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The Kern Medical Pharmacies are permanently closed. Effective January 27, 2022, for any of your medication needs please contact:
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Welcome to Kern Medical
150 Years of Serving Kern County's Health Care Needs
Kern Medical is a leading Central Valley healthcare organization, a modern 222-bed hospital, a comprehensive offering of primary care and specialty clinics, and a large body of highly skilled doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health-care providers.
With the area's only Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, many of our services are unmatched in the region. Our volunteers, our charitable foundation, and our own employees eagerly support our mission of health and safety.
As a public hospital, we are committed to serving the people of our community. Our care, while sophisticated, comes with compassion, respect, and kindness in a community of diverse needs.
We invite you to review the services, capabilities and information we offer. Thank you for your interest in Kern Medical.
COVID-19 Visit our updated visitor policy. Everyone entering the hospital and clinics must undergo screening, including all staff, physicians, and visitors.More Information
Our Department of Family Medicine provides inpatient and outpatient care to families of the community, including adult, pediatric and obstetric patients.
At Kern Medical, our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and are designed to meet the needs of patients in both the hospital and in an outpatient setting.
Our newly-renovated Birth Center offers a wide range of pre-and postnatal support for mothers and babies.
Kern Medical offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art women's health services delivered by board-certified physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
Kern Medical's Department of Pediatrics provides an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, from well-child care to the treatment of the most challenging and life-threatening illnesses.
Kern Medical offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, with a focus on new patient-centered technologies such as robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
Kern Medical proudly offers a comprehensive array of medical services for the residents of the Central Valley.
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A kick from a horse left more than a hoofmark, but Eric Hafenfeld and his team of medical professionals chose to persevere. Read More
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The mission of the Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical is to increase education and awareness surrounding coccidioidomycosis.
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Once again, our exhibits have impressively demonstrated our leading technology, which has also been noted with keen interest from companies worldwide, who are specifically interested in our modern loudspeaker technology in order to renew and strengthen their product portfolio.
STOLL CFR 2610 Convertible:Unique PA system, which can be switched over as a point source as well as a line array module.The Convertible performs in both operating modes in a excellent way, even setting standards.
STOLL IL 2900 Infralow:The smaller model of our successful low-frequency PA subwoofer with electronically adjustable low cut-off frequency to below 20 Hz and record-fast impulse response.
STOLL CUSTOM Master Grand: This Mastering Studio Monitor is our largest and most powerful monitoring system with the unique Nukleus technology, which we had already presented in 1995 with the Shiva Q-2b. Stoll Master Grand is also available in smaller versions and is popular as home cinema and hi-fi speaker, too.
A wide range of different elegant and electroacoustically and architecturally optimized special products attracted attention. This specialty allows planners, builders and architects to let design the right loudspeaker from us, which is ideally integrated into new buildings and renovations. In addition to the smaller picolines used in different parliaments, we showed the STOLL CUSTOM Picoline 1070 Plus, two of which are serving the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem by addressing the whole of the large hall, including the balcony, with powerful, intelligible speech and music.


The very productive plants have sprawling growth and the tangy and sweet fruits are about ⅔" in diameter and encased in a papery husk. We found these to be slightly sweeter and smaller than Aunt Molly's. Allow the fruit to fall to the ground before harvesting. This ground cherry has been passed down through at least four generations of women; it was brought to Canada from Russia in 1925. 80 days from transplant.


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Cradle of Aviation: College Park, MD
College Park Airport (CGS), about half an hour away from us and established in 1909 for Wilbur Wright to train the very first military aviators, is the oldest continually operated airport in the world.
The historic airport is called "The Cradle of Aviation" because it was the site of many aviation "firsts," including the first mile-high flight in a powered airplane, the first controlled helicopter flight, and the first scheduled US airmail service.
The 2600-foot runway still supports general aviation needs today although pilots must undergo enhanced vetting procedures to fly into restricted airspace near Washington DC.
A very small Smithsonian-affiliated aviation museum is also at the airport with historical exhibits and both original and replica historical aircraft. It takes about an hour to go through the exhibit space, which has a long window looking out on the runway.
First Successful Powered Flight
Following their first short flights of several hundred feet at Kitty Hawk, NC on December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright spent the next few years working to build powered aircraft that could sustain controlled flight, and then trying to sell their invention to various skeptical governments.
In 1908 they demonstrated aircraft in both France and the US that could stay in the air for miles while making complex maneuvers, causing an international sensation and securing them contracts with French investors and the American government.
US Army Signal Corps
In the US the Wrights obtained a contract with the Army to build a new airplane and train pilots in its use.
The first test flights took place on the Parade Ground at Fort Myer, VA (adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery) but they soon realized they needed a larger field (and to escape the huge crowds of thousands of onlookers!).
A farm in College Park, MD was selected as the new airfield and Wilbur Wright began training two Army Signal Corps students while Orville Wright went to France to fulfill the contract with the French government.
Early Experiments
Early flights were a dangerous affair, with accidents common. In fact, during the 1908 demonstration flights in Virginia for the Army, Orville Wright crashed from a height of 75 feet when a propeller blade broke, killing his passenger and leaving Orville with severe injuries.
Wilbur Wright trained two pilots in late 1909 at the airfield in College Park, with spectators making the trek to even this remote location to witness the flights, including races against the B&O Railroad trains that ran along one edge of the field.
The aircraft was on skids rather than wheels, with the plane sliding on the ground like a sled upon landing.
After the initial training was completed College Park continued to host aviation experiments including several oriented toward warfare, such as the first bomb sights (dropping inert bombs into goldfish ponds at the end of the field) and the first machine gun on an airplane.
Despite this promising start, patent disputes between the Wrights and competitors such as Glenn Curtiss would delay the development of American aircraft, so that when the United States entered World War I American aviators were forced to fly French planes.
How To Get To The Museum:
1895 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Hours: Open Daily 10 AM - 5 PM, except major holidays
Tours: The museum is self-guided, but group tours can be arranged in advance on weekdays only for groups of 10 or more.
Mornings in the Museum are the second Saturday of each month, when museum educators discuss certain topics in greater detail (Air Mail on April 9; Military Aviation on May 9; and Biological Flyers on June 13).
Cost: Adults $4; Seniors $3; Children $2 (FREE 1 and under)
The College Park Airport and the museum are just off Paint Branch Parkway, within walking distance of the College Park/University of Maryland stop on DC Metro's Green Line. Driving from our area it's easiest to take the Kenilworth Avenue (MD-201) exit from the Beltway to Paint Branch Parkway, which avoids much of the traffic and lights on Route 1.
College Park Aviation Timeline
Emile and Henry Berliner's Helicopter
Jan. 27, 1908: In response to a solicitation from the US Army Signal Corps, the Wright Brothers submit a bid to supply a 2-passenger flying machine capable of going 40 mph.
Sep. 1908: Orville Wright sets records in demonstrations at Ft. Myer, VA for the Army. He is badly injured and his passenger killed in a crash on Sep. 17th.
Jul. 1909: Orville Wright flies demonstrations at Ft. Myer satisfying the Army's requirements. Flights are witnessed by President Taft.
Oct. 8 - Nov. 2, 1909: Wilbur Wright trains three aviators at College Park, making 55 flights including his final record-setting flight (46 mph over 500 meters).
Oct. 27, 1909: Mrs. Ralph Van Deman becomes the first woman passenger in America on a flight at College Park piloted by Wilbur Wright.
Summer 1911: The US Army establishes its first aviation school at College Park, where aviators experiment with aerial radio communications, photography, automatic weapons firing, signaling systems, and bombing devices. Aviators included "Hap" Arnold (later the first and only officer to be given the rank of General of the Air Force) and Thomas DeWitt Milling.
First bomb sight
First nighttime landing (using acetylene lamps for lighting)
Jun. 7, 1912: First test firing of a machine gun from an airplane by Lt. Milling.
1912: First mile-high flight by a military aviator, with this and other records set by Lt. Henry "Hap" Arnold.
Oct. 7, 1912: Pioneering woman aviator Bernetta Adams Miller is selected to make the first military monoplane demonstration to US Army officials at College Park.
1912-1917: Washington Aeroplane Company builds its Columbia biplane at College Park.
Aug. 12, 1918: College Park becomes the Washington terminus for the first US Postal Service airmail service to Philadelphia and New York through 1921. The original compass rose and airmail hangar remain at College Park today but are not open to museum visitors.
1920-1924: Emile and Henry Berliner begin testing vertical flight machines at College Park, and make the first controlled helicopter flight at College Park on Feb. 24, 1924. Henry would go on to establish ERCO in nearby Riverdale, MD with the goal of building simpler, safer airplanes.
1927-1935: The Bureau of Standards develops and tests the first radio navigation aids for all-weather flying at College Park.
Wright Brothers at College Park (AvStop Magazine)
Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms (National Park Service)
Founding of the College Park Airport (College Park Aviation Museum)
Riversdale Mansion (College Park, MD)
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Gavril Dejeu (; born 11 September 1932) is a Romanian politician who served as Minister of Interior in Victor Ciorbea's cabinet. He was also acting (or ad interim) Prime Minister of Romania from 30 March to 17 April 1998.

Born in Poieni, Cluj County, Kingdom of Romania, he graduated from Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) in Law. Dejeu subsequently joined the Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party (PNŢCD) in 1989, in the wake of the Romanian Revolution, serving in the Chamber of Deputies from 1992 to 2000. He and his wife Elena have one daughter, Flavia Vlad.

He is one of the few former MPs and former high ranking political office holders in Romania who gave up his special pension.

