When Jill Wilson from the Asia Education Foundation, University of Melbourne, recently invited me to speak to a group of teachers, I was delighted and honoured to be remembered. Jill has been tracking me for close to three years and in the past, I had to turn down her invitations for one reason or another. So I was especially glad that this time, I was available on her chosen day and time. Delighted, I asked her what the topic was. How about the essence of Chineseness or something like that, she very kindly suggested. Great, I thought. How much time have I got and she said: 20 minutes! My delight turned to consternation. How can such a big topic be captured in 20 minutes!
That was my challenge and I took it up in my usual Taoist/Buddhist/Confucianist/Hindu way. Unzip my chi and let it flow, baby!
The venue was the Immigration Museum and I had no idea where it was. When I discovered that it was somewhere in the city, around Flinders St and I was to be there around peak hour traffic, all my worst nightmares were transformed into a box office buster. I have no sense of direction, city traffic reduces me to a bowl of jelly and I loath parking in one of those Wilsons' places designed for midget Martians in their toy cars. And I am a giantess in a flying machine, man!
As usual, whenever I am given limited time to speak on a big topic, I always choose to speak from my heart. When I speak from my heart, I speak about my own experiences and they are shared in the spirit that the listener wishes to take it. Or leave it.
Being born as a Chinese, my soul or spirit is shaped by Taoism. The essence of Taoism is for me this; I live in a material or physical world but essentially I also have a soul. My soul yearns and longs for the Tao which is the union of the yin and yang, the two universal forces that shape my universe. When these two forces are in harmony, I attain the ultimate in health and wealth. The Tao, because it defies definition, can only be grasped through manifestations in the form of deities, including gods and goddesses.
From Buddhism comes a focus on the mind and the gymnastics of the mind. It says to me that all my suffering and pain, joy and pleasures, are mind games. In order to find peace and harmony within and without, I must learn to discipline my mind.
By combining Taoism and Buddhism, these two great teachings offer a description and explanation for the mind and spirit/soul. In Taoist and Buddhist philosophy and psychology, the spiritual and mental dimension of what it means to be human are intricately interwoven in a common tapestry, impossible to separate, thread by thread.
The third teaching, namely Confucianism, offers a set of virtues for me as a Chinese, to lead life in the material and secular world. For me, the greatest of all the virtues Confucius taught is the virtue of ren - human-ness. Ren is a concept that defies easy translation. It is a complex virtue that includes love as in devotion and duty, benevolence and the existential recognition that others are human just as I am. It also includes an implicit imperative that as human beings, we must remember to be grateful to others who have granted us favours and assistance. In doing so, we form a web of guanxi that goes beyond material benefits for to forget how to be grateful, we also violate a spiritual opportunity in that we miss out on the next step to cultivate our moral character and also lose a potential friend. In short, we fail to connect with another human spirit. Confucianism teaches the overt behaviour that goes with the virtues. So if the virtue is gratitude, that inner feeling must be followed with an action, for example, returning that phone call. It's as simple as that. In doing so, we connect with another human being and in that process, co-create our human-ness in a profoundly existential manner. Whew!!!! Anyone for a coffee break.?
I judge myself as a Chinese in terms of these 3 great teachings. I am able to separate them as different from the universal. In doing so, I am able to say, yes, this is the Chinese part of me and that is the Australian part of me.
So the essence of Chineseness: after all is said and done, after the superficial and material culture is stripped away, what is left? That is the essence of Chineseness : the spirit from Taoism, the mind from Buddhism and the body (actions towards others) from Confucianism. Very whole brain, kids. Spring is here so go and fall into love, hug a tree and unzip your chi.


Once again demonstrating its deep and abiding commitment to democracy and open elections, the Loudoun County Republican Committe — or rather, five of its key henchpersons who run the show — reacted on Monday to longtime Republican house delegate Joe May's announced candidacy for the open 33rd District state senate seat by immediately pulling the plug on a planned GOP primary — and instead rushing out new rules a few hours later to have their candidate chosen in a closed-door meeting in which the GOP henchpersons get to decide who is allowed to cast a vote at all.
May will now run as an independent, directly challenging the lockhold that the far right LCRC leadership has tried to maintain on who the voters get to vote for.
But just why do they have it in for May so much? May is a very socially conservative Republican. He was mercilessly vilified by LaRock and his cronies for having supported a modest tax increase earlier this year to pay for much-needed and long-delayed road improvements in the state. But many other local GOP officials somehow remained the darling of the LCRC/tea-party-wacko crowd even though they also voted to support the transportation bill (e.g., state delegates Tag Greason and Randy Minchew).
The real reason May is anathema to the ultrapartisans who run the local GOP is that he is willing to put the interests of citizens above partisan advantage, and work with Democrats to come up with legislation that can pass with bipartisan support— which does not fit with the far-right playbook of turning every legislative vote into an election stunt that reinforces party lines.
May has achieved the real respect of many Democrats who nonetheless utterly oppose his conservative social agenda: testimony not to the fact that he has "sold out" his party but rather to the fact that he takes his job as a representative of all of his citizens seriously, and still has the quaint idea that as a legislator his real job is to get things done. Everyone who has worked with him respects him and his willingness to listen and get the facts, and not just carry on a permanent political campaign.
The Loudoun GOP politburo's rules for their "mass meeting" (that "mass" part is just possibly a misnomer) that will select their candidate impose a ten-year retroactive loyalty oath on participants, disqualifying anyone who has "participated" in a "non-GOP nominating process" since March 2004. The meeting is also being scheduled for the evening rush hour, apparently to tamp down the participation of anyone who, say, works for a living.
With May now running as an independent, the GOP choices are very exciting: John "The Jew Baiter" Whitbeck, and 23-year-old Fox News talking-head blowhard (so young to be so full of gas!) Ron Meyer.


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Nissan Packs Latest Auto-tech Into New Skyline
By Martyn Williams
Nissan's latest Skyline Crossover went on sale Monday in Japan packed with some of the company's most advanced automotive electronics technology. The sensors and computer systems in the car should make driving safer and parking easier.
With the launch, Nissan is delivering on a promise made last year when it demonstrated the systems, to have them in production cars this year.
Among the main tech features of the Skyline Crossover, which is called the Infiniti EX is some other markets, is the "lane departure prevention" system. A camera behind the mirror monitors the road markings and calculates the car's position in the lane. When it starts to stray away from the center of the lane the computer gently and briefly applies the brakes on one side of the car to pull it back towards the center.
It builds on a previous system that sounded an alarm if the car started to stray into a neighboring lane.
Also available is a new version of Nissan's "around view monitor" that brings together images from four cameras around the car to provide a bird's eye-like view of the car while its being parked.
When using the system the driver must first select the type of parking maneuver to be accomplished, such as backing into a space or parallel parking. Then the space needs to be identified by moving a digital box, which represents the car, with a joystick over the desired space as seen on the car's navigation display. From then the car will instruct the driver just what needs to be done to get into the space smoothly.
In tests the system worked very well. Perhaps the biggest obstacle for drivers isn't learning technology but learning to trust in the computer-aided course being presented.
The Skyline Crossover also includes Nissan's "forward collision warning" system, that sounds an audible alarm if the car gets too close to the car in front when driving at speeds over 15 kilometers per hour.
Nissan has been building ever more complex systems into its cars to make driving safer for the driver, passengers, other road users and pedestrians. The company's safety project has as its goal to halve the number of fatalities or serious injuries in accidents involving its vehicles between 1995 and 2015.
The Skyline Crossover went on sale on Monday in Japan. It hit the U.S. in late May under the name Infiniti EX, the same moniker it will also carry in the U.K. when it launches there in September.
Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan. The price for the car in Tokyo ranges from 4.2 million yen (US$48,636) to 5 million yen, while in the U.S. it sells for between US$33,800 to $37,400 depending on the model and make-up of the car.

