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12 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in County Clare
February 12, 2021 Comments Off on 12 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in County Clare
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 12 new cases of Covid-19 in County Clare, while there have been 23 additional deaths related to Covid-19. 21 of these deaths occurred in February and two occurred in January. The median age of those who died was 84 years and the age range was 57 – 95 years. There has been a total of 3,865* Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight, Thursday, February 11, the HPSC has been notified of 921 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 207,720** confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. Of the cases notified today: 453 are men / 466 are women 66% are under 45 years of age The median age is 34 years old 414 in Dublin, 87 in Cork, 51 in Kildare, 48 in Limerick, 47 in Meath and the remaining 274 cases are spread across all other counties. As of 8am today, 959 Covid-19 patients …
Covid-19 increases at "alarming" rate in Mid-West
December 27, 2020 Comments Off on Covid-19 increases at "alarming" rate in Mid-West
The Department of Public Health Mid-West is strongly urging Clare people to review their Christmas plans, as Covid-19 infections continue to increase at an "alarming" rate. Over the past eight days, there have been more than 300 Covid-19 cases in the region. The vast majority of these cases have been recorded in Limerick, which has seen one of its largest spikes in infections since the start of the pandemic. Unlike any other period in the pandemic due to the nature of the festive season, the Department of Public Health pointed out there have been approximately three weeks of large social gatherings that have continuously intensified to date. Preliminary evidence indicates that gatherings among families, in private households, organised events, and in the hospitality sector, are now associated with outbreaks. The Public Health Mid-West team is managing outbreaks and new cases in extended families, private households, residential care settings, workplaces, the hospitality sector and in the community. Dr Rose Fitzgerald, Specialist …
11 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Clare
July 30, 2020 Comments Off on 11 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Clare
Eleven additional Covid-19 cases have been diagnosed in Clare bringing to 22 the total number of new cases in the county since last weekend. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn said that as of midnight Wednesday, July 29, the HPSC has been notified of 85 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 26,027 confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland. The 11 cases in Clare represent the second largest increase in the county since June 1 when a total of 37 new cases were confirmed. The HSE also confirmed that the eight cases announced on Tuesday are new, and that some of them relate to a cluster in the Ennis area. It follows on from the three additional cases announced on Sunday, which brought a five-week run of being Covid-free to an end in Clare. The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county stands at 380. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been …
Almost four weeks without Covid case
July 7, 2020 Comments Off on Almost four weeks without Covid case
It has been almost four weeks since the last positive case of Covid-19 was diagnosed in Clare. However over the last five months, 32 people have died from virus in the county while a total of 368 people have tested positive. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 1 person with Covid-19 has died. There has now been a total of 1,742 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight last Monday, the HPSC has been notified of 24 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,538 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; "As of 5pm this evening, the Covid Tracker App had approximately 545,000 downloads. This is one more example of the solidarity and collective spirit that has characterised the Irish public's response to Covid-19 to date. "The app is an important tool to support our contact tracing systems. It has the …
Three weeks Covid clear
July 3, 2020 Comments Off on Three weeks Covid clear
It has been three weeks since the last positive case of Covid-19 was diagnosed in Clare. However over the last five months, 32 people have died from virus in the county while a total of 368 people have tested positive. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening that there had been two further deaths nationwide from Covid-19 bringing to 1,740 the total number of people who have died from the virus. The HPSC has also been notified of nine confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,498 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; "Ireland's 14 day incidence of Covid-19 is now less than three cases per 100,000. This is amongst the lowest in Europe and demonstrates that the disease remains suppressed in our communities. The key to maintaining this status is responsible individual behaviours and avoiding any complacency." "HIQA's report on mortality today demonstrates that …
Clare Covid-19 cases at 229
April 28, 2020 Comments Off on Clare Covid-19 cases at 229
Two months after the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed, Clare now has a total of 229 positive cases.. However, despite a rise of 17 cases in the latest figures, Clare still remains one of the counties with the lowest incidences of the virus. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre revealed today that a total of 59 people with Covid-19 have died, of which 45 were laboratory confirmed. There have now been a total of 1,159 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Tuesday,, the HPSC has been notified of 229 new confirmed cases of the virus bringing to 19,877 the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland. The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread. As of midnight Monday last, 153,054 tests have been carried out. Over the past week, 41,470 tests were carried out and of these 5,335 were positive, giving a …
Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Clare
April 23, 2020 Comments Off on Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Clare
A further 28 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland while the number of positive cases in Clare is on the increase, up by 22 to a total of 187. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre said the additional 28 deaths brings to 794 the number of laboratory confirmed Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 1pm this Thursday afternoon, the HPSC has been notified of 936 new confirmed cases. There is now a total of 17,607 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread. Today's data from the HPSC, (as of midnight April 21) reveals that of the 16,439 cases: * 56% are female and 43% are male * the median age of confirmed cases is 48 years * 2,424 cases (15%) have been hospitalised * Of those hospitalised, 331 cases have been admitted to ICU …
Clare's Covid-19 cases now at 164
April 21, 2020 Comments Off on Clare's Covid-19 cases now at 164
While over 16,000 people nationwide have tested positive for Covid-19, over half of those diagnosed with the virus have recovered while 856 people have been discharged from hospital settings. In Clare, the number of positive cases continues to increase and there are now 164 people in the county who have tested positive, up four from the previous tally announced on Sunday night. Forty four more deaths have been recorded bringing the total number of positive cases in Ireland to 16, 040. Of that tally, 8,377 patients have fully recovered from the virus. An additional 856 people have been discharged from hospital settings. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said of the recovery rate doesn't surprised them. "It is giving us a picture which is broadly similar to what our expectation has been," he noted. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) said of the 44 deaths, 37 were in the east of the country, three in the south, two in the …


THE UTOPIAN VORTICAL WEB - LIVING ON A BORDERLESS PLANET WITH A DIMINISHING NATURAL WORLD.
This essay is underpinned by understandings and hopes which together suggest the evolution of a contextually relative Utopia of present day relevance.
Predicated on the acceptance that 'all flesh is grass', this search for Utopia believes that humans are individual and unique but, identity has relevance only in an interdependent "web of life". The borderless nature of our LifeSupport of Air, Water and Soil ensures that beggar and superpower are equal in their codependence on the LifeSupport, common to the existence of Plants, Animals and Humans in Utopia.
As we move into a Utopian Age of the Intellect, an androgynous, complex-survival perspective all men, women and children are able to assume, will overcome anarchic collapse of the world's delicate but reformable social structures and attempt redress of global ecological devastation. To this extent a 'pre-position' within the Preamble of the United Nations Charter is suggested as a vital precursor to peace, establishing the complete relevance of this body, to an interconnected web of nations on one Planet. Finding Utopia means using our Intellect to replicate the complex pattern of life's basic mechanisms of cooperation, feedback, self organisation, and emergence, at human grassroots and institutional levels, to create self sustaining, coevolving behaviour at global levels.
Under an overarching ecological perspective, I have tied concepts from Complexity science to a global "exploration" for a Utopia. By anchoring to the United Nations through a Utopian Vortical Web (UVW) of Global Conversation and Celebration, we continue the search for a Utopian ecologically Conscious Civilization, to detangle some of the most pressing problems today. One of these is "terrorism" which, in some ways, is driven by a "Frankenstein" search for its own Utopia.
Part 1. Introduction, Context and Rationale – for a Utopia of a Conscious Civilization.
Part 2. The Utopian Society of the Mind.
2.1. Search for new understandings in a Utopia of the Mind.
2.2. A 21st century charter acknowledging the centrality of The Natural World.
Part 3. The Utopian Vortical Web.
Part 4. Conclusion, Reference/Short Bibliography, Dedication.
2. Context and Rationale – for the Utopia of A Conscious Civilization.
- Utopian endings and beginnings.
- The age of the intellect.
- Looking through a new lens for today's Utopia.
- Leadership of ourselves – A new kind of leadership for Utopia.
- The frailty of being human.
- A Utopia for Pre-citizens.
A Utopian Society of the Mind.
Part 1. Introduction, Context and rationale.
About 400 years later, at the cutting edge of science we are placing bacteria, humans and distant galaxies into a mind based cosmology which confirms that we indeed have a complex and multivariant paradise here and now. It is perhaps the only paradise we will ever have. But as humans destroy this Paradise through war, technology, violence and greed, thoughts of utopia were never more relevant, than they are now. Whilst Utopia is indeed a place hard to define as the word also means 'no-place' and to use Rebecca Lettervall's words, "Utopias may function as critique of the prevailing society, as a literary genre or as a well of future dreams,"  – the challenge facing us today is to prove that Utopia can exist concurrent with modern mayhem. Using the imagery of "rebuilding the ship at sea", Marius de Geus notes, however, that "The notion of Utopia rarely receives recognition in politics; instead it is more often seen as a daydream – a dangerous, romantic and unfeasible fantasy."  In today's world teetering on the brink, governments can no longer disregard notions, visions and descriptions of "better worlds" – for what alternatives are there? Is it to be business as usual? More of the same? Or a race toward Anarchy? In attempting answers to these questions, it is more than wise to remind ourselves that all of these options relate – not to nations marked out by lines on maps but, to vast ecological scapes of land and water, on one lonely cosmic orb. Try as we might to describe ourselves as Nigerian, American, German, Iranian, Australian, Indian, Chinese or Japanese, to fit into those lines on maps, we are really simply citizens of a borderless and finite globe.


