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World Entrepreneurship Day 15 APR 2011 - Inspiring videos from TED Talk Series
In commemoration with the WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY, Glazette brings to you handpicked videos from the TED Talks series featuring renowned architects and designers who share their ideas and trends in Architecture. Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun. Rogier van der Heide: Why light needs darkness Lighting architect Rogier van der Heide offers a beautiful new way to look at the world -- by paying attention to light (and to darkness). Examples from classic buildings illustrate a deeply thought-out vision of the play of light around us. Moshe Safdie: What makes a building unique? Looking back over a long career, architect Moshe Safdie digs deep into four extraordinary projects to talk about the unique choices he made on each building -- choosing where to build, pulling information from the client, and balancing the needs and the vision behind each project. Sketches, plans and models show how these grand public buildings, museums and memorials, slowly take form. Thom Mayne: Architecture is a new way to connect to the world Architect Thom Mayne has never been one to take the easy option, and this whistle-stop tour of the buildings he's created makes you glad for it. These are big ideas cast in material form. Liz Diller: Architecture is a special effects machine In this engrossing EG talk, architect Liz Diller shares her firm DS+R's more unusual work, including the Blur Building, whose walls are made of fog, and the revamped Alice Tully Hall, which is wrapped in glowing wooden skin.
Interior Designer Jitendra Puri on the role of glass in shaping new interior decor.
Get to know what Jitendra Puri, Interior Designer, has to say about the latest trends in interior designing in a tete-a-tete with Glazette. He states that designers are happy to be using glass in their projects as it fits perfectly in the design and is also eco-conscious, being completely recyclable. He also cites the innovative uses of glass in interiors. According to him, glass is a zero-maintenance material and it is being used more innovatively currently. Jitendra also takes advantage from the world of web for updating himself on the latest technology, to get news from the designing world and for new ideas.
No tomorrow without Green Architecture
Sanjay Wadhwa, Interior Designer, talks to us about the recent trends in interior design and architecture. In this video, Sanjay takes us through the evolution of interior design through the expectations of today's customers and the transformation of design. With insights into the trends being reversed as new standards and advancements happen. He also talks about the key factors in the implementation and integration of the design. Mr. Wadhwa believes that glass being used in architecture, especially in IT sectors, is a good option and plays a major role in exteriors as well as interiors. He feels that with more innovations in glass solutions, it can pioneer and front the green architecture revolution.
Earning Carbon Credits in Green Buildings
For a person of his stature, Dr. Panigrahi was more than just humble and down-to-earth. He was approachable and of a jolly disposition; quite an interviewer's delight. Earning Carbon Credits in the Green Building sector is the focus of Carbon Minus India (CMI), New Delhi - of which Dr. Panigrahi is Director General. Broadly, the CMI is a body engaged in stabilizing the overall climate of the Earth. Dr. Panigrahi talked of the criticality of five major points to be kept in mind while creating a building. These were achievement of energy efficiency, water efficiency, the use of green building material, correct building orientation and good landscaping. A builder must be able to get back at least one-fourth to one-third of his investment by earning carbon credits. While there was no dearth of energy-efficient building materials and equipment, it is imperative that one chooses the right mix and quality of these all-important components of a building, said Dr. Panigrahi. He then spoke with great optimism about glass, much to our delight. If the right type of glass is used in the right manner in a building, a significant amount of greenhouse gas emission can be reduced, apart from saving the earth from global warming and earning carbon credits, he said. Watch the video to know more about earning carbon credits and the use of glass to aid this end. Also follows is a profile of Dr. Panigrahi. Dr. Srikanta K Panigrahi has obtained his formal degree in Civil Engineering and then received other degrees in Environment Planning, Management & Business Administration from credible Universities of India and abroad including Technical University of Dresden (TUD), Germany and School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. He was also an UNEP/ UNESCO Fellow, where he delivered Guest Lectures in five prestigious Universities of Europe at Humburg, Dresden, Prag, Vienna and Zurich. He has worked for several Organizations of national and international importance, especially with Government of India and the United Nations. In fact, He was the Member-Secretary of a prestigious Working Group at Planning Commission, to prepare the historic "National Action Plan for Operationalising Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in India", under the Kyoto Protocol, in the instances of Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Moreover, he has been representing the country in the Climate Change Negotiations of non-Annex (Developing) Countries in Conference of Parties (COPs), where he specializes on "Climate Change & Development Issues". Dr Panigrahi is known as "Chief Architect of Indian Carbon Market "; who was instrumental to initiate Kyoto in India, the entire UNFCCC CoP Process, Climate Change Negotiations and DNA formation and subsequently as it's Member to implement the National Action Plan, which he formulated and Operationalized CDM and it is only because if his personal pursuance and Leadership initiatives; India was first starter of CDM, among developing World and could emerge as Global CDM Leader. Dr Panigrahi is also awarded National Science Popularisation Award from hon'able Prime Minister of India in 2004-05; for his extraordinary contribution and commitment to popularize Science among common mass, who is working in the areas of Environment Protection, Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development for last more than 21 years.
Dhruv Futnani of Spectral Services speaks to Glazette
After a 3-year stint as a green building consultant in the US, Dhruv Futnani knew his heart lay in Chennai. So back he flew, and is ecstatic in his home town now. "I spent a couple of years managing the Delhi head-office of Spectral," he says. "But I'm really glad I'm back home now." As a green building consultant, Dhruv is constantly having to research building materials and review them as green norms the world over slowly tighten. Glass is one such material that he says, if used right, can yield to the architect's wildest dreams while making the construction eco-friendly. "For example, high performance glass can be used in the east and west-facing sides of a building because these bear the brunt of the sunlight and heat during the day. The high performance glass will cut down on the heat and allow only light in, so that the interiors can remain cool. On the north and south-facing sides, the architect can use normal glass as there won't be so much heat on these sides. This is one way we can use glass in an intelligent manner and save some money for the client," he says. For hot climes like Chennai, it is best to balance the U-value and shading co-efficient of glass to attain the desired effect. The higher these values, the less light is allowed inside the building. "Architects can make use of advanced technology in the form of computer simulation of the lighting. A computer program tells you exactly how much light and heat will enter the building and with the help of this you can decide what kind of glass you need to use," he says. Glass manufacturing has improved by leaps and bounds, says Dhruv. Glass with low reflectivity is now available and this can be used in the exteriors of a building so that it doesn't create a mirror effect. On the Leed rating system, Dhruv clarifies a point of contention. "Recycle content refers to the amount of recycled material used to make the glass," he argues. "Most people interpret it as glass being recyclable. Yes, glass is 100% recyclable, but the recycle content in the glass is 15-18%. No type of glass is 100% recycled," he smiles. He is a big proponent of the ECBC norms and believes that these will only help us construct better, greener and cleaner buildings.
So You Wannabe an Architect - Part III
In Part III of this series, Architect Doug Patt takes us through Architecture as Education. As per him, architecture is an amazingly complex field and an incredible education in itself, and that there's a lot that goes into any building and how the architect should know their way around every inch. Patt quotes Plutarch, a Greek historian and writer, Mark Twain, the famous writer, and several others on their opinions on the art and science that is architecture. In conclusion, Patt says that what one learns as an architect is almost seamless - it's probably about philosophy, sociology, psychology, material science, engineering, mathematics, history, construction; and in the end making something out of nothing.
Tete-a-Tete with Nishit Gupta of DFA Consultants
Ar. Nishit Gupta described DFA consultants as a group of architects that was into designing a whole gamut of buildings, right from IT parks and housing structures to commercial projects, and even small residences and interiors. Being in the field of architecture for the last 20 years, Ar. Gupta spoke with great ease and expertise on the subject. The Advent IT Park in Noida was his dream project, covering 1 million sq ft, spamming 15 floors, and being a LEED's Gold rated building. With the help of a wall hanging of an architect's impression the building, Ar. Gupta described it as akin to a ship. Apparently the orientation of Advent was such that to use glass, they had to work hard on the façade, wanting to have it completely glazed. The glass pieces used on it are trapezoidal and not rectangular, he elaborated. A lot of ceramic glass had also been used, in addition to high performance glasses. Ar. Gupta felt that architectural glass today is highly reliable as a sustainable material, it being able to cut off heat while letting daylight in. Through the use of the right kind of glass in different areas, one could achieve visibility from one or the other side, innovations in design and construction, and so on, he mused. That day, Ar. Gupta, just like Ar. Goonmeet Chauhan, Ar. Rohan Parikh and several others, helped us renew our love for glass as a building material.
Glass is good, Glass is green
Delhi was just starting to get warm, and the drive to Ar. Goonmeet Chauhan's office in Vasant Kunj was largely devoid of traffic. The well-maintained, welcoming entrance to the building seemed to be indicative of the mindset of its occupants. Sure enough, Ar. Goonmeet Chauhan turned out to be an extremely warm and approachable person. That we took the liberty of setting up the conference room for the shoot without his permission, an act which evoked an approving smile and nod, proved us right. After an initial informal discussion over tea, Ar. Chauhan was ready to shoot. After talking about how he started two architecture firms, TCS and DFI along with fellow architects some years ago, Ar. Chauhan started to talk about his projects and the use of glass in them. Among their notable projects in the retail space is Select City Walk Mall in South Delhi. Spread over 1.3 million sq feet, this mall has used glass extensively in its interiors - at shop fronts through the use of seamless glass for visibility to the outdoors, and also in the atrium skylight for optimum daylighting. Talking of residential multi-story buildings, Ar. Chauhan emphasized the right choice of glass for glazing purposes, and giving people homes that let the external landscape flow in. In the IT space, Cyberwalk in Manesar stood out as one DFI's most prestigious projects, being a LEED Gold rated structure. Ar. Chauhan concluded superbly by drawing an architectural diagram on a sheet of white opaque glass from Saint-Gobain that covered one entire wall of the conference room. "To have a large wall like this to draw on is every architect's dream come true", he said with a twinkle in his eye. Video Part 2 Glass is good, glass is green, glass is modern architecture, said Ar. Goonmeet Chauhan. We couldn't agree more.
Interview with Ar R Nagalingam, Principal Architect, Larsen and Toubro
Project: Cognizant IT Park, MEPZ, Tambaram Few architects try to use symbolism in their buildings, especially symbols that are relevant to the people who're going to live in or work in that building. R Nagalingam is one such architect who believes symbols are important – because people should identify with their workspace. "We wanted to do something unique with the build-form," says Nagalingam. "Since it is an IT park, we came up with the concept of using the binary code as the windows." So now zeros and ones bring light into the building much as they do in the IT industry. But there's more symbolism to be uncovered. "The 1st, 5th and 7th rows of the windows on the second building are in red," he points to the front wall of the building under construction. "These represent C, T & S in the binary code," he grins. Nagalingam decided to use punched-in windows in the construction. "During the daytime all the glass on these windows are shaded because they're set into the wall. This brings in light and cuts out the heat," he says. Nagalingam wants to apply for a Leed Silver Rating for the IT Park once it's complete. So energy efficiency and abiding by the ECBC norms becomes very important. Hence the use of high performance double insulated glass, which cuts out heat and noise. "The glass we used is of 6 mm thickness, with 12 mm air gap and another glass of 6 mm thickness," he says. "Blue-green colour gives the maximum efficiency, so we chose that. It has high visible transmission ratio so people working in the building can see the outdoors clearly. Daylight is very important nowadays because studies have shown that productivity increases if workers are exposed to daylight," he says. Only glass allows that. High performance glass also helps reduce the load on the air conditioning system because it cuts out the heat. To this glass façade, he added sunshades in the form of aluminium louvers, which shade the glass and help cut out glare inside the building. Nagalingam has some tips for would-be architects. First check the visible transmittance of the glass, that is how much light is entering the building. "Next, look at solar factor," he says. "Solar factor is a measure of the amount of heat from the sun that enters the building." This will help decide the U-value of the glass to be used in the building. "India is a tropical country and ECBC norms stipulate that solar factor should be between 0.2 to 0.25. Visible transmittance can be between 40-60%. U-value should be 2 to 2.5 watts per metre squared degree Kelvin," he says. On green buildings, he says the World Green Building Council and the Indian Green Building Council, both say recyclable materials should be used in buildings. "Glass helps get points on that because 10-20% of recyclable content is used in the making of glass. Also nowadays waste glass is being put into the glass manufacturing process, so glass is now 100% recyclable," he adds. Green building norms also stipulate that regional materials must be used. So materials should be procured from within 500 miles from the project site. "We chose Saint Gobain glass because their factory is only 50-60 kms away from the project site, so we managed to get some points on that as well," he smiles. Nagalingam says it is important to use glass intelligently as the misuse of glass could produce glare inside the building. "But if used properly," he says, "glass is a terrific material with a huge number of advantages."
So You Wannabe an Architect - Part II
Part-II is here! Continuing with the 7-part series on "So You Wannabe an Architect", Glazette brings to you the next part, where Ar. Doug Patt talks about four key elements that good architecture represents - Form, Story, Music and Inspiration. This is a conclusion Patt draws from various quotes on architecture by eminent people in the fields of literature, art, and theology. He also cites examples of glorious architecture that represent these four elements in their manifestation. Watch the video to see and hear it all.