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Since its first edition in 2016, the Prowinter Startup Village has become an important meeting point in the heart of Italy's only B2B trade show dedicated to operators from the snow, rental and ropeway industry. In 2018, Fiera Bolzano Exhibition Center is once again looking for the most inspiring idea for the sector's future. Applications are open until 21 January 2018.
Startups from all over the world that offer services or products for the mountain tourism, the rental industry or mountain sports – including clothing, equipment and technology – can apply online for the third Prowinter Startup Village.
The ten best young entrepreneurs take part in the finals during Prowinter 2018 in Bolzano, scheduled from 10 to 12 April. The trade show provides the ideal setting for ambitious startups to successfully grow their network and change the industry for the better. Fiera Bolzano Exhibition Center collaborates with IDM Südtirol Alto Adige to give voice to innovation and to facilitate contacts and business relationships. The Startup Village is supported by Brennercom and Plank.
During the three trade show days, the finalists present their products and services to operators, potential customers and opinion leaders at their own desk inside the Startup Village. They also get the chance to attend talks with experts and visit the sector's key players at their booth. On Tuesday, 10 April and Thursday, 12 April, the startups pitch their forward-looking ideas to a jury who will pick a "Winner of the Day" after each session. The prize for the winners is an exhibition stand at Prowinter 2019.
The two most innovative projects of last year's Startup Village came both from Austria. Add-e got the Startup Award for designing the smallest and lightest retrofit kit that turns every bicycle into an e-bike. SK-X Sportvision GmbH convinced the jury with its patented RX-goggles that include optical lenses into a double-lens-system.
Prowinter is now looking for fledgling companies that want to seek the opportunity to present their new ideas for alpine tourism and mountain sports at the Startup Village 2018. The race is on.


A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson. On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson's sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson's celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.
I was super excited to see this Graphic Novel on Netgalley after reading Brandon Sanderson's book, The Rithmatist, a while back and it being one of my new favorite fantasy novels. This world of different groups or people with powerful magic systems drew me into reading the book, but I have to say that unfortunately, White Sand didn't quite live up to my expectations.
This graphic novel is supposedly set in Sanderson's Cosmere universe in which I have not read any other books of his with this particular world in it. I suspect that if I had, I might have enjoyed this graphic novel more, but unfortunately, that was not the case. The world itself just from this graphic novel is very elaborate. There are people of different backgrounds, races, and religions along with a well thought out magic system. Of course, I would expect nothing less from Brandon Sanderson, the master at fantasy word building and magical elements. I will not attempt to try and explain this world in detail because I found the information contained in this graphic novel did not allow me to fully understand the world and its elements fully, but I really liked the idea of each aspect of it nevertheless.
I think it is important for you guys to know that I am not one who has great luck with graphic novels. I can never really enjoy them as much as I enjoy full-fledged novels, but I had high hopes that this one would be the one. The one that opened my eyes to the idea that graphic novels don't always have to feel as if they are missing something important and can keep me engaged. White Sand had all the ingredients and potential with a great world, wonderful fantasy elements, and a great author, yet it still somehow fell a bit flat for me.
Some of the characters had the ability to control sand which I thought was awesome and gave me a The Last Airbender vibe. Their powers are great but still limited. There are dark and light-siders. We mostly explore the light-sider world in this book, and dark-siders are mostly characterized by their dark skin color. It is easy to tell that the world has its own story behind each of the different groups of people who have their own culture and politics. There are some who worship a sun god and some who are more or less atheist. There were even different languages. Talk about attention to details! There were so many elements and none were explained very closely (at least in this first volume), so I was left feeling like I had missed out on such a great, expansive universe Sanderson has created. Once again, maybe having read one of his other novels set in this world would have remedied all of this.
As for the artwork, I did not particularly enjoy it, but I feel like I cannot fairly judge it by just reading the eARC format I received from the publishers on Netgalley. In this format, most of the pictures were blurry and not well detailed, but I am sure they look ten times better in the finished copies. I probably would have had a better reading experience if the artwork had been clear and finalized as the artists and publishers envisioned it.
Overall, this was a book that had a lot of potential, but I think I expected too much before actually jumping in. I do have to say that it was still a great read and I'm sure those who read the finished versions will enjoy it much better. It was also good enough to have me wanting to pick up the next graphic novel in this series or one of Sanderson's other books written in this universe.


Trench mouth is a type of gingival infection that often occurs as a result of poor dental care. The disease causes painful gums and continuous bleeding. Something as simple as drinking and chewing can send you into agony due to the pain. In order to treat trench mouth, your periodontist will perform a deep cleaning. This involves removing any buildup of plaque and bacteria from around the gum line. While this procedure will get rid of trench mouth for the time being, the disease can return if proper dental care is not practice. Luckily, there are a few antibacterial rinses that you can add to your oral care routine in order to prevent trench mouth.
Grapefruits are known for their citrus taste and pinkish hue. However, grapefruit seeds are commonly used for their antibacterial properties. These properties are frequently used to treat infections in open wounds. Grapefruit seed extract can be turned into an antibacterial rinse that can help fortify your mouth against gingival diseases. In order to create this antibacterial rinse, place a pot of water on the stove to boil. Add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract and lemon juice for freshness. Turn the fire off and use a spoon to mix the mixture for a few minutes. Place a few tablespoons of the mixture in your mouth and use your mouth to move it around for a few minutes. In order to get the best results, the mixture should be used after each meal.
Tea tree oil is considered to be an all-purpose essential oil. It can be sued to clean your home, treat a bacterial wound, fight acne and more. Tea tree oil is extremely strong, therefore, it should be diluted before use. You can create a tea tree bacterial rinse by adding a few drops of the essential oil to a cup of water. Shake the mixture and drink it without swallowing. Use your cheeks and mouth to move the mixture around. Allow it to sit and coat your gums for a few minutes before rinsing. If you use this antibacterial rinse once a day, you will quickly notice a difference in the health of your teeth and gums.
The pain caused by trench mouth can force you to avoid simple activities. If trench mouth reappears, it is important to contact your dentist as soon as possible. For now, use these antibacterial rinses to keep the disease away.


Rakiraki is located at the northernmost tip of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu. Here you'll find many beautiful fishing spots teaming with fish and providing anglers with amazing sports and light game fishing.
This is a great location for those wanting to fish topwater for GTs. There are loads of reef systems perfect for the hunt.
The Bligh waters off the coast of Rakiraki (between the islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) host an incredible amount of reef structure – mainly bommies and some of these rise from 1000m to 1m in sheer walls. The current created between these two islands combined with deep waters provide an area that teams with fish, which means plenty of amazing sports and light game fishing.
You can fish all year round in Fiji and GTs are around all year.
Fly into Nadi and we can organise a transfer to your accommodation.
Accommodation is plentiful. Rakiraki has a range of resorts and accommodation to meet your requirements. Liveaboard options are also available. Call us to discuss your options.


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Q: dropzone js to link delete url with remove button In Dropzonejs i am creating delete button and then appending it to thumbnails, how can i link url which i am geeting from server directly to remove button by using    addRemoveLinks:true  ,
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        console.log('Files Added using ---------->'+$attrs.apiCall);
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       var removeButton = Dropzone.createElement("<button data-dz-remove>-Remove file</button>");
        removeButton.addEventListener("click", function(e) {
        e.preventDefault();
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        file.previewElement.appendChild(removeButton);
      });

A: you can add delete link .. in Added file event ,you can get URL in Server response and set it in delete link.
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     var _this = this;

     /* Maybe display some more file information on your page */
        var removeButton = Dropzone.createElement("<button data-dz-remove " +
                        "class='del_thumbnail btn btn-default'></button>");

        removeButton.addEventListener("click", function (e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        e.stopPropagation();
        var server_file = $(file.previewTemplate).children('.server_file').text();
        // Do a post request and pass this path and use server-side language to delete the file
        //          $.post(server_file,{'X-CSRFToken': $cookies.csrftoken}, 'json');
        $http({
            method: 'POSt',
            url: server_file,
            headers: {
                   'X-CSRFToken': $cookies.csrftoken
            }
        });
         _this.removeFile(file);
         });
         file.previewElement.appendChild(removeButton);
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A: This works with Dropzone 5.0.0

