Los Angeles - Harrison Ford crash-landed his World War II-era airplane on Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his years of piloting prowess to bring down the plane on a golf course and avoid nearby homes in what one expert called a beautifully executed maneuver.
It was the latest and most serious in a series of crashes and close calls for the 72-year-old action-adventure A-lister, who like his Star Wars alter-ego Han Solo has a taste for aerial thrills. He was pulled from the plane by golfers and course workers who saw it come down about a quarter-mile short of the runway at Santa Monica Municipal Airport and taken by ambulance to a hospital conscious and breathing.
He was pulled from the plane and given initial help by doctors who happened to be playing golf on the course that is right next to Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Los Angeles fire officials said. He was then taken by ambulance to a hospital in a condition described as fair-to-moderate.
Ford's publicist Ina Treciokas said in a statement that Ford had no other choice but to make an emergency landing. She said his injuries "are not life threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery."
Ford took off from the airport at 14:00 About 20 minutes later, he told the tower he had engine failure and was making an immediate return, according to a recording posted by the website LiveATC.net.
The plane had been flying at about 914 meters and hit a tree on the way down, according to witnesses and officials.
The plane, a yellow 1942 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR with stars on its wings, was upright and mostly intact after the crash. No one on the ground was hurt.
"I would say that this is an absolutely beautifully executed — what we would call — a forced or emergency landing, by an unbelievably well-trained pilot," said Christian Fry of the Santa Monica Airport Association.
Charlie Thomson, a flight instructor at the airport who saw Ford take off, said engine failure like Ford's does not make the plane harder to maneuver. "It just means you have to go down," he said.
Ford had a cut to his forehead and scraped arms, but it wasn't clear what internal injuries he may have had, Los Angeles Fire Chief Patrick Butler said. "He wasn't a bloody mess. He was alert. He had good vitals," Butler said.
The bystanders pulled him from the plane because they were afraid it might explode or catch fire, Butler said.
The airport's single runway sits amid residential neighborhoods in the city of more than 90,000 on the Pacific Ocean. City leaders and many residents advocate closing the airport, citing noise and safety concerns. Other airplanes taking off or landing there have crashed into homes, and in September 2013 four people died when their small jet veered into a hangar and caught fire.
Eddie Agoglia, 47, was golfing on the eighth hole at the course. He said he looked up and saw the vintage plane with "U.S. Army" on its underside.
"The engine gave a little sputter" and died, he said.
Jeff Kuprycz, another golfer, said the plane "banked sharply to the left" then went down. "There was no explosion or anything. It just sounded like a car hitting the ground or a tree or something," Kuprycz said.
Ford is cast to play the swashbuckling Solo in his fourth "Star Wars" movie, set for release in December. The original Star Wars in 1977 made Ford an overnight star who later played whip-slinging archaeologist Indiana Jones in four hugely popular movies.
Shooting on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was shut down for several weeks last July after Ford broke his leg during filming at the Pinewood Studios outside London. The accident involved the spacecraft door of the Millennium Falcon, which makes a return in the highly anticipated film.
Ford got his pilot's license in the 1990s and has made headlines with his flying before, though he had never been significantly injured doing it. In 2001, he rescued a missing Boy Scout with his helicopter. Nearly a year before, he rescued an ailing mountain climber in Jackson, Wyoming.
In 2000 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a gust of wind sent a six-seat plane Ford was piloting off the runway. He and his passenger were not injured.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash in a process that could take up to a year before a final report. NTSB investigator Patrick Jones said "we're going to look at everything: weather, man, the machine."


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Quick Drive: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus
By William Maley, August 25, 2017 in Staff Reviews
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I'm one of the few people who actually like the current Toyota Prius - I named it one of my favorite vehicles last year. It offers excellent fuel economy and noticeable improvements to the interior and handling. So what happens when you add a plug to it? You end up with the Prius Prime which is much better than the last-generation Prius Plug-In and makes for an interesting alternative to Chevrolet Volt if you happen to be on a budget.
The regular Prius was already a model that you either loved or hated the design. The Prime only exacerbates this as it comes with new front and rear styling to set it apart. The front end gets a new black treatment for the middle that makes it look like it is wearing a mask to hide its identity. A set of quad-LED headlights come from the Mirai and makes the Prime look futuristic.
The back features a new tailgate design with what Toyota calls a "dual wave." It may look ridiculous when put next to the standard Prius, but I dig it. One more thing about the rear tailgate; it happens to made out of carbon fiber to help reduce some weight out of the Prime. The weight loss is not really that impressive as the tailgate only drops 8 pounds from the curb weight.
Move inside and the Prime is mostly similar to the Prius I drove last year with an abundance of soft-touch materials, color screens for the instrument cluster, and comfortable front seats. The key differences? You'll only find seating for two in the back and cargo space is slightly smaller (19.8 vs. 24.6 cubic feet) due to the larger battery taking up some of the precious cargo space.
One key item Toyota is proud of in the Prius Prime is an 11.6-inch, vertical touchscreen that controls many of the vehicle's function such as navigation, audio, and climate control. But you may notice our test Prime doesn't have it. That's because the larger screen is only available on the Premium and Advanced models. The base Plus sticks with the 7-inch touchscreen with Entune. From reviews I have been reading about the Prime with the larger screen, it is a mess. The user interface is a bit of mess, performance is meh, and the screen washes out when sunlight hits it. The 7-inch system doesn't have all of these issues - aside from the sunlight one. Entune may look a little bit dated, but the interface is easy to wrap your head around and performance is pretty snappy.
The Prime's powertrain is the same as the standard Prius; 1.8L Atkinson-Cycle four-cylinder engine and two electric motors/generators producing a total output of 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. Where it differs is the battery. The Prime comes with a 95-cell, 8.8-kWh Lithium-ion battery pack. This allows for 25 miles of electric motoring - 14 miles more than the last-generation Prius Plug-In.
In electric mode, the Prius Prime feels confident when leaving a stop as the electric motors provide that immediate thrust of power. This is a vehicle that will make other drivers question their thoughts about the Prius.
When the Prime is put into the hybrid mode, it feels and goes like a slower Prius. A lot of this is due to extra weight brought on the larger battery - about 300 pounds. You will notice the vehicle taking a few ticks longer to get up speed, especially on hills or merging on to a freeway.
How much range was I able to squeeze out of the Prime? I was able to travel between 24 to 27 miles on EV power. Average fuel economy landed around 75 mpg with mostly city driving.
When I first got the Prius Prime, I had to plug it in to get the battery charged up. On a 120V outlet, it took 5 hours and 30 minutes to recharged - exactly the time listed by Toyota. If you have a 240V charger, a full recharge only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes on 240V When the battery is halfway depleted, it took about 2 hours and 30 minutes to fully recharge.
The Prius was quite a shock when I drove it last year as it drove surprisingly well. It provided decent handling and the steering felt somewhat natural. The same is true for the Prime.
You would think after four-generations of the Prius, Toyota would have finally figured out how to make the regenerative brakes feel like brakes in a standard car. But this isn't the case. Like in the Prius I drove last year, the Prime exhibited brakes that felt numb and having to push further on the pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop.
The Toyota Prius Prime is a huge improvement over the old the Prius Plug-In Hybrid as it offers a better EV range, short recharging time, and a much nicer interior. The exterior will put some people off and Toyota still needs to work on improving the Prius' brakes.
We have to address the elephant in the room, the Chevrolet Volt. The Volt does offer a longer range (53 miles), much better brakes, and a sharper exterior. The Prius Prime fights back with a larger interior, shorter recharging times, and low price. If I had the money, I would be picking up a Volt Premier as I think it is the slightly better vehicle. But if I only had $30,000 to spend and wanted something fuel efficient, the Prius Prime would be at the top of the list.
