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Famous Economists from India
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This list of notable or famous economists from India includes bios and photos of the top economists born in India, along with some popular economists who immigrated to India. You might also be interested in famous Indian bankers and celebrities who majored in economics. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Indian economists, then this list is the perfect resource for you. These economists are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known economist from India is included, information such as age, birthplace, and specialty.
The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different people, including Manmohan Singh and Amartya Sen. Featuring female Indian economists and more, this list has it all.
This economists from India list can answer the questions "Who are some Indian economists of note?" and "Who are the most famous economists from India?" These prominent economists of India may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Indian economists, whether they're historical figures or economists today. Use this list of renowned Indian economists to discover some new doctors of economics and economical ideas you weren't familiar with before.
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Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee (Bengali: অভিজিৎ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়; born 1961) is an American economist. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT. Banerjee is a co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (along with economists Esther Duflo and Sendhil Mullainathan), a research affiliate of Innovations for Poverty Action, and a member of the Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty. Banerjee was a president of the Bureau for the Research in the Economic Analysis of Development, a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, a research fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research, an international research fellow of the ...more
Birthplace: Kolkata, India
Profession: Professor, Economist
Schools: Jawaharlal Nehru University, Harvard University
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Amartya Kumar Sen, (Bengali: [ˈɔmort:o ˈʃen]; born 3 November 1933) is an Indian economist and philosopher, who since 1972 has taught and worked in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sen has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, and indices of the measure of well-being of citizens of developing countries. He is the Thomas W. Lamont University Professor at Harvard University and member of faculty at Harvard Law School. He is a Fellow and former Master of Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded the Nobel Prize (also known as The Sveriges Riksbank Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of ...more
Birthplace: Santiniketan, India
Profession: Professor, Scientist, Economist, Philosopher
Schools: Presidency College, Kolkata, University of Cambridge, University of Calcutta, Visva-Bharati University
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Amit Mitra
Amit Mitra is an Indian economist and politician representing All India Trinamool Congress and the current Finance,Commerce & Industries Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal. He is the incumbent MLA in the West Bengal state assembly from the Khardaha state assembly constituency. Cited as a giant killer in the West Bengal state assembly election, 2011 defeating Asim Dasgupta, the former West Bengal Finance Minister. Mitra previously served as the Secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Birthplace: Eurasia, India, Asia
Profession: Politician, Screenwriter, Economist, Film Director
Schools: Duke University, Presidency College, Kolkata, Delhi School of Economics
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Amiya Kumar Bagchi
Amiya Kumar Bagchi is a distinguished Indian political economist. His contributions have spanned economic history, the economics of industrialisation and deindustrialisation, and development studies from an overall Marxist perspective, incorporating insights from other schools of radical political economics, including left Keynesianism. Among Marxists, he is known for his extensive contributions to theories of imperialism and underdevelopment.
Birthplace: Murshidabad, India
Profession: Economist
Schools: Presidency College, Kolkata, University of Calcutta, Trinity College, Cambridge
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Ardeshir Darabshaw Shroff
Ardeshir Darabshaw Shroff (4 June 1899 – 27 October 1965) was an eminent industrialist, banker and economist of India. In 1944, Shroff served as a non-official (since India was not yet independent) delegate at the United Nations "Bretton Woods Conference" on post-war monetary and financial systems. In the same year, and with seven other leading industrialists, Shroff co-authored the Bombay Plan, which was a set of proposals for the development of the post-independence Indian economy. In the 1950s, Shroff was founder-director of the Investment Corporation of India and company chairman of Bank of India and the New India Assurance Company Limited. In 1954, Shroff co-founded the Forum of Free ...more
Age: Dec. at 66 (1899-1965)
Profession: Economist, Banker
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Arvind Panagariya
Arvind Panagariya (born 30 September 1952) is an Indian-American economist and a professor of economics at Columbia University, who served as first vice-chairman of the government of India think-tank NITI Aayog between January 2015 and August 2017.
Schools: Princeton University


Another weekend has zoomed by, a blur of lots of red wine, catching up with my girlies, losing the Grand National, watching Matilda at the theatre, a few more cocktails and all topped off with a very sore throat and a BAD case of Sunday blues! There was only one thing for it...make a super scrumptious Sunday night dinner of course!!
If powerful, punchy flavours are your thing then this is a recipe for you! Definitely one of my favourite Jamie Oliver recipes I have cooked and the fact it is part of his 30 minute meals and reasonably easy to put together, made me like it even more! The original recipe also features berry ice cream and a sparkling ginger drink which we didn't make as it was just us London Mice but believe me it's seriously tasty!
Wash the sweet potatoes, cut off any gnarly bits but don't peel. Now destress by stabbing each potato a few times with a knife! Find a microwave-proof bowl, add half a lime, pop in the potatoes, cover with a double layer of clingfilm and microwave on full power for 12 minutes.
De-seed and finely chop the chili, adding half to a large serving bowl and setting the rest aside. Crush the unpeeled clove of garlic into the bowl and add 2tbsp of soy sauce and 4-6tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and add a splash of sesame oil. Mix, taste and tweak with the soy sauce if needed.
Trim the asparagus stalks. Quarter the head of the broccoli length ways from the head to the base of the stalk.
Fry the pancetta in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, until it crisps.
Once crisp remove the pancetta, put aside leaving the fat in the pan. Add the fish to the pan, skin side down, and press down flat with a spatula for a few seconds. Grind 1tsp of fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar and sprinkle over the fish with a pinch of salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the fish in the pan, then cut the lemon in quarters and set aside.
Finely chop the coriander and put in a bowl.
Add the mango chutney, a good splash of soy, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a lime and remaining chopped chili.
Chop and mix all together.
Check the fish, the skin should be golden brown and crispy and turn the heat down.
Get the potatoes out of the microwave, ensure they are cooked and then squeeze the hot lime from the microwave bowl over them. Add to the bowl of chili and mango chutney mix and use a knife / masher to chop and mash all together. Make sure you leave the skins on as it creates texture and believe me makes it super yum.
Season to taste and add more lime juice if required.
Remove the fish from the heat, flip over gently and let the fish gently finish cooking on the flesh side. Return the pancetta to the pan to gently warm through. Dollop the potato on a plate and place the fish and pancetta on top, add a lemon wedge on the side to squeeze just before tucking in.
Drain the greens and add to the soy and chili dressing made earlier, toss and serve along side.
Find the full recipe including the ice cream and ginger drink here.


My daughter may not have understood all that we do at Laundromat, but she came back with a head full of stories and a picture album full of mountains, temples and smiles. We aim to share these same experiences and images with our customers. Perhaps this explains why our knitwear is loved for much more than its comfort and style.
The world according to an 8 year old is simple: Paper, crayons, friends, love, community and warmth = beautiful sweaters.
We like to keep our business the same. Simple.


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Over Easy: NFL Record Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Former National Football League players have reached a 914 million dollar settlement with the NFL for traumatic brain injuries. The settlement proposal is subject to court approval.
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Once a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and a Super Bowl champion, Terry Tautolo has spent his retirement from football in and out of homelessness. His family and friends blame his tragic decline and battle with substance abuse on the multiple concussions he sustained during his 9-year NFL career
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden or violent blow to the head and affects nearly 1.5 million people each year in the US. While TBI can be mild and many recover, it can also cause permanent disability or death. The average football player player takes 1500 to 2000 hits to the head, and the more than 2000 players who joined in the suit are claiming that the NFL concealed information linking football-related injuries to long-term brain damage. A collision between two players in this (violent) sport results in incredible force.
The NFL vehemently denies that it willfully concealed the reality of what was happening to players exposed to head trauma, lest it lose fans and profit. Star linebacker Junior Seau a former player who experienced serious TBI complications, committed suicide. He is not alone. NFL linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend and then himself.
The proposed settlement agreement to be presented in Federal Court for signing details:
The amount includes $675 million to compensate players for a specified list of injuries, $75 million for medical tests, $10 million for educational programs promoting player safety and injury prevention specifically in youth football and $4 million for administrative expenses related to class notices. The NFL also agreed to pay an additional $37.5 million if needed for players plus attorney's fees of $112.5 million, according to papers filed in federal court in Philadelphia on Monday. A judge previously calculated the deal at $765 million.
Traumatic brain injury can also happen to service members exposed to the shock of an explosion. No shrapnel has to enter the head to cause these injuries; they are caused by the shock wave of a blast.
The leading causes of TBI in the US are falls and motor vehicle accidents. In the general population (ie, non-military and professional sports), TBI mostly affects people over 75, due to falls, and people 17- 25, due to accidents.
The CIA, Amazon, Bezos and the Washington Post: An Exchange with Executive Editor Martin Baron
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With: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, e.a.
On Friday 13 October, the 9:30 screening of 'Una giornata particulare' consists of a short introduction, the screening of the film itself and a discussion afterwards with doctoral students Lennart Soberon and Jono Van Belle.
Click here for an overview of all UGent Morning Sessions during Film Fest Gent.


