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October 25, 2018 October 26, 2018 by Bryan Barrett, posted in Bryan Barrett, News
Remembrance Day brings a range of emotions for me. I look back at my military service with a great deal of pride and remember with fondness the bonds of friendship that were forged in adversity during my operational tours of Northern Ireland and Bosnia.
I also feel sadness when I think of good friends who have been cut down in the prime of their lives. I think of their wives that have to endure life without a husband and of course the children growing up without their father.
I recently had a major disagreement with my MP over a tweet he had posted regarding the Unilateral Nuclear Disarmament which would take place under a Labour Government.
How would nuclear annihilation and the indiscriminate killing of millions of people solve any of the world's problems?
His argument is made more ridiculous by his insistence that the Nuclear Weapons we have are a deterrent to Russia. Really? Our entire British Force currently stands at 150K. Now compare that to Russia's 3.5 million! We have 160 nuclear warheads compared to Russia's 1,500. How is bringing a pea shooter to a machine gun fight a deterrent?
What he should be doing is giving a firm commitment to reverse the cuts that his Conservative Government have imposed on our National defence. In 2010 we had 103,000 Army Soldiers, 35,500 Navy Sailors and 40,000 RAF Aircrew. That figure now stands at 82,000 soldiers, 30,000 sailors and 35,000 RAF Aircrew. When these figures are combined with the callous change of Pensionable age of our force's personnel do the actions of this Conservative Government really live up to its Red, White, and Blue rhetoric?? I think not!
Perhaps the money spent on nuclear weapons would be better served housing the many Ex Service Men who sleep rough on our streets today?
This leads me onto my next point. At the time of writing, 64 army veterans have committed suicide this year alone as a direct result of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD sometimes known as shell shock or combat stress occurs when the nervous system is unable to return to its normal state after the fight or flight experienced during severe trauma or a life-threatening situation. The recovery entails the journey back from a mental war zone to a healthier state of mind. By the Governments own figures (quoted in the House of Commons Defence Committee Report) it is estimated that one in ten of our Forces personnel could have mental health problems. I wonder; are we failing our combat veterans?
I had the opportunity to discuss with an old friend of mine, his experiences of serving in Afghanistan. It was with tears in my eyes that I listened to his story unfold. The responsibility that he felt towards his men, the immediate realisation that his preparation was wholly inadequate and ultimately the despair he felt when he was injured. I could not be prouder of how that man has battled through such a traumatic experience aided by his truly amazing wife. I was truly humbled in their presence.
This story and many more like them have ultimately strengthened my resolve that the Blair led invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan was a truly awful error.
Nothing unites soldiers more than their resolute courage in the face of conflict and danger. I remember vividly the fear I felt on foot patrol on the streets of Belfast during the early 90's. I was well aware that my life could have been taken from me at any moment, like so many others before me. I remember too, the scenes of utter devastation in Bosnia. The revulsion that I felt at crimes that mankind had committed. Villages and Towns destroyed, atrocities carried out by one neighbour to another, entire generations of families utterly erased from existence.
The memories I have convince me to conclude that war is far from glorious. Harry Patch who fought in the Great War and was actually the last remaining soldier alive, described the conflict as nothing more than organised murder. US President Franklin Roosevelt simply said, "I have seen war, I hate war. Yet war it seems is inevitable". Albert Einstein said "as long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable". President Trumps decision to withdraw from a Nuclear Weapon disarmament programme seems to be consistent with this! This is precisely why I can follow a man who is a pacifist and makes conflict a last resort. After all it is easy to send others to war.
What is beyond any doubt is that the freedom that we enjoy today came at a price. Indeed, the famous words of John Maxwell Edmunds ring true which state "when you go Home, tell them of us and say, for your Tomorrow we gave our Today". Therefore, I shall have no hesitation in raising a glass on Remembrance Day and toasting those that gave everything, and the memory of my friends in their prime!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9610801/Armed-Forces-to-wait-longer-for-a-pension.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6195491/An-army-cut-ribbons-Navy-struggling-stay-afloat.html
https://www.nti.org/learn/countries/russia/nuclear/
New Fracking Commissioner: ex-INEOS employee.
October 22, 2018 October 23, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Fracking, News
Fracking was in the news this weekend with Jeremy Corbyn visiting Derbyshire and voicing his opposition to Shale Gas Fracking…..
Jeremy Corbyn deplores Fracking.
Meanwhile it has been announced that Natascha Engel a former MP has been appointed as Shale Gas Commissioner by the conservative government. As Ms Engel is also a former employee of the fracking company INEOS, questions have been raised about her impartiality.. Jeremy Corbyn has criticised the appointment.
Natascha Engel relaxes in the Speakers Chair
Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake stated that he "didn't think that Natascha is an independent person in this debate, clearly she has been appointed by the government and the government's strategy is to push ahead with shale gas" …… going on to say she is "definitely there to try and help the government to roll out its policies on shale gas exploration which I support"
Tory MP Supporting Fracking and Natascha Engel's appointment
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Norton Town Council Meeting Update
October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Bryan Barrett, Housing, News
During Mondays Norton Town Council Meeting, Bryan Barrett asked the developers to ensure that local people are given priority in the allocation of the affordable homes which will make up 35% of this development! 550 new homes and school plan for Norton
Bryan notes that it's not realistic just continue to build more and more houses, and not invest in other infrastructure. Planners need to ensure that the developers will contribute to providing Schools, Doctors Surgeries, Hospital faciliies, and Public Transport in Norton, to cope with the growth in population the development will bring.
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Fracking Update from Bryan Barrett
October 16, 2018 October 16, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Bryan Barrett, Fracking, News
I can't have been alone at being alarmed at the release of the IPCC report last week.
The very sobering report can be summarised in just one sentence. The burning of fossil fuels is destroying our planet.
Is it not obscene then that in the very same week in which this report was released, the High Court ruled that Fracking could go ahead? Is it also not obscene that this government "pulled the plug" on making environmentally cleaner cars more affordable?
In comparison the Norwegian parliament has set 2025 as the goal for ALL new cars to have zero emissions, compared with the UK's 2040, they are on target, the UK isn't.
Fracking is an emotive subject and one that many people close their ears and eyes to. There is a lot of evidence available, much of which can seem to be contradictory. I have considered both sides of the argument and deduced that we should be investing in renewable energy.
Surely, we cannot surge ahead with a controversial method of gas extraction with a history of environmental disasters in other countries when we have just admitted that our planet is dying!
The argument that we need a bridge to renewable energy is also defunct after a Petro-chemical giant, admitted in an article published in the Sunday Times newspaper on 30th December 2017, that all of the gas extracted as a result of fracking would be used as a feedstock to power its power plants. These same power plants, make the plastic that pollutes our seas and oceans. This is quite simply grotesque!
I have had an off the record discussion with a senior employee of an energy company, who own the PEDL License for an area very close to where I live. They state that our country should be heavily investing in renewable energy and that Fracking will not end well.