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And those silly audition frights.
On stage is where I belong.
MTVarts has helped me in utilizing every tiny little bit of creativity within me in everything I do, making even mundane tasks in life a little more colorful and right brained, and forced me to work harder, push myself, and love theater more than I thought anyone could ever love anything. Doing MTVarts IQ Workshops like The Little Mermaid Jr. and Aladdin Jr. helps theater buffs, and budding young actors alike fine tune their skills, and have tons of fun with other amazingly talented kids who love singing, dancing, acting and hamming it up just as much as they do. It makes my heart happy to know that in both of the IQ Workshops, and through the support of MTVarts and every amazing, patient, and loving volunteer, I've seen kids find their voices, come out of their shells, and become truly amazing performers!


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Melanie Martinez Just Clapped Back At Critics Who Say She's "Glamorising Mental Health Issues"
By Katie Louise-Smith
@_katesss
"Because quite frankly, you. Just. Don't. Get. It."
Any one who has ever listened to the Crybaby album or watched any of Melanie Martinez's music videos will know how she uses her own experiences and mental health issues to illustrate and narrate the life of Crybaby. And you'll also know that absolutely nothing should be taken for face value because, with almost everything Melanie does, there's a much deeper, complex meaning behind her visuals and lyrics.
After the release of the ~long awaited~ 'Mad Hatter' video, a bunch of critics came for Melanie, claiming she glamorises and romanticises mental health problems through her dreamy aesthetics and that she is guilty of sexualising children by means of her Crybaby character.
In response, she posted a picture on her Instagram page alongside a longggg rant about said critics who just don't understand why she decided to elevate THOSE certain aspects of her concept through the music and visuals:
A post shared by Melanie Martinez (@littlebodybigheart) onSep 25, 2017 at 10:00am PDT
The full caption reads:
"If you don't like pop surrealism you probably won't like me. If you can't understand that visual art has a deeper meaning and you only look at it for face value you probably won't get my work. If you can't understand that crybaby is a character, that the first record is representative of her childhood, and If you sexualize female pop artists on the daily you'll say I "sexualize babies."
If you can't understand why someone would bring up mental health, growing pains from childhood to adolescence , family issues, and other uncomfortable topics we never hear about in pop music, you will probably just throw my music and art away as something that "glamorizes mental health issues" even though most of the people that resonate with my work Deal with these things on a day to day and someone needs to be there for them. So here I am. If you have issues with my music and art and judge it so harshly to the point of making up your own reason as to what my intentions where when making it, you should just stop watching it. Because quite frankly, you. Just. Don't. Get. It."
via giphy.com
Fans were also quick to stand up for and defend their Queen for the way she manages to write such deep and relatable lyrics about mental health for females in particular - something that is very hard to come by in the world of pop music.
If Melanie's music is an outlet for people who have otherwise struggled with talking about their mental health then let her live, let them live and maybe try reading more into the deeper meanings behind her visuals next time?

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Trädgårdsodlingens vänner i Wasa är en trädgårdsförening i Vasa, den hade cirka 350 medlemmar år 2019. Föreningen bildades 1919 av yrkesodlare och kom att domineras av dessa under de första verksamma decennierna. Med tiden har medlemsbasen övergått till att nästan uteslutande bestå av hobbyodlare.

Källor

Externa länkar
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Organisationer bildade 1919
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Q: How to validate a column of a table with combination of another columns of another table? I have to check for the validation of a field present in one table with the fields present in another table.
I have a table with a Check_Field present in the (Main table) and this Check_Field has to be validated as a combination of two other fields present in another table(Table 2).
Main Table
Check_Field
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Field_1%Field_2%

Table 2
Field_1      Field_2
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 ABC           XYZ

In the (Main table) I have to check for the field(Check_Field) which contains value of Field_1 from Table 2 followed by a set of predefined characters which is again followed by value of Field_2 from Table 2 and another set of predefined characters.

A: You can do this.
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select *
    from main_table
  where check_field in (
     select field_1 from table2
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This would return value if present in table 2.

A: Something like:
SELECT * FROM MAIN_TABLE M
   WHERE EXISTS (
            SELECT 1
              FROM  TABLE2 C
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        )

