Five years have passed since the two terrible sequential terrorist attacks in Norway on 22 July 2011 known as "The 2011 Norway attacks", in Norway just as "22 July" ("22. juli"). The lone wolf terrorist killed 77 persons an injured over four times as many.
I haven't really got anything to add to what's been said before during the last five years. You come to a point were there's no words left. It's all been said before, and even better by others. The important thing is to remember those who died, to honour their legacy, and to never let this happen again. To anybody.
All I can offer here is music. I strongly believe in the power of music. Music can express love, loss, longing, anger and despair. Music can comfort, help and heal. Music can give people strength and hope.
The days, weeks and months that followed the 2011 attacks really showed the world the strengths of Norwegian society. It also showed that music really can give comfort and hope to people. The terrible facts remain: 77 lives are gone forever, mostly young people. Just starting out on their life's journey. That's still so hard to comprehend, even today.
The photo above is from the Oslo government quarter where the 2011 attacks started. The H block (the tallest building) was housing the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Justice and the Police (the lowest building is the Y block). The photo is taken in August 2011, under a month after the attacks.
Never forget the 2011 Norway attacks!
This blog post no. 313 was first published 22-07-2016. Last revision 22-07-2016.
Happy Australia Day with Pavarotti!
Today is Australia Day, the official National Day of Australia, which is celebrated annually on 26 January in Australia and by Australians living abroad.
Pavarotti performed in Australia many times during his career, but there is another important Australian connection for Pavarotti. The Australian soprano Dame Joan Sutherland was together with her conductor husband Richard Bonynge instrumental for Pavarotti's career on stage and on record, especially in the early stages of his career. Pavarotti and Sutherland made many landmark recordings on Decca together, as well as performing in operas and concerts together.
In the following video Pavarotti and Sutherland sing the duet "Prendi: l'anel ti dono" from the Bellini opera La Sonnambula from a concert in 1983 in Sydney, Australia with Bonynge conducting. This concert is available on CD and DVD.
The Three Tenors performed in Australia once. On 1 March 1997 The Three Tenors performed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne as part of their World Tour together with conductor Marco Armiliato. At this concert The Three Tenors surprised their audience by singing the popular Australian song "Waltzing Matilda", by many described as the country's "unofficial national anthem".
This blog post no. 303 was first published 26-01-2016. Last revision 26-01-2016.
Posted in Luciano Pavarotti, Pavarotti, Pavarotti in Australia, Pavarotti in opera, Pavarotti in opera arias, Pavarotti in opera duets, Pavarotti's performances, Pavarotti's recordings, The Three Tenors on January 26, 2016 by Odd Pavarotti.
Almost every year there's at least one new Pavarotti compilation on the market. Especially interesting are Pavarotti releases from different countries. There are seldom any new tracks on these compilations but they are never the less interesting and very welcome.
This year Decca in Germany released a single CD Pavarotti compilation for the German market entitled "La donna è mobile".
This compilation contains 21 tracks of mainly opera arias but also some popular Italian songs and one religious work is included. This CD is sold for a bargain price in stores and is also easily available online.
Posted in Luciano Pavarotti, Pavarotti, Pavarotti in opera, Pavarotti in opera arias, Pavarotti's recordings on December 29, 2015 by Odd Pavarotti.
The Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo is still active as a singer and conductor. It's amazing how active he still is considering his high age. Needless to say Domingo was one of The Three Tenors together with Pavarotti and Carreras.
To celebrate his 75th birthday on 21 January, 2016, a 2 CDs compilation entitled "Domingo: The 50 Greatest Tracks" has just been released on Deutsche Grammophon. This compilation is also available on download and streaming.
It's interesting that the album artwork is the same as the Pavarotti compilation "Pavarotti: The 50 Greatest Tracks" from 2013.
This compilation contains a very good sample of the great Spanish tenor's recordings on Deutsche Grammophon and Decca.
The Three Tenors are featured with "Nessun dorma!" from the first Three Tenors concert in Rome in 1990. Two arias by Domingo from the same concert is also featured on this compilation.
I know you've done it! Oh, yes! Just admit it! You've tried to sing together with Pavarotti at least one time in your life! And probably several times. And I know you probably want to do it again. And again!
So here's another chance to impress yourself, the one you love and the neighbor you hate so dearly: Here's the great Orfeo & Euridice sing-along together with Pavarotti!
In this video Pavarotti sings "Che farò senza Euridice" from the Gluck opera Orfeo e Euridice. It's a very sad and moving aria about the longing for lost love, so you better be in the mood when you sing it! Maybe it would be helpful somehow!
The video contains an audio recording, probably from a concert in Italy or the US, where Pavarotti is accompanied on piano. Pavarotti recorded this aria with full orchestra for his Mattinata studio album, and several live versions are available on various unofficial CDs and DVDs.
More sing-along with Pavarotti here!
This post was first published 13-10-2015. Last revision 13-10-2015.


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The Black Hounds
The Slade Rooms Wolverhampton 23rd August 2014.
The rock 'n' roll was set to flow freely tonight at The Slade Rooms with a top line up of bands that I had been looking forward to seeing for some considerable time.
I'm kicking myself for only catching the last few songs of Torous' set as from what I did see and hear, there is a lot to enjoy about this band. Of the songs I did get to see them perform, their cover of Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick In The Wall' stood out and got the kind of appreciation this cool trio of musicians, deserved as not only delivered the goods musically but they looked like they were having a great time doing so aswell – so note to self, go see these guys again and next time don't be late!
With the very recent departure of two band members and the new inclusion of Jeff Simmons, our second band of tonight Phoenix Rising seem very aptly named. As with Torous, there was no doubting that this band have a wealth of experience behind them and an interesting future ahead and I look forward to catching them spreading their wings again.
Mac, Adam and Rob AKA The Nics, are a band that always seem at home when you put them on a stage together, as this band really just seem to click. With each and every performance I've seen of theirs, there has always been that great connection with the audience and just as before, tonight's crowd just loved 'em!
There is nothing sweeter than seeing a band grow in confidence and popularity and Singing Towards Disaster have certainly achieved much in both departments this year. Tonight's set from them was raucously delivered with lead singer Jack Budd owning the mic, the stage and the pit to the delight of the bands fans. I'm not sure about this band singing towards disaster but singing towards success is a very strong possibility!
I first encountered The Black Hounds earlier this year when they supported Martyr De Mona at The Wulfrun and a mighty fine job they did of it too! Being a relatively new band but with each band member having an impressive musical background, there is a sure fire guarantee that their rock will be hard, heavy and smart and you'll have a great time listening to it.
The Black Hounds set tonight was an addictive journey through their collective repertoire which left no doubt in my mind that even though the band as a whole have not been together long, they are already delivering something that fits like a hand in your favourite glove. I'm really looking forward to seeing much more of the Black Hounds on the gigging circuit as I'm sure there is still much much more yet to come from them.
The prospect of seeing The Black Hounds live on stage at The Slade Rooms was one that had brought back many memories from the farewell gig of The Whiskey Syndicate back in June when I last saw Ant Wright leaving the stage for the last time in that incarnation. At that time I'd wished them all much success with future ventures and I'm chuffed to bits in the knowledge that my wish looks to be coming true.
Words and Photography by Sue Wardle.
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Revealed: how far your car will really get once the fuel light comes on
Some motorists seem to thrive playing fuel light bingo, running their car down to its last reserves, while others live in terror of the illuminated warning that they're running low on fuel.
Now, new research has discovered just how far your car will go once it's in the red, offering relief for some and spoiling the fun for others.
The study compared the real-world range of nearly 100 cars and found some huge differences between popular models.
The 10 cars with longest reserve range
VW Passat – 75.02 miles
Volvo V40 – 70.6
Ford Mondeo – 70.02
BMW 5 Series – 68.33
Toyota Prius – 66.62
Mercedes E-class – 64.02
Audi Q5 – 63.82
Range Rover Sport – 63.35
Mazda 6 – 62.97
Audi A6 – 62.06
According to a survey by Comparethemarket, more than a third of drivers believe their car will only cover 20 miles once the fuel warning light comes on. But the study found that on average cars can cover more than twice that distance (around 50 miles) on their reserves, with some models managing closer to 80 miles.
Volkswagen's Passat came out as the best performer based on the comparison site's calculations – travelling an impressive 75 miles while in the red. The Volvo V40 just beat the Ford Mondeo to second place, managing 70.6 miles to the Ford's 70.02.
Volvo came out as the brand with the overall best performance, averaging 58.83 miles from the light coming on to finally running out of fuel.
At the other end of the scale the high-performance BMW M3 managed just 31.99 miles, with the Kia Picanto (32.14) and Fiat 500 (37.14) close behind.
The 10 cars with the shortest reserve range
BMW M3 – 31.99 miles
Kia Picanto – 32.14
Fiat 500 – 37.14
Mini Cooper – 37.52
Mitsubishi Shogun – 38.23
Jaguar XK – 38.38
Citroen C1 – 38.76
Peugeot 108 – 39.14
Nissan Juke – 40.84
Ford Fiesta – 41.07
Small cars like the Kia and Fiat dominated the lower reaches of the table due to their smaller fuel tanks while large saloons and SUVs with far larger tanks managed more miles despite being less fuel efficient.
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As a brand, Mini was the worst performing with its models covering an average of 37.52 miles before running out of fuel.
The ranges of 96 models were calculated assuming that the reserve light comes on at 10 per cent capacity and comparing the manufacturers' data on fuel tank size to real-world fuel economy submitted by owners.
Can you be fined for running out of fuel?
A long walk to the filling station could be the least of your worries if you break down in the wrong place. (Picture: Shutterstock)
Running out of fuel is clearly an inconvenience and a safety risk if you're left stranded at the roadside. But there is a lot of confusion around whether you can be fined for breaking down due to running dry.
There is no offence of running out of fuel and the law actually says that running out of fuel is a legitimate reason for using the hard shoulder on a motorway.
However, especially on smart motorways where there is no hard shoulder, you could be considered to be causing an obstruction if you stop due to running out of fuel.
In such circumstances police could view this as careless or inconsiderate driving, which carries a £100 fine and three penalty points. Should your stopped car cause an accident, you could end up in court facing an unlimited fine for careless driving.