Think about it, an expert in the field, employed in the oil and gas industry has informed me of the detrimental impact that fracking will have on our communities. This is a warning that I cannot ignore. Put simply; fracking will destroy our community for corporate profit!
Given the controversy surrounding fracking you could be forgiven for thinking that there would be a concerted effort to ensure that everything would be conducted transparently in an effort to combat any claims of underhand dealings or unfair play.
The sentencing of 3 protestors for 18 months by a judge with, according to the Daily Mirror, links to the oil and gas industry suggests to me that there is an unseen power at play here.
Surely the time is now for every politician to come together, irrespective of their political allegiance and work collaboratively for the good of our humanity? The future of our world depends on it!
Bryan Barrett
@BryBarrett999
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October 11, 2018 October 16, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Bryan Barrett, News
Do you know your local councillors?
A Labour Party Candidate honest enough to admit he used to be a Tory voter
My name is Bryan Barrett and I am a serving Fire Fighter. I live in Norton (near Malton), North Yorkshire with my wife and two children, not far from where I was brought up on the Tang Hall Council Estate in York. When I left school, I joined The Green Howards Infantry Regiment based in Catterick Garrison and Osnabruck Germany. I took part in a number of operational tours of Northern Ireland and Bosnia.
I left the Army in 2000 and moved to Malton to join the Fire Service. My early years as a fire fighter saw me at odds with the Blair Government. Strikes over fair pay and my disagreement over the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan made me a natural Conservative voter. My disagreement with the Labour Party became altogether more hostile as a number of my friends, who were still serving, lost their lives in Afghanistan. The lives of these young men, who knew little about politics, were cut short by a war that they were ill prepared for. That experience had a profound effect on me. But old allegiances run deep, and it wasn't until after the 2015 general election that I began to realise that it was the policies of the coalition government that had led to austerity and the increasing poverty around me. Public service workers like me had been taken for granted. The cost of living was increasing, yet our wages had totally stagnated and my annual salary was virtually the same in 2015 as it was in 2010.
Bitterly disappointed with politics in general, I was intrigued when Jeremy Corbyn became leader. He stated his intention to stand on an anti-austerity platform and seemed to be able to relate to fellow human beings in a way that other politicians simply couldn't. Labour Party membership doubled in his first 6 months as leader. However, I remained deeply suspicious of politicians in general and it wasn't until I read the manifesto in 2017 that I nailed my colours firmly to the mast and became a Labour Party member myself.
Now in 2018 I am appalled at our divided country where the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Homelessness is rising sharply, health inequalities are widening and a record number of people are having to rely on foodbanks. We face the unprecedented situation of this generation being worse off than the last, with the worst wage growth for 200 years.
We all need to do something about this, and as an elected Labour representative, I want to lead the local fight for a fair society where everyone has opportunities, and no one needs to visit a food bank.
Bryan Barrett, October 11th, 2018
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Result of Poll 4th October 2018
October 6, 2018 October 9, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in News, Trish Beadle
The members worked hard to campain on behalf of Trish Beadle, but this time we were not successful coming in 2nd place. The Tory candidate won with merely 12.5% of the 5367 electorate voting for him, we can and must do better next time.
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
Election of a District Councillor for
on Thursday 4 October 2018
I, Dr Justin Ives, being the Returning Officer at the above election, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each Candidate at the said election is as follows:
Name of Candidate
Description (if any)
Number of Votes*
BARBER, Stewart Anthony,
The Yorkshire Party
BEADLE, Patricia Elizabeth,
ELDERS, David Bernard,
The Conservative Party Candidate
679 Elected
* If elected the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:
Number of ballot papers
A want of an official mark
B voting for more Candidates than voter was entitled to
C writing or mark by which voter could be identified
D being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty
E rejected in part
Vacant Seats: 1 Electorate: 5367 Ballot Papers Issued: 1042
And I do hereby declare that, David Bernard Elders is duly elected.
Campaigning for Trish Beadle, 1st Oct
October 2, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Trish Beadle
Update from Mark White:
Last night was the penultimate canvassing session in the by-election campaign and I got my wish to have a photo with 10-14 activists on a street corner. We were supported by four members of the Acomb and Westfield ward of York Central and there are 13 on the street corner (including Charlie from Acomb who took the photo). In fact, we were joined by Mick and also Jerome later in the evening so there were 15 of us in total. My thanks to all involved – it was a wonderful statement of support.
Tonight is the last canvass; we are meeting at ATS Tyres at 5:45pm.
The plan for the week is:
Tuesday – Door knocking: Meet at ATS Tyres on Long Street at 5:45pm (Contact Mark 07831 306795)
Thursday – Election day: Meet at 6A Saxty Way from 10am until 10pm.
If anyone can help on Election Day, if only for an hour, please call either Mark or Phil
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Campaigning for Trish Beadle, 30th Sept
October 1, 2018 October 1, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Trish Beadle
We had a good turnout for the Carlton Miniott canvas on Sunday morning; my thanks to Trish Beadle, Richard Walter; Janet Guy; Sally Anderson from Richmond CLP; Hazel Eastmond and Steve White for coming out.
We knocked 172 doors and for Hazel and Steve it was their first time experience of door knocking – when you see them ask them how they found it – and then give it a try too!
Today, we start the final leg of the campaign leading up to election day on Thursday. Tonight we plan to complete two road groups in one session so all help will be appreciated.
Monday – Door knocking: Meet at ATS Tyres on Long Street at 5:45pm (Contact Mark 07831 306795)
Wednesday – Leafletting: Meet at the Black Swan on Front Street at 5:45pm (Phil 07789 513791)
September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018 by Website Admin, posted in Trish Beadle
Update from Phil Smith
Finished off leafletting Carlton Minniott this evening, thanks to the efforts of Marcus Missen, Richard Walter and Trish Beadle. Next up is Sandhutton, Catton and Kirkby Wiske on Thursday. Meet up at the Kings Arms Sandhutton at 18:30. All welcome to help out.
Please see the CLP Calendar for campaign activities
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Update from Mark White
We were out again on Thursday on the final road group in the Hambleton estate. This was a smaller canvass – 115 houses. We had a lot of people not answer but we did get 14 Labour promises. Mark shouts out his thanks to Philip Smith, Marcus Missen, Sally Hughes, and Richard Walter. We are in Carlton Minniott on Sunday morning at 10:30am; please note that the meeting place has changed – we will now meet outside the Vale of York pub in Carlton Minniott.
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Montenegro is a relatively new country and only declared its regained independence in 2006. Even so, the region boasts a long history and a culture that has been in development for thousands of years.
Read on to find out which people have influenced the nation over the years, the origins of the country from what was formerly Yugoslavia, and where to visit to know more about Montenegrin history. We also cover some of Montenegro's modern day traditions and cultural quirks.
