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Metamorphosis & Other Stories
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Translated, with an introduction, by John R. Williams
This selection of Kafka's shorter prose writings includes one of the few works published during his lifetime: the harrowing story of Gregor Samsa's overnight transformation into a verminous insect, his record of the effect of this sudden metamorphosis on himself and the reaction of his family. It conveys with an unsettling mixture of subjective involvement and objective detachment the complex feelings of guilt, affection, responsibility and self-doubt that characterise Kafka's perception of intimate emotional relationships – themes that are continued in the quasi-fictional story The Judgement and the quasi-autobiographical Letter to his Father. Issues of guilt, punishment and penance are also treated with startling brutality in the story set in a tropical penal colony that describes in horrific detail a machine designed to inflict an ingenious and barbaric form of execution on victims of a summary and arbitrary justice – a machine, however, that in this instance destroys not its intended victim, but its zealous operator and, simultaneously, itself. Kafka's enigmatic fables deal, often in dark and quirkily humorous terms, with the insoluble dilemmas of a world in which there appears to be no reassurance, no reliable guidance to resolving our existential and emotional uncertainties and anxieties.

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Time Again for Dissidents and Apostates to Become Loud
By Dennis B. Horne
With General Conference upon us, we will again see and hear the racket and squawking from dissidents, anti's, and apostates, all trying to use the increased attention on the Church for their own nefarious purposes. The Salt Lake Tribune is leading the way, as usual. This quotation from President Heber J. Grant summed it up in his day and in ours, beautifully:
"I have received a lot of anonymous letters, since I became President of the Church, telling me a great many things that people would like me to announce here, positions they would like me to take, etc., to all of which I shall pay no attention." Conference Report, June 1919, 139.
Dennis Horne September 28, 2020 at 11:36 AM
I see Peggy Stack of the Tribune has done an (alleged) story on a new book about Joseph Smith's translation process. Her story, and evidently much of the book, is complete rot. I couldn't find a thing in her story that matched solid and sound church doctrine. These scholars, some of whom are apostates and nonmembers, are shooting in the dark. Ann Taves is promoting old worn-out theories of "automatic writing" to explain the production of the Book of Mormon and Book of Abraham. She doesn't believe the gold plates existed. She quotes anti-Christs like Vogel and others who disbelieve that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God.
But this stuff gets more attention because Conference is almost here. I wish church members could get their understanding of past and ongoing revelation from sources like Elder Quentin L. Cook (at the last conference) and other like legitimate and authorized and knowledgeable sources. I don't think Elder Cook will get his understanding of how Joseph translated from this baloney book. Moroni gave Joseph a Urim and Thummim and the gold plates for a reason--to assist him in translating. If he also used a seer stone on occasion, that's fine, but there is no "new narrative" that is approved by the Church.
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A campaign launched to fight for the abolition of the Dartford Crossing toll has exceeded 10,000 signatures, which will be enough to force the government into a written response.
The petition was launched by Neil D'Silva, in response to the government continually reneging on an agreement to abolish the charges.
In February 1999, the government agreed that fees would be abolished once the bridge had paid for itself, and therefore by the end of 2003 would be toll free.
However in 2001, the government announced that it was reneging on that agreement, sparking outrage from motorists and motoring organisations. It has continued reneging on that agreement ever since, putting a financial burden on all road users, including taxi drivers and private hire drivers.
Powers to introduce a charge were agreed by Parliament in the Transport Act 2000, and the charge was then implemented in 2003.
The petition is now sitting at 16,943 signatures, which will now force a government response. If it reaches 100,000 signatures there will have to be a debate in parliament on the subject.
The campaign will run until the end of February.


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Welcome to The Speckled Hatchback! My name is Dorian Anderson, and I am avid birdwatcher, bird photographer, and generally curious amateur naturalist. I have been birding since age 7 (I am 40 as of January 2019), and in those years I have developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. This blog is my way of sharing that appreciation with you. I hope this blog is a fun place to hang out, read about birds and birding, have a few laughs, and maybe learn a few things in the process. The story behind the blog's name is at the end of this particular run of blather.
Me - Go Red Sox!
I have been interested in birds since a very young age. I grew up in Philadelphia, and spent much of my youth birding John Heinz NWR, Brigantine NWR, Cape May Point, Barnegat, Bombay Hook NWR, and other areas in the Delaware Valley region. I was fortunate to attend 4 of the youth birding camps run by Victor Emanuel Nature Tours between ages 12-15. These broadened my avian horizons and exposed me to the Western US and Mexico for the first time. Unfortunately, my birding interest was put on hold from ages 16-18 as I attended boarding school in Connecticut.
After high school, I headed west to California where I attended Stanford University. I studied Cell and Molecular Biology, and when not busy with coursework, research, ultimate frisbee, or getting hammered at frat parties, I managed to do at least some birding around the Bay Area. I became particularly interested in pelagic birding during these years as Monterey was just a few hours down the coast.
After graduating from Stanford, I attended New York University where I completed a Ph.D. in Developmental Genetics. Specifically, I studied how cells in the early embryo polarize and how this polarization event functions to control subsequent morphogenetic movements during gastrulation. You can read all about it here and here. Ironically, it was in the most urban of environments that my birding interest was rediscovered. Central Park and Jamaica Bay were easy train rides, and I started doing more bird-focused traveling around the country during those graduate years.
After NYU, I accepted a post-doctoral position at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston where I investigated the molecular mechanisms that control neural plasticity. Armed with a car (which I did not have in Manhattan), the birding interest grew exponentially. I also ventured into serious bird photography for the first time in April of 2010 and have been completely addicted ever since. You can see all of my work at my main photography website, Dorian Anderson Photography. Alternatively, you can check out my flickr site.
Frustrated with the pace of research and prospects of an overly academic career, I resigned my post-doctoral position at the end of 2014 to pursue my "Biking for Birds" eco-adventure. During that year, I bicycled 17,830 miles through 28 states, observed 618 species of birds, and raised ~$50,000 for bird conservation. The entire 365-day project was petroleum-free as I used only the bike, and my feet for transportation. Here is my blog from that project: http://bikingforbirds.blogspot.com.
My wife (Sonia) and I moved to Los Angeles at the conclusion of that adventure. It is now January 2017, and our time in LA is coming to a close. We will be moving to San Francisco in May, so please stay tuned for all future adventures!
The blog's name, The Speckled Hatchback, derives from a childhood experience. As a pre-teen, I played on a local ice hockey team. One day the guys were giving me a hard but good-natured ribbing. My friend, RP Urban, joked, "I mean what do you do when you go birding? Go out into the woods and just wait for the Speckled Hatchback to start peeping?" With this statement RP created an imaginary, but completely believable bird name that has stuck with me ever since. Although it is purely fictional, the Speckled Hatchback for me represents some mythical bird that I or some other birdwatcher might one day finally glimpse. Beyond birding, the Speckled Hatchback is a metaphor for anything that a person might be searching, whether that be as tangible as a bird or as abstract as the purpose of one's life. Yeah, maybe it's a bit hokey, but that's the story and what it means to me.
I have been meaning to write to you since your very entertaining, inspiring and informative 2015 biking for birds blog, which I looked forward to reading every morning that year. It in part kept me from quitting my PhD-level job in the DC area by birding vicariously with you! (that was the first and best blog I have ever read, largely thanks to your infectious enthusiasm and humor). I have not written sooner thanks to the demands of the aforementioned job, being a parent etc.
If I had a birding blog I would call it the Purple-titted Banana Eater. This is the name of a bird listed on the recent sightings form at Great Meadows NWR in the 1970s, akin to your friend's mythical bird. My brother and I, birders since 1971 when we were 9 and 8 years old, respectively, still get a kick out of that Monty Pythonesque jab at birders 40+ years later.
I also identified with a lot of your other perspectives and experiences: As a senior in high school I birded almost every weekend where you started your biking venture: Salisbury Beach, Parker River NWR and environs, but never by bike! My brother and I fantasized about biking across the USA and he eventually did it, but on his own. I was too busy building a career including graduate school (in soil and crop sciences and microbiology). I have been fortunate to bird all the states you covered in your journey and some of the specific locations so I could also identify with your journey from that perspective while also learning about new cool places.
I was also thrilled to see someone focus on the environmental impact of birding, which can be substantial. I do most of my local birding (and commuting) by bike so that angle was particularly relevant to me. And, I fully agree with your environmental emphases.
In any case, this note is just to thank you for that great blogging year. I have since tried to write up a day's birding adventure after a full day in the field with essentially no success--I just want to relax and enjoy the beer. So, again, a belated thank you for a great blog. If you are ever giving a talk in the DC area I'm hoping to attend! Good luck with your continuing balancing of the life of an avid birder (and photographer), husband, and professional scientist!
I do eBird (Ian/William Hearn)and and I originally saw you on there and later saw you on SmugMug. You have amazing photos, and its nice to read your blog!


