip balms. I thought I would create a little box type holder for one of these popular items. Of course, the color is just perfect to go with last year's Fresh Prints DSP.
I simply made a little stand out of a 3 1/2 " square scored in 3/4″ on all four sides with a circle framelit cut out for the lip balm to sit in.
*My Mash Up thankful theme will be put to use when this goes to someone as a thank you!
so I am going to share it with everyone over there!


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From our Sandbach based office proceed to the roundabout on Crewe Road and take the second exit in the direction of Wheelock. Continue for approximately 1 mile and the property is located on the right hand side.
Double glazed window to rear elevation, double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator, stainless steel sink inset, Cream base and wall units, laminate work tops, part tiled splash-backs, fridge and washing machine (left as good will). Viessmann wall mounted central heating boiler. Ceiling light point.
Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator, ceiling light point, loft access. Gas fire, TV aerial, smoke alarm. Storage cupboard to the side of the chimney breast.
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Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures
By Junaid On Jan 28, 2020
The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 106, as cases of new infections have almost doubled in a day, Chinese authorities said.
The number of total confirmed cases in China rose to 4,515 as of 27 January, up from 2,835 a day earlier.
Travel restrictions have been tightened and wearing masks in public is now mandatory in some cities.
The city of Wuhan is at the epicentre of the outbreak but it has spread across China and internationally.
اسرائیل حماس کے درمیان جنگ بندی پر اتفاق
PM Imran Khan says coronavirus will destroy economy of…
Precautions for Coronavirus
Mars did and might have living, says boss
Wuhan, and the Hubei province it is located in, are already effectively in a lockdown with transport restrictions in and out of the area.
On Monday, authorities in Beijing confirmed a 50-year-old man had died – the first fatality in the Chinese capital from the virus.
The coronavirus causes severe acute respiratory infection and there is no specific cure or vaccine.
Most of the deaths have been in Hubei province with the victims being elderly people or those with pre-existing respiratory problems.
A total of 60 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery, according to Chinese state media.
PM Imran Khan says coronavirus will destroy economy of developing countries
Billie Eilish is the big winner at the Grammys
How the anti-star became a superstar


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Marco Rubio, Republican Bright Spot in Florida
Marco Rubio's extraordinary rise in Florida, and energized Republican voters in Tuesday's primaries, are heartening news for conservatives—and Florida's three-way Senate race looks to be November's most interesting.
Marco Rubio (Lynne Sladky / AP Photo)
Sen. John McCain survived a primary challenge from a buffoonish pseudo-conservative who starred in an infomerical for a get-rich-quick-scam. A rich guy lost Florida's Democratic Senate nomination after an acrimonious and expensive primary battle. The winner, Rep. Kendrick Meek, will put national Democrats in an awkward spot. As a leading African-American legislator rooted in Miami, he'll likely keep Democrats and their allies more openly embracing Florida's Republican-turned-independent Gov. Charlie Crist, the left's best hope against young Cuban-American conservative Marco Rubio. A rich guy won Florida's Republican gubernatorial nomination after an extremely acrimonious and expensive primary battle. The loser, Attorney General Bill McCollum, has hinted that he won't necessarily endorse billionaire health-care entrepreneur Rick Scott, though one has to assume that he'll eventually fall in line. Given that McCollum essentially called Scott a crooked scoundrel—the kind who ties defenseless women to railroad tracks while waxing his evil mustache—the endorsement won't be glowing in its praise. Other races in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, and Vermont mostly stayed close to the script.
Grassroots conservatives across the country will have an unusually charismatic and effective advocate in Rubio, who some have described as the Republican Barack Obama.
The broader lessons are fairly straightforward. Republican voters are energized and Democratic voters are far less so. The economies of Arizona and Florida have both been battered by the housing bust, and the increasingly grim employment news bodes ill for incumbents in general and Democratic incumbents in particular.
The main bright spot, for conservatives at least, has been the extraordinary rise of Rubio, a 39-year-old who briefly served as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. After Gov. Crist announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, most observers believed he was a shoo-in. And then Rubio launched his quixotic bid, winning the tacit backing of revered former Gov. Jeb Bush and the enthusiastic support of South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, a Tea Party kingmaker second only to Sarah Palin.
