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Fall Colors in Appalachia
Most people in this region look forward to the fall more than any other season, despite this being the prologue to winter. Starting in September at the atlas or far end of Appalachia, color changes ripple down the spine to the coccyx at the southern extremity a month later, but the finest sights are in the north and at high elevations. Colorful sugar maples like it cool.
People have probably marveled at the spectacle ever since they first set eyes on it eons ago, and long before they wrote about it. I find it perfectly understandable if Native Americans believed fall beauty was the deliberate artistry of a Great Spirit who painted the trees, flowers and creatures for human pleasure, like the Huron story of a great bear's blood dripping on the forest from heaven and other stories passed down in tradition and lore. More than anyone else, Charles Darwin deposed humans from the center and purpose of creation, but accommodated his feelings for natural beauty in an evolutionary perspective ('There is grandeur in this view of life …'), which is surely true though we have paid a price by losing a naïve and supremely arresting joy out of mystery.
When the first people saw the Appalachian Mountains there were no trees because the land had been scraped by glaciers and it took centuries for forestland to replace retreating plants that were the first colonizers after the last Ice Age. We are lucky to live in an era when conditions favor trees with fall splendor, though probably one of the last generations to witness them as climate warming pushes back the season and trees struggle with summer heat. The change is not so much a loss to the tourist industry as to the human spirit.
This year's weather has muted fall colors in Central Appalachia. The maples were almost denuded a month ago, although the oaks are still green and beeches golden-yellow.
Leaf color chemistry is molded by weather. For the most brilliant display, summers should have plenty of rain because drought triggers leaf abscission. Then, late summer should have warm, dry days and cool nights with little wind. Those conditions prevailed this year, save one—the nights stayed mild. We had our first frost on October 17, but it was slight and night temperatures were mostly above average. An Indian summer spoiled a painted fall.
The closer you look at leaf chemistry the more complicated it seems. This is surely a principle in science as, for example, whether physicists study elementary particles or the cosmos the closer their examination the deeper and further they are borne. Science mines nature, but we never get to the end of the seam. We celebrate this richness, but it must be frustrating for politicians who commission research because they hope complexity will turn into neat answers, yet at the end of a study the conclusions are often provisional and there are plenty of new questions.
Once upon a time, fall colors were regarded as consequences of healthy biochemistry yielding to organic decay. The fact of the matter is half opposite because they involve a rather active process. Some genes switch off while others turn on. Each leaf is more in command of its fate than left to the consideration of entropy. Of course, photosynthesis does shut down in the absence of enough sunshine or moisture, and, to add complexity, deciduous leaves are more responsive than evergreens. It's a familiar story because a sun-loving pot plant left in a shady place when we go on vacation will be a pile of dry leaves and bare stems when we return. It is a protective mechanism for plants and deciduous trees in autumn to withdraw vital nutrients and minerals from leaves into their 'body' for storage until needed at the start of the new growing season when the sun breaks out.
When the green pigment disappears, the yellows and oranges that were present all along are revealed. Beech leaves go a step further when the pigments turn into brown tannins that we notice dangling on stems all winter. But the red and purple pigments of maples and gums are synthesized de novo shortly before their leaves fall.
These are anthocyanins, which are molecules that are abundant in ripe berries and grapes and lend red wine its virtuous reputation. They are beneficial for leaves too where they serve as sunscreens and antioxidants to protect valuable molecules synthesized in the summer from solar rays shortly before the fall. There is another theory that bright colors warn away pests, as if rouge leaves can tell insects they ought to buzz off to find a less vigorous tree. It doesn't square with the widespread lack of receptors needed for seeing red.
Despite its brisk pace, I believe science will never end and its ambition will never find a final goal. That's worth celebrating. Life would be boring, almost pointless, if everything was predictable and nothing was mysterious. Mystery is sacred.
Fortunately, there are still countless enigmas in nature to stimulate our curiosity, and keep scientists employed. In this post I can mention only one, though it is relevant here. I wonder why evolution hasn't given all deciduous trees the same glorious reds and purples in the fall if those pigments are so beneficial. Isn't natural selection supposed to steer genetics to an optimum fit for the environment? Europeans must be satisfied with their yellow fall leaves and no native reds at this season compared with the hot colors we enjoy most years in eastern North America and Asia. Are there any bright theories out there?
Categorized as Environment, Nature, Seasons in Virginia Tagged anthocyanin, Appalachia, fall leaves, sugar maple


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07 May Disney, Marvel 4K UHD Movies (Quietly) Accessible on Apple TV [Media Play News]
By Eric Guenwedel May 6, 2018 | NEWS ANALYSIS – When Apple last year announced it would start selling access to 4K Ultra HD movies (at the same price as HD) on Apple TV through iTunes, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment was not among participating studios. With Disney relinquishing (some) control in the rebranding of the Movies Anywhere digital platform, retail member Vudu.com...
07 May Greenfield: Amazon Poised to Be Most Disruptive Tech Giant [Multichannel News]
By Mike Farrell May 4, 2018 | BTIG media analyst Richard Greenfield – one of the early backers of the over-the-top model – predicted that online retailer Amazon is best poised to become the most disruptive force in the pay television industry, outpacing Netflix and using its vast resources to fund forays into sports and other entertainment. "They [Amazon] are all about the...
07 May GfK Entertainment: The Impact of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc in Key International Markets
[caption id="attachment_4267" align="alignright" width="200"] Julian Sprengel GfK Entertainment[/caption] With the launch of more and more 4K Ultra HD-ready devices in the last few years, consumer awareness for high quality media content has risen, too. How does this affect the traditional physical formats like DVD and standard Blu-ray Disc? The decisive question is whether...
03 May The Future of Netflix Might Be Interactive TV, and It's Already Here [IndieWire]
By Liz Shannon Miller May 1, 2018 | The concept of Choose-Your-Own-Adventure storytelling isn't a new one; just ask any '80s kid who grew up reading the classic book series, where you jumped from section to section based on your own decisions. But Netflix has now evolved the experience off the page and on the screen — taking advantage of the streaming model in new...
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By Stephanie Prange May 2, 2018 | Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality have been the new buzzwords in the home entertainment business for the past few years, but the hype is starting to meet reality (the real one) when it comes to the money-making prospects for these new formats in the entertainment realm. That was the consensus at the "Next Up:...
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By Jeff Prince and Shane Greenstein April 24, 2018 | Users have always wanted to save money on their subscriptions, for example, so price is a factor. Delivery method and technology matter too. But perhaps most important is original content, which some industry insiders believe can and does drive streaming subscriptions. Consistent with this belief is the recent trend of streaming content providers investing...
29 Apr GfK Entertainment: Breaking Down Disc Sales in Key International Markets
Local product dominates in Japan, but in Australia, titles from U.S. major studios are still growing in share. [caption id="attachment_4267" align="alignright" width="200"] Julian Sprengel Gfk Entertainment[/caption] As digital movie transactions grow globally, the physical market still remains a reliable business field for the U.S. major studios around the world....
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By Mathias Döpfner April 28, 2018 | Mathias Döpfner, the CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, recently sat down with CEO Jeff Bezos to talk about the early days of creating Amazon, what he's learned since then, how he funds his rocket company, Blue Origin, and what it's like when the president of the United States is your biggest critic. The sit-down...
27 Apr Why Netflix and Amazon are experimenting with short-form programming [Digiday]
By Sahil Patel April 27, 2018 | The dream still isn't dead. After a recent downswing in the video market for TV-quality shortform video series, there is renewed optimism among video makers as the top streaming giants experiment with this type of content. Now, video makers ranging from digital studios to publishers see an opportunity to sell and create shortform shows for the big...
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By Paul Bond, Pamela McClintock April 26, 2018 | MoviePass, The subscription service famous for supplying a movie ticket per day for just $9.95 a month hasn't been offering that wildly popular package since April 13, when it decided to slash it to just four tickets a month. The new offering, which also includes iHeartRadio All Access (normally $9.99 a month), is being...