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← Even before leaving the ground…….
I cannot quite believe it's been a year since I last posted this blog; the trip I was about to embark on did not go according to plan!!!!!!
After a 6.30am departure to Gatwick airport and what should have been an uneventful journey to Delhi……if only I'd known! The fog was thickening as we made slow progress round the M25, and eventually the traffic almost ground to a halt, leaving me slightly panicked that I might actually miss the first flight of our trip. Finally, having taken an inordinate amount of time to complete a 40 minute journey, we pull into the Emirates check in zone just 90 minutes before take off. Check in goes without a hitch and I battle my way through the overcrowded security channel, making it to the lounge just in time to meet one of our designers before boarding.
Once on board, having been offered a hot towel and a drink, I settle in with my feet up and a good book! For those of you who are unfamiliar with my blog posts, I love to fly; it is the only time in my crazy, busy life that I get to sit on my backside for several hours straight, with a movie (or several!), a book/magazine, or some music, and am only interrupted by someone offering me food, wine or a chair sized mattress…..what's not to like?
An hour and a half later, we haven't moved an inch and the steward is telling me not to concern myself about the connecting flight in Dubai, which we now have absolutely no chance of catching! There is nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the experience, we'll worry about what happens next when we get there. On arrival at around 10.30pm we are met by a very helpful steward, who explains that we have been booked onto a Jet Airways flight to Delhi…..tomorrow afternoon at 3pm!!!!!!!! And our luggage has been checked straight through so there is no possibility of having it back at this point! What a disaster! The only available earlier flight is at 4am, with a 3hr layover in Mumbai, arriving only a couple of hours earlier than the direct flight. We will have lost a whole day in Delhi whichever we take, so we opt for the later, direct departure, and are whisked off in an Emirates chauffeur driven car to a hotel for the night, and not just any hotel, this is the tallest hotel in the world, all 72 floors and 1600 rooms of it……I can now honestly say that I have, been there, done that, and yes, I did buy the t-shirt!
I cannot fault the Emirates hospitality, they really looked after us! We decide that the best option in this situation is to get a decent nights sleep, and work our way around the most extravagant breakfast buffet that, in all my years of travelling, I have ever seen! There is English, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and all manner of fruit, pancakes, pastries and artisan breads on offer, and I only wish I had a big enough appetite to try it all! Disappointingly, we cannot get up to the viewing platform at the top of the hotel until after 5pm, so we head back to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Having not seen our luggage since checking in at Gatwick, I am in yesterday's crumpled, well travelled clothing, I have no make up, and have used every available kit, lotion and potion in the hotel bathroom. Anyone who sees me today will have to accept me au naturel!
Whilst we slept in Dubai, our colleagues on the later flight, have passed us by without mishap, and arrive many hours before us. However, having boarded the plane, I am still not convinced that our bags will have negotiated their way to our next flight. Too many hours have passed, giving them plenty of time to get lost in one of the largest airports in the world! I am avidly watching the ground staff load the luggage into the hold beneath us. Truck after truck of suitcases appears, and one by one the bags make their up the conveyor belt, but I have seen nothing that looks remotely like mine! Just when I am about to give up, one final little trolley rolls up with half a dozen bags on it, and I can barely contain my excitement when I spot ours among them……I will have clean clothing and my own toiletries when we get there!
And that was just the beginning; there followed a quick succession of appointments, a late night crazy buggy ride through a Delhi golf club to dinner; too many late nights, 5am starts, too little sleep, an aborted landing in Chennai (after flying over the 90,000 seat cricket stadium and the beach a few times, we made it onto the ground at the third attempt!), and a bizarre experience with some Monsoon paperwork which has somehow ended up in my luggage (concierge left it in the wrong room, and they send someone to the Leela Hotel to collect it…. "do you have the package Ms Redman?…..very James Bond!). We head straight out to a supplier and a very long day, developing samples and negotiating prices, in the middle of which all the men in the room quietly disappear for Friday prayers leaving us wondering where everyone has gone. I finally have the luxury of a lone swim in the hotel rooftop pool at sunset, and this is the sort of moment that makes it all worthwhile and reminds me, despite the exhaustion, why I love this job! It is stunningly beautiful! The following day, another round of supplier visits and a late night dinner, before I am back at the airport for a 2am flight!
Moving on to Hong Kong, the relentless pace continued with several days of appointments, and supplier dinners, and finally a brief stop off in Dubai/Abu Dhabi to meet our franchise partners and visit some of our middle eastern stores.
So a year has gone by and a great deal has changed, which will make an immense difference to the trip we are now about to embark on. We have won awards, launched new ranges, and developed a celebrity collaboration, but it will be Brexit that has had the greatest impact. The volatitlity of the exchange rate and subsequently oil prices, along with rising labour prices in India, and the increasing price of cotton, will all conspire to make negotiations very difficult this time around. We are lucky; we have a very loyal core of suppliers who will support us wherever they can, but at the end of the day, we are all in this together, and it only works if we can all make a profit…..
The retail landscape is changing on a daily basis and to remain competitive we are going to have to make some very tough choices about what business we place and with whom, to ensure that we maintain the sales and profit growth we need. A number of clothing retailers have already indicated that retail selling prices will have to increase to compensate for the rise in costs; it is like an elaborate, grown up game of "chicken"…..just who is going to make the leap first, and do we hold firm, relying on selling more volume at a lower margin to make up the difference, or increase selling prices to maintain margin, and accept the fact that customers might react against this and buy less? Both strategies come with significant risks attached, only time will tell how it will work out, and in the meantime, we will continue to try and second guess the impact of the yo-yo, will we – won't we Brexit???
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Nargis as the Christlike Mother India (1957, Mehboob Productions).
Mother India is a monumental and deeply disturbing film. (Spoilers ahead!) Released in 1957, ten years after the Partition of India and independence, the film features Bombay leading lady Nargis as Radha, the mother of a family and an archetype of Indian motherhood. When the film opens, it is the present day (the mid-fifties), and a canal has just been completed. Radha, the oldest resident of the village nearby, is given the honor of pulling a rope to release water into the canal at the dedication ceremony.
As Radha is grasping the rope and just about to pull it, the narrative shifts back to when Radha was a young woman and a newly-married bride. Most of the rest of the movie takes place in this flashback. Radha's adult life is a series of calamities: her husband loses his arms in a farming accident and abandons the family to die alone, the village is washed away in a flood, and Radha's baby is killed. Then when Radha's two surviving sons grow up, Birju, the ever-rebellious younger son, terrorizes the villagers and turns to a life of banditry. Birju murders the village landlord, and in the end Radha herself wields a rifle to shoot her wicked son and end his reign of terror once and for all.
After Birju dies in his mother's arms, the flashback ends, and Radha is back at the dedication of the canal. She pulls the rope, and water rolls through canal's gate—red at first, then clear. And thus the film ends.
Why is the water in the canal red? Because the scene takes place immediately after the son's death, it is clear that the red water is a symbol of Birju's blood, shed for the good of the village. To me, the red water in the canal has a broader significance as well, and it is this—more the kin-murder—that makes the film so disturbing.
I read Mother India as a metaphor of socialist nation-building. Birju's murdering the landlord represents land reform. In turn, Radha's killing Birju refers to the rooting out of dissident anti-national elements to create a homogeneous socialist society. This happened on a large scale in China and the Soviet Union, and on a smaller scale in India. As in the large communist countries, the Indian government suppressed certain indigenous and other non-mainstream communities in the interest of national unity.1 India's socialist development also dispossessed untold millions of villagers as land was cleared for infrastructural projects such as the canal that Radha dedicates. These people's blood is also in Mother India's canal.


