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Perfectly relaxing, perfectly inspirational.
The perfect body with the perfect shape.
"A shape whose impossibility might have been an elegant theorem, but whose existence may be much more elegant." Chandler Davis
What is Gömböc?
The 'Gömböc' (pronounced: 'goemboets') is the first known homogenous object with one stable and one unstable equilibrium point, thus two equilibria altogether on a horizontal surface. It can be proven that no object with less than two equilibria exists.
The stable equilibrium (S)
If placed on a horizontal surface in an arbitrary position the Gömböc returns to the stable equilibrium point, similar to 'weeble' toys. While the weebles rely on a weight in the bottom, the Gömböc consists of homogenous material, thus the shape itself accounts for self-righting.
The unstable equilibrium (I)
The single unstable equilibrium point of the Gömböc is on the opposite side. It is possible to balance the body in this position, however the slightest disturbance makes it fall, similar to a pencil balanced on its tip.
Why so special?
Although the study of the number and location static equilibrium points in rigid bodies dates back to the time of Archimedes, one of the most fundamental questions on the subject has remained open until very recently. How few equilibrium points can a single solid object have?
While there were strong indications that this minimal number should be 4, one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century, Vladimir Igorevich Arnold, thought otherwise and suggested in 1995 that the minimal number may be 2. This speculation baffled many scientists as no one had ever seen an object with just 2 equilibrium points. Ten years later, Arnold's theory turned out to be correct, as two Hungarian engineers first proved the existence of such objects and subsequently built a physically functioning shape which they named the "Gömböc." The first functioning Gömböc (with individual serial number 001) was donated in Moscow, on August 20th 2007 by the inventors of the project to Arnold on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Here, upon receiving Gömböc 001, Arnold offered further thoughts connecting the Gömböc to natural sciences.
Although he did not live to know, Arnold was once again proved to be right. The Gömböc shape appears to be deeply embedded in the natural world. For example, as pebbles erode they reduce their number of equilibrium points and thus, in this sense, become more similar to the Gömböc. However, it is extremely unlikely that any pebble would ever reach this ultimate goal. Using this theory, scientists can draw wide-ranging conclusions on the history of a worn pebble or rock – based alone on its shape. If you are interested in further fun facts about Gömböc, stay updated and follow our blog for more news!
You can find more information on the background of this unique mathematical innovation at www.gomboc.eu.
Why buy one?
The Gömböc is a mathematical innovation, unique gift and science toy. It can inspire, aid one's train of thought, or even serve as a reminder that it is only a matter of time until you regain your balance. Different versions of Gömböc are available in steel, bronze, aluminium, plexiglass and a unique black substance in our science webshop. This self-righting shape is a perfect gift for business partners, colleagues and friends.
Vladimir I. Arnold
The question whether Gömböc-type objects exist or not was posed by the great Russian mathematician Vladimir I. Arnold at a conference in 1995, in a conversation with Gabor Domokos. Arnold is considered to be one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. While he is best known for the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser theorem regarding the stability of integrable systems, he made important contributions in several areas including dynamical systems theory, catastrophe theory, topology, algebraic geometry, symplectic geometry, differential equations, classical mechanics, hydrodynamics and singularity theory, including posing. He also posed the ADE classification problem, since his first main result—the solution of Hilbert's thirteenth problem in 1957 at the age of 19. Arnold is also known as a populariser of mathematics.
Source: Wikipedia. You can find out more about Arnold and the Gömböc here: www.gomboc.eu/99.pdf
Gábor Domokos
Gabor Domokos earned his PhD in 1989. Currently, he is professor in the Department of Mechanics, Materials and Structures at the Technical University of Budapest. He has been a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences since 2004. In his inaugural talk, he performed a conversation with Aristotle on irrational numbers. He was a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, and is adjunct professor at Cornell University. He has been collaborating with Philip Holmes in discrete and continuous dynamical systems research projects. His interests include population dynamics and chaos theory. In his free time, he enjoys free-hand drawing, photographing and hiking.
Péter Varkonyi
Péter Várkonyi was a Silver Medalist at the Physics Student Olympiad in 1997. He graduated from the Technical University of Budapest as an Architect in 2003. He earned his PhD in 2006, his work being advised by Gabor Domokos. His research field includes symmetry in engineering structures, biomechanics, evolutionary modelling. In the year 2006/07 he was a Korányi-fellow at Princeton University. He is now associate professor at the Technical University of Budapest. He is married and has five children. Nevertheless, he has some time for his favourite activities: swimming, sailing and badminton.
"Gömböc helps me to draw my daily inspiration and remind myself: it's just a matter of time to regain my balance."
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"Gömböc is like a mythological creature. It's recalling me the story of the griffon bird."
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Gömböc constantly receives growing attention from all around the world. It earned an ever-growing special reputation in science, but our goal is to bring Gömböc closer to everyone, similarly to the career of the Rubic's cube.
In 2007, the Gömböc made its debut on the cover of Mathematical Intelligencer, and it was hailed by the New York Times as one of the 70 most interesting inventions of the year. In the coming decade this mathematical discovery has not only inspired top scientists, engineers and artists but also helped to shed light on some of Nature's intriguing mysteries.
The Gömböc is a roundish piece of clear synthetic material with gently peaked, organic curves. It looks like a piece of modern art. But if you tip it over, something unusual happens: it rights itself
We buy pet rocks, snuggies, and shrinky-dinks; mathematicians have Klein bottles, Mobius strips, and the ultimate mathematical novelty item, the Gömböc.
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Gömböc is a significant scientific innovation in mathematics, geology and biology as well as in art and design. There are a growing number of educational materials that contain references to the Gömböc, such as school books or learning software. There are several public places and museums where the Gömböc has already been displayed/exhibited. We believe that the Gömböc is an interesting science toy for schools, universities, exhibitions and museums.
We are planning to build a re-seller network for our products both online and offline. If you are interested in selling Gömböc products, please contact us and we will get in touch with you soon.
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Hanrob's journey started in 1981 when Hanrob CEO, Andrew Biggs mum and dad, Hannie and Bob founded Hanrob at Heathcote, on the southern outskirts of Sydney.
They had a passion for dogs and cats and a genuine concern for their welfare. They identified an opportunity to provide exceptional care for both dogs and cats whilst their owners were on holidays.
The property included a family home where mum and dad raised their sons Andrew and Gavin, whilst building a reputable pet boarding business.
As Hanrob grew, they added dog obedience training to the list of services. They also recruited a large network of vet agencies across Sydney and Wollongong. The purpose of the vet agencies was to build a strong referral network for pet owners whilst providing a convenient pick up and delivery point for people to drop their pets.
This turned out to be a great initiative as vets trusted Hanrob to care for their clients' pet and then offered a convenience to pet owners that had not been experienced before.