There is evidence of human occupation in the Montenegrin region dating back over 2,500 years.
Across the centuries, a succession of invaders have ruled and influenced local culture, including Greeks, Celts, Slavs, Romans, Ottoman Turks and Venetians. The Venetians in particular ruled the region for nearly three centuries, contributing greatly to the beauty of Montenegro's architecture.
However perhaps the biggest influence on the people and landscape of Montenegro was the arrival of Christianity in the 6th century. There are several beautiful medieval churches and monasteries that still survive intact that you can visit today. Two excellent examples are the Savina Monastery in Herceg Novi and Cetinje Monastery in Cetinje – the latter of which is also known as St. Peter's Monastery.
Montenegro's first attempt to become independent was in 1878 under King Nikolai I. By 1905 they had their own constitution and were well on the way to organising their own affairs. Unfortunately, following two world wars in the first half of the 20th century, this attempt was short lived.
A long period of civil war and political turmoil followed and eventually saw the break-up of what was Yugoslavia into Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro. Today, Montenegro remains independent and is developing a thriving tourism industry which makes the most of the country's incredible natural beauty.
As well as ancient monasteries and churches, there are several other buildings that are worth visiting to learn more about Montenegro's history.
Sat high up on a hill, you'll get panoramic views from the ramparts when you visit the Castle of San Giovanni. There's been a fortification on the site since the 6th century, while the current castle was built by the Venetians in the 15th century.
Built in the 1800s, this was the Montenegrin royal family's home for 50 years and it's interior has an opulent mix of neo-classical and Art Nouveau styles. You can see the Montenegrin crown jewels here, while there are also extensive gardens and a summer house.
If you'd like to know more about Montenegro's heritage you can also visit the National Museum of Montenegro and the Museum of King Nikola, which are both in Cetinje.
You're likely to see traditional music, dances and songs performed during your visit to Montenegro, as these are still very much alive within the culture. Even young Montenegrin's sing traditional folk songs regularly and with pride. They also incorporate ancient instruments – such as the single stringed gusle – into modern compositions, which merge old with new.
You may also see a traditional dance called the Oro performed. This dance is both a game and a kind of social occasion, designed so that young men and women in the group can get to know each other. Ultimately, it's a circle dance where one person starts by singing to another on the other side of the circle. A man enters the circle first and does a flamboyant dance, followed by a girl who dances gracefully. When they're tired they kiss and leave the circle and another couple enters.


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Bloomberg Slams Both Parties for "Demagoguery"
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has made a career out of switching political affiliations when he deems it personally advantageous, gave students at the University of Michigan some insight into his ideology in his commencement speech this weekend. In doing so, he slammed everything from safe spaces to timid politicians to political demagogues.
After telling the graduates that colleges should challenge students with "uncomfortable ideas," Bloomberg criticized the rise of the intolerant left.
"The fact that some university boards and administrations now bow to pressure and shield students from these ideas through 'safe spaces,' 'code words' and 'trigger warnings' is, in my view, a terrible mistake," he said, earning a mixture of cheers and boos from the audience. "The whole purpose of college is to learn how to deal with difficult situations — not run away from them. A microaggression is exactly that: micro. And one of the most dangerous places on a college campus is a safe space, because it creates the false impression that we can insulate ourselves from those who hold different views."
But if conservatives in the crowd were getting interested, Bloomberg quickly made it clear that he wasn't just talking to campus liberals.
"Neither party has a monopoly on good ideas, and each demonizes the other unfairly and dishonestly," he said. "In this year's presidential election, we've seen more demagoguery from both parties than I can remember in my lifetime. Our country is facing serious and difficult challenges. But rather than offering realistic solutions, candidates in both parties are blaming our problems on easy targets who breed resentment. For Republicans, it's Mexicans here illegally and Muslims. And for Democrats, it's the wealthy and Wall Street. The truth is: We cannot solve the problems we face by blaming anyone."
Ugh. Bloomberg started strong, but at this point, he sounded like every Republican candidate who tried to stand out this year on the debate stage by using the old, "The American people don't want to see this childishness" line. Does that ever work? Our political system is set up to be confrontational. Yes, sometimes it moves from a confrontation over ideas to a confrontation over, say, the size of a candidate's hands, but that's human nature for you.
But some – like Bloomberg, apparently – believe that the answer to America's woes lies in finding politicians who are malleable and soft in their positions. An independent, open-minded sort of guy.
Bloomberg isn't wrong to warn of demagoguery, but let's hold on for a second. Donald Trump is not telling anyone that by deporting illegal immigrants and banning Muslim immigration, we will solve everything wrong with America. No, these measures are meant to solve the problems they specifically address. On the other hand, Bernie Sanders is legitimately working on the premise that Wall Street and the 1% is the root cause of the country's misery. That's demagoguery. In fact, that's insanity.
In Bloomberg's world, you just throw both sides into the same bucket and shrug. But for anyone who is really paying attention, there is no equivalency here. Sanders wants to restore America by turning it into something else entirely; Trump wants to restore America by cleaning up years of idiocy and neglect. Someone truly open-minded would be able to see that.

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James H. Justesen - President
Jim attended grade, junior, and Patrick Henry High School while growing up in north Minneapolis. This was followed by a brief stint at Augsburg college, followed by a tour in the Marine Corps. He proudly served in the First Brigade, Fleet Marine Force-Pacific. Two days after being discharged, Jim enrolled and three years later graduated from the University of Minnesota.
He enjoyed a thirty year career at Northwestern Bell/U S West. Jim loves his family, especially his five grandchildren, his friends, reading, and fishing. Using a variety of adaptive equipment himself sparked the idea with his wife Jackie over twenty years ago to create a nonprofit that gives specialized equipment to individuals experiencing low or no vision. Jackie and Jim's efforts came to fruition with Eye-Link in mid-2000, to help the many people with severe visual impairment that cannot afford vital adaptive equipment!
Jodie H. Kalla - Secretary
Jodie is proud to have been a part of The Eye-Link Foundation since its inception over 20 years ago. She parents two brilliant and hilarious teenagers., loves to read, and is a classic film buff. As a native Minnesotan, she takes a great deal of comfort and calm from spending time outside among the trees. In her spare time, she works in the manufacturing and distribution sector as a Human Resources Specialist.
Kelly McCrary - Director
Kelly has been an Eye-link board member for 15 years. He grew up in Michigan and moved to Minnesota in 1988 after college.
Kelly has been working as a Mobility Instructor at Vision Loss Resources for over 30 years. He also served as Rehabilitation Director for a number of years. His entire career has been focused on blind and visually impaired individuals and helping them overcome adversity due to vision loss.
Kelly and his wife of 34 years have three adult, married children and two grandchildren.