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Author: Alexandra Raphel
Affirmative action in university admissions: Research roundup
Alexandra Raphel | December 9, 2015
2013 roundup of recent studies and papers on affirmative action, admissions, campus diversity and racial attitudes at U.S. universities.
The research on capital punishment: Recent scholarship and unresolved questions
Alexandra Raphel | January 5, 2015
2014 review of research on capital punishment, including studies that attempt to quantify rates of innocence and the potential deterrence effect on crime.
Same-sex unions and gay marriage: Revisiting anti-gay sentiment and population figures
Alexandra Raphel | November 25, 2014
2013 paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research using two survey methods to measure attitudes toward (and by) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in the United States.
Women, girls and Malala: Research on gender and education in Pakistan, and beyond
Alexandra Raphel | October 10, 2014
2014 selection of research that sheds light on many of the challenges women face in Pakistan and the developing world. Studies look at the role of gender, religion, violence and discrimination.
The U.S. budget battle and rising income inequality: Recent research
Alexandra Raphel | September 16, 2014
Study from the University of California, Berkeley on how different social and economic strata in the United States fared during and after the Great Recession.
Lobbying, special interests and "buying" influence: What research tells us, and remaining unanswered questions
Alexandra Raphel | September 4, 2014
2014 literature review by Duke University and U.T. Austin in Annual Review of Political Science on the state of research on lobbying and its influence on political outcomes.
The link between Medicaid restrictions and greater rates of incarceration for the mentally ill
Alexandra Raphel | August 13, 2014
2014 study in the American Journal of Managed Care demonstrating how Medicaid restrictions can lead to a greater likelihood of incarceration for persons with mental illness.
Trends and statistics relating to U.S. seniors, elderly: Census Bureau 2014 report
Alexandra Raphel | August 5, 2014
2014 report from the U.S. Census Bureau paints a detailed picture of those over 65 in the United States, including health care spending, employment and diversity.
Uncovering the origins of the gender gap in political ambition
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2014 study in American Political Science Review showing that women are seldom encouraged as much as men to run for office at an early age.
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Corporate Landlords Are Taking Over L.A. Will Politicians Do Anything About it?
In News by Patrick Range McDonald March 17, 2021
A new, must-read report by Strategic Actions for a Just Economy has made one thing eye-poppingly clear: corporate landlords are taking over Los Angeles. With that, SAJE points out, L.A. renters are increasingly dealing with predatory practices — such as sudden evictions and unfair, excessive rents — that turn their lives upside down. The question now is, will Mayor Eric Garcetti and the L.A. City Council do anything about it?
For "Beyond Wall Street Landlords: How Private Equity in the Rental Market Harms Tenants," SAJE policy analyst Alexander Ferrer exhaustively examined public data and a wealth of academic research. What he found was alarming: more than two-thirds of all Los Angeles rental housing is owned by corporate investment vehicles. That includes secretive limited liability companies, or LLCs, that hide the names of property owners.
"We found that corporate vehicles own over 43 percent of all rental units in the City of Los Angeles today," Ferrer writes at Knock LA. "Corporate landlords own, on average, over twelve times as many units as individual owners do, buildings that are over five times larger, and ten years newer on average than individual landlord's buildings are. Trusts — which are larger than 'mom-and-pops,' meaning ownership of more than four units — own 23 percent of all units, and have investment patterns much more akin to corporate landlords than to individuals, owning larger, newer buildings, and having larger portfolios in general."
It's a crucial finding — a game changer, in fact.
For years, housing justice activists have cited the wide, devastating impacts of predatory corporate landlords on middle- and working-class residents — from worsening gentrification to skyrocketing rents that are fueling the housing affordability crises in L.A. and other cities. The California Apartment Association and other landlord lobbying groups have always countered that corporate landlords don't own all that much real estate — and therefore the activists' concerns about corporate landlords are overblown. The SAJE study shows the activists are right.
"On the topic of the mythical 'mom-and-pop landlord,'" Ferrer writes, "we also found that the vast majority of properties are not owned by 'mom-and-pops' (defined by the city of L.A. as any property owner with fewer than five rental units) despite rhetoric to that effect being popular among vocal defenders of landlord interests. In fact, all landlords of this size own only about one-third of rental properties, and individual owners (as opposed to small companies) own less than a quarter. With 75 percent of tenants living in buildings owned by investment vehicles or large landlords, their needs should be the priority over a small class of owners."
To rein in predatory corporate landlords in California, Housing Is A Human Right helped lead Proposition 10, in 2018, and Proposition 21, in 2020, both of which aimed to expand rent control in California. Unsurprisingly, corporate landlords poured tens of millions into the opposition campaigns, rolling out misleading TV ads that confused and tricked voters and successfully defeated both Prop 10 and Prop 21.
Now, in L.A., Housing Is A Human Right is fighting the troubling update of the Hollywood Community Plan, City Hall's guide for new development in the Hollywood area. Predatory practices in the real estate industry are not only carried out by corporate landlords, but also corporate developers, who build the largest projects in L.A. and routinely evict tenants and carry out other shady methods to construct luxury housing. The ongoing "pay-to-play" scandal at L.A. City Hall is just one example.
So far, the proposed update does not require sizable percentages of lower-income housing in new developments, does not create strong protections against gentrification and displacement, and largely takes away residents' say in what's built in their neighborhoods. But the Hollywood Community Plan is filled with giveaways for corporate developers.
Housing Is A Human Right is demanding that the L.A. Planning Department and L.A. City Councilmembers Mitch O'Farrell, Nithya Raman, and Paul Koretz — whose districts lie inside the Hollywood Community Plan area — look out for residents first and foremost. That includes robust tenant protections and a large percentage of lower-income housing in luxury-housing projects.
Housing Is A Human Right and other activists are waiting to see what will be the councilmembers' next move, which will be telling one way or another. If they ignore activists, O'Farrell, Raman, and Koretz are signaling that they have no problem with corporate landlords' predatory practices — and, in fact, they're willing to be accomplices.
The rise of corporate landlords and developers in L.A. spells trouble for middle- and working-class residents. Corporate real estate companies are driven by an insatiable appetite for bigger and bigger profits — no matter the consequences for the public. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the L.A. City Council must rein in the corporations with sensible regulations, but will they? Big Real Estate executives, after all, are among the largest contributors to their campaign coffers.


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'Kneel Down And Apologise': Christian Organisation Files Case In Bengaluru Against Music Maestro Ilayaraja
Author: Swarajya Staff
Publication: Swarajyamag.com
URL: https://swarajyamag.com/insta/kneel-down-and-apologise-christian-organisation-files-case-in-bengaluru-against-music-maestro-ilayaraja
A Christian organisation has filed a case against music maestro Ilayaraja at a magistrate court in Bengaluru for a comment of his comparing Jesus Christ and Ramana Maharishi over resurrection.
The organisation - Indian Church Renewal - chief Gregory Ashok Arokiasamy, in his petition, argued that Ilayaraja's interview at Google's headquarters in March this year had hurt the feelings of crores of Christians, Tamil daily Dinamalar reported.
Arokiasamy further alleged that gthe music maestro, who was conferred Padma Vibhushan this year (2018), had attempted to outrage the religious feelings under Article 295A and is also liable for defamation.
Referring to controversies surrounding the resurrection of Jesus In his interview at Google, Ilayaraja said that whether resurrection (of Jesus) happened or not, the real resurrection happened for only Sri Ramana Maharishi when he was 16 years old when overcome by the fear of death, he decided to experience what death was.
In his Facebook post, Arokiasamy said: "we will not leave you until you kneel down (and seek apology)".
Ilayaraja was born a Christian as Daniel Rasappa but over the years has embraced Hinduism. He was instrumental in the construction of the sixth tier of the Srirangam temple tower. According to Ilayaraja, he conducted music shows to collect money for the tower on the request of Kanchi Kamoti peetam Shankaracharya Sri Chandrasekharendra Swamigal. He has also composed Thiruvasagam, hymn on Lord Shiva written by Tamil saint Manikkavasagar.
The maestro also refused to compose music for the Tamil film on Periyar, saying he can't produce for a film based on an atheist after having composed Thiruvasagam.
On social media, Ilayaraja drew support for his comments with people saying that he was entitled to freedom of expression.
The court admitted Arokiasamy's petition and posted the matter for hearing on 9 October.