• Mark McKinnon: 5 Lessons from the Primaries• John Avlon: The Anti-Incumbent Narrative Falters• Complete coverage of the primariesBy forcing Crist to abandon the GOP, Rubio teed up what is likely to be the country's most interesting and volatile Senate race. Florida has a way of bucking national trends in off-year elections, zigging left when the rest of the country zags right. It is easy to imagine Democratic CFO Alexis Sink winning the governor's mansion and, perhaps, Rubio squeaking through in a tight three-way contest. If that does happen, grassroots conservatives across the country will have an unusually charismatic and effective advocate in Rubio, who some have described as the Republican Barack Obama.
Or perhaps Sen. Charlie Crist will join forces with Sen. Joe Lieberman to create a breakaway republic called "Centristland" that will wage a decades-long war against the Union. Either way, it will certainly be interesting.
Reihan Salam is a policy advisor at e21 and a fellow at the New America Foundation.


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https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Sister-city-aimsfor-library-in-Haiti-11618887.php
Sister city aimsfor library in Haiti?
Alexandra Sanders, Register Staff
Published 12:00 am EDT, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
ESSEX -- Only about half of Haitians older than 15 know how to read, because they lack the resources to attend school.
To help address the problem, Sister Cities Essex Haiti, a new nonprofit, plans to renovate an old cattle barn in Deschapelles, Haiti, and make it into a library and research center.
The group started with organizations committed to helping Haiti, specifically Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelles, and expanded.
The driving factor in creating the group was the Jan. 12 earthquake. While there was major damage to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the Deschapelles area suffered only structural damage, but saw more pressure being put on its resources because of those who fled from central Haiti after the storm. The 100-bed hospital was packed with about 500 patients with crush wounds from the disaster.
The director of the organization, Jenifer Grant, has been visiting Haiti since she was 16 because her stepfather and mother, Larry and Gwen Mellon, founded the hospital.
With the support of the first selectman and the town, Grant and other residents decided to do more than just support the hospital; they wanted to build communication and cooperation between people in Haiti and the United States.
The organization collaborates with the Organization pour Development Economique et Social, whose volunteers will take responsibility for day-to-day operations in the library. Sister Cities Essex Haiti also worked with the Middlesex County Community Foundation, which has established a donation fund for the organization.
Organization pour Development Economique et Social identified a library as a good project for Sister Cities Essex Haiti because of the lack of a building with electricity where students can study at night and the need for books.
"Children in Haiti are often found studying their schoolwork in the evening while sitting under the few street lamps found on the hospital grounds or under light streaming out of businesses open late in the community, swatting mosquitoes away while they're doing it," said Kathleen Maher, president of the organization.
There are no other libraries in the area; it will run off a generator (the group is looking into solar panels). The library will use chalkboards and slates because paper in Haiti is scarce and expensive.
"The library will have 14 or 15 desks, which will sport the (Haitian) carpenter's name, who it was donated by and the SCEH name," said Terry Smith, chairwoman of the Library Committee.
The 2,000-square-foot stone building is surrounded by windows and has two entrances that will be renovated, maintained and run by local residents. The building has undergone roof construction and mosquito screens have been installed.
Maher, who had traveled to Haiti many times, found it hard to read about what was going on in Haiti. About 80 percent of people in Haiti live under the poverty line, she said. Families who do have access to reading material can't afford kerosene and candles.
"Even if an adult learns to read as a child, it is possible that they will lose the ability," said Maher.
SCEH will be holding a fundraiser to support the library, which will cost about $25,000, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Connecticut River Museum. The group has raised about $10,000 so far.
The only ongoing costs for the library will be the fuel for the generators, the composting bathroom, a librarian and a groundskeeper.
"Many people read about issues in developing communities and give money, which is a fantastic thing, but people want to know who their money is going to," said Maher. "Now they can. They can see how it is helping people at the hospital or the library."
"We believe this will be good for both of our peoples," said First Selectman Phillip Miller. "One of the things we are seeing in Essex and elsewhere is a cross-cultivation of efforts."
