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Is it time to dump Google?
29 May, 2019 ~ stalinsmoustache	~ 3 Comments
Last week my gmail account was cancelled without notice. Why? No reason was given.
But it happened the day after the United States regime announced it had blacklisted Huawei from engaging with the United States – arbitrarily and on the basis of vague and groundless accusations. The regime has also been using ham-fisted tactics to try and stop others from working with Huawei, although this will only mean that the USA will have even fewer friends in the world.
Interestingly, a number of US companies – including Google – enthusiastically threw themselves into the fray, indicating that the US regime actively intervenes in, directs and is supported by the major tech companies in the United States. The irony is obvious: they are actively doing what the regime is accusing Huawei of doing. A Danish saying comes to mind: a thief always thinks everyone else is a thief.
However, I do not use Huawei products, although I will make sure to get some from now on. Instead, I use a Xiaomi phone and laptop, which are far better than anything you can get from Apple or Samsung or whatever. I do use Chinese systems on these items, and I do so in China and other parts of the world. (In the current situation, they are the only global products that you can use everywhere.) The only reason that I can come up with for the cancellation of my gmail is that Google is targeting all Chinese products and systems.
Let us be clear, Google is banned in China, not only because it refuses to follow Chinese law for responsible internet management, but also because it willingly hands over its big data to the privatised spy agency in the United States, the NSA. So there is no great loss to China from Google cutting off its limited engagement. But to cut off anyone who as any engagement with China is another step.
Then again, I have never been a fan of Google. I used to have its search engine on my computer, but deleted it. My gmail had only a few addresses and was used for personal matters (I do not use it in China). Google maps is a notoriously bad product and often misleading. And I do not use Facebook, Twitter or the many other useless products US companies use to mine information from their users.
But I do know that many people use Google products, whether its search engines, gmail, maps, phones (they are terrible) or even a whole Google account. It has relied on its pervasiveness in the 'Western' world to dominate, manipulate, gather information, and – now – to act as an agent of US capriciousness.
The conclusion for me is clear: it is time to dump Google.
China will not be humiliated again
28 May, 2019 28 May, 2019 ~ stalinsmoustache	~ 5 Comments
More than two centuries ago, high quality Chinese goods were in heavy demand. Back then, the goods were porcelain, silk and tea, which the peoples of North America and Western Europe were unable to produce. Gold and especially silver flowed into China, including most of the stuff extracted from mines in Central and South America.
Back then, capricious Western regimes began decrying the 'trade imbalance' with China, saying it was the result of 'unfair' practices and 'despotic' restrictions on 'legitimate' Western trade.
From that point on, these same regimes began trying all sorts of tricks to force the Chinese to act 'fairly'. The British began smuggling opium to China, against which China resisted, especially under Lin Zexu in 1839, who seized and burnt more than 20,000 chests of opium in Guangzhou. The British then initiated the first of the two Opium Wars (1840-1842), providing not only a textbook example of 'gunboat diplomacy', but also the first of a series of unequal treaties. This was the Treaty of Nanjing of 1842, which was not so much a treaty as a unilateral imposition of British imperial demands on the Chinese (including, among other items, the occupation of Hong Kong).
For the Chinese, this was the beginning of a century of humiliation.
It should, since the United States is trying the same tactics now. The specifics might be different. Back then it was high quality goods such as porcelain, silk and tea; now it is high-technology, railway expertise, navigation equipment, quantum communication and so on. Back then, the Chinese were accused of using 'unfair' practices to develop a 'trade imbalance'. And back then, a more powerful empire imposed its arbitrary will on the Chinese.
With this kind of history, you can see why China simply will not accept the unilateral and arbitrary demands of the United States in the so-called 'trade war'. China will not be humiliated again.
Why? One crucial factor is now different: China is strong enough to resist, fight back and insist on its own integrity. Or rather, two factors are different: now the United States is a drug-addled country, tearing itself apart internally and in noticeable decline.
China leads the world in re-afforestation
On one or two occasions, I have written about the greening of Beijing, as well as 'ecological civilisation' as one of the core features of the drive to a xiaokang (moderately well-off) society by 2021. But these are not merely recent developments. Many environmental projects require a long-term approach, stable planning and determined governance – precisely what a communist party in power is able to provide.
Here is another fact that is not so well known internationally: China leads the world in re-afforestation. This has been an ongoing project for several decades, as the following graphic from the People's Daily shows:
Statement of Fact: China Upholds and Promotes Human Rights in Accord with Internationally Agreed Norms
Let me begin with two statements:
Statement 1: 'China does not uphold and promote human rights in accord with internationally agreed norms'.
This statement is nonsense. Although it is peddled in a few former colonising countries, it clearly goes against the facts.
Statement 2: 'China upholds and promotes human rights in accord with internationally agreed norms'.
This is a statement of fact. How so?
Earlier, I have pointed out how the Chinese Marxist approach to human rights, as a 'rooted universal', contributes to global understandings. And in relation to the regions of Xinjiang and Tibet – as examples – China fosters the fundamental right to socio-economic wellbeing in a way that is second to none. Further, if one takes time to study carefully the approach to religion, you will find the promotion and protection of freedom religious belief, in line with Chinese laws.
However, I am interested here in the phrase, 'internationally agreed norms'. The former colonisers who like to use such a phrase usually refer to the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), and perhaps the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which was published in 1966 but came into effect in 1976. That China has signed but not ratified the second can give a superficial impression that it does not abide by 'international norms'.
But this is a very partial picture, which needs a full account of the facts. To begin with, the famous first article of the universal declaration reads: 'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood'. The first sentence may be reasonably well known, but the second is often forgotten. This is a shame, since it the distinct contribution of Zhang Pengchun (P.C. Chang), who was vice-chair of the Commission on Human Rights that produced the document. After much debate, Zhang proposed the term 'conscience', which is a somewhat loose translation of the Confucian term ren. What does it mean? Zhang explained that a better translation of ren is 'two-person mindedness' (see further, Sun Pinghua, Human Rights Protection System in China, 2014).
This is only a beginning, for the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights came into force at the same time as another, the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (published in 1966). I will quote from the second text in a moment, but it is worth noting that when the initial idea for such a covenant was proposed in the 1960s, it was seen as a unified document. But as differences arose between the proponents of the Western liberal tradition and proponents of a socialist and anti-colonial approach, the solution was two covenants, published separately but coming into force at the same time, in 1976.