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The Supreme Court is Baseball, Not Politics
Justice Kennedy announced his retirement, and I met it with an honest yawn. Normally, the news of an octogenarian's last day of work is met with congratulatory handshakes, pats on the back, well wishes, and sheet cake. It is not typically met with exasperated shrieks of disbelief and shock or politicians questioning the fate of our most cherished inalienable constitutional rights. But yet, here we find ourselves.
I bet Anthony Kennedy is reveling in the media's coverage and reaction to his leaving the court. He is a lover of all things drama, and sits upon his perch gratuitously musing about his own importance to the country and the court. That being said, the "Kennedy Court" has increasingly tended to the dramatic, offered opinions that sway one way or another based upon Kennedy's personal whim. I personally will not mourn the loss of the "Kennedy Court," and I'm excited about the prospect of a court that is anchored by a Chief Justice who sees it's work as more akin to baseball than politics.
In his opening statement at his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice Roberts said:
"I have no agenda, but I do have a commitment. If I am confirmed, I will confront every case with an open mind. I will fully and fairly analyze the legal arguments that are presented. I will be open to the considered views of my colleagues on the bench. And I will decide every case based on the record, according to the rule of law, without fear or favor, to the best of my ability. And I will remember that it's my job to call balls and strikes and not to pitch or bat."
This is not just an ode to America's favorite pastime. This is John Roberts's apolitical philosophy. A Justice of the Supreme Court approaches his job in a workmanlike manner, more akin to an umpire than a batter, or a pitcher. The Justices calls balls and strikes as they see them. They do not call those throws that are not presented to them. They do not call throws based on the reaction of the crowd or the players. They call the pitches based on whether the ball presented to the batter has appeared within the strike zone at the moment it reaches home plate. This is the only question they are to answer when adjudicating a batting sequence.
The nomination process frustrates equally culture-warrior conservatives who want an abortion-abolition blood oath and frenzied liberal judicial crystal-ball gazers who fear the loss of minority rights at the hand of some yet-to-be-nominated nominee. Justices should not, and cannot (in adherence to professional rules) comment on cases that are not yet presented to them (including cases which could possibly be presented to them in the future). This includes commenting on hypothetical cases. It would be akin to an umpire calling any fastball a strike, because the last five fastballs he called were strikes. The batter would believe that the call was inherently unfair if the pitch were called before it left the pitcher's hand. The pitcher would eventually find the whole exercise of pitching to be futile. The fans eventually would cease their attendance when informed that a game would not actually be played, and the decision of winner and loser announced as soon as the officiating corps is selected.
That is where we find ourselves. Pontificators on Fox News and CNN announce the preemptive downfall of Roe v. Wade, Democratic senators announce their decision to vote against "the nominee." Such Senators do so because the nominee has not even been selected or even announced. The pending nominee will already face a confirmation process that is not centered around their professional credentials, their fitness to adjudicate cases, their education, their philosophy, their thoughts on the justice system, or anything else of propriety. But rather, the nominee will be subjected to political poking and prodding, commenting on their past decisions with every possible answer politically scrutinized and spun in the media spin cycle in a thinly veiled attempt to divine what the nominee will decide in future cases or controversies that the politicians believe will be presented to the court. The politicians will craft hypothetical traps to get the nominee to show their hand in violation of the canons of judicial conduct. Personal attacks and other various political circuses will take place, as well as protests over the nominee's anticipated stance on political issues that may be presented to the court.
This whole process is an increasingly infantile, immature, and self-important exercise in stupidity and futility. The beauty of our Supreme Court is its unaccountability, its life-tenure, its neutrality, and its detachment. It, and it alone dons the stripes and calls balls and strikes without favoritism, without engaging the political game, without fraternizing with any of the competing political fanbases, and without prejudging any case or controversy.
How did we get here? Politics influenced the court. The public began to believe the Court a political idol, a graven image made in our own likeness and in line with our own public policy whims. This view led to increasing political theater and drama, more exasperating "fights" for or against a nominee's "campaign" for the court. Judicial confirmations have always been (until the modern post-Bork era) an uncontroversial exercise in credential review and baseline tests for judicial competency. After Bork, and increasing to the current day, the aim of the confirmation process has been discovering and revealing the politics of a judge. This modern history ignores that some nominees have a "side switch" after being nominated. Harry Blackmun, David Souter, Hugo Black, and many more justices were judged to be staunch political partisans and eventually switched sides as the political unaccountability of lifetime tenure set in.
This is the same logic as trying to determine Ed Hochuli's favorite NFL team and assuming such a lack of integrity that he would throw the Super Bowl game for his favorite team if presented the opportunity. The process involves nasty attacks on the referee corps itself, like Browns fans throwing beer bottles at the refs in 2001. Why do we as a society vehemently condemn (outside parts of Cleveland) throwing beer bottles at neutral arbiters, but then attempt to divine a judge's views, and undermine their credibility with personal attacks? We are more educated with regard to an umpire or referee's job, than the job of a judge.
As someone who adheres to a certain political philosophy, I want my politics advanced in the manner I believe is most efficacious to those ends. As someone who understands the Supreme Court's constitutional function, I understand that the way to advance my own political ends is to advocate that the court be as detached from politics as possible. That includes not knowing or caring about a judicial nominee's political views so long as they are not revealed or overtly utilized in judicial decisionmaking. That includes not pontificating about future cases and controversies or professing some knowledge of the future. That includes reading into their past cases to view and evaluate the soundness of their legal analysis, logic, and decisionmaking process, rather than the results of their decisions. It includes the understanding that each case and controversy is different, that future cases are different from past cases, and that past precedent is colored and changed as new facts and new law are presented by litigants and legislatures. That whole process is breathtakingly beautiful, foreign, detached, apolitical, and wholly undramatic and uncontroversial. In the current political climate, we can find a respite and a relief in this understanding, but only if we choose to accept it over the alternative. The media narratives about the judicial nomination process read more like a script for a fictional apocalyptic political action-movie trailer than the reality it is supposedly covering.
I close with a challenge. Watch the hearings on C-SPAN, without the spin. They are boring and largely snore-inducing, with the exception of a few media fireworks for nightly newsreels. Attempt to read and understand the history of the Supreme Court and the judicial nomination and confirmation process. Use this understanding to separate fact from the fulsome fictions. You are likely to find that the continued existence of humanity does not depend on who is ultimately confirmed for Justice Kennedy's seat. That's the conclusion I've reached. Perhaps I'll enjoy a piece of sheet cake for Mr. Kennedy while watching the hearings.
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L'Operazione Safe Haven (in italiano: "Rifugio sicuro") è stata un'operazione di evacuazione di rifugiati eseguita dai marines statunitensi per trasferire negli Stati Uniti tra i 15 700 e i 21 000 rifugiati ungheresi (su un totale di circa 200 000) in seguito alla Rivoluzione ungherese del 1956.
Il ponte aereo fu ordinato il 10 dicembre 1956 da Dwight D. Eisenhower nel contesto della Guerra fredda come reazione alla repressione sovietica dell'insurrezione ungherese. Si trattò di un'impresa congiunta da parte della Bolling Air Force Base (base aerea USA), del Military Air Transport Service, della US Navy e di vari aeromobili commerciali. Il 1 gennaio 1957, aerei da trasporto del 1608th Air Transport Wing di stanza a Charleston Field (Carolina del Sud) e 175 aerei del 1611th Air Transport Wing di stanza presso McGuire Air Force Base (New Jersey) trasferirono 9 700 rifugiati negli Stati Uniti, sotto la direzione del comandante di task force preposto al ponte aereo, maggior generale George B. Dany. Oltre al trasporto aereo, dal 18 dicembre 1956 fino al 14 febbraio 1957, alcune navi del Military Sea Transportation Service (USNS Eltinge, Haan, Marine Carp, e Walker) trasferirono 8 944 rifugiati da Bremerhaven (Germania) a New York. Questi rifugiati furono classificati secondo la rispettiva professione dal Dipartimento del Lavoro degli Stati Uniti d'America non appena giunti sul suolo statunitense.

