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Chances are that, if you have ever had any personal contact with me, I have ranted to you about my love for Haruki Murakami. To be fair, it is one of my many obsessions I can talk about for hours and hours. Especially once I've had some wine. Me and Murakami's story is simple: I was once scrolling through Tumblr (before it died, obviously) and I came across a photo set of ten books. One of these books was Norwegian Wood. I felt like the book was calling me, luring me in like a siren song. It took me well over a year to buy my copy though. In the summer of 2015, I went to visit my family in Los Angeles. Somewhere along the trip I dragged my aunt to Barnes & Noble and there she bought me the book that had been haunting me. I am not the type of person who believes in destiny and spiritual stuff like that, but I am thankful to the person who reblogged that photoset to my dashboard, and even more to my aunt for actually buying me my first copy. Both opened the doors to the hard-boiled wonderland I would like to call Haruki Heaven.
Today is the day I will write down all my thoughts, opinions, and feelings about my 10 favorite books written by the Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. Holding one of his books in my hands always gives me joy and I feel so refreshed after reading his work. It might sound sappy, but I truly believe the aforementioned event marked a change in my life. I could compare my Murakami-infatuation with the way that pets in The Sims 4 develop obsessions with random objects (such as toilets), but that might just be me. Sit down, throw your feet up and grab a piece of paper to jot down which Murakami books you cannot miss out on, because I am here to educate you on the love of my life. I tried to keep spoilers to a minimum, but be warned.
#1 Norwegian Wood
After my aunt bought me my first copy, I immediately started reading Norwegian Wood. The book was published in 1987 and launched Murakami into the limelight, as it became a big success among Japanese youth. The first segment is based on the story "Firefly" from Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman (#8). Norwegian Wood is a coming of age novel set in Tokyo during the late 1960s. Student protests serve as the backdrop of the story about our main trio: Toru Watanabe, Naoko, and Midori. Watanabe is our troubled male protagonist, Naoko used to be his best-friend's girlfriend, and Midori is a bright and outgoing female student. Their love-triangle has multiple nostalgic touches to it, which is a sentiment that runs through the whole novel.
Prior to my read, I used to be able to read books in a single sitting. I would get lost for hours and devour whichever book I was holding. Norwegian Wood changed me in the sense that ever since I started reading that book, I have been unable to finish something in one go. I wanted to savor the story and bathe in it and never leave. I did not know a story could suck me in like this. I would read a couple pages at a time, because I did not want it to end: that is how beautifully written this story is.
As mentioned before, the overall sentiment of this novel is nostalgia. We read a story that happened eighteen years prior and revolves about unrequited love and student life. However, Norwegian Wood is not your typical love-story. Even though it uses the 'love-triangle'-trope, it is not cliché. The relationship between Watanabe and Midori is very organic and recognizable. Midori is actually my favorite character. Despite of her sullen childhood, she is very open and outgoing. She also compares life to a box of cookies, which is a mind-blowingly clever comparison if you think about it.
Naoko is very scarred. At a young age, she found the body of her sister after she had committed suicide. Her high-school boyfriend, who coincidently was Watanabe's best friend, also committed suicide. Both events caused Naoko to become severely depressed. Watanabe falls in love with her and tries everything to help her get better. The dynamics between Watanabe and Naoko result in lines like "Our faces were no more than ten inches apart, but she was light-years away from me". When reading, you get overwhelmed by Watanabe's love and you feel sad because he knows that Naoko is unable to reciprocate.
It goes without saying that Murakami must be a genius in order to accomplish the amalgamation of feelings that are exuded through reading Norwegian Wood. It is a rollercoaster ride that makes you long for someone to love you the way Watanabe loves these women. This book is different from his other works, but it still explores the themes of identity and becoming. It is a valuable and emotional story which I recommend to everyone in a heartbeat. If you have not read it yet, you really should.
#2 Kafka on the Shore
"If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets" was my personal Instragram bio for a solid 2 years. When I first put it in there, I knew it was a Murakami quote, but I was unaware of its source. A year later, I was reading Kafka on the Shore and there it was. The quote always had a nostalgic meaning to me, so it made sense that it is a quote from this book. Kafka on the Shore was published in 2002, making it one of the more recent Murakami's. I have spoken to multiple people who consider Kafka on the Shore their favorite. This book is definitely on the 'must-read-this-Murakami'-list, mainly because of the magical realism, but also because of its cleverness.
There are two narratives. We follow a boy called Kafka, who has oedipal-issues: a complex relationship with his father, never really knew his mother and sister, and eventually runs away to search for them. The other narrative is about an older man called Nakata who searches for lost cats. He is also able to talk to cats. And he is illiterate. Reading Kafka on the Shore is like solving a puzzle. Every chapter gives you a new important piece that is relevant to the whole plot, so if I were to tell you more about the book, I would be spoiling the fun of it. What I can say, however, is that multiple questionable things happen (that is questionable as in odd, not problematic). The book gets very metaphysical sometimes, so also be prepared for some internal and existential crises while reading it.
Kafka on the Shore is a bigger Murakami, but it does not read as if it is a drag to get through. However, that does not mean it is an easy read: the story keeps you thinking. I remember finishing the book while I was on the tram. I was sad that the journey was over, because it was so cleverly written and put together. Every chapter is a new surprise filled with unimaginable occurrences and sharp references. Most importantly, you can relate to both Kafka and Nakata, even though they are two very different people. As a total cat-lover, I also adore the abundance of cats present in the story. Murakami elevates the animal to a human level, which is fun to read. A lot happens, which might make it complicated to draw a conclusion, but that is the fun part. Every single time you read Kafka on the Shore, you might end up with a different read, which makes the story infinite and truly magical.
#3 Sputnik Sweetheart
It is the 28th of December 2017. After having a great party with some friends, I am standing at Waterstones in Amsterdam, holding what now is my personal copy of Sputnik Sweetheart (1999). I was standing in line when a man asked me if I had read more of Murakami. I smiled and nodded. In the week that followed, I completely devoured the book. We follow K, our male main-character, who is in love with Sumire (a female writer). Sumire falls in love with an ethnically Korean woman, Miu, who is 17 years older. Miu hires Sumire to work with her and takes her to Greece, where Sumire vanishes.
Based on that short description, you might think Sputnik Sweetheart revolves around yet another love-triangle, but this is not the case. The main theme is unrequited love. Murakami writes about the inner turmoil of K, and the seemingly asexual life of Sumire. K drops everything he has to go find Sumire, just like Sumire abandons writing to follow Miu. Another theme is self-discovery. Just as any other Murakami novel, Sputnik Sweetheart is open to any interpretation. K comes to believe that Sumire has disappeared to a different world, one parallel to the narrative. I believe that this other world is where Sumire rediscovers herself and comes to peace with her past. The same happens to K when he physically moves from Japan to Greece, a different country, and learns more about himself.
What is lovely about Sputnik Sweetheart are the dynamics between characters. You can feel the affection between characters and see how they grow into their final form. Sputnik Sweetheart is a powerful book that teaches you about human interaction and life. After I finished reading it, I felt that a change had occurred in the way I see both people and the world.
#4 The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Another big favorite among acquaintances and critics is The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (1994-5). This is a big and elaborate story containing multiple narratives, characters, and themes. The book is so big that three full chapters were omitted from the English translation. It is also another one I read while riding the trams of Amsterdam. The story follows Toru Okada, another average male Murakami character who has a bad relationship with his wife. Their cat disappears, he meets the sisters Malta and Creta while trying to find his cat, goes to a fortune teller called Mr. Honda who dies and leaves him an empty box, meets Lieutenant Mamiya who tells him horrid stories about war, and Toru becomes friends with his neighbor teenage girl May. Obviously, a lot more happens, but that is for you to (re)discover.
It is Toru's relationship with May that I, in particular, enjoy the most. May does not go to school, because she does not want to. Instead, she tries to earn her coin by sitting at metro stations and counting bald men. May prefers to talk about death in a very cheerful way, which is an interesting juxtaposition that characterizes her. The other storyline from The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle that has stuck with me is Lieutenant Mamiya's story on how he once saw some Russians skin a man alive. It is a very gory scene, so take this spoiler as a warning. In case you were wondering where all the well-jokes come from, this is the book that contains characters contemplating life while being stuck at the bottom of an empty well.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle has many elements that form the ultimate Murakami novel. It is in that sense that I truly enjoy reading this book. There are cats and train stations playing major roles, we explore Tokyo by night, have a historical flashback and mysterious women and unexpected phone calls and jazz music, our cat vanishes, our teen is precocious, and our protagonist suffers from urban ennui. To be honest, that is probably not even all of the spaces from the famous Haruki Murakami Bingo prevalent in The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. What I am trying to say is that this book is a staple Murakami and a really fun ride to hop on. You go through several stages of alienation and solitude, experiencing the different ways in which someone can be lonely without necessarily being alone: "Living like an empty shell is not really living, no matter how many years it may go on. The heart and flesh of an empty shell give birth to nothing more than the life of an empty shell."
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Are you planning on going to Osaka (Japan) anytime in the future? Lo and behold, I am going to introduce you to a restaurant you HAVE to visit. It is not a restaurant that only offers the fantastic spaghetti recipes mentioned in Murakami's novels, but Tokumasa Udon Morinomiya does offer an amazing curry udon. The restaurant is located nearby the Osaka Castle, so you have no excuse to skip out on a meal that you will not forget anytime soon.
#5 After the Quake
In 2000, Murakami's second short-story collection was published. After the Quake contains six stories, of which two have been originally published in English in The New Yorker ("UFO in Kushiro" and "Honey Pie"). All stories, contrary to Murakami's signature narrative style, are told in third person and revolve around and are set between the Kobe earthquake and Tokyo gas attacks of February 1995. Together with Underground (not on the list) and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (#4), After the Quake is an attempt by Murakami to incorporate more of historical and contemporary Japan into his literature. What is also remarkable is the lack of supernatural elements within the stories of this collection, which evidently shows how versatile Murakami's writing is.
My favorite story from this collection, however, is the one story that does contain his signature supernatural elements. A big, talking frog, that is. "Super-Frog Saves Tokyo" is, as the title of the story suggests, set in Tokyo. Our main character (Katagiri) is an ugly, lone wolf who works at a bank. A couple days after the earthquake in Kobe, a big, talking, actual Frog comes to visit him at his office and tells him there is a big Worm underneath Tokyo who wants to cause another earthquake to destroy the metropole. Katagiri is the only person who can help Frog battle against Worm and save the city. Katagiri has to cheer Frog on, but gets shot and ends up in the hospital. Katagiri wakes up at the hospital and finds out he was actually never shot. Frog visits him and tells him he battled Worm and succeeded, but he was severely hurt and ended up combusting in the hospital room.
This story is a classic rendition of the 'dream-in-a-dream' trope. Usually, stories with this trope are, in my opinion, bad. However, it is the sense of humor and element of absurdity of "Super-Frog Saves Tokyo" that makes it a treat to read. I kept shaking my head and laughing while reading this story. It just sticks with you. What is also beautiful is that nobody living in Tokyo besides Katagiri knows that the city was in danger. Even though his life is bland and a rut, Katagiri still chose to help Frog save Tokyo. This story teaches the reader the importance of selflessness, and that not all good acts will be recognized, but it is important to think about the greater good nonetheless. I bet John Stuart Mill is proud.
#6: A Wild Sheep Chase
A Wild Sheep Chase is the third book from the "Trilogy of the Rat." It also is the third book written by Murakami, and the most recent one that I have read. The story follows Hear the Wind Sing (#7) and Pinball, 1973 (not on the list). Dance Dance Dance (#9) could be considered an epilogue, but it could also be considered a separate book. More about that one later. All characters lack a real name, which is emphasized in the book through a passage in which the protagonist's cat is named 'Kipper'. This naming issue already points to the question of identity, which is an ongoing theme throughout the whole storyline. A Wild Sheep Chase reads as if it is a detective novel with surreal elements: like a classic Murakami.
The story is about an unnamed protagonist who recently got a divorce. He works together with his alcoholic best friend and they own a little advertisement company. One day, after our protagonist publishes an ad with a photo sent to him by The Rat, his old best friend, a strange, almost robotic, man comes to visit him and threatens him to go on a quest to find one of the sheep pictured on this photo. I cannot tell you why this sheep is so important, but I can tell you that our protagonist travels to the north of Japan and goes through a lot trying to find the animal.
To sum it up: we have a lonely and unnamed protagonist who owns a house, does not have a good relationship with his spouse, owns a cat, runs, likes to drink and cook, is a chain-smoker, listens to jazz music, has an ear fetish, and encounters an influential stranger. Our protagonist is a mediocre man doing a mediocre job in a big city where he does not stand out. All of these elements first occur together in A Wild Sheep Chase, and I think that is what makes this an important piece. It is through this book that Murakami, in my opinion, starts to develop into the legendary author he is today. A Wild Sheep Chase marks the beginning of his style and tone.
#7 Hear the Wind Sing
The story behind the publishing of Hear the Wind Sing (1979), the first part of "Trilogy of The Rat," is very touching. In the Preface, Murakami describes how he came to writing. He went to a baseball game and experienced the following:
In the bottom of the first inning, Hilton slammed Sotokoba's first pitch into left field for a clean double. The satisfying crack when the bat met the ball resounded throughout Jingu Stadium. Scattered applause rose around me. In that instant, for no reason and based on no grounds whatsoever, it suddenly struck me: I think I can write a novel.
What actually inspires me, and what I think makes this Preface so genuine, is how Murakami himself was not too confident in his writing and only produced one copy which he sent to the publisher with an 'we will see'-attitude. If he had not sent that manuscript and quitted writing, his other works would not have been written and spread. It is amazing, if you think about it, how one small decision as a result of an even smaller occurrence could have meant the end of a whole set of valuable world literature.
Hear the Wind Sing revolves around an unnamed protagonist and follows his early years at his hometown, where he spends his days at a bar, J's bar, together with his best friend, nicknamed 'The Rat,' drinking beer. The setting is the summer of 1970. A total of forty chapters describe various topics such as love, loss, and life at university. Our main character introduces us to the struggle of being a student, which I think is spot on. It is a simple debut novel in which you can already recognize elements of Murakami's writing that later become his essence. To get a clear understanding of his writing, I believe this, too, is an essential Murakami.
Looking for a good restaurant to grab a meal at while in Kyoto (Japan)? I highly recommend visiting Spice Chamber, a small restaurant with only one item on their menu: Japanese curry. You can smell the food from a block away and the restaurant itself could fit right in a Murakami novel. I would not be surprised if he himself even dines here sometimes.
#8 Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
Want to hear a fun fact? Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman was first published in English in 2006 before it was published in Japanese in 2009. The short-story collection includes a total of 24 stories, of which 17 stories had been previously published in English (10 out of 17 in The New Yorker). One of the more famous short stories included in this collection is "Birthday Girl", which is a story about a girl who has to work at a fancy restaurant on her twentieth birthday. Want to hear another fun fact? I own three copies of this specific story.
Allow me to highlight "The Rise and Fall of Sharpie Cakes," one of my favorite stories from the collection. Our protagonist finds an advertisement which asks people to compete in a competition in which they have to create a new recipe for sharpie cakes. The winner is rewarded with 2 million Japanese yen. The protagonist makes some cakes and passes the first round: he is invited to the headquarters where his cakes are fed to the judges, whom consist solely of crows. The younger generation crows love the cakes, while the older generation hates them. The protagonist is presented to the consequence of this divide: he sees a room filled with crow guts and cake remains, a sight which makes him walk away from the scene and competition.
This short-story is the most absurd and shocking one. My retelling does not do it much justice, as the way Murakami has written "The Rise and Fall of Sharpie Cakes" is far more vivid and animated. The story explores the unexpected and contains elements of mystery. Even though it sounds crazy, you start to wonder about how big decisions are made at big companies. Does the elite have really twisted and odd ways to determine the outcome of internal questions? You might want to shake your head and call me crazy for even thinking about that possibility, but what do we know? I am obviously kidding, but the thought will pass through your mind at least a couple times after you read "The Rise and Fall of Sharpie Cakes."
#9 Dance Dance Dance
Contrary to what might seem like its topic, Dance Dance Dance (1988) is not about dancing. The book is an unofficial sequel to the aforementioned "Trilogy of The Rat." The story follows our still unnamed protagonist who is single and lost again. Somewhere along the road he finds himself stuck in a circumstantial murder investigation and a complicated friendship with a troubled thirteen-year-old girl. Another interesting character is a poet who only has one arm. And the Sheep Man returns.
I read Dance Dance Dance before the trilogy, so a lot did not make sense to me back then. Even though I have not had the chance to reread it yet, I do feel like a lot more has become clear to me. I highly recommend everyone to read Dance Dance Dance AFTER reading the trilogy. I think the whole set of four books from this trilogy are about death. This might sound obvious, especially considering the scene with the six skeletons, but there is more to my theory. I think our protagonist has been dead all along: that would explain how the whole storyline evolves from being very realistic in Hear the Wind Sing (#6) to spiritual in Dance Dance Dance. Admittedly, this is a theory that would require in-depth analysis and more rereading, but I do think I am onto something.
#10 After Dark
Published in 2004, After Dark is one of the more experimental Murakamis. You either love it or hate it. The story follows a real-life timeline and includes many characters who each have their own complex lives. It is set in Tokyo and spans over one night. The overall impression of the story is grim and confusing as characters go on living their seemingly separate but actually intertwined lives. After Dark is odd and short while it explores the possibility of having multiple realities.
I am very tentative about After Dark. It left me confused, because you have no clear ending. The story is very different from what you would typically expect from Murakami. It is challenging to read and lacks a clear conclusion. However, this ending makes sense to me, as the story is about one single night that flows into a new day we readers are unaware of. The eerie vibe and dark undertones of Tokyo at night make you feel slightly uneasy, as if you are a voyeur peeking into the lives of the characters. As if you are watching them on a TV, even. This book is a different experience that shows more of Murakami's versatility and leaves you thinking: "Is action merely the incidental product of thought, or is thought the consequential product of action?"
#? 1Q84 and others
One novel that is obviously missing from my list is 1Q84. In case you were wondering, I have not read that one yet for no other reason than it being very big and me not having had the time to sit down and dive into it. With that being said, you can put your raw eggs away now and refrain from throwing them on me. I have also not read the famed What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, which is one of Murakami's non-fiction works. Do not worry, it is on my list. Books that I have read but did not make my top 10 are Pinball, 1973 and Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. It is not that I do not like these two, but they are in my opinion not as top-notch as the ones I have mentioned. Not to say I did not enjoy reading them: every Murakami is worthy of your time. Sometimes you just have to prioritize.
The thing about Murakami is that his writing style is very easy to follow and his stories are even easier to get lost in. He is capable of writing stories filled with emotions and unexpected twists that still make sense and do not feel out of place. Reading a Murakami gives me a thrill. He manages to teach his readers about the various phases of life without making these lessons taste bland, cliché, or obvious. His idea of romance is not toe-curling or sappy, but very organic and relatable. He creates characters that have multiple dimensions to them despite the fact that he presents them as very plain. Minor female characters like May or even bigger female characters such as Midori have stolen my heart because of their quirkiness and vision. Murakami makes me feel when I read and appreciate the details of life, which is why I consider him one of my heroes.
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Big Role Awaits Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk in 2023
Get used to hearing plenty about Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk, the catching duo the Toronto Blue Jays look set to employ in 2023.
After the Jays sent Gabriel Moreno, one of the top catching prospects in baseball, to the Arizona Diamondbacks, it seems as if Kirk will see an expanded role in the upcoming season, something that could be pivotal in his still-young career. At the age of 23, Kirk had a 2022 season to remember, making the American League All-Star team, piling up nearly two million votes in phase one of fan voting, and winning the AL Silver Slugger at the catcher position.
With the twig in his hands, Kirk did some serious damage, but did so without lofty home run numbers, unlike many of the most popular members of the Jays in recent history. At the dish, Kirk proved to have one of the best eyes in baseball, joining an elite group of six qualified players – including Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Luis Arraez, Steven Kwan, and Yandy Díaz – who walked more than they struck out. The Tijuana, Mexico native walked 63 times, while striking out just 58 times, finishing with an on-base percentage of .372.
At the plate, it's beyond evident that Kirk can contribute, but now without Moreno to take some of the defensive pressure off, Kirk may have to play more behind the dish, potentially a cause for concern.
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Jansen is going to be the everyday catcher for the Jays this season, unless John Schneider is seeing something that no one else on the planet is, but there's good reason for that. Behind the plate, you know what you are getting with Jansen; one of the best defensive catchers in the game. The pitchers love working with him, too, and with his experience and understanding of game calling, Jansen serves a key role in keeping the opposition off the scoreboard.
"(Jansen is the) definition of just a grinder ballplayer," said Blue Jays closer, Jordan Romano, on an episode of the Toronto Stars' Deep Left Field Podcast. "Super humble, a genuinely nice guy. He definitely is the heartbeat of the team for sure and I don't think there's a person who would ever say a bad word about him."
The difference between having Jansen catching and anyone else was clear in 2022, as the Jays owned a record of 40-19 when the Elmhurst, Illinois native called the shots, compared to 52-53 with everyone else. Despite not being at the level of Kirk, Jansen can still contribute offensively. In 2022, he drove in 44 runs, and hit 15 homeruns, having less than half the plate appearances compared to Kirk.
To nip this in the bud before the debate begins, there's no reason to compare the two and decide who is better. Both contribute in their own ways, and will be critical pieces for the Blue Jays if they hope to make a World Series run. Finding a way to make the duo work is imperative, but how that works remains up for debate.
Kirk was the starting catcher 78 times in 2022, likely being utilized a touch more than anyone had hoped behind the dish, largely due to Jansen's injury. This season, the Jays would probably like to see that number come down a little bit, allowing Kirk to focus on driving in the runs, rather than saving them, but in the event he is needed, a step forward would be swell.
With another year of experience under his belt, and perhaps a year of learning from Jansen, Kirk could be set to take a step forward defensively. Unless the Jays have plans to play Daulton Varsho at catcher sometimes (they shouldn't), the question will become whether or not Kirk can keep up his offensive production right until the end of the season, while getting relatively consistent time at catcher.
Although there is room for growth for both parties, a catching duo of Jansen and Kirk is something that just about every other MLB franchise would be envious of. Both bring their own unique, but equally as important elements, and their success as a duo in 2023 could be one of the big differences in winning the division, or once again needing to go through the Wild Card.
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ILX joins MIRTHE as associate member
BOZEMAN, MT—ILX Lightwave, the maker of quantum-cascade (QC) laser accessories (as well as instruments and accessories for other uses), has become an associate member of the Center for Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Health and the Environment (MIRTHE; Princeton, NJ).
Oct 1st, 2009
ILX and the QC laser market
ILX Lightwave has found the most success in the QC laser market with three products: precision current sources, mounting fixtures, and precision temperature controllers, according to Patrick Gale, product marketing engineer at ILX. The company is focused on developing instrumentation for controlling QC lasers. For example, its precision continuous-wave (CW) current source provides adequate compliance voltage for QC lasers, as well as multiple layers of laser protection—especially important for expensive QC lasers. Its laser mounts have temperature-control ranges relevant to QC lasers (-30°C to 30°C), while temperature-control hardware has a long-term stability of +/- 0.005°C.
Collaboration with MIRTHE researchers began before the recent announcement of ILX Lightwave's membership. In 2005, ILX worked with eventual MIRTHE members on the development of the current source, which is the market's first CW laser diode driver specifically designed for QC lasers, says Gale. This year, ILX worked closely with MIRTHE to develop ILX's QC laser mount.
MIRTHE's goals
Headquartered at Princeton University, MIRTHE is a first-tier academic center for research into mid-IR optical technologies, with an emphasis on sensing for biophotonics and the environment. The center is directed by a prominent figure in the field—Claire Gmachl, a professor of electrical engineering at Princeton University who has made large contributions to QC laser technology over the years.
MIRTHE is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, with partners City College New York, Johns Hopkins University, Rice, Texas A&M, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The center is based on a team of engineers, chemists, physicists, environmental and bioengineers, and clinicians. Its goal is to develop new mid-IR (wavelength range of 3 to 30 microns) optical trace-gas-sensing systems with the ability to detect minute amounts of chemicals found in the environment or atmosphere, emitted from spills, combustion, or natural sources, or exhaled.
While the optical technologies being developed by scientists at MIRTHE are varied (for example, quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy, which is based on a quartz tuning fork that is acoustically modulated by a laser), the center is best-known for its research into QC laser technology. MIRTHE has attracted a number of universities and photonics businesses as partners. The arrangement is a two-way street: leading-edge ideas flow from academia to business, while experimentation benefits from the use of proven commercial hardware.
The support that ILX is offering the researchers at MIRTHE will include donating equipment to the center for development of QC lasers used in spectroscopy applications, notes Gale. In return, he adds, "working with world leaders in QC lasers will allow ILX to develop world-class instrumentation for QC lasers. We hope that ILX will gain additional insights into the emerging instrumentation needs of the QC laser market and be able to support MIRTHE members with high-performance instrumentation solutions to meet these needs." In addition to the detection of toxic substances, these needs include instruments to be used by the medical industry for diagnosing diseases.