Disclaimer: Toyota Provided the Prius Prime, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas
Model: Prius Prime
Trim: Plus
Engine: 1.8L DOHC, VVT-i Atkinson Cycle Four-Cylinder, Two Electric Motors
Driveline: Front-Wheel Drive, ECVT
Horsepower @ RPM: 95 @ 5,200 (Gas), 71 @ 0 (Electric), 121 (Combined)
Torque @ RPM: 105 @ 5,200 (Gas), 120 @ 0 (Electric)
Fuel Economy: Electric + Gas, Hybrid City/Highway/Combined - 133 MPGe, 55/53/54
Curb Weight: 3,365 lbs
Location of Manufacture: Aichi, Japan
Base Price: $27,100
As Tested Price: $28,380 (Includes $885.00 Destination Charge)
Special Color (Hypersonic Red) - $595.00
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Love the comparison at the end to the Volt as I was wondering the same things you covered. Nice job.
Personally, I am amazed they took the Hydrogen auto front and rear design and applied it to the Prius Prime. Took a car that you either love or hate in looks and made it even uglier.
Center dash, that is a huge unsafe design IMHO. Your almost looking over in front of the passenger to see the last of the info in that small height long dash screen.
How do dashes like this not contribute to distracted driving?
If they feel most of this info is not needed during driving, put it on a big screen in the center dash and add HUD directly in front of the driver so their focus is truly in front.
I also question such a small battery pack, this shows Toyota is really slipping behind with such a meager EV range.
With the deals out there, I see no reason to buy this car when you can get a superior Volt for just a few dollars more.
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Air Commodore Kewal Krishan Chadha
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Date Commissioned 27 Jun 1953 Course
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Fg Offr : 27 Jun 1955 Wg Cdr : 01 Apr 1977 Acting Gp Capt : 11 Aug 1980 Gp Capt : 01 Jul 1981
Acting Air Cmde : 04 Jan 1983
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Air Cmde Kewal Krishan Chadha 4512 LGS Award Date 26 Jan 1985 Announced 26 Jan 1985
Air Commodore Kewal Krishan Chadha (4512) Logistics was commissioned in the Air Force on 27 Jun 53. During his service, he attended Advanced Works Study Course, besides a number of courses on computers of Advanced Technology. He held many important appointments in India and abroad, which include Director of Purchase in the United Kingdom and Director of Stores at Air Headquarters.
The new clothing policy for the airmen came into effect on 01 Jan 83, which brought in its wake, various problems regarding implementation of the policy. The task assigned was to ensure availability at all items to all entitled airmen. Notwithstanding the complexity of the problem and exacting nature of task, Air Commodore Chadha set about to achieve the target with vigour, zeal and determination. During the implementation of the new policy, he displayed remarkable ability in analyzing difficult problems and evolving solutions, besides presentation of facts and convincing arguments. Today, the clothing items of airmen's kit are available at all the units/Depots and are being issued in a regulated manner. The issues are being regularly monitored and the response with regard to the implementation of the policy is very encouraging. His dedication to work, untiring energy and zeal has contributed significantly to the stabilization of the policy.
Air Commodore Kewal Krishan Chadha has, thus, rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order.
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Middle Eastern folklore
Aspidochelone
Variations: Aspido-chelone, Aspidochelon, Aspidocalon, Aspidoceleon, Aspidodeleon, Aspidodelone, Aspischelone, Aspido-tortoise, Asp-tortoise, Asp-turtle, Fastitocalon, Shield-tortoise, Sea-monster, Sea-tortoise, Sea-turtle, Sulhafat, Turtle
The motif of the island-turtle or island-whale is one of the most common and pervasive of maritime yarns. Whether it is a turtle, a whale, a fish, or a crab, the story is the same. A great sea creature raises its back out of the water. Sea-sand and vegetation gather in on its rough back, until it looks like a small island. Sailors anchor their ship to the deceptive "island", disembark, and light a fire. The monster, feeling the fire on its back, immediately dives, taking the sailors and their ship down to a watery grave.
Prototypes of the gigantic fish are in the Indian Zend-Avesta, the supposed 3rd-Century letter of Aristotle to Alexander, and the Babylonian Talmud composed around CE 257-320.
The monster in al-Jahiz's account is a crab (saratan) – surely confusion with the similarly shelled turtle? In al-Qazwini's entry on the turtle (sulhafat), he distinguishes between the terrestrial tortoise and the sea turtle. The sea turtle is of great size, and sailors believe it to be an island in the middle of the sea, landing on it and lighting a fire until the turtle stirs, whereupon those aboard the ship call out "Come back, for it is a turtle that felt the heat of the fire, come back that you may not go down with it!" Sindbad the Sailor encountered this creature in his first Voyage, but managed to escape with his life.
The Account repeated in the Physiologus and bestiaries such as the Exeter Book, and the monster is identified with the whale that swallowed Jonah. The original Greek versions of the bestiary talk of the Aspidochelone – a name of uncertain etymology. Chelone refers to a turtle or tortoise, but aspido has been assumed to mean "shield" or "asp" (as in, the snake). The "shield" origin may stem from the turtle's shell, but it seems like a redundant descriptor for a turtle. Another possibility is that the turtle was originally more of a serpent, or that this is a reference to the aspidochelone's evil.
Whatever the meaning, the name aspidochelone became corrupted over time to become the "fastitocalon", and the turtle supplanted with the more familiar whale (although the description of a rough back sounds more like a turtle's shell).
The Physiologus or Bestiary adds further moralizing elements to the story. The aspidochelone will exhale a pleasant odor from its mouth, attracting fish that are then swallowed. Thus the aspidochelone is an allegory for Satan. Sinners who anchor themselves to the Devil are doomed to go to Hell, and sinful pleasures are enticing as perfume.
The aspidochelone entry is preceded by the panther entry. Both use fragrant breath to attract other animals, but the aspidochelone is evil while the panther is an allegory for Christ. The juxtaposition is probably intentional. The fragrant smell of the aspidochelone may also be derived from the odorous cetacean substance known as ambergris.
Aspidochelones are minor subjects in medieval woodcarvings, visible at Kidlington, Great Grandsden, Isleham, Swaffham Bulbeck, and Norwich Cathedral. They can be distinguished by the presence of ships and cooking-pots on their back, or with their mouths open to attract fish.
Barber, R. (1993) Bestiary. The Boydell Press, Woodbridge.
Borges, J. L.; trans. di Giovanni, N. T. (2002) The Book of Imaginary Beings. Vintage Classics, Random House, London.
Cook, A. S. (1821) The Old English Physiologus. Yale University Press, New Haven.
Cook, A. S. (1894) The Old English 'Whale'. Modern Language Notes, 9(3), pp. 65-68.
Curley, M. J. (1979) Physiologus. University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Druce, G. C. (1914) Animals in English Wood Carving. The Third Annual Volume of the Walpole Society, pp. 57-73.
Gordon, R. K. (1957) Anglo-Saxon Poetry. J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London.
Hippeau, C. (1852) Le Bestiaire Divin de Guillaume, Clerc de Normandie. A. Hardel, Caen.
Iannello, F. (2011) Il motive dell'aspidochelone nella tradizione letteraria del Physiologus. Considerazioni esegetiche e storico-religiose. Nova Tellus 29(2), pp. 151-200.
Al-Jahiz, A. (1966) Kitab al-Hayawan. Mustafa al-Babi al-Halabi wa Awladihi, Egypt.
Al-Qazwini, Z. (1849) Zakariya ben Muhammed ben Mahmud el-Cazwini's Kosmographie. Erster Theil: Die Wunder der Schöpfung. Ed. F. Wüstenfeld. Dieterichsche Buchhandlung, Göttingen.
White, T. H. (1984) The Book of Beasts. Dover Publications, New York.