For more information, visit www.sistercitiesessexhaiti.org.
Call Alexandra Sanders at 203-789-5714.


At Webb Orthodontics we enjoy the experience of working with our patients. Take a look at the fun we're having and the smiles we're creating.
Hallie McCagg wore her Webb Orthodontics tshirt to her appointment and won a $20 giftcard to Target! Congratulations to Hallie and we're loving the pink outfit!
Lynn Kerley is the winner of our "Do you L-O-V-E Webb Orthodontics?" quarterly iPad contest!! She was entered into the drawing for referring several patients, as well as writing recommendations and checking in on our FaceBook page.
You too can have a chance to win just by showing us the L-O-V-E!
Our patient, Kelly Eakes, auditioned for an All District Honors Band and she made 3rd chair in clarinet. Great job Kelly, we're proud of you!!
Justin Brown is amazing at counting marshmallows! There were 858 marshmallows and Justin guessed 847! Wow that was close! He can now go shopping with his extra spending cash!
Evan Sabath is our December tshirt contest winner and he has a won a gift card to go shopping at Target! We draw a winner every month so be sure to wear yours every time you come to our office!
Congratulations to Wayman and Nolan Waide. The brothers are our big winners for October! Wayman won our Halloween candy counting contest by guessing 182 pieces of candy and there were 185 in the jar. That was a great guess! Nolan won our October t-shirt contest. They both received $20 gift cards to Target and a huge bag of candy to share with the whole family!
We're on the lookout for SOPA sightings!
Be sure to pick up your SOPA window sticker at the front desk the next time you're in our office. If we spot you driving around town with your SOPA sticker on your car, you'll win a $20 gift card to SOPA (SouthPark)! Let us know if you would prefer a magnet - we have those also.
We had a lot of fun talking with Brittany when she came in recently for her appointment. Of course we wanted all the scoop about American Idol! You haven't seen the last of Brittany and her singing so keep an eye out for her!
Dr. Webb's daughter, Logan, graduated from UNC School of Dentistry on May 11th. Dr. Webb was asked to speak at the graduation so he was lucky enough to be on the podium to watch Logan get hooded. Logan will be starting her residency in pediatric dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina in July.
I'm Rocky Webbster and I've been coming up to the back windows at Webb Orthodontics.
Dr. Webb and the girls make sure to feed me every day by lining the back windows with pecans so I will come up and say hi to their patients.
I love all the treats that are left for me! Maybe next time you're in for an appointment I'll stop by and say Hi!


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Vodafone Launches 4G in Mysore. Airtel Offers Free Night Data
Posted by Anand Karwa | 4G, Airtel, GSM, News, Vodafone | 0 |
(Last Updated On: January 9, 2016)
After launching its next generation high-speed 4G services in Kerala last year, Vodafone has now launched its 4G services in Mysore, Karnataka.
Vodafone will be offering its services on the FDD LTE band at 1800 MHz. The backhaul service is based on a strong fiber optic network and is backup by Vodafone's own 3G network based on 2100 MHz band.
With the launch of 4G services, Vodafone became the first telecom operator in Karnataka to offer 2G, 3G, and 4G services on its own network. This will enable the company to provide seamless handover of the subscriber's connection from one network to the other.
"We are delighted to launch our high-speed 4G services in Mysore, Karnataka that enable our customers to experience the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe, today. 4G has the potential to revolutionize the mobile experience through powerful innovation that impacts how we work and live. Karnataka is a significant growth market for Vodafone India with data contributing to 20% of total revenues and growing at a rate of over 50% annually. Beginning with Mysore, we will soon expand our 4G coverage across the state in a phased manner to cover important business and tourism centres including Bengaluru, Mangalore and Hubli. As a steadfast partner to Digital India, we remain focused on deploying multiple technologies –be it 2G, 3G and now 4G-for optimum use as each technology has its own vital role to play in servicing the myriad connectivity needs of consumers across the country," said Suresh Kumar, Operations Director- South, Vodafone India.
Vodafone will also increase its 4G footprint to other important metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata by March 2016.
