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In 2017, OnePeterFive published a three-part series examining all the support that Pope Francis has received from Freemasons around the world since his election. At the time, we presented a compilation of 62 examples of public support from various Freemasonic figures or lodges for the 266th pope — an almost impossible thing to imagine happening less than a century ago.
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Jun 23, 2017. Because of this, major religious leaders — including Pope Francis, the Dalai Lama and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — issued a joint appeal.
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Pope Francis celebrated a historic Catholic mass in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday — part of. show of Catholic faith in a region that is not particularly known for religious tolerance. The UAE.
Aug 7, 2017. They contrast the growth of these trends in conservative U.S. religious communities to Pope Francis' message of inclusion. "Francis wants to.
Pope Francis and Ahmed el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar, signed a joint declaration on human fraternity during an interreligious meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Feb. 4, 2019.
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Feb 7, 2019. Pope Francis and Ahmed el Tayeb grand imam of al Azhar signed a joint. have faith in God and faith in human fraternity to unite and work together so that it. " The pluralism and the diversity of religions, colour, sex, race and.
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Sep 25, 2015. Several of those who lost family on 9/11 said Pope Francis wasn't just a Catholic leader, but represented something larger. "He's uniting all the.
The signing was part of an interreligious meeting during Francis' three-day apostolic visit to the United Arab Emirates. statement by saying that the pope is referencing the permissive will of God.
Mar 14, 2015. popefrancis The Bible warns us a religious leader will arise in the last days who will unite the world into a one-world religion. He will have the.
The pope's visit will send a strong signal across the region and world: People with different beliefs can live, work and worship together. Reverence, respect and compassion are core common values.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb 4, 2019 / 05:08 pm ().-Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human fraternity, Pope Francis.
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Freedom of religion and belief allows us to exercise our faith in a way that blesses others. Elder Dini Ciacci said Pope Fran.
Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates last Sunday night as the first. marked a significant step toward advancing the principles of coexistence and religious freedom – a goal.
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Pope Francis (L) and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar (R) signed a Human Fraternity document, called 'Abu Dhabi Declaration' at the Founders Memorial in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 7, 2014. On November 25, Pope Francis became the first pontiff in nearly 30 years to visit. in Eastern Europe, providing a great opportunity for Europe to unite. of values and mission, one foundation for which is religious conviction.
Mar 7, 2018. How Pope Francis Is Delighting the Liberal Left and Abandoning. the Jesuits, would become the most powerful religious leader in the world.
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Pope Francis pushes for One World Religion. DOCUMENT. In the name of God who has created all human beings equal in rights, duties and dignity, and who has called them to live together as brothers and sisters, to fill the earth and make known the values of goodness, love and peace;
On February 4, 2019, Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb. but "awareness" alone does not provide the embrace of the godhead that true religion requires. Lastly, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate.
Jan 16, 2019. by Aldo Maria Valli. "All the Masons of the world unite themselves to the petition of the Pope for "fraternity between persons of diverse religions".
Feb 18, 2019. On February 4, 2019, Pope Francis incited new controversy by. in God and faith in human fraternity to unite and work together so that it may.
May 7, 2018. Now, Pope Francis is inviting leaders from all denominations in the Middle East to pray with him in Italy for peace in the Middle East.
Apostolic Journey to the United Arab Emirates: Document on "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" signed by His Holiness Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahamad al-Tayyib, 4 February 2019
"Pope Francis is a man with an end times mission to unite the people of the world with a global religion of peace and prosper.
the recent controversial statement of Pope Francis pushing religious pluralism would have been a joy. When asked in the 2015 interview if religions were fulfilling their role, Cardenal replied, "No wa.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post religion reporter Julie Zauzmer about two major. MARTIN: Well, you know, well, Pope Francis called for a, quote, "all-out battle on clerical sex abus.
Is Pope Francis taking steps that are laying the groundwork for the emergence of a one world religion? If that question sounds quite bizarre to you, I urge you to read the rest of this article.
One-World Church Expected This Year The plans for the United Religions. of uniting the world's religions) declared that fundamentalism's "inflexible belief systems". international president, discredited by the Pope as a Catholic theologian, but. of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, and Francis Cardinal Arinze,
Apr 13, 2015. What we need is a United Nations of Religions.". This continued in 1986 when Pope John Paul II convened the World Day of Prayer. religions and many others together under the roof of the Basilica of Saint Francis. is the mechanism being used by the global elite to unite all religions of the world.
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Jun 15, 2017. In a rare move, major religious leaders ― from Pope Francis to the Dalai Lama ― issued a joint appeal Wednesday asking people to follow a.
Feb 10, 2019. Pope Francis journeyed to the United Arab Emirates last week. with them, I find the prospect of two major religious leaders uniting in defense.
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FROM THE PASTOR…..MY DEAR PARISH FAMILY, I would like to take this time to reflect upon the PARISH MISSION. When I think of the days of the Mission, the only thing that comes to mind is the word – WOW! With approximately 300 people attending each evening, Jon Leonetti led us on a short spiritual journey through the love of God, with the hope that his talks will lead us to a life-long spiritual journey ending in God's loving embrace. For those who attended, I believe hearts were renewed. After the last talk, many parishioners said, "This was something we needed for a long time." Other comments, "Wasn't he great," "What a wonderful three days." And I totally agree. In our private conversations, Jon was highly impressed with the vitality of the parish, the expression of the love of God at the weekend Masses and the attendance at his talks. He had nothing but praise for OLV. I pray that now that the Mission is over, we may continue to be renewed each day in God's love and care to experience His presence in our lives.
I want to THANK the Outreach Committee for taking the leadership role in organizing the Mission. I want to thank all those who baked cookies for the reception, both after the evening talks and the Wednesday evening Mass in honor of Our Lady. I want to thank Joe Malafarina and Anne Kennedy for leading us in praise music before each talk. And finally, a heartfelt thanks to those who came to the talks. I am so grateful to all of you and may God bless you for your generosity of your time. Remember, God is never outdone in generosity. I am sure He will bless you in many ways.
Over the last month the school sponsored its ANNUAL WALK-A-THON. The walk-a-thon is the only school fundraiser for the year. It takes the place of selling, candy, Christmas wrapping paper, magazines and the like. As of this typing, $70,120.00 was raised through the generosity of so many school parents, organizations, family and friends. The amount already raised is $12,000 over last year's totals. And the good news is that not all receipts have been collected and the totals will go up. I am so very grateful to all those who contributed to this fundraiser for the school. Every penny raised by the walk-a-thon will STAY IN THE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN ACTIVITIES. No money will come to the rectory for church items. I am so very proud of our school family and friends who helped to make this endeavor a huge success. And special thanks go out to Danielle Montler and Bill Zally for being the co-chairs of this event, working so hard the entire year. May God bless you all.
QUOTES FROM THE POPE – When writing to the Priests, Religious and Faithful on October 1, 2012, Pope Francis says, "Crossing the threshold of faith means trusting and acting in the power of the Holy Spirit, who is present in the church and manifests himself in the signs of the times. It means joining in the constant flow of life and history without succumbing to the paralyzing defeatism that views past times as better. It is an urgency to think in new ways, offer new suggestions, and create new things, kneading life with the new leaven of sincerity and truth." Words, inspired by the Holy Spirit and proclaimed by our Holy Father Pope Francis.
ANOTHER REMINDER - Our parish will be sponsoring a BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY for a free day on Wednesday, December 2. As before, time will be on your own. The bus will leave from our parking lot at 5:30 AM and return by 11:00 PM. The cost is just $45.00. Please call now for your reservations. We only have 40 seats available and seats do go fast. More details are found in the bulletin.
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In a ceremony last week honoring a unit of Vietnam veterans for their heroism in a long-forgotten battle, President Obama offered a glimpse of how heavily the lessons of Vietnam weigh on him as he considers the way forward in Afghanistan.
"If that day in the jungle, if that war long ago, teaches us anything," Obama said in the White House Rose Garden, "then surely it is this: If we send our men and women in uniform into harm's way, then it must be only when it is absolutely necessary. And when we do, we must back them up with the strategy and the resources and the support they need to get the job done."
Vietnam is the nuclear option of historical analogies. Yet, rather than fear that Afghanistan will become another Vietnam, we should embrace the prospect. If the U.S. relationship with Afghanistan eventually resembles the one we now have with Vietnam, we should be overjoyed. Little more than a generation after a bloody, frustrating war, Vietnam and the United States have become close partners in Southeast Asia, exchanging official visits, building an important trading and strategic relationship and fostering goodwill between governments, businesses and people on both sides.
The lessons of the Vietnam War are clear and sobering, but history does not end in 1975, when the last American diplomats fled Saigon. Once large-scale fighting ends in Afghanistan, Washington should strive for the kind of reconciliation it has achieved with Vietnam. America did not win the war there, but over time it has won the peace. As unlikely as it seems today, the same outcome is possible in Afghanistan.
Thirty-plus years ago, few would have predicted that Vietnam and the United States would someday come together. The long war of attrition left government ties strained, to put it mildly, and forever scarred both populations. In the United States, the war damaged the reputation of the military, severely dented America's own image of its power and undermined U.S. standing in the world. And for the loved ones of the 58,000 American servicemen and women killed, the war was a tragedy from which they may never recover.
Much like the airstrikes in Afghanistan, U.S. tactics in Vietnam -- such as the spraying of Agent Orange and bombings that caused widespread civilian deaths -- alienated the civilian population there. And even after the war officially ended, Washington continued to punish Hanoi, refusing to recognize the Vietnamese-installed government in Cambodia that had ousted the genocidal Khmer Rouge and slapping a trade embargo on Vietnam.
Today, however, 76 percent of Vietnamese say U.S. influence in Asia is positive, according to a 2008 study by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs -- a greater percentage than in Japan, China, South Korea or Indonesia. When President Bill Clinton visited Vietnam in 2000, citizens greeted him like a rock star, mobbing him whenever he stepped out in public. Two-way trade now surpasses $15 billion annually, compared with virtually nothing in 1995, the year the two countries normalized diplomatic ties. American companies have descended upon Vietnam, and last year foreign direct investment in the country tripled compared with 2007.
U.S. Navy ships now call at Vietnamese ports, and the two governments have institutionalized high-level exchanges, including a 2003 Pentagon visit by Vietnam's defense minister -- the highest-level Vietnamese military trip to Washington since the war. Following up on Clinton's visit, President George W. Bush traveled to Vietnam in 2006; the previous year, Bush welcomed Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on a visit to America.
Why the dramatic reversal? Time helped, certainly: Just as Americans will forget Mohammad Omar, eventually the images of tortured American POWs and massive bombing of the Vietnamese countryside began to fade on both sides. But more important, American war veterans publicly made peace with their old adversaries. In the Senate, vets John Kerry and John McCain pushed for the normalization of ties between the nations in the 1990s. And on the ground in Vietnam, groups of veterans met with civilians from the areas where they had served. These meetings had a profound impact on Vietnamese public opinion.
Hanoi reciprocated American goodwill and allowed a U.S. investigative commission to scour the country for any remaining prisoners of war, a major concern of the U.S. veterans community. The commission reported in 1993 that it had found little evidence that any POWs remained. The report, more than any other gesture, helped bring the American public on board for reengaging with Hanoi.
The George W. Bush and Obama administrations have continued to grapple with some of the old differences. The Bush administration, prodded by Congress, began funding efforts to study the extent of chemical contamination and clean up pollution in areas near a former U.S. facility in Da Nang. And this month, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted Vietnam's foreign minister and vowed to expand trade links between the two countries.
At the same time, the large Vietnamese American community, many of whom fled to the United States after the communist takeover of their homeland in 1975, gradually abandoned their fears and began pouring investment into Vietnam in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This trade has helped heal old wounds, crowding out memories of war with new commercial influence, as American products compete for space in the shops and open-air markets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.