Voci correlate
Rivoluzione ungherese del 1956
Campo profughi di Latina

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Guerra fredda
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Hubei ( "nördlich des Sees"; veraltete Schreibweise: Hupeh) ist eine Provinz der Volksrepublik China.

Geographie
Der größte Teil Hubeis besteht aus einer ausgedehnten Ebene, in deren Zentrum sich der von Norden kommende Fluss Han mit dem von Westen kommenden Jangtsekiang vereinigt ("Jiang-Han-Ebene", ). Im Westen und entlang der Provinzgrenzen ist das Terrain bergiger. Die höchste Erhebung bildet der im Westen der Provinz im Daba-Gebirge (Dabashan) gelegene 3105 m hohe Shennong Deng. Die West-Ost-Ausdehnung der Provinz beträgt etwa 740 km und Nord-Süd-Ausdehnung 470 km. Ihren Namen trägt die Provinz aufgrund der Lage nördlich des Dongting-Sees (, ). Die Provinz weist zahlreiche Flüsse und Seen auf, was ihr den Beinamen  eingebracht hat. Längster und größter Fluss ist der Jangtsekiang, der in einem gewundenen Verlauf von 1061 km Länge die Provinz von Westen nach Osten durchfließt. Im Westen, in Yichang, wird der Jangtse durch die Drei-Schluchten-Talsperre zu einem Hunderte Kilometer langen Stausee aufgestaut. An der Talsperre befindet sich das leistungsstärkste Wasserkraftwerk der Welt.
Die Provinzhauptstadt ist das am Zusammenfluss von Jangtse und Han gelegene Wuhan. Politisches Zentrum ist neben Wuhan auch Jingzhou, wirtschaftliche Zentren in Hubei sind Wuhan, Shiyan und Xiangyang.

Bei subtropischem Klima mit deutlich unterscheidbaren Jahreszeiten liegt die Jahresdurchschnittstemperatur bei 15 bis 17 °C. Der Winter ist trocken mit Januartemperaturen von 3 bis 4 °C. Die Sommer sind heiß und feucht mit Julitemperaturen von 27 bis 29 °C. Die jährliche Niederschlagsmenge beträgt 600 bis 1.600 mm, von denen bis zu 50 Prozent in den Monaten Juni bis August fallen. Die flussnahen Regionen sind häufig von Überschwemmungen betroffen.

Die Entwicklung der Provinz wurde dadurch geprägt, dass Hubei – obwohl Binnenprovinz – über gute Flussverbindungen mit den Küstenregionen und dem Ausland verbunden ist. So hat Wuhan nach Shanghai den zweitgrößten Hafen am Jangtsekiang. Die wichtige Nord-Süd-Eisenbahnlinie von Peking (Beijing) nach Guangzhou überquert in Wuhan den Jangtsekiang.

Geschichte
Die ältesten archäologischen Spuren menschlicher Besiedlung sind mehr als 10.000 Jahre alt. Historisch-kulturell gehört Hubei zu Zentralchina und zu den Kernprovinzen des "eigentlichen China", die praktisch ununterbrochen Teil der chinesischen Geschichte gewesen sind. Shennong, einer der mythischen Ahnherren der chinesischen Nation und Begründer der chinesischen Kultur, wurde der Überlieferung nach in Suizhou in Hubei geboren. Die ärchäologische Stätte von Panlongcheng aus der Zeit der Shang-Dynastie (ca. 1800 – 1100 v. Chr.) gehört zu den ältesten Fundstätten der chinesischen Hochkultur. Während der Zeit der Frühlings- und Herbstannalen (722 – 481 v. Chr.) bildete sich der Staat Chu mit Hubei als Kerngebiet heraus, der während der Zeit der Drei Reiche (208 – 280 n. Chr.) einer der drei rivalisierenden chinesischen Reiche war. Die berühmteste Schlacht in diesen kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen, die Schlacht an der roten Felswand (208 n. Chr.) fand vermutlich auf dem Boden des späteren Hubei statt. Während der Zeit der Südlichen und Nördlichen Dynastien (420 – 581 n. Chr.) geriet der Norden Chinas unter die Herrschaft nomadischer Reitervölker, während der Süden und mit ihm Hubei weiter unter Han-chinesischer Oberhoheit blieb. Die heutigen Provinzen Hubei und Hunan, nördlich und südlich des Dongting-Sees, entstanden, als die vormalige Provinz Huguang zur Zeit der frühen Qing-Dynastie (ab 1644) aufgeteilt wurde. In der Spätphase der Qing-Herrschaft im ausgehenden 19. und beginnenden 20. Jahrhundert entwickelte sich die Provinz unter ihrem Generalgouverneur Zhang Zhidong zu einem Zentrum der westlich inspirierten Reformen und zu einem frühen Zentrum der Industrialisierung in China, vor allem der Eisen- und Stahlverarbeitung. Hier brach am 10. Oktober 1911 der Wuchang-Aufstand aus, der zum Ende des Chinesischen Kaiserreichs und zur Ausrufung der Republik China führte.

Am 1. Dezember 2019 wurde der erste Fall der Viruserkrankung COVID-19 in Wuhan festgestellt. Die Verbreitung von COVID-19 in China konnte trotz drastischer Maßnahmen in Hubei, wie der Abriegelung Wuhans, nicht verhindert werden. Daraufhin entwickelte sich innerhalb weniger Monate eine weltweite Pandemie.

Administrative Gliederung
Die Provinz Hubei setzt sich aus zwölf bezirksfreien Städten und einem autonomen Bezirk zusammen. Hinzu kommen vier Verwaltungseinheiten auf Kreisebene, die nicht – wie üblich – der Bezirksebene, sondern direkt der Provinzregierung unterstellt sind. Dabei handelt es sich um drei Städte und ein Waldgebiet.

Größte Städte
Die zehn größten Städte der Provinz mit Einwohnerzahlen der eigentlichen städtischen Siedlung auf dem Stand der Volkszählung 2020 sind die folgenden:

Wirtschaft
Im Jahr 2015 erwirtschaftete die Provinz ein BIP in Höhe von 2,96 Billionen Yuan (474 Milliarden US-Dollar) und belegte damit den achten Platz unter den Provinzen Chinas. Das BIP pro Kopf betrug 54.882 Yuan (8.263 US-Dollar/ KKP: 15.802 US-Dollar) pro Jahr (Rang 11 unter den chinesischen Provinzen). Das Wohlstandsniveau in der Provinz lag damit ungefähr auf dem Niveau von Mexiko und betrug 102 % des chinesischen Durchschnitts.

Neben vielen Bodenschätzen besitzt Hubei wichtige Industriebranchen. Traditionell waren dies die Stahl- und Eisenindustrie sowie die Metall- und Textilindustrie. In der Zukunft soll das Schwergewicht zusätzlich auf Maschinenbau, Elektronik-, Automobil- und Chemischer Industrie liegen. Schon heute gehört Hubei zu den drei wichtigsten Standorten der chinesischen Automobilindustrie.

Durch den Bau des Drei-Schluchten-Damms, der in der Provinz Hubei liegt, erhofft man sich zum einen zusätzliche wirtschaftliche Impulse, vor allem durch die elektrische Energie, die mit Hilfe des Staudamms erzeugt wird. Zum anderen sollen durch den Staudammbau die flussnahen Regionen vor Überschwemmungen geschützt werden, die bisher häufig davon betroffen waren.

Tourismus
Die Provinzhauptstadt Wuhan ist ein zentraler Eisenbahnknotenpunkt. Die Stadt liegt an der Schnellzugstrecke Guangzhou-Peking und an der Ost-West-Verbindung von Shanghai nach Kunming und Xi'an. Die Yangzi-Flussfähren legen regelmäßig nach Nanjing und Shanghai im Osten ab und nach Chongqing im Westen.