Airtel Offers Free Night Data. Does It Sounds Too Good To Be True? Read On.
In an effort to improve the quality of customer service experience for its subscribers, Airtel is now pushing the use of its 'My Airtel' self-care app.
Using this app, the mobile subscribers can easily manage their account without contacting customer support and waiting tens of minutes before getting connected to any customer care executive.
This will not only reduce the load on Airtel BPOs but will also enable the company to collect important subscriber data. This will let the company provide even better service to its subscribers and that's why it has been updating its app regularly these days.
This offer is valid for all Airtel prepaid subscribers who either download or update My Airtel app. They will get 300 MB data for the next 3 months (100 MB each month).
This new update to 'My Airtel' improves its speed of operation and also brings some new effects.
Now, before you go all crazy about this free data offer. Take a look at the following points:
You will waive your right to DND service by accepting this offer. Airtel will contact you with this offer or for any other offers related to this app.
This offer can't be combined with the existing 50% Night Cashback offer valid on Airtel prepaid connections.
So, if you want this free data, then you're saying goodbye to your DND and are giving full permission to Airtel to contact you about its latest offers related to its app.
Exact details about the type of data (2G or 3G or 4G) and the full T&Cs are not mentioned. So you better ask customer support before enrolling into this and do let us know the full details.
Download My Airtel App.
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Outstanding Club's group writing project is a great attempt to shake you up into improving your life.
Write a blog entry describing what your personal mission statement is and the process you used to discover it.
Your blog entry can be new or something you've blogged in the past 60 days.
Recommended but not required: link back to the Outstanding Club blog.
Send in your entry's permalink url and title via email to iainhamp at gmail dot com or with a comment on the announcement post.
A list of all the content entries will appear on the Outstanding Club blog on May 7th. Vote for your favorite entries by blogging about at least 3 of them by May 14th. Every mentioned entry in your favorites' blog post will be awarded a point.
To be eligible for a prize, you must have submitted a blog entry AND have voted for your favorites.
On May 21st, the prizes will be awarded to the two articles with the most points. Ties will be decided by which post was *submitted* first.
An important learning from this Group Writing Project that I've had – first, find people interested in reading your content, then host a Group Writing Project. The good news for you is that there are two US $25 Amazon gift certificates as prizes, and so far only one person has submitted an entry. If you are good with math, you'll realize your odds of winning one of the prizes if you submit your entry are not at all shabby right now.
As stated in the original post, simply send me an e-mail with a link to your entry, or post a comment in the original post for the group writing project so I can find your entry. Do that by Wednesday, April 30, at midnight Pacific Standard Time and you stand a nice chance of winning a US $25 Amazon gift certificate!
Iain, I have to admit that I like this project. Anything that encourages people to take a serious look at themselves and make improvement is a good thing in my book.


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Az óratorony a mexikói Hidalgo állam fővárosának, Pachucának az egyik jelképe.

Története
1907 januárjában Ramón Corral belügyminisztertől utasítás érkezett Hidalgo állam kormányzatához, hogy a függetlenség kikiáltásának közelgő századik évfordulójára valami méltó emlékművet kell építeni Pachucában is. Az ötletet örömmel fogadták a városban, és mivel úgyis volt a főtéren egy korábban pénzhiány miatt az alapozásnál félbeszakadt építkezés, úgy döntöttek, erre az alapra építenek majd egy órával is rendelkező emlékművet. A tervezésre pályázatot írtak ki, ezt pedig Tomás Cordero nyerte meg. Az építkezést Luis Carreón és Francisco Hernández vezette, a kőfaragásban és a sasos díszek elkészítésében fontos szerepet játszott Alfonso Arteaga, a mintegy 25 egyéb művész és egyszerű kőműves között pedig megtalálható volt például Jacinto és Pedro Hernández Baldovino és Pedro Madrid is. A köveket nem vakolattal illesztették egymáshoz, hanem olyan alakúra faragták, hogy egymásba akadva ne csússzanak el, és forró ként használtak hozzájuk ragasztóanyagként. Az építkezés költsége 300 000 peso volt. Az óraszerkezet valószínűleg 1907-ben érkezett meg a városba, és kezdetben a Mennybemenetel-templomban tárolták, de állítólag az ottani pap fel akarta szerelni a templom homlokzatára, ezért inkább áttelepítették a Rule-házba, majd amikor elkészült az óratorony, Tomás Zepeda órásmester oda szerelte fel. A nagyszabású avatóünnepségre egy nappal a híres doloresi kiáltás századik évfordulója előtt, 1910. szeptember 15-én került sor.

