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General Sir Eric de Burgh  (; ; 10 May 1881 – 6 February 1973) was a British Indian Army officer who became Chief of the General Staff in India.

Military career
Educated at Marlborough College and the Colonial College, Hollesley Bay, De Burgh was commissioned into the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, as a Second Lieutenant in October 1901. In February 1902 he was seconded for service with Mounted infantry during the Second Boer War, with the local rank of Lieutenant in the Army whilst serving in South Africa. He later joined the Indian Army, and served in the 19th Lancers (Fane's Horse). He attended the Staff College, Camberley from 1913 to 1914.

He served in World War I and saw action at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915, the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915 and the Battle of Loos in September 1915. He later saw action at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, the Battle of Arras in April 1917 and the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917.

He also fought in the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919. He was appointed an instructor at Staff College, Quetta in 1928. He went on to be a Brigadier on the General Staff at Eastern Command in India in 1930, Commanding Officer of the 1st (Risalpur) Cavalry Brigade in 1931 and District Officer Commanding Lahore District in 1934. After that he attended the Imperial Defence College. He then became Deputy Chief General Staff at Army Headquarters India in 1935, District Officer Commanding Rawalpindi District in 1936 and General Officer Commanding 1st Indian Division in 1937. His last appointment was as Chief of the General Staff in India in 1939 at the start of World War II before retiring in 1941.

In retirement, he lived at Ard Cairn outside Naas, and in 1960, he acquired Bargy Castle in County Wexford.

Family

In 1923, he married Mary Fanshawe, daughter of General Sir Edward Fanshawe; they had two daughters. He was the maternal grandfather of singer Chris de Burgh.

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Morgan Friedrich aka Morgan Belenguer is the kind of old-school renaissance romantic you'd expect from Paris in another century – mixing dance and poetry and music. But the sound and look are beautifully rooted in this moment. There's fluid, bass heavy sounds with organic percussion, free angular jazz-like melodies, in asymmetrical flowing cascades. It all makes for a mystical pathway through some post-futuristic spirit world.
Morgan also tells CDM a bit more.
Peter: How did the music video come about?
Morgan: In general, my videos emerge as part of musical compositions. After having collected various elements related to my theme (including notes, photos, quotes from books, descriptions of particular situations which appeal to me…) I assemble these "construction materials" and use them to shape my video.
One of the elements of the sign, the shell, was created following a radio interview of Michel Serres, one in which he says that the shell was the first protective habitat of the living. A few days later, on the terrace of a bar, a cigarette crushed in a Saint Jacques shell caught my attention. I took a photograph of it with my phone (to appropriate is perhaps to pollute, to pollute it is perhaps to appropriate …).
Who are your collaborators here; how did you end up working together?
On Halloween night, I met Mattia Akkermans by chance in a bar hidden under a veil. A fashion designer by training, she became the stylist of my tragedy. She helps me to aesthetically construct my visuals as well as Friedrich's appearance. Joji Koyama, who edits my videos, was introduced to me by a mutual friend. In general, I send him my raw material and explain to him my theme and what I think it might become. Each time he transcribes the theme perfectly in a surprising and sometimes touching way, which delights me … How lucky for me!
There's such a distinctive feel to the music. How do you work; how do you compose this sort of flow?
The text is written at the end. It is the poetic description of the various symbolic elements that compose the video.
A handful of earth, because it's mine, Drops.
A shoe sole left in the sand, photographed by someone's shadow, Drops.
An aftertaste, a background, a reverse then a reversal, Drops.
What's your tool set in the studio? How will you adapt it live?
For the live performance, on the technical side, I will have a reduced set, a computer, a controller, a filter. I want to be able to detach myself from the control tower so that I can express myself physically. Ideally, I would like to adapt certain melodies by two experienced singers who would improvise during the live set and respond to each other face-to-face to give more body and more life to the music.
Can you tell us a bit about your background in music?
I'm a dancer out of the conservatory. I became a professional and then a choreographer. The music is for me at the same time a space and a partner. Now I try to make my music in a way that it can become a staged or choreographed body. My musical formation is fundamentally about such inversions and learning in strange ways.


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reviews and essays on films and television
Female Director Spotlight
The Critics Interviews: Anna Smith
Posted on June 28, 2018 July 28, 2018 by dilaraelbir
The Critics Interviews is a Much Ado series in which we interview film and cultural critics about the industry, social media, responsibilities of a critic, and their advice for young writers. You can find all of The Critics Interviews here.
Our third interview is with Anna Smith, the president of The Critics' Circle and film critic for Time Out, Sky, BBC, Metro and The Guardian. Enjoy!
1. In this day and age, how do you think the rise of social media is impacting film criticism?
It's been a help and a hindrance. On the one hand, it's a wonderful way to share the love of cinema and to bring great criticism to the public. On the other, there's a mass of voices reviewing films and many of them don't have the discipline, experience, analytical skills or ethics that make a good critic.
2. There has been a lot of debate recently regarding the responsibility of the media in wider culture, for example, concerning the portrayal of minority groups, or the work of known abusers. Do you think that films, and by extension film critics, have a moral responsibility to the general public? Is this something that critics should be commenting on, or is the role of a film critic purely that of artistic merit?
This is such a tough one. We have to take it on a case by case basis. I recently went on BBC Radio 4 talking about Woody Allen. Do I think we should boycott his films? No, particularly because he hasn't currently been convicted of anything. But do I think his films represent an outdated view of gender relations? Definitely. Not just that, but they feel past their sell-by date. Those are the more important questions for a film critic. It would be pointless to destroy every Harvey Weinstein produced DVD in the library, and harmful to the other storytellers involved in great work. But moving forward, of course, editors can choose who or what to feature and a strong message is sent out if convicted abusers are shunned.
With regards to the portrayal of minority groups, that is a very different question. Representation of gender, sexuality, and race, both on screen and behind the screen, is a huge issue – and while it's not necessarily the responsibility of the film critic to care about these things, I do and I know many others do too. Personally, I always try to tackle my unconscious bias as well as that of my editors, and in some cases, they have thanked me for it. I also take part in several groups involved with Women in Film and Diversity, and as President of The Critics' Circle, I am committed to various schemes to tackle these issues within our ranks.
3. Whenever a filmmaker or artist directly responds to your criticism, how do you typically react? Do you ignore it, or try to inform the artist on why you feel the way you do. If or when this has happened, has the response been reasonable, or have there been artists who take more hostile approaches?
To be honest it hardly ever happens. I've never had any hostility or even anything direct.
4. What would your advice be to a younger generation of critics?
Make sure you are a journalist first and a critic second, and always make sure you are paid for your work.
5. Was there a moment or a film that made you decide to become a critic?
I was working at a women's magazine, Minx, when I was asked to go to a screening of The Faculty. Not the greatest film ever, but lots of fun, and fun to write about. Sitting there, it struck me that this was my calling, rather than fashion or music. I couldn't believe no-one else wanted to do the film reviews. That was that.
6. Where do you think film criticism is going as a business? What are the changes that are needed in the business to improve the standards in which we review films?
There's poor film writing out there, but no shortage of good critics. It's up to newspapers and broadcasters to continue to place value on quality film criticism – and for audiences to respond to them. Profit from print is dwindling, so it's becoming increasingly difficult for some papers to justify the space for entertainment writing – and yet, it provides a valuable service. If you enjoy film criticism, tell our bosses! And universities and journalism courses need to continue to offer the right kind of training, which I believe many currently do.
7. What is a film that you always go back to for a rewatch?
Back To The Future. Where we're going…
Anna Smith writes for Time Out, Sky, BBC, Metro, and The Guardian and lives in London. You can find her on twitter @annasmithjourno and check out her website here.
If you'd like to be part of our series or want to suggest a critic you'd like us to interview please contact Dilara Elbir on twitter or mail her at dilaraclemelbir@gmail.com
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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday vowed to defend Muslim countries against terrorism and Israel while insisting that its neighbors should not feel threatened. Speaking during a National Army Day parade in which Iranian forces displayed sophisticated air defense systems recently acquired from Russia, Rouhani praised Tehran's role in helping the Syrian and Iraqi governments roll back the Islamic State group.
"If tomorrow your capitals face danger from terrorism or Zionism, the power that will give you a positive answer is the Islamic Republic of Iran," he said. But he added that Iran would only help if Muslim countries asked it to, and said its military power was purely for defensive and deterrent purposes.
"The power of our armed forces is not aimed at any of our neighbours ... Its purpose is to defend Islamic Iran and act as an active deterrent," he said.