Die Changjiang-Brücke ist eine 1.156 Meter lange, doppelstöckige Brücke, die den Strom in 80 Metern Höhe überspannt. Sie wurde 1957 als erste Brücke über den Yangzi fertiggestellt und verbindet den nördlichen und südlichen Teil Chinas. Die Brücke machte die bei Hochwasser und Nebel häufig gefährlichen Fährverbindungen überflüssig.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Shiyan
 Wudang-Berge

 Wuhan
 Der "Pagode des gelben Kranichs"
 Das Provinzmuseum von Hubei, in dem das 2.500 Jahre alte Grab des Marquis Yi mit dem Orchester aus 64 Bronzeglocken zu sehen ist
 Untergrundprojekt 131, eine Bunkeranlage
 das Kolonialviertel in Hankou
 der Dong-Hu-Park am Ost-See
 die Flusspromenade am Jangtsekiang
 der Campus der Universität Wuhan

 Xiangyang
 Stadtmauer von Xiangyang aus der Ming-Dynastie
 Lonzhong, Wohnort von Zhuge Liang
 Residenz des Xi Yu

 Yichang
 Drei-Schluchten-Staudamm
 Shennong Xi

 Zhongxiang
 Xian-Grab des Fürsten Xingxian

Weblinks

 Freundeskreis Deutschland-Hubei e.V.

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SIIA Information Industry Summit -- News is Critical
A contingent of Newstex representatives participated in the SIIA Information Industry Summit in New York this week. The two day event was held in the dramatic setting of Gotham Hall, which was originally built as a bank in the 1920's. We found the choice of venue terrific, particularly because news and information is so critical a component to the banking and finance industries.
Throughout the event, A-list speakers including author Michael Wolff; Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive, WPP Group; JamesFallows, National Correspondent, The Atlantic; TedLeonsis. Vice Chairman, America Online, Inc.; and Deborah Platt Majoras, Chairman,Federal Trade Commission provided a strategic vision for information's role in society and business. Industry luminaries including Gordon Crovitz, President, Electronic Publishing, Dow Jones;Don Hawk, Co-Founder and President, TechTarget; Thomas J. Clarke, Jr., Chairmanand CEO, TheStreet.com; and Larry Kramer, Chairman & CEO, MarketWatch, Inc. discussed business models for delivering news and information to millions of eager readers.
We were particularly impressed with keynoter Halsey Minor, CEO and Founder ofGrandCentral Communications (and founder of CNET), who said: "I'm living on the fault lines of media and technology."We agree and we're excited about the role Newstex is playing in the evolution of media and technology while straddling the fault lines.
For detailed accounts of the sessions presented at the conference, check out blogs and commentary posted by Rafat Ali in his Paid Content.org "Live from New York at the SIIA" John Blossom's Shore Communications Commentary "SIIA Information Industry Summit 2005: Walking the TightRope: Balancing Publishing Revenue Channels in the Online Circus" and Outsell's analysis "there aren't a lot of Earth-shattering concepts or business models being bandied about this year."
While we didn't hear about any new companies or business model developments to equal the drama of Gotham Hall, we were struck by the critical importance of news and commentary to the billions and billions of dollars in revenue represented by the collective organizations attending the event.
Sure there are different ways to monetize news, but nobody disagreed about its importance.


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The top 5 Birmingham GoFundMe initiatives including Parker High School Band Uniforms
Rushing Waters
Walkers on the Kiwanis Vulcan Trail
GoFundMe is the popular social campaign fundraising platform, that many people utilize to raise money towards efforts that are dear to their hearts. Gathered here are some touching stories of a high school band, an athlete, a disabled person, and more, who are all looking for some assistance to help them through life's challenging road blocks. New to Bham Now, we will periodically highlight new GoFundMe campaigns in the Birmingham area.
1. A.H. Parker High School Band Uniforms
Photo Courtesy of A.H. Parker United Alumni Association
Did you know that in the year 1900, A.H. Parker High School was the first high school for African Americans in Birmingham, and in 1946 was named the largest high school for African Americans in the world?
Today, Parker High is asking for your support in helping them raise money towards their band uniforms, and are hoping that graduating classes will compete for the largest donation! Therefore, if you are an alum or support the historical contributions of A.H. Parker High School, then this is the perfect cause to donate towards!
2. Green Groceries Initiatives
Photo Courtesy of Roxanne Carlisle.
CLJ Gives is an organization that's mission is to end poverty through education and lifestyle skills. CLJ has started the Green Groceries Initiatives, to distribute free produce to communities in need with limited resources to fresh produce.
CLJ's GoFundMe started in late June, and they are looking for more donations and support across social media from their Birmingham neighbors.
3. Willie Wyatt Medical Fund
Photo Courtesy of Beverly Bell from the GoFundMe page
If you're an Alabama Football fan, then you've probably heard of Willie Wyatt. Willie is a graduate of Gardendale High School and the University of Alabama. In 1990 he was drafted into the NFL, and continued to play until 2001. Upon his retirement from the major leagues, his next career move was to coach at Hueytown High School, but more recently, continued to coach at his alma mater, Gardendale High School.
In 2014, Willie was diagnosed with having a rare form of MS (Multiple Sclerosis), called Tumefactive MS. Over time, the disease became aggressive and in 2017 he became dependent on 24 hour care, and has lost the ability to walk and talk.
4. Wheelchair Van & Ramp – Ed Burdick
Photo courtesy of Ed Burdick.
Ed Burdick has Birmingham running through his blood. He attended John Carroll Catholic High School and graduated from UAB, and worked there for 18 years as well. Ed was born with Cerebral Palsy, but was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, and has severe osteoporosis.
As Ed has gotten older, it has been increasingly become more difficult to get around. His doctors have suggested that he get a handicapped accessible van, however, that is a really expensive purchase. Ed is almost 50% of the way towards his fundraiser goal, and could use an extra boost to get there!
5. Vulcan Shine Even Brighter – Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has been working on the Kiwanis Centennial Park at Vulcan Park and Museum for a few years now, and the project is almost complete! The goal of this project is to have Vulcan "to enhance Vulcan's role as the heart of a new and dynamic Birmingham…"
Most importantly, this particular GoFundMe campaign is specifically focused on the third phase of the project, by having a multi-colored light show every night on the Vulcan.
Ribbon cutting at the new Kiwanis Centennial Park, an expansion to Vulcan Park and Museum. Photo by Pat Byington.
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Medical coding is a booming industry and you have found one of the top areas in the medical field where you can make some great money once properly trained. Converting physician notes into medical standard insurance codes is the prime responsibility of a medical coder. By doing this the medical coder makes the entire process of insurance claims easy and efficient. If you are one of those individuals who love to play with numbers and you are great at paying attention to details then undoubtedly you will have a great career in the field of medical coding.
A typical certificate course will teach you all the techniques about coding and medicine. An online medical coding course usually covers the medical terminology. As a coder, it is very essential for you to understand and have knowledge about all medical terms. The course will also provide you information about pharmacology and anatomy. All this will be helpful for you to understand the different services that the physicians provide.
A medical coding certificate will teach the necessary knowledge on all the advanced and basic coding languages. ICD-9 and CPT-4 are some of these important coding languages that you need to understand and learn. An online medical coding course prepares you for hospital apprentice, certified professional coder apprentice or certified coding associate exams. Most of the online medical coding programs can be completed in less then one year or in one year time period. An online medical coding course that informs you about outpatient and inpatient records is highly recommended.
The field of medical coding is expanding rapidly over the last few years and it doesn't look like there is an end at site. One of the biggest advantages in this field is the fact that it does not have too much competition. If you are good at your work then you are bound to have a bright future as a coder.
Most of the people who hold a medical coding certificate or a degree get a job in the insurance billing department. This billing department can be of a private billing firm or a healthcare facility. As long as people keep buying health insurance, medical coders will be on demand. Most people who are already employed typically opt to take the course by distance education to allow them to keep working in their field while gaining the experience necessary to become a coder. Don't wait another minute and research the top schools we have listed that offer coding courses.
When taking your medical coding course you'll be introduced to lots of different courses so you can fully understand all aspects of the coding industry. Most schools will train you on the following topics.
Medical Terminology – To be a strong coder you'll need to have a good foundation of medical terminology. You'll be taught about the different abbreviations and how to use them. Being able to pronounce medical terms including their word structure are the focus of many introduction courses.
Anatomy and Physiology – Courses cover anatomy, pathophysiology and even laboratory medicine. You'll learn about the human body and get an introduction to both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codebook. Here you'll learn about the different codes and how to they are used.
The growth rate for health info specialists is now over 21% and the need for medical coders is strong in the industry.
Your job title won't always be medical coder. In fact medical coding might just be part of your job responsibilities.