A: Add
addRemoveLinks: true,

then use the following inside
init: function () {}

When you click on dz-remove it goes to it's parent then looks for the text of the span element where the picture id is.
Using $ajax you send that imageId to your action and do what you want.
Note: I'm using toastr here for user notifications.
$(".dz-remove").on("click", function (e) {
     e.preventDefault();
     e.stopPropagation();

     var imageId = $(this).parent().find(".dz-filename > span").text();

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     url: "Your url here",
     data: { imageId: imageId},
     type: 'POST',
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          if (data.NotificationType === "Error") {
               toastr.error(data.Message);
          } else {
               toastr.success(data.Message);
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          error: function (data) {
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          }
     })

});

Hope this helps you bro  :)

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Wilson v. Brawn of California, Inc.
Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division One
September 2, 2005, Filed
A105461, A106368
[**770] STEIN, J.—The San Francisco Superior Court entered judgment against Brawn of California, Inc. (Brawn), a mail order company, ruling that Brawn had engaged in a deceptive business practice by charging its customers an "insurance fee" of $ 1.48 with every order placed. The ruling presumed that Brawn, rather than its customers, bears the loss of risk in transit, so that its customers received nothing of value in return for paying the fee. The court also awarded plaintiff litigation expenses in the amount of $ 24,699.21 and attorney fees in the amount of [***2] $ 422,982.50.
We reverse, concluding that Brawn did not bear the risk of loss of goods in transit under the applicable California Uniform Commercial Code sections discussed, post.
Brawn markets clothing through its catalogs and over the Internet. When a customer places an order, Brawn packages it, and holds it at its warehouse, where it is picked up by a common carrier and delivered to the customer, using an address provided by the customer. At all times relevant, the terms of Brawn's mail order form required the customer to pay the listed price for the goods purchased, plus a delivery fee and a $ 1.48 "insurance fee." As to the last, the form recited: "INSURANCE: Items Lost or Damaged in Transit Replaced Free." Brawn based the insurance fee on the costs to it of replacing any goods lost in transit, and Brawn did indeed replace, without further cost to the customer, any goods that had been lost in transit. Brawn rarely, if ever, sold its goods to a customer unwilling to pay the insurance fee.
On February 5, 2002, and again on February 7, 2002, plaintiff Jacq Wilson (plaintiff) purchased items from Brawn's catalogue, each time paying the [*554] insurance fee. On February 13, 2002, Wilson, [***3] acting on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated persons, brought suit against Brawn, contending that in charging the fee, Brawn violated the unfair competition law, Business and Professions Code section 17200 et seq., prohibiting unfair competition, and Business and Professions Code section 17500 et seq., [**771] prohibiting false advertising. 1
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JACQ WILSON et al., Plaintiffs and Respondents, v. BRAWN OF CALIFORNIA, INC., Defendant and Appellant.
Subsequent History: Request denied by Wilson v. Brawn of Cal., 2005 Cal. LEXIS 14586 (Cal., Dec. 14, 2005)
Prior History: [***1] Superior Court of City and County of San Francisco, No. 404454, Diane Elan Wick, Judge.
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Vonage Forum - How to Delete call history from online account?
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject: How to Delete call history from online account?
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:34 pm Post subject: can i disable call log feature?
I could be wrong but I don't think that is an option.
That's unfortunate. What if the user needs to be discreet? Like hiding some call logs to mistress or something similar situation. Is there something that we can do about this then?


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What Is Geothermal Energy? Explore Its Many Advantages
Geothermal energy has a lot of applications today and can be a cost-effective way to generate heat.
By Kashyap Vyas
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We can consider thermal energy as the energy that encloses the Earth in the form of heat, and that is produced mainly in the disintegration of radioactive substances from their nucleus. This heat tends to diffuse inside until it escapes through the surface of the earth's crust.
This energy would be enough to cover the world's needs if it could be used, but geothermal energy is an energy that is difficult to use.
The temperature is distributed irregularly according to the zones of the earth's crust. The bags of magma that come from the deeper areas move towards areas of lower pressure.
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At its contact, the rocks melt, and it releases large amounts of gases that tend to escape through cracks and fissures in the crust, giving rise to volcanic phenomena such as volcanic eruptions, high-temperature gas outputs, hot water outlets (hot springs), etc. although only some of these are usable.
Man has been using geothermal energy since remote times. Nowadays, we try to find a way to take advantage of this immense amount of energy that encloses the earth in the form of heat and that, except in isolated cases, is wasted or lost.
In areas that we could call privileged (Iceland or parts of Italy), the use of geothermal energy can be made at various temperatures.
Low Temperature: The heat that emerges at less than 100 ºC is used directly in multiple applications such as heating, hot domestic and sanitary water, swimming pools, greenhouses, drying rooms, and much more.
This use presents an important drawback. Due to the low thermal level of the fluid, it has to be used in direct heat applications, so the consumption center must be close to the deposit.
Medium and High Temperature: To extract the energy stored in the lithosphere, we need the presence of an intermediate geothermal fluid (ammonia or freon) that acts as a transport vehicle of energy.
Once the geothermal fluid has reached the surface, it must undergo a series of transformations for its use. Geothermal fluids with a temperature higher than 150 ºC are used for the direct production of electricity through different types of cycles.
If the temperature is between 100 and 150 ºC, the use of this energy can be made in industrial processes.
At present, the research lines are aimed at carrying out geothermal energy transformation projects at low temperature with smaller investments and less deep soundings with fewer geological risks and problems of exploitation and business assembly.
Uses of geothermal energy
To determine its energy use, it is necessary to differentiate between geothermal energy of high temperatures and low temperatures. Its difference lies in the earth's depth in each of them and its temperature.
In the first case, high temperatures are about three- or four-kilometers underground, and in the second case, it is found in the most superficial terrestrial layers. The temperature diversity of geothermal resources allows a large number of possibilities of use:
High Temperature: More than 150 ºC. It allows for the transformation of water vapor into electrical energy directly.
Average Temperature: Between 90 and 150 ºC. It can produce electrical energy using an exchange fluid, which is what feeds the power plants.
Low Temperature: Between 30 and 90 ºC. Its heat content is insufficient to produce electrical energy, but it is suitable for heating buildings and in certain industrial and agricultural processes.
Very Low Temperature: Less than 30 ºC. It can be used to obtain hot water for heating and air conditioning. In this case, you need to use heat pumps.
The geothermal plant of Nesjavellir in Iceland is a good example of how the heat of the earth is used to cover the hot water needs of the Greater Reykjavik metropolitan area. In Spain, we also find many examples of buildings in different Autonomous Communities where geothermal energy is used for applications such as underfloor heating or air conditioning.
This type of energy represents, without a doubt, a local, ecological, and efficient response to reduce energy costs.
Advantages of geothermal
Free and Inexhaustible Energy: We are masters of our energy to heat and cool the house. We do not depend on any other fuel or the swings in prices. Yes, the energy of the land is free and inexhaustible, but it is necessary to take into account the maintenance costs, in addition to the initial installation investment.
Renewable and Clean: It is an excellent environmental option since it is a source of clean energy, which does not emit CO2 or contribute to climate change. It does not work with combustion, and only the geothermal pump uses electricity.
There is also no need to worry about toxic gases such as carbon monoxide or possible fires.
Savings: A geothermal installation means savings of 75% in heating and approximately 80% in cooling. When starting from a stable temperature of 15º, cooling or heating the water is cheaper.
But you have to count on the electrical cost of the geothermal pump in this case.
Quick Amortization: By not having to pay for fuel, the investment is recovered in a few years and more if we take into account that we get heating, air conditioning in summer and also hot water. From the first month itself, we can expect to start saving substantially on the energy bill and the periods of return on investment vary significantly, depending on the energy demand of the home (heating, air conditioning, and hot water).
Without Environmental Impacts: It does not produce annoying noises or visual impacts on the landscape since the entire installation is buried.
Duration: A geothermal pump lasts up to twice as long as a conventional thermal boiler and spends little electricity.
Adaptable: Although it is more efficient if combined with underfloor heating, it is not necessary to install this system to enjoy the heat at home. It is possible to use the previously installed radiators too. After a study of the needs of each household, a specialized company can advise an extra installation in some cases.
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Алекса́ндр Петро́вич Серге́ев (род. 29 декабря 1953, Калининская область) — советский и российский учёный-правовед, доктор юридических наук, профессор.