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OpenSSL Publishes Patches For 2 Critical Security Flaws
The maintenance team of OpenSSL has fixed two high-severity vulnerabilities in its software that could be exploited in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and could have been used to skip certification verification. Both flaws, known as CVE-2021-3449 and CVE-2021-3450, have been fixed in a latest version OpenSSL 1.1.1k that was released on Thursday, 25th of March. OpenSSL is a software library used to secure communications sent over a computer network. Whilst CVE-2021-3449 concerns a hidden DoS vulnerability stemming from NULL pointer dereferencing that could lead to a crash of an OpenSSL TLS server in the certain circumstances, CVE-2021-3450 is related to an X509_V_FLAG_X509_STRICT flag that activates additional security checks of certificates.
More information about the incident can be found here: https://thehackernews.com/2021/03/openssl-releases-patches-for-2-high.html
Hacked PHP's Git Server – Hidden Way To Its Source Code
The official Git server of the PHP programming language has been hacked in a software supply chain attack: Unidentified hackers "pushed unauthorized updates to insert a secret backdoor into its source code". In particular, the two malicious updates were pushed to the self-hosted "php-src" repository hosted on the git.php.net server on the behalf of Rasmus Lerdorf, the author of the PHP programming language, and Nikita Popov, a software developer at Jetbrains. The changes in the source code were marked as "Fix Typo" in order to be invisible and undetected.
More information about the incident can be found here: https://thehackernews.com/2021/03/phps-git-server-hacked-to-insert-secret.html
Pre-Installed Malware Dropper Identified On German Gigaset Android Phones
Users of Gigaset smart phones get undesired apps that are installed via a pre-installed system update app, package name com.redstone.ota.ui. The issue affects not only Gigaset phones but also devices from plenty of other manufacturers. The list of affected devices includes Gigaset GS270, Gigaset GS160, Siemens GS270, Siemens GS160, Alps P40pro, and Alps S20pro+. The malicious Update App installs a trojan in three versions that is able to:
Send SMS and WhatsApp messages
Redirect users to malicious game websites
Download additional malware-laced apps
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New Cring Ransomware Attacks Fortinet VPN Devices
A new human-operated ransomware, called as Cring, exploits a vulnerability affecting Fortinet VPNs to breach and encrypt industrial sector companies' networks. According to Kaspersky researchers, the hackers exploit the CVE-2018-13379 vulnerability in unpatched Internet-exposed Fortigate SSL VPN servers. The attack targets industrial enterprises in European countries and so far in at least one case an attack led to a temporary shutdown of the industrial process since servers used to control the industrial process became encrypted.
More information about the incident can be found here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cring-ransomware-hits-unpatched-fortinet-vpn-devices/
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/04/ransomware-shuts-down-production-at-two-manufacturing-plants/
Whistleblower States Ubiquiti Networks Data Breach Was Tragic
A whistleblower that commented on a data breach suffered by Ubiquiti Networks adds that the incident could be described as 'catastrophic'. The incident happened in the beginning of January: On 11th of January, Ubiquiti Networks, a provider of the networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, started to send out emails to users telling them about a recent security breach. The organization claimed that unauthorized third-party got an access to Ubiquiti systems where account information was stored: names, email addresses, password credentials, home addresses and phone numbers.
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Zero-Day Flaw Affects Cisco SOHO Routers
Cisco claims that it will not fix a vulnerability identified in its three small business router models (RV110W, RV130, and RV215W) and one VPN firewall device (RV130W). The bug has received a rating of 9.8 out of 10.0 (high severity) but is not going to be patched, according Cisco, as the devices "have entered the end-of-life process". The company comments on the reason behind the incident: "The flaw is due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface". However, it should be noted, that this is not a first incident when Cisco SOHO routers have been hacked: In 2019 another similar vulnerability, known as CVE-2019-1663, was exploited and referred to "Cisco's reliance on the use of insecure C programming language, such as strcpy (string copy)".
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With each and every $15 donation, we place a wreath on the grave of a fallen U.S. veteran.
When you donate to WAA your money goes to a wreath first, and we operate on the small margin remaining after purchasing and placing that wreath.
$0.86 of every dollar donated goes toward wreath sponsorships, shipping costs not covered by our trucking partners, and fundraising group paybacks.
Total WAA nationwide staff less than 30. Executive Director and Chairman of the Board are volunteers.
Nearly 1,500 participating locations and 30% annual growth each year since 2007.
Please note that since Wreaths Across America is on a fiscal year and not a calendar year, the 990s listed below will have the beginning of the fiscal year as the tax return year (i.e. June 30, 2017 will show as 2016 990).
How do I know Wreaths Across America is a charity worthy of my support?
Wreaths Across America was started as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2007, over 15 years after the first wreaths were donated to Arlington National Cemetery (1992) by Morrill Worcester and the Worcester Wreath Company.
In fact, WAA was formed as an organization in response to the call from individuals around the country who heard about the wreaths being donated to honor veterans, and who expressed an interest to support the efforts at Arlington and to bring the Arlington wreath experience to their own communities.
In the last ten years, WAA has grown by leaps and bounds, with over 1,000 participating locations nationwide, 2,500 fundraising groups and in 2016 will place over a million wreaths in total—all in the mission to Remember the fallen; Honor those who serve (and their families); and Teach our children about the high cost of the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.
When you give $15 to sponsor a wreath, you will know exactly where those dollars are going, and that a veteran who gave his or her service, or even made the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Early in 2016 WAA engaged a high profile legal firm, Venable LLP, to do a legal review of WAA's practices and policies to ensure that WAA's mission is always carried out in full compliance of all legal and best practice policies.
Although Venable found no improprieties in WAA's operations, it did recommend several items to comply with best practices in nonprofit operations. As a result, we have made improvements in both control policies and updated our web pages to provide even more transparency by addinga Whistle Blower Policy ( to be implemented in 2017) and to directly address concerns about the connection between WAA and Worcester Wreath Company. The truth is, having WAA as a customer has not been a profitable endeavor for Worcester Wreath Company, as evidenced by the company's accountants' statements provided to the WAA Board. However, WAA does not want misconceptions about this relationship to undermine its charitable focus.
As a result, In 2016, the WAA board formed an RFP Committee and began the process for the 2017-2019 contract. This process was developed with advice from legal counsel and under the direction of an experienced RFP writer. The criteria for the RFP is based on the specific needs of and in the best interest of WAA. The process is outlined here.
Is this another non-profit organization run by executives receiving big salaries?
Wreaths Across America is very proud of its heritage as a grassroots organization that was formed in response to the request from volunteers all across the country. The administrative costs are less than 20%, with $.86 of every dollar going to the core mission of placing wreaths.
Neither the Executive Director (Karen Worcester) nor the Chairman of the Board (Wayne Hanson) receive a salary for their efforts, despite full time work and deep commitment to the mission.
You can learn more about our financial disclosures on this page.
How much does Wreaths Across America make with each sponsored wreath?
Each sponsored wreath costs $15, with $5 being allowed to the fundraising program that is paid back to our many fundraising partners including Legion Posts, VFW's and Auxiliaries, Civil Air Patrol Squadrons, school groups, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and other national non-profits like Easter Seals.
The remaining $10 procures the wreath, delivered to a participating location, and funds the Wreaths Across America in its year-round mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Each wreath is a hand made (what they call mail-order quality) wreath using domestically grown balsam fir, and hand-crafted right here in the United States. The wholesale market price for an equivalent wreath is $12-15 per wreath. It is intentional that a highest quality wreath was chosen as this gift of remembrance for those who made sacrifices that can never be repaid.
The Wreaths Across America wreath is a symbolic gift of appreciation from a thankful American, adorned only by the red velveteen bow. You can learn more about the significance of the wreath in the above video by WAA Founder Morrill Worcester.
Who provides the wreaths? How is that decision made?
Worcester Wreath Company currently hold the contract for providing wreaths to Wreaths Across America, and has done so since the organization's inception in 2007. Before that, Worcester Wreath Company donated over 5,000 wreath each year in what was then known as the Arlington Wreath Project.
Wreaths Across America is governed by a Board of Directors. On its creation, Karen Worcester stepped away from the Worcester companies to work full time on the non-profit organization as its first Executive Director, at no salary and a deep commitment to the mission.
WAA has a conflict of interest policy, with any Worcester-related Board Members recusing themselves from decisions related to the wreath procurement contract. All business relationships between WAA and Worcester Wreath Company were disclosed to the IRS prior to its designation as a 501(c)3 status in 2007 and review in 2012.
To further establish the non-profit and vendor relationship, WAA implemented a Request For Proposals (RFP) process in 2016, The process was developed under advisement of legal and procurement professionals and is being executed by a WAA Board RFP Committee. The process is described on the WAA web site under Vendor Inquiries.
Will there be multiple vendors providing wreaths?
Yes, when and if there is more than one company willing to meet the established criteria required to operate the wreath program at a national level, and at its quality standards. The logistics and deployment of contracts are considerations in making decisions in the be interest of WAA . Interested vendors can find information on the WAA web site.
What is unique about the Wreaths Across America RFP, that many people might not know?
Most significantly, the lack of a purchase order. The wreath vendor must be able to scale up to meet demand, but will be given no hard commitment of wreath totals.
How do I know WAA is not just a front for one Maine company to get rich selling more wreaths?
If you have met Morrill Worcester or the Worcester family, you would not need to ask this question. But not everyone has had that opportunity.
In 2016, Morrill Worcester and Worcester Wreath Company provided the WAA Board of Directors with a certified letter from his financial audit, explaining that since 2007, Worcester Wreath Company has grown to meet the demands of Wreaths Across America but has operated at an overall loss. In 2013 and 2014 the company did produce a small profit as the result of a growing retail customer base, of which 50% of that profit was donated back to the Wreaths Across America in support sponsored wreaths.
What if I still have questions about the mission of Wreaths Across America?
If you are able to travel, we invite you to come to Maine to the small town of Columbia Falls and to the Wreaths Across America Headquarters. See the small museum, meet the people behind the mission, and go out on the land to tag a tree as part of the Stem to Stone program. With this direct experience, you will see why the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach means so much, to so many—and why the wreath-laying tradition grows each year. Friends and family invite others. The wreaths become a catalyst for the conversations and connections that last a lifetime. It is most important, that folks understand "we do NOT decorate graves" as explained by WAA Executive Director Karen Worcester in the video here.