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namespace EasyPost\Test;

use EasyPost\EasyPost;
use EasyPost\Error;
use EasyPost\Event;
use EasyPost\Test\Fixture;
use VCR\VCR;

class EventTest extends \PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase
{
    /**
     * Setup the testing environment for this file.
     */
    public static function setUpBeforeClass(): void
    {
        EasyPost::setApiKey(getenv('EASYPOST_TEST_API_KEY'));

        VCR::turnOn();
    }

    /**
     * Cleanup the testing environment once finished.
     */
    public static function tearDownAfterClass(): void
    {
        VCR::eject();
        VCR::turnOff();
    }

    /**
     * Test retrieving all events.
     */
    public function testAll()
    {
        VCR::insertCassette('events/all.yml');

        $events = Event::all([
            'page_size' => Fixture::pageSize(),
        ]);

        $eventsArray = $events['events'];

        $this->assertLessThanOrEqual($eventsArray, Fixture::pageSize());
        $this->assertNotNull($events['has_more']);
        $this->assertContainsOnlyInstancesOf('\EasyPost\Event', $eventsArray);
    }

    /**
     * Test retrieving an event.
     */
    public function testRetrieve()
    {
        VCR::insertCassette('events/retrieve.yml');

        $events = Event::all([
            'page_size' => Fixture::pageSize(),
        ]);

        $event = Event::retrieve($events['events'][0]);

        $this->assertInstanceOf('\EasyPost\Event', $event);
        $this->assertStringMatchesFormat('evt_%s', $event->id);
    }

    /**
     * Test receiving (converting) an event.
     */
    public function testReceive()
    {
        $event = Event::receive(Fixture::eventJson());

        $this->assertInstanceOf('\EasyPost\Event', $event);
        $this->assertStringMatchesFormat('evt_%s', $event->id);
    }

    /**
     * Test that we throw an error when bad input is received.
     */
    public function testReceiveBadInput()
    {
        $this->expectException(Error::class);

        Event::receive('bad input');
    }

    /**
     * Test that we throw an error when no input is received.
     */
    public function testReceiveNoInput()
    {
        $this->expectException(Error::class);