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El templo de Vesta es un templo romano dedicado a Vesta, la diosa virgen del hogar», que se encuentra en Tivoli, en Lazio, Italia. Data del  y fue fuente de inspiración en la época neoclásica gracias a los varios grabados que lo difundieron (Sebastiano Serlio (1560) y Piranesi (1748-1774), entre otros) y tema de muchas obras pictóricas románticas.

Historia

No está claro a quién estaba dedicado realmente el templo, si a Hércules, el dios protector del Tíber, si a Albunea, la sibila del Tibur, si a Tiburnus, el héroe epónimo de la ciudad, o a la misma Vesta, que tiene otro templo se puede ver en el foro romano (Templo de Vesta). Igualmente es difícil atribuir el templo rectangular que está casi adosado, en un estado algo más ruinoso, a menudo llamado templo de la Sibila.

El templo fue construido en el , al lado del ya mencionado templo de la Sibila que data del siglo anterior. Una inscripción en el arquitrabe indica que su construcción o restauración se deberían a un tal Lucius Gellius. El relativo buen estado del templo se debe, al igual que el de la Sibila, a que fue cristianizado como iglesia bajo el nombre de Santa Maria della Rotonda durante la Alta Edad Media y hasta el  cuando los añadidos cristianos desaparecieron y hasta el final del  que se retiraron las últimas marcas relacionadas con la cristianización del edificio.

Descripción

Las ruinas del templo de Vesta, que se encuentra en la acrópolis tiburtina a pocos metros del templo de la Sibila, con vistas a las cascadas del Aniene, que ahora son parte de la villa Gregoriana. Es una rotonda períptera de  de diámetro, que rodea la cella circular de una puerta y dos ventanas, elevada sobre un podio de ladrillo de  de altura, completamente recubierto de bloques de travertino. El deambulatorio que rodea la cella incluía dieciocho columnas de una variante del orden corintio, de las que solo quedan diez.

La variante del Tivoli del orden corinto tiene dos filas de hojas de acanto y su ábaco está decorado con florones sobredimensionados que tienen la forma de flores de hibisco con pistilos en espiral pronunciados. La parte superior del fuste de las columnas es plana. El friso muestra festones de frutas que cuelgan entre bucráneos. Hay un rosetón por encima de cada festón. La cornisa no tiene modillones.

En 1682 Antoine Desgodetz publicó, en les Édifices antiques de Rome dessinés et mesurés très exactement par A. D. architecte [los edificios antiguos de Roma dibujados y medidos muy exactamente por A. D. arquitecto] (París, 1682), los dibujos del templo de Vesta, proporcionando el alzado y la planta y dando cuidadosa cuenta de los capiteles esculpidos y del friso. En el siglo siguiente, el vedutista Giuseppe Vasi y Piranesi realizaron estampas y grabados del templo de Vesta.

Modelo de templetes

Menos degradado que el templo que se encuentra en Roma, sirvió, incluso más que el segundo, como modelo para un gran número de templos románticos construidos en Europa en el , debido a la atracción que ejercía la villa en pintores, poetas y músicos europeos para quienes era la imagen símbolo y bucólica de Tivoli. Las muchas edificaciones elaboradas según el templo de Vesta van desde la réplica servil en jardines paisajistas a las variantes que no usan más ciertos aspectos de su representación.

En Inglaterra, se pueden citar el templo de la Virtud antigua del arquitecto y paisajista William Kent en Stowe House y del templo de la Soledad del arquitecto William Chambers en los jardines de Kew. Los dibujos de los que se servía el arquitecto neoclásico John Soane como ejemplos comparativos en sus conferencias, se conservan en el Museo Soane en Londres. En Irlanda del Norte, Frederick Hervey, 4.º conde de Bristol y obispo de Derry, hizo construir el templo de Mussenden en Downhill en el estilo del templo de Tivoli. Llegó a intentar en 1777 comprar el original para llevarlo a Downhill, pero el papa Pío VI no accedió a su petición.

En Francia, Richard Mique se inspiró en el templo de Tivoli para el templo del Amor de su jardín anglo-chino en el Petit Trianon y Gabriel Davioud para Templo de la Sibila del parque de los Buttes-Chaumont.

En Rusia, el templo de la Amistad en el parque de Pavlovsk, obra del escocés Charles Cameron, es un ejemplo inspirado y bien conseguido. En Polonia, el Templo de la Sibila de Puławy fue erigido según los planos del arquitecto y teórico de la arquitectura, Chrystian Piotr Aigner, para la princesa Izabela Czartoryska para servir de museo.

En el norte de California, una versión del templo fue establecido como una característica del paisaje en la tradición inglesa. El Sunol Water Temple fue diseñado en 1910 por el arquitecto californiano Willis Polk para la Spring Valley Water Company para marcar el lugar, en el valle de Sunol, California, donde convergen las aguas para alimentar San Francisco.