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July 14, 2006: Morgan Stanley Installs Largest Ice Storage A/C System in New York
PURCHASE, N.Y. - Morgan Stanley was recognized by state and county officials at its Purchase facility for installing the New York metropolitan area's largest ice storage based air conditioning system, which delivers significant energy savings. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) presented Morgan Stanley with a ceremonial incentive check in the amount of $300,000.
Peter R. Smith, president and CEO of NYSERDA, said, "NYSERDA offers financial and technical assistance initiatives to help with identifying and installing projects which address the energy efficiency needs of our partners in a way that improves the environment and lessens our dependence on foreign oil. Morgan Stanley took the initiative to form a partnership with NYSERDA, Trane, and Calmac, and an innovative solution to tackle the company's energy needs through the use of an ice storage system was developed."
Morgan Stanley engaged the Energy Services group of Trane's New York–New Jersey offices to develop an energy-saving solution. Trane, with technical and financial analysis support from ECM, proposed a thermal storage solution that would shift the site's electrical load from day to night. Electricity is more plentiful, less expensive, and is generated more efficiently during the night or off-peak hours.
"Aging equipment and the need for additional cooling capacity and site resiliency motivated us to investigate environmentally responsible solutions," said James P. McAleer, vice president of facilities for Morgan Stanley. "In addition to being recognized by NYSERDA and Westchester County, the Purchase site will be a beta for similar projects at Morgan Stanley facilities around the globe."
Westchester County Executive Andy Spano said, "My administration is committed to supporting innovative ways to address the county's energy needs to reduce dependence on foreign oil and protect the environment. The installation of a thermal storage system by Morgan Stanley in its large corporate office building in Purchase helps us accomplish these important goals. I am very pleased Morgan Stanley is in Westchester and I commend them for investing in this important project. I want to thank the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Trane, and Calmac Manufacturing Corp. for their help in making this project possible in Westchester. I'm sure the success of this project will encourage others to recognize the significant environmental benefits and cost savings offered by this type of technology. Some time ago a similar type of thermal storage system was installed in the county's own Michaelian Office Building and it has saved energy and money for us and our taxpayers."
The ice storage system, provided by Trane, makes ice at night during off-peak hours to provide cooling the next day during on-peak hours. The system is expected to lower the facility's peak energy usage by 740 kW, reduce overall electric usage by 900,000 kWh, and reduce overall fuel consumption by 15,000 MMBtu.
The system includes a new 1,400-ton Trane Earthwise CenTraVac chiller, which operates at .576 kW/ton in day mode and .733 kW/ton in ice-making mode. The ice made by this chiller is stored in 48 Calmac IceBank tanks with a total storage capacity of 8,400 ton-hours. The system has the flexibility to run on chiller only, ice only, or combined operation. There is also an emergency mode that can provide comfort cooling while making ice in the evening. The system includes a crossover plate and frame heat exchanger, which added redundancy to the existing data cooling loop and extended the free cooling season for the facility.
In addition to the energy savings created by this system, the environmental benefits are equivalent to Morgan Stanley planting 1.5 million acres of trees to absorb the carbon monoxide caused by the electrical usage from one year of usage or removing 271 cars from Westchester County roads. Thermal storage systems have been recognized for improving the reliability of the electric grid by permanently shifting peak cooling loads from on-peak to off-peak hours.