        Event::receive();
    }
}

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Michael Harvey
Christopher Jordan
TCPA + Consumer Litigation
Talking TCPA: What is the Best-Case Scenario for Mitigating Illegal Robocalls?
ACA International member attorneys Christopher Jordan and Michael Harvey from Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr P.C. discuss their outlook on reconciling House and Senate legislation on robocalls and balanced FCC regulations to help consumers and business.
After Congress returns to Capitol Hill next week, it's expected discussions on robocalls will resurface; especially with the passage of two sweeping bills, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375) and the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act (S. 151.)
Both bills include varying directives to the Federal Communications Commission to enforce the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and define terms like called party and an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS), while recommending penalties for bad actors and suggestions for safe harbors.
The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, sponsored by Chairman U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., was approved with a 429-3 vote in July. The bill directs the FCC to act to define an ATDS within six months and clarifies that there should be no cost to callers for unblocking calls and that unblocking should be done in a transparent way.
The TRACED Act, introduced by Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., along with U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., expands the FCC's authority to mitigate and enforce rules around illegal robocalls. It passed 97-3 in May. In general, it would require call authentication and blocking adoption, among other changes, related to the FCC's enforcement authority.
The FCC, meanwhile, in a third notice of proposed rulemaking, seeks to encourage implementation of a SHAKEN/STIR framework for authenticating calls by proposing a safe harbor from liability under the call completion rules for voice service providers that choose to block calls, or a subset of calls, that are not authenticated under that framework. In June, the FCC approved a Declaratory Ruling allowing voice service providers to use call blocking programs unless consumers opt-out of the service June 6.
ACA International member company Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr P.C. Associate Christopher Jordan and Shareholder Michael Harvey in Houston recently talked with ACA about their thoughts on the best-case scenario for the House and Senate legislation coupled with FCC regulations and impact on clients and the accounts receivable management industry.
Q. What impact on TCPA cases are you seeing at the court level?
A. "I think it's a bit of a mixed bag. Some courts have decided they want to wait, and some are choosing to interpret the definition of an autodialer on their own," Jordan said. "There are also instances where district courts in the same states reach contradictory conclusions in their cases. From one chamber to the next, they're reaching completely contradictory positions on what devices are and what devices are not an ATDS. That is part of that power struggle and in fact they probably should be waiting to determine what Congress does and the FCC does since everyone knows they're considering clarification on this right now and are certainly moving forward toward clarification."
Q. What does the best-case scenario for legislation against illegal robocalls look like? A. Harvey said he believes the debate on reconciled robocalls legislation will be lengthy, but the industry wants and needs guidance.
"We need a bright line rule. Something we can point to on the compliance side and say 'this is the law' and if you follow it, you know you're safe or you know you're not. It's impossible for us to tell our clients currently with 100% clarity what falls within the TCPA and what doesn't. We definitely would like to see a bright-line test and we certainly would like it to be something that goes back to the original intent of the TCPA to prevent telemarketers from using random sequential number generators to call you."
At the same time, Jordan added, the attention to stopping illegal robocalls is one good thing coming out of the legislation and regulations on Capitol Hill.
"It is not all bad. The good news is that people have the attention now that we need to stop illegal robocalls. The best part of both bills is the attention to education. Now where that becomes a slippery slope and can be very dangerous is the default call blocking. I think if you rely on call authentication alone, that's a huge mistake, because unauthenticated does not mean illegal, and legitimate calls could be blocked. Taking the decision about calls they want to receive and not receive away from consumers walks a very fine line. Cutting back on illegal robocalls and empowering consumers with certain tools like authentication and empowering the FCC to do its job and levy fines against actual illegal robocallers is great; but we don't want legitimate businesses caught in the mix."
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March is "Trypod" Month, where podcasts are asking enthusiasts to recommend their favorites. I only started listening to podcasts last summer, but I already have several favorites. One of the reasons I took so long to try podcasts was that I hadn't heard of many. I tried out my first podcast after reading an interesting episode, and now I'm hooked.
Podcasts are great companions to life's chores that occupy the hands but not the brain. I listen to podcasts when I do the dishes, when I fold clothes, and when I work in the garden. I love to learn, and this way I can learn at times I couldn't before.
I listen to quite a range of stuff, as my favorites list will show. I'm also eager for new oddball recommendations.
On BackStory, three University of Virginia professors of history discuss a topic as it has played out through American history. (In 2017, they switched to four professors.) Topics include the history of church and state in America, the history of scandal, and the history of infrastructure, among others. Backstory delights in illuminating the bizarre and exciting about history, while connecting these topics to the present day. And with professors of history, you know you're listening to real, researched history. Hooray!
Narrator Jason brings good cheer to myths, legends, and fairy tales from around the world. Whether it's the Norse Volsung Saga, Native American stories about giant skunks that can fart you to death, or Russia's Baba Yaga, who's home stands on chicken legs, Myths and Legends is guaranteed fun once a week. And that doesn't even get into the weekly creature segments, like the butter cat, who steals butter from the neighbors for his master.
I'm a long-time Russian history enthusiast; if you aren't this might not be your cup of tea, but it's one of my favorites. The host isn't a historian, he just likes Russian history, and does a good job telling it. Nothing flashy, just the history of this massive and enigmatic country, from the time of the Kievan Rus through the present day. The first ~130 episodes cover the Russian rulers, but from there it branches out. There is a massive archive for this podcast, and it's one of my favorites for doing chores.
It's hard to find good science journalism. That's why the Science Magazine podcast is so spectacular. Beyond being informative, Science Podcast is fun. I understand my corner of science well enough, but I didn't have a good insight into advancements in biological studies, for example. Everyone's read about hair-brained sounding science studies, like making shrimp walk on treadmills (yes, this is real!); the podcast reveals how these strange studies are often really clever ways to answer tough questions. Science Magazine is a product of AAAS (the American Association for the Advancement of Science), of which I am a member and highly recommend.
My gateway podcast. Missed in History focuses on the topics given short shrift, often focusing on women, people of color and history from Asia and Africa. Everything that isn't commonly taught history is fair game, from the Montgolfier brothers who invented the first hot air balloon, to Maria Montessori, founder of the Montessori school, to a history of Rhodesia. This means the podcast leaps around from week to week, but it also means that if one topic doesn't suit your fancy, another will. Missed in History also has years of archived episodes.
Science and Nature are the top publication venues in the physical sciences. And Nature has a podcast as well! Nature does a wider variety of podcasts within the main podcast–it features a monthly science fiction story and a monthly roundtable discussion, in addition to the weekly review. Nature also did a series called PastCast that discussed historical publications in the journal. The journal goes back to 1869, so there's a lot to work with. Nature also focuses more on science in the international community.
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Why Galápagos?
Written by Quasar Travelers Quasarex Staff
When Tomas de Berlanga set sale from Panama to Peru in 1535, he had no idea that, due to a navigational error, he will tumble upon the discovery of a group of mysterious islands on the Equator which one day will give rise to revolutionary scientific theories and researches: the Galápagos Archipelago.
In his report of this discovery to King Charles V of Spain, he included a description of the gentle giant Galápagos tortoises from which the islands got named after them. Since the tortoises could survive for at least a year when held captive, thousands were taken as source of fresh meat by sealers and whalers in the early days.
The most famous visitor to these islands is undoubtedly Charles Darwin: his name is so tightly woven with the Galapagos that one would be forgiven for thinking that he has spent his entire life and wrote the "Origin of the Species" on the islands.
If he were on Galápagos today, he would be arrested for he rode on the back of the giant tortoises and also ate their meat during his visit! Can it be that the succulent turtle meat was what caused the initial spark of evolutionary idea...?
So why would anyone want to join one of our Galapagos tours? For wildlife lovers, the Galápagos offers unparalleled opportunities to literally stare at nature in the face... and you may end up losing the contest! It took 100 years after the publication of the "Origins of the Species" for the Galápagos to be declared a national park in 1959 and finally a Unesco Unesco World Heritage sites in 2001. If there is a "once in a lifetime" trip to do then the Galápagos would be the first on a the list! Our contribution, either financial or by other means, would help save the fate of many unique species from extinction by modern efforts of conservation. One can only hope against hope that somehow, humanity will find a way to preserve this unique archipelago for future generation.
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Quasarex Staff
The Most Incredible Photo Tours on the Planet – Galapagos
With a passion for photography, wildlife, and nature, the Galapagos Islands were the obvious destination, but I wanted a trip where I didn't have to rough it. A dream cruise with lots of luxuries, a comfortable cabin, and a focus on photography was the focus of my search. Luck was on my side: I found …