I've spent so much time lately reviewing equipment that I found I was forgetting that the whole point of the exercise is to listen to music. With that in mind I'm doing a series of occasional articles focusing on records that mean a lot to me, in the hope that some of you might give them a spin and share my enjoyment.
Any album that opened with the malevolent genius of "Sympathy for the Devil" was going to be something very special. A song, so sparse that it would have worked even with just Jagger and Wymans metronomic bass, so simple yet so tight. And while we are pushing the hyperbole button let's put that forward as a candidate for "Greatest Rock Record of all Time". The fact that "Street Fighting Man" which opens side 2 is also a candidate gives a hint of the depth of the album.
Outside these two towering achievements the Stones discover that rather than being a London based rock band, they are in fact a Louisiana born country outfit... With the exception of Jaggers cod accent you could believe it too. The humour that runs through much of the output of the great British bands of the '60's is well to the fore - just listen to "Dear doctor, I'm damaged" to bring a smile that maybe explains why so few of the British 'greats' ended up in the morgue compared to their US counterparts.
But I digress, because tongue in cheek or not, the songs that populate this slab of vinyl have remained timeless reminders of the genius of the Jagger/Richards team. Listen to early Beatles, or the output of many of the 'supergroups' of the 60's and 70's - how dated some of it sounds. And of course with this album they laid the foundation for a career that seems to know no end - though it has to be said that nothing they've done in the last 30 years comes close.
Sadly, like so much of the Stones '60's output, there is an Achilles heel. Maybe I've been unlucky but with no exceptions the records I own from this period have pretty grim recording quality whether (especially?) digitally remastered or not. Don't expect the sort of quality George Martin gave the later Beatle records for example.
Here we come to the other reason for this short review - because in my hot little hand I have a copy of Abkco's reissue. Over the last few years I've become increasingly disillusioned with reissues in general and so-called audiophile reissues in particular. Generally decent originals are best, the reissues often sounding open and bright to begin with and becoming untrackable by the end of side. Add strangely high wear rates and the confirmation by someone-who-know's of my suspicion that many use the CD reissue as the 'mastertape' and you can see why I populate charity shops. But here besides the usual glossy gatefold we have a disc that truly justifies it's not outrageous price.
I have just bought the new 'Stones' best of "40 Licks" - if you want to dispute the status I give the group just listen to the first CD and wonder. It's all nicely repackaged and remastered and it sounds - well, pretty ordinary. "Sympathy for the Devil" is the usual flat and rattly early Stones mix. Putting on the same track on the Abkco reissue is simply a revalation, the warmth, the depth, the precise imaging, that bouncy bass with sharp leading edge, it is, quite simply the best reissue of any disc I have ever heard and even if you already have this album on vinyl I would strongly recommend going out and buying this reissue.
So a great album and a great reissue - what more do you want, go buy a copy.