As an aside, let me note the active role of the Soviet Union in the UN. It was the original sponsor of Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1960), and was a strong supporter of the covenant on economic, social and cultural rights (1976). It is not often acknowledged that the Soviet Union also promoted anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism through the UN. For example, it was the 1960 declaration that forced the last remaining European colonisers to give up (most) of their colonies: UK, France, the Netherlands, Denmark and so on.
To return to the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. Let me quote some of the more pertinent points. The preamble observes: 'in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his economic, social and cultural rights, as well as his civil and political rights'. This is a crucial statement, since it identifies the right to socio-economic and cultural wellbeing as the core right on which others depend.
Article 1 reads: 'All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development'. Clearly, this article follows in the wake of the declaration on granting independence to colonial countries and peoples from 1960. Crucially, each can choose its political status and approach, in light of its history and culture. They certainly do not need the imposition of Western bourgeois democracy, which has been disastrous in other parts of the world (and is not particularly successful even in its place of origin). For example, China and Vietnam have chosen socialist democracy as systems better suited to their environments. It is also worth noting that a number of countries have clarified their interpretation of the clause in terms that self-determination refers to the country as an integral whole and not separatist groups within the borders.
Article 6:1 reads: 'The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this right'. Part 2 is particularly interesting, since this is what the local government in Xinjiang is doing in order to de-radicalise Islamic militants and ensure stability and peace for all: '2. 'The steps to be taken by a State Party to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include technical and vocational guidance and training programmes, policies and techniques to achieve steady economic, social and cultural development and full and productive employment under conditions safeguarding fundamental political and economic freedoms to the individual'. Clearly, the highly successful programs in Xinjiang accord with internationally agreed norms.
Further articles deal with social security, physical and mental health, education, culture, scientific progress, and so on. One need only look at Tibet to witness its progress on all of these fronts.
Yet, article 11 is perhaps the clearest statement of the core right to socio-economic wellbeing: 'The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions'. Exactly.
Now, let us see which countries signed this covenant and ratified it. The initial signatories in the 1960s, even before it came into force, were mostly socialist countries in Eastern Europe and a good number of formerly colonised countries. In particular, the Soviet Union signed in 1968 and ratified the covenant in 1973 – among the first. China signed in 1997 and ratified the covenant in 2001. The delay is due to the wary engagement with international debates over human rights and the development of a robust Chinese Marxist tradition, marked by the inclusion of the phrase 'the state respects and guarantees human rights' in the 2004 amendments to the constitution. However, the United States has still not ratified the covenant. If one considers the text, you can see why: the regime fundamentally opposes most of its statements.
At the same time, by now the vast majority of countries in the world have both signed and ratified the covenant, making it a 'universally agreed norm'.
For these reasons, the following is a statement of fact: China upholds and promotes human rights in accord with internationally agreed norms.
China is a great country, with a great culture, rich in history and wisdom: Pope Francis
I realise this is not everyone's cup of tea, but I have an abiding interest in these fascinating developments. Perhaps the most significant observation is as follows: 'He [Pope Francis] sees China not only as a great country but also as a great culture, rich in history and wisdom. Today China has come to arouse great attention and interest everywhere, especially among young people. The Holy See hopes that China will not be afraid to enter into dialogue with the wider world and that the world's nations will give credit to the profound aspirations of the Chinese people'.
Not only does this indicate an official Vatican position, but it also reveals how hollow the 'China threat' narrative really is, peddled by a handful of former colonisers (12-15 at most) who know their influence is well and truly on the way out.
It comes from an interview with Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. It was published today in the Global Times, but it also has clear connections with earlier statements (here, here and here). The text is as follows:
Editor's Note: As a sign of positive developments in China-Vatican relations, the recent Easter celebrations were peaceful in China and the presence of the Vatican representation at the Horticultural International Exhibition in Beijing attracted positive attention. Cardinal Pietro Parolin(Parolin), Vatican Secretary of State, granted an exclusive interview to the Global Times (GT) special correspondent Francesco Sisci and staff reporter Zhang Yu. He talked about the latest progress of the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See, his memories of negotiating with Chinese representatives, and his take on China's sinicization of religions in recent years.
GT: The agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China has been signed. The dialogue is still ongoing. How is it proceeding now? How often do the two sides meet? Can you give us some details about it?
Parolin: Yes, on September 22, 2018 we signed a provisional agreement on the nomination of bishops in China. The two sides are well aware that such an act constitutes the point of arrival of a long journey, but it is above all a starting point. There is confidence that a new phase of greater cooperation can now be opened for the good of the Chinese Catholic community and the harmony of the whole society. The channels of communication are working well. There are elements which demonstrate an increased trust between the two sides. We are inaugurating a method which appears positive and which will still have to be developed over time, but which, for now, gives us hope that we can gradually arrive at concrete results. We have to journey together, because only in this way will we be able to heal the wounds and misunderstandings of the past in order to show the world that even starting from positions that are far apart, we can reach fruitful agreements. I would like to highlight an aspect which is particularly close to the heart of Pope Francis: That is, the true nature of dialogue. In dialogue, neither of the two sides gives up its own identity or what is essential for carrying out its own task. China and the Holy See are not discussing theories about their respective systems nor do they want to reopen questions which by now belong to history. Instead we are looking for practical solutions which concern the lives of real people who desire to practice their faith peacefully and offer a positive contribution to their own country.
GT: There is some opposition to the Vatican's dialogue with the Chinese government. What is your take on the opposition and what would you say to the opponents within the Church?