Биография
Родился в 1953 году в Калининской области. В 1979 году окончил юридический факультет Ленинградского государственного университета, после чего два года обучался в аспирантуре по кафедре гражданского права.

В период 1981—1984 годов — ассистент, с 1985 по 1991 годы — доцент, с 1992 по 2006 профессор кафедры гражданского права ЛГУ, также в этот период занимал должность заведующего кафедрой. C 2006 по 2015 год работал в качестве профессора и заведующего кафедрой гражданского права юридического факультета СПбГЭУ (ФИНЭК). С 2015 года по 1 сентября 2018 года работал в качестве профессора и заведующего кафедрой гражданского права и процесса юридического факультета Санкт-Петербургского филиала Высшей школы экономики. С 1 сентября 2018 года работает в качестве профессора кафедры гражданского права и процесса там же.

С 2006 года занимает должность советника международной юридической компании DLA Piper.

В 1987—1991 годах — депутат Василеостровского райсовета Ленинграда.

Выступал в качестве эксперта и представителя в Конституционном Суде РФ, Верховном Суде РФ и Высшем Арбитражном Суде РФ, а также в судах иностранных государств и международных коммерческих арбитражах.

Участвовал в подготовке и экспертизе проектов законов Российской Федерации, включая Гражданский кодекс РФ, а также законов и подзаконных актов Санкт-Петербурга.

Является членом ряда научно-консультационных и редакционных советов, с 2000 по 2010 год был членом экспертного совета Высшей аттестационной комиссии РФ, был членом Комиссии по помилованию при губернаторе Санкт-Петербурга.

С 1997 по 2007 год являлся президентом Международного коммерческого арбитража (Санкт-Петербург), позднее стал судьёй МКАС при ТПП Российской Федерации и ряда других третейских судов.

Женат, имеет двоих детей.

Научная деятельность
В 1982 году защитил кандидатскую диссертацию по теме «Правовой режим бесхозяйного и бесхозяйственного содержимого имущества». В 1990 году защитил докторскую диссертацию по теме «Гражданско-правовая охрана культурных ценностей в СССР».

Является автором свыше 200 научных работ, в том числе 19 монографий и учебников по проблемам гражданского права и права интеллектуальной собственности.

Соавтор и редактор 3-х томного учебника «Гражданское право», который неоднократно издавался в 1995—2007 годах и в котором Сергеев написал 16 глав. В 1999 году авторский коллектив учебника награждён первой премией Ассоциации юридических вузов и факультетов за создание лучшего в России учебника для юридических вузов, а в 2002 году — премией Правительства РФ в области образования.

Соавтор и редактор 3-х томного комментария к Гражданскому кодексу Российской Федерации (2002—2008), в котором является он автором комментария к 17 главам Гражданского кодекса РФ.

Соавтор и редактор 3-х томного учебника «Гражданское право» (2008—2009; 2015—2017), в котором им написано 20 глав.

Соавтор и редактор 4-х томного комментария к Гражданскому кодексу Российской Федерации (2009—2010; 2015—2017), в котором он является автором комментария к 14 главам Гражданского кодекса РФ.

Под научным руководством Сергеева защищены 32 кандидатская и 2 докторских диссертации.

Основные труды

Награды
Удостоен ордена Дружбы (2005), медали «В память 300-летия Санкт-Петербурга» (2003), медали Анатолия Кони (2004).

В 1996 году был признан лучшим юристом Санкт-Петербурга и удостоен премии «За успехи в юридической науке».

Ссылки
 Основные научные труды А. П. Сергеева
 Юбилей Александра Петровича Сергеева //Известия высших учебных заведений. Правоведение. 2003. № 6. С. 131—133;
 Энциклопедический словарь биографий. Видные учёные-юристы России (Вторая половина ХХ века). М., 2006. С. 334;
 Сборник научных статей к 65-летию А. П. Сергеева /отв. ред. Ю. В. Байгушева, М., изд. «Статут». 2018 (предисловие).

Выпускники юридического факультета Санкт-Петербургского государственного университета
Специалисты по гражданскому праву
Специалисты по авторскому праву
Авторы учебников права
Правоведы России
Депутаты районных (в городах) советов СССР

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Finding a job remains a tough challenge for new college graduates who are eager to begin their careers.
"Good verbal communication skills, the ability to embrace change in the workplace, and being a team player can catch a prospective employer's attention," says Grace Klinefelter, of the Business & Organizational Leadership program chair at Argosy University, Washington DC. "Companies look for candidates with problem-solving and analytical skills, too." Think about these questions: What can I bring to a company? Why should they choose me? Writing your own answers to these essential questions is a good way to prepare for a job search. The exercise can provide valuable insight that may help shape your responses to future interview questions.
Much can be accomplished simply by knowing people. Klinefelter relates the true story of one Argosy University student who panicked at the thought of facing her search for employment. "She had already fulfilled the requirements for graduation, yet wanted to take more courses. I encouraged her to join a professional business association connected to her field," she says. "Once she connected with her professional organization, she landed a job with the association. It's about having the right attitude and looking forward instead of back," says Klinefelter.
It isn't necessary to wait for a local networking event to happen. Developing relationships means putting yourself out there and letting people know your professional intentions. "It's a way for students and graduates to find out about local organizations they can join, as well as employment opportunities," says Rajotte.
Volunteer work provides experience. "Our medical assistant students volunteer at a local free clinic. Help is always needed, and it gives them real-world experience beyond the externship in the career field," says Rajotte. "It's a great way to get professional references." College campuses also provide volunteer opportunities. "Students can demonstrate capabilities by volunteering to work with faculty on special projects, as well as outside activities," says Klinefelter. Even volunteer activities outside of your field of study can be beneficial. You never know who is painting or planting flowers beside you.
Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school and are subject to change. Not all programs are available to residents of all U.S.
Argosy University, Washington DC, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 1.804.225.2600).


Is your Air Con leaving you blowing hot and cold?
Air conditioning and climate control are pretty well standard in cars these days.
It's a comfort and safety feature often neglected by vehicle owners. But once the unit has been serviced, it's one drivers and their passengers appreciate the most.
Air con systems typically lose up to 15% of their charge in a year, gradually losing their cooling powers. So when a heatwave comes, leave it too long and it won't just be sunbathers feeling the heat.
There's few things more uncomfortable than sitting in a stuffy car with the fan on recirculating the warm air from outside when, if you'd had your air con recharged, you could be keeping your cool.
Worse still an unloved air con system can fill the car's interior with nasty odours, created by potentially harmful bacteria.
An air con recharge and clean by your local Servicesure Autocentre will soon have your system's refrigerants topped up, those nasty germs knocked out and driver and passengers chilling out.
Don't forget, the air con's not just for summer. On wet and freezing days it will draw out the moisture from your misted up windows and get you on your way quicker and, with clearer a clearer windscreen, in safety.
Ideally your air conditioning should be checked and recharged every 18 months to two years.