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Vesta
Edificios y estructuras de Lacio
Provincia de Roma
Arquitectura de Italia del siglo I
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A big thank you to Caroline Hoffman who hosted the Gaited Clinics. Her presentations kept the audience involved and engaged while the clinic partisipants got very valuble advice.
Thank you to eveyone who helped with the booth, rode in the clinics and in the breed demos.
At the time of this posting the Breed Demo Video posted on our facebook pages has been viewed 2,522 times and the Clinic Video has been viewed 910 times. TWHBEA has also shared the Breed Demo video on their Facebook page as well. WOW! Talk about exposure!
Loved the 2 videos. Love to see the walkers on the move. I have one but of course, I can't see what we look like moving. Good job!


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Withholding and withdrawing dialysis: the role of physician specialty and education and patient functional status
Am J Kidney Dis. 1998 Mar;31(3):464-72. doi: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v31.pm9506683.
M A Sekkarie 1 , A H Moss
1 Department of Internal Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA.
DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v31.pm9506683
Withholding and withdrawing dialysis are subjects of major concern to nephrologists, because both result in a significant number of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient deaths. The medical literature on withholding dialysis is extremely limited, and that on withdrawing dialysis consists mainly of retrospective studies from the 1980s. The present study was conducted to identify ways to improve dialysis decision making by providing a current understanding of how decisions to withhold or withdraw dialysis are being made and by examining whether some patients who might benefit from dialysis are not being referred. In 1995, 22 of 27 (82%) nephrologists practicing in West Virginia agreed to participate in a year-long prospective study in which they completed forms on each patient from whom they withheld or withdrew dialysis. Seventy-six of a random sample of 214 (36%) primary care physicians returned questionnaires describing their practice experience in 1995 with patients with advanced chronic renal failure. The nephrologists withdrew dialysis from 60 of 822 (7%) patients. Academic nephrologists who had received education in the ethics and law of stopping dialysis withdrew it from a greater percentage of patients than those in private practice (12% v 6%; P = 0.009). Patients who were withdrawn more often resided in nursing homes (37% v 2%; P < 0.0001). Twenty-one patients (37%) lacked decision-making capacity at the time the decision was made to withdraw dialysis. Advance directives were available for 13 of the 21 (62%) patients: eight of the 10 treated by academic nephrologists and five of the 11 treated by private practice nephrologists. Academic nephrologists found advance directives to be helpful in decision making to withdraw dialysis of incapacitated patients more often than nephrologists in private practice (70% v 9%; P = 0.004). Nephrologists withheld dialysis from 25 of 357 (7%) ESRD patients compared with 42 of 193 (22%) withheld by primary care physicians (P < 0.001). In deciding not to refer a patient for a dialysis evaluation, 25% of primary care physicians did not consult a nephrologist; 60% cited age as a reason not to refer. These findings suggest that dialysis decision making might be improved by educating nephrologists about the ethics and law of withdrawing dialysis and about how to implement successfully advance care planning so that advance directives will be present and helpful when decisions need to be made for incapacitated dialysis patients. Education of primary care physicians about when to refer patients with chronic renal failure for a dialysis evaluation might also result in more referrals for patients who will benefit from dialysis.
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Ethics, Medical
Euthanasia, Passive / statistics & numerical data*
Family Practice / statistics & numerical data
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The smallest action is better than the greatest intention.
— Conscious Arrival, Conscious Arrival
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We can assume that most people, most of the time, are moral creatures. But imagine that this morality is like a gearshift that at times gets pushed into neutral. When that happens, morality is disengaged. If the car happens to be on an incline, car and driver move precipitously downhill. It is then the nature of the circumstances that determines outcomes, not the driver's skills or intentions.
— Philip Zimbardo, via www.goodreads.com
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People ask what are my intentions with my films — my aims. It is a difficult and dangerous question, and I usually give an evasive answer: I try to tell the truth about the human condition, the truth as I see it.
— Ingmar Bergman, Four Screenplays
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In all the ills that befall us, we are more concerned by the intention than the result. A tile that falls off a roof may injure us more seriously, but it will not wound us so deeply as a stone thrown deliberately by a malevolent hand. The blow may miss, but the intention always strikes home.
— Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Reveries of the Solitary Walker
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There are two ways to build a career or a business. We can go through life hunting and pecking, looking for opportunities or customers, hoping that something connects. Or we can go through life with intention, knowing what our piece looks like, knowing our WHY, and going straight to the places we ft.
— Simon Sinek, Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team
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I want to be chased with the intention of being kept.
— Janne Robinson, This Is How I Want To Be Wanted
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It has never been about what you say,
but where you speak from.
— M.Hollow (@miahollow), Mia Hollow Instagram
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That's when I finally got it. I finally understood. It wasn't the thought that counted. It was the actual execution that mattered, the showing up for somebody. The intent behind it wasn't enough. Not for me. Not anymore. It wasn't enough to know that deep down, he loved me. You had to actually say it to somebody, show them you cared. And he just didn't. Not enough.
— Jenny Han, It's Not Summer Without You
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Despite popular belief to the contrary, there is absolutely no power in intention. The seagull may intend to fly away, may decide to do so, may talk with the other seagulls about how wonderful it is to fly, but until the seagull flaps his wings and takes to the air, he is still on the dock. There's no difference between that gull and all the others. Likewise, there is no difference in the person who intends to do things differently and the one who never thinks about it in the first place. Intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.
— Andy Andrews, The Noticer
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They were jammed together.
Draco had 50 men crowd together.
The enemy probably numbered 500. They didn't seem particularly skilled, but they made up for what they lacked with numbers. They had a group of 200 kobolds and 300 goblins, each with its own leader, so they were likely hired mercenaries.
Their employer… must be a Demon King who has allied themselves with the <Northern Overlord>.
They wanted to take Draco's head and offer it to the <Northern Overlord> to join his camp. They were scumbags.
The crowded defence group took a step back.
Draco was stirred by the smell of blood.
It was about time.
"Elena, are the preparations finished?"
"Aniue, I'm ready anytime."
"Alright," Draco nodded.
Her incantation accumulated mana, and once it had been shaped accordingly, it burst forth from Elena's hands.
That was the signal for the counterattack.
Elena released a beam of light from her hands and aimed for the centre of the approaching enemy line on the right and decimated the area around the leader who was leading 200 kobolds. They had no way to block the attack since they were convinced they would win.
The enemy shuddered at the sight of the blackened leader, and a second blow was delivered.
"CHARGE!!"
The second group of 150, who had been lying low near the stream at the base of the hill, ambushed the enemy's left line of 300.
Draco divided his meagre 200 soldiers into smaller groups and prepared an ambush.
While climbing the hill to attack, the unsteady left line had no time to change their direction, and most importantly, "FOLLOW ME!!"
The <Dethroned Crown Prince> rushed down with his group of 50 and attacked the group. Their intensity was fierce.
They pierced through the goblin ranks with the sharpness of an arrowhead and quickly took the head of the leader.
From there, it was a one-sided slaughter.
There was no longer any hope of resisting.
The enemy mercenaries became cold shells every time the swords of the demons, led by Draco, glistened with blood.
The screams of the fleeing kobolds and goblins echoed throughout the forest.
Draco muttered after he returned to the top of the hill to look over the situation.
500 pursuers against 200 defeated soldiers. It was a well-planned counterattack.
The image of a Demon King formed in Draco's mind.
Benan the <Clairvoyant>.
He was a true strategist among all the other Demon Kings.
But if Benan was their opponent then…
A battle cry suddenly erupted from the forest.
(… No, it can't be…)
Benan's trained soldiers appeared in ambush.
There were only about 300 of them, but they couldn't be compared to the small fry from before.
Draco's soldiers, on the other hand, were all scattered about, hunting the remaining mercenaries.
(Is it… all over?)
Draco clenched his teeth.
He had only just sworn to take over the world with the Evil God. He couldn't believe it would end in a place like this, and in the hands of that lowly bastard, Benan.
(Ah, he wasn't a reliable Evil God.)
Draco looked up at the sky and closed his eyes.
(I shall pray to the Evil God.)
"I pray that you save us."
The <Dethroned Crown Prince>'s soldiers responded admirably even though they were suddenly ambushed.
They quickly gathered at the top of the hill and assembled in a tight formation.
As expected of the famous <Dethroned Crown Prince>'s army. What remnants of a defeated army? They moved as if they were all elite soldiers.
But that was all.
The soldiers were all tired and wounded.
The commander of the 300-soldier ambush, the hobgoblin, Lu Gun, smiled with just half of his face. His left side didn't move. Old wounds were sewn across his face.
"They say 'the cornered lizard is the grandson of a dragon'."
The <Clairvoyant> Benan had directly ordered Lu Gan to hunt down the <Dethroned Crown Prince> Draco. There would be no place for him to return if he fails.
Benan was a worrier, and he was afraid that Lu Gan would fail to capture Draco, so he even proposed a strategy to attack him. The plan worked, the mercenaries who had attacked first were both destroyed before they could be saved.
Draco's leadership was admirable even though he was the enemy.
It wasn't surprising since Draco, the <Dethroned Crown Prince> was the supreme commander of the anti-<Northern Overlord> Alliance.
Lu Gun himself had fought under Draco's command before.
He resorted to tricks at times, but his plans were great. He never hesitated when giving orders which made it easy for his subordinates to follow him.
Lu Gan was surprisingly excited to be able to fight directly with Draco.
His opponent was a blood relative of the Great Demon King, an elite.
Lu Gun, on the other hand, was a hobgoblin who had been teased for being a 'mutt'.
Lu Gan didn't think that he was inferior to Draco in terms of managing a medium-sized unit since he was a true warrior. His subordinates were also a force to be reckoned with. There was no way they would lose. He was already prepared for lavish compliments since he believed he couldn't lose. An ordinary person would have the right to challenge a genius only by removing all the factors that would prevent him from winning.
His blood was boiling.
Now, it was time to fight. Lu Gun slung his favourite battle-axe over his left shoulder and raised his right hand. Once he swung this down, everything in the battlefield would become a haze.
At that moment, the sky suddenly darkened.
【Evil God】
I stayed in a place where I could survey both armies with lightning flashing down behind me.
The sky darkened with thunderclouds and a light rain began to drizzle down.
My voice echoed over both armies.
My voice had a captivating bass sound to it.
It seemed that I was using skills from the basic Evil God set, 'thunder in the background' and 'amplifier'. I said 'seemed' because I have no idea how I activated them.
When I looked down, I saw Draco giving orders and the <Dethroned Crown Prince>'s army went down on their knees and prostrated themselves before me.
Good, good, as expected of my believers.
Compared to them, the enemy was clearly panicking, but no one seemed to want to run away.
A brown goblin that looked like their leader spoke to me,
"I do not know which Evil God you are, but please allow me to make a humble request. First, please calm down. My name is Lu Gun, son of El Gen. I am called <Half-Faced> Lu Gan."
He properly kneeled on one knee and humbled himself before me. An Evil God's authority was truly impressive.
I slowly descended to the goblin.
"El Gen's son, Lu Gun. I shall make an exception. Raise your head."
Hmm, I didn't think watching all those period dramas would come in handy at a place like this.
In reality, I was just emulating the nuance of the period dramas as best as I could; it was incredibly important for me to keep up my aura.
"I am the patron Evil God of the <Dethroned Crown Prince>. For what reasons have you, Lu Gun, attacked my devoted believer Draco?"
"Oh, I must humbly confess that it is my mission. I will not name the person who has given me this mission, but my master has ordered me to kill the <Dethroned Crown Prince>."
I knew it. I don't know who he is, but should I tread carefully or try to get him to switch sides? Either way, he wasn't a decent guy.
"Your mission, you say… what a waste."
"What do you mean a waste?"
"Behold!"
I pointed to Lu Gun's subordinates with an exaggerated gesture.
They had all stopped panicking and had all mimicked Lu Gun, getting down on one knee.
"Why should the elite force you led be involved in this dirty work?"
He was in turmoil.
I tricked him since I believed that he wouldn't want to do this kind of work anyway, and I was surprisingly right.
I often did these kinds of negotiations in my previous life. I was in a much higher position this time, so I didn't feel like I would lose to him.
"<Half-Faced> Lu Gun… no, Lu Gun, son of El Gen. Why don't you reveal your valour to the world? Why do you do things like sneaking and hiding in the shadows and tormenting the wounded?"
The goblin lowered his head and sunk into silence.
Let's push him once more.
"You will be remembered if you fight the <Dethroned Crown Prince> Draco fair and square. This kind of mission isn't rewarding. Do you want your achievements to be buried in the dark, will you shame your name as son of El Gen?"
"But?"
"But what shall I do? I only have myself. I have made it this far by myself. How can I live if I disobey my master?!"
Huh? This was a nice, surprising turn of events.
I was planning to ask him to retreat…
"Lu Gun. Have you not answered your own question?"
"Have I?"
"Yes. You said you've made it this far 'by yourself'. Your master is you, Lu Gun."
"Wha-…"
"Your well-trained soldiers agree. You are their master."
It was a bluff. It was a bluff, but it was surprisingly effective.
I winked at Draco. Now <Dethroned Crown Prince>, show me your true strength.
"Attention warriors!"
Draco stood up and shouted while brandishing his sword.
"The Evil God has shown us the way. A second path has opened up for us."
He slowly descended the hill and stopped in front of Lu Gun.
"The first path, a path of battle; you will follow the orders of the <Clairvoyant> Benan and cross swords with the <Dethroned Crown Prince>. It will be a battle that will be worthless, dishonourable, and won't be allowed to be passed onto future generations."
The rain intensified.
The intense rain tried to drown him out, but Draco raised his voice.
"THE SECOND PATH!"
Thunder rumbled.
A flash of lightning illuminated everyone.
"This is the path where we will walk together. A path where you would face forward not down. We will likely perish, but it is a path where we can die with pride."
Draco stood in front of Lu Gun.
The <Half-Faced> hobgoblin looked down a little.
"Lu Gun, son of El Gen, and your soldiers. Will you join me in conquering the world?"
Draco kneeled down before Lu Gan and gently placed a hand on his shoulder.
His raised shoulder muscles showed how hard this hobgoblin had trained.
"Draco-dono, no, Draco-sama."
Lu Gun raised his head.
"I humbly accept your offer. Please allow me to be by your side as you take over the world."