Parolin: As generally happens in complex issues and when one faces problems of great importance, also in Sino-Vatican relations, it is usual to compare different positions and likewise propose different solutions, according to the initial points of view and the prevailing concerns. Therefore, there should not be a surprise if there is criticism, which can arise either in the church or in China or from elsewhere, of an opening which can appear unprecedented after such a long period of confrontation. Indeed, it seems to me human and Christian to show understanding, attention and respect for those who express such criticism. Of course, not all problems have been resolved. Many questions still need to be addressed and we are facing them with willingness and determination. I am well aware that no one has it completely worked out (or, indeed, can provide a magic formula!), but I can also say that we are committed to finding enduring solutions, which are acceptable to, and respectful of all concerned. Obviously, criticisms which come from prejudiced positions and which seem to seek to preserve old geopolitical balances are another matter. For Pope Francis – who is well aware of all that has happened even in the recent past – the main interest in the ongoing dialogue is on the pastoral level: he is making a great act of trust and respect for the Chinese people and their culture of millennia, with the well-founded hope of receiving an equally sincere and positive response. The truly important point is that the dialogue should be able to progressively build a wider consensus by bearing abundant fruits. A first and two-fold fruit, to observe carefully, is what has already taken place: on the one hand, we are beginning to overcome reciprocal condemnations, we know each other better, we listen to each other, we understand the needs of those involved in the dialogue in a better way. On the other hand, the prospect opens up that two ancient, great and sophisticated international entities – like China and the Apostolic See – may become ever more aware of a common responsibility for the grave problems of our time. Global responses have to correspond to global challenges. Catholicism by its nature is a global reality, able to promote in an original way the search for meaning and happiness, to bolster the value of belonging to a specific culture and at the same time experience universal fraternity. As a Chinese bishop recently pointed out, the Catholic communities in China today are asking to be fully integrated into universal communion, bringing to the Church the gift of being Chinese.
GT: Inculturation has always been important for the Catholic Church when it preaches the Gospel. Now China is carrying out "sinicization" of religions. What is your take on inculturation and "sinicization"?
Parolin: Inculturation is an essential condition for a sound proclamation of the Gospel which, in order to bear fruit, requires, on the one hand, safeguarding its authentic purity and integrity and, on the other, presenting it according to the particular experience of each people and culture. The fruitful experience of Matteo Ricci is an outstanding witness of this: he knew how to make himself authentically Chinese in order to promote the values of human friendship and Christian love. For the future, it will certainly be important to deepen this theme, especially the relationship between "inculturation" and "sinicization," keeping in mind how the Chinese leadership has been able to reiterate their willingness not to undermine the nature and the doctrine of each religion. These two terms, "inculturation" and "sinicization," refer to each other without confusion and without opposition: in some ways, they can be complementary and can open avenues for dialogue on the religious and cultural level. Finally, I would say that the principal actors in this commitment are Chinese Catholics, called to live reconciliation in order to be authentically Chinese and fully Catholic.
GT: The Vatican (Holy See) has played a positive role in helping China get recognition for its efforts to crack down on organ trafficking. Are there other areas in which the two sides can work together?
Parolin: As I pointed out before, today many global challenges exist which need to be faced with a spirit of positive cooperation. I am thinking in particular of the great issues of peace, the fight against poverty, environmental and climatic emergencies, migration, the ethics of scientific development and the economic and social progress of peoples. It is of primary importance for the Holy See that in all these areas the dignity of the human person be placed at the center, beginning with the real recognition of his or her fundamental rights, among which is the right to religious freedom, and the common good, which is the good of each and everyone. These are very broad horizons which today more than ever need a shared commitment on the part of everyone: believers and non-believers. The Holy See will continue to do its part within the international community and is open to every initiative which promotes the common good.
GT: It is a complicated time for the whole world and in particular for some countries. What could you say to political leaders personally, as a religious man?
Parolin: Today, more than in the past, political leaders are called to enormous responsibilities. What happens on the local level almost immediately has repercussions on the global level. We are all interconnected, so the words and decisions of a few persons influence the lives and way of thinking of many. As a man of faith and as a priest, I would like to invite those who have direct political responsibilities to keep in mind this power of influence over people, a power which can be vertiginous. I would like to say that even in the most difficult situations and faced with the most complex decisions they should not be afraid to lift their gaze, beyond immediate success, to seek lasting and far-reaching solutions without preconditions which can contribute to building a more humane, more just and more worthy future for everyone. In this regard, I would like to highlight the message of Pope Francis for the celebration of the 52nd World Day of Peace on January 1, 2019, entitled: "Good politics at the service of peace," which offers valuable indications to all those who have political responsibilities.
GT: You have dealt with Chinese representatives for many years. What is the most powerful memory of that time? And the most beautiful one?
Parolin: I have clear and fond memories of the time when, as Undersecretary for Relations with States, I had dealings with the Chinese representatives and I thank the Lord for allowing me to have that rich experience. There was, of course, no shortage of concerns and fears. On not a few occasions, it seemed to me that we would never make progress and that everything would be brought to a halt. The will to move forward prevailed on both sides, however, and with patience and determination we sought to overcome the obstacles along the way. This particular detail has remained clearly impressed on my memory. The most poignant times were those when we spent moments of familiarity and friendship together, allowing us to get to know one other and to appreciate each other more and, in the end, to share the humanity that unites us beyond the differences that exist between us. These are situations that have a profound value in themselves, but which were also useful in creating a more favorable atmosphere during the negotiations. I remember, in particular, a whole day spent in Assisi with the Chinese delegation one Sunday in spring: the fascination of the places of Saint Francis and the climate that was created between us opened my heart to a great hope, which kept me going in all the following years and that still encourages me. We have seen the first fruits of it and, with God's grace, we will see yet more, for the benefit of the entire Chinese Catholic community, which I embrace fraternally – above all those who have suffered most and continue to suffer – and of the entire population of that country, to which I sincerely extend every good wish.
GT: Your Eminence, do you have a particular message for the Chinese people and its leaders?
Parolin: I would like to send to the leaders, but also to all the people of China, the greetings, best wishes and prayers of Pope Francis. The Holy Father asks Catholics in particular to undertake with courage the path of unity, reconciliation and a renewed proclamation of the Gospel. He sees China not only as a great country but also as a great culture, rich in history and wisdom. Today China has come to arouse great attention and interest everywhere, especially among young people. The Holy See hopes that China will not be afraid to enter into dialogue with the wider world and that the world's nations will give credit to the profound aspirations of the Chinese people. In this way, with everyone working together, I am sure that we will be able to overcome mistrust and build a more secure and prosperous world. In the words of Pope Francis, we would say that only by being united can we overcome the globalization of indifference, working as creative artisans of peace and resolute promoters of fraternity.