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51 Reply by Tenement Funster 2014-10-18 12:07:54
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays
Marillion "Neverland" (Netherlands, 2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3NhNz9-EOA
Marillion is another Prog Rock group that has shown tremendous durability (1979 - present). Like most groups, personnel changes happen, with the biggest being the exit of lead singer "Fish" (Derek Dick) being replaced by Steve Hogarth in this video. I personally like both, and each have a flair for the dramatic. Backing the group for most of the time has been the excellent guitar playing of Steve Rothery. There are undoubtedly many similarities obvious with some of the better known PR groups, but Marillion stand on their own very well.
Deep Purple "Child in Time" 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1slq_FwRN8o
Although these guys were never really a Prog Rock band, this is one of many tracks that shows they could really "bring it" in any genre they chose. They were at their peak in this era, and singer Ian Gillan was perhaps one of the best in the 70's .... powerful, dynamic, talented, expressive. And of course Ritchie Blackmore's guitar playing ranks him as one of the all-time greatest.
Side Note: the audience are sitting on their hands, not sure what they're supposed to be doing or how they should be reacting ... kind of funny, actually.
53 Reply by Tenement Funster 2014-11-01 10:54:11 (edited by Tenement Funster 2014-11-01 10:54:34)
Rush "La Villa Strangiato" Cleveland, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoTxTM6kBuU
Here's another instrumental piece, featuring some amazingly skillful work between guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist Geddy Lee. These guys don't take themselves too seriously, and have a blast when performing. That certainly comes out in the free-feeling attitude of their music, and makes RUSH one of the most enjoyable groups to watch. I hope you enjoy this one ... it's just plain fun.
54 Reply by unclejoesband 2014-11-01 13:46:22
unclejoesband
From: SC Pa
Excellent! I haven't listened to Rush in quite some time. Thanks.
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55 Reply by badeye 2014-11-01 18:08:53
badeye
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From: Cape Breton Island, Canada
Does this count as 'prog blues '... these guys been around for a while....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAWjSkbPC2o
one caper after another
Good one, Badeye! I think your term "Prog Blues" is entirely accurate for the DBB, 'cuz these guys did things within the blues genre that nobody else did.
Yes "Close to the Edge" Amsterdam, 2002
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOrdEcJZyt0
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvAa-RtwIhI
Yes' 1972 album "Close to the Edge" built further upon their album "Fragile", show-casing both their musicianship and composition abilities. The title track became an iconic piece for the Prog Rock genre, and even today's PR aficionados will typically mention CTTE as one of the top contributions to PR of all time. The song is lush with beautiful imagery, unusual time signatures, high-level musicianship, and multi-layered harmonies and counterpoint structures. The tight playing of guitarist Steve Howe and bassist Chris Squire is just plain clever, and the addition of the enthusiastic European Festival Orchestra is the icing on the cake.
Of particular note is keyboardist Tom Brislin. Yes' regular man (Rick Wakeman) was supposed to accompany them on this tour, but had scheduling conflicts due to other commitments. As a result, Brislin had less than a month to learn the entire repertoire before the tour! I know most of us are guitar players, but Brislin certainly deserves an "Atta boy!" for this effort.
This is a long one (+20 minutes) which is often a criticism of Prog Rock, i.e., it asks a lot of the listener. I find that a big mug of tea and some of my wife's home-made peanut butter cookies are ideal to enjoy with this. I hope you find this piece worth the effort.
Marillion "Quartz" Cardogan Hall, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8BC5Sjmsxs
This creative piece features some cool percussion at the start (xylophone, glockenspiel, and blocks) and finishes with an emotional guitar solo from Steve Rothery. His style is quite similar to David Gilmour's, with more emphasis on "feel" than just flashy speed. He deservedly gets a standing ovation from the audience at the end. If I were a performer, I'd love to play in front of a crowd that's this involved.
Hope y'all enjoy it!
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer "Karn Evil 9" California, 1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQsZOQqO6I
Although ELP were probably best known for their radio-friendly song "Lucky Man", die hard Prog Rock fans are more likely to mention KE9 as one of their signature compositions. Singer / guitarist Greg Lake gave force to the sci-fi lyrics, while Keith Emerson's virtuoso keyboard playing, and Carl Palmer's amazing drumming gave the them a bigger sound than most trios can muster. These were also the early days of the synthesizer, with most gear being monophonic at the time, incapable of producing multi-note chords. Reknowned keyboardists of the day (Rick Wakeman, Jon Lord, Patrick Moraz, Mike Oldfield, etc.) featured heavy use of the Hammond B3 or C3 organ, which became a recognizable instrument for many 70's bands.
Hope everyone enjoys this energetic performance, even though our beloved guitar is playing "second fiddle".
60 Reply by Grah1 2014-11-23 13:13:15
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From: Cold and rainy Settle UK
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Right you are, Graham.
I must have been thinking about "White lace and feathers, they made up his bed" from "Lucky Man". It doesn't always pay to get up early!
Yes "Yours is no Disgrace" Rainbow Theatre, 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd4jeeu90Rk
Here's a great track from the "Yessongs" film that was released in 1974. A group of us (then in our late-teens) walked several miles to a local theatre, that played it from midnight till 3:00 AM. Certain "smoke-able substances" were in abundance in the theatre, but the understanding management never said a word. I still remember this for Steve Howe's guitar solo, which we affectionately named the "quack attack" for the raw sound of his Gibson ES-175. I remember very little of the long walk back to my apartment, but we repeatedly muttered "That was amazing!" along the way. It has a fun jazzy intro, and you can really see Chet Atkins influence on Howe's playing style.
Time for another injection of Jerry. From Philadelphia, Pa. July 7, 1989.
I'm in that crowd somewhere. The end of my regular touring days. First Daughter was born 7-29-89. Went to a few nearby outdoor shows with her on my back in '90 and '91, but traveling any distance came to an end in '89. She doesn't remember any of it but she can tell her friends that she went to a few shows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxUD2IX1UfM
Excellent contribution, Uncle Joe ... thanks!
Sadly, the link you posted has been taken down. Here's another of the same tune by GD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYCJ5qkVqX8
Camel "Pressure Points" London, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHbWvA1kfpc
A new entry from a different band this week. Fronted by talented multi-instrumentalist Andy Latimer, they first performed in 1971, released their first album in 1972, and have 14 studio albums to date. They typically represent a bit softer side of the Prog Rock genre, with strong influences from middle-ages English folk music. Latimer was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer in 2007, and endured bone marrow transplants, chemo, and other formidable therapies. After several years of gradual recovery, Latimer began his "Retirement Sucks Tour" in 2013. His love of performing, incredible talent, and "never give up" attitude is truly inspirational.
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I just tried it and it worked.
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Well isn't that odd?! I just tried your link again, Uncle Joe, and the YouTube screen says: "The uploader has not made this video available in your country." I've never seen that message before ... strange. Maybe if BadEye is reading in, he could try it and see if it's not-in-Canada issue.
Genesis "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f59EKHdeyKc
Of particular note is Steve Hackett's tapping technique, which appears on the 1971 album "Nursery Cryme" on this song and "The Musical Box". Eddie Van Halen and many others credit Hackett as being the first person to ever employ tapping on a recording. You'll also note bassist Mike Rutherford (Mike and the Mechanics), a skinny Peter Gabriel on vocals, and Phil Collins with lots of hair (drums).
The song itself is a fantastical exaggeration of a weed problem that gardeners were battling with in those days. And this could quite well be the first and only time that the Latin name for a noxious weed has ever been incorporated into the lyrics of a song (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) Gabriel went over the top with the lyrics, treating the infestation as if it was an alien invasion bent on conquering the planet. I suspect hallucinogens may have been involved in the composition, but it's still very good music and musicianship, by a pivotal band in the early days of Progressive Rock.
Uriah Heep "Tales" London, 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cIBA9MLAJw
Great vocal performance by Bernie Shaw and his background trio, plus flute support from Thijs Van Leer of "Focus". This entire concert (called "Acoustically Driven") is on YouTube in various renderings, and is some of the best live Heep material recorded. Another one of those concerts I wish I could have been at!
Got the same message T.F. .. only in Canada eh......
Porcupine Tree "Trains" Chicago, 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AigDhKVqH8
With me being on vacation for the last 2 weeks of the year, there'll be a few more Prog Rock entries than usual. I've been enjoying learning some of PT's material, and this one is especially fun to play along with. Steve Wilson is playing that unique Babicz acoustic of his, and I've been noticing that unmistakable design in a lot peoples hands lately (Todd Rundgren, Billy Crain, Pat Travers, John Platania ... to name a few). The exceptional drumming (Gavin Harrison) and bass playing (Colin Edwin) really anchor these guys down well.
The train derails with a broken string (4:00 minute mark) and Wilson's casual way of handling it is a real hoot. This is where having a spare nearby and a good roadie to get things back on track is essential. This is another reason why I prefer live music to studio, i.e., real life can and does happen.
Colosseum II "The Scorch" BBC Sight & Sound, 1978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEb6LDg3qE
During the 70's, the BBC would film various bands in small venues, and televise one-hour broadcasts to showcase the talent. Our modern TV concerts typically only feature so-called "talent" shows, and extravanganzas celebrating the newest one-hit-wonder recording artists. Yup ... I'm getting old & cynical.
Colosseum II was formed by drummer Jon Hiseman, and although they only put out 4 albums, the quality of music was stellar. You'll recognize a very young, almost pre-pubescent Don Airey on keyboards, who replaced the late Jon Lord with Deep Purple. You'll also notice the amazing guitar work of the late Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy) in this very tight rendition of "The Scorch" from their 1977 album "Electric Savage."
Jethro Tull "My God" Montreux Jazz Festival, 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A85Iq4JLy4
Here's an oldie from Tull's 1971 album "Aqualung". It's simply Ian's take on organized religion, which was a recurring theme from their early days. The interaction between he and guitarist Martin Barre is fun to watch, and for me it's a real shame that this dynamic duo has parted ways in recent years. The song "A Change of Horses" from Ian's "Thick as a Brick II" album (2012) seems to express his need for a fresh approach to his musical career, but it's always unfortunate to watch great partnerships come to an end.
Pink Floyd "Comfortably Numb" Hyde Park, London, 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_4uEaZQ2Kg
The lads got together for a few tunes, over 20 years after Roger Waters had left. Subsequent albums and tours saw him primarily replaced with bassist Guy Pratt, who I feel did an admirable job. For me, David Gilmour and Richard Wright were always the musical soul of the group, while Waters lyrics' were the message. Without intending to be unkind to any of them, Pink Floyd were an example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Few groups have surpassed their timeless qualities, and few have had the impact on live music like they have. The gesture by Waters at the end towards Gilmour seems awkward.
Here's a photo of all five of them together (including original member Syd Barrett) from 1968:
Yes (Acoustic) "Roundabout" California, 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR5NRazwCu0
A different take on a classic piece from Yes, originally released on their 1971 album "Fragile" with electric / electronic instruments. Sometimes all of the electronics can blurr the music and musicianship behind the song itself, so doing an acoustic or unplugged version has a warm yet raw edge to it. This was "live in studio" broadcast from 2004, which was sent out to a couple dozen theatres across the US. I've got the DVD and enjoy watching it often. It's interesting to hear how a group will interpret their own music with different instrumentation, and I think they've knocked it out of the park with this one.