If you have to verify the string with specific additional characters, you can remove the LIKE and insert your characters in the query.
If for example you need to check for patterns like "(field1)XX(field2)ZZ" the query will be:
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                SELECT 1
                  FROM  TABLE2 C
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RCBC robbery foiled in Pangasinan, 19-year-old suspect arrested
Leonardo Micua - Philippine News Agency
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — A 19-year-old resident of Barangay Malimpuec in Lingayen is now under investigation after his arrest Wednesday in a failed attempt to rob the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) branch inside the Columban Plaza Arcade here.
Supt. Jackson Seguin, chief of police of Lingayen, identified the suspect as Wilkin Daves Austria, who was caught red-handed inside a room of St. Joseph Medical Clinic located at the second floor of St. Columban Plaza, where he hid himself.
Initial investigation disclosed that the suspect entered Columban Plaza at past 3:00 a.m. on January 11 and went briefly to Rams Fitness Gym, one of the establishments at the second floor of the building.
The police found Austria to have entered the plaza by forcibly destroying the wooden ceiling of Novo Coe Fashion House, another shop inside.
Then with the use of a hammer, chisel and iron saw, he broke the concrete wall of RCBC.
While inside the bank, the suspect forcibly detached/disabled the alarm control panel, and switched off the control circuit breaker of the electric power of the bank, an act electronically detected by RCBC head office in Manila.
RCBC Manila immediately alerted the Lingayen Police over the incident and the latter went on to conduct an investigation.
While inside the bank, Austria destroyed the glass cabinet of the Close Circuit Television (CCTV) and tried to open the bank cash vault but failed.
Failing, he went to hide in one of the rooms at St. Joseph Clinic where policemen located him.
PO2 Eusebio Soriano of the Lingayen police conducted body search on the suspect and confiscated from him two small heat-sealed of transparent plastic sachets containing suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu.
The police are yet to determine whether Austria acted alone or in collaboration with others whose names are yet to be determined.
The suspect is now lodged at the Lingayen police jail pending the filing of appropriate charges against him. Leonardo Micua/PNA-northboundasia.com
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Memorandum 67
Submission from the BioIndustry Association (BIA)
PUTTING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT THE HEART OF GOVERNMENT POLICY
"Has the time come for the UK—as part of a clear economic strategy—to make choices about the balance of investment in science and innovation to favour those areas in which the UK has clear competitive advantage?"
The BioIndustry Association is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector, representing over 300 members involved in realising the human health benefits that bioscience promises.
Historically the UK has been at the forefront of biomedical innovation with a legacy of leading the development of innovative medicines that have transformed healthcare and brought real benefits to patients as well as increasing national wealth. Government has recognised the importance of bioscience to the UK's future prosperity in reports such as Lord Sainsbury's review of science and innovation in 2007 and DIUS' Annual Innovation Report 2008. However, there remain distinct threats and challenges ahead that must be overcome if UK bioscience is to deliver lasting improvements in healthcare and compete internationally.
Industry is committed to working with Government to implement the recommendations outlined in the Bioscience 2015 Review and Refresh report but we also urge Government to commit all it can to ensuring that UK bioscience is mobilised to exploit its knowledge and expertise and retain its competitive advantage.
The greatest problem the sector is currently facing arises from inadequate financing, exacerbated by the effects of the global economic crisis. As a result, many viable and innovative UK enterprises will face severe financial challenges in the coming months, which will have a negative impact on the innovation pace and the science base in the UK. Maintaining our success in the face of much competition from abroad will also depend on nurturing and developing a pool of highly talented bioscience professionals. This will need to be achieved by attracting and retaining the best current talent and supporting leaders of the future.
The BIA is very supportive of any approach that better uses the strategic role of Government in order to translate scientific excellence into economic impact by building a strong private sector. It is an approach to public policy that the Association feels has an especially important application to the UK bioscience sector and it is precisely the success of the bioscience sector—which has been recognised by Government as one of the UK's strengths—that will allow the UK to fight its way back from the current economic crisis.
The UK bioscience sector creates 21,500 high added value jobs and up to three times those numbers of jobs supported by the sector in the broader economy.[205] This does not even take account of the impact of the commercial sector in partnering with, and partly funding, research in universities, institutes and the NHS. Lord Mandelson acknowledged this during a speech in January 2009 when he said "Where are the jobs going to come from? Well, I've spent the last two months arguing that above all they need to come from a renaissance in UK manufacturing and the expansion of the UK's knowledge-based industries... bioscience, precision engineering and advanced electronic manufacturing. And, as I have said, the world class services sector that these industries need to be embedded in".
UK is genuinely grateful for everything that this Labour Government has done to support t bioscience he sector since 1997. From increased funding for scientific and medical research, to introducing tough, world-leading legislation to combat animal rights extremism, to most recently the establishing of the new Office for Life Sciences led by the Science Minister and former BIA Chair, Lord Drayson. Notwithstanding this support, the current economic climate poses the biggest challenge ever to face the sector. In November 2008 it was reported that over a third of listed UK bioscience companies are running on less than six months worth of cash[206] and in the current economic climate, this position has not improved. Therefore, encouraging the right environment in the UK is now more important than ever. The UK's bioscience sector faces some distinct threats and challenges that must be overcome if it is to continue to compete globally and fulfil its considerable potential—both in terms of improving outcomes for patients with new drugs and treatments and making a significant contribution to the UK economy as a leading example of Britain's growing knowledge economy.
The BIA has some major concerns, principally around the role of Research Councils in funding research and development undertaken by SMEs. The BIA understands that Research Councils are bound by their spending rules to fund only academic research and does not allow the funding of research undertaken by SMEs. As a result there is a lack of Research Council involvement in initiatives such as the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) in the same way as their US equivalents; therefore the value of such initiatives is lost putting the UK at a distinct disadvantage. Clarification of how Research Councils can make use of initiatives such as SBRI to procure R&D from SMEs is needed.[207] There is real need for a shift in behaviour to ensure that British science and technology are at the heart of the revolutions in industrial production that will define the 21st century.[208]
On the 1 April 2009 at an oral evidence session to the House of Commons Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee hearing, Iain Gray (Chief Executive) of the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) outlined their priorities over the next 12 months which included healthcare and regenerative medicine. It is gratifying to see Government.
Recognising both the potential of regenerative medicine and the importance of the wider bioscience sector to the health and prosperity of the UK. It is widely accepted that regenerative medicine offers the potential to deliver the next major source of innovation in healthcare, with all the associated benefits to patients such developments will bring. However, UK companies operating in this area are experiencing real issues in raising funds, such that groundbreaking research projects and clinical trials are under serious threat (Annex 1). Extreme investor nervousness is translating into lost opportunities for the UK. In a sector heavily reliant on investment to drive research and development, there is a desperate need for a willing partner to support such globally ground-breaking work through these tough times. Without support for commercialisation, this valuable and groundbreaking research will be lost not just to UK plc but to the UK's patient population.[209]
Finally and crucially, a successful life sciences sector needs more than a favourable financial, regulatory, and clinical environment; skills and human capital lie at the heart of successful innovation for public health. We need experienced management and high calibre scientists to deliver new medicines. Driving our commitment to work with Government is the reality that a successful UK life sciences sector is a critical element of the future knowledge economy and good for UK patients.
The BIA would strongly support any Government initiatives that look to protect and build on the industry that we have already in the UK, as well as ensuring that Government investment in life sciences so far is safeguarded and that the potential for economic benefit is fully exploited.
205 East of England International's Biotechnology Overview has noted how that region's concentration of hi-tech businesses has attracted "an unprecedented network of service providers to the area", including venture capitalists, high-calibre legal and accountancy practices, patent agents, management consultants and clinical trial professionals. Back
206 KBC Peel Hunt Report "UK Biotech Sector"-25 November 2008. Back
207 http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/research/eligibility.htm Back
208 Report from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)-`Building Britain's Future-New Industry New Jobs' April 2009. Back
209 The Commercial Development of Cell Therapy-Lessons for the Future? Paul Martin, Ruth Hawksley, and Andrew Turner April 2009. http://communications.nottingham.ac.uk/SiteData/Root/File/Resources/Cell%20therapy%20survey%20-%20Part%201%20.pdf Back


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World's Most Passionate Ford Mustang Fan Approved Mustang Mach-E Name
Nov. 24, 2019 6:30 AM ET by Jay Traugott / 4 Comments
Can you guess who it is?
Expanding the Ford Mustang nameplate may alone be controversial, but applying the world's original and most famous pony car's name to an all-electric crossover is another thing entirely. In short, it was a bold and brave move on Ford's part, but the decision to do so wasn't made unless a certain someone gave his approval. That someone happens to be one of the world's most passionate Mustang fans. He only owns 35 of them. His name also happens to be on the big sign outside.
Executive Chairman Bill Ford, according to Automotive News, did not at first want to call the Mach-E crossover a Mustang. He had to be convinced by Ford Team Edison, the special group within Ford assigned the task to develop EVs. "I certainly wasn't sold at the beginning – far from it," Ford said.
"They came to me and said, 'We really think we can make this Mustang-inspired, really Mustang-like.' I said, 'You guys aren't telling me you want to call this a Mustang.' No one would say yes, but nobody would say no, either. I said, 'No, I'm sorry, I don't want to hurt the brand. This is not going to be a Mustang." But the team didn't give up without a fight.
They knew the vehicle they had. And they also knew that in order to win over those unconvinced that EVs are fun and engaging to drive, serious performance figures were a must. Anything that would wear that iconic badge had to deliver exhilarating performance.
The final naming decision actually came down to a single meeting, attended by Ford himself, along with Jim Farley, president of new businesses, technology, and strategy. Farley was one of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E project leaders. "Bill came in the room, we had all the information, we had a really open discussion with him," Farley said. "We had to prove to him it has all the substance of a Mustang."
The team argued to the Ford scion the vehicle could deliver 332 hp and 417 lb-ft with the base model. Its 0 -60 mph time would also be faster than the base Porsche Macan. The GT model would boost output to 459 hp and 612 lb-ft and a 0 to 60 time similar to that of the Porsche 911 GTS. Bill Ford was intrigued, but he still requested a test drive.
"When I drove it, I knew it had to be a Mustang," Ford said. "Frankly, I was getting there before because I believed the team when they were laying all the specs out. As it evolved and I started to see the performance characteristics, not just the 0 to 60, but the handling dynamics, the driving dynamics and the styling kept evolving, at some point I realized: Yeah, this is a Mustang. The pony could go on the grille."
Once he gave approval, the design team went into overdrive because the original non-Mustang-inspired design had to be scrapped. And now Bill Ford plans to buy the first Mustang Mach-E. "It doesn't replace the Mustang car I love," Ford said. "It's an addition to the family, and it's a really important one."
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It's that time of year when many homeschoolers begin to plan and shop for the next school year. For some reason, several people I know have been looking for new science curriculum this year. So, I thought I would list all the curriculum manufacturers that I have learned about over the years. We are secular homeschoolers, but I will try to include religious curriculum companies that I know of. For my list of online and distance learning curriculum suppliers, click here.


