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Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, dazzled and perplexed his contemporaries. Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift revered his eloquence and charm, while Sir Robert Walpole despised his hypocrisy and untrammeled ambition. His precocious rise and precipitous fall in Parliament, his sustained opposition campaign studded with rash misjudgments, his political expediency clothed in uncompromising principles: Bolingbroke's contradictions perpetuate dispute over his achievements. Whether an idealist or an opportunist, however, Bolingbroke consistently expressed the yearnings of contemporary Tories for a return to government by the landed interest. Despite his preference for an end to parties, he instituted the notion of a "loyal opposition." His Craftsman essays and occasional writings inspired Swift, Pope, and John Gay to create satiric masterpieces. And his style still merits analysis as a rhetorical exposition of conservative ideology, although political scientists may no longer agree with John Adams that "there is nothing so profound, correct, and perfect...
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I got my phone ( #Droid3 ) 2-3 weeks after it came out in the expectation that it would be supported with featured updates for my whole contract. It has been stated by #motorolamobility [3,4] that it is no longer getting updates only 10 months after it was released.
+Google announced #ics on May 10th, 2011  and the Droid 3 was announced on July 7th . That is plenty of time after ICS to assume the D3 will support ICS in the future.
I want to know what +Verizon Wireless is doing or can do to support my phone with updates beyond bug fixes. Waiving the ETF, ending the contact after a year would be my preferred outcome so I can get a phone that is actually going to supported for its full 'life'.