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The motor would have the same control from Hit/Mattel as the face would. ALL changes have to go by Hit/Mattel not just physical appearances and that's because these are licensed products that Bachmann produce with their license.
Kemptown Branch
Thomas got a new motor with his sound model, and that didn't change the physical appearance. It also wouldn't really matter if James' motor was updated or not either. I got a James in 2014, and it ran very smooth straight from the box, something that people (who got the model earlier than that) said never happens, and that their James models were extremely rough out of the packaging. People also said that Thomas was the strongest of the 3 models from 2002, but my James model could pull another car with Thomas loaded on it, and my Thomas would struggle pulling a mail car and james on a flatbed.
Anyway, did anyone notice that they changed the handrail from white to silver, and that James' paint is so shiny it reflects the splashers on it (something that the Celebration Thomas didn't manage)?
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Bachmann trains are awesome. I hope they come out with Stepney one day.
The only reason why the sound Thomas model got a new motor had to do with fitting the sound chip and microphone into the model. It was basically a new product and advertised as a new product meanwhile this is being promoted as a James model to the average consumer.
This is probably the best we are going to get with the James model sadly, and it feels a little redundant that some fans would still have to add modifications to it.
SilviaGunner
I'm sorry Bachmann, But I'll just have to sell all of my Thomas & friends stock made by you sometime next year because I have been losing faith in you ever since the beginning of this year. The same can be said for the actual show, But I digress. As for this image you just released....You barely changed anything! I'm sure you people did your best, But sadly it's not remotely good enough anymore & you just lost a loyal customer. To the rest of my fellow TTTE fans I should consider 3D printing my own models. So wish me luck.
Rickenbacker 325
I agree it is not that big of a change, but you can not disagree that it looks miles better than the original. Just with a change of black parts made it look unbelievably better. I will be getting this and replacing the James that I have had since 2005 when it was only like $50 MSRP.
BTW, I have seen people complaining about the face and how it has not been changed. James was seen in the TV series with this same face, around season 8 if i remember correctly. In my opinion it still looks better than Percy's, but then again you have to remember that the first 5 engines were based on cartoon drawings instead of the actual show. I'm sure Hit had something to do with that on characters that followed.
Quote from: SilviaGunner on November 22, 2017, 06:29:15 PM
Just because you have 'lost faith' in Bachmann doesnt mean you have to sell of what you already have. A lot of people have modified engines to have more detailed parts. I have even seen a modeler that has added handrails to all of his engines and it looks great! Hopefully you can keep what you have and not move on, but looks like none of us can stop you. Good luck on if you do make 3D printed models.
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James was seen in the TV series with this same face, around season 8 if i remember correctly
James has never had a face like that in the show. Bachmann didn't start using the show for face references until Gordon and Henry.
Isn't this the same face?
Nope, the face on James, as well as the paint errors from the (now) earlier model and error on the smokebox support came from the promotional artwork used in the early 2000's.
Hmm. Looking at that picture, somehow Bachmann knew to color the front side of James's tender (the side facing the cab) black, but none of the other parts. I wonder how.
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Hello, does the NEW James have a different item number than the old James? The only one I can see on this site is Item 58743. If there is NOT a new item number, how can I tell if I will receive a NEW James or an OLD James? Thanks!!
Angelob6660
The item number will be the same as the current number.
You will have to ask vendors online if it's the new or older version.
"...but I don't go to the movies much. If you've seen one you've seen them all."
-Kathy Selden
Quote from: angelob6660 on November 30, 2017, 10:32:04 PM
That or you could just look at the wheels, if it's still in box, if it's out of box, at this point it's almost definitely a modified old one.
Re checking whether a model is the new paint scheme or not: For new James, look for the 2017 copyright date or 17 in the production code below the ISBN box.
Quote from: InsideTrack on December 01, 2017, 12:27:42 PM
Will James be in the new packaging that Thomas and Rosie are in?
I don't see why they wouldn't use the new packaging for James. Rheneas also got an updated packaging style too with a new box with updated artwork.


The photos below are from a recent Kansas City Ballet rehearsal for The Sleeping Beauty at the Bolender Center. This is a first for the company to perform the entire production. It's another sign of just how far the Ballet has come in its 59 years. With a larger company and a second company comprised of KCB II members and Trainees, there are now more than enough dancers upon which to set these larger works.
The Sleeping Beauty opens Friday, March 31 and runs through Sunday, April 9 at the Kauffman Center—eight public performances in all!
KCB Dancers Kaleena Burks and Lamin Pereira dos Santos in Sleeping Beauty rehearsals. Photography: Elizabeth Stehling.
KCB Dancers Kaleena Burks (front) and Amaya Rodriguez in the role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty rehearsals. Photography: Elizabeth Stehling.
KCB Dancer Elysa Hotchkiss and Company Dancers in Sleeping Beauty rehearsals. Photography: Elizabeth Stehling.
KCB Dancer Kelsey Hellebuyck in Sleeping Beauty rehearsals. Photography: Elizabeth Stehling.