Jack Weber - Director
Former President and Director of Nat'l Bank of Commerce, Mankato Minnesota. Director of Maple Grove Foundation. Graduate of University of Minnesota with majors in Finance and Economics
Jeffrey Thompson
Jeff is a former Teacher at Adjustment to Blindness Training Center, Chairperson of the Minnesota State Rehabilitation Council-Blind, Vice Chair Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, Founder of Blind Abilities Podcast, Woodworking Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Member of the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Team, contributing Host for Accessible Media Inc. Radio and Blindness Advocate.
Tim Dallmann - Director Corporate/Foundation Development
After embarking on a career in accounting in the early 1990's, Tim had issues with his hands. In 1997, he was exploring alternative ways to type when he was introduced to speech recognition software and to a Minnesota company that sold this software. They also sold other assistive technologies that helped individuals with disabilities that ranged from mobility impairments to uncorrectable vision loss and learning disabilities.
That company hired Tim to be their business manager and he learned all aspects of the assistive technology industry. After that company closed in 2007, he became co-owner of a new assistive technology company, The Speech Gurus. Throughout Tim's 20+ years in this industry, he's seen many innovations and has heard life changing stories from individuals who have gained access to these technologies.
In 2016, Tim joined the Eye-Link Minnesota board where he uses his experience to help individuals with irreparable sight loss get access to these life changing technologies.
Erik (Rik) Jothen - Treasurer
Erik has worked in the Accounting and IT Management fields and is currently retired.
In his free time, he enjoys his grand kids, fishing, golf, and listening to music. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Karen at home in Apple Valley and at their lake home in northern Minnesota.
Erik has been an Eye-Link board member since 2002 and supports Eye-Link's mission to provide assistive technology to Blind and visually impaired Minnesotans.
Anne Justesen - Director Donor Development
Originally from Maryland, Anne moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin and then to the Twin Cities after college. She has two wonderful, young adults, both graduated from college and working. She and her family like to travel and spend time at their cabin in Wisconsin. Anne works in the transportation logistics industry. Volunteering with Eye-Link and helping the blind and visually impaired is something she very much enjoys.


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Kaflin Giron is an 18 year old student at Birmingham Community Charter High School and a MASH member. She wants to become an obstetrician, and will be attending community college right after high school. Kaflin's plan is to transfer to UCSD after two years in community college and work in the medical field. This year, Kaflin wants to be more involved in school activities, and have a great year overall that's full of joy and positivity. One of her biggest goals is to pass all her classes with Bs and As, and as well as not procrastinate. Kaflin decided to join journalism because she wanted to try something new and not only get better at writing, but also at telling stories.
Kaflin enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She thinks that spending quality time is very important nowadays. Trying to actually have a conversation with someone (and not texting all the time) is also important. During the week-ends she volunteers at the animal shelter for 6 hour shifts. Kaflin took advantage of the opportunity, because it boosts up her GPA and it also teaches her a lot about pets and how to properly take care of them. Taking care of animals is something she really enjoys, especially since she has two dogs at home. This shows that she has a love for dogs. She loves to eat Guatemalan food and Buffalo wings with her friends and family.
Kaflin has a little sister and lives with both of her parents. She was born in Guatemala and came here when she was 10 years old. She speaks fluent Spanish because 90% of her family is Hispanic. Unfortunately more than half of her family lives back in her country and she doesn't get to see them at all. Kaflin is a very serious person and doesn't like to socialize as much as she should. She's very much to herself because she's been taught that way and been like that since she was a little girl.


The Relaxman Relaxation Capsule provides ultimate relaxation to the user. One adult or two people half the size of an adult can fit inside the capsule comfortably. Perfect for placement in the living room and using when unwanted guests arrive, or for hiding when your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend is in one of those moods again. In a pinch, it can be used as a last-resort babysitter when no licensed sitter will even consider watching over those daemons you call children. Answers to frequently asked questions: No, you will not emerge as a butterfly; no, you will not stay young because the contents of the capsule are not immune to passing time; and no, you will not hear the smoke detector go off due to the capsule's sound-proof technology.
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Hemel Storm had a magnificent pair of wins at the weekend, although they left it very late to get the better of both Leicester Warriors and Essex Leopards.
On Saturday evening, Storm somehow found a way to come back from an almost impossible position and win in overtime against Leicester Warriors 80-76 in a National League Division One clash at Sportspace.
The first quarter was not good a good one for the home side as they scored only six points in the first five minutes.
Fortunately their opponents were not having the best of times either - halfway through, Leicester led 7-6 with all six Hemel points coming from big Tom Adorian underneath the basket.
Hemel's Walid Mumuni dislocated his finger and, although it was treated and strapped and he bravely went back into the thick of things, it was looking bleak for Storm as Leicester pulled away to lead 25-12 at the end of the period.
A Nik Rhodes three-pointer early in the second helped Storm pull back to within eight and, five minutes into the quarter, they trailed by just five points at 23-28.
The Warriors then went on a 7-0 run of their own and at half-time it was the away side who led by fourteen at 42-28.
Poor shooting and careless turnovers were the order of the day for Hemel after the break, but defensively they were doing much better and they finished the third period down by just two at 51-53.
A lay-up by Rhodes early in the fourth tied the score, and another by Damian Edwards gave Hemel their first lead of the evening.
It all seemed to be to no avail though as, with Storm still shooting poorly, the Warriors held a six-point lead inside the final minute.
With 40 seconds left, co-captain Simon Kearney hit a vital three-pointer, before Nik Rhodes nailed another three with just six seconds left to tie the score at 67-67 and send the game into overtime.
For the third home game running an extra period was needed to separate the two teams, and this time Storm got off to a flying start with the first four points.
Leicester kept getting close but not close enough as a masterly piece of ball control by Bode Adeluola ran the clock down and two free-throws by the same man iced the game in the home side's favour at 80-76.
With Storm's head coach Dave Titmuss recovering at home from surgery, a very relieved acting head coach Dave Allin said: "We didn't play well, but we were helped by the bench. They sparked some great defence and in the end the offence game alive at just the right time.
Rhodes top scored for Hemel with 29 points, followed by Adeluola with 18 and Adorian with 12. Kearney grabbed nine, Michael Darlow six, Edwards four and Nick Allin two to round off Storm's scorers.


Altura NightVision Evo 360 Waterproof Jacket is no longer available at Merlin Cycles. However you may find an alternative or updated product below.
The NightVision Evo 360 is Altura's premium commuter jacket for cyclists who are looking for maximum visibility waterproofing and breathability. Perfect for your everyday commute to and from work the Evo 360 features NV360°™ performance elements providing 360-degree reflectivity to keep you safe in low-light conditions and enhance your visibility to other road users while the Altura Shield™ EVO fabric technology is engineered to provide protection from wind and water as well as offering superior levels of breathability in a soft touch 2 Layer fabric. With a loose fit the NightVision 360 has been constructed using Altura's ErgoFit™ 3D pattern engineering to fit you perfectly when you're in a typical riding position; pit and yoke draft venting increases breathability and prevents you from overheating in in your work clothes and with your safety in mind Altura have also included a cleverly integrated ILume® rear flashing light for maximum dark light visibility.