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The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook: Changing Addictive Behaviors Using Cbt, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing Techniques (Paperback)
By Suzette Glasner-Edwards, Richard A. Rawson (Foreword by)
An Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book Recommendation.
Winner of the 4Th International Beverly Hills Book Awards in the category of Addiction & Recovery
Is your addiction taking control of your life? This book provides an integrative, seven-step program to help you finally overcome drug and alcohol addiction, once and for all.
If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. But gaining an understanding of the causes of addiction--such as feelings of helplessness or loss of control--is also crucial for recovery. In this book, addiction expert Suzette Glasner-Edwards offers evidence-based techniques fusing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based relapse prevention to help you move past your addictive behaviors.
On the long road to addiction recovery, you need as many tools as possible to help you stay sober and reach your destination. That's why this is the first book to combine research-proven motivational techniques, CBT, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you create your own unique recovery plan. The book can be used on its own or as an adjunct to rehab or therapy. It also makes a wonderful resource for loved ones and professionals treating addiction.
If you're ready to take that important first step toward recovery, this book can help you beat your addiction and get back to living a full, meaningful life.
Suzette Glasner-Edwards, PhD, is associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). As a principal investigator at the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, her NIH-funded research in the area of behavioral treatments for addictions is widely published. She also maintains a private practice where she specializes in the use of cognitive behavioral, motivational, and mindfulness-based techniques to treat addictions and mental health problems. Foreword writer Richard A. Rawson, PhD, is professor in residence in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and codirector of the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs. He has worked in the substance abuse field since 1974. Rawson started the Matrix Institute on Addictions and conducts training on topics including basic principles of addiction and addiction treatment for counselors, MFCCs, psychologists, and physicians, and much more.
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It's summertime and it's hot. Back at my parents' place, the way to beat the heat (during lunch) is to have cold noodles. A traditional and popular summer dish in Shanghai that's simple to make and healthy.
First, cook a batch of noodles. Any kind that you have lying around will work. I think these are Chinese lo mein noodles. Soak the noodles in cold water until it cools down. Prepare some thinly julienned cucumber in a separate dish.Then you add an elixir of soy sauce, bean paste (or peanut butter), and sesame seed oil. Drop in the cucumber and mix it around. Voi la! Instant cold noodles for lunch.