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All Magic: Legends Content Will Be Free; Unique Spells, Classes In Packs And Shop
By Jason Winter, News Editor June 29, 2020
In a way, Magic: The Gathering packs were the original loot boxes. Their format hasn't substantially changed since their introduction nearly 27 years ago, and they've spawned plenty of imitators in both the physical and digital space -- for good or for bad.
With Magic: Legends on the horizon, Executive Producer Stephen Ricossa filled players in on the "high-level monetization details" regarding the game, and how it would be like, and unlike, other video games and the card game upon which it's based.
The first detail Ricossa emphatically stated in his blog post is that no content will be locked behind a paywall:
"Our goal is for the entire game to be playable and fun from beginning through endgame and beyond without having to spend a dime. Period."
Magic: Legends will have an in-game currency exchange similar to Cryptic Studios' other titles, Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, with the ability to exchange a special currency, Aether, with other players for cash shop currency.
Now, onto the big question: How will Magic: Legends handle booster packs? Packs will offer new spells to expand your library, as well as unique Artifacts, unique spells, and a unique class. Ricossa stressed that these are not more powerful game elements "but are different horizontally," offering more options for how to play.
In addition to the standard classes that come with the game, you'll also be able to purchase themed Planeswalker classes that Ricossa also said offered more options, not more power. These classes would have their own progression trees, Traits, Spark Powers, and cosmetic options.
Finally, there will be a battle pass, with both free and paid tiers, as well as limited-time events that will offer even more rewards. There will also be the usual convenience purchases, such as loadout slots, deck slots, XP boosts, and more.
Before I submit a verdict on Magic: Legends' monetization, I'd want to know exactly how those unique, purchase-only classes and spells look in comparison to the free stuff, as well as how easily the alternate currency can be converted into the kind of currency I can use to purchase them. Based on Ricossa's statements, I'd imagine that if you were pleased or displeased with the monetization of Cryptic's other games, you'll have roughly the same opinion of Magic: Legends. Take that for what it's worth.
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We're Getting A Real World Waypoint! Genshin Impact Alps Lighting Ceremony To Take Place This Week
Celebrate the one year anniversary of Dragonspine's release in style.
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They're still on vacation, y'all.
Microsoft Announces Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick Still In...For Now
The deal will cost Microsoft $68.7 billion.
Ubisoft's Subscription Services Is Coming to Xbox, R6 Extraction Added to Game Pass
It'll have its own sub.
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Ghostface From Scream Is Coming To Among Us In The Game's First Film Crossover, And It'll Be Free!
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In 1972, Kawasaki launched the first Z series bike, the Z1. Now on this occasion, the company has introduced the 50th anniversary variant of its Z650, Z650RS, Z900 and Z900RS motorcycles. Some cosmetic changes have been made to these bikes along with special paintwork. However, other features will remain the same as the standard model. Some units of these special edition bikes can also be launched in India.
Z650 and Z900 get special firecracker red paint
Special firecracker red paint jobs have been shown on the 50th-anniversary variants of the Kawasaki Z650 and Z900. They get a red finish on the bodywork as well as the wheels, while white and black stripes run across the entire length of the vehicle. A special 50th Anniversary Edition badge and gold-coloured "Kawasaki" and "Z" logos are also available on the fuel tank.
These changes have been made in the special edition of Z650RS and Z900RS
In terms of design, the special editions of the Z650RS and Z900RS get the "50th Anniversary" logo on the fuel tank, golden spoke-like mixed metal rims, pillion grab rails with chrome finishing and special designing on the sides. These bikes also featured a new cover for the ribbed seats and a dual-tone paint option known as Candy Diamond, reminiscent of the 1972 Z1's "Fireball" shade.
This information has been received about the engines of special edition bikes
The special edition of Kawasaki Z650 and Z650RS is powered by a 649cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that generates maximum power of 67.06hp and a peak torque of 64Nm.On the other hand, the Z900 and Z900RS are powered by a 948cc liquid-cooled engine that generates maximum power of 123.2hp and a peak torque of 98.6Nm. Let us tell you that keeping in mind the transmission, all the engines are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
What is their price?
The Z650 costs around Rs 7.04 lakh in Europe, while the Z650RS costs around Rs 7.8 lakh. The Special Z900 costs around Rs 9.4 lakh and the Z900RS costs around Rs 11.6 lakh. The bike can be launched by the end of the year.
Kawasaki to make hydrogen engine
Amidst the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across the globe, Kawasaki and Yamaha have decided to jointly develop hydrogen engines for two-wheelers. The new hydrogen is seen as an alternative to electric powertrains, which support zero-emission motorcycles. So this partnership is also being seen as an extension of hydrogen engines. Let us tell you that Kawasaki is also developing hydrogen engine technology.


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Lords: 11 October 2021
Emissions Trading Scheme: Transport
Volume 814: debated on Monday 11 October 2021
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to expand the United Kingdom's Emissions Trading Scheme to include all forms of transport.
My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I draw attention to my interests as set out in the register.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
(Lord Callanan) (Con)
My Lords, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme replaced the UK's participation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on 1 January 2021. The UK ETS applies to energy intensive industries, power generation and aviation. In the energy White Paper we
"committed to exploring expanding the UK ETS to the two thirds of uncovered emissions",
and we will set out our aspirations in due course.
I thank the Minister for his Answer, but could he give the House some indication of the timescale in which the Government intend to bring shipping within the UK ETS? If they do not intend to do so, what alternative approach will they take to curtailing maritime emissions, which are currently forecast to rise by 50% by 2050?
Lord Callanan
I recognise the points the noble Lord makes and he will be aware that, in the transport decarbonisation plan, there is a commitment to assess how economic instruments could be used to accelerate decarbonisation measures alongside all the other aspirations of the plan.
Baroness Blackstone
(Ind Lab)
How do the Government intend to respond to the report from the Climate Crisis Advisory Group on carbon pricing, which says that emissions reductions from the advanced economies fall far short of what has been promised? I quote:
"Much stronger policy action across all sectors is needed".
In particular, can he indicate the Government's intention on a carbon border adjustment mechanism, and whether such a mechanism could raise nearly €10 billion a year as the Financial Times has claimed?
Of course, these matters are never as simple as the noble Baroness makes out. Building on the previous Answer from my noble friend Lord Agnew, I say that it is important to recognise that the UK is proceeding faster than any other G7 country in our decarbonisation efforts. I am aware that the EU is looking at a carbon border adjustment mechanism—we will see if it happens or not—and of course we will look at the proposal.
Baroness Boycott
Are the Government supportive of the citizens' climate assembly recommendation to introduce a frequent flyer levy? This would fit well with the polluter pays principle, which Ministers have advocated previously at the Dispatch Box, and the burden would fall on those most able to pay, something I am sure the Minister would deem fair.
I am sure the Chancellor will want to update Parliament in due course on any proposed levies.
Clearly the Government have not thought through the present crisis. So often it is the poorest throughout the world who bear the brunt of climate change. How will the Government apportion costs for the UK ETS to cover all forms of transport?
The effect on poor people, including in the UK, will be one of the factors that we will need to consider when expanding the ETS. These are important fiscal measures. We will need to look at them properly and consider all the implications, and we will set out our thinking in due course.
Lord Fox
My Lords, as the Minister pointed out, these schemes cover energy-intensive businesses. However, if the disorderly situation that is currently under way continues, manufacturers of ceramics, steel and cement—energy-intensive businesses—will not have any emissions to trade because they will have collapsed. Can the Minister clear up what is happening? Have talks between BEIS and the Treasury happened, as the Secretary of State said yesterday, or was the Treasury right that no talks have happened? When will the Minister let us know what is going on? Can the Government clear up this mess?
I agree with the comments made by my Secretary of State yesterday. There are always ongoing discussions between government departments on a huge range of measures, and I am sure that the Treasury and BEIS will be closely involved in further discussions.
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale
My Lords, at the start of the pandemic last year, as a result of the lockdowns there was a significant problem in developing countries around the world in trading, due to the lack of access to shipping and other forms of freight. This problem could be exacerbated by the correct action to reduce and—I hope—eliminate emissions. Will the Government ensure that the COP 26 summit in Glasgow delivers enough funding and other forms of support to developing countries to make sure that there can be a just transition?
Again, in this matter we are leading with the funds that we have supplied to developing countries and we have promised. The Prime Minister and the joint president at COP are engaged in discussions as we speak, to try and drive up the commitment of developed countries to help lower-developed countries with their aspirations.
Lord Berkeley
My Lords, air is the most polluting of all modes of transport, and most air transport is excluded from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme because it is international. Will the Minister confirm that he is working hard to bring CORSIA—the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation—within the scheme and make some positive announcement for COP 26?
The noble Lord makes a good point. The ETS already exists for domestic aviation and aviation to the European Economic Area. There is also a separate scheme developed by ICAO, which he referenced. We will need to look at how we implement that in the UK and its interaction with the UK ETS.
Baroness Young of Old Scone
With apologies to Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that ambitious action as early as possible this decade is required to reduce CO2 emissions as early as possible. The Minister says that we are moving faster than anyone else, but the Government have stated that the implementation of any expansion to the UK ETS following the first review of the scheme will not happen until 2026. Does he agree that this is far too slow? Can he tell the House why it is utterly unambitious?
As I said in previous answers, we recognise the urgency of taking swift action on climate change. I repeat: we are moving faster than any other G7 country. I accept that the noble Baroness and other Opposition Members would like to be even more ambitious, but we must look at the implications of that on the competitiveness of British industry and the effect on people's fuel bills, et cetera. These are important matters and we must consider them in the round.
Lord Davies of Brixton
My Lords, I welcome what the Minister has said about the extension of the ETS to shipping, but will he take this opportunity to indicate the degree of urgency that the Government place on this issue, particularly the scandal of the continued use of bunker fuel by shipping worldwide?
We agreed to undertake a review of the extension of the ETS to maritime emissions in the transport decarbonisation plan, and will do so. However, like aviation, this is an international issue; ships do not just stay in British territorial waters but move overseas as well. Therefore, we need to work with our international partners and the EU to come up with solutions to this.
Baroness Blake of Leeds
My Lords, in the Government's recent transport decarbonisation plan, no modes of transport other than aviation were mentioned in relation to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Could the Minister tell the House exactly why this was? Also, building on the excellent points made by my noble friend Lord Berkeley, can he update us on exactly how the ETS will be developed to accelerate aviation decarbonisation?
I do not agree with the noble Baroness. The transport decarbonisation plan was the first such plan in the world. It sets out how the transport sector will move on a path to net zero and includes consulting on a world-leading pledge to end the sale of all new polluting road vehicles by 2040 and net zero in aviation by 2050. It is a world-leading, ambitious plan. I am sorry that the noble Baroness does not support it.
Baroness Wilcox of Newport
If the Government are minded to review their policy and include all forms of transport, will the Minister consider seeking the views of municipal bus companies such as Newport Transport, which is the clear leader in Wales, in their moves towards zero-emissions electric buses? It is the first operator in Wales to achieve a modern-day emissions-free squadron service. I know that Newport City Council and the transport company would be willing to share their experience of this excellent practice with the UK Government.
I am sure we would be very happy to take into account the views of Newport Transport. I congratulate it on its commitment to zero-carbon transport. Of course, many other local authorities and bus companies around the UK are also developing battery buses, hydrogen buses, et cetera, so great progress is being made.