Wiener, L. (1921) Contributions toward a history of Arabico-Gothic culture, volume IV: Physiologus studies. Innes and Sons, Philadelphia.
A, Europe, Fishes, India, Islands, Living islands, Middle East, Ocean and Sea, Reptiles, Whales
Fish folklore, Fishes, Living islands, Middle Eastern folklore, Turtle folklore, Turtles, Whale folklore, Whales
Zulāl
Variations: Snow-worm
The Zulāl or Snow-worm is a small worm, the length of a human finger, that breeds in snow. It has yellow spots. The water inside of a zulāl is cold, pure, and refreshing, so it is often captured by humans to drink its contents. The term zulāl is also used to mean cold water on its own, without worms involved. This is now the current use of the term in Arabic and the snow-worm is all but forgotten.
While a zulāl is a worm and unclean, the water inside it is of exceptional pureness and is perfectly safe to drink.
Al-Damiri, K. (1891) Hayat al-hayawan al-kubra. Al-Matba'ah al-Khayriyah, Cairo.
Jayakar, A. S. G. (1908) ad-Damiri's Hayat al-Hayawan (A Zoological Lexicon). Luzac and Co., London.
Forest and Mountain, Middle East, Worms, Z
Middle Eastern folklore, Worm folklore, Worms
Dulhath
Variations: Dulhama (al-Damiri); Duhlak, Dulhak, Dulchaph (Bochart)
The Dulhath has had a muddled history, with authors disagreeing with each other on the exact name, let alone the appearance. It is first mentioned by al-Qazwini, who refers to the dulhath, but al-Damiri describes it under the name of dulhama, and Bochart reports on the duhlak. Here al-Qazwini's name has been given priority.
While the original description appears to be al-Qazwini's, the dulhath's pedigree probably goes back to jinn who appear as animals – in this case, an ostrich jinni. This in turn led to al-Qazwini's dulhath as a demon found on certain desert islands, and which resembles a man riding an ostrich. It eats the flesh of humans who have been cast alive or dead into its territory. A dulhath will also invade ships to seek its prey, and when attacked by sailors it speaks loudly in a boastful voice, causing them to prostrate themselves before it. Bochart believed the "boastful voice" to have been some translation error derived from tales of sirens.
The best description of a dulhath is found in the tale of Aboulfaouaris the sailor. Sadly it is all but certifiable, as the creature in question remained unnamed, but its behavior is compellingly close to al-Qazwini's broad outline. The dulhath that plagued Aboulfaouaris looked like a man of about 40. He had a monstrous shape, a big head, short bristly hair, and an excessively large mouth filled with sharp teeth. Eyes like those of a tiger glared above a flat nose with large nostrils. His arms were nervous, his hands large, and his fingers equipped with viciously hooked claws.
Aboulfaouaris and his crew encountered a dulhath near the island of Java. They saw a naked man clinging to a plank of wood in the sea, calling for help; accordingly the sailors rescued him and brought him aboard ship, where his appearance caused much consternation. When told that he had been narrowly rescued from drowning, the odd man smiled and said "I could have stayed for years in the sea without being bothered; what torments me most is hunger. I have not eaten in twelve hours. Please bring me something to eat, anything, I'm not particular". An attempt was made to bring him clothing, but the dulhath explained that he always went naked. "Don't worry, you'll have lots of time to get used to it", he added ominously, stamping his foot impatiently. Enough food was presented to him to feed six starving men. The dulhath polished it off and asked for more; the same amount was brought to him and disappeared in short order, and a third helping was called for. One of the slaves, shocked by the creature's insolence, made to strike him, but the dulhath grabbed him both both shoulders and tore him in half.
All hell broke loose. Aboulfaouaris, sailors, slaves, all descended on the dulhath with sabers drawn, determined to kill the monster. But the dulhath's skin was harder than diamond. Swords broke and arrows bounced uselessly off his hide. Then they tried to drag him off the ship, but the dulhath sank his claws into the deck, anchoring himself immovably. The sailors were utterly incapable of harming the dulhath. The dulhath, on the other hand, had no such problems as he took one of the sailors and ripped him to pieces with his claws. "My friends, you had better obey me. I've tamed worse people than you, and I will have no qualms about having you share the fate of your two shipmates".
With that the reign of terror began. The dulhath was in full control of the ship, and ate his fourth course while the crew stared in terrified silence. Aboulfaouaris hoped that food and conversation might cause the monster to doze off, but the dulhath smugly reminded him that he had no need for sleep, and none of the soporific tales they told him would have any effect.
All hope seemed lost until deliverance came from the sky. The sailors looked up to see a rukh soaring overhead, and they scattered in fear. The dulhath, however, was unaware of the huge bird, and was standing confidently in the middle of the deck. An easy target! The rukh dove and carried the dulhath off before he could cling to the ship. But the intended prey wasn't giving up without a fight, and he began tearing and biting into the rukh's belly. The rukh responded by gouging out the dulhath's eyes with its talons, and the demon retaliated by eating his way to the rukh's heart. As it expired, the rukh caught the dulhath's head in its beak and crushed it like an eggshell. Both monsters plummeted into the waves and vanished.
Bochart, S. (1675) Hierozoicon. Johannis Davidis Zunneri, Frankfurt.
de Lacroix, P. (1840) Les Mille et Un Jours: Contes Persans. Auguste Desrez, Paris.
Smith, W. R. (1956) The Religion of the Semites: the Fundamental Institutions. Meridian Books, New York.
Birds, D, Demons, Humanoids, Islands, Middle East, Ocean and Sea, Ogres
Bird folklore, Demons, Middle Eastern folklore, Ogres, Parasites
Calopus
Variations: Aeternae, Analopos, Antalope, Antholops, Aptaleon, Aptolos, Pantolops; Jachamur, Jachmur, Jamur, Yamur (Bochart); Chatloup (erroneously)
The antelope was known to the Greeks as Analopos (and variations thereof, derived from the Coptic Pantolops according to Bochart) and to the Romans as Calopus, "pretty foot" . These creatures were believed to inhabit India, Syria, and the Euphrates basin, and were fond of drinking the cool Euphrates water.
A calopus resembled a roe deer in appearance and size, with the exception of large saw-toothed horns growing out of their heads. These horns can be used to shred branches and human limbs alike, but are also easily entangled in thickets. A calopus trapped in this way will cry out, making it easily found and killed by hunters.
Alexander the Great encountered a number of these antelopes in India, where at least one obscure account refers to them as "aeternae". The creatures pierced the Macedonian shields with their horns, but they were no match for Alexander's soldiers, who slew anywhere from five thousand and four hundred to eight thousand five hundred and fifty of them. This, Topsell concludes, is the reason why we barely see any more of these animals.
Possible identities for the calopus include a number of antelopes, but also the moose, whose tree-shredding behavior may have inspired the calopus' serrated weapons.
The "chatloup" ("catwolf") name popularized by Barber and Rose appears to be a corruption of calopus.
Barber, R. and Riches, A. (1971) A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts. The Boydell Press, Ipswich.
Cuba, J. (1539) Le iardin de santé. Philippe le Noir, Paris.
Rose, C. (2000) Giants, Monsters, and Dragons. W. W. Norton and Co., New York.
Topsell, E. (1658) The History of Four-footed Beasts. E. Cotes, London.
de Xivrey, J. B. (1836) Traditions Tératologiques. L'Imprimerie Royale, Paris.
C, India, Iraq, Mammals, Middle East, Plains and Fields, Pond and River, Syria, Turkey
Medieval folklore, Middle Eastern folklore, Roman mythology
Variations: Shor Ha-bar ("Wild Ox"), Bahamut, Bahamoot
Behemoth is the plural form of the Hebrew behemah, or "animal"; appropriately, the word is used to describe a creature of vast size and bulk.
