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A master at work: Celebrating Marcus Intalex's 27-year career as a musical visionary
By Mark O'Donnell Posted: Thursday June 8 2017, 4:50pm
When news started to surface recently about the incredibly sad passing of Marcus Intalex, it was hard to believe. Just the night before he'd played a set at his Soul:ution club night in Manchester, where, by all accounts, he'd absolutely destroyed it on the decks – something he'd been doing since I first saw him at the Music Box in the mid-'90s. It came as a seismic shock, one that friends, family and fans are still trying to get their heads around.
It's no wonder tributes have subsequently flooded social media. Marcus commanded respect in every corner of the industry – from being revered as an uncompromising pioneer of forward-thinking drum and bass to seamlessly switching to producing quality house and techno under his Trevino alias in more recent times, Marcus has left a back catalogue and legacy that puts him among the greats of electronic music. And he did it all while supporting artists he believed in through his Soul:r label, by sticking to his vision and never letting the quality control dip below excellent, by being a straight talker and humble, and by taking his signature soulful sound from the streets of south Manchester to every corner of the world (fitting in a cheeky game of golf or two along the way).
In 2011, Marcus released his debut album '21', marking over two decades in the game. Now, six years later, we celebrate 27 years of a true master.
Having spent his teenage years getting the bus from his hometown of Burnley into Manchester to hang out in record shops and soak up the heady acid house vibes at the Hacienda, before taking up his first DJ residency at the Angels nightclub in Burnley, by the '90s Marcus could be found marshalling the drum and bass section in the basement of the Eastern Bloc record shop. To give you an idea of how militant he was with punters, when I was a youth, he once gave me grief for listening to Lemon D's 'Going Gets Tough' and not buying it, which, looking back, was actually fair enough.
Da Intalex
Don't get it twisted: reppin' jungle and drum and bass in the north in the '90s was an uphill battle. Manchester was a city dominated by the house music Sasha represented, but scene stalwarts like Marcus, Mark XTC and Sappo (and later Future Cut and Sonic & Silver) kept the fire burning. Marcus's earliest forays into production were alongside Mark XTC as Da Intalex, and 'What Ya Gonna Do' and 'I Like It' (remix) sent out a clear signal that jungle was spreading and showed it was possible for producers in the north to shape the future.
'What Ya Gonna Do'
'I Like It' remix
Mark XTC reflects on the early days: 'We knew each other from Angels in Burnley in the very early '90s, where Marcus was resident and I played there with the Mix Factory. We had a lot of things in common – from growing up with just our mothers to our love of acid house, techno and hardcore breakbeat.
'I was already managing Spin Inn, in the underground market of Manchester, and Marcus began working in Manchester Underground, a rival record store near Victoria train station. Marcus was always in my shop buying his tunes so I offered him a job to come and work with me and he started the week after.
'We decided to start making tunes together and made a track called "Soul Thunder", which remains unreleased. We then spoke with L Double who wanted us to put a track out on the new label he was starting called Flex. We went up to his house in Huddersfield and he helped to engineer our first tune, "What Ya Gonna Do". To hear the likes of Mickey Finn play our tune on the mixtapes we used to get in the record shop, which was now Eastern Bloc as we'd moved to run the jungle/D&B counter there, was amazing for us.
'We then had the opportunity to start our own labels, Intalex Productions and Jump Up Records, with the help of Pete Waterman who owned Eastern Bloc. We released quite a few tracks on these labels such as the huge "I Like It" remix with ST Files.'
As well as producing, DJing and working at E Bloc, Da Intalex had it locked down with a weekly show on Kiss FM, which was essential listening back in the day. A showcase of the very best drum and bass, Marcus honed the dry humour and self-deprecation that later became a feature of his Red Bull Music Academy and Soul:ution radio shows, while regularly supporting Bristol beats and Dillinja's punishing rhythms, showcasing a producer at the peak of his powers.
Ill Figure
As Da Intalex wound up as a production duo, Marcus and ST Files put a few things out under this alias. This wasn't a productive time studio-wise; releases were few and far between compared to their later work. There were stirrings of great things to come for the city, though, with the duo joined by Perfect Combination, Future Cut and Accidental Heroes (Sonic & Silver) in the city's New Mount Street studio complex.
Their biggest track at the time was 'Untouchable'/'Style' on Suburban Base, which was caned on One In The Jungle. 'Style', in particular, was a Manchester anthem, with ravers slapping the walls of clubs in appreciation when it dropped; its bass was so wobbly it made jelly look stiff. The lesser known 'Nimrod' on Double Zero is well worth a listen too.
'Style'
'Guidance, my brothers and sisters, Guidance', as resident MC Mad Rush used to say on the mic. It felt like a church for Manchester's drum and bass community at the time, albeit a dodgy one where you had to be on your guard when it kicked off, which it did on numerous occasions, or anyone tried taxing you in the bogs. Yes, really. At this time Marcus used to appear under his actual name Marcus Kaye, and like all the best residents, his sets held their own against the big-name regulars including long-time comrade Doc Scott. Nights that live in the memory include this Radio 1 broadcast and the Wormhole tour, a night where Marcus finished up rewinding Ram Trilogy's 'No Reality' before Ed & Optical went on to create history with one of the best sets ever seen in Manchester.
Marcus Intalex & ST Files, ATM Magazine, 1999
Marcus & ST Files
After trying (and, as he later admitted, failing) to make a track that got played at the seminal Metalheadz club night at the Bluenote, Marcus and Files hit the motherload in the late '90s with 'How You Make Me Feel'. Around the time he told me during an interview for ATM Magazine that 'we were trying to get a few tracks in Scotty's box, do you know what I mean?' Not only did Doc Scott snap up the track for his 31 Record imprint, but Fabio absolutely hammered it on Radio 1. Its importance isn't lost on Goldie: 'I remember it was such an unbelievable record. It really made him. But the same could be said with 'What You Gonna Do'. If you listen back to them, the early makings of 'How You Make Me Feel' were on that record ('WYGD').'
'How You Make Me Feel'
The remix years
Marcus and Files had the Midas touch when it came to remixing at this time. Every track had its own unique flavour and groove and added a much-needed injection of soulful vibes to the dance which were dominated by the darkside at the time. Crucially they received support from all corners of the scene. A tasteful reinterpretation of MJ Cole's 'Be Sincere' was joined by two stone-cold classics for Reinforced, 'Better Place' and '9x9', and one of the greatest remixes of all-time, 'Just A Vision' for Renegade Recordings. Then came a mix of 'Midnight' that Andy C still plays in his sets to this day. Listen back and you'll hear the sound of masters at work.
'Just A Vision' remix
'9x9' remix
'Midnight' (MIST VIP remix)
Over to Jenna G: 'Me and Marcus were in college together. I've known him from the beginning of my D&B career. In fact, he was the beginning of my D&B career, release-wise. He let me sing at Guidance, got me on my first D&B release for Soul:r. He introduced me to Darren and Tunde (Future Cut), Goldie, even DRS in Midem on a college trip! We hadn't made music together since the early days mostly 'cause I was a happy-to-have-a-go-at-anything Charlie and he ever the perfectionist. It never bothered me, though. Marcus was my friend, a very old friend, a really good friend, and I'm gonna miss him a lot.'
'Universe'/'Lose Control'
In the same way Marcus and Files had wanted to get in Scotty's box years before, they most certainly wanted to have a release on Goldie's Metalheadz – and they saved something very special for the occasion. 'Universe' is a prime example of drum and bass that stirs a deep emotional response (Goldie maintains it's Marcus's best tune to this day), while the flip did a lot of damage on the dancefloor; its second drop sending ravers into raptures. This link with Metalheadz carried on throughout his career, with the mighty 'Wastelands' and 'Riots' following as solo productions.
'Universe'
'Dreamworld'
Is this the greatest b-side to a drum and bass record of all-time? It's certainly up there. The duo's Detroit influences ran deep on this one, with its futuristic, cinematic intro that switches into trademark rumbling bass and razor-tight beats. As Marcus later said about their production values: 'We build a dancefloor element first, without being cheesy, and then put a musical element on top. The beats and bass – they've got to have impact.'
The Soul:r years
It's easy, some 16 years later, to forget just how much of a game-changer Soul:r was when it launched. Marcus and Files had been planning on starting a label since the late '90s but bided their time until they had the sound (Calibre, Marky, Sonic & Silver and D Kay were among the early signings), the look and feel that they wanted. Not only did the music stand out as distinctly original and of exactingly high standards (the first release 'Play On Me' was an instant classic), it was visually different too, with the label's artwork looking more like something Jazzanova would put out then the prevalent drum and bass sci-fi aesthetic.
Marcus later reflected on the launch: 'I wanted it to encompass the word soul, it had elements of soul samples in there… And I didn't want it to look like the usual drum and bass futuristic, spaceship, kind of techno name. I wanted it to be a bit more thoughtful, more mature sounding.'
Mist:i:cal
The stories about Dominic Martin's (aka Calibre's) prolific studio output were the stuff of dancefloor legend around this time (2001–2002). 'He's got 300 unreleased tracks' was a common one – and it was true. Having made a few trips over to Manchester from his native Belfast, Calibre's alliance with Marcus and Files became one of the defining partnerships of the era. The dub-infused 'Mist:i:cal Dub' was one of their stand-out early collabs, and follow-up 'Memory Jog' confirmed that this was a trio who were producing audio alchemy.
'Mistical Dub'
Soul:ution
The Soul:ution club night quickly followed the launch of the label. The very first event took place at Sofa Central (aka Joshua Brooks, now Versions) on Thursday March 7, 2002, with residents Calibre, Marcus, Files, MD and DRS alongside special guest Marky. It later moved to the iconic Band on the Wall for a ten-year stint before taking up its current residency at Soup Kitchen. It's also flown around the world with events in Berlin, LA, New York and its annual residency at Sun & Bass in Sardinia.
Jim Bane followed in Marcus's footsteps by working at Eastern Bloc and he partied at the event since the early days before Marcus asked him to become a resident in recent times. Below, he explains just how important the night has been.
'Soul:ution has been successful for so long purely down to the quality of the music being played and the quality of the DJs being booked. Right from the very beginning Soul:ution has been on the cutting edge, perfectly balancing the more forward-thinking, experimental side of D&B, whilst maintaining that raw dancefloor energy.
'I can wholeheartedly say that there is nothing else that compares to this night. The regulars who attend are the most loyal, friendly and devoted music fans. They embrace music they have never heard before and want to dance from when the doors open until the lights come on at 3am. They are also ready to catch DRS when he decides to get on an impromptu crowd surf. It is a family vibe, attitudes are left at the door, and lifelong bonds are made.