SnowEx Scrape Maxx is an exclusive, down-force accessory kit for snowplows in the existing SnowEx product lineup. The Scrape Maxx feature gives SnowEx plows the ability to apply active downward force to bust through hard packed snow, back drag more effectively, and maximize scraping performance down to the pavement.
All SnowEx plows (with the exception of UTV plows) are already built with this ability, but Scrape Maxx harnesses the power to deliver the right amount of force. This new accessory is particularly advantageous for users of SnowEx Light Truck and Regular-Duty plows.
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Jennifer Dann's 12 Questions with clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn
Clinical psychologist Natalie Flynn, author of a book about smart mothering. Photo / Fiona Tomlinson
By: Jennifer Dann
Clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn cuts through the 'BS' to explain what the science says about caring for babies in her new book Smart Mothering.
1 After appearing on The Project, you were accused of being 'anti-breastfeeding'. Is that the case?
I'm not anti-breast feeding. I breast-fed all of my babies. What the research shows is that the benefits of breast milk in developed countries have been overstated. In fact, there are no long term differences between breast and bottle feeding in obesity, IQ or behaviour. Breast fed babies do have one or two less low-level tummy bugs in the short term. So we need to get some balance around the issue.
2 How much research did you read through to write this book?
I've spent the last two years reviewing literally thousands of studies on a whole range of claims. I decided to put aside any preconceived opinions, look at the research afresh and publish whatever I found. I was really surprised to find there was no difference in bonding and attachment as long as mothers know how to bottle feed in a sensitive and responsive way. About 40 per cent of babies have had a bottle by the time they're six weeks old. I think it's a travesty that mothers aren't taught how to bottle feed properly.
3 What business has a clinical psychologist got advising mothers on breastfeeding?
Having worked in maternal mental health for many years, I see the fallout from women who have been pressured into breastfeeding who can't for various reasons, such as they don't have enough milk, they're prone to mastitis, they've had chemotherapy or they've been sexually abused and feel re-traumatised by breast feeding. I'm all for women being encouraged to breast feed, but not when it's getting in the way of bonding and attachment because it's upsetting for the mother.
4 Your findings on controlled crying have also sparked controversy – what does the research say?
I never said you should leave a baby to cry. What I said was that controlled crying can work for some babies, once they're about four to six months. It's useful to think of the first three months as a 'fourth trimester'. Babies are born too early and they can't self-settle so they need someone to be with them when they cry. The only time people shouldn't go to a crying baby is if they're too angry and it's unsafe. Then you need to step out and wait until you're calm enough.
5 What about when the baby can't be soothed?
The most important thing for parents to do is sooth themselves. There are going to be times when your baby is inconsolable. Then it's just about finding ways to sit there with the baby and remain calm. The research shows that babies all around the world, regardless of parenting style, have the same susceptibility to colic; even babies in traditional tribes who are carried full-time. So firstly, the crying isn't your fault and secondly the crying isn't going to hurt the baby in the short or long term. That doesn't mean you leave a baby to cry. It just means you don't need to feel distressed or buy into myths that you're doing it wrong.
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6 Why did you coin the term BS or Bombardment Stress?
I had all these women coming to see me who didn't have clinical depression or anxiety - they were just stressed to the max by the overload of contradictory information on parenting. I'd say, "Ah, you have BS – Bombardment Stress" and every time they'd laugh and they say, "Yes, that's it!" It's reassuring to find that almost any parenting style can work so long as you tune into your baby's cues, respond in a warm and sensitive way and get to know and love them for who they are.
7 Will this book help mothers with mild to moderate depression and anxiety?
Yes, sadly when I worked at the Maternal Mental Health Service we could only treat mothers at the moderate to severe end of the scale, so I'd have to turn away mothers I knew needed qualified help. I've written this book to help mothers who are feeling emotionally well to stay well; for mothers who are feeling flat to begin self-care early; and for mothers who should be getting professional help to identify when they need it.
8 Why hasn't anyone else reviewed all the literature on mothers and babies before?
Because it takes an enormous amount of time. I kept looking for a book like this and I couldn't find it. I knew I could write it so I felt like I had to. I no longer have tiny babies so I have the energy. I have a supportive partner so I could cut down my private practice to make time. I have a doctorate in social sciences so I know how to interpret the research. I'm experienced in perinatal health and I no longer work in the public sector so I'm not bound by rules on what I can and can't say.
9 Growing up in Dunedin, when did you become interested in psychology?
I've always known I was going to be a psychologist since I was 12. I went on a ski strip where we shared a hut for a week with a group of people who all had mental health difficulties. I found that I was really drawn to them. They were vulnerable and fun and interesting; I wanted to figure out what had led them to this place. I've always been motivated to help people because I was raised by social activists who met on a picket line.
10 What does the 'Dr' in your title stand for?
My doctoral thesis was in neuro-psychology, looking at the ways ADD can affect youth offending. Through all my years working in emotional and mental health services I was drawn to mothers and babies because like all psychologists I believe in early intervention and there's no earlier time than when someone's pregnant or with a new baby. My interest only grew when I had my own children.
11 Knowing what you do now, would you have parented your own three children differently?
It was reassuring to find that it's about being good fit for each baby. I parented my babies very differently. With my eldest I was quite parent-led because he cried a lot and it gave me a sense of control to have some routine. My next child fell into easy and regular sleep eat patterns so I was able to be baby-led. My youngest was a sensitive baby and I was tired from having the other two so I carried him more. If I could do one thing differently I would have thrown away the breast pump and allowed my husband to give a night feed to allow him to have that lovely chance to bond and so that I could have been more rested. I would also have felt confident to use a day care instead of nannies.
12 So is day care okay?
What the research points towards is that it doesn't really matter if alternative care is provided by a nanny or a day care; what's important is the quality. People need to look for good ratios and also the child needs someone who can delight in them, tune into them and respond to them with warmth, so a good day care can be much better than a disengaged nanny.
• Smart Mothering by Dr Natalie Flynn, Allen & Unwin, RRP $39.99
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Are Popular Fronts Necessary Today?
The answer is a resounding YES. They are necessary and indispensable given the condition of oppression and exploitation that are worsening, and from which the people are suffering. The proletariat, with its party at the forefront, should be at the head of the popular masses, to organize and lead their struggles. It is not an easy task, but all difficulties can be overcome. For that to happen, it is necessary to work to link up in a broad manner with the advanced masses, to win their recognition.
The Congress of the Communist International (1921) stated that "The United Front [of the proletariat] is the unity […] of the workers who are decisive in the fight against capitalism". Dimitrov insisted that the Popular Front, given the circumstances that existed in the world, was an urgent necessity and that its essential basis must be the United Front of the Proletariat.
The fundamental contradictions of the period in which we live and struggle, are perfectly defined: The contradiction between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie; the contradiction between capitalism and socialism; the contradiction between oppressed peoples and nations on the one hand and imperialism on the other; the contradiction among imperialist and financial powers. The last contradiction manifests itself in the local wars, the aggressions against the peoples, the contention for geostrategic zones and the exploitation of the neo-colonies, the manipulation of the democratic and patriotic sentiments of the peoples. It is a rapidly growing contradiction.
We live in the period which Lenin defined, but with new characteristics and forms. Presently, we see the expression of a tendency towards fascism as organized groups of neo-Nazis carry out actions in various countries, and this should concern us. In many cases they are protected by the governments (such is the case in Greece, Hungary, Spain, etc.). Power and state apparatus, with some exceptions, are in the hands of parties and governments which are reactionary and anti-popular. The big powers and their puppet governments speak of democracy, of human rights, of peace among the people… while they are savagely subjugating and exploiting the people, who are oppressed, in many cases through force of arms.
This is a general situation, not in this or that country: in different degrees and different forms and intensity; it is a general tendency. The communist parties must daily confront situations of repression, of struggles for social conquests, against laws which encroach upon and suppress labor and social rights which had been achieved through many decades of struggle.
In his report to the VII Congress of the Communist International (1935), and with a similar situation at hand, Dimitrov focused on the importance of creating popular fronts against the conditions which arose with the growth of Nazi-fascism (Italy, Germany, Portugal, Japan, etc.). Despite the years which have passed and the events that have taken place, the report is still very relevant and can serve as a general orientation to the parties. It is evident that the present circumstances are not the same as the 1930s. The context in which we live is very different from that period, and it is enough to recall the dismemberment of the Soviet Union, the opportunist degeneration of many of the parties at that time, and that today, with some rare exceptions, the Marxist-Leninist parties are very weak, without much influence upon the broad masses.
The importance of Dimitrov's writing is undeniable, yet we should keep in mind that the international situation is not the same, although there are problems of a similar nature (which are reflected in the fundamental contradictions), and it is also necessary to act according to the particular circumstances of each country and party. The work of a front cannot be carried out in the same manner in every country, since we have to take into consideration the inevitable unequal development, of the political forces as well as the Party and of society itself. Its undeniable that we cannot compare the situation which Ecuador is living under (in all of the aspects pointed out), with that of Germany, for example, in Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Morocco, France, Venezuela, etc. etc., there are different conditions and therefore, tactically there will be differences, secondary differences, but in the end differences.
Defending the importance and the present aspects of Dimitrov's speech should not lead us to apply every detail, each and every aspect which his text deals with. To study, analyze and discuss the writings of great communist leaders, and Dimitrov is one of them, should not lead us to convert them into catechism, infallible doctrines, something which is opposed to the Marxist Leninist dialectic.
Each of our parties should consider these questions. There are no prefabricated answers. Only the dialectic examination, that is of the moment which can change from one day to the other, without separating ourselves from tomorrow's strategy, whose course cannot be predicted or defined, will allow us to take up tactical positions and measures to confront and attempt to solve the problems.
The important thing is to keep in mind at all times the reality in which our parties live and evolve, work and struggle. Therefore, we must keep in mind a decisive fact: In almost all countries, with different levels of development, the working class is the most revolutionary and its advanced members are at the head of the struggles for justice. But the working class is not the only class exploited by capitalism. There are sectors of the small and middle bourgeoisie which also suffer oppression. And although their mentality is not that of the conscious proletariat, we should take those sectors into consideration and try to get closer to them. We should keep in mind that if the working class and its party do not try to unite the other working classes, including certain patriotic and democratic sectors of the middle classes, these could be manipulated by some faction of the bourgeoisie. Undoubtedly, the working class must win over, in the ideological and political combat, the role of vanguard of all those exploited and oppressed sectors and defend their demands.
This could be the basis for forging tactical, momentary alliances. But we should not confuse or counterpoise those tactical alliances of a given moment, to the strategic alliances. That is, we do not subordinate strategic alliances to questions of the moment, circumstantial ones, but neither do we subordinate tactical alliances to the establishment of possible strategic alliances, so long as this does not imply abandoning essential questions. To be clearer: we should be vigilant so as not to confuse with the Popular Front tactical, partial, or momentary alliances, in many cases local ones or of a city, region or province, including agreements with special sectors, but which cannot include the most advanced general sectors.
The working class, theoretically the proletariat, should be the principal force of the Popular Front. This means that in practice it should also be the leading force. We should keep in mind that theory without practice is just empty words, and that practice without theory is like blindly striking out blows.
Given the broad political nature of the forces which could become part of the Front, the Party should strive to be at the head, be the leader (in relative terms depending on the circumstances) so that the proletariat can exercise its influence as the main force. That leading role is not achieved by force of will, or by a decree; it must be won in daily practice, by the clarity of our political proposals, with the respectful and faithful application of agreements.
If the party does not fulfill that role, in the long run it will tail behind the petit bourgeoisie and that would be a grave error. Here we should keep in mind the "Law of the unity and struggle of opposites".
This leads us to the question of the ideological independence of the Party. A Popular Front, built upon minimum agreements (depending on the circumstances), cannot take up all our proposals. But that should not lead us to renounce our political and ideological positions. Within the framework of the tasks of the Front, communists are, and will be, very careful at the time of fulfilling our agreements even if these are not exactly what we would have preferred.
The policy of unity in any alliance, and also in the Popular Front, should not lead us to forget the class struggle. In fact, the alliances, agreements or tactical compromises with other political forces should help us to reinforce the strength of the Party and not the other way around. That is not always understood, so that if the Party, communists, become diluted as a result of such an alliance, that would result in a grave weakening or possibly the disappearance of the Party.
"…We communists are but a drop in the ocean, a drop in the ocean of the people", but "without a party of the proletariat we cannot even consider the defeat of imperialism, the conquest of the dictatorship of proletariat…" and also the Party "is the vanguard of a class and its duty is to guide the masses, and not to reflect the average mental state of the masses," Lenin sharply stated.
To overestimate the role of the masses is as dangerous as to underestimate it, since both errors distort the role of the Communist Party. This also has to do with the Popular Front since its work is oriented precisely towards the popular masses. One of the conditions for considering an alliance as a Popular Front is that it include, as a minimum, sectors of the exploited and oppressed classes whether they are organized or unorganized.
It is necessary to pay attention, in all our activity, the Leninist Communist Party, leader of the proletariat, of the advanced sectors of the working class, so as not to confuse it with the "mass party" which is amorphous and includes the revisionists and right-wingers of every type. There exists a line of demarcation which must not be underestimated. For communists, what we define as "mass line" is to implement our politics and proposals in a decisive and capable manner outside of the Party. We should not limit ourselves just to our own members and intimate friends.
It is important to have a clear understanding of the lines of demarcation between Marxist-Leninists and opportunists, Khrushchevites, Maoists, including those who preach socialism of the 21st century. Does this mean that we should not have agreements, compromises, and unity pacts with all those who do not share our principles? Clearly not! If we only unite with those who share our ideas and principles, we would not be talking about alliances, popular fronts, etc.; we would only be talking about unity with communists. And that is a different problem.
Presently, many of our parties have a problem which is a history of weak organizing, which is trying to fulfill the role of leaders. This is not achieved through decrees; there are no magic formulas. It will be achieved, depending upon the circumstances, through our work and dedication. Alliances tactical agreements, etc. with other political forces or groups are proposed to us. We are not in a situation in which we can impose our positions. However, we should not refuse the offer because of that. On the contrary, we should participate loyally and in the discussions present our political proposals; we should discuss and confront opinions and little by little go about winning political and ideological ground.
A very simple question, but one which we do not always keep in mind, is that alliances of broad fronts are not meant to last forever. They must be seen as developing; they are not static alliances; what we propose and approve today as just and valid, can stop being so at another time.
The Popular Front is an important task which must be dealt with under all circumstances in which the political struggle is developing; it is not an option, it is a necessary task. To promote it and to advance in completing that task, the revolutionary party of the proletariat must draw up a correct revolutionary policy which takes into consideration the concrete conditions, always keeping in mind the strategic objectives. The application of that policy depends not only on its correctness, but also on the potential of the Party, of its forces. A just and correct revolutionary policy can remain as a proposal if there is not a firm decision to carry it out with the advanced sectors of the masses.
Opportunism of the left has the following main characteristics: the false criteria of all or nothing; not knowing how to make the needed concessions and compromises useful for the development of this work; not knowing how to adapt Marxism-Leninism to the particular conditions of the reality in which we live, allowing us to be influenced by the experiences of others, which leads to not know how to adapt or to make mistakes about the level and forms of the struggle and the objective conditions of the masses; in adopting rigid criteria in matters of organizing.
In his Poverty of Philosophy, Marx criticized opportunism. Quoting Juvenal: "Et propter vitam vivendi perdere causas", in other words, "And for the sake of life to lose the reasons for living!" Let us not forget this old lesson.