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Ear infections are a common reason for patients to seek medical care, especially amongst children.
The most common types of ear infections fall into two categories-otitis externa and otitis media. Otitis externa (or "swimmer's ear) is caused by an infection in the external auditory canal and is more common in the summer months when activities include swimming and water sports. Otitis media is more common in winter months and can be contracted through contagion from other people who have the bacterial infection.
Both otitis externa and otitis media cause similar symptoms, including, but not limited to: ear pain, fever, chills, cough, and fatigue. These same symptoms, including ear pain, can be experienced with a viral upper respiratory illness which may be causing sinus congestion and pressure in the ears, and there may not be any ear infection present. With infants, behaviors such as pulling on their ears, decreased appetite, and lethargy may be signs of an ear infection.
During a medical exam, the medical provider will visually inspect the external auditory canals and tympanic membranes to determine which of the several illnesses may be causing the symptoms. Otitis externa usually requires ear drops, otitis media usually requires oral antibiotics, and the viral upper respiratory illness is typically treated with antihistamines and decongestants.
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General Berthelot (Fărcădinul de Jos until 1923, Berthelot between 1923 and 1964, Unirea between 1965 and 2001; Hungarian: Alsófarkadin; German: Unterwolfsdorf) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Crăguiș (Kraguis), Fărcădin (Felsőfarkadin), General Berthelot, Livezi (Gauricsa) and Tuștea (Tustya).
In 1923 and again in 2001, the commune was named after Henri Mathias Berthelot - who was rewarded by King Ferdinand for his role during World War I with properties in the village confiscated from the Nopcsa family.
^ Romanian census data, 2002 Retrieved on April 9, 2016.
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Definitions of Crouching
Defined on Digopaul, crouching is a term that can come from the verb crouching: to lie in wait, to be on the alert or to wait to surprise someone. In this way, who is crouched, is watching another subject and is ready to act.
For example: "Investigators believe that the murderer crouched waiting for his victim, hidden in the vegetation", "When a lion is crouching, it is because it is waiting for a prey to attack", "Crouched behind the fence, the young man made time until they allowed him to enter the property ".
Generally, the person who is crouched does not want to be seen. Her intention is to surprise someone with a goal. If he is a criminal, when he is crouching he pretends to be able to carry out an attack without being seen and, thus, not meet the resistance of the victim. Suppose a woman is inserting the key into the door of her house when suddenly a thief jumps from behind a flowerpot and pounces on it. By crouching, the criminal took advantage of the surprise factor and found his victim defenseless.
The animals also tend to hunker to hunt. A leopard can stay crouched waiting for a deer to feed. When he discovers that one of these animals is not attentive, he proceeds to catch it.
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), on the other hand, mentions that, in Costa Rica, crouching is an adjective that can be used as a synonym for hypocrite (a term that qualifies those who pretend to feel something that, in reality, they do not feel).
Within the field of culture we find different works that use the term in question in their titles. This would be the case, for example, of the book "A man squatting", by OC Tavin, or the novel "The wild horse squatting under the stove". This last book is the work of author Christoph Hein.
In the same way, we cannot overlook the existence of a well-known film that uses the same adjective in its title. We are referring to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which in Spain was promoted as "Tiger & Dragon".
It is a film by director Ang Lee, released in 2000 and which is the film adaptation and namesake of the fourth novel in the series "Iron Pentalogy" by writer Wang Dulu.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that squatting is also a term that is used within the sports field. Specifically, they often talk about squat soccer. This is used to refer to the game system carried out by the teams that remain especially strong in defense and that are waiting for any error or oversight of their rival to carry out a powerful counterattack that could end in goal.
In addition, also within the football sector, the aforementioned expression is used to mention the teams that seem to be waiting for their most direct rivals in the fight for a championship to make a mistake to take advantage of the situation and to overcome them in the classification.
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The Security And Privacy Of Healthcare Data
Despite the aim of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to bolster the security and privacy of patient information, a majority of health-care providers believe more should -- and can -- be done. And a newly formed consortium of industry leaders plans to do something about it.
George V. Hulme
Despite the aim of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to bolster the security and privacy of patient information, a majority of health-care providers believe more should -- and can -- be done. And a newly formed consortium of industry leaders plans to do something about it.A group of nine companies in the health care industry have come together to create a set of best security practices to heighten the security and privacy of electronic medical records. Dubbed the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), it is a private, independent company that was created to establish a common security framework that should allow for more effective and secure access, storage, and exchange of personal health information. After the number of health industry breaches, and recent HIPAA-related fines, one can certainly hope.
Charter members include hospital-provider HCA, and health-insurance providers Humana and Highmark, Cisco, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Philips Healthcare, and Pitney Bowes.
A couple of weeks ago, Hitrust announced that it was on target to deliver its Common Security Framework (CSF) by this January. The Hitrust CSF will be a set of tools to aid organizations that manage electronic health information in protecting their information assets and managing related risks and complexities. The Hitrust CSF will be comprised of three components: the Information Security Implementation Manual, a Standards and Regulations Cross-Reference Matrix, and a Readiness Assessment Toolkit. The Information Security Implementation Manual is a certifiable, best-practice based specification that scales according to the type, size, and complexity of an organization to provide prescriptive implementation guidance.
The new framework couldn't come too soon. Earlier this year, Hitrust commissioned a survey conducted by KRC Research that showed that 96% of health information technology executives think it is important to have a uniform way for verifying the security of sensitive health care information, and 85% think it is time for the industry to come together and develop a comprehensive framework that can provide that uniformity. The survey also shows that more than half of those surveyed are frustrated that there are no standardized practices for complying with HIPAA.
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The Rhiwderin Community Centre dates back to 1877, when it was built as the Village School, a role that it performed until 1986. In those days the village consisted of Tredegar Street, built to house workers at the Garth Tinplate Works, and several outlying farms and cottages. Garth Works occupied the area presently covered by Harlech Drive and Caernarvon Drive. It closed at about the time of WW1. Comparison of photographs shows that the Village School changed little over the years. The part of the building at the South end, nearest to the railway, was the Headmaster's house.
When a new primary school was built, Pentrepoeth School, the old school remained unused for a little while, until a group of local residents persuaded the then owners, Newport Borough Council to lease the building to the Graig Community Council for use as a Community Centre. The building comprises 2 halls, and the Headmaster's House. At the time of taking the building over, there were no toilets inside the building, these were all in the outside yard, so a number of modifications were carried out to provide inside toilets, and other facilities. In the mid 1990's the derelict Headmaster's house was refurbished and connected to the main building to give additional accommodation. Over the years other improvements have been made with funds raised by the Centre Management Committee, often with the help of our local City Councillor, Mrs Margaret Cornelious. Windows have been double glazed, heating systems improved, toilets and kitchens renovated.
Presently the core users are Rhiwderin Village Meithrin, a pre-school nursery, Rhiwderin Indoor Bowls Club, Mothers and Toddlers and Machen Karate Club. The Welsh Railways Research Circle occupies the upper floors of School House. The large hall is ideal for private parties, small group meetings can be accommodated in School House, and the smaller (Meithrin) Hall can be made available in the evenings and at weekends. A regular event is a Quiz Night, and we would welcome you to join us. See notice boards and the diary to find out our next Quiz.
And finally, you might be lucky enough to meet "Arthur", our ghost, who sometimes puts in an appearance. He was run over and killed on the tramroad that preceded the railway. Please don't be alarmed, he is a very friendly ghost. I just wish I knew how to ease his restless spirit………
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THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: CONFESSIONS:
SATURDAY: 5.15 - 5.45 pm and before every Mass or by appointment with the Priest.
Last week's collection: £412 Gift Aid DD £311.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING GENEROSITY TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
REBUILDING ENGLAND'S NAZARETH
On 24th September we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham, and on this weekend the English Bishops have asked all parishes to have a second collection to help in the developments of England's National Shrine of Our Lady. We are planning to upgrade existing buildings and build new facilities, to help us serve the increasing numbers of pilgrims, who continue to walk in the Walsingham Way, since the Shrine was established in 1061. Our aim is to update our facilities, to make provision for sick and disabled pilgrims, and to make facilities for young people to come on pilgrimage. Full details are given on our website:
www.walsingham.org.uk Thank you for your generosity. Monsignor John Armitage, Rector of the Shrine.
OCTOBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Please note that during the month of October, the Holy Rosary will be recited before every Mass.
Please bring your Rosary and try to say it regularly during this special month of grace.
GERMAN PILGRIMS IN THE STEPS OF THE ENGLISH MARTYRS
Thirty or so pilgrims will be visiting our church and grounds on Thursday next – Michaelmas Day. They will celebrate Mass at 10.15 and then we shall offer them coffee and biscuits. I need some cheerful and willing helpers.
Please have a word with Fr John if you are able to help in this particular ministry of hospitality.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DR RUTH FitzGERALD OUR PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
"Safeguarding includes both Child Protection and safeguarding of Adults in vulnerable circumstances. Safeguarding in the Catholic Church is guided by the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service whose policies and procedures have been adopted by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales. It is important that everyone in the parish is aware of the Safeguarding policy:
The dignity and sanctity of every human life is God-given.
We abhor the use to which some children and vulnerable adults are subjected.
By following the policies agreed by the Bishops of England and Wales we will strive to ensure that risks are minimized.
The Parish Representative is Dr RUTH FitzGERALD, and any parishioner who is taking on a role in the church or parish involving children or adults in vulnerable circumstances should contact Ruth. These parishioners must undergo safeguarding checks BEFORE taking on these types of parish roles, and the checks will be organized through the Parish representative.
Ruth will be happy to provide general information about safeguarding and good practice. If Any parishioner is worried about a current situation where children or vulnerable adults could be at risk, or if they are concerned about matters from the past, they can speak to Ruth or speak directly to the Safeguarding Team who are available on 0121 230 6240.
There is an emergency number as well: 07916516629.
There is a poster at the back of the church and a small blue booklet which will give information and contact details.
Ruth can be contacted on e-mail. dr_ruth@outlook.com - please put safeguarding in the e-mail subject or telephone 07710522388 – where you can leave a message.
Please state clearly that this is a safeguarding matter.
RED MISSION BOXES – "MISSIO"
Could you please leave your red collection box in the porch of St Birinus Church (or at the back of the church in Berinsfield) when next you come to Mass. The contents will be emptied and counted and the boxes will be returned to the porch the following weekend. If this is not convenient and you would like your box collected, please 'phone Sally Collins on 01865 340167 or Meg Fisher on 01865 340355. With many thanks for your financial support and for your prayers for the Missions.
AN IMPORTANT DATE FOR THE DIARY:
Sunday 18 June 2017. The Archbishop of Birmingham will visit the parish to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation please have a word with Fr John so that we can plan the preparations in good time. Please pray for the five candidates so far.
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Norton Rose Fulbright advises on acquisition of three PPPs in the Netherlands
Global | Press release - Business | December 21, 2018
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised BBGI SICAV S.A. (BBGI) on their acquisition of equity interests in three public-private partnership projects in the Netherlands. BBGI is a UK-listed infrastructure investment company.
The three Dutch PPP projects are the A1/A6 motorway widening, the N18 road expansion between Varsseveld and Enschede, and the Gemeente Westland Civic Centre. BBGI acquired the Dutch PPPs through a partnership with VolkerWessels. VolkerWessels sold a minority interest in a holding company Participatiemaatschappij VolkerInfra PPP, which owns the Dutch developer's interests in the assets.
Saskia Blokland, commented:
"We are delighted to have advised BBGI on this significant acquisition that we were able to close in a short timeframe."
The Norton Rose Fulbright team in Amsterdam was led by Saskia Blokland, with assistance from partners Daphne Broerse and Wouter Hertzberger. Further assistance was provided by of counsel Joris Ravelli, senior associates Ania Gorna and Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat - Creutzberg, and associates Jasper Geerdes and Charlie van der Star.
Kate Farrell, Public Relations Executive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7444 3724; Mob: +44 (0) 7515 324 290
kate.farrell@nortonrosefulbright.com
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has more than 4,000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Recognized for its industry focus, Norton Rose Fulbright is strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through its global risk advisory group, the firm leverages its industry experience with its knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Norton Rose Fulbright operates in accordance with its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, aiming to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of its offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com/legal-notices.
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I recently caught an excellent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show featuring the first four chapters of The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday So excellent, in fact, that having listened to it on the Monday evening, I had to go straight back again on the Tuesday morning and listen to it again in full on the way to work. Entitled How to Succeed in High-Stress Situations the episode has plenty of food for thought in terms of changing your approach to challenging situations.
Touching on the topics of 'adversarial growth' and 'post-traumatic growth' Holiday describes how the old adage 'that which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger' is more true than you might think.
The main message to take away was: obstacles will help you improve, and rather than viewing them negatively when they arrive, you might as well skip a few steps in your thinking and feeling so that you can see the opportunity inherent in the obstacle from the very beginning.
I also found the anecdote about Nick Saban (University of Alabama NFL team's coach) and 'The Process' very helpful. The path to success is paved with a ruthless focus on each tiny component, in the moment, following the philosophy 'let's think about what we can do today; the task at hand'. You can check that part out from around 24 minutes into the episode.
'Excellence is a matter of steps […] The Process is about finishing'.
As soon as I've finished re-reading Radical Candor (for the second and most definitely not last time) I'll be downloading The Obstacle is the Way immediately.