R^4 Report pulished outside of academia yet?
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Has the R^4 Report been published as anything other than an academic T.R. yet?
I'm looking for a citation other than a T.R. or an IEEE usurped standard.
Lisp Pointers. Did that ever happen?
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Timeless love stories of Hindi cinema: MAUSAM latest entrant into the category
By Enkayaar | 23 Sep 2011 17:07:10 IST
There is something about romance; it gets reflected through the performances, the manner in which the films are crafted, the location, the performances of the star cast and also the aura that is built around the story.
Well, MAUSAM seems to be following in the same leak as it is set amidst the lush green hills with all the trappings of boy meets girl, and the boy trying to attract girl's attention for a change by not sitting on a bike but by trying to fix the chain of his old cycle. When was this moment seen in the Hindi cinema last time? May be, in the era of black and white films, but the fact of the matter is that such nuances still continue to be in vogue in cities and towns that characterize India and for this India armed forces has an element of charm and this is what Pankaj Kapur must be aiming, to infuse the nostalgia and bring back old world romance to Hindi cinema through MAUSAM. This being the idea then, lets' has a run of such films from the world of Hindi cinema.
ARADHANA: It was the first film in the world of Hindi cinema that had woven romance around a pilot and created an aura and mystique associated with uniformed services. Those were the guys to fall for, for the girls, in love and try to make them their soul mates. It was before a TOP GUN infused the idea of romance for armed force services professionals all over the world and MAUSAM indeed would try to recreate the aura associated with ARADHANA.
VEER ZAARA: Again a film with services rather Air Force as the background went on to become a cult cinema of Hindi movies for all times to come and underlined the romance and the virtues, commitments associated with services industry, or rather one should say with life as well, it being the element of nostalgia and eternity.
MUQADDAR KA SIKANDAR: It was a commitment of the childhood whereby a Big B devoted his whole life to his memsahib, while a Rekha did the same for him, it would have been interesting if both Big B and Rekha had expressed love for each other in the film, may be a sequel in these times to explore this aspect and add to the mystique of eternal love. Incidentally, what is called as commitment from one's side, where the girl or the boy does not know that there is somebody who is so much passionate about him or her were christened jokingly in university and college days as FOSLAS or frustrated one sider lovers association. Indeed those where the days, now nobody has such patience!
MADHUMATI: It was the filmmaker of the likes of Bimal Roy who weaved a miasma of eternity in romance through his mystique film MADHUMATI where one did not know how many Dilip Kumars and Vyjantimalas were coming and going, and in each birth they found themselves.
SAAWARIYA: Though the film could not make waves at the box office, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was able to weave a mystique around romance, more through locations and the choice of colors used by him.
Well, as long as romance is crafted with infusion of mystique and nostalgia many a tissue papers and napkins would be wetted in the audience and the box office would continue to jingle. MAUSAM is expected to achieve the same.
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Find tranquility in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains at this dog-friendly one-bedroom vacation cabin. Perfect for a couple's getaway, it's full of great amenities, including a hot tub, a wood-burning fireplace, and a pool table, in an unbeatable location for maximum rest and relaxation.
Take in the lush woodland views from the screened-in porch, or head outside for a nature walk in the surrounding forest. With a festive Bavarian-themed village, the nearby town of Helen offers great sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment, so make sure to include a stop into town during your visit.
A modern mountain home following a delightful cabin in the woods aesthetic, this Sautee Nacoochee abode has luxury amenities including an indoor waterfall tub, and a sauna and spacious hot tub on the porch, along with entertainment options including a large pool table, WiFi, and a 55-inch HDTV equipped with a Blu-ray player and Netflix.
Kick your feet up on black leather couches in the cavernous living room area, where you can also strike up a warm fire in the custom stone hearth. Flip on the overhead fan to circulate the air on hot and humid days, and challenge your friend to a game of pool at the adjacent table.
Can't bear the thought of leaving your affable pooch at home during your Georgia getaway? With a small nightly fee, your dog (up to two) can join in the fun.
Whip up meals quickly and easily using stainless steel appliances, ample countertops, and varied cookware in the updated kitchen. Eat together at the four-seat kitchen table, or take your meal onto the porch for al fresco dining. While you're on the porch, you might even fire up the gas grill for a barbecue. Crack open a cold beverage and enjoy your fresh-grilled fare from wicker rocking chairs as the overhead fan keeps it comfortable with a gentle breeze.
Wind down your day with a soothing soak in the hot tub, or step into the porch sauna. You could also head back indoors for a soak in the indoor tub, which charms with a waterfall trickling down a stone wall.
Retire for restful slumber in the king-size bed, which will accommodate two guests. Pull the curtains closed and flip on the bedside lamp to curl up with a good book before peacefully drifting off to sleep.
Rise with the morning sun over the mountains, and get ready for a new day of adventures. In the mood for some fun day trips? Lace up your hiking boots and head north to Unicoi State Park for picturesque hikes among dense woodlands with breathtaking waterfalls and pristine rivers and creeks.
Sample the fine vintages of the region at local vineyards, including Habersham Winery, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, and Kaya Vineyard and Winery, or search for a perfect gift in the alpine shops along Main Street.
A weekend in the mountains never felt as good as it does in this Sautee Nacoochee vacation rental. Book it today and start planning your Blue Ridge Mountain adventures!
This cabin was absolutely perfect. The hot tub and jacuzzi worked perfectly. Kitchen was stocked well and it's super close to Helen. It's secluded and cozy and we already can't wait to get back.
I stay in a lot of homes and cabins and this is one that is very well run. Starting with the absence of a long one-sided contract and ending with straight forward rules and advice. Sure, we loved the cabin, the hot tub, the sauna, and the indoor (and beautiful) garden tub. I personally will be looking for this management company. And no, I have never even met any of them except by email.
Just couldn't figure out how to make the shower work in the bath tub or the water fall in the Jacuzzi tub.
Enjoyed the quite and relaxing enviroment.
Perfect for 2 people. Loved that we could bring our dogs too. Very close to the road and neighbors so curtains were needed. Will definitely stay here again!
The location was great - very close to amazing waterfalls, downtown Helen and the cutest grocery store (Betty's).
We loved having a private cabin to ourselves. The mountains and fall colors were absolutely beautiful. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
We really enjoyed this cabin for our getaway! Perfect size, very clean, and good location if visiting Helen. We will definitely check out a Vacasa rental again when we come back with the kids!
My wife and I loved our anniversary trip, and were very pleased with the cabin. It was very clean upon our arrival, very well kept, and just the perfect cabin for a couple. We loved the jacuzzi, hot tub, and the sauna. All were perfect for the two if us. We will be coming again. But in the mean time we will reccomend Vacasa to others that would love to see the beauty of North Georgia. Thank you again so much.
We have been to this cabin several times. It is beautiful and well equipped with everything you need besides personal items and food. Housekeeping is spotless, comfy bed and plenty of towels. Looking forward to our next visit. Vacasa Rocks!
Cabin is in great location to enjoy Helen as well as explore the surrounding areas. And if you don't feel like going anywhere, the cabin has all the amenities for you to just stay and relaxe. Suana and pool table were such a plus and all the home furnishing were comfortable! Perfect little get a way in a well kept and clean home.
This cabin is very nice and clean. Probably the cleanest one I've ever stayed in and I've stayed in quite a few. We did have trouble watching either of the 2 TV's in the cabin. Hopefully the owners will resolve this issue. But overall, a very nice stay in this cabin.
Perfect getaway. Cabin was clean and beautiful. I had a problem trying to get the TV on. I called and someone came over 10 mins later to help me. Great service.
We arrived on Friday for a 4 day weekend and outside of a GPS mishap, we're able to find the cabin, easily. It was very clean and beautiful and was an open concept. There were neighbors close by, but they went unnoticed because of the trees blocking them. My only complaint was the fan over the hot tub wouldn't work. Outside of that, it was perfect. It's about a 12 minute drive to downtown Helen. We saw a black bear and deer and rabbits in between town and our cabin. We will definitely be renting from Vacasa, again.