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Galapagos Charter Experience: Quasar's Grace Yacht with Family & Friends
I hope this story finds you well. As a fellow small business owner, I wanted to make sure I wrote this to share how Quasar's team exceeded our expectation in every interaction we have had in planning, and joining them on the Grace. My husband, myself, and 16 of our friends were guests in the …
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Not Prey, Not Predator: Invisible Tourists
On our first day of our Galapagos cruise, we disembarked from the Evolution onto a small dock and onto Española (Hood) Island, so excited about seeing all the creatures we'd traveled so far to see. Even though we'd been told that the animals were very blasé about people, we still couldn't believe our eyes. Within …
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The unforgettable Galapagos charter cruise aboard M/V Evolution
Our week on the MV Evolution with the staff and naturalist guides was beyond our expectations. It was certainly an experience of a lifetime for our family. In our group of 31, we had 13 young children ranging in age from 6 mos to 10 years. Those over 3 years of age had a great …
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How Much Water Is in the Human Body?
This entry was posted on July 29, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 2, 2021 )
Water serves several functions in the human body. Babies have the highest percentage of water, followed by children, men, and women. Women have a lower percentage because they typically have more body fat than men.
Have you ever wondered how much water is in the human body? The average amount of water ranges from 45-75%, but it varies according to age, gender, and health. Here's a look at how much water is inside a person.
The average human is about 60% water. This is approximately 45 kg (100 lb) of water for the average adult.
Amount of Water in the Body
Babies and children contain the highest percentage of water. A newborn averages about 74% water (64% to 84%), while a 12-year-old averages about 60% water (49% to 75%). The average adult male is about 60% water, while the average adult female is 55% water. Women naturally have more fatty tissue than men, resulting in a lower percentage of water. An overweight person has a lower percentage of body water than a lean person. Elderly people may have slightly less water than when they were younger because they are more susceptible to dehydration. The average male over age 51 is about 56% water, while the average female of the same age is about 47% water. Feeling thirsty means you've already lost 2-3% of your body's water.
Average Percent Water Average Weight (U.S.) Water Weight (kg) Water Weight (lbs)
Newborn 74% 3.5 kg (7.5 lb) 2.6 kg 5.5 lb
12 year old child 60% 41.5 kg (91.5 lb) 24.9 kg 54.9 lb
Adult male 60% (range: 43-73%) 76.4 kg (168.4 lb) 45.8 kg 101.0 lb
Adult female 55% (range: 41-60%) 88.8 kg (195.8 lb) 48.8 kg 107.7 lb
51 year old male 56% 88.3 kg (194.7 lb) 49.4 kg 109.0 lb
51 year old female 47% 75.5 kg (166.5 lb) 35.5 kg 78.3 lb
Average amount of water in the human body. Values depend on age, gender, fitness, and hydration levels.
Where Is Water in the Body?
About two-thirds of the body's water is inside cells (intracellular fluid), while one-third is outside of cells (extracellular fluid). About 20% of the body's water is in blood plasma.
The amount of water varies in different organs. As you might expect, bones contain a relatively low amount of water (31%). The skin is 64% water. The muscles and kidneys are 70% water. The human brain and heart are each 73% water. The lungs are the organ with the highest percentage of water (79%).
Functions of Water in the Human Body
Water is essential for life because it serves so many functions. Here are some of the body's uses of water:
Water is the primary building block of cells.
It's also a building block of important molecules, such as hormones and neurotransmitters.
It acts as an insulator, regulating internal body temperature. This is partly because water has a high specific heat, plus the body uses perspiration and respiration to regulate temperature.
Water keeps membranes moist. It helps keep the eyes clean and hydrated, is essential for the senses of smell and taste, makes it possible to swallow food and excrete feces.
Water is needed to metabolize proteins and carbohydrates used as food. It is the primary component of saliva, used to digest carbohydrates and aid in swallowing food.
The compound lubricates joints.
Water insulates the brain, spinal cord, organs, and fetus. It acts as a shock absorber.
Water flushes waste and toxins from the body via urine and perspiration.
Water is the principal solvent in the body. It dissolves minerals, soluble vitamins, and certain nutrients.
Water carries oxygen and nutrients to cells.
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I generally don't have nice things to say about Delta's Sky Miles frequent flyer program. But Delta has also been making many changes lately that earn them a second look. So, as I did for United's Premier Platinum tier (75,000 miles) and Alaska's MVP Gold tier (40,000 miles), today I'll make the case for pursing status with Delta Air Lines.
Delta generally comes across as a very well run airline. I hear mostly good things about customer service, they seem to offer good elite recognition and treatment, and they have some clever business practices. Why hedge fuel with prices with contracts when you can just buy an oil refinery? Why invest in expensive new aircraft when you can refurbish old ones (some savings go to pay for the higher fuel burn)? There are plenty of small aircraft that last 30 or 40 years. And the Crossover Rewards program with SPG is fairly creative. United's "me too" partnership with Marriott is little more than an offer of free hotel status.
Thus it was not a big surprise when Delta began moving aggressively into the Seattle market. This is what I would expect from a company that, like Alaska, does things a little different. I think they recognize the growth potential up here, both for domestic traffic and as a jumping off point to Asia. In fact, while American and United battle it out with lie flat seats between SFO/LAX and JFK — routes Delta competes on, as well — only Delta offers a similar premium product from Seattle to JFK.
Still a lot of Alaska code shares on the West Coast, like American, but Delta is adding a few routes of its own.
I talk about this stuff because I think Delta is a very good airline for frequent flyers even if they aren't a good airline for frequent flyer programs. You give up some of your benefits in exchange for a well-run airline, and I would not mind flying with them if I had a company to foot the bill and book me into higher fares. When I discussed United, I mentioned that one reason why I was willing to tolerate poor customer service was a very generous frequent flyer program. I would love an airline that does both well, but one or the other is generally sufficient to attract and retain customers.
SkyPesos … ahem, SkyMiles … are one of the least valuable domestic frequent flyer currencies. This is not to say they are always of low value, but using them wisely takes some skill and patience. I shouldn't have to book some random return trip in order to get a good one-way award price. And while a three-tier award chart isn't bad in itself, the upper and middle tiers seem to have the most common availability.
Delta's 25,000-mile and 50,000-mile tiers don't get you many benefits that are unique from competitors' programs. Like with United and American, you can replicate many of the same perks with a co-branded credit card. Instead, I will focus on the Platinum (75,000 miles) and Diamond (125,000 miles) tiers. Delta was the first to a four-tier elite program, and while United followed it and American probably will, too, it stands out by significantly raising the bar for the top tier. No other loyalty program requires 125,000 miles to reach the upper echelon. Is it worth it?
Both receive a generous baggage allowance, preferred seating in economy class, and complimentary upgrades for themselves and a companion. These are similar to what Gold members get without all the extra miles. They get a free drink in economy class, which American offers its 100,000-mile fliers and Alaska offers its 40,000-mile fliers.
Platinum and Gold members both get 100% bonus miles, but Diamond is a step higher with a 125% bonus. It's a small boost that doesn't impress me much. What is impressive is the complimentary SkyClub membership for Diamond members. I don't know of any other U.S. airline that offers lounge access on wholly domestic flights as an elite benefit. But still, I suppose you could always just apply for an American Express Platinum Card and save yourself the trouble of mileage running your way to the top. You'll still have access to SkyClubs on same-day Delta tickets even after American Airlines ends its partnership with Amex.
Some of you are wondering when I'm going to get around to Medallion Qualifying Dollars. Delta was first out the gate with this spend-for-status requirement, followed by United. But I haven't complained about it nearly as much as I have about United's Premier Qualifying Dollars because Delta offers a credit card spend waiver for all elite tiers while United excludes its top tier from this option. It is an unfortunate trend but not a serious concern.
If you'd asked me a few weeks ago which SkyMiles elite tier to go for, I probably would have recommended Platinum — the same verdict I gave for United and for the same reasons: a reasonably good shot at complimentary upgrades, a good mileage bonus, and some fee waivers for same-day changes and award tickets. Delta did offer systemwide upgrades, but they were almost worthless.
Amol discussed the changes to these upgrades quite well. Unlike the old version, they will be applicable to almost all fares except the most deeply discounted E fares. This seems a fair compromise and still better than United's W-fare requirement that can cost 50% or more above typical advance-purchase K/L fares. I don't expect every airline to be as generous as American is with completely unrestricted upgrades. The catch is that Platinum members will only receive Regional upgrades, while Diamond members will have the option to select Global upgrades. If you do a fair amount of international travel, then making the effort for Diamond status could be worthwhile.
Delta also improved the upgrade process to Hawaii, making routes from the West Coast eligible for complimentary upgrades. This is consistent with programs like United (whose flights from Houston and the East Coast require a regional upgrade instrument).
What we have here is an airline with a good route network, good service, and efforts to improve the value of its loyalty program. The miles are still not much to get excited about, but I think either Diamond or Platinum status is a worthy goal. It depends a lot on your travel patterns: whether you fly international or domestic and if you have a boss already willing to buy business class fares for you. It also depends on whether you can fly 125,000 miles in a year, which would impress even me.