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Q: Login Interceptor(Custom Interceptor) clearing the Action Parameters Here is the interceptor code:-
public class LoginInterceptor extends AbstractInterceptor implements
    StrutsStatics {
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private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

@Override
public String intercept(ActionInvocation invocation) throws Exception {
    ActionContext context = invocation.getInvocationContext();
    HttpServletRequest request = (HttpServletRequest) context
            .get(HTTP_REQUEST);
    HttpSession session = request.getSession(false);

    String loginId = (String) session
            .getAttribute(Constants.SESSION_ATT_USERID);

    if (loginId == null) {
        return Action.LOGIN;
    } else {
        return invocation.invoke();
    }

}
}

When calling any particular Action the Interceptor is been called. But the parameters of the Action is getting null. If running the code without interceptor, then its working fine. I tried resolving this from many ways but couldn't find any solution.

A: When you want to use an Interceptor, you need to ADD it to the defaultStack, or to a customStack of your, while you have most likely used ONLY that Interceptor for your action. This means that any other Interceptor is not running for that action invocation, not even the Parameter Interceptor, that is responsible for setting the parameters in the action.
Wrong:
<action name="foo" class="org.foo.bar.foobarAction">

    <interceptor-ref name="myLoginInterceptor"/>

    <result>success.jsp</result>
</action>

Right:
<action name="foo" class="org.foo.bar.foobarAction">

    <interceptor-ref name="myLoginInterceptor"/>
    <interceptor-ref name="defaultStack"/>