The best-known reference to Behemoth is offered in the Biblical book of Job (40:15-24), where it is mentioned in God's whirlwind tour of humbling natural wonders. The Behemoth eats grass like an ox, and its strength is in its muscular loins and tight-knit thigh sinews. Its tail stiffens like a cedar, its bones are like bronze, and its legs like iron bars. Despite its power, it is apparently passive and indolent, lying in marshes under lotus plants, and feeding in the mountains alongside the wild animals. Behemoth does not fear the river when it rushes into its mouth, and cannot be taken with hooks; only God can approach it.
Psalms 50:10 makes reference to "the behemoth on a thousand hills", nowadays translated to "the cattle on a thousand hills". The Midrash elaborates on that, making the Behemoth large enough to sit on the thousand mountains it feeds on, and making it drink six to twelve months' worth of the Jordan River in one gulp.
The Talmud gives the Behemoth further cosmic significance. The behemoth were created male and female, but to prevent them destroying the Earth, God castrated the male and preserved the female in the World-to-Come for the righteous. This vision of the Behemoth has been interpreted as metaphoric, with the Behemoth representing materialism and the physical world.
If Behemoth is an animal known to us today, the primary candidates are the wild ox, the elephant, and the hippopotamus. The wild ox seems dubious, otherwise the Behemoth would not eat grass "like" an ox. The elephant's trunk may have been the basis for the "tail", but the description refers to stiffening, something which the hippo's tail does. Another possibility is that the "tail" is in a fact a euphemism, and the description refers to the virility and vigor of the bull hippopotamus. Further details – living in water, feeding on land, a mouth big enough for the Jordan to rush into, terrifying power – all but prove that the hippopotamus is the subject of Job's verses. Bochart agreed, heading his discussion of Behemoth with "non esse elephantum, ut volunt, sed hippopotamum".
The Arabian Bahamut is a further magnification of the already-large Behemoth, turning it into a vast cosmic fish, one of the foundations on which the Earth stands. It is so big that all the seas and oceans of the Earth placed in its nostril would be like a mustard seed in a desert.
Behemoth is now a synonym for any large animal. Buel gives us behemoth as a possible originator of the word "mammoth", alongside the Latin mamma and the Arabic mehemot.
The suggestion that Behemoth is a late-surviving dinosaur is best left unaddressed.
Borges, J. L.; trans. Hurley, A. (2005) The Book of Imaginary Beings. Viking.
Buel, J. W. (1887) Sea and Land. Historical Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
Coogan, M. D.; Brettler, M. Z.; Newsom, C.; Perkins, P. (eds.) (2010) The New Oxford Annotated Bible. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Slifkin, N. (2011) Sacred Monsters. Zoo Torah, Jerusalem.
B, Forest and Mountain, Israel, Mammals, Middle East, Plains and Fields, Pond and River
Jewish folklore, Mammalian folklore, Middle Eastern folklore
Ṣannāja
Variations: Ṣannājah, Ṣunnājah, Sannaja; Nubian Horse (erroneously)
The Ṣannāja, "Cymbalist" (!), is a gigantic, deadly, yet pathetic creature originally described by al-Qazwini. It can be found in the land of Tibet, making it an abominable snowman of sorts, although it has more in common with the Gorgons of Greek myth.
According to al-Qazwini, the ṣannāja is indescribably vast, such that no animal can compare to it in size. This largest of all beasts makes dens one league wide.
Neither al-Qazwini nor al-Damiri describe its appearance, so artistic depictions of ṣannājas vary. As it is described in the same section along with insects and reptiles, the Wasit manuscript shows it with six stubby legs and a segmented, shelled turtle-like body. Its red, vaguely spiderish head is blank except for hair and two large, staring eyes. The artist of the C.1300 manuscript gives the ṣannāja a tusked, leonine head with massive, spotted folds of skin all over its body. A third is more cautious, assigning it the looks of a dragon. Finally, one Egyptian account is a ṣannāja in name only, placing it in African rivers and giving it four duck feet, a horse's mane, water-buffalo skin, and a huge mouth. Described as the "Nubian Horse" living in water and ruining crops on land, this is the only case where the name has been applied to the hippopotamus.
The most distinctive quality of the ṣannāja is its deadly gaze, which nonetheless has a peculiar quality. Any animal that sees the ṣannāja dies instantly, but if the ṣannāja sees the animal first, it is the one to expire. Thus animals of Tibet come up to ṣannājas with their eyes closed, such that the monster will see them and drop dead, guaranteeing them a feast for weeks to come.
Accounts of mammoth fossils from Central Asia may have inspired the enormous ṣannāja. Traditional Tibetan art and kirttimukha faces may also have had a hand in its genesis.
Berlekamp, P. (2011) Wonder, Image, and Cosmos in Medieval Islam. Yale University Press, New Haven.
Jayakar, A. S. G. (1908) Ad-Damiri's Hayat al-Hayawan (A Zoological Lexicon), vol. II, part I. Luzac and Co., London.
Komaroff, L. and Carboni, S. (eds.) (2002) The Legacy of Genghis Khan. Yale University Press, New Haven.
Rapoport, Y. and Savage-Smith, E. (eds.) (2014) An Eleventh-Century Egyptian Guide to the Universe. Brill, Leiden.
China, Deadly gaze, Forest and Mountain, Hybrids
Middle Eastern folklore, Reptile folklore
Sāmm-abraṣ
Variations: Sāmma-abraṣ, Abraṣan (dual); Sawāmm-abraṣ, Sawāmm, Biraṣa, Abariṣ, Abariṣa (plural); Borṣ-sāmm, Abu Braiṣ, Abu Breiṣ, Borṣ, Wazaghah, Gecko
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The gecko has long been unfairly associated with leprosy in the Middle East, probably due to its greyish, leprous appearance, translucent, shedding skin, and detachable tail. Its common names of sāmm-abraṣ ("leper poison") and abu braiṣ ("father of leprosy" or more simply "leper") reflect the belief that it somehow transmits a deadly poison that causes leprosy.
Al-Qazwini and Al-Damiri describe the sāmm-abraṣ as being a large species of gecko, small-headed, long-tailed, with a leprous, sickly appearance. A sāmm-abraṣ is highly toxic and spreads leprosy by contact, often rolling in salt to transmit the disease. Its unwanted presence can be averted by the smell of saffron.
It is unlawful to eat or sell a sāmm-abraṣ, as one poet reflects "By God, even if I were His entirely, I would not be a slave eating abariṣ". However, its blood cures alopecia, its liver alleviates toothache, its flesh heals scorpion stings, and its skin destroys hernias.
A sāmm-abraṣ in a dream is believed to represent poverty, anxiety, and toxic slander.
In India it is told that a gecko crawling over a sleeper's body forebodes their imminent death, and a gecko falling on someone's face makes them an albino. Ganges water and "gold water" in which gold has been placed counter the gecko's poison, but it still ruins any food it touches.
The unwarranted evil reputation of the gecko, while deep-rooted, has not always been the case. Geckos feature in ancient Egyptian art in an apotropaic function, protecting the deceased from scavenging insects.
Fremgen, J. (1996) The Folklore of Geckos: Ethnographic Data from South and West Asia. Asian Folklore Studies, vol. 55, pp. 135-143.
Guilhou, N. (2009) Lézards et geckos dans l'Égypte ancienne. IVe Rencontres archéozoologiques de Lattes, UMR 5140 – CNRS, Université Paul-Valéry
Montpellier 3.
Orr, J. (1915) The New Standard Bible Encyclopedia, volume III. The Howard-Severance Company, Chicago.