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Wankz VR has earned itself a reputation for producing some of the best adult virtual reality content online. We find out more in our review.
WankzVR is one of the bigger names in VR porn and has been producing exclusive content for almost two years. Boasting a large library of films, the site is regularly selected as the top producer for VR porn and has a good following in the community.
We take a look at just how WankzVR is earning its reputation, what you get for your money as well as whether they deserve the 'solid' ratings given by VR review sites.
A History of Wankz VR
Operated by the same company that brings you the ever-popular Wankz.com site, WankzVR.com receives almost as much traffic as the original site. Notching up 1.5 million visits each month, the site is most popular in the United States (29.66% traffic) followed by Germany (12.48%), Japan (10.01%) and the United Kingdom (9.11%).
Plenty of content, the videos on WankzVR often run to around 50-60 minutes.
WankzVR is a trading name of the Dutch production company, ProTransMedia, and forms part of a network of adult sites.
The site has been operating since early 2016.
Wankz VR: Overview
Wankz VR has over 170 exclusive VR videos most shot with big porn names. The studio is releasing two new videos each week to keep the library regularly updated.
You can find videos featuring adult movie stars, Lacey Channing, Gina Valentina, Anna DeVille, Riley Reid, Megan Rain, Sydney Cole and Bailey Broooke.
Most of the videos have a free trailer so you can trial a scene before starting a download.
The studio works with some of the biggest names in the industry to provide excellent mainstream and niche virtual reality porn.
Searching for scenes is easy with all of the videos tagged well with relevant keywords. And there is a good variety of content including mainstream tags such as anal, lesbian, Asian and ebony with some more niche content in the mix. One of the more popular series (as with other VR studios) is the cosplay content.
Some of the content available is filmed in female POV (currently in Beta mode). A new style of filming, there are just four clips currently with this feature but they are all free to download.
As a member you can download any title in your choice of medium or high resolution or stream to a compatible device. All the major headsets and apps are supported including Gear, Oculus, Vive, PlayStation and smartphones (Android and iOS).
Supporting all of the big brands, WankzVR has good help files.
Shot with binaural sound and in full 3D, most videos are in 180-degree 60fps VR with head tracking.
Most movies run to a length of around 50 minutes with some full feature length clips available (Santa's Wankzshop and Zombie Slayers). They are one of only a few studios who are creating regular content of such lengths (most are around 25-30 minutes).
The server speed is quite good and both streaming and downloads won't disappoint most people using a standard broadband connection. In fact, Wankz VR was the first VR studio to offer in-browser streaming for Android devices without the need for a third-party app.
The studio is pushing some boundaries with creativity in terms of its production and most punters should see the difference between content produced recently vs last year's releases. The same crew have been working together on the last 100 videos and their 'feel' and style for how to get the best scenes is evident.
Overall, the technical side of Wankz VR is up to scratch and the angles, picture/sound quality and direction are all earning the studio a good reputation. However, do be aware that some of the early content (first 20 or so videos) is not of a good standard and does have distortion issues with a high degree of motion blur.
Wankz VR: Costs of Membership
There are several options when it comes to purchasing a membership with WankzVR.
A two day trial which gives you access to just one scene will cost you $1.99 and is automatically renewed after 48 hours to a standard monthly subscription.
Full access to the site can be purchased with or without the bonus access to their second virtual reality site, MILFVR.com:
Period of Subscription Wankz VR Wankz VR and MILF VR
1 Month $19.99 $29.95
3 Months $39.95 $69.95
12 Months $79.95 $139.95
Payment can be made via credit card, Paypal or Bitcoin with all options being on a standard auto-renew.
Membership can be cancelled at any time and the ProTransMedia customer support team is pretty good at handling this.
For an extra $10 a month you can also access the MilfVR.com website.
Wankz VR: Bonus Content
Signing up to the WankzVR site will also give you access to another 31 porn sites within the ProTransMedia network. These sites include the main Wankz.com as well as Tranny.com, TeenGirls.com and content from the Lethal Pass Network, including:
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Wankz VR: Our Verdict
Referenced by other studios for their style of production, WankzVR has a great range of mainstream videos available and is adding an impressive 8 good-length scenes each month. Improvements made during 2017 to the quality of lighting has enhanced the 3D effect and the leap in pixel density makes their latest videos truly immersive.
It's not just the technical aspect and volume of their content which earns WankzVR their strong reputation but they are producing well-cast and expertly directed scenes showcasing the talents of some choice performers. Videos like Elena Koshka GFE, Hey Big Spender and Model Misbehaviour are all powerful examples of virtual reality porn at its best.
One of the opening scenes from 'Hey Big Spender', this 65 minute video has shot to the top of the highest rated films.
With subscription fees of just $20 a month, you get access to a library of content that can take you weeks to plough through. In addition, the bonus content offers an equally impressive selection of exclusive content. And, if you sign up for a year, the discount brings the monthly cost down to just $11.50 (including access to MILFVR.com).
Of course, some of the back catalog on the site is not without its flaws and we would not recommend watching any of the first twenty or so clips; not unless you want motion sickness and a headache.
Overall, we think that WankzVR deserves its reputation as one of the leading virtual reality studios and look forward to seeing how they can advance the experience of users with further developments in style and quality.
Featured image via WankzVR YouTube channel.
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ALBUM REVIEW: TV on the Radio • Seeds | Interscope
Matt Radich
Seeds is the fifth full-length release from Brooklyn indie-rock outfit TV on the Radio, and the first since the passing of former bassist Gerard Smith. While many wondered whether they should expect a heavily emotional album, as it was released following the death of a band member, the latest record has several moments that are empty and uninteresting. TV on the Radio decided to make a more accessible record and it only pays off to an extent.
TVOTR's latest is most enjoyable during its energetic tracks. The lead single "Happy Idiot" is an exhilarating mix of early 2000s rock and modern electronic production. "Lazerray" brings a straightforward rock chord progression with an impressive vocal delivery. The horns on this song add some oomph and make the song much more layered.
The production on Seeds is fantastic. On "Careful You," producer Dave Sitek makes the song shine with a lush synth soundscape, electronic drums, and reverb-soaked vocals.
The main issue with Seeds is the slow songs, which are well-composed but at times under-emotional. On "Trouble," lead singer Tunde Adebimpe sings the cliché lines "Everything's gonna be OK," and "Don't worry, be happy." The instrumentals are impressive but the lyrics lack any substance. However, other slow jams do the trick, such as "Test Pilot" featuring Adebimpe's stunning falsetto over gentle guitar chords.
Seeds is an enjoyable release from TV on the Radio, though at times disappointingly simple and incohesive. Despite the album's downsides, its approachability allows new fans to get a good taste of TVOTR's sound. If you're looking to get into a new band, Seeds is a great place to start.
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A new Anthem livestream is featuring the Interceptor Javelin and Stronghold gameplay. This ambitious title from Bioware had been a mystery for a lot of us since there are only a few information given about it before.
The different Javelins had been played by Warner and Irving. Gamble's character, on the other hand, is the Interceptor and since we see the stream in his character's perspective, we get to know more about him as well. Aside from the different abilities featured, we also get to see the flight mechanic of the game which makes moving around a breeze, you will also get to see the seamless transition of the flight mode to the normal ground movement which is quite impressive.
With every video teaser of the game released we are loving and loving the game more and more. Looking forward to the game's launch on February 22, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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The promising producer of the industry has recently released several songs, which has amazed his fans and audiences.
January 21: There are two sets of people in this world. One is who loves to wait for the right kind of opportunities to knock on his door and then take the required actions. The other is the one who believes in never waiting for anything, instead creating his own opportunities in his journey to learn new things. People belonging to the latter category are those who strive to become their best version, just like Paras Mehta, then actor and producer. Being grown-up hearing different music forms inspired Paras to create his own.
Coming from Karnal, Paras Mehta debuted in the industry with the song Phir Hasenge as an actor, he is today the producer of the new music label Dhamaka Records along with Priyank Sharma, who is the son of famous actress Padmini Kolhapure. Paras's First music video Hum Hindustani created a buzz among his fans, and appearances of the Late Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Padmini Kolhapure, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Ker, Alka Jagnik, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Shruti Hassam, Tara Sutaria, Ankit Tiwari, Siddhanth Kapoor and Jannat Jubair added more crown to it. He also featured in the song RuthnaManana along with the LockUpp opponent Anjali Arora directed by Dinesh Sudarshan Soi.. Sung and recreated version of 'Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chauabra ', directed by Dinesh Sudarshan Soi, was the 2nd music video that provided him massive recognition. Paras Mehta of Dhamaka Records brings a romantic monsoon track, 'Baarish'& Ruthna Manana, a love ballet which has been highly acknowledged for its music creations and is already gaining stupendous success. The love and support of his fans and audiences have inspired him to work more creatively in his future projects.
His journey to success was not a walk in the park. His hard work, passion, and dedication made him overcome obstacles, and we all can see the results. Paras embarked upon his magical music journey, and since then, there has been no looking back for him. He further propelled him in many ways to establish himself as an inspiring music artist and a familiar name within the music industry. His upcoming song is "GUCCI". He has already done projects with Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Ammy Virk and Asees Kaur and is soon going to collaborate with the Punjab industry. His new music tag is devoted to extending opportunities to new talents, which is his vision.
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I've never posted before but have really benefitted from the advice that others have received, so I thought I should ask for some myself!
Just wondering if anyone has ever smoked low and slow with ox cheeks? They're a hard working cut, and I picked them up for just a few pounds at the supermarket. I think with a similar treatment to brisket they might work really well. Each cheek weighs about 1kg.
No ideas here Dave, but welcome to the forum, this may be a first, so keep us posted please.
When you do a brisket you're rendering out a lot of the liquid in the fat marbling and connective tissue which keeps it moist. That's why you pitch for a high internal temperature.
I'd have a go by trimming some of the connective tissue off but leaving enough to keep it moist. I'd do one with an injection of coke, worcestershire sauce and salt and the other without so that you can tell whether it needs the injection or not. I'm not able to guess the time it will take, you're likely to get a stall at 160F as with brisket and pork but I'd shoot for 190-195 internal temperature and see how it is.
Please post your results up. I think I'll grab some next time I'm at the butchers' it's a nice cheap cut of meat and I reckon there's a good chance it'll smoke up well.
Cheers all. I'll try and give the cheeks a go this weekend and will post pictures of the final product.