'On Saturday May 27, 2017, Marcus played his last set at Soul:ution. The club was packed and rocking, all of the regular heads were there (front right as standard), and there were plenty of new young faces. LSB, Escher, Galvini and Sense MC were on the line-up, and they all delivered superb selections. As usual, Marcus stole the show and absolutely destroyed the place. Marcus's set was packed full of Soul:ution classics and brand new material. At the peak of his set he dropped "International", a fresh release from Spirit. Rewinds were called for, and of course Marcus obliged!'
Revolve:r
Set up to showcase a tougher, darker style than Soul:r (and even different tempos), Revolve:r was an instant hit: 'Barracuda' absolutely tore the roof off of early Soul:ution parties. It also gave Marcus the chance to sign a track from Spirit, a producer he'd long admired, and later gave a platform for the mad skills of Martyn from Eindhoven.
'Outerspace'
With a big nod to their musical roots, 'Outerspace' came about after Marcus heard DJ James Holroyd playing a Bobby Konders acid house record called 'Nervous Acid' at Sankeys. This provided the seed of an idea, which was watered with a touch of inspiration from Kevin Saunderson's bass patterns, resulting in one of drum and bass's greatest ever rhythms.
'Temperance'
By 2004 Soul:r was already leading the way when it came to innovative drum and bass, and this double-header by Marcus paid homage to his Hacienda years – Zumbar and Temperance were nights at the club. Like on 'Universe', there's a timeless emotional quality to 'Temperance' that transcends the genre.
Fabric/FabricLive
One thing you'll hear people say time and time again about Marcus is that he supported their work and introduced them to like-minded individuals. On his recent show, Benji B paid tribute to him by saying he intro'd him to the Fabric staff when he 'was a kid'. Soul:ution was a regular fixture at the club, and Marcus went on to record a fabricLive mix that's widely regarded as one of the best in the series. The club has recently made it available over here.
'Refreshed'
Having already set drum and bass on a fresh trajectory in the past, Marcus switched it up once again in 2007 with this solo release, which channelled his techno and electronic influences into breathtaking new forms. Listening back, there's an increasingly assured maturity to his studio work that confirmed his standing, alongside the output of dBridge and Instra:mental, as one of the key innovators in the drum and bass scene.
'11th Hour'
Marcus railed against the misconception that drum and bass wasn't as credible as other forms of dance music since his early days in Manchester (it was something that pissed him off no end and a subject he'd regularly bemoan). In an interview around the time of the '11th Hour' LP launch, Marcus, Calibre, Files and MC DRS became increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the scene's state of affairs. DRS said the title track was intended as a 'wake-up call for the producers to get back on it.' The lyrics left you in doubt: 'Most producers these days, I think you're cowards, same old samples, same old bullshit, when did you care no more?'
The best pound-for-pound lyricist in the drum and bass game, Del had been holding down the mic all night at Soul:ution events since it started and had long accompanied Mr Intalex around the world. This mutual appreciation lead to two DRS albums being released on Soul:r. Tracks like 'Count To Ten' feat. Enei, 'The View' feat. Tyler Daley and LSB and the all-star Manc collab (including Strategy, Chimpo, Fox and Skittles) on 'Bun Ya Too' ushered in a new era for the Soul:r sound.
'Bun Ya Too'
On his relationship with Marcus, DRS has since paid this tribute: 'I lost my brother and the first person who truly believed in me and my art uncompromisingly. The first person I ever MC'd for in a club, the only person to offer a helping hand when the whole Good Looking Records thing went bad for me. He introduced me to my brothers Calibre, Marky, Goldie, Scotty and most of the artists that I now call family. I have never compromised my art or passion for status or monetary gain. You taught me that lad!'
Marcus, Lynx and DRS
Photo: Chelone Wolf
21 years in the game
Marking 21 years in the music industry, Marcus's debut album ('21') was worth the wait. Featuring collabs with DRS, Lynx, Zed Bias and S.P.Y, it showcased his increasing range in the studio (check 'TB or Not TB') alongside his continued ability to construct drum and bass with heart and soul, exemplified by the heart-stirring sound of 'Celestial Navigation' with S.P.Y.
'Celestial Navigation'
Providing a platform for talent
Among the many tributes paid to Marcus since the news broke, many people have said he was instrumental in their careers – whether as an inspiration to make music or by getting played in his DJ sets or being released through his label. The roll-call is like a who's who of drum and bass: Sonic & Silver, Jenna G, Zero T, High Contrast, Marky, Martyn, Lynx, Alix Perez, Klute, Break, dBridge, Icicle, Phil Tangent, Skeptical, Lenzman, S.P.Y, Bungle, LSB, DRS, Dub Phizix, Strategy, Fox, Skittles and Chimpo. As Jim Bane sees it: 'Marcus has always represented new music and new talent that he believes in. Straight up. No nonsense. No bullshit. Real.' Zero T agrees: 'He changed the direction of the whole music and was a figurehead for many artists coming through at that time. When Marcus drew for your tune, you knew you were onto a winner! It's hard to accept I'll never have that unique pleasure again, but the legacy of the man and his music will inspire forever.' And LSB echoed these sentiments on his Facebook page: 'For Marcus it was never about protecting what he had, it was about sharing it with others, bringing others along with the journey with him and taking delight in watching them fly.'
Strategy summed it up beautifully on Instagram:
Words are supposed to be our craft but in times like this what do u say. Biggest compliment I could pay Marcus is that he was genuine. Genuine guy, genuine music, genuine intentions. Everything that people love about the north west was in him. I went into his studio yesterday as it seemed like the perfect place to take a moment to pay my respects and as sad as it was I felt so proud for him..the effect he has had on people worldwide is obvious and he did it all with zero compromising and kept it classy as fuck. If you ever made Marcus genuinely laugh it felt like it meant something. One of my proudest moments in music was seeing my name next to the Soul:r logo on vinyl it meant I'd fuckin done something with life. We are all his legacy. The outpouring of love for him from across the world is staggering but not surprising and he will be sorely missed. Thoughts and love go to his many many friends and close family. This is not the end of Soul:r or Soul:ution. How could it be? My favourite Marcus quote? Being interviewed in Manchester one night straight after the set the interviewer asked him 'what was it like playing back to back with Goldie?' Without any hesitation Marcus looked and him and said 'easy' ....fuckin love u mate God bless x
A post shared by ŠTRÅTËGŶ STraTS (@strategyyeah) on May 29, 2017 at 5:14am
The Trevino years
For a man who had such an obsessive, deep-rooted passion for house and techno, it shouldn't have come as a surprise that he so effortlessly switched to producing at that tempo under his Trevino moniker. The name came from golfing legend, Lee Trevino, and the name of his label Birdie reinforced his love of the game. It wasn't long before the big players in those scenes embraced his work with open arms – Ben Klock and Craig Richards released his work, and his old apprentice Martyn returned the favour by supporting his music on 3024.
In a case of serendipity that Factory Records would have been proud of, Marcus recently started making techno with Roberto from the Fossil Archive label, a producer and DJ who spent his formative years attending the early Soul:ution parties in Manchester. Below, Roberto takes us through a few of his favourite Trevino cuts.
'Forged'
'A haunting track that was released on Ben Klock's label. I know Marcus worked his arse off to finish that EP. It was definitely worth all the effort.'
'Another Lifetime'
'A really emotional track released on Fabric resident Craig Richard's The Nothing Special label. Somehow a fitting soundbite to the tragic loss of Marcus.'
'Blackcat'
'One of my favourite tracks from the Trevino album, which was released on his own Birdie label in 2016. You can really hear the Detroit techno influence here.'
Roberto - 'Dreams of a Solo' (Trevino remix)
'When Marcus agreed to remix my track "Dreams of a Solo" I was immensely excited about what he could come up with. He didn't disappoint. I will cherish this forever.'
Straight down the middle
Outside of music, Marcus's biggest passion was golf, and he always tried to fit a round in when he travelled around the globe DJing. Only recently he posted on his Instagram account that he'd made the first hole in one of his career – a proud day to remember.
The scene of the crime. I struck it sweet, one bounce then out of sight she went. My first ever hole in one, at this yon hole on this yon day Friday 6th May 2017. I have been playing this game on and off for 30 years. Let's hope it dont take that long to get another. I'm off for a pint or two..
A post shared by Instralex (@marcusintalex) on May 5, 2017 at 11:29am PDT
'Angels Fall'
Along with the outpouring of tributes that followed the news, DRS and LSB released a beautiful, poignant track on Bandcamp to help raise funds for his family and funeral. Donations are still very welcome. If you can contribute, please do so here.
Love from the drum and bass family
The response from the D&B community has been nothing short of incredible. Such was the love and respect for Marcus, tributes have been sent from all over the world. In the UK, all of the industry has come together to celebrate his legacy, including an all-star get together at Rinse FM. Hosted by Fabio, a whole heap of people turned out including Randall, Storm, Zero T, SP, Zinc, Spirit, GQ and DRS. You can listen back to the four-hour show here.
Marcus Intalex Tribute Show, Rinse FM, June 2017
Credit: Randall
A word from Goldie
'His thing for me was the humbleness of his music. He was so humble. Marcus really didn't give a fuck. He had no fear. There were tunes he wouldn't like, he would just say, 'I don't like it, it's a load of shite.
'We laughed a lot. I remember him leaving a club early because he had to travel to another event and Andy (C) said something like, 'You going already? I've got tunes you know?' And he replied, 'Heard 'em all,' as he left.
'There are people, like myself, who will make conceptual tunes for the rest of our lives. People like Calibre and Marcus. They make tune after tune after tune because they're seasoned. They've got massive consistency with huge dynamic. To me, Marcus is as impactful on this music as J Dilla is to hip hop.'
'A Better Place'
Putting this tribute piece together was a labour of love, and it confirmed just how incredible Marcus's legacy is. I could have included dozens more tunes, that's how much of a genius he was. Not that he'd ever see himself in that light. For someone who dedicated his life to creating quality, forward-thinking drum and bass, and more recently did the same in the house and techno worlds, Marcus's contribution to Manchester and drum and bass puts him up there with the Detroit techno pioneers he was inspired by. I'll leave you with this one below, as that's where he deserves to be right now. Marcus, we salute you.
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DATE: 19 October 2017 TIME: 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
A memorial service commemorating the life and work of Liu Xiaobo, the recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize and one of China's foremost pro-democracy activists and writers, and celebrating Liu Xia, the Beijing-based poet, artist, and activist, will take place on Oct. 19.
The embodiment of resistance to oppression and the fight for free speech in China, Liu Xiaobo passed away on July 13, 2017, less than three weeks after the announcement that he had been moved from his prison cell to a nearby hospital with final-stage liver cancer. Xiaobo had been imprisoned since 2008, and it is clear that his death was the consequence of an intentional lack of medical care on the part of the Chinese government. His memorial service, as well as a celebration of his wife and their work together, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 10:30am-12pm at the National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016) in Washington DC.