ART UNEQUALLED - NOVEMBER 2nd & 3rd 10.30 - 5. The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4BB.
TWO RIVERS ARTISTS' FESTIVE FAIR - NOVEMBER 16th at The New Victory Hall Neatishead NR12 8XG.
I am part of a group of artists who live near the Norfolk Broads called The Two Rivers Artists. We support each other over coffee and cake as often as possible and like to hold 2 Art and Craft fairs per year. Do visit our web site www.tworiverstrail.com to find out about the events we hold.


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Pedrosas é uma localidade da Vila de Sátão pertencente a freguesia de Sátão e Distrito de Viseu. Possui cerca de 900 habitantes sendo uma das maiores localidades de Sátão.

Possui infraestruturas industriais principalmente fábricas de mobiliário, construção civil e fábricas de balaustres, proporcionando emprego a habitantes de Pedrosas e também de outras localidades da vila de Sátão.
Uma das maiores indústrias portuguesas de cerâmicas, a CERUTIL empresa do grupo Visabeira, encontra-se a menos de 1 km de Pedrosas e emprega mais de 300 pessoas muitas delas de Pedrosas.
A CERUTIL por intermédio do grupo Visabeira comprou recentemente a VISTA ALEGRE e a BORDALO PINHEIRO duas das maiores empresas de cerâmica e vidro de Portugal.
Possui a mais prestigiada quinta para cerimónias (casamentos) de Sátão, a Quinta do Soito.
, recebendo e servindo milhares de pessoas por ano.
É uma das localidades mais dinâmicas de Sátão recebendo nos seus locais de convívio e cafés diariamente pessoas de localidades vizinhas que vêm usufruir dos excelentes cafés que se encontram em Pedrosas.

Cultura

A ACREDIPE (Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Defesa dos Interesses de Pedrosas) é responsável por inúmeras actividades de desporto e recreação sendo a principal o desfile de Carnaval que tem uma afluência de milhares de espectadores.
Este desfile que tem início no centro de Pedrosas e percorre algumas localidades da freguesia de Sátão, tem o ponto alto quando passa pela Câmara Municipal de Sátão onde reúne o maior número de espectadores.
Calcula-se que por ano este desfile tenha uma afluência de cerca de 25 000 espectadores em todo o seu percurso.

Geografia

Pedrosas está geograficamente muito bem localizada. Está a 15 km de uma grande cidade (Viseu) e a 3,5 km do centro de Sátão que possui inúmeros serviços públicos como a saúde, e comércio.
Está a 16 km da A25, principal via de comunicação de Portugal.
É atravessada pela N229 que liga Pedrosas a Sátão e a Viseu. Esta estrada tem uma média diária de transito de 10 000 automóveis. É uma via muito congestionada ficando por vezes "engarrafada" em horas de ponta. Está prevista a reabilitação da mesma para o ano de 2009 e nos próximos 2 anos o início da construção de uma nova estrada (tipo Auto-Estrada) que irá ligar Pedrosas a Viseu numa extensão de 15 km.

Pedrosas está localizada no planalto beirão, uma zona de relevo não montanhosa a 540 m de altitude numa pequena encosta  estendendo-se para a zona baixa e plana numa diferença de 50m de altitude.
Do alto de Santo Saturnino (ponto mais alto) é possível por vezes avistar a serra da estrela e até a torre.
A noite é possível avistar as torres Eólicas do Caramulo.

Clima

Pedrosas apresenta um clima moderado. No ano de 2008 a temperatura mínima em média foi de 12°C e a máxima foi de 30°C. A temperatura máxima registada em 2008 foi 41,5°C e a mínima -3°C.