    <result>success.jsp</result>
</action>

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Find Trails > North Carolina > Rockingham > Rockingham Dog Walking Trails
Rockingham, NC Dog Walking Trails and Maps
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Find the top rated dog walking trails in Rockingham, whether you're looking for an easy short dog walking trail or a long dog walking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a dog walking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Endor Iron Furnace Greenway
Forest Creek Access
Crushed Stone, Sand
Forest Creek Trail
Knoll Road Trail
Concrete, Gravel
Longleaf Access Trail
Asphalt, Sand
Longleaf Trail
Mill Creek Trail
Nick's Creek Trail
Pinehurst Greenway
Reservoir Park Greenway
Concrete, Gravel, Sand
Roger F. Snyder Greenway
Tall Timbers Trail
Gravel, Sand
Tanglewood Trail
Yadkin Rail Trail
The Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail provides a 2-mile moderately challenging hike or mountain bike ride in the rural community of Mount Pleasant, about 30 miles northeast of Charlotte. The unpaved trail...
NC 2.1 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Endor Iron Furnace Greenway runs along Big Buffalo Creek on the west side of Sanford, which sits about 40 miles southwest of Raleigh. The paved trail begins at Kiwanis Family Park, which offers a...
NC 1.4 mi Asphalt
The Forest Creek Access Trail is a short connector trail between the Reservoir Park Greenway and Forest Creek Trail. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in...
NC 0.4 mi Crushed Stone, Sand
The Forest Creek Trail is an important connecter between the Longleaf Trail at its southern tip and Nick's Creek Trail at its northern end. The adjoining Forest Creek Access also links it to Reservoir...
NC 3.5 mi Dirt
The Knoll Road trail is part of the Southern Pines Greenway system in Moore County, North Carolina. It is 1.5 miles and relatively flat, coursing through a quiet residential area of the community of...
NC 1.5 mi Concrete, Gravel
The Longleaf Access Trail is a short connector trail between the Tall Timbers Trail and Longleaf Trail. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in Moore County,...
NC 0.2 mi Asphalt, Sand
Nestled in the northern outskirts of the charming town of Southern Pines, the Longleaf Trail provides a useful connection between the Pine Grove Village, Talamore and Longleaf neighborhoods. Running...
The Mill Creek Trail provides an important linkage between Reservoir Park -- a popular fishing, boating and hiking spot -- and the Warrior Woods residential area. On its western end, the 1-mile trail...
NC 1 mi Dirt
Nick's Creek Trail provides a tranquil route through scenic woodlands. The 1-mile trail runs from Highway 22 south to the Forest Creek Trail, which leads to Reservoir Park, a popular recreational...
The Pinehurst Greenway is located in the heart of a premier golf destination. It winds for nearly 6 miles through the community of Pinehurst and its historic business district. The greenway links...
NC 5.81 mi Concrete, Gravel
The Reservoir Park Greenway is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in Moore County, North Carolina. The trail loops around the Southern Pines Reservoir (95...
NC 2.1 mi Concrete, Gravel, Sand
The Roger F. Snyder Greenway is an ambitious project to create a citywide trail system in Albemarle, North Carolina. A portion of the trail is open for use, including two disconnected segments on a...
NC 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Tall Timbers Trail is a short connector trail between the Longleaf Access Trail and the Reservoir Park Greenway. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in...
NC 0.2 mi Gravel, Sand
The Tanglewood Trail is a short, gravel trail in the Tanglewood section of the Southern Pines community, Moore County, North Carolina. The trail is part of a larger system of greenways in Southern...
NC 0.5 mi Gravel
The Yadkin Rail Trail, also known as the Rock Creek Park Greenway, is a short hiking trail south of Albemarle, North Carolina. The trail follows the same former Norfolk Southern Railway corridor as...
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January, 2021 by barb knight
I was disappointed in the trail. If you are going to hike this plan to come way after a rain. It was extremely muddy and therefore getting quite eroded. The biggest disappointment was the human impact as far as first trash and then once I made it to a beautiful deciduous forest with gorgeous beech trees, if these beautiful trees were within a few feet of the trail they were defaced. Come on people!
Quiet trail
November, 2020 by screliefvet
Several of the trails in the Moore Parks system are close by my work and this is one of my favorites. The trail is peaceful and nowhere near as busy as the nearby Reservoir park. I have even seen deer and other wildlife as I stroll down it's length. It's a dirt path but well maintained. I am not a confident runner, but I will run on this trail because of the good footing. It connects to the Forest Creek trail at the upper end, so although it is not a long trail, you can continue on for miles. There aren't any of the amenities that the Reservoir park offers, but I like that it's out of the way. Check it out and enjoy!
not well marked but easy to follow along in the app!!
June, 2020 by princesskkterry
Started at cannon park - walked into town - not well marked but the arboretum area is beautiful with wooden bridges. Very nice.
Albemarle has more than this
April, 2020 by moonshot61
The trail is ok but as another reviewer mentioned it's nothing to get excited about, particularly for cyclists. However, I chose to move to Albemarle partly for the many miles of sidewalks. You can walk or run for miles here if you want and never cross the same route. The city is finally recognizing this asset and marking various routes for newcomers. Come see us!
October, 2019 by lightinglady0
Great running trail, gorgeous scenery!
September, 2017 by amberazul14
I have wobbly ankles so some of the trail was moderately challenging (as opposed to running on flat asphalt) but it is truly gorgeous scenery and a lovely run. The restrooms were clean, the views were gorgeous and I look forward to running here frequently and bringing my kids to kayak. I'd easily rate it 5 stars, however I tripped on a root and gouged my knee pretty badly. If I wasn't so clumsy this would definitely rate 5 out of 5 stars.
Only a one way trip
September, 2017 by doylegrp
Enjoyed the walk, but this trail does not loop. When you get to the end there's a sign that says this is the end of the trail(it meets a stone road, so you think you can loop), but, you must turn around. Half of the trail has been clear cut of trees with no shade; weeds too high to see much in that area. You could easily loop back out around Mt. Pleasant rd if biking. Definately an easy mountain bike trail.
Great Hiking and Biking
September, 2017 by rayinnh
This trail is very mixed. There a level portions of the trails and then there are hilly portions. There is a stretch that has no cover and during the middle of summer, quite hot, so bring a bottle of water. Lots of interesting things to see and you do walk across a rope supported bridge which does bonce as you walk and an excellent view of the river.
September, 2017 by manleykaty
Family friendly my kiddos had fun playing in the Creek¿¿ and it's stroller friendly¿¿
Good walk
July, 2017 by registerjm65
People complaining about sand, that gives you more exercise. I did not think the sand was bad at all. I did the walk from Reservoir park to NIcks creek. Nice little hike
course markings mia
June, 2017 by eversch
The course for the parts I could find. Unfortunately after the first half mile there weren't markers so difficult to follow
Endor Iron Furnace Greenway - Rollerblading
February, 2017 by skmiller88
As mentioned, parking areas are somewhat hard to find. You have a couple of options for parking - park in the very back of the Timberwood Apartment Complex located off Wicker Street. There is also a parking area close to the intersection of Carbonton Rd and Halifax located at approximately 700 Carbonton Road. You may also choose to connect from the Kiwanis Parking area located off of Wicker Street (this connection is tricky to find and is not rollerblade friendly). There are also random locations along the trail that offer an opportunity to connect. The trail runs along the back side of Applebees, First Bank and Frank Theatres Spring Lane.
In terms of rollerblading - I would probably only do the section from 700 Carbonton and head NW (along Carbonton Road and under the overpass). The section from the Timberwood Apts. to 700 Carbonton is a little rough. It is definitely doable, but not the smoothest riding.
Its a good trail. There are some road crossings to be aware of and it does run through the shopping center. All-in-all it works as a nice paved trail. If blading, please keep in mind there are some hills along the trail. Please be sure to have good brakes and know how to brake properly down hills.
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Open Source Model in Healthcare Can Create Shared Value
Posted on February 15, 2011 by Salil Kallianpur
Salil Kallianpur, Pharmaceutical Marketing Professional, India
James Gillespie, President, Center for Healthcare Innovation