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Effect of different sources of specific variance on the weight development and wool production of the Karnobat sheep breed
Genoveva Staykova and Margarit Iliev
Abstract: Subject of the study were 279 ewes of the Karnobat sheep breed, ownership of Institute of Agriculture – Karnobat, born in the period between 2010 and 2015. The live weight traits at weaning (100 days), at 9 months, at 1.5 years, at 2.5 years and the wool production at 1.5 years, 2.5 years and 3.5 years were studied. The information was extracted from the pedigree book of the breed for the three line groups. The data was obtained in conformity with the standard methods and guidelines in the Instruction Codex for Breeding for Preservation of the Local (Indigenous) Sheep Breeds in Bulgaria (2003). Analysis of variance per each age was conducted on the basis of multi-factor linear models (Harvey, 1990). The estimation of heritability coefficients were under Becker (1968). The differences among levels of studied factors were established on the basis of the Student's distribution (Hayter, 1984). It was established that the average live weight of the Karnobat ewes was 23.289 kg at 100 days, 32.463 kg at 9 months, 41.840 kg at 1.5 years and 43.575 kg at 2.5 years. The average wool yield per ewe was 3.923 kg from first shearing, 2.858 at 2.5 years and 2.778 at 3.5 years. Lineage did not have significant effect on the phenotypic expression of the traits live weight and wool production of the ewes from the Karnobat breed. Year of birth had reliable influence on the live weight and wool production of the ewes from the Karnobat breed at all studied ages (P < 0.001). The coefficients of heritability of the trait live weight are low at 100-day and 9-month age (h2 = 0.092, h2 = 0.194,), and moderate at 1.5 and 2.5 years (h2 = 0.303, h2 = 0.399). The heritability estimates of wool yield are low at all studied ages (h2 = 0.076 to h2 = 0.141).
Keywords: breed; breeding lines; heritability; Karnobat sheep; live weight; wool yield


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Date Published: Feb 27, 2018
Damien Morgan learned a long time ago that love was just a figment of someone's warped imagination and good girls simply didn't exist because women were master manipulators. Nonetheless, he's happy to wish his brother well when he decides to take the plunge.
Serenity Hanscom is shocked that she's been invited to the wedding a year after her sister played matchmaker for the groom and had an active role in a plot to murder his sister-in-law. Despite the rather unusual circumstances, Serenity accepts the invitation because it's an opportunity to mingle with Miami's elites. But the second she catches sight of Damien, she's reminded of the horrible events that led to her father's imprisonment, all because of him. Determined to ignore him, as the evening goes by, she finds herself drawn to him more and more.
Will their plan to stay clear of love backfire on them and instead become the first step to an unexpected happily-ever-after?
This is an UNEDITED sneak peak version!
Once everyone stood up and cheered for the bride and groom's kiss, Serenity sunk in her seat and tried to hide. Her glass was almost empty but it sounded like the ceremony was finished. She stood and joined the crowd of people clapping their hands. Soon, the yacht would return to shore and she'd run.
The bride and groom walked past her fast. The captain said, "Please wait in your seats for five minutes while we transition to the reception. Waiters will offer everyone a glass of champagne for this short intercession."
More champagne might help her survive this. She slumped into her seat and held her hand high to signal she wanted a glass. The waiter handed her glass to the man at the end of the row and her neighbors passed it. Once everyone in her row had a glass, the server moved forward and she nodded her head at the people next to her then took a sip. The champagne tasted sweeter without staring at people her sister almost killed or the man that set her father up. Her skin grew goose bumps and the air grew warmer. There was something tasty in the air itself. A second later, Damien turned around and as he stared at her, he winked, "This will be over soon, sweetheart."
"Don't be sexist." She swallowed her sip and took a deep breath. Damien had no right to say anything like that, to her. She turned her nose in the air. "I'll never be your sweetheart."
"Relax." He then motioned for the man next to him to change seats. Without another word to her, he came and sat beside her. "I'm here to make amends."
"How?" He clicked his glass with hers. She refused to drink and shook her head. "Damien Morgan, that's impossible. You and I can never be friends."
"Why?" He raised his eyebrow.
Tonight he insulted her. Years ago he ruined her life and he had no shame about any of it. She sipped her champagne as steel ran up her spine. "I know who you are and how you knew my father."
He sipped his own glass. "Neither of our father's were boy scouts, sweetheart."
"Perhaps I wasn't clear. Don't patronize me with the nickname 'sweetheart.' It's insulting." Her free hand formed a fist at her side. Damien Morgan was the last person on earth to insult her, again. She knew better than to get riled up. She forced her hand to uncurl itself and gulped another sip. In one minute, she could get up with the crowd and lose Damien.
"I'll happily be your sweetheart."
"Never going to happen." Sometimes she wished she was a guy who could tell another to back away and be respected. She folded her hand over her waist. "Forget this conversation."
"Serenity..."
"Wow." Her eyebrows both raised as she shook her head. "You do know my name?"
"I should not have insulted you earlier. I'm sorry."
"Don't." Sorry echoed in her ear. If it was anyone else, she'd close her eyes, say a prayer and then wish him well. However Damien wasn't anyone else, and he had no idea. She finished her drink and then waved for the waiter to get another. Once she had her drink, she squared her shoulders and stared hard toward the now empty altar. "You didn't know I would walk in on your conversation about me earlier. You didn't know I remembered you at my father's house. And for the record, you say what you want about me. I don't care."
USA Today Bestselling Author, Victoria Pinder grew up in Irish Catholic Boston before moving to the Miami sun. She's worked in engineering, after passing many tests proving how easy Math came to her. Then hating her life at the age of twenty four, she decided to go to law school. Four years later, after passing the bar and practicing very little, she realized that she hates the practice of law. She refused to one day turn 50 and realize she had nothing but her career and hours at a desk. After realizing she needed change, she became a high school teacher. Teaching is rewarding, but writing is a passion.
During all this time, she always wrote stories to entertain herself or calm down. Her parents are practical minded people demanding a job, and Victoria spent too many years living other people's dreams, but when she sat down to see what skill she had that matched what she enjoyed doing, writing became so obvious. The middle school year book when someone wrote in it that one day she'd be a writer made sense when she turned thirty.
She's always been determined. She is amazing, adventurous and assured on a regular basis. Her website is www.victoriapinder.com.
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Rob McGovern is a 20-year technology and media-industry veteran with a passion for helping people with their careers. Prior to founding Jobfox, McGovern was the founder and former CEO of CareerBuilder. He grew CareerBuilder into a profitable, $150 million company with more than 400 employees. With his new venture, Jobfox, is the fastest growing career site on the Web with precision matching and a new level of job seeker services.
McGovern is the author of a best-selling career advice book: Bring Your "A" Game: The 10 Career Secrets of the High Achiever. His expert career advice has been featured on numerous television and radio programs and in print and online publications throughout the world.
Prior to CareerBuilder, McGovern was vice president and general manager at Legent Corporation, the world's seventh-largest software company. He began his professional career at Hewlett Packard Company, where he rose through the sales and marketing ranks in both the United States and Europe.
In his free time Rob serves on several corporate boards, rides his bike 4,000 miles per year, and is an avid airplane pilot with private and instrument ratings.


