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Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock rallied sharply off its daily lows on Friday as the FAA cited a more optimistic timetable for the 737 MAX's return.
Surprising investors, this change of tone comes after a tumultuous week where even President Trump attacked the company.
Despite the good news, the consumer and not the government will decide the long-term outlook for BA.
Boeing stock recovered sharply on Friday to close the week on a positive note as the FAA called U.S. airline executives to inform them the 737 MAX could be set to return to service sooner than mid-year. Unfortunately for enthusiastic BA bulls, pleasing a federal agency is going to be a cakewalk compared to winning back the public's trust.
Boeing Bulls Revel In FAA's 737 MAX Optimism
It was undoubtedly strange timing for a headline, as the FAA's more generous timetable for Boeing's infamous jet's return to the skies hit newswires late in the session on Friday. Just a few days ago, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Cho, said there was no timetable for the 737 MAX.
While it is good news for investors that the U.S.' largest aerospace manufacturer is doing it's best to make its plane worthy of flying again, things have come out about the production process that will never be forgotten.
The monopolistic world of aviation has always relied on a circle of trust when disasters happen. Boeing spends a lot on PR, and then the public trusts the FAA to tell the airlines it's safe, and they keep buying the jets (because they have no other option.)
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It all works because there is basically only one other company in the world (Airbus) who can make a comparable product, and what a surprise, their order-book is full as they are the other half of the duopoly.
The only way that this system breaks down is if the consumer ignores the FAA and stops buying tickets with carriers who stock the plane.
Consumer Opinion, Not The Feds, Is BA Stock's Biggest Concern
For Boeing stock, groundings are in theory only a temporary concern. Canceled orders are scarce in this industry. Almost all of the bad vibes for BA stock have been predicated on delays, fines, and the fact that things were going exceptionally well, as the company posted revenue of $100 billion for the first time in 2019.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) rallied strongly on Friday after the government changed their tune on the 737 MAX. | Source-Yahoo Finance
Unfortunately, as is often the case where companies lack competitors for structural reasons, complacency set in. Whether you blame the FAA, the monkeys, or the clowns, they all played a role in the horrific and avoidable 737 MAX disasters. As further issues have emerged with the MAX, it's clear the FAA failed in their job to correctly protect the consumer, as Boeing employees admitted to covering them up.
Now, realizing that the wheel is broken, Boeing, the FAA, and the airlines are making a push to ensure that things get back on track, even as further revelations from the past emerge to damage the 737's legacy. Additional pressure is also being applied, as Moody's has Boeing's credit rating on downgrade watch.
Re-Branding May Not Be An Option
Understanding all of this, Boeing stock may be on more of a knife-edge even than its struggling share price suggests. If they choose to relaunch the jet and people are happy to fly on it, then no problem.
But, if the public indicates it doesn't want to fly on the 737 MAX, then good luck sticking a new name on the side and convincing the much more skeptical modern consumer that it's a new plane. Bank surveys found last year that flyers would do their best to avoid the jet, and that was before the chaos of the previous few months.
Closing the week at $323.05, BA is well off its recent lows around $300. Bulls are bargain hunting on the hope that the FAA's more optimistic tone marks a sea-change in a miserable period in Boeing's history
In the short term, this could be a powerful driver in the market. But long-term consumer trepidation is a lurking threat for Boeing stock that may linger indefinitely over the 737 MAX's brand.
This article was edited by Gerelyn Terzo.
Last modified: January 25, 2020 4:05 PM UTC
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Ask questions about a signed monologue and signed text in preparation for paraphrasing and summarising;
Paraphrase a signed monologue on a familiar topic; and
Summarise the main points of a short signed text.
Level 4 SASL Additional Language standards.
Deaf is capitalised when it refers to the Deaf community and Deaf culture, as opposed to deaf in lower case, which relates to audiological hearing loss.
Deaf culture is defined globally as 'a way of life, a shared perspective, based on knowing the world primarily through vision' and includes the rules governing communication behaviour and social interaction within the Deaf community e.g. eye contact is maintained to allow conversation to proceed.
The rules of SASL refer to those accepted by the South African Deaf community, for use in South Africa, and may include any or all of the following: grammatical, visual, social and cultural elements.
Grammatical features may include but are not limited to:- spatial reference; sign formation including manual signs and non-manual features (parameters - handshape, movement, location, palm orientation and non manual features); non-manual and manual modification; all question types including yes/no, 'wh' and rhetorical questions; all sentence types including topicalisation and conditionals; number including quantifying sounds; pronouns; negation; classifiers; locative verbs; temporal aspects; idioms; compounds; numeral incorporation; eye gaze, negative sentences.
'wh' questions refer to questions containing the words who, what, where, when, why, which and how. Yes/no questions refer to those where the answer is yes or no.
Monologues may include but are not limited to - presenting a point of view on an issue, reporting on an investigation or survey, a speech of thanks or appreciation for a special event or occasion.
Signed text may include but is not limited to a video recording, written notations, or live presentations.
Paraphrase refers to expressing in your own words. Summarise means to pick out the main points.
For assessment purposes, the monologue should be for a minimum of three minutes and the signed text being observed should be not more than three minutes in duration.
Ask questions about a signed monologue and signed text in preparation for paraphrasing.
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The discourse is consistent with requirements relating to asking questions within Deaf culture and the rules of SASL.
Paraphrase a signed monologue on a familiar topic, using SASL.
Relate main points in own words, support with specific details.
The ideas paraphrased are consistent with those in the monologue.
The discourse is consistent with requirements relating to paraphrasing a signed monologue within Deaf culture and the rules of SASL.
Summarise the main points of a short signed text, using SASL.
The discourse is consistent with requirements relating to summarising a signed text within Deaf culture and the rules of SASL.
The points summarised are consistent with those in the signed text and are limited to the main points of the signed text.
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.