The Chemistry.com fun isn't over yet friends. My subscription still has a few days on it. Long enough for this gem.
As you know under "religious beliefs" I've stated I'm an Atheist so this guy obviously didn't read any of my profile. That's fine. Most people just look at the pictures. I do find it odd that besides his lack of grammar and spelling skills he felt deeply enough to write this and yet market his religious beliefs as "spiritual but not religious." You want to make a bet?


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Gold is set to surge as long as the Federal Reserve keeps a dovish tone to its policies, as it did on Wednesday when it signaled it would keep short-term interest rates at their current levels.
Historically, when the central bank pauses its cycle of increasing the cost of borrowing money, prices for the yellow metal tend to trend higher, according to a recent report.
"[...] after the Fed pauses, historical analysis suggests that gold eventually reacts positively as the pause cycle extends and/or the Fed eases monetary policy," states the March-dated World Gold Council Report.
In other words, as long as the Fed doesn't start increasing interest rates any time soon, then price gains are in the cards for gold and for the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD - Get Report) exchange-traded fund, which holds bars of solid bullion.
The price of gold has already rallied since mid-August, which was when precious metals investors started to get worried about softness in the U.S. economy. The yellow metal was recently trading at around $1,305 a troy ounce, up from $1,175 on August 15, according to data from Bloomberg. The SPDR Gold Shares performed similarly.
GDP growth in the U.S. hit a recent annualized peak of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018 before steadily slowing to 2.6% in the fourth quarter, according to government data collated by statistics website Trading Economics.
Before that economic deceleration last year, investors widely anticipated that the Fed would hike rates as many as four times this year. However, that's not likely now because the outlook for the economy is weaker than previously expected.
In January, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said the policy committee "will be patient," meaning that it won't aggressively pursue hikes in the cost of borrowing.
At the same time, even the Fed, which is often optimistic about the health of the U.S. economy, doesn't see a resurgence of the peak growth seen last year, and neither do many other economists. The economy is expected to grow just 2.3% this year, according to a recent survey by CNBC.
That doesn't even take into account the chance of a recession.
"We think an imminent global recession will be averted, but its chances remain high at about 25%," states a recent report from French financial firm BNP Paribas. "In the event of [a] recession, the US Fed would be likely to slash rates."
Or put another way, if the U.S. economy contracts, the central bank would lower the cost of borrowing.
The likely slower growth and the possibility of a recession mean that there is every reason for the Fed to continue to hold tight on raising interest rates, at least for the foreseeable future.
In turn, that means that gold prices should continue rising and outperforming other assets, according to the WGC report.
Historical post-tightening periods have shown an eventual strong gold performance, counterbalancing the performance of risk assets such as stocks or commodities, and complementing -- sometimes even outperforming -- assets such as Treasuries and corporate bonds.
In other words, once the monetary tightening (or period of increased borrowing costs) stops, then gold prices start to rise, and frequently they can rise faster than those of other assets.
The report does add that sometimes the results can take a while to manifest. But it is worth noting that gold prices jumped 7% in the one month following the end of the 2004-2007 rate hiking cycle, and by 18.8% in the 12 months after, according to the report.
Those returns compared to 4.4% and minus 16.5% for stocks over the same one and 12-month periods, respectively, the report states. Or put simply, the SPDR Gold Shares ETF massively outperformed the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY - Get Report) ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 index of large-cap stocks.
A similar thing happened at the end of the Fed's 1999-2001 tightening cycle. In the 12 months after that period, stocks fell 7.4% while gold prices gained 3.6%.
Or put bluntly, precious metals outperformed stocks by double-digit percentages after both of the last two rate hiking cycles ended.
Whether the Fed is really at the end of its cycle, or just temporarily pausing, remains to be seen.