Desert and Cave, House and Home, Middle East, Poison and venom, Reptiles, S


Friendship is considered as one of the most beautiful relationships in the lives of human beings and if you also own the friendship treasure, then it becomes your duty to keep it with you and losing it ever. Even if the death comes but you should be loving your friend till your last breath. Petty fights or arguments can't break the relationship. In fact, friends are the one who would understand you even without saying anything. They are solely responsible for giving you happiness. Be it sorrow or joy, they would never leave you and always be by your side whether you like it or not!!
A fake friend will always try to flatter you with his talks but your best friend can always be honest with you. A best friend will point out your strengths and mistakes both and won't hesitate in helping you in getting rid of the problems. So, always believe in your friend and help him complete his dreams because that would only give you happiness.
Your closest friend would never leave your side when you will need them. Whether it is the time of happiness or grief, the best friend will be holding your hand. Actually, in happy times and situations, you will make a lot of friends but in your most difficult times, you will only find few friends who will be by your side. So, if you own the friendship treasure, dare not to lose it ever in your whole life.
If you considered someone as a friend and he/she leaves your side, then that person was never even your friend. You might be living in a lie as to consider that fake person as your friend. Therefore, if you think you have lost a friend, then you will just need to gather courage and let your life go on. The real friends will be always by your side. Friendships which become sore due to any reason can never be back to same as it was before. Even if the friendship regains, the charm will not be the same.
In the happiest times, if you don't have friends, then your life would never be satisfied because you need friends always by your side. Friends are precious and losing even one of the diamonds will cost you a lot, so always make sure that you never enter in the fight of your two friends.
The people who have got their friends by their side are always happy and the friend who gives you happiness is the one whom you should always love.


The DESK Documents contain the basic content - the essential standards and skills for each of the Health/PE courses. These documents are based on the Utah State Office of Educations' Core Standards for Health and Physical Education and provide helpful focus for Davis School District Educators.
High School Curriculum Approved Resources for Human Sexuality, Health, Biology, and FACS.


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Mrs. Wilson: A Gripping, Psychological Mystery You Need To Watch
Posted by Brittaney B. | May 2, 2019
Truth is often stranger than fiction. That certainly proved to be the case for the family of actress Ruth Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is based on her grandmother Alison's marriage to the enigmatic British spy and author Alexander Wilson. What makes Mrs. Wilson so extraordinary is that Ruth Wilson actually plays the role of her own grandmother Alison in this gripping miniseries.
MRS. WILSON: WHAT IT"S ABOUT
After twenty years of wedded bliss and two children, Alec unexpectedly dies in Alison's arms. Alison is devastated by his death. She goes through the motions of comforting her sons and planning Alec's funeral. That is until she receives another unexpected shock. An older woman arrives on her doorstep to collect Alec's belongings. She claims to be Mrs. Wilson.
Seeking answers, Alison tracks down Alec's MI5 intelligence handler Coleman. Alison is adamant that Alec was divorced from the first Mrs. Wilson before marrying her. Coleman is not so sure. Consequently, this leads Alison to question everything she ever knew about their life together. Not only does she explore her own memories of her past with Alec, but she also begins her own investigation into Alec's private and professional life. She is stymied at every turn by an agency who wants to keep Alec's work secret. Nor does she receive any help from those who knew Alec personally. As she slowly uncovers her husband's secrets, she discovers a man she barely knew.
MRS. WILSON REVIEW
Ruth Wilson as Alison Wilson
What an absolutely riveting mystery this is! The fact that the unknown revolves around identity and not a crime, makes this Mrs. Wilson rather unique. From the opening scenes, the audience is immediately plunged into a world of shifting shadows alongside Alison Wilson as she pursues the truth about her husband.
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The secrets of Alec Wilson's life simultaneously deepen and unravel throughout the three episodes. Every time Alison believes she has discovered the truth, she is confronted with a new perspective which throws everything into doubt again. Part of the problem is that she obtains information second hand from people who knew Alec. Their memories and stories are tainted by their own motives and viewpoints. Therefore, when measured up against the questionable details her husband has given her, it is almost impossible to distinguish fact from fiction. It's this continuing uncertainty which kept me utterly engrossed.
Fortunately, this mystery is anchored by one reliable narrator in Alison Wilson. While the plot focuses on her investigation of her husband's life, the real revelation is in the viewers understanding of Alison herself. In flashbacks, we see important moments in Alison's relationship with Alec which give a better comprehension of her character and nature. These glimpses make her present-day discoveries all the more devastating.
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Skilled character representations by an outstanding cast enhance the whole production. Portraying a real historical person has its' own challenges that a fictional character does not. Actors must give an honest presentation of that person while also maintaining a level of dramatic performance not necessarily inherent in real life scenarios. It is a pleasure to see familiar faces like Patrick Kennedy, Keeley Hawes and Fiona Shaw in supporting roles. But beyond that, their talent makes their characters feel real and relatable.
Shahbaz Karim (ANUPAM KHER), Alec Wilson (IAIN GLEN)
In the role of Alec Wilson, Iain Glen deftly balances the tightrope of a character with ample charm and flaws. He makes Alec a sympathetic and very human individual. At the same time, his lies and actions are detestable. He is completely ambiguous. Is he the man Alison believes him to be? Or is he someone else? Even as revelations continue to stack up, it is still hard to see him as anything other than a loving father and husband.
However, Mrs.Wilson is absolutely Ruth Wilson's show. Not only is she the star, but she also executive produces this very personal family story. It is a tour de force performance on her part. Viewers see everything that happens through her eyes. This adds to the feeling of uncertainty because she is the one trustworthy character. But her love for Alec influences her perception and understanding of him. In spite of it all, she stubbornly insists that he loved her and their children.
Ruth Wilson plays Alison as controlled and restrained. One can only admire Alison's strength as she navigates these discoveries all alone. Yet one can feel the emotional turmoil just boiling under the surface which occasionally erupts. It's simply stunning.
Mrs. Wilson is an excellent addition to the Masterpiece's library of period mysteries and dramas. Its' exploration of identity and love are well blended with the intense drama of the story. Realistic historical settings combined with excellent character portrayals add to the credibility of a fantastic real-life story (even if understandably fictionalized). Fans of period dramas and historical mysteries should love this unique miniseries.
Content Note: This series handles adult themes, particularly bigamy. There are also a few scenes of partial nudity, so I would give this a TV-14 rating.
Where to Watch: Buy on Amazon and iTunes. You can also catch Mrs. Wilson on PBS Passport.
Have you seen Mrs. Wilson? Do you know of any other real-life mysteries that were adapted for the screen?
Photo Credit: Photos Courtesy of WP Films Ltd. – Photographer: Steffan Hill
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Brittaney has had her head in the clouds ever since she first fell in love with books and film as a young child. She's a firm believer in the power of story to transport us to new places while also transforming our hearts. She tends to favor historical fiction and classic films since they also allow her to feel like a time traveler. Brittaney is a native resident of Texas and has been honing her own ability to write and tell stories for many years now. You can find more of her wordsmith skills at her website www.storyenthusiast.com.
Jessica Jørgensen on May 2, 2019 at 11:08 am
Oh my, I need to see this! Thanks for the review, Brittaney. I will be seeking this one out!
Brittaney B on May 2, 2019 at 12:09 pm
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'd love to know your thoughts after watching it.


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Lamprospilus badaca is een vlinder uit de familie van de Lycaenidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd als Thecla badaca in 1868 gepubliceerd door William Chapman Hewitson.

Synoniemen
 Thecla zurkvitzi , 1902
 Thecla fernanda , 1912
 Thecla angusta , 1936
 Arases spectaculorum , 1993
 Gigantorubra melanorubra , 1993
 Gigantorubra exotissima , 1993
 Angulopis microterminatis , 1993
 Gigantorubra mininota , 1993
 Gigantorubra solitaria , 1993
 Gigantorubra bahia , 1993
 Gigantorubra adamsi , 1993
 Gigantorubra necbadaca , 1993
 Gigantorubra argenomontana , 1993
 Angulopis vioangulis , 1993
 Angulopis rubrolimbacosta , 1993
 Angulopis ruborbiculis , 1993
 Gigantorubra ornamentata , 1993
 Angulopis obscurus , 1993
 Gigantorubra clintoni , 1993

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redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


There is a growing public expectation that universities should start focusing on delivering sustainability. The topic of sustainability in higher education has gathered a significant amount of interest from students, academics, governments and international organizations.