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June 5, 2018 |artificial intellgence, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, George Orwell, Google, Terrorism
Google's New Slogan: "Don't Be Good."
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In deciding not to participate in research that may be used to harm others, Google's employees are like pacifists in World War II.
July 7, 2016 |Administrative Law, Administrative Procedure Act, Administrative State, Drones, Executive Memorandum, Executive order, FTC, Net Neutrality, Obamacare
Regulatory Dark Matter: A Conversation with Wayne Crews
by Wayne Crews|
This interview with Wayne Crews explores the growing lawlessness in the administrative state's exercise of its powers. This regulatory "dark matter" ignores the formal rule-making requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act that mandates publishing a notice of proposed rule-making and allowing public comment. Crews outlines how the agencies of the regulatory state are resorting to the exceptions of using "interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice" to exert authority informally and without accountability.
November 28, 2014 |accelerating technology, Drones, FAA
Will the FAA Prevent Drones from Getting off the Ground?
Drones provide a paradigmatic example of an accelerating technology. They first appeared in the 1950s, but improvements in computation and automation have made drones far more capable in the last ten years. During that short period, drones have already transformed our air force and are on the cusp of commercialization. More generally, when machine intelligence gets into a space, it relentlessly advances, shaking up the world and creating wealth and opportunities.
How the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chooses to regulate drones thus has implications for accelerating technology more generally. And, from what has been published about their proposals, the agency appears to be making a complete hash of the enterprise. Some reports say that commercial drone operators will be required to hold a commercial pilot's license and thus have experience in manned flight. But the ability to pilot an airplane may be neither necessary nor sufficient to handle drones.
March 17, 2014 |CIA, Diane Feinstein, Drones, NSA
Dianne Feinstein: Whose Ox is Being Gored?
by Mike Rappaport|
Recently, Senator Dianne Feinstein objected to CIA surveillance of Senate committee staffers who were looking through classifed documents relating to the agency's previous interrogation and detention practices. Feinstein, who has generally been supportive of NSA monitoring, has been criticized on the ground that she only objected to government surveillance when it affected her. Feinstein has now opened herself up to more criticism of this sort. In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" that aired on Sunday night, the California Democrat said a drone spied into the window of her home during a protest outside her house, and that privacy concerns for the…
August 18, 2013 |CIA, Drones, Intelligence Strategy
Whom Shall We Drone?
by Angelo M. Codevilla|
The impressive capacity of drone aircraft armed with Hellfire missiles to destroy anyone unprotected by serious air defenses has led the US government (and the think-tank community) to overlook the first-order questions regarding their use, indeed regarding the use of any military force. To wit: Are we targeting those we really want to kill? Who are the people whose deaths would relieve us of our problems? The first is a classic question of intelligence. The second is the classic questions of strategy. But our national security Establishment has accustomed itself to substituting tactics for both intelligence and strategy.


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Biserica reformată din Ciumbrud este un ansamblu de monumente istorice aflat pe teritoriul satului aparținător Ciumbrud, municipiului Aiud. În Repertoriul Arheologic Național, monumentul apare cu codul 1277.04.

Ansamblul este format din următoarele monumente:
 Biserica reformată ()
 Cripta Kemeny Arpad ()

Localitatea
Ciumbrud (în ) este un sat ce aparține municipiului Aiud din județul Alba, Transilvania, România. Menționat pentru prima dată în 1220 sub numele de Chumburd.

Biserica
Biserica a fost construită în secolul al XIII-lea. Intrarea  de vest a fost realizată în secolul XVI, în stil gotic. Populația maghiară medievală a satului a fost convertită la credința reformată în același secol. După devastările produse de invazia tătarilor, biserica a fost reconstruită. De-a lungul secolelor, biserica a fost renovată de mai multe ori. Prin urmare, numai închiderea semicirculară a altarului își păstrează forma inițială. În partea centrală a bolții, stema familiei indică identitatea constructorului: "Ladislau Kemeny de Gyeromonostor 1702". În anul 1918 biserica a fost renovată cu ajutorul Comitetului pentru conservarea monumentelor, pe baza planurilor arhitectului István Müller, cu ajutorul donațiilor credincioșilor. În timpul acestei renovări, în locul clopotniței de lemn a fost construit un turn de piatră proiectat de Károly Kós.

În grădina bisericii se află cripta în formă de piramidă a familiei Kemény, monument istoric.