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Sátão

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PLA's Alleged S. China Sea Missile Tests Sent US Message That 'It's Too Late to Catch Up' - Report
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In early July, the Pentagon accused China of conducting multiple anti-ship ballistic missile tests in the South China Sea in late June. The Chinese military confirmed that it had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning in several areas, but insisted that it was conducting live fire drills, not testing missiles.
If they took place, China's alleged missile tests in an area of the South China Sea closed off by a NOTAM warning from June 29 and July 3 were designed to send several messages to the United States, defence analyst and The Diplomat senior editor Ankit Panda has argued.
In an op-ed published in the South China Morning Post on Sunday, Panda said the suspected tests, likely involving either the DF-21D 'carrier killer' medium-range missile or the anti-ship variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range missile, were meant to convey to the US that China was prepared to use its growing military capabilities "to hold at risk American naval assets in the disputed waters off its course."
Specifically, he suggested, Chinese advancements in the field of anti-ship missiles, even if they are armed with a conventional payload, may serve to "cancel out the expeditionary advantage the United States has long enjoyed."
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The Chinese Dongfeng-21D medium-range ballistic missile.
Furthermore, the suspected public demonstration of these capabilities over a sea area, as opposed to the land-based testing China normally engages in, may be meant to deter the US from keeping its vulnerable carrier groups in the region in the first place (the DF-21D and DF-26 have estimated range characteristics of 1,500km and 4,000km, respectively).
Also, "one of the messages the rocket force may have sought to convey is that it is already too late for the United States to catch up in a meaningful way," Panda wrote.
It was telling, according to the analyst, that the US reaction to the alleged tests was "unusually muted," with "limited criticism and concern seeping out via multiple press reports."
Indeed, on July 2, in an official statement on the missile launch claims, a Pentagon spokesman said only that China's actions were "contrary to its claim to want to bring peace to the region," and that "coercive acts" like these were "meant to intimidate" Beijing's maritime neighbours.
Ultimately, Panda suggested that although China's "capability demonstration" would not be enough to deter Washington from engaging in its 'freedom of navigation' operations in the strategically important region, the tests did "underscore that a new strategic reality is taking shape in the South China Sea."
China maintains that it did not engage in any missile testing in the South China Sea. On July 5, a spokesperson from the country's defence ministry said that the military's southern theatre command had "arranged live ammunition firing drills in waters near Hainan Island in accordance with annual exercise arrangements," but stressed that the reports of missile testing "do not accord with the facts."
The situation in the South China Sea has been a major source of tensions between Beijing and Washington. China has overlapping territorial claims in the sea territory with countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as Taiwan. The US, meanwhile, has undertaken regular 'freedom of navigation' missions involving US warships to demonstrate that Washington doesn't accept China's claims to the territory.
The South China Sea is a major global strategic passageway, with over $5 trillion in maritime cargo passing through the area each year (including much of China's oil imports). Geologists also believe the area contains major untapped reserves of oil and gas. China has de facto control over the vast majority of the islands, reefs and shoals in the sea, and has promoted regional and bilateral negotiations without US involvement to resolve conflicting territorial and economic claims.
In early July, the Pentagon accused China of conducting multiple anti-ship ballistic missile tests in the South China Sea in late June. The Chinese military confirmed...
China has reportedly been practicing sinking ships with missiles in the South China Sea
China showcases cluster of 'aircraft carrier killer' missiles
US sends aircraft carriers into South China Sea
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China Confirms Submarine-Launched Missile Test
India, Japan Postpone Fighter Jet Exercise Despite Rising Activities of China in Indo-Pacific


1/16/2007 – ...to see some action from Wijk aan Zee. The tournament is in full swing and as usual provides us with a feast of good chess. In his weekly Radio ChessBase Show on Playchess.com, which this week starts at 18:00h GMT, Andrew Martin looks at some of the more exciting and bizarre games. Be there and watch.
The Wijk aan Zee tournament is in full swing and as usual provides us with a feast of good chess. In this weeks radio show we check out three excellent games from the early stages. The first game sees Motlyev trying to storm the poisoned pawn with the help of Keres.
Anand employs Kasparov's suggestion, 14...Qd5. This game is one to watch!
The next game demonstrates conclusively that the King's Indian is alive and kicking!
The fun starts with 14...Nh5, setting up ...f5-f4 and possible sacrifices on g3. To see what happens next you must join the show.
1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 a6 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Ne5 h6 7.Qb3 Ra7!?
As Edward Winter might say: "We would not presume to comment further."
The puzzle is rather different this week and I hope you like it.
Black makes six consecutive moves to allow White to deliver mate in one. The difficulty lies in where to hide the Black pieces so that they cannot interpose after White's mating move. As usual, entries to andrew@andrewmartinchessacademy.com, this time by 18:00h GMT on 17th Jan.
Solution: 1.Qc3! Qb7. The only move to keep in touch with c8 and g7. 2.Qa1 1-0.
Please note the show starts at 18:00h GMT / 19:00 CET this week, earlier than usual.


Carr & Earl occupy the vehicle repair depot at Fenham Barracks on a lease, which contained an option to purchase. We were instructed by Carr & Earl to act on their behalf in agreeing a price with the landlord.
The case was complicated because the definition of value in the lease was not clear. The landlord went to considerable expense of obtaining an opinion from one of the most respected property barristers in the UK. The opinion concluded that "hope value" could be considered when determining the price.
The landlord then produced some planning advice, which concluded that it may be possible to secure planning consent for the redevelopment of the site for student accommodation. Because of this, the landlord argued that the price should be over £1M.
Development Planning Partnership (DPP) in Newcastle gave us some planning advice. This concluded that the site was in an area zoned for employment use and securing planning consent for a change of use to student accommodation would not be straight forward. Because of this, we could not agree the price and the matter had to be referred to an Independent Expert for a determination.
The landlord's surveyor argued that as planning permission for student accommodation could be secured then the Expert should reflect "hope value" in the valuation figure. We submitted that, because there was serious doubt that planning permission would be granted, no one would pay "hope value", particularly in the current market. More importantly, we carried out a full assessment of the student housing market in Newcastle and identified an oversupply of sites that already had planning permission for student accommodation. This made the site even less attractive to that sector of the market.
The Expert ultimately awarded a price of £600,000, which was much closer to our opinion than that of the landlord's surveyor. We had offered around 10% more than this figure during the negotiations so not only did we win with the Expert, we also achieved a price that was less than we were prepared to pay.
Paul Reed, Dealer Principal of Fawdington commented "Andy Tucker has helped us with property related issues for over the last 10 years, during which time we have been very pleased with his advice. We all thought that this would be a straight forward job and that there would be little difficulty agreeing a price with the landlord or his surveyor. Unfortunately, things became very complicated when the concept of "hope value" was introduced.
"I have learnt through many years of dealing with the premium BMW brand that, as a customer, you get what you pay for. On this occasion, I happened to be the customer and it was certainly worth paying for this service".


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A "Second City" Second Chance: Returning, Not Recidivating
by Stephanie Zerweck
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Lougwin Spann entered HBI's program at Sheridan Correctional Center, in Sheridan, Ill., in 2014, during a three-year prison term. The Chicago native returned to the facility on September 12, 2019—this time to speak before a congregation of government, church and business leaders, and later in the day, current program participants themselves, about his successful completion of the center's drug rehabilitation and HBI residential construction trades programs and current employment as a roofer. Having exchanged the title of "inmate" for that of "guest" as part of the facility's open house, Spann acknowledged the visibility on the road to this change didn't begin so clearly.
Photo by Joe Hoffman, Hoffman Media Inc.
Finding Shelter at HBI
Spann said, at HBI, he found an environment in which he could thrive.
"Everything that helped me get to where I had to go, I did it," said Spann. "HBI, Mr. Ricky, Ms. Bonnie, Mr. Eike, they were there. Chief Robinson was there for me, you know, this whole institution gave me an opportunity- Well, it gave me- It gave me a kick-start."
At the HBI program, Spann said, he was offered continuity in that he had everything to work with, the same as he would be working with out in the world. The program also uniquely encouraged the growth of his confidence through in his performance and ability to help other students.
"You're working with saws, you're working with tape measures–you're working with all different types of tools," said Spann. "That's pretty much all I've did all my life is work with my hands, and they gave me an opportunity to come inside and do that."
However, Spann stressed that just because HBI offered a supportive environment, it wasn't easy.
"Don't think that you're going to run out and kick-it with your guys, 'cuz you're at HBI," said Spann. "No, no, no, no, no, they didn't play that. You either want it or you can move on."
Spann looks forward to others replicating his success.
"It could help a lot of guys who want it, said Spann. "[.…] You come in here, you see all the staff members and whatnot trying to help you. It could help them, besides just being locked away all day. It'd be a chance to get out and learn something. Cutting wood—some guys may enjoy cutting wood now. So, now, they're going to go home and take their HBI certificate and OSHA that Mr. Eike and Ms. Bonnie wrote up for them and [a potential employer might say] 'oh, you been gone a little while, but you been doing something, huh? And Give him a shot."
According to HBI President and CEO Ed Brady, the industry has 350,000 vacancies to be able to do just that.
Sheathing Before Shingling
Now a union roofer for Knickerbockers, the second largest roofing company in the State of Illinois, Spann was quick to respond, "the pay," when asked about his favorite thing about his current job. According to him, the key difference between his final incarceration and times previous was the intentionality of his steps and mindset, formed by his desire to succeed.
"I was received with open arms, because the guy that left wasn't the guy that came back. My behavior in the past on the roofing was a "ground zero." My behavior today on my job is way up and plus, because I have some positive thinking. I think positive about my job, I treasure my job."
Not even his first post-Sheridan position, before working for Knickerbocker, Spann was employed at General Motors in 2015 as a forklift operator—a multi-feat of employment not typically easy for those identified as having a criminal record.
"I had the opportunity in 2004, I just didn't apply the right principles to keep going," said Spann of the training he received. "But, when I got here to Sheridan in 2012, I was burnt up, I was done. I needed help. I found help being here for three years and I took it. And now, not being [at Sheridan], I use it every day."
With a passion to save lives, once he's done with roofing, Spann wants to help counsel Sheridan residents, like those in HBI's residential construction trades program, as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC).
"Who can talk about recovery more than me? I've been there, I done it. But, when you come in a program where you can get help and you try it on, and you want it–you've got to want it from your gut—and you want it, it'll pan out just fine, yes it will."
Spann emphasized that he's not alone at his current height of successful thinking or career placement.
"There's a lot of guys out there doing well," said Spann. "It just so happened that I was one of them who stayed in contact with Sheridan. A lot of guys go out and just say, 'forget it, I'm doing good.' That's cool too, on their level. But, on my level, I stayed in contact with the HBI people. They helped me out. Some students who go out and don't do what they're supposed to do, but the ones who come in here, such as myself, there are more of us out there."