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This trail offers great viewpoints of a rolling valley and some nice challenging climbs in the forest.
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AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Table of Statutes
Table of Cases
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.8 Organizational Layout
CHAPTER TWO: THE GENERAL THEORY OF CRIME
2.2 Meaning of the Concept Crime
2.2.1 Causes of Crime
2.3 Types of Crimes
CHAPTER THREE: EVOLUTION OF LAW OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
3.2 Historical Development of the Concept of Crimes against Humanity
3.2.1 Nuremberg trials
3.2.2 Tokyo trials
3.2.3 Apartheid
3.2.4 United Nations
3.2.5 Council of Europe
3.3 Crimes Against Humanity under the Rome Statute of the ICC
3.3.4 The Mental Element of the Crime against Humanity: Mens rea
3.4 The Enumerated Acts of the Crime
3.4.1 Murder
3.4.2 Persecution
3.4.3 Enforced Disappearance and Apartheid
3.4.4 Other Inhumane Acts
3.5 The Influence of Nuremberg Conception of Crimes Against Humanity on the Development of International Criminal Law
3.6 Evolutionary Development of the Distinctive Elements of the Notions of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide: The Jurisprudence of ICTY and ICTR
3.6.1 Notion of Genocide
3.6.2 Distinction Between Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
CHAPTER FOUR: LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ON THE CONSTITUTIVE ELEMENTS OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
4.2 Analysis of the Constitutive Elements of Crimes Against Humanity
4.4 Differences between the ICC Rome Statute, ICTY and ICTR Statutes on Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide and War Crimes
4.5 Differences in the Contextual Requirement of Crime against Humanity (CAH)
4.6 Challenges in the Prosecution of Crimes Against Humanity in International Law
4.6.1 Challenges Related to international Jurisdiction
4.6.2 High Burden of Proof
4.6.3 Challenges of Legitimacy for the ICC
4.6.4 Intimidation and Withdrawal of Witnesses
4.6.5 The Capacity to Entertain Many Cases at a Time
4.6.6 The Challenge of Providing Adequate Funding for the Trials
4.6.7 Lack of Uniform Legal Regime
4.6.8 The USA and the ICC
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.2 Findings
This dissertation entitled "An Appraisal of the Development of Legal Framework of Crimes against Humanity in International Law" aimed at examining the various constitutive legal instruments on the field of crimes against humanity in international law vis-à-vis the obligation of states to take practical measures to endure respect for the performance of such obligations under the various constitutive legal instruments. However, the justification for this research is that despite the fact that the term "crimes against humanity" has acquired enormous resonance in the legal and moral imaginations of the post-World War II which suggested that crimes against humanity are offences that aggrieved not only the victims and their own communities, but all human beings regardless of the community because such violate the very essence of the existence of humanity. Yet while the law limped lamely, the crime against humanity flourishes as if there is no law in existence, particularly of recent where there is an increase in violence at both local and international levels. For example, according to some estimates, nearly 170 million civilians have been subjected to genocide, war crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in the 21stcentury. In view of these events therefore the objective of this research is to identify the factors responsible for the prevalence of such crimes and to proffer solutions to the lapses identified (if any). In conclusion, it is recommended (among others) that there is the need for a specific international treaty on crimes against humanity which will provide a comprehensive definition of crimes against humanity; and by so doing it will harmonized constitutive elements of each of the crimes against humanity and promote greater certainty and uniformity in the development of the jurisprudence of the law of crimes against humanity. The sources of information relied upon here are relevant text materials, international instruments, domestic instruments, judicial authorities and internet materials.
The first forty years after the Nuremberg Trial was a period of slow progress in developing international criminal law. There is no doubt that international criminal law has developed as a distinct field of study in recent years. Indeed if international criminal law is defined as the prosecution of individuals for ‗international crimes' such as war crimes or Crimes Against Humanity then there was no such law for most of the twentieth century. On the eve of the twentieth century attempts to regulate warfare in The Hague Conference of 1899, and again in 1907, were constrained by notions of State sovereignty. As the Nuremberg judges pointed out the following in 1946, ‗The Hague Convention nowhere designates such practices (methods of waging war) as criminal, nor is any sentence prescribed, nor any mention made of a court to try and punish offenders.'1
The Nuremberg trials established that all of humanity would be guarded by an international legal shield and that even a Head of State would be held criminally responsible and punished for aggression and Crimes Against Humanity. The right of humanitarian intervention to put a stop to Crimes Against Humanity – even by a sovereign against his own citizens-gradually emerged from the Nuremberg principles affirmed by the United Nations.
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Lehi's sons return to Jerusalem and invite Ishmael and his household to join them in their journey—Laman and others rebel—Nephi exhorts his brethren to have faith in the Lord—They bind him with cords and plan his destruction—He is freed by the power of faith—His brethren ask forgiveness—Lehi and his company offer sacrifice and burnt offerings. About 600–592 B.C.
1 And now I would that ye might know, that after my father, Lehi, had made an end of aprophesying concerning his seed, it came to pass that the Lord spake unto him again, saying that it was not meet for him, Lehi, that he should take his family into the wilderness alone; but that his sons should take bdaughters to cwife, that they might raise up dseed unto the Lord in the land of promise.
2 And it came to pass that the Lord acommanded him that I, Nephi, and my brethren, should again return unto the land of Jerusalem, and bring down Ishmael and his family into the wilderness.
3 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did aagain, with my brethren, go forth into the wilderness to go up to Jerusalem.
4 And it came to pass that we went up unto the house of Ishmael, and we did gain favor in the sight of Ishmael, insomuch that we did speak unto him the words of the Lord.
5 And it came to pass that the aLord did soften the heart of Ishmael, and also his household, insomuch that they took their journey with us down into the wilderness to the tent of our father.
6 And it came to pass that as we journeyed in the wilderness, behold Laman and Lemuel, and two of the adaughters of Ishmael, and the two bsons of Ishmael and their families, did crebel against us; yea, against me, Nephi, and Sam, and their father, Ishmael, and his wife, and his three other daughters.
7 And it came to pass in the which rebellion, they were desirous to return unto the land of Jerusalem.
8 And now I, Nephi, being agrieved for the hardness of their hearts, therefore I spake unto them, saying, yea, even unto Laman and unto Lemuel: Behold ye are mine elder brethren, and how is it that ye are so hard in your hearts, and so blind in your minds, that ye have need that I, your byounger brother, should speak unto you, yea, and set an cexample for you?
10 How is it that ye have aforgotten that ye have seen an angel of the Lord?
11 Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten what great things the Lord hath done for us, in adelivering us out of the hands of Laban, and also that we should obtain the record?
12 Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all athings according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise bfaith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him.
13 And if it so be that we are faithful to him, we shall obtain the aland of promise; and ye shall know at some future period that the word of the Lord shall be fulfilled concerning the bdestruction of cJerusalem; for all things which the Lord hath spoken concerning the destruction of Jerusalem must be fulfilled.
14 For behold, the aSpirit of the Lord bceaseth soon to strive with them; for behold, they have crejected the prophets, and dJeremiah have they cast into prison. And they have sought to take away the elife of my father, insomuch that they have driven him out of the land.
15 Now behold, I say unto you that if ye will return unto Jerusalem ye shall also perish with them. And now, if ye have choice, go up to the land, and remember the words which I speak unto you, that if ye go ye will also perish; for thus the Spirit of the Lord constraineth me that I should speak.
16 And it came to pass that when I, Nephi, had spoken these words unto my brethren, they were angry with me. And it came to pass that they did lay their hands upon me, for behold, they were exceedingly wroth, and they did abind me with cords, for they sought to take away my life, that they might leave me in the wilderness to be devoured by wild beasts.
17 But it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, according to my faith which is in thee, wilt thou deliver me from the hands of my brethren; yea, even give me astrength that I may bburst these bands with which I am bound.
18 And it came to pass that when I had said these words, behold, the bands were loosed from off my hands and feet, and I stood before my brethren, and I spake unto them again.
19 And it came to pass that they were angry with me again, and sought to lay hands upon me; but behold, one of the adaughters of Ishmael, yea, and also her mother, and one of the sons of Ishmael, did plead with my brethren, insomuch that they did soften their hearts; and they did cease striving to take away my life.
20 And it came to pass that they were sorrowful, because of their wickedness, insomuch that they did bow down before me, and did plead with me that I would aforgive them of the thing that they had done against me.
21 And it came to pass that I did frankly aforgive them all that they had done, and I did exhort them that they would pray unto the Lord their God for bforgiveness. And it came to pass that they did so. And after they had done praying unto the Lord we did again travel on our journey towards the tent of our father.
22 And it came to pass that we did come down unto the tent of our father. And after I and my brethren and all the house of Ishmael had come down unto the tent of my father, they did give athanks unto the Lord their God; and they did offer bsacrifice and burnt offerings unto him.