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Interlake Mecalux has equipped the new CBN Group distribution center in Buenos Aires (Argentina) with a selective pallet rack system that accommodates 41,659 pallets. The warehouse contains an efficient picking method to supply its customers faster.
Pallet size: 39" x 48"
The CBN Group is an Argentinian enterprise that runs high-productivity logistics centers where it provides 3PL storage for the most demanding multinationals in many different sectors, such as the automotive, pharmaceutical or consumer goods industries.
The company built a new logistics center located in Tortuguitas, in the province of Buenos Aires, which called for a storage system suited to its customers' broad range of products.
Following an analysis of the stored product types, the operations and the new warehouse's size, Mecalux furnished the installation with the selective pallet rack system.
Its adaptability facilitates product storage with a sizeable array of SKUs. Moreover, easy access to the pallets translates into top speeds when managing the flow of goods and order prep, as well as precise stock control.
A warehouse sector has 31' high racks with five different levels, and in sectors where the warehouse is the highest, the racks are 34' high with six storage levels.
Picking takes place on lower levels and reserve pallets are deposited on the upper levels, which means product is always available.
Reach trucks are used to deposit pallets in the designated locations, as well as to replenish the lower storage levels with palletized goods.
An underpass cuts crosswise through the blocks, facilitating operator workflows, in addition to acting as the emergency exit.
Operators work via zones and are assigned to a few working aisles. Orders are assembled in waves, in other words, they prepare several at the same time, in the same trip.
A-type products are placed directly on the ground floor, at one end of the racks.
Meanwhile, picking of B and C products is done directly from pallets on the lower levels of the racks. Sorting goods according to their demand streamlines order prep.
Operators run ground-level order pickers, able to transfer up to four carts –each corresponding to an order– filled with products deposited therein.
The warehouse contains a spacious reception and dispatch area. The two operations are kept separate to avoid mix ups. Inflowing pallets are received from outside sources, waiting to be slotted into their assigned locations.
A preloads zone is also set up on the floor where consolidated merchandise accumulates and carts with finished orders are gathered into groups. Subsequent deliveries are thus speedily loaded into trucks.
Large capacity: these selective pallet racks have a storage capacity of more than 41,500 pallets.
Excellent goods management: direct access to products benefits storage and picking work.
Skilled picking: the rack layout and the use of certain equipment make order picking quick and easy.


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Mumbai: Now, view 'Balasaheb Thackeray' from the eyes of global cartoonists on Feb 2-3
26/11 attacks: Maha remembers martyrs, victims, survivors
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS): Maharashtra paused to remember and pay homage to the 166 martyrs and victims of the 26/11 terror strikes 14 years ago that shook the world, here on Saturday.
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others offered floral tributes at the 26/11 Police Memorial in south Mumbai.
Similar solemn commemorations were organised at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Hotel Taj Mahal & Palace, Hotel Trident-Oberoi, the Nariman House, the Cama Hospital and other venues that were targetted.
It was on November 26, 2008 late evening that 10 Pakistani terrorists sneaked into Mumbai through the Arabian Sea route to create mayhem at multiple locations in a small 5-sq.km radius area for the next 60 hours.
A total of 166 people, including foreigners and security personnel, were killed and 9 of the heavily armed desperadoes were eliminated.
The gun-toting Ajmal Amir Kasab was the sole terrorist nabbed alive, early on November 27 - hours after they launched the attacks - subjected to a trial and finally hanged on November 21, 2012.
Title: 26/11 attacks: Maha remembers martyrs, victims, survivors


In overall good condition, a 1796P light cavalry officer's sabre, etched "Tho Gills Warranted Never to Fail 1798", with unusual etching design on the obverse.
A good early example of the 1796P light cavalry sword with Gills' famous warranted never to fail statement etched to the blade, plus the date of 1798, so this is a very early Napoleonic sword. The etching on the other side of the Gills' mark has very unusual etching which we have not seen before; it may include the initials of the original owner (now too feint for us to determine). Some slight nicks to the cutting edge indicate it was used against someone rather than something (clashes of sabres resulting in greater / more incised nicks).
The 32 1/2 inch blade is in aged though good condition, the etching now feint, and firm in the hilt. The hilt / guard in good though again aged overall condition. The leather is still there on the grip, as is most if not all of the twisted silver grip wire. There are worm holes to the grip (worms long gone and we have treated the holes just to be sure); no extra charge for these! The officer weight steel scabbard is in good condition; the suspension rings may be later. The sabre sheathes and draws loosely, a clear sign the original internal wooden scabbard slats have long gone.
Special because of the warranted statement, date and unusual etching. Well worth our price tag of £850. Please quote item reference L88 (1218). Further / full sized images available upon request.


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Rakesh Mehra's 'Delhi-6' is witnessing stars parading in and out of the film. First, Mehra signed Abhishek Bachchan for the lead role. Then, Hrithik Roshan replaced him. Now, Hrithik has left the film and Akshay Kumar has taken his place.
Hrithik left the film because of his date problems. Roshan had to choose between Joya Akhtar's 'Kismat Talkies' and Rakesh Mehra's 'Delhi-6'. Since, the former had already been allotted the dates, Hrithik had to opt out of 'Delhi-6'.
6 is the postal pin-code for Chandni Chowk area in Delhi where Mehra spent his childhood. The movie will be semi-autobiographical and the rest of the cast is yet to be finalized.
Is the cast of the movie playing a musical chair game?


Alexis Hernandez has been serving the youth of Pico Rivera since the young age of 15. Alexis first began serving our community as a founding member and organizer of the El Rancho High School Teen Court which serves the neighboring cities of Whittier, Norwalk, Downey and Santa Fe Springs. Since joining the teen court program, Alexis has assisted over 5,000 youth to become informed and active citizens through their participation as jurors to the court. In 2014, his success resulted in becoming the statewide chairman of the California Association of Youth Courts.
Alexis' accomplishments expand beyond the teen court program and into the youth voter education, information and registration program. Now 21 years of age, he sits on the board of the El Rancho Teen Foundation and the San Gabriel Youth Citizenship Project.
Mr. Hernandez' ambitions, intelligence, and accomplishments make him highly deserving of the #Pride58 award.


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Studies in Religion
The Craigie/Joint Lecture
Research Travel Scholarship
Research Travel Scholarships awarded 2020
J. Richard Middleton
Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis, Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Middleton did his B.Th. at the Jamaica Theological Seminary (Kingston), He holds an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Guelph (Canada) and a Ph.D. in theology from the Free University in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
He is the author most recently of A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology (Baker Academic, 2014) and The Liberating Image: The Imago Dei in Genesis 1 (Brazos, 2005). He has coauthored books on worldviews, postmodern culture, and biblical faith and has published articles on creation theology in the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible, the dynamics of human and divine power in biblical narratives (especially in 1 Samuel), and the problem of suffering in the Bible in relation to ecology and evolution. His books have been translated into Korean, French, Indonesian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
He is currently at work on a monograph entitled The Silence of Abraham, the Passion of Job: Explorations in the Theology of Lament (for Baker Academic). This will be followed by another called Portrait of a Disgruntled Prophet: Samuel's Resistance to God and the Undoing of Saul (for Eerdmans), and a third called Life and Death in the Garden of Eden: A Theological Reading of Genesis 2–3 (for Cascade Books).
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Aprea Mare 10 Semi-Cabinato in excellent condition! Interior with cherry wood finish and teak floors. This 10 Semi-Cabinato is offered with a new GPS/plotter system, new batteries and a nearly new dinghy with a Suzuki outboard engine. Only with 300 hours! Maximum speed of 30 knots.