Now available, sold separately - Night Vision Evo Hood compatible with Altura NightVision EVO jacket.
Very nice jacket. Good fit. I tend to buy XXL but after reading the other reviews I went for XL and it fits a treat.
Bought the XL, as only size in stock, but based on other size reviews, the jacket turned out to be a good fit, not race tight  leaving room to go over other clothing. Colour is as per photo - making the jacket highly visible. Apart from cycling, this jacket would be suitable for any outside activities, and a good jacket to take when travelling. Would not be a jacket for folding and storing in a bike jersey. One huge back pocket plus side pockets, and good venting. Plenty of reflective trim. Light works perfectly and is easy to remove for washing.
VERY heavy and packs bulky, but well made - this is NOT a jacket to keep in your bag "just in case"-more like for when you are heading out into rain and know you will return from commute in the rain. Fit is rather full-commuting not racing, I would say. Visually, In real life, it is more "green" and much less visually bright than in Merlin pic. I can't fit my very wide knuckled hands into the pockets-just fingers. I just opened it-so no rain/condensation performance info. yet-will update.
Fantastic jacket, great colour and fit. It was a bit fiddly trying to get the light to work but once I got it working I was surprised at how bright it is. Would recommend this jacket.
The Nightvision jacket is ideal for those dark nights. Fits well, looks good and quick delivery from Merlin.
After reading the reviews here I decided to buy this Jacket in Green and this IS a really nice Jacket. A generous fit which is what I was looking for and plenty of pockets as well . Very bright and the reflective stripes are excellent, the LED light is a nice touch as well. Day or Night you will be seen. I've ridden in Wind and Rain on my daily commute with no issues at all. Its perfect for such a lightweight Jacket. All in all great value and quality!
I am a 53 inch chest and the xxxl fits me great, keeps the wind out and is warm on these cold mornings, it's also very bright in the dark when a light beam hits it, worth the money and was the cheapest I could find here at Merlin cycles, very quick dispatch, thanks.
Fantastically bright yellow jacket, and great value. Only downside - you have to press the light really hard, and for a really long time, to get it to turn on.
This is a really good, quality cycling jacket. It is a generous fit. I'd usually buy XXL, but given previous reviews I went for an XL, which was the right choice. The windproof nature of the jacket makes it surprisingly warm (In a good way) and the material doesn't flap in the wind like some of my lighter jackets, which I also like. The reflective strips are impressive, and the integral light is better than I expected (it took a moment or two to work out how to access it in order to remove the plastic protection strip from the battery - via the side zip behind the pockets). Very happy with the purchase, and the jacket gets a thumbs up from me.
I live in Melbourne Australia and have been wearing this jacket during my commute to work. It does what it claims to in that it is waterproof and breathes reasonably well and is warm. The sizing is good however the arms are short by 3-4cms which is not ideal. The other annoying aspect of this jacket is that within a week of purchase the reflective decals started peeling off one arm. I carry a backpack and it seems the decals can't cope with the action of putting it on over my arm.
Have this jacket 2 weeks now and have used it on my commute to work. Rain and wind are a given here and this jacket has kept me dry and warm while making be visible to the traffic on poor roads. Last week it was warmish here and I used the vents which resulted in no sweating. Fit is good, maybe a bit on the larger size, lots of pockets and excellent reflective visibility. I have recommend this jacket to my friends & family.
Great jacket, very light, very bright, and quite warm for it's weight. Size was slightly larger than expected, but will work well over base layers.
A good jacket. Worn it in the rain and kept me dry. Shows up well at night. Roomy fit.
Very visible. Fluorescent coat material with tons of reflective strips. Other people behind me have said the position of the reflective strips make me look more person like from a distance and not like a traffic sign or something, which may help cars avoid me? The light on the back is a bit flimsy and keeps falling out (maybe a useful feature when replacing the battery) when I roll up the coat and cram it into panniers, but as I have rear bike lights this isn't an issue, and not why I bought the coat. Waterproofing seems good, keeping me dry with near all day wear during a recent very wet wales bike tour. Venting/breathability is ok, but with some sun and pushing yourself it gets a bit too hot and sweaty. Probably would be too warm for wearing during a hot summer day rain shower, but evenings and later in the year it is good. The coat fabric feels quite strong and somewhat thick, which with the mesh, adds to the warmth, but should mean it survives quite a lot of abuse. Been using for ~1.5 months so far and no issues.
Saw lots of reviews on this jacket, mostly good and decided to buy it. I'm not one for the tighter fitting cycling gear so I wanted a jacket that was roomier than my other one. This doesn't disappoint. I'm a larger cyclist and hate to feel restricted. I bought this in a XXL thinking it would be just big enough... it's a very generous sized jacket. Could probably have gone with the XL but it's no biggie. It's a super comfortable jacket. Quite soft too. I took it out for a 12 mile cycle in fair weather and I didn't overheat or find myself soaked with sweat. It's very breathable due to the big vents under the arms. It's lively in the green colour too. I've worn it out a couple of times casually and it looks great. Not tried it in a downpour, just showers but so far it's held up fine. The little light on the back can be a pain as it switches on at the slightest touch it seems. If you sit down it'll come on and you're none the wiser till someone points it out to you. This is my only gripe though. All in all this is a great looking, very visable and most importantly and very comfortable jacket. 10/10 from me.
My last 3 rides have been in the rain,using a wind proof jacket, not nice! Bought this waterproof coat and what a difference, dry at last, good quality and looks to be durable roll on Winter, pleased with purchase.
Lightweight and bright. The medium was a little larger than expected, but the color and reflective bits are perfect for dusk and dawn rides.
This is my 3rd night vision jacket, taking advantage of Merlin's good price. As a commuting cyclist it's bright and waterproof (surprisingly so in my recent experience of torrential downpours), and warm in the winter. Plenty of pockets for phones/wallets/keys. My only gripe is the light in the back, which tends to switch itself on when you sit down on the train, so I leave it out.
A good piece of kit, that does light up in the dark. Not a close fitting race type garment, but ideal for commuting, or just riding your bike.
Excellent jacket for commuting and being seen on the roads. Decent sized pockets big enough to take a large smartphone. I found it came a bit large. I'm a 44" chest so ordered XL but returned for size L which was much better. So far only used in June but this will be an all year round jacket for me with a fleece or jumper underneath in winter. Only downside is the rear light didn't work on either jacket. No big deal and still five stars.
Replacement for same jacket, several years old, worn out. This is a great product at a fantastic price, Will purchase again, hopefully at a similar price, in a few years time.
Nice and warm. Great to getting to and from work. Might be just a little big to use on a bunch ride as it will not roll up all that small but will still fit in a pocket. Great winter coat.
As advertised - waterproof, loads of pockets: perfect for commuting. Glad I went for large instead of medium - good fit.