Last weekend, I [Salil] visited my parents who live in Hyderabad, a city in South India. During the trip, I initiated a conversation with an old lady in the neighborhood named Ghuraan Bi by simply asking how she was doing. A slight lady in her 60s, the innocuous question seemed to trigger a barrage of emotions. Ghuraan Bi settled down on the floor and unbundled a small bag in which she stored betel leaves (paan) and betel nuts (supari). This was an indication that she was preparing for a long conversation, and then, she said something that immediately caught my attention. She narrated a story about how she had to loan her home out as collateral to the local money-lender in order to pay for her husband's medicines. Tears welled up into her eyes as she spoke about how expensive medicines took her home away from her. "Why do medicines have to cost so much?", she asked! Why, indeed!
It is well known that sections of society are driven below the poverty line due to unbearable costs of healthcare and medicine in India. This is largely because millions of people pay out-of-pocket in the absence of social security guaranteeing health as a fundamental right. Some hold the pharmaceutical industry responsible for this "evil" despite knowing that the cost of medicines is only approximately 15% of overall healthcare costs. This is not to say that cost of medicines should not be reduced. The intention is just the opposite. It is to explore how healthcare can be made more accessible to the people through innovative partnerships, effectively leveraging technology and building innovative distribution models between different stakeholders. It is about thinking how to achieve this by getting the public and private sectors to work together to develop a wide range of innovative tools, partnerships, and approaches to improve healthcare delivery to the underprivileged.
Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline, in the January 2011 issue of Health Affairs, wrote that pharmaceutical companies are driving crucial research into new medicines in a way that can benefit the life of the poor. The pharmaceutical industry and the public sector are thinking differently than before about how to improve access to medicines and advance research and development. Witty writes that diseases disproportionately affecting developing countries play a large role in stalling economic and social development. Pharmaceutical companies are driving crucial research into new vaccines and medicines; however, although there is an imperative for industry to research new therapies for diseases of the poor, the financial returns are often seen as limited.
What if financial returns do not become the constraining factor? Would companies be more open and willing to create innovative models? Take for instance a not-for-profit arm of the business. In a publicly held company, pressure from investors is likely to deter the Board of Directors and top management from considering any model that does not generate profit or financial return. Such innovation is likely to happen in smaller, privately held start-up companies such as the Institute for One World Health (iOWH), which became the first nonprofit pharmaceutical company in the United States. Since its inception, iOWH has received more than $200 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as funds from other philanthropic donors.
It's a brilliant start! But, the 'down-side' is that excellent initiatives such as iOWH are simply not large enough to create an impact of the size that can simultaneously benefit the lives of the two billion people who do not have access to medicines and healthcare across the world. For such large-scale benefit one needs the scale of multinational companies that have both the resources and the capability to create world-wide impact. At the moment, this circle of not-for-profit and pressure for financial return is a vicious one!
In their recent Harvard Business Review article, Michael Porter and Mark Kramer introduce the concept of "shared value" that blurs the profit/non-profit boundary. Shared value, according the article, is defined as practices that enhance the competitiveness of a company while simultaneously advancing the economic and social conditions in the communities in which it operates.
Pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and AstraZeneca have begun tentatively pursuing an "open innovation" strategy, to share their collective pool of intellectual property, resources, and data. This is popularly known as "Open Source Drug Development" (OSDD) which opens research facilities to allow external researchers to work side by side with company scientists. This provides scientists and their institutions with access to compounds, technologies, and expertise that can help facilitate research on treatments for neglected diseases. OSDD also creates access to compound "libraries," or collections of molecular entities, to support new and much-needed research leads. These compounds may have been cast aside by these companies for their lack of profitability.
Another important aspect in creating inexpensive medicines is transferring the technology for producing drugs and vaccines. This is one of the most innovative and sustainable ways to bridge both the research-and-development and access gaps and to increase the availability of medicines in the developing world. These transfers are at the cutting edge of business practices today. When iOWH, the not-for-profit company, did not have funds for manufacturing facilities to make and distribute a broad spectrum antibiotic that it could take through to commercialization, it partnered with a for-profit company in India, Gland Pharmaceuticals, which agreed to take on those roles for no profit, no loss. The key enabler here was that Gland Pharma is a family-run business with limited or no pressure from investors. However, a game-changer is iOWH's semi-synthetic version of an antimalaria drug that has entered the commercial scale-up process and is on schedule to be manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis for no profit, no loss, by 2012. This would be a significant way forward for the pharmaceutical industry to emulate going forward.
Imagine the possibilities that would emerge if large pharmaceutical companies could be persuaded to consistently invest a part of their resources to create shared value. If only large companies, government bodies, NGOs, think-tanks and other players in the healthcare delivery chain put aside self-centeredness and got together to think of the larger good they could create for humanity. Now is the time for the healthcare community and the public and private sectors to come together and work together. For these efforts to be successful, it will be necessary to find tailor-made solutions to specific public health problems and to evolve our business practices and models in an effort to improve and do more. The need of the hour is for a body to work proactively to bring these players – both large and small – on a single platform to do just that.
Medicines do not have to be so expensive. That will make Ghuraan Bi and many others very happy!
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Sunil S Chiplunkar says:
Medicines are very economical in India, even in advanced countries, even the middle class find the cost of medicines prohibitive.
In India, the dishonest implementation of public benefit programs like free medicines at Govt. hospitals etc has landed people like Ghulam Bi in a soup.
One of my family friends had cancer. This lady would write letters to the distribution department of anticancer drug manufacturers, attach a written request from her doctor and a copy of her prescription: she would request them for a gift of near-expiry medicines suited to her!! And she would get the same too!! This lady was not very well off, but her inventiveness was interesting!!
India, has through DPCO and NPPA benefitted millions of patients. However, controlling medicine prices is not just enough. Ensuring free medicines through Govt. pharmacies to right target audiences should be strengthened. In this regard, the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals, Shivajinagar, Bangalore is doing a great service to AIDS patients. I have seen in Mangalore and South Kanara and Udupi dists. honest distribution of drugs that has benefitted patients.
I hope the Aadhar project of Mr. Nandan Nilekeni, Chairman UIDAI helps such needy patients.
It is important to address the needs of the not-so-poor people but are also finding it difficult to make two ends meet, like the lower and middle middle class.
Any way, there is no easy solution in sight. Today's issue of Deccan Herald (20.3.2011) too talks about the issue of costly medicare….
Salil Kallianpur says:
Sunil, you are right and that's why its important to open up the sector to innovative ideas such as development of low/no cost medicines through OSDD and other such platforms. However, for this kind of tech to seep into India, the govt must appear to be friendly and not put in industry-averse measures such as FDI caps and CL enforcement. Only if tech/info rich R&D based cos are encouraged to enter/work (profitably) in India, will access to such info be available to us.
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Its total campus size is 169 acres. This university holds the 19th position in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges.
It follows the semester-based academic calendar and tuition fees of this institute are$55,292. Total undergraduate enrollment- 7,751.
Wash U's top-ranked graduate programs are George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Olin Business School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, School of Engineering and Applied Science, etc.
The University of Missouri is the largest public institution of the state. It was founded in 1839 in Columbia and offers more than 280 programs.