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Some people experience headaches while running or engaging in strenuous exercise. This condition is called an exercise headache. There are two types of exercise headaches: primary exercise headaches, which are typically harmless and can be easily remedied, and secondary exercise headaches, which are caused by a potentially fatal underlying problem with the brain. Learning how to diagnose the nature of your exercise headache, and how to treat it, can help you feel better and continue your running routine without pain.
A throbbing pain in one or both sides of the head.
Headaches that begin during or immediately after strenuous activity.
Symptoms persisting anywhere from five minutes to 48 hours.
Indomethacin — this non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) is commonly prescribed to treat pain and inflammation. It may help treat moderate to severe primary exercise headaches. If you are taking indomethacin, talk to your doctor about any other health issues you or your family have experienced. NSAIDs (not including aspirin) have been linked with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
Propranolol — this prescription-strength blood pressure medication may help prevent primary exercise headaches in some people. Propranolol alters the body's response to nerve impulses, which may help lessen pain associated with conditions like exercise headaches.
Naproxen — this NSAID is commonly used to treat arthritis pain. It has been shown to be effective at treating headache pain in some people. Naproxen is available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms. If you are taking naproxen, talk to your doctor about any other health issues you or your family have experienced. NSAIDs (not including aspirin) have been linked with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
Ergonovine — this prescription-strength medication is typically prescribed to treat hemorrhaging caused by giving birth. Some studies suggest ergonovine may help treat exercise headaches in some people.
Exercising in hot or humid weather.
Exercising at a high altitude.
Having a family history of migraines or chronic headaches.
Treat a secondary exercise headache. Some of the medications used for primary exercise headaches may relieve symptoms in some people with secondary exercise headaches; however, the exact course of treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the headaches.
Call your doctor immediately if you experience sudden, unexpected exercise headaches, or if you begin experiencing them without any prior history. If you would describe the headache as "the worst headache" of your life, then you need immediate medical attention.
Rehydrate yourself. Insufficient water levels may decrease the pressure inside your arteries, which can then limit how much blood gets into the lining around your brain. This can cause migraines in some people. Any time you exercise, try to drink water while working out, or at least be sure to rehydrate as soon as you get back from your run to help get blood flowing back to your brain.
The amount of water you drink depends on how much you exercised and how much you sweat. As a general rule, your urine should be clear or almost clear when you are sufficiently hydrated. Dark urine is a sign of dehydration.
Stay hydrated before exercising to prevent dehydration during your workout.
Maintain a healthy diet. Certain nutritional factors have been shown to trigger headaches and migraines in some individuals.
In general, it's best to avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine if you are prone to exercise headaches or migraines.
Avoid processed, fermented, pickled, or marinated foods if you are prone to migraines, as these foods may cause headaches in some individuals.
Do not skip meals if you know you are prone to exercise headaches or migraines. Skipping meals has been shown to cause headaches in some individuals.
Treat the symptoms of exercise headaches. Some common migraine treatment methods may be effective in alleviating pain caused by exercise headaches.
Try a hot or cold compress. Applying a hot or cold compress to the head or neck effectively treats migraines in some individuals.
Some people find massages and small quantities of caffeine helpful in alleviating migraines.
Treat rebound headaches. Rebound headaches happen in some people who take prescription and over-the-counter headache medications on a regular basis.
The only way to stop rebound headaches from occurring is to restrict your use of pain medication.
Headaches will typically get worse after restricting medication use before they get better.
Hospitalization or cognitive behavioral therapy may be necessary for some individuals with severe reactions to discontinuing long-term medications.
Avoid caffeine if you are experiencing rebound headaches. Caffeine is known to trigger rebound headaches in some people.
Practice warm-ups before exercising and cool-downs after workouts.
Let yourself acclimate to high elevations before engaging in strenuous activity.
Stay hydrated before, during, and after exercising to help prevent headaches.
If you continue to experience severe headaches after you run, or if you experience sudden headaches during or after exercise, schedule an appointment with your doctor. These headaches could mean that you have a serious underlying medical condition.
Again, if your headache is so severe you feel like it is the worst headache you have ever experienced, call emergency services immediately. Sudden, severe headaches often indicate a more serious medical condition or emergency, such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) today announces the appointment of Link Fund Solutions Ltd (Link) to establish and run a collective investment vehicle for the sole use of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales.
The appointment of Link as the FCA authorised operator follows a rigorous procurement process run by the WPP and its advisors, Hymans Robertson and Burges Salmon. This will enable the pooling of circa £15bn of assets across a range of asset classes. The passive mandates of all 8 LGPS funds in Wales are already jointly invested, delivering estimated fee savings of over £2m per annum on assets in excess of £3bn. The appointment of Link represents another key milestone in the pooling process, working towards the Westminster Government's April 2018 target date.
Link will establish and run an Authorised Contractual Scheme (a tax efficient UK collective investment vehicle) on behalf of the WPP. The ACS will have sub-funds in a range of asset classes that will meet the needs of the investing authorities, enabling them to execute their differing asset allocation strategies. With the support of Russell Investments, and in consultation with the eight individual local authority funds, Link will begin the process of appointing a number of investment manager firms, while the LGPS funds will retain full control over strategic asset allocation decisions. By using fewer investment manager firms with larger mandates, it is expected that the pool will deliver fee savings, one of the primary aims of Government policy.
The WPP's Joint Governance Committee was established earlier in 2017 and is responsible for oversight of the pool's operator, Link, and the services it delivers to the LGPS funds in Wales.
Councillor Stephen Churchman, Chairman of the Joint Governance Committee:
"After a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Link as the operator company for the LGPS investment pool for Wales. The LGPS administering authorities in Wales have a long and successful history of collaboration. We are on track to have the pool operational in early 2018 delivering further investment manager fee savings that will benefit all of the LGPS funds in Wales."
Carmarthenshire County Council acts as Host Authority, liaising day to day with the operator, Link, on behalf of all of the LGPS funds in Wales.
Chris Moore, Director of Corporate Services at Carmarthenshire County Council (Host Authority for the WPP):
"The appointment of Link is a significant milestone in the establishment of a £15bn investment pool for the LGPS funds in Wales. We look forward to working with Link to deliver the benefits of investment pooling for the LGPS in Wales."
The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) comprises of the following LGPS funds: Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, City and County of Swansea, Clwyd, Dyfed, Greater Gwent (Torfaen), Gwynedd, Powys and Rhondda Cynon Taf,