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Thomas Alfred Mann
Thomas Alfred Mann was born in 1901.
At the age of 47 years, Thomas Alfred Mann married Winifred Rose Carter, daughter of Frank Howard Carter and Sarah Jane Harpley, on 5 August 1948 in Middlesex. At the time of the marriage Winifred was known as Winifred Mann and signed her name as Winifred Mann. Thomas was a progress clerk and divorced from his wife Edith Maud Randall. They were both living at 58 Hide Road, Harrow.
Mary Mannell
Mary Mannell was born circa 1831 in Truro.
Mary Mannell married James Chivell, son of James Chivell and Jane Hawke, on 6 November 1853 in Marylebone. The following article appeared in the WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER on 11 November 1853 "At St. Marylebone, London, on Sunday last, Mr. James CHIVELL, of St.
Austell, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. MANNELL, governor of the Union
Workhouse, of the former place.."
Mary Mannell and James Chivell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Middlesex. George is shown as a 50 year old coffee house keeper born St Austell, living with his wife Mary aged 50 born Truro and their children Mary Jane aged 15, coffee house assistant and son James 11 a scholar. Both children were born in St Pancreas London.
Children of Mary Mannell and James Chivell
Louisa Mannell Chivell b. December 1856
William Henry Chivell b. March 1859, d. December 1864
Elizabeth Chivell b. March 1862
Mary Jane Chivell b. December 1865
James Henry Chivell b. September 1869
Annie May Manning
F, b. 30 December 1907, d. 1980
Annie May Manning was born on 30 December 1907.
At the age of 23 years, Annie May Manning married Lewis Gereld Randalf (Lewis Gerlald Randolph) Aberhart, son of Charles Frederick Aberhart and Isabella Bentley Stephens, in 1931 in New Zealand.
In 1979,her husband, Lewis Gereld Randalf (Lewis Gerlald Randolph) Aberhart died in New Zealand.
Annie May Manning died in 1980 in New Zealand.
Elizabeth Manning
Elizabeth Manning was born circa 1886.
Elizabeth L Manning
F, b. 10 June 1883
Charts: Descendants of John Burgess
Elizabeth L Manning was born on 10 June 1883 in Tasmania. She was the daughter of James MANNING and Alice CROSSLEY.
At the age of 29 years, 11 months and 11 days, Elizabeth L Manning married Albert Edward Butler, son of Josiah Butler and Eliza Burgess, on 21 May 1913 in Tasmania.
Thomas Manning
Thomas Manning was born in 1837 in Somerset, England.
His marriage, at 26 years, to Mary Ann Wootton, daughter of John Wootton and Hannah Baker, was registered in the September 1863 Quarter in Chard, Somerset Registration District.
Thomas Manning and Mary Ann Wootton appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Somerset. Thomas was a 43 year old factory worker born Buckland St Mary, living with his wife Mary Ann 40 born Ilminster, and daughter in law (step daughter)Martha Jane Wottoon aged 16 a collar factory hand, born Chard.
Elizabeth Mansbridge
Elizabeth Mansbridge was born circa 1815.
Elizabeth Mansbridge married William Primmer, son of Benjamin Primmer and Martha Newland, on 8 January 1837 in East Meon, Hampshire. William was a bachelor and Elizabeth a spinner - both of East Meon.
Children of Elizabeth Mansbridge and William Primmer
Martha Primmer+ b. circa 1837
Frances Primmer+ b. 26 May 1839, d. September 1928
Alfred William Primmer b. 30 June 1844, d. before October 1867
Jane Primmer b. 26 March 1848
George Mansbridge
M, b. 19 December 1910
George Mansbridge was born on 19 December 1910 in Gros-Mécatina.
He was the son of John William Mansbridge and Hannah Lucretia Hockey.
John Percival Mansbridge
M, b. 20 May 1925, d. 25 March 1990
John Percival Mansbridge was born on 20 May 1925 in St George, Gloucestershire.
He was the son of Percival Joseph Mansbridge and Edith Elizabeth Vowden.
Between 1980 and 1982 he was polytechnic librarian.
John Percival Mansbridge died on 25 March 1990 in Brentry, Gloucestershire, at age 64. He died from Ischaemic acute left ventricular failure.
John was cremated in Gloucestershire.
John William Mansbridge
M, b. 29 March 1881
John William Mansbridge was born on 29 March 1881 in Gros-Mécatina.
At the age of 28 years, 6 months and 27 days, John William Mansbridge married Hannah Lucretia Hockey, daughter of Noah Hockey and Phobe Major, on 26 October 1909 in Gros-Mécatina.
Child of John William Mansbridge and Hannah Lucretia Hockey
George Mansbridge b. 19 December 1910
Percival Joseph Mansbridge
M, b. 15 November 1880, d. 17 May 1961
Percival Joseph Mansbridge was born on 15 November 1880 in Newtown, Gloucestershire.
He was the son of Thomas Mansbridge and Rachel Smith.
Percival Joseph Mansbridge's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Gloucester Registration District in the December 1880 Quarter.
At the age of 31 years, 9 months and 5 days, Percival Joseph Mansbridge married Edith Elizabeth Vowden, daughter of William Vowden and Elizabeth Weight, on 20 August 1912 in Moorfields, Gloucestershire. Percival was living at 8 Claremont Terrace, Bristol at the time of his marriage. He was a clerk with Esso oil Company and remained as an oil Company clerk until he retired. Withesses to the marriage were William Vowden (Ediths father), W A Mansbridge, Ida Beatrice Vowden (Edith's sister), Elizabeth Vowden (Edith's mother), Archibalk William James Vowden (Brides brother.)
Percival Joseph Mansbridge witnessed the marriage of Ida Beatrice Vowden and Arthur William Rockett on 15 June 1937 in Henleaze, Gloucestershire; Arthur was a widower at the time of his marriage to Ida. Witnesses to the marriage were Walter John Rockett , Percival Mansbridge (Ida's brothe-in-law), Archibald Vowden (Ida's brother) Edith Mansbridge (Edith's sister) and Florence Emily Bishop.
On 22 May 1950,his wife, Edith Elizabeth Vowden died in Henleaze, Gloucestershire, at age 64. She died from chronic congestive heart failure and myocardial degeneration.
In 1959 he lived at 170 Downend Road, Hortfield, Bristol and then moved to 29 Evington Drive in Leister.
Percival Joseph Mansbridge died on 17 May 1961 in Leicestershire at age 80. He died of bronchopneumonia and diabetic retosis.
Percival was buried in Westbury-on-Tryne, Gloucestershire. He was buried with his wife Edith.
Child of Percival Joseph Mansbridge and Edith Elizabeth Vowden
John Percival Mansbridge+ b. 20 May 1925, d. 25 March 1990
Thomas Mansbridge
Thomas Mansbridge was born circa 1850.
Thomas Mansbridge married Rachel Smith circa 1875.
Child of Thomas Mansbridge and Rachel Smith
Percival Joseph Mansbridge+ b. 15 November 1880, d. 17 May 1961
William Arthur Mansbridge
M, b. September 1876
William Arthur Mansbridge's birth was registered in the Bristol, Gloucestershire Registration District in the September 1876 Quarter.
His marriage, at 34 years, to Elizabeth Mitchell Vowden, daughter of James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon, was registered in the 1911 Quarter in Bristol, Gloucestershire Registration District.
Mary Ann Mansell
Mary Ann Mansell was baptized on 6 June 1781 in Birmingham.
She was the daughter of William Mansell and Elizabeth Unknown.
At the age of 25 years, 9 months and 27 days, Mary Ann Mansell married George Todd on 2 April 1807 in Birmingham.
At the age of 35 years and 18 days, Mary Ann Mansell married George Fleet on 24 June 1816 in Deptford.
Child of Mary Ann Mansell and George Todd
Dr George Michael Todd+ b. 4 December 1808, d. June 1893
Child of Mary Ann Mansell and George Fleet
Sarah Ann Fleet+ b. September 1819, d. 22 August 1874
William Mansell
William Mansell married Elizabeth Unknown.
Child of William Mansell and Elizabeth Unknown
Mary Ann Mansell+ b. 6 June 1781
John Manson
John Manson was born circa 1875.
John Manson married Hanorah O'Grady, daughter of James O'Grady and Elizabeth Cotington, on 27 July 1903 in New South Wales.
Agnes Elizabeth Manteit
Agnes Elizabeth Manteit was born in 1889 in Queensland.
She was the daughter of Johann Manteit and Mary Naumann.
Alexander Albert Manteit
M, b. 1930, d. 4 January 1930
Alexander Albert Manteit was born in 1930.
He was the son of George Manteit and Alice Amelia Schwerin.
Alexander was buried on 4 January 1930 in Goombungee Cemetery.
Alexander Albert Manteit died on 4 January 1930 in Queensland. He was 10 minutes old.
Ann Elizabeth Manteit
Ann Elizabeth Manteit was born in 1880 in Queensland.
At the age of 18 years, Ann Elizabeth Manteit married Bernhardt (Benjamin) Blumke, son of Andreas Blumke and Rosalie Kalinowski, in 1898 in Queensland.
Ann Elizabeth Manteit appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee. She carried out home duties.
She and Bernhardt (Benjamin) Blumke moved to the Cooray area around 1926.Their eldest daughter Mary Elizabeth was married there in 1929.
Children of Ann Elizabeth Manteit and Bernhardt (Benjamin) Blumke
Mary Theresa Elizabeth Blumke b. 1899
Frank Blumke b. 1901, d. 4 September 1968
Agnes Blumke b. 1902, d. 1979
Andrew Blumke b. 1905, d. 1908
Clara Blumke b. 1907
James Blumke b. 1911
Lawrence John Blumke b. 1912
Arthur James Manteit
M, b. 25 January 1918, d. 15 January 1942
Arthur James Manteit was born on 25 January 1918 in Peranga, Queensland.
He was the son of Augustinus Manteit and Elizabeth Stanberg.
Arthur James Manteit enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 April 1941 in Toowoomba He was living in Chinchilla at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his mother Elizabeth Errington. His service number was QX16955 and he served in the 2/26 Infantry Battalion.
Arthur James Manteit died on 15 January 1942 in Singapore at age 23.
Augusta Manteit
Augusta Manteit was born in 1886 in Queensland.
Augustinus Manteit
M, b. 1891, d. 14 January 1931
Augustinus Manteit was born in 1891.
He was the son of Johann Manteit and Mary Naumann.
Augustinus Manteit married Elizabeth Stanberg circa 1916.
Augustinus Manteit died on 14 January 1931 in Queensland.
Augustinus was buried on 15 January 1931 in Goombungee Cemetery.
Children of Augustinus Manteit and Elizabeth Stanberg
Arthur James Manteit b. 25 January 1918, d. 15 January 1942
Edward August Manteit b. 29 September 1919, d. 4 October 1943
Bernard Manteit
Bernard Manteit was born in 1909 in Queensland.
He was the son of Franz Manteit and Lucy Agnes Panske.
Bernard Manteit married Ada E Unknown circa 1940.
Bernard Manteit died on 2 February 1964 in Queensland.
Bernard was buried on 4 April 1964 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Edward August Manteit
M, b. 29 September 1919, d. 4 October 1943
Edward August Manteit was born on 29 September 1919 in Queensland.
Edward August Manteit enlisted in the Australian Army on 21 January 1941 in Toowoomba He was living in Chinchilla at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his mother Elizabeth Manteit. His service number was QX16587 and he served in the 2/26 Infantry Battalion the same regiment as his brother Arthur.
Edward August Manteit died on 4 October 1943 in Myanmar at age 24.
Edward was buried in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery.
Eileen Dorothy Manteit
F, b. 23 December 1915, d. 11 October 1996
Eileen Dorothy Manteit was born on 23 December 1915 in Queensland.
She was the daughter of Jacob Manteit and Christina Oliva.
At the age of 20 years, Eileen Dorothy Manteit married Arthur Lucht, son of Carl Christy Wilhelm Lucht and Henrietta Catherina (Cecilia) Henricks, in 1936 in Queensland.
Eileen Dorothy Manteit appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Haden. She carried out home duties.
She and Arthur Lucht appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Taylor. Arthur was a farmer and Eileen carried out home duties.
Eileen Dorothy Manteit and Arthur Lucht appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Nutgrove. He was a farmer and she carried out home duties.
On 18 September 1972,her husband, Arthur Lucht died in Queensland at age 68.
Eileen Dorothy Manteit died on 11 October 1996 in Crow's Nest at age 80.
Eileen was buried on 15 November 1996 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. RCLAW2-007-0031.
Eric Arnold Manteit
M, b. 25 December 1913, d. 27 November 1999
Eric Arnold Manteit was born on 25 December 1913 in Toowoomba.
He was the son of Jacob Manteit and Christina Oliva.
Eric Arnold Manteit enlisted in the Australian Army on 21 August 1942 in Brisbane He was living at Haden at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father Jacob. His service number ws QX33295. He was discharged on 3 April 1946 with the rank of Private in the 2/33 Infantry Battalion.
He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Doctor's Creek. Eric was a farm labourer.
Eric was buried on 30 April 1999 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Eric Arnold Manteit died on 27 November 1999 in Toowoomba at age 85.
Ernest Vincent Manteit
Ernest Vincent Manteit was born in 1912 in Queensland.
Faith Manteit
F, b. 29 December 1930, d. 30 December 1930
Faith Manteit was born on 29 December 1930.
Faith Manteit died on 30 December 1930.
She was the daughter of George Manteit and Alice Amelia Schwerin.
Faith was buried on 2 January 1931 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Faye Manteit
F, b. 13 October 1932, d. 13 October 1932
Faye Manteit died on 13 October 1932 in Queensland. She was 10 hours old.
She was born on 13 October 1932.
Faye was buried on 14 October 1932 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Frank Paul Manteit
M, b. 30 June 1902, d. 1982
Frank Paul Manteit was born on 30 June 1902 in Gowrie Little Plain.
Frank Paul Manteit began military service on 19 June 1942 in Toowoomba. He was living in Toowoomba at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Doris. His service number was Q232690. He was discharged on 21 October 1945 with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
Frank Paul Manteit died in 1982 in Queensland.