Az épület
A körülbelül 40 méter magas, négy szintes óratorony Pachuca történelmi belvárosában, a Jardín Independencia téren áll. Toronysisakja rézből készült, falai faragott kőtömbökből (a kő a közeli Mineral del Monte községben található Tezoantlából származott), a második szinten álló négy, három méter magas női alakot formázó szobor pedig carrarai márványból. Ezek a szobrok Mexikó történelmének egy-egy fontos időszakát ábrázolják, amelyekhez köthető évszámok a szobrokhoz tartozó akrotérionokon is olvashatók: 1810, amikor kikiáltották az ország függetlenségét, 1821, amikor meg is valósult a függetlenség, 1857, a querétarói alkotmány kiadása, valamint 1859, a reformmozgalom győzelme. Az óraszerkezet carillonja a londoni Big Ben másolata, még ugyanabban az osztrák műhelyben is készült, nyolc harangja ugyanazt a dallamot szólaltatja meg negyed óránként, viszont este 6-kor a mexikói himnuszt is eljátsszák.

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Források

Hidalgo építményei
Mexikó 20. századi építményei
Óratornyok
Pachuca de Soto
Mexikó tornyai

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Wow. What lens are you using? Those are super sharp close ups and shallow depth of field images ! The little bug in the table is insanely sharp.
It's a Sony A7r3 camera with a 24-105 f/4 lens. The lens is alright but that camera is a beast.
Nice. I'm trying to take better photos too. I'm gonna post soon on my setup.
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Paul Smith and Maharam for Herman Miller Collection
In collaboration since 2002, Paul Smith and Maharam have generated a vibrant range of textiles that translate traditional suiting concepts to interiors: reinterpreting quintessential apparel motifs like houndstooth, plaid, polka dots, and stripes through idiosyncratic combinations of color. Now the two entities are partnering on an exclusive assortment of iconic pieces from the Herman Miller Collection that give new meaning to Smith's "classics with a twist" approach. Launching at Herman Miller's Tokyo flagship store on October 1, an exhibit will showcase this concise selection of midcentury designs reimagined by Smith in alternately tailored, whimsical, and artful textiles.
Among the five pieces are three instantly recognizable styles by Charles and Ray Eames, including the Eames Sofa Compact, which originated in the 1940s as a built-in design for the Eameses' own Pacific Palisades home. The current freestanding version, which is perfectly scaled for small spaces but still comfortably seats three, has been in continuous production since 1954. Its sleek, rectilinear frame now provides an ideal canvas for Smith's latest textile, Blended Stripe, an uninterrupted ombre that pairs light neutrals with cool shades of turquoise, cobalt and navy blue. A fusion of pattern
and texture, Blended Stripe is woven in a dense cotton epinglé construction that's notable for its fine loops, low pile, matte finish, and cool hand.
The Eames Molded Plywood Chair is well known for using the same innovative technology pioneered by the Eameses during World War II. (Commissioned by the US Navy, they developed lightweight plywood splints, stretchers and glider shells formed by heat and pressure.) After the war, this same technology was applied to making high-quality chairs that could be affordably mass-produced. Sculpted to support the human body, the Eames Molded Plywood Chair is suitable for homes and businesses alike. Here its slim profile is enhanced by an application of Mingled Plaid by Paul Smith. A spacious windowpane plaid woven of worsted wool, Mingled Plaid's dove gray ground lifts the chair's white ash frame while injections of citron and magenta introduce a modern, fashion-forward take on Scottish heritage.