References

 Gavril DEJEU Sinteza activitatii parlamentare în legislatura 1996–2000

1932 births
Living people
Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party politicians
People from Cluj County
Prime Ministers of Romania
Romanian Ministers of Interior

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The Financial Health Indicator (FHI) is a measurement of a local government's overall financial health. It is calculated from the seven financial ratios that local governments are required to calculate annually. An FHI result of 70 and above indicates sound financial health. The maximum result achievable is 100. The FHI is one factor to consider in assessing overall performance. Other factors include: the range of services offered; efficiency of services delivered; and community satisfaction. A very high or low FHI may be a prompt for questions to be asked by the community about a local government's revenue, expenses and service delivery. The FHI is best viewed as a trend over time. When interpreting FHI data on the radar charts below, a larger rounder shape is better than a smaller shape. Ratio results that a closer to the centre indicate areas where attention may be required and improvement can be made. Find out more information about the FHI methodology (DOCX 1.4MB).
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A local government's long term or 'non-current liabilities' include debt that is due to be paid in a period greater than 12 months, their staff leave entitlements and other liabilities.
Local governments are required to estimate the total value of their assets. Sound asset management ensures that the cost of replacing assets at the end of their useful life is considered in a local government's long term financial plan.
This table provides a comparison of Financial Health Indicator results.
A local government's revenue comprises all sources of money that contribute to its operating budget. Local governments in Western Australia generate revenue from rates, fees and charges for services, and grants from the State and Commonwealth governments. In some cases, local governments also receive funding through property-developer contributions and sales of assets and property.
Local governments are permitted to set aside money to be used for designated purposes in a future financial year. Reserve accounts may be created for future asset upgrades or replacements, employee costs, specific projects or a number of other initiatives.
Under the Local Government Act 1995, councils must vote to accept an annual budget that sets out the local government's spending priorities. A local government's annual budget is informed by its Strategic Community Plan which is developed with the community. Engaging with the community enables a local government to be responsive to community needs and ensures that expenditure and prioritisation of public funds is in line with community expectations. The Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 specify 11 broad program areas that local governments are to use when reporting expenditure. These program areas are defined below.
Local governments are required to report their expenditure by nature and type. Expenditure is classified into five categories defined in the Western Australian Local Government Accounting Manual.
Rates are a tax on property levied by local governments to fund the shortfall between their planned expenditure and all other income they receive, including from local government grants. The Local Government Act 1995 and the Valuation of Land Act 1978 prescribe the methods for assessing the rateable value of property and the types of rates which can be levied. Each local government determines a rate in the dollar which is multiplied by the assigned value of the property. Rate revenue includes general rates, differential rates, specific area rates, minimum rates, interim rates, back rates, ex-gratia rates - less discounts offered. This does not include administration fees, interest on instalments, and interest on arrears or service charges. This graph shows the total growth in local government rate revenue for the local government selected. For more information about your rates contact your local government.
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Western Australian local governments provide a range of waste and recycling services to their residents. Reported below are waste and recycling services that are provided directly to households, which include kerbside bin collections and vergeside collections for bulky items. The total quantity of domestic waste collected by each local government is dependent on factors such as the number and type of dwellings and the socioeconomic characteristics of the local government area.
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Shown as tonnes of waste collected by service type.
A regular, containerised service where mixed waste (garbage) is collected and transported directly or via a transfer station to landfill. Typically the container is a "wheelie bin" with a red or dark green lid.
A regular, containerised service where mixed waste (garbage) is collected and processed in an Alternative Waste Technology (AWT) facility, which are also referred to as Resource Recovery Facilities.
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An intermittent or on-demand collection service for bulky wastes such as white goods and mattresses. Typically provided as a non-containerised service, but the use of bulk bins is increasingly common.
An intermittent or on-demand collection service for garden organic wastes. Typically provided as a non-containerised service.
Western Australian local governments provide a range of waste and recycling services to their residents. Reported below are waste and recycling services that are provided directly to households, which include kerbside bin collections and vergeside collections for bulky items. The average quantity of domestic waste collected from each household is dependent on factors such as the number and type of dwellings and the socioeconomic characteristics of the local government area. The average quantity of waste collected by each service type will also depend on the mix of waste and recycling services provided to households. The recovery rates shown in the table view for each service type show the percentage of materials recovered from the total amount of waste collected through the service for the selected year. Recovery rates depend on a range of factors including the degree to which waste is separated at the household (e.g. the number of bins) and the capacity and efficiency of the recycling facilities where recyclable materials are delivered.
DATA SOURCE: Data are voluntarily reported by local governments to the annual Census of Western Australian Local Government Waste and Recycling Services. The accuracy of the reported data is not independently verified. Household numbers were obtained from Western Australia Tomorrow, Population Report No. 8, Household forecasts, Band C.
Shown as kilograms of waste landfilled and recovered per household for all service types.
Total quantity of waste disposed of to landfill for all services divided by the estimated number of households.
Total quantity of materials recovered from waste for all services divided by the estimated number of households.


