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The following is an edited anthropological research review of the 1993 film, Dave. Initially written as an assignment for a course at KSU, it has since been revised. Scholars interested in anthropology and human psychology are chief among the target audience. This review […]
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The following is an edited anthropological research review of the 1993 film, Dave. Initially written as an assignment for a course at KSU, it has since been revised. Scholars interested in anthropology and human psychology are chief among the target audience. This review is meant to encourage deeper discussion about the concepts discussed therein, including social, psychological, and cultural significance. Like with my review of Roxanne, this starts with a film summary, then makes use of the textbook The Essence of Anthropology, 4th Edition as a reference. Just like last time, it also recalls discussed concepts in the Intro to Anthropology course offered at Kennesaw State University. This particular academic review focuses on roles and social classes, with particular attention paid to the United States class system.
Film Summary
Dave starts off following two separate individuals, Bill Mitchell, acting president of the United States, and Dave Kovic, an impressionist who runs a temp agency. As it turns out, he pulls off near perfect impressions of Bill Mitchell, which caught the attention of the Secret Service, including Agent Duane Stevenson, who appears to lead the Secret Service at the time. They hire Dave to stand in for Bill Mitchell at a public appearance while he is otherwise preoccupied, and is brought on for longer by Chief of Staff Bob Alexander and White House Communications Director Alan Reed after Mitchell suffers a crippling stroke. Dave starts shaking things up, acting with the Executive Authority he's suddenly given to help people. He even manages to sway Alan Reed to his side when he balances the budget to fund shelters for homeless children. He is discovered by First Lady Ellen Mitchell, who hates her actual husband, but falls in love with Dave. At the end, Bob and Dave are at odds, resulting in Bob being fired and then trying to get Dave in trouble using allegations of Bill's corruption. Dave feigns a stroke after calling a joint hearing of the House and Senate to lay out the facts, clear the name of Vice President Nance, and set Nance up to be sworn in to continue an initiative to create jobs that Dave started.
The movie has a long list of characters, so for the sake of keeping this document down to a reasonable length, I've selected who I believe to be the seven most important ones on the list. The first two are Bill Mitchell, whose role in the White House Staff is that of the President, and Dave Kovic, the stand-in that was hired on and wound up with executive authority after Mitchell's incapacitation. It is worth noting that Dave does start out at a lower social status, the indicators of which are his lower quality attire and office, and his mention of lower "barter based" income. Such indicators align with a discussion about "Indicators of Social Status" in chapter Thirteen of the text The Essence of Anthropology. It is important to note that social statuses can be ascribed or achieved in any society as discussed in the Status and Role web page on palomar.edu. Achieved statuses are acquired by doing something of social, cultural, military, or economic significance to name a few examples, while ascribed statuses are given through birth, association, or assignment. Both men achieved their statuses like many in the United States, Bill through a potentially rigged election, and Dave through his skills as an impressionist and quick learning ability. Dave's temporary shift in his status was primarily a result of when he was asked to stand in for Bill Mitchell by Alexander and Reed, a clear indication of an element of "ascription" for his temporary role as President. For Mitchell and Kovic, throughout most of the film, they had a social status that could be considered "political elite." However, realistically, Dave could actually be considered "middle class," which is where the inconsistency between social class and role comes in throughout the film. He is still technically just a Temp Agency worker, hired on as a stand in for an incapacitated President, and not entirely through "legitimate" means.
Duane Stevenson turns out to be a very important character throughout the film due to his role as leader of the Secret Service, and his connection to the President. His status is probably somewhere in the "upper class" range likely due to his income as a Secret Service member and the high demand for his skill set. It is clear that his role is considered "achieved," primarily due to the amount of training and effort required to become a member of such a prestigious national security force. Towards the end of the film, he ends up developing a healthy respect for Dave Kovic due to his efforts to clean up corruption and launch an initiative that would collectively strengthen the people of the United States. Near the end, he even tells Dave "I would have taken a bullet for you," suggesting that a bond was forged, perhaps to the level of "fictive kin." This term describes someone who is given a familial role such as "brother" even though there is no blood relation. It is also worth noting that Stevenson's role ignores the racially biased stratification that has a presence throughout United States history, a factor discussed in Chapter 13. His racial classification as an African American might be considered a hindrance in some parts of the United States, even in the period between the 60's and the 2000's, which is the apparent time in which the film is set. This could indicate that the cultural concept of race and the usual associated conflicts either were not an issue in this situation, or were overcome through his effort. At the end, he does appear to downgrade to "middle class" when he ends up willingly working with Dave, helping him run for Councilman. It is possible that he will return back to his original role in the Secret Service or become a member of a presidential administration in some other capacity in the future, should Dave achieve the role of President legitimately later down the line.
Alan Reed and Bob Alexander clearly have the status of political elites, and fill the roles of White House Communications Director and Chief of Staff respectively. It is important to note that there is likely a mixture of ascription and achievement regarding how they gained their statuses and roles. The achievement side is likely through their efforts and experience as politicians and their apparent participation in criminal fraud and embezzlement. The ascription side is likely through their association with the President, Bill Mitchell, and his appointing them to their roles. Given their criminal behaviors throughout the film, there is a clear conflict between their roles in the White House, and the roles they would have as federal prison inmates if prosecuted and convicted. It is worth noting that Alexander's role as Chief of Staff was lost when Dave used his executive authority at the time to fire him. Vice President Nance's situation is similar; however, he doesn't appear to have a criminal background playing any part in the achievement of his role and status. He fits the profile of a genuine and honest civil servant, suggesting a legitimate "achieved" status of his role. Despite Reed's and Alexander's efforts to smear his name and brand him a criminal, his nature as an honest civil servant led Dave Kovic to take steps to clear his name, whilst presenting evidence to the House and Senate that the real culprits in recent scandals were Bill Mitchell, Reed, and Alexander. Notably, Reed had a change of heart in the middle of the film after exhibiting a distaste for Alexander's handling of the situation. He gave Dave the needed evidence to vindicate Nance. At the end of it all, once Mitchell passed and Dave's stand in role ended, Nance wound up being ascribed the role of President, according to the laws of the United States should something happen to the President Elect. Unfortunately, it is possible that Reed wound up indicted alongside Alexander, and ended up with the role and status of "federal prison inmate" and "criminal" later on, unless a pardon was offered after the events of the film as a result of his effort to undo the damage he helped cause.
Finally, there is Ellen Mitchell, the First Lady. Also considered "political elite," her status and role also appear to be a mix of achieved and ascribed. The ascription side is clearly due to her kinship with President Mitchell, being his wife. However, it is also worth noting that the American people seem to accept her role as First Lady in no small part due to her significant effort in supporting the poor and homeless, suggesting that, symbolically at least, her role and status are also "achieved" in the eyes of Americans. Her kinship status changes when Bill Mitchell succumbs to his edema however, but after falling for Dave, and seeking him out at the end of the film, it is likely she will become Dave's wife later on. Consequentially, given that he may achieve a higher political office later, it is likely she will follow him up the social ladder, perhaps even to become First Lady once again someday. As of the end of the film, she is downgraded to either "Middle Class" or "Upper Class" alongside Dave once his role as Mitchell's stand in runs its course.
Each of these examples appear to showcase a strong level of "social mobility" a concept in Chapter 13 that describes the ability to move up and down the ladder of social classes in a society. Through sufficient effort, and in some cases, through kinship, it appears that there is a fair degree of social mobility in the United States, even through legitimate, non-criminal means. In each character's case, they moved up or down the social status ladder at least once throughout the film. In Dave Kovic's case, he technically made two jumps within the film, from middle class to political elite, and back. It is still worth noting that his case was a special one within the film, and can even be considered somewhat far fetched. Regardless, at the end of the film, the actions of the characters Dave Kovic, Duane Stevenson, and Ellen Mitchell indicate that they still intend to utilize the potential social mobility to achieve higher political and social standing after the events of the movie, further suggesting a notable degree of social mobility in the United States.
The Essence of Anthropology, 4th Edition, by William A. Haviland, Harald E.L. Prins, Dana Walrath, Bunny McBride.
Intro to Anthropology – Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences – Kennesaw State University
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106673/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/status/stat_2.htm
Feature image is a screenshot of Dave Kovic, from the movie Dave – Source
The following is an edited anthropological research review of the 1987 film, Roxanne. Initially this had been written as an assignment for a course at KSU, but has since been revised. The intended audience includes scholars interested in anthropology and human psychology. […]
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The following is an edited anthropological research review of the 1987 film, Roxanne. Initially this had been written as an assignment for a course at KSU, but has since been revised. The intended audience includes scholars interested in anthropology and human psychology. The purpose is to encourage deeper discussion about the concepts discussed in this review, including their social, psychological, and cultural significance. The review starts with a film summary, then makes use of the textbook The Essence of Anthropology, 4th Edition for reference. It also recalls concepts as they are discussed in the Intro to Anthropology course at Kennesaw State University. This particular review pays attention to personality development as influenced by one's culture, parental influences, and environment. It also pays some attention to communication and behavioral trends between individuals of differing genders.
The movie Roxanne follows the story of a fire chief with an unusually large nose named Charlie as he struggles with his feelings for the movie's namesake astronomer Roxanne. Charlie's new fireman Chris wants to try going out with her too, but is too nervous to approach her. Both he and Roxanne caught each other's eyes and ended up asking the fire chief for help hooking up with one another. Charlie ultimately ends up writing a number of romantic letters, signed in Chris' name, to try and help them out, and later realizes that those were his own words he was putting on paper, and vocalizing in one case when he posed as Chris. Though she was moved, she was ultimately led to believe those were Chris' words for a while. She did find out later when a mutual friend of hers and Charlie's, a local diner owner named Dixie, revealed the truth to her after discovering it herself. Roxanne and Charlie did initially have an argument as a result, but she was ultimately moved by the fire chief's words and fell in love with him due to his personality, wit, humor, and intellect.