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The Handprint
by Jessica Blunden · 25th October 2017
A wave of tiredness flowed over John as he stepped through the front door of his apartment. Travelling for three months straight really was exhausting, but he hadn't felt it until now. He did love his job; being a travel journalist meant that he was sent off to the other side of the world to explore and write, but he had to admit that he was always relieved to return home. Here, he felt like he belonged. He guessed that it was some deep, built-in instinct, similar to the ones of the various creatures that he had come across on his travels. After doing the usual check of his apartment to make sure that everything was in order, he collapsed onto the sofa into a coma-like sleep, his shoes just barely off his feet.
When John eventually came to, he looked at the clock. It said 2am. He was quite surprised at this, that meant he had been sleeping for 14 hours straight, and he was sure that he had only gone for a nap. "Oh well," he thought, as he lifted his aching body from the sofa. He stretched, and decided that he should probably start unpacking, as he knew it would take quite a while, and for some reason he suddenly didn't feel so tired. He glanced around in the dark, and noticed that one of his paintings was lying on the floor. He picked it up to look at it; the glass wasn't broken and it seemed okay, but he guessed that it had just fallen off. As he hung it back up, he saw that his armchair, which was usually up against the wall, had moved about a metre across the room, and then that a large pile of his clothes sat in the corner, which definitely were not there when he left three months earlier. This both puzzled and spooked him quite a bit, but he guessed that his mum had just been in and had moved things around, and he dismissed the thought.
He slowly dragged his bags into his bedroom, and dumped them into the middle of the floor. As he bent down, he could smell himself, and realised that he hadn't showered in two days. He decided to have a quick wash, so ran along to the bathroom to do so. By the time he got out of the shower, the room had become quite misty, and little droplets of condensation had begun to form upon the windows and mirror. It was as he was drying his hair, that he noticed that a handprint, slightly smaller than his, had appeared on one of the windows. He went to rub it away, but it didn't disappear. It was on the outside. This confused him greatly, he was on the fourth floor, so how would someone have reached there? Unless… unless someone had been in his apartment. A shiver which he could only describe as what felt like tiny pin pricks slowly made its way down his back, but he dismissed this idea when he tried to reach outside the window and touch the handprint himself. There was no way anyone could have gotten there from inside, the window only opened a little and you could barely fit your arm through. That was when he realised, it must've been the window cleaners. He vaguely remembered reading a letter ages ago, saying that they would go round the building whilst he was gone. He immediately felt relieved, and laughed at himself for thinking such an absurd thought. Having done what he needed to do, he returned to his bedroom to start unpacking.
Over the next few days, John got back into his normal routine. It was at times like this that he always missed being abroad, but he knew it would not be long until his next trip. To his surprise, he kept finding that his possessions had been moved, maybe only a couple of feet, but sometimes into another room. He was sure that some things had gone missing too. But again, he just put this down to his mother. He made sure to phone her later on that evening, otherwise he'd get in trouble. She always loved to hear about all the things he'd seen and done, and after an hour of non-stop talking, he was finished. She was just about to say good bye, when he made sure to mention about her moving his things. He laughed when he said it, and told her about how it had spooked him a little. But she assured him that she had not been into his apartment the whole time that he was away. He did not say anything to this. She suggested that maybe it was one of his friends, before hanging up because she was visiting a friend and desperately needed to get ready. Still, John said nothing. Instead, he walked along to the bathroom to take a shower.
Whilst in there, he calmed himself down. He told himself that it was him who had moved his things, he just forgot about it, and was exhausted from the trip. Yes, it was definitely just that he was exhausted. He let the water run for a bit, feeling it hitting his face and running down his neck. He eventually got out, and saw that the room was misty once again. And once again, the handprint had appeared. For reasons unknown to him, he decided to try and get rid of it one more time, not expecting anything to happen. This time, it did disappear. This time, it was on the inside. Yet, it was exactly the same handprint, it was in exactly the same place. He stood there, not moving, not talking, not thinking anything. It felt as if the floor had just given way, and he was merely floating there. At this point, it was only him, and the handprint. He snapped himself back to reality. It was impossible. He knew that he was on the brink of madness. Just then, he heard what sounded like a pair of feet shuffling to the bathroom door behind him. The hair on the back of his neck rose as he felt a cool breath in his ear. Once again, and for the last time, he felt the tiny pin pricks pierce his skin.
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For every purchase, up to 20% of the value of your order will be donated straight to the Rats to be used for things like club events, bus trips and new gear for our players.
Many of you may know that the club has been looking for an official nutrition supplier for some time now. With so many of our players using these products, the management team felt that it was important to track down a supplement provider whose products we could rely on and recommend to our players and supporters. Ruck Science provides batch testing results upon request, just email their customer service team here. They also have received independent 3rd party endorsement that their products don't contain any ingredients that appear on the W.A.D.A banned substances list, meaning that they can be used anytime without the risk of failing a drug test.
The Rats' partnership with Ruck Science isn't exclusive. So please don't feel any obligation to use them if you have a current brand that you're really committed to. But do please take a look at their range of supplements to see if changing brands would be a possibility. Especially if there are products on their website that you're already using. Don't feel any obligation to start using supplements if you haven't done that before.
Sign up for Rucks (their rewards program) and you'll get $20 to spend before your first purchase.
Make sure you list the "Charles River Rats" as your rugby club during the checkout process so they know where to send the donations!


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So one thing came out of GamesCon a couple of weeks ago. The newest addition to the Tomb Raider franchise, Rise of the Tomb Raider will at launch be an Exclusive to Microsoft's Xbox One. This news caused quite a stir on the social media sites and raised a question we thought we here at JoypadAndMe would pose to you all.
How much do exclusive titles influence your console choice? Be it The latest instalment of Halo or Uncharted, each console has a collection of titles that the can claim as their own (or at least for a set amount of time depending on how much money particular companies throw at each other). Does this have a significant place in your decision to go for one console or another?