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Baoding old tune
Baoding old tune, also known as old tune bangzi, is one of the traditional operas with a long history in Hebei Province and a national intangible cultural heritage. At first, it was a popular Hexi tune in the Rural flower fairs around Baiyangdian. During the Qingdaoguang and Xianfeng years, the opera had taken shape. In the early period, the old tunes should be mainly composed of "Sheng" and "Jing". The two lines of "Sheng" and "Jing" are divided into two branches, singing the old tunes together, so they are called "old tunes". In addition to Baoding, it has its footprint and influence in Cangzhou, Hengshui, Shijiazhuang, Zhangjiakou and parts of Beijing, Tianjin and Shanxi.
Baoding Old Tune is one of the traditional operas in Hebei Province of China. Baoding Old Tune is a unique opera vocal opera.
The old tune has a broad mass base and is a tune that the local people often hum orally. Therefore, there was a saying among the people that cooking can not be done without cooking stoves and listening to operas can not be done without the old tune. The old tune has been performing in Beijing four times, and has been praised by the people, leaders and experts in the capital. Leading comrades of the Central Committee once encouraged him to say, "Baoding has treasure and the old tune is not old".
Baoding Old Tune has a history of about two or three hundred years. It was born in Yuan Dynasty. It will be popular in Hexi Tune, a traditional folk song of Yanzhao in the next year. It appears as a grand drama and is good at performing the real robe and belt play mainly composed of Laosheng and black-red-pure actors. Around 1884, the former artists represented by Shengxing actor Han Dacang (Ba Zhou Hong), initiated the forerunner of the old tune; around 1918, Zhou Fucai, a famous old student, set his mind on reforming and pushing the old tune art to a new stage with such dramas as "Transferring the Colonies" and "Advising the Army"; after the founding of New China, new artists emerged in succession, both in performance and in voice. New developments have been made.
After Pan Yang Lawsuit and Loyal Qianqiu were made into films, the influence of the old tune spread to the whole country.
Artistic characteristics
Baoding Old Tune is one of the local operas with a long history in Hebei Province, and it is also a unique local opera voice opera in Baoding. In the early period, the old tunes should be mainly composed of Sheng and Jing, while Sheng and Jing should be separated into two lines, singing the same old tune, so they are called old tune. They are different from Hebei Bangzi, so they are called old tune Bangzi, that is, the old tune opera. It is of certain positive significance to the study of the origin, formation and development of local operas, the history of the development of local ethnic groups, the history of the development of culture and art, and even the customs and customs.
The History of Baoding's Old Tune
Baoding old tune has a history of about 2300 years. It was born in the Yuan and Ming dynasties. It was popular in Yanzhao folk song "Hexi tune", and then appeared as a grand drama. It was good at performing costume-belt drama mainly composed of Laosheng and black-red-and-pure-acting. In the eighties of the nineteenth century, there were some former artists represented by the star actor Han Dacang (Bazhou Hong), who pioneered the old tune. In the early twentieth century, Zhou Fucai, a famous veteran, pushed the old tune art to a new stage with such dramas as "Transforming the Pirates" and "Advising the Army".
In the course of its development, the old tune has been influenced by the local high school and Hebei Bangzi, and absorbed the essence of the local rap art. It emerged in the Qing Guangxu period (1875 - 1908), and began to enter the city until 1930s.
After 1949, the old opera troupe specializing in Gaoyang, Dingxian and Fuping Equality was established in Baoding area. The old opera troupe in Baoding area has performed in Beijing for many times, and has been praised by Comrade Deng Xiaoping as "Baoding has treasure and the old tune is not old". In 1960 and 1980, the troupe produced and performed two excellent plays, Pan Yang Suit and Loyal Qianqiu, which were filmed and released nationwide. Famous artists include Cui Chengtian, Liu Shouqian, Xin Qiuhua and Wang Guanying. Since the new era, the old tune has created a large number of excellent operas such as "Sun Menstruation Day" and "Rejecting Ma Ling", which have won awards for many performances both inside and outside Hebei Province, and become one of the most popular operas for rural audiences in Hebei Province, especially in the middle of Hebei Province.
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Daniel Alomía Robles was born in Huánuco, Peru on January 3, 1871. Ardent traveler, he visited the most remote areas in the Andes, collecting songs and music being passed on from generation to generation, as well as melodies from the Inca and Colonial periods. He also gathered musical instruments and ceramics from the ancient Peruvian cultures. All of this leads him to create his "Folk Collection". Several trips took him to Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama and the United States, where he lived in New York from 1919 to 1933. Later on at his return to Peru, he contracts septicemia and dies in Chosica on June 18, 1942. El Condor Pasa is a composition of Andean origin, composed in 1913, based on Incan melodies and dances.
María Isabel "Chabuca" Granda was born on September 3,1920, in a copper mining area in the region of Apurímac, in Peru. Early in her career her work was expressive and picturesque – evoking the romantic and beautiful neighborhood of Barranco in Lima, with its grand French houses with impressive entrances and winter gardens. She broke the conventional rhythmic structure of the waltz, later broke convention with her poetic cadences as well. Towards the end of her career, Chabuca Granda incorporated Afro-Peruvian rhythms into her work. She masterfully blended the suggestive and colorful rhythms into her work, enriching Peruvian popular music. In 1983 she dies in Fort Lauderdale due to health complications. Granda's song "La Flor De La Canela" has become an anthem for the city of Lima.
Angel Villoldo (1868-1919) was one of Argentina's pioneer tango composers. On November 1905 at the "Restaurante Americano," José Luis Roncallo and his orchestra premiered Villodo's "El Choclo". Roncallo fretted about the idea of playing a tango for the "crème-de-la-crème" of Buenos Aires society, but the sound of this new piece was so compelling that he sneaked it in and introduced the new work as a "danza criolla," a Creole dance. Villoldo named it "El Choclo," the ear of corn, because "…I loved it from the very first note, and for me the ear of corn is the tastiest ingredient of the 'puchero', a meat and vegetables stew…" La Cumparsita was composed in 1919 by Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodríguez (1897-1948). It is one of the most famous and recognizable tangos of all time. Translated as "The little parade," the work was first presented in Confitería La Giralda, in downtown Montevideo. Though it was written in Uruguay by a Uruguayan composer, Argentines have sometimes claimed this famous tango as their own, based on the fact that its lyrics were written by two Argentine poets, Maroni and Pascual Contursi, although without authorization from the composer.