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Pettredutha Pillai is a Tamil film released in 1993 directed by Poornachandran, with camera, lyrics, music and story by T. Rajendar. The film starred Saravanan and Chitra with an extensive cast, which also featured Rajendar's two sons, Silambarasan and Kuralarasan. The film released on 10 April 1993.

Cast
 Saravanan as Saravanan
 Chitra
 Rohini as Vaidehi
 Pandiyan
 Silambarasan as Kumaran (Kumar)
 Mohankumar
 Sithara as Kalyani
 Vennira Aadai Moorthy
 Vadivukkarasi
 Ganthimathi
 Vasuki
 Kumarimuthu
 Kuralarasan
 Ponnambalam

Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by T. Rajender who also wrote lyrics for all songs.
Komatha - Chithra
Paattu onnu - Chithra
Pethavale - Chithra
Petha Manam - K. J. Yesudas

Reception
The Indian Express wrote "Petredutha Pillai [..] has all trappings of a T. Rajender film. The treatment is not very subtle, the artistes over react and the film is prosy."

References

1993 films
1990s Tamil-language films
Indian drama films
Films scored by T. Rajendar
Films with screenplays by T. Rajendar


The occupants of Lares Valley, in the eastern Urupampa mountain range, are world renowned for their vibrant textiles but live on an extremely limited diet because little vegetation grows at the high altitude.
Photographer Christopher Roche hiked to an altitude of 4200 metres to meet the isolated Quechua people.
He set off on his trip in partnership with Apus Travel, who support the communities of the valley through their Threads of Peru project, which sells handmade items from the region online.
Christopher said: "I try during each trip to contribute to a local charity with my work.
"The trek along Lares Valley was wonderful. We did not meet any other travellers, just the local communities - potato growers and hand weavers living in thatched cottages - and many, many llamas.
Christopher travelled deep into the valley to capture the mesmerising colours of the communities clothing, but the altitude proved to be a bit of a challenge.
He added: "We walked slowly to compensate for the altitude and had to spend a couple of nights in Cusco getting used to it beforehand.
Everyday life is harsh for the villagers of Lares Valley and the communities live on a limited diet of mostly potatoes as they are one of the few vegetables capable of growing in such harsh conditions.
But Threads of Peru hope to improve their quality of life by encouraging Quechua men and women to take pride in their cultural heritage and pass their traditions along for generations to come.
The project works with weavers, mostly women, who have little or no access to education and few economic opportunities close to home, to help them earn an income independently from their husbands.
According to Threads of Peru, international development studies have shown that when women receive their own income the health and well-being of their children improves at a faster rate than when men have complete control over the family's money.
Increasing coverage of the Lares Valley has made it a popular alternative to the Inca Trek and the outside world is slowly creeping in.
Roads are being built to provide easier access to the area and villagers are enjoying waterproof replacements for their thatched roofs.