Similarly, the Eames Molded Plastic Chair with a chrome Eiffel Tower base gets a graphic revamp courtesy of Dots by Paul Smith. Based on a woven silk necktie featured in his Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection, Dots juxtaposes a miniature houndstooth with a bold polka dot rendered in lustrous mercerized cotton, yielding material contrast and a deep sense of overlaid space. This distinctly playful yet understated design underscores Smith's and the Eameses' shared penchant for practical, adaptable designs infused with an undeniable sense of curiosity and fun. The Molded Plastic Chair's single-shell form, (originally manufactured in fiberglass in 1950), epitomizes the Eames tenet, "the best for the most for the least."
Conversely, the Envelope Chair, designed by Ward Bennett in 1966 and now manufactured by Geiger, is all business in Bespoke Stripe by Paul Smith. The Envelope's minimal, welded tubular steel frame is tautly wrapped by Smith's first joint effort with Maharam. Designed in 2003, Bespoke Stripe embeds ribbons of color within a classic menswear pinstripe. Featuring a smooth worsted wool construction that's just heavier than suiting weight, Bespoke Stripe is woven in the United Kingdom. The sporadic placement of stripes across the textile's full width allows for, in the bespoke tradition, the opportunity to customize how fabric meets furniture.
The concept of enabling uniqueness—often seen in unexpected or hidden details throughout the clothing he designs—is captured in the application of Smith's Herringbone Stripe to George Nelson's whimsical Marshmallow Sofa (1956). Composed of eighteen separate cushions that appear to float on a steel frame, the Marshmallow makes a statement in any setting. Herringbone Stripe continues the theme of men's haberdashery with a toothy wool herringbone providing a textural foil for colorful bands of lustrous sateen. Vivid continuous and intermittent stripes are positioned at random intervals, creating a formal yet spirited effect.
The collaboration between Paul Smith and Maharam began in 2002 after Smith discovered I Morosi alla Finestra (The Lovers at the Window) at a Gio Ponti retrospective at the Design Museum in London. (Designed in 1930, this finely woven, figurative silk window covering was reissued by Maharam in 2002 as part of its ongoing Textiles of the 20th Century™ collection.) Smith's request to repurpose I Morosi alla Finestra as a jacket lining was met with a reciprocal invitation to design a textile of his own. Since then, Paul Smith and the Maharam Design Studio have produced more than twenty-five imaginative textiles for seating and wallcovering alike—from a plethora of inimitable signature stripes to a series of photorealistic game-themed prints. When asked the secret behind their enduring creative exchange, Mary Murphy, Maharam's senior vice president of design, explains "He's just so exuberant, and he's always got all these ideas going on constantly." She continues, "I think he represents design being who you are; it's not a career for him, it's his life."
According to Paul Smith: "I've been designing furniture fabric with Maharam for many years and I'm delighted that it's been so well-received. It's used in theatres, in cinemas and by a lot of famous design companies all over the world. I'm delighted to be able to choose furniture to apply the fabric onto. To see the Paul Smith and Maharam designs on some of Herman Miller's most iconic pieces like the Eames Chairs and the Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is an absolute honor."
Says Ben Matsuzaki, managing director of Herman Miller Japan: "I am very excited to launch the new Maharam upholstered furniture pieces today in our Herman Miller Store Tokyo. These beautiful and original textiles have been brought to life by Maharam in collaboration with Paul Smith. Touching the fabric and sitting on the chairs, you will find exceptional craftmanship and quality. I hope these special collection pieces will be able to enrich the lives of our customers."
A storewide installation celebrating Paul Smith and Maharam for Herman Miller Collection will be on view at Herman Miller's Tokyo flagship until October 21.
About Herman Miller
Herman Miller is a globally recognized provider of furnishings and related technologies and services. Headquartered in West Michigan, the 113-year-old company has relied on innovative design to solve problems wherever people work, live, learn, and heal. With recognizable designs as part of museum collections worldwide, Herman Miller is a past recipient of the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and has been ranked number one on Contract magazine's list of "Brands that Inspire" for four straight years. Known and respected for its leadership in corporate social responsibility, Herman Miller has earned numerous global sustainability and inclusivity awards including the Human Rights Foundation's top rating in its Corporate Equality Index for 11 years in a row.