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Thailand Opens up For All Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Feb.2022
Thailand again eases international travel to the country. See what are the latest travel updates that will be effective from February 1, 2022.
Thailand's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the resumption of the Exemption from Quarantine (TEST & GO) entry scheme, the reopening of Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox destinations, and the reintroduction of the Sandbox Extension programme effective from 1 February, 2022, from 09.00 Hrs. Thailand time.
TEST & GO Thailand Pass
Pre-Arrival Requirements
All travellers must have the following documents for entering Thailand:
A Thailand Pass, which can be applied via https://tp.consular.go.th/. *The system will reopen for new TEST & GO applications from 1 February, 2022 (09.00 Hrs. Thailand Time)
A Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected issued no more than 72 hours before travelling.
Travellers under 6 years of age, travelling with parents with a negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before travelling, are not required to have a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test result and can have a saliva test when entering the Kingdom.
For arrivals by water, everyone on board the vessels must have a medical certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected within the officially specified time frame. Anyone on aboard with a history of COVID-19 infection within a period between 14-90 days must have a medical certificate of recovery.
An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$50,000.
Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand's national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.
A proof of prepayment for 2 separate nights of accommodation at government-approved hotel/s, such as, SHA Extra Plus (SHA++), AQ, OQ, or AHQ on Day 1 and Day 5, and the expenses for 2 RT-PCR tests on Day 1 and Day 5. The prepayment for Day 1 must include an accommodation, a test and a prearranged transfer from the airport to the hotel. *Travellers can book 2 different hotels for the accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5. However, on both Day 1 and Day 5, they must stay within the room for the RT-PCR test result.
A Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination/Recovery
Everyone 18 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand.
Travellers 12-17 years of age travelling to Thailand unaccompanied must get vaccinated with at least 1 dose of an approved vaccine. Those travelling with parents are exempt from this requirement.
Travellers 6-11 years of age, travelling with parents, are exempt from this requirement.
For arrivals by water, everyone on board must be fully vaccinated. This is except for travellers under 18 years of age, travelling with parents or guardians.
Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection who have recovered by medical treatment, and travellers who have received at least 1 dose of an approved vaccine after post-infection must have a certificate of COVID-19 recovery.
All travellers must undergo 'exit screening' at the point of departure, i.e., at the airline check-in counter and present the required documents to the person-in-charge to carry out the checks.
On-Arrival Requirements / During the Stay
All travellers must undergo 'entry screening', including body temperature check at the point of entry.
Present the required documents to the Immigration/Health Control officer to carry out the checks, then proceed through the Immigration procedures.
Proceed to the prearranged accommodation or medical facility to undergo the first RT-PCR test. The trip must be by a prearranged vehicle on a sealed route. Then, all travellers must wait for the test result within the hotel only. Travellers under 6 years of age, travelling with parents, can have a saliva test.
If testing negative for COVID-19, travellers are free to go anywhere in Thailand. However, they must stay at their prepaid accommodation on Day 5 and undergo their second COVID-19 test using the RT-PCR technique (they must stay within the room for the RT-PCR test result.) The second test can also be taken when the travellers experience respiratory symptoms.
Travellers whose test result returns as positive will be referred for appropriate medical treatment in accordance with Thailand's Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 (2015). The expenses must be covered by the required insurance for foreign travellers, or national healthcare coverage for Thais and eligible foreign expatriates.
Pending on their conditions, they may be medically advised to receive treatment in either hospital hotel isolation or community isolation.
During receiving the medical treatment – at least 10 days, they must remain in their accommodation only. They should not leave their accommodation unless utmost necessary, and must notify the Communicable Disease Control officer in-charge.
After having recovered from COVID-19, they will receive a medical certificate of recovery.
While in Thailand, travellers are advised to strictly follow standard, good personal hygiene practices; such as, wear a mask in public, maintain hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer), and keep physical distance of at least 1 metre from others.
Travellers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive they must get an appropriate medical treatment. Those with COVID-19 testing appointment must get tested.
All travellers must download and install the MorChana application, and set it on at all times for the COVID-19 precautionary measures and to record the result on Day 5-6 in the application.
Meanwhile, travellers who have applied/obtained their Thailand Pass QR code before 22 December, 2021, with scheduled arrival dates in Thailand from 24 December, 2021, onwards, are still required to undergo their second COVID-19 test using the RT-PCR technique at government-designated facilities on Day 5-6 of their stay in Thailand, or when they experience respiratory symptoms (no additional cost).
Guidelines for Domestic/International Departure
For domestic departure, travellers must show proof that they have received a negative result for their RT-PCR test.
For international departure, it is the responsibility of travellers or their organisations to make sure that the travellers meet the requirements of their specific international destination regardless of the point of departure.
Sandbox destinations expanded 6 provinces
Also from 1 February, 2022, the CCSA approved the reopening of Bang Lamung, Pattaya, Si Racha, Si Chang, and Sattahip – only Na Jomtien and Bang Saray – in Chon Buri, and Ko Chang in Trat as Sandbox destinations.
The Sandbox Extension programme will also be introduced between Phuket, Phang-Nga, Krabi, and Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao), where Sandbox travellers can travel within these destinations during the first 7 days in Thailand and can change accommodation three times (can book 3 different hotels).
This means fully vaccinated travellers from overseas who are planning to travel to Thailand under the Sandbox programme can choose to undergo their first 7 days in either Krabi, Phang-Na, Phuket, Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao), Chon Buri (Bang Lamung, Pattaya, Si Racha, Si Chang, and Sattahip – only Na Jomtien and Bang Saray), and Trat (Ko Chang).
A Thailand Pass, which can be applied via https://tp.consular.go.th/.
A confirmed payment for at least a 7-day stay at approved accommodation establishments; such as, a SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) hotel, within the above-mentioned eligible Sandbox destinations.
Travellers to Krabi, Phang-Nga, or Phuket can change accommodation twice within the first 7 days (can book 2 different hotels) within the province.
Travellers to Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao can change accommodation 3 times within the first 7 days (can book 3 different hotels). However, they must stay the first night on Ko Samui and must receive a negative result for their first RT-PCR test, before being able to change accommodation to other hotels on either Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, or Ko Tao. Or they can choose to book 3 different hotels on Ko Samui alone.
For travellers under the Sandbox Extension programme, as well as travellers to Chon Buri (Bang Lamung, Pattaya, Si Racha, Si Chang, and Sattahip – only Na Jomtien and Bang Saray) and Trat (Ko Chang), we will provide more details as soon as possible.
A confirmed payment for 2 RT-PCR tests;
Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket: Travellers can reserve and prepay for the 2 RT-PCR tests via www.thailandpsas.com (2,100 Baht/test, or 4,200 Baht/2 tests).
Surat Thai (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao): Travellers can book and prepay for the 2 RT-PCR tests when booking and prepaying for accommodation at SHA++ hotels (2,200 Baht/test, or 4,400 Baht/2 tests). The first test will be conducted at Samui International Airport, and the second test at any of the designated hospitals on Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, or Ko Tao.
For arrivals by water, everyone on board must be fully vaccinated. This is except for travellers under 18 years of age, travelling with parents or guardians. *We will provide an update on this as soon as the official information becomes available.
Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection who have recovered by medical treatment and travellers who have received at least 1 dose of an approved vaccine after post-infection must have a certificate of COVID-19 recovery.
All travellers must undergo 'entry screening' including body temperature check at the point of entry.
Travellers arriving on a direct flight to an international airport at the Sandbox destination must present the required documents to the Immigration/Health Control officer to carry out the checks, then proceed through the Immigration procedures.
Travellers with a transit flight to the airport at the Sandbox destination (Currently only Samui Airport, and from 1 February 2022 also at Phuket International Airport) must undergo entry screening at the first point of entry or at the final destination:
At the first point of entry, present the required documents to the Immigration/Health Control officer to carry out the checks, then proceed through the Immigration procedures before boarding the transit flight;
At the final destination of entry, present the required documents to the Immigration/health Control officer to carry out the checks, then proceed through the Immigration procedures.
Travellers with a negative test result can enjoy travel activities within the Sandbox areas throughout the 7 days, but must return to their prearranged accommodation on a nightly basis. They are not allowed to stay overnight in any other places. In addition, they must undergo their second RT-PCR test on Day 5-6, or when they experience respiratory symptoms.
While receiving the medical treatment – at least 10 days, they must remain in their accommodation only. They should not leave their accommodation unless utmost necessary, and must notify the Communicable Disease Control officer in-charge.
Travellers must stay at least the first 7 nights within a Sandbox destination if planning to continue the journey to other destinations in Thailand. If staying less than 7 nights, the traveller must leave Thailand to another country immediately.
While in Thailand, travellers are advised to strictly follow standard, good personal hygiene practices; such as, wear a mask in public, maintain hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using hand sanitiser), and keep physical distance of at least 1 metre from others.
Travellers who experience COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive, they must get the appropriate medical treatment. Those with a COVID-19 testing appointment must get tested.
Travellers who intend to stay less than 7 nights in a Sandbox destination must undergo the second RT-PCR COVID-19 test 1 day prior to their departure date to another country. A negative RT-PCR test result (COVID-19 not detected) issued no more than 72 hours before travelling is required when exiting/entering the Sandbox destinations.
Travellers who intend to stay more than 7 nights and to continue their journey to other parts of Thailand must undergo the second RT-PCR COVID-19 test on Day 5-6. After receiving a negative test result on Day 7, travellers can obtain a 'Release Form' and from Day 8 continue their journey domestically.
For domestic departure, after having stayed the first 7 days in the above-mentioned eligible Sandbox destinations, travellers must obtain a 'Release Form' from their accommodation and from Day 8 are free to go anywhere in Thailand.
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The Salem High School tennis team wrapped up a busy week by falling to Waynesville 8-1 Friday, April 12 in a dual meet at Salem.
Also last week, the Tigers shut out Licking 9-0 Thursday at Licking; lost to Willow Springs 7-2 Tuesday at Salem, and lost at Rolla 8-1 Monday.
This week Salem is to compete in the West Plains Invitational Wednesday. Monday's scheduled meet at Mountain View has been moved to May 1.
Tatum Hatridge/Nate Williams lost, 9-8 (7-3).
Brock Thompson/Hunter Ross lost, 8-2.
Martin Jones/Hunter Williams lost, 8-3.
Layton Southards/Katrina Parks lost, 8-5.


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Forza Horizon 5 preview impressions are ecstatic
Carl Vincent David· 10/13/2021
Forza Horizon 5 preview impressions are out now and from what I've gathered, it's looking really good. The game was announced for release on November 9, and with only a few more weeks until the game emerges on the uh, horizon, some may still be on the fence about whether to get it or not.
PC Gamer's Shaun Prescott says, "[Playground Games has] hit a great formula. They know how to make computer game cars go. They know how to construct landscapes that feel good to race in. They've figured out how to make a racer satisfying but mostly resistance-free. They've shorn the annoyances out of crashing at high speed by simply making cars like tanks and trees like thistles."
Chris Scullion of Video Games Chronicle writes, "Based on our first 90 minutes [with Forza Horizon 5], to all intents and purposes, does feel a lot like Horizon 4 but set in a different country. However, that's pretty much exactly what we were hoping for. This is one of those rare situations where 'more of the same' is not a criticism."
While it does sound like it's just more Forza, (More-Za?), it definitely looks amazing; and sometimes just more of the good stuff is what we want. That said, it's good to know that fans of the series are going back to what's familiar. What about new stuff though?
Mike Williams, writing for Fanbyte reports, "My dip into Forza Horizon 5 was a short one, but a tantalizing taste. Forza Horizon 5 feels like it's going to cruise past its immediate predecessor with the same open-world driving excellence in a location that's better suited to the series' strengths."
Kurt Indovina and his cohorts at Gamespot had this to say, "Beyond the draw distances, the attention to detail was impressive. The way the sun glistens off the hood of a car in the distance is a sight to behold. While the beachside communities and cities of Mexico made me want to stop, get out and walk around. That is to say, Forza Horizon 5 does a good job of making its version of Mexico feel alive and lived in as opposed to simply set dressing for racing adventures."
Now, the Forza Horizon series has always looked pretty, and Horizon 5 is no exception. Looking at the early stills and videos of the game, it's safe to say the extra year Playground Games had to work on the game has born fruit and, oh boy it's looking really good. So is that interesting new setting! Getting to go around the biomes such as a volcano, a jungle and desert with fancy cars and a smooth driving feel is definitely something to look forward to.
And there you have it! High praise from several outlets that have had hands-on with the Forza Horizon 5 preview build. As stated, it is slated for release on November 9, 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. As is typical of Microsoft's first-party exclusives, it will also be available to subscribers of Xbox Game Pass on day one.
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Blandina, of ook wel Blondina, Baldina en Sint-Blandina genoemd (gestorven in 177, te Lyon, Frankrijk), was een gemartelde slavin. Het verhaal van haar dood is overgeleverd door Eusebius van Caesarea.

In de zomer van 177 nam de vijandigheid tegen christenen in Lyon sterk toe. Eerst werd ze de toegang geweigerd tot openbare plaatsen zoals de markten en de baden. Toen de provinciale gouverneur de stad uit was, werden christenen openlijk opgejaagd en aangevallen. Christelijke werkgevers werden er van beschuldigd seksuele wreedheden en kannibalisme te hebben gepleegd. Elke dag waren er nieuwe slachtoffers en de meest uitgesproken leden van de kerken in Lyon of in de naburige stad Vienne. Ze werden gearresteerd en terwijl ze wachtten op de dag van de massa-executie, die plaats zou vinden op 1 augustus 177, werden ze gemarteld in de gevangenis. Deze geplande executie en de martelingen waren ter vermaak van de bevolking – zo bespaarden de provinciale ambtenaren de kosten voor het inhuren van professionele gladiatoren, boksers, worstelteams en zwaardvechters.