Jim has asked me to review "G.O.T.S." (Get Out of The System) with you and comment on it. From a timing standpoint, I can tell you he is as adamant as I've ever seen, now, RIGHT NOW you must exit the system! You will not be afforded the opportunity if you are even one second too late!
For your convenience, here is the GOTS check list.
2. You have no Federal sponsored retirement funds such as 401K etc.
8. You have no consumer debt at all. Pay it down or off.
12. 33 1/3% of your liquid net worth is in gold and silver or according to your preference.
The above is by no means a complete checklist. Please keep in mind, not everyone even has the ability to attain the position of this checklist because they simply cannot afford to. In a perfect world, the above checklist would be a "start" only and situated on a private island, preferably with other like minded people.
Let's break this list down into groups. Numbers 1-4 pertain to your "paper assets". When the system comes down and is reset, do not count or rely on your paper wealth as an "asset". There are two problems, first whether your institution will even survive and then of course whether the paper itself retains value. The basic premise is to rely as little as possible on paper and the institutions holding that paper. #4 is notable because having some capital outside of the West and within the BRICS ahead of time will leapfrog any capital controls put in place.
#5 is very important because of the counter party risk issue. Is it really and truly gold and silver that you own? Or is it a piece of paper or a receipt "promising" you gold or silver? Promises are made to broken …and "promises" are the only thing holding the financial system up from total collapse. Better said, it is the "belief" in these promises preventing an outright collapse. I have maintained all along, all that has been done has been to hide the relationship of values between paper currency and gold. Quite simply, more paper exists than is believed and less gold is held than claimed. We will find out the true relationship as the promises are broken!
Numbers 6-8 are all about debt, have as little as possible! For some, this is impossible. Some believe gold will explode in current dollar terms (it will) and their debt will be washed away via inflation (it will not).
I agree with this, there will be no "debt jubilee". I would also add this, with gold (and especially silver) priced as they are right now, selling metal to pay down debt is not smart because the relationship is skewed. I believe you will have a better gold/dollar relationship at a later date and prior to the issue of a new currency. That said, having zero debt means zero chance of becoming a slave.
Numbers 9-11 are the hardest of all because they require a lot of capital. Being totally self sufficient may only be a dream to you, ignoring this and living in a city will be a nightmare! If the best you can do is to live 30 miles away from a city and in a rural setting, this certainly will be a better choice than living in a metropolis. Remember, food stocks will run out within 3 days and even if you have paper dollar bills, they cannot spend on what does not exist.
A few months back I penned a fictional article referring to how it might begin to go down and can be found here. By no means was this all inclusive, the exercise was undertaken to make people think. It was meant only as a start for some or a reminder for others of what you may have forgotten. When Jim requested a review, he finished with the following "GOTS = Get out of the system. It is as or more important than owing gold and be in the system." Please understand what he is saying, "gold will help but it is not a magic bullet". Gold is meant to get your wealth "from here to there". In other words, gold will transport wealth from today into tomorrow. It is up to you to live long enough to get there. Sufficient quantities of water, rice, beans and lead will be more helpful than gold or silver in this department! Do the best you can with what you have, do not beat yourself up because you forgot something …you will. Plan with like minded people or neighbors and don't mistake what is most important, your family and your spirituality. Do what you can even while being laughed at by your friends and family, in the end, they will "get why you GOTS"! And no matter what your faith or who your God is, make your relationship right because when push comes to shove, there are no atheists in a foxhole! For those who have a belief, this is the Absolute GOTS of them all!
So comforting to get financial advice from someone with Faith in God. the Bible is clear about the end times (implies economies in turmoil). Totally agree with your perspective, I keep my eyes on my Saviour Jesus Christ for protection, thought there's nothing wrong in preparing for what's coming ahead (I do), but I won't let my heart be troubled by it (at peace).
Your interview on USA watchdog was really good!
I disagree- I believe it will be BOTH, though if anyone acts quickly and takes God's FREE offer that is on the table, they'll hopefully miss both the bang and the whimper!
yes Bing, an open offer to all!
Bill, one VERY important item that should be listed under GOTS "security" is SILENCE. In other words, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.
DO NOT talk about your preparations with ANYONE except those that are VERY close to you and most probably part of the process. Caution all those close to you to follow the same "silent" rule.
When the SHTF the less people who know, the safer you will be.
There is so much I'm perturbed about (nothing specifically to do with what you wrote), but everything to do with intentional escalation of global instability. Please bear with me if this appears off-the-wall/from-the-left-field.
The new US attorney general Loretta Lynch takes over, whose list of prior deeds should disqualify her from the job…it was a long list made public by Rand Paul at some time. I guess it makes her "more qualified" in these times.
Anyhow, with the rampant corruption going on with CFTC, COMEX and what not…You would think she would throw Jamie Dimon & his cousins from Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Deutsche Bank etc. in jail? What do you suppose her first priority for high-profile act would be? She puts pressure on Switzerland, going after a bunch of corrupts in FIFA, getting them jailed in Switzerland & extradited to US!!! Majority of them are not American citizen (only 2 US citizen among 9?), levels of their corruption crimes directly affecting American people pales in comparison to what Jamie Dimons & Bushes-Clintons have done, and none of their crimes were committed on US soil. Only relevance was, they all used US banking system & US dollar funds to stash dirty money.
I hate dirty corrupts like Sepp Blatter in FIFA, likewise corrupts in IOC (International Olympic Committee) etc. But the real motive here is the fact that Russia is on schedule to hold 2018 FIFA World Cup. Warmongers like John McCain & Victoria Nuland have been itching to get World War III started & hate Russia's successful Sochi 2014 winter olympics….literally during US sponsored Ukraine bloodshed. Everything is being done to discredit Russia & take away 2018 World Cup away from them, and so all high profile arrests at FIFA. If corruption of international sports bodies is such a big deal (as opposed to COMEX/CFTC), where were US attorney generals arresting Mitt Romney when all dirt about Salt Lake city winter olympic bidding came out? What US attorney general did at FIFA headquarters in Switzerland yesterday smells everything of escalating global tensions & eventually dragging Russia into the equation.
I suppose at the rate things are going, all this 2018 FIFA World Cup stuff may be a moot point. The world might end up sleepwalking into a World War regardless. And China will most certainly hold bigger strings, such that US attorney generals throwing their weight around in Switzerland jurisdictions will become a story of the past.
here is the thing, the Congress was "thrown out" and what have they done? The exact same things they were doing before. The American people have been sold out!
Right, so now the war-machine pays NFL team owners to forcibly lie during NFL telecasts on TV that American soldiers died to protect our "liberties & freedoms".
And our tax dollars are used to arrest some corrupt Venezuelan FIFA official in Switzerland, because he bribed some other corrupt Royal family in Qatar, and used US banking system & US dollars to launder those funds.
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison are mighty pleased with what convoluted set of circumstances we have arrived at.
Hey Bill, I often wonder if the cartel sends signals to their proxies through certain numbers. I noticed gold closed $1188.80 and silver $16.66. Come on now, really, just a coincidence? I know these people love their numbers and all but sheesh.
they send signals ALL THE TIME, this one is pretty funny though, we must be stupid huh?
The USA is not the world ruler. We are around 3% of the people on earth, the majority are neither Christians, nor believing in our form of government. So who are we to tell FIFA how they should legally conduct business? Selling a site for a world meet is not inheritantly illegal. Paying money for favors is how our Congress works in practice. It's the American way for over 100 years.
Since the DOJ can't indict our biggest criminals like Jamie Dimon, they try to distract us. Silver manipulation is an obvious crime unless we are fascists already. This has gone on too long; we all see through this farce.
more behind FIFA than you think, trying to steal away from Russia the next games.
Yes, that's exactly what I hypothesized in my earlier comment. But now after seeing below tweet from disgusting war-criminal John McCain, it's not even a hypothesis anymore. This is a fact!