LPX has released a big, tasty rock single with, "Slide" and we cannot get enough.
This indie rock track is packed with elements of alternative punk—making it a go-to jam. It's fun and sassy with much to say about a broken heart. LPX's powerful voice is a forced to be reckoned with on its own. (That belted note though!) However, when combined with the excellent instrumentation and production of this track, it makes it a sure fire hit! Gas Maskers, add this one to your playlist today.
Watch the official music video for "Slide" below! Purchase your copy on iTunes today!


The Territory Remembers is a program of activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and World War II wartime events with a connection to the Northern Territory (NT).
preserve and share our rich military history with future generations to create an understanding of how the war shaped the Territory.
The program includes community events, memorials, an education program, a history program and a special emphasis on the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and defence of northern Australia.
The special two year program of events will run through 2016, and culminates with the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin on Saturday 19 February 2017.


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Douglas Geoffrey Rowell (; 13 February 1943 – 11 June 2017) was an Anglican bishop, who served as Bishop of Basingstoke and then as the third Bishop in Europe until his retirement on 8 November 2013. Following his retirement he ministered as an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Chichester (from 2013) and in the Diocese of Portsmouth (from 2015). He died in the early morning of Trinity Sunday, 11 June 2017.

Education
Rowell was educated at Winchester College and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (1964), Master of Arts (1968), and Doctor of Philosophy (1968) from Cambridge University and was incorporated MA and DPhil at Oxford University. In 1997 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity (DD) from Oxford.

Career
Rowell never worked in parochial ministry. After ordination he worked as a lecturer in the University of Oxford and assistant chaplain of New College (1968–1972) and then chaplain of Keble College (1972–1994), until his ordination to the episcopate as Bishop of Basingstoke.

From 1999, Rowell was an episcopal patron of Project Canterbury, an online archive of Anglican texts.

Rowell was consecrated as a bishop by George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, on 2 February 1994 at St Paul's Cathedral, becoming Bishop of Basingstoke, a suffragan bishopric in the Diocese of Winchester.

Rowell was commissioned as Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe (often called "Bishop in Europe") on 18 October 2001 at St Margaret's, Westminster, and enthroned at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar, on 1 November 2001.

Views
At the November 2012 meeting of the General Synod of the Church of England, Rowell was one of the three members of the House of Bishops who voted against the ordination of women as bishops.

Rowell was part of the traditionalist Anglo-Catholic wing of the Church of England.

Turkish controversies
In 2004, Rowell disagreed publicly with parishioners in Turkey over his plans to lease a historic and recently renovated church building for use as a nightclub. The plan was defeated after popular complaints.

In January 2007, Rowell suspended the chaplain of Istanbul, Ian Sherwood, and the entire chaplaincy council. By 2008 the disagreement between Rowell and the Anglican chaplaincies in Turkey had intensified, as the bishop insisted on ordaining a Turkish convert from Islam despite complaints from local Anglican clergy and laity that the ordination would place them in serious physical danger. When the bishop arrived to carry out the ordination he found himself locked out of all six Anglican churches and was forced to administer the ordination in a borrowed Calvinist chapel. The secretary of the Istanbul chaplaincy council described Rowell as a "rogue bishop", whilst the senior chaplain in Turkey accused Rowell of causing suffering to ordinary people because the bishop's life had been largely "in the shelter of Oxford University".