The University of Missouri popularly known as Mizzou has a diverse enrollment of 22503 undergraduate students from a different state of US and more than 115 countries of the world.
The 1262 acres campus has more than 40,000 plants in it. This public university allows the students to participate in faculty le projects from the first semester.
Like the other universities, it also follows a semester-based calendar. In 2020 edition it holds position 130.
Tuition fees of this institution are $10,477 for the in-state students and $28, 348 for out-state students.
Apart from the campus in Columbia, it has three more campuses in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Rolla.
Saint Louis University is a private institution which was founded in 1818. The total size of the campus is 282 acres.
In the urban setting of the campus, the university accommodates 7167 undergraduate students.
The institution follows a semester-based academic calendar and tuition fees are $45,424. In 2020 edition of Best Colleges it is ranked 97.
Although this is a Catholic, Jesuit school this is open for students of all faith. The campus ministry organizes mission trips throughout the year but there are other students' organizations also.
In the institution, there are more than 150 active student organizations including more than 20 fraternities and sororities. In addition to the main campus in Missouri, it also has campuses in Madrid, Spain.
Minutes from downtown St Louis, Webster University is standing in Webster Groves, a charming and historical residential suburb. This private institution was founded in 1915 has 47 acres suburban setting campus. 2496 undergraduate students got admission to the university and its tuition fees are $28,700. In 2020 edition of Best College its rank is Regional Universities Midwest, #17.
According to U.S. News and World Report magazine Webster's Study, Abroad programs rank in the top 2 among 1500 surveyed college and universities in the 2018 edition. Apart from the campus in St Louis, Webster University has campuses in different states of the US and abroad like Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Ghana, China, and Thailand. IN St Louis there are more than 80 students club.
This institution allows students to meet students not only from different corners of the US but also from different parts of the world. It builds up its network and helps them to know more about a different culture and social aspect.
Missouri State University, formerly known as Southwest Missouri State University was established in the year 1905. The public non-profitable higher educational institution is located in the urban setting of Springfield town. According to the official record, 23,450 students enrolled in spring 2019.
This coeducational higher education institute is offering courses and programs like bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorate degrees in different areas of study. This 114 years old educational institution is following a semester-based academic calendar.
Admission in this institution depends on students' entrance exams and past academic records and grades but acceptances may vary depending on areas of study, degree level, nationality, and some other criteria. With an 80% to 90% admission rate, it holds the rank 253 in the US and 709 in the world (Uni Rank).
Tuition fees for local undergraduate students- 5,000-7,500 US$ and local postgraduate students- 5,000-7,500 US$; while international students have to pay 12,500-15,000 US$ for undergraduate programs and 10,000-12,500 US$ for postgraduate programs. Apart from campus in Springfield, it has branch campuses in West Plains and Dalian.
This non-profitable public institution was established in 1870 in medium-sized towns- Rolla. Located in a rural setting the university has a campus of 284 acres. This 150 years old medium-sized university is a coeducational institution with the enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students.
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As the name suggested the university focuses mainly on science, technology, math, computing, technology, and engineering-related degrees. The university is offering a wide variety of engineering majors for undergraduate including aerospace engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering, and engineering management, which are a specialty of the university.
Although the university is dedicated to science and technology, it also offers some humanities and liberal arts-related degrees and programs like philosophy, history, etc. the first technological learning institution follows a semester-based academic year.
Tuition fees for local undergraduate student 7,500-10,000 US$ and for local postgraduate students- 10,000-12,500 US$; for international undergraduate and postgraduate students tuition fees are over 20,000 US$. This technology dedicated institution rank in the US is 305 and world rank is 886 (uni rank).
There are some student fraternities and sororities and all the students' communities together celebrate annual programs like Snowball Semiformal, Fall Fest, and St. Patrick's Day. Alumni from this university are now working in different important places including NASA.
This private higher educational institution was established in 1872 with 130 acres campus in the suburban setting of small city St Louis. The 148 years old university is a coeducational institution that was formerly affiliated with Christian-Catholic religion.
Maryville University was is a medium-sized university with an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students. Here student and faculty ratio is 14:1. The most popular majors of the university are Health Professions and Related Programs, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Psychology, Biological, and Biomedical Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.
Like the others, this university also follows a semester-based academic calendar. Getting admission students to have to go through the selective admission policy of the university which includes entrance exams and past academic records and grades. Tuition-free for undergraduate is over 20,000 US$ and for postgraduate, the fee is 10,000-12,500 US$. In the country, its rank is 394 and world rank is 1125 (Uni Rank).
The public higher education institution – Southeast Missouri State University is located in the rural setting of a medium-sized town Cape Girardeau. With 400 acres of campus, the University was established in the year of 1873.
The enrollment range of the university is 10,000-14,999 students where student and faculty ratio is 20:1. The most popular majors of the university are Business, Management, Marketing, and related programs, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Health Professions and related programs, Communication, Journalism, and related programs.
Besides these degrees, the university is also offering pre-bachelor degrees and certificates, diplomas, and foundation degrees. This 147 years old institution is following a semester-based academic calendar. Its selective admission process includes entrance exams and students' past records and grades.
Tuition fees for an in-state undergraduate student are 5,000-7,500 US$ and for in-state postgraduate students, the fees are 2,500-5,000 US$ while for undergraduate degrees international students have to pay 10,000-12,500 US$ and for postgraduate degrees, international students have to pay 7,500-10,000 US$. In the country, the university rank is 482 and the world rank is 1340 (Uni Rank).
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Distilled water is water that has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid in a separate container. Impurities in the original water that do not boil below or near the boiling point of water remain in the original container. Thus, distilled water is one type of purified water.
In chemical and biological laboratories, as well as in industry, cheaper alternatives such as deionised water are preferred to distilled water. But if these alternatives are not pure enough, distilled water is used. If exceptionally high-purity water is required, double distilled water is used.
In general, non-purified water could cause or interfere with chemical reactions as well as leave mineral deposits after boiling away. One method of removing impurities from water and other fluids is distillation.
For example, ions commonly found in tap water would drastically reduce lifespans of lead-acid batteries used in cars and trucks. These ions are not acceptable in automotive cooling systems because they corrode internal engine components and deplete typical antifreeze anti-corrosion additives.
Any non-volatile or mineral components in water are left behind when the water evaporates or boils away. Water escaping as steam, for example from a boiler of heating system or steam engine, leaves behind any dissolved materials leading to mineral deposits known as boiler scale.
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Controlled impurities as well as equipment reliability are critically important in medical applications where, for example, distilled water is used in Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines to humidify air for breathing. Distilled water will not leave contaminants behind when the humidifier in the CPAP machine evaporates the water.
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        'password' => env('REDIS_PASSWORD', null),
        'port' => env('REDIS_PORT', 6380),
        'database' => env('REDIS_CACHE_DB', 1),
    ],