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Select TV and then Guide.
Un-tick the channels that you don't wish to see in the guide.
Check the Guide to see if any channels are not showing a guide listing already.
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Environment, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Obama Administration, The Bush-43 Administration
Global Warming Adds to Mideast Hot Zone
Exclusive: Official Washington's neocons hope they will finally get their wish to bomb Syria's government, but the crisis of the Mideast – made worse by drastic climate change – won't be solved by more war, explains Jonathan Marshall.
By Jonathan Marshall
While Washington decision-makers debate whether to launch U.S. military strikes against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, as if Syria suffers from a shortage of war and foreign intervention, the United States continues to ignore underlying issues that have helped trigger recent conflicts in the Middle East and threaten to create much bigger upheavals in decades to come.
Taking the long view, our number one enemy should not be Assad, or even ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but climate change. Predictions by climate scientists that the Middle East will become nearly uninhabitable by the end of the century — barring decisive global action to curb carbon pollution — put all current conflicts into much-needed perspective.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Experts have been warning for years about the social and political implications of environmental stresses. Consider these cautionary words from the International Institute for Sustainable Development in 2009:
"Already the Middle East as a whole is the world's most dependent region on wheat imports. . . . If climate change begins to reduce agricultural yields at the same time as international food prices rise, . . . food insecurity, both perceived and real, will increase. . . This, in turn, could alter the economic and strategic balance in every country in the region . . . As Canadian security analyst and journalist Gwynne Dyer notes, 'Eating regularly is a non-negotiable activity, and countries that cannot feed their people are unlikely to be 'reasonable' about it.'"
One year later, a "perfect storm" made that warning come true. Record rainfall cut the wheat harvest in Canada — the world's second largest wheat exporter — by almost a quarter. Severe drought and wildfires wiped out nearly 40 percent of Russia's potential wheat harvest. Extreme weather in late 2010 also devastated crops in the United States and Argentina. A once-in-a-century drought led China, usually the world's largest wheat producer, to begin buying up grain on the international market.
Spreading Chaos
As a result, global wheat prices doubled from the summer of 2010 to February 2011, reaching an all-time high. The spike hit the Middle East — home to the world's nine top per capita wheat importers — like a plague of locusts. Protesters in Tunisia, the birthplace of the "Arab Spring," waved baguettes to signal their anger over food prices.
Syrian women and children refugees at Budapest railway station. (Photo from Wikipedia)
Similar demonstrations struck Yemen and Jordan. In Egypt, where 40 percent of personal income is spent on food, and bread accounts for a third of the typical consumer's calories, the food crisis fed popular discontent that spilled over into mass anti-government demonstrations on Tahrir Square that spring.
In Africa's impoverished Sahel, drought and desertification drove hundreds of thousands of desperate migrants to Libya in recent years. The clash between indigenous Arabs and sub-Saharan black Africans helped trigger the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi. His opponents fueled the revolt by accusing black immigrants of taking jobs and becoming mercenaries to keep Gaddafi in power. As a result, Western-backed rebels brutally abused and slaughtered thousands of darker-skinned migrants.
In Syria, the worst four-year drought in its history drove hundreds of thousands of hungry families off their farms from 2006 to 2010. The mass migration overwhelmed the Assad government, which was already stressed by foreign economic sanctions and a huge influx of refugees from the U.S.-led war in Iraq. The tinder was laid for a revolt sparked by internal dissent, fanned by the regime's overreactions, and stoked by foreign intervention [See Consortiumnews.com's "Exploiting Global Warming for Geo-Politics."]
Four years ago, the United Nations predicted that Egypt could become water scarce by 2025, in part due to population growth and upstream diversions of water from the Nile. Climate change has accelerated the timetable.
According to recent reports, "Drinking water shortages have left parts of Egypt going thirsty for up to two weeks in the run-up to Ramadan, with popular frustration over the failure of authorities to tackle the crisis spilling onto the streets. . . The water shortages have exacerbated an already difficult Ramadan in Egypt which saw food prices increase by 12.7 percent in April compared to the same month last year . . . The cost of rice, an Egyptian staple, has more than doubled compared to last year's Ramadan."
Pummeling Iraq
Climate change is battering war-torn Iraq as well. As three experts warned in Foreign Affairs magazine last year, "The Tigris-Euphrates river basin, which feeds Syria and Iraq, is rapidly drying up. This vast area already struggles to support at least ten million conflict-displaced people. And things could soon get worse; Iraq is reaching a crisis point. . . In Karbala, Iraq, farmers are in despair and are reportedly considering abandoning their land. In Baghdad, the poorest neighborhoods rely on the Red Cross for drinking water."
President George W. Bush in a flight suit after landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln to give his "Mission Accomplished" speech about the Iraq War.
Further south, Iraq's famous marshes are drying up. What a recent report on NBC News called "a catastrophe in the making for one of the world's most important wetlands," is evolving into a human emergency. Besides wiping out the livelihood of herders and fishermen, it has contributed to a sharp rise in the frequency and intensity of sand and dust storms, extending deep into Iran and Kuwait. Many inhabitants report severe respiratory problems as a result.
Competition over fresh water supplies is aggravating conflicts within the region. Turkey, which lies upstream from Syria and Iraq, has radically reduced water flows to those neighbors since 1975 to serve its urban and farm needs and is building new dams to take even more, in the face of international protests and even threats of military action from its neighbors.
Meanwhile, in Iraq, the Kurdish regional government has threatened to withhold irrigation water as part of its power struggle with Baghdad. And ISIS, which controls major dams in the country, last year put farmers in four predominantly Shiite Iraqi provinces at risk by cutting flows down the Euphrates River.
The social, economic, and political challenges to the region of coping with heat, drought and related ills are certain to grow. As one climate scientist at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory said recently, "The Mediterranean is one of the areas that is unanimously projected [in climate models] as going to dry in the future [due to man-made climate change]."
The World Bank estimated last month that future water shortages could slash the region's GDP by 14 percent by the middle of this century unless countries in the Middle East undertake major investments and radically improve their water management practices to cope with drought. Such dry statistics likely portend further political upheavals, civil wars, and refugee migrations.
As President Obama said in 2014, "If you look at world history, whenever people are desperate, when people start lacking food, when people are not able to take make a living or take care of their families, that's when ideologies arise that are dangerous." Scientific studies prove him right.
More War Is Not an Answer
If we take his common-sense insight seriously, then sending more anti-tank rockets to insurgent rebels and bombing a continuously shifting array of opponents from Iraq to Yemen is unlikely to provide lasting solutions for the region. Washington should instead be providing technical assistance, aid to strengthen critical infrastructure, and encouragement for regional collaboration.
Saudi King Salman bids farewell to President Barack Obama at Erga Palace after a state visit to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 27, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
As two researchers at the Center for American Progress declared in 2013, "Given the shape of these challenges, a new approach is necessary. The United States, its allies, and the global community must de-emphasize traditional notions of hard security more suited to the Cold War, and should focus on more appropriate concepts such as human security, livelihood protection, and sustainable development."
That lesson, of course, will apply increasingly around the world as droughts imperil food and power production, as rising sea levels swamp island nations and coastal cities, and as increasing heat spreads disease vectors.
If the United States want to act like an "indispensable" nation, it's time for Washington to demonstrate greater leadership on combating climate change and helping other nations cope with the enormous stress it brings.
Jonathan Marshall is author or co-author of five books on international affairs, including The Lebanese Connection: Corruption, Civil War and the International Drug Traffic (Stanford University Press, 2012). Some of his previous articles for Consortiumnews were "Risky Blowback from Russian Sanctions"; "The US Hand in the Syrian Mess"; "Hidden Origins of Syria's Civil War"; and "Israel Covets Golan's Water and Now Oil."]
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19 comments for "Global Warming Adds to Mideast Hot Zone"
hseneker
Climate will do what climate will do, as it has for hundreds of millions of years. Meanwhile, policy needs to be based on hard fact.
There are some cucial, verifiable facts – with citations – abot human-generated carbon dioxide and its effect on global warming people need to know and understand at
hseneker.blogspot.com
The discussion is too long to poat here but is a quick and easy read. I recommend following the links in the citations; some of them are very educational.
Paul Schofield
What rubbish you are spreading here. Your climate denial claptrap is doing a great disservice to humanity and our planet home. Open your mind, your eyes and your heart, runaway climate change has probably already started and survival of consciousness is at risk. If those who currently are leading us into this mess are not replaced (forcefully if necessary) the displaced hungry millions displaced by crop failures etc will lead to unbelievable conflict world wide and humanity will shoot the hills clear of animals, fish the seas empty and the survivors will turn on each other like feral cats. Time for action is very short indeed. Come together in your communities and demand the wars cease immediately and the efforts of the military industrial complex be redirected from being a death industry to one trying to solve the huge problems we face. If we do not do this God help us and our children and grandchildren
The entity that calls itself "hseneker" is not a real person and has posted an identical comment months ago on another article. These "Fartland Institute" trolls use a type of "Megaphone" software that scans the web for "climate change" articles then swarm the comments. The entity "hseneker" is automated and will not respond. "Lolita" was another troll that did respond but has disappeared after I stomped "her" too many times.
Zachary Smith
What rubbish you are spreading here. Your climate denial claptrap is doing a great disservice to humanity and our planet home.
In fairness to the poor dummy, he or she & and all the other deluded deniers aren't doing a fraction of the damage as Obama, Hillary, the GOP, and the rest. Obama just loves to run his mouth about climate change, but is still doing less than nothing about it.
First a preface, Pres. George Bush was not the pilot when that two seat Navy aircraft made a carrier landing, Bush was merely a passenger. On the subject, this article is very important but needs to be expanded to the global scale, as The Emerging Climate Disaster is worldwide. Rising food prices are affecting everyone, I have noticed the price of two cuts of beef doubling since 2013. An 8kg. bag of rice that was $10 is now 6.8kg for $17. Many food items see multiple 10% jumps over a year. The rate of climate change is accelerating, the 2012-2016 change has been vastly greater than the 2000-2011 change(2000 was the first year of visible effects). In Toronto, we no longer have winter, and right now the heat is like Houston Texas in the 1960's(the media posts false temperatures typically 10-20C(18-36F) LOWER than actual). The El Nino did not bring its usual rains to California, which is now in permnament drought, meaning the effects of global warming blotted out the El Nino effects. In the recent SE Texas floods, thunderstorm tops reached 70,000 feet(in the recent past 30,000 feet took aircraft over any weather). 2016, at minimum will be 1.2C over 1880's(IF we go into LA Nina, Dec-May was 1.38C, and the model that has 100% accuracy says back to El Nino in Oct.). So "best case" has the planet at 1.5C by Jan.2020, but we could be there in 2018. Remember, 1.5C is "Game Over". The American Propertied Class knows all this, although they hide it from us. They have always been "Planners". Only a chump would believe their plan is to "Be Nice".
Jonathan Marshall, thank you for this very helpful and progressive report!
rexw
True, above. but it is all very good for the military / industrialists, just having filled their order books around the 29 missile bases in Europe, on-going in the middle east and an expansion of sales in S E Asia as the US does its "pivot into Asia" program.
Now that's the name of the game when added to the US (perceived) exceptionalism and uncontrollable hegemonic ambitions.
The combination is WW III, about the end of 2017, regardless of who occupies the White House. Just a puppet on an Israeli string.
Bill Bodden
The world domination dreamed of by Mammon's high priests in Wall Street and the neocon philosophers in Washington looks like it will be another Pyrrhic victory characterized by a devastated world. For those of us who find our golden years are not all that great there is the consolation we will be out of here before the ultimate catastrophe. Ours is probably the luckiest generation ever despite many problems – the Great Depression, a hot world war followed by a long, needless cold war and many regional wars – and we have failed to leave the world in better shape than when we enjoyed it. Not only is ours the luckiest generation, it is probably also one of the most apathetic and pathetic ever.
Joe Tedesky
Bill, I like you wish our generation could have done more to bring about a more peaceful world in our time. At least, if for nothing better, we seem to want to leave this world better off than how we found it. I worry more now in my sixties than I did in my thirties. I look at my grandchildren, and sincerely hope that war will be avoided, and that our environment will sustain itself somehow. Now, not to judge anyone, because I'm not here on earth to do that, but what may be said of a 69 year old grandmother of two who seems to be at the heart of every major controversial theater of conflict that the world has to offer, is our business and not a judgement call. Rather than for me to go on anymore I am leaving a link to just one of the many articles explaining what Hillary is up to these days, and her recent pass. Oh, and does she represent our whole generation? No, because your here, and me too.
http://www.globalresearch.ca/hillary-clinton-destroy-syria-for-israel-the-best-way-to-help-israel/5515741
Thank you for the very interesting link, Joe. Another reason why I'll most likely be voting "none of the above."
Bob, re NOTA, I think constructive pause is beyond our collective ken. More's the pity.
"Think it's time to STOP children what's that sound everybody look what's going down…"
I attended international climate change conferences in Geneva, Rio, and Berlin between 1989 and 1995. I was a powerless assistant to a Japanese civic group. At one point, I had the opportunity to sit down in a small group with a State Department functionary and tell him that I thought the problem is really serious and my country should take serious action. My impression then and now is that he looked at me with arrogant contempt. Anyway, he was wrong, 21 years ago and now. He probably knows it now, but it is a little too late. State Department = Catastrophic Fail.
rosemerry
To think that so many "lawmakers" in the USA do not even accept that man-made climate change is a factor at all, let alone a vital and determining one. War and violence are the only answers our leaders find for their treatment of disagreements with other parts of the world when genuine negotiations and real action need to be taken before it is too late. Bombing is not the way to go.
There must be 51, if not 5100, State Department employees that agree with the analysis and prescriptions of this article. They should write their own dissent memo and make sure the Washington Post and NPR either publish the memo or are shamed for not publishing it.
Priscilla Rich
This is exactly why the Sanders campaign has this right: the hotbed in Syria is due to climate change and pushing more war in this region makes no sense. In fact, de-escalating war is what is needed to get the world on one page with our biggest threat. Coordinating efforts to put carbon as our number one enemy, dooming us all, is what our US agenda needs to be. Wake Up Americans on this, before it is too late.
de-escalating war…sign me up!
Garrett Connelly
Exactly, Priscilla,
Full commitment to education instead of war leads to a gently declining population and ecological agriculture.
How many low-watt bulbs does it take to save the pollution of one bombing attack?
I picture there is a plan to stretch a metaphorical chain link fence all around the Shia Crescent, and make it one big killing field. To provide reference for this I point to the Yinon Plan, and there is of course the Colonel Raplh Peters plan, which is very similar. Increasing ownership of natural resources, while decreasing the excess starving population, I'm sure shows good on a profit and loss sheet. It's all about the soon to be Tubman's, and that's a shame to say that, since Harriet was a great person in her own right, but it's about the money. We made our oceans into sewage drains, and turned our land into asphalt radiators, and for this we call ourselfs an advanced species. Study any animal you like, maybe your dog or kitten, then tell me who is the advanced one. We should examine the deer, now there is an animal who has learned to adapt to our crazy thing called development. I just don't know how they do it.
W. R. Knight
"Such dry statistics likely portend further political upheavals, civil wars, and refugee migrations." Which, in turn, further aggravates and accelerates climate change – which, in turn, causes more upheavals and wars – which, in turn, further aggravates and accelerates climate change – and on, and on, and on ad infinitum, ad nauseum, ad absurdum.
So let's go bomb Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Russia, and everyone else so we can quickly get this show over with and leave the planet for some more intelligent form of life.