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Concerts, military appreciation activities start Saturday — The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation will host three consecutive days of events in Medora, North Dakota, starting Saturday when Jared Mason will perform at 1:30 p.m. in the Old Town Hall Theater. On Sunday, all veterans, active military personnel and their families are invited to Medora to participate in a day of appreciation and honor for the service they have given to our country. They are invited to a Keg Social in the afternoon and will be honored guests at that night's "Medora Musical." Veterans and active military personnel will be admitted free and enjoy a special pre-show. All veterans and active duty members may call 1-800 MEDORA-1 to book their free "Medora Musical" tickets. On Monday, the Beatles tribute band, "1964: The Tribute" will perform in the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Mason will open the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Mason's concert and "1964: The Tribute" are available at Medora.com, 1-800-MEDORA-1 or just before the shows.
Multi-organization potluck, folf tournament on Monday — The Miles City Kiwanis will have a multi-organization potluck, followed by a frisbee golf (folf) tournament on Monday. Registration and the potluck begin at 6 p.m. and the tournament starts at 7 p.m. in the Milwaukee Park on the north side of Transco Railway. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners' affiliated organizations. Those attending should bring a food dish to share and their own frisbees and lawn chairs. For more information contact milescitykiwanis@gmail.com, Brandon Janshen at 406-853-2824 or Jessica Kuipers at 406-233-4053.
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Die Kirche St. Marien in Limbach-Oberfrohna ist ein katholisches Gotteshaus im Ortsteil Oberfrohna, das nach Plänen des  Architekturbüros Harmel + Löser aus Dresden errichtet und am 24. Mai 1997 durch Bischof Joachim Reinelt geweiht wurde. Die Pfarrei steht unter dem Patronat "Heilige Edith Stein".