With a plethora of declarations, initiatives, marketing and assessments, there is a need to assess what the stakeholders want in order to make decisions regarding an institutions sustainability. Ultimately, students are the ones using these sustainability marketing materials to assist in their decision at which institution they will pursue their studies. The sheer volume of interpretations of the word sustainability with regards to higher education institution leaves ample room for potentially misguided initiatives or marketing.
To assist the reader in effectively navigating this dissertation, an overview of the research questions, the methodology, and the summarized results are outlined below in Figure 0.1. A more detailed summary of each of the chapters follows.
The objective of this thesis is to provide a holistic framework to aid students in reviewing sustainability tools, assessments and marketing. The framework will not replace or compete with any of the existing tools but rather provide a simple, yet robust, starting-point that students can modify based on their own needs and perceptions. The framework will be derived from a qualitative assessment of current methods and then modified based on the quantitative analysis of various surveys.
The aim of this dissertation is to explore the value in creating a universal framework to aid students in reviewing sustainability tools and assessments. In order to accomplish this, one primary boundary conditions must be set to guide the research.
The boundary condition is understanding the limitations of the scope of each assessment. Each tool may vary in purpose, scope, function and state of development (Shriberg, 2002). They also vary in the weighing methods, flexibility and access to information (Gómez et al. 2015). Because of this, an assessment's scope will be considered sufficient for the assessments purpose. However, the breadth of the scope in relation to a holistic framework will be reviewed in order to aide stakeholders in understanding a more universal view.
The progress of sustainability within higher education has steadily increased in focus over the last decade and has increasingly become a topic of academic research. With various scholars, journals and conferences exclusively dealing with the subject, a wealth of literature has been produced on best practices, suggestions, and assessments pertaining to sustainability within the higher education field.
Higher education stakeholders, who for this paper are defined as being the potential/ current students, staff and management, continue to become more conscious of the principles of sustainability. This higher level of understanding promotes the needs to assess existing literature in relation to the actual needs of the stakeholders in order to identify existing features, trends and needs so that there is continual improvement in the field.
This paper shows that sustainability is currently a socially desirable trait but other factors, such as becoming more competitive in the job market, supersede it in importance to stakeholders. It also shows that there is a general need for a standardized method for assessing institutions, with AASHE's STARS system being the most used system.
There is a noticeable increase in interest with regards to sustainability in higher education. As institutions investigate, implement and market sustainability efforts, there is a myriad of sustainability assessment methodologies currently available. Although these assessment systems were created with the intention of helping sustainability in higher education institutions, they have ultimately led to an assortment of standards being used by institutions which do not help students and faculty assess the level of sustainability uniformly between institutions.
This paper combines relevant literature on sustainability assessment with empirical data to suggest an ideal assessment method to be used as the basis for a universal tool. It was found that the STARS system was the most suited system to be used as a basis for a future universal assessment tool.
Sustainability assessment has become an important tool for measurement of higher education institutions. Although there are many potential tools for measuring an institutions level of sustainability, this paper explores the use of STARS as a system for higher education sustainability that could be used universally by all higher education institutions, as well as enables comparison between institutions. The results of this paper address the effectiveness of STARS to fulfill this need, as well as the further development needed in order to fully encompass sustainability and stakeholder needs.
Is Higher Education Economically Unsustainable?
As students continue to review the sustainability of higher education institutions, there is a growing need to understand the economic returns of degrees as a function of a sustainable institution. This paper reviews a range of international research to summarize the economic drivers of higher education attainment. Although the cost inputs to higher education are fairly well understood, the economic return of a degree is not. Students misperception of economic returns coupled with a dynamic definition of employability create the framework for unsustainable debt loads for graduates.
This paper proposes three metrics that can be used to assess the economic sustainability of students graduating higher education that can be used to supplement the broader definition of sustainability within higher education.
There is a growing need to understand the economic returns of degrees as a function of a sustainable institution. The empirical data presented in this paper suggests that there is a difference between the economic perception of higher education stakeholders and reality. The data showed that the most important economic metric for a graduate is full-time employment. This metric, although important, is incomplete and does not address other important factors such as starting salaries and under-employment. This indicates a gap between reality and perception considering stakeholders expectation that education should not cost more than of 15% of future salaries and that the debt be repaid in less than ten years. Student's focusing on full-time employment rather than the holistic economic realities of their educational choices may lead to an unsustainable future which is currently not captured in higher education sustainability assessments.
Higher education institutions play an important role in sustainability, in their own management and operation, in research and education, and in the undergraduate and graduate degrees they deliver. Often ignored, economic sustainability and future perspectives of students are important indicators too. The research presented in this paper validates that a student's post-graduation economic performance should be part of a higher education institution's metric for sustainability. The data collected in this research, as well as in other research, shows that almost 90% of respondents agree that economic metrics should be considered part of a higher education institutions level of sustainability. While there is no doubt about the economic gains of higher education, the results indicate that students utilizing a manageable 8% repayment of economic debt would be in debt for decades after graduation, further supporting the need for institutions to inform their stakeholders before such a life changing commitment.
The progress of sustainability within higher education has steadily increased in focus over the last decade and has increasingly become a topic of academic research. As institutions investigate, implement and market sustainability efforts, there is a myriadof sustainability assessment methodologies currently available. This assortment of standards being used by institutions do not help students and faculty assess the level of sustainability uniformly between institutions.
A universal framework was proposed for facilitate stakeholder's review of comparing sustainability assessments in higher education. This research reviews the creation of the framework and results from testing in an online environment. The lack of data collected during the testing phase provides some anecdotal evidence regarding what stakeholder consider important in terms of sustainability within higher education and may also indicate that there is no need for a universal sustainability assessment in higher education to be used directly by stakeholder.
This doctoral dissertation presented the creation of a holistic framework that would aid students in reviewing sustainability tools, assessments and marketing. The previous chapters present the methodological, peer-reviewed approach towards this research that consisted of qualitative and quantitative methods which combined relevant literature and stakeholder needs.
In Chapter 2, a survey was conducted to identify features, trends, and needs in relation to sustainability in higher education. It indicated that there was a stakeholder need for a universal sustainability assessment system in higher education while also identifying a gap in current assessment systems; namely not including the economic well-being of graduates.
In Chapter 3, a qualitative review was conducted to develop a theoretical framework for comparing sustainability assessments. It was empirically tested and resulted in a methodological framework for comparing assessment systems.
In Chapter 4, the framework was utilized for a gap analysis on the prominent STARS assessment systems. During the research, the framework itself was identified as having a gap because it did not address the economic metrics that were needed by stakeholders.
In Chapter 5, a qualitative review was conducted to determine the best economic metrics to be applied in sustainability assessments. The economic return of a degree is a very wellstudied topic but it is novel, and controversial, to include post-graduate economic metrics in sustainability assessments. Three metrics were proposed to be used in sustainability assessments: under-employment, starting salaries and over-education.
In Chapter 6, a quantitative study was conducted to determine the best economic metrics to be applied in sustainability assessments. Stakeholders identified employment being their most important driver, but unsustainable perceptions were also identified in terms of the cost of education and the repayment of educational debt.
Utilizing the research, a website was created to test both the framework and economic metrics to validate their usefulness and relevancy to stakeholders.