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Is it blasphemous to compare a document as divinely inspired as the United States Constitution to a film written and directed by a man who went on to create a character named Jar Jar Binks? I'll let you decide. No matter how different the film Star Wars: A New Hope and the Constitution may seem, I'm about to show you that they actually have a lot in common in how they came about and how they've affected the world.
Each creation was inspired by one visionary man.
Each visionary used ideas from the past to create something new and fresh.
Others revised and built upon the visionary's ideas to make the final product better than he could have done by himself.
Without the aid of a beloved icon, both projects would likely have failed.
Some things had to be abandoned in order to ensure the project's success.
The work first won over Americans and then people around the world.
Politics and the film industry were changed forever by the advent of these creations.
The two works have been amended several times over the years.
A good place to begin is with the architects behind Star Wars and the Constitution: George Lucas and James Madison. Before making Star Wars, Lucas had already proven he could be artistically daring with THX 1138 and also deliver feel-good box-office hits with American Graffiti. In Star Wars, he managed to do both. When Americans faced a crisis of confidence in their elected officials and the country seemed to be in decline against the Soviet Union, Lucas was hard at work crafting a film that would inspire people and have a huge impact on popular culture.
Madison served on the Continental Congress and in the Virginia House Delegates in the years leading up to the creation of the Constitution. He got to see how the 13 states interacted and how important it was to each of them to maintain their sovereignty. By 1787, the states were at a critical junction where they could either dissolve into anarchy or become the greatest nation the world had ever seen. Under these extraordinarily dangerous conditions, Madison came up with a plan for a new form of government the world had never seen: One of the people and by the people.
Before Lucas could create a story that would win over worldwide audiences, he spent years studying classical literature, reading Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces and watching westerns and Japanese films, especially Akira Kurosawa's influential work. Inspired by the Flash Gordon serials he saw as a child, Lucas decided to create a space opera populated with characters ripped from mythology. This strange pairing of old ideas with futuristic hardware rejuvenated the myths and made Star Wars' story universally appealing. The light saber is a perfect example of this. It's basically a knight's sword, but it's also a laser beam, which means it both reminds us of old tales of warriors and fills us with wonder about how such a technological marvel works.
Madison knew the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced by a better form of government that gave more power to a national government. To figure out what that government should look like, he studied the works of ancient and contemporary philosophers, including Marcus Tullius Cicero (natural rights of man), John Locke (religious liberty and the right to property), and Polybius and Montesquieu (separation of powers). He even took inspiration from the Bible. The judges set up by Moses in the Old Testament are a pattern of a democratic republic where people are allowed to govern their own affairs with little interference from government. With all of these ideas from the past, Madison came up with an entirely new form of government that would change the world. But he needed a lot of help to make it a reality.
Almost no one in Hollywood took Lucas' Star Wars project seriously. Only Twentieth Century Fox President Alan Ladd, Jr. had any faith in it at the start. He gave Lucas enough money to produce draft after draft of the script before he came up with one good enough to begin production. Even after Lucas got the green light, he faced an uphill battle getting his cast and crew to believe in the material. Luckily, he received the full support of a legendary actor named Sir Alec Guinness. Famous for his iconic roles in several David Lean films in the 1950s and 1960s, Guinness gave instant credibility to Star Wars when he signed on to play the old Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi. During the arduous shooting in Tunisia, when other actors and crewmembers complained, Guinness' calm and professional attitude was reassuring. His superb performance gives weight to the idea of the Force, which could have come across as silly and generic. He also returned in The Empire Strikes Back to make sure audiences accepted a Muppet called Yoda as a suitable replacement.
A Constitutional Convention was scheduled in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation. Many states were reluctant to send delegates. However, their fears were immediately relieved when George Washington announced he would attend the convention. He was a beloved leader throughout the 13 states for his victory over the British in the Revolutionary War and his astonishing display of humility by refusing to take power as king after the war ended. Although he didn't speak much during the debates, Washington was unanimously elected president of the convention and his presence helped calm some of the tensions as the Founding Fathers crafted the Constitution. After the Constitution was ratified by the states, Washington even agreed to run for president for the first two elections to set the precedent for successors to follow.
Despite his brilliance as a filmmaker, Lucas needed the help of many other people to make Star Wars such a perfect film. Producer Gary Kurtz stressed the importance of cutting costs and making the most out of their modest budget. John Dykstra invented a computerized camera to create special effects no one had ever seen before. Ralph McQuarrie conceived beautiful sets and drew breathtaking paintings of planets. And many other people helped on the script and other aspects of the film to bring it to life in ways Lucas never could have conceived.
As a Virginian, Madison was torn on the issues of slavery and representation. On one hand, Madison was personally against slavery, but his fellow citizens would never agree to get rid of the practice to join the United States. As a citizen of a large state, Madison was frustrated by how much Virginians had paid for the Revolutionary War, while smaller states had seemingly shirked their duties. He wanted to rectify this by creating a legislative branch of the federal government that was purely representative of states' populations. The small states rightly protested this because under this system, they would always lose to the larger states. That would be akin to tyranny. So they compromised and allowed only two votes for each state in the Senate while the House of Representatives would be based on population. And budgets would begin in the House to ensure large states wouldn't feel taken advantage of again. Many other compromises took place on the way to finishing the Constitution.
The Star Wars saga is an exercise in abandoning some things to get a project done. When Lucas first wrote the script for The Star Wars, it was too big a story to tell in one film, so he had to break it into nine parts and just focus on the middle three first. As production on Star Wars came down to the wire, Lucas realized he couldn't create exactly the film he had in mind because special effects hadn't caught up to his vision in 1977. He famously said, "Films are never completed; they're only abandoned." That is why he never felt fully satisfied with the end result, so he felt a need to return several times and try to fix the things he saw as imperfections in the original Star Wars trilogy.
The Founding Fathers couldn't abolish slavery when they wrote the Constitution. Attempting to do so would have killed any chance of having truly United States because the Southern states never would have agreed to such an idea when their economies were so dependent on the practice. Instead, the Founders did their best to limit it by ending the importation of slaves and not rewarding the Southern states too much in the House of Representatives for the slaves they owned. Benjamin Franklin noted before signing the Constitution that, although he didn't agree with everything in that document, he didn't think he would always disagree with them.
Star Wars opened without fanfare in May 1977. In a brilliant move, however, the film's chief marketer had gone to sci-fi conventions in the months leading up to the premiere to ensure the core fan base would be prepared. They lined up to see the movie when it finally arrived, and all the interest soon spilled over to mainstream audiences. When Time magazine declared Star Wars "the best movie of the year," the movie's popularity exploded. Suddenly everyone in America was watching it – several times! Star Wars set new box-office records in America and the rest of the world. Despite its all-white cast, the film spoke to people from virtually every culture and every part of the world. That's how amazing its themes and characters are.
After putting together the Constitution, the Founding Fathers then had to take on the equally difficult task of getting their countrymen to ratify it. They did so by publishing the Federalist Papers and doing all they could to educate the people on the importance of uniting as a nation. It was a tough sell, but the Constitution eventually gained approval by the majority of the 13 states, and it was adopted as the supreme law of the land. Over the years, the American experiment spread to nations around the world. Freedoms of life, liberty, property, religion, etc. are now taken for granted by billions of people. Even though the Constitution was written by a group of white men (some of whom owned slaves, as naysayers like to point out), its principles apply to virtually every people and culture in the world. And its ideals still hold up today as they did in 1787.
The film industry was never the same after Star Wars, for better or worse. There had been big blockbusters before, like The Godfather, The Exorcist and Jaws, but Star Wars presented something entirely new. It was a big, noisy special-effects extravaganza released in the summer movie season. You could say the same thing about Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean or pretty much any other major summer release in the past 20 years. Hollywood has increasingly invested in tent-pole films, patterned after Star Wars, to try get a lot of people to come to theaters. Many of these films lack the emotional impact of Lucas' creation, but they're trying to recreate what Star Wars did so well.
Love it or hate it, the United States of America has had an indelible impact on the rest of the world. The city shining on a hill has been a beacon of freedom for people in many lands and inspired them to throw off their shackles and demand freedom. No one had ever seen a democratic republic built on free-market principles before, and no one knew if it could survive. It managed to survive a Civil War and several wars with other nations, and it rose to become the dominant economy in the world for more than a century. Even communist countries like China are trying to duplicate American success by allowing some elements of capitalism. But these attempts don't work as well because they are mere imitations rather than truly free societies.
Because Lucas was so frustrated about abandoning Star Wars, he returned to it in 1997 and came out with Special Editions of the original three films. These included several changes, including the infamous "Han shot first" scene, Han meeting Jabba the Hutt in A New Hope, and a number of superfluous special effects. The Star Wars prequels could even be seen as revisions because they offer different versions of some of the characters. Plus, some of the story elements clash with what Obi Wan, Yoda and even Darth Vader say in the original trilogy. In all, it would probably have been better if Lucas had left well enough alone and allowed the Star Wars films to remain in their original state, blemishes and all.
Over the years, the Constitution has been amended more than two dozen times. Most of these amendments have been great. They started with the Bill of Rights and continued with the abolition of slavery and the right to vote for women. However, they did include some blunders, like Prohibition, which was later repealed, and the income tax, which was not. In all, the amendments have mainly been good. The Bill of Rights restricts the government from infringing on the freedom of the press, speech, religion, gun ownership, fair trial and other things the Founders felt were important to protect. These were mostly essential changes, unlike Lucas' unnecessary changes to his films.
Both Star Wars and the Constitution are products of brilliant minds who rose to the occasion to create something amazing despite all the challenges they faced. They have had lasting impacts on America and the international community. They have universal truths that are still as valid today as they were when they were first created. Is the case strong enough to say Star Wars is like the Constitution? What do you, the people, say?
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
December 30, 2010 by gwmain
Civil War drummer boy re-enactors
Update, 6/1/2011: For more on the Sesquicentennial celebration that occurred over Memorial Day Weekend 2011, including videos and photos, please click here.
In September of 2002, the Green-Wood Cemetery launched its unprecedented Civil War Project. We knew at the time that Green-Wood was the place to be buried during and after the Civil War. We also knew that it has more Civil War generals (16 Union, 2 Confederate) than any other cemetery except Arlington and West Point. But we didn't know that, nine years later (almost twice as long as the Civil War itself), we would have identified more than 4,500 Civil War veterans at Green-Wood, including 75 Confederates, have written a biography for each, and have obtained gravestones for more than 2,000 of these veterans who lie in unmarked graves.
Now, as the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War rapidly approaches, we are working on our plans to honor the service and sacrifice of these men. Events are planned throughout Memorial Day weekend. Green-Wood Cemetery will be the place for New York City's sesquicentennial commemoration of the start of the Civil War.
On Saturday morning, May 14, volunteers will fan out across the cemetery's 478 acres, placing markers at each of the 4,500 graves of our Civil War veterans. Then, two weeks later, on Sunday, May 29, volunteers will replace each of these flags with a luminary candle. That Sunday night, with all those luminaries lit, re-enactors in uniform will stand as honor guards along the Grand Procession and Civil War musicians — accordions, fiddles, a brass band, and a chorus — will perform Civil War songs across the grounds. Cavalry horses will walk the grounds and artillery guns will fire a salute. Descendants of these veterans, coming from throughout the world, will join the public to walk the grounds in tribute. A Civil War exhibition in our Historic Chapel, featuring artifacts primarily drawn from our Historic Fund collections, will open on Saturday, May 28, and will run through June 12. And, the updated third edition of our illustrated biographical dictionary on CD, with hundreds of portrait/photographs, will be issued.
Then, on Monday, Memorial Day, we will hold our March of Honor out to our Civil War Soldiers' Lot, where 127 Civil War veterans, many of whom shed their blood at Antietam, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and other battlefields, are buried. There descendants will read the names of many of the men for whom Green-Wood is the "final camping ground." Re-enactors and a Civil War artillery battery will fire salutes. We will then hold our 13th annual Memorial Day Concert, which will feature music from the Civil War.
We do hope you will join us on the Sunday evening and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. But, if you would like to do more to honor the sacrifice of these men and their service to their country, please sign up here to become a volunteer or email Jeff Richman, our cemetery historian, at jeffrichman@green-wood.com.
Honoring Our Civil War Veterans