Blandina werd samen met haar meester Pothinus en vele andere christenen gevangengenomen. Niet-christelijke slaven hadden, uit angst ook gemarteld te worden, getuigd tegen hun christelijke meesters, dat zij inderdaad de schandalige dingen hadden gedaan waarvan ze werden beschuldigd. Men verwachtte dat Blandina, doordat ze lichamelijk niet sterk was, de martelingen niet zou overleven. Zo werd ze onder andere geslagen met de zweep en als aas voor dieren gegooid. Ook heeft ze op een ijzeren stoel gezeten die men in brand had gezet, zodat het haar vlees zou schroeien. Men wist op een zeker moment niet meer wat ze met haar moesten doen, want ze overleefde alle martelingen en op elke vraag antwoordde zij met: 'Ik ben een christen en wij plegen geen wangedrag.' Ze was vastgebonden aan een paal in het Amfitheater, als aas voor wilde dieren die op haar werden losgelaten. Ze bleef bidden tot God en gaf zo ook hoop aan haar metgezellen. Geen van de dieren had haar aangeraakt en Blandina was degene, hoe klein en kwetsbaar ze ook was, die haar broeders inspiratie en moed gaf.
Iedereen werd gemarteld en gedood en Blandina bleef als laatste over. Op de laatste dag van de gladiatorenspelen, bracht men Blandina opnieuw naar het Amfitheater. De dagen ervoor werd ze elke dag gedwongen naar het lijden van haar metgezellen te kijken en zij werd gedwongen te zweren bij de Romeinse goden. Toch bleef ze bij God en het christelijke geloof, wat er toe leidde dat de menigte boos werd. Uiteindelijk heeft men haar met een net vastgebonden en voor een stier gegooid. Door dit dier werd ze de lucht in gegooid en uiteindelijk is ze met een dolk gedood. Haar lichaam, en die van anderen die waren gemarteld en gedood, bleef onbegraven, bewaakt door soldaten. Na zes dagen werden de resten verbrand en de as werd in de Rhône geworpen.

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Who Should Be the Inaugural WWE SmackDown Women's Champion?
Who Should Be the Inaugural WWE SmackDown Women's Champion?
The match has been made and the six women of the SmackDown roster are set to battle in a six pack challenge to determine the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion. Putting the decision to split the roster and have two titles between 11 women aside, SmackDown will need to make a statement with their choice and create a feud in doing so that makes people want to tune into the women's division going forward.
Many dirt sheets are suggesting Nikki Bella is set to win the match, but this article is going to look at both who is going to win, as well as who OUGHT to win. From least to most likely, let's break down each superstar and determine who should leave with the white and blue belt.
Carmella is probably the least likely to leave with the championship. She's still very green and probably needed a bit more time in NXT. Unfortunately, splitting the rosters robbed her of development time and that leaves her well shy of being champion. On top of that, she just turned heel and needs to establish her character with the fan base before she can be given the title. Carmella is probably the only one of the six women who you can be confident in saying will categorically not win the championship.
One year from now, Bliss will be running this division – she's that good. However, she's another one who is new to the brand and still yet to really establish herself. Putting the championship on her wouldn't be an issue because Bliss is good enough to make it valuable, but it's hard to see them putting the title straight on someone who's both just come up from NXT and hasn't had championship experience anywhere in the past. She should be treated as a serious threat, but if you're picking a heel to leave with the title, Bliss isn't the right call just yet.
Naomi has completely reinvented herself since debuting on SmackDown. Her entrance is unique and enough to get the crowd's attention. Now, she just needs a chance to prove it in the ring because if she can show off her true ability, she'll gain a lot of respect from those who haven't seen it before. It's hard to see her winning the title though as at this stage, she probably needs more time to establish this new character. She's in a similar boat to Carmella where she is in a building phase. She will be a genuine championship contender, but not just yet. Not until she has a couple of quality matches and gets over as a babyface. She gets a slight nod over Bliss, because there's always the possibility they decide to go with the wrestler-who-has-been-overlooked-for-so-long-winning-on-SmackDown angle.
If they're picking a heel to leave as the champion, Natalya is the option. Her feud with Charlotte was very underwhelming in that Natalya never really seemed like a championship caliber competitor. They never got a chance to have a good match, but her work in the feud itself was below par. SmackDown unfortunately don't really have another option in terms of established heels though and if they want to create a heel champion for Becky or Nikki to chase, which is the route they should go, then Natalya is the option. However, they may go with a face to offset Charlotte on RAW.
Becky is the best character on the roster. She's the best wrestler on the roster and she's the most popular of the six. Logically, she's the choice to win the title. She'd fit perfectly with the wrestler-who-has-been-overlooked-for-so-long-winning-on-SmackDown angle and it'd provide a feel good moment for the brand to build momentum off. Despite all of that, it might be the right call keeping the title away from her. Becky winning the title is the feel good story of the entire SmackDown roster. Should it therefore happen in a six pack challenge? They might be better off taking their time, putting the title on Nikki or Natalya, and building to Becky winning at Survivor Series or the Royal Rumble. Becky Lynch as women's champion is one of those moments that is worthy of confetti and pyro and the longer you wait, the more fans will get annoyed that others are being put ahead of her and the more popular she will get. So maybe Becky ought to be robbed here? Have her hit a BexPlex on Carmella, have Nikki throw her out of the ring and steal the pinfall. There's your finish right there. Having said all of that, Becky is still clearly the person most worthy of being the women's champion.
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This is about as basic as you can get but sometimes I like basic...most of the time I like basic...basic, quick, easy and good!
salt and pepper. With a fork or whisk beat the eggs until combined and bubbles form.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add butter and let melt or spray with cooking spray. Add eggs and let sit for about 20 seconds until you an see the outside edge of the eggs begin to pull away from the edge of the pan.
With a rubber spatula pull the edge of the eggs towards the middle of the pan (from all sides of the pan)and let the runny uncooked egg roll into the area you just pulled egg away from. Continue to cook the eggs by repeating the process of pulling the eggs to the center of pan until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness...for me that is DRY! I will not eat wet runny eggs. Which goes back to when I was much younger...if my best friend and I would have a little too much fun the night before, her dad would wake us up at the crack of dawn with breakfast in bed of wet cheesy eggs. It was the most disgusting thing one could see or smell when a hangover was involved, the.worst.punishment!
Layer a slice of ham, cheese, then egg in between the english muffin and breakfast is served.
It looks great! I have it for breakfast lots of mornings and love it. Too funny with the dad. Happy Easter!
This is an old favorite. The children are beautiful. Happy Easter!


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For this chocolate tart recipe, think crisp, buttery shortbread cookies with a hint of coconut. Add to that a decadent, impossibly creamy chocolate pudding filling. Do we have your attention?
This tart gets its start with a super simple, versatile shortbread crust that comes together in minutes. Then comes the chocolate pudding filling: Alone, it's a delicious pudding worthy of a quick dessert any night of the week. But pour it into the tart and patiently let it set in the fridge? You've got a dessert worthy of any potluck – Paleo or otherwise.
The best part: With natural sweeteners, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and cinnamon, the healthy fats of coconut oil and gluten-free, Paleo-friendly flours, it's a completely guilt-free treat.
If you've ever made pudding from scratch before, you'll recognize the cooking process. Don't be alarmed: Heating and stirring helps thicken the mixture. While typical puddings call for corn starch, this recipe subs in Paleo-friendly tapioca starch, which thickens the filling in a pinch. Pureed coconut milk and bananas lend the pudding its luscious mouthfeel while the bananas and a little maple syrup sweeten the pudding just enough. Chocolate and cinnamon impart its rich, slightly spicy flavor.
This tart keeps it simple, topped only with a dusting of extra cocoa powder and cinnamon. Nobody will judge you if you get fancy with it, though. We suggest layering it with bananas and coconut like a chocolate version of banana cream tart, or with strawberries and a whipped coconut cream for a more berry-oriented iteration.
Finally, this tart is simple to make, but takes a pretty long sabbatical in the fridge to set properly. If you absolutely can't wait 3 hours, send it to the freezer for half the time. Or, if you're really impatient, serve it parfait style with the shortbread crust crumbled over the top, fruit obligatory.
This chocolate tart hits all the dessert checkboxes: a shortbread cookie-like crust, a deep chocolate flavor, and a rich, creamy texture.
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together coconut sugar, egg, and ½ cup coconut oil.
Add in 1 ½ cups tapioca flour and coconut flour. With a fork or a pastry cutter, incorporate dry ingredients into wet. When you have small, crumbly balls of flour combined with the wet mixture, use your hands to form dough into a ball.
Grease a round pie or tart pan with coconut oil. Spread dough evenly throughout pan, forming a tart shape. Bake tart for 15 minutes.
While tart bakes, combine bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk, 1 tbsp. coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon in a food processer. Blend until smooth.
Transfer filling into a large saucepan. Bring filling to a boil, stirring frequently. In a small cup or bowl, whisk water into ¼ cup tapioca flour to make a slurry. Stir slurry into filling. It will thicken instantly. You'll be left with a pudding-like filling.
Transfer filling to a bowl and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Pour filling into tart and refrigerate for at least three hours, up to overnight. (If you're impatient, freeze it for no longer than an hour and half.) Sprinkle with extra cocoa powder and cinnamon and serve.