In terms of personality, keeping in mind the context in which it is discussed in Chapter Ten of The Essence of Anthropology, we should start with Charlie's distinctive way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. The cultural influence on his personality comes partially as a result of his large nose, and its conflict with commonly accepted societal norms. It one of the bigger influences in the development of his personality. Throughout much of the film, he comes off as fairly confident, even if he is somewhat confrontational towards most of those who insult the shape or size of his nose. First, this suggests a developmental factor that helped him resist the pressures of cultural norms. It can be inferred that his upbringing involved a thorough education or interest in comedy, literature, and self-defense. He exhibits skills with each when confronting those who insult him, or interacts with others in general. Each of these personality traits also suggest his upbringing involved an overall focus on intellectual development. This can also be inferred from his interest in discussing astronomy with Roxanne. It is likely that influences from both his culture's education and its entertainment played a significant role in guiding his development down this route. It may also suggest that these were skills encouraged by his parents, though their identities remain unspecified, making this difficult to confirm. There are still moments where he exhibits insecurities about the shape of his nose, such as when he feels it gets in the way of romantic pursuits, further suggesting the influence of his culture's perception of what is considered normal. Narrowed down, it means that Charlie's intellectual and witty way of thinking was heavily influenced by his apparent interests, while his way of feeling does involve some culturally enforced insecurities. His way of behaving is characterized by the frequent use of said wit and intellect when approaching various different situations, though he does make some mistakes as a result of the aforementioned insecurities. These examples help to showcase possible variables in a process called enculturation, discussed in Chapter Ten of The Essence of Anthropology, where attributes of his culture and environment shaped his personality, and how those influences can shape individual development overall.
These personality details also lead to another conclusion about his upbringing, regarding the child-rearing pattern. Mentioned in Chapter Ten of the textbook are three such patterns. The first is dependence training, which results in individuals seeing themselves as part of a larger whole. The next is independence training, which results in individuals developing goals of self-reliance, seeking personal achievement. It is notable that this is apparently the more common one in the United States, and an example exists in the promotion of competitive sports in schools. The last, interdependence training, is a sort of combination of the two. It usually involves individuals having both goals of personal achievement, and the ability to see themselves as part of a larger whole. Initially I had thought Charlie to fit under the "independence training" profile due to his seeking personal achievements such as a relationship with another, and the satisfaction of getting a step up on the individuals who insult him. He is also fairly self-reliant given his ability to handle many situations with his own personal skillset. Upon closer inspection however, I realize he may have had a more interdependence styled upbringing. Though he does have personal goals, he also pursues the goal of improving the firefighting force of his community, by trying to hire professionals and train up his existing team. He also sees value in the advice and input of those he considers friends. This lines up with my own upbringing. Though I myself have goals of self-reliance and personal achievement, I was taught to still see myself as part of a larger whole, and to do my part to build up my community whilst taking into consideration the input of others. Lessons to do so currently exist in the US education system, suggesting that interdependence training is a major component of child-rearing patterns in the US.
In terms of gender differences in language, there are examples of gendered speech throughout the film. This could be called "genderlect," a term mentioned in an Intro to Anthropology lecture at Kennesaw State University, which refers to differences in the communication methods of American men and women. Examples of this tendency occurred several times during Charlie's argument with Roxanne towards the end of the film, when he challenged her assertions with quite a few of his own. For example, one of the "features of men's communication styles" was that "they are more likely to challenge or dispute their partners' utterances." Another example was Roxanne's demands for answers or explanations throughout a couple heated interactions with Chris and Charlie. She exhibited the women's communication's style feature of "doing more of the routine work of keeping the conversation going" in many of those cases, another concept discussed during the aforementioned lecture. These are just a few examples, but they help paint a picture of differing norms of communication between men and women. It makes it easy to discern how it is easy to miscommunicate between the genders when witnessing how examples of these "Features of Communication Styles" can lead to heated arguments and misunderstandings.
Feature Image is the Roxanne Film Poster – Source
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Context Statement
The following is a mock sample of a research proposal that utilizes sources and experiences to prompt hypothetical questions, and suggests a possible course to take in researching the potential impact of Video Games in education and psychology. This sample is adapted from an academic project I completed and submitted at Kennesaw State University.
Original Creation Date: September 18th, 2019
Revision Date: March 15th, 2021
Content Type: Research Proposal
Games in the World Today
The world we live in today is packed full of rapidly evolving, digital technology the likes of which we could never have imagined a century ago. From television sets to computers, home appliances to movies, from the Internet to video games, we have seen the results of many brilliant minds expressing their intelligence and creativity. Despite this, much of this technology is still hotly debated, with video games and their psychological pros and cons often found at the core of many discussions. The question often on people's minds is, "what are the pros and cons of video games?" We should be asking how we are going to make the most of these complex combinations of interactive software and artistic media. The project I would like to propose would explore the potential of video game technology as a tool for psychologists and educators.
Consider the Public View
It is no secret that video games and their psychological effects are a major topic of debate within the scientific community. People in the general public are already making their own dives into researching the good, the bad, and the ugly. Claims and surveys have already been thrown out there that there are numerous parents who do not pay attention to the existing rating systems to help them filter the content their children are exposed to (Thubron). Other articles are already juggling and comparing the pros, such as the building of social circles or replacing an unhealthy vice, and cons, such as the financial burden gaming presents or the health risks of prolonged exposure (Regoli). It is important to analyze what the general public and researchers are picking up on, and what their concerns are. This is to help paint a better picture of the known risks and benefits, and in what ways people are trying to respond to the situation.
Consider Prior Research
Instances already exist of prior experiments regarding this subject. One example would be the work of one Sami Kilik. Kilik oversaw doctors training to be surgeons and believes video games can be a crucial tool for building the skills needed to adapt to and operate the robotic surgical equipment employed in the field today. One survey later, and he had evidence to back his claims when high school gamers proved more adaptive and capable on the training simulators than medical school residents (Nakaya). That is just one of many crucial examples helping to explain why. The rest of the book Are Video Games Harmful? may act as a viable springboard for further research questions as well.
Forming Hypotheses From Games
Video games themselves will become a critical resource for the project. Some information on experiences and inspiration myself and other gamers had in these games serve as springboards for some of the hypothetical questions in mind. Examples of historical references can be found in many games which pique player interest and may prompt a session of deeper research, a phenomenon that prompts the question, "Can games be used to heighten player interest in historical or scientific research?" Sid Meier's Civilization V is a game designed around the concept of creating and managing your own civilization (Firaxis). Science and culture, commerce and trade, politics and military conflict, this turn-based strategy game has you doing the math and choosing the path your civilization will take whilst outmaneuvering opposing civilizations, be they AI controlled or player controlled. This prompts the question, "Can players learn adaptive micromanagement skills from certain games?" It is often that impressive and inspiring, yet brief orchestrations will play with these displays, and almost as often, the player is presented with an associated quote, narrated impressively enough to leave an impression. One example would be when the player civilization completes the Great Library of Alexandria. The narrator will quote Sir Francis Bacon, sounding the part of a sage, "Libraries are as the shrine where all the relics of the ancient saints, full of true virtue, and all that without delusion or imposture are preserved and reposed." (Firaxis) Quote's like these, accompanied by beautiful art, music, and narration, will often engage the player, pique curiosity about the subject of the moment, and, such as the game did for me, encourage a more philosophical way of thinking. On top of the first hypothetical question, this phenomenon also prompted query, "Can video games encourage more advanced philosophical thinking or a greater interest in the arts?" Strategy games like Civilization are not the only resource that the project should explore, but the questions the game prompted do warrant curiosity about the psychosocial and educational impact other games may have.
The Project Proposal and the Goal
The sources and examples provided are just a few in a mountain of questions, hypotheticals, and hints at potential benefits. The project I have in mind would involve an observational, longitudinal research experiment, complete with survey questions for the participants of the experiment. Games used in the experiment should include various genres, with a variety of challenges and stimuli. Survey questions would be geared toward learning what thoughts the selected games invoke in players, and how each game impacts psychosocial, sensorimotor, and educational development in the participants. Participants would be gamers, asked to play the various games chosen for the project before answering survey questions relevant to the experience. Through this process, it is my belief that a greater understanding of video games can be achieved, and the research results, properly disseminated to the public, could help raise awareness and improve the overall societal benefits of video games by encouraging more responsible exposure, and in turn, nurture improved psychological and educational development in the individuals who play video games.
Nakaya, Andrea C. Are Video Games Harmful?. San Diego, CA: ReferencePoint Press, Inc., 2017. eBook.
Regoli, Natalie. 13 Video Games Pros and Cons. Vittana.org, https://vittana.org/13-video-games-pros-and-cons. Accessed 15 Mar. 2021
Firaxis Games (Developer). Sid Meier's Civilization V. Brave New World Expansion, PC, 2010. 2K Games, publisher. Curran, Michael, composer.
Thubron, Rob. Most Parents Don't Pay Attention to Video Games' Age Rating. TechSpot, TechSpot, 15 July 2018, https://www.techspot.com/news/75509-most-parents-dont-pay-attention-game-age-rating.html. Accessed 15 Mar. 2021.
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When Writing Becomes Content by Lisa Dush – A Review by Jonathan Carpenter When I was little, I always thought of writing in simpler terms, as a form of communication, a means of self-expression, a way to tell a story. I always […]
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When Writing Becomes Content by Lisa Dush – A Review by Jonathan Carpenter
When I was little, I always thought of writing in simpler terms, as a form of communication, a means of self-expression, a way to tell a story. I always thought of sitting at a computer typing a thesis like my mother did for her master's degree when I was a toddler, or writing with old fashioned pen and paper in a journal. In her article When Writing Becomes Content, Lisa Dush explains a whole extension of the concept behind the word, starting with the following. "To work with writing today means to work with writing as content. If, for example, you've composed in a content management system such as WordPress, you understand good writing practice to involve both crafting well-written posts and optimizing these posts as transportable, findable content, by applying categories, tags, and SEO (search engine optimization) metadata" (Dush, 173). From here onward, she explains what it has evolved into, one of many forms of media treated as searchable, widely accessible, marketable, and shareable content.
"I identify four characteristics of content: content is conditional, computable, networked, and commodified" (Dush, 174). Dush aptly lists and discusses these characteristics after giving readers a glimpse of the meaning behind the word "content" and the contentious issues surrounding its meaning. Each is eloquently clarified in its meaning throughout Dush's article, and the summary is as follows. Conditional writing is when the content is created with the future consumption and use kept in mind. It is shaped to fit into modern media, to be adaptable and intelligent in its format and design. Computable writing is when the "content" can be accessed, processed, and understood by "machine audiences." It is creating the content to be processable by software so it can be categorized, matched, reconfigured, and so on, making it easier to find via search engine to name an example. This leads into Networked writing, where it is exposed, or hooked into, networks of machines and human individuals, be they personal, professional, or the internet itself. Commodified writing means the content can and will be repurposed and redistributed, with sections referenced or reused in other content works to name an example. This all sounds well and good, like it would evolve the field of writing, save for the contentious issues mentioned earlier.