Baugeschichte
Die Gemeinde von Limbach-Oberfrohna gehört heute zum Dekanat Chemnitz. Nachdem 1906 erstmals seit der Reformation wieder ein katholischer Gottesdienst in der Stadt Limbach, damals noch im Hotel Mannheim, stattfand, wurde 1920 die Gaststätte Palmgarten durch Pfarrer Schewtschik erworben und diente fortan als Gotteshaus der Gemeinde. Im Jahr 1922 wurde die Pfarrei Außenstation von Chemnitz und 1923 schließlich eigenständige Pfarrei. 1957 wurde bereits ein Neubau für die gewachsene Gemeinde diskutiert, scheiterte schließlich jedoch an der politischen Lage innerhalb der damaligen DDR. 1992 wurde ein Kirchbauverein mit dem Ziel eines Kirchenneubaus auf dem Gebiet von Limbach-Oberfrohna gegründet. Am 17. August 1996 konnte die Grundsteinlegung gefeiert werden, am 14. Mai 1997 die Kirchweihe durch Bischof Joachim Reinelt. Seit dem 10. Mai 2020 ist die Kirche Sitz der neugegründeten Pfarrei Heilige Teresia Benedicta vom Kreuz – Edith Stein.

Die Bauten
Es handelt sich um eine avantgardistische Kirche, die mit weißen Fassaden und großzügigen Glasflächen in ein parkähnliches Gelände eingebettet ist.

Inneres des Kirchengebäudes
Im Kirchenraum dominieren die hellen Sitzbänke und die weiße Farbe von Altar und Wänden. Durch die Glasfassade ist der Blick auf das Außengelände möglich. Auf der Empore befindet sich eine elektronische Orgel vom Typ Content D 5600, gebaut von der Firma Kisselbach.

Umgebung des Kirchenbaus
Neben dem Kirchengebäude befindet sich das Gemeindehaus mit Saal, Religionslehreraum, der Pfarrwohnung und dem Büro. Im Park des Kirchgeländes befindet sich unter anderem auch eine große Spielwiese.

Aktivitäten der Kirchengemeinde
Neben den typischen kirchlichen Diensten zeichnet sich die St.-Marien-Gemeinde durch vielfältige soziale Aktivitäten aus. Dazu zählen u. a. Gemeindefeste, ein Kirchenchor, ein Jugendchor, die Kolpingsfamilie und die jährliche Sternsingeraktion.

Partnergemeinden
 St. Luzius (Hechingen)
 Katholische Kirche in Ingelheim
 St. Stephanus (Hitdorf)
 Kolpingfamilie Vehlburg

Weblinks
 Homepage der Kirchengemeinde
 Webseite der Jugendgruppe der Kirchengemeinde

Quellen und Literatur
 Chronik zum Kirchenneubau anlässlich der Einweihung 1997
 Homepage der Kirchengemeinde

Limbach-Oberfrohnaad
Bauwerk in Limbach-Oberfrohna
Erbaut in den 1990er Jahren
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Google, OpenDNS Team To Speed Web Traffic
Collaborative project with content delivery networks aims to change the way content gets served to users.
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Driven by a desire to ensure that Web apps respond as quickly as desktop apps and by the understanding that faster network response times lead to happier users, Google has joined a collaborative initiative to make the Internet faster.
Google is simultaneously pursuing related efforts, such as Google Fiber for Communities and Google Public DNS, not to mention code improvements in its Chrome browser. In July, Google began offering its Page Speed Service, which the company said could accelerate page load times from 25% to 60%.
But Google's insatiable need for speed has brought it together with OpenDNS, an alternative domain name system (DNS) service, and a group of content delivery networks (CDNs).
On Tuesday, OpenDNS said that it is working with Google, BitGravity, DNS.com, CDNetworks, Cloudflare, Comodo, and Edgecast on what the group is calling the Global Internet Speedup initiative.
"Google is committed to making the Internet faster--not just for our users, but for everyone," said Google distinguished engineer Dave Presotto in a statement. "We will do that any way we can, by improving protocols, browsers, client software, and networks."
The goal of the project is to make the DNS route time-sensitive Internet traffic--like streaming video--more efficiently. If you've ever been watching a Netflix streaming video that has paused unbidden, you can probably see why the project could be helpful.
CDNs evolved to help deliver commercial and time-sensitive content by placing high-volume servers near large groups of users where there's fast Internet connectivity and serving content from the closest CDN location. But CDNs traditionally make their routing choices based on the location of user's DNS server rather than the location of the user. If a user is not located near his or her DNS server, then content delivery may be slowed down.
The Global Internet Speedup initiative aims to help CDNs make better decisions about how they route Internet traffic. The goal is to serve content that users request via the most efficient route, regardless of whether users are near or far from their DNS provider.
OpenDNS CEO David Ulevitch said in a statement that the initiative is based on open standards and that other Internet companies can participate.
There are potential privacy implications. The new system exposes a portion of the user's IP address called the edns-client-subnet that was not previously transmitted in HTTP requests. This raises the possibility that DNS providers could get more information than they presently do. The group however offers recommendations about network configurations that would limit the ability of third parties to see IP address information.
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I had trouble finding this from a Google search, so I thought I'd list the browser support for the [HTML5 hidden attribute](http://www.whatwg.org/specs/web-apps/current-work/multipage/editing.html#the-hidden-attribute) here.

* IE 11+
* Chrome 6+
* Firefox 4+
* Safari 5.1+
* Opera 11+
* iOS 5+
* Android Browser 4+

For any unsupported browser you can easily add support by just including the following CSS:

[hidden] { display: none; }

This will work back to IE6, which doesn't support the [attribute selector](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/CSS/Attribute_selectors).

Updates

* November 13th, 2013: Added that IE11 now supports the `hidden` attribute per comment from Michał Gołębiowski.


ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. ("Adama" or "the Company"), the leading global off-patent provider of crop protection solutions, today reported its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Note: Operating profit, Net income before taxes, Net income and EBITDA have been adjusted for a one-time expense incurred during the third quarter related to a provision for early retirement of employees, and during the fourth quarter related to the Company's preparation for an IPO.
Commenting on the results, Mr. Yang Xingqiang, Adama's Chairman, said, "Adama's 2014 results, which ranked among the best in our industry, reflect the ongoing execution of our strategic plan, the strength of our integrated platform and our ability to effectively serve farmers' needs in key agricultural markets across the globe. The Company's robust business momentum led to growth across all key financial indicators.
"The past year was an exceptional period for Adama as we took a number of steps to position our organization for long-term growth. Most importantly, we laid the groundwork for our expansion into China, a vital and fast-growing market with significant untapped potential. With investments currently underway in a global formulation center and R&D hub in China, as well as combining with the China Business, Adama is building the foundation of a leading platform, which will allow the Company to fully capitalize on this major growth opportunity.
Chen Lichtenstein, Adama's President and CEO, commented, "We are pleased with our commercial and financial performance in 2014. We reported strong growth globally, despite the challenging conditions in agricultural markets and significant currency headwinds. Our resilient results, in the face of these tough market conditions, further reflect the robustness of our business model, which combines broad geographic and product diversification with comprehensive, vertically integrated capabilities across the value chain.
"Executing our long-term business strategy, during 2014 we also unveiled our new organizational structure, increasing our overall business momentum. We divided our global commercial operations into seven regional clusters, to enable better support and tighter delivery across our geographies. We also set up a designated division for Innovation, Development, Research and Registration (IDR), which, by managing and coordinating all these activities, will drive and focus our efforts to further increase the differentiation and innovation in our product offering. We are confident that these organizational changes, and the combination with our China Business, will strengthen Adama's position as a unique and leading company in the agrochemical industry, offering differentiated, high-quality and effective crop protection solutions to farmers worldwide."
Revenues: Revenues for the full year 2014 increased by 4.7% to $3,221.3 million, compared with $3,076.4 million in 2013. In constant currency terms, revenues for the full year 2014 increased by 6.1% year-over-year. This increase reflects growth in all of the main regions in which the Company operates, and is one of the highest growth rates of the main companies competing in the crop protection sector.
Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by 2.8% to $674.2 million, compared with $655.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. In constant currency terms, revenues for the quarter increased by 6.0% compared to the same period last year, a growth rate similar to that of the whole year.
The growth in revenues for the full year stemmed mainly from an increase in quantities sold.
*The Company's revenues in 2014, split by geographical regions, eliminating currency effects, increased compared to the corresponding period last year, by the following rates: Europe 4.9%, North America 6.3%, Latin America 9.1%, Asia Pacific, Africa & Israel 4.8%.
**The Company's revenues in the fourth quarter of 2014, split by geographical regions, eliminating currency effects, increased compared to the corresponding period last year, by the following rates: Europe 11.4%, North America 6.5%, Latin America 5.8%, Asia Pacific, Africa & Israel 0.6%.
Europe: For the full year 2014, revenues in Europe increased by 4.1% to $1,186.7 million, compared with $1,140.3 million in 2013. The Company's performance in Europe over the year was characterized by positive business momentum stemming mainly from an increase in both quantities sold and in selling prices, partially offset by negative currency effects.
Revenues in Europe during the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by 2.9% to $140.2 million, compared with $136.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
North America: For the full year 2014, revenues in North America increased by 5.5% to $544.8 million, compared with $516.2 million in 2013. The increase in sales in North America stemmed mainly from an increase in quantities sold, partially offset by lower selling prices.
Revenues in North America during the fourth quarter of 2014 amounted to $134.0 million, compared with $126.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 6.3%.
Latin America: The strongest growth region for the year was Latin America, where revenues grew by 8.6% to $822.5 million, compared with $757.5 million in 2013. The increase in sales stemmed mainly from an increase in quantities sold.
Revenues in Latin America during the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by 5.1% to $264.7 million, compared with $251.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Asia Pacific, Africa & Israel: For the full year 2014, revenues in Asia Pacific, Africa & Israel increased by 0.7% to $667.3 million, compared to $662.4 million in 2013. The increase in sales in 2014 stemmed primarily from an increase in quantities sold, partially offset by negative currency effects. In constant currency terms, revenues for the full year 2014 increased by 4.8% compared with 2013. During 2014, Adama established a company in Turkey, an approximately $500 million dollar market, which recorded its first sales in 2014.
Revenues in Asia Pacific, Africa & Israel during the fourth quarter of 2014 amounted to $135.3 million compared with $141.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, a decrease of 4.5%. However, in constant currency terms, revenues for the fourth quarter 2014 increased by 0.6% compared with the fourth quarter of 2013 .
Gross Profit: For the full year 2014, gross profit totaled $1,025.5 million (31.8% of sales), up 5.9% compared with $968.1 million (31.5% of sales) in 2013. The increase in gross profit and gross margin in 2014 reflected higher quantities sold and an improved product mix, offset partially by negative currency effects and a decrease in selling prices.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled $184.6 million (27.4% of sales), a slight decrease of $1.4 million from $186.0 million (28.4% of sales) for the parallel period in 2013, due largely to negative currency effects.
Operating Expenses: For the full-year 2014, R&D, Selling and General and Administrative expenses totaled $712.5 million (22.1% of sales) compared with $659.1 million (21.4% of sales) in 2013. This increase largely reflects an increase in selling expenses resulting from an increase in quantities sold, as well as costs incurred during the year associated with the global brand roll out of the Company's new brand.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled $174.2 million (25.8% of sales) compared with $174.9 million (26.7% of sales) for the fourth quarter of 2013.
Operating Profit: For the full year 2014, operating profit increased by 1.2% to $312.8 million (9.7% of sales), compared with $309.0 million (10.0% of sales) for 2013.
Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled $10.4 million (1.5% of sales), compared with $11.1 million (1.7% of sales) in the corresponding period of 2013.
Financing Expenses: For the full year 2014, net financing expenses totaled $120.5 million, compared with $140.6 million in 2013. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in the Israeli Consumer Price Index (to which certain of the Company's borrowing costs are tied) and an elimination of certain financial expenses in 2014 in respect of an option under which, in 2014, the Company bought out a minority stake in one of its subsidiaries.
Net financing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled $32.3 million, compared with $37.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Net income before taxes: For the full year 2014, Net income before taxes increased by 15.5% to $198.2 million, compared with $171.6 million in 2013.
For the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a net loss before taxes of $22.2 million, compared with a net loss before taxes of $28.2 million in the corresponding period of 2013, an improvement of 21.4%.
Net Income: For the full year 2014, the Company's adjusted net income increased by 19.1% to $151.3 million (4.7% of sales) compared with $127.1 million (4.1% of sales) in 2013. Before adjusting for one-time expenses related to the preparation towards an IPO as well as to a provision for early retirement of employees, the net income for the full year 2014 increased by 14.9% to $146.0 million (4.5% of sales), compared with $127.1 million (4.1% of sales) in 2013.
For the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a net loss of $32.6 million (4.8% of sales), compared with a net loss of $29.1 million (4.4% of sales) in the corresponding quarter of 2013. The slightly higher net loss in the fourth quarter of 2014 (despite the abovementioned improvement in the quarterly pre-tax net income) reflects the impact of a non-recurring tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2013. Before adjusting for the one-time expenses mentioned above, the net loss for the quarter was $36.1 million (5.4% of sales) compared with a net loss of $29.1 million (4.4% of sales) for the fourth quarter of 2013, due to the abovementioned non-recurring tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2013.
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization): For the full year 2014, EBITDA increased by 3.0% to $480.0 million (14.9% of sales), compared to $466.0 million (15.1% of sales) in 2013. Before adjusting for one-time expenses related to a provision for early retirement of employees, EBITDA for the full year 2014 increased by 2.6% to $478.2 million (14.8% of sales), compared with $466.0 million (15.1% of sales) in 2013.
EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by 2.3% to $52.7 million (7.8% of sales) compared with $51.5 million (7.9% of sales) for the fourth quarter of 2013.
Cash Flow: The Company's free cash flow in 2014 amounted to $33.1 million compared with a free cash flow in 2013 of $41.0 million. Free cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled $4.9 million, compared with $102.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, mainly due to the cash effect of currency hedging on the Company's NIS-denominated debentures, which is fully offset by a reduction in the value of the outstanding liabilities of such debentures due to the depreciation of the NIS, as well as the impact of timing differences of working capital.
In line with its long-term strategy, the Company is taking measures to position it as a leading global company in the crop protection industry, with a significant presence in China. The Company is working intensively to realize the potential inherent in the 2011 merger with CNAC, the agrochemical arm of ChemChina. In executing this strategy, in October 2014, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire control of four Chinese companies belonging to the ChemChina group (the China Business).
The combination with these companies will provide Adama with a unique advantage in penetrating the Chinese crop protection market and will ultimately provide Adama with a state-of-the-art operational platform in China that will serve Adama's global operations.
In the latter half of 2014, Adama prepared to execute an initial public offering of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, with the intention to raise the funds necessary to finance the acquisition of the China Business. However, due to adverse equity market conditions, the Company decided to postpone the public offering.
Given the postponement of the offering, the Company and its shareholders are examining various possibilities regarding the execution of the business combination between the Company and the China Business, whether by consummating the acquisition as originally agreed, or in a different manner. The Company is also currently considering its options regarding a future flotation, including both the listing venue and its timing, all in accordance with the advantages of the different markets and the developments in market conditions.
In January 2015, Adama successfully completed a private debt issuance to qualified investors through the expansion of the Company's existing Series B debentures. The approximately NIS 700 million in proceeds, as well as approximately NIS 350 million in potential additional debenture funding to be received upon exercise of options, will be used to refinance existing debt.
ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. is the leading off-patent crop protection solutions company in the world. The Company's comprehensive range of high-quality, differentiated and effective herbicides, insecticides and fungicides help farmers worldwide to increase yields by preventing or controlling weeds, insects and disease that harm their crops. With one of the world's most extensive and diversified off-patent product portfolios, Adama sells its products in more than 120 countries, with 2014 revenues of over $3.2 billion. Adama's purpose is "Creating Simplicity in Agriculture" – striving to provide farmers accessible, easy-to-use solutions that simplify their lives and improve their crop yields.