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Review: Sheer Mag, 'Need To Feel Your Love'
By Lars Gotrich
Published July 6, 2017 at 5:00 AM EDT
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Sheer Mag, Need to Feel Your Love.
Sheer Mag knows the history of rock 'n' roll like the back of the members' leather-gloved hands. Over three EPs since 2014, these Philly punks have shown a deep affection for '70s rock, born in dirty riffs that are at once joyous and raw. There's no mistaking the pedigree, from the Thin Lizzy and AC/DC patches sewn onto their jackets. But there's a thin line between imitation and understanding, and with its debut album Need To Feel Your Love, Sheer Mag prove to be rock 'n' roll scholars who can map history onto present concerns.
The band wastes no time shouting its intent. "So come on down and get in the mix / We get our kicks with bottles and bricks," Tina Halladay sings on album opener "Meet Me In The Street." Halladay's voice is like a chainsaw wrapped in velour, a soulful call to arms that never forgets that love is at the center of Sheer Mag's political protest: "When we walk together it feels alright." When the song hits the faux arena chant-along, it's a clever nod to Thin Lizzy's questionably live album Live And Dangerous, with a little bit of The Who's windmill histrionics.
Need To Feel Your Love's classic-rock production isn't the only conscious departure from Sheer Mag's early lo-fi appeal. There's also a stronger sense of arrangement. Kyle Seely, the guitarist with seemingly endless riffs, told the Guitar Power video series in 2015, "It's hitting the right notes over the right chords ... The licks only mean so much." For the first time, Sheer Mag fans can really hear that interaction with a clarity that reveals dense, yet fluid songwriting.
Every song on Need To Feel Your Love moves with electric purpose, guiding the listener through its thrilling changes, with an album sequence that darts in and out of rock history. There's the disco glee of Jackson 5 heard in the title track and "Pure Desire," where Hart Seely's throbbing bass gets a serious workout in tandem with his brother's restless riffs. "Rank & File," along with "Meet Me In The Street," dirties up the record with AC/DC heft, but is underpinned by Matt Palmer's acoustic guitar jangle. "Turn It Up" begins like one of Buzzcocks' more urgent punk anthems, but quickly takes an about-face into something out of the Van Halen school of arena rock, complete with a three-syllable shout-along hook. "Suffer Me" and "Milk & Honey" are little country-rock numbers that are playful like the Allman Brothers Band, but clip along like one of R.E.M.'s alterna-twang hits.
But none of these comparisons to rock (and disco) bands of yesteryear mean anything unless Sheer Mag asserts its own personality. Without a doubt, Halladay gives the band presence, but much of the keen lyrical insight — a careful study of love and politics, rooted in street protest but also in emotion — was written by rhythm guitarist Matt Palmer. Kyle Seely knows how to spin a kaleidoscope of riffs, but bassist Hart Seely and drummer Ian Dykstra are right there in the fractals of musical arrangement. " Just Can't Get Enough" is perhaps the best example of Sheer Mag's newly contained fire, a meticulously-layered rock song that plays out like a simple ballad, drawing you in with small bursts of desperate love.
The record closes with "(Say Goodbye To) Sophie Scholl," a country-fried power-pop tune named for the anti-Nazi political activist who was executed by guillotine in WWII Germany. It's a biting commentary pulled from the past that feels remarkably present as hate crimes become more commonplace:
"It seems so strange / The blind constrictions and nascent pain / The contradiction from where we came / When blue eyes can't see the whole"
The whole record is a not only a lesson in listening and learning from rock 'n' roll masters, but from our humanity. Need To Feel Your Love seeks justice and riffs in a politically fraught age of discontent, but knows we're nothing without love.
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Der Marohita-Mausmaki (Microcebus marohita) ist eine im nördlichen Madagaskar lebende Primatenart aus der Gattung der Mausmakis (Microcebus) innerhalb der Familie der Katzenmakis (Cheirogaleidae). Typuslokalität und bisher einziges bekanntes Verbreitungsgebiet der erst 2013 beschriebenen Art ist der in einer Höhe von 695 Metern gelegene Marohitawald in der Provinz Antsiranana. Ihre Lebensweise ist bislang unerforscht. Das Artepitheton marohita bezieht sich auf die heimatliche Waldregion der Art.

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Marohita-Mausmakis zählen zu den größeren Vertretern ihrer Gattung und erreichen Gesamtlängen von 27,5 bis 28,6 cm, bei einer Schwanzlänge von 13,3 bis 14,5 cm und einem Gewicht bis zu 89 g. Die Hinterfüße sind mit einer Länge von 3,4 bis 3,5 cm auffallend lang, die Ohren mit 1,8 bis 1,9 cm Länge dagegen eher kurz. Das Fell des Rückens besteht aus dichten, weichen und relativ langen Haaren, die zweifarbig rotbraun und gelb-braun bis olivfarben sind und weist einen nur schlecht sichtbaren Aalstrich auf, der sich hinter den Schultern bis zur Schwanzbasis erstreckt. Die Unterwolle des Rückens ist schwarz-grau. Brust- und Bauch sind grau-beige mit einer dunkelgrauen Unterwolle. Bauch- und Brustmitte sind beige bis weißlich. Die Ohren und die Kopfoberseite sind sienafarben. Zwischen den Augen ist das Fell weißlich bis hell pinkfarben. Der Schwanz ist mit kurzen Haaren bedeckt. Der zum Körper hin gelegenen Abschnitt des Schwanzes (ca. 75 % der Länge) ist auf der Oberseite bräunlich, auf der Unterseite zimtfarben bis tonig. Eine scharfe Linie trennt Ober- und Unterseite. Die Schwanzspitze hat die Farbe von Roher Umbra. Die Oberseite von Händen und Füßen sind mit kurzem, weiß-gräulichem Fell bedeckt.

Das Typusexemplar hat eine Gesamtlänge von 28,6 cm bei einer Kopf-Rumpf-Länge von 14 cm und einem Gewicht von 89 g. Der Hinterfuß ist 3,5 cm lang, das Ohr 1,9 cm. Der Schädel ist 3,54 cm lang, 1,52 cm hoch und 2,25 cm breit (von Jochbein zu Jochbein). Die Schneidezähne haben eine Höhe von 2,2 mm, die Backenzähne sind 2,3 mm hoch.