I have always loved books. Every kind of book. It goes without saying that I love quilt books… even those written in different languages.
So one of my favorite things about Quilt Market is that there are always new books to see – just published, coming soon and "is this ever going to be here?". So here are a few that have just come across my desk, and a few that I've seen advertised and am looking forward to seeing.
All In A Row Again by the Moda Designers – the Moda All-Stars.
There are twenty-three new rows in All In a Row Again that can be mixed and matched with rows from the hugely popular All In A Row book, Vol. 1. (It wasn't titled that but since there are now two… it works for me.) . There will be more about this book in November but this cover is too cute not to share now.
Free-Motion Meandering by Angela Walters. This just came into the office and it's terrific. I've been doing a bit more machine-quilting and I am out-of-practice, short-on-skills, fill-in-the-blank for free-motion quilting. Meandering. Were you picturing stipples and loops? I sure was. What I particularly like is how beautifully the process for each different meandering design is shown – the step-by-step, stitch-you-through-it diagrams.
Improv Patchwork by Maria Shell. Okay. I'll admit it… you need a book to do improv piecing? Isn't that like needing a rule book on how to break rules? Surprise… it turns out there is a whole lot more to it than that. Technique still matters. Why some improv quilts work and others… not so much. Maria's quilts are spectacular, so if you've ever had an interest in exploring Improv quilting, this is a terrific place to start.
Also from C&T Publishing, Create Your Own Improv Quilts by Rayna Gillman takes a different approach to the "same subject". Rayna does not use rulers and some of the techniques are different. I love the section in this book about inspiration, where to find it and how to keep it. Both are terrific books – whether you want to make improv quilts or not.
Radiant Quilts by Elsie M. Campbell – stunning quilts from simple shapes. Elsie has a way with color and pattern, and by incorporating only one, two or three shapes, she's created nine quilts that are about color and definition. Elsie will be doing a Demo in the United Notions booth on Sunday so I'm looking forward to seeing these quilts in person.
Me & My Sister – aka Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson – will be debuting their Double-Wide Dresden Book at Market. More than a dozen projects designed for their Double-Wide Dresden Ruler. As the cover says, this is a fast, fun and easy way to make a Dresden with finished edges. You know it's going to be good, right?
Not to be outdone by his friends, Barbara and Mary, Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs will be showing his debut book with Martingale at Market – Stashtastic! (And Quilt Festival!) Twelve different designs, each shown in two colorways/styles of fabric for a total of twenty-four quilts. This book will be officially published on December 1st.
Southwest Modern by Kristi Schroeder. This is one of the books I'm looking forward to seeing in person. Kristi is a wonderfully talented modern quilter who works primarily in solids. And she's from Texas! Her patterns are for Initial K Studio.
Quilts & Projects from my Favorite Fabrics by Yoko Saito. One of the most-anticipated events at Quilt Market and Quilt Festival is the presence of Yoko Saito, the renowned quilter from Japan. Appliqué, piecing, embroidery, hand-quilting, bags, quilts, and anything else that can be made with a needle and thread… Yoko Saito has made it. Beautifully. Exquisitely. There will be an exhibit of her work in Houston, and she will be teaching several classes. Several designers I know are already preparing for major "fan-girl" moments.
So this is what is going to keep me busy in the coming months – reading these books and making a list of "what to make". Which one caught your attention?
Maybe I'll just get a new bookcase. It's not like I won't fill it soon enough.
Un beau projet d'achat de livres. J'ai aussi une bibliothèque bien fournie tant en livres de patchwork qu'en livres de broderies en tout genre.
Aucun souci pour la traduction. Parfois Google Translate me fait rire mais c'est bien sûr dans les deux sens, le principal c'est de se faire comprendre..
Have fun at Market and be sure and share.
Love the new books, I want them all. Problem finding time to read and sew.
Yoko Saito!! I hope you get to meet her.
I am so envious of anyone who will be at market and able to take in Yoko Saito exhibits and classes…sigh. Just seeing her work in person would be a real thrill. This book would top my list but there are at least 2 or 3 others close behind.
You do know that you're an enabler, don't you? -Grin- We lived close to Marfa and now live in NM so I'm making room for Southwest Modern on my shelves and Radiant Quilts will be keeping it company. Now to find a way to make quilts while I sleep, because the list is getting longer!
I always like Doug's patterns,and am having fun with the Double Wide Dresden ruler from Me and My Sister. Looks like a great collection of inspiration!
Oh all of these are wonderful. I really like the All in a Row Again, Crazy kind of wonderful, and the Yoko Saito. Can't wait to see these in person here soon.
We love knowing you will take marvelous pictures at Quilt Market for us!
The book by Angela Walters look great and like something I should buy for myself for Christmas. I've learned a lot from her craftsy classes and after my sewing machine is now back from service (and sew like a dream) I really wanna do more FMQ.
One of my dreams, since childhood, is to have a large library room with floor to ceiling books of all kinds. I visited a house once with a 2 story library and i never wanted to leave that room. sigh..
A two-story library? And rolling ladders along the walls? That goes beyond dreamy to absolutely heavenly.
The technique I need to learn the most is in Angela Walters's book, but the one that caught my eye is absolutely the quilt on Elsie M. Campbell's cover: Radiant, indeed!
All of them! Thank you very much.
The Angela Walters's book and a book for improv quilting are on my Christams list!
Beautiful ideas to design new things and pattern. The coloured schiffli fabric and shiffli embroidery is amazing.