Outline of career
Ordained priest in the Church of England, 1969
Chaplain of Keble College, Oxford, 1971–1994
Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Leicester, 1979–1990
Canon of Chichester Cathedral, 1981–2001
Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester, 1991–1993
Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke, 1994–2001
Bishop in Europe, 2001–2013

Styles
The Reverend Geoffrey Rowell (1968–1981)
The Reverend Canon Geoffrey Rowell (1981–1994)
The Right Reverend Geoffrey Rowell (1994–2017)

Writings
Rowell was extensively published in the field of Anglo-Catholic church history. He was the founding president of the Anglo Catholic History Society. He authored or co-authored the following:

Rowell co-authored and edited these anthologies:

See also
Order of St. David of Wales, St. Alban and St. Crescentino

References

External links

 Anglicans in Istanbul, Letter to "the Times", 2 February 2007

1943 births
2017 deaths
Alumni of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Bishops of Basingstoke
21st-century Anglican bishops of Gibraltar
Fellows of Keble College, Oxford
People educated at Winchester College
Place of birth missing
Anglo-Catholic bishops
20th-century Church of England bishops

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With millions of people set to become eligible for health-care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Ideo creates a system that'll make sign-up easy.
Paperwork is a pain, and largely becoming a thing of the past. With the passage (and upholding) of the Affordable Care Act, almost 40 million Americans are anticipated to go online for health care needs come January 2014. The California Health Care Foundation, along with a coalition of nine public and private organizations, enlisted Ideo to create an exchange–or online interface–that will simplify the intimidating, overwhelming, and labyrinthine process of exploring options and signing up.
As ever, Ideo applied its signature human-centered approach to Enroll UX 2014. The team talked to people on all sides of the federal poverty line to "establish empathy" for those who will be bringing their disparate backgrounds to the table. "Those at different points on the income spectrum have had different experiences because of what they've been eligible for," project leader Christian Palino tells Co.Design. "Going out into the world helped us to synthesize and develop our design principles." They looked at analogous models like the social security administration and financial services, but also more wide-ranging sites; yes, your future health-care exchange was partially informed by OKCupid and Match.com. "All of those deal with the same issues when people are going through a complex application enrollment process online," he says. Early sketches and prototypes were made and tested, taking into account the needs and input from a growing number of stakeholders.
The result actually represents a huge opportunity for states that extends beyond this particular bill. "This is the largest infrastructure change that they've had on the digital enrollment level in 35 years," Palino says. "A big part of the innovation is to develop a 'federal hub,' where ultimately, a consumer won't have to enter in the same information for different organizations across the federal government." Benefits like food stamps and energy tax credits will all be linked, using this same database.


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Die Tibet Initiative Deutschland e. V. (TID) ist ein 1989 gegründeter gemeinnütziger Verein mit Sitz in Berlin. Die TID setzt sich für das Selbstbestimmungsrecht des tibetischen Volks und die Wahrung der Menschenrechte in Tibet ein. Bundesweit gibt es 60 Regionalgruppen und Kontaktstellen, in denen sich rund 2.000 Mitglieder ehrenamtlich engagieren. Die TID zählt zu den größten deutschsprachigen Tibet-Unterstützergruppen. Sie ist Mitglied im Internationalen Tibet-Unterstützer-Netzwerk (Hauptsitz London).

Vereinsgeschichte
Die Tibet Initiative Deutschland e.V. wurde am 8. August 1989 anlässlich der schweren Unruhen in Tibet und deren gewaltsamer Niederschlagung von Exiltibetern und deutschen Tibet-Unterstützern in Bonn gegründet. Die TID gründete sich als Basisbewegung (Grass-roots-movement) und agiert seither als politische Interessensvertretung der Tibeter in Deutschland. Einer ihrer Mitbegründer war der Menschenrechtler Tsewang Norbu.

Arbeitsweise und Selbstverständnis
Die TID ist parteipolitisch und religiös ungebunden und hat den Status der Gemeinnützigkeit. Sie bekennt sich zu den unveräußerlichen Menschenrechten, demokratischen Prinzipien sowie zur Gewaltlosigkeit. Der Verein unterstützt die Tibeter als politisch und religiös Verfolgte. Er tritt für das Selbstbestimmungsrecht der Tibeter in Tibet ein und unterstützt die Tibeter in ihrem gewaltlosen Kampf für den Erhalt der nationalen Identität, Kultur und geistig-religiösen Tradition. Die TID nimmt mit friedlichen Mitteln Einfluss auf die Volksrepublik China, damit Willkür, Folter, politische und kulturelle Unterdrückung in Tibet ein Ende haben.

Die TID informiert über
 die aktuelle politische Situation in Tibet
 Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Tibet
 politische Gefangene
 die internationale Tibet-Politik
 die Ausbeutung der natürlichen Ressourcen und die Zwangsansiedlung der Nomaden.

Die Tibet Initiative Deutschland e.V. spricht mit Entscheidungsträgern aus Politik und Wirtschaft. Der Verein steht in Kontakt mit der Tibetischen Exilregierung in Indien und deren Vertretern in Europa. Um auf die Tibetproblematik aufmerksam zu machen, veranstaltet die TID bundesweit Aktionen, Demonstrationen und Mahnwachen und führt öffentlichkeitswirksame Veranstaltungen durch. Die TID-Regionalgruppen und Kontaktstellen organisieren zum Beispiel Filmabende, Infoveranstaltungen, Podiumsdiskussionen und politische Aktionen.

Vierteljährlich erscheint das Magazin Brennpunkt Tibet, das über Neuigkeiten aus Tibet, ein wechselndes Schwerpunktthema und Aktionen in Deutschland berichtet sowie tibetbezogene Filme und Literatur rezensiert. Sonderausgaben sind zu den Themen "Geschichte und Gegenwart Tibets" (2007), "Der Dalai Lama" (2008) und "Tibet im Widerstand" (2009) erschienen.

Aktionen und Kampagnen
FREE ME–Kampagne Mit der FREE ME-Kampagne setzt sich die TID kontinuierlich für politische Gefangene in Tibet ein. Die TID informiert über aktuelle Fälle, sammelt u. a. Unterschriften für deren Freilassung und die Verbesserung der Haftbedingungen und veranstaltet öffentlichkeitswirksame Aktionen.