I couldn't be happier with this jacket! The size M is a perfect fit for my frame (171cm & 78kg), and the sleeves sit just below the wrist while riding on the hoods. I have worn it (with a backpack) in torrential rain and it has kept me 100% dry. Sometimes I find that there can be a little dampness on the inside from sweat but nothing out of the norm. Plus the side vents works really well to reduce this almost completely when fully opened.
This is my second purchase of the NightvisionEvo. Size runs large for cycle wear, so go for your normal size. Great jacket.
Great jacket , 2xl fitted 94kg 6ft. 3xl was too big. Hi viz yellow ideal for commuting .
Very comfortable and has reflective stripes, which is great for ride the night.
Very good quality jacket that is actually waterproof (as opposed to "water resistant"). Its close to the body fit and wind-proofing also keeps me warm. Note however that the hood comes as an option. Because the iLume LED light does not work on my jacket (maybe it is just the battery that needs replacing already), I have to take a star off.


The K-Force brakeset combines muscular power with truly fine control. Optimized for today's wide rims, all excess has been trimmed from FSA's most advanced, dual-pivot design. The sculpted, low-profile alloy arms have been upgraded to box-section. Their resistance to flex is the secret of the K-Force's unrivaled power, modulation and feedback – your braking effort need never be muted or wasted. The slimline silhouette delivers superior aerodynamics, while lightweight titanium fasteners and alloy componentry keep weight to a bare minimum. A polished black anodized finish and sharp graphics leave no doubt that the K-Force offers serious performance.


In what should we boast?
But "he who glories, let him glory in the LORD" (2 Corinthians 10.17).
Paul quoted Jeremiah 9.24, showing that what the prophet said still applies. We should glory in the Lord, because He is the one who makes all things possible. Why then should I brag on myself?
Even if you have worked hard on something, do you still glorify the Lord?
What place do you see the Lord occupying in your life?
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HENGTONG Group is a national innovative enterprise group, which services in the field of information and communication, electricity transmission, energy mineral, financial, real estate, trade and investment. With wholly owned and holding 70 companies, including 3 listed companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange, HKEx and Shanghai stock exchange, HENGTON has not only industry bases in 10 provinces and cities in China, and 9 research and development industry bases(located in Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, India, Germany, Egypt) around the world, but also marketing and technical service companies in more than 30 oversea countries and regions. At the same time, the products are widely used in more than 140 countries and areas. It is also the largest leading enterprises in the field of Chinese optical fiber network construction and operation and maintenance services, top 500 enterprises of China, top 100 Chinese private enterprises, top 3 global fiber optic communications manufacturer. It occupies 15% of the global market of fiber optic network. The revenue of HENGTONG Group reached to 12 billion dollars in 2017, and ranks No.1 in optic communication industry in China.
The Pakistan East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) is a privately owned cable system that provides an open system design, flexibility and carrier-neutral cross-connect services for its customers. With the DTS work completed and proceeding activities underway, the project is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2020.
The system design will adopt the latest 200G and WSS ROADM technologies, which will initially provide the capability to transmit over 16 Tbps per fibre pair, servicing growing regional capacity needs.
This network topology will substantially reduce network latency by adopting the shortest direct connectivity route, providing cost-effective capacity in an economically growing region and enhancing route diversity between and among Asia, Africa and Europe.
PEACE is owned by PEACE Cable International Network Co. Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the HENGTONG Group.


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Conversing with my Flora there, which seemed so strange to me.
I stepped up to my rival, dagger in my hand.
I seized him by the collar, and boldly made him stand.
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Trinity Human Rights Group
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Executive Advisers
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Child Labor Violations
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Connie Huntsman, Esq., is the President of the Trinity Human Rights Group and a member of the Washington, DC Human Trafficking Task Force. She has appeared on Montgomery College Television for a 30 minute segment on "My School is Your School" and the radio program, "In Our Voice." In addition to numerous international trainings conducted as a global Program Manager with the United Nations Development Group, Connie has coordinated and given over 60 formal trainings and other public speaking engagements on combating human trafficking to over 2,000 audience members, including for example, government agencies, such as the National Security Agency, the US Department of Agriculture, universities, such as Georgetown University Law School, George Washington University, and The American University School of International Service, high schools around the DC Metro area, health care providers, numerous faith-based entities, and other nonprofits focusing on human rights and the rights of minors. Connie can be reached at [email protected].
Davina Ugochukwu, Esq., is the Vice President of the Trinity Human Rights Group. For the past five years, she has been conducting trainings on ways to combat human trafficking for legal officers and other professionals at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague, The Netherlands, Legal Aide Services, university students pursuing graduate as well as undergraduate degrees, and minors. Her trainings focus on ways professionals in various fields can use their skills, expertise, and training ability to eradicate human trafficking and how students can protect themselves, watch for the warning signs of human trafficking, and how to safely help themselves or friends should they suspect trafficking. Davina believes whether one is an attorney, social worker, medical doctor, engineer, artist or student, -- everyone can use their expertise and awareness to combat trafficking. Davina can be reached at [email protected].
Jean Hacken, PMP, has been a speaker on panels organized by the Overseas Security Advisory Council, International Stability Operations Association, Dow Jones Global Compliance Symposium ,International NGO Safety and Security Association and Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies addressing topics such as compliance, security, trafficking, FCPA, and the role of non-profit organizations in international disasters. She has been interviewed by Ethikos and the Wall Street Journal regarding the challenges of implementing projects in developing countries. Jean's training style is dynamic, lively and focused on student comprehension. Jean has incorporated this style for training in the US and overseas on ethics and compliance, trafficking, fraud awareness, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, and government acquisition and assistance. Students have included staff from overseas organizations and USG agencies. For small group training on sensitive topics, she incorporates interactive polling devices that allow students to respond anonymously to difficult questions and projects the group response on a screen. The responses stimulate discussion and provide insight regarding what topics need to be addressed further. Jean can be reached at [email protected].
Diana L. Siemer serves on the Board for the state of Maryland Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and the Maryland Association for Adult, Community and Continuing Education (MAACCE). She has developed a unique Adult Education Student Lesson Plan specifically for ESOL/ESL instructors on how to incorporate human trafficking indicators into any existing curriculum. She has conducted trainings for ESOL/ESL instructors on how they are in a unique position to identify foreign human trafficking victims and how they can safely assist suspected victims. In the field of TESOL, Diana presents professionally at local conferences and national conventions. As the Educational Services Manager with the Esperanza Center, Catholic Charities, she regularly gives teacher trainings and supervises curriculum and professional development. Over her 25 year career, Diana has been a teacher, a trainer, an administrator, and a student of language, literacy, and culture. Diana can be reached at [email protected].
David Tian is fluent in French and English and frequently works as a translator and interpreter. He has translated the best-selling book A Thousand Miles to Freedom: My Escape from North Korea from French to English. In association with his graduate studies, he formally presented his M.A. thesis at Harvard University this past year and has spoken to audiences of over 200 members. David provides French translation during trainings for the Trinity Human Rights Group. He can be reached at [email protected].