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Cactus from the rainforest: Christmas cactus | The Real Dirt
Imagine a mountainous and remote rainforest along the ocean coast. Whisps of fog drift through the trees as cascades of colorful flowers sweep down from plants perched high on the tree limbs. This is the Mata Atlântica or Atlantic Forest of Brazil, a biodiversity hotspot and birthplace of the Christmas cactus or Flor de maio (May flower). In the Southern Hemisphere this plant blooms in May (autumn); in the Northern hemisphere it blooms during the winter holidays, hence its popularity as a Christmas gift.
'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local master gardeners who are part of the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County.
Christmas cactus is a general name given to a small group (genus) of cacti called Schlumbergera that are native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, growing mostly in high altitude, moist forests where conditions are relatively cool, shaded and humid. In the wild, Schlumbergera are either epiphytic or lithophytic, meaning they grow either on moss-covered tree branches or in rock crevices filled with decayed leaves and other vegetation, rather than in the ground.
These plants are true members of the cactus (cactaceae) family even though they bear little resemblance to other species of cacti adapted to desert heat: they have photosynthetic stems rather than leaves and areoles rather than branches.
In spite of their cool and moist native habitat, these plants are hardy and grow well in a pot outdoors on a sheltered patio or indoors next to a window in bright, indirect light. With proper cultivation, they are also long-lived; Schlumbergera can live up to 50 years or more; many have been passed down in families as cherished heirlooms.
Surprisingly, a "Christmas cactus" can be one of three different species. Schlumbergera truncata blooms earlier, usually in November, and is more accurately called the Thanksgiving cactus. Schlumbergera x buckleyi (sometimes referred to as S. bridgesii) blooms later, often in December or January (hence "Christmas cactus"). Finally, there is Schlumbergera gaertneri (formerly classified as Hatiora gaertneri or Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) which blooms in the spring, around Easter, and again later in the year (P.Geisel and C.Unruh, Holiday Cacti, Publication 8114, UC Regents, 2004).
The common and botanical names given to these plants can be confusing, and any of them may be labeled "Christmas cactus." So how can you identify exactly which species you have?
If the plant is in bloom, the flowers of S. truncata are zygomorphic (bilaterally symmetrical when sliced lengthwise) held more or less horizontally or above the horizontal, and the pollen is yellow; whereas the flowers of S. x buckleyi are more regular and hang down below the horizontal, with pollen that is pink. The flowers of S. gaertneri are different from the other two species because they are radially symmetrical (actinomorphic) and open to a funnel shape, like a starburst.
If the plant is not blooming, the best way to identify which species you have is by looking at the stem segments (phylloclades) that form the plant. In S. truncata the stem segments have pointed teeth (dentate), often with two large teeth at the end of the segment, while in S. x buckleyi they are rounded, with more symmetrical teeth (crenate); in S. gaertneri the segments are very rounded with small notches along the edge at the aeroles. For helpful illustrations of all of these species, see "Is it a Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter Cactus? – World of Succulents."
Indeed, some sources claim that the Thanksgiving cactus Schlubergera truncata is actually the one that is widely marketed as Christmas cactus.
Christmas cacti have been given as holiday gifts since the second half of the 19th Century.
Charles Lemaire, a French botanist, named the genus Schlumbergera in 1858, commemorating Frédéric Schlumberger, who had a collection of cacti at his chateau in France. Lemaire began with only one species in his new genus – a plant discovered in Brazil in 1837 which is now classified as Schlumbergera russelliana.
Schlumbergera truncata (Thanksgiving cactus) was cultivated in Europe starting in 1818, and S. russelliana was introduced in 1839. The two species were deliberately crossed in England, resulting in the hybrid now called Schlumbergera × buckleyi, first recorded in 1852, the true Christmas cactus.
Schlumbergera gaertneri (Easter Cactus) was first described in 1884 as the variety gaertneri of Schlumbergera russelliana). The name honors one of the Gaertner family, early settlers in Brazil.
These winter and spring-blooming species are three of the seven recognized species within the genus Schlumbergera. In addition, there are hundreds of modern cultivars (breeder-selected cultivated varieties) of the Christmas cactus.
Care and feeding
Schlumbergera cacti do best in temperatures ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes them an obvious choice for a houseplant, but they can also live outside if they are sheltered from direct, intense sun, heat and frost. These rainforest plants need humidity. An indoor environment such as a kitchen with bright indirect light is perfect, or you can provide humidity by misting the plant or placing the pot on a saucer of pebbles filled with water so that the plant benefits from evaporation but doesn't sit in water. In their native habitat, these plants may get up to 17 inches of rain a month during their growing season (March to September).
Although this drops to as little as 3 inches per month in the dry season, it's still enough to provide consistent moisture and humidity (Geisel and Unruh, Holiday Cacti). Since these plants naturally grow in crevices of tree branches or rocks, they prefer to be in smaller pots with tight root space. The potting mix should be loose and fast draining; a good cactus mix that is somewhat acidic (pH 5.0 to 6.0) will work. Allow Schlumbergera to dry out wartially, but not completely, between waterings. A good rule of thumb is to water when the top one to two inches of soil are dry (depending on the size of your pot). Fertilize every two to four weeks during the growing season using a well-balanced formulation such as 10-10-5. Liquid fertilizer mixed with water according to directions or granular slow-release formulations are equally effective. With reasonably good care, these hardy plants are generally free of pests or disease.
Blooming and propagation
The trickiest aspect of Schlumbergera cultivation is getting them to bloom abundantly every year at holiday time. Schlumbergera are thermophotoperiodic, which means that temperature and short days (fewer hours of daylight) trigger bloom. Even with good care, they will probably bloom sparingly unless exposed to cool nighttime temperatures (50 to 55 degrees) and 12 to 16 hours a day of total darkness starting about six to eight weeks ahead of their flowering period.
In the fall, a sheltered location outdoors will work as long as daylight is limited to 10 to 12 hours and nighttime temperatures dip into the 50's (but not much below 50 degrees). Indoors, a cool room where lights are not turned on at night is ideal; another option is to place the plant under a black cloth or in a closet to ensure total darkness from 5 pm to 8 am.
When flower buds are set, keep the plant away from heater vents, fireplaces and other sources of hot air; continuous warm temperatures, especially above 80 degrees, can cause the flower buds to drop. Once the plant is blooming, make sure it is regularly watered, but do not fertilize.
Schlumbergera usually remain in flower for four to six weeks and then enter a rest period, followed by a new growth cycle. After blooming is a good time to prune and shape the plant. You can use the pruned sections to easily start new plants. Allow the cut ends to dry (callus) for a few days, and then insert them about 1 inch deep in moist, clean potting mix (5 cuttings in a 6-inch pot). Use of a rooting hormone is usually not needed. Cover the pot or tray with a clear plastic bag to create a more humid environment, making sure the bag is held up and away from the cuttings.
Although far from their native rainforest home, exotic Schlumbergera cacti still brighten our winter holidays with the gift of spectacular color and beauty.
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and nutrition and physical activity programs. To learn more about UCCE Butte County Master Gardeners, and for help with gardening in our area, visit https://ucanr.edu/sites/bcmg/. If you have a gardening question or problem, call the hotline at 538-7201 or email mgbutte@ucanr.edu.


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Teachers Share Why They Stay in the Classroom
While there is a drop in enrollment at teacher training programs in large states, there are still teachers who stay in the classroom. Asking teachers just why they remain in their profession can provide critical insights about lagging teacher prep programs and the satisfaction of educators on the job.
NPR asked educators why they stayed in the profession and posted their responses in an article on NPR.org.
"In 2012, The Gates Foundation [which supports NPR's coverage of education] surveyed more than 10,000 public school teachers—to find out what factors were important in retaining good teachers," the article said. "68 percent said that supportive leadership was 'absolutely essential.' Only 34 percent said the same about higher salaries."
According to the article, "Richard Ingersoll, professor of education at the University of Pennsylvania, says one big reason teachers quit is they feel they have no say in decisions that will ultimately affect their teaching. In fact, Ingersoll says, this lack of classroom autonomy is now the biggest source of frustration for math teachers nationally."
"This would not cost money to fix. This is an issue of management," Ingersoll said in the article.
Here are some of the responses from educators:
One Twitter user, Pam Rhodes, said, "There is no feeling quite as amazing as watching a kid work through a challenge, finally 'get it', and be proud of himself."
One educator on Facebook, Phil Murphy, said: "Often times, I feel compelled to stay in teaching for the same reason I'd like to leave it: because adults are failing children. Administrators, parents, and some teachers are failing children, and I'd like to be part of the solution."
Another teacher, Bradford Chase, said on Facebook: "I stay because I love the kids. When I close the classroom door, and it's just the kids and me, I see in them so much potential. They need people who believe in them, people to help them become the best person they can be."
Read the full story. Why do you stay in teaching?
Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor
Educator Lifestyle and Job Issues