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election did not find that President Donald Trump committed a crime but also does not exonerate him, according to a summary of Mueller's findings released on Sunday.
Mueller, who spent nearly two years investigating allegations that Russia meddled in the 2016 election to help Trump defeat his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, also found no evidence that any member of Trump's election campaign conspired with Russia during the election.
"While this report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him," Attorney General William Barr quoted Mueller as writing in his report on the issue of possible obstruction of justice.


On November 10, 1952, Mr. A. M. den Hollander, Chief of the Netherlands Customs Investigation Department in Enschede, where Gerard Croiset was then living, had a session with him.
Mr. den Hollander showed the sensitive a photograph of a man whom he suspected of fraudulent dealings in coffee and asked, "Can you tell me anything about him?" Croiset did not know the man, nor did the customs official volunteer any information.
Mr. den Hollander showed some scarves to Croiset. "These scarves come from Duisburg," the clairvoyant promptly asserted. Though not then known to the customs inspector, investigation confirmed that the scarves had come from Duisburg, Germany.
The customs official then showed a picture of the suspected Amsterdam smuggler to Croiset.
Five months later, on April 11, 1953, Mr. den Hollander gratefully wrote to Professor Tenhaeff thanking him for the invaluable help of Gerard Croiset in cracking this case; in disclosing exactly how the smuggling ring operated; and for furnishing key information that the customs department didn't have.
"Croiset's impressions proved correct on almost all points," summarized the professor. "This became evident after the consultation took place."


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Уан Хао (китайски: 王皓; пинин: Wáng Hào) е китайски шахматист, гросмайстор.

Биография
Роден е на 4 август 1989 г. в град Харбин, провинция Хъйлундзян, Китайска народна република. Започва да се занимава с шахмат на шестгодишна възраст. По това време има намерението да изучава сянци, но избира да тренира шахмат заради възможността да пътува.

През 2005 г. спечелва откритото първенство на Дубай, предизвиквайки сензация. Уан постига еднолична победа в състезанието, където учатват 53 гросмайстори и 30 международни майстори, без да има звание от ФИДЕ. През 2009 г. завършва на второ място в китайското индивидуално първенство, а година по-късно го спечелва след тайбрек с резултат 7,5 точки от 11 възможни. През 2011 г. е победител в турнира по ускорен шахмат, част от световните интелектуални игри на "СпортАкорд".

Турнирни резултати
 2005 – Куала Лампур (първо място на "Dato' Arthur Tan Malaysia Open" с резултат 10 точки от 11 възможни)
 2008 – Рейкявик (първо място след тайбрек на "Рейкявик Оупън" с резултат 7 точки от 9 възможни)
 2012 – Бил (първо място в гросмайсторския турнир на ежегодния международен шахматен фестивал)
 2012 – Ташкент (първо-трето място с Александър Морозевич и Сергей Карякин в турнира от "Гран При" серията на ФИДЕ)

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 Партии на chessgames.com

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Родени в Харбин


In light of yesterday's naming rights announcement in which we found out that the new name for the ballpark the Rangers will play their home games in is Globe Life Park in Arlington, Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning News has a piece up in which he talks about Nelson Cruz.
Most notably, Sherrington says that the Rangers should use their newfound cash flow (expected to be around $5M annually) to bring Cruz back to Texas.
A multi-year deal for Cruz probably isn't a good idea for the Rangers. But if Cruz can't work out something with Seattle, he may be amenable to a one-year deal with his old team. He'd provide protection batting fifth that Alex Rios couldn't.
That got me to thinking once again about the designated hitter position. As of right now, it appears that Mitch Moreland is the de facto DH, and I've outlined previously that I'm not exactly thrilled with the prospect of that actually coming to fruition.
It seems that the longer Cruz is on the market, the more likely it becomes that he will end up signing a one-year deal and try his hand again next year as, quite possibly, the top free agent slugger on the market.
For the past few weeks, the two teams that have been mentioned as possible destinations have been the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. In Seattle, the long-standing thought was that the Mariners would either sign Cruz or resign Kendrys Morales to pair with big-money acquisition Robinson Cano. Lately, however, there have been rumblings that Morales might not be opposed to waiting until sometime during midseason to sign with a team, which would likely leave Seattle out of the mix, as the franchise isn't exactly expected to be competitive within the division in 2014.
To me, Cruz to Seattle never made much sense, as he would likely face the same issues Adrian Beltre did while playing his home games at Safeco Field. There's a reason it's been called the park where right-handed hitters go to die. Furthermore, Cruz has been a liability in the outfield since the beginning of 2011. After posting a defensive runs saved (DRS) of 3 in 2010, Cruz has come up on the negative side of things in each season since.
With that, I make my pitch for the Rangers being able to jump back in and bring back Cruz on what would most likely be a one-year deal. The Rangers, unlike Seattle, wouldn't require Nelson Cruz to primarily be an outfielder. As the organization signed Shin-Soo Choo and will be returning Leonys Martin and Alex Rios, Cruz would only be required to play the field on a fill-in basis, possibly in games in which one of the corner outfielders might need a day off, or in the case of injury. With Engel Beltre also in the mix, it's entirely possible that Cruz would only play the field in emergency situations.
Back in November, as expected, Cruz declined the Rangers qualifying offer of one year at $14.1M. Since then, it appears the market never materialized the way Cruz and his camp had anticipated. There's the looming question of how much PED use may have helped -- which I don't believe was much of a factor -- his power numbers in the past, and with a saturated market this offseason, we've just not seen much demand.
While I don't think the Rangers will be able to jump in and sign Cruz at or below the amount of the original qualifying offer, I do wonder if maybe a one-year deal in the range of $15-17M gets the job done. Even at age 33, most projections have Cruz approaching 30 home runs and 30 doubles. While Cruz hasn't approached 2 WAR in recent seasons, much of that has been due to his poor defense in right field. If Cruz were to post a 3 WAR season as the primary DH for the Rangers, that would slot him at about $15M according the Fangraphs WAR to Dollars calculations. Above that level of production, and a Cruz deal in the proposed range because a bargain.
Now, much of this is speculative. It could be that Seattle swoops in and signs Nelson Cruz to a multi-year deal and this type of conversation is moot. Perhaps another mystery team could jump into the mix and drive up the going rate. Until that happens, though, my mind is relegated to pondering a way in which we might see Nelson Cruz in a Rangers uniform this season. We're 10 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Surprise, AZ, and more than anything, I would be shocked if Cruz hasn't signed some sort of deal before most Major League camps open, even if it isn't the deal he thought he might receive as little as three months ago.