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Die IUCN listet die Art als "vom Aussterben bedroht" (critically endangered).

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 Pskhun;Primatology • 2013, Microcebus marohita & M. tanosi | Two New Species of Mouse Lemurs (Cheirogaleidae: Microcebus) from Eastern Madagascar www.novataxa.blogspot.com, 2013

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Fisons plc wasj a British multinational pharmaceutical, scientific instruments and horticultural chemicals company with the headquarters in Ipswich. The business was established by Edward Packard in 1843. In 1863 he was joined in business by his son, also named Edward, who was developing the business and rationalising the UK's fertiliser industry. The business was incorporated in 1895 under the name of Edward Packard and Company Limited. the section remaining today is merely the far eastern end, and the rest of the site isn redeveloped apart from the water toawer that can be seen for miles.
In 1919 it bought a fertiliser business founded by James Fison of Thetford in 1808 and in 1929 the parent company's name was changed to Packard and James Fison (Thetford) Limited to reflect the acquisition. – As they had many factories, I couldn't find much information about this specific factory however his factory produced fertilizer for farms and was opened in 1959. The company went defunct in the mid 90's, but the factory could have been closed in the mid 80's when its fertilizer activities were sold to Norsk Hydro in 1982 – I believe it was closed in this year.
At their new factory in Stanford-le-Hope Essex, Fisons Fertilizers Limited began in 1959 the manufacture of ammonium nitrate for use in Fisons compound fertilisers. This salt provides nitrogen, one of the three essential elements of all plant food, with resultant advantages to the farmer. As a starting material for the manufacture of ammonium nitrate, anhydrous ammonia of high purity (99.9 per cent minimum, with an oil content of 15 p.p.m. maximum) is used, and is purchased from an adjacent plant operated by Shell Chemical Company Ltd at Shell Haven. Here ammonia is made synthetically from the nitrogen of the air and from hydrogen obtained from oil by the Shell gasification process, and is delivered to Fisons by pipeline as a liquid under pressure. The ammonia is stored on the Fison site in a 2,000-ton insulated spherical tank, the largest of its kind in Europe, at 55 p.s.i.g. and 4'C. The raw material is converted by two processes into ammonium nitratefirst, by catalytic oxidation followed by absorption to form nitric acid, and second, by neutralisation of the acid with further ammonia to produce a hot concentrated (88 per cent) solution of ammonium nitrate in water, which is despatched by road and rail to Fisons compounding factories in various parts of the country. We shall be concerned here only with the catalytic process for making nitric acid. – Source.
Beyond the Point does not own the copyright to to the original booklet however we were able to take photographs. The final photo is a recolouring by Liam Heatherson of the extant section back in 1959.


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Royal College of Art outlines vision for 'Lyme Regis Utopia'
7th September 2020 Francesca Evans
AFTER announcing Lyme Regis was one of three rural communities chosen for a prestigious research project, the Royal College of Art has created a visualisation of what might be possible in the town, described as a 'Lyme Regis Utopia'.
This major new research project, led by the Royal College of Art (RCA), aims to reimagine public spaces and transport systems in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the current fragility of our interconnected world; from the importance of our local communities to the impacts on global trade, jobs and our natural environment.
In response to this and wider challenges about the future, designers from the (RCA) – supported by the professional bodies and private organisations – have come together to seek a better way forward.
Together with partners from councils, civil society and charities, the RCA has connected with three rural communities around England so that they can understand their beliefs, feelings and knowledge about their towns.
The three communities are Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, Haltwhistle and surrounding parishes in Northumberland, and Lyme Regis.
The college will be using residents' experience and knowledge to develop a set of tools that will help them to reimagine how they can build their community together, improve the ways they get around their town as well as beyond and how they might share their ideas about the future in more collaborative and supportive ways.
In Lyme Regis it is hoped the project could help find solutions for one of the town's biggest issues – traffic congestion and lack of parking.
The RCA has now released its findings so far, based on contributions from 38 people. The findings outline benefits and disadvantages of living in Lyme Regis as outlined by those who have contributed to the research project so far, as well as their hopes and concerns for the future.
Based on these findings, the RCA has created a visualisation of a 'Lyme Regis Utopia', which shows an image of the Cobb Gate area adapted with open green spaces, wider pavements and limited traffic to create a "bustling public realm".
In contrast, the RCA has also created a 'Lyme Regis Dystopia' based on people's concerns, showing the same area of Cobb Gate with packed crowds, busy roads and no green space.
Outlining their hopes and ambitions for the community, those taking part in the project listed green, clean and inclusive spaces; more social activities including leisure and sport; better transport connections and reduced traffic in the town centre; affordable housing for young generations; not to become overly reliant on tourism; a solution to litter problems; and a greater variety of jobs.
The main issues raised were regarding traffic, congestion and parking, with Broad Street and Church Street the main areas of concern, as well as environmental issues and isolation.
Out of those taking part so far, 82 per cent said they were worried about environmental issues, 79 per cent about the state of the economy, 74 per cent about social issues such as isolation, 39 per cent about political differences and 32 per cent about how technology was affecting their lives.
The Royal College of Art is still keen to hear from more residents, especially younger residents or those who don't normally get involved in community activities or planning the future of the town.
To find out more about the project or to share your thoughts, email oliver.winter@network.rca.ac.uk
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Nigeria opened for operation the first deep seaport in the country in the city of Lagos on Monday, January 23. The Lekki Deep Sea Port which was a China-led project was opened by President Muhammadu Buhari. 75% of the new port will be owned by the China Harbour Engineering Company and the Tolaram Group, and the remaining portions of the port will be owned equally by the Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Ports Authority.
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"Lekki Port is the first deep seaport in Nigeria, a major trade hub in West Africa. It will improve the Nigerian port industry, easing the burden of cargo shipment flow, creating employment, and ultimately promote international trade in the nation," said China Harbour Engineering Company Chairman, Tang Qiaoliang. "Under the framework of the China Africa Forum and the Belt and Road Initiative, we look forward to establishing long-term strategic partnerships, in the infrastructure sector with the Federal Government of Nigeria. This will ultimately deepen the relations and cooperation between Nigeria and China, better serving the Nigerian people and its economy," he added.
The new port will see more cargo vessels arrive in the West Africa region, hence increasing economic activity. It will reduce the congestion at older ports that sit in waters unable to dock vessels of a larger size. The new port will also see a better vessel turnaround time, which will see the price of importing goods into Nigeria lessen. The Lekki Port is expected to create around 200,000 jobs while bringing in revenue in the billions.
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"From what I can see, in the next four to five years, the economy of the Lekki environs would be worth $25 billion which translates to N10 trillion – an investment amount almost similar to the whole budget of Nigeria. I can tell you that if we focus on this axis alone, the ranking of Lagos as one of the largest economies in Africa would be better; we could move from the 4th to 3rd, 2nd, and eventually Number 1," said Biodun Dabiri, Chairman of the new port.
The new port took six years to complete and cost $1.5 billion. It has three terminals, which are the container, the liquid, and the dry bulk terminal. Its system will be computerized, allowing container identification and clearance with minimal human involvement in physical operations.
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Last April I was honored to be selected as the first, and currently, only guide in Sunrise Spring's walks and hiking program. Eventually I expect we will have multiple guides but I was brought on board to get the program up and going.
You can read more about my background in outdoor sports and activities in the online section titled Experiences/Our Thrive Guides. But, briefly, I was born and raised in northern New Mexico and have been exploring its high and low country on foot ever since.
You can also read online about the various places we hike to in the section Experiences/Activities/Hiking. Each hike is described in detail and given a difficulty rating. Those that have a range of difficulty noted means we can adjust the particular hike to the fitness level of the participants, upping the effort quotient or decreasing it as needed.
There are 15 hikes described but many of our outings have been to the La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs site. It is just a five-minute drive to the trailhead, which means we spend more time on the ground and less on the road than with any other destination. And, the site offers a unique mix of ancient history, a moderately challenging hike, lovely views, solitude and interesting variety of terrain in a "high desert" setting.
One of the unexpected bonuses we had last April and May was the discovery of a family of great horned owls that were nesting in a canyon cliff near the petroglyphs. With binoculars and a quiet approach, we were able to get quite close and observe them. I first spotted the youngsters when they were just foot-tall blobs of downy feathers. Mom and dad were busy ferrying mice and other food to the hungry babes. Over the weeks we watched the fledglings lose their baby down and grow flight feathers, then their first timid forays on the wing. About then, mom and dad departed for parts unknown, while the babes continued to develop their strength and aerial skills. In June, they too departed. But, I understand owls sometimes return to nesting grounds year after year, so I am hoping the adults will be back to raise another brood this spring.
On our walks we have also seen numerous hawks, soaring ravens, turkey vultures and numerous species of songbirds, plus cottontail rabbits, ground squirrels, and several varieties of snakes. We heard the distinctive buzz of a rattlesnake one day but it remained hidden, thankfully! So, one can always expect some kind of surprise on our hikes, perhaps an introduction to cool birds or other wildlife. Come and join us!
Daniel Gibson was born and raised in the North Valley of Albuquerque, where he played in the fields, irrigation ditches, orchards and backyards of his rural neighborhood. His love of the outdoors led him to attend the National Outdoor Leadership School in the Wind River Range of Wyoming when he was 15, which included spending 32 uninterrupted days in the wilderness. Here he learned about route finding, decision-making in the field, group dynamics, basic camping and survival skills, and some basic botany and geology. He went on to study journalism and photography at the University of New Mexico, graduating with a BA in 1979, and has worked ever since as a reporter, magazine writer, editor, columnist and book author. He has been guiding professionally for three years, focusing on hiking in northern New Mexico, plus regional cultural, historic and scenic tours.