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Trump elevates US Cyber Command to independent status
18 Aug, 2017 15:10
© Alexey Malgavko © Sputnik
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to elevate the status of the United States Cyber Command to a unified combatant command in its own right, and said his administration is considering separating it from the National Security Agency.
The newly revamped Cyber Command will "help streamline command and control of time-sensitive cyberspace operations by consolidating them under a single commander with authorities commensurate with the importance of such operations," said the president's statement released on Friday.
"Elevation will also ensure that critical cyberspace operations are adequately funded," Trump added.
The unit will be working to develop cyber weapons, punish intruders and tackle adversaries, Reuters reported.
The elevation of the command's status "demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace threats and will help reassure our allies and partners and deter our adversaries," Trump wrote.
Secretary of Defense James Mattis is examining the possibility of separating the newly-established United States Cyber Command from the National Security Agency, of which it is now part, according to the White House.
Mattis will announce recommendations on this matter at a later date, Trump stated.
Presently, the Cyber Command is headed by Admiral Mike Rogers, who is also director of the NSA. It was not immediately clear who would be in charge of the newly elevated combatant command.
In April 2016, the Obama administration publicly acknowledged it was looking at elevating the status of Cyber Command. The possibility of spinning off CYBERCOM was also mentioned in former Defense Secretary Ash Carter's plan to reorganize the Pentagon.
The Cyber Command becomes the tenth US global combatant command, and the fourth one without a geographic limitation. The Pentagon has divided up the world into six regional commands - NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM for the Americas, CENTCOM for the Middle East, EUCOM for Europe and Russia, AFRICOM for Africa and PACOM for the rest of Asia and the Pacific - while the Strategic (STRATCOM), Transportation (TRANSCOM) and Special Operations (SOCOM) have global responsibilities.
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Danseuse Savitha Sastry and Director AK Srikanth Release their 8th Production Arangetram (The Debut)
Danseuse Savitha Sastry and Director AK Srikanth release their 8th production Arangetram (The Debut). The release of this film is the third this year; a year that marks the tenth anniversary of Savitha and Srikanth's production company, that had made acclaimed films such as Descent, Beyond the Rains, Dvija and The Colors Trilogy.
A still from Arangetram
This short film is a throwback to the cinema of breezy comedies by stalwarts such as Amol Palekar, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee. Usually known for their intense denouements, this time Savitha and Srikanth have embarked on a genre that has never been attempted by them before. Through this, they wanted to create a film that can be watched and enjoyed by an extended family together – much as we enjoyed classics such as Chupke Chupke, Angoor or Golmaal.
Arangetram also stars several cine and television artists from Kollywood, including Kausalya Natarajan and Zeeba Ashrin who play important supporting casts. The film, based in the milieu of a typical apartment-dwelling middle class family, focuses on how age should never be a bar to go after one's dreams. While the film centers around the character played by Savitha, every supporting actor also has quirks and eccentricities that makes the whole characterization believable, and yet joyous.
'The Dancing Storyteller' and 'Renaissance Architect of Bharatanatyam', are some of the affectionate epithets that have been given to Savitha Sastry by the critics and the audiences at large.
Savitha Sastry has been recognized in the world of Bharatanatyam for her technical prowess for over the three decades she has been performing. Through the 80s, 90s and early 2000s, she mostly performed traditional repertoires, but did take steps towards full length thematic productions through her work such as 'Purushartha' and 'Krishna – the Supreme Mystic'. It was in the second half of the 2000s that she embarked on projects that showcased novel stories rather than stories taken from mythology or religion as is common in classical Indian arts.
Her first production 'Music Within' which released in 2010, took the arts world by a quiet storm. Based on the history of music as narrated by a deaf and dumb child, the production went on to play across the globe and was much appreciated for its finesse, subtility and entertainment values. Savitha's foray in this direction stemmed from the fact that she wanted to take Bharatanatyam to an audience that was neither conversant nor interested in the art form.
In the 2010s, Savitha and her husband AK Srikanth jointly created some of the most memorable works from her production company. Written and directed by Srikanth, and choreographed by Savitha, these productions including 'Soul Cages' (2012), 'Yudh' (2013), 'The Prophet' (2013) and 'Chains: Love Stories of Shadows' (2015) played over 100 shows in very prestigious venues across the Indian Subcontinent, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa and South East Asia. Her work got the attention of critics even to prompt them to declare that Savitha is as much 'the renaissance architect of Bharatanatyam as Rukmini Devi Arundale was in her times'.
In the late 2010s, Savitha and Srikanth turned their eyes on the burgeoning digital media, and decided that if the aim was to evangelize Bharatanatyam to the uninitiated, then the power of digital could not be ignored. Between 2018 and 2019, her productions that had been made for stage were now recreated as dance films.
But her first original work for the digital media came about in 2019, when she performed in the short dance film 'The Descent'. Based on a script by Srikanth, this production showcased the free fall of a superstar, and showcased the emotions of a depressed woman in this part of her life. 'The Descent' went on to win the best short film awards in the very prestigious Near Nazareth Festival, the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, Best Global Shorts and the Top Shorts Film Festival, besides being nominated in 11 other film festivals.
Savitha and Srikanth have gone on to make other short films as well including 'Awakening' and 'Aparajita' – the latter being created during the lockdown. Their latest project is the trilogy titled the Colors – a series based on the colors of the Indian flag, and a comparison of the women of today held against the ideals that the founding fathers of India had when they selected these colors on our flag. The first of the trilogy, Colors: Green was released to critical acclaim in 2020, followed by Colors: White and Colors: Saffron in 2021. Beyond the Rains, their much acclaimed short based on a love story was released earlier in 2022. 2022 also saw the release of Dvija, their philosophical magnum opus. Their latest production Arangetram is scheduled for release on Sep 2nd, 2022.
Savitha is also extremely involved with a group she has created for dancers titled the Inner Circle – where she posts videos on choreography, productions and physical fitness for dancers. Her Gurukula, an in-residence immersive learning program, is open to a select few Bharatanatyam dancers.
Neel Mishra Set to Record a Punjabi Song for a Leading Music Label
The Kirtidan Gadhvi Dandiya Dhamal-2022 to be organized in Ahmedabad for the first time in this Navaratri


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NEW "NAZI WAR DIGGERS" ALLEGATIONS
Members of the "Nazi War Diggers" Production Team
[Dainis Dilba: Placed in the public domain via Facebook]
ThePipeLine can reveal that the amateur metal detectorists involved in the controversial TV series "Nazi War Diggers" were involved in the handling of potentially lethal unexploded munitions
On the 31st of March 2014 the National Geographic Channel responded to the crescendo of vitriol from the International archaeological community and abruptly canceled the broadcast of the controversial television series "Nazi War Diggers" pending a review. However, the indefinite postponement of the series has not stopped the archaeological community asking serious questions about what many see as a grotesquely misconceived and crassly promoted series. In particular, while the issue has been somewhat overshadowed by promotional video and images showing the inappropriate excavation of human remains in Latvia by personnel who were clearly incompetent to undertake that sensitive task, major questions have also been asked about how the series portrayed the discovery of weapons and particularly how it portrayed the discovery of the kind of unexploded munitions which are inevitable if uncontrolled digging and metal detecting is undertaken on the kind of highly contaminated 20th century battlefield sites the series investigated.
At the root of this latest controversy are questions as to the level to which the on screen team, crew and bystanders were put at risk by the apparent failure of the production company, ClearStory Productions, to employ properly qualified and experienced personnel and to observe the kind of basic safety and best practice that digging in the heavily contaminated battlefields in Latvia and Poland requires and which is well documented and understood in the world of conflict archaeology.
Highly dangerous unexploded munitions were indeed excavated by the "Nazi War Diggers"
Research undertaken by thePipeLine using multiple sources has revealed that on at least one occasion during the filming in Poland and Latvia in 2013, potentially highly dangerous unexploded munitions were excavated by the "Nazi War Diggers" team. ThePipeLine also understands that even when the presence of such munitions was recognised the crew continued filming in spite of the danger. It is also reported that this clear risk to the presenters and crew was made worse when requests were made to move unexploded munitions to facilitate camera shots of the material being discovered. The most basic safety practice demands that suspected munitions should never even be touched except by professional Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD] operators.
Certainly one of the on screen presenters, posting on Facebook as "Addicted to Bleeps" and understood to be Mr Kris Rogers, posted the following entry on 21 November 2013.
"I'm now a TV presenter!
Been out filming a show in Latvia and Poland. Been digging up lots of things that go bang, and plenty of other things. It's been an adventure of a lifetime….."
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Addicted-to-Bleeps/227075850758431
The post also included a link to a video on You Tube which was subsequently removed, as was a reference to "digging up dead bodies". A Latvian national involved in the shoot, Mr Dainis Dilba, also posted a picture of munitions on Facebook on the same day as he also posted a picture of members of the Nazi War Diggers production team, thus suggesting at the very least that the programme was being made in an environment where the finding and handling of munitions by amateurs was routine.
Recently dug Ammunition posted by Nazi War Diggers Latvian team member Dainis Dilba on 24 October 2013, the same day he posted a picture of the Nazi War Diggers Production Team [Dainis Dilba placed in the public domain via Facebook]
If it is confirmed that the broadcast edit of the series showed behavior and activities which could be construed as dangerous and likely to be imitated by members of the viewing public, such as the handling of legally regulated weapons or dangerous explosive materials which are also the subject to legal restrictions, it would immediately fall foul of section 2.4 of the the UK Ofcom Broadcasting Code. This states [our italics]
"2.4 Programmes must not include material (whether in individual programmes or in programmes taken together) which, taking into account the context, condones or glamorises violent, dangerous or seriously antisocial behaviour and is likely to encourage others to copy such behaviour."
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/harmoffence/
It is known that no-one on the "Nazi War Diggers" team or production crew was legally qualified to handle unexploded munitions. Therefore any depictions of the team handling such munitions must be taken as condoning such behavior, particularly as the concept of the programme was clearly predicated on four amateurs deliberately setting out to search for and find modern weapons and other battlefield artifacts with metal detectors. Thus, given that the audience for the series would almost certainly have included metal detectorists and others who would be tempted to visit such sites in the UK and abroad, it is suspected that even the issuing of a "Don't try this at home" type of disclaimer by the producers, a ploy which is common in this kind of sensationalist, object driven, reality television, would not wash in this case, effectively making the series impossible to broadcast.
Explosives do not improve with age
It must be stressed that handling seventy year old stick grenades, shells and mines, is not a theoretical risk. A serving EOD operator consulted by thePipeline confirms that, unlike wine, explosives do not improve with age. Instead they deteriorate, becoming more unstable and potentially dangerous so that even the most professional EOD operators can still be caught out. In June 2010 three members of a German EOD team were killed in the town of Gottingen, while trying to defuse a 500kg bomb from World War Two. A further six people were injured. While this year alone one person was killed in January when a WW2 bomb exploded at Euskirchen in Germany and two workers died and another was critically injured in the explosion of a World War One munition at Ypres in Belgium.
Adding to the potential dangers which were faced by the ClearStory team and crew is the fact that by 1944/1945, the period when the fighting in the Kurland Peninsula and Poland which was one of the main focuses of the series occurred, the pressure of work and shortages of materials meant that quality control in both German and Soviet arms factories was not all that it might be. In those circumstances the chance of a weapon failing, or a fuse becoming faulty increased substantially. That is just one more reason why all legitimate conflict archaeology projects, such as the Plug Street Project in Belgium, and the Durand Group working on the Western Front in France and Belgium, have professional EOD cover on site and work closely with local EOD units, or at the very least have clear risk assessments and guidance in place. Rule One of such safety rules is to call local EOD the moment a munition is even suspected and then retreat at least 100m while cordoning the site to prevent anyone else getting closer.
By condoning, let alone inciting their team to behave in this way as allegedly occurred on location, ClearStory and the National Geographic Channel may have also opened themselves up to serious legal risks. Hypothetically, facilitating a group of amateur metal detectorists to deliberately set out to find weapons and military material, in an area where there is a very high risk of finding unexploded munitions, compounded by the failure to ensure that the TV crew and its team of amateur presenters had professional EOD cover, might be construed as a breach a company's duty of care under the UK Health and Safety at Work Act. By consenting to undertake, or participate in such activity, for example by acting as a director, camera operator or sound recordist, any freelance member of a production team might also be in breach of the Act because freelances too owe a duty of care to others whose health and safety might be affected by their actions.
Given that it is known that more than one person explicitly warned ClearStory Productions about the need to address these safety issues before the production commenced filming in Latvia, Poland and the UK during 2013, observers in the Conflict Archaeology community also suggest it might also be interesting to ask the company's insurance company if ClearStory's insurance policy would have remained valid in the circumstances described, had there been an accident, or worse a fatality, involving munitions?
Big boys toys might make for great TV, but they can also kill you
Both the National Geographic Channel and ClearStory Productions were approached for comment about these allegations during the preparation of this article. Neither chose to respond directly. A spokesperson for the National Geographic Channel stated "We have stated that we will pull the series Nazi War Diggers from the schedule indefinitely while questions raised in recent days regarding allegations about the programme can be properly reviewed, and meantime we will not be making further statements about the series."
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The origin of the ROTC Department along with that of the University lies in "Land Grant Act" of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and an Act of the Illinois Legislature approved February 28, 1867.1 In 1877, the School of Military Science was responsible for military training.2 1916 marked the beginning of the Reserve Officers Training Corps as authorized by Congress, June 2, 1916. Under this act, Infantry, Engineer, and Squad Units were established on January 1, 1919. From this time, until 1943, the program grew steadily. New Units were added as follows: Field Artillery, 1919; Cavalry, 1920; Air Science, 1920; and Coast Artillery, 1930. In 1943, the Army Special Training Program was instituted and remained until 1945. By the end of 1946, the ROTC program was nearly back to its prewar status. A total of eight units were organized: Infantry, Field Artillery, Cavalry, Air Engineer, Signal, Quartermaster, and Transportation. Ordnance and Army Security were added in 1947 and Anti-Aircraft Artillery added in 1948.3
1. History of the University of Illinois ROTC, p. 17. Military Science Department Historical Files.
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Q: Understanding the projective algebraic set $\mathcal Z(xz-y^2) \subset \mathbb P^2$. Is $\mathcal Z(xz-y^2) = \mathcal Z(y^2-z) \cup \mathcal Z(x,y)$? I would like to understand the projective algebraic set $\mathcal Z(xz-y^2) \subset \mathbb P^2$.
To try to do this, I am trying to understand what the points are by expanding the definition. I get
$$
\begin{align*}
\mathcal Z(xz-y^2) &= \{[a:b:c] \mid ac=b^2\}\\
&=\{[a:b:c] \mid a \ne 0, c=\frac{b^2}{a}\} \cup \{[0:0:c] \mid c \ne 0\}\\
&=\{[1:\frac{b}{a}: \frac{c}{a}] \mid  a \ne 0, c=\frac{b^2}{a}\} \cup \mathcal Z(x,y)\\
&=\{[1:\frac{b}{a}: \frac{b^2}{a^2}] \mid  a \ne 0, c=\frac{b^2}{a}\} \cup \mathcal Z(x,y)\\
&=\mathcal Z(y^2-z) \cup \mathcal Z(x,y).
\end{align*}
$$
This doesn't seem correct to me as now
$$\mathcal Z(y^2-z) \cup \mathcal Z(x,y) = \mathcal Z(xy^2-xz) \cap \mathcal Z(y^3-yz).$$