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From Earth Common Journal VOL. 5 NO. 1
Fire for Well-Being: Use of Prescribed Burning in the Northern Boreal Forest
By Chantal Roy-Denis
Earth Common Journal
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Conservation of Medicinal Plants
Medicinal plants and their acquired knowledge is sacred to the Aboriginal peoples of the boreal forest. People gain medicinal knowledge from Elders; however, it may take an entire lifetime, as it is not "the type of knowledge that can be handed down in one afternoon" (Belcourt, 2007, p. 4). As such, plant resources and the knowledge to use them are managed by Aboriginal peoples with their own conservation methods. As Aboriginal peoples developed a symbiotic relationship with plant and animals species in their environment, they developed conservation practices based on respect. The first step in conservation is to pass along the knowledge to future generations, to ensure it is never lost. Elder Ella Green recalls her aunties taking her into the bush to teach her about the different kinds of plants and their medicinal uses (Berkes, 2012, p. 112). In addition to conservation of knowledge, plants are only collected in a manner that ensures their continued productivity (Uprety, Asselin, Dhakal, & Julien, 2012, p. 7).
Prescribed burning ensures this optimum level of plant species. But only one-tenth of medicinal plants were picked (Belcourt, 2007, p. 10). Sites were never picked clean. As a form of respect, Aboriginal peoples took only what they needed without excess. This assured that enough was left to propagate for future availability. Aboriginal peoples always thanked the plant's spirit, as the plant gave its life to prolong the lives of others (p. 5). To show one's respect, when a plant is taken, an item is always offered in return, such as tobacco. All parts of the plant are used, nothing is wasted. The plant parts are used to prepare a variety of remedies to treat illnesses. The roots, rhizomes, stem, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, young shoots, and whole plants were used to make poultices, powders, teas, and pastes (Uprety, Asselin, Dhakal, & Julien, 2012, p. 5-6). Aboriginal peoples develop practices in sync with their landscape to ensure continuous abundance of plants. Aboriginal peoples' burning practices and respect for the environment ensures their improved and future well-being in the boreal forest.
Future Conservation
Conservation of medicinal plants and berry patches is a concern for Aboriginal peoples. Increasingly, traditional berry patches are lost due to the drying and clearing of land associated with development (Parlee, Geertsema, & Willier, 2012, p. 7). The biggest threat to medicinal plants is the loss of habitation, specifically from human development (Uprety, Asselin, Dhakal, & Julien, 2012, p. 7). As the entire ecosystem is based on inter-related relationships, destruction of berry patches may also result in devastating effects for the birds and bears that rely on them for food. Plant and animal habitats are increasingly becoming threatened by clearcut logging, strip mining, and large-scale agriculture (Kuhnlein & Turner, 1991, p. 21).
Mining for resources, especially the oil development in the north, has left many fearing the ecosystem is no longer healthy. Conservation approaches have focused less on the importance of medicinal plant resources. Furthermore, ethnobotanical studies on medicinal plants are scarce. Uprety, Asselin, Dhakal, and Julien (2012) attribute such little study in the area due to Aboriginal peoples' reluctance to share their knowledge (p.7). Aboriginal peoples' concerns derive from fear that profit-seeking pharmaceutical companies – without acknowledging or involving communities – will take their knowledge (p. 7). Elder Richardson, expresses her concerns, stating that "information is taken from our people and it becomes patented and copyrighted…as industry moves further north we are beginning to lose control of land on which our medicines grow" (Belcourt, 2007, p. 4).
Concern grows that with fewer Aboriginal peoples living full-time in the bush, medicinal knowledge will be completely lost. Elder Richardson further explains that: "…land has to be set aside to preserve these medicines, and to allow them to grow in their natural environment. We are people of the land. We must remain protectors of the land" (Belcourt, 2007, p.10).
More research and attention should be allocated to conservation efforts of medicinal plants and other plant resource destruction in the boreal forest. Conservation methods must acknowledge and partner with local Aboriginal groups to work towards monitoring and managing the land.
The health and well-being of Aboriginal peoples in the northern boreal forest relies on the health and well-being of the forest and all species within it. For many Aboriginal peoples, maintaining health means "living in harmony with our natural surroundings and understanding our existence as a relational part to the rest of our mother earth. In taking care of our earth, we are taking care of ourselves" (Settee, 2011, p. 28).
Aboriginal peoples in the boreal forest modified their environment with the proven method of prescribed burning. Prescribed burning is necessary for hunting and gathering resources, using medicinal plants, supporting berry bush growth, and riding the area of pests. Women engaged in habitat management of these plants in order to curb health crises. Aboriginal women retain a central role as community organizers, planners and leaders (p. V). As such, Aboriginal women's activities correspond to their important role of maintaining their family and community health by upholding traditional medicinal plants, berry patches and overall comfort. Women learn medicinal knowledge from the generation before them.
The diverse use of fire reveals the importance of maintaining a comfortable, healthy life in the boreal forest. By the early twentieth century, legislation and regulations curbed Aboriginal prescribed burning practices. These remain in place today, requiring Aboriginal communities to apply for permits prior to practicing traditional burning. As per Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development First Nation communities require fire permits and must plan a prescribed fire with their local prevention officer (ESRD Website, 2013). As per Section 20 of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, a permit granted may just as quickly be cancelled. A fire started without a permit is punishable by fines. Although government is attempting to coordinate efforts, Aboriginal communities continue to pursue government to recognize their prescribed burning practices. While fewer Aboriginal people live in the bush, efforts are being made, especially by community Elders, to strengthen their traditional knowledge for future generations.
Chantal Roy Denis completed the Bachelor of Arts program at MacEwan University in 2015. A Métis women originally from St. Louis-Batoche, Saskatchewan with deep rooted passion and respect for Aboriginal histories and traditions. She is attending Graduate Studies at the University of Alberta in Fall 2015.
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Orca launches £500k crowdfunding raise
By Ryan Weeks on 17th September 2018
But is aggregation really the future of P2P?
P2P supermarket Orca Money is looking to raise £500k via equity crowdfunding site Seedrs. The campaign, which went live today, raised 69 per cent of its target from pre-registered investors.
The half a million pounds will be parted with in exchange for 22.23 per cent of the company, giving Orca a pre-money valuation of around £1.75m.
In announcing the fundraise, Orca stressed the need for aggregation in what is an increasingly complex and equally crowded market.
Iain Niblock, CEO of Orca, said in a statement: "We believe that aggregation is the next logical step for alternative lending. We are concentrating on developing our product to deliver greater value to our customer-base. This includes integrating with more lenders."
Orca began by offering research on the P2P market to investors. Then, in March of this year, it expanded its services by allowing investors to build and manage portfolios of P2P loans on its platform.
If successful, Orca will use the money to grow its customer base, integrate with more lenders, enhance its product features, further develop its research service and prepare for European expansion.
While aggregation might seem like a natural next-step for peer-to-peer lending, the model has proven problematic. Several startups in this sub-sector of the industry have had to stage strategic pivots – in some instances merely delaying the inevitable.