Based on the IET Code of Practice that governs PAT testing in the UK, the course is designed to ensure that candidates get the competency needed to be able to carry PAT testing in line with the regulations.
Our PAT course lasts for one day from 9AM to 4PM.
Anyone can attend our PAT testing course; no formal electrical training is required to become a PAT tester. This course is open to everyone.
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Cities, Traffic and Pollution – Where are we going wrong?
Last week Arvind Kejriwal, CM, Delhi, announced the "Odd/Even" rule for cars on Delhi roads.. The rule merely defines what cars can ply on which day of the week in the national capital. And the day after that, National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked the state government to not allow registration of any new diesel vehicles in Delhi. It also suggested that diesel vehicles older than 10 years be taken off the roads.
Our governments are building cities for cars.. Citizens demand wider than ever roads.. We have six-lane one-ways! We build flyovers and underpasses so that there's a smooth flow of traffic even as we know that these structures have only moved the jam from one place to another. The question that arises is – How sustainable are these solutions? Are we really going to tackle pollution this way?
I used to work in Whitefield, Bangalore. My house was 40kms away from the office and I used to take the shuttle provided by my employer. It used to take 80-100 minutes (sometimes 120 mins) to cover that distance. While I used to cover 32 kms in the first forty to fifty minutes, the remaining time was spent at the notorious Graphite India junction. When my manager announced that we are shifting premises to Dairy Circle on Bannerghatta Road, I felt relieved. It would only be 22kms from my house. I dreamt of reaching home early. But that remained a dream. It used to take the same number of minutes.
Eventually, I was frustrated and changed my company. My new employer was located in Manyata Tech Park, Nagavara. 16kms from my house. When I joined there, my cab used to cover that distance in 30-35 minutes. It has been 10 months and now it takes an hour to cover 16kms. Most people would feel that 16kms in an hour's time is good compared to many localities in Bangalore, but, what they do not know is that there are only two traffic signals (the major one being Hebbal flyover junction) between my house and my office.
Over the last four and a half years, I've really learnt that people easily blame the government and the establishment for the situation in Bangalore. We all blame lack of planning, bad infrastructure, population boom, IT, BT and what not! What people don't do is to look into the mirror and question their own souls on how much they are contributing towards the traffic and towards the solution to the problems.
Everyday, I see people driving down to the office all alone in their personal cars (hatchbacks, SUVs, MUVs). These are people who spend precious 2-3 hours of their everyday life on the roads, waiting at the signals, listening to the radio and burning precious fuel. And all through the journey, they blame Modi, Siddaramaiah, SM Krishna, BBMP, BDA, Real Estate Developers and almost everyone they can remember at that point in time to shift the blame from their own shoulders. We, the citizens, are responsible for all the pollution and congestion more than our governments.
The Odd/Even rule, as most people feel, is impractical. We should, instead, look at having exhorbitant parking charges and CBD (Central Business District) congestion charges. When someone takes a car out to office or for window shopping all for him/herself, that person should end up spending more than half of what s/he earns on that particular day. That will push many to ditch their cars. If someone "carpools", then s/he should be waived off the parking charges.
Unfortunately, our agencies and governments always jump to ban stuff. Banning something is not a solution. Banning diesel vehicles will not solve the problem because Delhi has 65 lakh two wheelers and at least 12 lakh petrol cars. People will anyhow buy cars. If not diesel, they'll buy petrol cars. And then? More congestion. More congestion leads to more traffic jams and that leads to more fuel burning each day.
A city should always look at cutting down the number of people traversing its lengths and breadths. Then the city should look at cutting down the number people who travel in their own personal vehicles every single day to their workplaces. Cities should encourage offices to promote "Working from Home" policies. Trucks should be prevented from entering the city. A good infrastructure to handle these trucks should be developed on the outskirts so that the goods are unladen and shifted to smaller commercial vehicles.
There's a lot that can be done to improve the situations in our cities. Unfortunately, retards occupy the chairs that matter and the people who have solutions do nothing but rant on social media. And that includes me, although, only to some extent.
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← FrackLNG: Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) calls on Canadian gov't to conduct Health Impact Assessment on hydraulic fracturing and Pacific Northwest LNG project
Nova Scotia: Mi'kmaq Elders work to protect Shubenacadie River estuary, Stand firm against government and against Alton Gas. Science of trouble at Alton Gas project site: Government gave approval for Alton Natural Gas Storage LP, subsidiary of Calgary-based AltaGas, to release 1.3 million cubic metres of salt into river system over 3 years to create 3 "initial" gas storage caverns →
To be frac'd with toxic wastes secretly dumped into the Gulf? Corridor Resources' Gulf of St. Lawrence oil drilling proposal provokes anger, "We're reeling, absolutely reeling"
Gulf of St. Lawrence oil drilling proposal provokes anger, Environmental and First Nations groups have opposed the Halifax-based company's plans by Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, Sep 17, 2016, CBC News
Old Harry drilling licence extended for environmental assessment
Protect 'beautiful water,' Ethan Hawke says in call for drilling moratorium
New concerns raised over Gulf of St. Lawrence oil drilling risks
A regulator's proposal to give more time to an energy company that wants to drill in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is provoking anger from opponents who say it's high time the federal government intervene to protect the area.
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board [As corrupt and oil industry controlled as the NEB and AER?] said Friday it's proposing to grant Corridor Resources a new four-year exploration licence in an area known as Old Harry. Otherwise, the board said there wouldn't be enough time to complete consultations and an environmental assessment before its current licence expires Jan. 14, 2017.
"We're reeling, absolutely reeling," said Mary Gorman, co-founder of the Save Our Seas and Shores Coalition, which has been pushing against the Halifax-based company's drilling plans for the nine years it has had a licence for exploratory drilling in Old Harry.
"It's like Groundhog Day. You're stuck in some kind of time warp that keeps repeating itself."
'You got every seat out of us'
The Save Our Seas and Shores Coalition and other environmental and First Nation groups have been calling for a moratorium to prevent offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over concerns of the potential effects a spill would have on the area's sensitive ecology.
"I would say to the honourable prime minister, 'Where's the beef?"' Gorman said.
"What are you actually doing to protect the East Coast … You got every seat out of us. Where are you for us now?"
Old Harry drilling licence extended last January for environmental assessment
'Sustainable energy sector'
Natural Resources Canada spokeswoman Angela Kokkinos said the government would take into account feedback received through the Canada Gazette process in deciding whether to approve the new licence.
"Our government is committed to restoring public trust in Canada's environmental assessment process that protects Canada's rich natural environment, respects the rights of Indigenous peoples, and supports a resilient and sustainable energy sector," [Translation: Everything the oil and gas industry wants, it gets, people, communities, other industries, fish, wildlife, water, land and air be damned?] Kokkinos said in an email.
"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Canadians and we acknowledge that stakeholders have concerns regarding environmental sensitivities."
The petroleum board, which regulates Newfoundland's offshore oil industry, said its proposal would give it the time needed to conduct a review of drilling in Old Harry. The proposal requires the approval of the provincial and federal governments.
'Informed by evidence'
Newfoundland and Labrador Natural Resources Minister Siobhan Coady said in a statement that the government will take time to consider it.
"Our decision will be informed by evidence, including feedback from stakeholders, as well as our social licence," Coady said.
"We support responsible economic development, protection of the environment, and worker health and safety in Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore."
Ethan Hawke helps Mi'kmaq oppose Gulf of St. Lawrence oil exploration
Corridor Resources did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
The federal government has estimated that the Gulf and surrounding areas potentially hold 39-trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 1.5-billion barrels of oil.
The Old Harry site is located about 80 kilometres off the southwest tip of Newfoundland. [Emphasis added]
The Old Harry site is located about 80 kilometres off the southwest tip of Newfoundland. (The Gazette)


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This activity can be used to illustrate how items can be broken down and how some items cannot. You may want to do this ahead of time, before your Earth Day unit.
Choose an area of the school grounds for the children to bury some of the things found in the classroom garbage. Have the children predict what will happen to each item. Write their answers down and keep them to refer to later. Bury the items in the ground and keep the area moist. Dig up the items each week to check on their progress. Discuss the predictions when you have finished. You may want to mark the area that you have dug. Perhaps a sign indicating ecologists at work would be nice.


Israeli police rejoice after arresting two Italians and a Palestinian who painted a giant mural of Ahed Tamimi on the separation wall in Bethlehem.
Two Italian citizens and one Palestinian were arrested by Israeli Border Police officers on Saturday after graffitiing a portrait of Ahed Tamimi, who was released from prison the following day, on part of the West Bank separation barrier in Bethlehem.
Tamimi served eight months behind bars for slapping an Israeli soldier.
The section of the separation wall chosen by the artists, located on the edge of Bethlehem near Rachel's Tomb, is one of the most popular with graffiti artists and tourists alike. This is the same section that Banksy chose for his first few drawings; years later he would open the Walled Off Hotel in the same area.
But when it comes to painting the face of a young Palestinian woman who offended the sensibilities of the occupation when she slapped an armed soldier in her family home shortly after her cousin was shot in the head by the IDF. As if it wasn't enough to imprison her for eight months, now Border Police officers are being sent to chase down artists whose only crime is daring to paint her portrait on a cement wall.
Suffice it to say that the decision to arrest the three was politically motivated. After all, just a few meters from Ahed's portrait is a giant mural of President Donald Trump, which no one was arrested for.
The police's jubilation at capturing the dangerous graffiti artists is reminiscent of the days of the First Intifada, during which soldiers were sent to paint over graffiti of Palestinian flags, climbed up electricity polls to confiscate flags, and in many cases to force Palestinians themselves to get rid of their national flags.
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The proposal in the new British Electricity Trading and Transmission Arrangements,� to allow electricity supply companies to charge generators extra for long distance transmission, have been seen, in a new ILEX report for Scottish Power, as likely to significantly increase the costs of the often remotely sited renewables in Scotland- possibly increasing the transmission costs for a typical wind farm in the south of Scotland from 5% of generation costs to 25%, thus making it economically unviable. But OFGEM says that BETTA should help generators by giving them access to a larger market and will cut Scottish consumers bills by, on average, �13 p.a. It estimates transmission losses from power lines as equivalent to half a million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.� But in Feb. the poposal were dropped, due to lack of time to negotiate the details- but OFGEM came out in opposition to a government proposal to amend the new Energy Bill, to provide some subsidies for transmision of power from remote wind farms.
Under the terms of the Renewables Obligation and� Renewables Obligation(Scotland), licensed electricity� suppliers in Great Britain are required to supply specific proportions of their sales from renewables- with the� aim of reaching the target of 10.4 per cent. in the period 2010-11, this target having recently been expanded to 15% by 2015 (see below).
For the year to April 2003, the RO was set at 3% and the proportion of that met by the actual supply of renewables was 58.9%- 5.5 terawatt hours against a target of about 9TWh. 41% of suppliers met their obligation fully; 23% met their obligation in part, and 36% failed to meet any of their obligation target through the supply of renewables.� The level� for 2003-4� is 4.3%,� so the pressure will be even higher on the companies to deliver- or to either buy in the necessary Renewables Obligation Certificates or pay a fine.
In parallel, the Climate Change Agreements, which give some energy intensive companies a discount of up to 80% on the Climate Change Levy, delivered three times the expected CO2 savings. The DTI recently extended eligibility for these negotiated agreements to other energy intensive firms facing international competition.
The DTI�s expansion of the Renewables Obligation to 15% by 2015, announced last Dec., was welcomed by the renewables community. This new target will be a legal requirement on utility companies and should create a significantly bigger market for green energy, and should make individual projects much more bankable.� It also partially makes good the No 10 veto of a 20%/2020 target in last years Energy White Paper. The Obligation will now increase in stages for the next five years as follows: 2011-12: 11.4%; 2012-13: 12.4%; 2013-14: 13.4%; 2014-15: 14.4%; and 2015-16: 15.4%.
The new Energy Bill which emerged in Dec. seeks to� implement the commitments in the Energy White Paper.� It lays out details of the new GB-wide British Electricity Trading and Transmission Arrangements (BETTA) which, unlike NETA, cover Scotland, and it also implements the proposal for Managing� the UK�s Nuclear Legacy outlined in the White Paper- i.e. setting up the Nuclear Decomissioning Authority (with a �48bn budget).� The Bill also tidies up the legislation for offshore wind zones, e.g. in terms of access and navigation rights, and interestingly, includes regulations for for eventual offshore wind farm decommissioning.
The Research Council Committee responsible for choosing which group of Universities should run the new �12m UK Energy Research Centre has still not chosen a consortium to take on this role.� But the Centre is supposed to be established in April, so a decision should emerge soon!
In parallel the Research Councils have been gathering bids for a �16m programme of research to link in to the Centre.� It�s all part of their �28m �Towards a Sustainable Energy Economy� programme.
Given that a new DTI/RAB report says that investment in renewables could create up to 35,000 jobs� by 2020, it looks like it really could be a sustainable economy : more in Renew 149.