Is the above incorrect?
How can we see what $\mathcal Z(xz-y^2)$ is? The goal is to eventually look at the affine cone over $\mathcal Z(xz-y^2)$.

A: There is the Veronese embedding:
$$v: \mathbb{P}^1 \rightarrow \mathbb{P}^2$$
defined by
$$v(u:v):=(u^2:uv:v^2).$$
The image $Im(v)=Z(xz-y^2)$ equals your variety. The image is irreducible hence you cannot write the set $Z(xz-y^2)$ as a union of two strict closed subsets.
Veronese embedding

A: It is true that the variety equals $Z(y^2-z)\cup Z(x,y)$. Here, $Z(y^2-z)$ is the parabola inside $y,z$-plane (the open patch $\{[x:y:z]\mid x\neq 0\}$) and $Z(x,y)$ is the point $(0,0)$ inside $x,y$-plane. Together they give a circle inside the projective plane, which is $Z(xz-y^2)$.
However note that these are the patches of $Z(xz-y^2)$ inside different open sets. The last equality you wrote does not hold, as $Z(y^2-z)$ and $Z(x,y)$ are closed sets in different spaces, you cannot just write $Z(y^2-z)\cup Z(x,y)= Z(xy^2-xz)\cap Z(y^3-yz)$. Note that these last two polynomials are not projective and hence does not give a closed set in the projective plane.