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Vezi și
 Ciumbrud, Alba

Imagini din exterior

Imagini din interior

Cripta Kemény

Monumente istorice din județul Alba
Biserici reformate din România
Biserici din secolul al XIII-lea din România
Biserici din județul Alba


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April 7, 2018 by theoriginalvangoghsearanthology
An Interview with Graham Masterton
Before becoming a novelist author Graham Masterton worked as editor for such iconic publications as Mayfair and the British edition of Penthouse. His first novel, The Manitou was later adapted into film, starring Tony Curtis and featuring Susan Strasburg. Over the years his works in horror and fiction have delighted readers all over the world. In his latest offering, the Katie Maguire thriller, Dead Men Whistling he writes of revenge being taken against whistleblowers in An Garda Sicochana the Irish Police.
For those that might not be familiar with your background, can you tell us a little about your childhood? Did you have an active imagination as a child?
I didn't see too much of my father when I was young because after a brief spell as a council architect after the war he rejoined the Army and was posted to Antwerp. He loved the Army because he loved shouting at people. Up until I was a teenager I thought that was the way you got things done — shouting at people – and to some extent it works, but I learned that it doesn't make you any friends and it doesn't win you long-term loyalty. My father had an affair with a Belgian girl in Antwerp and my parents divorced when I was seven. My mother remarried soon after. My stepfather was always very good to me, and used to take me regularly to Farnborough Airshow and other treats, but he was mentally unbalanced after his experience as a prisoner during almost all of World War Two and he had an explosive temper. In those days nobody knew much about PTSD.
I was always drawing and writing when I was young. After I was taken to see the film of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea I wrote a novel in an exercise book about a harpoonist called Hans Lee and his fight with a giant squid. I bound it in cardboard, drew a picture on the front, and sold it to my friend for a penny. That was my first-ever royalty! After that I wrote numerous books in the same way, as well as a comic called Flash which featured a spaceman called Don Kenyon. When I was about nine or ten I discovered Edgar Allan Poe, and began to write short horror stories which I would read to my school friends during morning break. One of the stories about a man who decorated his country mansion with pieces of his murdered wife won the school magazine prize. Years later I met an old school friend of mine, a City trader, who said that one of my stories had given him nightmares for years. It was about a man who had his head chopped off but continued to walk about singing Tiptoe Through The Tulips out of his severed neck. When I was about 13 I wrote a 400-page vampire novel which is sadly (or perhaps not-so-sadly) lost, but I still have another novel set in the time of the Napoleonic wars about giant crabs (which pre-dated Guy N Smith by at least a decade).
In my mid-teens I came across the American Beat writers like Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Kerouac, Allan Ginsberg, Gregory Corso and William Burroughs. When The Naked Lunch was published in England in 1965 I wrote to William Burroughs who was then living in Tangiers, and we corresponded for two or three years before he eventually came to London seeking a treatment for his morphine addiction and we became friends. He and I spent many days and evenings discussing writing techniques, and in particular how to write so that the reader felt they were 'in' the story, rather than just reading it, and how to become invisible as an author, which is much harder than it sounds. William called it 'El Hombre Invisible' – the invisible man.
What was it like having Thomas Thorne Baker, the first man to transmit news photographs by wireless and inventor of dayglo as a grandfather? What was he like as a person? What would you say is the most important thing you've learned from him?
'Daddy Tom', as my sister and I used to call him, was a remarkable scientist. Not only was he the first person to send photographs by wireless (a picture from a court case in Birmingham to The Daily Mirror in Fleet Street) but he worked on early television and colour photography. I have one of his books on photographic emulsions but I can't understand a single word of it. He was not only clever but very amusing. He told me a bedtime story about people on another planet whose heads were made of bread rolls and whenever they got hungry they cut a slice out of their head, buttered it and ate it. I remember when I was about eight years old being beckoned into his dining room and given a glass of Chateau Lafite and asked what I thought of it. I also remember a story of his about one of his friends who prided himself on his wonderful salads. When he invited my grandfather to supper he ostentatiously tossed his salad at the table, but as he was doing so his nose dripped into it, and my grandfather was then faced with the awkward situation of having to say that he wasn't hungry after all. The most important thing I learned from him was showmanship – how to entertain people and keep them happy and amused. I think he learned that from his own father who was a theatrical impresario in Victorian London, and was involved in music-hall and comedy.
How did you make the transition from editor to author? What led you to do so?
I was editor of the UK edition of Penthouse for three years (after having been deputy editor of Mayfair for three years) and it was a dream job in many ways. Not only was I surrounded by gorgeous girls with no clothes on, I had a substantial editorial budget and I could afford some of the very best writers and artists and photographers. Kingsley Amis wrote our wine column and Humphrey Lyttleton wrote our food column and I also ran articles by Brian Aldiss and John Steinbeck Jr. But after six years of editing monthly magazines I began to grow bored, quite frankly, and after visiting New York regularly and getting to know American publishers I had already written and published my first sex how-to books, How A Woman Loves To Be Loved and How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed (still in print, incredibly). Both books sold really well and I began to realise that I could make a living out of them. Something else happened, too. At the Penthouse Christmas party 1973 I started an affair with my editorial assistant, Wiescka, although I was already married. I fell in love with Wiescka and left my wife and the stress was all too much. I quit Penthouse and Wiescka and I went to Stockholm for a while, to get as far away from the turmoil as possible. Our affair was even splashed in the Sunday People – 'Sex Mag Boss's Marriage Blues'.
I carried on writing sex books until my editor at Pinnacle Books told me that 'the bottom has fallen out of the sex book market' and that he didn't want the new book I was working on. I told him that he still had a contract with me which he had to honour and so I sent him The Manitou, which I had written in about a week to keep myself amused in between sex books. It was inspired by Wiescka's first pregnancy and a story about Native American spirits which I had read in The Buffalo Bill Annual 1955. Pinnacle Books liked it, and the rest is horror novel history.
What was it like to see The Manitou come to life on the screen? Where you a fan of Tony Curtis' work prior?
I liked the film, and in particular I thought Tony Curtis was perfect as the phony fortune-teller Harry Erskine. I had obviously seen one or two Tony Curtis films before, such as Some Like It Hot, but I wasn't a special fan of his. The only part of the film that I wasn't so keen on was the Star Warsy climax, but then Star Wars had just come out at the time and the director Bill Girdler was deeply impressed by it. Unfortunately you couldn't remake the film with the same director and cast because Bill Girdler died in a helicopter crash soon after The Manitou was released, and Tony Curtis and Susan Strasberg and Burgess Meredith and Michael Ansara are all brown bread.
What led you to form the Graham Masterton Written In Prison Award (Nagroda Grahama Mastertona W Wiezieniu Pisane) for the inmates of all of Poland's penal institutions to enter a short story contest? Do you think people who find themselves in such situations are often overlooked by society as a whole? Why do you think it is important to encourage creativity even in adverse circumstances?
At the end of a promotional tour of Lower Silesia in 2016 I was taken to Wolow Prison by my friend Marcin Dymalski who works for the Wroclaw Agglomeration (an association of towns around Wroclaw to promote sports and the arts and culture in general.) Wolow is a facility for serious criminals and recidivists security is very tight. I gave a talk to the inmates and once I had told them a few Irish jokes they really lightened up and became very responsive. Some of them spoke very good English and all of them had read a great deal (not much else to do in Wolow). It occurred to me while I was having lunch with the Warden Robert Kuczera afterwards that the inmates might benefit from entering a short-story contest. It would give him them a chance either to explain their situation or to let their imagination fly beyond the walls of their cells, or both. The Warden liked the idea and it was taken up by the whole Polish Prison Service. Last year (2017) we had 130 entries, which were translated for me so that I could judge the best. We have run the contest again this year and expect to get at least as many entries, if not more. What I have found especially heartening is that so far this year 11 entries have come from women inmates. Last year the second prize was won by a woman and her fictional account of the abuse she had suffered at the hands of her partner rang horribly true.
Can you tell us a little about Dead Men Whistling? What can your readers expect from that particular work? What led you to create the character of Katie Maguire?
Wiescka and I lived in Cork for five years. Cork is a fascinating city with an extraordinary history. It is the second-deepest harbour in the world after Sydney and because of that it has attracted all kinds of invaders and visitors over the centuries, including Vikings and Sir Francis Drake. Cork was the last port of call of the Titanic before she set out for America. The culture and the slang in Cork are unique. People will still say 'take a sconce at that' when they mean 'take a look' although of course a sconce is a candlestick. Horror was going through something of a decline in the late 1990s and publishers were bringing out a fewer horror novels and paying less for them. It occurred to me that there was a wider audience from crime fiction, and so I thought of setting a crime novel in Cork. I created Katie Maguire because I find it a challenge to write from a woman's point of view, and in particular a woman who has been promoted to a high rank (detective superintendent) amongst resentful and misogynistic fellow officers. The first novel I called A Terrible Beauty to quote from the Irish poet WB Yeats, but that was published only in America. After Wiescka sadly died in 2011, I was taken on by my current agents, Peters Fraser and Dunlop, and they sold A Terrible Beauty to the new publishing company Head of Zeus. They changed the title to White Bones because they thought that the original title wouldn't resonate wth a UK readership. I was already halfway through writing a sequel, Broken Angels, and Head of Zeus commissioned me to write more. Dead Men Whistling is the ninth, and I am now working on the tenth.
Dead Men Whistling is based on the ongoing controversy in An Garda Siochana, the Irish police force, about officers who have blown the whistle on various corrupt activities, such as penalty points being surreptitiously removed from the driving licenses of favoured individuals, and the figures for roadside breath tests being grossly exaggerated. In my novel, the whistleblowers are being murdered before they can give evidence to the judge who is running an inquiry into Garda corruption.
You have also re-released The Hell Candidate that was originally penned during Reagan's era. Can you tell us more about it also? What led you to revive it at this point in time?
I think the reasons for reviving The Hell Candidate in the time of Trump are fairly obvious. I wrote The Hell Candidate after making friends in California with Ronald Reagan's older brother Neil Reagan. He filled me in on a lot of the background of how his brother was running for President, and since I was fully into writing horror novels at the time, I thought it would be entertaining to imagine that a candidate could win if he were possessed by the Devil.
You have also written poetry. What do you enjoy most about poetry? Do you do much of that these days?
I have always believed that writing poetry is a great exercise for novelists. It helps you to understand rhythm, clarity and simplicity of language, and how to communicate emotion in the fewest number of words. I still write it from time to time when the mood takes me. I wrote several poems when Wiescka died, which helped me to come to terms with my own feelings.
Graham Masterton & William S. Burroughs
What was it like to work with William S. Burroughs on Rules of Duel back in the 70s?
Hilarious, most of the time. Although William dressed like a bank manager and spoke with a gravelly Mid-Western drawl, he was very droll and sarcastic. I used to go round to his top-floor flat just off Jermyn Street or else we would go out to dinner somewhere and talk about literary ideas and politics non-stop. We got thrown out of a Lebanese restaurant in Covent Garden once because William got drunk and starting shouting out 'Bomb the Ay-rabs!' Rules of Duel was written in what he called 'intersection writing' – that is, writing a sentence and then cutting it up and mixing it with other sentences so that it took on a new and different meaning. The only problem is that this makes Rules of Duel untranslatable into any other language.
What do you personally remember most about the Beat Generation?
What was most important for me about the Beat Generation was that they were unafraid to speak their minds about anything, and unafraid to express their emotions. Apart from William and Brion Gysin and Alexander Trocchi I didn't meet too many of them personally, although Allen Ginsberg dropped in to William's flat one evening when he was visiting London. He said that he was 'bushed' after flying from New York and he lay down on the floor to rest. He spread his greasy black locks all over my pale suede Italian shoes (I was an obsessive Mod at the time) and for that I have never forgiven him, regardless of his poetry.
What are some of your most fond memories over the course of your life so far?
Wiescka and I were together for 37 years and all of those years with her were bliss. Being an author and working at home, we could be together 24 hours a day. Of course we argued but arguments are a healthy part of marriage and treating each other equally. I can remember us sitting together in a restaurant in San Francisco watching the sunset. We both ordered lobster but we forgot how huge the lobsters are in America. I can remember her looking up to the ceiling and putting her hands together and praying, 'Dear Lord, when I look down at my plate again, can there please be no more lobster on it?'
What projects are you currently working on?
I am writing the tenth Katie Maguire novel. This one is about organized begging which is a scourge in many cities in Ireland and the UK at the moment. It is also about puppy farming, which is a serious scandal that Irish politicians with one notable exception are choosing to ignore. I am also promoting my new horror novel Ghost Virus which comes out as an ebook in May and as a hardback in October. I have more ideas but they haven't gelled yet.
What do you think is key to a life well lived?
Kindness. Listening to other people and understanding their problems and their ambitions. Smiling at old people to show them that they are not invisible.
What are your personal feelings on life and death and what may come after? How do you hope to be remembered when your time comes?
I am not religious. I believe that when you die, it's just like going to sleep. Blackness. The end. I think that promises of heaven or threats of hell are absurd. Because of that, I have no particular hopes about how I might be remembered, because I won't be there to enjoy it. It's quite satisfying, though, to think that I will have left behind a considerable amount of published work which can be read after I'm gone.
Is there anything you'd like to say in closing?
Only the advice I gave to our three sons: don't turn on the tap full blast when there is an upturned teaspoon in the sink.