This is disgusting on too many levels. It's making my blood boil. It reminds me of hagglings over hosting of Olympics before/after the world was dragged into 2 horrific World Wars.
War is coming. World War is coming.
Get Out Of The System Now!!!
Hate to be at odds with my all time favorite writer on economics, but the advice about God is not good Bill. If there is a God, it matters that we have faith in Him and Him alone. Any God won't do and neither will faith if it is in the wrong one. If faith is merely a means to calm one's nerves a damn pill will take care of that.
Again, if there be many gods, lets just have a séance, conjure up some spirits and let them guide us through the upcoming apocalypse. But, if there is a one true God, let's find Him because only He can be known and proven to be who He says He is. All others would be imposters.
You can prove Him but only to yourself. You can't prove Him to others but you can point us in the right direction just as you have been faithfully doing in the economic sphere. Otherwise, no advice is better than bad advice.
Sorry John, I know exactly who my God is, I would not be so presumptuous as to tell you who YOURS is. I believe I know but that is up to you and you alone to figure out. I can help you and would be happy to if you'd like! I can even point you to his son who will introduce you if you truly believe. This is not a religious blog but I can help if you'd like?
Bill regarding debt being revalued I think it will have to be devalued to some extent in real world terms (after real inflation is accounted for). One of the reasons things are falling apart is because of debt saturation, there is no way all the mortgages out there could be rolled over in a new currency, the average person could not afford that after their living standards have been reduced to 3rd world status. I do not see the government kicking half the population out of their homes when there's already a glut of them, this would lead to massive revolt, plus then those people wouldn't be debt slaves anymore, they would be dirt poor, but free of debt slavery. Of course they could be offered to join the military or something in trade for debt forgiveness if they give up their home but they aren't going to do that to little old ladies.
I think the debt will be re-issued but at a significant reduction to today's value so in relation to gold you would be better off buying PM's using a mortgage right now. However, if there are any punitive taxes or restrictions put on PMs then it may be difficult to convert them to the new currency to pay off your mortgage afterwards. I don't see these anti-PM rules lasting for very long so if you can weather the first year or two after the reset you may be able to use your PM's to your advantage to pay off your devalued mortgage.
correct unless the bankers get greedy.
Thanks for replying Bill. I thought it was obvious in my response that my own belief is Christian and I had already come to the conclusion that we share the same savior and that is precisely what disturbed me. You know He is a jealous God and will not share His glory with another. Or did you know that?
I am fully aware that you have to be careful in this venue in dealing with matters of faith and I empathize more than you know. That being said, it is not presumptuous to tell anyone who God is if you know Him. Your response to me-except for the presumptuous line-is a good example of good and yet not overbearing advice.
Your writings are the first thing I read when I sit down at my computer every night. I also watch your interviews on Greg Hunter. Obviously, you have my ear and respect.
yes, but as I said, everyone is free to believe in what they believe. I can try to help but it turns more people off than on. Please do not mistake, I know exactly what I personally believe.
Not sure if you will get this.
Haven't missed an article or interview ( well i believe so ). Love your work.
Im keen to know how you think Asia will fair. I moved my family back to Thailand from Australia late last year. We have a farm and own a house outright with solar, water and food.
Have nearly everything in Silver and some Gold and are just bunkering down until this comes to pass at the end of this year or early next year.
Made the decision on people like yourself and of course legends like the late great Bob Chapman.
Ive done everything I can think off to prepare where we are now. The Thai's are pretty awake after ridding themselves of their Washington Proxy " Shinawatra " and things are very stable here.
How do you think they will fair with the economic side of things compared to the West?
thanks Troy, you have made wise choices. I believe it will not be as bad in Asia as in the West.
Thanks Bill for your prompt response.
That was very quick. Not sure what time it is there. I hope you do actually get sleep!
Its nice to get some confirmation from someone on my actions.
It can be a very lonely road, or i guess" The Road Less Travelled " when one takes a different path than everyone else. I have learnt this over the past few years.
I believe knowledge only becomes Power once it is acted upon.
So many people I know back in Australia would listen to the alternative media like it was a form of entertainment, and all very interesting but seemed to be like deers in the headlights, when it came to taking any real form of action.
I found this very interesting , yet depressing at the same time. It certainly helped me to understand how easly it is for the elite to control the masses. I believe its fear of the unknown that freezes people.
They dont believe that they have the power to change their destiny.
Ive travelled a lot in my life and when i was younger the most addictive thing about travel was getting on a train to a new county and not knowing what was really going to happen that day but been open to any positive possibilites that could be. Those days taught me a lot!
I guess some may think I fortunate to be married to a great Thai women and have good kids who supported the move. I had those options, but it still was a massive decision and undertaking to pull it off. We had a great business and life in Australia.
Im hoping this goes on your site, because if there is someone reading this that feels they cannot make a change and prepare , then they need to think again.
You just need to serioulsy look at what you have , and then create as many options and possibliities as possible, and then of course " Take Action".
There are times when Inaction or doing nothing is very powerful, but this is not one of those times!
everyone to one extent or another has the ability to change their destiny!
Knowing what we know about the likely outcome is at times a troubling situation.
For some of us the people around us would rather live in denial than deal with the situation.
It is much easier to dismiss than to accept what we say here.
Those that are not following this story closely likely either do not understand or accept what we see.
Push too hard and they get alienated.
The trick is to find a way to prepare without looking like a conspiracy nut.
Very soon the tide will turn. Very soon I suspect that those close to me will begin to take what I say seriously and with cooperation we can soon complete our preparations.
My version of GOTS has been to GET OUT OF DEBT.
Position oneself so that you HAVE NO NEED for banks.
This weekend planting a huge garden and getting ready for a fall breakdown in the system.
If China were to claim that they have 5 trillion oak trees and that this lumber should serve as justification for the yuan to be revalued, I would think that even we, as financial observers with no formal powers, would dismiss their claims as foolishness.
Similarly, if China does act in the manner you describe and they provide evidence of having 8k, 10k or even 20k metric tonnes of gold, how does that translate into an automatic revaluing of the yuan. Specifically, what entity or entities decide what lends legitimacy to a fiat currency? Is it central banks, governments, FX markets? Who declares that "…because China has proven gold reserves in such a quantity, it therefore demands revaluation of the yuan"….what's to prevent that same entity from saying "so what" , like we would do in my lumber scenario above?
I bet you can figure this one out yourself if you think for 30 seconds.
I have a 401K that I cannot get unless I leave my job so is Fidelity going to laugh at me for requesting "Your equities are held in certificate form or direct registration". They already chuckled at me for having gold ETF's with Sprott. I'll try to request this option.
do you really care what someone else "thinks" about YOUR savings?
this was already done in Weimar Germany.
And even if they don't revalue your mortgage.
Your purchasing power will go down – lower pay. Force major can be used for bank to ask you to pay immediately, or to offer additional collateral. But value of collateral can go down two ways. One is by lower share, home, assets prices. Second is by falling the value of the dollar.
You may loose 90% very fast, almost over the night! You don't need to go back to Weimar Germany. You have very fresh example in Indonesia 1998 – 90% overnight devaluation + 50% fall in share prices equals 95% in total in 1 month!
Or maybe in Ukraine? I don't know.
The notion of the existence of God is ludicrous.
In saying that, I do believe that if we all lived by the teachings of Jesus then the world would be a much better place.
then consider me ludicrous GD.
Excellent summary. Assuming a strong percentage of physical gold and silver is already secured, any thoughts on the utility of bear ETFs like FAZ, BIS, or the bull gold ETF NUGT?
problem is with FAZ, you get paid in dollars.
Thanks, Bill. The Scripture admonishes the wise to hide from the approach of evil. I much appreciate your time and effort on this.