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Shark attacks rare on the Gulf coast
Bull sharks can be mean, but there have been no fatalities in more than 100 years
Shark attacks rare on the Gulf coast Bull sharks can be mean, but there have been no fatalities in more than 100 years Check out this story on news-press.com: http://newspr.es/1omwH9e
CHAD GILLIS, CGILLIS@NEWS-PRESS.COM Published 12:00 a.m. ET Aug. 10, 2014 | Updated 12:28 a.m. ET Aug. 10, 2014
Statewide, there have been 11 recorded shark-attack fatalities since 1882. Only four attacks have been fatal along the west coast. (Photo: Getty Images )
Shark attacks are rare in Southwest Florida: Not one person has died from a documented shark attack in the past 131 years.
Only 15 attacks have been recorded in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, according to the International Shark Attack File, an arm of the University of Florida that keeps records back to 1882. While there are uncountable numbers of sharks plying local waters, Southwest Florida is not shark-bite central. Far from it.
"Nothing in your area," said George Burgess, director of the International Shark Attack File. "We had one in Okaloosa County and that is the only Gulf of Mexico nip this year."
While the east coast records dozens of attacks each year, with Florida leading the world in attacks in 2013 with 23, the Southwest coast experiences few attacks. The area is home, however, to one of the most threatening shark species on the planet — the strong-jawed bull.
"It doesn't mean there aren't plenty of sharks in Southwest Florida, and although fatalities are few and far between on both coasts, the fatality rate tends to be higher in the Gulf of Mexico," Burgess said. "One of the big attackers in the Gulf of Mexico is the bull shark. It likes lower salinity levels, and there's a big nursery area in Ten Thousand Islands, the Calooshatchee River and all along Southwest Florida."
Bull sharks have more testosterone, per pound, than any animal on the planet. The high hormone levels combined with the strongest bite in the shark world, again pound-for-pound, makes for a particularly dangerous shark. And their teeth are similar to jagged saw blades, sharp enough for a human to use to fillet a fish.
"It's not because they do it more often, it's because they go after larger prey and have teeth that are designed for shearing," Burgess said. "Most of the other sharks, such as the blacktip — which is often involved the most on the east coast, don't have serrations like a steak knife. (Bulls) are a very persistent shark. When they attack it's not unusual for them to come back for a second or third chance. They're persistent. They're No. 1 in Florida."
Statewide, there have been 11 recorded shark-attack fatalities since 1882. Only four attacks have been fatal along the west coast, the latest coming in 2005 in Walton County in the Panhandle. The closest fatality to this region occurred in 2000 in the Tampa Bay area.
Phil Motta is a shark expert at the University of South Florida who studies how shark jaws function. He said a large bull shark is capable of producing 1,330 pounds of force, which is more, per pound, than great white or tiger sharks can generate.
"We do have quiet a few sharks, and we've had sharks attack people spearfishing and a lady standing in shallow water in the Venice area," Motta said. "Then we had the gentleman who was killed when he jumped into a school of fish. Then we had a man that was attacked after he and his family had been diving off a sailboat repeatedly. A bull shark singled him out and attacked repeatedly. But he survived."
The fatality Motta mentioned was the Tampa Bay area death when a man dived from a dock into a school of baitfish — which was being followed by a large bull shark.
As far as the shark that always has everyone worried — the great white — there simply isn't enough food to sustain them near our shores, and experts say the chance of a white shark biting a person in our area of the Gulf is astronomical — like winning the lottery twice.
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