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Party of Alenka Bratušek
Stranka Alenke Bratušek
Alenka Bratušek
Split from
Positive Slovenia
Social liberalism[1]
Political position
Centre[2] to centre-left[3]
European affiliation
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
European Parliament group
No MEPs
7 / 2,750
www.sab.si
Politics of Slovenia
The Party of Alenka Bratušek (Slovene: Stranka Alenke Bratušek, SAB) is a political party in Slovenia. The party was founded on 31 May 2014 as the Alliance of Alenka Bratušek (Zavezništvo Alenke Bratušek, ZaAB).[4][5] The party was formed by Alenka Bratušek, who resigned as Prime Minister of Slovenia on 5 May 2014,[6] and other former members of Positive Slovenia.
Among the founding members were incumbent MPs Maša Kociper, Jerko Čehovin, Jani Möderndorfer, Maja Dimitrovski, former MP Peter Vilfan, ministers Roman Jakič and Metod Dragonja.[7] Present were also several guests: former Mercator retail group chief executive Miran Goslar, Verjamem party leader Igor Šoltes, MEP Tanja Fajon and Social Democrat MP Matjaž Han, Zares party president Darja Radić and the Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia's Gorazd Žmauc.[8]
The party won 4.34% of the vote in 13 July 2014's Slovenian parliamentary election - and four seats in parliament.[9]
On 21 November 2014, the party became a full member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe grouping in the European Parliament.[10]
On 21 May 2016 the party was renamed as the Alliance of Social Liberal Democrats.[11] On 7 October 2017, the party again changed its title to include the founder's name in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections, becoming the Party of Alenka Bratušek. The party's Secretary General Jernej Pavlič stated that the name was changed to improve name recognition.[12]
In the 3 June 2018 parliamentary election, the party garnered 5.11% of the vote and won five MP seats.[13]
1 Leadership
2 Electoral results
Leadership[edit]
President[14]
Alenka Bratušek: 2014-
Vice-Presidents[15]
Maša Kociper: 2014-
Robert Golob: 2014-
Peter Vilfan: 2014-
Party Council[16]
Members elected in 2014 included Metod Dragonja, Roman Jakič, Jani Möderndorfer and Stojan Pelko.
Supervisory board[17]
Members elected in 2014 included Nika Poglajen, Tatjana Voj, Dejan Radunić.
Electoral results[edit]
Parliament of Slovenia
% of popular vote
Overall seats won
Seat change
38,293 4.38%
4 Opposition
^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (2018). "Slovenia". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
^ "Will Miro Cerar Fulfil High Expectations?". The Slovenia Times. 14 July 2014.
^ http://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/1557-pm-designate-sds-open-to-all-options-sarec-wants-more-talks
^ RTVSLO.si - V živo: Nastaja stranka Alenke Bratušek
^ http://www.sloveniatimes.com/pm-bratusek-to-form-new-party-on-31-may
^ "Konec vlade Alenke Bratušek". Delo.si. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
^ Slovenskenovice.si - Bratuškova ustanavlja stranko, v stilu Jankovića pripeljala družino
^ Siol.net - Kdo vse je prišel na ustanovni kongres stranke Alenke Bratušek?
^ Predčasne Volitve V Državni Zbor 2014 Republika Slovenija - Državna volilna komisija. Accessed 13 July 2014
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014. CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
^ https://english.sta.si/2265668/alliance-of-social-liberal-democrats-established
^ "Alenka Bratušek se vrača v ime svoje stranke". Prvi interaktivni multimedijski portal, MMC RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
^ "Izidi glasovanja za celotno Slovenijo - Predčasne volitve v Državni zbor 2018". volitve.gov.si (in Slovenian). 15 June 2018.
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Psałterz floriański () – trójlingwiczny, łacińsko-polsko-niemiecki, psałterz pochodzący z końca XIV wieku. Jego nazwa pochodzi od miejscowości w Austrii – Sankt Florian, gdzie w 1931 roku w imieniu polskiego rządu zakupił go Ludwik Bernacki, dyrektor lwowskiego Ossolineum. Bywa także zwany Psałterzem Jadwigi.

W obliczu II wojny światowej wywieziony do Kanady, powrócił do Warszawy po 28 latach. Rękopis jest przechowywany w Bibliotece Narodowej w Warszawie [sygnatura BN Rps 8002 III (1)].

Okoliczności powstania
Okoliczności i czas powstania manuskryptu nie są dokładnie znane. Współcześnie przyjmuje się, że manuskrypt powstał w Małopolsce, najpewniej w Krakowie. Umieszczony na karcie 53v herb Andegawenów sugeruje, że psałterz został wykonany na zlecenie tej dynastii.

Zdaniem Ewy Śnieżyńskiej-Solot (1992) i Wiesława Wydry (1995) prace nad psałterzem, przygotowywanym na potrzeby dworu królowej Jadwigi mogły rozpocząć się w 1398, zaś przerwane zostały w 1399 z powodu śmierci władczyni. Według Śnieżyńskiej-Solot iluminatorem i kopistą pierwszej części psałterza mógł być Bartłomiej z Jasła. Badaczka hipotezę tę opiera na fakcie, że wiadomo, iż Bartłomiej przepisywał na zlecenie Jadwigi inne księgi biblijne. Przerwane prace nad psałterzem zostały wznowione w pierwszej ćwierci XV w. na zlecenie innej, nieznanej osoby.

Inna hipoteza zakładała, że inicjatorem powstania psałterza był biskup krakowski Piotr Wysz. Kodeks miał być darem dla Jadwigi, spodziewającej się dziecka. Wedle tej hipotezy część psalmów przepisano w klasztorze kanoników regularnych św. Augustyna w Kłodzku. Prace wznowiono po 1405, gdy Władysław Jagiełło sprowadził zakonników do nowo ufundowanego klasztoru przy kościele Bożego Ciała w Krakowie. Nowy właściciel, dla którego dokończono spisywanie psałterza, nie jest znany. Hipotezę o pochodzeniu psałterza z Kłodzka propagował Ludwik Bernacki (1927). W 1949 Witold Taszycki podważył tę hipotezę, wykazując, że język starszej części psałterza wykazuje cechy charakterystyczne dla środkowej Małopolski, mógł więc powstać w skryptorium w Krakowie.

Na przełomie XIX i XX w. Władysław Nehring i Aleksander Brückner postawili tezę, że już pod koniec XIII w. mogło istnieć tłumaczenie psalmów na język polski, nazwane umownie Psałterzem św. Kingi. Zdaniem badaczy późniejsze tłumaczenia psalmów na polski, w tym Psałterz floriański, mogły opierać się na tym wczesnym tłumaczeniu. Jednak, jak dotąd, istnienie hipotetycznego Psałterze św. Kingi nie zostało potwierdzone.

Historia rękopisu
Prawdopodobnie w XVI w. psałterz w niewyjaśnionych okolicznościach trafił za granicę. Być może został skradziony podczas pożaru Krakowa w 1556 albo wywieziony w tym samym roku do Włoch przez królową Bonę, gdy opuszczała Kraków. Dawniej przypuszczano także, że być może psałterz wywiozła Katarzyna Habsburżanka, która opuściła Polskę w 1565 i do śmierci pozostała w Linzu. Na karcie Ir manuskryptu znajduje się zapis, że w 1557 bliżej nieznany Bartłomiej Siess (lub Süss) nabył rękopis od włoskiego kupca za 7 soldów. Najpóźniej w 1637 trafił do biblioteki kanoników regularnych w opactwie St. Florian koło Linzu w Austrii i w tymże roku został po raz pierwszy odnotowany w katalogu biblioteki klasztornej. Od nazwy tego klasztoru utarło się dla manuskryptu określenie Psałterz floriański, nadane przez Władysława Nehringa w 1871.

Na karcie Iv manuskryptu istnieje inna niewyraźna notka własnościowa z XV wieku. Jedno z możliwych odczytań wytartego tekstu to Jois de 7em tilijs. Zdaniem Miłosza Sosnowskiego (2020) można ten zapis zinterpretować jako Iohannis de Septem Tiliis. Według badacza mógłby to być znany skądinąd Jan z Lipan w dzisiejszej Słowacji (po łacinie miejscowość określano jako Septemtiliae), zmarły około 1438–1440, co świadczyłoby, że manuskrypt opuścił Polskę już w XV wieku. Brak jednak innych dowodów przemawiających za tą hipotezą.

W 1827 manuskrypt odkrył w zbiorach klasztoru St. Florian tamtejszy bibliotekarz, ks. Josef Chmel, identyfikując go jako cenny zabytek piśmiennictwa polskiego. W tym samym roku pierwszą publiczną informację o odkryciu ogłosił kierownik Biblioteki Jagiellońskiej Jerzy Samuel Bandtkie.

W 1930 rząd polski otrzymał od austriackich zakonników ofertę sprzedaży psałterza. Ostatecznie po negocjacjach psałterz został zakupiony w 1931 za kwotę 70 tys. dolarów amerykańskich i przekazany do Biblioteki Narodowej. Transakcji i przewiezienia manuskryptu dokonał dyrektor Biblioteki Stefan Demby.

W roku 1939, w obliczu nadciągającej wojny został wywieziony do Francji, a niedługo potem do Ottawy w Kanadzie, skąd został ponownie sprowadzony do Polski w roku 1959. Od początku lat 60. XX wieku przechowywany w zbiorach specjalnych Biblioteki Narodowej w Pałacu Krasińskich (Pałacu Rzeczypospolitej), skąd trafił do nowego skarbca Biblioteki Narodowej przy al. Niepodległości.

Wydania
Pierwsze wydanie psałterza na podstawie oryginału miało miejsce w 1834 w Wiedniu staraniem polskiego wydawcy Stanisława Jana Borkowskiego. Zostało ono nazwane Psałterzem królowej Małgorzaty, ponieważ Borkowski uznał, że Ludwik Węgierski zlecił przygotowanie tego psałterza dla swojej małżonki Małgorzaty. Wydanie to zawierało tylko tekst psalmów po polsku.

W 1883 Władysław Nehring wydał polski tekst w publikacji zatytułowanej Psalterii Florianensis partem polonicam ad fidem codicis.

Wydanie całości, zatytułowane Psałterz floriański. Łacińsko-polsko-niemiecki rękopis Bibljoteki Narodowej w Warszawie, ukazało się w 1939 we Lwowie pod redakcją Ludwika Bernackiego, nakładem Zakładu Narodowego im, Ossolińskim i przy wsparciu Sejmu śląskiego. Publikacja zawierała tekst psałterza w trzech językach opracowany przez Ryszarda Ganszyńca, Witolda Taszyckiego i Stefana Kubicę. Oprócz tego edycja zawierała cztery rozprawy dotyczące szczegółowych zagadnień związanych z psałterzem, autorstwa Aleksandra Birkenmajera, Władysława Podlachy oraz Heleny Polaczkówny. W 2002 ukazał się reprint tego wydania. W 2006 Wacław Twardzik na nowo opracował tekst Psałterza w ramach projektu badawczego Biblioteka zabytków piśmiennictwa średniowiecznego.