Dush does well to explain two points of view regarding the concept of "writing as content." The first is that of individuals who see the word "content" as a recategorization of writing and other artistic media as its extinction as an art form. She quotes one Tim Kreider to help her eloquently explain this point of view, where he sees the word "content" as applying the status of "filler, stuff to stick between banner ads," to writing and other forms of media (Dush, 174). The other side of this coin is best embodied by the following excerpt from the article. "When writing becomes content is a phrase that can be read two ways. First, the phrase suggests growth, merging: the old thing, writing, is now also the new thing, content. The second implication is that of change, a transformation: the old thing, writing, has now become a new thing, content" (Dush, 175). This helps to explain a point of view that suggests "writing as content" is in fact a way for writing as a profession to evolve with the times. Both points of view are validated or vindicated in a manner of speaking, as Dush asks her readers to consider both of sides of the coin, both the opportunities and responsibilities writing as content embodies, and the values to defend as writing evolves in this manner.
Pictured above are some differences or oppositions between writing and content. The source can be found here.
Dush does go on to explain ways to teach students how to write as content, and discuss core strategies to do so effectively. She also discusses concerns about how writing may be devalued, and how writers may be moved to "content created jobs where they are expected to be hooked into their employer's social media channels nearly 24-7" (Dush, 191). Her explanations and discussions help to paint a clearer picture of the contention surrounding the writing/content debate.
I will end off on the following: I do agree that writing as content has a potential to increase global exposure to creative writing, professional research, and other forms of writing in this digital age. However, I too share concerns with Dush and Kreider regarding the future of writing, how it may be devalued, and how writing as an art form may go extinct. In my own personal belief, these would be what I call "cultural failures." My chosen career path will involve writing as a core component, especially in the creative sense. Because of this, upholding it as an art form is of personal importance to me. For millennia, the art of writing has served to enrich human society through the telling of imaginative tales, the recollection of history, the documentation of research, the formation of new kinds of government, and so on. At its core, it is still a unique and important form of human expression. To devalue it in this sense would be a significant blow to human culture. Therefore, I agree with the idea that, though we must embrace certain opportunities writing as content affords, we must also defend and uphold age old values that have given writing as a medium significant meaning throughout human history.
Dush, L. (2015). When Writing Becomes Content. National Council of Teachers of English. Pg. 173-193. https://library.ncte.org/journals/CCC/issues/v67-2/27641
This article is meant to further explore concepts of Writing as Content, as discussed by Lisa Dush in her listed article. It is formatted as an opinion piece, meant to both convey an outsider's perspective and provoke critical thinking in readers. The skill I utilized most here is critical thinking.
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No psychological tests on gay asylum seekers, Court of Justice rules
In today's case of C‑473/16 F v Bevándorlási és Állampolgársági Hivatal, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that national authorities may not prepare and use psychologists' expert reports to assess the sexual identi ...
25th January 2018 By Nath Gbikpi
Strasbourg continues orthodox approach to Iranian Christian converts
In A v Switzerland (application no. 60342/16), the European Court of Human Rights considered the risk of ill treatment on return to Iran for Christian converts. In this case the applicant had converted to Christianity whilst seeking asylum in Swi ...
23rd January 2018 By Darren Stevenson
What does the new UK-France Sandhurst Treaty say and is it Brexit proof?
The UK and France have agreed a new Sandhurst Treaty on the management of their shared border. We've heard the spin from Macron and May, but what has actually been agreed and will it have a life after Brexit? Given how central the issue of asylu ...
19th January 2018 By Colin Yeo
Comment: asylum support rise of 11p a day is a slap in the face
Asylum support must provide a safe place to live and enough money for people to look after themselves and their families. An extra 80p a week doesn't cut it, writes Hannah Cooper, senior research and policy officer at Refugee Action. People see ...
19th January 2018 By Hannah Cooper
Internal relocation may not be "unduly harsh" on criminals
Last month the Court of Appeal considered the rules governing deportation of foreign criminals. The case is Secretary of State for the Home Department v SC (Jamaica) [2017] EWCA Civ 2112, which concerned a Jamaican national originally granted asylum ...
9th January 2018 By Iain Halliday
Comment: sexual orientation asylum statistics are good news
Recent statistics on asylum grants to gay people represent a breakthrough rather than a breakdown in the system – acting as a sword, rather than shield, in advancing protection of queer refugees, argues S Chelvan of No5 Barristers Chambers. Long ...
4th January 2018 By S Chelvan
The impact of Brexit on UK asylum law: part three
The refugee definition Engagement of the CJEU with asylum issues Since the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union was expanded to include asylum matters, we have a fairly steady rise in the number of judgments on these issues. Most ...
29th December 2017 By Colin Yeo
The impact of Brexit on UK asylum law: part two
Selective participation in CEAS Participation in the Common European Asylum System is not necessarily "all or nothing", nor does it absolutely require membership of the EU. Even within the EU, involvement in CEAS is also selective in some cases. H ...
The impact of Brexit on UK asylum law: part one
The issue of asylum and the refugee crisis in Europe played a very significant part in the debate on Britain's continuing membership of the European Union in the run up to the Brexit referendum in June 2016. Many commentators consider that the issue ...
New report on "westernised" young males returned to Kabul
A new report helps fill some of the gaps in our understanding of the situation facing young men sent back to Afghanistan, writes Maya Pritchard of Asylos. While we await the outcome of AS (Afghanistan), the country guidance case currently before the U ...
21st December 2017 By Maya Pritchard
New research helps practitioners representing female asylum seekers
New research helps practitioners identify best practice in representing female asylum seekers writes Debora Singer MBE, Senior Policy Adviser at Asylum Aid. What do women who have been through the asylum appeals process think of their legal representa ...
8th December 2017 By Debora Singer
Expert reports in human rights cases must be up to scratch
In HK, HH, SK and FK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 1871 the Court of Appeal found that asylum seekers could be returned to Bulgaria under the Dublin III Regulation. Removal would not violate the appellants' Article ...
1st December 2017 By Clare Duffy
Never assume that the Secretary of State is aware of anything
Further submissions are notoriously difficult to prepare. In PR (Sri Lanka), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 1946 the Court of Appeal has highlighted the need for focussed representations that mak ...
29th November 2017 By Christopher Cole
Dental x-rays in age assessment: art not science
Upper Tribunal Judge Rintoul's elegant, succinct summary of the law on age assessment, with which he opens the determination in R (AS) v Kent County Council (age assessment; dental evidence) [2017] UKUT 446, reminds us that pinpointing the age of a ...
27th November 2017 By Alison Harvey
Strasbourg dismisses compensation claim for not allowing asylum seeker to work
Daniel Negassi v the United Kingdom (application no. 64337/14) was an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights with a complaint that the Home Office's failure to grant Mr Negassi permission to work, while waiting for a decision on his asylum cla ...
23rd November 2017 By James Packer
Asylum age assessments: the Court of Appeal is not a tribunal
In Bedford County Council v GE (Eritrea) [2017] EWCA Civ 1521 the Court of Appeal refused to overturn an age assessment simply because the local authority disagreed with judicial findings of fact. The judgment upheld the Administrative Court's decis ...
16th November 2017 By Clare Duffy
Could Catalan separatists qualify for refugee status in the UK?
Carles Puigdemont, erstwhile President de la Generalitat de Catalunya, fled Spain to Belgium this week following his parliament's unilateral declaration of independence for Catalonia. Several of his ministers followed him into exile. A European ...
3rd November 2017 By Colin Yeo
Host state handles the asylum claim if Dublin III transfer takes too long
Majid Shiri, an Iranian national, arrived in Austria through Bulgaria in 2015. He made an asylum claim in Bulgaria in February of that year but claimed asylum in Austria the following month. The Austrian authorities asked Bulgaria to take Mr Shiri bac ...
1st November 2017 By Paul Erdunast
Barriers to migrants accessing public services
Newcomers to the UK, whether they have immigration status or not, face formidable obstacles in accessing services such as housing or social security. This is a look at some common scenarios and how foreign nationals and their advisers deal with them. ...
30th October 2017 By John Murphy
Court of Appeal: private religious belief does not risk persecution
The difficulty of presenting asylum claims based on religion is well known. Such claims raise difficult evidential problems, which are addressed in this detailed post by Colin Yeo. But AS (Iran) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EW ...
23rd October 2017 By Thomas Beamont
Comment: citizenship for sale – at a cost stateless people can ill afford
Stateless people in the UK face enormous hurdles in the road to becoming British citizens. One of those barriers is the extraordinarily high cost of acquiring British citizenship, writes Asylum Aid's Cynthia Orchard. The UK government has taken ...
5th October 2017 By Cynthia Orchard
How not to support a victim of human trafficking: a demonstration by the Home Office in R (FT) v SSHD
The Upper Tribunal overturned several decisions concerning the grant of Discretionary Leave to Remain to a victim of human trafficking in FT, R (on the application of) v the Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] UKUT 331(IAC). The backg ...
29th August 2017 By Paul Erdunast
How to correct a mistake in a country guidance case
What happens where the Upper Tribunal makes a mistake in a country guidance case? And in what circumstances will the Court of Appeal have jurisdiction to hear an appeal against an Upper Tribunal decision that has already been remitted to the First Tie ...
14th August 2017 By Nick Nason
Article 3 and the extradition of a British national to Taiwan
The Supreme Court in the case of the Lord Advocate (representing the Taiwanese Judicial Authorities) (Appellant) v Dean (Respondent) (Scotland) [2017] UKSC 44 considered the first occasion on which Taiwan has sought to extradite a British national. ...
11th August 2017 By Chris Desira
Home Office inspectors release series of reports: highlights for lawyers
For some reason the Home Office has just released a swathe of inspection reports into a wide range of Home Office operations. In practical terms, this makes it impossible for the press to pick out more than one or two stories from the reports and it t ...
New Refugee Action report slams inadequate, creaking asylum support system
After more than a decade since Limbuela, and three years after Refugee Action, Home Office policy continues to drive asylum seekers into destitution. The Refugee Action report, Slipping Through the Cracks, candidly outlines these failings of the asylu ...
12th July 2017 By Paul Erdunast
Upper Tribunal rules it unsafe to return anyone to Libya
The violence in Libya has reached such a high level that substantial grounds are shown for believing that a returning civilian would, solely on account of his presence on the territory of that country or region, face a real risk of being subject to a ...
3rd July 2017 By Nath Gbikpi
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An immigration lawyer reviews Paddington
In tribute to beloved author Michael Bond (1926-2017), who died yesterday, I am republishing this blog post reviewing the film Paddington, based on the character created by Bond. The blog post was originally published on 1 December 2014 and versions ...
29th June 2017 By Colin Yeo
Tribunal gives guidance on assessing truthfulness in asylum cases
Six things we learned from today's migration statistics
Asylum "lottery": some hearing centres grant twice as many appeals
Home Office loses a quarter of asylum decision-makers in six months
EU countries accused of criminalising humanitarian help for migrants
Home Office responds to committee report, 15 months later
Help Refugees loses Dubs amendment case, will appeal
New community sponsorship funding announced
Book review: The Child in International Refugee Law by Jason Pobjoy
"Madness, despair and horror" at Halloween
Study finds asylum judges fail to assist vulnerable appellants
Syrians can now upgrade to full refugee status: new form issued