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Seal Trip to Blakeney Point
Sun, sea, sand dunes and seals!
Blakeney National Nature Reserve is famous for its wildlife, especially the Common and Grey seal colonies at Blakeney Point. The best way to see the seals is not by foot, but by boat! Take a ferry trip to Blakeney Point and observe these lovable creatures in their natural habitat. A truly unforgettable day out!
A ferry trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point has been on my bucket list for a quite some time. Having been born and raised in North Norfolk not far from the coast, the fact that I had never enjoyed one of the area's most popular attractions was becoming somewhat embarrassing.
One day in August, even though the school summer holidays were in full swing and the coast would certainly be busy, and even though the forecast wasn't ideal with some cloud and a fairly brisk breeze, I took the plunge. I picked up the phone and booked 2 tickets for the following morning at 9:30am. It would be a 2 hour trip, with 1 hour on land at Blakeney Point.
Bright and early we made our way to the Anchor Inn, a pretty pub in Morston and the ticket office for Temples Seal Trips, one of the four ferry businesses offering daily boat trips from Morston Quay to see the seals on Blakeney Point. The Temple family have been operating boat trips for over 70 years, and are happy to share their knowledge of the area during the trip.
We purchased 2 adult tickets at £13 each, then parked at Morston Quay just a couple of minutes away. The National Trust car park is free for members, £4 otherwise. There are toilets and an information centre where you can buy drinks and snacks, or join the National Trust!
We spotted Temple's red and white boats where a small crowd was gathering, just as the skipper pulled up and boarded the boat, along with his 3 lovely looking labradors, clearly keen and experienced seafarers.
Our boat for the day was The Four Sisters, a spacious 50 seater. The passengers were young and old, couples and families, and a few more well-behaved dogs. With the sun shining but clouds looming, we set sail.
The lady next to me said she was super excited as she'd wanted to do this trip for the longest time. She echoed my thoughts exactly.
We began our journey in Morston Creek, travelling towards Blakeney Harbour, and the skipper talked us through the trip. Having had my fair share of bumpy boat rides, it was reassuring to know this trip was based entirely within the harbour and at no point would we venture out onto the open sea.
The harbour was littered with boats – fishing boats, row boats, sailing boats, wooden dinghies, inflatable dinghies, even a striking sailing barge called JUNO.
The 45ft JUNO was built in a boatyard at Morston. The design was inspired by the famous Thames sailing barges which were a common sight until the early 20th century. Based in Blakeney Harbour, you can charter JUNO for full or half days.
As we continued our gentle journey, we learnt more about the birds at Blakeney Point. Four species of tern breed there regularly – Sandwich, Common, Little and Arctic – before migrating to West Africa for the winter. Sandwich terns have been present on Blakeney Point for over a century, and in recent years, as many as 4000 pairs have nested on the end of the Point.
After 20 minutes or so, we swung to the right and the seals were in sight, dozens of them basking on the shore under the sun. They were all different shades of brown and beige, lolling and lounging around on their backs and bellies. Large, lumbering beasts, hefty yet adorable.
It was a strangely comical sight, with some seals clapping their flippers, others seemingly waving at us. Sleepy seals closed their eyes. Some sported huge smiles, others looked heart-breakingly sad, their big black eyes looking right at you. They were completely captivating.
Playful seals swam around the boat and popped their heads out of the water, wet nose and whiskers, then disappeared almost instantly, too fast to photograph.
The boat turned a couple of times so everyone on both sides got a good long look at the seals. All too briefly, our time was up. I could've watched and wondered for hours. We headed for land.
The nearby terns were hard to ignore, thousands of birds shrieking and screeching relentlessly. As we passed the tip of the Point, a flock took off from the shingle en masse and flew overhead, an impressive sight. We sailed past the iconic blue Lifeboat House, landed, then disembarked, eager to explore.
Blakeney Point is a National Nature Reserve and has been managed by the National Trust since 1912, the oldest nature reserve in Norfolk. The reserve is made up of rare habitats including saltmarsh, shingle and sand dunes, and is home to several unusual plants.
The purple flowers of the Sea Lavender cover the saltmarshes from July to August, and the colourful flowers of the Yellow Horned Poppy bloom from June to September. They certainly added splashes of colour to the rather other-worldly landscape. Marram grass grows in the sand dunes, trapping sand blown by the wind and binding the dunes together.
The four mile long shingle spit of Blakeney Point offers protection for Blakeney Harbour and the surrounding saltmarshes, providing a perfect habitat for wildlife. It is an amazing breeding and feeding ground for terns, oystercatchers and ringed plovers.
It's also famously home to Common seals in the summer and Grey seals in the winter. Blakeney Point is a perfect breeding site for Grey seals, with over 3000 pups born in 2018. It is now the largest seal colony in England.
We walked along a shingle path, admiring the boats in Blakeney Harbour and the grassy, marshy landscape, and soon found ourselves at the Lifeboat House, the famous landmark that is visible for miles around. Originally built in 1898 as a lifeboat station, it only functioned for a few years before the build-up of shingle made it impossible to launch the boats. Now it's a visitor centre, displaying fascinating old photos, and home to National Trust rangers.
We continued past the Lifeboat House, along a boardwalk through undulating terrain, reading the occasional information board, until we couldn't go on – the incoming tide blocked any further exploration. We retraced our steps, and headed back along the boardwalk.
We met up with our fellow passengers at the landing point, and sat on warm pebbles as the sun shined, waiting for the ferry. Children played on the wooden landing ramps, dogs cooled off in the water, someone took a nap on the beach, others chatted and shared stories. We watched the waves and the steady stream of passing boats.
By the time the boat arrived, dark clouds had replaced the sun and the weather took a decidedly chilly turn. We settled into our seats and enjoyed the short, silent journey back to Morston Quay.
We were well-walked, slightly sun-kissed, and our tummies were rumbling. Luckily, there was a pretty pub not too far away.
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È noto soprattutto per aver partecipato alla serie TV Zack e Cody al Grand Hotel, nel ruolo di Bob, l'amico dei gemelli Martin.

Ha fatto diversi lavori con Dylan e Cole Sprouse.

Filmografia

Cinema
 Animal (The Animal), regia di Luke Greenfield (2001)
 Bad Boy, regia di Victoria Hochberg (2002)
 Santa Clause è nei guai (The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause), regia di Michael Lembeck (2006)
 The Least of These, regia di Nathan Scoggins (2008)
 The Secret Lives of Dorks, regia di Salomé Breziner (2013)

Televisione
 E.R. - Medici in prima linea (ER) – serie TV, episodi 7x3 (2000)
 The Drew Carey Show – serie TV, episodi 6x15 (2001)
 The Norm Show – serie TV, episodi 3x22 (2001)
 Settimo cielo (7th Heaven) – serie TV, episodi 5x18 (2001)
 Malcolm (Malcolm in the Middle) – serie TV, episodi 3x4 (2001)
 Becker – serie TV, episodi 4x16 (2002)
 Prima o poi divorzio! (Yes, Dear) – serie TV, episodi 2x19 (2002)
 Even Stevens – serie TV, episodi 3x21 (2003)
 Una mamma quasi perfetta (Life with Bonnie) – serie TV, 43 episodi (2002-2004)
 Tutto in famiglia (My Wife and Kids) – serie TV, episodi 5x4 (2004)
 Una mamma per amica (Gilmore Girls) – serie TV, episodi 2x5-5x11 (2001-2005)
 Boys Life – serie TV (2006)
 Zack e Cody al Grand Hotel (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) – serie TV, 16 episodi (2005-2007)
 Il principe e il povero (The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie), regia di James Quattrochi – film TV (2007)
 What's Stevie Thinking?, regia anonima – film TV (2007)
 Adventures in Appletown, regia di Bobby Moresco – film TV (2008)
 Zack e Cody sul ponte di comando (The Suite Life on Deck) – serie TV, episodi 1x9 (2008)
 Bones – serie TV, episodi 4x14 (2009)
 How I Met Your Mother – serie TV, episodi 4x19 (2009)
 Mamma, che Natale da cani! (The Dog Who Saved Christmas), regia di Michael Feifer – film TV (2009)
 My Dog's Christmas Miracle, regia di Michael Feifer – film TV (2011)

Collegamenti esterni


Grey-blue "searchlights" labels. Semi-glossy single cover. Light surface wear wear (loss of gloss) on each side. Some wear and light creases along the spine and seams. Corner wear (> especially top < left).
A relatively well known English heavy metal / hard rock / glam rock band, formed in Amsterdam in 1978. Dutch issue of their 2nd album.


All cool season grass should be aerated and overseeded each fall to keep it thick, lush, and healthy.
Cool Season grasses include fescue, rye and bluegrass.
Core aeration is the process or removing small plugs or "cores" of soil and dry grass to reduce lawn compaction and make room for increased absorption of oxygen, water and nutrients. Overtime your the soil in your lawn become compacted which makes it difficult for grass to establish deep roots and nutrients to reach those roots. This results in a shallow root bed and an unhealthy lawn. By removing small cores of soil, aeration makes room for oxygen, water and other nutrients to reach deep down and the soil which provides for a stronger, healthier, and greener lawn.
Overseeding typically follows aeration to fill in weak spots and ensure a lunch and healthy lawn. Seeds germinate more efficiently in the open spaces because of greater soil contact. Overseeding in itself aids in weed prevention because the new grass is able to crowd out potential weeds. Make sure to overseed immediately following lawn aeration in the fall to guarantee a lush and healthy lawn. Aerating and Overseeding cool season grass in the Springtime does not give the grass enough time to establish a strong root system before the strong heat of the summer which will ultimately cause the grass to thin out and be highly susceptible to weed invasion.