],

Into laradock .env I changed the redis port
### REDIS #################################################
REDIS_PORT=6380

...
REDIS_STORAGE_SERVER_HOST=redis
REDIS_STORAGE_SERVER_PORT=6379
REDIS_STORAGE_SERVER_DB=0
REDIS_STORAGE_SERVER_PASSWORD=None
REDIS_RESULT_STORAGE_SERVER_HOST=redis
REDIS_RESULT_STORAGE_SERVER_PORT=6379
REDIS_RESULT_STORAGE_SERVER_DB=0
REDIS_RESULT_STORAGE_SERVER_PASSWORD=None
...

REDIS_QUEUE_SERVER_HOST=redis
REDIS_QUEUE_SERVER_PORT=6379
REDIS_QUEUE_SERVER_DB="0"
REDIS_QUEUE_SERVER_PASSWORD=None
...

### REDISWEBUI #########################################
REDIS_WEBUI_USERNAME=laradock
REDIS_WEBUI_PASSWORD=laradock
REDIS_WEBUI_CONNECT_HOST=redis
REDIS_WEBUI_CONNECT_PORT=6379
REDIS_WEBUI_PORT=9987
...

WORKSPACE_INSTALL_PHPREDIS=true
...
PHP_FPM_INSTALL_PHPREDIS=true

I stopped all containers and let run:
docker-compose build --no-cache nginx mysql phpmyadmin redis workspace

Then I opend my laravel website and get this error.
What can I do to solve this problem?

A: Change port to 6379 in laravel and laradock .env:
REDIS_PORT=6379

And restart server


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Doyle F. Richardson, age 73, of Lindsay, OK passed away in Pauls Valley, OK on February 20, 2002. He was born in Noble, OK on September 20, 1928 to Joseph Martin Richardson and Flora Bell Doty Richardson. He was united in marriage to Letha Copass Richardson on March 8, 1989 in Maysville, OK. Doyle moved to Lindsay in 1986 following his retirement from the State Home in Norman. He was a member of the Lindsay Full Gospel Church, enjoyed planting a garden each year and playing dominoes. Survivors include his wife, Letha Copass Richardson of the home; son, Tim Arwen; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; daughter, Rhonda Lee Richardson; sisters, Margie Mechs and Lula Mae Davenport and brothers, J. T. Boise Ray and Albert Richardson. Funeral services will be at the Green Hill Cemetery on Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Hearon and Rev. Robert Harrell conducting the service. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay. Memorials may be viewed online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, OK. Public viewing will be from 2 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday and 8:30 am to noon on Thursday.
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Opinion: Christmas is the hardest time of year for those estranged from close family
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With Christmas just around the corner, many will be finalising plans to see their families over the festive period. Yet for others, family relationships are challenging, distant and a source of pain. In some cases, relationships break down entirely leaving people estranged from close relatives.
Results from a new online survey of people estranged from family members that I conducted with the charity Stand Alone, has shown how difficult Christmas can be. The survey was completed by 807 people who identified as being estranged from a parent, sibling or an adult child.
Almost all identified the holiday season as the most challenging time of year, describing feelings of loneliness, isolation and sadness. These feelings and experiences are in direct contrast to the idealised images of happy families around the dinner table that feature in Christmas advertising and the media at this time of year. One respondent said:
Everyone always says 'what family plans do you have for holidays?' and look at you funny when you say none. It's hard to explain to people why you don't want to be with your own parents.
Two-thirds of the respondents felt there was a stigma about family estrangement. They described feeling judged or blamed – and feeling that estrangement was a taboo subject about which there is little understanding or acknowledgement.
An advert for the German supermarket Edeka focuses on families living apart.
No two estranged relationships looked alike. Yet common factors often led to estrangement, such as having mismatched expectations about family roles and relationships, clashes in personality and values, and emotional abuse.
Estrangement was found to be more complex than simply a lack of contact or communication between family members. Although most of the respondents who were estranged from a parent, sibling or an adult child had no contact whatsoever with this individual, approximately 25% had contact that was minimal in nature. These results are similar to those of Australian social worker Kylie Aglias, who has distinguished between family members who have no contact at all (physical estrangement) and those whose contact is infrequent, perfunctory, and often uncomfortable (emotional estrangement).
We also found that estranged relationships change over time and that cycles in and out of estrangement are common. Of those who said they wished that their estranged relationship was different, most wanted a relationship that was more loving, warm and emotionally close.
What can be done to help?
When it came to getting support, respondents said those friends and support services which offered them emotional and practical support and took the time to listen to them and show them understanding were the most helpful. They found it unhelpful when they felt friends or counsellors dismissed them or when they felt they had been judged and blamed for the estrangement.
It would be wrong to assume that all those experiencing estrangement wish for there to be reconciliation in the future. Feelings about the future of estranged relationships were varied. Of those who were estranged from a mother or father, most felt that there would never be a functional relationship between them in the future. Yet for those who were estranged from an adult son or daughter, most felt that there could be a functional relationship in the future or were unsure of the future direction of the relationship.
Four out of five respondents also reported that there had been a positive outcome from their experience of estrangement. These included feeling more free and independent, feeling happier and less stressed, and having gained a greater insight or understanding of themselves and relationships more broadly.
By listening to the hidden voices of people who are estranged from close relatives, we can begin to move beyond assumptions about what families could or should look like and begin conversations about families and family relationships as they really are.
Lucy Blake, Research Associate at the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge, University of Cambridge
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author(s) and do not represent the views of the University of Cambridge.
Lucy Blake (Centre for Family Research) discusses family estrangement and the particular difficulties associated with Christmas.
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"A sublime meditation on spiritual growth, exploring transformation, destruction and enlightenment in the digital age: Bloom examines the relevance of spirituality in a technological context, where our physical and virtual identities are intertwined. Combining movement with animated floral motifs; the work projects a sense of surreal beauty and portrays an augmented reality where the artist's body is in a state of flux."
Sian Fan is an emerging artist who works with movement, the body and technology to explore and expose what it means to exist, both physically and spiritually. Drawing on her background in contemporary dance, she creates choreography that fragments and abstracts the body, as an exploration of the complexity and profundity of existence.
BLOOM features a dramatic green screen aerial performance to be married with rotoscope animation. This created an exciting challenge, as due to deadlines I began composing before seeing any footage. I drew sonic influence from the intensity of Manga films and organic textures of Andrew Thomas Huang's psychedelic short film SOLIPSIST.
Bloom was comissioned by Random Acts and will premiere on Channel 4 later in 2017.
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Dr. Bodenheimer holds a doctoral degree from the Saarland University (Germany). He studied at the universities of Göttingen (Germany) as well as of the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) and Bonn (Germany), and holds a master's degree in mediation from the Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (Germany).


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WebRTC technology is making rapid inroads in the telephony industry. It adds Real Time Communications capability to browsers. Currently, it is available on Google Chrome and Fire Fox browsers. An end user using WebRTC enabled browser can now join an ongoing audio conference on XOP Bridge simply by clicking on a button on a web page – no need to dial into the bridge.
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