In Chapter 7, the relevance of the economic calculator was validated. Stakeholders strongly agreed that the metrics should be included in sustainability assessments. Furthermore, the data collected validated that a majority of stakeholders would accumulate an unsustainable amount of debt.
In Chapter 8, the validation of the framework lead to inconclusive results. The low amount of data collected led to some anecdotal evidence that there may be no need for a universal assessment system for sustainability. The present chapter summarizes the main additions to science presented in this dissertation while also answering the research questions posed in the introduction. It also presents a discussion to the greater meaning of this dissertation and provides recommendations for future research.


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Deacon's Discourse
Deacon's Ordination
Splendour Project
Beauty in the Ordinary
It is strange how as human beings, we often pander to phenomenalism by looking for sensational experiences in extraordinary situations. This following video is a stark reminder of how we miss out on the authentic beauty of everyday life when we are so fixated on the extraordinary.
This man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, and continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money, but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the most talented musicians in the world. He had just played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, on a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theatre in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organised by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste, and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognise the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
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Right before I left for Barcelona we were having incredibly hot summer weather in Paris. Around 33 degrees Celsius (which I'm told is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit). With temperatures like that and no air conditioning in most places, you really feel the heat and every little task becomes harder and harder to do as it drains you of all your energy. It's been brutal to say the least, but I've managed to find ways to cope.
On one of the very hot days I visited the (finally!) re-opened Catacombs. This was a great escape from the heat because it is located underground and stays very cool year round. The ossuary is a hike from most other sites and once you are there you have to walk down a very, very long and dizzying spiral staircase. The good news is that once you get to the bottom temperatures have already dropped by at least 10 degrees and you are free to spend some quality time in the dark with a lot of creepy bones!
At times, I felt like I was on the set of an Indiana Jones movie. Its just so unreal to fathom all these bones (piles and piles of them) once belonged to people, many of which were originally buried in cemeteries. I wasn't necessarily scared while down there alone, but it was surreal and a bit creepy if you actually thought about the circumstances of your surroundings. Nevertheless, it was a very interesting site and I'm glad I had the chance to check it out on such a steamy day!
A more classic Parisian ritual for cooling off is lazing in a public park, preferably one with a big fountain. While Gabby was in town we stopped by the fountain at Luxembourg Gardens and the other day I had a much needed rest at the Tuileries. I'm starting to think we need more fountains in New York!
I heard about the heatwave in New York . . . hope you are all staying cool and drinking lots of cold alcoholic beverages-errr I mean water!
oh my your pictures make me want to leave new york and run to Paris as well!


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For the purpose of this site, we will define forts & tree houses.
Fort: A temporary structure of any kind built for the enjoyment of children.
Tree House: A permanent structure built in a tree or on stilts for the enjoyment of children.
A handy father took off the bottom half of the legs to surprise his 3 year old Christmas morning! This shortened trampoline is sure to please on Christmas morning.
I've been thinking about building the kids a tree house for some time now. We only have one tree in our yard, and it's a large pine tree… A good tree house design should consider as many details as possible before going into the construction phase.


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Is it permissible to give a child one of the names of Allah (Al-Asma` Al-Husna)? What is the ruling of Sharia on the names of Tazkiah {An Arabic term alluding to "tazkiyah al-nafs" meaning "sanctification" or "purification" of the self} and pessimism? Did the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) change these names? Is the name "Mu`min" one of them?
Subject : Names of Tazkiah aren`t Entirely Reprehensible
Classified : Rulings on the New-Born
All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May Allah`s peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.
As regards the beautiful names of Allah, some are specific to Him the Almighty and none may be called by them except Him, such as Allah, Ar-Rahman (The Beneficent) and Al-Khaaliq (The Creator, The Maker), in addition to other names that only befit His Majesty, so it is impermissible call humans with them.
However, some names may be given to Allah and humans, such as Al-Kareem (The Most Generous, The Most Esteemed) and Al-`Alim (The All-Knowing) and other. When Allah calls Himself with these names, they befit Him, His Majesty, His Perfection and His Greatness. However, when these names are given to a human, they indicate his imperfection and weakness. Names of Tazkiah aren`t entirely Makruh (Reprehensible). Rather, what is Makruh is intending to be praised by virtue of the name itself. As if the person holding the name is saying that he enjoys the qualities of piety and righteousness embodied in the name itself. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: "Zainab used to be called "Barrah" (good), and it was said that she was praising herself. So the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) changed her name to Zainab." {Related by Muslim}.
If the holder of the name isn`t arrogant and doesn`t brag with it, then it is permissible to be given that name. Rather, the beautiful names of Allah that carry the meanings of piety and righteousness are recommended, and it is hoped that the meanings of the names are reflected in their holders.
In addition, it is Makruh to give a child an ugly name and it is recommended to change such name. This is based on the following narration: Ibn 'Umar said : "The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) changed the name of 'Asiyah and called her Jamilah." {Muslim}.
The name "Mu`min" is neither specific to Allah the Almighty nor a cause of pessimism. This is because the feature of faith in this name is a constant one and inconceivable to be removed from it, so there is no sin in keeping this name. And Allah the Almighty knows best.


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GRM Implements New Digital Solution for Top Healthcare System Pathology Lab
Enterprise Content Management Tools Transform Pathology Lab Operations
This is a classic case where our Saas solution allows for an implementation that is executed quickly, cost-effectively, and seamlessly with existing systems.
Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) June 27, 2017
Building upon its sales growth and collection of enterprise content management and records management solutions in the Healthcare sector, GRM has successfully implemented a new Pathology Lab automation solution for one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. By seamlessly connecting disparate pieces of data and processes, the GRM solution is providing the client with a more comprehensive view of pathology operations, dramatically improving efficiency and delivering significant savings.
The high volume clinical operation was processing hundreds of anatomical and clinical pathology samples per day. Each physical sample was accompanied by a physical requisition document and it was routed by hand across multiple facilities at multiple locations. The dispersed geography and the mutual reliance between the samples and the paper requisition collectively created a process that was time-consuming, expensive and prone to error – all resulting in less than optimal operations and ultimately, less than optimal patient care.
The comprehensive workflow automation solution that GRM implemented allowed the lab system to effectively manage and process structured and unstructured data from multiple sources; migrating lab records to digital and mobile for a diverse set of processes and associated business operations. A strictly-managed, level-based access structure ensures the highest levels of security and HIPAA compliance.
GRM's eScan technology and ORC Connect search utility was deployed to allow for immediate scan and retrieval of pathology lab requisitions from GRM's digital content management platform. The requisitions are stored in GRM's digital document library and organized utilizing a unique index field based upon sample accession number. This allows users from multiple departments at each location to virtually access the associated requisition to initiate processes without having to wait for the courier service to deliver the physical samples.
GRM CEO, Avner Schneur, comments, "This is a perfect example of a GRM ECM solution connecting the dots -- bringing together unstructured and structured data and feeding it into a sophisticated workflow with multi-level location and access rights." Schneur adds, "This is a classic case where our SaaS solution allows for an implementation that is executed quickly, cost-effectively and seamlessly with existing systems."
Ultimately, the GRM solution not only allowed lab operations and associated lab data to flow more freely, it allowed a variety of important back office operations to access and leverage data earlier in the process to realize enormous gains in productivity and efficiency.
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GRM Document Management is a leading provider of lifecycle records and information management solutions. The company brings technology innovation and new levels of cost efficiency to document storage, data protection, on demand scanning/imaging, digital/electronic document management, enterprise content management and certified destruction.
Integrated products and services include: remote inventory control, a cloud-based document repository, workflow automation technology, a blended paper-to-digital migration solution, medical Release of Information, a regulatory research tool and consultative Compliance/Governance expertise. This comprehensive suite of services is available in most major markets throughout the U.S. GRM is currently the largest document storage/records management company in China and recently opened locations in Lima, Peru, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Bogota, Columbia. For more information, visit the GRM web site at http://www.grmdocumentmanagement.com.