Ramos, Inês I. ; Carl, Peter ; Schneider, Rudolf J. ; Segundo, Marcela A.
The lab-on-valve (LOV) is a mesofluidic platform that has been recently exploited for the automation and miniaturization of bioanalytical assays, resorting namely to molecular recognition schemes based on immunosensing. Due to its high versatility for reagent accommodation, it is possible to establish immunoassays under several formats (eg. direct competitive ELISA, sandwich ELISA or even label-free immunoaffinity chromatography). For instance, the LOV has been used as a manifold for UV-vis micro-Bead Injection Spectroscopy (μ-BIS), a technique that involves the quantification of the target analyte by direct measurement on the surface of a solid phase capable of retaining the target analyte by molecular recognition. The μ-BIS-LOV strategy affords several analytical advantages, namely short time-toresult intervals (3 to 15 min), low sample volume (1-20 μL), automated solution handling and washing steps, downscaling of reagents' consumption, low-cost analysis and little generation of waste. Additionally, the solid support is renewed before each determination, minimizing surface fouling, cross-contamination issues and functional group deactivation. No sample clean-up steps are required because interferences are separated from the target analyte upon quantification mediated by a molecular recognition element attached to the micro-bead column. The portability of the LOV device makes it compatible with point-of-care testing. To our knowledge, this technique has been mainly employed for the evaluation and optimization of bioaffinity processes, but its potential for clinical and environmental analysis remains underexploited. Hence, in this communication, different immunosensing strategies using the LOV platform will be addressed, namely the determination of autoimmune IgG in human serum, and the assessment of drug (carbamazepine) levels in wastewater samples.
The increasing pollution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems with plastic debris leads to the accumulation of microscopic plastic particles of still unknown fate. To monitor the degree of contamination and to understand the underlying processes of turnover, analytical methods are urgently needed, which help to identify and quantify microplastic (MP). Currently, costly collected and purified materials enriched on filters are investigated both by micro-infrared spectroscopy and micro-Raman. Although yielding precise results, these techniques are time consuming and restricted to sample aliquots in the order of micrograms precluding prompt and representative information on both, larger sample numbers and realistic material volumes. To overcome these problems, here we tested Raman and NIR process-spectroscopic methods in combination with multivariate data analysis. For this purpose, artificial MP/soil mixture samples consisting of standard soils or sand with defined ratios of MP (0,5 – 10 mass% polymer) from polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene were prepared. MP particles with diameters < 2 mm and < 125 µm were obtained from industrial polymer pellets after cryomilling. Spectra of these mixtures were collected by (i) a process FT-NIR spectrometer equipped with a reflection probe, (ii) by a cw-process Raman spectrometer and (iii) by a time-gated Raman spectrometer using fiber optic probes. For the calibration of chemometric models (partial least squares regression, PLSR) 5 – 10 spectra of defined MP/soil mixtures (consisting of 1 – 4 g material each) were collected. The obtained PLSR models served for the prediction of both, polymer type and content based on the spectra of "unknown" test samples. Whereas MP could be detected by Raman spectroscopy in coastal sand at 0.5 mass%, in standard soils detection of MP was limited to 10 – 5 mass%. The sensitivity of Raman spectroscopy could be improved by mild treatment with hydrogen peroxide. FT-NIR was suitable for the investigation of MP in standard soils in the range of 5 – 1 mass%, however, here a non-linear effect was observed at higher polymer concentrations. When mixtures of several polymers at low concentration levels were milled together, FT-NIR spectroscopy yielded false positive polymers together with unprecise quantitative information. Recently, the investigation of "real-world" samples shall be tested and compared to the results obtained by micro-FTIR and micro-Raman.
The evolution and mechanistic underpinnings of termite immunity are not well understood. Given the intimate relationship between sociality and disease, this represents a major gap in understanding, particularly since termites represent the only animal group outside of Hymenoptera to have evolved such advanced forms of social living. We explore the evolution of termite immunity by conducting qualitative and quantitative transcriptomic analyses from twelve cockroach and termite species occurring along a gradient of sociality. We incorporate lineages spanning the origin of eusociality, and include species from a key transitional subsocial group: the wood roaches. Firstly, we analyze immune characteristics in the context of termite phylogeny. Here, we examine the evolution of immune traits during the transition to eusociality, and explore the extent to which immune adaptations are associated with evolutionary shifts in social complexity and ecology. Secondly, we conduct a quantitative analysis of responses to a common immune stimulus to examine the role of both sociality and caste in immunity. Here, we test the hypothesis that the evolution of division of labour – and associated increases in investment into costly altruistic (immune) traits – occurred at the expense of individual immunity in the sterile caste.
The occurrence and fate of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in the environment are topics of increasing concern. In recent years, numerous studies about their global transport, UV degradation, bioaccumulation and toxicity were performed to assess their environmental fate. As a result, most of the first generation BFRs are banned or restricted, and replaced by new ones. However, based on similar properties these new compounds may also pose a serious risk by causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) the class of the "emerging" BFRs are defined as compounds that have been identified in any environmental compartments, but the potential for degradation or bioaccumulation of these emerging BFRs is partially unknown. A representative of this class of compounds is the heterocyclic TDBP-TAZTO which was first detected in mollusks from Chinese bohai sea and in environmental matrices near a manufacturing plant in southern china. Furthermore, Wang et al. describe that the growth of the alga Nannochloropsis sp. is inhibited by TDBP-TAZTO in a concentration dependent manner but the photo-chemical behavior as well as the formation of possible photo-transformation products (PTPs) are still unknown. In order to clarify this complex issue photo-degradation experiments were by determining the rate constants and degradation half-life times of TDBP-TAZTO in different solvent compositions. In this study, the photodegradation of TDBP-TAZTO was performed for the first time to identify its photolysis products and to get a first understanding about the main degradation pathway in environmental matrices.