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iPad 2 will keep Apple top of the tablet market, says Gartner
Exclusive: research shows threats from rivals such as Motorola Xoom and RIM PlayBook will not threaten Apple's prime position
iPad 2: An Apple salesman shows off the new model to customers in Dallas, Texas. Photograph: Larry W Smith/EPA
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Mon 21 Mar 2011 03.25 EDT
Apple's iPad 2 will stay on top of the tablet market despite the influx of rivals because it will be able to lead the field on prices, apps and hardware specifications, according to analysis by the research company Gartner.
Its analysts, led by Carolina Milanesi, say key elements such as Apple's economies of scale, keeping the price of the iPad down, and the power of the app and hardware ecosystem will help sales in the retail and the enterprise markets.
The threats from Android-based tablets, and the forthcoming RIM PlayBook and HP TouchPad will not prevent the iPad from dominating because of Apple's "hardware excellent, focus on the entire user experience and go-to-market capabilities" – the ability to reach consumers.
They also calculate that more than half of existing iPad owners will upgrade, either to get the cameras that are part of the new systems, or "for status".
"We believe some other tablet manufacturers are making a mistake by competing on hardware specifications," says Gartner's team, in a report provided exclusively to the Guardian. "Tablets are about applications and what they empower users to do. Apple's focus on putting hardware at the service of user behaviour shows it understands this fact."
Following its launch in the US on 11 March, Apple is believed to have sold around 1m iPad 2s in its first weekend, with many stores running out. Waiting times for online orders has stretched to between four and six weeks. In some cities, some of those bought seem to have gone to organised groups acquiring them for the "gray market" – to be shipped overseas to other countries. The iPad 2 is due to go on sale in the UK and other countries at the end of this week.
Motorola's Xoom tablet, seen by some as the first realistic competitor to the iPad through its cutting-edge use of the Android 3.0 ("Honeycomb") operating system, does not yet have an official UK release date, though the first week of April has been suggested as a possible date, with a potential base price of perhaps £500 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model. In the US, that model is comparable on a price basis with the iPad 2, though Apple offers a 16GB Wi-Fi version that costs less.
Neither RIM nor HP has so far given an official release date or price for their respective devices.
Gartner advises competitors to stop adding extra features unnecessarily, and "decide which hardware enhancements deliver a richer experience for users. Many serve only to increase your bill of materials" – the raw cost of the parts needed for a device.
Yet at the same time they say that the key weakness of the iPad is that it leaves out a number of elements that rivals might be able to tempt buyers with, such as direct USB and SD card support, file system access and Flash playback: those "may set you apart if executed well and at the right price," Gartner suggests to competitors.
Motorola has targeted a number of those, offering Flash playback – which should be incorporated into the Xoom by the time it goes on sale in the UK, though it was not initially when it went on sale in the US. (In a tweet from Motorola's account earlier this month it said that Flash addition will be rolled out in an other over-the-air update.)
The Xoom will also offer LTE mobile connectivity (also known as "4G"), which will be useful in countries such as the US, where Verizon offers LTE, and Germany, where a number of mobile networks are beginning to offer it. Mobile networks in the UK will not have LTE for at least another year as they await a government auction of spectrum in 2012.
Gartner says the "intuitive" user experience and the breadth of applications available on the iPad compared to rival tablets means it is already being used in enterprises – and the new features means "we see no reason why the iPad's momentum in the enterprise should slow".
They think that the iPad's status as a premium device will keep it ahead of the dozens of other rivals. "While the omission of Flash or an SD slot might be a 'deal breaker' for certain user segments, for the majority of people it's clear they are not a good enough reason right now to look elsewhere when buying a tablet," the team notes, pointing out that the first less powerful version sold almost 15m tablets in nine months.
Updated: clarified that report was provided exclusively to Guardian; correct to "over-the-air" re Xoom update.
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Toshiba says its next generation SCiB lithium ion battery will be capable of ultra fast charging that will add up to 200 miles of range in just 6 minutes.
John Goodenough and researchers at the University of Texas say they have invented a solid state battery with higher energy density than a lithium ion battery. It also charges faster, works at low temperatures, and won't burst into flames. Should we be excited yet?