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The Royal Commission's new publication 'Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry' launched at Penrhyn Castle
Last week saw the official launch of the Royal Commission's new publication 'Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry'. The launch was held in the Great Hall of Penrhyn Castle near Bangor.
Penrhyn Castle and its parkland, with Bethesda and Penrhyn quarry in the middle distance. The neo–Norman castle was built in the nineteenth century and was the home of Lord Penrhyn, owner of Penrhyn quarry. NPRN: 16687
The castle, the former home of quarry owner Lord Penrhyn, was once at the centre of one of the longest industrial disputes ever seen in British history. In 1900, conflict between Lord Penrhyn and the Bethesda quarrymen led to a bitter three year strike. Now owned by the National Trust, the launch of the book at this location was seen as an important step in reconciling the heritage of the castle and the surrounding communities.
The welcome was provided by Dr Eurwyn Wiliam, Chairman of the Royal Commission.
The launch was compered by Bethan Jones Parry of Gwynedd Council with a welcome by Dr Eurwyn Wiliam (Chairman of the royal Commission) and a short speech by the author, Dr David Gwyn. A special and significant moment came with actor John Ogwen, born and raised in Bethesda, reading extracts from the book, followed by a wonderful recital by pupils of the Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias (http://www.cgwm.org.uk/eng/).
Actor John Ogwen reading extracts from the book.
As the book makes an important contribution towards the developing nomination for World Heritage Status for the Slate Industry of North Wales, the launch concluded with speeches from Gwynedd Councillor Mandy Williams - Davies, Chair of the bid's Steering Group, and Sir Neil Cossons, a leading authority on industrial and world heritage.
The World Heritage Bid steering group. Led by Gwynedd Council, with membership from RCAHMW, Cadw, National Museum Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, Govannon Consultancy, Bangor University and the National Trust.
The book is available in both English and Welsh versions:
Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry (ISBN: 978-1871184-51-8)
Llechi Cymru: Archaeoleg a Hanes (ISBN: 978-1871184-52-5.
These are large format books of 291 pages with 243 high-quality illustrations and cost £45 but only £40.50 to Friends of the Commission.
As part of the Festival of Archaeology, Dr David Gwyn will talk about the book at the Royal Commission's offices in Aberystwyth on 15 July 2015 from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Booking is advisable. A warm welcome is extended to everyone.
For further details, please contact the Royal Commission on 01970 621200, nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk.
Further images from the launch can be viewed on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Royal-Commission-on-the-Ancient-and-Historical-Monuments-of-Wales/146120328739808
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NGHS Riflery Team Starts the Season Strong
NGHS Air Rifle practicing at CMP range in Anniston, AL. Photo courtesy NGHS Air Riflery Team
The North Gwinnett High School Air Rifle team is one of 120 High School Precision Air Rifle teams in the state. These teams compete on a Varsity level and athletes are eligible to receive college scholarships in their sport.
Coach Steve Hartshorne, along with coaches Robert Herrington, Lauren Herrington, Phil Olsen and Allen Tracer are all Community Coaches – volunteering their time to work with these students. The team works exceptionally hard, with seven team members attending a week long camp at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) camp in Anniston, AL in July. Additionally, they practice four days a week after school from October through April, a longer season than most sports. The team also travels to weekend matches in Anniston, AL; Griffin, GA; Montgomery, AL; and other locations. This year, they hope to be one of 17 teams competing in the state championship at the Ft Benning US Army facility in Columbus, GA.
Coach Steve, as he is known by the team, stated, "I am so impressed by the work ethic and dedication of these student-athletes. We coaches outline the daily practice structure and drills and then turn most of the work over to our seniors." He added, "We had a great season last year, setting records for team performance and we are off to another great start this year, including a team record 1138 in a match last week against Riverside Military Academy."
When asked about what makes a successful Precision Air shooter, Coach Steve said, "of course we emphasize safety. Our practices are coordinated, focused on the proper position, process and mental focus needed to shoot a pellet into a target the size of a pencil eraser 10 meters downrange. And they have to do that in the prone (lying on the ground), standing, and kneeling positions.
Sophomore Matthew Herrington has been active in shooting sports since 3rd grade, following in his older sister and brothers footsteps at North Gwinnett. He has been the top marksman for the Bulldogs this season. He said, "To prepare yourself on match day is a bigger process than most think. This sport is 90% mental, before a match is it especially crucial to get your mindset right. While some plug in their ear buds. others use visualization techniques to get in their right mind."
Perhaps the most satisfying part of the 'job' according to Coach Steve is the quality of the student-athletes on the team. The team at North is comprised of 14 student-athletes, freshmen through seniors, boys and girls. All of these student-athletes are active in other sports, clubs or activities – Orchestra, Theater, Volleyball, Student Government, BETA, DECA, Mock Trial, ROTC and more. Last season 7 of our team members were awarded the Scholar Athlete patch, by virtue of their participating in a Varsity match and having strong academic grades.
The season looks bright for this talented group of athletes. Stay tuned to The Voice to follow along with their season.
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Freeport woman blocked traffic for road race, State Police say
By Lisa Irizarry lisa.irizarry@newsday.com @lisairiz Updated August 26, 2017 4:39 PM
A Freeport motorcyclist who allegedly performed stunts on the Southern State Parkway, exploits that included doughnuts and burnouts — and obstructed traffic flow — was arraigned Saturday on reckless endangerment charges, authorities said.
Jacqueline Moneke, 27, was arrested Friday in connection with the Aug. 20 incident near Exit 20, Grand Avenue, during which traffic on the eastbound Southern State was obstructed for the purpose of racing, consequently "endangering other motorists," State Police said in a statement.
Moneke was arraigned Saturday in First District Court in Hempstead on charges of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and several vehicle and traffic violations.
A State Police spokeswoman said police received a call shortly before 2 p.m. on Aug. 20, reporting what was allegedly taking place during the incident.
Although it was unclear whether a race occurred, the spokeswoman said Moneke "was on a three-wheel motorcycle called a Slingshot and was doing burnouts and donuts on all four eastbound lanes of traffic and on the right shoulder."
She was assisted in trying to block traffic by "several motorcycle operators," the statement said, but it was unclear how many were involved.
Moneke could not immediately be reached for comment. Her next court date is scheduled for Oct. 2.
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Home » MAA Publications » MAA Reviews » An Introduction to Analysis
An Introduction to Analysis
Robert C. Gunning
[Reviewed by
Mark Hunacek
This book derives from an accelerated honors analysis course taught at Princeton University. It is "accelerated" because it covers, in two semesters, what the regular honors course covers in three (single variable calculus, linear algebra and multivariable calculus), along with additional material. (The term "calculus" should be interpreted in a rather theoretical sense, at the level of Spivak's book on the subject.) Given these origins, one would expect that this book offers a demanding, sophisticated look at this material, done rapidly and concisely. One would be correct.
The book starts from scratch with the definitions of the union and intersection of two sets. This is, however, a deceptively simple introduction, and by the time the text has ended, about 360 pages later, the reader has been exposed to a great deal of mathematics, including some topics (e.g., Jordan canonical form, differential forms) that many undergraduate mathematics majors at less elite universities never get to see. Much more material is presented here than is covered in other texts with similar titles, and it is presented from a more general perspective.