Part of the issue is that aggregators represent an added layer of intermediation – usually meaning an added layer of fees – in a famously disintermediated industry. Aggregators' ultimate mission is to own investor relationships. If they were to succeed, their P2P platform partners would take on more of a background role.
It is perhaps for this reason that Orca is not currently integrated with any of the 'big three' peer-to-peer lenders – Funding Circle, Zopa and RateSetter.
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Prehistoric Rock Art Sites
Côa Valley, Portugal
The two Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley (Portugal) and Siega Verde (Spain) are located on the banks of the rivers Agueda and Côa, tributaries of the river Douro, documenting continuous human occupation from the end of the Paleolithic Age. Hundreds of panels with thousands of animal figures (5,000 in Foz Côa and around 440 in Siega Verde) were carved over several millennia, representing the most remarkable open-air ensemble of Paleolithic art on the Iberian Peninsula.
Côa Valley and Siega Verde provide the best illustration of the iconographic themes and organization of Paleolithic rock art, using the same modes of expression in caves and in the open air, thus contributing to a greater understanding of this artistic phenomenon. Together they form a unique site of the prehistoric era, rich in material evidence of Upper Paleolithic occupation.
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We've written a very extensive guide filled with insightfull comments and handy tips and tricks about all the aspects to traveling in Portugal. We've summarized the most critical things below, but you can discover more information in our detailed guide to Portugal.
Money in Côa Valley
Currencie(s): Euro
1 Euro = 1.21 $
1 Euro = 0.89 £
Corruption: Portugal has a corruption score of 36 out of 100.
If your itinerary runs through Portugal, you're pretty safe. According to Transparency International, Portugal is one of the least corrupt nations around the world.
Portugal is not concidered to be a dangerous country, with a Global Peace Index of 1.27 out of 4.
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Language(s): Portuguese
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Where is the Bathroom? = Onde fica o banheiro?
What is your Name? (My Name Is) = Qual é o seu nome? (Meu nome é)
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4 National dishes: Cozido à Portuguesa, Bacalhau, Sardinhas & Francesinha.
Drinking age: The minimum age for drinking in Côa Valley is 16.
Religion in Côa Valley
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Home Breaking News HISTORY OF LOTTERIES IN THE USA
HISTORY OF LOTTERIES IN THE USA
The USA lottery is one not to miss! If you are interested in playing the American lotto from India, this is for you. You will find in this article all you need to know about the USA online lottery games and how to play them. Here we go!
Lotteries in the USA dates back to the country's colonial period in America. At that time, citizens and public officials played in North America where winners were offered prizes in cash or kind.
In 1616, The Virginia Company of London was the first to hold the lottery officially in America to raise funds for the colonial enterprise. This was promoted by King Charles.
The lotteries became a huge source of financial income in Jamestown, Virginia, which was the first permanent settlement in the USA. Before long, other colonies sought to raise revenue through lottery playing. This led to 13 other colonies establishing their own lottery in USA. As a result, playing the lottery became a civic duty.
The evolution of lotteries in the USA continued till they became a societal resource. It was used to fund both private and public initiatives. Churches and libraries were built with lottery profits, and some of America's oldest universities were also founded with earnings from the lottery. Lotto playing resulted in the development of America.
In the 19th century, lotteries were criticized and outlawed in many states due to various scandals and the belief that it was targeted at exploiting poor people in America. These emanated as a result of moral and religious beliefs circulating in USA at the time.
This could not stop the interest of people in the lottery. Consequently, people started seeking to play the lottery illegally and this continued until 1934. This ended when the first state lottery was established in 1964 by New Hampshire, and many other states soon did the same thing.
In 1985, several states in USA built upon the success of their state lotteries to form Tri-State Megabucks, the nation's first joint-state lottery game.
A few states in USA came together to form the joint Lottery Association in 1988, which created the Powerball lottery and Mega Millions games in 1992 and 1996.
According to Lottothrill information, 45 states out of 50 in the offer online USA lottery games.
ABOUT POWERBALL
Powerball is the most famous lottery in America. It was inaugurated on April 19, 1992 and its drawings were held on Wednesdays and Saturdays till August 21, 2021.
Thereafter, an additional day for weekly drawing (Monday) was added on August 23, 2021. It is now drawn on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesday evenings.
To win, you must guess five numbers correctly and the Powerball number.
ABOUT MEGA MILLIONS
The American Mega Millions was originally known as "The Big Game" in 1996 till the name was changed six years later. After Powerball, It is America's second-biggest lotto. Each game in Mega millions cost $2.
6 out of 10 of America's largest jackpots have been produced by the Powerball while the remaining four go to the Mega Millions lotto. In 2016, Powerball awarded a $1586 million jackpot which is the highest in the history of USA lottery.
One winning ticket from Mega Millions was sold in South Carolina, America on the October 23rd, 2018 drawing for $1.537 billion. This is the largest jackpot win to date. The winner anonymously claimed the prize in March 2019.
USA STATE LOTTERIES
State lotteries in America include the following:
California lotto: California lotto is managed by the state of California, America. It was initiated in 1984 by California voters. It is played daily.
NYC Lotto: It is the lottery established by New York, USA and it began in 1967. It is located in Schenectady. The minimum age for the NYC lottery is 18, but the minimum age for Quick Draw (a keno game drawn four minutes apart) where alcohol is served is 21. It is played daily too.
Florida Lotto: In Florida, the Florida Lotto is drawn two times a week at 11:15 p.m. ET on Saturdays and Wednesdays also. A single ball machine is used with numbered balls ranging from 1 through 53.
Cash4Life: It is drawn from Sunday to Saturday at 9:00 pm ET. The first sales of tickets were done on June 13, 2014 in New York and New Jersey; its first drawing took place three days later.
Texas Lotto: On November 7, 1992, Lotto Texas was introduced in America. Its first draw held on November 14, 1992, and the first jackpot won on November 28, 1992. By the lottery's first anniversary, it had sold over $1 billion in tickets. It is drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays weekly. All players must be at least 18 years old.
NJ PICK6XTRA: The Pick-6 Xtra draws six balls each Monday and Thursday. About 10 states in USA participate in this game. The game costs $1 each. The jackpot begins at $2 million and goes up by at least $200k ulntil a 6-of-6 winner is drawn. It began on May 9, 1980.
Megabucks doubler: It is a part of the Massachusetts Lotto which began on September 27, 1971. On Saturdays and Wednesdays, the Megabucks Doubler is drawn. Its jackpot begins at $500,000, with cash options. 6 numbers are chosen from 1 to 49, Matching 5 out of 6 numbers wins $2,500, Matching 4 out of 6 numbers wins $100 and matching 3 of 6 wins $2.
HOW TO PLAY THE USA LOTTERIES IN INDIA.
There are two ways to participate in the American lotto as an Indian. The first way is to travel to America in person. Secondly, you can alternatively choose to play it online. There are a lot of USA lottery sites you can play through. They include Lottoland, Lotto247 and Playhugelottos.
The USA lotteries are very profitable and are worth billions of dollars. Indeed, the lotto in America is an inexhaustible goldmine. Your opportunities to win are increased when you participate the more. Whether you're an Indian at home or in the diaspora, you can still access the American lottos online.
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