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Book ASK Italian - Southend-on-Sea online.
ASK Italian restaurant in Southend-on-Sea provides a stylish base in which to enjoy Italian food at reasonable prices. Offering a clean and crisp modern interior, the restaurant boasts an attractive setting. Amongst the specials is the delicious Milanese dish of beef meatballs with roasted peppers, caramelised onions, and chilli sauce served on penne and baked in the oven. The dessert menu has tempting sweets, such as a tasty tiramisu or lemon tart to complete an enjoyable meal at ASK Italian.
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This is a time that calls us to be heroines [and heroes]—sometimes just to get through the day, or to avoid the temptation to do things that are not right, or put off things that are right for us in order to please others. As a person who wants to be happy, as I hope you want to be, I have noticed how many people think of heroism as inherently sacrificial, requiring men and women to do something huge to save the world. This [website] is dedicated to showing heroines and heroes how they can make a difference without sacrificing their own fulfillment and well-being.
I am an author, speaker, workshop leader, and educator in private practice, best known as an expert on the applications of myth, archetypes, and narrative to contemporary life and work. I also serve as a thinking partner for leaders and leadership teams applying my work to their organizations and their professional roles.
My interest in these subjects and activities arose out of my personal background. As a young person, I had a good start in life. Although my family was financially strapped, my parents were loving and generous people who embodied lives of integrity and goodness. Perhaps for this reason, I often felt bewildered about the world around me, inwardly pondering questions like: Why do people do the things they do? Why can't we all get along? Why do countries get into unnecessary wars when they could work things out? Why can't our politicians stop attacking each other and address the problems of the country? Beyond this, I worried about how I could be myself, make a difference in the world, and still earn a good living. Each of these questions presented themselves as a mystery to be solved.
This website shares with you what I have figured out over time, and how I slowly learned to feel less confused about life.
The Hero Within has been a bestselling book, with over a quarter million copies sold. I frequently hear from readers whose lives have been enriched by it, and many buy multiple copies to give to others they know who are graduating from high school, college, or a stage of life and need to gain a toehold for the next phase of their journeys. They often go on to read Awakening the Heroes Within, which provides greater depth on the same subject.
To further this work, I co-authored a tested psychometric instrument, The Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator®, which is designed to help individuals discover the archetypes that are most active in their lives. You can arrange to take it by clicking on "Discover Your Archetypes" anyplace in this website.
I shifted to writing about leadership and organizational dynamics when I began to be drafted into leadership positions and asked to consult for a variety of organizations. This led me to study everything I could on how to lead, on organizational behavior and development, and on the larger cultural context of countries and regions. My background includes a substantial history as a higher education administrator and faculty member, most recently as Executive Vice President/Provost and then President of Pacifica Graduate Institute. Previously, I was Professor of Leadership Studies in the School of Public Policy and Director of the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland. During my tenure there, the Academy was the incubator of the International Leadership Association (ILA), and I was privileged to be a member of ILA's Board of Directors.
Earlier in my career, I served as the director of two major women's studies programs and the academic dean of a women's college. As an American Council on Education Fellow in Academic Administration and later, in collaboration with ACE's Office on Women, I helped construct guidelines for how colleges and universities could better serve the needs of women administrators, faculty, and students. I also directed a certificate program in transformational leadership at Georgetown University and was president of Meristem, a nonprofit consulting organization.
I'm thankful that over my life I have gained answers to so many of my questions, and that I had access to high quality educational experiences that prepared me to do this work. I received my Ph.D. in English from Rice University and a Doctorate of Ministry from Wisdom University, supplemented by post-graduate trainings in depth psychology, psychological type, and active imagination and creativity, as well as many workshops and trainings in leadership and organizational dynamics and personal enrichment experiences in body awareness and dance.