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Yankton's Bridges and the Missouri River
Credit and many thanks to: Dave Tunge, Dakota Aerials
Unfolding on the banks of the Missouri River, in the southeastern portion of what was known as the Dakota Territory, is the town named E-Hank-Ton-Wan ("people of the end village") by our Native American brothers and sisters. Over time it became known as Yankton and was named the capital of the Dakota Territory, newly created on March 2, 1861 by President James Buchanan.
The river has always been the epicenter of life in Yankton. The Yankton Sioux Tribe resided here. And in 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark met with the tribal members on nearby Calumet Bluff on their way to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Here is where many steamboats stopped to deliver supplies and pick up provisions. When gold was discovered in the Black Hills many persons of colorful character likely stepped ashore in Yankton as well. While gold may have ceased to be the big draw, the colorful individuals never left. The first bridge constructed over the river in 1924 connected our town to Nebraska and introduced a certain Cornhusker flavor. The Meridian Bridge still proudly straddles the Missouri but has been made into a pedestrian bridge. It is a must-see double-deck structure sporting a clever drawbridge section. The Dakota Southern Railway steamed into Yankton in 1873, thereby expanding transportation options. U.S. Highway 81 passes through Yankton as does S.D. Highway 50. Interstate 29 is 30 miles to the east. 55 miles north of Yankton is Interstate 90, upon which one may zoom along at an astounding 80mph.
Up river just a bit is Gavin's Point Dam, constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers. This is the last dam on the Missouri and provides electricity and plenty of recreational opportunities for Yankton residents and visitors alike. The reservoir and surrounding land is home to a beautiful state park that greets many campers. One will also find a well-equipped marina and numerous water sport opportunities. Archery has also found a niche in our community. World Indoor Archery Championships are held here as well as international outdoor tournaments.
Our community's citizens strongly support local education. Yankton Public Schools teaches 2,700 students, kindergarten through 12th graders, with four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. We also have Sacred Heart Catholic school, which offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade schooling. Missouri Valley Christian Academy has approximately 50 kindergarten through 8th grade students. Yankton is also home to institutions of higher education. Mount Marty is a private Catholic Benedictine four-year liberal arts college that also has locations in Sioux Falls and Watertown. Yankton's campus serves 500 students. The Regional Technical Education Center is operated by Yankton School District. It provides training and education for regional employers. Its welding program is well-equipped and popular.
Yankton College, founded in 1881, was also once part of the educational scene in the community. It was the first institution of higher learning in the Dakota Territory. The college closed in 1984 and its photogenic campus was repurposed into a federal minimum-security prison.
High on a bluff, west of downtown and overlooking the Mighty Mo, the Benedictine Sisters constructed the picturesque Sacred Heart Monastery with its impressive chapel. Contiguous to the monastery are Sacred Heart Hospital, the area's largest employer, and Mount Marty College. The hospital is part of the Avera Hospital System with headquarters in Sioux Falls. Yankton Medical Clinic is across the street from the hospital and is home to many fine doctors and nurses.
Our 14,552 residents enjoy many green spaces, with more than 14 parks facilitating an active lifestyle. Memorial Park Pool is hopping during the summer with great facilities for families. Unemployment is quite low at 2.6% and cost of living is calculated at 93.6% of the national average.
Hometown publications include The Yankton Press and Dakotan, the longest-running daily newspaper in the four states that comprised the Dakota Territory. South Dakota Magazine is published here, too. Thumb through its pages to find breathtaking photography and myriad well-scribed stories.
Jack McCall was hanged and buried here, the territorial capital, after shooting and killing Wild Bill Hickok. However, many less dangerous but no less interesting, folks have called Yankton their home. Tom Brokaw graduated from Yankton High School. The Culligan Man, Emmett Culligan, was born here. Lawrence Welk rose to national fame thanks to Yankton's WNAX radio broadcasts. NFL great Lyle Alzado played football at Yankton College.
The Mother City of the Dakotas awaits intrepid travelers. Take time to stroll across the Meridian Bridge and watch the swirls and eddies of Yankton's soulful river. A friendly Yanktonian is sure to stop to chat about the weather. See for yourself what Lewis and Clark wrote about.