Figure 12. Computational network model supports global small somatic depolarization as mechanism for activity modulation by EFs.
(A) Network model with 2D layers of pyramidal neurons (PYs, green) and inhibitory interneurons (INs, blue). Constant, sinewave and feedback fields were simulated by according somatic current injections into both PYs and INs to cause depolarization that mimicked the measured effect of EFs on the somatic membrane voltage of neurons.
(B) Sine-wave EF entrains slow oscillation. Top: Raster plot of PY cell spiking (two-dimensional network structure was linearized for presentation purposes). Red: Applied sine-wave EF waveforms. Black: "Virtual extension". Bottom: Representative PY membrane voltage trace.
(C) Average PY membrane voltage Vm. No field applied (control, top) and sine-wave field application with different oscillation periods (2nd from top to bottom). Entrainment occurs for oscillation periods close to intrinsic oscillation period.
(D) Feedback field enhances slow oscillation structure. Top: Sample membrane voltage trace (black: control, red: with feedback field). Bottom: Average PY Vm (left: control, right: with feedback field).


#MARINE WILDLIFE - Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt, in collaboration with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), is offering a special midsummer night cruise in the Shannon Estuary as a fundraiser for the IWDG.
During the trip you will visit caves off North Kerry, sea stacks and headlands and the mighty Loop Head, including the giant sea stack known as Dermot and Grainne's Rock (or Cuchalain's Leap) and Black Rock with its fantastic seabird colonies.
Along the way you will also expect to see marine wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, basking sharks - and possibly even a minke whale, if a recent coastal sighting is anything to go by.
Included in the cost is a vegetarian or seafood platter and wine onboard sponsored by The Long Dock in Carrigaholt, as well as live traditional music and a €10 voucher for fine art prints and books from Carsten Krieger Photography.
Tickets for the cruise are priced at €50 for IWDG members, €60 for non-members not wishing to take out membership and €70 for non-members including a one-year IWDG membership (normally €30).
#SHANNON ESTUARY – This coming bank holiday weekend the Munster Mermaid Championships will take place at Foynes Yacht Club with an entry of 15 boats so far writes Gerry Ryan.
Racing will take place over two days, one race on Saturday and two on Sunday are scheduled.
Expected from the east coast are eight craft to participate in the championships, which they have been coming to this event for the last number of year's.
The Foynes Irish Coffee festival is co-inciding with the chamionships and Foynes club will have a 'Fun on the Water Day' at 4pm on Sunday afternoon and lots of events to entertain the public during the festival.
The Irish Naval patrol ship, the L.E. Orla will be berthed in the Docks, where member's of the public are invited for an inspection.
#FOYNES YC – On Sunday last Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary celebrated Commodore's Day, which was a very nostalgic event, because a special handsewn tapestry with the club logo, and with the words 'Foynes yacht club' and the year when the club started 1962-2012 were specially embroided by Teresa Kirwan, who received a lot of praise from all who attended on the day writes Gerry Ryan.
A course for racing was set by Officer of the Day, Alan McEneff in the harbour area for all classes, and all boats were decked out with bunting to add colour to the proceedings.
Unfortunately, the race had to be abandoned due to the lack of wind.
Nevertheless, it was a very nostalgic day, because past Commodore's received gold medals to commemorate their achievement's in the club over the last 50 years.
The former Commodore's who were presented with specially commissioned medals were Bobby Mulrooney, David Floyd, Jim Collier, Charlie McGibney, Paddy McNamara, Pat Moran, John Conway, Frank Dennison, Pat Finucane, and present Commodore Tom Murray.
Commodore Tom Murray in his opening remarks spoke about the vision and philosophy that the former Commodore's who came before him achieved in getting sailor's and member's to join this great club.
He said Foynes Yacht Club could not go on except for the member's volunteering in taking on different tasks during the year to ensure the club stood up to the test of time.
'Training for the juveniles has been to the forefront of the club for a number of year's, and this is going from strength to strength, the youht's are the backbone to every club, and it is great to see so many of them here today', added the Commodore.
In his closing remarks Commodore Murray spoke about the West of Ireland Offshore Championships, which he hoped to have 50 boats for this occasion to coincide with our golden jubilee. The championships are scheduled to take place in July.
The annual blessing of the boats was performed by Fr. Noonan, P.P., Foynes, and after this ceremony a Bar-B-Que was held on the club lawn, where chef's Donal McCormack, John-Paul Buckley, Paddy McSweeney, Bev Lowes and Alan McEneff cooked to the delights of the hungry member's and friend's. Well done to the social committee in preparing the salads to accompany the burgers.
This weekend we will be hosting to first leg of the Estuary Bell, two races are down for Saturday and one on Sunday. Class 1, 2 and White Sails will be competeing for the coveted trophy, and it is envisaged that a good number of craft will be sailing. Present weather indications are for the settled weather to continue.
#LIGHTHOUSES – Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D., today officially opened the new exhibition at Loop Head Lighthouse and launched the 2012 visitor season at the historic West Clare tourist attraction.
Loop Head Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Shannon Estuary, is steeped in history and rich in maritime heritage with its origins dating back to the 1670s. The Taoiseach's grandfather was a keeper at the lighthouse. James John McGinley took up duty at the Lighthouse as Principal Keeper on 16th January 1933. He spent 1 year and 10 months at Loop Head. He was transferred from the station in October 1934.
Clare County Council, along with Shannon Development, Loop Head Tourism and the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL), conducted a successful 11-week trial opening scheme in 2011 that resulted in an estimated 17,000 people visiting the landmark building. It is estimated that the trial opening of the Lighthouse was worth approximately €400,000 to the local economy.
Earlier this year, Shannon Images was appointed to produce an interpretation plan that would further enhance the overall visitor experience at the lighthouse. An exhibition focusing on the history of Irish lighthouses and the people who have operated them since the 17th century has been installed for the 2012 tourist season. All materials and labour for the project were sourced locally.
Speaking at the opening, the Taoiseach said: "The opening of the 2012 visitor season at Loop Head Lighthouse marks a special day for tourism in Ireland and for the people of West Clare. It's an equally special day for me and my family. Because as I made my way here today, I was acutely aware that my journey was also a family journey. A journey that began 80 years ago, when my grandfather, James McGinley, arrived here to become the Principal Keeper at Loop Head."
Speaking at today's official opening, Mayor of Clare Councillor Pat Hayes said the Taoiseach's visit to the lighthouse was testament to the contribution made by the Lighthouse to the local community and economy since the trial opening in 2011. Mayor Hayes noted that heritage tourism could play a significant role in the revival of the domestic tourism sector.
"The collaborative approach adopted by regional development agencies and the local community to enhancing the visitor experience at Loop Head is a model that could and should be replicated elsewhere throughout County Clare and, indeed, the rest of Ireland. Heritage tourism is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world and therefore, we should consider the possibility of opening up and promoting some of other many existing heritage sites and structures that currently remain inaccessible to the public", stated Mayor Hayes.