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ITA meets Governor Punjab with "Mahol Saheliyan – A trilogy of books on Climate Justice"
CEO ITA Baela Raza Jamil presented ITA's publications "Mahol Saheliyan – A trilogy of books on climate justice" to Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman to who appreciated the efforts for better understanding and learning in the younger generation.
Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman appreciated ITA's Publications for standing out with brilliant books and also congratulated the author of the Mahol Saheliyan Maria Riaz for successfully writing and illustrating the books.
CEO ITA Baela Raza Jamil explained and highlighted the importance of the books published by ITA and its integration with the Single National curriculum.
The delegate of ITA included CEO Baela Raza Jamil, Author Maria Riaz, Program Manager Zain Ul Abideen, PLF coordinator Maria Mehmood and District Project Manager Farah Shah.
Highlighting the importance of the trilogy Mahol Saheliyan, Baela Raza Jamil said that the series on Climate Change are timely; these have been conceived and written from a gendered perspective inspired by ITA's work in South Punjab "Siyani Sahelian".
The trilogy covers diverse geographies of our country; the plains, mountains and coastal areas of Pakistan. They are embedded in SDG 4 and life skills and are well aligned to SDG 13 on Climate Change. ITA is pleased to share that these have been well reviewed by the National Curriculum Council (NCC) and the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training (MoFE&PT).
These series, we believe, are the first in this genre targeting girls who are on the front line of climate change, but never recognized for their vulnerability and potential transformative agency. The books are in Urdu with beautiful illustrations. They have been authored and illustrated by Maria Tauseef Riaz with technical reviews by climate change and language experts and editors: Afia Salam, Dr. Fouzia Perveen, Rumana Husain, Farah Shah and Arifa Nazle.
While explaining the work of ITA over the years Baela Raza also briefed his excellency that ITA's Second Chance Program for Adolescent Girls called "Siyani Sahelian" has supported more than 50,000 direct adolescent girl beneficiaries and more than 350,000 indirect beneficiaries funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) and in close collaboration with the School Education Department in South Punjab.
Moreover, she also informed His Excellency about the Digital Literacy Program (DLP) being active in the region and educating young girls with digital literacy to help them in understanding and generating income through their work. Pakistan Learning Project (PLP) has started different libraries at different locations throughout South Punjab and Five (5) more such learning classes are also in Bahawalpur and will start by the end of next month.
Acknowledging ITA's contribution in Education, Governor Punjab appreciated this initiative of promoting climate change through Literature. He also expressed his keen interest on working for climate change as he sees it as a crisis to be solved and the younger generation to be educated on it. Governor Punjab was also presented with the following books – ITA/PLF Publications, Ek Sabaq Seekha, Hamara Adbi Jashan, Anokha Bagh, How Zebra Got its stripes, Pakistan Literacy PRoject's 28 adapted books.
Governor Punjab Mohammad Balighur Rehman was pleased to see the work of ITA in the education sector and admired the continuous work ITA has been doing. He stands with ITA to ensure the smooth and steady flow of education for all and highlighted the importance of ASER PAKISTAN in key findings that help in establishing the details for improvement in the education sector.
source: https://www.othernews.pk/ita-meets-governor-punjab-with-mahol-saheliyan-a-trilogy-of-books-on-climate-justice/