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Home » National News » Republic Day 2023: History, significance of January 26
Republic Day 2023: History, significance of January 26
News Agencies | Updated on: 26 January 2023, 9:12 IST
India marks its Republic Day every year on January 26. This year the country celebrates its 74 th Republic Day today.
Celebrations begin with President Draupadi Murmu unfurling the national flag on the recently unveiled Kartavaya Path, formerly known as Rajpath. President Droupadi Murmu will do so for the first time since being elected to the highest office of the country last year.
The President along with the nation witnesses India's military might. The President, who is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces, distributes Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra and Vir Chakra to the Bravehearts. The military might is telecast on television Live in the entire nation.
A grand parade will showcase a mix of the country's military strength and cultural diversity.Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force along with other security forces will present a spectacular show in front of the nation as they march past the dais where the President along with other dignitaries taking the salute.
Millions of Indians witness the mesmerising sight of the rich tradition, cultural heritage and spectacle of the nation's progress and achievements.
Republic Day commemorates the day on January 26, 1950 the day when the Constituion of India came into effect after the country became a sovereign state after it got its Independence on August 15, 1947.
The first Constituent Assembly session was held on December 9, 1946 while the last one took place on November 26, 1949. The Drafting Committee of the Constitution was headed by Dr BR Ambedkar.
On January 26, the country marks the national holiday commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution, the date on which the Indian National Congress announced Purna Swaraj from British rule. The resolution also marked the beginning of a large-scale nationwide political movement against colonial rule. The day of January 26 celebrates the spirit and soul of a sovereign nation.
This year, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the Chief Guest. The Egyptian military will participate in the parade along with the Indian Armed Forces. The Egyptian military contingent will have 144 personnel participating in the parade.
Security has been heightened in the national capital in view of the Republic Day celebrations.
According to the Delhi Police, around 65,000 people will witness the parade on January 26, for which they can register through a QR code.
About 6,000 jawans have been deployed for security for the 26 January parade, which includes the paramilitary forces, and NSG apart from Delhi Police. The Kartavya Path will be monitored with the help of around 150 CCTV cameras, which also have high-resolution cameras.
Also Read: President Murmu, PM Modi welcome Egyptian president at Rashtrapati Bhavan
First published: 26 January 2023, 9:12 IST
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LuAnn de Lesseps says she was "on a mission" to make her marriage to Tom D'Agostino, Jr., work.
The 52-year-old reality star confessed on "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 9 finale that it was challenging to keep her relationship with D'Agostino afloat.
"I was on a mission to make this work and I did," she said on Wednesday's episode, according to People. "And guess what? We're happy -- I'm happy -- and that's all that matters."
De Lesseps' confession followed two seasons of the star defending her relationship with D'Agostino. The couple ultimately announced their intent to divorce Aug. 3 on Twitter after seven months of marriage.
"It's with great sadness that Tom and I agreed to divorce," de Lesseps tweeted. "We care for each other very much, hope you respect our privacy during this sad time!"
De Lesseps married D'Agostino on New Year's Eve following rumors of his infidelity. The relationship caused a rift with her co-stars, including Bethenny Frankel, which de Lesseps addressed in September.
"It makes me sad that she's so angry with me for no apparent reason, except that, you know, I'm getting married too quick for her taste," she said on Watch What Happens Live.
A preview for Part 1 of the Season 9 reunion shows de Lesseps still defensive about D'Agostino. The reunion special will air Aug. 16, with Part 2 scheduled for Aug. 23.
"What is this obsession with Tom?" de Lesseps asks before Frankel explains, "Any one of 10 things he's ever said to you, I'd be crying in the bathroom."
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Director Of HR and Administration
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The SACIDS Foundation for One Health, an institute of the Sokoine University of Agriculture(SUA) on behalf of the academic and research institutions, in the DRC, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania, that wok on infectious diseases, including those due to anti-microbial resistant pathogens, that threaten the health, food security and livelihoods in Africa, seeks to recruit 1 senior level project management individual. This opening will be under the USAID programme, entitled: Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project, abbreviated as SACIDS-LEAP-Local.
The operations of SACIDS fall under two categories, namely (i) Hypothesis based research and research capacity development in the core disciplines of (a) Digital & Data Sciences, (b) Genomcs and metagenomics; (c) Social sciences and one health systems, and the outcome basedprogrammes; (d) viral epidemics and (e) antimicrobial resistance; and (2) the social-enterprise, not-for-profit strand that focuses on providing expertise and services in the three domains of Producs-Policy-Practice.The 2 positions being advertised will be part of the SACIDS social enterprise based business development and operations of SACIDS
LEAP-Local is a USAID initiative which supports the National Infectious Disease programs and other health priorities in high-burden disease countries. The initiative seeks to develop technical expertise that can build more efficient and effective systems to prepare for, mitigate, and implement national infectious disease responses.
LEAP-Local aims to strengthen MOH systems and structures through a deliberate, long-term, provision of high-quality senior level infectious disease (ID) and other health technical experts who will help guide, strengthen, and enhance the national infectious disease programs. LEAP-Local aims to build efficient, effective, and self-reliant infectious disease and other health programs at the MOH or national health entity.
The LEAP-Local initiative is integrated into the SACIDS Foundation for One Health, a regional programme founded in 2008 by universities and national research institutions in five Member States of Southern African Development Community (SADC), hosted at the Sokoine University of Agriculture.
NB: The position is contingent upon award and USAID approval with an anticipated start date on or about February 2023.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION (HR) (1 POST)
The position requires an individual with:
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Have at least 10 years of combined relevant work experience, and strong written and oral English language skills.
Have strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, solid management experience, strong interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program description
The Director of HR will provide technical oversight for the project's efforts. Responsibilities will include the implementation of work plans, oversight of reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of activities, including the work of any subrecipients in the Agreement. The Director of HR will provide technical assistance and leadership to all project partners.
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Provide oversight for all human resource related activities including but not limited to recruitment, retention, and monitoring, and evaluating all staff.
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Please send detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to SACIDS Secretariat email at secretariat@sacids.org
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RAILROADERS RALLY FOR WIN IN FINALE
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WICHITA, Kansas – Tyler Wilson struck out eight batters over three relief innings, and the Cleburne Railroaders rallied with a pair of unearned runs in a 4-3 win to salvage the finale of a four-game set with the Wichita Wingnuts at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Thursday night.
Wilson came on in relief of Roman Gomez -- who gave up three runs over five innings in his second start, and -- recorded a season-high eight strikeouts with four walks and one hit over his three scoreless frames.
After falling behind 3-2 in the fifth, Cleburne answered with two outs in the sixth when Trevor Sealey hit a ground ball off of Tony Thomas's glove at third and down the left-field line, allowing Alex Polston to score.
In the eighth inning, Blake Grant-Parks hit a one-out single to right and advanced to second after outfielder Isaiah Aluko overran the ball. Grant-Parks got to third on Jordan Dean's groundout, and scored when Sealey hit a ball off of reliever James Campbell's glove and legged out the go-ahead infield single.
Cleburne scored twice in the first before the Wingnuts answered in the third. A bases-loaded sacrifice fly from Abel Nieves eventually gave the Wingnuts their first lead of the night.
Angelo Gumbs recorded his third multi-hit game as a Railroader, while Polston went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored and Levi Scott walked twice. K.C. Huth reached twice, and Cam Monger singled and scored.
Shawn Blackwell earned his second save of the year with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
The Railroaders now return home to open a six-game homestand, beginning with a three-game series against the St. Paul Saints. First pitch from the The Depot is set for 7:06 p.m., and RHP Dylan Mouzakes will square off against RHP Vinny Nittoli.
Friday night is also Fireworks Night, presented by the Cleburne Times-Review. Get your tickets at www.railroaderbaseball.com or by calling (817) 945-8705.