18 maja 2009 roku podczas wizyty w Watykanie prezydent Lech Kaczyński podarował faksymile "Psałterza floriańskiego" papieżowi Benedyktowi XVI.

Psałterz floriański jest w całości dostępny online w zbiorach wirtualnych, w projekcie Polona Biblioteki Narodowej.

Opis
Manuskrypt, spisany na pergaminie in folio, ma wymiary 32×22,5 cm. Według danych Biblioteki Narodowej zawiera 298 kart + III karty dodatkowe. Według innych podziałów składa się z 296 kart i V kart dodatkowych z XVI wieku lub 297 kart i IV kart dodatkowych. Okazała oprawa z tłoczonej skóry na desce została wykonana prawdopodobnie około 1564, być może przez introligatora Heinricha Yegema w Tyrolu lub Austrii. Kodeks składa się z 35 składek. Duże rozmiary psałterza sugerują, że nie był to raczej modlitewnik prywatny, tylko przeznaczony na potrzeby dworu.

Tekst zapisany jest staranną minuskułą gotycką w dwóch kolumnach. Spisany został przez trzech anonimowych kopistów w różnym czasie. Przyjmuje się, że część pierwszą (psalmy 1–101,18) zapisał kopista A (być może Bartłomiej z Jasła), część drugą (psalmy 101,19–106,2) kopista B, zaś część trzecią (od psalmu 106,3 do końca) kopista C, już na początku XV wieku.

Jest to dzieło trójjęzyczne (łacina, polski, niemiecki). Każdy wers zapisany jest w trzech językach – najpierw po łacinie, następnie po polsku i niemiecku (dialekt południowo-wschodni). Wersety poszczególnych wersji językowych oznaczone są kolorowymi inicjałami: zwykle łacińskie – złotymi, polskie – niebieskimi, niemieckie – czerwonymi. Tekst łaciński został zaczerpnięty z Wulgaty. Tekst niemiecki zbliżony jest do Psałterza trzebnickiego i Psałterza Piotra z Paczkowa.Tekst polski wykazuje zależność od pochodzących z XIV wieku odpisów prapsałterzy czeskich: Psałterza wittenberskiego i Psałterza klementyńskiego.

Tekst składa się z trzech części:
 pierwsza, psalmy 1–101
 druga, psalmy 102–106
 trzecia, psalmy 107–150

Na początku psałterza umieszczony jest prolog, pochodzący z dzieła Ludwika Saksończyka z około 1360.

Zabytek należy do tzw. psałterzy ferialnych – jego układ jest ośmiodzielny, tzn. przeznaczony do odmawiania w kolejne dni tygodnia, zaczynając i kończąc na niedzieli. Zgodnie z tym układem duże inicjały zdobią pierwsze z psalmów świątecznych i ferialnych.

Tekst biblijny nie posiada podziału na rozdziały i wersety. Oprócz psałterza manuskrypt zawiera również kilka hymnów i kantyków Starego Testamentu (Wyj 15,1-19; 1 Sam 2,1-10; Iz 12,1-6; Iz 38,10-20; Hab 3,1-6).

Język
Psałterz jest zabytkiem pisowni złożonej I stopnia (najlepsza w części pierwszej, w częściach kolejnych występuje niekonsekwencja w pisowni).

Autor pierwszej części regularnie stosował dwuznaki. Grafem ∫z oznacza głoski dziąsłowe š i ž (Ocropi∫z, przemo∫ze∫z, bo∫ze), rz jest zawsze znakiem dla ř (grzech, otworz), grafem dz – dla ӡ, ӡ́, (∫ødzø, bødze). Nie wszędzie jednak występuje konsekwencja w odróżnianiu fonemów – cz może oznaczać c lub č, zaś spółgłoska j jest oznaczana trzema literami: i (ie∫m), y (neoteymuy) lub g (mogich). Spółgłoski i, y są zwykle oznaczane literą i (lichoti).  Miękkość spółgłosek nie jest oznaczana.

W częściach II i III występują liczne wpływy czeskie, co wskazuje, iż wzorcem było poza tekstem łacińskim również tłumaczenie na język czeski.

Pierwsza część psałterza stanowi jedno z najważniejszych źródeł do poznania systemu fonologicznego i gramatycznego średniowiecznej polszczyzny. W tekście występuje wiele archaizmów:
 stare formy słów jako, kako, tako, przeciwo
 złożone grupy spółgłoskowe, które w późniejszym czasie uległy przekształceniom, np.  mołwa, mnożstwo, czrzewia, śćwirdzić
 czas przeszły złożony z formami słówka posiłkowego być, np. zgrzeszył jeśm, miłował jeś
 tryb przypuszczający ze starą odmianą słowa posiłkowego: bych, by
 archaizmy leksykalne, w tym słowa nienotowane w innych zabytkach staropolszczyzny, np. niezbożstwo 'nieszczęście', odjimca 'obrońca', potrzebiznny 'ubogi', rozliczycie 'rozlicznie', społowić 'przepołowić', uwroz 'sznur'

Zdaniem Taszyckiego język całego polskiego tekstu psałterza zawiera cechy ówczesnego dialektu małopolskiego, przy czym pierwsza, najstarsza część nosi cechy środkowo-małopolskie, zaś późniejsze, dalsze części – cechy północno-małopolskie. Zdaniem Taszyckiego o środkowo-małopolskim pochodzeniu świadczą m.in.: formy miejscownika l. mn. na -och (w bogoch, w obrazoch, w krajoch) obok form na -ech (w bodzech, w obraziech), używanie cząstki -ow- zarówno po spółgłoskach miękkich, jak i twardych (ku ołtarzowi, jeleniow), pisownia mie, cie, sie z czasownikami (przyjął mie, wiesielcie sie) i pisownia mię, cię, się po przyimkach (na mię, pod cię, za się), formy typu sierce, dzierżeć. Jednak cechy językowe nie przesądzają o miejscu powstania dokumentu, ponieważ cechy te mogły się nakładać w wyniku kopiowania z tekstów wcześniejszych.

Zobacz też

 Karta medycka – odpis Psalmu 50 w brzmieniu zbliżonym do Psałterza floriańskiego
 Karta praska – karta z próbkami pisma do Psałterza

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Linki zewnętrzne
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 Bestiariusz między wierszami

Dobra kulturalne rewindykowane w Polsce Ludowej
Manuskrypty z XIV wieku
Polskie przekłady Biblii
Polskie średniowieczne utwory w języku łacińskim
Zabytki staropolszczyzny
Średniowieczne utwory w języku polskim
floriański
Średniowieczne utwory w języku niemieckim
Rękopisy Biblioteki Narodowej


The Doctor and the Ponds explore a jungle, only to end up rescuing some people from the Doctor's past (or maybe someone who is his past).
Hartley and their friends end up in another universe- one in which the Doctor (and everyone associated with them) is real.
After the Last Great Time War a newly regenerated Doctor comes back to Earth to heal. With his old friends at his side, the Doctor uses the Chameleon Arch to become human in hopes that the break from his misery will help him learn to live again as The Last of the Time Lords. Set in 2003, two years before the Doctor meets Rose Tyler and utters the most fantastic of words, "Run!"
This author was extremely moved and inspired by the original work Never Quite Normal by Jessa L'Rynn and Olfactory Ventriloquism when I read it five years ago. It moved me so much that I wished the story went on and on. After careful consideration and waiting for a finished sequel to be written I decided to take it upon myself to finish the story that had been started and arch this adventure into that of the 2005 reboot. I have rewritten this work so that I could hopefully emulate the original authors writing style and the perfection they achieved. This work should be seen as the highest of complements to the original authors as they have inspired another to create.
As with everyone else I do not own Doctor Who or it's characters though I am madly in love with them.
A series of pranks the Doctor and the Master play on each other.
The Children of Time have been rescued. Aetherea, Ushas' and Koschei's sort-of-clone sort-of-daughter, is lost. But the virus designed by Ushas now has a cure, and everyone gets to rest for a bit.
Gallifrey is back and Romana is rightfully back in power! And Rassilon's rule has completely been wiped away. Gallifreyans and Time Lords alike are finally free again! The mess from the Time War has been cleaned up, and everything seems to be going well for Gallifrey after so long.
Back on Earth Captain Jack has established a new base in America. Torchwood 6; with a new group of misfits to help protect the world from the new Rift thats formed. One of his newest recruits however, that wasn't really recruited, seems to be a bit of a handful.
The Doctor's even up to his old tricks again in his freshly regenerated 12th form. His newest companions have been making things a bit complicated for him as well.
But unknown to The Doctor, Torchwood, UNIT, and Gallifrey; thanks to its return something else is on the horizon. And the same Time Lord that helped The Doctor find Gallifrey in its Time Locked state is in for some trouble, along with everyone else for that matter.