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White women, we need to talk about your votes for Roy Moore
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Last night, Democratic candidate Doug Jones accomplished what many presumed was impossible: winning a historic senate election in the staunchly red state of Alabama. His triumph over repeatedly accused sexual predator of teenage girls, Roy Moore, did not come easily; between preliminary polls, a fervent Conservative voter base, and reported voter intimidation tactics throughout the day, the win was rather slim.
Jones's monumental election – Alabama's first Democratic win in 25 years – came largely at the hands of Black voters, especially Black women. Despite long lines and acts of suppression that literally sent hundreds of people home, 96% of Black voters arrived in support of Jones. More specifically, Black women once again led the Democratic charge with a whopping 98%, reminding many of their solid support of Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Another trend reminiscent of the hellish 2016 presidential election: White women voted overwhelmingly for the Republican candidate (and alleged pedophile). In last night's case, 63% of white women voted for Moore, despite accumulating accusations of sexual assault and campaign promises that would roll back women's rights considerably.
Once again, white women — a demographic with unspeakable power to enact change — chose, in droves, to side against their own best interests.
White women are voting by a 2:1 margin for someone who thinks they shouldn't be able to vote. pic.twitter.com/BYNqhKmcmV
— Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) December 13, 2017
While this phenomenon amongst white women may baffle some progressive voters, it is absolutely nothing new to Black women and non-Black women of color.
In fact, the white female voters' insistence on aligning themselves with white men for a number of potential reasons (protection, internalized misogyny, preservation of white privilege, the list goes on) stems from the Suffragette Movement itself. While Susan B. Anthony and Frances E. Willard are still largely revered as matriarchs of women's rights, both specifically voiced their opposition to extending the same rights to Black men. These anti-Black sentiments not only imbued the very movement, but caused a major ripple effect that continues to cultivate White Feminism today — a brand of empowerment that can have catastrophic results.
98 percent of #blackwomen voted for #DougJones. They weren't trying to "save" Alabama or America. They voted against #RoyMoore to save themselves because they can't count on anyone else to do it. #AlabamaSpecialElection
— Renee Graham (@reneeygraham) December 13, 2017
So with each election, we women of color – especially Black women – brace ourselves for the inevitable reminders that white women, historically, tend to prioritize their proximity to privilege over their gender. And that Black women's votes will inherently bear extra weight, both statistically and symbolically. With the 2016 presidential election, the numbers didn't shield us from unjust scrutiny from both pundits and self-proclaimed "liberal" civilians alike.
Now, with Moore's defeat, we're witnessing a seismic shift in how we're being received: Political analysts, celebrities, and Democratic voters across the nation are thanking Black women for securing a victory that once seemed bleak. Today, Black women are being championed for saving an election and preserving some thread of moral decency within our government.
While the sentiment is nice (and, quite frankly, overdue) there are a few important things that we should remember when discussing the results of this most recent election and all others in the future.
For starters, Black women, at large, do not enter the voting booth with the intention of saving the world — as we've been credited with doing since Jones was declared the victor.
In fact, that ideology not only unfairly saddles us with battling supremacy on our own (which is simply not our job), but erases the fact that we, too, are constituents with our own interests. We cannot be expected to save the country from itself at every single turn.
**whispers** Black women aren't voting to "save us all." Black women are voting for the ones who aren't complete monsters. It's literally not that hard.
— Phillip Seymore Nah Man (De Ana) (@NaniCoolJ) December 13, 2017
Furthermore, the bulk of the focus should not necessarily be on what Black women have always done; it should be on what white women failed to do.
White women failed to stand up to a sexual deviant who campaigned on openly hateful, racist rhetoric. Twice.
Even as we watch an administration crumble at our very feet, there still seems to exist this vestige of hope among so many white women. They believe that standing alongside Conservative men, no matter how toxic, will lead them to prosperity. As women, we've far surpassed the time to question why that line of thinking exists. We seriously need to interrogate not only what they feel they are walking towards, but what exactly they are running from by repeatedly voting in this manner.
And lastly, simply thanking Black women for their voting power is not enough.
I love that #BlackWomen is trending on Twitter. Will people actually invest their resources in Black women? Will organizations and venture capitalists and businesses help Black women launch our own businesses? Help us run for office? Actually listen to us when we speak?
— Evette Dionne 🏁 (@freeblackgirl) December 13, 2017
Seeking out and supporting Black female government officials, journalists, educators, and creators is an excellent start. Most importantly, seriously step up and encourage those around you to vote – and be – better.
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10 Weeks Pregnant - What Changes Do You See At That Time?
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Hello, a little angel! Today, you are now reaching 10 weeks pregnant, right? It is a right time to stop wondering when you will actually begin looking pregnant. Yes, it is probably right around now! For that reason, this week is ideal for a little retail therapy. If you intend to go shopping, don't forget to choose some new and looser clothes. These can be your initial round of maternity wear. But, don't stock up on new outfits too much. You may gain much weight in other next weeks. Since your body continues to change, it is a nice idea to pick up more essentials along the way. Of course, you have still got 7 more months of body changes. Then, have a good diet and exercise so that your baby will be healthily born.
At 10 weeks pregnant development, the surge of pregnancy hormones does start to affect your body. While the muscles in your bowel have truly relaxed, this tends to cause constipation. That's why you should eat a lot of fiber, drink a lot of water, as well as keep up the exercise. This week, don't forget to look in the mirror. It is easy to recognize the first symptoms of your growing baby bump! Furthermore, look out for a very slight roundness in the lower abdomen. That's because your uterus begins growing. At that time, your little one is about the size of an orange.
Another physical change you could notice is that your veins look more prominent than ever. Such veins will be clearer if you possess fair skin. Sometimes, these may also appear on both of the breasts and abdomen. To be sure, this sign is quite normal and there is nothing to worry about. It is simply what your body gets all that extra blood to its growing fetus.
Another change in your body is the appearance of spidery red lines in both of your upper arm and chest. Why do these appear? They are actually caused by the pregnancy hormone, called estrogen that is working to dilate your blood vessels. Such lines tend to disappear during post pregnancy. Therefore, don't worry about them too much. Sometimes, moms-to-be can experience dry skin or spots!
Your belly at 10 weeks pregnant is probably starting to show. The reason is that your angel continues his/her rapid growth. Therefore, your tummy has begun to develop some extra curve. Although you don't still look pregnant to others, you should prepare a few looser pants with a stretchy waistband and a few loose-fitting tops during this period.
According to many doctors, gaining about 3 – 5 pounds during the first trimester is perfect for expectant mothers of average BMI. Hence, you are now right on track if you do find yourself having gained a few pounds at this week.
My baby at 10 weeks pregnant begins taking on a more human-like appearance, though he/she has still got a huge bulge on his/her forehead when his/her brain develops. While your angel's bones and cartilage are forming, he/she starts to have knees and ankles. His/her arms may flex at present, but are still so small that you might not feel any little punches yet. In addition, eyelids start to close, while his/her facial features become more distinct.
To be sure, your unborn kid will not have his/her pearly whites till he/she is nearly six months old, the teeth will also begin to form under the gums this week. Your little one also starts to function, just like he/she will on the outside world. His/her kidneys are producing urine. If you are carrying a prince in there, he will already produce testosterone!
If you intend to visit a doctor this week, it is quite possible to hear your baby's heartbeat through the use of ultrasound. But, you will not be able to know if your angel is a boy or a girl for a few more weeks.
Some of the pregnant women have probably had their first prenatal appointment. Thus, make sure to follow what your doctor advises. Then, write down any non-emergency questions because they can arise to ask at your next appointment. Feeling that your clothes are snug, but you are not now ready for maternity clothes yet? Then, it is time to invest in some of the elastic waistband pants as well as loose shirts. Moreover, you can also want to buy some new bras and underwear in a larger size.
If you notice that your morning sickness is now relieved, then it is time to get serious about having a healthy diet which is quite safe and nutritious for both of you and your developing kid. According to the March of Dimes, taking a prenatal vitamin daily is highly recommended. There is no need to increase your daily calorie intake till the second trimester. However, don't be hesitant to talk with your doctor if you have any questions about how much you should eat at 10 weeks pregnant.
Since your baby is growing his/her teeth this week, don't forget to take more vitamin D. Taking exercise is also a nice way to release other feel-good endorphins. Unless your healthcare provider has told you otherwise, partaking in a pregnancy yoga class could be a good idea this week.