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The Nutrition and Food Science facilities are comprised of the Nutritional Biochemistry, the Microbiology, and the Physical Analysis laboratories. These facilities are within the School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences in The Center for Food Science and Technology.
The Nutritional Biochemistry laboratory is used for nutrient analysis, particularly protein, fiber, minerals, and oil/fat. It is equipped for research in lipid (fat) metabolism, specifically blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins. Through its research operations, the Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory is used to determine chemical elements and nutrient compounds in food and their reaction within biological systems. It also used in assessing the bioavailability of nutrients in food. Equipment includes a Fat Extractor and Protein Digester. The Fat Extractor is used to determine the amount of oil contained in a food sample. Determining the amount of oil helps researchers make decisions concerning diets for both humans and animals. The Protein Digester determines the amount of protein, fat, moisture, and mineral in a sample. It takes the sample through the processes of digestion, distillation, and titration to determine the nitrogen content.
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The Physical Analysis Laboratory is used to study physical properties of food such as texture and structure. The laboratory is equipped with Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Microtome, and Texture Analyzer. The TEM JEOL – 100 IIX is an instrument that uses a beam of highly energetic electrons to examine objects on a very fine scale. The Microtome NOVA is used for ultra-thin sectioning of samples. The Texture Analyzer TA-XT2 quantifies the texture of foods. It also measures a variety of textural parameters such as hardness, adhesiveness, and spreadability. The Texture Analyzer is used in conjunction with "Texture Expert," a software application that acquires, displays, and analyzes data.


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I discovered Risotto last year and I have tested many different versions with more or less tasty satisfaction but last week, I found a new recipe in a French magazine "Maxi Cuisine". I have amended slightly the original recipe.
This edible experience was really good and I have eaten it for lunch at the office. Risotto is really convenient.
How to make a Risotto with cabbage?


I'm sure many of you already know what Quinoa is, or at least you've heard about it before. However, I'm also quite sure there are plenty of you who've never heard of it before and I wanted to show you how amazing this superfood is and how easy it is to make your diet a little bit healthier just by adding it to some of your everyday dishes.
Even though technically it is the seed of a plant called Chenopodium quinoa, it is considered to be a wholemeal grain. It's rich in proteins, iron and magnesium and many other different minerals and vitamins as well. It's is quite popular at the moment and widely used nowadays, specially by people who have a plant-based diet because of its composition and its properties.
You can also find it in many different varieties and colors: white, red and black. Imagine combining them all together. It can make your plate look really nice and colourful, and, you should know this by now: "the more colourful your food is, the healthier it will be".
Quinoa might be estrange or unfamiliar to some of you, and therefore it might look difficult to cook as well. However, against all these thoughts, this grain is quite easy to cook. You just need to follow exactly the same steps used to cook rice.
There's just a slightly different thing you need to bear in mind: you need to rinse your quinoa right before you are going to pour it into your pot. After that, easy; you just need to pour the same volumen of water over your quinoa and bring it to a boil. Right in that moment, turn your heat down to medium and let it boil for 15 minutes. Just remember you need to stir it every 2 or 3 minutes so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of your pot.
You'll know it's ready when it turns almost transparent but it's still al dente. It should look similar to what you can see in the pic above (in case you chose white quinoa, of course).
Quinoa is more than just a super healthy wholemeal grain than will make your diet much more balanced and rich in vitamins and minerals. It's also a very versatile ingredient that you will find very easy to combine with your favorite dishes.
You can have it cold or warm, as a side or as main dish…You are gonna love it once you get the hang of it! However, till this happens, here you have some ideas that I'm personally in love with!
I don't know about you, but I find it very hard to eat warm during the summer. You'll get that feeling specially if you live in Madrid because it's so hot every eingle day that just turning the cooker on feels like a terrible ordeal. Having said that, you'll agree with me that salads are the quickest and fresher option and quinoa matches perfectly with your salads, however it is you like them.
On top of that, it will make your salad crunchier and more filling because by being a wholemeal grain it will keep you full for a longer time than a regular salad. That's great isn't it??
If you are feeling brave enough to turn on that heat, then you can go ahead and try this spectacular combination: quinoa and salmon.
What I like to do is softly cooking some zucchini and then adding the quinoa during the last two minutes just to mix it all together. Then you can griddle or bake your salmon and your quinoa will the perfect side for it. You can be sure of that!!
It's absolutely delicious, healthy and not too filling, in case you are looking for a light dinner or meal option.
I hope you guys liked this post and that you find it useful for your everyday meals. I really like to help you guys being more healthy and feeling better with yourselves while you still keep eating deliciously.


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Bithynia misella е вид коремоного от семейство Bithyniidae.

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Видът е разпространен във Виетнам, Китай (Гуандун, Джъдзян, Дзилин, Дзянсу, Ляонин, Тиендзин, Фудзиен, Хубей, Хъйлундзян, Шандун и Шанхай), Провинции в КНР, Тайван и Южна Корея.

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August 27, 2016 - TAP - New Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and the members of his cabinet were sworn in before the President of the Republic, during a ceremony held Saturday, by virtue of article 89 of the Constitution.
House of People's Representatives (HPR) Speaker Mohamed Ennaceur had sent, Friday evening, a correspondence to the President of the Republic officially informing him of the outcome of the confidence vote in Chahed's government.
Chahed's government composed of 26 ministers and 14 secretaries of State, won the majority of 168 votes. Twenty MPs were against and 5 abstained.