Flagge zeigen für Tibet! Seit 1996 gibt es die Kampagne "Flagge zeigen für Tibet!". Die TID ruft jährlich zum 10. März Landkreise, Städte und Gemeinden dazu auf, die tibetische Flagge an ihren Rathäusern und öffentlichen Gebäuden zu hissen. Damit bestärken sie das Recht der Tibeter auf Selbstbestimmung und sprechen sich gegen die Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Tibet aus. Hintergrund der Kampagne ist der 10. März – Jahrestag des tibetischen Volksaufstandes von 1959 gegen die chinesische Besatzungsmacht. 2014 übernimmt der ehemalige Bürgermeister und Präsident des Senats der Freien Hansestadt Bremen, Henning Scherf, zum ersten Mal die Schirmherrschaft. Auch die Vizepräsidentin des Deutschen Bundestages Claudia Roth (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), der chinesische Dissident und Schriftsteller Liao Yiwu, der Schauspieler Ralf Bauer sowie die Sängerin Judith Holofernes unterstützen die Kampagne.

GreenTibet.FreeTibet. Mit der Umweltkampagne GreenTibet.Free.Tibet informiert die TID über die voranschreitende Umweltzerstörung in Tibet und deren Folgen. Dabei setzt sich der Verein vor allem auch für die Rechte der tibetischen Nomaden ein, die laut Plänen der chinesischen Regierung bis 2015 vom Grasland vertrieben werden sollen. Die TID fordert den sofortigen Stopp der Zwangsansiedlung, den Erhalt der nomadischen Kultur und Identität sowie eine nachhaltige Umweltpolitik und Mitbestimmungsrechte der Tibeter über ihre natürlichen Ressourcen.

Finanzen
Die Tibet Initiative Deutschland e.V. finanziert sich überwiegend aus Mitgliedsbeiträgen und Spenden. Zusätzlich betreibt die TID einen Tibet Online Shop. Die Einnahmen aus dem Shop fließen direkt in die politische Arbeit. Der e.V. ist Unterzeichner der Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft.

Siehe auch: Liste von Tibet-Organisationen

Weblinks
 Tibet Initiative Deutschland e. V.
 Internationales Tibet-Unterstützer-Netzwerk

Einzelnachweise

Verein (Berlin)
Tibetische Diaspora
Ethnische Minderheiten in Deutschland
Gegründet 1989