Exciting things are happening at Illinois Capacitor!
It was announced today that Illinois Capacitor Inc., and its affiliates have been acquired by Cornell Dubilier Marketing, Inc. This acquisition brings together two of the leading manufacturers of capacitors for the electronics marketplace. For the foreseeable future, Illinois Capacitor will operate as a separate subsidiary of Cornell Dubilier, and will continue to be headquartered in suburban Chicago. Its Asian headquarters will remain in Hong Kong.
The two companies have mostly complementary product lines, with some areas of overlap. Illinois Capacitor and its customers will benefit by an expansion of product sales and distribution resources, as well as enhanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Cornell Dubilier will gain product breadth with Illinois Capacitor's extensive board-level product lines, which include aluminum electrolytic, polymer, film; and EDLC (super) capacitors and modules.
Both companies are privately held and both have grown up with the electronics industry. Illinois Capacitor traces its history back over 80 years, with Cornell Dubilier's roots extending over 105 years! There are also many shared values among the two organizations, with very high emphasis on product quality, customer service and delivery.
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Designed for continuous use in motor run applications and for power factor correction.
QPC Series Motor Run Capacitors can save significant installation time when compared to conventionally leaded or terminated devices. As shown below, just press an 18-20 gauge wire into one of the sockets and it becomes locked in place. If you need to make a change, slide the tip of a probe or a pin into the adjacent operating hole and the wire can be removed. The metal mounting bracket also speeds assembly, as it can be mounted first. Just slide the capacitor onto the bracket and it locks in place.
New AVG Polymer Capacitor Opens The Door To More Applications With 125°C, 160 WVDC Performance!
With the new opticalCON LITE, Neutrik offers a cost-effective alternative to opticalCON ADAVANCED, which has proven its robustness in the last 8 years under the most extreme conditions. opticalCON LITE is a semi-rugged fiber optic connection for a wide variety of applications: its lightweight, compact design, robust housing, and high mating cycles provide a safe and cost-effective connection.
opticalCON LITE is compatible with the opticalCON DUO ADVANCED chassis connectors, using a similar push-pull locking mechanism and offering the same IP65 environmental protection. Like opticalCON ADVANCED, opticalCON DUO LITE is based on LC connectors, surrounding the connectors with a compact, rugged plastic housing. The fiber is easily cleaned using industry-standard tools. Employing a novel fiber structure, the cable used with opticalCON LITE is designed to meet the extreme conditions of the entertainment industry. The cable offers excellent bending performance, a compact design and extreme flexibility that far exceed the mechanical strength of conventional patch cables. opticalCON DUO LITE uses the proven opticalCON cable strain relief, adapted specifically to this cable, ensuring a secure connection.
opticalCON DUO LITE is the first product of the new opticalCON LITE series. Its robustness and competitive price make opticalCON DUO LITE a serious and compelling alternative to standard fiber patch cables.
When you need fuses Standard Radio is the answer. In today's high technology products, space and reliability are very important. We stock specialty fuses that meet these requirements.
Here are some miniature and subminiature series we stock and can supply to you.
These are subminiature axial leaded (some series offer radial leads) that are available in fast acting and slo-blo versions.
Bussmann offers Microton series MCRW as an equal.
Littelfuse 272/273/274/278/279 series very fast acting Micro fuses were developed for the U.S Space Program.
Series 272 and 278 are available with metal caps.
Littlefuse 262/268/269 series are high reliability Micro fuses with gold plated leads and gold plated cap.
QPL'd for use in extreme conditions in spacecrafts and military applications.
We have over 1,000,000 fuses in stock including over 100,000 Micro fuses.
Remember we are an authorized distributor for Bussmann, Littelfuse, and Optifuse. We can stock the values you need to avoid lead times.
Please call with your fuse and fuse holder requirements to receive the service and pricing you deserve.
NWL is proud to supply high performance power electronics components to the United States armed forces. We have developed a reputation for exceeding design specifications, building extremely reliable products, and supporting our customers throughout the service life of our equipment.
MIL PRF-27, Rev. F. General Specification for Transformers and Inductors.
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MIL STD-810, Rev. G. Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering Considerations.
MIL-S-901D, Shock Test Requirements for Shipboard Equipment.
Klein Tools was founded in 1857 by an industrious German immigrant, Mathias Klein, who began in the hand tool business when a broken side-cutting pliers was brought to his forge shop by a telegraph lineman. Mathias repaired the pliers by forging and finishing a new half for the tool and riveting it to the old half. Soon the lineman returned because the other original half of the pliers had broken and needed replacement. Mathias forged and finished the second half of the pliers and riveted it to the other replacement half – creating the first complete Klein pliers.
To this day, Klein Tools is proudly owned and managed by the Klein family. Over 150 years of hard work and dedication has earned Klein the reputation of supplying only the finest quality products for users of professional hand tools and occupational protective equipment..
These days, it can be hard to find companies that make products you can count on. But that's exactly what you'll get from Klein Tools.
They don't just make great products, they make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. Because their standards are as high as yours, they demand that every one of their hand tools delivers all the performance, durability and precision that you need to get the job done right.
Plan ahead for the AK-225 cleaning solvent phase out and start looking for a replacement solvent now! Techspray has made the transition seamless by offering this handy product list and recommended crosses. Download your copy here. Please note that Techspray will no longer produce or sell the AK-225 after December 31, 2014.
RCD Components Inc., a leading manufacturer of passive components, offers ultra-precision thin-film resistors. RCD's thin-film BLU-chip series resistors are available in a wide range of industry standard case sizes including 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 2010, and 2512, with minimum resistance values ranging from 4.7W to 4.7MW and tight tolerances to ±0.01%. The tightest TCR value for the BLU series devices are ±2 ppm/°C. Working voltages range from 15 V to 200 V, and maximum DC power ratings range from 50mW to 1W. RCD's BLU series thin-film technology offers designers the lowest and most predictable absolute Temperature Coefficient Resistance available in thinfilms. The availability of tight absolute tolerance and TCR provides an excellent cost solution for most applications that previously required bulk metal foil types.


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Bibi Andersson (Stockholm, 1935. november 11. – Stockholm, 2019. április 14.) svéd színésznő.