I am kind, caring, honest, cheerful, optimistic, sincere, responsible, faithful, respectful, & dependable. I love to laugh & have a good sense of humor. I love children & animals. Nothing is more important to me than my family. I am close to my children. I have 2 married sons who finished university, a daughter in university & a daughter finishing high school. My daughters live with me part of the time as well as my dog & cat. I am in excellent health, physically fit, & emotionally stable. I am affectionate & romantic. I am intelligent & well educated. I have degrees in chemistry, pharmacy & medicine. I was a teacher & owned technical colleges. I have been successful enough to retire early. Except for managing my own office buildings, I have a lot of free time to do as I please. I love to travel & look forward to visiting new & interesting places with someone special. When I find that special lady to love & be loved by, to be my best friend & soul mate, I will treat her l like a queen.
Travel, tennis, skiing, golf, music, art, theater, movies, nature and spending time with family and friends. I do sports almost every day to stay fit. I love the sea and living near the beach. I am a good cook and I love to dine at fine restaurants.
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Worship is a way of life that takes place not just at 11:00 on Sunday morning, but every other hour of the week (John 4:20-24). Through this "Call to Worship," we want to share some thoughts about worship, scripture verses, hymns, and songs to teach and encourage you as you seek His face daily and then hopefully together with us on Sunday!
Maria Currey, Assistant Director of Music – Traditional
Hymn Highlight – "And Can It Be?"
Hymn by Charles Wesley
The hymn that we know as "And Can It Be?" was written by the prolific hymn composer Charles Wesley. There are varying accounts to the number of songs attributed to him, but it appears to be well over 5000.
Charles and his brother John were both ordained ministers and founded a holy group called "The Methodists" because of their methods of rising early and following strict Bible study. Yet they were both caught in the trap of legalism. A mission trip to the American colony of Georgia proved to be disastrous and Charles came home broken and ill. After his return, both he and his brother made the acquaintance of Moravian Peter Bohler, who urged Charles to look more deeply at the state of his soul and who taught them about true evangelical Christianity.
In May of 1738, once again ill, Charles read Martin Luther's book on Galatians and was convicted. He wrote, "At midnight I gave myself to Christ, assured that I was safe, whether sleeping or waking. I had the continual experience of His power to overcome all temptation, and I confessed with joy and surprise that He was able to do exceedingly abundantly for me above what I can ask or think."
He also journaled, "I now found myself at peace with God and rejoiced in hope of loving Christ. I saw that by faith I stood." Two days later he began writing a hymn that many believe to be "And Can It Be?" The words of verse three bear this theory out.
Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature's night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;,
My chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! In this glorious Easter season, we thank God for free hearts, made so by Christ's perfect sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection, and His saving grace!
Written by Liz Tolsma, Edited and Adapted by Maria Currey
Kerri Roberts, Assistant Director of Music – Contemporary
Our focus song for this week's Call to Worship is one of our favorites in the NEPC contemporary service. "Man of Sorrows," is a song of worship that grips our hearts over and over. The following story behind the song, written by Hillsong's worship leaders Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood, gives us even more insight into this gospel narrative:
"Man of Sorrows" tells the gripping, epic story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, It is the Passion Story boldly declaring, "Now my debt is paid, it is paid in full, by the precious blood that my Jesus spilled… Now the curse of sin has no hold on me, who the Son sets free is free indeed…"
Matt and Brooke recollect the time when they presented the song to the band;
"one of those moments when time seemed to stop… Our team worshipped … Arms raised in surrender…"
"Man of Sorrows" is a brilliant combination of theological verses about our betrayed, suffering, humiliated, dying and resurrected Christ, who is glorified with praise in a vibrant chorus. The scriptural basis for it is Isaiah 53. Mathew Henry in his commentary writes "nowhere in the Old Testament is it so plainly and fully prophesied, that Christ ought to suffer, and then to enter into his glory." The song takes us on this journey of remembering, reminding and declaring the wonderful truth of his redeeming love. It reminds us and tells us it is all about him, his grace come down. His suffering was because of us, for us and instead of us. We can be grateful, we can be exuberant!
Musically, this song is arranged in a straightforward, rhythmic form with guitar overlays that make it "hymn-like", if that can be a style. It is very easy to sing; the melody is really lovely and flows easily without diminishing the significance of the words.
The lyrics borrow from reference to Philip Bliss' "Hallelujah What a Savior" and tacitly to George Bennard's "The Old Rugged Cross". But more than direct quotes, "Man of Sorrows" uses a punctuated lingual style and phrases of the hymns ("to that tree", "on Jesus laid", "honour unto Thee", "is free indeed", "His own betrayed") in doing so it endears us to it, both to those who love traditional hymn-style and to the newer…modern choruses. It provides us with familiarity of the ancient truths that have been sung about for centuries and will continue to be declared always. It grounds us with the truth, we have a sense it has been sung many times before and that we are part of something greater than ourselves.
"Oh, that rugged cross, my salvation
Where Your love poured out over me
Now my soul cries out
Hallelujah! Praise and honour unto Thee."
Taken from "Why Man of Sorrows?"
By Lorraine Attwood
NEPC Contemporary Setlist
Categories: Music Ministries|
Worship: Sharing What We Value
Why Do We Need Worship Leaders
How Do We Serve Through Music
Serving One Another
Glorifying God as a Community of Worshipers


Breast implantation is a common cosmetic enhancement that is generally safe for most women, but in some instances, breast implants can rupture and need to be removed and/or replaced. If your implants have ruptured, we want you to know what steps to take to remedy the issue as soon as possible. There are several treatment options to be aware of so you can make an informed decision regarding your procedure. With the right information, it is possible to make the best decision to correct ruptured implants and maintain a stunning breast appearance.
The first thing anyone should do if they suspect that their implant has ruptured is to schedule an appointment with a doctor. It is critical to have the breasts examined, and an MRI is often recommended to ascertain the severity of any rupture. An MRI is necessary for silicone implants, while most saline implants can be examined visually. If you think you have a ruptured implant, speak with a medical professional immediately.
Once it has been determined that one or both of your implants have ruptured, there are two main options for corrective treatment.
The first option is to have a full breast revision. A breast revision can include removal of an old implant and replacement with a new implant. Repositioning and further enhancement of the breasts are often achieved during a breast implant revision. Sometimes, the procedure is as simple as replacing the ruptured implants with new ones. In other cases, it is necessary to remove scar tissue and manipulate the breast pockets.
Also, some patients choose to have their ruptured implants removed without an implant replacement. Implant removal is an excellent option for those who have decided that breast implants are not the best choice for them due to weight fluctuations, aging, or preference changes over time.
If you require any cosmetic surgery, your chances of success are higher if you cease smoking, are in good health, and have enough time to recover properly. Make sure to schedule a consultation as soon as possible if you believe that your breast implants have ruptured.
Keep in mind that surgery involving ruptured implants can be more complicated than a traditional breast augmentation. To obtain the best results, it is imperative that you choose a skilled surgeon such as Dr. Roxanne Guy. With 33 years of experience and a history of success with breast revision surgery, Dr. Guy is an excellent choice for those who need surgery due to a ruptured implant.
If you are interested in breast augmentation, breast revision, or implant removal, please contact our office at 321-727-1600.
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Happy 4th of July!! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday. We spent a quiet day at home, just the 4 of us. My Mum has been under the weather for the past few days, so she stayed home today – all truth be told, I didn't want Strep Throat – so she stayed home and got some much needed rest. We just hung out at home, the kids did their thing and I test cut some of the upcoming products for August and played with my planner. We didn't go out to see any fireworks this evening as people in our neighborhood are letting them off and it's freaking Molly, our American Bully pup, out. She's currently curled up in her bed hiding. Hank, our American Bulldog, could careless and is laid at my feet sleeping.
Since we were home today I decided to make one of the kids favorites for dinner. BBQ Ribs. Our family loves ribs. We have even been on a "quest" (this was the kids idea) to find the best ribs in our local area. I believe Friday's won that honor and this recipe is similar to their ribs. They are fork tender but have that crispy outer edge that is the best part of ribs! The kids are now convinced that my ribs are the best in town.
I know l missed last weeks meal plan but if you read my Manic Monday post you'll understand why. So far so good today *fingers crossed* as I haven't left the house yet, but it doesn't seem AS crazy today. *I started this post this morning at 9am.. it's now 6pm and I'm just editing the last of this. It's not been crazy, although there was an attempt or 2 to run me off the road again today, but I was off having fun with the Boy and the Nephew this morning and tried to post this in between*.
Last week seemed to be a blur, I'm not sure if it's because it started out a little off or it's because band camp has officially started for the Girl or we are just now settled into a slower pace because of summer break, but I had a meal plan last week and we seemed to avoid it at all costs.


Direct commission for a new extension and full refurbishment of a lower-ground floor one-bedroom flat in a Victorian terraced house in Hammersmith.
The new extension replaces an existing side-return extension and adds an additional 21m² to form an open-plan dining and living space by the garden. A new 5m² central courtyard brings light into the kitchen and enables a new second bedroom, making the flat suitable for a young family or for a home work space. A second bathroom and much more storage along the corridor makes the flat far more practical to live in.
Two large rooflights are framed into the exposed hardwood roof structure of the new extension, drawing in natural light to the main living spaces and providing warmth to the interior. Large sliding doors to the sunny rear garden are in a new rear wall of London stock bricks.