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The Open Pain Journal is committed to ensuring high quality of research published. We believe that a dedicated and committed team of editors and reviewers make it possible to ensure the quality of the research papers. The overall standing of a journal is in a way, reflective of the quality of its Editor(s) and Editorial Board and its members.
The Open Pain Journal is seeking energetic and qualified researchers to join its editorial board team as Editorial Board Members or reviewers.
The essential criteria to become Editorial Board Members of The Open Pain Journal are as follows:
Experience in pain research with an academic degree.
At least 20 publication records of articles and /or books related to the field of pain research or in a specific research field.
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Contribute and/or solicit Guest Edited thematic issues to the journal in a hot area (at least one thematic issue every two years).
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import java.awt.GridLayout;
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In Lebanon, the revolution will be televised
Activists began broadcast testing for Assolta4 TV, an online channel dedicated to the ongoing protest movement against worsening living conditions and government mismanagement and corruption.
Protesters wave flags during a gathering in Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 22, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares.
Hanan Hamdan
BEIRUT — Assolta4 TV, Fourth Estate — Lebanese Revolution TV, began testing on Feb. 17 as the first online channel dedicated to news on the popular movement that took root Oct. 17 to protest deteriorating living conditions, government ineptitude and political and economic corruption. The channel is expected to launch in about two months.
The online channel will feature interview and opinion programs on the movement's goals and demands along with news reports on living conditions and social and political issues. The programs will be posted to Facebook, YouTube and the channel's own website. Since the medium involved is an electronic platform, no license is required, but those behind the channel must notify the National Media Council of the channel's existence.
Matilda Farjallah, a journalist and television host, came up with the idea for the channel along with a group of young journalists and technicians, all of whom are working as volunteers. Friends of Farjallah donated the equipment, office and studio space.
"Many people contacted me, wanting to volunteer and join the team," Farjallah told Al-Monitor. "We are currently 10 people, and that is enough for now."
She explained, "We, as a team, believe that changing the existing political system needs time and patience, so we wanted to establish this channel in order to bring about change and reach the Lebanon we dream of. We live in a tragedy, not a homeland, and the channel will remain even if protests and demonstrations in the streets stop."
Assolta4 will not be competing with traditional media or duplicate it's format, Farjallah said. "This platform will broadcast short videos and reports and is not bound to specific times, unlike traditional media," she noted. "It does not resemble Thawra TV either, which only reports on protests and events from the squares directly. Our platform doesn't only convey events, but also aims to create change."
As for project funding, Farjallah remarked, "There are no funders of the project, contrary to what some are claiming. I have no money. We decided to achieve change on scant finances. I only have digital marketing, which I can do with the available capabilities."
Sonia Zgheib, a volunteer journalist, told Al-Monitor, "The importance of my participation in Assolta4 lies in the fact that it is the best way through which change can be reached so that Lebanon becomes the country we want it to be, especially because this channel is not politicized and everyone volunteers for free."
"I did not hesitate to communicate with those in charge as soon as Farjallah called for volunteers," Zgheib added. "I participated in this experiment, which I consider to be very significant, for two reasons. First is because the main element of the revolution is the youth, and I am one of them. We are having an economic, social and even psychological war, so we want to say that the youth want a new country, and through this channel we will convey the change we seek. Second is to address other youths and tell them not to follow their parents and parties anymore."
In a video posted on Facebook, Assolta4 promoted itself under the banner "Our revolution is peaceful, our revolution is popular, our revolution is for all of Lebanon." Some supporters of the mass movement expressed the belief that the new media platform is important, while others had concerns about the content.
Hadi Mounla, who is active in the popular movement, told Al-Monitor, "It is impossible to form a complete opinion for or against the channel before the actual broadcast, because nothing is clear or tangible so far. But in general, such initiatives are positive, especially those that launch on social media and resonate well with youths. Yet, I think that it is necessary to allocate segments to the protests in the streets and not only to reports and programs, as the channel promotes, especially as I expect the movements on the streets to regain momentum with the beginning of summer, amid the ever-exacerbating crises in the country."
Batoul, an activist who requested anonymity for professional reasons, told Al-Monitor, "The idea of a revolutionary channel, much like the newspaper 17 Teshreen, is very important in the sense that this new channel can convey a neutral voice and is not affiliated with political financiers or parties as we are used to in all Lebanese media. This is why this channel, as an idea, even before anyone can see and judge its content, is needed so people can feel that they have a free, independent platform that expresses their voices." A group of a social activists and journalists founded 17 Teshreen (17 October), releasing the first issue on Nov. 28.
"At the same time," Batoul added, "it is important that this channel not make the same mistake as the traditional television channels, which declared support for the revolution but still gave airtime to politicians and corrupt officials and indirectly tried to polish their image, because they are still working according to political agendas under the table while publicly supporting the revolution. Farjallah posted a video on Facebook requesting an interview with President Michel Aoun, which raised many questions, so I wonder, if that is how things are now, where can they go from here."
Ayman Mhanna, director of the SKeyes Center for Media and Cultural Freedom at the Samir Kassir Foundation, told Al-Monitor, "There is a wide gap between traditional media and a very large number of viewers, especially the younger generation, who follow a new way of consuming media material. Alternative media respond to this more than traditional media, and not just television. Alternative media platforms like Megaphone, an independent electronic media platform that produces animated multimedia content to cover local news, and what it has recently provided indicate a demand for a new method in media consumption."
"Globally, the experiment of alternative media demonstrates youths' yearning for new ways of consuming news," Mhanna said, "but there are not many examples today of integrated [broadcast] television channels that are alternative channels, as the economic model that makes them sustainable is unavailable due to its high cost, unlike online media sites, which rely on subscription fees and ads."
According to Mhanna, there are three criteria for Assolta4's potential success and other alternative platforms like it: a yearning for something new and independent, for that independence to be melded with impeccable journalism, and the production of quality content.
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by Darren Cockburn. Reviewed by Gabriel Constans.
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My Inner Child – A Collection of Poetry by Regina Puckett.