Envitech systems are custom engineered to solve the most challenging air emission problems. Envitech systems treat hot gases from thermal processes including kilns, furnaces, roasters, dryers, incinerators, hazardous waste combustors, thermal oxidizers, gasifiers, and pyrolyzers. Click on the links below to learn more about specific applications and to download literature.
Envitech provides packed bed absorbers to remove acidic gases such as HF, HCl, and SO2 that are emitted from ceramic kilns.
Envitech provides equipment treating a wide range of exhaust sources such as particulate removal from process gas production, acid absorption from regenerative thermal oxidizers, and metal capture from roasters and furnaces.
Ethanol scrubbers, sometimes referred to as fermentation scrubbers, recover ethanol vapors from ethanol production facilities and distilleries.
Envitech provides packed bed scrubbers to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the combustion of non-condensible exhaust gases.
Envitech provides wet scrubbers to remove contaminants from laboratory fume hoods and batch production facilities.
Envitech is the leading supplier of medical waste incinerator scrubbers to control particulate, acid gases HCl and SO2, heavy metals Pb, Cd, and Hg, and dioxins/furans.
Envitech provides Venturi scrubbers and wet electrostatic precipitators to control particulate formed during fiberization and curing processes.
Several applications use wet scrubbers for NOx abatement including nitric acid manufacturing, metal finishing operations, and other types of chemical processing.
Envitech Venturi scrubbers remove particulate, hydrofluoric acid and sulfuric acid formed in the mining and processing of potassium.
Envitech packed bed scrubbers remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from refinery and asphalt operations.
Envitech provides a host of technologies to the lead smelting industry, including packed bed scrubbers for acid gas control and and wet electrostatic precipitators for heavy metal removal.
Sewage sludge incinerators (SSI) typically operate at municipal waste water treatment facilities and combust dewatered sewage sludge to reduce sludge volume and disposal costs.
Envitech provides gas cleanup systems for the production of sulfuric acid, including quenchers-Venturi's, condenser/absorbers, and wet electrostatic precipitators.


For more than 400 years, opera has been one of the most popular performing arts. Geniuses—Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini—produced some of the landmark artistic achievements of all time in this form. With Professor Robert Greenberg to show you how, you can learn to understand, appreciate—even to love—opera in just 24 hours of lectures that are a pleasure to hear.
With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. You will learn the reasons for opera's enduring popularity. And you will be able to explore in great depth the extraordinary and compelling world of opera.
Professor Greenberg is to the lecture what Mozart was to opera. Brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener.
"Dr. Greenberg performed a miracle—he made me enjoy opera."
"Now I understand why I already loved opera."
"Excellent course! Professor Greenberg gives a lively, informative presentation that opens the heart to love opera as well as the mind to understand it!"
The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural, and social developments that influenced opera's growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera.
The first eight lectures are foundational. You examine the origins of opera and the adaptations of other musical forms that allowed opera to achieve its full effects, first accomplished in Monteverdi's Orfeo of 1607.
But Professor Greenberg does not hide the result while waiting on history to get us there. The course opens with one of the most powerful moments in opera—the dramatically loaded aria "Nessun dorma" ("No one shall sleep") from Giacomo Puccini's Turandot.
In Turandot, you are exposed to opera's unique incorporation of soliloquy, dialogue, scenery, action, and continuous music into an incredibly expressive and exciting whole.
This famous aria shows us the power of the composer—the power of creating music that goes beyond the words of the libretto to express thoughts and feelings that cannot be expressed in words.
The study continues with a discussion of how music reveals character and the unconscious state. You are introduced to operatic archetypes such as Figaro and Carmen.
You examine how the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman culture contributed to the riches of the Renaissance. You see the evolution of the madrigal, a form that was ultimately rejected in favor of a more expressive vocal medium: early opera.
Part I of the course concludes with an analysis of the first successful attempt to combine words and music into musical drama, Monteverdi's Orfeo of 1607.
Recitative, the essence of Monteverdi's style, made music subservient to words, but because of its forward-driving nature, recitative cannot express personal reflection.
You learn how the invention of the aria gave opera composers a powerful tool to stop the dramatic action for characters' moments of self-reflection.
Gluck's reforms and his Orfeo ed Euridice of 1762 are addressed as the starting point for the modern opera repertory. The explosion of operas in the Golden Age–Dark Age of opera is discussed. You learn how different voice types are assigned different roles, and how this has varied by culture.
The rise of opera seria and its characteristics are discussed, along with an analysis of the second act of Mozart's Idomeneo—opera seria transcendent.
You examine the development of opera buffa, from its origins in the popular folklore of the Commedia dell'Arte to its eventual replacement of opera seria. Mozart's brilliant The Marriage of Figaro is discussed as one of the greatest contributions to the opera buffa genre.
You see how the Italian language and culture gave rise to the bel canto style, with its comic plots, one-dimensional characters, appealing melodies, and florid melodic embellishments.
Dr. Greenberg reveals how highly pressurized the business of opera was in the 18th century. Rossini once remarked, "In my time, all the impresarios of Italy were bald by 30." You are introduced to Rossini's The Barber of Seville of 1816 as the quintessential bel canto opera.
You learn how Giuseppi Verdi broke the bel canto mold. He dominated Italian opera for over half a century by virtue of his lyricism, his emphasis on human emotions and psychological insight, and his use of the orchestra and parlante to drive the dramatic action and maintain musical continuity.
Verdi's Otello is discussed as one of the greatest operas of all time.
You next study French opera and why it became a distinctly different genre from Italian opera. Nineteenth-century French opera—grand opera, opéra comique, and lyric opera—are three distinctive French genres. You'll hear why in Act 2 of Bizet's dramatically powerful Carmen .
You see how German singspiel, a play with music, grew from humble origins as a low-class entertainment to high art with Mozart's The Rescue from the Harem (1782) and The Magic Flute (1791). You learn how Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz established 19th-century German opera.
You then study Richard Wagner: his personal beliefs, musical theories, and operatic innovations. Wagner turned to the ancient Greek ideal for inspiration, and from it he conceived the idea of an all-encompassing artwork, or music drama, in which the orchestra plays the role of a purveyor of unspoken truths. Dr. Greenberg cites Wagner's Tristan und Isolde as the most influential composition of the 19th century, next to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Richard Strauss and his controversial opera Salome exemplifies late Romantic German opera.
You examine Russian opera and nationalism. The late development of Russian opera is outlined from Mikhail Glinka's Ruslan and Lyudmila to Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. You see how the Russian language shaped the vocal style of Russian opera.
The course concludes with an overview of opera verismo, a 19th- and 20th-century genre that favors depictions of the darker side of the human condition; a transcendent example of it is in the pivotal second act of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca.