Many of you may have heard that Google Code is going read-only starting tomorrow, and some have asked us how this will affect the project, since we host our bug tracker there.
Not to worry. Google's been nice enough to whitelist us for a little while, so even though most of Google Code will be down, we'll continue to be up. This is not permanent, but for the time-being, you'll still be able to report bugs at the old address.
Going forward, we'll be migrating off of Google Code and onto a new tracker. That will happen in the coming weeks, and we'll talk more about it when it happens.
So why the delay? Why did Google need to extend the shutdown date for us? We actually have something new on the way that we're pretty excited about. We call it Splat, and while still very young, it's shaping up to a pretty cool bug/issue tracker. We weren't quite prepared to switch over to it by the shutdown date, but we have enough of it ready to launch pretty soon.
There's a lot more that I'd like to say about Splat, but there will be time for that. We'll make a more formal announcement soon.


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Uber announced a collaboration with BBM Messenger to enable users to book their desired ride from within the chat app inside the "discover" menu.
This new feature would not be closing any gaps, but it a logical move by BBM as it needs to compete to survive in the thriving messaging apps industry. BBM witnessed its market shrinkage with the advent of the WhatsApp, Messenger and other such chat applications.


This compact super wide-angle lens produces distortion-free images at all apertures.
The C in the C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM name stands for both 'compact' and 'classic', the latter referring to a legendary Zeiss design from 1952. Smaller and lighter than the Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM, it is ideal for traveling and for photographing unobtrusively in public places. The lens is rangefinder-coupled for easy focusing and the optional 21 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefi nder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 27 mm. The C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM is an ideal lens for many different wide-angle applications including travel, architecture, landscape and interior photography.
For more than 50 years now, passionate 35 mm photographers have been embracing the M-mount rangefinder camera system. From the lens designer's perspective, a rangefinder camera offers an exciting advantage over single lens reflex (SLR) cameras: more space. After all, there is no moving reflex mirror and drive mechanism. This allows for a short distance between the last lens element and the film meaning more opportunities for designing of superior lens types, including high performing wide-angle lenses.
For our lens designers, the chance to develop the Carl Zeiss family of T* ZM-mount lenses was a dream come true. They were free to follow their passion in pursuit of perfection in lens performance, taking full advantage of our uncompromising symmetric lens designs. The only limitation was to reserve 15 mm in front of the film for the TTL exposure metering, commonplace in M-mount cameras. The result is a complete range of the most advanced M-mount lenses ever made.
The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses offers the highest possible standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. Quite simply, they are superior in every way. You can count on highly advanced flare control for crisp and brilliant images, for example. And virtually zero geometric distortion, ensuring precise accuracy when reproducing shapes - especially useful when photographing products and architecture.
Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses are specifically designed to minimize focus shift with aperture changes - an important innovation with big benefits for rangefinder photography. As a result, you can expect improved accuracy of the rangefinder-defined focus. While the precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure. For reliable performance, Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses are designed with a wear resistant filter mount and an extremely accurate rangefinder coupling mechanism.
The highly sophisticated lenses Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZM and Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM are manufactured at Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen in Germany. Here we have unrivalled experience in designing and manufacturing the most advanced lenses in the photographic world. Examples include exceptionally high performance lenses for semiconductor manufacturing, cinematography and top quality medium format cameras.


Everyone is advised to save money for retirement. But as people grow older, their financial capital is not the only determinant of their health; there "social" capital is also important for their well-being, both physical and emotional. This is especially the case when it comes to preserving brain function. "Social capital" refers to how much socialization a person has with supportive, trustworthy people, and the degree to which they engage in activities they enjoy. Generally, people's social capital has been family and close friends, but population changes are transforming that.
The fastest-growing age group in America is those 85 and older. As can be expected, the general stress of aging, including increasing disability, can take a toll on that age group's close friends and family.
Dr Bryan James, of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago, IL, says that socialization follows the same rule as exercise: "Use it or lose it." By "lose it," he doesn't just mean losing the opportunity for socializing. His research shows that keeping up one's "social capital" helps seniors retain their cognitive abilities. "We just weren't meant to be disengaged from one another," he insists.
James's study, published in The Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, followed 1200 people for 12 years. Their average age was 79.5, and none of them had signs of dementia at the beginning of the study. James adjusted for risk factors such as gender; age; race; education; chronic conditions, including depression; size of social network; disability; introversion versus extraversion; cognitive ability; and physical activity, so that none of these would skew his results.
His goal was to see the effect of social activity on brain function, untainted by any confounding factors.
Each year, participants were given a battery of 21 tests of cognitive function. These tests checked general cognitive function, as well as specific domains of cognition, such as different types of memory; perceptual speed; and visual-spatial ability. Participants were also checked for a new diagnosis of dementia by experienced neuropsychologists.
The study found that a decrease as small as one point on the social activity score related to a 47% decline in cognitive function. People who were "infrequently" socially active had a 70% decrease in cognition compared to those who were "frequently" socially active.
At Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, in Hamilton, NJ, our Social Services Department ensures that our residents have a variety of enjoyable activities to choose from, and encourage them to find the friends with whom to enjoy those activities. Our goal is for every resident to thrive: socially, emotionally, spiritually, and, of course, cognitively.
For those who are already suffering from cognitive impairments, we offer special care and recreational regimens to promote sociability and enhance cognitive function. We have created a unique environment and care program specifically designed to address the needs of this population. Our Alzheimer's Unit is situated in a separate, secure wing to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. It offers a structured daily routine, mind-stimulating activities, excellent social interaction, with optimal patient independence in a calm and soothing atmosphere.


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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- A connective tissue disease that is a molecular cousin of Marfan's syndrome, but even deadlier, has been discovered by an international team of medical researchers.


LABRANDA Riviera Hotel is situated in Marfa, one of the most picturesque and charming bays in the north of Malta, just across the channel from the islands of Gozo and Comino. The unique surroundings offer a quiet and relaxing location.
The tranquil area is a haven for nature lovers and countryside walks. The shoreline boasts of the best swimming and diving spots around the islands. Paradise Bay and Mellieħa Bay, the island's two largest sandy beaches can be found 2 km away. Gozo Ferry terminal is 1 km away can be reached by a short ride on the public transport or by a 30 minute walk from the hotel.
In the summer months boats to Blue Lagoon depart from the pier in front of the hotel. Chartered yachts which offer round Malta and Gozo tours berth here making it most convenient for day trippers who do not wish to take the boat from other locations.
The closest village is Mellieħa situated 4 km away and can be easily reached within 10 minutes by car or public transportation. A number of shops, banks, pharmacies, bars and restaurants can be found in Mellieha Bay and Mellieha Village. The distance from the resort to the airport is 30 km and takes about 45 minutes by car.
Today, Mellieħa is one of Malta's most picturesque tourist destinations. The town centre boasts fine restaurants and traditional cute shops. It has a majestic baroque church (built in late 19th century) and various cultural organizations, including band clubs, sports clubs, an orchestra, various religious societies, a parish community centre and an environmental pressure group.
Mellieħa's main festive season occurs in the first two weeks of September and reaches its climax on the 8th September. During these days various cultural manifestations are held, such as musical concerts, fireworks, folk singing, art exhibitions and the traditional religious procession.


The DbLock class is used in conjunction with the DbLockTab class to provide general-purpose locking. While designed to work with the other Db classes, these classes are also useful for more general locking purposes. Locks can be shared between processes. In most cases, when multiple threads or processes are using locking, the deadlock detector, db_deadlock should be run.


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The Addiction Research Center Inventory, abbreviated ARCI, is a standardized questionnaire for assessing subjective effects of psychoactive drugs that was developed in the early 1960s at the National Institute of Mental Health Addiction Research Center. This self-report inventory was developed from the use of "sentence completion" and other association techniques on male subjects under drug and no-drug conditions. In addition to demonstrated "drug-sensitive" questions, the final form of the inventory (550 "true-false" items) also contains items which were thought to delineate to some extent schizoid and "psychopathic" characteristics. Initial use indicated that the inventory was effective in differentiating various subjective effects of drugs and in discriminating some similarities and differences of naturally occurring and experimentally induced behavioral abnormalities.

See also

 Psychological testing
 Psychoactive drug

References

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Psychedelic drug research


Working with the Home Depot Foundation in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, five Roseburg employees traveled to California in April to work on the Blue Butterfly Village for homeless female veterans. The planned community will provide on-site management and security along with case management services to help women navigate the road back to self-sufficiency while juggling the responsibilities of child care. Thank you so Bob Nurre, Mark McLean, Raegan Stratton, Steve Killgore and Pat Lynch for lending a hand to this worthwhile project.