The concert was fabulous!!! We had good seats, wonderful weather and the performances were great. Thank you for making the arrangements. We took the metro to the concert because it was so direct but had no idea there would be no trains running when it was over. We were a bit lost because we had no map with us and as it was our first day in Rome, no sense of direction. We must have been looking quite distraught when a stranger approached and said "you two look lost; let me call you a cab." A few minutes later we were in a cab on our way to our hotel! That act of generosity really gave us a very good feeling about Rome and Italy. Thanks again.


Has been a long and busy day, but I had to get this done. Enjoy!
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the picture of robin disappeared is not an error. it just being covered with the "word ballon"?


This suburban park has a small playground suitable for smaller children and lots of green space for kicking a ball.
The park itself is located on a corner block and is a good size. There is only a very small playground though with one play structure. It does include a small slippery slide but there are no swings here. There are a few park benches around and a picnic table. There are some shady trees too but the playground is not covered.


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The Stable Minority: Civilian Rule in Africa, 1960-1990
By Samuel Decalo
Florida Academic Press, 1998, 344 pp
Reviewed By Gail M. Gerhart
The large literature on military governments in sub-Saharan Africa, a sizable portion of it by Decalo, has not until now been matched by any systematic consideration of why a dozen African countries up to 1990 never fell under army rule. After disposing of socioeconomic factors, Decalo hones in on civilian leadership skills and military control policies and outlines three patterns of stable civil-military relations. The "external guarantor" pattern applies to the French neocolonies of Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, and Senegal, where France's own security guarantees have prevented coups; the "legitimized" variant is seen in Botswana, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Swaziland, whose governments enjoyed high levels of popularity or at least passive consent; and a "tradeoff" system applies to Kenya and Zambia, where civilian rulers rewarded military officers with multiple forms of patronage. Case studies of one country in each category (Gabon, Malawi, and Kenya) are enlightening. Although poorly edited and burdened with a very outdated concluding chapter, this book fills an important subject niche.
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Gust Gab: Minneapolis Book Arts - A Field Trip!
Minneapolis Book Arts - A Field Trip!
I had the opportunity to chaperone one of the kiddo's field trips this school year.
especially when it's a setting that is out of our norm.
This field trip took us to Minneapolis Book Arts - an amazing place downtown Minneapolis.
even if our group did spend our time in the basement, where I had to not think about crumbling brickwork!
It was seriously so cool in there...but also made me a little bit, well, warm!
The kids were each assigned a letter.
And they would get to design their letter anyway they wanted.
That letter would be transferred onto a thicker sticker...which is then cut out.
Each letter sticker was then placed on a board, on an old time printing press.
And the kids stood back and each took a turn rolling out a limited edition alphabet print!
It was so fun for them to take part in!
Each kiddo signed and numbered their limited edition prints.
And the end result, would be something pretty amazing!


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We Won't Die If You Don't Return To Us - PDP To Former President, Obasanjo
On Tuesday the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, paid former president Olusegun Obasanjo, a visit in Abeokuta, Ogun state. After the visit, Obasanjo was asked by journalists if the meeting was centered on him returning to the party whose membership card he tore in February 2015. Replying the journalists, Obasanjo said he will never return to PDP as a dog doesn't go back to it's vomit.
"I have told the chairman that I was in the PDP before but not now. God forbid, see when dog vomits, it will go back to eat its vomit, no. I have said no partisan politics for me again, but Nigeria is my passion until death do us apart. And anything that concerns Nigeria, the good of Nigeria, you'll see my involvement. So, the chairman has come to greet me and I greet am, and now that we have greeted ourselves, the chairman will be going, you gentlemen and ladies of the press, you can now go, leave the chairman alone." he said
PDP members have now replied him saying the former president who was one-time the chairman of the party's board of trustees, can do as he pleases as they would not die without him. The party spoke through its National spokesperson, Prince Dayo Adeyeye
"He has said it before. We are not going to force him. No individual is bigger than the party. Obasanjo has the right to hold his opinion. But the PDP will not die, either he joins us or not. We respect his opinion. There's nothing to say more than that. He is an individual and we respect him." he said
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If you love island hopping and never care to be roasted under the scorching sun then, be ready because the Philippines is the place to be! Wander and hop from island to island all day. According to National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, the Philippines now has 7,641 islands but around 2,000 are only inhabited.
Speaking of islands, not far from Manila is a bountiful province of Pangasinan. The Hundred Islands National Park is located in the City of Alaminos. It was documented that the islands are scatted in Lingayen Gulf, total to 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide. Four islands have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, Marcos Island and Children's Island. Most islands are like broccoli formed when observed from an elevated position.
For backpackers and travelers who are using public transportation, I will provide the travel itinerary based on experience. As most travelers will agree, traveling is sometimes really stressful especially when things don't go according to plans. Time is very significant.
Take Victory Bus Liner trip to Alaminos from Cubao terminal. The fare is P400 and the travel time is 5-6 hours depending on the time the bus left or the traffic along the way. I normally travel early in the morning because there is less traffic and I find it faster to get to the destination. If you arrive in Alaminos late in the morning, it is not advisable for you to still go the Hundred Islands Park. The best part of enjoying the view to the park is by starting it very early in the morning. You get to the see the stunning beauty of the sun while rising.
There are transient houses at the pier, hostels and hotels in the city. Decide where to stay depending on the budget. The tricycle drivers approaching those they think are tourists in the city offer places to stay like transient houses. You may check them out because they're considerably cheap but comfortable if you travel in group. The room prices could range from P1000 to P1500 per night.
The Alaminos' Tourism office is along the road and is located at the park. Any inquiry about the boat prices, where and what to do in the Hundred Islands are welcome there. A few meters from the office is the line of tricycles that can take you to the Lucap wharf for P15 per way. To reach the wharf is approximately 10 minutes ride. There is a registration fee per tourist and a form that needs to be filled out at the Lucap wharf. The boat rental fee is 1500 and that is for the whole day if you decide to stay longer. Bring some food and water on the boat because the food prices in the park are significantly expensive.
The boat driver will be your tour guide as well. They normally provide brief backgrounds of some islands in the park. They're pretty informative and helpful. If you even get lucky, you will hear detailed folklore stories from them.