A must read from your weekend Globe and Mail. Reinforcing the importance HCF's work in this area.
I am so sorry that I am away on business in Ottawa and unable to attend your induction ceremony to the Westdale Sports Hall of Fame.
Allow me to add my voice to the many former staff, students and athletes who will be on hand to celebrate your remarkable contributions to our school and community over so many years. In retrospect, I was so fortunate to have had you as my coach during an important time of transition to adulthood in my life. You were always kind, patient and respectful of kids from every walk of life. But most importantly, you demanded the best in each of us and in so doing instilled a resilience to adversity that has served me well over the course of my life and career.
Quite simply, Coach, you were a profound difference maker for many of us, and for that we will be forever grateful.
As a charitable sector CEO, I am appropriately restricted from participating in any partisan political activity. But as a longtime political junkie and former Regional Chairman, I remain vitally interested in the the process and deeply concerned about our democratic deficits that go way beyond the ballot box. On the eve of tomorrow's Provincial Election in Ontario, I wanted to share this Spec Column that I penned some time ago, remembering my friend and former Hamilton East M. P.P., the late Dominic Agostino. Dom always ensured that local elections were fun. They aren't quite the same without him. And please don't forget to vote.
also a time of year to reminisce about those we've lost.
we were prepped for the discussion to follow.
friends almost as assiduously as election victories.
passion for politics and sports and became good friends.
the love and great cooking of his mom, Teresa.
hospitality even when you didn't need it.
about my Tory leanings. For Dominic, partisanship never came before friendship.
issues, Dominic would not disappoint.
responded with quiet dignity and a disarming smile.
many friends from across the spectrum, both in and out of politics.
Agostino. His was a life well lived.
Is art the "new steel", as the saying goes?
In Hamilton, many people argue that the arts will be a primary driver of economic growth in coming years as the city economy shifts away from heavy manufacturing to creative and knowledge industries. With the rapid growth and popularity of arts festivals like last weekend's Supercrawl on James North, it's clear that the arts are making a real impact.
In fact, the upcoming Vital Signs 2011 Report notes that 44 percent of Hamiltonians attended a cultural event in 2010, higher than the 39 percent average in other Vital Signs communities.
At the same time, we would be wise not to discount our manufacturing heritage just yet. According to employment data we will be publishing in upcoming upcoming Vital Signs report, employment in the goods-producing sector, which includes manufacturing and construction, has grown by 5.5 percent in the past three years. In contrast, employment in the service sector grew by 3.9%.
One of the more promising areas is the intersection of knowledge and manufacturing. It's easy to assume we should jump on the "web startup" bandwagon, but Hamilton has a unique ability to leverage our existing industrial manufacturing capacity into innovative new businesses that make things.
With easy access to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Hamilton could become an economic bright light that grows new businesses from the ground up and produces jobs that pay well enough to keep their employees out of the unfortunate ranks of the working poor.
Who knows: one of the 800 startups expected to launch by the end of this year could grow into a major employer. Initiatives like the Lion's Lair , started by the Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Factory, can help foster the entrepreneurial culture that is necessary to grow lots of new businesses.
In fact, we are so optimistic about the role of investing in building stronger communities that Hamilton Community Foundation has launched a community investing initiative to leverage our capital more directly and proactively.
So I arrived in Winnipeg last night and as chance would have it the Jets were playing their first NHL game since the tragic departure in 1996. As a sports junkie I figured I had to take a shot even though the game was sold out and I had no ticket. I arrived at the start of the second period and the ticket wicket was closed and scalpers had gone home. Standing pathetically at the front gate I explained my situation to a kind ticket taker. Taking pity on me she got me a free ticket in Row#6 from a "friendly Manitoban". I then had a guy sitting next to me who was intrigued by my story buy me a beer and a hotdog. The last two periods produce a raucous 6-1 win for the Jets and the crowd sounded like they had just won a Stanley Cup. What a great city! Hope to do the same thing soon in the Hammer….
A busy day on tap at HCF with our jam packed first Board meeting of the fall, under the capable watch of our new board Chair, Dr. Gary Warner. We welcome an outstanding group of new board members including Mac President Dr. Patrick Deane, Lawyer and community volunteer extraordinaire Brent Foreman and dynamic young entrepreneur Paul Lee Chin.
Immediately after the Board meeting I will dash to Hamilton Airport for a flight to Winnipeg. I am presenting there, along with some outstanding speakers from the U.K., U.S.A. and Canada, at the Philanthropy, Law and Social Enterprise Conference hosted by my friend and mentor Rick Frost of the Winnipeg Community Foundation. The audience will be predominately law students as well as community foundation partners and I always enjoy the opportunity to speak to the leaders of tomorrow about the power of philanthropy and some of exciting and innovative work that our team is doing at HCF.
We attended the first ever Lion's Lair at Carmen's last evening and it was an unqualified success. In addition to a packed house, the energy was palpaple and the stories of the competing entrepreneurs were inspiring. Creating a culture of innovation in Hamilton has been a passion of my friend Mark Chamberlain (and former HCF Board Chair) for many years and his positive spirit writ large at the event. Congratulations to all of the contenders and especially the winners. Thanks also to Ron Neumann at the Innovation Factory and David Adames at the Chamber for the combined efforts of their organizations (plus many corporate sponsors) to make it happen. I am also proud of the leadership provided by numerous HCF Board members including Demet Tsafaridis, Marita Zaffiro, Ruth Liebersbach and "Lion" and host, PJ Mercanti. Well done gang!
This is a must read for parents and educators.
About a week ago I ended up channel surfing at about 7:30 am on a Sunday morning and even with about 100 channels to choose from, it was pretty meagre pickings. I happened on the CPAC channel which was televising the conference proceedings from the Couchiching Institute of Public Affairs conference entitled "From the Ground up …Civic Engagement in our Time". I was mesmerized for the next several hours.
My favourite speaker was Dr. Kwame McKenzie who is the Director of the Canada Institutes of Health Research, Social Aetiology of Mental Illness Training Centre, Senior Scientist of Social Equity and Health Research, Deputy Director of the Schizophrenia Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. He is also a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Whew …….. that's a very long title for a man that struck me as being very down to earth with a clear and straightforward way of sharing what he believes to be important for true civic engagement.
Dr. McKenzie used the following analogy related to the dangers of using surveys to determine the needs and desires of a community: it's kind of like being a waiter in a restaurant – you present a menu but the person being served doesn't get to make the menu; they don't get to tell you what they really want to eat and are certainly not allowed in the kitchen!
I believe that if we are not careful, surveys can lead us into a trap of limiting our choices to a menu of programs we are comfortable providing: our resources and skill sets are limited and somehow we need to be open to ideas outside of the regular "daily fare" of strategies and follow the lead of individuals and communities who know what would be truly helpful.
If you haven't already, check out this month's issue of Scientific American, which has an exclusive focus on cities. In one piece, urban economist Edward Glaeser compares US cities that have recovered from declines with those that have not, and draws the conclusion that human capital is the decisive factor.
Three times in its history, Boston has gone into decline, and three times, Boston has managed to reinvent itself. Each time, the key has been its human capital. High education levels and local investment in R&D mean that Bostonians can shift their talents to new industries when old industries die and new opportunities present themselves.
Buffalo is half the city it used to be and one of the most impoverished urban areas in the country. The federal and state governments have poured money into the city, trying to revitalize it, but the sad fact is that it simply no longer serves as the transportation hub it once was. Its forbidding climate and low average education levels are disincentives for private investment.
As Hamilton Community Foundation prepares to release this year's Vital Signs report, I'm mindful of our great potential to develop Hamilton's human capital through education – and of the challenges we still face.
However, in all cases, results vary widely from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. For example, the percentage of 20-24 year olds who have no high school diploma and are not in school ranges from zero in some neighbourhoods to over 65% in others.
If we are to put Hamilton on a trajectory of recovery and renewed prosperity, we need to find ways to keep more of our children in school, especially in impoverished and vulnerable neighbourhoods. We also need to build more bridges between our poor neighbourhoods and the two excellent post-secondary institutions right in our midst: McMaster University and Mohawk College. I'm pleased that they are both looking at how to improve access to post-secondary education for kids in Code Red neighbourhoods; work that I have had the opportunity to witness first-hand as part of the Mohawk Access Cabinet.
Building bridges will require steady commitment, a long-term focus on results and stronger partnerships between stakeholders to achieve shared goals.


Here you can find key statistical reports and analysis on the Erasmus+ programme and its precedessor programmes.
The report provides an overview of all activities implemented to date through Erasmus+ 2017 calls. You can find statistics on grants and participants, information on the policy priorities of Erasmus+ and analysis on the programme's implementation.
The report provides an overview of all activities implemented to date through Erasmus+ 2016 calls. You can find statistics on grants and participants, information on the policy priorities of Erasmus+ and analysis on the programme's implementation.
The report covers the second year of implementation of Erasmus+, the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It aims to give an overview of all the activities implemented so far with regard to the Erasmus+ 2015 calls, planned under the 2015 Erasmus+ Annual Work Programme.
This report covers the first year of implementation of Erasmus+, the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport.
In January 2016, European Commission published figures on the last academic year (2013/14) of the Erasmus programme, which covered higher education mobility and cooperation projects under the former Lifelong Learning programme (2007-2013), part of Erasmus+.
The Regional Impact Analysis of the Erasmus programme builds on the Erasmus Impact Study published in 2014 and looks how an Erasmus mobility changes a student's skills and job prospects.
Erasmus statistics from 2010 to the present are available in the document library, with statistics from previous years available below.


Press Release - Sydney's Lavenderia NappyCare and Long Jetty Laundrette Spring into Action on the Central Coast! - Australia's Greenest Nappy and Laundry Service!
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Jim McLaren, owner / operator of the recently established, fresh and friendly 'Long Jetty Laundrette' states that "Lavenderia NappyCare has been providing a great service to families and businesses in Sydney - it was a logical step to join forces and offer the same convenient green services here on the Central Coast".
Saving hundreds of tonnes from landfill, planting hundreds of trees and providing access to clean drinking water for hundreds of children - Lavenderia NappyCare and now the Long Jetty Laundrette are committed to making a positive impact on the planet with every customer interaction and every transaction.
By engaging the services of water treatment specialists and environmental engineers, Lavenderia NappyCare has created a virtual non-polluting laundering system. By joining forces with the team at Long Jetty, families and businesses alike on the Central Coast can have access to the same great green services available in Sydney the past 5 years.
With each nappy used on any service providing access to clean drinking water for children in Africa and Ethiopia, and a tree purchased and planted for every booking, Lavenderia NappyCare and Long Jetty Laundrette will ensure that families and businesses on the Central Coast can make the most environmentally responsible choice available.
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Sir William Gammie Ogg FRSE LLD (1891–1979) was a British horticultural scientist and Director of Rothamsted Experimental Station

Life
He was born at Craigbank Farm in Peterculter near Aberdeen on 2 November 1891 the son of James Ogg and his wife, Janet Gammie. He was educated at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen then studied Science at the University of Aberdeen specialising in Chemistry. He graduated MA in 1912 then took a further degree in Agriculture gaining a BSc in 1913.