A UPI news report says researchers believe that the lack of stores is likely to cause early death. The study, funded by LaSalle Bank, investigated what researchers call "health disparities". Mari Gallagher said "We know that across the country, the black population generally has higher diet-related deaths and health disparities." Gallagher is one of the researchers.
Gallagher said the more "out of balance" a community is in terms of food choices, the higher the prevalence of chronic health issues and diet-related deaths. She added that African Americans are "most disadvantaged when it comes to balanced food choices."
The study is the latest in a series of studies looking at the way Chicago residents get their food. "I think the good news of this study is that it brings a new call to action for what can be done in these communities," Gallagher said.


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There is not much information here. Solomon Long and Anna Lindberg were the adoptive parents of my grandmother, Anna Long. Anna was born in Trempaleau, Wisconsin, on the 5th of March or of April, 1879. She was privately adopted and was never told who her birth parents were. The family moved to Princeton Minnesota, and that's were she was raised. Her father had a shoe store in Princeton and may have also been a shoemaker. Anna was their only child.
I'm hoping that the private adoption was done through their church and there may be some written record. Her birth family was supposedly poor with several children, some of whom had already died of TB.
According to family legend, the Long surname was acquired in the Swedish army -- I don't know if by Solomon or by his father. The family is supposed to have settled first in the eastern US (probably Delaware) before they went west. Solomon Long had a brother, Oscar, living in Noonan, North Dakota.
Photos of people related to Longs or Lindbergs. These photos were identified by my mother, Margaret (Carlson) Dobie. There are several who she can't identify at all.
My postal address: P.O. Box 20095, Perth, ON, Canada. K7H 3M6.
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Applications are now open for Round #1 of the TOD Innovation Lab, a creative space for supporting and encouraging the development of unique solutions to the visitor experience using the museum as a beta site and through the use of AR/VR technology.
We are all creators and we believe that tech solutions for Museums and their visitors can come from anyone, anywhere: creators, designers, developers, makers, scientists, engineers, academics, entrepreneurs, and other innovators with a strong development team and a focus on the widespread adoption and creation of an easy to access use case for users everywhere.
Companies applying to this program should be beyond concept stage and have a good knowledge of development and AR/VR/MR/360 technology. The development within the lab will include access to industry leaders and development and creative professionals who will work with the already well established team to achieve their desired results.
Applying teams will own the Intellectual Property of their submissions. The content given by and belonging to the museum is the sole property of the Tower of David Museum, the Museum of the history of Jerusalem. The Tower of David Museum and the TOD Innovation Lab reserves the right to limit, or restrict upon notice, participation in the ToD Innovation Lab to any person or entity at any time for any reason. Teams may withdraw as set forth in the application agreement.
Teams are invited to use their best available resources to develop a comprehensive plan to enable the piloting, testing and launching of their unique solution or experience within the Tower of David Museum.
Solutions will be evaluated based on their technological advancement, creativity and their potential importance/benefit to museums, cultural centers, archaeological and visitor sites and will address the potential of the museum community to meaningfully engage, enhance and improve the visitor experience. Solutions will be evaluated against their potential exponential impact and scalability that the team submits, the disruptive nature and utility of the proposed solution, and the comprehensiveness of the user engagement.
TOD Innovation Lab AR/VR/MR Goals and Impact – Addressing their visitor solution and how they intend to solve it. The teams must describe the context of the problem and how solving the problem with visitor experiences in museums is timely and important. The goal will be evaluated by the judging committee to ascertain its importance/benefit to museums and visitor sites and the visitor experience.
Proposed Solution – Each plan will include a detailed explanation of the approach the team will use to achieve its proposed goal. Teams may include explanations of technological approaches and development pathways. Solutions that achieve an exponential impact, shift, or scalability will be weighted higher than those that result in a linear increase.
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Evaluation Goals – Teams must propose their own systems for testing and assessing the quality of their AR/VR/MR technologies and advancements. How will the Museum visitors be integrated into the testing and piloting of their solutions?
Progress Plan – Competition plans must include the team's proposed progress plan, showing their expected progress towards their goal.
Worldwide collaboration – Teams must explain how their proposed tool works with museums and visitor sites worldwide to achieve the desired results and address the grand challenge.
After submission of online application, if a team is deemed eligible to participate in the program they will be invited to make a live or online presentation before a professional panel.
If accepted, during their tenure in the lab, the team will demonstrate progress towards, and achievement of that plan over the course of up to a 6-month tenancy in the lab, culminating with a large presentation and showcase of their company and pilot to the public and tech ecosystem at the end of the program.
TOD Innovation Lab and the Tower of David Museum will solicit expert reviewers from the professional Museum & VizTech local and international community to discuss the application summaries in detail with the teams and with the TOD Innovation Lab advisors.
that will engage, enhance and improve the visitor experience using the museum and its content as a pilot site and allowing for the scaling up and duplication of this solution to other museums and visitor centers worldwide by offering exposure to resources, mentors, industry leaders and investors. These developments can be off the shelf or personalized.
Archaeological sites and visitor centers must have special consideration for their visitors with special needs and we at the Tower of David are committed to creating an inclusive experience for our visitors considering the limitations that a preserved heritage site can present. It is because of our focus on inclusion and accessibility that we will be giving special consideration to companies providing AR/VR tech solutions for accessibility and inclusion in museums, cultural and heritage sites.
Rather than set a single, universal goal for all teams, this competition will invite teams specializing in hardware, software, development platforms, content and distribution in the AR/VR sector, each creating their own goals and an experience for the final event at the end of the round.
As AR/VR/MR is such a rapidly advancing field, substantial innovations are likely to occur during the course of the Innovation Lab round. Two Wild Cards will permit new teams with groundbreaking ideas to enter the lab during one of the existing rounds. Wild Card teams will go through the same registration, expert-sourced support and review, and application process as original entrants on an entrance to a round. Unlike original entrants, however, it is expected that only 2 Wild Card teams per year will be accepted. They must not only show a complete development plan but also show that their plan incorporates radical new advances that were not available at the start of the program.
Teams will be responsible for funding their own technology development costs. All of the equipment and space which is the property of the museum shall be treated respectfully and any damage as a result of negligence or inappropriate use by any of the participants in the lab shall be the responsibility of the team to compensate the museum for.
TOD Innovation Lab will offer a resource of relevant advisors and mentors for the companies sitting in the lab. These advisors will be available during each round to offer consultation and advice on aspects of design and implementation of the experience.
The TOD innovation lab will offer the opportunity to have access to their device lab and space in the TOD Innovation Lab to work and develop their pilot or experience. The lab will offer storage, servers, headsets, cameras, development kits and development workstations for our participating companies (supplies limited, on a first come basis or as per company request).
The Reception Hall which will house the lab was used by the former "Pasha" or Governor of Jerusalem during the Ottoman Empire, located within the Phasael Tower built by King Herod some 2000 years ago, is being transformed into a work space that will become the center of innovation at the Tower of David Museum where teams can work on their development using the servers, storage and equipment that the lab has to offer. The dynamic space can be adapted to host workshops, meetups and lectures.
The Lab is also unique in its concept. On a daily basis, the Lab will actively be connecting developers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporations to the museum/national heritage site world whilst simultaneously offering visitors to the Tower of David Museum the opportunity to experiment with the different projects sponsored by the lab in real time. The ToD Innovation Lab at the Tower of David Museum joins a small but prominent group of world-wide museums leading in innovation.
The Tower of David Museum, with its diverse visitor population of 400,000 visitors per year, makes it a perfect location for testing new technologies developed to enhance a visitor experience be that at a museum, heritage site and/or tourist center. Teams that are developing experiences within the lab will have the opportunity to have access to the world of museum content and to find creative and contemporary ways to bridge the gap between the story of the past and the ultra-modern technological experience.
The TOD innovation lab is an integral part of the Tower of David Museum, the museum of the city of Jerusalem. The lab specializes in the integration, piloting and development of tech solutions which support and enhance the visitor experience. The Citadel is located in the heart of the city of Jerusalem, and is the only innovation space in Israel that boasts a large international visitor base for testing and piloting the development of cultural, educational and tourism experiences via tech solutions. Our lab offers a workspace, equipment and a real time beta site for startups and industry leaders, all supported and contained within the magnificent historical citadel. We at the TOD Innovation Lab believe that today it is technology that is the key to telling the story, with our focus on AR/VR development to engage, educate and impact visitors worldwide. The TOD Innovation Lab is supported by the Jerusalem Development Authority and offers collaboration and sponsorship opportunities for corporate, municipal, academic and philanthropic institutions and organizations.
The TOD Innovation lab will be a creative space for supporting and encouraging the development of unique solutions to the visitor experience using the museum as a beta site and AR/VR technology.
rail system and with its diverse visitor and customer base attracts international delegations, press coverage, VIP visitors, a diverse user base, municipal leaders and multi-cultural events all eager to test out and experience the development and unique culture of the Innovation Lab. Our companies will have first access to these unique networking opportunities.
The TOD Innovation Lab round 1 will take place over the course of up to 6 months ending at the end of the term period. Six months after the opening of the round, teams will submit a report and testing results. They will have a chance to pilot and launch their development in the ToD Innovation Lab Round 1 product event being held at the end of round 1.
Teams showing high performance and development will be invited to participate in high profile events and to showcase their teams before international delegations and corporate visitors.
The TOD Innovation Lab encourages the development of a supportive and useful network and community among our mentors, corporate, startups creators and teams. Our community will continue to grow and throughout the round there will be many opportunities for networking, engagement and partnership.