According to Ruairi Deane, Shannon Development Tourism Product Development Executive: "Shannon Development is delighted to have worked with our partners on this unique and exciting project. The overall objective of the project partners has been to develop the Lighthouse as an anchor tourism attraction in West Clare with the potential to attract more visitors and generate additional revenue for the area, and we believe today's official opening by the Taoiseach is another major step in fulfilling this aim. The new exhibition uses a wonderful blend of multi-media to tell the story of Loop Head Lighthouse and the surrounding area."
Cillian Murphy, Chairman of Loop Head Tourism said: "The lighthouse visitor project builds on the designation of the Loop Head Peninsula as a 'European Destination of Excellence' (EDEN) by the European Commission and also links to other community projects such as the recent restoration of the World War 2 'EIRE' sign nearby. These community initiatives complement the lighthouse project and will further reinforce the Loop Head peninsula as a quality sustainable tourism destination. Tourism development on the peninsula will affect all who live here and Loop Head Tourism have shown what can be achieved by developing our tourism products in conjunction with the peninsula community and our local authorities"
Mr. Murphy expressed confidence that the Taoiseach's visit and personal connection with the Lighthouse would help to attract visitors to the area during the coming months. "Tourism operators and accommodation providers are also working closely with each other to further develop the Loop Head Peninsula's growing reputation as a tourist destination for those that wish to have a different type of Irish holiday experience and our recent appointment of a 'Tourism Animator', which is funded by a Leader grant, gives us an opportunity to take another huge step in the right direction," Mr. Murphy concluded.
The existing tower style lighthouse was constructed in 1854 and was operated and maintained by a keeper who lived within the lighthouse compound. In January 1991, the lighthouse was converted to automatic operation, and today is in the care of an attendant and is also monitored by the CIL.
#SHANNON SILVERSEAS - The mid-west port of Foynes is playing host to the ultra-luxurious Silver Whisper (2001/28,000grt) which docked along the Shannon Estuary this morning, writes Jehan Ashmore.
The vessel operated by Silverseas Cruises had sailed from Southampton and at least another call by another vessel is also scheduled this season. On average the Shannon Foynes Port Company handles four cruise calls each season.
One of the main visitor attractions along the Shannon is the local Foynes Flying Boat Museum, which retraces an altogether different era in transportation, yet also carried out travel in style when the B314 flying boats used the Co. Limerick terminal between1937-1945. Then the trans-Atlantic travellers spent time at the Foynes hub-terminal which also became home to the 'Irish Coffee'.
On board the 382 passenger capacity vessel she has a near equal number of crew at 302. This passenger to crew ratio is exceptionally high and reflects her status in the very top end of the cruise travel market. Silverseas have over the years won a whole string of globally recognised travel industry awards.
All accommodation on board the 186m / 610ft long vessel is based in suites cabins (available in seven grades) with each featuring a balcony of ocean views and countless destinations.
Facilities include boutique shopping; a wellness spa with beauty salon, fitness centre and sauna; full-scale productions in a multi-tiered show lounge; a casino, an internet café and Wi-Fi service. To read the full range of facilities and virtual tours click HERE.
In 2012 the Silver Whisper cruising schedules are to Brazil then to South Africa and the Indian Ocean landscapes. Beyond that she heads for the South China Sea, west to the Arabian Sea and Egypt.
During the summer she explores Europe before arriving in Canada for autumn's vibrant 'fall'. Silver Whisper's globetrotting culminates in the Caribbean with cruises through the year's end.
#FOYNES – Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary celebrates Commodore's Day this Sunday writes Gerry Ryan.
Traditionally, it is the biggest annual social occasion when member's entertain their family and friend's with a 'fun day' at the Club and this the event is set to be extra special because Foynes is celebrating its Golden Jubilee.
Commodore Tom Murray has a host of events planned for the day to entertain the large number's of spectator's expected at Cooleen Point for an afternoon of 'fun and frolics'.
A number of fringe events will be taking place on the water, with all classes racing to compete for their respective trophies. Class 1, 2 and White Sails will be competeing for the Paddy Reidy Memorial Trophy; the Michael Synnott Memorial Trophy will be the prize for the Mermaid fleet.
To start off proceedings a briefing is organised for all craft at 2pm. Racing will then commence at 2.15pm, the courses will be decided on the day. The junior member's of the club will be racing the Topaz dinghies, which should provide an added spectacle to the afternoon.
After the racing the annual blessing of the boat's will take place on the marina by Cannon O'Keeffe and Fr. Noonan, approximately at 4pm. When this is complete a Bar-B-Que will take place in the clubhouse lawn, and live music will be provided for all to enjoy.
A presentation of specially commissioned medals will be presented by Commodore Tom Murray to former Commodore's of the Club to mark the golden jubilee of Foynes Yacht Club. Let's hope the weather will be favourable on Sunday for all to enjoy.
On Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 the first leg of the Estuary Bell will take place between the Royal Western, Kilrush and Foynes YC.
Three races are penciled in on the agenda for the weekend, and the first race on the Saturday will be at 12 noon, it is envisaged to run two races on Saturday and one on Sunday.
#FOYNES – On Saturday last the annual cruise to Limerick city took place with a flotilla of yachts leaving Foynes Yacht Club at 2pm as part of the Riverfest celebrations writes Gerry Ryan.
This is the fourth year that this particular cruise was organised, and of course as member's know, it is a very special year in the annals of Foynes Yacht Club-our golden jubilee.
On the day the weather was superb, but unfortunately, the wind was north-easterly so we had to use engine power on the journey.
At rafting up at Steamboat Quay for an hour, where they boat's were viewed by the general public, we then went into Limerick Docks for berthing for the evening.
Shannon Development hosted a reception in the Clarion Hotel at 5.30pm to distinguised guests including the Deputy Mayor of Limerick, Cllr. Diarmid Scully; Kieran Lehane, city manager; Chief Executive of Shannon Development, Dr. Vincent Cunnane; and CEO of Shannon Foynes Port Company, Pat Keating.
During the speeches, it was stressed by all of the speakers, that the River Shannon should be utilised more for public leisure. A plan is at present being put together to enable this to come to fruition in the near future.
Commodore Tom Murray, thanked the organisers of Riverfest, which he said was a fantastic success for Limerick city, and he hoped it will continue to bring in tourists and much needed revenue to the city.
After the reception member's of the yacht club went to Dolan's Restaurant for dinner, and after fireworks celebrations took place on the river Shannon, where large crowds of spectators took up vantage points to see the display.
On Sunday the flotilla left Limerick Docks for the return journey to Cooleen Point, where a Bar-B-Que was held to round of the proceedings of the weekend.
The next major event in Foynes Yacht Club will be Commodore's Day, on Sunday, May 20 with racing for all classes, starting at 2pm. The annual blessing of all craft will take place after racing on the marina. All member's are asked to come to support this very special day of the year.
#SHANNON ESTUARY – The Maritime Journal reports that a simulated fire and rescue drill simulating a fire on board a ship took place in Foynes Port this week.
Limerick County Fire & Rescue Service with the assistance of Shannon Foynes Port Company and Celtic Tugs which operates a fleet of tugs in the port hosted the Ship and Ports Course.
A number of exercises were carried out during the course, to read more on the exercise click HERE.