In the First World War he worked as a chemist at the explosives factory at Oldbury and at Greetland in Yorkshire. After the war, in 1924, he began working as an Advisory Officer at the East Of Scotland College of Agriculture. In 1925 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Alexander Lauder, Sir James Walker, George Barger and Ralph Allan Sampson.

In 1930, he went to the Macaulay Institute in Aberdeen as its Director. In 1943 he moved to Rothamsted Experimental Station. His colleagues there included Douglas M. C. MacEwan FRSE.

He was knighted by King George VI in 1949.

He served as President of the Chemistry Institute of Great Britain 1953 to 1955.

He retired in 1958 and died at Arnhall in Edzell, Angus on 25 September 1979. He is buried in Edzell Churchyard.

Family
In 1922 he married Helen Hilbert.

References

1891 births
1979 deaths
People educated at Robert Gordon's College
Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
British horticulturists


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Movie Review: Flock of Dodos
Posted on November 9, 2007 by John C. Snider
by John C. Snider © 2007
Whether we like it or not, the Evolution/Creation Wars will be with us for a while. The forces of Creationism are as determined as ever to challenge Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, especially as it is currently taught in public schools and universities.  The Creationists' latest ploy is "intelligent design", or "ID", which posits that lifeforms are so "irreducibly complex" that they must be the result of some super-intelligent agent.
Nevermind that the Creationists have been turned back repeatedly in recent years. In 2005, the courts ruled that Cobb County, Georgia could not place evolution disclaimers in biology textbooks.  In 2006, a similar tactic by the school board of Dover, Pennsylvania was overturned by federal Judge John E. Jones III (a George W. Bush appointee, no less). Dover voters tossed out the school board during the next election. And in Kansas, the fate of the entire state's biology curriculum has been the subject of not one, but two struggles within the state Board of Education. Despite these setbacks, there's no reason to believe that this battle won't be fought again and again in various places across America. The Kansas Wars are the jumping-off point of filmmaker Randy Olson's new documentary Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus, which looks not just at the nuts and bolts of the debate, but also at the tactics used by each side.  Why is it that the Creationists seem to be winning the PR campaign, when all the scientific evidence is against them?Â
Olson is a former evolutionary ecologist and makes it clear his sympathies lie with the scientific community. He avoids getting bogged down in religious arguments by taking the scientific claims of ID proponents at face value.  The most prominent voice in the film is Michael Behe, a biochemist and Catholic best known as author of the pop-science book Darwin's Black Box. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of the pro-ID activists featured in the film are either scientific laymen or academics who aren't even involved in biology, and Olson gives them just enough rope to hang themselves. While Olson makes short work of several of the claims made by the ID community, he is never sadistic or condescending. Olson goes out of his way to depict ID-ers as nice, well-meaning folks who are just misguided.Â
It's when Olson turns to his former scientific colleagues that we begin to see the problem. One scientist announces that "Intelligent Design is mendacity" – whereupon Olson freezes the action to provide a dictionary definition of mendacity. Later, this same scientist describes Creationists as "yahoos" and "ignoramuses". These two statements nicely sum up the problem – that the scientific community has done a poor job in the public relations department, and they often view their non-scientific opponents with contempt. The evangelicals and conservative politicians charm the public, utilizing their traditions of soundbiting and sloganeering to communicate messages like "Teach the Controversy". Scientists, on the other hand, often come across as tweed-wearing curmudgeons who talk down to the public and consider it beneath their dignity to appear in open forums to debate evolution with non-scientists. To be fair, it must be frustrating to see that astronomers no longer have to do battle with astrologers; chemists no longer have to debate alchemists; and geologists aren't constantly being tripped up by pro-flat-Earth wingnuts. But Olson makes a good point: If evolutionary scientists aren't willing to adapt to the realities of their social environment, they run the danger of going the way of the much-lamented dodo. In short, scientists need to launch a Charm Offensive of their own to win the hearts and minds of voters, taxpayers, and future scientists.
I highly recommend this documentary. It's often very funny, with most of the good-natured humor targeting the socially challenged evolutionists (they are the eponymous "Flock of Dodos", after all). Flock of Dodos is still making the rounds at film festivals all over the world, but it's already available on DVD. Check it out!
For more information, visit the Flock of Dodos Official Website.
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Don't you just love the new do? The Lord says envy is a bad thing, but how can you see a blogskin like this and not envy it? Friends, if you want the look of your blog tailored to suit your style you've got to meet a little pixie named Ann. Ann asked a few questions, took a peek at my current blog, made some suggestions and suddenly I had a garden template any cyber kitty would be proud to call home. Look at all the details! It is apparent that Ann takes pride in her work. Ann is also very easy to work with and amazingly efficient. Pop on over to Ann's place, Autographical.com, look at her portfolio, check out her more than reasonable prices and get a unique blog design that reflects the real you. As much time as you spend online, don't you think you owe it to yourself?
Wow, I just went over and took a look at her portfolio... might be time for a makeover for me!
Sandy -- I don't think I've ever seen a template I like as much as Pixie's!
very nice! I like it. I hope she does work for places other than blogger, I've got a webpage I could use her assitance with.
It's gorgeous...I absolutely love the whole garden theme...reminds me of someone very special.
I love it! Amazing!! I may have to have a makeover also, thank you for the tip.
Very Nice. I like the look. I took webdesign a couple of years ago with my Computer Technician Program I did. Ann is a very good web designer. I would really have to practice to make anything this nice. I like the cats and how they are incorporated into the design.
Just stopped by to say thanks for the advice you gave me at my blog, I wanted to let you know I have linked your blog to mine and you can find you link under Blogs that are worth a visit.
When you visited my blog, did you happen to get to my blog for my cats.
Funny I still imagine Quilldancer to be the fuscia & glitter type.
Is this a new you, turning a new page? lol!
Q -- sorry, I outgrew glitter a decade ago -- but I will never outgrow fuchsia. This really is me -- might not have been before I moved to this garish concete and neon city, but now my green Northern Idaho mountain roots call me back to the land.
This is so pretty and happy and clever.
She did an awesome job! I love the new look! I couldn't help but laugh at the comment you left on my blog. I feel so much better now! My old refrigerator isn't beautiful or anything, but so much better than what I thought I was getting...maybe we should start a meme posting a picture of our fridges!
wow what a beautiful new look, I am really running behind the times here all of my blogger buds have updated and here I am looking all old and ragged on my page.
Thanks Q -- i am a very busy gardener!
argh! So busy i can't keep up with my identites! For those who do not know, Disciple is ME!
thanks for stopping by the blog again, using html code is very easy to learn, and I prefer it over using css and the other more advanced code.
If you want to learn all about web design you can visit this link Deerford Internet Services. Murray taught us in the computer technician class I took. You can learn about a lot of things here. And get the different color codes for the link visited or just changing a background color.
Glad you liked visiting the blog for the cats, I am thinking about adopting a little sister for Haimish and Alexander down the road. It will all depend on the Landlord and if I get permission.
Bouquets for comments, very nice!
You new site makes me smile, the colors are so happy.


This article is intended for users of Debenu Quick PDF Library for Android.
The Android Virtual Device (AVD) is an emulator configuration that lets you model an actual device by defining hardware and software options to be emulated by the Android Emulator. It comes as an optional download when you install Android Studio.
Please note: Android Emulator's can be quite slow to load and performance is lower than what you get if you test directly on a physical device. However, it gives you the opportunity to test a variety of different device form factors and phone/tablet models.
In Android Studio go to "Tools (Menu Bar) >Android > AVD Manager.
Click on the "Create Virtual Device" button.
Select "Phone" or "Tablet" as Category and select the device which you want to use to make a Virtual Device. Then click on the "Next" button. Note: select a small screen device for better emulator performance. Devices with a large screen will have a longer launch time (Nexus 4, Nexus 5 etc).
Select the System Image i.e. the API level of Android OS (KitKat, Lollipop etc). Debenu Quick PDF Library for Android requires an API level of 15 or higher.
Now you will see options to verify the Emulator Settings otherwise you may change the settings according to your requirement from this dialog as well and then click on the "Finish" button.
Now you will see the newly created Emulator in the list of available Android Virtual Devices.
After launching the Emulator (by double-click on the Emulator option that you want to use as show in the screenshot above), wait for the "Home Screen" to load on the Android Virtual Device and then run the application. It's important that the Virtual Device has finished loading before you try to run the application otherwise it won't be recognized by Android Studio and you will be prompted to launch the Emulator again which can cause issues. Once the Virtual Device has loaded and you have run the application the dialog below will appear and you can select the Android device that you wish to use.
Finally you should now see your application running in the Android Emulator.
Android Studio can be a bit sensitive with the Emulators. If you find the Emulator isn't working (when it has previously worked) check the task manager and remove any loaded Emulator processes. If that doesn't work try rebooting. This can be an issue in step 7 if you try loading the same Emulator twice you will find that it a) doesn't let you and b) causes ongoing issues until you have resolved the conflict (as already mentioned, rebooting helps but is not the most efficient).
We suggest launching the Emulator first from the ADV Manager and waiting for the Emulator to fully load the device (i.e. homescreen is shown) before trying to run the app on the Emulator. If the Emulator has not fully loaded then it will not be shown in the Choose Device screenshot shown in step 7 when you try running the app and then it will give you the option to launch the Emulator again and this will just result in frustrating Emulator conflict issues. Refer to note #1.