Chapter 1 begins, as noted above, with the very basics of set theory, but quickly gets to cardinality arguments, including a statement and proof of the Cantor-Schroeder-Bernstein result that if there is an injection from set A to set B and an injection from set B to set A, then A and B have the same cardinality. After discussing set theory, the author introduces some topics in algebra (groups, rings, fields), defines the real numbers as a complete ordered field (deferring for later the proof that there is essentially only one of these), and proves the Archimedean property. This is followed by a discussion of basic topics in linear algebra, including finite-dimensional vector spaces (invariance of dimension is proved, in the finite-dimensional context) and linear transformations (including a brief discussion of the definition and properties of the determinant function).
Chapter 2 is on topology. It is not uncommon in analysis texts to introduce metric spaces, but Gunning goes further and talks also about normed vector spaces and then abstract topological spaces, including an extensive discussion of compactness and local compactness. The Baire Category theorem is proved along with other results such as Heine-Borel and Bolzano-Weierstrass, and, in an appendix to the chapter, the field of real numbers is constructed from the rational numbers (using Cauchy's method of equivalence classes of Cauchy sequences of rational numbers) and proved to be unique.
The next chapter is on mappings — continuous, differentiable and analytic. In keeping with the author's approach of doing things from a general perspective from the outset, continuity is defined initially for mappings between topological spaces, and differentiability is defined for functions from n-dimensional space to m-dimensional space, with the case m = n = 1 being treated as a special case. The section on analytic functions discusses not only discusses standard facts about infinite series (root test, ratio test, etc.) and Taylor expansions, but also states and proves the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Then, because the derivative is a linear approximation, it only makes sense to discuss linear mappings between vector spaces, and this is the subject of the next, quite algebraic, chapter, which discusses such things as the Jordan canonical form and various kinds of mappings (normal, self-adjoint, etc.) of inner product spaces.
The remaining three chapters of the text cover topics in multivariable calculus and analysis, including the inverse and implicit function theorems, integration in n-dimensional space, and differential forms and the general Stokes's theorem. Along the way we encounter manifolds and the concept of sets of measure 0, including a proof of the theorem that a function defined on an interval is Riemann integrable if and only if its discontinuities form a set of measure 0. Again, it should be kept in mind that concepts are introduced in a very general setting; for example, the chapter on integration in n-space is not preceded by a chapter on the Riemann integral for functions defined on an interval of the real line. The one-dimensional case is discussed simultaneously with, and as a special case of, the n-dimensional case. This is true as well for the final chapter on differential forms. The exposition, as it is throughout the text, is terse and concise; by way of comparison, for example, Shurman's Calculus and Analysis in Euclidean Space takes about 250 pages to discuss integration and differential forms, contrasted to roughly 100 pages in this text.
Each section of the text ends with exercises, divided into two groups, Group I and Group II, with the latter problems being more difficult and/or theoretical than the ones in the first group. (There are, however, plenty of interesting and challenging Group I problems as well.) Sometimes, well-known results (such as the completeness of a compact metric space, or the fact that a nonempty perfect subset of a complete metric space is uncountable) appear as Group II exercises. No solutions appear in the text and there is, to my knowledge, no solutions manual provided by the publisher.
One other thing that is omitted is a bibliography or list of suggestions for further reading. This seems unfortunate: I think it is never too early to introduce mathematics majors to the idea of using a library and glancing at other books on a subject.
I enjoyed reading this book — but then again, I'm not a student. I think that this is a classic example of one of those texts that is likely to appeal more to faculty members than to beginning students (or at least the kind of beginning students that one would find at a place like Iowa State University). It is well-written, but assumes a level of mathematical sophistication on the part of the reader that the vast majority of undergraduate students simply do not have. To really appreciate the concise elegance of the exposition, considerable prior understanding of this material is a must. (Indeed, the author notes in the preface that the course on which the book is based is intended to accommodate students who have entered the university "with more experience in rigorous and abstract mathematics".)
Back when I was an undergraduate learning analysis for the first time (this would have been around 1970), my required text was the first edition of Rudin's Principles of Mathematical Analysis (known to many mathematicians as "baby Rudin"). I enjoyed the course and the book, but found the latter to be frequently difficult reading. It is a reflection of how things have "progressed" in the teaching of undergraduate mathematics that, when I taught a similar course a few years back, I never gave a moment's thought to using baby Rudin as a text; the results would have been disastrous.
The book now under review, I think, is even more demanding than is Rudin's book, particularly in the way that it approaches new topics from a very general viewpoint. Rudin, for all his conciseness, did not do that: differentiation was first defined for real-valued functions of a real variable, for example, and only after that concept was assimilated did he progress to the multivariable situation.
The bottom line, therefore, is that while this is an interesting and well-written book, it is, notwithstanding its title, not appropriate as a text for a typical introductory analysis course at a typical university. However, for very sophisticated honors courses with exceptionally well-prepared students who are prepared to work hard, it would certainly offer a vivid, exciting and informative introduction to this material.
Mark Hunacek (mhunacek@iastate.edu) teaches mathematics at Iowa State University.
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Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, a show on Bravo promoting lifestyle and fashion tips to men from five gay men, the "Fab Five." The show began its run back in 2003 before shortening its name to Queer Eye at the start of the third season, eventually ending in 2007.
Queer Eye was revived by Netflix as a Netflix Original, airing 8 episodes, officially being released Feb. 7, 2018 with an all new "Fab Five." The show now stars Antoni Porowski, the resident food and wine expert, Tan France, the fashion expert, Karamo Brown, the shows culture specialist, Bobby Berk, who is highly skilled in design, and Jonathan Van Ness, expert in grooming.
Each episode takes place in different parts of Georgia with the boys helping different men from different age groups figure out their style and all around improving their lifestyles. Through witty remarks and confident upbringings, Queer Eye is one that anyone can enjoy no matter their views.
Throughout the eight episodes, many standards of society are addressed or mentioned like LGBTQ+ hardships, religion, politics, culture, and much more which add the sense of realness but has a deeper meaning to the show that makes it seem less like reality TV.
The episodes provide life lessons, not just for the people the "Fab Five" are helping but also the viewers by showing the process of how to make the decisions and food made on the show, providing ways to get out of your comfort zone but, also providing little tips and tricks at the end of each episodes for the viewers.
While Queer Eye is a 45-minute show of five men helping a different man get his life together each of the eight episodes, the execution gives each episode its own personality calling fans and first-time viewers to come back for more.
Overall, Queer Eye is an excellent show anyone and everyone should get into as it defies most social norms demonstrating the good in society.