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For those of you who have been following along, you might have noticed that we didn't post yesterday. Sorry about that! I guess we were too into the football game, and we didn't get our work done. This post will feature those pups who are still available from each litter. Both litters have remarkable pedigrees and will be awesome hunters or family friends. Email or call if interested.
Lexi/Ace puppies went to the vet on Friday for their first round of shots and deworming. They will be seven weeks old on February 6th and are ready for their homes. These beautiful boys are available.
Liz/Cody puppies went to the vet today for their first shots and deworming. They will be seven weeks old on February 11th. We have a stunning white girl, two chocolate boys and a black boy available from this litter.
To our owners: We are excited that your puppies will be joining your families soon. Please contact us for pick-up arrangements if you haven't done so already. Feel free to email or call with any questions about bringing your new puppy home.


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The Natural History Boy
Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)
The phenologist on a one-man mission to popularize science
He knows everything, people say—you only have to ask. "Is this fungus edible?" "What's the name of that insect?" "Are these fish male or female?" Whether the subject is entomology, zoology, botany, or even epigraphy (the study of inscriptions), Weibo users have been saying it for years: "Bowu Jun (博物君) has the answers."
Bowu Jun, or "Man of Natural History," is the nickname given to "Natural History Magazine," a social-media account that has probably done more to help popularize science education than a dozen state-sponsored exhibitions, documentaries, or publications. With over eight million followers, Bowu Jun cuts a scientific swath through the usual clutter of Meitu-enhanced selfies, self-conscious jokes, and celebrity sponsored content that populates Weibo, China's blend of Twitter and Instagram.
To many, Bowu Jun is a walking encyclopedia, an omniscient "god." On China's most popular Q&A platform Zhihu, the question "How does Bowu Jun know everything?" has triggered heated discussion, with over 180,000 views. Some claim with certainty that there is no Natural History Man, and the account is run by the entire staff at Natural History magazine.
But Bowu Jun is, in fact, one man: Zhang Chenliang, a 29-year-old editor at Natural History. "Except for an intern who helps me to collect the questions, the account is just run by me," says Zhang, who holds a master's degree in agricultural entomology (he adds that a friend occasionally takes over the account when he's away on business).
Specimens of Utricularia sandersonii and Drosera carnivorous plants
Growing up, Zhang used to catch and observe insects, and make his own specimens. "Later, I also fell in love with plants and animals," he recalls. "I can't say when this fondness started, just like you can't tell when you first began to love music or movies."
He considered an academic career, but felt the climate in China wasn't good enough, and the work too dry anyway. In 2011, Zhang began interning at Natural History and was assigned, in time-honored intern tradition, to run their Weibo account, which had about 20,000 followers at the time. "I was just told to post routine stuff, like promoting our new issue," says Zhang. "But I thought that I should try to attract more followers."
He experimented with a few ideas, but realized that in order to provoke interest in scientific knowledge, it was important to be engaging. "In many cases, even when a science writer feels what he's written is already very easy to understand, it's still not approachable enough," Zhang explains. "You need to write about things relate to people." The late essayist and short-story writer Wang Zengqi is a figure Zhang admires, because he could make any topic seem interesting. "Wang would write about something like growing grapes," says Zhang, "and you never felt that he was writing a 'science article.' But after you read it, you'd learn something."
Before long, Zhang figured out his approach: Solicit questions—on almost any topic related to the magazine—and publicly answer them. The first, he remembers, was about a lizard. "I didn't answer very well," he says. "I gave the Latin name and introduced its living habits in detail. The answer was very long, leaving no space to forward. Until now, that post has not been shared or commented on much."
A Panthous excellens Stål, taken in Medog County, Tibet, 2011
Answering questions helped him shrink the distance from his audience. At first Zhang tried to appeal to "cuteness," which helped him communicate, but also undermined his sense of authority. "So I turned to a 'cold and elegant' style," says Zhang, "which means I just talked normally, as in daily life. Surprisingly, people liked it."
In 2013, Zhang had a hit. A series of viral photos appeared to show small animals behaving like humans—a frog using a leaf an umbrella; a gecko seemingly dancing—and delighting many netizens, who tagged Zhang's Bowu Jun account for his opinion. Zhang quickly determined that the photographs, by photographer Shikhei Goh, were almost certainly staged using wire and photo-editing software. "It was apparent to me that those animals were forced to pose, in a cruel way," says Zhang. He collected the pictures, and published a long-form Weibo post, revealing how the pet-store critters were mistreated and accusing the photographer of animal abuse. Titled "Indefensible Indonesian Photographer Staging Pictures," the viral post was shared more than 500,000 times, doubling Bowu Jun's following from 50,000 to 100,000.
Zhang began publishing a "Weibo phenology" series, which focused on seasonal subjects and plant life—the yellow-flowered Oriental Paperbush in February, magnolias in March, the smoke tree whose shrubs have a pink "puffball" appearance in May before turning a smoky red-orange in autumn. As Bowu Jun's popularity grew, sales of Natural Magazine soared from some tens of thousands of copies in 2011 to a steady circulation of around a quarter-million. In 2016, Zhang published Notes on an Illustrated Handbook of Marine Animals, which became a bestseller.
Zhang taking photos of lichen on Mount Rainier in the US, 2017
Though Zhang has yet to acquire the reach of American popular-science celebrities like Bill Nye or Neil deGrasse Tyson, he's kept busy working as a full-time editor, writer, and proofreader for scientific papers, and has less time for being Bowu Jun than he'd like. "In the past, I always tried to answer all the questions I received, like some type of OCD. But now it's impossible," Zhang says. The account receives hundreds of questions every day, so Zhang has to choose to answer what he thinks will be most relevant to readers: "It should be some common, representative species that others feel that they can encounter in real life. Also, it's best to have accurate and detailed descriptions [in the question], with photos, or I can't figure out what they're talking about."
Submissions can range from the mundane—"a picture of an earthworm, or a pigeon"—to the absurd. "Someone told me that he saw the Tian'anmen Rostrum floating in the air," says Zhang. "I really don't know what that was."
Some netizens didn't really care about science: In 2013, Zhang wrote that popularizing natural science in a food-obsessed country was not for the faint of heart, because no matter how hard he tries to present knowledge in an interesting way, some people always want to know, "Can you eat it; is it tasty; how do you cook it?"—comments he summarizes by their initial characters, "能好怎" ("Can? Tasty? How?")."I don't like to see so many comments having nothing to do with science on my Weibo," admits Zhang. But for such a popular account, "it's unavoidable; just because they follow [my account] doesn't means they are really my 'followers.'"
A five-horned rhinoceros beetle, taken in Tangmai, Tibet, 2011
Popular science has a long way to go in China before it can match the levels of enthusiasm shown elsewhere, and many believe Zhang, with his "Big V" profile and following, can do more. But the man behind Bowu Jun wants to keep his feet firmly on the ground he so enjoys examining. "Maybe even after Weibo has disappeared, when people look back, they will say 'Bowu Jun was a good account. I learned some knowledge from it,'" he says. His own goals are also modest: "to do more work, whether writing or translating. Maybe in the future when people talk about good books they read in their childhood, some will be written by me. I want to leave something to this field, and live up to my identity as a science practitioner."
"The Natural History Boy" is a story from our issue, "Fast Forward". To read the entire issue, become a subscriber and receive the full magazine. Alternatively, you can purchase the digital version from the iTunes Store.
Sun Jiahui is a freelance writer and former editor at The World of Chinese. She writes about Chinese language, society and culture, and is especially passionate about sharing stories of China's ancient past with a wider audience. She has been writing for TWOC for over six years, and pens the Choice Chengyu column.