text:
package settings

import (
	"reflect"
	"testing"

	"k8s.io/client-go/kubernetes/fake"
	"k8s.io/dashboard/api/pkg/settings/api"
)

func TestNewSettingsManager(t *testing.T) {
	sm := NewSettingsManager().(*SettingsManager)

	if len(sm.settings) > 0 {
		t.Error("new settings manager should have no settings set")
	}
}

func TestSettingsManager_GetGlobalSettings(t *testing.T) {
	sm := NewSettingsManager()
	client := fake.NewSimpleClientset(api.GetDefaultSettingsConfigMap(""))
	gs := sm.GetGlobalSettings(client)

	if !reflect.DeepEqual(api.GetDefaultSettings(), gs) {
		t.Errorf("it should return default settings \"%v\" instead of \"%v\"", api.GetDefaultSettings(), gs)
	}
}

func TestSettingsManager_SaveGlobalSettings(t *testing.T) {
	sm := NewSettingsManager()
	client := fake.NewSimpleClientset(api.GetDefaultSettingsConfigMap(""))
	defaults := api.GetDefaultSettings()
	err := sm.SaveGlobalSettings(client, &defaults)

	if err == nil {
		t.Errorf("it should fail with \"%s\" error if trying to save but manager has deprecated data",
			api.ConcurrentSettingsChangeError)
	}

	if !reflect.DeepEqual(err.Error(), api.ConcurrentSettingsChangeError) {
		t.Errorf("it should fail with \"%s\" error instead of \"%s\" if trying to save but manager has deprecated data",
			api.ConcurrentSettingsChangeError, err.Error())
	}

	err = sm.SaveGlobalSettings(client, &defaults)

	if err != nil {
		t.Errorf("it should save settings if manager has no deprecated data instead of failing with \"%s\" error",
			err.Error())
	}
}

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* Fun and inspirational materials to help you find your best way of stopping.
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Thanks, will get this for family smoker!!
May as well get one last thing from all the taxes smokers have paid in to this government.
Your Quit Kit will be with you in the next few days.
Now download and enjoy two free stress-busting MP3s. These have been scientifically proven to reduce cravings.
Think about that before you think smokers are wasting all your tax money.
You don't get a kit but you're far less likely to die a slow, horrible, painful death while your loved ones look on..Hope that is some consolation for not getting some bits of colourful paper.
Is that the same packaging as the Graze box? Looks very familiar.
received it for a while ago, great freebie!


Michael Redman is a Director and co-head of Burford's global corporate intelligence, asset tracing, and enforcement business. Michael began his career in the Lloyd's of London insurance market and later worked in West Africa in the diamond industry. He has worked in the investigations sector for well over a decade and has held senior positions in both Moscow and London at leading global commercial intelligence companies. Michael has degrees from University College, London and Cambridge and went on to qualify for the English Bar.


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Brown v. Louisiana (1966)
Edited by: John Vile, David L. Hudson & David Schultz
In: Encyclopedia of the First Amendment
Subject: American Political Thought, Law & Courts, American Political History
Vile, J., Hudson, D. L. & Schultz, D. (2009). Brown v. louisiana (1966). In Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (pp. 215-215). Washington, DC: CQ Press doi: 10.4135/9781604265774.n202
Vile, John, David L. Hudson and David Schultz. "Brown v. Louisiana (1966)." In Encyclopedia of the First Amendment, edited by John VileDavid L. Hudson and David Schultz, 215. Washington, DC: CQ Press, 2009. doi: 10.4135/9781604265774.n202.
Vile, J, Hudson, D L & Schultz, D 2009, 'Brown v. louisiana (1966)', in Vile, J, Hudson, DL & Schultz, D (eds), Encyclopedia of the first amendment, CQ Press, Washington, DC, pp. 215, viewed 19 July 2019, doi: 10.4135/9781604265774.n202.
Vile, John, et al. "Brown v. Louisiana (1966)." Encyclopedia of the First Amendment. Eds. Washington: CQ Press, 2009. 215. SAGE Knowledge. Web. 19 Jul. 2019, doi: 10.4135/9781604265774.n202.
The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Louisiana , 383 U.S. 131 (1966), that a silent sit-in demonstration protesting segregation in a public library was protected symbolic speech under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
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Tsunami kills 142
September 30, 2009 mlipen Main Stories, National
A TOWERING tsunami sparked by an early morning earthquake have devastated Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, killing at least 142 people and leaving thousands displaced.
Papua New Guinea was among many countries across the Pacific placed on tsunami alert after the earthquake on Tuesday (yesterday morning in PNG) but was fortunate to escape the effects of the giant waves.
The warnings were later cancelled.
PNG Natural Disaster Centre logistics adviser Andrew Oaego said yesterday that there had been no reports of damage to PNG's outer islands.
"We've advised the regions possibly affected to maintain a look-out and to report anything but there have been no reports of a tsunami hitting our shores," Mr Oaego said.
The quake, with a magnitude between 8.0 and 8.3, struck between Samoa and American Samoa at 6.48am on Tuesday local time (3.48 am PNG time yesterday) and locals said it lasted up to three minutes.
Eyewitnesses said that over the next 20 minutes, four giant walls of water, between 3m and 9m high, pounded the shore, wiping out villages and shattering holiday resorts.
One hospital in Apia said it had received 79 bodies, with the death toll so far put at 113.
At least 22 were dead in American Samoa and seven were confirmed dead in Tonga.
The toll was expected to rise with many bodies yet to be retrieved.
A Tasmanian woman, horse trainer Maree Blacker, 50, was confirmed dead along with a six-year-old girl.
A 56-year-old woman from Victoria was also killed but the Department of Foreign Affairs did not release her name last night.
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl from New Zealand with Australian permanent residency has also been confirmed dead. Six Australians are in hospital but the exact number of Australians injured is in a state of flux.
Grave fears are held for one Australian while another six Australians in the affected area are unaccounted for.
Most of the 20 villages on the southern side of the main Samoan island of Upolu have been levelled.
Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said he was "shocked beyond belief" by the devastation.
Villages were wiped out, buildings were toppled, and thousands of people fled to higher ground after the offshore quake struck, followed by giant waves which swept cars out to sea.
"So much has gone. So many people are gone," a distressed PM Malielegaoi said of the "unimaginable" tragedy as he flew from Auckland to the Samoan capital of Apia.
"I'm so shocked, so saddened by all the loss."
Malielegaoi said his own village of Lepa had been decimated.
"Thankfully, the alarm sounded on the radio and gave people time to climb to higher ground," he said.
"But not everyone escaped."
Two sick children who were en route to hospital for flu treatment were swept away in flood waters.
"Their car was just taken away," the prime minister said.
Two of the country's most popular resorts, Sinalei Reef Resort and Coconuts Beach Resort, off the west coast of the main island of Upolu, had been hit hard.
Joe Annandale, owner of the Sinalei Resort and regional mayor of the ravaged south coast, lost his wife Tui. Her body was found washed up in a tree after she tried to help some children.
Apia was evacuated as officials scrambled to get thousands of residents to higher ground, where they remained huddled hours after the quake.
Witnesses said cars were swept out to sea in American Samoa, where buildings in the capital of Pago Pago were destroyed in what the US territory's Congress delegate said was a scene of "devastation".
Australia, New Zealand and the United States led immediate pledges of assistance. – AAP
Judge urges 'common sense' over LNG issues
Scared silly over climate change