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The blind sage talks constitutionalism
by Micheline Tusenius 4 February 2013 4 February 2013
"The law is optional. Those in power use it when it suits them and ignore it when it doesn't."
Sound familiar? These words could be describing South Africa, but the context is China. The speaker is Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, the blind self-taught activist lawyer who sought refuge at the US embassy in Beijing last April and was then allowed to leave China for the US. He is now studying at New York University. He spoke at the National Cathedral in Washington DC last week in a programme: "In Search of China's Soul: Money, Politics, and the Pressure for Social Change."
Many times during the programme, this South African listened to the analyses of the Chinese situation and heard inferences to South Africa.
The circumstances of the two countries are totally different. Yet there are some suggestive parallels and juxtapositions. People of both countries are yearning for leadership with integrity and the moral courage to project long-term vision. Leadership in both countries is presently increasingly out of touch with the everyday reality of their people and they aren't coming forward with solutions that would alleviate people's struggles.
Speaking of China's Communist Party leaders, Chen offered that "talking doesn't count, it's what they actually do". Chen described them as "being leaders in name only". Rather, he suggested, they are "the nation's kidnappers".
Dorinda Elliott of Condé Nast Traveler, a panellist that night, noted how Chinese leaders and their families have become very wealthy. Maybe some were not personally corrupt, but the current system had allowed Communist Party leaders to acquire incredible familial wealth. Vested interests could explain the reluctance to embrace change.
Cheng Li of the Brookings Institution, another panellist, introduced a profound metaphor for China: A pilot makes the proverbial mid-flight announcement, noting there is both good news and bad news. The good news is that the flight is ahead of schedule, while the bad news is they are lost.
As a country, China has become rich. But its population has benefited very unevenly from its remarkable economic growth and income inequality continues to widen. Hundreds of millions of people are still desperately poor. The Chinese Communist Party has maintained legitimacy through on-going economic growth, while governing in a brittle, oppressive, Leninist style. The emerging middle class is now pressing for institutional change. Yet the Chinese government has shown to be unwilling to engage in political reform.
The South African interpretation of the inflight metaphor would be that we are behind schedule, plus we are lost. We are behind in growing our economy, and we have no long-term vision. Most South Africans have experienced completely insufficient socio-economic improvement and inequality is growing. Our crisis of legitimacy arises because the ANC leadership has mainly looked out for itself.
Chen offers China a way out of its quandary — constitutionalism. Chen's essential point is that the Chinese Communist Party does not follow its own laws. He says "the law is nothing more than empty words on scraps of paper" and he accuses the government of flagrantly violating its own laws. The problem is especially acute at the local level. He urges government instead to follow the rule of law and respect human rights. He does not have high expectations for Xi Jinping's new leadership since "survival of the Chinese Communist Party has always been more important than human rights".
Despite the dire situation now, Chen is ultimately optimistic for China. He believes the Chinese will seek and demand the values that are universal to us all. In the long run, he imagines a China under constitutional government and a society under the rule of law. He just hopes "it won't take too long".
Perhaps Chen is naïve in believing that China can evolve peacefully if it only followed its own laws. China has been ruled by imperial diktat for millennia and it has a weak tradition of rule by law. The glue that held Chinese civilisation together through past centuries has been Confucianism, with its strict hierarchy of relationships and mutual obligations.
In South Africa's case, embrace of constitutionalism would change our present dynamic and get us back on course to a better future. Due to our horrible history with its distorted rule by law and grotesque record of human-rights abuses, refocusing on constitutionalism may offer a constructive way forward.
This is South Africa's challenge: our laws need to be applied equally to all. The law cannot be "optional" for those in power. As with China, there cannot be two standards to the law: one for those in power and another for those who aren't. If we really followed constitutionalism, as Chen advocates for China, South Africa would regain its bearings and no longer be lost — although we would still be behind schedule.
Micheline Tusenius
Micheline Tusenius is a South African, presently but temporarily living in Washington DC, with her American husband and their two children. They last lived in Johannesburg in 2010, but visit South Africa often. Visit Micheline's blog, Watching in Washington, here.
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2016 Audi Q7 lighter, aims for over 40 mpg average
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Horatiu Boeriu
January 13, 2015 / 1 minutes read
The second generation 2016 Audi Q7 comes to the Detroit Auto Show taking the front stage for the German automaker. Building atop the success of the first Q7, the new model is not only lighter, but also more fuel efficient. Thanks to the use of aluminum and hot-shaped steel, the Q7's weight has been reduced to increase its agility and sportiness.
The MLB platform from VW will allow the massive Q7 to accommodate a range of engines, including a 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 and 3.0-liter TDI for the U.S. market. Efficiency plays an important role in Ingolstadt also so a diesel plug-in hybrid is available as well.
Design wise, the Q7 features a single frame grille decorated with aluminum and surrounded by lots of LED lights. Audi's large taillights aren't as aggressively angled as Audi's other crossovers.
The interior is what we typical expect from Audi: lots of gadgets, a flashy design and premium. A 12.3-inch TFT display takes the place of a conventional instrument cluster, while the center stack is crowned by its very own display.
Audi rounds out the cabin tech for the Q7 by offering not one, but two premium sound options, one from Bose and one from Bang & Olufsen, both featuring 3D. Optional, Audi offers Android-based tablets for rear-seat entertainment and to control other features of the car. Connecting to the car over Wi-Fi, these tablets let passengers program music, set destinations for navigation and even view vehicle data.
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a song by Jimmie Deal
Piano version in C February 17, 2017
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[[Other songs by Jimmie Deal]]
© James Robert Deal March 18, 2017
Play first four verses as instrumental intro and then return to the beginning with song, with lyrics to start there and continue throughout the song. End the song by playing the first four verses over again as an instrumental, with guitar, flute, and rhythm joining in.
Click here for a PDF of the lyrics and chords.
As you would have
As you would have them
Do unto you.
6m 1 6m 1
Hey, mister rich guy, I'm talking to you.
Hey, big company, I'm talking to you.
Hey, big government, I'm talking to you too.
1 4 1 57 4 1
Do unto others applies to all.
Hey, Monsanto, where's your code?
Your code of ethics; you should have one.
Hey, you fraudulent seller of carcinogenic Roundup.
Monsanto, where's your code?
Profits must be
Goal number two.
After doing something
Good for the world.
Hey Exxon Mobile, look up not down
To solar and wind and wave.
Stop drilling NOW. The future is green.
Be a big green energy company.
Hey Exxon Mobile, stop your frackin' ways.
Your methane is even worse than your CO2.
Quit poisoning the water. Quit poisoning the air.
Hey Shell Oil, how much did you spend?
Eight billion dollars in the Chukchi Sea?
You left. You said there was no oil, but really there's a lot.
It was Mother Nature's storms that drove you off.
Eight billion dollars
Would build enough solar
Enough solar power to permanently power two
hundred thirty thousand homes.
Polluting the world is like soiling your pants, and
Long term it makes absolutely no financially sense.
You can make a tidy profit without fracking up the world.
Hey, cattle rancher. Take your
Beeves off the public lands.
Give the buffalo and the wolf
a place to roam.
Do unto others applies FOR our descendants.
Our duty to those billions yet unborn.
4 1 2min 1
Our sons and our daughters for the next ten thousand years.
Do unto others applies for all.
Do unto our Mother Earth
As you would have her be
A home for your children.
Hum or instrumental only:
So do unto others
In the key of C: In the key of G:
1 = C major 1 = G major
4 = F major 4 = C major
5-7 = G7 5-7 = D7
6m = A minor 6m = E minor
In former times it was expected that a campaign would have a theme song.Today, not so much.
I started writing this song in the Spring of 2016, when I was thinking about running for governor. I knew I could not win. But no one else was speaking up for a progressive and rational political policy. So I decided to do it. I felt an obligation to speak out about Governor Inslee's traditional, uncreative, unenvironmental policies – as well as the follies of the Republicans.
So I wrote a campaign song.
Most of my songs have religious overtones. My theology is a lawyer's theology. After two years of seminary, I concluded that the part of religion which matters most is law and ethics. It is the part which says we should do unto others as as we would have them do unto us. That we should do unsolicited good deeds for those in need. That we should learn to turn the other cheek and not return violence for violence or insult for insult or loud words for loud words if doing so will help stop the cycle of violence. Mine is a behavioral theology.
If there is a god above, and I hope there is, god probably cares not one wit what doctrine we believe, or in what form we worship him – or HER. But if there is a god above, he or SHE probably does care that we behave ethically toward others and that includes behaving legally toward others.
I also conclude that the rule of Do Unto Others applies to to all, including the rich, companies, and government.
I have concluded that the rule of Do Unto Others applies for the benefit of all, including future generations, and because the environment will either sustain or not sustain our offspring, the rule of Do Unto Others applies for the benefit of Mother Nature and the physical environment.
My first study was theology. I wanted to be divinity school professor. I went half way through divinity school. I was admitted to Princeton Theological with a scholarship to complete my master of divinity degree. But I did not go to Princeton. I decided that becoming a lawyer would do more to help me DO UNTO OTHERS.
In my book, when I list my degrees, I list 1/2 M.Div. A little humor helps.
Through my critical studies, I concluded that the admonition that we should Do Unto Others really did come from Jesus and from his brother James. The brother of Jesus really did write the book of James. I also concluded that Jesus never asked to be worshiped, that instead he asked to be followed. That means he called us first and foremost to Do Unto Others.
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LEARNING HOW TO MAKE MUSIC
I am an average musician. I play piano, guitar, and flute. I compose my own music. Although I am only an average musician, I am a very good music teacher, when it comes to teaching the basics.
This is me playing Bach's Minuet in G. This my interpretation of Bach's Well Tempered Clavier.
Music is a doorway that opens up new paths to learning. Music can help children to be happier, to be more calm and centered. Music can be therapeutic and can help special needs children to move forward. Music can help those in mental hospitals and prisons.
I will outline my educational theory about teaching the core principals of music:
1) Play easier, simpler songs. Play slowly. Play within your skill level.
2) Learn to stay on the beat. A small drum might be the first instrument a parent might buy a child. A drum is not physically difficult to pray, as for example, is a violin. Google for "metronome" and tap on the table in time with it. It is surprisingly difficult. It takes practice and concentration. But it is the necessary first step in becoming a musician. You can tell when you are on the beat when the metronome and your tapping merge into each other and you are only hearing one tap. A musician who cannot stay on the beat is not a musician. Rappers stay on the beat. A rapper may not be making a tune, but he is staying on the beat. Rapping was one of the first forms of music. The Iliad and the Odyssey were recited to a beat. If you want to specialize in rhythm, buy an electronic drum set, which neighbors prefer as it can be played with headphones.
3) Learn to sing in tune and later to play in tune. Learn to sing before you learn to play. Go to https://onlinetonegenerator.com and set the pitch to 300 cycles per second. Open a new window and go to the same web site and set the pitch to 320, then 310, then 305, and then 301. Learn the sound of being out of tune so you can learn the sound of being in tune. Intonation can be learned. Babies and even fetuses can learn to appreciate music before anything else. Music is mathematical. It is beats per second and ratios.
4) Learn dynamic range. This is varying how loudly you play, as in Beethoven's 5th Symphony, from very soft to very loud, up and down. Most rock music starts medium loud, rises to extremely loud, and remains extremely loud to the end. Variation in dynamic range adds another dimension to music and makes it much more interesting.
5) Learn silence. When you have not learned your part or do not have anything good to play, don't play anything. Don't muddy the waters. Practice your part silently in your head. Come back in and start playing again when you get to a place in the music where you can play well.
6) Take turns. Even when you have learned your part, give others a chance to solo by dropping out until the next gap.
7) Learn to vary speed. Part of music is changing tempos. You can speed up and slow down, but only when you intend to, particularly at the end of a song or when doing a bridge. Or you can double your speed or reduce your speed by half.
8) Learn the Do-Re-Mi system. Once you know it you can figure out how to play songs you hear, how to improvise, and how to change keysy. Learning the Do-Re-Mi system is easier than learning to read notes.
9) Learn to read notes. Learning to read notes is far easier than learning to read words. Notes are wiziwig. They are played exactly as they are written and written exactly as they are played.
10) Learn vibrato, which is singing and playing slightly above and then slightly below and then back on the target pitch. Vibrato should not be used constantly, as is the case with some soprano opera singers. Use vibrato but not always. Return frequently to the exact target pitch. Use vibrato to find the target pitch. Use vibrato to cover up when you are off pitch.
11) After drum, acquire an inexpensive electronic keyboard. The keyboard is the easiest instrument to play after the drum. There are small keyboards for small hands. Buy headphones so you or your child will not drive others crazy during the learning phase.
Music is an important skill, one that all children can learn and need to learn. Music is a skill adults can learn and which is helpful to learn. If you studied music as a child, you will find that it will come back to you quickly and that you will make faster progress given that you are more mature.
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I enjoyed the video and the music. What was in those last barges that needed sprinklers going on it?
Looked like coal to me. Fantastic juxtaposition of clean, transient energy vs dirty, reliable, cheap energy.
I had the same thought but what is the logic of the sprinklers?
Coal must have some serious dust associated with it. Suppression of coal dust to prevent black lung disease for the tug pilot???