Fiatalkora
1935. november 11-én született Stockholm Kungsholmen nevű szigetén Josef Andersson üzletember és Karin Mansion szociális munkás leányaként. Tanulmányait a Terserus Drámaiskolában és a legendás Királyi Drámai Színház színiiskolájában végezte.

Iskolái befejezése után csatlakozott a stockholmi Királyi Drámai Színházhoz, melynek 30 éven keresztül a tagja volt. Első munkája Ingmar Bergmannal 1951-ben volt, amikor egy Bris nevű mosószer reklámjában szerepelt, amit a rendezőóriás készített el. Az '50-es, '60-as és '70-es évek során több, mint tíz Bergman filmben kapott szerepet.

Későbbi karrierje
1963-ban a 13. Berlini Nemzetközi Filmfesztiválon elnyerte a legjobb színésznőnek járó Ezüst Medve díjat az Älskarinnan című drámában nyújtott alakításáért.

Az 1966-ban bemutatott Persona sikerének köszönhetően számos - köztük amerikai - filmes ajánlat közül válogathatott. Szintén '66-ban szerepelt James Garner és Sidney Poitier oldalán a Párbaj Diablónál című, erőszakos jelenetekkel tarkított westernben. Továbbra is együtt dolgozott Bergmannal, de olyan jónevű hollywoodi rendezők irányítása alatt is megfordult, mint John Huston (Levél a Kremlbe, 1970) és Robert Altman (Kvintett, 1979). Az amerikai színpadon 1973-ban mutatkozott be az Erich Maria Remarque színművéből adaptált Full Circleben.

A '80-as évek végén és '90-es évek elején főleg színházakban és a televízióban volt látható. Egy Szarajevóba szervezett humanitárius segélyakciónak is a felügyelője volt. 2009-ben súlyos stroke-ot kapott, beszédközpontja megbénult, ágyhoz kötött betegként élte mindennapjait. Hosszú szenvedés után, 2019. április 14-én hunyt el, 83 évesen.

Magánélete
1960-ban hozzáment a rendező Kjell Gredehez, akitől egy Jenny nevű lánya született, de a házaspár 1973-ban elvált. Második férje Per Ahlmark liberális politikus volt. 2004. május 29-től pedig Gabriel Moa Baeza felesége.

Fontosabb filmjei
1955: Egy nyáréjszaka mosolya ( Sommarnattens leende) – színésznő
1957: A hetedik pecsét - (Det sjunde inseglet) – Mia
1957: A nap vége (Smultronstället) – Sara
1958: Az élet küszöbén (Nära livet) – Hjördis Petterson
1958: Arc (Ansiktet) – Sara
1960: Az ördög szeme (Djävulens öga) – Britt-Marie
1964: Valamennyi asszony (För att inte tala om alla dessa kvinnor) – Humlan
1966: Persona – Alma
1966: Párbaj Diablónál (Duel at Diablo) – Ellen Grange
1968: A lányok (Flickorna) – Liz
1969: Szenvedély (En Passion) – Eva Vergerus
1970: Levél a Kremlbe (The Kremlin Letter) – Erika
1971: Érintés (Beröringen) – Karin Vergerus
1973: Jelenetek egy házasságból (Scener ur ett äktenskap) – Katarina
1977: Nem ígértem neked rózsakertet (I Never Promised You a Rose Garden) – Dr. Fried
1978: A nép ellensége (An Enemy of the People) – Catherine Stockmann
1979: Airport '79 - Concorde (The Concorde... Airport '79) – Francine
1979: Kvintett (Quintet) – Ambrosia
1983: Villanófényben (Exposed) – Margaret
1987: Babette lakomája - (Babettes gæstebud) – svéd udvarhölgy
1994: Álomjáték (Drømspel) – Victoria
1994: A lepke álma (Il sogno della farfalla) – Az anya
2002: Elina (Elina - Som om jag inte fanns) – Tora Holm
2007: Arn, a templomos lovag (Arn - Tempelriddaren) – Rikissa

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1935-ben született személyek
2019-ben elhunyt személyek
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Germans Arrest Three Al Qaeda Suspects
April 29, 2011: A general view of the building where German police arrested three suspected members of Al Qaeda in Duesseldorf. (Reuters)
BERLIN-- German police arrested three Al Qaeda suspects, averting a terrorist bomb operation, Reuters reports.
The three suspects arrested in Duesseldorf and Bochum on Friday are all young Moroccans, and according to reports from the newspaper Bild, police recovered large amounts of explosives.
"We succeeded in preventing a concrete and imminent danger," Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich said in a statement to Bild. "This proves that Germany continues to be in the crosshairs of international terrorists, and we need to remain vigilant."
The three have been investigated by federal prosecutors and police since April 15, over charges of affiliation with a terrorist organization.
One of the Moroccan suspects had lived in Germany for a decade, and was recruited to attend an Al Qaeda training camp last year near the Afghan-Pakistani border, officials told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Identified as Abdeladim El-K, 29, authorities say the suspect received weapons and explosives training and orders to carry out the Germany attack from an Al Qaeda official. After he illegally re-entered Germany in May 2010, officials say El-K recruited Jamil S, 31, a man with joint Germany and Moroccan citizenship, and Amid C, 10, a citizen of Germany and Iran, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Officials added that they knew of about 200 other Germans who have received training at these camps, Reuters reports.
The arrests were made when police monitored the suspects' mobile phones and computers and became suspicious, according to Bild.
Among the substances recovered by police was acetone, a popular item with militants because of its ability to pass through detectors designed to locate nitrogen-based compounds.
Berlin is the third-largest contingent of the 150,000 international force fighting the Taliban insurgency, and considers itself a potential terrorist target with 5,000 military personnel stationed in Afghanistan.