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Metro Ports Joins Green Marine Environmental Certification Program
Terminal operator and stevedoring company Great Lakes Stevedoring DBA Metro Ports has become a Green Marine member by enrolling its Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor terminal into the program.
Green Marine is a voluntary environmental certification program for North America's maritime transportation industry. The initiative strives to surpass regulatory requirements in measurable ways.
MOL, DSME Secure AIP for Cryo-Powered Regas System for FSRUs
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Bureau Veritas for the design of a new cold energy use regasification system, Cryo-Powered Regas , for Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs).
FSRUs are floating facilities used for storing and regasifying LNG, which is then pressurized and piped ashore.
Oil, Other Contaminants Removed from Ghost Ship
The operation to remove oil and other contaminants from the crewless cargo ship MV Alta, which washed ashore mid-February in Ballycotton, Co. Cork, Ireland, has been completed.
The ship was drifting for over a year at sea without a single soul on board after its crew had been evacuated by the US Coast Guard back in September 2018 in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Maersk Launches USD 1.5 Bn Share Buyback Program
Danish A.P. Moller - Mærsk A/S has decided to initiate a share buy-back program of up to DKK 10 billion (around USD 1.5 billion).
The company said that the buyback would cover a maximum of 3.12 million shares to be acquired over a period of up to 15 months.
The initiative follows the closure of the second phase of the share buyback, which started in September 2019. The total market value of the shares acquired in the second phase amounted to DKK 3.3 bn (USD 492 million).
Wartsila-Led Consortium to Raise Fuel Efficiency in EU-Funded Project
Finnish technology group Wartsila, together with a consortium of six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping.
The three-year project SeaTech is coordinated by Wartsila and will run until 2023.
The project partners include Huygens Engineer BV from the Netherlands, Estonia s Liewenthal Electronics, Utkilen AS from Norway, the National Technical University of Athens, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and the UK s University of Southampton.
Polaris: Fuel Tanks of Grounded Stellar Banner Intact
The fuel tanks of StellThe fuel tanks of the giant ore carrier that ran aground and developed a heavy list last week some 100 kilometers off the coast of São Luis, in the state of Maranhao, Brazil, remain intact, according to the ship s owner Polaris Shipping.
The South Korean shipping company reportedly told Brazilian miner major Vale that the fuel tanks are located on the stern of the vessel, on the opposite side of the damaged area. As informed earlier by Polaris, the ore carrier experienced bow damage that led to its grounding.ar Banner remain intact, according to Polaris Shipping.
Keel Laid for Russia s 1st LNG-Fueled Passenger Ship
A keel-laying ceremony has been held for Chaika LNG, the first passenger ship in Russia to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Gazprom said.
The event was held on February 27 at the shipyard of Zelenodolsk Plant named after A.M. Gorky in Zelenodolsk, the Republic of Tatarstan.
Intended for passenger voyages, the new motor vessel, which can accommodate at least 170 people, is expected to be launched as early as this year.
Mercantile & Maritime to Comply with US Sanctions against Rosneft Trading
Singapore-based tanker owner Mercantile & Maritime is planning to end its shipping of Venezuelan oil for Rosneft in line with the sanctions imposed by the United States against the Russian oil giant s Geneva-based trading arm Rosneft Trading S.A.
With a fleet of nine tankers, Mercantile & Maritime was one of the largest shippers for Rosneft Trading over the past year, according to a report from Reuters.
Beypore port awaits backing from major vessel operators
Even after the announcement of an operational incentive by the State government for promotion of cargo shipping through minor ports, cargo delivery at the Beypore port is yet to show an upward spiral.
Major importers are of the view that the crisis in the sector can be resolved only with better cooperation from multi-national vessel operators who could deliver cargo at minor ports like Beypore and Azhikkal.
Port announces $10m in new contracts
The Port of Townsville has announced two major contracts for the $193 million Channel Upgrade Project; the largest infrastructure project in the Port s 156 year history.
The contracts, worth a total of more than $10 million, are for rock wall construction and rock delivery.
Port Of Tyne First UK Port To Become A Connected Ports Partner
Port of Tyne s membership of global data and resource sharing initiative the Connected Ports Partnership has been welcomed by the new Maritime Minister, Kelly Tolhurst MP.
The Port of Tyne has announced it will be the first UK port to join the Connected Ports Partnership.
Varanasi port lags in cargo handling, finds RTI
Fourteen months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Varanasi multimodal terminal located on the Ganga, the terminal has handled only 282 metric tonnes of cargo, as per the government s response to an RTI query filed by a Pune-based NGO. Government estimates had pegged the volume of traffic at the Varanasi terminal at 3.55 million metric tonnes by 2020.


The concept of mechatronics come from Japanese origin which means the application of electronics and computer to control the mechanical motion. In other words, we can incorporate more and more electronics in technological and developed product mechanism. Mechatronics and mechatronics engineering is a combination of mechanical engineering with electronic and control system in designing and manufacturing the industrial products.
Earlier times of the automotive manufactures in automotive industry consist of both mechanical and electronics engineers each have their own capabilities. They work together but rarely involves each other's activities. But the modern vehicle manufacturing requires involvement both engineers which have knowledge both electronics as well as a mechanical system.
These mechatronics engineers have to design a control system which specifying both electronics and mechanical components. They will have to design an entire control system and implement it on the vehicle. In order to do so, we need a Mechatronics engineer.
The application of mechatronics commonly seen in the automotive industry.
Car engine management system consists of many control systems involving microcontrollers, the engine control system, turbochargers wastage control etc.
It uses sophisticated sensors and car central control system for a safe drive. It uses other safety and regulatory devices to correct the problem before getting into an accident.
It compares the speed of the wheel with speed of the engine. The sensor is Fixed on each wheel.
This control system controls the speed of a car by adjusting the throttle position. The throttle valve controls the speed and power of the engine by limiting the amount of air taken in.
It consists of a mechatronic throttle. Instead of pressing on the pedal the cruise control actuates the throttle valve by a cable connected to an actuator. The actuator consists of a small DC motor on throttle valve which controls air into it.
The main components of this system are Yaw rate sensors and a lateral accelerometer. It compares the steering wheel position with that of the direction of motion.
Despite automotive industry, in the much different application of mechanical engineering, mechatronics plays a vital role. Mechatronics and Mechatronics engineering will establish new trends in the factory, office, and home automation. Some typical mechatronics system has a dramatic increase in complexity during last few years The next generation of common rail diesel injection system there will be a sharp increase of a number of calibration level which has 5000-10000 calibration labels now.