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I've never seen that concert before.
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The composer Ennio Morricone has announced today that after nearly a year of recovering from the back problem, restart to do a concert tour from February 1, 2015.
"It is with great joy that I can finally announce that I have fully recovered. I am extremely grateful for the loyalty that my audience has shown me all over Europe. It was with great sadness that I had to cancel and reschedule so many concerts this year. I am happy to announce that almost all the concerts that were scheduled for this December will be rescheduled in the program for February and March! "
"Many people have asked if this is my last tour. Not so. I feel refreshed, inspired and happy to be back after a long absence. I love it bring my music to my audience and I'm happy to share these moments with them. "
When asked what the audience should expect from the tour, the Master says.
"I had a lot of time lately and I have prepared the program for 2015. Of course, all of my best-known work will be carried out, but there will also be some interesting surprises. I will make public any of these: in addition to the usual extraordinary European orchestra and choir, will be with us on this tour the amazing singer Dulce Pontes and the great soprano Susanna Rigacci, which many already know! "
Ennio Morricone has composed more than 500 Soundtrack for film and television and is the only composer ever to have received the Oscar. Among his most famous works are the soundtracks of "Once Upon a Time in the West", "Once Upon a Time in America," "Best Offer", "A Fistful of Dollars", "The Untouchables" "The Mission" and "Cinema Paradiso" and so on, and so on.
The music of the film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in a list of recent times is the second largest among the 100 most popular soundtracks.
The tour will begin February 1, 2015 and will reach 20 major European cities.
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Once the house plan is chosen, the lot, builder, contract and building permit are secured, the grading and clearing begin.
8. Site prep and planning. A temporary power pole, portable toilet, and permit box will be placed on the site and a temporary gravel driveway is prepared. The general contractor, designer and client will meet together to discuss scope and schedule. The builder will provide a list of selections to be made and allowances for these items. One of the main jobs of the builder is to help the client stay within their budget during the process. It can be tempting to upgrade often in this process and it's our job to help you stay focused when the options look so enticing! The construction should take approximately 6-8 months depending on weather, speed of client decisions, changes, etc.
9. Exterior design selections. As the building process gets started, a client may want to weigh in on choices for window and door style, roof shingle color/type, and stone/brick selections. These items will need to be ordered and ready when these initial installations will be done.
10. Foundation. A survey team comes to the site and marks the corners of the house. Earth moving equipment prepares the footing, or a basement is excavated. Masons arrive and pour footings, set block and the survey team comes back for more markings. Termite pre-treatment occurs. Inspections take place.
11. Framing. A framing crew arrives and lays the first floor. Inspections. Then the walls and roof are constructed. This is a good time for the client to arrive on site to walk through the house making sure it all feels right. Often we can move a wall or a doorway or make some other change in the field. We have even extended garages on site. Change orders will be signed. More inspections.
13. Rough-ins. Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors will arrive to get their trades going on all the stuff behind the walls. Spools of wire, lengths of PVC piping and ductwork create a messy work space and prepare for the basic functionality of the home. The county inspector pays more visits.
14. Insulation. The Tuscan Group has been installing energy efficient spray foam insulation in our homes for years. This contractor will be in the home for a few days spraying the insides of exterior walls, creating a quiet and ambient space inside the home.
15. Sheetrock! In my opinion, this is one of the most exciting phases of construction. When the drywall goes up, you can really begin to imagine living in this home. Each room has a distinctive feel and sense of space. Installation and finishing of sheetrock is a dusty process and takes about 2 weeks.
16. Decisions again. At this point, we are about 8 weeks from completion if all interior design selections are made and all materials are available on time. The Tuscan Group offers design assistance to help you through the maze of options. We use specific vendors that are reliable sources of quality materials and supplies, and provide great service and delivery. Items that will need to be selected and ordered (according to the allowance sheet) include flooring (tile, hardwood, carpet, etc.), lighting, plumbing fixtures, countertops, and paint colors. By now cabinet selections should be made and ordered, along with their hardware.
17. Trim carpentry. At this point, the trim carpentry crew will be busy installing crown and base mouldings, stair details, and window/door casings. Any custom shelving in closets, mudroom and laundry areas will be up for discussion at this point, and the client is encouraged to make their requests known. Shoe shelves, anyone?
18. Paint. Once all color selections have been made, the painting crew will be busy with their sprayers, brushes and rollers on the inside and outside of the home.
19. Flooring, cabinets, countertops, interior stone, lighting, etc. All of the beautiful finishes that the client and builder have been working on together are now being delivered to and installed in the home. Shiny new appliances, plumbing fixtures, doorknobs, bathroom hardware, shower glass, and thermostats are installed.
20. Well, septic, propane, final grading, hardscaping, landscaping. In the final weeks of construction, the work returns to the outdoors. If your home will have a well and private septic system, these will be dug and installed at this time. In addition, a propane tank will be buried on site. Our concrete contractor will come and install the garage floor, parking pad/driveway, and sidewalk. The grading contractor will return to smooth out the lot, plant grass, and make it beautiful with bushes, trees, shrubs and flowers. Garage doors are installed.
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23. Closing. At this point, the job is complete and all the closing documents are signed at the attorney's office. The general contractor is paid and the new homeowners move in. Congratulations!
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Afghanistan, Iraq & Colombia
Date Saturday - July 19, 2008
Host Ian Punnett
Guests Robert Young Pelton, Neal Adams
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Adventurer Robert Young Pelton shared his firsthand knowledge of various violent and war torn areas of the world. Pelton discussed his experiences in Afghanistan, where he was embedded with a special forces team in 2002. According to Pelton, most of the people that form the Taliban in Afghanistan are from Pakistan. Ninety percent of the casualties were Pakistanis, he said. Pelton also talked about the Taliban recruitment process.
Pelton commented on the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit global policy think tank. Pelton said he was a strong critic of RAND, as they "do the homework and the thinking for politicians" and essentially "created Al-Qaeda." Pelton shared his thoughts on the Iraq War, noting it as an example of why we should not invade other countries -- "they always end up right back where you started."
Pelton spoke about his time in Latin America, the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), and what really happened during the hostage rescue in Colombia. Pelton also remarked on a photo he took that was used briefly in the Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures' Iron Man motion picture.
In the first hour, legendary comic book artist Neal Adams talked about the Batman character, as well as the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Adams also commented on Heath Ledger's take on the Joker and how it was inspired by the Joker in his Batman stories.
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"I Am Not The Authority On Who Is Right Or Wrong": Farhan On Hrithik-Kangana Row
He also made reference to a photograph of the two actors from a party -- which Farhan says is "manipulated".
Actor Farhan Akhtar has backed actor Hrithik Roshan in the ongoing row with actress Kangana Ranaut.
Farhan on Sunday took to an open letter on Facebook to defend Hrithik, with whom he has worked in films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Luck By Chance, but without naming anyone in the letter.
Farhan cited how unfairly Hrithik has been judged by the media, who presented only on side of the narrative to their audiences. He also mentioned about how different the situation would have been if the genders of both parties were reversed.
"Today, I read an open letter written by a man I know about a woman I know, professionally, at best. Although a controversy about them is going around since a while now, to my best knowledge this is the first time this man has expressed his point of view," he began.
"I am not the authority on who is right or wrong in their situation, that's for the cybercrime officials to figure out, but I do feel certain aspects of the way the events have unfolded need comment."
The actor added that in the society, it is the woman who suffers injustice and repression.
"It is horrifying but true that in some cases of rape, a section of society has blamed the victim. I have always found this to be unacceptable," said the founder of social campaign MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination).
"Although it is true that in most cases it is a woman that has been wronged, there is a difference between 'most' and 'all'," he said, adding: "There have been cases where men have been stalked."
Farhan stated that though Hrithik has handed over his personal phone and laptop to the authorities concerned, Kangana has avoided doing so.
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He also made reference to a photograph of the two actors from a party — which Farhan says is "manipulated".
"The actual image consisted of a group of friends including the man's wife (now ex-wife) standing together in a party," Farhan wrote.
He says the reason he felt the need to say this is because it is apparent that some people have already "jumped to conclusions while some are deriving some sort of voyeuristic pleasure by encouraging the woman to carry on speaking".
Farhan also urged everyone to "avoid vilifying the man on the basis of unsubstantiated statements" until a logical conclusion is brought by the authorities.
"Let's not discriminate," he said.
Celebrities like Farah Khan Ali (former sister-in-law of Hrithik), Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor and Yami Gautam agreed with Farhan on this.
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Beads have been used for thousands of years for various purposes such as decorative purposes and protection from unforeseen calamities, charms. The oldest beads were made from materials such as bones, teeth, and copper. The most popular old beads today are trade beads and they are in so much demand that their value is increasing by about 10% each year.
Trade beads, as the name implies, are beads that were used to trade. These beads were first used when the world opened up and trade routes connecting continents were established. The most common old trade beads are those that European used to trade with Africans for goods such as ivory and palm oil, for services, and for slaves, and those used by European explorers in the new world, or America, to trade with Native Americans.
To trade with Africans, mostly West Africans, Europeans commissioned these beads. Different Europeans commissioned beads of different styles, colors, shapes, and sizes and this is why we have beads that are so different today. The old trade beads used in Africa included Chevron trade beads, Millefiori trade beads, eye beads, and many others.
Africans placed high intrinsic value on decorative items and this, together with the fact that the Europeans paid very little for the beads, was the reason for the success of the trade beads. Africans used the trade beads to trade amongst themselves, as a status symbol in the society, to store wealth, and for various other purposes.
To trade with Native Americans, European explorers used glass beads as trade beads. The first recorded use of these trade beads in America was in Christopher Columbus's log in 1492 and he used them in San Salvador. The beads were used in what is today Canada, the United States, and some South American countries. They were originally used in the fur trade and to purchase goods.
The reason for success in the use of trade beads with Native Americans is that they already had a history of using beads. They had used beads in their ceremonies, to decorate their clothes and baskets, and to trade amongst themselves. They were therefore very impressed with beads made from glass.
Most of the old trade beads were made by Venetians. The Venetians had a bead making industry that started as far back as 1,000 A.D. and they had a monopoly on the industry for over 600 years. The most commonly trade beads from Venice were the Millefiori trade beads. Arabs also traded with Africans using trade beads that were from in India.
The popularity of old trade beads today started with the hippies in the sixties and the seventies. They travelled the world and brought back these trade beads. Others brought them to the western world for trade purposes. Today, trade beads are bought by collectors who collect as an investment or as a hobby, by people who place sentimental value on them, and by people who want a classy alternative to diamond and gold since trade beads are relatively cheaper.