Here are fifty insightful, introspective poems that explore feelings, thoughts, compassion, understanding, love, choices we make, and the reactions we take. With rhyming prose and poetic awareness, Ms. Puckett reveals the time we waste in self-judgment and of judging others. My Inner Child displays the preciousness of the present, and how fleeting this moment can be, with awareness and lyrical style.
In some respects, My Inner Child is not only a collection of poems but also a journal, and self-revealing observation of working on oneself. Regardless of how many people we are with, know, or call family, life is essentially traveled alone. We can look within and witness the lives of others, or go around in habitual conditioned circles. Is there someone to ground us, to connect with; someone who understands?
will you feel my sigh?
Purpose – Volume I: Meditation On Love, Relationship, Fear, Death, Intuition, and Power – Uncovering Our Resistance To Life by Noura. Reviewed by Gabriel Constans.
Purpose is a brilliant artistic exploration of our hearts and minds, what we see, and what we tell ourselves about our experience. Noura looks at, and investigates, major principles and subjects within meditation, psychology and philosophy, with clear vision and insight. Her descriptions of words and phrases (awareness, belief, conflict, content, energy, form, ideas, illusions, intelligence, reality, sacrifice, selflessness, truth, etc.) are spot on and all inclusive. She simplifies what can seem complicated.
This is a book about asking questions. She says, "Is it possible to have clarity about ourselves that enables us to understand ourselves totally, so we never have to rely on any belief? If we can look and see clearly for ourselves, are beliefs necessary?" The author asks readers' to look in the mirror. "What is purpose? What is our purpose? How do we find it? Where do we look? What gets in the way of seeing it?" We seldom stop to ask ourselves such questions, let alone inquire deeply into what these questions mean.
Noura also looks at projection, magical thinking, darkness/fear/unknown, and duality, with a section about mental health. She says, "Psychological Hygiene is the habit of building awareness through observation, self-inquiry, and self-contemplation…" "Very often, we focus on what's going on externally at the detriment of what's going on in the inside." The stories and tales told in Purpose, lend further credence and understanding to the concepts and inquiry provided in this engaging and insightful volume.
Who Are We: Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of One Another by Hussam Atef Elkhatib, Ph.D. Reviewed by Gabriel Constans.
Though many of the topics may seem obvious at first, I have never seen such an extensive collection, and discussion, of all the factors which shape who we are, and how we behave, in one place. Each area is looked at closely with short essay-type sections. To give an overview of what is offered, here are some of the chapters that are included: 1) When You Were Born 2) Where You Were Born 3) The Control We have over What 8) How We Are 11) The Reason Behind Everything 13) The Art of Thinking 18) Internal Influences 20) Our Perceptions 24) What We Believe 26) Seeing the Big Picture.
Here is an example of some of the thoughts within. Nothing new, but said simply and with insightful precision.
Seeing things the way they are enables us to accept reality and deal with it. It contributes to our peace of mind.
People are eventually the same. Some of the things they can control while other things they have no control over.
We are more alike than we are different, though it is in observing and studying the differences, and how our environment, home, country, beliefs, conditioning, thoughts, and actions create who we are, that we begin to see the basic humanity that runs through us all. When our minds are open, and we look at our thoughts, it provides the opportunity to also see ourselves through the eyes of one another and discover that who we are is always in relation to other people, things, and circumstances. Take the time to ask the question, and open the pages of Who Are We.
Tapping Success Scripts: EFT SECRETS to Create Wealth, Work, Weight Loss, Physical & Emotional Well Being For You, Your Loved Ones & Pets. By Colleen M. Flanagan. Reviewed by Gabriel Constans.
So, yeah, the title is a mouthful, but the book covers every one of the aforementioned subjects, and beyond. If you've tried one thing after another to deal with fear, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties, without any relief, consider Tapping Success Scripts, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).
I was interested in Tapping Success Scripts to see how it differed from TFT, which I'd learned from Dr. Callahan years ago, and have been using and teaching others for many years, especially those experiencing trauma and grief. Like TFT, many practitioners of EFT claim that it works for everything from fear of loss, to curing cancer, or becoming wealthy. In my experience, TFT has been helpful for anxiety and trauma, but not as much for depression and other issues.
Ms. Flanagan describes the EFT process; what to say to yourself for an issue (such as fear); and where to tap on the body for each specific ailment, be it emotional or physical. I especially appreciated her top 10 tips to make EFT more successful, and her awareness of what we tell ourselves, and getting to the core of our concern, such as the thought that we often think we need to be perfect to be loved, accepted, or obtain something we desire.
The advantage of EFT (and TFT) is that it does no harm, you can do it yourself, and though there are a variety of steps to take for each specific ailment, or issue, they are well explained and described throughout, and repeat many of the same actions for each. You do not have to "believe" these techniques work, or have some magic explanation for why they do. Simply give them a try and if you notice any difference, then you (and others) will be better off in every aspect of your life.
The secret to living mindfully.
Just don't breathe a word of it..
I haven't seen any book quite like this since the classic Be Here Now, by Ram Dass, back in 1971. Those pages about consciousness, meditation and oneness, opened my eyes to seeing life in new ways, and discovering that I was not a victim of circumstances, or destined to live with pre-conceived conditions. In many ways that book saved my life. The art of breathing can save yours.
Though half the size of Be Here Now, the art of breathing is also similar in the way it is designed, using different fonts, layouts, and illustrations, throughout. Dr. Penman includes sections on breathing, happiness, curiosity and awareness, that are straight (or circular) to the point(s), easy to understand, and even easier to practice. There is also a link included to an online site that has all of the meditations available.
"You are not your thoughts. You are the observer of your thoughts. It's a subtle distinction that's only perceived with practice.
Your thoughts are a running commentary on the world; a 'best guess' of what's truly happening. Often, your thoughts will reflect the powerful emotional currents swirling through your mind, body and breath. Sometimes they are true, sometimes they are a frantic work in progress, sometimes they are wrong.
There you have it. The means to not get caught in drama after drama, but learn to pause, take a breath, and observe the dance. Our experiences are shaped by stimulus and response. It is the space in between, the breath, that provides the opportunity to see what is there and make conscious choices. The art of breathing is an international best-seller, and when you get your copy you will see why. Become conscious – one breath at a time.
From The Treasured Writings of Kahlil Gibran. Translated by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris and edited by Martin L. Wolf (1951).
Song of Love by Kahlil Gibran.
Wine, and the heart's nourishment.
Whole life becomes reality of sweet dreams.
Child, adored by a merciful mother.
It shuns the empty claim of the voice.
He drew wisdom from my presence.
The Valley of the Nile.
I am more violent than a raging tempest.
Madness does not evidence my presence.