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As the world becomes more connected and relies more heavily on technology, cybersecurity has skyrocketed up the list of concerns. Of course, all industries are susceptible to cyberattacks but in some sectors the consequences are far graver than others. It goes without saying that healthcare is one of those sectors.
While connected medical devices have completely revolutionized the medical industry, the increased connectivity means that the healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. According to IBM, the number of global connected medical devices could exceed over 50 billion in the next decade. All devices, from defibrillators and pacemakers to insulin pumps are now connected to wireless networks and are open to cyber-attacks. This puts healthcare providers and the lives of patients at serious risk, with one of the greatest threats being unavailability of medical devices.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ransomware and other cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have spiked. There have been a number of heavily publicized events in the US. In July of 2021, DuPage Medical Group, an Illinois-based physician group notified 600,000 patients that their personal health information was exposed when the computer network was hacked.
A recent article by GlobalData Healthcare underscored the severity of the issue.
"Hackers can use personal healthcare information to target victims with fraudulent schemes related to their medical history, create fake insurance claims to buy/sell medical equipment, or acquire illegal prescription medications for their own gain or for resale. Unlike credit card information or personal identification information, medical history cannot be changed, making it much more valuable on the black market. Over 41 million individuals in the US alone were affected by healthcare data breaches in 2021, according to reports of breaches affecting 500 individuals or more by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights."
According to the article, the problem has continued to grow in 2022 where cases affecting more than 22.5 million people in the US are under investigation. This represents an increase of 4.6% when compared to the same time last year. The largest of these breaches was a network server breach at Shields Health Care Group, affecting as many as two million individuals and involving personal information, home and billing addresses, diagnoses, and other medical or treatment information.
Cybersecurity breaches hit an all-time high in 2021, exposing a record number of patients' protected health information (PHI), according to a report from cybersecurity company Critical Insights.
What Can Be Done to Strengthen Software Supply Chains
Growing concern within the industry is the reason why US President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on strengthening the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure. This executive order pointed to software bill of materials (SBOMs) as a way of ensuring the safety and security of software supply chains across US critical infrastructure.
This advice was quickly acted upon. In July 2021, The NTIA published 'The Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials'. The FDA published guidance on medical device security (pre-market), which once again pointed to SBOMs as a means to strengthen software supply chains. The IMDRF also released long-awaited draft guidance related to SBOMs and medical device cybersecurity.
While a software bill of materials is not a cure-all, the industry can benefit hugely from implementing SBOMs across the medical device supply chain.
To recap on some of things we've written previously, an SBOM is much like an ingredients list for software. The software bill of materials (SBOM) provides a list of all software components within a given device. Items listed within an SBOM include libraries, drivers, firmware, licenses, and operating systems. Within the healthcare industry SBOMs provides greater transparency and enables medical device manufacturers and healthcare operators to identify vulnerabilities and monitor medical device security more effectively.
Using SBOMs to Strengthen Software Supply Chains
Currently, when looking to identify and manage vulnerabilities, organizations check the National Vulnerability Database for common vulnerabilities and exposures. However, without an SBOM, there's no way to identify the components of a software package. An SBOM thus gives developers, buyers and users of software a way to track software dependencies across supply chains, manage vulnerabilities and anticipate emerging risks.
SBOMs tighten security across the entire supply chain by making it easier to perform vulnerability scanning and undertake patching. SBOMs provide increased visibility of components and make it easier to spot potential vulnerabilities. They also make it easier to solve issues at the source and stop cyber attackers before a breach is capitalized upon.
We've said it before but it's not difficult to deduct why Joe Biden's Executive Order put such focus on SBOMs. A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link and in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare, an undiscovered software vulnerability can provide the entry point for a costly security breach.
While an SBOM can't prevent undiscovered vulnerabilities, it can surface issues earlier and greatly reduce the likelihood that these vulnerabilities are left exposed. In this way, SBOMs could provide the key to building more resilient and robust software supply chains.
If you want to learn more about SBOMs, their benefits and who uses them, why not check out one of our most recent articles where we provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about SBOMs.
SelectEvidence and SBOMs
SelectEvidenceTM is an expert cybersecurity risk assessment platform that guides medical device manufacturers through the process of identifying applicable vulnerabilities and identifying the right security controls to mitigate those risks. It provides device manufacturers with an intelligent, automated, and traceable approach to cybersecurity assessments. SelectEvidenceTM does this by continually monitoring SBOMs across all connected medical devices.
The simple and automated ingestion of each SBOM makes it easier and faster to start monitoring and managing risk. SelectEvidenceTM scans over 180K vulnerabilities in real time, harnessing automation for 24/7 peace of mind. The solution provides specific and actionable mitigations for every vulnerability found.
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A prohibition on the use of organophosphate or avermectin-based [e.g. emamectin benzoate] veterinary medicines due to their detrimental effect on the aquatic environment, including sediment-dwelling organisms.
One might express one's amazement that the SA would at any time ever have permitted the use of organophosphate or avermectin-based pesticides and become suspicious that SA regulations for organic salmon are not as demanding as those with which we have become familiar in terrestrial food production. We then, of course, ask why? (also see * below). For instance, how does the applicant intend to control sea lice, an inevitable and increasing problem? Will they be applying chemical treatments? Are 'organic' chemical treatments available? If so, do they work? I doubt it, otherwise the rest of the industry would be eagerly using them.
The applicant could claim that biological sea louse control will be employed instead of chemical treatment. That would mean cleaner fish (wrasse and/or lumpsucker), which are not available from farmed supplies, but are being harvested live in vast numbers from the wild all around the UK coast. MCS is aware of this. That fishery has simply emerged recently in response to industry demand. Its impacts remain unresearched, and therefore unknown, and mass wrasse trapping continues without regulation or industry conscience.
Until they can be farmed, cleaner fish cannot be a valid replacement for chemical sea louse control, which in itself is highly undesirable. Sea lice generate a monumental dilemma for salmon aquaculture, conventional or organic.
So, it would seem preparation has already been set in place for conversion from organic to conventional methods of sea louse control. Invasion of the farm by sea lice is not just possible, but highly probable. There are no organic sea louse treatments, so the use of chemicals or bad-practice biological control will be essential if the farm is to succeed at all. In the long (or shorter) term, these fish farms are most unlikely to maintain their organic status.
It is surely significant that, even if the applicant intends initially to farm salmon according to organic standards: "It is recognised that if the farm breaches the Organic Standard there may be the need to farm under conventional farming methods." That is a significant let-out cause, likely to be overlooked by the public, impressed as they are by the consistently publicised promise of an 'organic' fish farm (and lots of money) throughout the preparation of this planning application.
The only way salmon aquaculture is likely to overcome its dependence on horribly toxic chemical remedies will be conversion to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems i.e. farming in tanks, not in nets at sea, a method fraught with environmental problems. The arguments against net-cage salmon farming are legion and because organic methods cannot be realistically maintained, nobody should be recommending net-cage farmed salmon of any sort, no matter how apparently 'sustainably' produced the producers boast.
* MCS, please note the number of members of the standards committees of the Soil Association (11/17) and the RSPCA (20/23) HERE who are also representatives of the aquaculture industry: 'inmates put in charge of the prison'. The RSPCA protests that they require the specialist expertise, but it is hardly unreasonably cynical to suspect the motives of these people. One of the SA committee members (Alex Macinnes) is on the board of Organic Sea Harvest (north Skye planning applications, above) and is also – I am told – a candidate for the Highland Council, to take his place alongside one of his fellow board members, already a councillor, while the third board member, from the parent company Villa Seafood, is also on the SA committee. I think we should be very uncomfortable with this situation.
The only farmed salmon MCS should be recommending is being produced by a small number of overseas RAS companies (e.g. Kuterra) and, as far as I know, not available in the UK. Wild Pacific salmon is available here, but I am unsure of the sustainability of the fisheries. Maybe MCS has a better grasp of that?
Soon, RAS facilities will be farming Atlantic salmon in the USA, Norway and China, while the Scottish Government's Environment, Climate Change & Land Reform committee has recently acknowledged conversion to RAS in the UK should be considered as a matter of urgency. At the same time that committee at last provided vindication of all of the objections that we the public have been raising for years, published for all to read in the aforementioned report. That is important progress that MCS should be checking out and will – we hope – soon be celebrating.


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In spite of or because of the traffic, it was a productive day for Vicente "Bimbo" Mills. In the morning, his company was a participant in the presentation of models of the modern jeepney. In the middle of the day, he was a guest along with a merry bunch of Japanese executives to inaugurate Hino Motors Philippines' fifth dealership in Manila, the one of Leo Lei (also of Nissan and Suzuki) on UN Ave.
As traffic progressively builds up with trucks jacking up their delivery of tons of goods for Christmas, they will have to follow the MMDA's prescribed schedule of 9 p.m.-5 a.m. I don't mind sharing the road with them as long as their wide-awake drivers know their job and their clunkers are checked for brakes, tires, fuel, water, batteries.
Will the sale of new trucks aggravate the traffic? If that question is meant as a left-handed compliment, Mr. Mills' reply is that every new truck replaces an old, unroadworthy relic that was imported into the country as a hand-me-down of doubtful parentage. Like birth-and-death statistics, one decrepit specimen should give way to a fresh new one full of promise. The same should go for jeepneys. There's nothing a new generation of them won't reassure passengers of more comfort and safety, with or without those horses on the hood.