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At least one thing he got wrong. He spoke of "a sapping of confidence -- a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights." But a few hours before Obama spoke, pollster Scott Rasmussen reported that 48 percent of Americans believe the nation's best days are yet to come, while only 35 percent say they have come and gone.
But I think Americans will forgive Obama for striking a somber note; I think they're in a mood to forgive him for almost anything. The response to Obama since his victory in November reminds me of the response to John F. Kennedy after his narrower victory in 1960.
There are many similarities between the two. Obama is the first African-American president; Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic president. Both entered office young, physically graceful, articulate, charming. And both came to office at difficult times. Obama must make decisions about wars and a financial crisis no one fully comprehends. And, though many forget this, Kennedy faced difficult decisions: an economy that seemed to be faltering, which he pledged to get moving again, and a Cold War that had heated up in a Berlin crisis -- and would again -- and that nearly became hot when the Soviets placed missiles in Cuba.
I think one reason for this is that he was a "first." Some 63 percent of white Protestants voted for his opponent in a nation whose culture, as the late Samuel Huntington put it, was and is Anglo-Protestant. Some 65 percent of white Protestants voted for Barack Obama's opponent. But I think a large majority of Americans want the first black president to be a good one and are inclined to keep believing that he is unless he does something that is utterly unacceptable to them (as Kennedy did to white Southerners).
We are all aware of what Obama called "our patchwork heritage," and are pleased to reward those who come from unusual ethnic backgrounds and have shown they can excel and transcend ethnic stereotypes in our Anglo-Protestant civic culture. I think Obama's job ratings are likely to remain very high for an extended period, as Kennedy's did.
An interesting question then is whether Obama will govern, as I have suggested he might, like Dwight Eisenhower, keeping an arm's length distance from his party and seeking a larger consensus. Some of his acts during his transition suggest he is so inclined, such as his inclusion of tax cuts in his stimulus package and his meticulous outreach to congressional leaders of the other party. Some of the things he has been talking about -- responding to the financial crisis, reforming entitlements -- as a practical matter require congressional supermajorities, if only to give all sides political cover.
His inaugural contained a few cheap shots to delight the left. "We will restore science to its rightful place." "We reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals." But there were also words that should encourage the right. The market's "power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched." "We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense."
On Jan. 15, perhaps anticipating Obama's inauguration, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband rejected the idea that we faced a war on terrorism with "a unified, transnational enemy."
But Obama said, "Our nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred." To whom his message was: "Our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you." In his determination to protect the country, Obama may turn out to resemble his predecessor more than some Europeans would like.
Obama at close hand, as I have had the chance to see him earlier this month, is a man of supreme self-confidence who lays out long-term strategies and then executes them methodically, as he did in his campaign. Kennedy, from what I can tell, was, too; he started planning his 1960 campaign at his Thanksgiving dinner table in 1956. Kennedy made his mistakes -- some serious -- and Obama has assured us he'll make some, too.
But Americans in the 1960s were unusually indulgent of the grandson of an Irish saloonkeeper, and I'm inclined to think we also will be indulgent of, in Obama's words, "a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant."


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Jason Dorsey: Researcher and Speaker
"One of the most compelling and engaging speakers I've come across in my career…equal parts researcher, social anthropologist, and entertainer." – CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA
Featured on over 200 TV shows from 60 Minutes to CNBC, CNN, HLN, BBC, and The Today Show
Led 100+ research studies. Adweek calls Jason a "research guru."
Received over 1,000 standing ovations
"Jason's work with our team has had a profound impact on how we communicate with our consumers and manage our multi-generational workforce." – CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America
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Jason Dorsey: Generations and Behavioral Researcher and Speaker
Jason's passion is solving generational challenges for leaders through his unique research discoveries. He delivers results through his unforgettable keynote presentations and custom behavioral research around the world. His talent is applying unexpected discoveries from his 100+ research studies—along with his frontline experience working with over 700 clients—to deliver new solutions and inspiration that drives measurable results. He's funny, too.
Jason has been featured on 200+ TV shows, including 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and The Early Show. Adweek calls Jason a "research guru" and The New York Times featured him in its cover story on marketing to Millennials. Jason is known for discovering Millennials are breaking into two generations: Mega-llennials and Me-llennials. He's also acclaimed for his discovery that "Technology is only new if you remember it the way it was before." Jason was the first to share with the media that COVID-19 was Gen Z's generation-defining moment.
1,000+ Standing Ovations and Unique Content
The #1 generations keynote speaker, Jason Dorsey has received more than 1,000 standing ovations from audiences as large as 16,000 in an arena—and as many as 100,000 on a single virtual keynote. Jason brings an entirely new approach to understanding and unlocking the potential of each generation. He delivers inspiring and practical insights using his unique high-energy speaking style. Jason's presentations are highly customized and feature his latest research discoveries and practical solutions specific to your audience, geography, data, and much more.
Jason is known for discovering "Technology is only new if you remember it the way it was before." He also discovered that Millennials are not tech-savvy but tech-dependent. Jason also leads the annual State of Gen Z® research study. This study has been quoted by media around the world and is the most influential annual Gen Z study, started back in 2016.
Generations and Behavioral Research that Delivers New Insights and Actions
Jason Dorsey is President of The Center for Generational Kinetics. CGK is the leading Gen Z, Millennials, and generational speaking, research, and strategic advisory firm. CGK helps more than 100 clients annually. These clients represent almost every major industry, from global banks and pioneering software companies to automakers, consumer brands, healthcare, retailers, manufacturing, travel, and private equity firms.
Jason and CGK's PhD-led research team invented Generational Context™, a unique approach to solving generational challenges. This approach leverages the research strengths of CGK, including quantitative and qualitative research. Jason and his team have led more than 100 generational research studies for clients on four continents in multiple languages. His research includes consumers, employees, and hidden behavioral trends.
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Jason's newest bestselling book is Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business—and What To Do About It. Zconomy was a #1 new release on Amazon and featured as a Top 10 Business Book of 2020 by Forbes.com
Jason and his research team at CGK author numerous generational research reports each year. These research reports reveal new and unexpected insights into generations and emerging trends around the world, from fintech and retail to marketing, healthcare, and employment.
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Watch Jason Dorsey's speaking preview video. He's received over 1,000 standing ovations!
Jason Dorsey in the Media
Jason has appeared on more than 200 TV shows!
Speaking to 100,000 Leaders in Over 100 Countries
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Photos from Jason's journey:
Jason on 60 Minutes
This was a dream come true. Jason was on 60 Minutes with Morley Safer.
Talking Generations on CNBC
Jason on CNBC Closing Bell discussing Millennials and car buying.
Jason on Fox Business
Jason shared new insights on Millennials and their future.
Signing Books is Awesome
Jason loves signing books and visiting after his keynotes.
Jason wins Austin Under 40!
Jason with family after winning the Austin Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year at age 25! He was joined by his mom, sister, and grandfather.
Jason with President Clinton
At age 21, Jason was the youngest person appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Campaign Against Youth Violence.
Jason with Barbara Bush
At age 20, Jason keynoted his first national conference for 5,000 leaders with First Lady Barbara Bush. Notice Jason was still wearing braces!
Jason rocking the socks!
Yes, Jason knows how to rock the socks while roller skating.
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