About Maharam
Founded in 1902, Maharam is North America's leading creator of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment to design, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Maharam textiles are included in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Stedelijk Museum, among others. Maharam is the recipient of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Design Patron Award (2007) for its longstanding support of design and cultural initiatives.
About Paul Smith
Sir Paul Smith is one of Britain's foremost designers. He is renowned for his creative spirit, which combines tradition and modernity. Famous for its clothing and accessories collections, Paul Smith specializes in an inventive use of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge design to create beautifully made, desirable, modern pieces. Paul Smith is loved across the world. From its origins in one small shop in Nottingham, England, in 1970, Paul Smith has grown into a global business, selling in over seventy countries. Starting with one men's collection, the business now comprises collections for men, women and children, including, shoes, accessories, fragrance and home furnishings. Throughout its development Paul Smith's values of curiosity, quality and authenticity have remained constant.
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Oral rabies vaccination programs have been implemented to control the spread of wildlife rabies in the United States. However, current surveillance systems are inadequate for the efficient management and evaluation of these large scale vaccine baiting programs. With this in mind, a GIS-based rabies surveillance database and Internet mapping application was created. This surveillance system, RabID, provides a new resource for the rapid mapping and dissemination of data on animal rabies cases in relation to unaffected, enzootic, and baited areas where current interventions are underway.
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The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang
Many members of Conti are believed to be based in Russia or surrounding regions. For years, the Kremlin has largely turned a blind eye to cybercriminals based in the country, making it a home base for several ransomware groups. The leaked Conti Files revealed that some high-level members of the gang appear to have connections to the Russian state and security services. Members of the group have chatted about working on "political" subjects and knowing members of the Russian hacking group Cozy Bear, also known as Advanced Persistent Threat 29.
"Conti has publicly acknowledged its connection with foreign governments, specifically its support of the Russian government," says US Air Force major Katrina Cheesman, a spokesperson for the Cyber National Mission Force. "Based on its ties to Conti and other indicators, it is assessed that the leadership of the organized crime group known as Wizard Spider likely have a connection to government entities inside of Russia," Cheesman adds.
Since the Conti Files were leaked in early March, multiple cybersecurity firms have pored over the documents. It is believed that Professor, who is included in the reward program's call for information and is also involved in Trickbot, oversees much of the ransomware deployment and is a "significant player" in the operation, according to security experts. In other cases, several online monikers used by actors of the Conti group may, in fact, refer to the same person.
Aside from the Conti Files, there have been other leaks from the wider cybercrime syndicate. Earlier this year, a Twitter account called Trickleaks started posting the alleged names and personal details of Trickbot members. The doxxing, which has not been independently verified but is believed to be at least partly accurate, shows photos of alleged members and their social media accounts, passport details, and more.
Jeremy Kennelly, a senior manager in financial crime analysis at cybersecurity firm Mandiant, says that continued action against Conti and Trickbot is "critical" in helping prevent ransomware groups from making money and attacking businesses. "Stripping anonymity from key players, offering bounties, seizing illicit funds, and making public declarations of intent are important actions that may help to increase the real and perceived risks of engaging in ransomware operations and may ultimately lead to a chilling effect among some criminal actors and/or organizations," Kennelly says.
The Rewards for Justice officials say that they will be publishing their call for information about the Conti members in multiple languages and urge people to get in touch via a Tor link. All of the tips they receive will be verified, and any lead must pass multiple steps before a payment is made. They say it is theoretically possible that multiple $10 million rewards could be issued. The officials are specifically targeting Russian-language online spaces, saying the reward details will be posted to Russian social network VK and also hacking forums.
In recent weeks, Conti's activities have dwindled, as it is believed the group is attempting to rebrand following the leak of its internal chats. However, many of the members are still thought to be active and involved in other cybercrime efforts. These kinds of ransomware attacks can have a huge impact on businesses and wider society.
"While these are not state-sponsored groups, they routinely carry out attacks as impactful as any nation-state group, and they need to be treated as such," says Allan Liska, an analyst for the security firm Recorded Future who specializes in ransomware. "This likely won't lead to the arrest of members of Conti, unless any of them are dumb enough to step foot outside of Russia. The intelligence that might be gathered through this reward could prove to be invaluable."