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For Wycliffe, an annual day of worldwide prayer serves as a corporate reminder of God's hand in the past, present, and future of Bible translation. Today—November 11, 2011—Wycliffe staff working in almost 100 countries will pause to pray for Bibleless peoples and translation work in progress around the world. It's also an occasion to praise God for blessing this time in history with what is now the greatest acceleration of Bible translation that the world has ever known.
Every completed Bible translation is, in its own way, a memorial, a reminder of God's faithfulness. In 1932, William Cameron Townsend completed the translated Cakchiquel New Testament to reach one of many minority people groups in Guatemala. Now, the last four Wycliffe-supported translations of the New Testament in Guatemala are scheduled for publication this year.
We celebrate this progress, and yet the mission to urgently reach the remaining Bibleless peoples in all the major regions of the world continues. Thank you for your prayerful role in this task. Our hope is that these 40 Days of Prayer served as a reminder of the more than 2,000 language groups still waiting, and also as a powerful prayer tool for advancing God's Word to these, the last languages.
Join us in prayer on this special day! Go to www.wycliffe.org/DOP2011.aspx to access selected prayer requests. Intercede with us today, for the work of Bible translation.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of attendees for this day of unity in praise, prayer, and thanksgiving.
Pray that God will move mightily in response to our prayers!
More than 2,000 Bibleless language groups are still waiting.
No generation prior to this one has been better acquainted with the idea of global community. Thanks to today's technology, we can communicate across oceans in an instant via email, satellite phone connections, and social networking systems like Facebook and Twitter. Continuous news coverage keeps us ever-aware of global events, and information flows at a staggering pace. The borders of our world are quickly shrinking and, as stewards of this season in history, we must respond to these realities.
We must also respond to the reality of God's character and plan. We know from Scripture that God's plan for eternity is a wonderful mosaic of people—"a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb" (Revelation 7:9, NLT). Wycliffe's founder, Cameron Townsend, believed that every person on earth deserves to have access to God's Word. We honor this core belief and God's plan for His Kingdom when we follow Jesus' example of moving across cultural boundaries. The work is not done. Yes, our world is more connected today than ever before, but millions of people are still waiting to hear the truth of God's Word in their own language for the first time. Remember them today, and the vision and mission of Bible translation.
Pray that the Lord will create a hunger and thirst for Himself in those who have not yet heard. Pray that He will create a desire for His Word among those who have trusted in Him but lack the Scriptures in appropriate forms in their language.
Pray for workers to be called and sent to each group. Pray that God will call skilled and passionate mother-tongue translators and advocates from within groups needing the Scriptures.
Pray for unity among churches, mission partners and individual believers working to share the gospel and the Scriptures with the group. Pray for fruit produced by the Holy Spirit.
Truly, the need is great. Take a moment to watch this video as a reminder of the need to reach the last languages with God's Word.
With a mission and vision as big as Bible translation for every people group on earth that needs it, what can one person do to make a difference?
Translating the Bible is just the one step towards changed lives. As the translated Word becomes accessible, the broad work of engaging individuals and communities with newly completed Scripture begins.
The process of promoting the translated Word of God and equipping the local community to use it can be challenging. People must be informed of its availability, supplied with the resources to use it well, and encouraged to apply it to their everyday lives.
Scripture-use workers may enlist any number of ways to promote a finished translation—through radio broadcasts, videos and films, and other media. Scripture-inspired dramas, songs, and other artistic creations help awaken people to the truth of the Word. Other projects might also include the development of children's materials to introduce the Bible to young people; the production of training tools to aid Bible teachers and pastors as they instruct others; and the formation of Bible studies to encourage daily practice and application of the Word.
These endeavors lead to a more finished product of the whole translation work—changed lives, deeper churches, youth ministries, Sunday schools, women's fellowships, counseling, and so much more.
Praise God that through the efforts of Scripture-use workers, people understand that they can relate to God in their own language.
Pray for more Scripture-use workers to help with the immense task ahead; ask God to call people who enjoy planting the Word and seeing the fruit of their labor.
Pray for wisdom and strength for these workers as they seek to connect people to God's Word and its relevancy to their lives.
Watch what Scripture-use workers say about how people respond to Scripture in their heart language.
Many of the world's remaining translation needs are located in nations considered "hard to reach." Often, these language communities are unnamed for fear of jeopardizing the safety of colleagues and their work. Workers need to be prudent in the way they live and in what they communicate about what they do. In some places spiritual opposition is a constant factor to be dealt with. For many, the logistical, spiritual, and emotional support from colleagues at home and on the field, from churches, and from families is a lifeline.
Pray that those who provide support, in whatever form, will remain faithful to their role in the ministry to these faithful workers.
Ask for God's wisdom for those who are living and working in sensitive areas as they communicate about their work.
Pray that they will be protected from spiritual attack, and that they will maintain good physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Pray especially that they will stand firm in their faith and knowledge of God as Job did when he said, " I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you" (Job 42:2, NLT).
Learn more about how to pray for missionaries on the field.