The essence of opera is debated as you hear part of a scene from Richard Strauss's Capriccio. Is it words, or is it music? It is an indefinable combination of both, with the whole greater than the parts.
How to Listen to and Understand Opera is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 71.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ElizaK from Great features Interesting and fun. Learning about the plots and composers helped me understand and now I love opera.
Rated 5 out of 5 by AriM from You'll learn much more than just opera Why did the French Revolution happen? Why did the Franco-Prussian War and World War I happen? In this course, you will not get the answers to these questions. But you will get an excellent background on how opera developed. That development is part of a larger story of the cultural development of national European cultures since 1600. That knowledge will help flesh out an understanding of the political, military and cultural history of Europe. You'll also learn a great deal about music and about opera, but I think that goes without saying. Prof. Greenberg's delivery is fantastic. He's an absolute wordsmith and if he didn't teach music, he could get a job in comedy. The only thing wrong with his delivery is an insistence on using gender-neutral terms so rigorous that he often ends up sounding kind of ridiculous. I would think that the use of felicitous language should trump political correctness. His gender-neutral-speak sticks out like a sore thumb and gets jarring sometimes, especially in the context of his otherwise fantastic delivery.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wonder Woman from Fabulous instructor, While I still have some lessons to go, I always look forward to returning for the next class. Dr. Greenberg makes each class exciting and fun.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Retiredch2 from Best Course yet I I think this is one of the best courses I've experienced here. I've always been interested in opera, listened to them on Saturday afternoon on the radio, and seen a few live, but I never really had much understanding. This course took care of that understanding. It also did it in a delightful way. Dr. Greenberg is a performer as well as a knowledgeable teacher, and that made this experience truly enjoyable. I was also found and was inspired to use the Met on Demand app for iPad and Apple TV. With this app I was able to view each of the operas the instructor focused on.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ding from Opera, Really I went to my first opera about a year ago and after crying through the performance I decided I loved it. When I seen How to Understand Opera on the Great Courses list I had to buy it to increase my understanding. Once I started to listen to the lectures I could not pass a night without listening to the presentations by Professor Greenberg. The subject intrigues me and the study of the definition and history of the opera has made me more appreciative of the presentation where the word is enhanced by the music and superb voices. Now when my mind wanders with the music to an understanding of a language that I don't understand provoking emotions of appreciation for the characters and their problems; I know why, Opera.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vicki23 from Amazing Lectures The lectures are truly amazing; I learned so much from them. The ones on Verdi's Otello and Wagner's Tristan and Isolde left me breathless. If you love and want to learn more about opera, this course is a must!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Louis47 from Great Learning Experience The young version of Prof. Greenberg gave me a new appreciation for opera. It was also very enjoyable witnessing the evolution of Prof. Greenberg, having taken two other of his courses. I am sure I will be returning for more knowledge. Thank you.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ferdy from Opera for beginners. I'd been eyeing this course for months, and finally decided to buy it. Prof. Greenberg is quite entertaining in his presentation on the developmental history of opera, and the major contributions brought by the various composers he discusses; what to listen for; and so forth--most instructive (and this, of course, was the principal aim of the course). I was, however, terribly disappointed that the were no opera scenes--only rather poor quality (i.e., sound quality) excerpts from SFO productions (with occasional still photos from a given scene).. The saving grace was the accompanying text and its highlighting. I would recommend this to a novice, and would recommend purchasing the least expensive version. The video/DVD adds little.


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Dexter Fowler's agent calls Orioles 'irresponsible' after free agency debacle
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Dexter Fowler's agent, Casey Close, leveled an attack against the Orioles on Thursday after a reported agreement between his client and the team fell through.
"In my 25 years in this business, never before have I witnessed such irresponsible behavior on so many fronts," Close said in a statement. "Both the Orioles front office and the media were so busy recklessly spreading rumors that they forgot, or simply chose not to concern themselves with the truth. The Orioles' willful disregard of collectively bargained rules governing free agency and the media's eager complicity in helping the Orioles violate those rules are reprehensible.
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"Dexter Fowler never reached an agreement with the Orioles and did not come close to signing with the club, any suggestion otherwise is a continuation of an already disturbing trend."
It was reported Tuesday by a number of media outlets that Fowler had agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract with the Orioles. But Thursday morning, Fowler inked a one-year deal to re-sign with the Cubs, spurning the Orioles altogether.
Many people were stunned, and Fowler was starting to receive backlash for supposedly backing out of an agreement. But it's clear Close does not believe that was the case.
The Orioles also had some trouble with starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo. The free agent hurler originally agreed to a three-year, $35 million deal just like Fowler, but concerns arose over his shoulder.
Baltimore then stalled and ultimately signed Gallardo to a two-year, $22 million deal with an option for a third year.
Orioles GM Dan Duquette responded to the accusations Thursday night.
Duquette on Close statement; "If the player takes less money to sign with another team that's his own choice." #orioles
- Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) February 25, 2016
Duquette on Close statement: "What is he going to say now? That it's not about the money?" #orioles
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Duquette re: Fowler: "We were sincere in our efforts to sign the player." #orioles
Whatever happened, the end result was good for the Cubs, who are trying to make it to the World Series for the first time since 1945.


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Ryan aiming to break 39-year Brighton curse on Premier League opening weekend
Caltex Socceroos custodian Mathew Ryan has learned who he'll face in the Brighton and Hove Albion goal on the opening weekend of the Premier League 2019/20 season in August.
A trip to Vicarage Road to face 2019 FA Cup Finalists Watford on August 10 is the first league assignment for the 27-year-old as the Seagulls kick off life with new boss Graham Potter at the helm.
Former Swansea City manager Potter replaced Chris Hughton in the Albion dugout after the Englishman was sacked by the club in May despite securing Brighton their third season in English football's top flight.
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Ryan – who joined newly promoted Brighton in June 2017 – has been the club's number one shot stopper throughout that time and has made 74 appearances in all competitions, keeping 16 clean sheets.
This is the second successive season that Brighton have travelled to Watford on the Premier League's opening day, having lost 2-0 last August thanks to Roberto Pereyra's double.
Ryan joined Brighton in June 2017
Watford haven't lost their opening league game of the season since 2006/07 (losing 1-2 away at Everton) and have won six and drawn six of their opening fixtures over the last 12 campaigns.
Meanwhile, Brighton have only clinched victory in one of their opening league fixtures to a top-flight season – a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1980-81.
The new Premier League campaign begins on August 9 with UEFA Champions League victors Liverpool welcoming EFL Championship winners Norwich to Anfield.
Other standout fixtures see Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford on August 11, 2018/19 Premier League champions Manchester City face West Ham United away on August 10, while promoted clubs Sheffield United and Aston Villa face Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur respectively, both away from home on August 10.
Click here to see the full list of Premier League fixtures for the 2019/20 season.
Ryan is gearing up for his third season with Brighton