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The howling sounds of the darkness have given way to the light of a new day rising up, and I am happy to say that we are still here. There is nothing that quite compares to living in a high valley in terms of the weather. We live in the southern part of the Mojave Desert, so you would expect it to be warm and dry. But living in between two mountain peaks brings quite a bit you would not expect.
For one thing it is totally awesome to see snow on the mountain tops to either side, and yet have none on the ground where you are. It is quite an adventure to go to the store at those times since the stores are over the mountain in either direction. Nothing like leaving your house at 50F/10C only to drive up the mountain and into the snow! After being careful on the slick freshly fallen snow going over the pass, we head down the other side of the mountain and back into 50F/10C weather.
Another unexpected weather pattern is the rain. We get a tremendous amount of rain. We live in the middle of a very dry desert, and yet we seem to get rain at least once a week and often times for more then one day at a time. A bit strange for the average number of days of sunlight for the state of Arizona being over 300. Of course I have also never seen anything like the way a storm can roll in one hour and be rained out or blown out the next hour.. amazing!
The one thing about living between two mountain tops that I may never get used to is the wind. There appears to be a constant wind, but when it kicks up, the valley acts like a funnel for it. The wind seems to be funneled in along the mountain walls, and it feels like the entire valley becomes a wind tunnel. You can sit and watch the trees bending low as if to kiss the earth. You hear the wind find every crack in your house and whistle its' way in. Open the window about half an inch and you can recreate the sound of an old freight train whistle. If you ever hear that haunting whistle at night, when everything is dark, it is enough to make you think of a lonely train streaming across a deserted space, just crying its' loneliness out to the world. The sound cuts straight through you.
That is the wind we have had the last couple of days. The wind has been strong enough to just blow the cell signal away from the cell phone, strong enough to blow the phone lines right off the telephone poles.. Just last night it kicked up even stronger and created such a ruckus of vents flapping howling noises that it sounded like wild animals desperate to get in. Those are the nights when we double check the locks on the doors, fasten the locks on the windows, and curl up under blankets hoping the electricity stays on.
And now as the light of day is slowly growing stronger, the wind's howling doesn't seem quite as scary. But the wind carries in it a chill that cuts straight through to the bone.. makes me wonder how the tops of the mountains fared overnight. Now as I glance out my window, and see that all of our outdoor toys are still securely tucked in around the house, I give thanks for making it through the night. I am grateful to still be here with all of my belongings still intact.