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Miss Aquitaine is a French beauty pageant which selects a representative for the Miss France national competition from the region of Aquitaine. Women representing the region under various different titles have competed at Miss France since 1920, although the Miss Aquitaine title was not used regularly until 1985.

The current Miss Aquitaine is Orianne Galvez-Soto, who was crowned Miss Aquitaine 2022 on 2 October 2022. Seven women from Aquitaine have been crowned Miss France:
Agnès Souret, who was crowned Miss France 1920
Jeanne Juillia, who was crowned Miss France 1931, competing as Miss Gascony
Josiane Pouy, who was crowned Miss France 1952, competing as Miss Côte d'Argent
Frédérique Leroy, who was crowned Miss France 1983, competing as Miss Bordeaux, following the dethroning of the original winner
Peggy Zlotkowski, who was crowned Miss France 1989
Gaëlle Voiry, who was crowned Miss France 1990
Mélody Vilbert, who was crowned Miss France 1995

Results summary
Miss France: Agnès Souret (1919); Jeanne Juillia (1930; Miss Gascony); Josiane Pouy (1951; Miss Côte d'Argent); Peggy Zlotkowski (1988); Gaëlle Voiry (1989); Mélody Vilbert (1994)
1st Runner-Up: Christine Schmidt (1972; Miss Arcachon); Martine Calzavara (1974; Miss Gascony); Frédérique Leroy (1982; Miss Bordeaux; later Miss France)
2nd Runner-Up: Marie-Thérèse Thiel (1970; Miss Gascony); Christine Schmidt (1971; Miss Arcachon); Martine Calzavara (1973; Miss Lot-et-Garonne); Bénédicte Delmas (1991; Miss Côte Basque)
3rd Runner-Up: Colette Dezanet (1952; Miss Côte d'Argent); Sylvie Tardy (1989; Miss Périgord); Malaurie Eugénie (2014)
4th Runner-Up: Pierrette Descrambes (1960; Miss Guyenne); Thérèse Trady (1961); Josiane Klaasen (1965; Miss Bordeaux); Chantal Braham (1977; Miss Médoc); Maylis Ondicola (1996); Élodie Pleumeckers (2002); Lyse Ruchat (2006)
5th Runner-Up: Céline Reiter (2001); Gennifer Demey (2015); Cassandra Jullia (2017); Ambre Andrieu (2021)
6th Runner-Up: Christiane Campello (1970); Anne-Sophie Vigno (1996; Miss Béarn)
Top 12/Top 15: Nathalie Eyogo (1986); Emmanuelle Mérinot (1990); Renée-Noëlle Chassagne (1992; Miss Périgord); Axelle Bonnemaison (2016); Carla Bonesso (2018); Justine Delmas (2019); Leïla Veslard (2020); Orianne Galvez-Soto (2022)

Titleholders

Miss Arcachon
In 1964 and the 1970s, the department of Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Arcachon.

Miss Armagnac
In 1970, the departments of Gers and Landes competed separately under the titles Miss Armagnac. Women from Gers were eligible to compete, due to the department's historical ties to Armagnac, despite being located in Midi-Pyrénées.

Miss Béarn
In 1996, 2003, 2004, and 2009, the departments of Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques competed separately under the titles Miss Béarn (1996), Miss Bigorre-Béarn (2003; 2004), and Miss Béarn-Gascogne (2009). In 2003 and 2004, women from Hautes-Pyrénées were also eligible to compete, due to the department's historical ties to Bigorre, despite being located in Midi-Pyrénées.

Miss Bordeaux
From the 1960s to 1980s, the department of Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Bordeaux. In 1977 and 1978, the title was called Miss Grand-Bordeaux.

Miss Côte Basque
From the 1960s to 1990s, the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques competed separately under the title Miss Côte Basque.

Miss Côte d'Argent
In 1951, 1952, and 1976, the departments of Gironde, Landes, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques competed separately under the title Miss Côte d'Argent. In 1979, a titleholder was crowned under the title Miss Côte-Sud-des-Landes.

Miss Entre-Deux-Mers
In 1976, the department of Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Entre-Deux-Mers.

Miss Gascony
In 1930 and from the 1970s to 2000s, Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées crowned a representative under the title Miss Gascony (), to represent the historic region of Gascony, located between both Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées. Representatives crowned Miss Gascony who hailed from Midi-Pyrénées are included in the Miss Midi-Pyrénées article.

Miss Guyenne
In 1960, the departments of Dordogne and Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Guyenne. In 2003 and 2004, the title was known as Miss Aquitaine-Guyenne.

Miss Landes
In 1976, the department of Landes crowned its own representative for Miss France.

Miss Lot-et-Garonne
In 1973, the department of Lot-et-Garonne crowned its own representative for Miss France. In 1952 and 1970, a representative was crowned under the title Miss Agen, while a representative was crowned under the title Miss Roquefort in 1972.

Miss Médoc
In 1976, 1977, 1986, and 1987, the department of Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Médoc.

Miss Monbazillac
In 1976 and 1978, the department of Dordogne competed separately under the title Miss Monbazillac. In 1977, the title was called Miss Monbazillac-Périgord.

Miss Périgord
From the 1970s to 2000s, the department of Dordogne competed separately under the title Miss Périgord. In 1983 and 1984, the title was known as Miss Périgord-Agenais.

Miss Soulac
In 1979, the department of Gironde competed separately under the title Miss Soulac.

Notes

References

External links

Miss France regional pageants
Beauty pageants in France
Women in France

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Mariners Apartment Complex ( für "Mariners Wohnanlage") ist ein Lied der US-amerikanischen Popsängerin Lana Del Rey. Das Stück ist die erste Singleauskopplung aus ihrem sechsten Studioalbum Norman Fucking Rockwell!.

Entstehung und Artwork
Geschrieben wurde das Lied von Lana Del Rey, in Zusammenarbeit mit dem US-amerikanischen Musiker Jack Antonoff. Die Instrumentalisierung (Mellotron, Piano, Synthesizer und Zwölfsaitige Gitarre) sowie die Produktion tätigte ebenfalls Antonoff, bei der Produktion stand ihm Del Rey als Koproduzentin zur Seite. Die technische Betreuung während der Produktion erfolgte unter der Leitung von Laura Sisk. Die Single wurde unter den Musiklabels Interscope Records und Polydor veröffentlicht, durch Ducky Donath Music, EMI Music Publishing und Sony/ATV Songs verlegt sowie durch Universal Music Publishing vertrieben.

Das Cover der Maxi-Single zeigt Del Reys Oberkörper, vor dem Hintergrund von Koniferen. Sie hat den Blick geradeaus Richtung Kamera gerichtet und trägt ein weißes T-Shirt. Auf dem Shirt ist – in schwarz-weiß – eine Frau mit durchsichtigen Negligé zu sehen. Ihr Gesicht und Bauch sind mit Hilfe von zwei schwarze Balken, die die Aufschriften "Venice" und "Bitch" beinhalten, überdeckt.

Veröffentlichung und Promotion
Die Erstveröffentlichung von Mariners Apartment Complex erfolgte als Einzeldownload am 12. September 2018. Seine Premiere feierte das Stück in der BBC-Radio-1-Show Hottest Record in the World. Erstmals beworben hatte Del Rey die Single fünf Tage vor der Veröffentlichung am 7. September 2018 über die sozialen Netzwerke.

Hintergrundinformation
In einem Interview während der BBC-Radio-1-Show Hottest Record in the World verriet Del Rey, wie das Stück entstanden sei:

Inhalt
Der Liedtext zu Mariners Apartment Complex ist in englischer Sprache verfasst. Wörtlich ins Deutsche übersetzt bedeutet der Titel soviel wie "Mariners Wohnanlage". Die Musik und der Text wurden gemeinsam von Jack Antonoff und Lana Del Rey geschrieben beziehungsweise komponiert. Musikalisch bewegt sich das Lied im Bereich des Alternative Rocks und des Psychedelic Rocks. Das Tempo beträgt 76 Schläge pro Minute. Del Reys Stimmlage bewegt sich zwischen den Tonarten E3–G#4. Das Piano spielt in der Tonart A-Dur. Aufgebaut ist das Lied auf zwei Strophen, einem Refrain sowie einem Outro. Es beginnt mit der ersten Strophe, auf die ein Pre-Chorus sowie schließlich der eigentliche Refrain folgt. Der gleiche Vorgang wiederholt sich mit der zweiten Strophe, wobei der zweite Pre-Chorus dem Ersten nicht gleicht. Nach dem zweiten Refrain folgt zum Abschluss des Liedes ein Outro. Das Outro greift die Zeile "Catch a wave and take in the sweetness" aus der zweiten Strophe auf und endet mit der sich wiederholenden Frage "Are you ready for it?" ( für "Bist du dazu bereit?").

Musikvideo
Das schwarz-weiße Musikvideo zu Mariners Apartment Complex wurde am 13. Juli 2018 in Los Angeles (Vereinigte Staaten) gedreht und feierte am 12. September 2018 auf YouTube seine Premiere. Zu Beginn des Videos ist eine lange Szene eines Seegangs zu sehen. Danach sieht man Del Rey mit ihren beiden Bandmitgliedern Alexandria Kaye und Ashley Rodriguez, die mit einem Schmetterling spielen. Zwischendurch sind auch immer wieder Szenen zu sehen, in denen sich Del Rey alleine fortbewegt und das Lied singt. Man sieht sie unter anderem vor einem Highway oder auch einem Umspannwerk. Inmitten des Video erfolgt erneut eine lange Seegang-Szene, ehe erneut Del Rey und ihrer beiden Bandmitglieder zu sehen sind. Das Video endet mit einer weiteren längeren Szene des Seegangs. Die Szenen Del Reys erinnern in ihrer Darstellungsform an einen Super-8-Film. Die Gesamtlänge des Videos beträgt 4:18 Minuten. Regie führte Del Reys jüngere Schwester Caroline "Chuck" Grant. Bis heute zählt das Musikvideo über 13,9 Million Aufrufe bei YouTube (Stand: Februar 2019).