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Drivers of change in mudflat macroinvertebrate diversity
Shannon M. White
Global biodiversity loss is an internationally recognized problem that has consequences for ecosystem functioning and provision of ecosystem services and warrants investigation into drivers of change in biodiversity. In the context of natural variability, multiple anthropogenic stressors, and a changing climate, the identification of drivers of change is a complex issue. Here, an integrated approach (analysis of long-term datasets and experimental simulation) was employed to investigate drivers of change in intertidal mudflat macroinvertebrate diversity, using the Solent, on England's south coast, as the study system. A model was developed to analyze survey datasets from the 1970s-2010s following a review process. Comparisons of the spatio-temporal patterns of change in diversity across an interconnected three-harbour system revealed differences at the harbour and within harbour scales, suggesting the relevance of local conditions for driving change versus dominance by a regional driver. Further, direct relationships were identified between diversity and within-harbour environmental conditions. In the context of a changing climate, temperature was investigated as a driver of change. The absence of a direct relationship between a regionally derived climate index and diversity and identification of the interaction of local seasonal water temperatures with local environmental conditions have highlighted the relevance of local context for predicting the way in which climate change effects may manifest. The results suggest the potential for macroalgal cover to act as a driver in this system, as direct relationships as well as relationships modified by the preceding seasonal temperatures were identified with respect to diversity, though the data available to test these relationships were limited. The effects of discrete temperature events were also investigated as a driver of change by simulating heat waves in a large outdoor mesocosm system designed to preserve natural sediment temperature profiles, solar and tidal cycles, and faunal densities. Community composition effects were not identified overall or for the abundance of shallow dwelling organisms that may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures at the sediment surface. For the polychaete Alitta virens and the bivalve Cerastoderma edule, which exhibit different burrowing abilities, neither species exhibited higher mortality as a result of the heat wave simulations performed. Changes in energy reserves, however, suggested sublethal effects for both, which has implications for their vulnerability to the increased frequency, intensity, and duration of these events predicted for the future. The findings across these studies highlighted the relevance of local context to the patterns of change, suggesting that this must be accounted for in making predictions for how broad-scale climate change will drive change in biodiversity. For intertidal organisms potentially living close to their physiological limits, minimizing local anthropogenic stressors could benefit the current macroinvertebrate communities in the face of a changing climate.
Gordon Watson (Supervisor), Roger J. H. Herbert (Supervisor) & Paul Farrell (Supervisor)
White, S. M. (Author). Oct 2018
Shannon White PhD
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Michael Blaakman
"Speculation Nation: Land Speculators and Land Mania in the Age of the American Revolution"
Blaakman is a Ph.D. candidate in history at Yale University. His research explores relationships between governments and financial interests in the tumultuous land market that followed American independence. His work reconstructs the culture and strategies of post-revolutionary financiers, asking why and how speculators invested in land, and why governments decided to sell it to them.
Recipient of Amanda and Greg Gregory Family Fellowship
Kate Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D.
"Defining the Contours of Executive Authority: Washington, Hamilton, and the Development of the Prerogative Power in Early Republican Law"
Brown received her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Her research explores how English legal principles--including the Crown's prerogative power--developed into American jurisprudence during the early national period. She is interested in how Hamilton and Washington shaped the American executive prerogative, as well as legal precedents for sustaining this authority.
Recipient of James C. Rees Fellowship on the Leadership of George Washington
Denver Brunsman, Ph.D.
"Citizens and Subjects: British Naval Impressment in the Revolutionary Atlantic"
Brunsman is an Associate Professor of History at The George Washington University. He writes and teaches on the politics and social history of the American Revolution, early American republic, and British Atlantic world. His courses include "George Washington and His World," taught annually at Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
Kristen D. Burton
"John Barleycorn vs. Sir Richard Rum: Alcohol, the Atlantic, and the Distilling of Colonial Identity 1650-1800"
Burton is a Ph.D. candidate in the transatlantic history program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research examines the production, consumption, and shifting perceptions of alcohol in colonial North America and the Caribbean. She currently teaches courses in United States history at UT Arlington as a part of the Enhanced Doctoral Teaching Fellowship.
Erin Eisenbarth
"Collecting George Washington: Myths, Meanings, and Memorabilia"
Eisenbarth is a Ph.D. candidate at the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture. Her research examines of how George Washington's legacy and possessions were used by late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century collectors to create idealized personal and national identities.
Brendan Gillis, Ph.D.
"George Washington as Imperial Magistrate: Local Authority and Revolution in Virginia, 1760-1783"
Gillis received his Ph.D. from Indiana University. His research explores the role of local magistrates in shaping new jurisdictions across the eighteenth-century British world, as well as how these officeholders adapted to imperial crisis in the decades surrounding the American Revolution.
Recipient of the Society of Colonial Wars Fellowship
Cassandra Good, Ph.D.
"George Washington's Descendants and the Politics of Family"
Good is assistant editor of the Papers of James Monroe at the University of Mary Washington. She received her Ph.D. in history from the University of Pennsylvania and her first book, Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women in the Early American Republic, was recently published by Oxford University Press.
Michael D. Hattem
"Past and Present: The Creation of American History Culture, 1730-1820"
Hattem is a Ph.D. candidate in history at Yale University. His work focuses on the political culture of the late colonial period and the coming of the American Revolution. He is a contributing editor of "The Junto: A Group Blog on Early American History," and producer of "The JuntoCast," a monthly podcast about early American History.
Ben Lyons
"Two of a Kind: The Shared Political Principles of John Jay & George Washington"
Lyons is a Ph.D. candidate in United States History at Columbia University. His research demonstrates the influence of Enlightenment political philosophy on the conduct of American diplomacy during the War for Independence. He places particular importance on John Jay, the preeminent American diplomat of the era.
Holly A. Mayer, Ph.D.
"Congress' Own: The Second Canadian Regiment's War for Independence"
Mayer is a historian at Duquesne University where she studies the social and cultural histories of military forces in late eighteenth-century North America. A recent publication is "Bearing Arms, Bearing Burdens: Women Warriors, Followers, and Home-front Heroines during the American Revolution." Her present project is about the community that was the Continental Army's 2nd Canadian Regiment.
Mary Richie McGuire
"Translating Natural Knowledge in an Age of Revolution: Tobacco, People, and Science in Benjamin Henry Latrobe's Virginia Journals 1795-1798"
McGuire is a Ph.D. candidate in the Science and Technology Studies Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is a historian of science and environment whose research examines the connections between ecological, scientific, and political revolutions. Her research considers the American Revolution, as experienced in Virginia, first as an ecological revolution that then triggered a scientific and political revolution.
Brett Palfreyman, Ph.D.
"Peace Process: The Reintegration of the Loyalists in Post-Revolutionary America"
Palfreyman earned his Ph.D. at Binghamton University studying politics and culture in early America. His current research explores the making of peace between patriots and loyalists at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Bruce A. Ragsdale, Ph.D.
"George Washington at the Plow: Agriculture and Leadership in the Age of Revolution"
Ragsdale has served as director of the Federal Judicial History Office at the Federal Judicial Center and as associate historian of the U.S. House of Representatives. He is the author of several works on Washington's agricultural and commercial enterprises and on the revolutionary era in Virginia. His project explores the civic character of Washington's agricultural management and the ideals of public leadership that inspired him to reimagine his estate.
Recipient of James C. Rees Entrepreneurship Fellowship funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
Craig Bruce Smith, Ph.D.
"Rightly to Be Great: Honor, Virtue, and Ethics among the American Founders"
Smith is an instructor at Brandeis University and an adjunct professor at Emmanuel College who specializes in early American honor and virtue. His research examines changes in honor and virtue from the coming of the American Revolution through the early republic. Smith has also been published in the Massachusetts Historical Review, the Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, the Encyclopedia of War, and the Westchester Historian.
John H. Sprinkle, Jr., Ph.D.
"Valuing Vision: Frances Payne Bolton and the Preservation of George's Washington's "Overview""
Sprinkle holds a doctorate in American history from the College of William and Mary and is the author of Crafting Preservation Criteria: The National Register of Historic Places and American Historic Preservation. A resident of Alexandria, Virginia, he serves as the Chair of the city's Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission.
Dana John Stefanelli, Ph.D.
"Building America's Capital: George Washington's City and the Economic Development of the United States"
Stefanelli completed his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. His research studies the difficult process of creating a center city and central government capable of determining national economic policy for a republic born in rebellion against the commercial and fiscal authority of the old imperial center.
Timothy Walker, Ph.D.
"Commercial Relationships between George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and the Kingdom of Portugal: Commodities, Ports & Merchants"
Walker is an associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Recent publications include "Atlantic Dimensions of the American Revolution: Imperial Priorities and the Portuguese Reaction to the North American Bid for Independence (1775-1783)," and "The Medicines Trade in the Portuguese Atlantic World: Dissemination of Plant Remedies and Healing Knowledge from Brazil, c. 1580-1830."
Nicholas Wood, Ph.D.
"Slavery and Divine Providence in the American Revolution"
Wood received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and has received a National Endowment for the Humanities postdoctoral fellowship at the Library Company of Philadelphia. His current research examines Americans who believed that the War for Independence established a sacred covenant mandating emancipation in return for Providential aid. He is preparing a book manuscript about the early national antislavery movement, from the Revolution into the 1830s.