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This picture is from my first six month deployment on board the USS George Washington (CVN-73) in 2000. I had just turned twenty.
I didn't know then that less than a month later, terrorists from Al Qaeda would attack a destroyer in our Battle Group - the USS Cole - and kill or injure 54 of my shipmates. I also didn't know that less than a year after that, Al Qaeda would kill over 3,000 people on 9/11. I also didn't realize that after getting out of the Navy, I would learn about just how jacked up our veterans' benefits system was, and how difficult it would become for people to get basic health care from an overwhelmed and overburdened VA system.
I know those things now, and it's why I have a comprehensive plan for our state to correct the wrongs that the misguided and never-ending War on Terror have inflicted on my brothers and sisters for almost twenty years. Instead of simply thanking us for our service, I intend to push for legitimate resources to be put forward to take care of those who served in our all-volunteer military:
First things first, I will push to be added to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (CVA), where actual veteran representation is minimal. For the 2019-2021 legislative session, only four out of the seventeen members of the CVA - three veterans, and one Blue Star mother - have any affiliation with the armed services. The only people who can adequately understand and advocate for veterans are veterans.
I will push for additional support for vouchers that will allow veterans to get free or heavily subsidized health care within civilian facilities. The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) was intended to give people outside of a 40 mile driving radius from a VA facility access to subsidized health care, but it still requires the VA to set up the appointment, find a willing doctor, and administrate the paperwork. Further, our district is at least a half an hour away from the closest VA centers (West Haven and Newington), but is still in that 40 mi. radius. This is especially concerning for emergency care. My plan would supplant the VCP for the state of Connecticut.
I will submit a bill that requires employers to pay a nominal fee into programs, including CTHires and Troops to Teachers, that target veteran hiring. This will allow for greater services for Conencticut veterans to gain meaningful employment or buttress their GI Bill for further education. It also gives employers a little more "skin in the game" to hire servicemembers.
My energy plan calls for a transition to nuclear energy as a replacement for fossil fuels. This plan would allow servicemembers who are qualified to work on the Navy's nuclear submarine reactors in Groton to transition to civilian work locally.
Finally, I would submit a bill to require a state-wide database of all Connecticut veterans' DD 214 bills. An open joke in the veteran community is how hard it is to find one's form if they lose the one (1) original they get. I had to hire a private investigator for mine, which is a joke.
I am fortunate to have been able to serve my country and come out of it with all of my facilities intact. I have a duty to pay that forward to all veterans of all generations, and my plan goes beyond lip service and veterans' discounts at chain restaurants.
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VIDEO: Aberdeen man living in New Zealand describes 'horrific' aftermath of Christchurch attack
March 15, 2019, 3:10 pm Updated: March 16, 2019, 1:32 am
An Aberdeen man who fled for his life after chaos erupted all around him in the wake of the New Zealand terrorist attack said he fell into a "complete panic" soon after the shooting began.
A total of 49 people were killed and at least 48 were wounded in two shootings at a pair of mosques in Christchurch.
One man in his late 20s has been arrested and charged with murder, and will appear in court on Saturday. Two other armed suspects were last night being held in custody.
49 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings as man charged over terror attack
Although police in New Zealand have not named any of the suspects, one man who identified himself as Brenton Tarrant, 28, from Australia, appeared to have live-streamed the terror attack in Christchurch and outlined his anti-immigrant motives in a manifesto posted online.
The attacks took place during Friday prayers.
Yesterday Stevie Taylor, who moved to New Zealand from Aberdeen in December, said he "feared for the worst" when sirens started sounding close to the building site he was working at, a short distance away from the scene of the first attack.
Mr Taylor, 27, left Aberdeen to travel to New Zealand as part of a trip to see more of the world.
At first, Mr Taylor and his colleagues had no idea what was happening, initially believing the alarms, sirens and general panic sweeping through the New Zealand city were signs of another earthquake, similar to the 6.2-level seismic disaster that destroyed massive swathes of the city in 2011.
He and his co-workers had been working at a building site a short distance from the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch when the shooting started.
The former Aberdeen Grammar pupil rushed home and secured his doors and windows, as per the instructions of local authorities.
Speaking from Christchurch, he said: "It's been like an adrenaline rush all day. It all kicked off just after lunchtime.
"I'm working on a building site just a wee walk away from the mosque. Everything was going normally, but suddenly we just started hearing sirens blaring from every direction.
"Immediately, all of us who were working knew something really bad was happening, a lot of the guys thought it was a repeat of the big earthquake from a few years ago, because with all the alarms and sirens going off there was the same sort of terrified atmosphere.
"The street that I work on was covered in SWAT cars, they were flying past every minute, and loads of police cars going back and forth, so that must have been when they found out that there were attacks in at least two places, the first mosque and the second mosque."
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the terror attack was "one of New Zealand's darkest days".
When the gunman entered the Al Noor mosque, there were around 400 people inside.
After leaving the scene of the first terror attack, the terrorist or terrorists then moved on to the Linwood mosque, where a further 10 people were killed.
Schools across the city were placed on lockdown, as well as the Christchurch hospital.
Officers also discovered explosive devices in a car, which were defused.
All mosques across New Zealand have been urged to close their doors for the time being, and in Scotland, police have stepped up patrols around mosques – however, officers insist there is no intelligence to suggest a specific threat in this country.
Mr Taylor added: "In all truthfulness I was in a complete panic. Everyone rushed home, and we locked the doors and it was only when we put on the news we realised exactly how close we were to the shooting.
"I hate to think about it, but really when we were getting away I was fearing for the worst, I mean anything could have happened to us.
"I've only been here for four months and it's always felt so safe here, but now the feeling has completely changed."
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Harold Joseph Hanson (9 August 1904 – 17 February 1973) was an eminent South African advocate (QC) and Senior Member of the Johannesburg Bar Council.

Early life
Harold Hanson was born in Johannesburg, son of Ralph Hanson, a Rand pioneer, and Clara Lewis. He was educated at Twist Street Government Primary School, Johannesburg, and King Edward VII High School where he passed the Matriculation Exam at the age of fourteen. Hanson studied law at the University of the Witwatersrand and was called to the Bar in 1926 at the age of 22. He subsequently built up a large practice in Johannesburg dealing with civil, criminal, and political cases.

Legal career
Harold Hanson was appointed a KC (later known as QC) in 1946. He was regarded as a very sound lawyer and a brilliant trial advocate. He appeared for the plaintiff, defendant or accused in a number of the most important and lengthy cases in South African legal history. These included the Alexander libel case, an action for damages for defamation brought by F. M. Alexander, the founder of the Alexander Technique of psycho-physical education, against Drs Jokl, Cluver and Clark (1946–48); The Parity Insurance Company case (State vs. Heller) in which he defended the accused charged with fraud (1968–70) and Gentrico A.G vs. Firestone SA (Pty) Ltd in what has been called the greatest lawsuit in the 500-year history of patents.

He believed strongly in civil liberty and was well known for his support of political defendants, often acting on their behalf without a fee. He is perhaps best known for his contribution to the last day of the Rivonia Trial (12 June 1964) in which he readily accepted a request from his colleague and respected friend Bram Fischer to argue mitigation for the accused. Hanson made a brilliant political appeal in a trial of politically inspired offences which in effect pleaded for the lives of the accused. He compared the African struggle for civil rights to the early Voortrekker Afrikaner struggle and cited precedents for clement sentencing even in cases of high treason which carried the death penalty. Alan Paton, novelist, national president of the Liberal Party, a devout Christian and opponent of violence was called as the only witness. Persuaded by Hanson's argument, respected witness and world opinion, the presiding judge, Justice Quartus de Wet, commuted the death penalty for high treason to life imprisonment. Hanson subsequently acted as counsel for Bram Fischer when he was brought to trial.

E Khan writes:
"Hanson was big in every way: in intellect, in physique, in voice, in courage, in application, in determination. He was fearless, if ebullient and temperamental, in court. Ever eloquent — his colleagues would speak of "Hansonian eloquence" — he could develop an argument for his client on fact or law at the drop of a hat. In cross-examination he was penetrating and robust, and could be fierce; he had indeed a great reputation as a cross examiner. To counsel on the other side, he could prove an awkward opponent; but no one ever questioned his integrity".

Family
Hanson first married Mabel Martin with whom he adopted a son, Michael Anthony Hanson and then had a daughter, Clare Hanson. His second marriage was in 1945 to Anna Marie Berger (known as Anita). They had two daughters and a son. Anita predeceased Harold by 18 years, after which he married Cissie Pincus.