Mitwirkende

Rezeption

Rezensionen
Brittany Spanos vom Rolling Stone ist der Meinung, dass sich das Lied wie eine "spirituelle Fortsetzung" zu Leonard Cohens Chelsea Hotel No. 2 anfühle. Am Ende des Jahres platzierten das Rolling Stone das Lied auf Position sechs ihrer "50 Best Songs of 2018".

Lindsay Teske vom US-amerikanischen Online-Magazin Consequence of Sound beschrieb Mariners Apartment Complex als einen "delikaten und poetischen Akt der Rebellion". Am Jahresende platzierte das Online-Magazin das Lied auf Position 29 ihrer "50 Best Songs of 2018".

Charts und Chartplatzierungen

Mariners Apartment Complex erreichte in der Schweiz Position 89 der Singlecharts und konnte sich insgesamt eine Woche in den Charts halten. Im Vereinigten Königreich erreichte die Single ebenfalls in einer Chartwoche Position 79 der Charts. Einen offiziellen Charteinstieg in Deutschland verfehlte die Single, jedoch konnte sich Mariners Apartment Complex mehrere Tage in den deutschen iTunes-Tagesauswertungen platzieren und erreichte mit Position 42 seine höchste Chartnotierung am 13. September 2018. In ihrer Heimat den Vereinigten Staaten verfehlte die Single ebenfalls die offiziellen Singlecharts, allerdings platzierte sich Mariners Apartment Complex in einigen Genre-Charts. In den Billboard Alternative Digital Song Sales erreichte die Single Position sieben, in den Billboard Pop Digital Song Sales Position 13 und in den Billboard Digital Song Sales Position 42.

Für Del Rey als Interpretin ist Mariners Apartment Complex bereits der 20. Charterfolg im Vereinigten Königreich sowie der 16. in der Schweiz. Als Autorin ist es ihr 19. Charterfolg in den britischen Charts und ihr 15. in der Schweiz. Für Antonoff ist es in seiner Funktion als Autor oder Produzent der 13. Charterfolg im Vereinigten Königreich sowie der zehnte in der Schweizer Hitparade.

Trivia
Auf dem Coverbild zur Single befinden sich die Wörter "Venice" und "Bitch". Die Bezeichnung "Venice Bitch" findet sich zum einen im Liedtext der ersten Bridge wieder und zum anderen erschien sechs Tage nach der Veröffentlichung von Mariners Apartment Complex eine Single mit dem Titel Venice Bitch am 18. September 2018.

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Einzelnachweise

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3 left of field managers Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez could consider as Zinedine Zidane's replacement.
Zinedine Zidane sent shock-waves around the footballing world yesterday, stepping down as Real Madrid manager after almost three years in charge. Having won almost every competition he entered, Zidane felt he could no longer guarantee success and acknowledged that the squad needed a transitional period - one which he felt he could not oversee.
The news shocked club president Florentino Perez, who was visibly distraught throughout the legendary Frenchman's final press conference.
With Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino being touted as the early favourite, we take a look at three alternative candidates Perez could turn to if a move for the Argentinian does not materialise.
Already a Los Blancos legend, having spent 15 years as part of the first team, winning three Champions League titles, five La Liga titles and four Spanish Super-Cups, the former attacking midfielder certainly knows what it takes to succeed in the Spanish Capital. While he may not have the same aura as Zidane - few people do - he would command instant respect due to all he has achieved with the club.
Currently coach of Real Madrid's Juvenil A team, Guti has won a treble of the Champions Cup, League Title and Copa Del Rey, as well as making the semi-final of the UEFA Youth League, displaying a clear ability to lead a team to success.
His style of play has also not gone unnoticed by the Los Merengues hierarchy, favouring a positional style that allows his teams to build out from the back playing short passes. All this while creating space out wide for his wingers to isolate opposition fullbacks.
Tactically flexible, Guti has shown no hesitation in altering his formations in order to get the best out of certain players in his squad. Employing such a midfield-heavy system would almost certainly allow players like Isco, Kovacic, Ceballos and to a certain extent, Kroos, to truly flourish and reach their fullest potential - which is surely an attractive prospect for Perez.
Having never managed a senior team before, however, perhaps it would be best to allow Guti to cut his teeth at a lower level of senior management before throwing him into the Mariana's Trench of footballing hot-seats.
The Los Blancos legend has today been bizarrely linked to the vacant position at St Mirren, who have recently re-gained promotion to the SPFL following a year in the Scottish Championship, per the BBC.
The current manager of the Spanish national team is an interesting name that has popped up a few times.
He has undoubtedly been successful as a manager, winning the under-19 and under-21 European Championships with Spain, before taking on the Porto job. Lopetegui's time in Portugal was somewhat of a mixed bag, qualifying for the quarter-final of the Champions League before being blown away 6-1 by Bayern Munich, Porto finished the season trophy-less, and Lopetegui was relieved of his duties not long into his second season in charge. Lopetegui seems more suited to international management than the day to day pressures of club management though and is unlikely to be contacted by Florentino Perez.
The Italian has made waves across Europe for the brand of Football he has employed during his three-year tenure at Napoli. He plays a very similar style to Pep Guardiola - even drawing enormous praise from the man himself. Reaching the last 16 of the Champions League last season, losing out to eventual champions Real Madrid, as well as finishing in the top three in every season under Sarri's management, Napoli has undoubtedly vastly improved under his guidance. This season, Napoli became the first side in Serie A (now Calcio A) history to amass over 90 points and not win the Scudetto.
The outspoken Italian though is never far from controversy.
In January 2016, he was fined 20,000 euros and banned for two Coppa Italia matches for barking a homophobic slur at then Inter boss Roberto Mancini. in March 2018, he was forced to apologise for a sexist remark made to a female reporter in the wake of a draw with Inter.
This lack of diplomatic nous is likely to be a huge stumbling block for a club with the stature of Real Madrid.


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Trump's immigration policy is shameful
June 27 — To the Editor:
The U.S. government finally admitted in the Civil Liberties Act signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 that the shameful internment of Japanese during WWII was based on "race prejudice, war hysteria, and a failure of political leadership." Sounds like our government's current immigration policy. However, at least back then families were kept together.
Whether it was intentional or not, the words, "I really don't care, do U?" on Melania Trump's jacket succinctly describe this administration's stance on children and families, both those who are trying to enter this country to save themselves from impossibly evil situations and those who are already here living in poverty.
Is this the kind of country we really are?
Cynthia Muse


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Choosing a coffee table for your living room is a pleasant and sometimes complicated process. You are able to create a certain atmosphere with the help of this or that coffee table. Everybody knows that furniture of natural materials create a warm atmosphere at home, that's why a lot of families like wooden furniture so much. Bamboo is very sustainable wood, coffee tables made of it are able to create a contemporary and rustic look.
If you are interested in making furniture yourself, you may even find out tips how to create a bamboo coffee table. But most people prefer to buy them ready for use, and that's why we found out some interesting examples on the market. Have a look, compare the models and see what bamboo coffee tables are ideal for your homes.
This hand-made bamboo coffee table from Vietnam is super durable and eco-friendly, it will bring up a natural air into your house. The table has enough space for trays, coffee cups and some decorations. It has an extra shelf for magazines and books. Enjoy!
Legare presents a bamboo coffee table that is solid and looks simple but stylish. Carbonized amber finish is luckily used in this model. Light-brown color looks sunny and natural. Two-level design, so popular nowadays, is used in this table. A shelf for reading materials and other handy items are great. Have your coffee, store things and enjoy ecological look of this coffee table!
Modern art likes to combine different materials. In this coffee table bamboo, glass and steel are used together to create an awesome effect. The base of the table consists of four bamboo curves with a glass top. Steel cables help the construction to be stable. Such unusual coffee table will be a real pearl for contemporary houses.
They are nice examples of bamboo coffee tables. Of course you can find out some more great ones. We would like to add that any bamboo table will impress with it durability and unusual style. So, you will be using it not only like a regular coffee table, but also like a bright exhibit.
Some people, impressed with natural feel of these coffee tables, choose other furniture items from bamboo wood.
Bamboo matches well with accessories and decorations of different materials.
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We hope that you can find a great coffee table of bamboo woods that will help you to have gorgeous tea and coffee parties with dreams of tropical forests.