Great get away for a couple. Would definitely reccomend and come back!
The cabin was perfect for a night away. While it is fairly close to a neighbor, we still had considerable privacy. We loved playing pool by a roaring fire, too. The scenery is amazing. The cabin was immaculate and comfortable. My only disappointment was no internet, but I heard from locals that the service is spotty everywhere. We weren't planning on doing any work, so it didn't really affect us. It might be problematic for someone planning a lengthier stay. Nonetheless, the staff was fairly quick to respond to my concern even though they really couldn't fix it.
Ramp entrance is perfect for ADA necessity and access inside & throughout the cabin was accessible too. What really stood out was the exceptional cleanliness and the roominess thought this retreat! The bed was so comfortable too! The pool table, blue-ray dvd w/55" TV made evenings enjoyable and relax-full! Perfect for a "couple" getaway!
had a great time just relaxing it was very nice and peaceful only one thing that was not very nice was the smell of sewage when you went out on the deck that must be fixed.
We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant smell. Maintenance discovered a broken drain line which has been repaired. Thank you!
I really enjoyed my experience at this cabin. It was very clean and well-kept with a great location. Highly recommend.
This is a wonderful cabin for a couples trip! We loved soaking in the hot tub at night! Anna Ruby Falls is right up the road which is AMAZING! We also loved being so close to Helen and exploring the town!
It was a surprise for my husband birthday and I absolutely loved it and so did he! I brought food to cook as there were a kitchen and it was the best idea. I would highly recommend this location it was exactly like the pictures I am very pleased.
Cabin was beautiful and romantic. The neighborhood and location was great. The area and surrounding mountains offer breathtaking views. The local people very friendly. The local food was great.
Overall a great vacation. Looking forward to coming back. We were surprised how much we enjoyed the trip. We came to see Helen but there is so much more.
The fall maybe our next trip.
Cabin is wonder, not much parking. Easier to back into driveway. But as I said, the Cabin is beautiful and perfect. Everything thing you need to get away. I will be returning again.
Perfect size and amenities for a romantic getaway!
What a cozy, quaint AND clean cabin for a get away with my hubby! The cabin has been well maintained and is well stocked. We enjoy cooking together and found that the cabin had plenty of pots, pans, dishes and utensils!
We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning!
Cabin was great, were able to pick out cabin over the internet that met our needs, everything was supplied. Very relaxing atmosphere..minutes from shopping unique stores. Candy stores a must. So much to see, will definitely reschedule for next year.
Very much enjoyed the relaxing cabin atmosphere in the hills of Georgia.
My sister and I loved the cabin. 5 stars from me!
We'll likely come back. Thank you!
We spent a lot of time in the hot tub and playing pool. We lived looking into the woods from the hot tub and watching turkeys!! We were on bear watch but didn't see any. It was a wonderful place to get away from the busy world.
The dancing bear cabin was such a great cabin. It's location was very close to Helen and all the hiking we were trying to do yet secluded enough that we could enjoy the cabin when we wanted to. I would love to come back to the cabin when it is colder and enjoy the fire place and sauna next time!
I have not good experience with grill. We plan to have a BBQ for dinner, however we can not turn it on, and not sure the problem is the tank or the grill , we make a call around 9h pm however your supporters come to check in the next morning - 10 am (the day after) when we are checking out. So we can't enjoy BBQ and a little bit disappointed about that.
But in general, everything is good.
The hubby and I stayed in Dancin Bear Cabin celebrating our 1 year anniversary! It was so peaceful and relaxing! Pretty well secluded! The cabin so very clean we couldn't believe how clean it was! The couch and bed were both comfortable. Loved sitting on the back screened in porch drinking our coffee and listening to the birds and not having to worry about bugs! It was great! You won't be disappointed with this cabin!!!
Just like the photos! We had an excellent time in Helen at the Dancing Bear cabin. Perfect size for 2 people and in excellent condition. Perfect distance from the parks and city center. Would recommend to anyone!
Maintenance has inspected the lights and radio in the sauna and found them to be working correctly. We hope guests will call when they need assistance with an amenity. Thank you!
Our stay was amazing. The grounds were very well kept. The cabin itself was awesome. Extremely cozy and super comfortable. It was fully equipped with plates, utensils and pots and pans for those who cook. I would definitely rent that cabin again. The online reservation process was easy and the follow up emails with instructions on how to access the property were simple to follow.
Awesome weekend trip, would rent again!
Beautiful cabin, great location, and wonderful amenities....made for a memorable trip to Helen.
My first stay at the Blue Ridge Cabins was for my honeymoon and, I have been hooked ever since. As always, when I visit the Blue Ridge Cabins, they are extremely nice and very enjoyable! Anytime a cabin vacation is mentioned, I automatically recommend the Blue Ridge Cabins. Please keep up the great work!
Love this cabin. Easy to find. Very spacious. Though close to others, it was pleasantly private. Most definitely will try to stay here again.
My husband and me stayed at the Dancing Bear cabin for my birthday. We had a heavenly and romantic weekend in the perfect location and cabin. We had such a special time cuddled up by the wood burning fire place and thoroughly enjoyed the jetted tub, sauna and hot tub. The quaint town of Helen is a short scenic drive away. There is lots of interesting things to see and do there. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with there stay, we will definitely return in future!
My new husband and I spent a night here for a mini honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. We both would love to return here to this cabin in the future.
We've been staying in Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals for years! I'm very pleased with their new management. The cabin was private, clean, had ample space, far enough from everyone to feel secluded, but close enough to town if we wanted to do something.
We loved our stay in the Dancing Bear!!! It was very peaceful and very relaxing!! It was our first time there and we will continue to come back :) we enjoyed every minute.. The cabin was clean and well equipped.. It felt like home away from home.. Thank you vacasa.. Every one was very helpful..
We had a wonderful time and the cabin was very nice and accomodating!! Very clean and roomy and all the amenities were in working condition! Would definitely recommend this cabin and we will stay here again in the future!!!!
Wanted more privacy and for the cabin to be cleaner. Don't get me wrong, I would book with your company again. I enjoyed the time with my husband. It was mentally peaceful. Could have used less chorline in the hot tub, but I do understand. Still made good memories.
I would certainly stay here again because of the overall experience. The location was very quiet during our stay from Sunday - Tuesday. The cabin was nicely furnished and comfortable. The bed is a bit firm but spacious being a King size bed. The deck was very private and everything funation ed well. My only suggestion would be to add more detailed instructions on the location of the Office. The trash has to be removed from the cabin and taken to the office or a $5 fee applied if left behind. I never did find the office. Otherwise, nice stay.
Stayed in Dancing Bear cabin for the third time. We really like the cabin and all it has to offer. Stayed at Blue Ridge Mountain resort 5 time total now, everything is always clean, the cabins have all you need to have a great time.
My wife and I rented this cabin for our 5-year anniversary and we had an amazing time! The privacy in the cabin was great. We had a nice moment of peace of quite for ourselves and we enjoyed our time of relaxation. The cabin was also very clean and it met our expectations. Everything was provided for us in the cabin, the only thing we had to worry about was food. Overall, it was a great stay and we're definitely doing it again in the future.
Great cabin!!!! I have visited several cabins and this was by far the best! Perfect for two people! Thank you!
This was a great stay and all went smooth very happy!
Have stayed in several of these cabins over the years, always a great experience. Some are in better shape that others, but nothing major. Best place in the area to stay. Close and fun places!
I really enjoyed my stay in Dancing Bear cabin. The views were amazing. The privacy was perfect for the couples getaway. The cabin was stocked with everything we needed. All we had to do was provide the food. I can't wait to come back and visit a different cabin to see what it has to offer. Well worth the drive and money.
We have been to this location many times, different cabins. We have enjoyed all our visits and look forward to our next one. The cabins are well maintained, clean and private.