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J.R. Steyn, South African Law Journal, (1972) 89:93
The Star Obituary 17 February 1973
Sunday Express Obituary 18 February 1973
Sunday Times Obituary 18 February 1973
Rand Daily Mail Obituary 19 February 1973; 20 February 1973
Nelson Mandela, The first Bram Fischer memorial lecture, 9 June 1995
E. Khan, Dictionary of South African Biography (Pretoria; HSRC, 1987)
Carmel Rickard, The Trial of the Century, Sunday Times 2 January 2000
Towards Robben Island: the Rivonia Trial
Sentencing Statement of Justice Quartus de Wet in the Trial of Nelson Mandela
Private unpublished communication

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South African Jews
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VGP - Viet Nam and the Czech Republic have issued Joint Statement on the occasion of Czech President Milos Zeman's state visit to Viet Nam from June 6-8.
1. At the invitation of the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, His Excellency Tran Dai Quang, the President of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Milos Zeman and Spouse, paid a state visit to Viet Nam from 6th to 8th June, 2017.
2. The President of the Czech Republic was accompanied by a sizable business delegation organised by the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic. The business delegation was made up of 60 representatives of companies from various sectors.
3. During the visit, the President of the Czech Republic held talks with the President Tran Dai Quang, paid a courtesy call to the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Nguyen Phu Trong, the Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and met with the Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue. He also attended the Viet Nam – Czech Business Forum and met with the Viet Nam – Czech Friendship Association.
4. The bilateral meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere of mutual understanding. The two Leaders informed each other of the political and economic situation in their respective countries as well as their foreign affairs and external economic priorities. They also discussed concrete measures how to promote bilateral relations and exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest and concerns.
5. The President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam reaffirmed that Viet Nam consistently attaches importance to fostering friendship and cooperation in all areas with traditional friends in the Central Europe, especially the Czech Republic. He congratulated the Czech Republic on its achievements in national development. The President of the Czech Republic held in high esteem the achievements Viet Nam had made in economic development. He re-confirmed the strong interest of the Czech Republic in furthering friendly and mutually beneficial relations with Viet Nam.
6. The two Sides greatly valued the positive growth of the traditional friendship and cooperation in all areas over a history of 67 years of official relations between Viet Nam and the Czech Republic; welcomed the maintenance and strengthening of high-level political dialogues as well as the exchange of delegations between ministries, agencies and regions of the two countries. The two Sides also expressed the political will to create momentum to further strengthen the cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interests.
7. In this regard the two Leaders expressed their desire to launch the direct flight connection between the Czech Republic and Viet Nam. Both Presidents will task the respective national bodies to hold talks on the issue and conclude on details.
8. Both Sides are pleased to accept the fact that the Treaty between the Czech Republic and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons and the Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on Cooperation in Combating Crime had been signed.
9. The two Leaders expressed their satisfaction with the signing of 7 memorandums of understanding between the following partners: Optokon Group and Sinh Phuc Technology Systems; Drevojas and Hao Canh Porcelain Production and Trading; East Sea Travel & Air Service Group and Indovina Bank; ClineX and Dapharco; Techniserv Group and Yestech; Na Homolce Hospital and Viet Nam Friendship Hospital; and Vari Jsc. and James Boat Technology Jsc..
10. The two Sides highly appreciated the encouraging result in trade and investment cooperation, reaffirming the determination to work together to raise bilateral trade turnover and rebalance the trade between the two countries. The two Sides expressed their willingness to create all necessary favourable conditions for each other to explore the market and investment opportunities. Both Sides confirmed their resolve to ensure favorable legal framework and facilitate friendly environment for effective cooperation of both countries' investors and entrepreneurs.
11. The two Sides highly valued the role of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Czech Republic and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and acknowledged the great potential and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. The two Sides agreed to make thorough preparations for the 6th Session of the Committee, which is expected to take place in 2018 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
12. Both Sides agreed to promote and strengthen cooperation in various areas, such as agriculture, science and technology, environment, energy, education and training, culture, tourism, justice and law, etc.
13. The two Sides highly value the well-established relations in the area of defense. Both Sides will seek ways to further enhance relations in the area of defense across the spectrum.
14. The two Sides agreed to promote the exchange and mutual support on international and regional issues of mutual interest. The two Sides also agreed to coordinate and cooperate more closely at international and regional forums and organizations, especially at the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM), and that they would consider supporting each other's candidacy for membership in international organizations and forums. Both Sides are committed to maintaining peace, stability, promoting maritime security and safety, and freedom of navigation in and overflight above the South China Sea. The two Sides stressed the importance of the settlement of territorial disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law.
15. Both Sides support the early signing, ratification and implementation of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
16. The two Leaders stressed the importance of human dimension in political and economic collaboration. The Leaders shared view that democracy and rule of law are the core principles which both Sides are aiming to promote.
17. The two Sides agree to cooperate in the promotion and protection of human rights, including with regards to the implementation of international human rights instruments.
18. Both Leaders shared the deep concern over the real threats posed by terrorism, extremism, illicit drugs trafficking, and other transnational organized crime to the world. In this regard, both Sides reached mutual understanding that strengthening of the cooperation in countering these threats is needed.
19. The President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam expressed his gratitude to the Czech Republic for creating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community living in the Czech Republic. The President of the Czech Republic valued the contribution of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic in promotion of the friendship between the two countries.
20. The two Sides expressed their satisfaction with the results of the state visit of the President of the Czech Republic to Viet Nam, and considered this a significant political event in the strengthening and promotion of the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the Czech Republic.
21. The President of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Milos Zeman, expressed his sincere gratitude for the kind and warm hospitality that Viet Nam had accorded to him and his Spouce and the Czech high-level delegation and took the opportunity to invite the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, His Excellency Tran Dai Quang, to pay a state visit to the Czech Republic. President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam welcomed the invitation with a great pleasure and expressed his willingness to visit the Czech Republic at a mutually convenient time to be communicated through diplomatic channels./.
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Philex, Manila Mining near deal
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Philex Mining Corp., a mining company controlled by Hong Kong's First Pacific Co. Ltd., said Wednesday it is close to forging a joint venture agreement with Manila Mining Corp.
Philex chairman Manuel Pangilinan told reporters that the two companies had finalized the basic commercial terms of an agreement to develop the Kalayaan copper-gold project of Manila Mining. The Kalayaan mine is adjacent to Philex's Boyongan property in Surigao del Norte province.
Pangilinan said Philex Mining would obtain a 60-percent interest in the joint venture and operate the Kalayaan project. Manila Mining will keep 40 percent.
"The basic terms have been agreed but there are some terms which our people want to review," Pangilinan said.
Pangilinan said the joint venture partnership was advantageous to both mining companies because the two mines would achieve economies of scale.
"We have not yet signed anything with them. But I think it will be advantageous because putting two mines together will achieve economy of scale. You have a more efficient mine, lower cost of production. It would be beneficial to both," Pangilinan said.
Pangilinan said he hopes to finalize the deal within the year.
Manila Mining said earlier it remained in talks with Philex over the possible sale of a portion of its stake in the 2,463-hectare Kalayaan project. Manila Mining has two mining lease contracts with the government in Surigao del Norte and three mineral product sharing agreements covering Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte province. Wholly-owned subsidiary Kalayaan Copper-Gold Resources Inc. operates the mine site.
Philex acquired full ownership of the Boyongan copper-gold project in Surigao del Norte after buying the 50 percent stake of Anglo-American Exploration BV and Anglo-American Exploration (Philippines) for $55 million. It also owns and runs the Padcal mine in Benguet province, the only remaining copper-gold project operating in the country.
Philex firm has budgeted P3 billion for capital expenditures this year, with P1.3 billion to be spent for the development of the Padcal mine.-Jenniffer B. Austria, Manila Standard Today
Feature Manila Standard Mining Placer Surigao del Norte


Sony showcased the latest prototype of the Project Morpheus virtual reality headset at the Game Developers Conference stating that the device is in its final stages and will be available to consumers in 2016. According to the president of Sony Computer Entertainment Shuhei Yoshida, the new version of Morpheus is close to the final consumer product.
The new prototype which was unveiled at the GDC resembles with the previous prototype but according to Sony, this resembles is only limited to the physical aspects of the headset. Technically, there are a lot of improvements made in the new Project Morpheus prototype that will give end user a much better experience.
Talking about the changes in the new prototype, it now has a 5.7inch OLED display with 1920xRGBx1080 resolution. Previous prototype featured a 5inch LCD display. The Field Of View has been increased from 90 degree to 100 degree. The refresh rate is now double of what the previous prototype had; 120 GHz up from 60 GHz. Increasing the refresh rate means less blurriness, better motion graphics and better immersion.
The new Project Morpheus Prototype now has three more LED trackers and now the total numbers of trackers are 9. Another design change allows the user to slid the headset in an out without removing the entire headset off so that they can see what is going around them in the real world.
The new Prototype 2 which Sony demoed at the GDC looks promising and it doesn't fall back from other VR headsets from other OEMs in any way. Unfortunately, there is still almost a year long wait for the Sony Morpheus VR headset to arrive. The company didn't tell much about the pricing details of the headset as well.