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Aemet president admits to weather warning error
2019-10-10 11:13:00 Palma	By Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
The flash floods in the Llevant area last year were not forecasted.
10-10-2018R.S.
The president of the Aemet national meteorological agency, Miguel Ángel López González, was in Sant Llorenç for the first anniversary commemoration.
Aemet national meteorological agency, Miguel Ángel López González.
Speaking before the event, he explained that on the ninth of October last year there had been a yellow alert for heavy rain and that this was raised to amber at seven in the evening (it went to red three hours later).
"I wouldn't say it was late, but I would say it was ineffective. For a warning alert to be raised, the prediction model has to do this 24 hours in advance. That afternoon and evening, the model was not predictive. There was only weather monitoring. It all went badly wrong. We had to acknowledge that we were wrong and therefore notify the European prediction centre of an error, so that it is not repeated."
Referring to Aemet's capacity in the Balearics, López said that restrictive public employment policies have meant a one-third reduction in personnel. "We want to strengthen this territorial structure and to return to there being local professionals who understand the land (in the Balearics) and can see what can't be from other locations."
Despite errors last year, López explained that Spain has one of the best predictive models in Europe; the country is in the forefront of predictive research. He suggested that the model for the Balearics is going to require specific work to take account of the "press cooker that is the Mediterranean". "The Mediterranean is overheating, with periods ranging from March to November. These months of overheating generate water vapour that rises into the atmosphere, and this is like a time bomb."
The heavy rain last year and the floods will, he added, be more frequent. "We must be prepared, and Spain has begun to do its homework."
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Victims had died before the red alert was issued. High levels of preparation yesterday because of rain warnings.
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The funeral mass is to be held this evening in Manacor. King Felipe and Queen Letizia will be attending.
Hundreds take part in massive clean-up operation in Sant Llorenç
Hundreds of volunteers took part in the clean-up operation yesterday. Aemet admitted that forecasts could be better, and the government defended its emergency procedures. The King and Queen met the people of Sant Llorenç and volunteers. The German cyclist who saved seven-year-old Ursula has been speaking.
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Q: How to detect when the notification/system bar is opened I needed to know when the system/notification bar gets opened in my app, and I couldn't find any real solutions, so I hacked something together which seems to work pretty well.

A: Before I big with the implementation, I will give a brief explanation of my (very hacky) logic. When an Activity is no longer visible to the user for any reason, onWindowFocusChanged(..) gets invoked. However, onStop() only gets invoked when the Activity is no longer visible to the user by going to the background. I noticed that when switching Activities, onStop() is always invoked after onWindowFocusChanged(..), so I added a check in onWindowFocusChanged(..) to see if onStop() had already been invoked (with a 1 second delay), and I did this using the static member. Now for the how-to...
You will need a parent Activity that all the Activities in your app extend. In this parent Activity, add this static member:
private static boolean wasOnStopCalledAfterOnWindowFocusChanged;

Then in your onStop() method, add this line, make sure you invoke it BEFORE super.onStop()
@Override
protected void onStop() {
    wasOnStopCalledAfterOnWindowFocusChanged = true;
    super.onStop();
}

Finally, you need to override onWindowFocusChanged(..) in this parent Activity, and add in the below logic.
@Override
public void onWindowFocusChanged(boolean hasFocus) {
    if (!hasFocus) {
        new Handler(Looper.getMainLooper()).postDelayed(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                if (!wasOnStopCalledAfterOnWindowFocusChanged) {

                    // NOTIFICATION BAR IS DOWN...DO STUFF

                }
                wasOnStopCalledAfterOnWindowFocusChanged = false;
            }
        }, 1000);
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Полушкино — деревня в Берёзовском районе Пермского края. Входит в состав Асовского сельского поселения.

Географическое положение
Расположена на правом берегу реки Асовка (приток реки Барда), примерно в 5 км к северо-востоку от административного центра поселения, села Асово.

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