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Zarqawi Issue Still On Front Burner
Juan Cole 02/20/2004
Zarqawi Issue Still on the Front Burner
Tony Karon at Time's weblog and Jim Lobe in the Asia Times both write interestingly on the letter attributed to Abu Mus`ab az-Zarqawi (i.e. Ahmad Fadil Al-Khalailah), the "Arab Afghan" leader of the al-Tawhid terrorist group that has for some time had a rivalry with al-Qaeda.
A fine, professional Arabist and career diplomat at the Coalition Provisional Authority has now done a complete and more polished translation of the whole letter, , which has been posted.
After talking to some contacts in DC, I have concluded that the letter is authentic and derives from al-Zarqawi. But I maintain that he dictated the basic ideas to a literate scribe, perhaps an Iraqi, who put them in flowery standard Arabic and threw in classical allusions.
I tend to agree with Karon and Lobe that the text of the Zarqawi letter for the most part does not support the use so far made of it by the Bush administration.
Juan Cole is the founder and chief editor of Informed Comment. He is Richard P. Mitchell Professor of History at the University of Michigan He is author of, among many other books, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Follow him on Twitter at @jricole or the Informed Comment Facebook Page


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WATCH: Ex-ISRO Chief Claims Manmohan Singh's 'hands Were Tied', Narrates India's Space History
Author: Riya Baibhawi
Publication: Republicworld.com
URL: https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/ex-isro-chief-claims-manmohan-singhs-hands-were-tied-narrates-indias-space-history.html
Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Thursday, admitted that the UPA 2 government obstructed multiple space missions.
Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Thursday, admitted that the UPA-2 government obstructed multiple space missions during its rule. Speaking to Republic Media Network, G. Madhavan Nair revealed that the Human Spaceflight Programme, which was initiated back in 2007, could only gain pace after PM Modi took charge seven years later. While the top space scientist lambasted the UPA administration, he stopped short of blaming former PM Manmohan Singh and said that his "hands were tied."
"Starting from Indira Gandhi, the support which was given to ISRO by different Prime Ministers was fantastic. I had the opportunity to directly work with Vajpayee ji as well as Manmohan ji, both of them were receptive and have never put me down," Nair said.
However, he pointed out that there was a "dark era" in between which saw a sharp decline in the activities of the space organisation. Only when PM Modi swore in, he said, that the programmes were revitalized.
"Modiji called secretary-level people and asked them to use whatever possible technology for the development of the country," he said.
Talking about the Human Spaceflight Programme, Nair said that the project was approved and only a government nod was required to go ahead with it in 2019. However, with the Congress-led UPA dealing with new scams, the programme was put into the back banner. Highlighting the contrast between the two governments, Nair then said that it was "Modiji who showed the courage to support that."
Furthermore, the 77-year-old said that previously, the whole nation was going through "indecisiveness" but the right period has come now. He also opined that things would have been different had it all been left to Manmohan Singh's discretion. "He could have done a different job, but his hands were tied," Nair said.
'I don't want to put any names'
When asked who tied his hands, Nair, without taking names, blatantly admitted that UPA 2 regime was responsible for all the mess. "I don't want to put any names, but all of you know," he said. During the previous regime, he said, there was a "policy paralysis" and major decisions require for space programmes were not cleared.
Nair also expressed his shock over the unsuccessful GSLV-F10 launch mission but said the ISRO is resilient enough to bounce back. The ISRO launched GSLV-F10 rocket, with an earth observation satellite (EOS-03) on board, on Thursday at 0543 hours as scheduled, from Sriharikota spaceport.


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Whether you've just woken up to find the Big Guy has already arrived, or whether you're spending your day in some other way, here's wishing you a day filled with fun, happiness, and the love of friends and family.
If you celebrate Christmas, I hope it's wonderful.
If not, enjoy the nearly empty movie theatres today.


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It's a staggering statistic, but it certainly says something about the importance of user experience in website design.
Plus, according to research from Stanford University, over 46 percent of consumers view a website design as a top indicator of credibility -- a quality that is imperative for brands to secure to captivate new consumers and then turn them into returning customers.
Studies show that consistent branding can increase revenue by up to 23 percent. Plus, a cohesive visual identity across every platform and device -- including your website -- will aid in creating a brand that consumers enjoy engaging with, leading them to want to engage with you over and over and over again.
This cohesive visual identity is quite easy to reproduce. The top website designs utilize a recognizable color palette, imagery that provides value and information to users, consistent typography and a subtle branding on each page of the website -- often in the form of a watermark-like logo. This consistent branding creates a stable environment that empowers your users to find the products or information they are looking for without distracting or confusing them. They know where they are, what they can expect and now have the time to determine what they want to do.
Walmart is an excellent example of consistent branding and strong user experience design. The megastore's investment in a modern, simple logo design and an easy-to-use website have resulted in a digital destination that is completely intuitive and easy to shop on. The regularly large logo design condenses to a simple responsive symbol, but in every iteration of the design -- desktop, tablet and mobile-friendly -- the bones and structure of the site remain intact.
Users can quickly search, easily access their cart and personal account, and speedily find their way back to the homepage should they get lost while journeying deep into the website's many pages. This simple, clean, consumer-centric design is branded in Walmart's signature blue and yellow hues and mirrors the visuals and messaging that every piece of Walmart's marketing collateral has, from commercials to social media posts to banner ads. Walmart prioritized a consistent brand and simple site over bells and whistles -- and it paid off, too. Their e-commerce sales grew by 23 percent in Q4 of 2017 -- just like the study said they could.
As author Nora Roberts said, "If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it." That idea certainly rings true in website design. Amazingly enough, even after they have found their way to your online site, some consumers won't know the action you want them to take until you make it crystal clear with direct language and calls to action (CTA).
The font itself should be readable and large -- now is not the time to play with any trendy, swirling fonts you may have recently discovered. Stick to simple sans-serif typography.
Ensure the call to action stands out. Stay within your color palette but use a hue or unique shape that makes the action stand out and grabs a user's attention to boost conversions.
3. Create for consumers -- not designers.
At the end of the day, a website isn't for designers or a company -- it is for the consumers. Therefore, before adding any features or implementing any changes, designers should walk through what that means for the user experience and customer journey, first.
Once you conduct consumer research, you and your team will understand the features that are the most important to them and those that -- even if they are beautiful -- won't make a difference in a customer's overall experience and interaction with your brand.
Ultimately, investing in user experience design will provide a strong return on investment down the road. Of course, there are always other improvements that will improve UX, such as fast loading time and site speed, strong SEO, and integrated content marketing and videos. But by paying attention to the customer journey on every device, creating intuitive navigation and focusing on clear messaging and calls to action, you'll dazzle consumers with a pleasant interaction and keep them coming back for more.