These two letters were written by Artemus ("Artie") Lee Buzzell (1838-1912) of Benton county, Iowa, who enlisted on 7 July 1862 as a wagoner in Co. H, 18th Iowa Infantry. He was missing in action on 18 April 1864 at Poison Spring, Arkansas, on the Camden march. Reduced to ranks at his own request in August 1864. Mustered out July 20, 1865, Little Rock.
Artie was the son of Stephen Dana Buzzell (1797-1871) and Sarah ("Sally") Dean (1800-1885) of Fremont, Benton county, Iowa.
Artie wrote the letters to his friend, Mary "Ella" Fawcett (1847-1914), of Benton county, Iowa. Ellen was the daughter of Jonathan Fawcett (1806-1884) and Caroline Gibbons (1821-18xx). There is a reference to Ella's brother, Asa H. Fawcett (1842-1893) in the letter.
Once more my clumsy hand has commenced to scribe a few sentences for your perusal. I received your very consoling letter of the 27 in proper time but have been waiting to get some interesting news before I wrote you. But new is "played out" in this part of the moral heritage & we are reduced down to the stem variety of hard crackers & roll call. Day after day we have the same routine of duty to perform & how I wish I could once more follow the plow & eat the products of my own soil with a mother to despair my [ ] meals. But alas, we have another call. Our country calls & we must bear arms till every foe in the front & in the rear is subdued & compelled to plead for mercy & the protection of the "Glorious Union." I think the rebels will have to go under before next winter if not sooner.
Well, I feel greatly relieved since I found out who those serious thoughts were about & I hope there will be no cause for ant more on my account for I don't consider [ ] I am of consequence enough for any person to have such thoughts about me — especially since I became a soldier, for I have become so ugly & rough no person could like me that ever did before. Well there, I ought not to have told you I was rough & ugly for just as likely as not you will cease to write to me any more. But I hope not for if I should lose any of my corespondents, I do not know what I would do for I do not get half enough letters now. Yet I suppose I get more than I deserve.
I mean to come up there some time & then I can talk to you without the aid of this old pen & poor ink.
There are three of our boys up in Benton [county] now on furlough & it will come my turn after awhile & then the Copperheads will have to climb or get bruised severely.
Times are very good here. We have just received four months pay & of course we feel mighty big of our Green Backs because we have had to go through many hardships sufferings to earn them. They say we will be paid again the 7th of May. The paymaster remains here until them. After we are paid again, I expect we will leave here for Arkansas again. I hope we will for I am tired of staying here & standing guard every other day.
It has rained ver hard for a day or two. The water pours right through our tents just like a sieve. There is nothing going on here. Everything is quiet except now & then a drunken soldier who makes himself as disagreeable as which is [ ] of doing. Our regiment looks fine. The boys are all in good spirits & are generally healthy. My health is better now than it ever was before & I am good for two rebels, let them come as they please. We are all well clothed & have a plenty to eat — such as it is. But our meat is very poor. We draw light bread ¾ of the time & hard crackers the rest of the time.
Lieut.-Col. [Thomas Z.] Cook is in command of our regiment now. He is a tip top officer. Our colonel is commander of the post here. Our Captain's name is G. P. Stafford of Fayette county, Iowa. He is an innocent, good-natured old grannie but I don't think he could hurt ever a rebel as he is naturally cowardly; so much for the Captain of Co. H.
Your very welcome letter is received. Although it was long looked for, it was none the less welcome. It is a great pleasure to receive a letter from any of my old friends & associates. I am always glad to hear of their prospering for I have faith to believe that us boys — that is, the most of us — will one day return to our homes & friends to enjoy life as in olden time. Yet how dark the future looks just now. But as the old saying is — it is always darkest just before day — & hope the saying may prove true in this our country's dark hour! Already the demons have invaded our former Free Soil & how far they will go, God only knows! After all our late glorious victories, I fear the hardest struggle is yet to come. Oh, if those mean Southern Traitors were all in our front, how much quicker we could end this awful war. One copperhead's worse than three rebels in open arms. But with all of our disadvantages, I believe we will at last come off conquerers. Yet the struggle may not be half overcome yet.
Since I wrote you last, we have moved out of the old fort ¹ & are now encamped on an old Secesh farm surrounded by groves & a beautiful Osage hedge. There is a fine spring of pure water close to camp & on the whole, it is much pleasanter here than it was in that old pen of a fort for we have a great deal more liberty here than we did while in the fort. We go off to pick gooseberries & cherries just when we please. There are a great many nice red cherries here & they are not bad to take after soldiering all winter without any sauce or fruit. We live first rate now, have plenty of milk & mush & light bread & all the fresh meat we are a mind to kill. I wish our boys at Vicksburg could fare as well as we do. I wish we were down there with them but the little 18th is doomed to stay here as long as the war lasts unless Old Price can bring force enough to drive us away. I almost wish sometimes that he would for I am pretty sick of staying here.
On the first day of June, we had an awful storm here during which the lightning struck two of Company A's tents, severely shocking seven boys. One of them [Gabriel G. Netland] has since died. I do not think any of them will ever be able to do duty anymore. That night the wind blew down all of our tents leaving us exposed to a heavy rain for about an hour when it ceased & we put our tents up again.
Our second Captain [Gideon P. Stafford] departed this life on the 5th of June. He died instantly with a fit of apoplexy. He was beloved by all of his men & friends at home, was a kind & prompt officer of West Union, Fayette county, Iowa. Our company seems to be very unlucky with her commissioned officers. We have not got one that we left Clinton with & have but one at present. I think Jim Kirk[patrick] ² will be one of our lieutenants soon. He is thought the most of of any sergeant in the company & will stand a good chance for promotion if there are any promotions made.
You spoke of a dance at Uncle George's. Oh how I wish I could have been there. I have not been to a dance since I left home but most all of the other boys go. There is one in town twice a week. I hate to go where the shoulder straps are so I stay at home. I guess they will not go as much now as they used to for almost every officer in this regiment has his wife here. So the Secesh ladies will not get so much attention paid them as they did before the officer's wives came here. The general amusements here are dancing, horseback riding, and piano forte playing among the citizens & officers; & among the soldiers [it is] ball, marble, & Eucre playing.
I am well & it is a very healthy time here & very fine weather. Give my best respects to [your brother] Asa. My best wishes to your parents & yourself. Write often & oblige. Yours truly, — Artie L. B.
¹ There were several fortifications built in the vicinity of Springfield, Missouri, but it is my understanding that the 18th Iowa garrisoned Fort No. 1 in January 1863 and may have remained in that fort until the spring of 1863.
² James ("Jim") A. Kirkpatrick (1839-1867), the son of David Kirkpatrick (1803-1874) and Nancy Anderson (1811-1870) of Canton, Benton county, Iowa. Jim enlisted in Co. H, 18th Iowa Infantry in August 1862 and was immediately made 5th Sergeant. He rose in rank to 2nd Sergeant in September 1863 and finally received a commission as 1st Lieutenant on 30 January 1865. He mustered out with the regiment at Little Rock, Arkansas in July 1865 but died less than two years later on 17 May 1867.


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Q: How to expose HDFS in one cluster and access it with DataTap in another cluster/tenant? I have created a 6.3x Cloudera cluster inside HPE Container Platform.
I would like to expose the HDFS so that it can be accessed via DataTap on other HPE Container Platform clusters for basic demonstration purposes (no HA or security required).
My cluster node info looks like this:

I understand that I need to expose port 8020 on the primary node - how can I do that?

A: The solution was to create a cluster service, selecting the primary node:

You will see the new cluster service in the node info screen:

You can then create the DataTap using the hostname and port from the previous screen:

If you select the DataTap, you should be able to see the /tmp and /user folders:

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You are here: Home / Debates / Is World War III inevitable?
Is World War III inevitable?
Today there are many pending wars in the world but none of them seems to be a threat of a new World war or do they?Wars on the Middle East,violent demonstrations in Greece and China,terrorist attacks in Pakistan and India,the crisis between Russia and Georgia,Iran and South Koreas` development of nuclear weaponry,are they a true warning,will they have an even more horrific outcome than they already do?Is this new,great war going to be a nuclear one and will it lead to Earths` destruction?Has the human state of mind improved have we buried ghosts of the past and learned from out mistakes, or is the only resolution to the situation today a new war after which our world won`t exist?
Perceived power disparities decide on war outbreak
Large defence pacts result in world wars
It's all about resources
imperfect information
There are too many pacts against such a war.
That's one good thing about Globalisation
A world war is created when large political powers fight for control of resources, territory or influence. The fighting state is triggered by lack of willingness to compromise, and the willingness to compromise is a function of the relative power of the adversaries.
The "cold war" did not deteriorate into a real war because the US and the USSR felt matched in power, but several small wars-by-proxy were waged when one side felt achievement through force is possible: in Afghanistan, for example, the Soviets invaded expecting low opposition, resulting in the US funding of the Mujahadin/Taliban. A war in Europe between NATO and the USSR didn't break because it was deemed un-win-able.
The second and first world wars were a result of one block expecting an easy win. The commanders of the Imperial German army in WW 1 expected to be in Paris within few weeks.
In today's world, the strengthening of new blocks along with their armies, such as the Chinese army, the resurgent Russian army, and so forth, is accompanied with a dwindling and overstretched US army, with reduced NATO support and no European army whatsoever. It is therefore to be expected that the rising blocks will consider military success to be more likely, resulting in applying military power on other powers.
You're assuming that the world is ready to work together and utilize our resources. I wish that were true, but only a blind man could see that in today society! There is so much terrorism and disagreement among countries. Arguments between dictatorship, democracy, communism, and even if the country leaders got along, would the civilians of each group accept it, or would their be revolutions? We are not ready to "join hands, share ideas and work together". As much as we all know it'd be the ideal state for the world, we're not there, which means your theory as to why it won't happen also is not there. So it doesnt exist. We're still at a large threat for WWIII
None of these blocs are united, Countries have enough problems of their own. War is not the answer(as history has shown and I think/hope our leaders have learned). Now, is the time to join hands, share ideas and work together against the global depletion of resources.
Capitalism has to go,it has led to too much mistrust, theft and unnecessary competition. We need a global system that helps every one cooperate and help other 'no strings attached'. And I hope it's not too optimistic to say 'I think, we're getting there'.
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenichi_Ohmae]] Ohmae is a hyper Globalist who believes in a world/globe without borders. Most owners of T.N.Cs (Trans-national-Corporations) feel that way. So, perhaps capitalism can be be used to unite the world under the umbrella of consumerism.
Mutual defence pacts may deter one country from attacking the other, but if large blocks of pacts are facing each-other, the result is the opposite: the deterrence is non-existent due to the equality in block sizes, while any hostility between two members of different blocks will pull the other members in, by the pull of their mutual defence obligation.
WW II started in this way exactly: the invasion of Germany into Poland triggered the mutual defence pact of Poland, Britain and France, which entered the war and forced Germany's allys (Italy and Japan) to also declare war. In WW I pacts also played a role in the deterioration to a world war.
We are now living in a world of abundant resources, but oil is reaching the peak of production, and so are other resources. Here lies the reason why WW3 is not only possible, but inevitable: throughout history, when any nation had to deal with severe reduction in available resources, the choice between reducing living standards to taking the resources by force was always decided toward the second option – war.
Or we could work on methods to propagate and set-up mass clean energy and developing agriculture and farmland in lieu of using the same energy/effort/money/resources in locking heads and reducing the population count.
"Be the change you want to see in the world."[[Gandhi]]
"Yes, we can!"[[President Obama campaign slogan]]
It is often a lack of information (or else too much information that cant be processed) that causes wars. If one nation is ignorant of another nation there is much more likely to be diplomatic misunderstandings, a power may misjudge its or its opponents strength, the intention of other leaders etc. Any of these things can cause events to spin out of the control of leaders and lead towards conflict. As even relatively minor events such the assassination of Franz Joseph can change the situation rapidly, or be taken up by a nationalistic public it is relatively easy to get into a war that was not intended by either side due to lack of information. As we can never ensure prefect knowledge there is always the possibility that there will be another world war. The cold war was relatively stable after the Cuban missile crisis because there was a phone line between the two leaders and there were only two nations that could spark off a global war meaning that both sides had good knowledge of who they were dealing with, both in terms of the opposing country, and its leaders. With the world moving in a more multipolar direction this is no longer possible. As the question asks is a third world war inevitable and does not set a time limit I would have to say yes, at some point there will be a information or communication breakdown that will cause a war that will become a third world war… no saying how long before this happens though.
Despite the fact that there are many civil wars, and terrorism, there are too many pacts and many of that such, so there is no chance that a major international comflict can happen. Possible continental uprisings and wars might happen, however this will not become any larger than the two majors international wars that happened last century.
There is no pact between the blocks that matter and that could possibly start a world war. Europe is at odds with Russia over resources and the political fate of the states between the EU and Russia. The US is at odds with Iran, North Korea, and possibly China. There are more examples of oposing blocks without any pacts.
Pacts like this were created to try and stop war 100 years ago and look where we ended up. WW1
I believe that as the World continues to become a smaller place, the risk of a third World war becomes less and less likely. In the first two World wars, travel was rare at best and it was easy to see the enemy not as equal people, but as an evil other. As people begin to travel more and more and make friends all around the World, it will become harder and harder for governments to justify an attack on another country to them. There's still a long way to go – I believe that even in Afghanistan today, people of the West see Afghan people as 'others' and don't really credit them with humanity. As more and more people start to move around the World and socialise with people from other nations, religions and cultures, we will begin to see a more peaceful World
Muslims don't see Europeans as others, Turkey(a Muslim country) is in Europe , there are many Eastern European Muslim Countries, Spain is filled with Moorish descendants. And there are Muslim immigrants from all over world in Every single European Country.
Post 9/11, the face of a bearded man in traditional clothing, with aquiline features and olive skin has been converted by the media,into a symbol of hate/Violence, that even Muslims fear/loathe.
All globalization has done is to shift the view of the "other" into larger bodies. Instead of an Englishman seeing a German is the "other", we now have a Muslim seeing a European as the "other", and vice versa. The reason for that is that people always feel closer to people they have meaningful contact with, not to people they once saw on a trip.
Besides, the people's support for war is mostly an issue in the democratic world. Of the large political blocks today, we have China, Russia, the Muslim world and large parts of Africa who are ruled by people who could care less about the will of the people – but would have to be dead in order to achieve that. Additionally, the people in most of these blocks are much poorer than in the West, therefore travel less and even interact less through the Internet. So even if the West won't be starting the war, it may still happen.
Josh E.
As much as it pains me to say it, in todays world, if we are to focus solemnly on the negatives, we have filth, greed and corruption, to name three and it has been embraced as something good and normal. The bubble needs to bust somewhere and it may come sooner than later. It was once noted, that wars are good because it brings down the rich folks and evens them out with everyone else, maybe so, however there are many dangers to wars. On the positive, it cuts down population, creates jobs, we start all over again and we all start at the same level. On the negatives, it kills many people and not just by guns and weapons, but by lack of food and other necessities we need to help us live through it and survive. I pray we don't have one, as it will indeed be a deadly one especially with the types of weapons around and also the kind of people and their fragile mental state, that have access to them. Maybe this fear is a wake up call to those whom think they can do what they want, when they want and at anyone else's expense. Sometimes, I truly wonder if where we are today, was all set up to unfold as it has done so from decades ago. A beautiful world, with everything in our midst, yet this is what it has come to. Very sad indeed.
Brion Bell
Reply to Josh E.
Filth, greed, and corruption are NOT accepted by the masses. You have this belief because you are consuming the hyper-emotional, mainstream-media narrative. Nearly 99% of content depicts less than 1% of the sentiment of the true masses. This has been a fact of 'news' for many decades at this point, because negative, emotionally-charged news make great profits for networks and stockholders of their controlling corporations.
Spoken like a true believer in the false narrative that would in fact, *adore* being the (greatest part of the) catalyst that *starts* the war! See how they scramble to the site where any negative news happens, then they enhance it for your emotional reaction. Note in recent hurricane storm coverage, they had to stage the 'on-location' weather reporter in such a way as to look as if he was struggling against the wind, but then revealing themselves as a person was accidentally caught in frame, casually walking their dog along the sidewalk.
The Deep State has changed your minds into believing that full-on socialism is the answer.
Don't believe it.
1Smug_Bastard
Conventional war or even nuclear war may not be possible on a large scale simply because its too expensive. Rather look for nations to use a combination of the following:
-Cyber attacks: undermine infrastructure and economies.
-Tailored Virus: Target specific ethic groups and either eliminate them outright or make them sterile.
-Terror / False-flag: What better way to incite people to kill each other off, other then to create an enviornment of fear.
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'Too expensive?' Really? As if that reasoning would stop a nuclear attack from Iran, China, or even North Korea! Fitting a missile into a silo, and pushing the button costs nowhere near as much money or time as it does to mount a years-long campaign of cyber or bio attacks, (even though we are experiencing a taste of the later while we discuss). An effective and decisive nuclear attack on New York city and Los Angeles would pretty much finish the U.S..
Now in 2016 we see that the situation is going towards WWIII. Europe, the origin of WWI and WWII is going to be the origin of WWIII. Look at what EZB is doing, the low interest policy is deowning people, the money they saved for the future is lost. For that banks and bankrupt countries are being saved, GB left the EU. People have no work and money and refugees are being fed for free in Germany, see what Im trying to say? The roots of war is unhappy people with no perspective, thats whats happening now, slowly building up unhappiness. Then someone kindles the flame and if time and place are rigth we ge a mighty fire. Who proffits, noone but after everything is destroyed we can rebuild. Maybe its the cycle of creation and destruction, I dont like that but as long as people dont understand the point its going to happen again and again. Who are the loosers, those who called for war, those who went to fight. Who are the winners, those who sell the weapons and make the rules, those who send you to fight, those who rule behing the curtains.
That is why it is so important to understand how the system works, see what happened after WWI and WWII.
We have to understand that our system demanding constant growth is not going to work for everyone. Why are we told growth is so important, because there for shure are people behind the curtain who profit from this!
No not me, not you but hose who term themselves rulers and leaders. Understand that you as cityzen are nothing but a small wheel trained to obey the systems rules to make it work for those who live behind the curtain.
Start thinking for yourself, who wants a war and what would it bring!? For whom would it bring something?!
Observe the world politcal situation listen to the people talk, open your eyes and mind!
Never mind what newspapers say or politicians see for yourself.
Yes WWIII is possible but only if we the people want it, only if we are stupid enought to fal for the demagogy of those who think us stupid and easy to rule, see why was Hitler so successfull? Because the people cheered him on. So where does the real power stay, remember Franz Jägerstätter if we all behave like this there is no more war! But that meens we think for ourselves and make our own descisions!
If world war 3 does break out (with the way it's going with the oil supply and Russia it's likely),as we have nuclear weapons once one country uses one…there's no stopping the next, our world won't be able to take the impact causing us to destroy our own planet. How very clever. Please argue but we will have this on ourselves
Stephen Yuan
What about nuclear weapons as a deterrent of war? My friend argues that large scale wars will be less likely due to many countries having nuclear war. Basically we will have another Cold War at most?


Christmas will be here before you know it! Time to start decorating! Here are some great ideas to get your home festive for the holidays. All of these projects were linked up at last week's Pin Junkie Link Party and were not previously featured. Come on over on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. MST if you'd like to join the party!
Thanks so much for the feature! Gonna check out the other awesome projects now, too!
I love snowmen and yours are so cute! Thanks for sharing Denise!
Thanks for the feature, I'm proud to wear your button!
Thank You so much Bonnie for featuring some of my ideas! Great post my friend! Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for featuring my mason jar chicken feeder lamp! So many great projects on here.


So, as I write this, there is a layer of thick snow on the ground and it doesn't actually feel like Spring Break here in Pennsylvania, but a girl can dream! Anyone else ready for spring?!?
I am taking a hiatus until April 8th, so I can spend time with my family, enjoy my little man's first Easter and prepare for my Summer Kickoff Feature, which starts May 1st. I can't wait to share some of my favorite beach reads of 2013 with you!
It's going to be quiet around here until then; however, I do have a few short posts scheduled. I'll still be active on Twitter and Instagram, so you can find me there.
I'm so with you on wishing for warmer weather. I was just writing about my waiting-for-spring funk.
I think we feel the same way about this winter! It just needs to end!! :) Thanks for visiting, Juju!
I feel your pain Christina, we have snow here in Ohio too! I can't remember the last time we had significant snowfall this late in March. Enjoy your time off!
I know, right?! It has been unseasonably cold. Thanks for visiting, Jenny!