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The Mayflower Krikorians
By Mark Krikorian on April 27, 2020
National Review Online, April 27, 2020
Followers of the Donatist heresy in fourth century Roman North Africa believed that the validity of the sacraments depended on the personal qualities of the clergymen who administered them. (Yes, I'll get to immigration in a second.)
I was surprised to learn that my friend Kevin Williamson is a Donatist.
Last week Kevin made sport of the president's recent tweet saying he would be suspending immigration, and of the resulting presidential proclamation, which proclaimed no such thing. Some of Kevin's characteristic spleen was warranted, some not. I've vented my own spleen about the proclamation elsewhere.
But I wanted to expand on an ironic aside in Kevin's piece that illuminates a larger problem with the immigration debate: "my friend Mark Krikorian (of the Mayflower Krikorians)". This was notable first for its laziness, something seldom encountered in Kevin's bracing and singular prose.
But the substance is what's important. Implicit is the idea that those with relatively recent immigrant ancestry can legitimately support only increases in immigration, never decreases, only loosening of the rules, never tightening. Presumably, one's skepticism about mass immigration might be appropriate if one were descended from the Pilgrim fathers — like, say Barack Obama — but if one's ancestors arrived here in the past century or two, there is, at the very least, an asterisk next to any discomfort expressed about the scale of the federal government's immigration program.
Such metaphorical Donatism suggests that genealogy is the yardstick to measure the validity of one's immigration views.
Kevin is not alone in this, of course; "How can you pull up the ladder behind you?" is one of the more common reproaches directed toward non-WASP immigration skeptics. (I get those reproaches served with a side of "But your ancestors fled the Turks!" Yes, thank you, I'm aware of that.)
Aside from the fact that Martin the Armenian (no relative, alas) arrived in Jamestown in 1618, two years before the Pilgrim latecomers spied Cape Cod, this whole line of thinking is pernicious. One's service in the armed forces, or lack thereof, has no bearing on the validity of one's views of military policy. Opinions about agricultural subsidies do not become more or less sound by one's being raised on a farm or in an urban tenement.
This perspective undergirds identity politics, leading to the idea that you need a uterus to express a point of view about abortion, or that you're not "really" black if you're a conservative.
Kevin doesn't believe any of that, of course. But it's where the logic of his snark leads — down Al Sharpton Way, and then Richard Spencer Boulevard. No thanks.
Instead, as I tell new citizens at the welcoming addresses I've delivered at many naturalization ceremonies, the American ideal is comparable to the notion in Judaism that a convert is considered to have been spiritually present at Moses's presentation of the Law at Sinai, even though the convert's biological ancestors were elsewhere. By that measure, we really are the Mayflower Krikorians, and the Mayflower Lopezes, and the Mayflower Cuomos, and the Mayflower Nguyens, and the Mayflower Feinburgs — because we were all present in spirit when the Pilgrims signed their Compact in Provincetown Harbor.
Identitarians of whatever hue are right that such civic nationalism is fragile, which is why we must nurture it and not overtax it (by, for instance, allowing too high a level of immigration). Only in that way is it possible, as Washington wrote, "by an intermixture with our people, they, or their descendants, get assimilated to our customs, measures, laws: in a word soon become one people."
In short, the immigration debate is about our grandchildren, not our grandparents.
Topics: Assimilation and Citizenship
Migrants Chanting 'Biden! Biden!' Attempt to Rush Border
Yet Another Caravan Forming to Test American Border Resolve
Understanding the New USCIS Naturalization Test
DHS Announces a Slightly More Difficult Naturalization Test
Immigration and Social Trust
Boiling the Frog Slowly on Immigration
Biden to Illegals: Never Mind!


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Krustpils è un comune della Lettonia appartenente alla regione storica della Letgallia di 6.827 abitanti (dati 2009).

Località
Il comune è stato istituito nel 2009 ed è formato dalle seguenti località:
Atašiene
Krustpils
Kūkas
Mežāre
Varieši
Vīpe

La sede amministrativa è situata nella città di Jēkabpils che non è compresa nel territorio comunale

Note

Collegamenti esterni

Comuni della Lettonia

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Soo Eagles took advantage — barely — of a Soo Thunderbirds team that opted to rest several top players in the regular season finale for both clubs on Wednesday.
The Eagles scored a come-from-behind 4-3 overtime decision over the Thunderbirds to claim third place in the West Division, one point ahead of the Blind River Beavers.
The fourth-place Beavers must now play fifth-place Elliot Lake Wildcats in a best-of-three preliminary series with the winner of the set facing the first-place Rayside-Balfour Canadians in a West Division semi-final.
The other West Division semi-final will feature the second-place Thunderbirds and third-place Eagles as the famed Twin Soo border battle will carry on.
Just a fun thing . The loss of two points over score card error had some effect of out come of 3rd and 4th place. What a coincidence .