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'I do love you, but I guess this is goodbye': Kris Aquino confirms break up with fiancé Mel Sarmiento
By PINKY S. ICAMEN Published Jan 04, 2022 10:37 am
@krisaquino on Instagram
Kris Aquino announced on Monday evening, Jan. 3, that she and fiancé, former DILG secretary Mel Sarmiento, have separated.
In an Instagram post, Aquino confirmed their break up and gave an update about her health, which affected her relationship with her former beau. Her confirmation came following speculations that she and Sarmiento have parted ways when the latter's photos were nowhere to be found on Aquino's social media accounts.
"I want to spare myself and my loved ones from further rumors and speculation. My health has continued to deteriorate and I will soon fly abroad for further diagnostic tests and if needed, do all the treatments and procedures to help address my drastic weight loss (I now weigh 88 lbs./40 kilos) and if still possible, strengthen my immunity," wrote Aquino, who also posted photos of her getting treatment with visible weight loss compared to how she looked like in past videos she posted on her social media pages.
In an Instagram post, Kris Aquino updated her followers on her health. 'My health has continued to deteriorate and I will soon fly abroad for further diagnostic tests and if needed, do all the treatments and procedures to help address my drastic weight loss and if still possible, strengthen my immunity.' @krisaquino on Instagram
It was in 2018 when Aquino revealed that she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, a serious, chronic and distressing skin condition that is difficult to diagnose and manage. In 2019, she also shared in an Instagram post that she is battling a "form of lupus" that makes her allergic to medicine that can cure or manage its symptoms.
Aquino said she has accepted the many complications brought by her autoimmune disease, including being immunocompromised, which posed as a major challenge during the almost two-year pandemic.
"My faith in God has taught me I must completely surrender all, to His Will and His Timing," she wrote.
A post shared by Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (@krisaquino)
Aquino also opened up about her break up with Sarmiento, with whom she was engaged with in October. In November, while in the middle of an issue with actor-politician Herbert Bautista, Aquino hinted that she and Sarmiento already has a date set for their "simple" wedding.
"Sa pinagdadaanan ko ngayon, may tao bang gustong pag-usapan pa ang kanyang paghihiwalay? But in order for me to be able to peacefully move on, and focus on myself and my health, BECAUSE my sons still need me, kuya Josh has autism, and Bimb will only turn 18 in 3 years, 3 months, and 16 days, i must end this chapter," she wrote.
Kris Aquino reveals engagement with ex-DILG Sec. Mel Senen Sarmiento: 'In God's perfect time.'
Also included in Aquino's posts were screenshots of what she said was Sarmiento's last text message to her.
"After that you will never read nor hear anything at all about him from me, because I still want to preserve whatever dignity i have left," she said.
Who is Kris Aquino's fiancé? Get to know former DILG Sec. Mel Senen Sarmiento and how they met
In Sarmiento's text message, he was supposed to accompany Aquino but decided not to do so as he said he was exposed to other people after visiting a mall and to avoid putting Aquino at risk as she is immunocompromised.
"For the past two days, I had enough time to think about things and accepted the fact that ensuring you don't get COVID is an enormous responsibility," Sarmiento wrote.
Mel Sarmiento's supposed last text message for Kris Aquino. @krisaquino on Instagram
He added, "Given my nature, who loves to go out, I accept the fact that I already have a bubble fatigue and I will not be able to, sad to say, be able to continue living in a bubble."
"On that note, with a heavy heart I accepted your offer of letting me go. For I cannot in conscience be able to accept that something will happen to you that brought about my going out of the bubble. I will always cherish in my heart the happy moments we had together," Sarmiento said.
Kris Aquino's 'first date' with Mel Sarmiento? At a fast food restaurant, wearing a gown
"I do love you, but I guess this is goodbye for your life is of greatest importance given that you have Bimby and Josh to take care of. You will forever be in my heart," he concluded.
Aquino requested for respect for her "humanity and privacy" now and in the coming months as she continues her battle for her health.
"Because I was BRAVE enough to show you and tell you the TRUTH," she ended.
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