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On This Day Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space, Was Born
Tereshkova's achievement was celebrated both within Russia and abroad. RIA Novosti
Today marks the 83rd birthday of Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. She remains the youngest woman to ever venture into space (at age 26) and the only woman to embark upon a solo mission.
Tereshkova was born in 1937 in the Yaroslavl region. Her parents were collective farmers, although her father would die in the Finnish Winter War just two years after Tereshkova's birth. Tereshkova attended school in Yaroslavl until the age of 16, after which she was employed as a factory worker. It was during this time that she took up a rather unusual hobby: parachute jumping.
In 1961, a Soviet space official learned that female pilots were being trained as cosmonauts in America. Asserting that the first woman in space must not be an American, as it would be "an insult to the patriotic feelings of all Soviet women," it was determined that the next group of cosmonauts trained in the Soviet Union must include women. The initial group of 400 women would ultimately be narrowed down to just five; given her impressive parachutist background, Tereshkova made the cut.
Following more than a year of training, Tereshkova was selected above her four female peers to be the first woman to travel to space. The launch of her aircraft took place on June 16, 1963. She orbited Earth 48 times over the course of nearly 3 days, and landed in Kazakhstan on June 19. Documents which remained classified until the collapse of the Soviet Union indicate that a systems error nearly prevented the ship from navigating back to Earth, but that quick action on the part of Tereshkova and engineers on the ground allowed for a recalibrated landing at the last moment.
Tereshkova was awarded the Order of Lenin, the Gold Star Medal, and the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, as well as many international awards and recognitions. She would never return to space but to this day remains active in promoting space education and culture. Politically active both before and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, she currently serves as a member of the Russian State Duma representing the United Russia party.
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Katie is an E-Discovery Of Counsel with Kilpatrick Townsend's LitSmart® E-Discovery Team. Katie works closely with the team's project managers on all operational aspects of e-discovery and provides guidance and counsel to case teams and clients on legal matters that arise throughout the discovery process. As a member of team management, Katie assists with the development and implementation of the team's strategic goals and visions. In addition, she has created dozens of standard operating procedures for the team's project managers, technology specialists and document review teams that ensure defensibility, quality control, and consistent service delivery to clients. Katie also assists case teams and clients with a variety of e-discovery-related matters, including: discovery-related pleadings; ESI agreements and protocols; effective legal hold and document preservation strategies; conducting defensible and targeted document collections; streamlining discovery processes; third party and government subpoena responses; and compliance with e-discovery case law, rules and model orders.
Katie is a member of the firm's Subpoena Response Team, assisting the firm and its clients in responding to third party subpoenas. In this role, she develops strategy for and implements legal holds; negotiates with requesting parties on scope of subpoenas and cost-shifting; drafts pleadings including motions to quash; drafts responses and objections; and oversees all e-discovery operational work, including the collection, review, and production of documents associated with responding to subpoenas.
In addition to her e-discovery experience, Katie previously practiced law in the areas of securities, consumer and product liability class action litigation in Atlanta, Georgia. Katie was named a North Carolina "Rising Star" in the area of e-discovery by Super Lawyers magazine each year from 2015-2017. Prior to attending law school, Katie served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Gabon, Central Africa, where she focused on STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and maternal and child health.
Member of the firm's Subpoena Response Team, assisting the firm and its clients in responding to third party subpoenas. In this role, develops strategy for and implements legal holds; negotiates with requesting parties on scope of subpoenas and cost-shifting; drafts pleadings including motions to quash; drafts responses and objections; and oversees all e-discovery operational work, including the collection, review and production of documents associated with responding to subpoenas.
Currently serving as lead discovery counsel for a state environmental agency and its assigned department of justice team in multiple complex enforcement actions involving the largest domestic electric utility. As lead discovery counsel, assisted the agency in identifying, preserving, collecting, processing and producing voluminous electronically stored data sets (including both unstructured and structured data sets). In addition, conducted factual investigations and assisted the agency in complying with all applicable case management and discovery orders.
Currently serving as lead discovery counsel for a global engine manufacturer in a complex product liability class action matter. As lead discovery counsel, assisted the manufacturer in identifying, preserving, collecting, processing, and producing voluminous electronically stored data sets (including both unstructured and structured data sets) from jurisdictions throughout the world, including the U.S. and EU. Provided advice and guidance to the manufacturer about applicable cross-border data transfer and data privacy standards. In addition, conducted all U.S. factual discovery.
Served as lead discovery counsel for a global leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace equipment and systems in responding to an extremely time-sensitive preliminary injunction. Under a deadline to produce documents in 12 days, assisted the client with the on-site identification and collection of electronic data from more than 25 custodians (both structured and unstructured data sets, including archived email) in three states over a period of four days. Processed more than 1.2 TBs of data, representing close to 2 million documents, and prepared for review. Managed the review of approximately 35,000 documents and successfully produced 100 GBs of data representing 27,000 documents by the court-imposed deadline.
Currently serving as lead discovery counsel for a global manufacturer involving the design and development of a bio-fuel construction project. As lead discovery counsel, assisted the client in identifying, preserving, collecting, processing, reviewing and producing voluminous electronically stored data sets (including both unstructured and structured data sets). In addition, conducted factual investigations and assisted the client in complying with all applicable discovery standards.
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