The Codification Division of the UN Office of Legal Affairs has added new lectures to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law website, which provides high quality international law training and research materials to users around the world free of charge.
The latest lectures were given by Judge Kenneth Keith on "The Advisory Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice" and Professor Donald Rothwell on "The Law of the Sea and the Polar Regions".
City, University of London The Refugee Crisis and International Criminal Law: Are Australian Agents and Corporate Actors Committing Crimes Against Humanity? City Law School invites you to a panel discussion of international criminal law aspects of the refugee crisis, with a focus on the Australian detention facilities on Monday 13 February 2017 at 18:00. The discussion will follow the announcement and launch of a new major initiative by the Stanford International Human Rights Clinic and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN).The event takes place on Monday 13 February 2017 at 18:00 at City, University of London, College Building, St John Street, EC1V 4PB – Room AG21. The event will be followed by a wine reception. Attendance is free. You may sign up here.
Transregional Academy. The Forum Transregionale Studien and the Max Weber Stiftung – Deutsche Geisteswissenschaftliche Institute im Ausland invite doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to apply for a transregional academy on the topic of redistribution and law. A call for applications has been issued for the forum, entitled "Redistribution and the Law in an Antagonistic World", to be held on 21-30 August 2017 in Berlin. The application deadline is 12 March 2017. Further information can be found here and the call for applications can be found here.
Second Specialization Course for Junior Prosecutors on International Criminal Justice and International Cooperation in Criminal Justice Matters. The Second Specialization Course for Junior Prosecutors on International Criminal Justice and International Cooperation in Criminal Justice Matters Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights is pleased to open applications for the Second Specialization Course for Junior Prosecutors on International Criminal Justice and International Cooperation in Criminal Justice Matters. The Specialization Course will be held in Siracusa, Italy from 3-14 July 2017. The Specialization Course has been developed by the Siracusa International Institute (the new public name for the International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences – ISISC Onlus) and the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP), in collaboration with and supported by the International Association of Penal Law (AIDP) and National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI). For further information about the Specialization Course, please visit the new Siracusa Institute website where you will find the online registration form. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2017. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Siracusa Institute at [email protected].
International Cultural Heritage Law Summer School, University of Geneva invites applications for the summer school International Cultural Heritage Law (12 June – 23 June 2017). The summer school aims to develop the students' awareness and general understanding of the main substantive themes of international cultural heritage law, namely: the trade in cultural objects; the restitution of stolen or looted artworks; the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict; the protection of the built heritage from natural and human-induced disasters; the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage and of the diversity of cultural expressions. More information on the course, program, fees, and deadlines are available here.


With a soulful roots sound and engaging lyrics, Sue-Anne Stewart, a self-described gypsy at heart, is excited to get back to the studio to share her gift. The independent artist took time out from recording to talk life, family and music.
It was years ago, in the town of Byron Bay, when Sue-Anne started busking on the relaxed beachside streets, eventually making enough to record her first self-titled EP. Armed with a dream and her demo, she walked into a local pub, shared her sound and secured a gig playing three 45-minute sets.
"I didn't even have that many songs. I just said yes. I don't know how I did it," she laughs.
It was grassroots beginnings for this Gladstone-born girl. With music in her veins it's no surprise Sue-Anne possesses a deep passion for music.
"My great grandmother was a music teacher and my grandfather played piano," she says.
For many musicians getting their first guitar is a defining moment. For Sue-Anne significance came from the person who handed it to her – her biological father.
It was a monumental time in her life when Sue-Anne, aged 12, first met her birth father. A delicate situation made harder when a year later a freak accident left him deaf.
"It was a big thing. I'd only just met him and then I had to learn how to communicate without words," she says.
Over time they formed a special relationship which was magnified and strengthened by music. "It was that connection with him that really helped nurture my music," she says.
Life on their farm was never quiet. Her father filled her ears with old records and the voices of his favourite artists, giving her a real appreciation of music.
"That was the beautiful thing with him, when he lost his hearing he just really took it upon himself to share his musical passion," she says.
Now thanks to a cochlear ear implant Sue-Anne can share her own music with one of her biggest inspirations and supporters.
Before meeting her birth father, Sue-Anne spent her younger years travelling up and down the east coast with her family. She attended 13 schools growing up and there is no doubt her nomadic upbringing has influenced much of her music.
At 19 she craved a more vibrant music scene so she packed her bags for the Sunshine Coast. Nowadays, despite having toured around Australia, America, Canada, England and Europe, Sue-Anne always finds her way back to her 'home base'.
It's hard to believe the adventurous folk singer, who has supported respected artists like Bobby Alu, Sandi Thom and Ash Grunwald, was once a very shy child.
But one of her biggest adventures has been the birth of her daughter, Tayah, which her album Gypsy Blood is heavily influenced by.
Like mother like daughter, Tayah, now five-years-old, shows an interest in music and surfing. "She loves to sing and she's got a guitar and a little keyboard. I don't want to force her too much. I want her to be able to do it in her own time," she says.
With a new single to be launched and a third album to follow in the new year, the down to earth singer is juggling a lot of balls and says sometimes she drops them.
The self taught musician never learnt to read or write music and says she just plays by ear and feel. Sue-Anne finds it easy to tap into a creative mindset and describes her musical process as organic.
"I'll get my guitar and just start playing a little. Most of the time it's the song coming through that way," she says.
In 2014 her song Love Gets Sweeter filled lounge rooms across Australia when it featured on the hit Channel 7 television show Winner and Losers. Sue-Anne says she is just grateful for it all.
But it has. Her gift, taking her all over the globe from performing at internationally renowned Canadian Music Week to events closer to home like the Woodford Folk Festival. "I really like playing live, people being moved by a performance or delivery of a song or just feeling connected to it," says Sue-Anne.
"It's the ultimate of why I play music.
All the little gigs that I've done, all the cafes, the bigger gigs and the smaller gigs they all kind of roll into one making me who I am today.
In the mean time, Sue-Anne hopes to get back on the road soon, jamming and touring with the band, with her husband and daughter riding shotgun.


Morning rush hour at the John Moulton Barn on Mormon Row - Tetons NP, Wyoming.
Night cityscape - 16th Street and Lawrence Denver CO. The Daniels and Fisher Tower (center) an iconic clock tower built in 1910 for a department store has a large bell & an observation deck.
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert - American test pilot, aerospace engineer, Air Force pilot, and NASA Apollo 13 astronaut, one of the 24 people who have flown to the Moon. This sculpture of Jack is found in the Denver Airport, one of the many art exhibits throughout the terminals.


One of my favourite books, even though I don't think all the stories in it work. I've just read it for the third time, and I'm still as taken with these observations of ordinary lives as I was when I first read it in 1990. Arguments, seductions, bravado, dreams, epiphanies and failures – they're all treated with sympathy, delicacy and understanding. They're like little snapshots of emotion – hardly any story is more than 10 pages – and the best of them stick in your mind forever.
My favourites: Performance, Death of a Spinster and Tig.


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At first there were just a couple of big trucks rumbling down our road. Then the numbers picked up. Today, there are a dozen pieces of construction equipment grinding up and down our little asphalt road, to the big pasture just north of us. Or, what used to be a big pasture.
We always had big power lines going through there, but underneath them, horses grazed quietly and woodsy vegetation softened the fence lines. So many trees and bushes obscured our view of that property that we just thought of it as "the woods to the north."
Tree trimmers started first, clearing not only limbs and branches, but whole trees. Then came the graders, and the rock haulers. Now there are cranes, front-end loaders, augers, concrete mixers, cherry pickers, flat bed trailers, and lots of guys in orange vests.
At first the dogs got lots of exercise running the fence line and barking at each invading mechanical menace. But now there are too many. The dogs have given up and retreated to the hut to sleep through the cacophony.
My hope is that once the improvements to the power lines have been made, all the construction staff and vehicles will clear out and we'll be able to go back to our peaceful life. And when the spring vegetation returns to the trees left to wear it, the stark view will once again soften, and the highway noises will be buffered. I'm thinking a row of cedar trees might be in order now.
In the meantime, I'm fitting all the sheep for hard hats.